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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton's Former Stylist Made a Quiet Choice About Meghan Markle & It Spoke Volumes
Kate Middleton's former stylist, Natasha Archer, departed her position at the palace after 15 years of working with the Prince and Princess of Wales. Now, a social media move is stirring up some interesting conversations, per People. Archer recently decided to take her Instagram page public after years of keeping her personal life off the radar. Now that she's launching a new private consultancy business, she decided to make her page public, which meant her follow list also became open to anyone on the platform. More from SheKnows What Meghan Markle's Netflix Show Ranking Really Says About Its Future Internet sleuths spotted curious clues that Archer watched Meghan Markle's pages very carefully, including her As Ever brand, What Meghan Wore, makeup artist Daniel Martin, and even the Duchess of Sussex's bestie and Suits co-star Abigail Spencer. It's what palace expert Amanda Matta described as 'old-school, fun royal fashion drama' on her TikTok account. That is, until Archer started 'clearing house' so that there was no affiliation to Meghan. Matta noted that some Kate critics find it to be the 'smoking gun' that 'Kensington Palace was taking style cues from Meghan' after she joined the royal family. Kate has definitely elevated her fashion in the last few years, and perhaps Archer found some of Meghan's monochromatic, clean-line choices to also be fitting silhouettes for the Princess of Wales. The Daily Mail credited Archer for taking Kate from the 'girl-next-door' to a 'stylish' princess in 2014. 'Natasha and Kate get on very well. She has always supported and advised Kate – and the Duchess loves Natasha's style, so it seemed like an obvious appointment,' a source told the media outlet over a decade ago. 'Natasha has been helping Kate pick outfits for the tour.' No matter what the Princess of Wales wore, it always made headlines and created sellouts for designers — it was dubbed the 'Kate Effect.' When Meghan joined the royal ranks, the press often pitted the women's style against each other, but they were two women with different fashion choices. Kate was more traditional while the Duchess of Sussex preferred contemporary, sleek designs — and they've both taken fashion cues from each other when they were at the palace. The social media discovery feels like a 'gotcha' moment to some royal critics, but it's likely more of a realization that fashion inspo comes from many different places, including the Duchess of of SheKnows 28 Lesbian Couples in Hollywood With Our Favorite Love Stories Every Single Look Kate Middleton Has Worn to Wimbledon Since 2007 Every Single Time Kate Middleton's Royal Fashion Made Us Stop in Our Tracks Solve the daily Crossword
The Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
From shapewear to peplums and pleats – my top eight ways to dress a ‘midlife tum'
IT is the tricky area where stubborn fat is difficult to shift – especially in mid-life. Forums such as Mumsnet are full of women asking how to dress their tummies. 13 It's an issue for all sizes, as hormonal and metabolic changes in forties and beyond lead to fat being redistributed to the stomach area. But don't despair, stylist Claire Hall, 52, one half of social media duo Rants and Big Pants, reveals her tips and tricks for dressing a midlife tum. START UNDERNEATH FOR every outfit, it's important to start with a good base. A lot of women hate the words ' control underwear ', but shapewear is so clever now so there is nothing to fear. It's not constricting, you can breathe in it and there are so many variations. Even if you just buy a smoothing pair of pants it's going to help you feel more confident because you'll have a smooth silhouette with no digging in or discomfort. If it digs in it's going to create a bump somewhere so you need to look for shaping knickers that go above your waistline and hold everything in rather than the sorts that like squashing you. I really like high-waisted tights and shorts because they smooth you out from the top of your waistline down to your thighs. DON'T HIDE YOUR TUM 13 WHEN it comes to tums, I always say this, it's not about hiding your tummy. Lots of women say 'Oh, I want to hide my tummy ' but unless you're going to wear a tent, it's generally impossible. The key is to balance your stomach out with the rest of your outfit. I'm a plus sized style guru - how to hide your stomach easily and fashionably WITHOUT uncomfortable shapewear It's about drawing attention away from it and creating other focal points and not making it the centre-piece of your whole silhouette. You want to create an hourglass silhouette – think strong shoulder line and then some volume on the lower half, with a defined middle. DITCH THE SKINNY JEANS 13 WIDE leg trousers create really good balance for a tummy. If you imagine a lady in a pair of skinny jeans, her midsection is going to be the main thing on show, whereas if she were in a wide-leg pair of jeans or trousers, that wide leg completely balances out her tummy, so it's not the focal point as a result. A flat-panelled pair of trousers are the best. You're looking for a wide leg with a side fastening, so there is no detail at all on the tummy. It makes the stomach area very smooth. PLEATS ARE PLEASING WHEN it comes to skirts, don't shy away from pleats – they can be helpful. Some women say they can't wear pleats because they create too much bulk over my tummy, but there are so many different styles of pleats. If you get pleats that lie flat, and are positioned centrally rather than wide, they will actually visually narrow that area. Again, look for A-line shapes. They are comfortable and will elongate your body and show off the narrowest part - your waist. If you think you haven't got a waist, just create one with a skirt that sits on top of your hips around your middle, drawing the eye away from your lower stomach. FOLLOW THE RULE OF 3 THERE are three things you must look out for when choosing a dress. The first is a strong shape in the shoulders – such as a frill detail or puff sleeve. Secondly, opt for an A-line shaped skirt. The longer your skirt is, the better the balance. If it's a shorter skirt, it's not going to give so much balance for your tummy. Thirdly, look for waistline detail. This can be some on-trend shearing, a waist panel or darts. You want to create a feature of the waist – a belt will work too – to create an hourglass figure with a balanced top and bottom. Ruching on the side of a dress, around the waist, is also brilliant for drawing attention away from the tummy. The material also disguises the stomach because of the gathered detail. PLUMP FOR A PEPLUM MANY of us are scared to tuck our tops in or show off our waistline because we feel that our tummy is exposed. But the waistline is quite far above your tummy area and will become the focal point as you are drawing attention away from the stomach area to a narrower point. Even though it does feel as though you are slightly exposed by tucking in a T-shirt or a blouse, it really helps to make a more defined shape. Alternatively, try a peplum. There are loads of them around and the style is great because you have the waist detail as well as the peplum of fabric, which sits over the tummy area. As it is part of the design, it looks intentional but it also hides what's underneath. FIND WHAT SUITS YOU IT has never been better for women to shop for swimsuits with tummy control, shaping, and sculpting. My advice is to try them to see what feels right for you. With a bikini, choosing the right one depends on your body shape and where it sits. Everyone's tummy is in a different position. For some, the protrusion is quite high up on their frame while for others it is quite low down. If it is low down, I would avoid a low-waisted or low-slung bikini bottom because everything is just going to hang over the top. You want to be looking for a high-waisted cut. V-front bikini bottoms also work wonders as the shape slims down the tummy area by visually lengthening the torso. Also consider sizing up. This avoids the material digging in and making you uncomfortable. AND SIZE DOESN'T MATTER A LOT of women hate the thought of having to wear a dress size bigger but if you size up, the garment hangs better on you. Say you have a pair of darted trousers, when they're a little snug the pleat from the dart is going to pull and become wider. This will really emphasise everything you are trying to flatten. Whereas, if you were to size up, it would hang so much better. The same rule applies with a skirt or a jumpsuit, or even a dress. The garment will hang a lot nicer if it is perhaps a size bigger.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm a fashion editor, and these are the key anti-ageing tricks to perfect event dressing when you're over 60
Daily Mail 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 As a stylist who works closely with older women on YOU Magazine's Ageless Style column, I am regularly approached for fashion advice by women in their 60s and above. While I often get asked about jean shapes, workwear, or designer dupes, the most common questions revolve around the art of event dressing.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Olivia Molly Rogers finally breaks her silence on bitter feud with former stylist 'bestie' Paul Versace
Olivia Molly Rogers has broken her silence over the apparent 'feud' with her former 'bestie' and stylist Paul Versace. The pair were once all but attached at the hip as the former Miss Universe Australia, 33, attended events with the fashion guru, holidayed lavishly together, and welcomed him as a guest on her podcast, Tell Me More. Paul, 31, even played matchmaker as he introduced Olivia to her ex Morgan Waterhouse and current boyfriend Hugo Breakey – but it seems the friends' tight bond has come to an end. Olivia took to Instagram on Wednesday to answer a fan's question about the pair's relationship. Responding, Olivia admitted their parting of ways was due to geography. 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. 'I get a lot of questions on here whenever I do a Q&A which I do understand because we used to spend a lot of time together,' she wrote. 'So, just to address it gently - he moved to Sydney and we are not working together any more.' Olivia rounded out her post with a hint that there may have been a fractious element to their relationship. 'Sometimes friendships shift, but I will always wish him nothing but the best,' she added. While Olivia and Paul still follow each other on Instagram, the model was last seen on his company account, Styled By Bloom, in September 2024. Paul styled the beauty for the Spring Gala event at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria, but she has not appeared on his styling account since. The friends were typically spotted together at all the major Melbourne events, including Melbourne Fashion Week and the F1 Glamour on the Grid event, as they worked together to craft extravagant looks for the occasions. However, Olivia appears to have hired a new stylist for all her red-carpet appearances so far this year. As for their personal Instagram pages, Paul wiped all traces of Olivia from his personal account last week while he was on holiday in Japan. Meanwhile, Olivia still has pictures of Paul on her page, with the last one being posted in June last year—though she continued to tag his styling account up until September. Speculation has arisen that their bust-up may be linked to Olivia's split from her ex Morgan, as he was also friends with Paul, who first introduced the couple in early 2023. However, this is currently uncertain as Paul also introduced Olivia to her current boyfriend Hugo following her split from Morgan in December 2023 after seven months of dating. Speaking about the bestie bust-up in March, Outspoken podcast hosts Amy, Sophie and Kate Tauber claimed Molly's break-up with Morgan was behind the split. 'When it comes to a break-up, you try and be friends with both parties originally and it gets to a point where that is no longer possible,' they said. They then questioned: 'Perhaps he has picked Morgan over Olivia?' Olivia revealed in July last year the details of how she had a chance meeting with Hugo thanks to Paul, as she participated in a Q&A with fans on Instagram. When one follower asked how the lovebirds met, Olivia responded: 'I love the story of how we met so I'm happy to answer. 'It was out at a bar in Melbourne. My stylist Paul spotted him on the dance floor and went over. 'He said, "You're handsome, are you single? I have the perfect girl for you." Then told him to stay there. 'P came and grabbed me, pulled me over and put me in front of him. 'And the way Paul describes it, "There were love hearts popping in the sky all around you both." So Paul is the ultimate wingman.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
I spend £1,100 on beauty treatments every month. This is exactly what it's done to my face: SCARLETT DARGAN
Every six weeks, I block out five hours of my Saturday to have my hair done. It's been a similar routine for six years: a full head of highlights (which take about 90 minutes to apply with foils, given I have loads of very curly hair); a full hair wash; a toner to warm the blonde; another shampoo; a cut; and a full blow-dry (30 minutes if I'm happy with it curly, an hour if I want it straight). There are a few issues with this, like it's pretty antisocial, really boring and interrupts my lunch schedule (I always try to book around 10am and, by the time I leave, I am starved). There's also the £420 bill I'm presented with every time my hairdresser has finished working their magic – although, truly, that's never bothered me as much as the whole boredom and missing lunch thing.
