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News24
16-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- News24
4 trendy footwear ideas to flex at the office
It can be a mission trying to find just the right shoe that will take you through a strenuous work day at the office that ties together an outfit. Comfort is usually the ultimate goal but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. READ MORE | Style Inspo | How to standout in the hit necktie trend Whether you believe sneakers should be the new norm in the office or you don't mind a little elevation with a chic heel, there's much to consider. For many like Harper's Bazaar contributor Moriah Polk, there's much to consider before choosing the best heel for work, including the commute and how well the shoes pair with different outfit combinations. Here's some footwear inspiration to add a little pep in your step: 1. Stylish loafers and mules Printed loafers and sleek mules are the perfect blend of style and comfort. They will have you looking sharp and professional. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ratile Boitumelo Mabotja (@ratile_mabitsela) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nqobile Khwezi (@nqobilekhwezi) 2. Bring on the boots From ankle boots to thigh-highs, boots are a classic staple especially for your winter wardrobe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blue Mbombo (@blue_mbombo) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zola (@znombona) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phindile Gwala-Ngandu (@phindilegwala_official) 3. Sling-back and ankle-strapped heels An elegant sling-back or ankle-strapped heel offers light support and can take your outfit from basic to chic in a matter of seconds. Don't get put off by the height, that's what kitten and block heels are for! They offer a slight elevation while keeping comfort at the forefront. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RICH MONALISA (@mawhoo_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anele Mdoda (@zintathu) 4. Up your sneaker game A good pair of sneakers or takkies can work just as well for the office. Experiment with colour, designs and different platform heights to find the perfect sneaker for work. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hope Mbhele (@hope_mbhele) View this post on Instagram A post shared by De-Ben Gogo (@dbngogo)
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Fritz's Girlfriend Turns Heads With 4-Word Message at Wimbledon
American tennis star Taylor Fritz took down Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1 to punch his ticket to the fourth round at Wimbledon. 'It's getting pretty annoying having to stop all the time,' Fritz said after requiring two medical stoppages to deal with a bloody elbow during the match. 'I feel bad for my opponent when I keep having to stop all the time, but you can only really do it on grass. I'm just really determined to get some of these balls, and eventually I'm going to win one of these points.' Advertisement The three-hour, 12-minute victory set the stage for a match against Jordan Thompson with the winner heading to the quarterfinals - where Fritz has reached in two of his last three Wimbledon appearances. As Fritz prepares for another match, his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, is getting used to the WAG life off of the court. "I've always embraced the WAG thing,' she told Harpers Bazaar. 'I knew no matter what my feelings were on it, that's what I'd be called – so I never wanted to attach anything negative to it. Instead, I wanted to shift people's perspective on the word.' The social media influencer gave her nearly 450,000 followers on Instagram something to talk about ahead of Fritz's next match. "one serve, two serve," she said while showing off a white dress matching Wimbledon's aesthetic. View the original article to see embedded media. Fans couldn't get enough. Advertisement "Serving aces, c'monnn🔥😍," one person said. "Honey she's home! 🎾," added another. "serving!! 🔥" offered a third. While Riddle accepts the "WAG" moniker, she's also creating a lane of her own. "People think of a WAG as someone who follows their partner around without having their own life,' she said. 'Maybe they're financially dependent on them. I came in swinging, really making my own name in this space, and am trying to actively contribute to the sport. I don't just take glam pictures of myself. I know for a fact that I have brought a younger demographic to the game, and a younger, female-led audience too. I've made it more welcoming for female fans. Having a purpose for everything I'm doing is very important to me." Advertisement Fritz will take the court for his match against Thompson at 8 a.m. ET. It will be broadcast on ESPN. Related: Best-Selling Beer in U.S. Faces Growing Problem Taylor Fritz's Girlfriend Turns Heads With 4-Word Message at Wimbledon first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 6, 2025
Geek Tyrant
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Jenna Ortega Teases Season 2 of WEDNESDAY Is "Bigger, Bolder, Gorier" and "Sillier in the Best Way Possible" — GeekTyrant
Fans of the series Wednesday have been waiting nearly three years to see the return of the show that had a hugely successful first season. The show explores the high school life of Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy as she navigates friendships and relationships and unravels dark mysteries lurking within its walls. The wait is not long now, with season 2 headed our way this August, and star Jenna Ortega is teasing the 'bigger, bolder' theme of the returning show. In a recent interview with Harpers Bazaar, Ortega, who is now a producer on the series, said of joining the behind the scenes process, 'I sit in on meetings and listen and learn. I'm still finding my footing in that area.' She also tries to make sure other young cast members feel heard. She teased, 'Season 2 is bigger, bolder, gorier, and a bit darker. It's sillier in the best way possible.' She also commented on the show's move from Bucharest to Dublin, stating, 'Dublin was incredible. I loved everything about that experience, the cast, the crew. It was so sweet and so awesome. That island is so beautiful.' The official logline for Wednesday season 2 promises a "supernatural mystery" where "fresh foes and woes" await our titular hero in the halls of Nevermore Academy. "This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem," it continues. Part 1 of Season 2 of Wednesday is debuting on Netflix on August 6th, followed by Part 2 on September 3rd.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Scandalous debut to summer staple: The evolution of the bikini as it turns 75
The bikini has been making waves as a summer essential since it was created in the 1940s. As we dust off our swimwear once again, here's a look back at the evolution of the iconic two-piece The iconic bikini, a staple of summer fashion since the 1940s, is nearly 80 years old and still turning heads. Diana Vreeland, the legendary fashion editor at Harpers Bazaar and Vogue, once famously remarked that the bikini was "the most important thing since the discovery of the atomic bomb." Indeed, Vreeland's observation holds true as the two-piece continues to captivate with its enduring allure and provocative charm. This tiny garment has made an unprecedented impact on fashion history. Tracing back to the mid-19th century, swimsuits have adorned the figures of those frequenting the beaches of Normandy and Biarritz. However, it was in the summer of 1946 that swimwear experienced a revolutionary change. Inspired by the first American nuclear test at Bikini Atoll, French engineer and textile manufacturer Louis Réard unleashed a sartorial sensation upon post-war France: the bikini. Réard, while soaking up the sun in Saint-Tropez, noticed women rolling down their swimsuits for a fuller tan, which led him to design a swimsuit that left the midriff entirely exposed. The so-called "world's smallest swimsuit" made from mere scraps of fabric and adorned with Bernardini's fan mail excerpts, scandalously revealed her navel – a body part deemed too intimate for the public eye at the time. Brigitte Bardot became an early advocate when she famously donned a simple floral bikini on Cannes' beaches in 1953. At just 18, Bardot's bold choice helped cement the bikini as an emblem of youthful rebellion and the burgeoning consumer culture of her era. By the 1960s, bikinis continued to ride a wave of popularity, even as some European beaches still banned them. Hollywood played a pivotal role in the bikini's enduring appeal. The James Bond flick Dr. No featured Ursula Andress emerging from the ocean in a now-iconic white belted bikini, a scene that caused quite the splash. Channel 4 hailed this moment as the ultimate bikini scene in cinematic history, and in 2001, the bikini fetched £46,070 ($61,500) at auction, with film writer Martin Rubin calling it a "defining moment in the Sixties liberalisation of screen eroticism". In the same year, actress Sue Lyon was seen lounging on the grass in a floral bikini in Lolita, while Raquel Welch donned a fur two-piece in One Million Years B.C. (1966). These iconic film scenes played a significant role in popularising the bikini worldwide. However, it wasn't until 1968 that the bikini really took off in France, as social rebellion and the rise of feminism began to redefine women's fashion and its symbolism. 1980s By the 1980s, bikinis accounted for 20% of swimsuit sales in the US, outperforming all other swimwear styles. However, with growing awareness of skin cancer, the popularity of the skimpy bikini plummeted. Suddenly, high-rise one-pieces were all the rage. Alongside one-pieces, variations of the bikini like the 'tankini' and 'camikini', featuring long tops that covered the midriff and ended at the hip bones, gained popularity. Swimwear icons such as Baywatch's Pamela Anderson and Sports Illustrated model Cindy Crawford were often seen in plunging one-pieces and high-waisted bottoms. 1990s As the Eighties athleisure trend began to favour simpler aesthetics, the bikini made a triumphant return. Luxury brands started transforming the two-piece swimsuit into high-glamour fashion statements. In 1996, Chanel downsized the bikini and adorned it with its iconic logo, showcasing it on the runway modelled by supermodel Stella Tennant. The following year, Tom Ford at Gucci pushed the boundaries further with an almost invisible ombré thong bikini embellished with a bold metal G – designed for all genders and intended to be noticed. 2000s – 2010s Today, the bikini continues to be a contentious item of clothing, often finding itself under censorship. In 2013, an advert featuring Pamela Anderson dancing in a bikini was banned by the British Advertising Standards Authority for degrading women. That same year, Cambridge University prohibited the Wyverns Club of Magdalene College from organising its annual bikini jelly wrestling contest. However, as designers become more inclusive and innovative with their designs, it appears that the bikini has entered its golden age. A symbol of liberation and freedom, the bikini remains one of the most popular sectors of the fashion industry, being valued at around $811 million. Regardless of its future transformations, one thing is certain: the bikini is here to stay.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Zoe Kravitz is dwarfed by hunky 'beau' Noah Centineo who looks unrecognizable with long hair
Zoë Kravitz was spotted out in New York City with her rumored boyfriend Noah Centineo, 28. Only the To All the Boys I've Loved Before star was nearly unrecognizable and looked nothing like the clean cut and dashing rom com star he's played in the past. Noah's hair and beard were completely over grown, giving him a totally different look. Zoë and Noah were seen walking though Manhattan with the High Fidelity star, 36, looking casual in a cropped grey t-shirt and low-rise brown pants. The Sierra Burgess is a Loser star, meanwhile, looked cozy in a white sweatshirt and black overalls with one of the straps undone. Zoë carried a brown tote bag and red jacket while Noah had his hands shoved deep into his pockets. Zoë and Noah have been spotted with each other since February, four months after the Blink Twice director split from her fiancé Channing Tatum, 45. Channing, and Zoe were romantically involved for three years and engaged for one before they called off their wedding at the end of October. Noah's new look is worrying to his fans as his face appears heavier and he looks downtrodden in most of his pics. He also has red circles around his soulful brown eyes. In February, Noah opened up about his sobriety journey, which started in his early 20s. 'I was so unhappy,' he said on the Chicks in the Office podcast about his rise to fame. 'I was able to pay my bills for the first time. I was completely financially stable and secure. I was working regularly, and I was doing a lot of drugs. Nothing crazy. I was doing drugs a lot. And drinking all the time, every day and I was young.' 'I was 20 years old and I had been doing that for a couple years. So, I had a career that I was proud of. I was making enough money to pay my rent and put a little bit away. You would think I should be super stoked and super happy, and I just wasn't.' Noah, who began sobriety at 21, revealed he started drinking again around the 2021 release of To All The Boys: Always and Forever. But he quickly determined that alcohol wasn't something he wanted in his life. 'One day I woke up and the world looked different.' 'It felt like it was the same world, but I was looking at it, and it felt like something had broken a little bit, and it scared me.' 'I realized that I needed to dry out, sober up and take a look at myself and take inventory to see what that change was. And to get back to myself.' 'You get to really confront things. If you're drinking you don't really have to worry about things. 'It's a good way to numb yourself or self-medicate. And then you have to find healthier ways to deal with those things,' he said. In 2020 he shared that in his early 20s he was doing just about 'everything' when it came to drugs. 'I smoked a lot of things. I was really upset, man. It was a really dark time in my life,' he told Harpers Bazaar as he posed for the men's digital cover. 'There wasn't really much I wouldn't do. I never, ever injected anything, which is good,' he said, adding that he and friends would 'take Molly and talk for five hours and like get to the bottom of some really deeply philosophical existential questions.' In 2018, he told fans that he was 'completely sober' and doesn't smoke, drink, or do drugs — but had done them a lot before getting clean. He shot to fame portraying Peter Kavinsky in the To All the Boys I've Loved Before film series, establishing himself as a teen heartthrob
