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The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Trolls said I was ‘greedy' after showing off my daughter's £350 Prada school shoes – but they actually save me money
IN the world of parenting, every decision, from snacks to school runs, can feel like it's under a microscope - especially online. And for one mum, her choice of school shoes for her daughter sparked a debate, with trolls branding her "greedy." 1 The mum took to TikTok to share what shoes she bought her daughter Credit: TikTok/mumupnorth But as she reveals, there's a surprising, money-saving logic behind her luxury purchase. The mum, known on TikTok as @ However, the price tag immediately drew criticism, with many questioning if it was the correct thing to pay for as it's an item typically used for playground wear and tear. However, @ "My daughters £350 school shoes that broke the internet," she stated in her video, "she's had them for three years. I paid for quality shoes." She then directly compared her durable Prada purchase to more common, yet ultimately more expensive, alternatives. "Her friend must've had six pairs of Kickers in that time at £100s a pair," she highlighted. Her video has gained 913.1k views and 955 comments after two days of it being shared and there were mixed opinions. Most read in Fabulous One wrote: 'Prada cups to school are greedy.' While a second added: 'You can afford expensive shoes, well done. 'Uniform, shoes, stationery - the lot!' Aston Merrygold's wife praises Primark as she nabs back-to-school haul for £47 'However a lot of families can barely afford school shoes from the likes of Asda and Tesco, let alone Clarks, Kickers, or in your case, Prada's. 'There's also the added cost of uniforms, especially secondary school, and the fact that kids' feet grow extremely fast and I'm constantly buying my son new shoes for that exact reason.' A third commented: 'I mean this Is what I want. If I pay more I want it to last forever. 'Not about names or logos. I'm a total minimalist. But I want it to be literally full of me.' And someone else said: 'Prada school shoes are the best!' £5 school uniforms A major supermarket chain across the UK has just unveiled an incredible school uniform bundle for an unbelievable £5, aiming to ease the financial strain of kitting out the kids for the new academic year. Available in stores from today, this fantastic bundle includes everything your child needs for a fresh start: two polo shirts, a sweatshirt, and your choice of either a pair of trousers, shorts, or a skirt. It's an all-in-one solution designed to make back-to-school shopping simple and affordable. For those needing individual items, the deals are just as impressive. You can pick up a comfortable sweatshirt for a mere £1.50, while trousers, shirts, skirts, or shorts are all priced at a budget-friendly £1.75 each during this sale. Read more on the Irish Sun These prices significantly undercut many high street competitors, offering a much-needed lifeline for families facing the annual task of updating school wardrobes. This initiative is set to make a real difference, helping to ease the burden and ensure children are ready for school without parents having to break the bank. EXTRA HELP WITH SCHOOL UNIFORM COSTS IF you can't get targeted help from your council, you might have some other options available to you. In some areas, you can talk directly to your school, which might be able to offer you clothing. Or, you might be able to get cheap garments from low-budget shops or charity stores. Some charities offer help to families in need too. But bear in mind charities often have a limited amount of money to give and usually have specific criteria which must be met in order to get a grant. Charity Turn2Us has a free grants search tool on its website which you can use to find out what help is available to you. Meanwhile, you can always try approaching your nearest Citizens' Advice branch. If you don't know where your nearest Citizens' Advice branch is, you can find out by visiting If you're not eligible for a school uniform grant you might be able to get help through the Household Support Fund.
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm horrified by what an Etsy seller did to my beautiful wedding bouquet – people agree it looks ‘awful & tacky'
WEDDING flowers are often very poignant for a bride - and so to prevent them from being ruined, many people look to preserve their blooms so they can keep them. One woman who was desperate to cherish her gorgeous autumnal bouquet forever immediately sent hers off to be preserved. 4 Ciara was left gutted when she saw how her wedding flowers had been preserved Credit: tiktok/@ciararesnick 4 The bride showed her bunch at her wedding in all their glory Credit: tiktok/@ciararesnick 4 She was not impressed with how an Etsy seller had preserved them Credit: tiktok/@ciararesnick Chiara Resnick shared how she had selected an Etsy seller who specialised in preserving bridal bouquets. However, when she received the flat-lay frame back, she was horrified at the finished result. On her She wrote: 'My beautiful wedding bouquet that I sent to an Etsy seller to preserve. More on weddings 'If I don't laugh about it, I'll cry.' The preserved bunch looked rather squished in the frame and a tad sad-looking compared to how they had looked on the day. Over 53,000 people have liked her video, and many rushed to the comment to share their view on her wedding 'fail.' Many said how they thought it looked 'awful' and 'tacky.' Most read in Fabulous One said: 'I'd be SUINGGGGGGGGG.' A second added: 'Noooooo. Noooooo. Please tell me you didn't send the whole bouquet???' We just tied the knot at Glastonbury in front of 500 strangers - I wore a £27 Shein dress & we saved £20K on the DJ too A third agreed: 'they look like coffee filters, i'm so sorry.' Meanwhile, some didn't think it was as bad as she thought. One person commented: 'I think it looks good? I mean its like pressed flowers??' However, one person explained what they thought had happened for it to turn out as it did. They shared: 'It's because they were pressed whole, instead of petals Bering done separately. 'Whole can be done but tbh these look like they had a rough go in a microwave press or am.' 4 The bride had opted for a stunning autumnal-looking bunch Credit: tiktok/@ciararesnick FLOWER PRESERVING It's possible to preserve your flowers yourself at home after your wedding - but you may wish to rely on a professional you trust. The first step is to dry your flowers while they still look nice , ideally the day after your wedding with them being in water overnight. Remove flowers from the bouquet so they can dry separately hung upside down in a cool, dry place. Flowers can be pressed in a professional press or in a large weighted object. You should use absorbent paper such as kitchen roll or blotting paper if pressing between a book. Keep in a cool dry spot for a minimum of four weeks before seeing if they have fully dried. An alternative method could be to preserve flowers in silica gel or resin. Average cost of a wedding in 2025 Recent research by more than £20,000. Food - £6,000 Honeymoon - £4,329 Wedding outfits - £3,500 Entertainment - £2,000 Engagement ring - £1,948 Flowers - £1,110 Wedding ring - £1,000 Wedding transport - £700 Total = £20,587
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
John Lewis has slashed the price of Le Creuset by 40% in summer sale including popular casserole pot and oven dishes
JOHN Lewis has slashed the price of Le Creuset in a huge summer sale that offers shoppers up to 40 per cent off the kitchenware. John Lewis slash prices in summer sale The popular retailer has commenced its 5 Shoppers can save up to 40 per cent on Le Creuset Credit: John Lewis 5 The popular oven dish set is now on sale for under £40 Credit: John Lewis The sale has seen John Lewis slash the prices of several beloved Shoppers to save 40% on popular dish set Among the products on offer, is its popular The iconic dish is available for just £37.80 in a range of colours, including Le Creuset's cult orange shade. With the retail price normally being an eye-watering £63 for a set of two dishes, shoppers can make a huge saving on the cookware. Fabulous The product description reads: "Part of Le Creuset's enduringly popular stoneware range, this pair of square oven dishes nest together to save storage space. "Try them for pasta bakes, roasted vegetables, gratin and pies and for oven-to-table serving of a main and side presented in matching colours." The description also highlighted that the dishes are durable, easy to clean, and oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher friendly. The product has also received glowing reviews from happy customers. Most read in Fabulous One wrote: "Aesthetically pleasing, lightweight and most importantly, durable, which essentially ticks off everything you could look for in an oven dish. "These dishes are fantastic." I bought a £1 IKEA 'oven tray' but it MELTED when I cooked on it - loads of people have made the same mistake Big-name brands featured in the John Lewis sale Another Le Creuset item that is up for grabs is their staple Casserole Soup Pot. The beloved pot is currently reduced to £129 from £215 and available in three of the brand's iconic colours. Described as "a great way to start your Le Creuset collection" now is an amazing time to get your hands on this kitchen staple. Other big names in the John Lewis sale include Nespresso, LSA and Joseph Joseph. This isn't the first time John Lewis has heavily discounted Le Creuset kitchen staples. Its boxing day sale saw shoppers save up to £100 on an array of iconic products. These sales offer a great opportunity for keen cooks to snap up quality products without the hefty price tag. Argos has also recently launched its summer sale - offering huge discounts across thousands of products. The retail giant's summer deals feature savings of up to 50 per cent and has brought welcome discounts during the peak barbecue and outdoor entertaining season. Don't miss out... Visit The Sun's Deals and Sales hub to discover more savings and discounts. For more discounts and recommendations from The Sun Shopping team, sign up to our newsletter and join the 5 Le Creuset is one of many popular brands featured in the sale Credit: John Lewis 5 Their cult products are available at a heavily discounted price and in an array of colours Credit: John Lewis 5 Among the products on offer are the oven dishes and casserole pots Credit: John Lewis
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It looks depressing' people say as a woman shows off her ‘Temu house' filled with bling décor & Chanel-themed interior
WHILE some prefer a more minimalist approach, others like to go all out - we all have our preferences when it comes to interior design. And it seems that one woman, only known as Mia, belongs in the latter category, with her home 2 Thousands flooded to share their thoughts, as many dubbed the flash aesthetic their ''worst nightmare'' Credit: tiktok/@_sundaysbby 2 The white drawers on the side also came with blinding placements with the iconic Chanel logo printed on them Credit: tiktok/@_sundaysbby Mia, thought to be from Greece, recently took to TikTok to proudly show off her The young woman, who said she was ''not rich but not poor'', had clearly gone out with the eye-catching interior. The overall theme in the property appeared to be silver and black, with bedazzled vases, a few glittery Chanel placemats on a pristine clean dining table and more. The open living room area also consisted of a huge read more on homes As Mia slowly made his way to the second part of the room, she showed the 2.2million viewers her epic Chanel-themed lamp, with a bedazzled clock in the background. The white drawers on the side also came with blinding placements with the iconic Chanel logo printed on them. Since being posted online, where Mia shares content under the username @ Stunned, thousands flooded to share their thoughts, as many dubbed the flash aesthetic their ''worst nightmare''. Most read in Fabulous One critic thought the home looked ''so depressing'', whilst another dubbed Mia ''Temu final boss''. A viewer said: ''id go crazy in that house that's literally sooo aliexpress.'' I'm an interior designer & 12 'rookie errors' are making your home look cheap - avoid Mrs Hinch grey for starters '' Luckily for the young woman, there were also plenty of those who loved the interior - and hit back at the vicious trolls. One person said: ''Okay but why is people judging her house and decorating like what next time don't comment. Her parents probably works hard for all this and they maybe like it?'' Another agreed, writing: ''Why are most of these comments hating? ''She's just showing her home proud of where she comes from not everything has to be luxury to be expensive y'all really judging someone for how their house looks? Be serious.'' Dunelm's top interior design trends for 2025 Maximalism Maximalism is about unleashing your creativity and bringing joy to everything around you, day in and day out. Bold pattern combinations of florals, checks and geometrics set the tone with a bright joyous colour palette that holds everything together. Don't mistake Maximalism for having loads of stuff, it's about mixing and matching florals, layering key pieces and storytelling throughout your home, and ultimately doing things your own way. Minimaluxe The interiors world has witnessed the evolution of "minimalism" into a richer, more luxurious iteration. The goal is quiet luxury - simplicity with a sense of sophistication. Minimaluxe focuses on creating spaces that are pared down yet warm, elegant, and inviting. Gloriously tactile textures, in a palette of warm neutrals, with hints of caramel and gold, complete the look. Introducing softer forms and round edges to avoid a space feeling overly stark The Edit Built on the philosophy that having fewer thoughtfully designed and well-made things helps us leave a lighter imprint on the earth. Interior design is shifting to be inspired by the natural world, and all its perfect imperfections. Take New Nouveau Blending 19th century inspired maximalism with a contemporary colour palette this collection takes inspiration from the ornamental art form from the Nouveau era. Rich and luxurious, blending a little bit of history with a more modern aesthetic you can mix and layer into your home. Stylised Lily motifs adorn sumptuous textiles and wallpapers mixed with marbling & stained glass vintage style lighting for a vintage inspired look, with a modern twist. Trends interior designers hate If you want to ensure that your home looks stunning, here are the trends that interior designers can't stand. NO YELLOW: According to Bilal Rehman, yellow paint in a bedroom is a big no no. He said: 'If you want everyone to know you're a horse girl then yellow is perfect for you.' SIGN OFF: The interior pro explained: 'Another gripe of mine - Live, Laugh, Love - those kinds of wooden things that sit on book shelves and floating shelves, that's so 10, 12, 15 years ago.' NO GREY YAY: She stressed: 'We took a good thing and we overdid it to the point that it now feels copy, paste, basic.'
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
My name is so bad that people assume it's short for something else but I'll have the last laugh with my epic comebacks
HAVING a unique name has its ups and downs, but having to constantly explain it to new people cant be pretty exhausting. That's what this person recently discovered, and it's no wonder people were left scratching their heads. 2 The Reddit user explained that they needed something to tell their new co-workers Credit: Getty 2 Reddit users came up with some funny responses they could share next time someone pried Credit: Getty They took to Reddit to reveal their unusual moniker - Rat. "I'm doing a lot of introductions at the moment, and people are always intrigued by my name, they keep asking the history behind it or what it's short for," they explained in the viral post. The only problem was the name isn't short for anything, so there was nothing to tell. And although they did have one funny comeback to the constant questions, the same response was getting a bit old, they explained. READ MORE ON UNIQUE NAME "Aside from the jokey answers like ' They continued: "I'm getting kind of sick of having the same conversation if I'm real, so does anyone know a name that Rat could be realistically short for? "It would certainly make introductions a bit less painless for me. I just moved to a new job, and they're more of a posh crowd who are ve r y nosy lmao. I can see the questions brewing." Luckily, the fellow Reddit users had some incredible responses lined up for any further prying questions. Most read in Fabulous One said: "You gotta hit 'em with the ol' Rat-a-tat-tat." And a second came up with a whole list of potential names including Ratthew, Rattlesnake, Ratorichal question, and Ratasha. Made In Chelsea star gives birth to baby boy as she reveals son's adorable name A third took a different approach and said: "An answer like 'Rattus rattus' could help drive the full name point home in a slightly sarcastic way." Another joked they should tell people the name is short for 'Mouse'. "My parents called me 'Brat' but I dropped the first letter," was another suggested response. But others though telling people another backstory was a better idea as one said: "It's your nickname from prison. You ratted everyone out and got early release. Better to not ask why you were in." "It is short for Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat, obviously," someone else joked. Meanwhile, some Reddit users were more focused on why Rat didn't know where their name really came from. They said she never asked when they were younger, but have now missed the opportunity to find out from their parents. "I've never asked. I think maybe it was after a musician or artist back when they were kids, but then again, my best friend growing up was also a boy called Badger," they explained. "I'm not even the first Rat I've met, we both thought each other were taking the piss though when we first met because it's a bit rare. "I'm White British, so as far as I know there's no cultural meaning to it." Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those.
