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WIMBLEDON is just around the corner and the perfect chance to enjoy some Pimms and tuck into strawberries and cream.
If you want to steal the effortless style at home without forking out a fortune, Primark is selling a gorgeous summer dress for just £14.
Whether you are attending the world-famous tennis tournament itself or watching at home, this mini dress with puffed sleeves could be for you.
Primark’s Bodice Detail Tea Dress comes with a flattering drawstring waist and chic button front bodice detailing offers “subtle structure.”
It also has small sleeves which after flattering on upper arms.
It also is said to be perfect for the heat, as the mini dress has been designed to have a “relaxed fit and soft shape.”
Primark says the dress is “perfect for dressing up or down, it’s a go to piece for warm days or layered looks.”
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and attracts royalty and A-listers alike.
As well as being steeped in tradition with the refreshments served, the day also has a typically prim and proper dress code.
Often people wear crisp white outfits, or pay homage to the championship’s signature green and purple colour.
Typically there isn’t a strict dress code, but smart casual is recommended, particularly for those with tickets for Centre Court or Court No 1.
Fascinators aren’t traditionally worn, but summer hats are encouraged to provide some relief from the sun.
There’s hope that style icon Princess will be attending this year’s event, alongside other fashionable royal favourites such as Zara Tindall and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
Ben Roberts, Managing Director of British jewellery brand Clogau, shared: “You don’t get into the royal box at Wimbledon unless you’re dressed to impress. However, the dress code is still far more relaxed than you’d find at an official royal event.
“This means members of the Royal Family can embrace a more dressed-down but still luxe look, with Kate, Zara and Sophie all adept at blending traditional royal fashion with more modern trends, mixing high street names we all know and love with unique jewellery to truly elevate their look.
“Kate has mastered every colour, style, and print, but green has emerged as her signature colour for the tournament.
“Kate could switch things up this year; polka dots have made a comeback, a pattern she has always loved. It wouldn’t be surprising to see her incorporate this into her look.”
“Kate is often seen wearing pearl earrings for engagements as they compliment her stand-out, impressionable style; a classic touch like her beloved Annoushka pearl earrings make for the perfect accessory.”
While we may not have Princess Kate’s wardrobe budget, the Primark dress could do the trick.
By Alison Maloney
WHILE the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Andy Murray keep us entertained during this summer’s Championships, spare a thought for those unsung heroes that keep the tournament going.
Personal trainer Alex Crockford, now 33, served as a ball boy at Wimbledon in 2005 and 2006, and has lifted the lid to SunSport on what it’s really like.
“Standing still for hours is one of the toughest parts of being a ball boy,” he says.
“It’s quite strict and you don’t want to let your team down or feel like you’re doing a bad job.
“I remember one really hot day, I clearly hadn’t fuelled or hydrated myself appropriately.
“I did have a very faint moment, and started seeing blurry stars.
“There are six BBGs on the court and a captain, which was me, so I was standing to the left of the umpire chair and I was away from my water.
“I had to go outside of my position, get some water and re-balance myself before I could continue.”
Click here to read Alex’s ball boy story in full.
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HANNAH LOONEY believes Cork’s dual trio are being looked upon as ‘a nuisance’ as they prepare to tackle another fixtures clash.
Looney, Aoife Healy and Libby Coppinger are members of the Rebels’ camogie and football panels — both of whom are in Championship action on Saturday afternoon.
The camogie side will be expected to take a step closer to a third All-Ireland in a row by seeing off Clare at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
A must-win fixture awaits the footballers, who make the 250km journey to Castlebar to take on Mayo.
An All-Ireland winner in both codes, Looney is no stranger to such dilemmas.
And she hopes they become a thing of the past when the integration of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association — which has been optimistically targeted for 2027 — is complete.
The 28-year-old said: “I’m grateful to be from Cork and to be a part of two set-ups that encourage us to play, because they appreciate our value and want us involved in both.
“But you’d hope maybe when integration comes along and you have one fixtures committee that this can be resolved.
“I used to have a bit of sympathy for the associations because of the split-season and there’s a lot of games to get through.
“But it’s total disrespect and you just don’t feel valued at all.”
With Looney acknowledging that the meeting with Mayo is ‘do or die’, she and Healy will lend their efforts to the football cause this weekend. Coppinger is set to be on camogie duty.
Looney said: “When I first started playing dual almost ten years ago now, it kind of felt like in general from society and from the organisations that we were a lot more valued and a lot more respected.
“Whereas now it feels like it’s more a nuisance to everyone, which is really disappointing when we’re still trying so hard to keep it alive down in Cork.
“There are three weekends for the LGFA fixtures. This clash was so avoidable. But here we are again.
“What more can we do to just totally eradicate the dual player? It’s frustrating for us as players.”
HANNAH LOONEY was speaking as SuperValu launched a limited edition Pride-themed tote bag, priced at €3, with all profits going to ‘Belong To’, the national LGBTQ+ youth organisation.
ALTHOUGH white trainers are a wardrobe staple, we all know they’re impossible to keep pristine – especially in the unpredictable British weather.
But before you donate the scruffy old pair, see if it’s possible to bring them back to life with this wallet-friendly 17p hack.
The affordable cleaning trick was shared on Facebook by Siti Halisa whose old trainers looked so good following the hack that people refused to believe it’s the same pair.
According to Siti, one of the 537k members of the popular Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips page, there’s a special product that banishes all the stubborn stains with no faff.
Siti told fellow cleaning fans she had heard about the product online and was so amazed by the results, she decided to share them too.
Uploading snaps of the old Nike trainers before and after the hack, Siti wrote: ”Revived my white trainers from the tip on this group!
”Soaked in napisan for 30 mins and washed in the washing machine on 30 quick wash and left in the sun to dry.”
Available in Tesco for £4.50, the product claims to kill ”99.9% bacteria in your laundry”, as well as remove stains when the washing machine is set at 30C.
The box contains 800g of product that’s enough for around 26 washes – which works out to be just 17p per single use.
For heavy stains, double the dose – and while the hack will be more expensive, it’ll still be cheaper than forking out for new trainers.
To achieve the best results, simply add two tablespoons of Napisan into five litres of water.
Soak your clothes – or scruffy footwear – for two hours and then rinse.
According to the description online, Napisan can be used in children’s items, such as bibs, shirts, nappies, soft toys, as well as family laundry, including sheets, handkerchiefs, towels, pyjamas, sports clothes and underwear.
The brand strongly advises not use Napisan on silks, woolen or non-colourfast items.
The jaw-dropping difference between the two photos has clearly left many open-mouthed – as the post has racked up more than 130 likes and over a dozen of comments.
Catherine Green, sustainable cleaning expert at smol shared her laundry tips.
How often should you be remaking your bed?
When it comes to your bed, maintaining a hygienic sleep setup can actually improve your sleep quality, helping you start every day better.
Most people shed 500 million skin cells per day and a lot of that ends up in bed for dust mites to feed on. And those with asthma or allergies might see symptoms worsen by sleeping on dirty sheets!
You want to be washing your sheets once a week – or every 10 days if you don’t suffer from allergies and wear nightclothes. Bedding builds up with sweat, skin cells and oils quickly, even if it doesn’t look dirty.
Using an effective detergent like smol’s will still give you a great clean on a 20°C cycle – that’s better for the planet and your energy bills!
What temperature do smol recommend then?
For your regular weekly washes I recommend washing most loads at 20°C for 30 minutes. It’s gentler on fabrics, slashes energy use, and still delivers excellent stain removal with the right detergent. A colder wash can actually be more effective if you opt for a bio detergent as its enzymes need cooler water; too hot and they lose their ability to digest stains. A wash at 60°c (unless you have silk sheets) every now and again can help kill off dust mites and other nasties.
What’s the difference between bio and non-bio detergent?
Bio detergents contain enzymes, which are especially good at breaking down tough stains like food, grass, or sweat. It’s best used in mid to low temperature washes (ideally between 20-40°C) as anything hotter can cause them not to work effectively.
Non-bio skips the enzymes, which in turn makes it more suitable for those with sensitive skin or allergies. Although non-bio doesn’t contain enzymes, it’s still great at removing stains and keeping your clothes clean, you just may need to use a slightly higher temperature setting to aid with the cleaning process.
One woman said: ”Love this thank you, will be purchasing napisan today to try myself.”
Another, meanwhile, wasn’t too convinced, writing: ”They are not the same trainers all the creases in the front wouldn’t disappear.”
A third chimed in: ”Well done. I’m always scared to put any Nike air trainers with an air bubble in the washing machine even on a low temp and spin.”
”They look brilliant,” someone else penned.
After being met with some scepticism, Siti hit back at those who refused to believed, writing: ”Can we just establish they are the same trainers but on the other hand it has made me chuckle that people have took the time to inspect my scruffy old trainers so much.”
DO you ever get left frustrated when you want to tuck into your avocado but it isn’t quite ripe enough yet?
It turns out there is a handy hack which can get it ready to go in seconds.
A mum shared how you simply need some boiling water to do the trick.
Instagram user @vita_momhack wrote: “Kitchen Hack – pour boiling water over an unripe avocado and it will be ripe in 10 minutes.”
In a video, which has racked up over 9,300 likes, she showed how you should put the avocado in a bowl, before adding the hot water.
Then you should wait for the time and voila – your avocado should be less hard and more squishy.
The mum-of-two showed herself cutting into her avocado and it was perfectly ripe for eating.
Many people were impressed with her tip and said they had no idea it worked.
One said: “Wowwy! Thanks for the tip!”
Another added: “This is amazing.”
Meanwhile, one commented: “Hot water to ripen avocado? Super!”
However, one pointed out: “This only softens the avocado but not necessarily ripen it and produce the best flavour it could if you let it naturally ripen.”
And one said: “Nope. It is still hard.”
Other people have said microwaving an avocado can help make it softer.
A food writer from All Recipes said: “Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, then wrap each half tightly in plastic wrap.
“I microwaved the avocado halves, cut-side down, in 30-second intervals until the fruit felt soft enough to use.”
However, they warned that the results can be “faintly rubbery.”
According to the team at California Avocados: “The microwave or oven may soften the flesh of the fruit a little which may make it ‘seem’ ripe, but it isn’t.
“Ripening avocados is a process best left to Mother Nature’s timeline. Patience is key.”
Another hack is to add an avocado in a brown paper bag with an apple to speed up ripening.
This is because apples emit a gas called ethylene which can help with the process.
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