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Jean Harlow’s timeless style tips

Known as the “Blonde Bombshell”, this sex symbol of the silver screen was known for her elegant, curve hugging gowns and a slinky attitude to match. She was the platinum blonde that paved the way for Marilyn Monroe. She famously claimed not to wear under garments so as not to spoil the lines of her dresses and personified classic glamour and cheeky, old world charm. Taken at only 26, Jean Harlow had a full life ahead of her that ended in sudden tragedy. In her short time however, she imparted her impeccable sense of character and flair on the world. Here are some of the starlet’s lasting beauty and style tips below. “I’d rather have a few dresses of very fine material, than a whole closetful of fussy cheap looking things.” “You have to have faith in your clothes, just as you have to have faith in yourself, to be successful in dressing.” "Personally, I dislike a made-up look. I never wear mascara unless my screen work demands it. I use only powder and lipstick." "I believe too much make-up is bad for women who prefer a healthy, natural complexion. Every woman knows what make-up she desires, and she should deal with it judiciously." "There are no tricks to the care of my hair at all. I use castile soap and shampoo it like everyone else might do. I never use a rinse. I shampoo it every four days, but I rub hot castor oil into my scalp before every shampoo." "Of course, we use different make-up for our screen work than we do in our personal lives. The same thing applies to clothes. Clothes and make-up are always a part of characterisation. You must adapt yourself to the character you are portraying on the screen. That is the reason they call us actresses and actors." Images: Getty

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"The sport's greatest player": Billie Jean King's praise for Serena

Serena Williams will be remembered as tennis’ “greatest player”, according to World Tennis Association (WTA) founder Billie Jean King, after the World No. 1 announced she would be retiring from professional tennis at this year’s US Open. Since her career began in 1995, Williams has won 39 Grand Slam titles, including 23 singles, 14 women’s doubles, and two mixed doubles, with King adding that the star player has “inspired a new generation of players and fans”. “When Serena steps away from tennis, she will leave as the sport's greatest player,” King said in a statement. “After a career that has inspired a new generation of players and fans, she will forever be known as a champion who won on the court and raised the global profile of the sport off of it” Williams, who turns 41 next month, found it difficult to announce the news, writing in an op-ed published in Vogue that she felt “a great deal of pain” in deciding to hang up her racquet. “There is no happiness in this topic for me. I know it’s not the usual thing to say, but I feel a great deal of pain. It’s the hardest thing that I could ever imagine. I hate it. I hate that I have to be at this crossroads,” Williams said. “I keep saying to myself, I wish it could be easy for me, but it’s not. I’m torn: I don’t want it to be over, but at the same time I’m ready for what’s next.” Taking to Instagram, Williams shared photos from her Vogue cover, alongside a heartfelt message for fans. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChCgQH0rFbQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChCgQH0rFbQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams)</a> </div> </blockquote> “There comes a time when we have to decide to move in a different direction,” she began the post. “That time is always hard when you love something so much. My goodness do I enjoy tennis. But now, the countdown has begun. I have to focus on being a mom, my spiritual goals and finally discovering a different, but just exciting Serena. I’m gonna relish these next few weeks.” Williams announced she would be retiring following her departure from the WTA Toronto Masters on Wednesday, after losing to Swiss Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic. Though she didn’t specify a retirement date, Williams is expected to compete again in Cincinnati before travelling to the US Open, which begins on August 29. Image: @serenawilliams (Instagram)

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Jean Smart’s touching victory tribute

The 2021 Emmy Awards saw legendary actress Jean Smart win her fourth Emmy for her critically-acclaimed leading role in Hacks. The award is Smart’s first for a leading role, following wins in the supporting comedy actress and guest comedy actress categories for Samantha Who? and Frasier. Smart accepted the award to a standing ovation, dedicating it to her late husband Richard Gilliland. “Before I say anything else, I have to acknowledge my late husband who passed away six months yesterday,” Smart said. “I would not be here without him, and without his kind of putting his career on the back burner so I could take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities that I have had.” The 70-year-old attended the award night with her 13-year-old son Forrest, who she shares with her late husband. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx; max-height: 100%;" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUCBhMmLjMQ/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUCBhMmLjMQ/" target="_blank">Shared post</a> on Time </div> </blockquote> <div style="position: absolute; width: 92%; bottom: 2px; left: 0; right: 0; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; color: #000; text-align: center;"> Gravity - <a href="https://arablionz.cc/">arablionz</a> Full Episodes and Clips - TV.com </div> Prior to his unexpected passing from a “brief illness”, Gilliland was due to work with Smart on a movie directed by Tate Taylor. Gilliland was also honoured in the Memoriam section of Hacks. “He was a great dad, and he made me laugh every day,” Smart told Variety. “Him passing away was just not ever even a thought. And it’s changed every moment of my everyday life; every atom of my existence I feel like is altered. “But I just want people to know how much he’s sacrificed for me to be where I am, and to get the opportunities that I’ve gotten and let his career kind of take a back seat to help take care of our home and our kids. And it kills me he didn’t get the chances that I got, because he was so talented. I was very lucky when I met him.” The star was nominated for a second award this year, for her role as Helen Fahey in Mare of Easttown. Smart also acknowledged that she was bucking the norm following her recent string of hit roles. “I certainly realise that’s not the norm for most actresses of my vintage,” she told the publication. She added that “it was pure luck” that both Hacks and Mare of Easttown debuted a month apart. “The fact that I had two roles that were such good ones, and kind of worlds apart, coming out at the same time - actors never get that opportunity,” she said. Image: Getty Images

Jean Smart leads new comedy series

The award-winning actress stars in the new US comedy Hacks, one of the most talked about new shows this year. Starring Smart as the legendary Las Vegas comedian, Deborah Vance, the series follows the dark mentorship which develops between her and young writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder). The show’s cast also includes Carl Clemons Hopkins (Hamilton) as Deborah’s chief operating officer, and guest appearances from Kaitlin Olson (Coyote Ugly), Christopher McDonald (Thelma & Louise), and Rose Abdoo (Gilmore Girls). Hacks was created by the trio behind Broad City, with critics raving about its originality and humour. The 69-year-old has shared her enthusiasm about the role, which allows her full skill and talent to shine through. “I read it, and I just said, ‘This has it all. This could be so great’,” she told the Los Angeles Times of the script. “It’s so funny, and it’s balanced with these dark moments. If I could pick out a dozen of my favourite parts I’ve ever done, on stage or in front of the camera, and put them in the body of one person, I feel like [Deborah] is an amalgam of a lot of my favourite things.” Smart’s co-star, Einbinder, is a stand-up comedian and a newcomer to scripted TV. In a show of comradery, Smart helped ease Einbinder’s nerves ahead of her final audition according to an interview she did with Glamour. “The last stage of the audition was the screen test with Jean," Einbinder said. "I was really nervous going in, but Jean called me the night before and said, ‘I know it may feel a little surgical tomorrow with all the COVID precautions, but I just want to let you know, I think you’re really great. I think we’re going to have a lot of fun’." “She was just so classy and cool. I credit a lot of our chemistry to Jean being so warm.” Though no release date is set for New Zealand audiences, Hacks will likely be available to stream. Image: Stan

Big inheritance: Gloria Vanderbilt leaves bulk of her fortune to son Anderson Cooper

Before she passed away last month, Gloria Vanderbilt told her son, journalist Anderson Cooper, that he should not expect any trust fund. “My mom’s made clear to me that there’s no trust fund,” Cooper said in a 2014 interview with Howard Stern. “There’s none of that.” However, the <a rel="noopener" href="https://pagesix.com/2019/07/01/gloria-vanderbilt-leaves-almost-everything-to-anderson-cooper/" target="_blank">New York Post</a> reported that the late socialite left Cooper almost all of her estate, which was estimated to be worth US$200 million. Vanderbilt’s will, which was reportedly filed in court on Monday, stated that Vanderbilt’s eldest son Leopold Stokowski will get her Manhattan pad, but “all the rest” of her property is going to the CNN news anchor. Her will did not leave anything to Vanderbilt’s middle son, Chris Stokowski, who has reportedly been estranged for 40 years. Cooper has previously said he does not believe in inheriting money. “I think it’s a curse,” he said. “From the time I was growing up, if I felt that there was some pot of gold waiting for me, I don’t know that I would’ve been so motivated.” Vanderbilt – the great-great-great granddaughter of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/a-life-in-pictures-remembering-gloria-vanderbilt" target="_blank">died at the age of 95</a> on June 17 after a long battle with stomach cancer. She made her success as a fashion designer and businesswoman with her own lines of <a rel="noopener" href="https://people.com/style/gloria-vanderbilt-built-denim-empire/" target="_blank">denim</a>, apparels, fragrance and household goods.

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Why Anderson Cooper won't get a cent of mum Gloria Vanderbilt's $290 million fortune

Socialite, heiress and fashion icon Gloria Vanderbilt passed away this week with an estimated $290 million to her name. However, her surviving three children, which include CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, aren’t expecting to inherit any of the remaining wealth. It’s an arrangement that they’ve all been aware about for years. Cooper revealed to Howard Stern during a radio interview reported by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.businessinsider.com.au/anderson-cooper-wont-inherit-mom-gloria-vanderbilts-fortune-2014-4?r=US&IR=T" target="_blank">Business Insider</a> several years ago that he’s not getting anything from his mother. “My mum’s made clear to me that there’s no trust fund. There’s none of that,” explained Cooper. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT4tS_4l7UR/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT4tS_4l7UR/" target="_blank">My mom just joined instagram @gloriavanderbilt. She thinks it is the best thing ever. she has 30k followers and can't believe that many people would want to follow her. Now she emails me several times a day asking for advice about what to post next.</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/andersoncooper/" target="_blank"> andersoncooper</a> (@andersoncooper) on May 9, 2017 at 2:06pm PDT </div> </blockquote> However, it’s something that Cooper is OK with. “I don’t believe in inheriting money. I think it’s an initiative sucker. I think it’s a curse.” He justified his point by saying he’s “doing fine on my own”. “Who has inherited a lot of money that has gone on to do things in their own life? From the time I was growing up, if I felt that there was some pot of gold waiting for me, I don’t know that I would have been so motivated.” <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvo7a-BHEkx/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvo7a-BHEkx/" target="_blank">Just came across this photo with @andersoncooper and Carter. It was probably taken around 1979. It seems like yesterday.</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/gloriavanderbilt/" target="_blank"> Gloria Vanderbilt</a> (@gloriavanderbilt) on Mar 30, 2019 at 9:40am PDT </div> </blockquote> Ms Vanderbilt also spoke about her difficult relationship with her inheritance, telling <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/17/style/gloria-vanderbilt-death-dead.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a> about her experience. “I’m not knocking inherited money,” she explained. “But the money I’ve made has a reality to me that inherited money doesn’t have. “As the Billie Holiday song goes, ‘Mama may have and Papa may have, but God bless the child that’s got his own’.” At the time of her passing, Ms Vanderbilt had reportedly already spent a great deal of her fortune, as well as donating to charity.

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A life in pictures: Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt

Gloria Vanderbilt was duped as the last daughter of the great Golden Age of America who spent a large portion of her childhood in the public eye. Born in 1921, she was the only child of railroad heir Reginald Vanderbilt and his second wife Gloria Morgan. Gloria was a young girl whose childhood revolved around a media circus and she was the centre of one of the messiest and highly publicised custody battles of the ‘30s between her mother and paternal aunt, who won. Vanderbilt went on to live a spectacularly colourful life, and became an artist, author, fashion designer and New York “It” girl. She had four children to two husbands and was married four times between 1941 and 1978 until her fourth husband who she believes was the love of her life, Wyatt Cooper, died in 1978 while undergoing open-heart surgery. In 1988, her third eldest son Carter Cooper sadly took his own life by jumping from the terrace of the family’s Manhattan home. Gloria Vanderbilt passed away at age 95 after a long battle with stomach cancer in her New York home. “She was ready. She was ready to go,” Anderson Cooper, youngest son of the wealthy socialite said in an emotional statement to viewers. “[She died] the way she wanted.” “What an extraordinary life. What an extraordinary [mother] and what an incredible woman,” Cooper added. Scroll through the gallery above to see the life of Gloria Vanderbilt in pictures.

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The correct way to clean your jeans without washing them

It’s a situation we’re all familiar with. You buy a new pair of jeans that fit like a dream and hug you in all the right places … until you decide to throw it in the wash. In comes the disappointment as your trusty denim just doesn’t feel the same way anymore. But there’s a simple solution to this complicated situation – just don’t wash your jeans. It may seem like a crazy concept, but Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh says to never throw your jeans in the wash, and when the king of denim gives an order, you follow it. Speaking to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/">CNN</a>, Bergh said, “If you talk to real denim aficionados, they will all agree you should never put your jeans in the wash. “I spot clean my jeans when they need to be washed. Worst care, I hand wash my jeans. And I do it myself. I mean I love my jeans, and I take good care of them.” John Reid, managing director at clothing retailer Garment Quarter agrees with Bergh, saying his theory makes sense. “Washing your denim jeans can alter the make-up of the material itself, and in fact, your favourite pair of jeans don’t need to be washed as frequently as you may think,” he tells <a href="https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/never-wash-jeans-000344119.html">Yahoo UK</a>. “The sheer amount of water that they are exposed to in a washing machine can be the culprit for affecting the look and colour of the denim by fading over time.” So, when it comes to jeans, how do you clean them? Here are some nifty ways to keep your jeans looking as good as new. 1. Spot clean them If you happen to squirt tomato sauce or chocolate on your light wash jeans, Reid says spot cleaning is the best way to remove unwanted stains. “Keep your designer jeans in top condition by ‘spot cleaning’ any stains by using a toothbrush and a mixture of water with a gentle detergent. Doing this will not only reduce the risk of fading the dye, but you’ll also be helping the environment by reducing your water usage.” 2. Freeze them Your freezer isn’t only for leftovers – it’s also to keep your jeans looking new while making sure they’re hygienic. “Fold the jeans and place inside an airtight freezer bag before putting them in the freezer overnight and any bacteria will be killed by the cold temperatures,” Reid advises. 3. Hand wash them Sometimes, there really is no other option but to use good ol’ water to clean your jeans thoroughly. When that’s the case, Bergh said to use your hands and a bit of cold water to get them looking fresh. “Or hop in the shower with them on and soak them down and rinse them off – I do that too,” he said. Do you have any nifty hacks when it comes to washing your jeans? Let us know in the comments below.

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The harsh verdict of Roger Federer's new ad for comfy jeans: "Hideously bad"

Roger Federer may be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but the athlete has been stung by harsh criticism for his acting skills, after appearing in a clothing advertisement as part of his $US300 million sponsorship deal. Starring in an ad for Japanese clothing company Uniqlo, Federer has been criticised for his “hideously bad” acting as he tries his best to promote a pair of jeans. The ad shows the 20-time Grand Slam winner playing Bach on the piano as he issues life advice to those watching. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I2Oyte-pkqQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> “My time off the court is just as important as my time on, because tennis is just the beginning of my story,” he says. “I’m just getting started. “My life. My Jeans. Authentic jeans with all-day comfort.” Australian advertising magazine <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.bandt.com.au/" target="_blank">B&T</a> reviewed the ad, complete with the headline: “Double fault! Tennis ace Roger Federer stars in hideously bad Uniqlo ad”. The review claimed the TV spot was “truly awful” due to Federer’s acting. “It’s unclear who the agency is that’s behind this rather awful ad, however, a spokesperson for the brand has described the spot as a visual story of the tennis champion ‘enjoying life at home in jeans’, wrote B&T. And they weren’t the only ones that were unhappy, as <a rel="noopener" href="https://brandinginasia.com/" target="_blank">Branding in Asia</a> said the ad was “less than inspiring”. “We’re ranking this quite low on the inspiration scale, and let’s be honest, Federer’s acting could use a bit more passion,” wrote the site. Matt Butler, from UK’s <a rel="noopener" href="https://inews.co.uk/tag/writing/" target="_blank">Writing for iNews</a>, said the ad was not a good look for the 37-year-old. “Poor Roger Federer. The man widely regarded as the world’s greatest tennis player in history is only seven months into his deal with clothing giants Uniqlo and they have already made him look an absolute plum,” wrote Butler. “The Swiss player is no stranger to toe-curling advertising campaigns, of course. We are of course talking about the man who donned a ghastly, preppy cardigan or an off-white blazer to wear on his centre-court walk-ons during Wimbledon in the Noughties, because Nike told him to. “But his latest foray into salesmanship raises the face-palm bar way, way higher than a garment which combines technologically advanced fabric and large, easy-to-close buttons.” After ending his partnership with Nike after almost 20 years, the tennis champion signed on to a 10-year contract with Uniqlo late last year. Federer, who is now the face of the brand, will still be working with the Japanese fashion retailer even after his career ends. What do you think about Roger's acting in the ad? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Can you spot the mistakes in this Gloria Jean's menu?

A Gloria Jean's store in Wetherill Park, NSW, has received backlash after introducing a menu that was filled with plenty of typos. The menu offers a full range of beverages and tasty meals, however, you may not have heard of them all. How many mistakes in this menu can you spot? <img width="499" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7264869/1_499x375.jpg" alt="1 (50)"/> The breakfast menu features “raisen toast”, “muffines” and toast with “penut butter or Natella”. The favourite chicken and cheese “sandwitches” are available and also “chiken and avocado” on Turkish bread. <img width="497" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7264870/2_497x375.jpg" alt="2 (35)"/> Even the front of the menu contained typos with the café’s suburb being misspelt. Social media users were shocked when the menu was posted online, wondering if the shocking spelling was a marketing ploy as the breakfast section alone had seven mistakes. When the owner was questioned he blamed the problem on the menu’s printer. “Ya sorry but printing people did lot mistake I did not pay them for these serious mistakes sorry once again," the response read. How many mistakes did you find in the menu? Let us know in the comments below.

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7 secrets to finding the most flattering pair of jeans

When you think about the cost per wear of your jeans, you can see why it pays to invest in a good pair. But it’s not enough to just go out and buy a well-known brand of jeans and expect them to be the perfect fit. There are a lot of elements that are important to take into consideration when choosing the best denim for your body shape. 1. Allow for some movement It’s not a great option to have 100 per cent cotton jeans as they don’t have enough ‘give’. Go for jeans with a little movement (usually known as elastane) and this will also help with the fit, as they won’t be so tight on the waistband. 2. Forget the zips to reduce a belly If you want to flatten your stomach, go for jeans without a front zip. Instead, find some with a higher stretchy waistband that you can just cover with your top. 3. Be mindful of faded colours It’s common to find that jeans have patches that are lighter than others. It’s best to avoid any that have faded space in your problem areas, as this will draw the eye to them. Same goes with rips and tears – less is more. 4. Go for less fiddly bits Flaps, sequins, dangly bits – all of these add bulk to your jeans, making the area where they are placed (usually waist or butt) look bigger. Keep things clean and simple to downplay any areas you are worried about. 5. Try them on with heels Jeans always look better with heels on, so it’s important to try them on with your favourite shoes. Heels make your legs and butt appear more toned, which is always a good thing. 6. When in doubt, choose boot cut If you’re not sure where to start, reach for the boot cut jeans. These suit most shapes, and unlike some slim fitting jeans they are quite flattering for nearly everybody. 7. Double up when you’re sure Found a pair you adore? Why not buy two pairs – say one dark, one light? Then you don’t have to head back to the shop too soon. What are your tips and tricks for finding a flattering pair of jeans? Let us know in the comments below.

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100-year-old Jean Dawson started Yoga at 67

Jean Dawson just celebrated her 100th birthday on February 20th, but that by no means should make you think that she’s slowing down. The UK woman started practising yoga when she was 67-years-young, showing us all it’s never too late to try something new. Jean took her first yoga class at the young age of 67 after seeing an ad about it in her neighbourhood, where she still attends weekly classes to this day. She credits the prop intensive, static pose holding “Iyengar Yoga” for her health and longevity. “I don’t know how I would be today if I hadn’t taken up Iyengar Yoga. It has given me good posture, balance, concentration, flexibility and stamina,” Dawson told Metro UK. “It has really changed my life and has helped cure aches and pains. I used to have trouble from a slipped disc in my back, but doing yoga really helped me cope with it.” Jean may play it on the safer side and avoid the harder, more out-there poses and would rather focuses on her own abilities. “You can only do what you can do,” says Jean. We think she’s doing a lot. Check out her skills in the photos above. Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/health/body/2015/12/unexpected-ways-to-get-fit-for-the-new-year/">10 unexpected ways to get in shape for the New Year</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/health/body/2016/02/fool-brain-into-healthier-eating/">The brain trick to become a healthier eater</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/health/body/2016/02/tips-to-beat-hay-fever/">3 tips to beat hay fever</a>

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The reason why there’s a tiny pocket in your jeans

It's long been the black hole of mankind's favourite bottoms. A place where you can store minuscule items – spare coins, chewed gum, tiny wrappers - only to never retrieve them unless you have fingers with the circumference of a match stick. However, it turns out that the pointless-looking pocket on a pair of jeans does in fact have a purpose. It all stems back to the 1800s, when denim jeans first arrived on the scene and wearers needed a place to stash their – wait for it – pocket watches. Yes, that small space was designed to keep timepieces safe from getting smashed during the day's activities. The issue came to the forefront of fashion quandaries this week after a <a href="https://www.quora.com/Why-do-our-jeans-have-a-tiny-pocket-just-above-the-front-pocket-Was-it-something-useful-that-was-added-or-it-is-just-a-fashion-thing" target="_blank">Quora thread</a> asking the very same question was rediscovered. "To keep [the pocket watches] from getting broken, Levi's introduced this small pocket where they could keep their watch," wrote the knowledgeable Nitin Achdev on the forum. Levi's backed up the fact in 2014, including the thinking behind the small storage space in a feature about<a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/unzipped-blog/2014/04/those-oft-forgotten-pant-parts/" target="_blank"> oft-forgotten pant parts.</a> "The first blue jeans had four pockets – only one in back and, in the front, two plus the small, watch pocket," the brand revealed. "Originally included as protection for pocket watches, thus the name, this extra pouch has served many functions, evident in its many titles: frontier pocket, condom pocket, coin pocket, match pocket and ticket pocket, to name a few. "Not only is the pocket extremely useful for holding tiny trinkets, it is also is loved by denim heads for the faded and worn nature it takes on over time." So there you have it folks, now you can strut around feeling like a real jeans genius. First appeared on <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz" target="_blank">Stuff.co.nz</a> Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/02/perfumes-that-defined-a-decade/">The most popular perfumes that defined a decade</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/01/100-years-wedding-dress-video/">100 years of wedding dress styles in 3 minutes</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/01/tips-for-dressing-for-a-summer-holiday/">5 tips for dressing for a summer holiday</a>

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