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The Princess of Wales delivers a masterclass in timeless elegance every time she steps out, with her fashion choices always chic and stylish. Recently she turned heads wearing a showstopping green velvet dress as her and the Prince of Wales attended the Royal Variety Performance, which was headlined by the cast of Paddington The Musical.According to Town&Country, Princess Catherine's green dress was from German designer Talbot Runhof, and the publication also says she accessorised it with Greville diamond chandelier earrings. Velvet has long been the festive season’s most luxurious and essential fabric to have in the wardrobe. Now, fashion fans have found a green velvet dress that oozes the same style and sophistication, and it's also reduced.The Violet Velvet Dress from Hobbs is di...

Mum Anita Birges, who describes herself as the “Queen of hacks”, has built a strong following on social media, where she shares an array of tips and tricks to help people organise their homes. In one popular video shared on TikTok, Anita detailed her method for tackling a build-up of condensation on her windows.In the clip, she takes a dry microfibre cloth and squirts some washing up liquid on top of it before wiping down one of the windows in her living room. She purposefully left the two windows either side of the central pane uncleaned, so she could show the difference between the untreated glass and the central one that had been wiped down with the washing up liquid.Later, the central glass window was clear of condensation while the two either side of it were fogged up. In the capti...

Dame Helen Mirren, 80, star of Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club, turned heads in a vivid green dress while attending the King’s Trust Carol Concert at St Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge. The award-winning star, known for her bold fashion choices on and off the red carpet, looked effortlessly elegant as she posed for photos alongside co-star Pierce Brosnan, 72.We're not sure where the MobLand actress got her exact dress from, but this midi from Roman has definitely caught our eye for anyone inspired by Helen's colour choice. Although it's usually priced at £42, the site is currently offering 20% off with code WOW, bringing it down to £34.Like Helen's frock, it has a modest, flattering round neckline, and the same easy, dressed-up feel that works for dinners, festive gatherings or any ev...

Discovering your car windows hae fogged up can be incredibly irritating, particularly when you're in a rush to get somewhere. You might resort to de-icing spray, utilise your car's air conditioning, or even employ an anti-frost cover for your vehicle, but what if there was something that could stop it returning altogether?Rather like wielding a magic wand to make all your misty windscreen troubles vanish.That's precisely what could happen if you heed the guidance from the RAC and numerous TikTok users. They suggest trying a lesser-known trick that ice hockey players employ.After all, if you're caught driving with a steamed-up car windscreen whilst out on the road, you might find yourself facing a fine and penalty points on your licence - and frankly, nobody actually fancies that.The RAC...

A foggy windscreen when you get in your car is massively inconvenient and can slow down your estimated arrival time significantly. After all, you’ve got to faff around to ensure you can actually see out of your window before you drive.Because, realistically, you don’t want to face a fine or points on your license if you get caught driving before your windscreen has had a chance to properly clear. So what are you supposed to do about it?If you're looking for a speedy method that will see you on your way fastest, follow the advice of the experts.Kwikfit asked an important question to people who are desperately trying to defog their windows. On their TikTok account, they asked: “When your car is misty inside, do you put your heating or air conditioning on?”Many people will try one of the o...

Aldi is preparing for a major expansion, with plans to open five new stores across the UK in just 24 hours. The move comes as the retailer prepares for the busy Christmas season and seeks to offer shoppers more choice and convenience.These new stores will bring fresh investment to local areas and create new job opportunities for people in the surrounding areas. Communities will also benefit from easier access to affordable groceries and popular everyday products. Where are the new stores located?Aldi will open five new stores in Uxbridge, Old Kent Road, Northallerton, Pershore (all opening on December 11), and Yate, Bristol (opening on December 12).The rapid expansion highlights Aldi’s push toward its goal of 1,500 UK stores, backed by £650million in investments for 2025 and a further £...

Staying warm when the temperature drops can be a tricky task, with many reaching for electric mattress toppers, blankets, fluffy bed socks, or even succumbing to turning the heating on.However, for one woman, when she put her hair dryer on her bed and allowed it to run while she became sleepy, it wasn’t because she wanted her sheets warming up, although some people do this.It was because she struggles to get to sleep without the sound of the hair dryer buzzing pleasantly in the background. However, despite using this method for decades, things did not go to plan the other evening.She has since issued a warning to others to ensure that they do not make the same mistake as her, regardless of the reason they decide to switch the hair dryer on at night.Sadie Baird shared the warning on Face...

Penhaligon's is a fragrance brand associated with luxury, and has the royal nod of approval, with four Royal Warrants under its belt and a scent crafted in partnership with King Charles. With fragrances starting from £145, the brand's scents are far from budget-friendly, but now fans (or a lucky recipient) have the chance to try five miniatures for £50.We've spotted the Ladies’ Fragrance Collection and the Gentlemen's Fragrance Collection, both priced at £50, which means shoppers get each 5ml bottle for £10. Bear in mind that the brand's 10ml size costs at least £37, with 100ml versions priced at up to £215.The Ladies’ Fragrance Collection contains The Favourite, Elisabethan Rose, and Luna, as well as Empressa and Halfeti.Halfeti is perhaps the most coveted out of the five scents, with ...

Whilst health alerts about excessive caffeine intake are widespread, coffee lovers can celebrate the guidance from one NHS GP who has revealed her top 10 reasons for savouring the beloved hot drink.Dr Renee Hoenderkamp turned to TikTok to outline the numerous advantages of a quality cup of coffee. "We so often get told that coffee is bad and we should cut down or completely stop," she began in a video. "But whilst everything can be bad in large amounts, I go with the motto, 'in moderation', in which caffeine can be a force for good."The GP and medical writer then set about "undemonising" the popular drink. "Unless you are drinking gallons of it, coffee has health benefits that can extend life," she proclaimed.She continued: "I love coffee and I drink about five cups per day... sometimes...

One dog only has love to give, but hasn't been given a chance to show it.Nine-year-old Gizelle has been waiting for a home for six long years. She was taken in by animal welfare organisation Miracle's Mission 425 days ago to try to gain new interest.Sadly, the poor dog has only received three applications in all that time, but none of them worked out.A statement reads: "Gizelle was pregnant and living in a garage. Her puppies were born but all died."She then acted as a surrogate for two orphaned street dog puppies and took care of them as her own. When they were weaned, she was rescued from the garage."She was extremely thin and weak. She has been waiting for a home for six years already in the shelter."Gizelle, who is currently in Egypt but searching for a home in the UK, is "very good...