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Elle
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Victoria Beckham's New 'Uncut' Bob Is The Ultimate Short Summer Haircut - This Is How To Recreate It
2025 has seen all manner of chic, bouncy bobs dominating our algorithms, from Italian bobs to the 'old money' style and the newly upgraded graduated bob. But it seems that for summer - and what is expected to be a short-lived heatwave in the UK - a softer, shorter shape is cropping up as the warmer weather takes hold, as proven by Victoria Beckham's latest cut. Eschewing her lob haircut and the old school graduated bob for which she became synonymous during her Spice Girls era, Beckham just debuted her shortest hairstyle for years – a chin-grazing 'uncut' bob. The business founder and beauty mogul debuted her soft, new cut in an Instagram video while getting her and make-up and hair done, which revealed soft layers with a choppier style, and a much shorter finish – a haircut stylists are predicting will dominate this summer. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE 'The undone messy bob is definitely gaining popularity right now,' agrees Mitchell Ladbrook, a Senior Stylist at Nicola Clarke x John Frieda salons. It speaks to growing demand both for shorter hairstyles (see: the rise of the pixie cut) but also a move towards less uniformity and perfected hair. The chicer blunt bobs feel more like a nod to 'quiet luxury', while these messier, more textured cuts feel cooler and fresher. A style such as Victoria's does require a specific cutting technique, in which a hairdresser usually cuts choppy layers into the hair, and regular salon visits. 'Make sure you are in for regular appointments to keep it fresh and in shape,' adds Ladbrook. When it comes to styling, less really is more – you want it to look lived in and with plenty of movement. You can either use a round brush to create texture or simply rely on a few styling products and leave your hair to dry naturally. For a textured, uncut bob I would use Sam McKnight Sundaze Sea Salt Spray for a natural beachy style texture and Sam McKnight's Cool Girl Spray on dry hair. It's ideal if you don't like too much product in your hair, as it's super light but still achieves that textured look,' he shares. Haircare is paramount too. 'Start with a good shampoo and conditioner to keep the hair nourished, a heat protector spray and generally I would always use a volume spray or mousse in the roots,' adds Charlie Williams, Gielly Green Signature Stylist. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Amelia Bell is the Senior Site Beauty Editor at ELLE UK, developing beauty strategy, writing, editing, and commissioning, and overseeing all beauty content for the site. Amelia has a particular interest in sustainable beauty practices, exploring the skin-mind connection, and decoding the latest treatments, tweakments and runway trends. She also has bylines for Women's Health, Refinery29, British Vogue, Harrods Magazine, and more.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Moss puts on a leggy display in TINY red PVC hot pants as she poses up a storm for new self-portrait campaign
She never puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion. And Kate Moss put on a leggy display in a pair of sexy red vinyl hot pants as she posed in a new self-portrait campaign on Thursday. The iconic model, 51, showed off her toned figure in the racy shorts which she wore with a sheer black top. self-portrait has dropped the new campaign starring Kate, shot on the streets of London by Johnny Dufort. She accessorised her look with a pair of dark shades and toted a sleek leather handbag from the brand. For the campaign she was seen shopping for some essentials in a corner shop which added a quirky edge to the shoot. It comes after last week Kate and DJ Fat Tony risked an awkward run in as they both attended Sam McKnight's 70th birthday. The supermodel reportedly chose to skip her best pal Fat Tony's star-studded wedding the Saturday before, after learning her former friend Fran Cutler was on the guestlist. The birthday marked the first event the pair had attended since the DJ's big day when he tied the knot with husband Stavros Agapiou. Celebrating Sam's birthday at La Mome, The Berkeley in London, Kate posed with the stylist for snaps as she opted for a black sequin party dress. Meanwhile Fat Tony, 58, was seen commanding the DJ decks as he kept it stylish in a navy jacket and matching trousers. He was joined by Stavros, 32, who opted for a quirky ensemble, pairing denim shorts with a checked shirt, striped tie and grey blazer jacket. The couple tied the knot in front of family and friends in a lavish ceremony at the Welsh Chapel, followed by a fun-filled reception bash at the Londoner Hotel. However, missing from the action was Tony's pal of over three decades, Kate who was thought to be set to be a bridesmaid at the ceremony. According to reports, the supermodel snubbed the nuptials after discovering former Primrose Hill bestie, Fran, 62, was going to attend. Fat Tony - whose real name is Tony Marnach - has been best pals with Kate since 1993, previously lauding her as 'incredible'. Speaking to MailOnline in 2022, the DJ praised the stunner for turning her life around from her notorious party girl youth, saying: 'It's about finding that inner happiness, and she's found it. What Kate's done with that is brilliant. 'Even the fact that she's bringing out a wellness range just show's you where she's at in life and how well she's done.' The hitmaker then sweetly gushed: 'She'll always be one of my best friends, she's an incredible person'. Ahead of his nuptials, it had been reported that Kate would be one of Tony's bridesmaids alongside reality star Gemma Collins, 44, and soap star Claire Sweeney, 54, while Tony previously revealed that he wanted Boy George as his best man.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: The potions have arrived - but are they magic?
Sam McKnight, the hairstylist famous for tending Princess Diana 's crop, threw a magnificent 70th birthday bash recently. And what a swell party it was as the fashion industry of the past four decades crammed into the Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge. Despite many of the guests themselves heading for that particular landmark birthday, nobody looked a day over… shall we say 45? That included my friend Charlotte Tilbury, the flame-haired beauty magnate who took one look at me and said she was going to send over some of her products to help with my own appearance. Now, when someone in the beauty world as savvy as Charlotte speaks, you listen. True to her word, a vast array of potions has arrived promising me the pellucid skin of Lila Moss and the party glam of her mum Kate. The bathroom shelf is now rammed full. There's Magic Cream Light (I'd heard Tilbury's Magic Cream is a go-to for make-up artists, so I was thrilled to receive a pot of that), Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, the Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial, Radiant Skin Rescue Essence, Superfusion Facial Oil … I could go on. Charlotte – who, as anyone who's seen her in the flesh knows, has not a single line on her face – clearly thought I was an emergency case. She may be right, but I need an instruction kit. Should the Magic Elixir be applied before the Magic Cream? Does the Rescue Essence go on after the Eye Serum? My face is the result of refusing to have any of the tweakments or treatments available nowadays to hold back time. It carries its fair share of wrinkles, dark spots, dry patches and saggy areas. Even though I spent years working in fashion and beauty, my lack of dedication to face products – let alone cosmetic interventions – definitely shows when I'm with a crowd who are more committed to looking ageless. Letting nature take its course is relatively rare in the industry. But I'm going to approach Charlotte's generous gift in the spirit of an experiment and see if magic really is available in her array of tubes. That's if I have the patience and dedication to work out what goes on where and when. Gone are the days when it was thought a simple pot of Pond's cold cream was all the well-dressed face needed. No wedding will outdo Venice itself Despite many dire warnings of Venice sinking under the weight of tourists, the city is still sensationally beautiful. So it's no surprise Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez – who can have anything they want in the world – are planning their wedding festivities there next week. Their mega-yacht Koru will be moored out in the lagoon and every water taxi in town is being commandeered to ferry guests from the hotels (the Cipriani, Aman and Danieli) to the palazzi and restaurants. My own visit to Venice last week involved two celebrations. We joined the crowds on the quaysides cheering on the Vogalonga parade of 2,000 rowing boats, large and tiny, manned by doughty souls as they traversed the canals and lagoon in the baking heat. And we were guests at the publication party of Love From Venice – the story of the now 93-year-old Gill Johnson's summer as an au pair for the Venetian Brandolini family – hosted by her former employer, 98-year-old Contessa Cristiana Brandolini d'Adda. The party was held in the beautiful gardens behind the high wall of the Palazzo Brandolini – an excellent example of Venice's hidden treasures. Diane von Furstenberg also keeps an apartment there. So it's no surprise Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez (pictured at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in March) – who can have anything they want in the world – are planning their wedding festivities there next week Word has it that the Belgian fashion designer and Bezos pal will be entertaining wedding guests, who will arrive via the canal gate under her building (imagine a less threatening version of the Tower of London's famous Traitors' Gate). My advice to anyone attending the Bezos bash is to dial down. Ditch the Manolo heels, the water taxis and gondolas and instead walk at early light through the open campi and small alleyways of the city. Glamorous as the wedding festivities may sound, no amount of Kardashians and Trumps will be anything like as magical as the milky green water of the Grand Canal and its tributaries as daylight breaks above the city before the crowds swarm in. How can I devour a novel and lunch? While in Venice, I spent a very happy lunch alone in the company of a salad, an Aperol Spritz and a Graham Greene novel. The only flaw was not really having mastered the art of reading and eating at the same time. Having to put down the book every time I took a mouthful somewhat spoilt the flow. I'm sure there is a trick to this and would be delighted to know the answer. A new benchmark for pure selfishness Back in London and on to more mundane matters. What on earth has happened to park bench etiquette? Park benches seem to have turned into flexible working units, where the whole area is taken up by one selfish person (usually a man) plus his laptop and backpack. Benches are intended to be communal spaces, not commandeered for use as a free outdoor WFH office. If you see someone hovering nearby, the correct behaviour is to shove your paraphernalia out of the way and smile welcomingly. Not stare right through them, while you continue to boom boringly into your smartphone. Do tall women sell themselves short? A new investigation into short man syndrome concludes that it leads to more jealousy and competitiveness than you find in taller guys. Is that why short men also love tall women? For evidence, see countless couples including Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, James Blunt and Lady Sofia Wellesley, and Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl. Perhaps tall women are a status symbol? What it doesn't explain is why tall women so often fall for short men.
Irish Examiner
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Desire Lines: Savida brings the style, Kathryn Thomas' Pure Results heads for Kilkea
The dress From our daughters to our mothers, our friends, and the editors and influencers we look to for style guidance, it seems like everyone is clothes shopping in Dunnes Stores these days. Savida has just launched their summer campaign, and we'll be running for this red shirred dress, perfect for when the sun comes back. €35. Chanel's Les Beiges Bronzing Cream returns for summer with five sun-kissed hues. The bronzer Chanel's Les Beiges Bronzing Cream returns for summer with five sun-kissed hues. From light to dark bronze shades, the iconic gel cream bronzer, €60, promises golden caramels to satin golds, warming the skin with a healthy glow. Apply with the fingers for a natural look. A summer must-have, whatever the weather. Modern Hairspray by Sam McKnight, mini €14, Brown Thomas The hair product Once again, we've opted for a cabin bag only on our travels and then ended up stressing for days about which beauty bits to leave behind. It's given us a whole new appreciation for Modern Hairspray by Sam McKnight, a stellar multi-use product that offers heat protection up to 230C, as well as a fine hairspray that can be used for curling, straightening, and taming flyaways. The 50ml is perfect for travel. €14. Kathryn Thomas pictured at Powerscourt Springs. Pic: Marc O'Sullivan The retreat Kathryn Thomas is taking her Pure Results retreat to a new, and special, location this summer. The wellness weekend takes place on June 21 and 22 on the grounds of Kilkea Castle, the 12th-century destination where she was married. This two-day, one-night retreat includes fitness and yoga sessions, a coaching workshop, and gourmet meals by Michelin-starred chef Cormac Rowe. It's all designed to nourish body and mind and give you time to rest and recharge in the 180-acre private estate. Shared twin room: €495 per person. Single room: €595 per person. The Oakberry Açaí Bar is open for business at Kildare Village. Expect the brand's signature all-natural açaí bowls, smoothies, Perfect Ted matcha lattes and much more in a grab-and-go format The new opening The Oakberry Acaí Bar is open for business at Kildare Village. Expect the brand's signature all-natural acaí bowls, smoothies, Perfect Ted matcha lattes and much more in a grab-and-go format — a quick and healthy recharge while shopping. Oakberry's South Anne Street South location in Dublin is already officially the brand's top-performing store in Europe. Untitled 1 from the series 'After Magdalene' (2006-2009) The exhibition Dublin City Council's LAB Gallery has just opened its latest exhibition, 'What does it mean to know?' Magdalene laundries may be closed now, but their legacy lingers and this new work asks whether we, as Irish people, have reckoned with this painful past. Irish artists Ethna Rose O'Regan and Sinéad McCann, have worked in collaboration with writer and sociologist Louise Brangan to produce two new artworks: No babies were born there, a large-scale sculptural text work, and I'm still there, a light and sound installation. O'Regan's photographic series, 'After Magdalene' (2006-2009), was made in the last of the Magdalene laundries on Seán McDermott St, which officially closed in 1996 and is, poignantly, mere minutes from The Lab Gallery. During this exhibition, the artists involved and the Dublin City Council staff at the Lab will be sensitive to and supportive of any patron who may find the exhibit or experience distressing in any way. From June 12 to July 26, The LAB Gallery, Foley St, Dublin 1, Monday to Saturday 10-6pm. Lough Key Forest Park, the home of Night and Day festival. The festival Roscommon County Council has happily confirmed the return of the Night and Day Festival, a three-day outdoor music festival in lovely, leafy Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. From June 27 to 29, the festival forms part of Roscommon's outdoor recreation campaign, Breathe in Roscommon, which celebrates the county's natural beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. This year, there's a new wellness area alongside a musical bill that includes José González, KT Tunstall, Paul Brady, The Wailers, The Stunning, Lisa Hannigan, Sultans of Ping, Adwaith, and Fionn Regan among others. Compiled by Vickie Maye, Nicole Glennon and Jillian Bolger. Email: weekend@
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Davina McCall wows in a leather mini dress as she parties with Kate Moss and Patsy Palmer at star-studded bash
DAVINA McCall wowed in a leather mini dress as she partied with Kate Moss and Patsy Palmer at a star-studded bash last night. Presenter Davina, 57, flashed her legs in the trendy number while rubbing shoulders with plenty of celebs at hairstylist Sam McKnight's 70th birthday party. 7 7 Posing for snaps inside La Mome London, The Berkeley, she tightly embraced EastEnders legend Patsy - who looked chic in a green suit. The Masked Singer panellist went on to join Azzi Glasser and Yasmin Mills for some shots. Jaime Winstone was also in attendance, busting some moves in a navy mini dress. Kate Moss stunned in a black dress with colourful sequins while posing with birthday boy Sam on his big day. She risked an awkward run-in with DJ Fat Tony, whose wedding she snubbed just days before. The pair were not pictured together, with Tony instead beaming for snaps alongside fellow DJ Patsy. The Sun revealed this week how supermodel Kate pulled out of Tony's matrimony after learning her nemesis Fran Cutler had been invited. The British icon was lined up as a bridesmaid, alongside Towie star Gemma Collins and actress Claire Sweeney. But insiders said Kate pulled out when she discovered PR supremo Fran — her former friend — was attending the wedding in central London on Saturday. The pair got to know each other in the 1990s when Fran would plan parties for Jude Law and Sadie Frost — who were good pals with Kate. Davina McCall makes emotional surprise appearance on Britain's Got Talent as Amanda Holden fights back tears But their high-profile friendship ended in 2018, after Fran was said to have accidentally sent Kate a photo of her with a critical comment. A source said: 'Kate snubbing Fat Tony's big day was the talk of the wedding. 'He wanted to have Kate there. "But after she found out Fran was going, she said she couldn't make it. 'Tony is said to have known for a while that Kate wouldn't be going if Fran was. "She was really missed and the guests were talking about it. 'Fran was on great form but didn't say anything about it. "It's all rather sad that they couldn't put on brave faces to celebrate Tony's big day.' Long-time pal Tony, who wed partner Stavros Agapiou, previously said of Kate: 'I loved her from the moment we met. 'I'd make her Long Island iced teas and she'd get p***ed. "I'd tuck her under a desk.' 7 7 7 7 7
