Elvira, Mistress of the Dark offers Meghan, Duchess of Sussex some 'beauty advice'
The 73-year-old horror icon - whose real name is Cassandra Peterson - has responded after the former 'Suits' actress joked she looked "almost Elvira-esque" after an at-home hair dye job during the COVID-19 pandemic went wrong.
Firing back on Instagram, Cassandra joked: "Hey princess, if you ever need beauty advice from a queen just let me know."
The 43-year-old royal - who has Prince Archie, five, and three-year-old Princess Lilibet with husband Prince Harry - spoke with her "dear friend" and hair colourist Kadi Lee recently when she recalled asking for help after trying to dye her own locks.
She said on her own 'Confessions of a Female Founder' podcast: 'It was 2020 – it was very much 2020.
'My family had just moved to California. We were staying in our friend's home and because it was the pandemic, I kept ordering boxed hair dye, and I thought I'm gonna look just like she does on the box.
'And instead it was this very inky, almost Elvira-esque black hair. And I texted [hair stylist Serge Normant], and he said, 'You need to see Kadi.'
"And you came over. I mean, we were masked and all the things. It was such an interesting time, but I remember that day so well."
Back in March, the royal teamed up with online storefront ShopMy to share her top fashion picks - with Meghan earning a commission from sales generated via the links - and now she's added beauty to her collection revealing the products she loves and uses on a regular basis.
Meghan shared her list on the ShopMy site, writing: "A handpicked and curated collection of the things I love - I hope you enjoy them!"
Her beauty products list featuresw 25 items she swears including make-up such as the M.A.C. eyeliner in 'Teddy', SAIE's Glowy Super Gel, a foundation buy No Makeup Makeup and two shades of CND nail polish.
In a post on her Instagram stories, Meghan revealed she wore the polish during filming of her Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan' and offered advice on the application.
She wrote: "You've asked about my nail polish in With Love, Meghan. [Apply] one coat of each, plus [there are] a few of my other essentials. Enjoy!"
Meghan included skincare in the list with Lucas Papaw ointment - which retails for $9 - alongside Tatcha's The Dewy Skin Cream ($72) which Meghan's make-up artist, Daniel Martin used on her skin for her wedding to Prince Harry.
Meghan's beauty list also featured Laneige's cult Lip Sleeping Mask, Medicube's Collagen Jelly Cream, Weleda Skin Food and Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Perth Now
5 hours ago
- Perth Now
Margaret Qualley felt 'lonely' in relationships before Jack Antonoff
Margaret Qualley felt 'lonely' in relationships before falling for Jack Antonoff. The 30-year-old actress and the 41-year-old musician got married in August 2023 on Long Beach Island after first meeting 'right as COVID was ending' and Margaret knew Jack was the one because she always felt 'safe' with him. She told Cosmopolitan magazine: 'Falling in love with Jack was the biggest feeling I've ever felt. We met right as COVID was ending, at the first party I'd been to. We saw each other on a roof, and we just started talking and never stopped. We went on a series of walks throughout the city that summer. 'In every other relationship I've ever been in, I still felt really lonely because I wasn't with my person, and it's like I was seeking something. I don't feel like that anymore. Jack makes me feel safe and comfortable. 'I spent so many years trying to be someone's perfect girl, and that girl changed over and over again. But I can't lie to Jack. I can't be that for him - he'd see through it. So, I just have to be myself. He's been the person I've pictured my whole life. And I'm not even saying that metaphorically. My first crush was Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore and Big Daddy, and I've been looking for that essence my whole life. I'm like, 'That's Jack.'' And Margaret's sister Rainey Qualley, takes full credit for them getting together. She said: 'I was recording at Electric Lady, where Jack Antonoff works. We'd heard he was looking for forever love. So, when there was a small party on the roof and I had a bit too much to drink, I proceeded to tell Jack that he needed to date my sister!' Margaret also revealed Jack said 'I love you' first. She said: 'I'm very old-school about stuff like this. I would never put myself out there first. I never text twice. I mean, now we're married and I can text him anything at any time. We're always having a conversation; he's like my human diary. But before we were together, at the beginning, I would always follow Southern girl etiquette.' And, she shared her hopes of having children with Jack, saying: 'I want kids. I'm not there this second - I know there's a lot of stuff I don't know - but I've always wanted kids. Even as a little kid, I would imagine having babies.'
News.com.au
11 hours ago
- News.com.au
Gen Z shift, high costs force UK nightclubs to reinvent
Is the party over? UK nightclubs are famed around the world, but Covid and inflation have hit the sector hard, forcing businesses to reinvent themselves to attract new generations to the dance floor. Pryzm Kingston is a well-known club in southwest London popular with students, where artists like Billie Eilish, Rod Stewart, and Stormzy have performed. But the converted cinema closed its doors for renovation last month, with its owners saying it was time to "look to the future and reimagine this venue for the next generation of partygoers." It will be transformed into a smaller club and a dance bar -- "creating venues that reflect what people are looking for now," they added. Many other British clubs are also trying to re-adjust after around a third of them, about 400 venues, have shut down since 2020, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). "Whilst nightclubs were in gentle decline prior to Covid, the pandemic profoundly accelerated things," Tony Rigg, a music industry consultant, told AFP, noting that the cost-of-living crisis had sent bills and rents soaring. As the first pints of the evening were poured in central London, 26-year-old account manager Conor Nugent told AFP he only goes clubbing for "special occasions," after asking himself "if it's really worth it." Like 68 percent of 18-to-30-year-olds, the Londoner has cut back on nights out for financial reasons and prefers to save up for concerts and events. Rigg pointed out that Covid-19 caused a "cultural shift" among Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — who generally drink less alcohol and largely miss out on the "rite of passage of going out, experiencing clubs and learning some social behaviours." - Lure of Paris, Berlin - Rekom UK, the company behind iconic clubs like Pryzm and Atik, filed for bankruptcy in 2024, shutting down 17 venues across the country, citing multiple pressures. About 20 others, including Kingston, were acquired by Neos Hospitality, which decided to convert some into dance bars or host alcohol-free events. "The sector has to evolve otherwise it will become obsolete," Rigg acknowledged. To stop hemorrhaging party-seekers lured by Berlin or Paris, London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched an independent working group called the "Nightlife Taskforce," which is set to publish a report later this year. "One of the reasons why people love London is our nightlife, our culture," Khan told AFP. "When I speak to mayors in Paris, in New York and Tokyo, I'm jealous of the powers they have" especially on licensing issues, he said, adding he was looking at other cities like Paris "with envy" as it enjoys a nighttime boom. He was granted approval in March to overrule certain local authorities who had forced pubs, restaurants, concert halls, and nightclubs to close early. The government has also announced plans to change regulations to support nightlife venues in certain areas. "Sadly, in the UK, we struggle with reputational issues and a narrative that makes (clubbing) more of a counterculture element rather than a real economic and cultural driver," NTIA head Michael Kill, who advocates for greater recognition of electronic music and club culture, told AFP. The night-time sector contributes a vital £153 billion ($203 billion) a year to the UK economy, employing around two million people, according to NTIA. And with London still enjoying a long, well-established reputation, all is not lost. The capital remains an "exciting" city, 25-year-old Carys Bromley who recently moved to London from the island of Guernsey, told AFP. "There's a lot of parties, clubs, and a big nightlife. The places stay open longer, it's busier, a bit more wild," she said.
Sky News AU
12 hours ago
- Sky News AU
Prince Andrew says Harry ‘acted hastily' in marrying Meghan leading to alleged ‘punch up'
News Corp Columnist Angela Mollard discusses allegations of Prince Harry giving Prince Andrew a bloody nose during an argument. Revelations in a new book called 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York' claim there was a physical altercation between the uncle and nephew, over something Prince Andrew said behind Prince Harry's back. 'It's not within the realms of possibility that Harry had a punch-up with Andrew and the notion that the two most problematic members of the Royal Family could be … in this realm,' Ms Mollard told Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power. 'There's also the claim that Andrew warned Harry that he hadn't done his due diligence on Meghan Markle and that he had acted hastily in marrying her.'
