Category: Fashion

A mum-of-four is finally feeling confident enough to step back into dresses after battling an unsightly condition that crushed her self-esteem for over 20 years. Joanne Twist, a 54-year-old from St Helens, first spotted the troubling signs of varicose veins in her 20s. What started as minor lumps on her legs soon escalated into a network of bulging veins, leaving her with a “black and swollen”. Despite being pain-free, the physical changes wreaked havoc on Joanne’s mental well-being, leading her to shun skirts, shorts, and dresses, opting instead to conceal her legs. Reflecting on the onset of her condition, Joanne ... Read more

We’ve got a serious case of football fever! To celebrate the kick-off of the new Premier League season, we’ve teamed up with Sports Direct to bring you this great offer inside your Daily Express and Sunday Express until August 18, 2024. Whether you’ll be cheering your team on from the stands or on the comfort of your own sofa, kit up in the latest shirts from iconic brands like adidas, Nike and Puma. Don’t let the fun stop at 90 minutes though! After watching the best go at it, lace up in boots worn by the game’s biggest names and ... Read more

As the summer season is in full swing, my search for the perfect pair of sandals has become a top priority. With a coastal holiday on the horizon, music festivals to attend and family outings planned, I needed a pair of sandals that could keep pace with my active lifestyle without sacrificing style. I’ve experienced my fair share of sandal disappointments – from straps that cause blisters to soles that wear out after only a few uses. While I adore my Dr Martens Blaire Sandals from a fashion perspective, they’re not cut out for long-distance walking. Determined to sidestep another ... Read more

British jewellery brand Monica Vinader are a favourite for the royals, with Kate Middleton and Sophie Wessex both seen sporting accessories from the designer. Most notabley, the Princess of Wales favours the Siren Wire Earrings in 18k gold vermeil and green onyx, pairing them with various outfits over the years. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, gave us a glimpse of her Monica Vinader earrings while visiting the Royal Yachting Association. Her exact Siren Stud Earrings feature an amazonite gemstone – this style is currently sold-out, but shoppers can get the green onyx version instead.  Priced at £100, they are very similar ... Read more

Struggling with sore gums can often tarnish the joys of everyday habits like eating and drinking with your mouth feeling inflamed and sometimes bloody, adding to the misery. Yet, a groundbreaking £24.99 serum from leading teeth whitening experts MySweetSmile is causing a stir among consumers who report remarkable improvements in their gum health within mere weeks. After trialling the serum for a short while, one elated MySweetSmile enthusiast shared their experience and said: “Had sore gums for ages and this gum serum did the trick. My gums feel healthy and no more bleeding, my daughter couldn’t believe it.” Having launched ... Read more

Mature women are spoilt for choice when it comes to looking and feeling their best, with countless ways to turn back the clock. While some people invest in expensive skincare and painful beauty treatments to look younger, style gurus believe that a strategically chosen outfit can work wonders. There’s something to be said for feeling, as well as looking great when dressing to flatter your body type, and it’s easily done by making just a few tweaks to clothes already sat in your wardrobe. Deirdre, founder of the YouTube channel 50 and Fabulous with My Friend Deirdre, previously told Express.co.uk ... Read more

For those looking to emulate Princess Kate’s casual and effortless style, royal fashion fans know Kate often favours a pair of white Superga trainers – a brand known for its classic and minimalist design. The canvas trainers often appear as a staple in the Princess of Wales’s wardrobe for casual engagements. For instance, Kate has been snapped wearing her 2750 Cotu Classic Canvas Trainers in the pouring rain in the Bahamas during a tour of the Caribbean in 2022, and on a visit to the Great Britain SailGP team in Plymouth in 2022. Often paired with skinny jeans and sportswear, ... Read more

Dressing for hot weather can be tricky but shoppers have found a ‘perfect’ cardigan from fashion brand Roman Originals that makes for a lovely cover-up while still keeping you cool. The Knitted Crochet Shrug comes in black or white and the colours are proving so popular that shoppers are picking them up in both.  Ideal for layering over a dress or top on cool summer evenings, the £30 piece would also make a stylish addition to a formal outfit such as to a wedding or garden party. The 3/4 sleeves ensure a light and cool feel, plus the V-neckline when ... Read more

The school summer holidays are in full swing so if you’re thinking about planning a trip with the kids or even better going away on a staycation then you might want to make note.  As the weather starts to heat up, it’s time to ensure that you’re thoroughly looking after your hair this summer. Warm temperatures and humid conditions can make your hair more susceptible to damage, so as well as protecting your skin from the sun, it’s also crucial to be mindful of your hair care over the next few months. Rising temperatures can cause hair to become frizzy, ... Read more

When it comes to cute summer dresses, we can always rely on M&S to pull it out the bag, and this tiered long sleeve midi dress is ideal for both summer and winter months.  The £39.50 Cotton Blend V-Neck Midi Tiered Dress comes in three lengths; petite, regular, and long, and it’s available in plenty of sizes from a UK 8 to 24. Crafted from a light cotton-blend fabric, the dress is perfect for keeping you cool on a hot summer’s day while the three-quarter-length balloon sleeves are great for providing you with some warmth when it gets a bit ... Read more