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1 day ago | 
sg.finance.yahoo.com | Lara Owen
Working through debts is hard when you are grieving for someone (Alamy/PA) Navigating the financial complexities that arise after losing a loved one can feel like an insurmountable task when dealing with grief. Yet, understanding the immediate financial implications of debt becomes essential during such times. Two financial experts offer guidance on managing debt.
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2 days ago | 
cityfarmer.info | Lara Owen |Michael Levenston
‘Allotment chic’ hasn’t happened overnight as global fashion houses such as Dior and Hermes recently enlisted garden designers to create their fashion week runway installations. By Lara OwenThe Sentinel5Jun 2025THE GOOD LIFE: ‘Allotment chic’ isn’t just for the green-fingered among usWHEN cottage-core rose as one of the most popular aesthetics post-pandemic, all things “British country garden” became in vogue.
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4 days ago | 
aol.com | Lara Owen
A stalwart summer trend that seems to be disappearing this year is the short short. For 2025, the nineties Bermuda short is back. These are a long-line, leg-skimming, baggy short that’s - thankfully - a lot easier to wear. This silhouette has quietly been taking over the catwalks of New York to Copenhagen. Gradually, designers have been reimagining the once-stiff staple into a piece that slides easily between cool, corporate and casual.
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1 week ago | 
aol.com | Lara Owen
As the weather warms up, it is more likely you’ll brave putting your feet on display. This means the state of your feet will be revealed after potentially being neglected during winter. Increased sweat, sun exposure, and a higher risk of fungal infections mean that a little extra care during the warmer months is essential. Here, podiatrists and nail technicians share their advice on how to keep your feet in top condition in the warmer weather.
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1 week ago | 
aol.com | Lara Owen
As spring blooms fade, June offers the perfect opportunity to sow the seeds for a bountiful autumn harvest. Whether you have a small urban balcony or a large country plot, there are a variety of fast-growing crops and summer staples that can be planted now for enjoyment later in the year. Leafy greens and late-season courgettes are among the many options to consider. By June, the soil is warm and the risk of frost has passed, making it an excellent window to plant tender crops outdoors.
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1 week ago | 
aol.com | Lara Owen
Dadcore is the latest fashion trend to take the world by storm, following in the footsteps of cottagecore, balletcore and dreamcore. An evolution of normcore, the relaxed and comfortable style, dadcore is characterised by the kind of basic clothing you’d expect to find in a dad’s wardrobe. Think jean shorts and baggy jackets. But what’s the key to styling it without looking like you’re head to toe in charity shop rejects?
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1 week ago | 
au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Lara Owen
Trainers have made the leap from gym essential to summer wardrobe staple, now paired with everything from jumpsuits to dresses, blurring the lines between casual and chic. Fashion experts suggest that mastering this trend requires a delicate balance, and offer their essential dos and don’ts to ensure you always hit the mark. With summer dressing calling for shoes that feel fresh but are also functional, experts say that the best way to nail the look is to focus on clean lines.
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2 weeks ago | 
au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Lara Owen
Trainers: no longer just for the gym, but a summer wardrobe staple. Once relegated to errands and workouts, they’re now paired with everything from jumpsuits to dresses, blurring the lines between casual and chic. But navigating this trend requires a delicate balance. Fashion experts weigh in on how to master the trainer-and-dress look, offering essential dos and don’ts to ensure you always hit the mark. Summer dressing calls for shoes that feel fresh but are also functional.
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2 weeks ago | 
cityfarmer.info | Lauren Gordon |Lara Owen |Michael Levenston
‘Allotment chic’ is the style of the season – inspired by all things to do with gardening, the trend is easy to wear, it’s sustainable and celebrates second-handBy Lauren Gordon and Lara OwenMirror18 May 2025Excerpt:Post-pandemic, the cottage-core trend blossomed, with over two million posts made on TikTok highlighting the joys of being one with nature in a digital era, dressing like a milk-maid and how to get the best of out foraging.
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3 weeks ago | 
au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Lara Owen
The bikini, a garment barely there yet undeniably impactful, has been a summer staple for nearly eight decades. Its creation sparked controversy and admiration in equal measure. Late fashion editor Diana Vreeland declared it: “The most important thing since the discovery of the atomic bomb."From its inception in the 1940s to its modern iterations, the bikini's journey reflects evolving social norms and the enduring power of a little piece of fabric. Here's a look back at its evolution.
