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Last modified on Jan 19, 2021 17:21 GMT Leanne Bayley Does the Queen wear nail varnish? She sure does - and her exact nail polish colour is Essie's Ballet Slippers. It's currently in the sale at ASOS, too... Fingertips at the ready, people – you can now shop the Queen 's favourite nail polish colour at ASOS - and it's on sale. The pretty pink shade is currently available in a handy kit with a hand cream and top coat, reduced from £16.99 down to £11.85! SHOP: The Queen's royal beauty cupboard - every product the monarch uses Aptly named 'Ballet Slippers', this hue has been the Queen’s go-to colour since 1989 - when Her Majesty's hairdresser penned a letter to brand founder Essie Weingarten to request a bottle of the elegant, best-selling polish. Essie Ballet Slippers set, £11.85, ASOS SHOP NOW Born in the 80s, the brand started out producing long-lasting, high-quality nail polishes with a fashion focus. Known by insiders as the nail-colour authority, Essie now has more than 1000 glossy shades to its name. RELATED: The Queen's glove maker reveals why her Majesty always wears the chic accessory Ballet Slippers is a sheer polish but can be buildable - as seen above on two different skin tones The muted colour works perfectly for the Queen, who often chooses to wear two-pieces and coats in notably punchy tones. PHOTOS: The Queen's rainbow style: from vibrant suits to bright day dresses The Queen isn't the only royal fan of the brand, either. When the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2011, manicurist Marina Sandoval blended Essie's ultra-wearable 'Allure' shade with Bourjois' So Laque Nail Enamel in 'Rose Lounge ' (a pastel pink hue) to create a lovely, timeless colour. The Duchess of Sussex is also thought to favour Essie's Ballet Slippers, just like the Queen. MORE: The iconic accessory the Queen is never without on … [Read more...] about The Queen’s go-to nail polish colour is on sale at ASOS right now

Last modified on Mar 22, 2021 17:43 GMT Leanne Bayley If you've been lusting over the Chanel dad sandals trend but can't quite justify the £1000 price tag, we've shopped the high-street for all the best chunky dad sandals that look like they've come off a catwalk but without the splurge. From Marks & Spencer to Birkenstocks, ASOS & Kurt Geiger, we've found the best black, white, leopard print and pink dad sandals... If you've been lusting over the Chanel dad sandals but can't quite justify the £1000 price tag, we've shopped the high-street for all the best chunky-soled sandals that look like they've come straight from the catwalk but without the splurge. Dad sandals were scoffed at when the trend emerged back in 2015, but since then they've gained popularity - no doubt because they're hella comfy - and peaked when Chanel launched the cult famous sandals in 2018. In fact, chunky summer sandals have become so popular that according to the Lyst 2021 report, Birkenstock’s Arizona sandals were the world's number one hottest shoe for women this year. Searches for the sandals spiked 225% and they sold out across many retailers. If you've yet to join the chunky shoe club, scroll down to pick your favourites... Shop the best dad sandals for summer 2021 Dune Lockstockk quilted black dad sandals, £110, Selfridges SHOP NOW Public Desire chunky dad sandals, £24.99, ASOS SHOP NOW Leather strappy dad sandals, £45, Marks & Spencer SHOP NOW Arizona pink sandals, £35, Birkenstock SHOP NOW Nice flatforms, £215, Russell & Bromley SHOP NOW SHOP: The easy chuck-on summer dresses we're adding to our basket right now Aqua chunky dad sandals, £24.99, ASOS SHOP NOW Chunky dad sandals, £42, River Island SHOP NOW Whistles 'Noah' dad sandals, £169, Selfridges SHOP … [Read more...] about 13 best chunky dad sandals we love for 2021: From Marks & Spencer to ASOS & Birkenstocks

Last modified on Mar 16, 2021 16:46 GMT hellomagazine.com Fun & challenging 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzles, 3D jigsaw puzzles and mindfulness puzzle books: these are the best jigsaw puzzles for adults in 2021 Sales of jigsaw puzzles for adults have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, and with lockdown still going in 2021 a jigsaw is the perfect way to keep the family entertained – and it's also a great way to practice mindfulness . Whether you're a first-time puzzler or a more seasoned pro, we've found the best jigsaw puzzles for adults from some of our favourite brands, so you can challenge yourself and keep busy. MORE: The best family-friendly board games to play during lockdown: Cluedo, trivia and more What is a good size puzzle for adults? Well, that really depends on your skill, time available and patience level! For a minimal challenge, the best jigsaw puzzles for adults we've included in our edit all have at least 500 pieces, with the exception of 3D puzzles, which can be just as complex with fewer pieces! We love a good 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle, which may take an average of just a few hours to around 10-12 hours to complete. So, depending on how much time you can commit daily to piecing your puzzle together, you might finish in one day, or it might take you as long as... well, the sky's the limit! Fun fact: According to the Guinness Book of World Records , the jigsaw puzzle with the most pieces that has been completed consisted of a whopping 551,232 pieces! It was put together in a Vietnam stadium by 1,600 students from the University of Economics of Ho Chi Minh City in 2011. Impossible clear jigsaw puzzle, from £4.95, Always Personal SHOP NOW If you think you've tackled all the best jigsaw puzzles for adults out there, and you want something harder, then hold on to your hats. This is honesty the hardest puzzle you will ever do – trust us, we’ve tried it … [Read more...] about 15 best jigsaw puzzles for adults in 2021: Fun & challenging jigsaws for lockdown