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Metro
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- Metro
If Charli XCX's mini wedding dress caught your eye, you'll love these from £99
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more When Charli XCX tied the knot with The 1975's George Daniel on July 19 at Hackney Town Hall, all eyes were on her unforgettable wedding look. The Brat singer rocked a gown from Vivienne Westwood's collection – the iconic Nova Cora mini dress, along with a simple veil and pair of Jimmy Choo Amita heels. With a draped, figure-flattering silhouette and elegant yet edgy vibe, this dress had everyone on the internet trying to find something similar – minus the hefty £3,330 designer price tag. FYI, if you are tempted by the bridal mini, consider renting it instead. The Nova Cora is available to rent from £160 per day at By Rotation, saving you a pretty penny. If you were crushing on the mini wedding dress but don't want to rent or splurge on the exact designer piece don't worry as we've rounded up some affordable alternatives that bring all the same style without the cost. The Palace dress from Club L London is a modern take on the classic white mini. Made from premium crepe fabric, with an off-shoulder Bardot neckline trimmed in soft feathers, it's designed to flatter your shape and bring texture and drama without overdoing it. Buy Now for £150 The Nobody's Child Open Back Mini Atlanta dress is made with a soft ivory finish, a square neckline and features a flattering fitted waist and under-bust seams that shape beautifully. The open back is tied with a romantic bow and it's lightly lined so it drapes just right. Atalana is also a slightly longer length which is perfect for tailoring or adjusting to your ideal fit. Buy Now for £180 The TFNC Bandeau Drop Shoulder Corset Wrap Mini Dress in White Hotfix, available on ASOS, has a modern bandeau neckline with dropped shoulders and a fitted corset wrap shape. The subtle white diamonté detailing adds a touch of sparkle that pairs well with simple heels and minimal accessories. Buy Now for £99 The Mila Twisted One Shoulder Mini Dress in White from Lavish Alice is crafted from premium crepe and features a twisted one-shoulder neckline. Designed with a tailored, close-fitting silhouette and a sculpted, tulip-shaped mini skirt, it gives brides a modern, fun look. The discreet side seam pockets come in handy, too! Buy Now for £158 Mint Velvet's White Lace Hourglass Mini Dress is a white lace cut-out mini designed with a cute hourglass silhouette. It features a crew neckline, long sleeves, and a layered bustier, with a zip fastening at the back. This tailored dress combines feminine lace detailing with a structured fit, making it ideal for reusing after the big day. Buy Now for £180 The Rixo Capucine Silk Mini Dress is the perfect party dress for your wedding day, hen do, or any special occasion, really. Made from 100% silk, with a viscose lining, it has an elegant sheen and features a flattering mini length with a statement open back. Designed with a subtle drape and delicate details, it's fun, flirty and sophisticated. Buy Now for £395 The Ultimate Muse Bow Mini Dress from Odd Muse features a structured off-the-shoulder neckline, an hourglass bodice and flared skirt. The tailored style is modern, fresh and a great choice for brides seeking a clean, elegant look with minimal fuss. Buy Now for £175 The Reformation Zenni Dress is a sleek, minimalist gown made from sustainable fabric. It features a fitted silhouette with a boat neckline and back zipper. The non-adjustable straps are thick enough to cover your bra straps, too. Lightweight and breathable, this dress works well for more casual weddings. Buy Now for £361 Charli xcx's Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora mini dress shows that bridal fashion doesn't have to be 100% traditional – it can be bold, playful, and more inlined with your own personal style. And with affordable alternatives out there, you can rock the same mini wedding dress vibe without the designer price. MORE: Discover Nobody's Child's stunning new bridal collection for 2025 brides and bridesmaids MORE: Calling all brides-to-be! Here's how to curate the perfect hen-drobe and best outfits MORE: One P. Louise skincare base is sold every minute – and it's your multitasking beauty essential
Euronews
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
France to ban smoking in public places to protect children
Brigitte Bardot lounged barefoot on a beach in Saint-Tropez, taking long puffs of a cigarette. Another actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo, strode down the Champs-Élysées, smoke billowing from his provocative lips, capturing the relentless rebellion of a generation. In France, cigarettes weren't just cigarettes: they were cinematic statements, flirtations and rebellions wrapped in rolling papers. However, from 1 July, if the iconic scenes of Bardot and Belmondo were reproduced in real life, they would be punishable by fines of up to €135 ($153) - despite the French Ministry of Health saying there would be a period of "education" in May. The decree published on Saturday morning makes no mention of fines for offences. The decree still needs to be supplemented by an order from the minister of health to define the precise areas where smoking will no longer be permitted in schools, libraries, sports facilities and other venues that will receive, train or accommodate minors. This measure was promised by the government at the end of 2023 and confirmed in late May by Health Minister Catherine Vautrin, with an initial implementation date of July 1 across France. After decades of glorifying tobacco, France is now launching its biggest smoking ban to date. The new restrictions, announced by Vautrin, will ban smoking in virtually all outdoor public spaces where children could gather, including beaches, parks, gardens, playgrounds, stadiums, school entrances and bus stops. "Tobacco must disappear where there are children," Vautrin told French media. The freedom to smoke "stops where the right of children to breathe clean air begins". While the Vautrin law reflects public health priorities, it also signals a deeper cultural shift. Smoking has defined French identity, fashion and cinema for so long that this new measure has the effect of a silent French revolution in a country whose relationship with tobacco is notoriously complex. According to the League against cancer, more than 90% of French films from 2015 to 2019 included scenes of smoking, more than double the rate seen in Hollywood productions. Each French film featured an average of nearly three minutes of smoking on screen, the equivalent of six 30-second TV adverts. Cinema had a particular influence: Belmondo's rebellious smoker in Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" became a symbol of youthful defiance the world over. Bardot's cigarette smoke floated in "And God Created Woman", symbolising unbridled sensuality. Yet this glamourisation has consequences. According to French health authorities, some 75,000 people die every year from tobacco-related illnesses. Although smoking rates have recently fallen - less than 25% of French adults now smoke daily, a historically low level - the habit remains deeply entrenched, particularly among young people and chic city dwellers. France's relationship with tobacco has long been full of contradictions. Air France only banned smoking on all its flights in 2000, years after the major US airlines began phasing it out in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This delay reflects the country's slowness to break with its cultural love affair with cigarettes, even at an altitude of 10,600 metres. Strolling through the elegant streets of the Marais, Paris' trendiest district, reactions to the smoking ban ranged from pragmatic acceptance to nostalgic defiance. "It's about time. I don't want my children to grow up thinking that smoking is romantic," said Clémence Laurent, a 34-year-old fashion buyer, sipping an espresso on the terrace of a crowded café. "It's true that Bardot made cigarettes glamorous. But Bardot didn't care about today's lung cancer warnings." In a neighbouring shop, second-hand goods dealer Luc Baudry, 53, saw the ban as an attack on an essentially French culture. "Smoking has always been part of our culture. If cigarettes are taken away from us, what do we have left? Kale smoothies?" he quipped. Opposite him, Jeanne Lévy, 72, giggled in a hoarse voice, deeply marked - she said - by decades of Gauloises cigarettes. "I smoked my first cigarette watching Jeanne Moreau," she confessed, her eyes sparkling behind vintage sunglasses. "It was her voice - smoky, sexy, lived-in. Who wouldn't want that voice?" Indeed, Jeanne Moreau's hoarse, nicotine-grated voice turned smoking into poetry, immortalised in classics like François Truffaut's "Jules et Jim". Smoking has acquired an existential prestige that has made quitting unimaginable for generations of French smokers. The new French law reflects wider European trends. Countries such as the United Kingdom and Sweden have already tightened regulations on smoking in public spaces. Sweden banned smoking on restaurant terraces, at bus stops and near school playgrounds in 2019. Spain, meanwhile, is extending its smoking ban to café and restaurant terraces, areas that remain exempt in France, at least for the time being. Smoking is now banned in outdoor and public areas in Milan, Italy's financial and fashion capital. This is the strictest extension of a series of bans that began in 2021 and are designed to "improve the city's air quality". Finally, the European Commission will recommend extending the smoking ban to café terraces, bus stops and zoos, and also plans to include nicotine-free products in the ban, according to a leaked document obtained by Euronews . On the Place des Vosges in Paris, arts student Thomas Bouchard clutched an electronic cigarette still exempt from the new ban and shrugged. "Maybe vaping is our compromise," he said, exhaling softly. "A little less sexy, maybe. But fewer wrinkles too."
News.com.au
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Sophie Monk lands big US TV gig
Love Island Australia host Sophie Monk has landed a big US TV gig, hosting a talk show offshoot for the American version of the show. Monk will be the new host of Love Island USA Aftersun, a weekly talk show featuring interviews with contestants and behind-the-scenes gossip from the show. She replaces current Aftersun host Maura Higgins, a former Love Island USA and UK contestant. Love Island USA announced the new appointment on its socials over the weekend, earning a positive reaction from fans and even the show's outgoing host: 'Yesss Queen,' wrote a supportive Higgins. It marks a big career leap for Monk, 45, who has hosted Love Island Australia across all six of its seasons. The US television role will mark Monk's return to the market, following a successful LA stint in the early noughties that saw her appear in films like Date Movie, Click and in an episode of the TV show Entourage. The TV host, who first shot to fame as one-fifth of the Popstars girl group Bardot, spent 10 years living in the US and trying to make it big as an actor before returning home to Australia in 2015. Monk's career news comes days after she made another big move – selling what is believed to have been her first ever home on the Gold Coast for $595,000. She'd purchased the unit in 2003 for just $165,000. It's the second home sale Monk's made in the past 12 months: She'd earlier sold a five-bedroom, three-bathroom Helensvale home for $1.76 million in 2024. Monk's also making a return to the big screen with her next project: She'll appear in the horror-comedy film Zombie Plane, alongside a slew of other stars including Vanilla Ice, Chuck Norris and Joey Vieira, all playing fictionalised versions of themselves.
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India.com
04-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Summer Slay Women's Tops: Bardot Picks to Grab in Myntras EORS
Searching for a stylish way to outrun the summer heat? Off-shoulder Bardot crop tops are your ultimate style solution. Ideal for brunch plans, beach vacations, and everything in between, these tops bring along a fun yet sophisticated vibe. With Myntra's End of Reason Sale from 31st May to 12th June, now is the time to shop till you drop with these fashion staples. Let's find the crème de la crème that will rule the summer seasons. Veni Vidi Vici Off-Shoulder Cap Sleeves Bardot Crop Top Image Source- Order Now Turn heads in this style-leading cap-sleeve Bardot crop top from Veni Vidi Vici. The off-shoulder style makes a woman look feminine, and the shorter length is flattering with a skirt or jeans that hit high on the waist. A slim design adds sophistication and assurance to your outfit day or night. Key Features Elegant off-shoulder Bardot cut Cap sleeves provide fashion appeal Flattering, fitted body-hugging silhouette Stretchy polyester fabric for ease Pairs well with a variety of different outfits This fabric is a bit thick for really hot days. BAESD Off-Shoulder Fitted Top Image Source- Order Now BAESD has an off-the-shoulder top that fits perfectly around the waist. The contemporary look of the sweater makes it suitable for layering as well as wearing alone and adds warmth. You can put it on smartly or casually, and it fits the figure perfectly. Key Features This top has a streamlined and fitted silhouette Without fail, it features a classic off-the-shoulder neckline Soft stretch polyester fabric Perfect for layering under jackets May ride up slightly with repeated movement. Tokyo Talkies White Off-Shoulder Bardot Crop Top Image Source- Order Now White Bardot crop top by Tokyo Talkies brings a dash of romanticism to your appearance. The clean, white color and simple style make this great for a day at the beach or a meal together. Wear it with palazzos, skirts, or jeans to look as hot as possible instantly. Key Features Fresh, white, and feminine color Crop length is ideal for summer Soft, lightweight polyester fabric Stretch comfort fit White fabric might need to be treated specially when washed. EVERYDAY by ANI Bell Sleeves Bardot Off-Shoulder Crop Top Image Source- Order Now Boho-chic up your wardrobe with this bell-sleeve Bardot top by EVERYDAY by ANI. Because it's clean, crisp, and quite basic, it's the best choice for the beach or a meal with friends. Palazzo pants, skirts, or jeans with a top can make anyone look sexy. Key Features Dramatic bell sleeves for drama Soft and flowing polyester material Off-shoulder style with complementary design Cropped fashion-forward fit Perfect for celebratory and everyday wear Bell sleeves can be inconvenient when engaging in activities. Sunshine weather calls for these fun crop tops, and they really should stand out in your closet. If you like earth-tone whites, elaborate sleeves, or understated shapes, there is a dress that matches any situation or feeling. Bardot tops are beautiful because they match well with a variety of clothing, so you can pair them with jeans, skirts, or palazzos. With Myntra's End of Reason Sale live till 12th June, now is the perfect time to grab these stylish steals at unbeatable prices. Don't wait to add these fashion-forward tops to your cart and elevate your wardrobe effortlessly. Disclaimer: At IDPL, we help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products. It should not be construed as an endorsement to buy. IDPL may make a very small commission from its sale if one chooses to buy the product from any of the links in this article.
Nahar Net
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Nahar Net
The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes
by Naharnet Newsdesk 02 June 2025, 17:09 Brigitte Bardot lounged barefoot on a Saint-Tropez beach, drawing languorous puffs from her cigarette. Another actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo, swaggered down the Champs-Élysées with smoke curling from his defiant lips, capturing a generation's restless rebellion. In France, cigarettes were never just cigarettes — they were cinematic statements, flirtations and rebellions wrapped in rolling paper. Yet beginning July 1, if Bardot and Belmondo's iconic film scenes were repeated in real life, they would be subject to up to €135 ($153) in fines. After glamorizing tobacco for decades, France is preparing for its most sweeping smoking ban yet. The new restrictions, announced by Health Minister Catherine Vautrin, will outlaw smoking in virtually all outdoor public areas where children may gather, including beaches, parks, gardens, playgrounds, sports venues, school entrances and bus stops. "Tobacco must disappear where there are children," Vautrin told French media. The freedom to smoke "stops where children's right to breathe clean air starts." If Vautrin's law reflects public health priorities, it also signals a deeper cultural shift. Smoking has defined identity, fashion and cinema here for so long that the new measure feels like a quiet French revolution in a country whose relationship with tobacco is famously complex. According to France's League Against Cancer, over 90 percent of French films from 2015 to 2019 featured smoking scenes — more than double the rate in Hollywood productions. Each French movie averaged nearly three minutes of on-screen smoking, effectively the same exposure as six 30-second television ads. Cinema has been particularly influential. Belmondo's rebellious smoker in Jean-Luc Godard 's "Breathless" became shorthand for youthful defiance worldwide. Bardot's cigarette smoke wafted through "And God Created Woman," symbolizing unbridled sensuality. Yet this glamorization has consequences. According to France's public health authorities, around 75,000 people die from tobacco-related illnesses each year. Although smoking rates have dipped recently — fewer than 25% of French adults now smoke daily, a historic low — the habit remains stubbornly embedded, especially among young people and the urban chic. France's relationship with tobacco has long been fraught with contradiction. Air France did not ban smoking on all its flights until 2000, years after major U.S. carriers began phasing it out in the late 1980s and early '90s. The delay reflected a country slower to sever its cultural romance with cigarettes, even at 35,000 feet. Strolling through the stylish streets of Le Marais, the trendiest neighborhood in Paris, reactions to the smoking ban ranged from pragmatic acceptance to nostalgic defiance. "It's about time. I don't want my kids growing up thinking smoke is romantic," said Clémence Laurent, a 34-year-old fashion buyer, sipping espresso at a crowded café terrace. "Sure, Bardot made cigarettes seem glamorous. But Bardot didn't worry about today's warnings on lung cancer." At a nearby boutique, vintage dealer Luc Baudry, 53, saw the ban as an attack on something essentially French. "Smoking has always been part of our culture. Take away cigarettes and what do we have left? Kale smoothies?" he scoffed. Across from him, 72-year-old Jeanne Lévy chuckled throatily, her voice deeply etched — she said — by decades of Gauloises. "I smoked my first cigarette watching Jeanne Moreau," she confessed, eyes twinkling behind vintage sunglasses. "It was her voice — smoky, sexy, lived-in. Who didn't want that voice?" Indeed, Jeanne Moreau's gravelly, nicotine-scraped voice transformed tobacco into poetry itself, immortalized in classics such as François Truffaut's "Jules et Jim." Smoking acquired an existential glamour that made quitting unimaginable for generations of French smokers. France's new law mirrors broader European trends. Countries like Britain and Sweden have already tightened smoking regulations in public spaces. Sweden banned smoking on outdoor restaurant terraces, at bus stops and near schoolyards in 2019. Spain, meanwhile, is extending its smoking ban to café and restaurant terraces—spaces that remain exempt in France, at least for now. In the Paris park Place des Vosges, literature student Thomas Bouchard clutched an electronic cigarette that is still exempt from the new ban and shrugged. "Maybe vaping's our compromise," he said, exhaling gently. "A little less sexy, perhaps. But fewer wrinkles too."
