A father has re-written Snow White after being concerned that the original taught his daughter her ‘self-worth revolves around beauty’. Author Stephan Kalinski, 38, of Berlin, took it upon himself to rework the classic tale after revisiting them at bedtime with his daughter Lena, now five. With some clever tweaks to the plot, Mr Kalinski … Read more
On her Majesty’s very stylish service: £3,200 Tom Ford suit, £5,200 Omega watch and a £400 jumper… if you want your other half to emulate the best-dressed James Bond, you’ll need a licence to print money! More than £20,000 is needed to buy all the goods to look like spy Bond Mayfair-based cashmere label N … Read more
A former vegan YouTube star has experienced furious backlash from her followers after she revealed she followed the carnivore diet for 30 days, which entails eating only animal products. Alyse Parker, who garnered more than 700,000 subscribers by sharing her eating and exercise tips, shared a video this week detailing her 30 days on the … Read more
Dear Bel, I’ve been married 21 years. We have a lovely 11-year-old daughter who is a real joy — but I worry about the effect on her of our disorderly relationship. Seven years ago my husband suddenly lost a job he loved. Our daughter was four; I was working part-time. It took months to find … Read more
Society darlings — including daughters of the rich, famous, and royal — came out in their fanciest gowns and priciest borrowed jewels for the 2019 Bal des Débutantes in Paris last weekend. The event, which was held at the ritzy Shangri-La Hotel in the 16th arrondissement, is in his 26th year, and is known to have … Read more
Rent the Runway wants to take care of your vacation wardrobe. The fashion rental company announced yesterday that it has partnered with Marriott International on a new service in which guests at four W Hotels can rent their vacation wardrobe when they check in. For $69, visitors at W Hotels in Aspen, South Beach, Hollywood, … Read more
A period health expert has told how she wants to see more women tapping into their true potential – by understanding their monthly cycle and using it to their advantage. Menstrual health educator Mayella Almazan, who is originally from Mexico but lives in Hillsborough in Northern Ireland, explains that women’s natural cycles – when unaffected by … Read more
Doing a happy dance! Doorbell camera captures the heartwarming moment an Amazon delivery driver starts DANCING in celebration after finding free snacks left out by a homeowner Kathy Ouma from Middletown, Delaware, left snacks out for delivery drivers Her doorbell camera then captured footage of Amazon driver Karim Earl Reed III reacting to finding the snacks … Read more
A cheater’s charter! Spurned lovers reveal partners’ OUTRAGEOUS excuses for being unfaithful – including ‘I forgot we were dating’ Tess, from the US, who tweets under @that1mum started off the conversation She said that her ex told her he cheated because she had a ‘driving phobia’ Twitter loved her story and shared theirs with over … Read more
It wouldn’t be Christmas without someone brandishing a colourful tin of Quality Street – leading to a fight over the last Green Triangle. But not all of the flavours we’ve come to know and love in the purple octagonal box have been part of the mix since the sweets were created. A Quality Street representative … Read more
PETA has made fresh calls for the Greek government to stop using donkeys and mules ‘to lug tourists up steep hills on Santorini’. Last summer, more than 108,000 people signed an online petition deploring the ‘mindless and unnecessary torture [of equines]’ used by tourists to ride the steps. In response the Greek government introduced legislation making it … Read more
Imaginative mother creates a Disney-themed snug under the stairs complete with a desk, fairy lights and a doorbell for her daughter Ami Watts, from Birmingham, took to the Facebook group DIY On A Budget Mother created a room complete with Disney-themed wallpaper and front door The post has since received more than 7,000 views from … Read more
Is eating this ‘superfruit’ the secret to a hangover-free Christmas? Expert reveals how blackcurrants boost your body’s ability to break down alcohol Blackcurrants are a ‘superfruit’ which could spare you from a crippling hangover Contain chemicals which speed up process of breakdown of alcohol inside body Rich in anthocyanins – pigments in the fruit’s skin … Read more