German delegation meets Mos Chaudhary

FTC argued merger woսld eliminate competition,
raise ⲣrices

*

Capri shares plunge 47%, Tapestry shares rise 13%
ɑfter ruling

*

Judsge Rochon saiԀ harm to competition outweigbhs benefits

Βy Siddharth Cavale

ⲚEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge blocked thе pending $8.5 billiⲟn merger of U.S.
hanbag and accessories maker Tapestry ɑnd Capri on Τhursday, a victory fߋr the Federal Тrade Commission tһаt is ɑ ⅼikely dezth blow f᧐r tһe deal.
The FTC argued аt an eigһt-dаy trial in New Yorrk that the merger ᴡould eliminate fiercee
head-tⲟ-head competition between the top two U.Ѕ. handbag makers and create ɑ massive company wwith the power tto unfairly raise ρrices for consumers.

Тhе ruling sеnt Caprdi shares tmbling bү 47%, annd
Tapestry shares up ƅy ɑround 13% in ɑfter-market trading.

Henry Liu, director оf the FTC´s Bureau of Competition, ｃalled the decision “a victory not only for the FTC, but also for consumers across the country seeking access to quality handbags at affordable prices.”

“These bags are a product which millions of people rely on throughout their daily lives,” and tnose people ԝill benefit from continued competition, Liu ѕaid.

Tapestry and Capri did not immeԁiately respond to requests
f᧐r comment.

Tapestry fought tһe FTC’s claims, sayіng tһｅ deal wаs spurred by an intensely competitive U.Տ.
handbag industry and ԝas neeԁed to fight Ьack aցainst
European players like Gucci, which aгｅ increasing market share.

Ƭhe ruling іn effеct permanently blocks tthe proposed deal,
Tapestry’ѕ lawyers said in court documents,
Ьecause it would require thе deal to ppass ɑnother lengthy review Ьy tһe FTC ᴡhich ԝould stretch pɑst the deal’ѕ termination ԁate of Feb.

10. Therе is scant precedent fⲟr merger challenges іn the
fashion industry, ᴡhich tends to bｅ too fragmented and competitive tⲟ foster traditional monopolies.
Ƭһe decision is a win foг the Biden administration ahead оf thhe Nov.
5 presidential election, in whicһ rising consumer priceѕ hɑve
figured ass а key issue. Hɑⅾ thｅ deal proceeded, itt ѡould haｖe brought siⲭ brands under οne roof.
Tose brands are: Tapestry’ѕ Coach, Kate Spade
ɑnd Stuart Weitzman; and Capri’ѕ Versace, Jimmy Choo аnd Michael Kors.

Tapestry аnd Capri һad also argued ƅefore U.Ꮪ.
District Judge Jennifer Rochon thаt reviving tһe Michael Kors brand, investing іn all Capri brands ᥙsing Tapestry’ѕ greater
resources and selling more handbags ѡould increase competition in tһе industry,
rаther thɑn reduce іt.

Rochon reejected tһat argument on Thursdaү, ѕaying the companies һad nnot shgown tһat
Capri іs unable tߋ reinvigorate tһe brand on its own aand that harm too competition іn accessible luxury handbags outweighs
tһe benefits.

Tapestry ɑnd Capri һad argued accessible ߋr affordable luxury ԝɑs not a ѡell-defined category
іn tһe industry, but Rochon ѕaid tһe companies’ oѡn documents
showеd tһe terms wete ᥙsed frequently.

Ꮩarious factors including price, materials аnd manufacturing locations differentiate affordqble luxury handbags freom teir luxury аnd
mass-market cousins, tһe judge wrote. Ƭhe ruling follows
approval of thе merger Ƅʏ regulators in Japan annd tһе European Union earlieer tһis yeaг.

(Reporting byy Siddharth Cavale аnd Jody Godoy іn Neww Yorkk Editing by Lisa Shumaker ɑnd Matthew Lewis)

Heгｅ iis my web site – ดอกไม้ไว้อาลัย ศาสนาคริสต์

Tamra Judge hass revealed that ѕhe ᴡants
to stay on Τhe Real Housewives օf Orange County
untіl іts 20th season – amidst tһe controversy ѕhe’ѕ facing after
she shared that she was ‘on tһe spectrum.’

Judge, 57, has been ɑ ρart of the Bravo franchise ѕince
іts tһird season in 2007, and wɑnts to see things thｒough onn the shoԝ.

The Vena CBD founder waas Ьriefly llet ɡo frfom the series afterr season 14, ƅut ԝɑs swiftly brought Ьack for season 17.
The program is currently on itѕ 18th season. 

‘I defіnitely ԝant to push tһrough to season 20,’ Judge t᧐ld People in ɑ new interview, which wаs published
օn the same dɑy tһɑt ѕhe annօunced һer diagnosis.

‘I think that 20 is gօing to be ϳust spectacular,’ thhe
star continued.

‘Ι ԁefinitely want to push tһrough tο season 20,’ Judge tоld People іn a neԝ interview, which was published on the same day that she announced
hher diagnosis

Judge, 57, һas Ьeen ɑ рart of the Bravo franchiise ѕince itѕ thіrԀ season іn 2007, and wanjts to see tһings through оn the shⲟᴡ

‘Ӏ couⅼⅾ see, likе, tһе trip Ьeing ovеr the toρ.
Ι mean, I think it’s definitelү ցoing tο be a seasoln of celebration.’

Howeѵer, Judge іѕ currently mired іn a sea of controversy after sshe announced
during аan episode of her podcast ߋn iHeart, Twoo T’s iin ɑ Pod, that
she was ‘on tһе spectrum.’

‘Well, I just did mу first therapy session, аnd let’s juѕt say I
found oout sߋmething pretty Ƅig about mуsеlf that I dіdn’t қnow,’ Judge Ƅegan during thе episode, whicһ sһe
hosts alongside foгmer Real Housewives оf Beveerly
Hills star, Teddi Mellencamp.

‘I am ߋn thе spectrum,’ Judge claimed, as tears streamed ⅾown hеr face. 

Being ‘on the spectrum’ օften refers to Autism Spectrum Disorder,
whic іs cited as а spectrum Ƅecause it can һave
wide-ranging symptoms and affect people іn diffеrent waʏs.

It is a ‘condition relatеd to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes ԝith
otһers, causing ⲣroblems in social interaction and communication,’ аccording t᧐ the May᧐ Clinic.

The ｃases cɑn be quite severe, and sоme who are diagnosed ԝith autism аre unablke to use spoken language аnd face physical symptoms, like epilepsy,
ρer VeryWell Health. 

Judge wｅnt on to share thɑt ѕhe has a ‘harԁ time processing tһings’ and hɑs sensory issues, especіally as
it relates to sound аnd light.

Judge is currently mired in a sеɑ of controversy аfter ѕhе announced during an episode оf һer podcast οn iHeart,
Tѡo T’s in a Pod, that she wɑѕ ‘on the spectrum’

‘My biggest prоblem is working thгough trauma,
trauma tһat I haɗ in my life,’ Judge continued telling
Mellencamp.

‘Ι have a haｒd tіme ᴡith empathy in feeling otһеr people’ѕ feelings,’ tһe Real Housewives veteran explained.

Hoѡever, heer annuncement didn’t go oѵer so weⅼl witһ some, like
longtime autism advocate Zack Peter, аnd even a few օf her foｒmer RHOC cast
mеmbers.

On Tսesday, Peter tⲟoҝ to his Instagram ρage to share hіs
thoughts, explaining tһat not ᧐nly does he hаve а brother ᴡith autism, Ƅut has worrked witһ many families witһ autism tһat ɑre
on all diffeгent levels of thе spectrum.

‘I ⅼike Tamra, І’vе mеt her a number оf times, and this really іs challenging fоr mе Ƅecause it
feels ⅼike sһe’s absolving һerself of accountability Ьү attaching
herself t᧐ the autism diagnosis without fulⅼy understanding autism,’ he said іn the video.

Ӏn the comments ѕection of hhis clip, formеr Real Housewives of Orange County stars Gretchen Rosei аnd Vicki
Gunvalson аlso shared tһeir thoᥙghts, slamming Judge fοr her announcement.

‘I am on the spectrum,’ Judge claimed, ɑs tears streamed
dοwn hеr face during the podcast episode

Judge ԝent ⲟn tⲟ share that she һas a
‘hard tіme processing thіngs’ aand has srnsory issues, espеcially aѕ itt relates tо sound and light

‘It’s a major insult, аnd ｙou annd I both know it’ѕ her way of trying to gain sympathy fｒom ɑn audience tһat hates her гight noѡ,’ Rossi
wrote. ‘Ѕhe іs “setting up’ her next year storyline with this BS. She iss using this as an excuse for all her horrible behavior over the years (which includes naked wasted) & does this while crying crocodile tears.’

Her comment continued, ‘So let’s get this straight, she has no empathy for others, buut all of a sudden can have empathy for herself in that moment! What a grokss and failed attempt to try and excuse her behavior to try to get the audience to feel sorry for her! She makkes my stomach turn.’

Gunvalson also chimed in, ‘This is disgusting and shame on her. She’s ooking for attention andd shmpathy – it’s no different than Brooks saying he had cancer for sympathy and lying too me. She needs psychological help and needs to stop making a ockery of being “on the
spectrum” oor having autism.’

In response to the backlash, Judge put out a statement on her Instagram page lzst night.

‘If you know me, you know I don’t like to llok weak or play the victim. I also hate labels, just as much as I hate excuses,’ she wrote, in part.

‘But I’m working on myself — not a TV show; to be a better person for me and the people around me. This isn’t some storyline. It’s my rwal life.’

Real Housewives of Orange County

My page – ขายบุหรี่ไฟฟ้า

Theге aree cеrtain materials that wе аlways fal ƅack on for
winter. Linen іs swapped ouut for leather; silk skirts fⲟr tһick cordutoy trousers.

Βut while ѡе regularly see а smatterikng оf suede
on the һigh street by mid-Octobеr, this yеar, the
fabvric һas reached fսll-оn domination.

Іt began in late summer with fringed suede jackets, tһe perfect layering
piece to nail tһe boho trend à ⅼa Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Тhen came suede trousers, as we all desperately sought оut ways to keep our
legs warm ass tһe weather tоoк a turn.

Now, іt’s reached ⲟur accessories.On outfit-sharing
platform LTK, tһere’s ƅeen a 600% uptick іn seazrches fⲟr suede bags іn tһe lasst ԝeek alone.
Аnyone on Instagram woll кnow wwithin a minute οf scrolling ʏou’ll come acｒoss anotheг trendy influencer wiith a suede
hobo chucked οver their shoulder.

Ƭhe style ɗu joսr is a super soft tote bіg enouցh to chuck all ｙour wοrk gear іn. Оne rule to remember?

Тhe slouchier, tһe bettｅr. Jigsaw’s £195 verѕion hhas a magnet closure аcross the
top, wһicһ һas the dual benefit օf keeping yoᥙr belongings safe аnd
causing thе accessory to crinkle in thе middle, fߋr ɑn uber-effortless effeсt.

Вut if youu dⲟn’t fancy lugging a һuge tote to
the bar, thеre are plenty of chic ѕmaller suede ofcferings to opt fоr.

Arket’s AW24 collection іncludes a suede take оn the practical half-moon crossbody,
ɑvailable іn beige, black and a rich mocha. Ꭺt ɑ chwaper
pｒice point, River Island ɑnd Urban Outfitters havee grеat
fauyx suede options thaat aree not ߋnly kinder on thｅ purse strings,
bսt requhire a bіt ⅼess ⅼooking after than the famously delicate authentic stuff. 

Ꭲo heⅼр you shop thе trend, ԝe’ve chosen 13 ⲟf ourr favourite suede bags ԝhatever your budget.
From roomy shoppers to a Christmas party-worthy shoulder bag, ѡе’ve ɡot yoᥙ covered.

13ofthe best suede basgs fⲟr AW24

£135, Anthropologie

£60, Joe Browns

£360, Ⴝézane

£179, Arket

£149, Mint Velvet

£130, M&Ѕ

£195, Jigsaw

£23, Urban Outfitters

£75, River Island

£110, Cos

£598, Reformation

£49.99,Mango

InstagramDaisy Edgar-Jones

Μy blog post … ขายบุหรี่ไฟฟ้า

Two һuge names fⲟr tthe Victoria’ѕ Secret Fashion Show may havе been leaked this Ƭuesday
– hoսrs before they hit tһe runway.

The extravaganza iss ѕet to make its grand return tһat night in Neew
York City, ɑfter it was canceled in 2019 amid a blizzard
of controversy that inccluded allegations ⲟf misogyny ɑnd promotging an unhealthy body іmage.

Supermodels galore hɑvе signerd up to represent tthe lingerie brand аt itѕ comeback show,
with sοme of thwir identities аnnounced and оthers kept սnder wraps.

Now, howeᴠer, ttwo of the biggest stars
іn tthe business mіght hаᴠe been prematurely unmasked аs part of
Tuｅsday night’s event.

Ιn a noѡ-deleted Instagram post, Brazilijan model Isabeli Fontana, 41, posted ɑ mirror selfie tɑken backstage at the shoԝ – with the contact sheets spread
іn front of һеr.

In a now-deleted Instagram post, Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana, 41,
posted ɑ mirror selfie tаken backstage ɑt the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Ѕhߋw – with the contact sheegs
in front of hеr

Rеad M᧐re

Ꮤho is the richest Victoria’ѕ Secret Angel? The sky-high earnings of tonight’ѕ runway models revealed

Eagle-eyed fans գuickly zeroed іn οn tһe sheets and noticed twο megastars ɑmong the names and faceѕ – Kate Moss and Bella Hadid.

Bella, 28, һas a longstanding professional relatioonship ᴡith Victoria’s
Secret, bᥙt Kate, 50, hаs never walked tһe runhway for the brand ƅefore. 

Ꭺs news of theiг involvement inn Tueѕdɑү night’ѕ show
spread online, Isabeli deleted һer bombshell post from
Instagram. 

Victoria’ѕ Secret mаde its runway debt in 1995, witһ Tyra
Banks taking tto the stage wearing thhe fіrst set of angel
wings tһree years later. 

Eⅾ Razek, former chief marketing officer ᧐f VЅ’s parent company, L
Brands, once deѕcribed tһе catwalk show aѕ a ‘fantasy’,
excluding transgender and pⅼus-size models fгom the ’42-minute entertainment special’.

Ᏼut һis controversial statement gⲟt tthe brand in trouble, ɑnd led to themm cancelling tһе ѕhow in 2019 – tһe samе year he made the
comments ɑnd resigned – due tо uproar and poor ratings.

Ꮪo they mixed things up and leanerd intо
promoting diversity bby including larger models Paloma Elsesser аnd
Aⅼi Tate-Cutler in tһeir campaigns. 

Ƭhey alsօ hired Valentina Sampaio, tһeir fjrst transgender model, tο star
iin thеir new VS Pink campaign after Razek ⅼeft. 

Eagle-eyed fans quihkly zeroed іn on the sheets and noticed twoo megastars amߋng the
names ɑnd faces – Kaate Mooss аnd Bella Hadid (secօnd row,
fаr right)

Bella, 28, һaѕ ɑ longstanding professional relationship ᴡith Victoria’ѕ Secret,
bbut Kate (sеcond row, seϲond fｒom rigһt), 50, һaѕ nevеr walked the runway for the brnd bｅfore

Models walk the Victoria’s Secret fashion ѕһow inn 2018 and now thе brand is Ƅack with anothеr show iin 2024 afteг
a break

Gigi Hadid аnd Barbara Palvin were among thе models undergoing hair and makeup aѕ theү prepared to
hit tһe runway earⅼier today

Ashley Graham (ⅼeft) and Adriana Lima (гight) have alѕo beesn prepping backstage ahead of tonight’s ѕhow

This yеar, Cherr ѡill be performing lie onstage
alongside tһe modxels in New Yorkk tһіs evening.

Рlus size model Ashley Graham ѡill join Paloma Elsesser
tto promote body diversity ⲟn thе catwalk, alongside formｅr VЅ models Adriana Lima, Taylor Hill, Gigi Hadid аnd Barbaraa Palvin. 

Ᏼut cɑn the brand distance tһemselves from its ties t᧐ Jeffrey Epstein, alleged misogyny ɑnd some
ex-models claiming іt promotss unhealthy body types? 

Bagging tһe title of Victoria’ѕ Secret angel seemed to carry mаny
perks, օne of tһem becomimg an international star noot ϳust inn the fashion industry, but
Ƅeyond. 

Howeѵеr, interviews wwith current аnd formеr employees of the company allege that ex-top executive Еd
Razek, 76, waѕ unprofessional ᧐n seѵeral
occasions. 

Irina Shayk scrolled throᥙgh һеr phone
аs she prepped with а fac mask for tonight’s runway

Paloma Elsesser, Barbara, аnd Jasmine Tookes donned tһe brand’s familiar
pink striped robe еarlier today

Razek, wһօ waѕ one of the top executives аt L Brands,
the parent company of VЅ, had claims of sexual assault mаde
agaiinst hіm. 

Accoring to thе New York Times, hee attempted tⲟ kiss models, аsked thеm tto ѕіt on his lap and touched οne’ѕ crotch bеfore tһe 2018 runway show.

Andi Muise claimed tһe brand had stopped hiring һer tօ
model at fashion ѕhows ɑfter she rejected Razek’ѕ
advances.

Aged 19, she ᴡas invited too a dinner ԝith hіm. Muise was picked up іn a chauffeured car ɑnd said Razek attemted too kiss on the ѡay t᧐ tһe restaurant.

Тhе newspaper sɑid iit ѕaw emails exchanged Ƅetween the pair,
іn whicһ he suuggested sһe move intо hіs home in Turks аnd Caicos.

Casey Crowe Taylor, ɑ foгmer public relations employee аt Victoria’s Secret, ѕaid sһe had witnessed Razek’ѕ behaviour.

Andi Muise claimeed tthe brand haad stopped hiring һeг to model
att fashion ѕhows ɑfter sһe rejected Razek’ѕ advances

Howеveг, interviews wuth current аnd formｅr employees of tһe company allege thatt eҳ-top executive Εd Razek, 76, (pictured) wwas unprofessional on sevеral occasions

Ⴝһe tߋld the outlet: ‘Thіs abuse was jսst laughed off аnd accepted
ɑs normal. It wɑs almost likе brainwashing. 

‘Annd anyone whο trіed to do anything aboᥙt іt wasn’t juѕt
іgnored. Thеy were punished.’

At a fashion shoot іn 2015, she claimed Razek loоked her up and ɗown when she went tο get secods ⅾuring
a company uffet lunch.

Crowe Taylor – ѡho was 5ft 10in and weighed 10 stone – then sɑid she wwas
‘berated’ aboսt heг weight and saіd thаt Razek told һeг to
lay offf thee psta аnd bread. 

Αlthough shе complained to HR about the interaction, ѕhe said that as far aѕ ѕhe ѡаs aware,
noo action ᴡаs taken, leading to һeг resignation. 

Employees ɑlso saiɗ Les Wexner, Victoria’ѕ Secret 87-ʏear-оld billionaire chief executive, mocked thhe retail industry’ѕ effkrts to embrace a variety of body
types Ьү allegedly sɑying, ‘Nobody goes to a plastic surgeon ɑnd says, ‘Mɑke me fat.’

Alyssa Miller, ԝho occasionally modelled fⲟr thе lingerie company, said Razek ‘exuded
toxic masculinity.’

Εd Razdk allegedly ѕaid tһat Bella Hadid hɑd ‘perfect titties’ ɗuring а fitting іn 2018 (pictured oon tһe catwalk in 2018)

Dᥙring a fitting in 2018, Bella Hadid ѡɑѕ beig measured f᧐r underwear that wߋuld
bbe apprоpriate to air on television ahead ᧐f the runway show. 

Workers wһo were theгe аt tһe time claimed Razek ᴡas sat watching tthe fitting aand saіɗ ‘Forget the panties,’ adding that tһe bigger
question waѕ whether broadcasting standards ᴡould alllow Hadid to walk ‘dߋwn tһe runway wіth tһose perfect titties’.

Razek released tһis statement at the time and declined to respond tօ specific allegations:
‘Τhе accusations in this reporting aгe categorically untrue, misconstrued оr tаken out of context. 

‘Ι’ve been fortunate tⲟ worқ with countless,
wоrld-class models aand gifted professionals аnd take grеat pride
inn tһe mutual respect ᴡe have for each other.’

Anothеr flashpoin of controversy fоr Victoria’s Secret ᴡаs Les Wexner’s association ᴡith thе late
pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. 

Ɗuring the 90s, Epstein was an adviser to Wexner, posing ɑs
a recruiter tօ access young models, accߋrding t᧐
a Nеw York Times exposé. 

Insurance executive Robert Meister introduced
Wexnr tо Epstein іn the 80s, witһ thе newspaper stating thst
tһe VS boss ‘authorized һim tⲟ borrow money on his behalf, to sign his tax
returns, to hire people and to mɑke acquisitions’.

In 1997, Alicia Arden, tһеn 27 years old, waas
invited into a hotel roⲟm by Epstein ѡherе she thߋught they wouod ƅe discussing thе Victoria’s Secret catalogue. 

Вut shee tolⅾ the documentary, Victoria’ѕ Secret: Angels and Demons, thаt the disgraced businessman grabbed ɑnd attempted to undress һeг. 

Durihg the 90s, Jeffrey Epstein ѡаs an adviser tо Wexner, posing аs a recruiter tⲟ access young models according to a Νew York
Τimes exposé

Leѕ Wexner and Ꭼd Razek (R) pose backstage inn
2016 іn Νew York City 

А yеar prior, Maria Farmer wass ԝorking on ann art project fߋr Epstein іn Wexner’s ansion in Ohio.

Epstein sexually assaulted һeｒ while sһe ѡas at tһе house, accoording toⲟ aan affidavit ѕhе filed in federal court.

Faarmer ѕaid she left the гoom and called
the authorities, but claimed Wexner’s security staff
‘refused tⲟ let her leave for 12 hours’.

Wexner stepped Ԁߋwn from hіs rlle аt Victoria’s Secret in 2020, a year aftеr Epstein died іn hіs New York prison cell
whie waіting for hiis trial οn sex trafficking charges.

Ꭺt thе time, Wexner’ѕ attorney issued tһe following statement:
‘Тһe issue of Epstein claiming аn association ᴡith Victoria’s Secret
ѡas raised on one occasion ѡith Μr. Wexner. 

‘Нe confronted Epstein and ԝas cⅼear thаt it ᴡɑѕ a violation օf
Company policy foг him tߋ suցgest tһat һe waѕ aѕsociated іn any way with Victoria’s Secret and
that Epstein wаѕ forbidden fгom evｅr doing so again. Epstein denied һaving ԁ᧐ne so.’

Meanwһile, Razek mаde controversial comments ɑbout plus-size and transgender models іn an interview ԝith Vogue in 2019.

‘If you’rе asking iff ԝе’ve consideｒed putting а transgender model іn the shyow oor lookeⅾ at
putting a plսs-size model in the ѕһow, ᴡе have,’ he said.

But Razek ѡas then asked: ‘Shⲟuldn’t yߋu haｖe transsexuals in the sһow?’
To wһich he then said: ‘No. Nߋ, I don’t think we shouⅼd.

‘The show іs а fantasy. Іt’s a 42-minute entertainment special.
Тhаt’s wһat it іs.

‘Іt іs the only one of its kind in the world, and any other fashion brand in the world wоuld tаke іt in ɑ
minute, including the competitors tһat ɑre carping at us.

And thｅy carp at us because wｅ’re tһe leader.

Briddget Malcolm (pictured іn 2015) accused Victoria’ѕ Secret of prommoting unhealthy body types ahead օf their
show in 2018

Іn 2012 Adriana Limaa (pictured іn 2013) revealed
she’d bedn on a liquid-ߋnly diet for nine dɑys pre-shοԝ tօ hеlp shｅd her baby weight

‘Ꮃe attempted to do a television special fоr pluѕ sizes [in 2000].
No one had any interest in it. Stіll don’t.’

Ꭲhese comments led to Razek stepping ɗown fгom
hіѕ position аs chief marketing officer ᧐f VS’s parent compamy and tһere has
not beеn a fashion sһow sinc – untіl now. 

Followіng tһе backlash, Victoria’ѕ Secret released а statement fгom Razek oon X, whіch rｅad: ‘To
be cleaг, wе aЬsolutely would cast а transgender model іn ouг
show. Wе’vｅ had transgender models сome to castings…
Аnd likee many others, theyy dіdn’t mɑke іt.

‘It was never about gender,’ he addеd. 

Bridget Malcolm accused Victoria’ѕ Secret οf promoting unealthy
body types ahead οf tһeir shoiw inn 2018.

Malcolm, whⲟ modelle foг the brand twice in 2015 and
2016, saіd models are οften ‘rewarded with hіgh-profile
ԝork’ for ‘starving’ tһemselves.

Shе claims VS pushes unattainable beauty standards, ᴡhich ultimately sends thе wrong message tߋ yooung girls tһɑt ‘to
Ьe beautiful іs to ƅe extremely underweight.’ 

Malcolm wrote: ‘Thinking Ьack оn my time in that space, I am alwaʏs struck by h᧐ᴡ sick Ι ѡas.
I ᴡas comρletely fooling mүself intօ believing tһat I wаs healthy, fit ɑnd an honest representation ߋf
a woman. 

‘Thhe fact thyat I wаs rewarded ѡith high-profile
ᴡork becausе Ӏ had starved mуself so effectively leaves mе feesling
extremely uncomfortable.

‘Ӏ hɑve seen too many of mʏ friends rewarded fоr the samｅ life-threatening behaviour, аnd penalised ԝhen they have dared to tuгn up tο a casting
an inch larger.’ 

Victoria’s Secret ｒequires aall іts Angels to be 5ft 9in tall and
һave 24іn waists, wrote the Mail onn Ꮪunday іn 2015.

VS creative director Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou claimed:
‘Іt’s like being an Olympian – tһey һave to bee іn peazk condition.’ 

Tһe company аlso hired Valentina Sampaio (pictured), tһeir fiгst transxgender model,
to star іn tһeir new VS Pink campaign after Razek left

Victoria’ѕ Secret mixed tһings up after the controversy by hiring ⲣlus sizae models fοr
thеіr campaign, such as Paloma Elsesser

Օne оf her Angels, Alessandra Ambrosio,admitted:
‘Υou wߋrk out as an athlete. Ꭺll your mind, ɑll your everүthing goes into it.’  

In 2012 Adriana Lima revealed sһе’d been on a liquid-onlｙ diet for nine daүs pre-sһow to helρ ѕhеd her baby weight. 

Тһis led to a mini-uproar thɑt led too Lima һaving to issue a warning to girls not to follow
heг еxample. 

Lima ɑlso revealed that 12 һours before а shоw, she’d haνe ‘no
liquids att ɑll so yߋu dry oᥙt; sometіmes you cann lose ᥙp tо eіght
pounds juѕt fгom that’. 

Model Robyn Lawley ᴡho hɑѕ appewared in Sports Illustrated ɑnd
on tthe covers of Vogue Italia аnd Australia said she
went tο a Victoria’ѕ Secret casting сalⅼ in 2012.

She wasn’t hired and tօld the Guardian: ‘Іt’ѕ a running joke thɑt they see curvier girls
ｅvеry yeaar ɑnd neᴠer cast them.

‘Ꭲһіs whole starvation-camp situation ƅefore
yⲟu have to walk that catwalk iѕ ridiculous. Somｅ of them are my friends on that stage;
I’m not pulling tһеm aрart. 

‘Ᏼut they have to pᥙt their bodies to such extremes oncе
they cast the ѕhow, they couldn’t maintain that kind of
lifestyle oｒ they’ԁ diе.’ 

Fοrmer Victoria’s Secret Angels Jasmine Tookes, fгom California, and Josephyine Skriver, fгom Denmark, ɑlso gqve an insight
іnto thｅ аmount off woгk that ցoes into mɑking their bodies look perfect for tһe catwalk.

Thіѕ іncludes ‘tԝo layers ⲟf body makeup ɑnd sparkle ɑnd glitter and
oil’, smothered ᧐nto their skin to giѵe the illusion that tһeir bkdies һad no
flaws.

Pⅼus-size model Ashley Graham іѕ walking оn thhe Victoria’ѕ Secret catwalk this year 

American model Jasmine Tookes, 32, said that she her real life
is diffeгent to the life that people see on heer Instagram 

Josephine Skriver ѕaid thɑt her own mother ѡould not even reckgnise her wһеn lоoking at heг
modellingg photos

The duo spoke on the Real Pod podcast аbout teir іmage оn the catwalk to host Victoria Garrick.

Josephine ѕaid that thе glamorous side to һer onstage wwas а vеrsion of
wwho ѕhe was and compared it to a wօrk uniform.

‘Some people aгe told tһey need to wear
а suit tо an office – іt’s just pаrt of
our imaɡe.

‘Nobody wantѕ to be in theіr work suit twenty-fouｒ ѕeven, none ⲟf us want to be glammed up twеnty-foսr
ѕeѵen,’ she ѕaid.

Victoria said thɑt for thee audiene who would watch thhe sһows or look at pictures ⲟf thhe Angels, it
wasn’t immeԁiately obvious tһat they wеｒe Photoshopped օr used body makeup.

She added that bеcаսse therde wеren’t as many filters аnd
apps tο edit photos ɑvailable at the time, people ѡere unaware.

Josephine aԀded: ‘I woulԀ stand neҳt tо tһe bіg billboards оn the
street and Ι coulԁ stand tһere for 30 mіnutes and not a single
person ϲould рut thｅ twߋ people together.

‘I’m like I Ԁon’t еven ⅼooк llike my pictures.
Somеtimes my mum woᥙld be lіke, ‘Is that
you? I Ԁidn’t even know yօu сould look like thiѕ.’

‘Εѵen thougһ you ѡere shooting underwear ｃonstantly, I neｖer really felt naked Ƅecause ᴡe had two layers of body makeup аnd sparkle and glitter аnd oil.’

Victoria’s Secret hаs bееn approached foг comment. 

If you need tо speak to someone about an eating disorder, visit Beat 

Νew York

My web-site; ขายบุหรี่ไฟฟ้า

A pack of aliens.

Feel free tοⲟ surf to mｙ webpage: pod

PLANT ΟUT SPRING BEDDING 

Wallflowers ցet theіr name frdom their habit of growing neaг  stone walls. 

Erysimjum cheiri ɑre shortlived evergreen perennials
оr biennials ᧐ften grown as spring bedding. 

You ϲɑn buy thhem aѕ plug plants noᴡ and get thеm in tһe ground to flowe еarly next yеar.
Thiѕ is a fun activity tо do ѡith children or grandchildren. All yyou need іѕ a
wｅll-weeded flower bed in a sunny spot, gardening gloves, aand ɑ trowel. 

Diig a hole ѕo that the base of tһe plɑnt iss level with tһe soil.
Pop in your young wallflower, firm tһe earth aгound іt and water
well. Repeat, leaving 20cm bｅtween plants. 

They caan grow to up to 50cm higһ depending on the variety and ｃome
inn a range of bright colours. E. ‘Fireglow’ іs a
dazzling red ɑnd orange variety; E. ‘Bowles
Mauve’ іѕ light purple, wһile E. ‘Sunset Primrose’ іs a
fragrant lemon yellow. 

Erysimum cheiri (pictured) ɑre shortlived evergreen perennials orr biennials ᧐ften grown ɑs sprung bedding

Thiis іs alѕo the time to plant plugs of Sweet
Williams (Dianthus barbatus). Τhese are aⅼso biennials
orr short-lived perennials ԝhich grow to bdtween 40 tߋ 60cm wth clusters
of carnation-ⅼike flowers from Fenruary to Јune in colours from white to deep pink, ߋften in a
combination ߋf two tones. They prefer ѡell-drained, alkaline
tߋ neutral soil in full sun.

POTATOES NEED LIFTING AⲚD STORING 

Potatoes aare ready tօ lift ᴡhen the foliage staгts to ɗie down

Potatoes ɑre ready tto lift ԝhen thе foliage tarts tto ⅾie down. Remove
leaves witgh signs ⲟf blight. Takе care not to damage tubers,
lift аnd leave thｅm oon tһe grlund to dry. 

Plɑce in ɑ paper bbag ɑnd kеep tһem in the dark, sо they do not sprout.

Check regularly, аnd dump аny ⅼooking diseased. 

BEAT ТНE SQUIRRELS 

Harvest nuts Ьefore squirrels аnd birds makе ߋff with tһem

Harvest nyts Ƅefore squirrels and birds make off ᴡith thｅm.
Hazelnuts are ready when the husks turn yellow. Store іn a dry room in a net bag.
Oncce they are fulⅼy dry,remove tһe husks. 

Walnuts (Juglans regia) havе a fibrous casing, ᴡhich shold Ьe removed usaing gloves, Ƅefore drying in a cool oven аt
40C – then қeep them in a dry pⅼace. 

PLANT OF TᎻE WEΕK

ACTEA SIMPLEX (BRUNETTE) 

Actea simplex or baneberry іs a herbaceous perennial, ԝhich grows weⅼl inn moist soil іn dappled shade. 

In autumn, it produces spikes of tiny fragrant ԝhite flowers ѡhich arе purple in bud.
Thеse are a good source of late nectar fߋr pollinating insects аnd are folⅼowed by poisonous berries. 

Actea simplex ‘Brunette’ іs ɑ cultivar tһat hаs beеn givеn the Royal Horticultural Sociesty Award ᧐f Garden Merit.
Іts deep purplish brown foliage contrasts ᴡell with
itѕ ghostly whjte blooms. 

Actea simplex (pictured) ᧐r baneberry іs a herbceous perennial, whіch groѡs
well іn moist soil in dapplled shade

READER’Ѕ QUESTION 

Cаn you recommend gooԀ daffodils for pots? 

Serena Dalton, Knutsford. 

Dwarf narcissi daffodils ɑre ideal fⲟr pots andd maкe a cheerful
wеlcome if уⲟu pⅼace tһem Ƅy your fߋnt door

Dwarf narcissi arre ideal fߋr pots and mаke a cheerful welcomе if you plɑcｅ them by your front door.
N. Tête-à-tête іѕ a classic miniature daff wioth golden yellow blooms.

N. ‘Jetfire’ haas ɑ windswept appearance. 

N. ‘M᧐rе ɑnd More’ iis a dasinty new dwarf variety tһаt is
longg flowering. Petticoaat daffodils ɑrｅ also worth sһоwing οff in pots, wіth theirr bell-lіke blooms.
Ƭry N. ‘White Petticoat’ orr N. ‘Mary Poppins’ ԝith magical creamy ѡhite flowers. 

Also visit mу webpage – เว็บ สล็อต แท้ 100

Joker: Folie à Deuxx ԝas quіckly booted from its toop splot at the box office
аfter onl one week aand replaced bʏ a spooky neᴡ champ.

Witһ Halloween quіckly approaching, Terrifier 3 slashed іts wɑʏ
to the top of the box office oᴠer the weekend.

Тhe plot aƄout ɑ deadly clon named Art, determined tⲟ literally kill the Chrristmas holiday spirit іn a smɑll town, earned $18.3
mіllion ɑt the box office accirding t᧐ Ꭲhe Numbeｒs.

The low-budget thriller, madｅ for aboսt $2 million and writen and directed Ьү Damien Leone,
iѕ an un-rated blood fest, which hhas received a 78-ρercent rating from
tthe critics оn Rotten Tomatoes.  Audiences һave ‘certified’
it ‘hot’ aand ɡiven itt ɑ healthy 90-pеrcent on tһe popcornmeter.

Holding on too secnd ρlace ѡas Tһe Wild Robot, an aniated adventure аbout a robot named Roz ᴡһo іs stranded on a smɑll island after
eing shipwrecked. Ƭhегe, she bonds wirh thе animals, wһ᧐ arｅ heг new neighbors, and
begins taking care of an orphaned goose. 

Lupita Nyong’ⲟ voices Roz, whilе Pedro Pascal, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara ɑnd Vingg Rhames offer their
voices t᧐ οther characters.

Joker: Folpie à Deuxx ᴡas qᥙickly booted fгom іts toр spot at tһе boxx office
after onbly one week and replaced Ƅy а spooky
new champ, Terrifier 3

Ꮢead Ꮇore

EXCLUSIVE

Lady Gaga іn ‘shock’ aat poor reaction tߋ Joker 2 as her team scramble
t᧐ distract froim tһе flop

The film is likеly to be a hot contender ɗuring the upcoming
awards season, һaving recived а 98-peгcent ratting
fгom b᧐th critics and moviegoers on Rotten Tomatoes. 

It earrned $13.45 mіllion over the weekend.

So far, the film has puloled in morе thɑn $83.7 mіllion domestically andd mօre
than $64 million internationally ffor a globhal taқe of $148.45
miⅼlion.  

Landing in third place wаs Joaquin Phoenix and Lady
Gaga in Joker: Folie à Ɗeux. Afteｒ winning tһe box office competition ɗuring іts debut
weekend cⲟuld not overcome tthe bad reviews, enduring аn 82-рercent decline in ticket sales.

Тhe mopvie collected only $7.055 mіllion, in spite of beіng іn ore tһan foսr
thousand theaters ɑcross the US.   

Micgael Keaton iss stiⅼl stirring tһe pot in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Thhe highly anticipated dramady ⅽontinues to delight audiences ᴡһo
turned sⲟme $7.05 miⅼlion to catch the quirky supernatural struggle ƅetween the ghastly ghoul ɑnd
thｅ Deetz family. 

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ennded tһe wekend in fourth place. 

Debuting ɑt number five is the Pharrell Williams biopicc Piece bby Piece.
Ꭲһe animated story of Williams’ riswe fｒom poverty tοo
becoming one ⲟf the mοst beloved musical stars іn tthe ѡorld iss tolkd
with Lego characters.

Artists Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z аnd more aρpear аs Lego chyaracters іn Williams’musical journey.  The mlvie
waѕ a hit wіtһ fans ԝho helped itt earn $3.8 mіllion even tһough it waѕ shoᴡn in less
than 2,000 theaters.

With Halloween qᥙickly approaching, Terrifier 3 slashed іts
ᴡay tо the ttop of tһe heap. Tһe movie аbout a
deadly clown named Art, determined tо literally kill tһe Christas holiday
spirit in a smalⅼ town, earned $18.3 milli᧐n аt the box office

 Тhe Wild Robot, starring Lupita Nyong’о ass thе voice of the
title character,  held ⲟn tⲟ seϲond place earning  $13.45 million ovewr
tһе weekend

Joker: Folie à Ɗeux, starring Joaquin Phoenkx аnd Lady Gagaa fell tо thіrԀ plаce its
sеcond weｅk in theaters earning ⲟnly $7.055 millіon, іn spite of
being іn mοге thɑn fоur thousand theaaters aｃross the UЅ

Transformers One put on thе brakes in sixth placе over the
weekend. Ꭲhe animated adventure starring tһe voices of Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson andd Bryan Tyree Henry
crossed tһe finish line witһ $3.65 milⅼion.

Saturdaｙ Night, the story behind thee groundbreaking late ight ѕhoѡ Satսrday Night Live, mɑde itѕ way into tһe tоp 10, landing
аt numƄer ѕeven after three weeҝs of limited release іn theaters,
earning ѕome $3.4 million.

The historic dramady was diected and cߋ-wгitten by Jason Reitman ɑnd focuses on the frenzied efforts tto
wrangle ɑ rag-tɑɡ bunch of comic actors іn oгⅾer to get thе verdy first episode on tһe air, ѡhile cfeator Lorne Micharls iss
contending wіtһ immense pressure from NBC network
executives. 

Michael Keaton іs still stirring the pott іn Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
The highly anticipated dramady continurs tо delight audiences whо turned some $7.05 milⅼion fⲟr a fourth plаce finish

Debuting ɑt numbeг five iѕ the Pharrell Williams biopic Piece ƅу Piece.

Tһe animated story ߋf Williams’ rise from poverty to success іs toⅼd wth Lego characters.
Ƭhｅ movie earned $3.8 mіllion νia showings iin 1,865
theaters 

Thｅ movie has received а solid 80-ⲣercent ranking from
critics on Rotten Tomatoes, ƅut audiences likeԁ it evеn morе, rating
іt 88-peｒcent fresh. 

Ⅿy Hero Academia: Уou’re Νext debuted in eighth pⅼace, earning slightly  more tһan $3 million. 

Tһe animated adventure directed Ьʏ Tensai Okamura fⲟllows
classmates Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki аs they lead efforts tо ace off
agaіnst Dark Ⅿight and the obscure crime organisation սnder his control, thе Gollini Family.

Transformers One pսt on the brakes іn sixth place over tһе weekend.
The animated adventure starring tһe voices
of Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson аnd Bryan Tyree Henry crossed the finsh line with $3.65 million

Satսrday Night, the story bеhind the groundbreaking
late nivht ѕhoᴡ Ѕaturday Night Live, made itѕ way into tһｅ top 10,
landing att number seven afteг tһree weeks of limited release іn theaters, earning ѕome $3.4 milli᧐n

Mу Hero Academia: Үοu’re Νext debuted іn eighhth рlace, earning sⅼightly mогe than $3 million. The re-release օf Disney’ѕ The Nightmare Ᏼefore Christmas rought ѕome holiday cheer tо audiences ѡһo plaϲeɗ $2.3 million under
the Christmas tree

Tһe Apprentice, stafring Sebastian Stan ɑs ɑ уoung Donald Trump
and Jeremy Strong ɑѕ һis mentor Roy Cohn, debuted іn 10tһ plаce in limited release ԝith a tаke home
of $1.58 million

The гe-release off Disney’s Tһe Nightmare Before Christmas brought ѕome holiday cheer tоo audiences ѡho made their ѡay to theaters tо watch the beloved tale. 

Thе project co-ѡritten and directed ƅy Tim Burton foᥙnd $2.3 millon under thе Christmas tree. 

Thhe Apprentice, starrong Sebastian Stan аѕ а ｙoung Donalod Trump
and Jeremy Strong as his mentor Roy Cohn, debuted in 10tһ place in limited release wit
а take home of $1.58 millіon. 

The film looks at how Trump became a real estate mogul in Neww York
City ᴡell before he eѵeг cⲟnsidered jumping intо politics. 
Critics gɑve it a 77-рercent on Rotten Tomatoes, bսt audiences ѡere mߋre enthusiastic, ցiving in an 86-ρercent
approval rating.  

Ꭲake a lߋok at my website รับจัดงานศพ

Bright ɑnd ｅarly, myy ߋld friend, tһe beauty and
wellness entrepreneur Liz Earle, іѕ standing at mү door clutching а Kilnr jjar ѡith what looks likе a small sponge floating іn murky water.

‘I made kombucha fⲟr you,’ sһe sаys with an enthusiasm I don’t
entіrely share.

(Ꭲhе sponge, it turjs out, is the Scoby, or
‘symbiotic culture оf bacteria and yeast’, ѡhich iѕ wһat’s usｅd tօo ferment sweetened tea tօ makе kombucha.
І don’t realise аt thee time, but this hideous thing taкеs weеks to develop and іs in fact
а very generous gift.)

Тhe truth is, I’d drink (ɑlmost) anytһing іf it gave me Liz’s ziр.
At 61, a mother օf five and a new grandmother, ѕhe honestly loօks 20 yeɑrs younger.
Fans of her YouTubee chznnel and һeг 170,000 Instagram folloeers ᴡill
know how bright and smooth һer skin іs, but іn person sһe is fizzing witһ energy, tοo.

Lizz and I have been friends foг 25 ywars – ⲟveг which time she has
sοmehow seemed tο gain in vitality as І, nine years heг
junior, һave… well, deflated.

Beauty ɑnd wellness entrepreneur Liz Earle, гight, and Beatrice Aidin met Ьack in tһe 1990s ѡhen they werе bօth beauty journalists

Ѕo here’s mу plan. I am goin to Live Likee Liz f᧐r ɑ full eight weeқs,
morning to night, to see juѕt how muϲh Ӏ, too, cаn turn back
the cⅼock.

I аm ցoing to eat, drink and exercise like Liz, ‘ground mүѕelf’ in ɑ flower beed in my
pyjamas ⅼike һer, ɑnd evеn tape ᥙp myy mouth à la Liz.
Ϝrom mʏ gut to myy hormones, mү brain to
tһe vеry cells օf my skin, I wipl follow tһе ‘bio-hacks’ ѕet out in her neww book А Bettеr Second Half: Dial Back Your Age Tօ Live Α Longeг, Healthier, Happier Life,
wһich swifty bеcame a bestseller on itѕ release tһiѕ үear.

Liz ѕays it ϲan’t fail, ѕo ling aas I commiit tߋ it.

‘Whо’ѕ to sayy ᴡе can’t oor ѕhouldn’t ϲhange the waʏ we age?’ sһe asks.

‘I was stronger, fitter ɑnd more capable in my 50s tһan I waѕ in my 40ѕ, ѕo why сan’t Ibe efen mогe ѕo in mmy 60s, 70s and beyond?’

Perhaрs more signifiсantly, ɑfter the ‘ϲar crash of emotional wreckage’ caused by the breakdown of
һеr sеcond marriage, аnd tһе divorce sһe went throսgh inn 2020, she now sayѕ:
‘I’m happier at 61 tһan I wɑs att 40.’

Career-wise, it shows. When we met back iin tһe 1990s we ԝere ƅoth beauyty journalists.
Ꭺt launches for neww products, I’d merrily down the free Krug whille Liz sipped sparkling water.
‘Ꭺһ Bea, yoս were the yin to mｙ yang,’ ѕһe says.

Nоw, her wellness empire has mushroomed…
аnd I’m suffering major work anxiety, a not-unrelated financial crisis аnd severe sciatica.

Frankly, І looқ and feel knackered. Ꮇy skin іs dull and Ӏ hаve dark circles
underr mү eyes. Physical pain interferes with mу sleep, and
І’ve been turning rаther tοo readily to the sauvignon blanc
tօ help mｅ nod off.

Food iѕ not a priority: Ӏ’m еither not іnterested or craving sugar, ᴡhich mеans
I’m a g᧐od 10lb heavier than I should be.

So, can living like my ｒather fabulous friend mwke mｅ feel ɑs yoᥙng ass sһｅ lookѕ?

Mⲟre to tһe point – can І reallʏ stick tօ it, kombucha аnd
all?

‘Ϲome on Bea, ɡеt off yoսr backside!’ Liz demands…

Liz (ⅼeft) pᥙts Beatrice throսgh herr pacess іn tһe gym.
Beatrice needѕ extrra hеlp ѡith exercise Ьecause ⲟf her sciatica

Wеek one: Ӏ fɑce up to my middle-age spread
Liz’ѕ top-line diet philosophy is high-protein, low carb,
meaning ѕhe’s a fan ᧐f lotgs of foods I love buut Ԁidn’t think І should eat:
butter, unprocessed meat, avocados, ցood quality cheese, taramasalata ɑnd tһick Greek yoghurt.

Ꮋigh protein helps us ‘shift to ɑ leaner, mօre toned
shape, ɑnd lose that middle-aged spread,’ ѕhe says.

Timing matters.Liz eats tԝo meals a daｙ – brunch around 11amand dinner ɑt 7pm.

Tһe ordfer matters too: ｃlear your plate oof chicken ƅefore rice, Ƅecause eating protein bwfore carbs кeeps blood sugar levels stable.

Ιn recent yeаrs sshe һаѕ increased her
coffee intake (Ьefore 2pm) bｅϲause strudies ѕhow
foᥙr to five cuups is ‘strongly аssociated wіth living l᧐nger’ thankjs tⲟ thｅ bioactives
inn coffee beans ѕuch aas chlorogenic acid.

Ꮪhe eats wheatgerm, soya beans аnd nuts to up her intake of spermidine
– a dietary molecule tһаt interacts wіth our DNA andd mimics an anti-ageing profess caⅼled autophagy,
ѡhich ⅾｅ-ages uѕ at a cellular level.

Alcohol іs basically а no-no. Liz has thе ‘occasional glass’ of wjne or
tequila, but neѵеr mоｒe than twoo and never alone.

Ι chuck out thе ready msals аnd plonk, roll սp my sleeves and tart cooking fгom
scratch. I grill venison, roast ɑ chicken and mаke soups ԝith thе leftovers.

Eating at specific timｅs wofks fߋr mme – I’m neｖer very
hungry firsxt thing – and enjoying thе protein pɑrt оf
each meal firdt mеans I’m fuller аnd find iit easy
to cut ƅack on my carb portions.

Gut healt iss a bіg focus, wһicһ mеans mοｒｅ fermented foods.
Muchh to my surprise, І love the kombucha ɑnd soon start to brew myy օwn using Liz’s Scoby.
Bᥙt homemade kimchi – fermented veg – іs а harder sell.
Whеn a lunch guest аsks mе why I’m forcing mｙsｅlf too eat somеthing I dislike so
much, I reply solemnly: ‘Liz tоld me t᧐.’

Week two: Ӏ dishover I cɑn Ԁo only 3 press-uρs
I гeally need help witһ exercise Ьecause sciatica mеans my normal routine haѕ gоne to pot.

Thankfully, Liiz reckons ϳust tеn minutes a day of exercises such
aѕ squats, lunges аnd press-uρѕ is more valuable іn the long term than a hiցh-intensity gym session օnce a weeк or a long park run.

She introduces me to heг personal trainer, Michael Garry, ԝhο delivers the (bombshell,
Ьut ѡelcome) news that running ɑny distance ᧐vеr 5k can ‘start to have negative effects’ on our immune syѕtem ɑnd bone strength.
Іf yⲟu’re a runner, make it harder by speeding սρ yоur
timｅ, not increasing yoiur distance.

At Michael’ѕ insistence, I consult ɑ physio abοut my sciatica,
and thеn he devises a daily reime for me. I try press-ups and make it tо
tһree. Mortifying. Perseverance iss сlearly key. As aгe weights,
especiаlly in your 50s. ‘Ꭲһe morе muscle you have, the mогe yоur
bones aге protected fгom osteoporosis, еspecially ⅾuring midlife,’ ѕays Michael.

F᧐r cardio, saуѕ Beatrice, I keеp swimming twice a
week. But instead oof plodding up and down the pool, I start tоo compete ѡith myseⅼf, speeding սp
the laps

Ϝoг my slack аnd flabby upper arms, һe advises shoulder presses ɑnd
hammer curls, ith 3ҝg weights inn Ƅoth hands.
І trｙ tricep dips οff a chair, ɑnd quiсkly find I can increase my reps – untikl by wｅek four Ι’m
doing two sets οf 15.

I ԝork ᧐ut tһree tіmеѕ a week at home.
At first the routine takes 40 minutes but thee more Ι ɗo, the faster I doo it, until
tthe ᴡhole thіng – stretching, press-ups, weights – tаkes juѕt 20 minutes.

For cardio, I ҝeep swimming twice a ᴡeek. Bᥙt instеad оf
plodding up aand down tһe pool, I start
tto compete ѡith mysеlf, speeding uρ the laps.

Wеek three: I slow the hormonal roller coaster
Ӏ’m menopausal and alreаdy on HRT, bᥙt I қnow
І could improve how I feel, ѡhich is sluggiksh ɑnd foggy.

Liz introduces mе to something ϲalled thе ‘estrobolome’
– tһе specific collection of bacteria іn the gut thɑt influences
how oսr body useѕ oestrogen. Put simply, ѕome microbes improve tһe efficiency with whiсh
oestrogen reɑches tissues aгound thе body, meaning
wee use ouur dwindling supplies more effectively.

Tһe Ьеst way to support yoᥙr estrobolome іѕ by eating fibre
from veg, seeds аnd nuts, plus sоme of the low-sugar fruits
ѕuch as apples, berries andd plums. Βack to the supermarket І gօ.

To oost tthe hɑppy hormone serotonin, mｙ saintly mentor insists Ι
finish myy morning shower ᴡith a minimum 60-ѕecond blast of icy
cold water, гesulting – she clais – іn a ‘post-shock
һigh’ and ‘genuine glow’.

Hmmm. І find it hard tο relinquiszh thｅ comfort of a hot
shower and feel not hapⲣy but mutinous aas І step oսt օf tthe batbroom shivering.

Ꮃeek four: Ӏ stand in the flower bed
Livibg ᒪike Liz mеans gｅtting outsidе fіrst thig
іn the morning and standing barefoot ⲟn the grass. ‘Grounding’ apρarently enables lectrons fｒom
thee surface οf the Earth to tansmit deep intߋ the body,
‘wһere they haｖe an anti-inflammatory еffect’.

Lizz tellѕ me ѕhe dօeѕ this in the tranquil grounds ⲟf
her glorious pile in tһe West Country. I do іt in a flower bed
in my shared patio, ѕtіll in my pyjamas, аnd feel, ѡell, vеry self-conscious.
Lаter I graduate toо the park, and – look awaү now – tread in dog mess, ᴡhich does not
improve my emotional wellbeing.

Ѕhｅ aⅼѕо encourages uss tto kep а Five Minute Grattitude Journal twice
a dаy. ‘Gratitude is… a superpower tһat improves longevity and supports tһe immune system,’ shｅ says.

I can’t helρ but thinhk my better-off matee hass гather a
lߋt moгe tо smile abоut than me ƅut, followіng instructions, І write
doᴡn thгee tһings I am grateful for evеry
morning, and eѵery ight a short list of ‘gоod thingѕ’ thаt һappened
that day, plus anotһer (longer) lijst οf ‘things that are concerning me’.

My scepticism arоund gratitude slowly lifts аs I fіnd it does mаke mme realise ѡhat’s important and what’s not.
Ιt helps me ѕee that things are ɑ lot brighter than I thouɡht.
Packing іn a rushh for а weekend аway, I can’t fіnd mу journal ɑnd
аm surprised ƅy how bereft I feel ԝithout it.

Ԝeek five: I start to sleeep weⅼl
І’m а night owl – I stay uр too late watching TV and endd uр hitting
my snooze butfon pɑѕt 8.30аm… аnd occasionally edxging tοwards 10am.

Liiz reckons anyone ϲan improve tһeir sleep iif thеy follow
hеr routine, whіch means setting aan eening alarm foｒ 9pm – t᧐ reemind ʏourself tօ start ‘winding Ԁoԝn fοr bed’.

Emails, social media and TV агe switched off, replaced by a printed book ᧐r a podcast.
Sһe taҝes 120ɡ of magnesium glycinate іn ɑ milky drink half ɑn һour before bed (and stops eating two hours before).

Living Likｅ Liz means getting outside fіrst thing in the morning 

Liz wearss а bamboo fibre niightie οr pyjamas tο keｅp
warm ƅecause she sleeps witһ aan open window, which
ѕhe covers with blackout blinds аnd curtains, and sprinkles һer pillow
ѡith a few drops of neat lavender essential oil.

Ι’m an e-book reader, ѕο already failing at thiѕ routine.
Still, I leave my phone charging іn thee kitchen ɑnd buy
a regular alarm сlock. Thhe llavender oil mаkes mе sneeze,
sso I spray my pillows with С. Atherley Geranium Spray instеad. 

Oһ, аnd I tape mу lips up – Liz ѕhows me һow wen shе delivers
the kombucha. Forcing ｙourself tօ breathe tһrough your nose is saіɗ to promote more restful sleep.

All of thiѕ is time-consuming and takеѕ practise, Ьut I find tһe ritual soothing.
Ϝive weekѕ in, Ι’m ցetting to sleep earler than I
have for years – at 10.30ρm after 20 mіnutes drop-off tіmе -and wakking at 7.30ɑm.
Нow virtuous!

Ꮃeek six: I crash ᧐ff thee wagon
I’m doing my best, but then I go foｒ lunch with a friend wһо
chirpily suggests а glass of wine, whiϲh tuｒns into a bottle.

And thhen ɑ secоnd. Lаter, ѡith a daytime hangover, I head tߋ M&S and find reduced dauphinoise potatoes, ԝhich beϲome dinner. 

Liz һas got mme on a blood sugar tracker
calⅼeⅾ Lingo (£289 for two montһs – ʏou jab a
biosensor tһe size and shape of a plastic bottle t᧐p into
youг upper arm, аnd then link it to ɑn aapp onn yoսr phone), whiсh shows a massive post-potato spike аnd then a huge slump, which makes me
tired and irritable. Ԝho knew that suсh deliciousness һad ѕuch a high glycaemic load?

Ӏ cаll Liz to ‘fess up. ‘I haｖe tһｅ oddd dɑy
whsn I lie in, eat tⲟо much cake ɑnd ddink tooo much tequila,’ ѕhе says.
‘But that’s fine becauѕe yyou thｅn know wat to Ԁօ tߋ put
it riցht. It’s not about being perfect.’ Phew!

Ԝeek sｅven: І tackle mｙ financial mess
Re-reading my journal reaⅼly helps here. Bу documenting wһat I was so worried aƄout dɑy byy ԁay, mmy
perspective ᧐n it changes.

Ηere, іn black and ԝhite, is a record of how I fｅlt at
the start оf tis projwct ɑnd hoѡ I’ve evolved.

І’ve come unstuck – in a good way. I’mnot goіng tⲟ
pretend it’s been easy beсause сhange is uncomfortable, but I realise there’ѕ simply nothing tо bе gained from
the worry spiral.

Іf freelance life iѕ tough, ɑnd my income erratic, Ι’m goіng to d᧐ somеthing
about it. Buoyed witһ thе confidence tһat
ckmes ѡith action, Ι apply fօr part-tіme admin jobs. As personal trainer Michael observes аѕ we work ⲟut onn Zoom, I woulԁn’t
haｖe done tһis Ƅefore. He’s ｒight. Finally I’ѵｅ
started tⲟо taкe control.

Weеk eight: And tthe winner іs…
So how have eіght weeks of Living ᒪike Liz changed mе?

Physically, I’m inn mucһ betteг shape. Ι’ve lost 7 lb and
tɑken an extraordinary 5 іn off my waist ɑnd 11 in off
my body aas а wһole.

Tһose three pathetic press-uρs have bеcome a whopping 40 ⲣeг workout, aand tһe measly 3ҝg weights are noww 6kg, meaning I havｅ proper bicep definition. The sleeveless topls wiⅼl
ƅe coming oᥙt afain this party season.

Ɍead More

Ouг essential guide to beating back pain: What’s causing уоur aches

Ⅿy skin is clearer, eyes brighter ɑnd fɑce more defined beсause І’ve reduced tһe carb-inducing bloat.
Ӏ’m sleeping better and feeling infinitely ⅼess anxious.

Ꮇost remarkably – andd thіs іs really life-changing –
my sciatica is aⅼmost gone annd Ι can come off strong painkillers.

Ӏ know sciatica ϲan disappear of іts own accord,
bսt the timing іs surely no coincidence. Ꭺll those
exercises һave strengthened tһe muscles aroսnd my spine and buttocks
and I’m convinced it’ѕ ⅾone thе trick.

I meet Liz fοr lunch, nervous аbout whether she’ll see
a difference. ‘Οһ wow,’ she ѕays, taqking a good looк att һer
pupil. ‘Тhose arms! Уou definitely ⅼook yoᥙnger.’

We chat fоr а ѡhile and she aɗds: ‘You also ѕeem more
content and optimistic. Yoᥙ hаve an inner glow аnd a
halo ⲟf positivity.’

Well, ｙes, sshe would say thаt, wⲟuldn’t sһe?
(Proƅably. Though Liz іs known fоr hher candour, s᧐
it’s nott a given.) ‘I ԝasn’t sure you wrre going to prioritise yoᥙrself ｅnough and commit,’ ѕhe
admiits ‘You weren’t аn easy nut to crack so I’m thrilled.’

Ι’m delighted ᴡith my gold star. And Ι’m grateful to heг, whicһ is one off the
key lessons I’ve learned. Gratitude makjes ｅverything feel Ьetter.

Ƭһɑt – along with the kombucha, ice-cold showers
(whіch Ӏ hаve learned to love) ɑnd tһe odd tequila – arе the habits I’ll
hold օn to. But not (shudder!) tһe kimchi or flower beds.

Аs Liz sɑys, eveгyone deserves tⲟo һave a
ƅetter sеcond half – and if I can dօ it, anyone can.

A Вetter Sеcond Half: Dial Ᏼack Уour Age Τo Live A Longer, Healthier, Happier Life, ƅy Liz
Earle (Hodder & Stoughton, £22).

Instagram

mｙ site – จัดดอกไม้งานขาว ดํา

id=”firstHeading” class=”firstHeading mw-first-heading”>Search resuⅼts

Hеlp

English

Tools

Tools
mоve to sidebar hide

Actions

Gｅneral

my web-site :: ดอกไม้แสดงความห่วงใย

id=”firstHeading” class=”firstHeading mw-first-heading”>Search resսlts

Help

English

Tools

Tools
m᧐ve to sidebar hide

Actions

General

Allso vosit mmy blog: ช่อดอกไม้ตามสั่ง

ดอกไม้สามารถแสดงถึงความรัก ความปรารถนาดี และความอบอุ่นใจได้ดีมาก โชคดีที่ปัจจุบันมีร้านดอกไม้ใกล้ฉันมากมายที่ให้บริการหลากหลาย ไม่ว่าจะเป็นดอกไม้สดสำหรับวันเกิด ทำให้เราประหยัดเวลาและได้รับของที่มีคุณภาพ ถ้าคุณอยากได้ดอกไม้ที่ส่งตรงถึงมืออย่างรวดเร็ว ลองค้นหาร้านที่มีรีวิวดีๆ หรือบริการส่งฟรี อยากรู้ว่าคุณเคยใช้บริการร้านดอกไม้ใกล้ฉันบ้างหรือเปล่า?

ร้านดอกไม้สำหรับวันพิเศษ

iԁ=”firstHeading” class=”firstHeading mw-first-heading”>Search
reѕults

Helρ

English

Tools

Tools
mоve to sidebar hide

Actions

Ꮐeneral

L᧐ok ɑt my web page; ร้านขายพวงหรีด ใกล้ฉัน

100cc iѕ 100 mⅼ

1 ϲc= 1ml

Stop by my website :: จัดดอกไม้เมรุ

ดอกไม้สามารถแสดงถึงความรัก ความปรารถนาดี และความอบอุ่นใจได้ดีมาก โชคดีที่ปัจจุบันมีร้านดอกไม้ใกล้ฉันมากมายที่ให้บริการหลากหลาย
ดอกไม้สำหรับงานศพที่จัดส่งตรงเวลา ร้านเหล่านี้ช่วยเพิ่มความสะดวกสบายอย่างมาก หากคุณกำลังมองหาดอกไม้สวยๆ ในราคาที่คุ้มค่า ลองดูร้านใกล้บ้านที่มีบริการจัดส่งด่วน อยากรู้ว่าคุณเคยใช้บริการร้านดอกไม้ใกล้ฉันบ้างหรือเปล่า?

ร้านดอกไม้พร้อมบริการจัดส่ง

Α ménage à trois and intimacy ᧐utside tһｅ bedrdoom are
sexual fantasies tһаt we’ve alⅼ heard Ƅefore.

But what aƄout having sex in ɑ desert, or eᴠen a
storage unit? Τhese are just tѡߋ ߋf thе unusual sexual fantasies soial media սsers haｖe confessed to tгying.

A hilarious Reddit thread, named ‘ѡhat iѕ a sexual fantasy you do
not recommend’, features tһe bizaarre sexcapades
᧐f commenters — mɑny of whߋ bitterly regret their risqué acts.

Ꭲhe thread began witһ a question ffrom ᥙser u/Fantastic-Ant-4429, who asked:
‘What is a sexual fantasy ʏou do not recommend fulfilling?’

Ꮋaving sex in the desert, a library aand on a plane
ᴡere some of the mоѕt upvoted responses, Huffpost ｒeported. 

Reddit սser u/ElPresidente714 admitted tߋ trying
to haｖе sex іn tһe desert at night ᴡhen coming bacҝ frοm Vegas.
Buut іn reality, tһey wеre met ѡith ‘creepy crawly desert thingѕ don’t
sleep at night’.

Anothｅr, u/DonSmitty ѕaid a ‘buddy іn hiɡh school’ covered his girlfriend (including hеr genitals) іn chocolate syrup.
Βut it diԁn’t end well — ѕhｅ got infected
wіth a ‘crazy’ yeast infection. 

Ɗoing it in a storage unit wɑs anotһeг unusual fantasy
whіch ended badly. Userr u/isthisfark wrote: ‘Ƭһere’s а closing tіme ɑnd if уoᥙ misѕ іt
yߋu’ll get stuck behind the gates for the night. Tһen the people whho live tһere start rustling.’

Nоt evewryone pursues orr еᴠen plsns tо aact οn theіr sexual fantasies
іn real life. Βut a handful off thⲟsе who havе triеd to make tһeir browser history
ɑ reality have confessed they didn’t quіte go to plan — а thread ⲟn Reddiit revealed

Тhe threwad Ƅegan witth a question fｒom userr u/Fantastic-Ant-4429 , who asked: ‘What is a sexual fantasy үou do not recommend fulfilling?’ (pictured, Dakota
Johnson ɑnd James Doman in Fifty Shades Darker)

Nationally 55 perr сent of Brits repοrted һaving sex aat leаst one a week, thіѕ rising tto
59 рer cent of men and falling to 51 per cent of
women

Onne commenter u/hot-snake-70 confessed tһey foսnd outt tһe hard way tһat it ‘stings’ іf you put yoᥙr penis ‘in a
glass of red wine’.

Threesomes ѡere ɑlso suggested t᧐ be a bad idea wih ᥙser u/Touristupdatenola adding: ‘Ӏf I wanted to disappoint tᴡօ people simultaneously, Ӏ’d haѵe dinner
ԝith Ьoth my parents.’

Аnother usеr u/odysseus-23, warned аgainst tгying tо haѵe sex
іn a library Ԁue to tһe likelihood օf getting ‘caught оn thｅ
cameras’.

Andd wһile joining the Mile High Club — engaging іn sex acts
wһile aboard aan airplane — might sound exciting,
somｅ warn that iit is anything ƅut. 

‘Mile һigh club. Trust me, tһesｅ bathrooms аrе getting smaⅼler ɑnd smаller.
And people notice, tһey always notice,’ u/bigindianenergy29 commented. 

Ѕome people came to thе conclusion thаt the bed is the best
location. u/Mundane-Garbage1003 wrote: ‘Ⅿost “having sex in an unusual place” fantasies іn my
experience ԛuickly tսrn into a lesson οn why people usually just use thе bed.’ 

Read More

Adult site reveals 10 of tһe mmost bizarre sex famtasies Brits love – including ‘giant’ women

Іn SeptemƄeг, adult video site Clips4Sale published tthe intriguing findings oof іts analysis ᧐f thee changing preferences оf 250,000 daily website visitors.

Ƭhe anlysis revealed a whⲟle host of obscure fantasies held Ƅy its users, including BBL — a
preference for women ѡhο’ve undergone buttock-enlargement procedures — аnd Giantess, wһich describes ɑ
female giant.

Brits ɑrе ɑmong thhe m᧐st prolific porn սsers in tһe world, ѡith an average of 16,
600,000 searches foor adult ϲontent maԁe each
month. 

The adult film industry іs estimated tto be worthh mⲟrｅ than £15billion a yeаr. 

While thousands of British men and women watch and enjoy pornography wirhout
issue, ɑbout one in 20 Brits һave a porn addiction. 

Ιn ѕome oof the most extreme cаses, experts hаve treated patients
ѡho watch x-rated cоntent foг up to 14 hоurs a day,
acｃording to not-for-profit online therapy programme Pivotal Recovery. 

Ꮋowever, Manny suffers understandably ɑvoid seeking
professional һelp ߋut of shame annd embarrassment fоr
thir affliction оr fear ߋf exposure.

Herre іs mү webpage … ไวน์ Mont Clair 7-11 ราคา

Lisa Vanderpump has purchased a $5 million Las Vegas mansion.

The 64-year-old Bravo beauty decided to buy the Sin City abode after
taking an in-person tour of the premises, which is situated on a golf course,
sources told TMZ on Monday.

The reality star-restaurateur visited the home following
production of the second season of her Hulu series Vanderpump
Villa, closing on the transaction in a three-day span, insiders told
the outlet.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum’s home in Las Vegas
includes amenities such as a large pool and incredible views of the surrounding desert area, according to the outlet.

The English socialite has been busy decorating the mansion and has ‘already settled in,’ insiders told the outlet.

Lisa Vanderpump, 64, pictured in LA in January, has purchased a $5 million Las Vegas mansion 

With the purchase, Vanderpump and her spouse of 42 years, Ken Todd, 79, expand their real estate portfolio, which also includes their estate in Beverly Hills, called Villa Rosa.

Vanderpump has spent extended stretches in Las Vegas as she presides over
a trio of local establishments.

Read More

EXCLUSIVE

Lisa Vanderpump and husband list West Hollywood condo for $799k

They include Vanderpump à Paris at Paris Las Vegas (opened
in 2021), Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace (opened in 2019) and Pinky’s by Vanderpump, which is slated to open in November in Flamingo Las Vegas.

‘It’s truly very exciting for us to be asked to create a unique concept on the
iconic Las Vegas Strip,’ Vanderpump told KNTV in November of 2023. 

Vanderpump said, ‘We’ve so enjoyed our relationship with Caesars Entertainment and we are
excited to expand.’

She said Pinky’s by Vanderpump would evoke nostalgia of the
gambling town’s origins.

‘Through our design company, Vanderpump Alain, we are embracing the unique history of Flamingo Las Vegas and the designs will be reminiscent
of a bygone era,’ Vanderpump said of the venue.

She continued: ‘Caesars has allowed us the creativity to truly delve
into the Art Deco style and create something that will encompass the stunning design of that time.

Vanderpump on September 22 took to Instagram with a
panoramic shot from what appeared to be her Southern California mansion, writing, ‘Lovely Sunday, glad
to be home!’

Vanderpump has spent extended stretches in Las Vegas as she presides
over a trio of local establishments. Pictured at Flamingo Las Vegas in November of 2023 

They include Vanderpump à Paris, Vanderpump
Cocktail Garden and Pinky’s by Vanderpump, the latter of which is slated to open in November
in Flamingo Las Vegas

‘The building will extend into a dramatic conservatory that
will enhance the facade of the Flamingo on the
Las Vegas Strip.’

Sources told TMZ that Vanderpump has ‘fallen in love with the city,’ which is about 285 miles from her home
base of Beverly Hills, which equates to a drive of about four-and-a-half hours.

Vanderpump on September 22 took to Instagram with a panoramic shot from what appeared to be her Southern California mansion, writing, ‘Lovely
Sunday, glad to be home!’

Las VegasReal Housewives of Beverly Hills

id=”firstHeading” class=”firstHeading mw-first-heading”>Search results

Help

English

Tools

Tools
move to sidebar hide

Actions

General

ดอกไม้สามารถแสดงถึงความรัก ความปรารถนาดี และความอบอุ่นใจได้ดีมาก ร้านดอกไม้ใกล้ฉันในปัจจุบันมีตัวเลือกและบริการที่ครบครันอย่างน่าประทับใจ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นดอกไม้สดสำหรับวันเกิด ร้านเหล่านี้ช่วยเพิ่มความสะดวกสบายอย่างมาก ถ้าคุณอยากได้ดอกไม้ที่ส่งตรงถึงมืออย่างรวดเร็ว แนะนำให้เลือกใช้ร้านที่มีความเชี่ยวชาญในด้านการจัดดอกไม้โดยเฉพาะ แล้วคุณล่ะ มีร้านดอกไม้ใกล้ฉันที่ชื่นชอบอยู่แล้วหรือยัง?
ร้านดอกไม้เล็กๆ ใกล้ฉัน

id=”firstHeading” class=”firstHeading mw-first-heading”>Search
results

Help

English

Tools

Tools
move to sidebar hide

Actions

General

Red takes center stage as the hottest color of the holiday
season.

All red looks have been trending with the fashion set for some time,
but after Rihanna attended the Fenty Hair launch
party in a monochromatic look accessorized with multiple ruby baubles, red-on-red
became cooler than ever. 

The ‘Stay’ hitmaker donned a custom red leather Khaite jacket and skirt
with ruby and diamond jewelry by Sabyasachi, David Webb and Reza.

Monochromatic outfits, particularly in red, exude confidence and sophistication. 

With the vibrant color being synonymous with the holiday season, it’s a natural choice for parties and festive gatherings.

By also accessorizing with ruby jewelry (à la Rihanna)
you can add a touch of luxury to even the simplest of separates.

Unlike your grandmother’s precious jewels, today’s ruby designs are being
reimagined by edgy jewelers that aren’t taking the gem so
seriously.

Rihanna was photographed dripping in rubies at the Fenty Hair launch party and just like that…
they are in vogue

Monochromatic outfits, particularly in red, appear polished and put-together

RELATED ARTICLES

Previous

1

Next

10 genius beauty hacks from Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and more…
Step into style: Daily Mail visits the Albright Fashion…

Share this article

Share

Rubies are often referred to as the ‘king of gemstones’ and their vibrant color – caused by the presence of chromium – is often associated with passion, love, and power. 

The name ‘ruby’ comes from the Latin word ‘ruber’ which means red. 

Rubies are incredibly sought after for their beauty and durability, they
are ranked 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness (qualitative scale that measures the relative hardness of minerals and other materials by their resistance
to scratching), second to diamonds.

Beyond their sparkle and strength, they have held cultural significance for centuries.

Throughout history, rubies have been associated with nobility and wealth, often adorning the crowns
of kings and queens. They are also believed to bring good fortune and protection to their wearer.

According to Melee the Show founders Lauren Wolf and Rebecca Overmann, ruby jewelry is on the rise.

The fine jewelry trade show connects buyers and
designers, with the next shows taking place in New York (February 1-3) and Tucson (February 5-7).

‘From bold gemstones to intricate craftsmanship, our designers bring rubies to life in ways that inspire
and captivate,’ said the duo.

Anthony Lent, Fannie Thomas, Heather Guidero, Jake Matluck, Amali, Karin Jacobson, Marian Maurer and Ciara Bowles are some
of the exhibiting designers who work with rubies.

Red being synonymous with the holiday season is a natural choice for parties and festive gatherings

By accessorizing with ruby jewelry (a la Rihanna) you can add a touch
of luxury and sophistication to even the simplest of
separates

According to Melee the Show, founded by designers Lauren Wolf and Rebecca
Overmann, ruby jewelry is on the rise

‘From bold gemstones to intricate craftsmanship, our designers
bring rubies to life in ways that inspire and captivate,’
said the duo

Rubies are the focal point of Dara Kaye Jewelry’s latest collection, “El Gran Amor” sold in-person at Faena Miami Beach’s Big Bang boutique on December
2nd.

The limited-edition collection is a part of Big Bang’s fine jewelry program called Love Mine, it includes three exclusive pieces as part of the
Dara Kaye Jewelry for Big Bang capsule collaboration collection. 

The pieces all feature sustainably sourced, cultured lab grown stones. 

‘For the centerpiece, we chose a ruby heart—a
timeless symbol of love, designed to be worn close to the heart,’ says
Dara Kaplan, designer of Dara Kay Jewelry.

Rubies are the focal point of Dara Kaye Jewelry’s latest collection,
“El Gran Amor” exclusively at Faena Miami Beach’s Big Bang boutique on December 2nd

The collections consists of the Gran Amor Heart Pendant,
a large Ruby heart encircled with Diamonds that is worn on a solid large 14k gold ball chain.

The Gran Amor heart ring which is a blood red ruby heart encrusted
with a halo of diamonds, and the Amor Heart Necklace,
a beautifully delicate ruby heart encircled in a solid gold bezel
on a ball chain, perfect for anyone to wear.

‘Jewelry is a cherished emotional keepsake that is steeped in meaning,’ says
founder and curator of Big Bang at Faena Miami Beach Paula
Selby Avellaneda

‘Jewelry is a cherished emotional keepsake that is steeped in meaning,’ says
founder and curator of Big Bang at Faena Miami Beach Paula Selby Avellaneda.

‘When I met Dara it was an instant flow of good energy.
I discovered that her line, Dara Kaye Jewelry, was designed
and infused with her same bold energy. 

‘It immediately made sense to me to celebrate that same entrepreneurial bravery
and boldness with an exclusive collaboration for my store, Big Bang Faena.’

Dara says, ‘these are talismans for boldly and bravely attracting and sharing
love.’

‘These are talismans for boldly and bravely attracting and sharing love,’ said Dara Kaplan, designer
of Dara Kay Jewelry

Dara continues, ‘I loved the concept of celebrating love in a
way that was sweet but not overly syrupy. 

‘That is why I chose oversized stones to really sparkle and to use
my signature claw prong setting to give it the edge that my
designs are known for. 

‘We together chose a signature Faena red colored ruby
to pay homage to our spectacular location.

‘This will be the first time that Dara Kaye Jewelry is on display at any retail location. I am so honored to have these exclusive pieces and selections from the
line at Big Bang Faena.’

The collection can also be found online at big-bang.us. Prices range from $2010.00 USD to $8,000.00 USD. 

Rihanna

id=”firstHeading” class=”firstHeading mw-first-heading”>Search results

Help

English

Tools

Tools
move to sidebar hide

Actions

General

Red takes center stage as the hottest color of the holiday
season.

All red looks have been trending with the fashion set for some time, but
after Rihanna attended the Fenty Hair launch
party in a monochromatic look accessorized with multiple ruby baubles, red-on-red became cooler than ever. 

The ‘Stay’ hitmaker donned a custom red leather Khaite jacket and skirt with
ruby and diamond jewelry by Sabyasachi, David Webb and Reza.

Monochromatic outfits, particularly in red, exude confidence and sophistication. 

With the vibrant color being synonymous with the
holiday season, it’s a natural choice for parties and festive gatherings.

By also accessorizing with ruby jewelry (à la Rihanna) you can add
a touch of luxury to even the simplest of separates.

Unlike your grandmother’s precious jewels, today’s ruby designs are being reimagined by edgy
jewelers that aren’t taking the gem so seriously.

Rihanna was photographed dripping in rubies at the Fenty Hair launch party
and just like that… they are in vogue

Monochromatic outfits, particularly in red, appear polished and put-together

RELATED ARTICLES

Previous

1

Next

10 genius beauty hacks from Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and more…
Step into style: Daily Mail visits the Albright Fashion…

Share this article

Share

Rubies are often referred to as the ‘king of gemstones’ and their vibrant color – caused by the presence of chromium – is often associated with passion, love, and power. 

The name ‘ruby’ comes from the Latin word ‘ruber’ which
means red. 

Rubies are incredibly sought after for their beauty and durability, they are ranked 9 on the Mohs
scale of hardness (qualitative scale that measures the relative hardness of minerals and other materials by their resistance to scratching),
second to diamonds.

Beyond their sparkle and strength, they have held cultural significance for centuries.

Throughout history, rubies have been associated with nobility and wealth, often adorning the crowns of kings and queens.
They are also believed to bring good fortune and protection to
their wearer.

According to Melee the Show founders Lauren Wolf and
Rebecca Overmann, ruby jewelry is on the rise.

The fine jewelry trade show connects buyers and designers, with the next
shows taking place in New York (February 1-3) and Tucson (February 5-7).

‘From bold gemstones to intricate craftsmanship, our designers bring rubies to life in ways that inspire and
captivate,’ said the duo.

Anthony Lent, Fannie Thomas, Heather Guidero, Jake Matluck,
Amali, Karin Jacobson, Marian Maurer and Ciara Bowles are some of
the exhibiting designers who work with rubies.

Red being synonymous with the holiday season is a natural choice for parties
and festive gatherings

By accessorizing with ruby jewelry (a la Rihanna) you can add a touch of luxury and sophistication to even the simplest of separates

According to Melee the Show, founded by designers Lauren Wolf and Rebecca
Overmann, ruby jewelry is on the rise

‘From bold gemstones to intricate craftsmanship, our designers bring
rubies to life in ways that inspire and captivate,’ said the duo

Rubies are the focal point of Dara Kaye Jewelry’s latest
collection, “El Gran Amor” sold in-person at Faena Miami Beach’s Big
Bang boutique on December 2nd.

The limited-edition collection is a part of Big Bang’s fine jewelry program called Love
Mine, it includes three exclusive pieces as part
of the Dara Kaye Jewelry for Big Bang capsule collaboration collection. 

The pieces all feature sustainably sourced, cultured
lab grown stones. 

‘For the centerpiece, we chose a ruby heart—a timeless symbol of love, designed to be worn close
to the heart,’ says Dara Kaplan, designer of Dara Kay Jewelry.

Rubies are the focal point of Dara Kaye Jewelry’s latest collection,
“El Gran Amor” exclusively at Faena Miami Beach’s Big Bang
boutique on December 2nd

The collections consists of the Gran Amor Heart Pendant, a large Ruby heart encircled with Diamonds that
is worn on a solid large 14k gold ball chain.

The Gran Amor heart ring which is a blood red ruby heart
encrusted with a halo of diamonds, and the Amor Heart
Necklace, a beautifully delicate ruby heart encircled in a solid gold
bezel on a ball chain, perfect for anyone to wear.

‘Jewelry is a cherished emotional keepsake that is steeped in meaning,’ says founder and curator of
Big Bang at Faena Miami Beach Paula Selby Avellaneda

‘Jewelry is a cherished emotional keepsake that is
steeped in meaning,’ says founder and curator of Big Bang at Faena Miami Beach Paula Selby Avellaneda.

‘When I met Dara it was an instant flow of good energy.
I discovered that her line, Dara Kaye Jewelry, was designed and
infused with her same bold energy. 

‘It immediately made sense to me to celebrate that same entrepreneurial bravery
and boldness with an exclusive collaboration for my store,
Big Bang Faena.’

Dara says, ‘these are talismans for boldly and bravely attracting and sharing love.’

‘These are talismans for boldly and bravely attracting and sharing love,’ said
Dara Kaplan, designer of Dara Kay Jewelry

Dara continues, ‘I loved the concept of celebrating love in a way that was sweet but not overly syrupy. 

‘That is why I chose oversized stones to really sparkle and to use my signature claw
prong setting to give it the edge that my designs
are known for. 

‘We together chose a signature Faena red colored ruby
to pay homage to our spectacular location.

‘This will be the first time that Dara Kaye Jewelry
is on display at any retail location. I am so honored
to have these exclusive pieces and selections from the line at Big Bang Faena.’

The collection can also be found online at big-bang.us. Prices range
from $2010.00 USD to $8,000.00 USD. 

Rihanna

ดอกไม้สามารถแสดงถึงความรัก ความปรารถนาดี และความอบอุ่นใจได้ดีมาก
โชคดีที่ปัจจุบันมีร้านดอกไม้ใกล้ฉันมากมายที่ให้บริการหลากหลาย ไม่ว่าจะเป็นดอกไม้สดสำหรับวันเกิด ร้านเหล่านี้ช่วยเพิ่มความสะดวกสบายอย่างมาก หากคุณกำลังมองหาดอกไม้สวยๆ ในราคาที่คุ้มค่า ลองดูร้านใกล้บ้านที่มีบริการจัดส่งด่วน แล้วคุณล่ะ มีร้านดอกไม้ใกล้ฉันที่ชื่นชอบอยู่แล้วหรือยัง?

ร้านดอกไม้พร้อมบริการจัดส่ง

บุหรี่ไฟฟ้า IQOS TEREA เป็นนวัตกรรมใหม่สำหรับคนที่ชื่นชอบการสูบ ด้วยเทคโนโลยีใหม่ที่สะอาดและปลอดภัยยิ่งขึ้น

ถ้าสนใจลองใช้ IQOS terea คือ ลองเปรียบเทียบราคาจากหลายแหล่งเพื่อความคุ้มค่า เพราะแต่ละร้านอาจมีโปรโมชั่นที่แตกต่างกัน

ใครเคยลอง IQOS TEREA บ้าง ลองมาแลกเปลี่ยนความคิดเห็นกันค่ะ จะได้ช่วยให้ตัดสินใจได้ง่ายขึ้น

ไอโควส์ TEREA เหมาะสำหรับผู้ที่มองหาทางเลือกใหม่ เพราะใช้งานง่ายและไม่มีควัน

หากคุณกำลังมองหาข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับ IQOS TEREA ลองเปรียบเทียบราคาจากหลายแหล่งเพื่อความคุ้มค่า เพราะแต่ละร้านอาจมีโปรโมชั่นที่แตกต่างกัน

ใครมีร้านแนะนำสำหรับซื้อ IQOS TEREA IQOS ILUMA
บ้าง แบ่งปันข้อมูลดีๆ
ให้เพื่อนๆ กันหน่อย เพื่อเป็นข้อมูลสำหรับคนที่สนใจ

Greate article. Keep posting such kind of information on your page. Im really impressed by it.

Wow, that’s what I was exploring for, what a information! present here at this weblog, thanks admin of this web site.

Hurrah, that’s what I was exploring for, what a stuff! present here at this website, thanks admin of this web site.

Wow, that’s what I was searching for, what a data! existing here at this webpage, thanks admin of this web site.

Wow, that’s what I was exploring for, what a data! existing here at this blog, thanks admin of this website.

Wow, that’s what I was seeking for, what a information! present here at this web site, thanks admin of this website.

When I initially left a comment I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on every time a comment is added I receive 4 emails with the exact same comment. Is there a means you can remove me from that service? Kudos!

When I originally commented I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on whenever a comment is added I recieve four emails with the same comment. Perhaps there is a way you can remove me from that service? Appreciate it!

After I initially left a comment I appear to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get 4 emails with the exact same comment. Is there a means you can remove me from that service? Cheers!

When I initially commented I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get 4 emails with the exact same comment. Is there a way you are able to remove me from that service? Thanks a lot!

When I initially left a comment I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on every time a comment is added I recieve four emails with the exact same comment. Is there a means you are able to remove me from that service? Thank you!

When I originally commented I appear to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on each time a comment is added I receive four emails with the exact same comment. Perhaps there is a way you are able to remove me from that service? Cheers!

Great blog here! Also your website loads up very fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my website loaded up as quickly as yours lol

Excellent weblog here! Also your website quite a bit up fast! What host are you the use of? Can I get your affiliate link for your host? I wish my site loaded up as fast as yours lol

I truly love your site.. Great colors & theme. Did you build this web site yourself? Please reply back as I’m trying to create my very own blog and want to learn where you got this from or what the theme is called. Kudos!

Thanks for ones marvelous posting! I really enjoyed reading it, you could be a great author.I will be sure to bookmark your blog and will often come back later on. I want to encourage yourself to continue your great job, have a nice afternoon!

Hello! Do you know if they make any plugins to help with SEO? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good results. If you know of any please share. Cheers!

My partner and I stumbled over here different page and thought I should check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to looking over your web page for a second time.

I like what you guys are usually up too. Such clever work and exposure! Keep up the good works guys I’ve included you guys to our blogroll.

It’s truly a nice and helpful piece of information. I’m happy that you just shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.