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June 21, 2017 - 10:34 BST Emmy Griffiths Reese Witherspoon and Naomi Watts wish Nicole Kidman a happy birthday Reese Witherspoon and Noami Watts have both wished Nicole Kidman a very happy birthday with sweet Instagram snaps. Reese, who co-stars with Nicole in the hit HBO drama Big Little Lies, shared a photo of the pair posing together while each holding a mug, and wrote: "Wishing a big happy birthday to my dear friend, the one and only, mega-talented, #NicoleKidman!!! I hope you have a gorgeous day filled with laughter and love. Love you, lady!" Reese posted a snap of Nicole Meanwhile, Naomi shared a snap of herself with the Moulin Rouge star, writing: "Happy Birthday to this beautiful woman. A remarkable human who gives so much love and spirit to all those around her. My friend, I am so happy to have shared incredible experiences with you over the last 3 decades. May there be many more to come." Naomi wished her friend many happy returns Nicole, who turned 50 on Tuesday, has previously opened up about how she plans to celebrate the landmark birthday. "[I want] to hang with my divine husband and my kids and my sister," she told E! News at The Beguiled premiere in Los Angeles, adding: "I've already been to Australia and saw my mom and it's too far for her to travel but my sister is coming over with all her children. She has six kids. I don't need any big parties; I just need my family around me. If I have my family around me I am happy." Nicole shared a photo of her birthday cake The mum-of-four also shared a photo of her balloons and her incredible birthday cake on Facebook, writing: "This is what I woke up to. Nothing makes me happier than being with my family. Thank you for all the love and birthday wishes. Love you all… So happy to be with my family. Nothing makes me happier. Thank you for all the birthday love and birthday wishes. Wow, what a cake!" … [Read more...] about Reese Witherspoon and Naomi Watts wish Nicole Kidman a happy birthday

March 19, 2021 - 17:04 GMT Jenni McKnight Cleaning your makeup brushes is a vital step to prolong their use and keep nasty bacteria away from your face – and thanks to gadgets like the Stylpro makeup brush cleaner and dryer, it's never been easier! Makeup brushes have become an essential part of beauty lovers' kits, and whether you're a professional artist or a complete novice, the right tools can help you to achieve complexion perfection. While there's nothing wrong with using your fingers – as long as your hands are clean – brushes have become an ideal way to achieve smokey eyes in seconds, contoured cheeks in minutes and a perfectly precise pout. READ: 9 best makeup organisers 2021: how to store your cosmetics the right way Keeping your makeup brushes clean is vital But just like you would cleanse your face , your makeup brushes need a good scrubbing too. Whether you've invested in natural hair bristles (which are more high maintenance and become difficult to use if not washed), or synthetic fibre brushes (which are easy to clean), they both hold onto dead skin cells, residue and oil – which builds up and can lead to blemishes and a 'muddy' look to your makeup. But it's not just brushes as your trusty beauty blender can harbour just as much, if not more, bacteria, which is why it's so important to clean your makeup brushes and tools regularly. READ: Best skincare products for sensitive skin to try in 2021 Makeup brushes should be cleaned regularly How often should you clean makeup brushes? Depending on what they are used for, makeup brushes need to be cleaned more regularly than you might think. The bristles should be soft and fluffy, not stiff. Anything you use to apply liquid products needs more attention (bacteria loves a wet environment) so these makeup brushes should be cleaned at least twice a week. Brushes used for powder application should be … [Read more...] about How to clean makeup brushes and how often you should clean them: step by step

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

All rise for Judge Abernathy. Photo-Illustration: by Vulture; Photo by CBS Among New York–based character actors, there are few distinctions more elite than serving as a judge in the Good Wife universe. The CBS drama, along with its spinoff The Good Fight , depicts a fantastical version of the Chicago legal world that’s filmed largely in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and populated primarily by theater actors who at least have a Drama Desk Award. Presiding over it all, there are a suite of judges who all come along with their own little quirks. Ana Gasteyer’s Judge Patrice Lessner wants the characters to preface everything with “in my opinion.” Linda Emond’s Judge Leora Kuhn lays down strict military law. Then there’s Judge Charles Abernathy, played by Denis O’Hare, a bleeding-heart liberal who arrives in court in his first episode asking for a moment of silence for the victims in Darfur, and who inevitably always seems to rule against his own beliefs in the interest of being fair. In addition to his time presiding over the courtroom, O’Hare has established himself as one of our most beloved and chameleonic character actors . He’s played a lurid Vampire King in True Blood , a conservative politician in Milk , a whole suite of different roles in American Horror Story. He won a Tony rhapsodizing about baseball in Take Me Out and was nominated for another for the 2004 revival of Assassins , one of the most character actor-y productions ever (see also, Becky Ann Baker, Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris, etc.). O’Hare first played Abernathy in The Good Wife ’s second episode, and returned to the robe eight more times over the show’s seven-season run, plus two appearances in The Good Fight . Calling in from Slovenia, where he’s currently filming the survival drama Infinite Storm with Naomi Watts, O’Hare talked to Vulture about how Abernathy mirrored his own political views, getting to hang out with The Good Wife ’s other guest stars, and why … [Read more...] about Denis O’Hare Answers Every Question We Have About Being a Judge on