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Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
From Hooch to Reef, why the '90s alcopop is still all that and a bag of chips
TEEN SPIRIT From Hooch to Reef, why the '90s alcopop is still all that and a bag of chips THE '90s are back, and we are calling it - the alcopop is Never Ever going away! Some things - The Macarena, Rimmel's Heather Shimmer lippy and boob tubes, to name a few - can stay in the past, but if like me you spent your teenage years necking Hooch with your mates to a soundtrack of TLC while trying on push-up bras and contemplating your first tattoo, you'll be desperate for another swig of the good times. Luckily for us all, all the old faves are "Cleopatra Comin' Atcha", thanks to a huge '90s revival across the board - from pedal pushers to Noel and Liam - and we can't get enough. Whether it's a themed hen do, a big birthday or you're seeing some of the best bands from yesteryear on stage this summer, it could be time to swap your G&T tinnies for alcopops. 6 Will you be swapping your G&T for Hooch this summer? Credit: Supplied Hooch, Breezer, Reef and VKs ruled the roost with their sweet flavours and lurid colours, so how do they measure up today? Here's why the alcopop is still all that and a bag of chips... 6 Breezers are taking over the shelves again Credit: Supplied Breezer - BUY NOW Sporting an updated look and three new flavours - Zesty Orange, Zing Lime and Crisp Watermelon - the iconic bottle has relaunched in bars and stores this month, and it definitely Smells Like Teen Spirit. With an RRP of £2 and a 3.4%ABV, it won't break the bank, and as Claire Presland, global director of Breezer said: "Whether you're reliving nights gone by, or discovering Breezer for the first time, this summer is the perfect time to try its three new flavours and discover which one is your fruity favourite." 6 Relive your party days with a bottle of Smirnoff Ice Credit: Supplied Smirnoff Ice - BUY NOW A personal fave of mine, this lemon-lime vodka mix was always a great refresher, whether swigged straight from the bottle '90s-style or "poured into a tall glass over cubed ice and garnished with a lemon wedge", as recommended by the folks at Smirnoff. They say that "it's the ideal gift for any vodka connoisseurs" - I say it's great for UK garage connoisseurs who reckon "With a little bit of this, we can make it through the night..." 6 Now available in an eco-friendly carton, Reef is future-proofing Credit: Supplied Reef - BUY NOW Heading to a festival? The brand-new release of Reef this month comes in resealable cartons - a first in the UK alcoholic ready to drink market. Lighter than the original glass bottles and fully recyclable, it's a timely update on the drink, which returned to shelves last year in bottle form to give fans old and new a taste of that iconic orange and passion fruit. It's sure to be a hit with Gen Z, thanks to its lower ABV and light, fruity flavour, making it ideal for picnics and gatherings rather than caning it '90s-style. Place Your Hand On, Place Your Hands On... a bottle of Reef. 6 Party like its 1995 with this mega pack of alcopops Credit: Supplied VK - BUY NOW Cherry has already proven a hit in interiors and beauty for 2025, and now the OG alcopop is available in a sparkling Black Cherry flavour, too. The 3.4% vodka mix is stocked in Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Home Bargains and B&M, and even comes in a mega mixed party pack with a range of flavours, including Strawberry & Lime, Orange & Passionfruit, Apple & Mango and, of course, Blue (don't forget what that does to your teeth, people!). We are loving the slick dark cherry bottles - it's giving Wednesday Addams with a twist of B*Witched. 6 The new cherry flavour is right on trend for Hooch's 30th anniversary year Credit: Supplied Hooch - BUY NOW This summer is Hooch's 30th anniversary (yes, we feel old too!), and to celebrate there's a re-release of the 1995 can, featuring the iconic lemon design, plus a new Cherry flavour. Not only that, but in some bars and pubs across the UK, true fans of the drink can find it on draught, for the first time ever, plus in a 24-pack for £38. Hooch was, for many 40-somethings, their first brush with booze, and it's always been the brand that's stood for "unapologetic irreverence" - perfect if you're still celebrating the Oasis tour, Some Might Say...
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
From Hooch to Reef, why the '90s alcopop is still all that and a bag of chips
THE '90s are back, and we are calling it - the alcopop is Never Ever going away! Some things - The Macarena, Rimmel's Heather Shimmer lippy and boob tubes, to name a few - can stay in the past, but if like me you spent your teenage years necking Hooch with your mates to a soundtrack of TLC while trying on push-up bras and contemplating your first tattoo, you'll be desperate for another swig of the good times. Advertisement Luckily for us all, all the old faves are "Cleopatra Comin' Atcha", thanks to a huge Whether it's a themed hen do, a big birthday or you're seeing some of the best bands from yesteryear on stage this summer, it could be time to swap your G&T tinnies for alcopops. 6 Will you be swapping your G&T for Hooch this summer? Credit: Supplied Hooch, Breezer, Reef and VKs ruled the roost with their sweet flavours and lurid colours, so how do they measure up today? Here's why the alcopop is still all that and a bag of chips... Advertisement READ MORE IN FABULOUS 6 Breezers are taking over the shelves again Credit: Supplied Breezer - Sporting an updated look and three new flavours - Zesty Orange, Zing Lime and Crisp Watermelon - the iconic bottle has relaunched in bars and stores this month, and it definitely Smells Like Teen Spirit. With an RRP of £2 and a 3.4%ABV, it won't break the bank, and as Claire Presland, global director of Breezer said: "Whether you're reliving nights gone by, or discovering Breezer for the first time, this summer is the perfect time to try its three new flavours and discover which one is your fruity favourite." 6 Relive your party days with a bottle of Smirnoff Ice Credit: Supplied Advertisement Smirnoff Ice - A personal fave of mine, this lemon-lime vodka mix was always a great refresher, whether swigged straight from the bottle '90s-style or "poured into a tall glass over cubed ice and garnished with a lemon wedge", as recommended by the folks at Smirnoff. They say that "it's the ideal gift for any vodka connoisseurs" - I say it's great for UK garage connoisseurs who reckon "With a little bit of this, we can make it through the night..." Most read in Fabulous Exclusive 6 Now available in an eco-friendly carton, Reef is future-proofing Credit: Supplied Reef - Heading to a festival? The brand-new release of Reef this month comes in resealable cartons - a first in the UK alcoholic ready to drink market. Advertisement Lighter than the original glass bottles and fully recyclable, it's a timely update on the drink, which returned to shelves last year in bottle form to give fans old and new a taste of that iconic orange and passion fruit. It's sure to be a hit with Gen Z, thanks to its lower ABV and light, fruity flavour, making it ideal for picnics and gatherings rather than caning it '90s-style. Place Your Hand On, Place Your Hands On... a bottle of Reef. 6 Party like its 1995 with this mega pack of alcopops Credit: Supplied Advertisement VK - Cherry has already proven a hit in interiors and beauty for 2025, and now the OG alcopop is available in a sparkling Black Cherry flavour, too. The 3.4% vodka mix is stocked in Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Home Bargains and B&M, and even comes in a mega mixed party pack with a range of flavours, including Strawberry & Lime, Orange & Passionfruit, Apple & Mango and, of course, Blue (don't forget what that does to your teeth, people!). We are loving the slick dark cherry bottles - it's giving Wednesday Addams with a twist of B*Witched. 6 The new cherry flavour is right on trend for Hooch's 30th anniversary year Credit: Supplied Advertisement Hooch - This summer is Hooch's 30th anniversary (yes, we feel old too!), and to celebrate there's a re-release of the 1995 can, featuring the iconic lemon design, plus a new Cherry flavour. Not only that, but in some bars and pubs across the UK, true fans of the drink can find it on draught, for the first time ever, plus in a 24-pack for £38. Hooch was, for many 40-somethings, their first brush with booze, and it's always been the brand that's stood for "unapologetic irreverence" - perfect if you're still celebrating the Oasis tour, Some Might Say... All the 90s trends that are making a comeback WE might be in 2024, but fashion fans are looking to the past when it comes to new styles. So what trends from the 90s are making a comeback these days? Claw clips These hair accessories were a huge trend back in the 90s, but are now most popular among those trying out the "clean girl" aesthetic. Designers such as Prada have released their own versions, while there are thousands of colours and styles to choose from on the high street. Platform flip flops Again a popular choice among fashionistas in the 90s, these heels have made a comeback with designers such as Balenciaga trying their luck with their own styles. Cargo pants Once worn by the stars of All Saints, cargo pants became a popular trend for teens in the 90s. But they've now had a fashion overhaul, with stars such as Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber all putting their own spin on the trend. Jeans and a nice top It was the phrase that defined fashion for a decade, and now famous faces such as Sofia Richie are sporting the reinvented trend - pairing their own denims with a more sophisticated top. But are you willing to dig your jeans and nice tops out of the wardrobe for a second time?
Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Charlotte Tilbury's 'iconic' beauty wands cut to £16 as part of sale bundle
The Hollywood-loved makeup brand is offering beauty sets for less in its massive sale. There's no denying the popularity of Charlotte Tilbury's beauty wands. With the ability to contour, highlight and colour, there's a reason they remain bestsellers that have won awards. Owing to the Hollywood-loved makeup brand's reputation, they often come with quite a high price-tag of £30 each. Which is why we were delighted to spot a trio of them on offer in the massive summer sale. In a limited time offer, Charlotte's Iconic Beauty Wand Trio has been knocked by 45 percent, reducing the cost from £90 to just £49.50, meaning each wand essentially works out at just over £16 each. According to a product description, this trio of cheek wands has been designed to help give that highly coveted "sculpted complexion and the GLOW of your dreams". Not to mention they are the perfect size for popping into a handbag for any touch-ups on the go. Looking to contour the face? Then the Hollywood Contour Wand, available in seven skin shades, uses a "dreamy, creamy, blendable" liquid formula that can be easily applied with the soft, cushioned applicator. Charlotte's Iconic Beauty Trio £90 £49.50 Charlotte Tilbury Buy here Product Description There's also the bestselling Beauty Light Wand that can be used to get that red carpet, luminous style effect. Beauty fans can choose from a selection of six shades that includes a rose gold Spotlight and the sell-out Pinkgasm. Lastly, there is the Matte Beauty Blush Wand from the iconic Pillow Talk range that we often associate the brand with. The "universally flattering" formula that "glides" onto the skin can be purchased in four colour pops that include pink and peach. Beauty fans can also get that sculpted, glowing complexion by purchasing this KIKO Milano Contouring Face Set that also features a trio of beauty sticks for just £29.99. Meanwhile, there's also this Rimmel Highlighter/Contour/Blush Sculpting Palette, used by iconic supermodel Kate Moss no less, available to buy from Boots for a very affordable £7.99. Owing to Charlotte Tilbury's glowing reputation, it's no surprise to hear that shoppers have been loving this Beauty Wand Trio, with praise saying that all three "blend in really nicely" and give a "dewy finish." One shopper who purchased the trio praised: "Absolutely in love with how my skin looks with all three products combined." Someone else happy with their purchase said: "Amazing product, definitely worth your money, the contour, blush and highlighter all blend in really nicely and easy to apply. Definitely recommend." Beauty deal of the week Looking to get that salon blowdry from home? Then look no further than Amazon's limited deal on the Remington Ionic Dry Hair Dryer. Worth £56.99, the online delivery giant is offering this styling tool for just £19.99, reducing it by a staggering 65 percent and £37 overall. Offering a stylish, sleek black design, it uses a power 2200W motor that delivers fast, efficient styling, with three heat and two speed settings having shoppers saying that it provides "super versatile" styling options. Another key feature beauty buffs will love is the ionic conditioning that provides multiple benefits such as a faster drying time, all while leaving hair smoother, shinier and less damaged. It also comes complete with a concentrator attachment that can help achieve that smooth, sleek effect, while the diffuser will be suitable for anyone looking to enhance their curls. With praise for its "fast drying" ability that also leaves hair "frizz free", it's understandable why it averages a 4.6 rating, as one shopper said: "Absolutely love this Remington hair dryer! The 2200W power ensures fast drying, and the ionic conditioning leaves my hair smooth and frizz-free. "The multiple heat and speed settings make it super versatile, and the cool shot locks in my style. The included diffuser and concentrator are perfect for different styling needs. Highly recommend for professional-quality results at home!" Shop Amazon's limited 65 per cent off deal on the Remington Ionic Dry Hair Dryer now. A third beauty buff who loved the set said: "Amazing trio, gave me a dewy finish." One shopper did advise that the colours for the contour wand was not suitable for their skin tone, writing: " The contour wand isn't for light skinned people. Despite buying the lightest possible it makes my skin look very dark. The highlighter is good." Although, more shoppers were impressed, with another saying: "All very easy to blend in, look just like skin and give that natural glow that we all need!! The glowgasm highlighter is flattering even on my fair skin and I get lots of compliments off people when I wear it!" Beauty fans who want to bag Charlotte Tilbury's Iconic Beauty Wand Trio for under £50 for can bag it now, but it's only available for a limited time.
Refinery29
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
I Got ‘Vanilla Chrome' Nails, Summer's Big Manicure Trend
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I love white clothes. My wardrobe is so packed with white shirts, dresses, and linen skirts that I'm starting to worry I won't have enough non-white options to wear to a friend's upcoming hen party. My nails, however, are a different story. Most white nail polishes make me think of glow-in-the-dark paint — not exactly in line with the 'clean' aesthetic my mostly white wardrobe evokes. As with the difference between a red lipstick with blue undertones or a red lipstick with orange undertones, we're talking about nuances here. If the polish is a pink-toned or milky white or grey, like a chic gallery wall painted in Farrow & Ball Strong White, it looks nice on my fair, sometimes blue-tinged hands. It's all about the undertone, which is why I was excited to try one of the budding nail trends of the moment: vanilla chrome. An evolution of the glazed doughnut trend, vanilla chrome is all about the specific off-white tone. Instead of a bright white chrome powder over the white polish, it's a white powder over a cream polish. The cream tone is important because it adds a warm yellow undertone to the white, which makes it softer, in my opinion. (The vanilla in the name comes from the cream colour, not the 'vanilla girl' aesthetic trend.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aimee L Link (@allnailss._) My main design inspiration came from this photo posted by nail artist Alexandra Teleki on Instagram, and I wasn't the only fan: hundreds of followers flooded the comments asking how to get the design, so Alexandra dropped a corresponding 'vanilla chrome' tutorial that soon blew up with 114,000 likes. Since then, 'vanilla chrome nails' have inspired other nail artists like Aimee L Link and have become a major search trend, with people looking to Google for more information. I took the design to Yoshimi Muranishi, a nail artist at Vanity Projects in New York. Working on my natural nail, we went with a shape similar to Alexandra's but a bit shorter and more round. Vanity Projects uses Japanese gel that lasts for three to four weeks, so I wanted to make sure that my nails could grow out without breaking or getting too long or pointy. To create the right polish colour, Yoshimi actually mixed a custom shade, combining a few drops of yellow polish with white on an aluminium foil palette to create a vanilla tone. (This made me feel like Hailey Bieber; her nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, told me that she'll mix custom colours for her.) But if you're looking for a perfect vanilla polish in a bottle, use The Gel Bottle in Love Letter, which is the eggshell ivory tone that Alexandra used. For regular, non-gel polish, you could use Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine Nail Polish White Hot Love, £3.99, Manucurist Nail Polish in Shell, £14, or Gucci Cecilia Ivory, £27. After the base polish, Yoshimi used a small sponge to rub chrome powder over my nails. The reflective finish made all the difference: up to that point, I was worried that the vanilla would read too yellow and might wash me out. Nail design by Yoshimi Muranishi for Vanity Projects. While I was a little sceptical at first, the vanilla chrome manicure is definitely a design I'm saving for future reference. The warm cream tone is a good neutral — white without being stark. The name is a relatively new way to describe the look, but there's plenty of design inspiration to be found. This is a good reference by @FemmeBlk on TikTok: the colour is more of a pearlescent white, but the white is sheer, so it feels toned down. Searching for milky white chrome nails, like this design on content creator @TashiaJaem, is also a good example of a take on the trend. According to Yoshimi, chrome powders are still a popular salon request. If anything, this shows me that dusting a chrome powder over a colour that I'm iffy on makes me like it better almost instantly. That said, if I were to try this at home without a gel polish or chrome powder, I'd use one of the aforementioned eggshell polishes and add an opalescent top coat.
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Five weird banned ads as Twix ordered to pull 'dangerous driving' advert
An advert for Twix has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency, which ruled it encourages dangerous driving - but it isn't the first advert to fall foul of the watchdog's rules A new advert for chocolate bar Twix has been banned, with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ordering it be pulled from air in its current form. The advert saw a man take part in a car chase and then ended up in a crash, while eating a Twix, of course. It left a car that looks exactly the same as his own caramel-coloured vehicle on top of his; with the two cars sandwiched together, it's reminiscent of the chocolate bar itself. The advertising watchdog has ruled that the advert encouraged "dangerous driving" and operating a car in a way "that appeared likely to breach the legal requirements of the Highway Code" - after receiving five complaints about its content. Mars-Wrigley, which owns Twix as well as a litany of other sweet treats like Maltesers, objected to the ban and defended its advert, explaining that it isn't meant to be realistic. The advert was a "cinematic presentation" and took place in a " world that was absurd, fantastical and removed from reality", it said. Clearcast - the organisation which gave the all-clear to adverts before they appear on television - agreed, telling the ASA that in its view, it was obvious no one was meant to copy the kind of driving that was featured in the advert. However, the ASA said that certain aspects of the advert meant it had to be changed, like "visible skid marks" on the road and the "emphasis on speed" telling Mars "not to condone or encourage irresponsible driving that was likely to breach the legal requirements of the Highway Code in their ads". Twix is by no means the only company to fall foul of the ASA's rules in recent years - The Mirror looks back at five major adverts that have been banned for breaking the rules. Tesco Mobile Tesco was ordered to pull a series of advertisements back in 2022, for a cheeky campaign that made reference to swearwords - without actually swearing. Reading, "What a load of shiitake," "For fettuccine's sake", and "They're taking the pistachio" the adverts may have been intended as playful, but they received 52 complaints. People weren't happy, on the basis that they had been placed where children could see them so they were not appropriate, and the ASA banned the campaign, though Tesco Mobile defended itself by pointing out they had at no point actually used swearwords. Rimmel Make-up company Rimmel fell foul of the ASA with an online 'Back to School' advert it released that was eventually deemed inappropriate for young people, and sexist. "Get ready to slay this back-to-school season. Get 25% off Multi-Tasker Concealer and other Rimmel faves…" the advert read, and featured imagery of an influencer applying their make up. The ASA banned the advert on the basis that it "implied that girls or young women were more likely to succeed or do well when they went back to school if they wore make-up, in this case a concealing and contouring product". Rimmel acknowledged it was a back to school advert, but denied that it was trying to imply children must apply make-up to attend school, or do well academically. Calvin Klein In 2024, fashion powerhouse Calvin Klein had an advert featuring singer FKA Twigs banned for "objectifying women". Calvin Klein adverts have been known to feature a decent amount of skin for a long time, and the iconic tag line "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins" has gone down as one of the all-time advertising success stories. However, this advert was a bridge too far for the ASA, showing the popstar wearing a denim shirt that had half-fallen off her body, showing one side of her bum and half her breast. Two people complained about the advert calling it "overly sexualised" and claiming it was offensive, and the ASA pulled the plug on it. Calvin Klein strongly denied the advert was objectifying, saying that it produced similar ads to this one before, and that the singer was a "confident and empowered woman" who actively collaborated with the brand and was happy with the image before it was released, per The Standard. Wahed Wahed, an online investment company, was ordered to pull a series of poster ads from the London transport network earlier this year. The ASA received more than 70 complaints about the adverts - which saw banknotes set on fire, including dollars featuring the words the 'United States of America' - from people claiming it "offensive" per The Guardian. The posters had been featured on buses and the London Underground - and part of the ASA's reasoning for banning them was their placement, arguing that tourists from the Eurozone and the US would have been likely to see them, and possibly be offended. Wahed said in defence of its adverts that they were not criticising a particular group of people, and that its campaign aimed to promote a type of investment that is in line with Islamic teachings, including that interest should not be charged on loans. The ASA said, "Although we acknowledged Wahed Invest's view that they had not directly criticised a specific group, and that depictions of burning banknotes were commonly encountered, we considered the burning of banknotes would have caused serious offence to some viewers." Pretty Little Thing The ASA has very strict rules about any adverts that are sexualising or suggestive using underage girls. Clothing retailer Pretty Little Thing fell foul of the watchdog when it used then-16-year-old Alabama Barker in a campaign on its website, wearing clothes that were revealing and formfitting. "Channel that teen dream realness with barely-there micro mini skirts," the images were captioned, and altogether the ASA found the pictures to be "sexually suggestive" and banned the lot.
