Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stint | I3HPZN8 | 2024-05-12 20:08:01
AVOID a bum note in fashion by digging out your tiniest shorts.
Hotpants are back, with this week's Copenhagen catwalks bursting with them.
Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintGettyHotpants were back at Copenhagen Fashion Week[/caption]
And while Sixties icons bought theirs at Mary Quant, the new style set is sporting leather, wool or sequinned pairs in red and black from Gucci, Dior and Chanel.
The tight trend has been bringing up the rear on and off for years.
But can you get to the bottom of who's who in these pictures of celebs?
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintThis cheeky pop princess had people Spinning Around with her 2000 hit and barely-there gold shortsRECORD COMPANY
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintWhich pop diva and Barbie actress looks Hotter Than Hell and could Dance The Night away in this pair?
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintA superstar, I flaunted my fine figure in £2,000 sequined Prada shorts – but can you Say My Name?Instagram
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintShe's a TV host turned personal trainer and mum who looked amazing in this sassy break-up outfitTim Stewart
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintThis singer who became a style icon has spiced up her life with cheeky looks. Who do you think she is?Getty
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintITVPolitical figure showed his independence by pulling on a pair of green hotpants on reality TV[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintLondon-born model became famous in Robin Thicke's controversial music video Blurred LinesSplash
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintThis Fame Monster in the pop world turned her Poker Face to the big screen proving A Star Is BornSplash News
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintFifties screen siren dazzled in white hotpants when she met Brazilian footballer Pele in 1971Getty
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintSuppliedWhich TV presenter writhed around in gold hot pants and a wig in tribute to a pop superstar?[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintShe's a California Gurl who once Kissed A Girl – and she also looked sensational in these tiny hotpantsAri Michelson
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintThey sang Touch My Bum and one dated an MP, but which double act featured these identical twins?Rex Features
THE CELEBS
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintSplashEmily Ratajkowski[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintITVNigel Farage[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintHulton Archive - GettyBrigitte Bardot[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintRexChloe Madeley[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintPADeclan Donnelly[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintRexKylie Minogue[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintGettyBeyonce[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintGetty Images - GettyKaty Perry[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintCheeky GirlsRex Features
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintGettyVictoria Beckham[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintGettyLady Gaga[/caption]
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Can you guess the celebs sporting tiny shorts from 90s pop star to politician with much-talked about I'm A Celeb stintSplashDua Lipa[/caption]
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her mom | I3HPZN8 | 2024-05-12 20:08:01
CHARLIZE Theron's age-defying beauty has stood the test of time, with the star still looking remarkably similar to how she did in 1997's The Devil's Advocate.
The Oscar-winning actress has openly discussed the skincare regimen, exercise, and diet she lives by at age 48.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momCharlize Theron is an age-defying beauty at 48Getty
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momDecades later, she looks almost the same as she did in 1996's 2 Days In The Valley (pictured)Getty
Charlize dominated the late 1990s and early 2000s, starring in 1998's Celebrity, 1999's The Cider House Rules, and 2003's The Italian Job.
She became the first African to win an acting Oscar after her captivating performance as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 2003's Monster.
The Snow White and the Huntsman actress has repeatedly left film fanatics in awe of her appearance as well as her acting talent.
"I'm convinced Charlize Theron is aging backward," one person tweeted.
"Charlize Theron looks stunning from the tips of her toenails to the ends of her hair! Living, breathing, walking perfection," another said.
The face of Dior's J'Adore was voted the sexiest woman alive by readers of Esquire magazine back in 2007, having previously been given 8th place on FHM's list in 2001.
Charlize has revealed that she isn't afraid of aging despite being famed for her looks.
"My face is changing, and I love that my face is changing and aging," she told Allure.
"People think I had a facelift. They're like, 'What did she do to her face?' I'm like, 'B***h, I'm just aging! It doesn't mean I got bad plastic surgery. This is just what happens.'"
We've taken a deep dive into her anti-aging secrets to unveil how she remains ageless amid the demands of everyday life.
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SKINCARE
Charlize Theron has gained an appreciation for skincare after having to wear heavy makeup and prosthetics for her acting roles.
However, she revealed that it wasn't until her 30s that she began to develop a routine, and admits she still isn't as "ritualistic" as some of her friends.
"In my 20s I would sleep with my make-up on, wake up the next morning, and use a Q-tip to clean it up and go right back out into the world," she told Harpers Bazaar.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momCharlize wears SPF 50 sunscreen every day, regardless of the weather (pictured March 3, 2024)Getty
"And then you hit your mid or late 30s and you're like, 'Oh, so this is why they make moisturizers for your face!'
"I think the older you get, the more you want to feel good about your skin."
The actress wears SPF 50 sunscreen every day, regardless of the weather.
She swears by La Roche-Posay, $37, on sunny days, and otherwise uses La Prairie Cellular Radiance Emulsion.
"When I wake up I just rinse my face and put on sunscreen," she previously told Harpers Bazaar.
"I like to try new products, but there are ones I always go back to, like Crème de la Mer, you know, the classics," she said of the $50 cream.
She said she applies a serum, eye cream, and a good moisturizer at night and gets a facial from Mila Moursi in Los Angeles every three weeks.
Charlize told Vogue that she always has La Mer lip balm in her bag, which is available from Nordstrom for $80.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momShe swears by La Roche-Posay sunscreen and also uses products from Dior and La Mer (pictured in 2000)Getty
"I like Dior's L'Or De Vie La Crème moisturizer or the Prestige La Crème," she added.
"Then if it's winter and really, really cold, I'll use Crème De La Mer."
MAKEUP
Back in 2020, Charlize shared with her 7.6 million Instagram followers two photos of herself having her makeup done by her daughter.
"To every make-up artist out there….. watch out, you've got competition!" she joked.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momShe's let her daughter do her makeup (pictured)Instagram/charlizeafrica
The actress often does her own makeup, having grown up with Jessica Lange and Frances McDormand among her beauty influences.
She told W magazine that her mom helped to shape her perception of beauty and how to do makeup.
"She was always like, 'Trust me, your skin will never be this good,'" Charlize said.
"'Stop putting so much foundation on.' And she was so right. I don't use foundation at all anymore. On older skin, it just ages you."
Having been signed as a brand ambassador for Dior in 2004, it is perhaps unsurprising that the items in her makeup bag are from the French luxury brand.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momAs a Dior spokesmodel, she frequently lists the brand's makeup among her favorite productsGetty
"I've always been more casual and effortless," she told Elle. "I try to keep my red carpet look classic.
"My makeup artist, Shane Paish, usually does some sort of smoky eye by lining my upper and lower lash line with waterproof liner and coating my lashes with tons of mascara.
"I'm lucky enough to have worked with the same crew who create a cohesive look with my hair, makeup, and styling."
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HAIR
Though she's taken a turn as a brunette, Charlize is mostly known for her blonde locks.
According to Cosmopolitan, the two-toned color palette of Charlize's hair embraces the Gemini hair trend.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momThough she's taken a turn as a brunette, Charlize is mostly known for her blonde locks (pictured in 2019)Getty
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momGetty - Contributor
Sean Penn and Charlize Theron pictured at the Christian Dior show as part of Paris Fashion Week in 2014[/caption]
"Also known as color blocking/paneling, the trend is an evolution of the popular 'money piece' that gradually got bolder and less blended" Jordanna Cobella, Wella Professionals UK Colour Ambassador and Trend Forecaster told the magazine.
Charlize is among colorist Tracey Cunningham's loyal customers.
She also recommends Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Scalp Serum, which costs $100.
"You have to nourish your scalp. Once you lose [a] follicle, you will never get it back," she told CNN.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momInstagram/charlizeafrica
Tracey swears by Olaplex haircare products including their No. 3 Repairing Treatment and No. 5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner[/caption]
"You have to keep your scalp clean and make sure that there's room for hair to grow, and this serum is great for that."
Charlize previously revealed that she also uses castor oil to keep her hair healthy.
"I put it on my brows and scalp once or twice a week. It's definitely made my hair thicker," she told Harpers Bazaar.
FITNESS
Charlize Theron has been working with personal trainer Fedele De Santis throughout the years to maintain her svelte figure.
However, depending on the movie that she's working on she may also receive training from other specialists.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momInstagram/charlizeafrica
Charlize Theron has been working with personal trainer Fedele De Santis throughout the years to maintain her svelte figure[/caption]
"For instance, for Atomic, I actually had eight trainers checking in with me at various times," she told RSNG.
"They helped me so much because I really had doubts that I'd be able to get to the level I needed to for those fight sequences.
"Each brought something different to the way I was going about building strength and working martial arts into routines I already had established."
The actress revealed that she works out up to four times a week, with her favorite exercises including pilates, power yoga, and spin.
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momRex
The actress revealed that she works out up to four times a week, with her favorite exercises including pilates, power yoga, and spin (pictured March 2024)[/caption]
She said her diet for the day changes depending on how active she's been, so even on a rest day she keeps moving.
Charlize said her body takes longer to recover now than when she was younger it can be a challenge when making action movies.
"More than my face, I wish I had my 25-year-old body that I can just throw against the wall and not even hurt tomorrow," she told Allure.
"Now, if I don't work out for three days and I go back to the gym, I can't walk. I can't sit down on the toilet."
DIET
Charlize follows a predominantly raw plant-based diet and according to Women's Health, she eats six small meals throughout the day.
The actress practices portion control and will have a quarter of a burger rather than deprive herself when she feels like indulging.
"I have juices and kale and green salads every single day," she told Red magazine.
"When I'm eating healthily, getting enough sleep, and not drinking alcohol, that's when I look my best.
"That's when I'm happiest and I think it shows."
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momGetty
The actress practices portion control and will have a quarter of a burger rather than deprive herself when she feels like indulging (pictured in 2000)[/caption]
Charlize Theron's secret to aging backward at 48 revealed – the actress's go-to French skincare & a lesson from her momGetty
When I'm eating healthily, getting enough sleep, and not drinking alcohol, that's when I look my best, she said[/caption]
Corey Gamble 'thinks he's fashion-forward but looks like a grandma,' he's 'jumping on the wrong trends,' says style pro | I3HPZN8 | 2024-05-12 20:08:01
COREY Gamble has become a firm fixture on the Hollywood circuit, appearing on red carpets, at sports games, and at showbiz events where he is dressed to the hilt.
Despite his decade-long romance with fashion-forwardKris Jenner, a stylist has claimed after shedding a few pounds, Corey's outfit blunders are not letting up.
Corey Gamble 'thinks he's fashion-forward but looks like a grandma,' he's 'jumping on the wrong trends,' says style proGettyTavia Sharp told The U.S. Sun that Corey Gamble has lost weight and started showing off a new style template[/caption]
Corey Gamble 'thinks he's fashion-forward but looks like a grandma,' he's 'jumping on the wrong trends,' says style proGettyCorey looks like a Grandma when he wears D&G two pieces and accessorizes with hats and jewelry, said an expert[/caption]
'I buy all things,' says Costco shopper who got refund on discontinued washer & dryer – but claims they've earned it | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01
A COSTCO shopper explained how they were refunded $2,000 after returning a washer and dryer set after nearly a year.
Costco's famous 100% satisfaction guarantee policy does have a few exceptions.
'I buy all things,' says Costco shopper who got refund on discontinued washer & dryer – but claims they've earned itGettyCostco has a famously generous return policy (stock image)[/caption]
'I buy all things,' says Costco shopper who got refund on discontinued washer & dryer – but claims they've earned itGettyA Costco shopper explained how they were able to return an old washer and dryer (stock image)[/caption]
Most electronics have a 90-day return limit, but one shopper explained how they were able to take back a washer and dryer after almost a year of use.
In a thread on Reddit, the Costco member said returning the items was their last choice.
"A store manager let me return a Costco.com washer/dryer set once, $2k, that was really junk, that really I had five service calls on over my 11 months of ownership," they wrote.
"I buy all things that I can buy from Costco. We have an executive membership and I'm sure we spend $60k there a year between all cardholders."
The executive membership is the top tier at Costco and costs $120 annually but includes a free household card for family members.
Another shopper had a similar story about an expensive vacuum they bought.
"I had the Tineco wet vacuum that would keep dying with the battery within minutes a few months in. Tineco warrantied the first and then the second unit had the same issue two months in," they wrote.
"Costco came to the rescue a year after purchase. Gotta love it – if you buy something that's crap, you don't have to worry."
AN EARLY WARNING
While these shoppers had no issue returning items, that isn't always the case.
Costco keeps a close eye on how many returns shoppers make to ensure they aren't taking advantage of the lenient policy.
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But some people still push their luck.
In another Reddit thread, a shopper explained that an employee warned them about how many returns they made.
"I'm one of those frequent returners that doesn't give a f**k," they wrote in the post.
"My brother-in-law told me all the stories about people returning things years later, and he even returned his Traeger [grill] two years after he bought it."
They had returned a three-year-old beard trimmer missing some pieces and a $150 electric toothbrush in a short time span.
"Fast forward to today's return. The lady was like, 'Take this how you want, but out of the 20 things you've bought in my department, 12 have been returned,'" they wrote.
"She was nice about it, basically giving me a heads up that someone could think that was sketchy.
"I don't feel bad because I'm using the product, and if it breaks or stops working, I return it and buy another."
'I can make my own,' say Starbucks customers turning their back on chain – as ex-CEO calls for 3 changes to address rut | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01
STARBUCKS customers have revealed how the cafe chain's star has lost its shine in the face of falling profits and more competition from rivals.
Now Howard Schultz, who served as Starbucks CEO for 24 years in three different spells, has broken his silence on the coffee giant's money woes.
'I can make my own,' say Starbucks customers turning their back on chain – as ex-CEO calls for 3 changes to address rutGettyStarbucks has seen a downward trend in profits in recent years[/caption]
'I can make my own,' say Starbucks customers turning their back on chain – as ex-CEO calls for 3 changes to address rutGettyThe coffee giant has been hit by union disputes and other financial woes[/caption]
'I can make my own,' say Starbucks customers turning their back on chain – as ex-CEO calls for 3 changes to address rutAP:Associated PressFormer CEO, Howard Schultz, took to LinkedIn to offer the chain advice[/caption]
Posting on LinkedIn this week, Schultz wrote that Starbucks' stores, which have been hit by labor disputes, accusations of illegal union-busting, and declining sales globally, need to establish a "maniacal focus on the customer experience, through the eyes of a merchant."
The answer to their problems, he says, "does not lie in data, but in the stores."
Starbucks, which has over 17,000 stores in the U.S., recently experienced its first drop in quarterly revenue since 2020, with sales in North America declining by 3% in this year's second quarter, according to the chain's financial reports.
The reason behind the revenue drop, according to Starbucks' leadership, is the rise of the "cautious customer."
As inflation is running rampant in the country, consumers are forced to be more aware of where they spend their hard-earned cash.
While corporate profits now account for the highest share of national income in more than 10 years, according to the National Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumers are feeling the strain more than ever in their lifetimes.
A majority of Americans are worse off financially now than compared to before the start of the pandemic, according to Yahoo! Finance.
"Money changed," Jacqueline Phillips, a New Yorker and daily coffee drinker, told the U.S. Sun as she explained why she stopped frequenting the chain.
"The price of everything going up leaves little extra for the spoils," Phillips said. "Starbucks has become more of a treat than an everyday necessity. I can make my own latte now at 7-11 for $2 as opposed to $6 at Starbucks. Does it taste as good? Eh, but it's good enough and I can afford it."
Phillips also details how changes to how the chain gives customers rewards, now having to earn twice as many points to earn a free cup of hot coffee, turned her off from the brand.
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But it isn't just points and finances that are pushing customers away from the coffee giant.
For customers like Morgan Bissett-Tessier, a 31-year-old law school student and part-time school administrator in New York, reports about mistreatment of Starbucks employees, union-busting, and not being allowed to wear Black Lives Matter attire, despite that policy being reversed, ruined the brand for her.
"Starbucks was never a regular thing for me because it was expensive, so it was a treat," Bissett-Tessier told CBS Money Watch. "Now it doesn't feel worth it."
Last year, the National Labor Relations Board found that Starbucks violated federal labor law over 270 times since the campaign to unionize started in Buffalo, New York two years ago.
This makes Starbucks "one of the worst violators of labor law in modern U.S. history," said Clara Wheatley-Schaller, the political director for Workers United, the union representing Starbucks workers.
But despite these roadblocks causing customers to look elsewhere, Schultz believes Starbucks will recover from their recent downturn.
"Of that, I am certain," he added.
"Senior leaders — including board members — need to spend more time with those who wear the green apron," he went on.
Schultz also advises the chain to "reinvent the mobile ordering and payment platform," to "make it the uplifting experience it was designed to be."
He also says the chain's go-to-market strategy needs to be overhauled and elevated with "coffee-forward innovation that inspires partners and creates differentiation in the marketplace," saying the brand needs to "focus on being experiential, not transactional."
"We always appreciate Howard's perspective. The challenges and opportunities he highlights are the ones we are focused on," a Starbucks spokesperson said in response to Schultz's remarks.
"And like Howard, we are confident in Starbucks' long-term success," they concluded.
But is that enough to win customers back?
Diane Cantave, an activist with Long Island Jobs for Justice who helped unionize seven Starbucks locations on Long Island, including two in Hempstead – the most populated town in the country, isn't so sure.
She believes that if Starbucks were to treat their workers fairly and stop creating a name for themselves that is synonymous with illegal labor practices, maybe more customers would be willing to support their business.