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Interior designer reveals the outdated home trend that's not been in fashion since the 80s – and what to swap it for
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Love Island star is ‘sabotaging' rival couple ahead of the final, insist furious fans
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The best Shein wedding dresses for brides on a budget – including gorgeous satin-look number for £23
YOUR wedding should be the happiest time of your life - but discovering the true cost of those Instagram-perfect wedding gowns can put a dampener on things. Instead of forking out thousands for a designer option, many brides are finding the dress of their dreams on Shein for a fraction of the price. Take bride-to-be Sophie Cook for example, she found a stunning dress from the Chinese retailer for just £40. And another lucky lady spotted a jaw-dropping dress being priced at a cool £13.77, thanks to a 66 per cent discount at the fast fashion giant. So why couldn't this be me? As a bride-to-be, I decided to see if I could be so lucky and reached for my laptop for a bit of online shopping. On average, brides in the UK spend between £1,300 and £1,500 on their wedding dress, with some designers even charging upwards of £10,000 for their gowns. Considering I'm going to wear mine for a matter of hours, I challenged myself to see what I could find for under the £150 mark. 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Lace Trailing Wedding Dress - £86.99 12 12 My wedding dress dreams have always been influenced by one unforgettable look: Kate Middleton's iconic bridal lace gown. Of course, I'm not working with a £250,000Alexander McQueen budget — but luckily, Shein came through with a seriously impressive alternative. Their £86 version caught my eye, and once I tried it on, I was genuinely impressed. The dress featured beautiful lace sleeves and a flattering, structured fit that made me feel both graceful and totally at ease. For a price tag that's over 2,900 times less than Kate's, this felt like a major win. EVER-PRETTY Romantic Deep V-Neck See-Through Floral Sequin Short Sleeves Wedding Dress - £40.49 12 BUY FROM SHEIN If you are a boho bride, this dress could be for you. I instantly felt comfortable in this tulle gown, which was so pretty and flattering and only cost just over £40. I felt like I could sweep round it all day long, and immediately decided to keep it for my wardrobe. Elitara Elegant White Tube Long Flare Sleeve Round Neck Backless Rhinestone Decor Mermaid Wedding Dress - £33.53 12 BUY FROM SHEIN This dress looked promising on the website but was my least favourite of the bunch when it arrived - despite me loving the front neck buckle. I think it was a 'me problem' though and just didn't fit me right or perhaps was the wrong size as the front was super baggy. However, on a different body I think this dress would look more elegant. Wedding makeup do's and dont's Paige Williams, Founder & CEO of the iconic makeup brand shared her tips. DO: Go timeless over trendy We all love a trend babe, but for your wedding day? Let's keep it classic. Think soft glam, radiant skin, neutral tones with a pop of sparkle - You want to look back in ten years and still be obsessed with your glam. Classic never goes out of style. DON'T: Try something totally new Your wedding day is not the time to switch it up with neon liner or completely new brows babe. 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