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Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lydia Millen displays her incredible physique in a bandeau swimsuit as she lives la dolce vita in the Amalfi Coast
Lydia Millen looked incredible in a blue swimsuit as she lived la dolce vita in the Amalfi Coast, Italy, during a luxurious summer holiday. The influencer, 36, flaunted her slender figure in the chic bandeau piece as she showed off her tanned and toned legs. The countryside blogger - who was raised in Chorleywood - was living her best life and was captured enjoying a plunge in the crystalline waters. The English internet personality posed up a storm for a slew of jaw-dropping shots by one of the most beautiful coasts in Italy and a frequent celeb hotspot. Her stunning vacation comes after she hosted an exclusive dinner party at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower to celebrate her latest collection with Karen Millen earlier this month. The influencer looked incredible in a white summer maxi dress from her 13th collection, Through The Archives. Lydia added inches to her frame with a pair of pointed white heels and toted her essentials in a mini handbag as she posed up a storm at the event. To complete her look, Lydia further accessorised with a gold wristwatch, a bangle, and a stack of rings. The lavish event featured a dreamy table setting and included a delicious three-course meal. Guests could choose from tasty starter dishes including burrata, tataki bluefin tuna, or beetroot carpaccio. Meanwhile, for mains, they had a choice of salmon fillet, beef tenderloin, or acquerello risotto. Finishing off the evening with something sweet, guests were served either a classic tiramisu, an Apple tart, or a hazelnut chocolate finger. She flashed a carefree smile on her face while soaking up the sun and displayed her sun-kissed tan while climbing the ladder Lydia's new clothing line is a culmination of highly coveted pieces from her past collections. Lydia is best known for her lifestyle YouTube channel, which has over 1million subscribers, and her blog. Through her success, she has gone on to work with Karen Millen on her own clothing collections and written a book called Evergreen. Along her with collaborations with Karen Millen, Lydia has also worked with underwear brand Intimissi, Sky TV, Creed Fragrances and Land Rover. Speaking about her plans for the future, Lydia previously revealed it's her goal to live a 'peaceful life'. She told HELLO!: 'I'm really focused on living a peaceful life. We get fed a lot of people saying, you've got to live this big, successful, striving-for-more life, and that's something I definitely felt previously. 'And I realised that striving for a peaceful life is such a great thing, because anything that happens above that, just blows your mind. 'I think the same when it comes to my career, because again, I definitely fell into the trap of striving for more, and being more ostentatious, even when with my career goals, but now I'm really enjoying navigating a little bit like a stream, seeing where it takes me.'
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Influencer Lydia Millen stuns in a white summer maxi dress as she hosts exclusive dinner party to celebrate her latest collection with Karen Millen
Lydia Millen exuded elegance as she hosted an exclusive dinner party at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower on Monday to celebrate her latest collection with Karen Millen. The influencer, 36, looked incredible in a white summer maxi dress from her 13th collection, Through The Archives. Lydia added inches to her height with a pair of pointed white heels and toted her essentials in a mini black handbag as she posed up a storm at the event. To complete her look, Lydia further accessorised with a gold wristwatch, a bangle, and a stack of rings. She styled her brunette tresses in her signature flicky blowout and appeared in great spirits as she caught up with guests at the event. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The lavish event featured a dreamy table setting and included a delicious three-course meal. Guests could choose from tasty starter dishes including burrata, tataki bluefin tuna, or beetroot carpaccio. Meanwhile, for mains, they had a choice of salmon fillet, beef tenderloin, or acquerello risotto. Finishing off the evening with something sweet, guests were served either a classic tiramisu, an Apple tart, or a hazelnut chocolate finger. Lydia's new clothing line, which is set to launch on Thursday, is a culmination of highly coveted pieces from her past collections. Lydia is best known for her lifestyle YouTube channel, which has over 1million subscribers, and her blog. Through her success, she has gone on to work with Karen Millen on her own clothing collections and written a book called Evergreen. Along her with collaborations with Karen Millen, Lydia has also worked with underwear brand Intimissi, Sky TV, Creed Fragrances and Land Rover. Speaking about her plans for the future, Lydia previously revealed it's her goal to live a 'peaceful life'. She told HELLO!: 'I'm really focused on living a peaceful life. We get fed a lot of people saying, you've got to live this big, successful, striving-for-more life, and that's something I definitely felt previously. 'And I realised that striving for a peaceful life is such a great thing, because anything that happens above that, just blows your mind. 'I think the same when it comes to my career, because again, I definitely fell into the trap of striving for more, and being more ostentatious, even when with my career goals, but now I'm really enjoying navigating a little bit like a stream, seeing where it takes me.' She said of her work: 'Having moved to the English countryside just over seven years ago, everything from my fashion, interior and beauty choices to how I spend my spare time these days is heavily influenced and inspired by the evergreen beauty of nature and the joy I find in seasonal living. 'Happiest when I'm at home pottering in my greenhouse or curled up on the sofa with my husband Ali and our beautiful pets, Lumi, Porter and Berkeley, 'I'm so grateful that you've chosen to be here and look forward to welcoming you into my world.' Lydia currently has 1.6 million Instagram followers.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rise of the 'fake' gardening influencer: As social media stars jump on the horticultural bandwagon, experts reveal all the signs they're not truly green- fingered
More and more celebrities and influencers alike are jumping on the gardening craze - swapping red carpets or glitzy fashion reels on Instagram for wellies and picture-perfect backyards. But green-fingered professionals have criticised those cropping up in their field as lacking authenticity and ruining the inclusivity and inspiring nature of their trade. Speaking to FEMAIL, a number of gardening experts have warned how some celebrities and influencers are sharing impractical, incorrect or even dangerous approaches on their social media pages. For instance, Meghan Markle, 43, has recently filled her personal Instagram account with all things nature - from strawberry picking to flower arranging. However, she left professional gardeners aghast after walking barefoot while cutting stems and wearing her wedding rings while gardening. British influencer Lydia Millen, who boasts more than a million subscribers on YouTube and 1.6million followers on Instagram, has equally appalled some experts with her chosen attire while in her greenhouse. The social media personality is likely more recognisable for her fashion clips and unboxing videos where she showcased her luxury handbags. But Lydia, who recently opened up about how over the last few years she edited her collection from 75 to 15 to try and feel safer about owning the designer accessories, has since turned her hand to country living in the English countryside. Another content creator whose social media page is now littered with gardening clips is Josie, who runs Fashion Mumblr, a well-known blog in the industry, and boasts 308K followers on her Instagram account. The fashion influencer often now offers tricks and tips for her green-fingered fans to follow in their own gardens. However, garden experts have noted how Josie, alongside other content creators and even famous faces like Stacey Solomon, are perhaps not always providing the correct gardening approach for their followers. Kendall Platt, The Mindful Gardening Coach, helping women to feel confident and enjoy taking action in their gardens as the antidote to burnout, told FEMAIL: 'People take what they see on the internet as good advice. Whether it is or not. 'There is no fact checking like there is for a scientific paper or a book. And so I feel that influencers have a responsibility to state that they aren't gardening experts before they share a tip that might damage the ecosystem in people's gardens or more widely across the country.' Read below to find out the ways in which celebrities and influencers giveaway that they're not 'authentic' gardeners and the mistakes they are seemingly making, according to the professionals... WEARING WEDDING RINGS The Duchess of Sussex raised eyebrows recently when sharing a video earlier this month on Instagram of her flowing arranging. However, while working in her garden, the mother-of-two sported her glitzy wedding and engagement rings - to the shock of some gardening and jewellery experts alike. Laura Taylor, jewellery expert at Lorel Diamonds, warned: 'Rings and gardening don't mix well, even if it looks good when filming content. 'Soil, compost, and dirt can easily scratch metal, loosen stone settings, and cause tarnishing, particularly with softer metals like gold and silver. 'Engagement rings often hold a lot of sentimental value and can be costly or impossible to replace, which makes protecting them even more important. 'Wearing gloves does offer some protection and can help stop rings from slipping off and getting lost, but even the tiniest bit of soil inside the gloves can cause scratches without you realising. 'To avoid damage or expensive repairs, it's always best to take your jewellery off and store it somewhere safe before heading outside.' PICTURE-PERFECT APPROACH For some gardening experts, their biggest annoyance with influencers and celebrities promoting the hobby was the 'picture-perfect' approach that many adopt. Charlotte said: 'My biggest pet peeve is seeing staged gardening reels by influencers in perfectly styled outfits and manicured surroundings. 'While I completely understand the appeal of beautifully curated content, I think it's equally important to show the 'boots 'n' all, messy borders, and grubby greenhouse floors side of gardening. 'Authenticity makes this space more inclusive and inspiring. People connect more deeply with content that reflects the genuine experience – dirt under the nails, neglected trays of seedlings, and the thrill when a seed sown months ago finally flowers. 'Gardening should feel achievable, not like a performance. There's a huge opportunity to inspire others by being real, not just picture-perfect.' Loren Taylor, a seasoned expert in landscaping and gardening, with a keen eye for exterior design, echoed this statement. The owner of Outdoor Fountain Pros said: 'Perfect photos can mislead. Gardens change day to day, and even the healthiest beds have chewed leaves or drooping flowers at times. 'When every shot looks like a magazine cover - no weeds, no blemishes, no mulch out of place - it usually means heavy staging or editing. A genuine gardener is proud to show the mess between the blooms, because that's part of the process. 'Over the years, I've noticed more influencers offering garden tips that look great on screen but fall apart in a backyard. 'One clear warning sign is when advice sounds like it was copied from a quick search instead of being tested on the ground. Real gardeners talk about what worked, what failed, and why. 'They know every plant has quirks, and they rarely call anything a guaranteed fix. When someone shares a tip without mentioning climate, soil type, or potential problems, they're likely repeating theory, not practice.' Erik Collado Vidal, an experienced horticulturalist and CEO of added: 'Influencer feeds often look beautiful, yet several habits reveal that the person behind the post learned from an edit suite rather than a greenhouse. 'One red flag is dramatic before-and-after videos shot over a few hours. Roots cannot knit in 24h and foliage cannot double in that span. 'Some creators swap in a second, larger specimen grown elsewhere. New growers who expect similar speed become discouraged and overfertilize.' Eric continued: 'When an online tip ignores basic plant biology, light, water, soil, and time, it is entertainment, not horticulture. A real garden rewards patience and observation. 'Checking local climate data, reading the plant label, and testing soil with an affordable kit offer more certainty than any glossy clip.' Nick agreed, saying: 'These pages are great for inspiration but beautiful gardens take a lot of time, effort and patience so don't be disheartened if yours aren't looking Instagram perfect yet, because there is no such thing! 'Every garden and veg plot will have it's successes and failures, you just have to keep going.' NOT WEARING SHOES In her flowing arranging video, Meghan is seen cutting up stems, displaying and smelling the bouquet and walking out her home barefoot with the finished product. But Nick warned that 'not wearing the correct footwear while gardening can pose a serious safety risk'. He added: 'Sturdy shoes and gloves are always essential to help protect yourself from sharp tools and thorns. 'We're all for people gardening however they please but make sure your safety comes first! Garden experts have noted how Josie, alongside other content creators and even famous faces like Stacey Solomon (pictured wearing slippers while in her garden), are perhaps not always providing the correct gardening approach for their followers 'Ideally you want to be wearing proper shoes that are sturdy and opt for clothes that will protect you from insect bites and sun exposure such as long sleeved tops, trousers and sun hats.' WRONG CLOTHING On the subject of clothing, Nick highlighted how content creator Lydia always looked spectacular when in her garden. Yet the expert suggested she appeared a little too stunning for gardening - and instead, would benefit from wearing something more garden-friendly. 'Lydia certainly makes gardening look tranquil and peaceful and whilst it definitely is a great hobby to promote relaxation, it doesn't necessarily always look this clean and perfect while you're doing it,'' claimed Nick. 'Don't be afraid to make a little mess while being out in the garden, it's part of the process. We certainly wouldn't wear a white shirt while gardening like Lydia. He also questioned TikTok content creators who wear their pyjamas to garden, adding: 'Not only will you get them dirty but again they offer no protection. 'Not wearing the right attire when gardening is just not practical nor realistic,' insisted Nick. INCORRECT GARDENING ACCESSORIES Gardening experts also noted how content creators are using incorrect accessories in their picture-perfect online videos. Influencer Josie, for example, when sharing a clip of 'gardening jobs you can do this weekend' opted for a watering can that one professional advised against using. Instead, Charlotte Denne, from Kent Wildflower Seeds, suggested that a watering can rose head be attached to 'prevent damage to delicate plants'. 'It's beneficial to drench newly planted out seedlings with a watering can rose head attached,' said the expert. 'This is like a shower head fitting which is designed to break up the stream of water into smaller droplets which helps to reduce the force of the water and prevent damage to delicate plants.' Meanwhile, Nick Wood, a gardening expert at revealed that while many are 'envious of Stacey Solomon's greenhouse, there are a couple things that we picked up on'. Nick explained: 'The black flooring may look sleek but it can actually end up absorbing more heat. 'Greenhouses get pretty warm naturally with just the sun alone, attracting and trapping more heat may cause problems for your crops. 'It's not a major problem and it can be combated with a reflective roof but when designing a greenhouse try to go for practicality over aesthetics.' He added, however, that 'Stacey doesn't claim to know everything about gardening and she takes followers along on her learning journey'. 'TERRIBLE' DIY SOLUTIONS Kendall revealed: 'I have seen a number of mainly TikTok videos advising people use salt as a cheap alternative to weedkiller which is a terrible idea as it upsets the balance of the soil, will make it impossible for anything to grow and will kill off insect life and microorganisms in the soil.' 'This solution will mostly just burn the leaves of the plants it's sprayed on to,' warned Charlotte about the DIY solution. 'It's not really an effective weed killer. Also, over time the salt will increase the salinity of the soil, making it harder for plant roots to absorb water so it wouldn't be great for the remaining plants in your border.' WRONG LIGHTING Erik said that another sign that the influencer doesn't know as much about gardening as they perhaps make out is 'when the same plant appears in full sun one day and in deep shade the next with no mention of its true light needs'. He added: 'Plants can survive such shifts for a photo shoot, but they will not thrive in a real garden. Photos that ignore light requirements lead beginners to place shade-loving plants in direct sun and lose them within weeks.' And the other giveaways... WRONGLY SAYING ONE METHOD WORKS FOR ALL Loren said: 'Another giveaway is the promise that one plant or method works everywhere. 'Your garden's success depends on daylight, rainfall, and local pests, none of which follow a single rule book. 'If an account claims a 'miracle' variety will thrive from Maine to Arizona with no extra care, move on. Authentic advice always starts with a question about where you live and how much sun your plot gets.' WRONG PLANT NAMES She also warned to 'watch the plant names', saying: 'Anyone serious about horticulture knows the difference between a pothos and a philodendron and why Latin names matter. 'I've seen posts selling seeds for 'blue' roses or neon-coloured succulents that don't exist in nature. If someone can't get the names right, odds are they haven't grown the plant themselves.'
The Courier
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
What are stylish locals wearing the queue for ice cream in Broughty Ferry?
The glorious sunshine in Dundee shows no signs of stopping. And locals are making the most of it, with queues outside Visocchi's Ice Cream on Gray Street in Broughty Ferry on Tuesday. Here are six stylish looks from the Dundee suburb. I'm an operations manager. The shirt is from M&S, the jeans are DKNY, the belt is Loewe, the shoes are BW Army by Adidas, and the handbag is DeMellier. Casual but girly. M&S is my favourite right now. I really like Lydia Millen and Victoria Magrath (social media fashion influencers). I'm retired. The top is from Mango, the trousers are from French brand Promod, the shoes are Adidas Sambas and the bag is Hindbag. Casual. Mango. I don't have one – I just wear what I like! I'm a carer. It is all from Snitch, which is a shop in India, although you can order online as well. And the shoes are Nike. I like to wear neutral colours: a lot of black, white and grey. Snitch. Shah Rukh Khan, a Bollywood actor. I'm a firefighter control. The trousers and top are from Tesco and the shoes are Birkenstock. My style is quite laidback and comfortable. Zara, H&M, Tesco and Asos. Helena Critchley, a social media influencer. I own Verdala in Broughty Ferry. The dress is Levate and I bought it from Lulu&M in Broughty Ferry. The glasses are Raybans, the shoes are Christian Louboutin – they are my only pair, I got them from an outlet store! – and the bag is Mulberry. I like to be quite put together but also fun and with a pop of colour. Lulu&M, Zara and Reiss. Victoria Beckham. I'm a student at St Andrews University. The T-shirt is by Huf, I got it from Arkive in Dundee, the jeans are Carhartt, I thrifted them from a second-hand shop in New York, and the shoes are Nike Air Max 95s. I just wear what's comfortable and what I think goes well together. I like summer because you can dress down a bit, but winter is good too because you can explore with layers. I really like Arkive in Dundee – they have a lot of great stuff, I watch a lot of football so I take inspiration from some of the players. Jules Kounde, who plays for Barcelona and the France national team, is cool.
