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Love Island stars Maura Higgins and India Reynolds have both been announced as the new brand ambassadors for online retailer boohoo.

Collections from the ladies will drop later this year, but fans are tripping over themselves with excitement to use Maura and India's coveted discount codes.

The ranges are to be revealed from September onwards, with India's first collection available to shop in November.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'Metallic Moment' will be India's first collection, set to go live this October, followed by her second capsule 'Animal Instinct' in November.

boohoo have been lovely enough to give us a glimpse at the outfits, and we are DROOLING over them.

Maura is set to be the face of her own Christmas Edit, which marks her first-ever dedicated fashion range with the brand.

More special projects from Maura will be announced on September 16, so the countdown begins today (only 14 more sleeps).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Maura announced her new boohoo collection on Instagram this morning, and fans can even use her exclusive LOVEMAURA discount code for 25 percent off everything (excluding sale).

“I’m so proud of this opportunity I’ve been given by boohoo. It’s a brand that I’ve loved since I was a young girl so partnering up with them is a very surreal feeling for me and I’m so grateful," she wrote.

With two million Instagram followers loving Maura's style, and one million followers stealing India's wardrobe faves, this collection is sure to go down a treat.

India has already modelled for the retailer before entering the villa, and commented on her excitement to reunite with boohoo:

"I’m so excited to be back working with my boohoo family! Such a dream come true to be a brand ambassador for boohoo after modelling for them. I can’t wait to wear all the new trends!"

The two gorgeous brunettes seem like the perfect fit for the boohoo family, we can't wait to see what the collections bring to the fashion world.

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People who open up about their mental health struggles are a true inspiration. Speaking about those raw and brutal disorders can feel impossible, but talking about them is one of the best ways to beat the stigma.

One person who knows this all too well is writer Eleanor Segall, who has penned a book about her life with Bipolar 1 disorder.

Her book Bring Me To Light tells the true story of how Eleanor got her life back on track and turned a devastating illness into a life-changing opportunity to do good.

In Bring Me To Light, we first meet Eleanor as her life was beginning. She had everything going for her; an aspiring actress and a family girl, she never thought her future would be derailed by mental illness. 

After a spate of depressive and manic episodes, panic attacks and social anxiety, Eleanor found herself in The Priory at the age of 16.

The diagnosis? Bipolar I disorder.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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But Eleanor didn’t let it stop her for long. Now a successful blogger, journalist, and pillar of the mental health and Jewish communities, she writes about finding recovery and hope after being unwell. Her story of picking herself back up again and surviving against the odds will resonate with many – and it can help you find that light in the darkness too.

Eleanor Segall is a freelance writer and journalist, mental health blogger and advocate. She has lived with bipolar and anxiety disorders since her diagnosis at just 16-years-old. Her mission is to increase understanding and end the stigma around mental illness. 

Eleanor blogs for mental health charities such as Time to Change, Mind and SANE, and has written for publications including Metro.co.uk, The Telegraph, Glamour and Happiful Magazine and Happiful.com. 

Her own blog, Be Ur Own Light, was recently listed as a Top 10 UK Mental health blog by Vuelio. Eleanor is a frequent radio guest-speaker on mental health, and has recorded several podcasts. Additionally, she volunteers with the charity Jami, the (Jewish Association of Mental Illness) in London.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Bring Me To Light by Eleanor Segall is published on November 5. The eye-opening and beautifully honest read will become one of the most beloved books of Winter 2019.

Bring Me To Light is published by Trigger Publishing, part of the Shaw Mind Foundation.

You can order a copy here.

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Kim Kardashian has faced her fair share of criticism for both her parenting choices and her business decisions, and the latest backlash is regarding earrings.

The beauty mogul is no stranger to controversial fashion choices, but now she's been criticised for what her daughter, North West wears.

Kim shared a photo of the pair yesterday to her Instagram followers, showing the six-year-old wearing a pair of big hoop earrings.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star added the caption "Pinky swear we’re besties for life!!!"

While her friends and family were quick to comment heartwarming sentences and emojis on the image, other social media users quickly pointed out that North is 'too young' for earrings of this size;

@kdollsnowwhite, wrote; "Cute but those giant hoops for a little girl? She’s not even eleven yet."

"Ok I never say anything bad regarding anyone’s kids, but, North has no business wearing hoops that big at what, six? They’re gonna pull on her little holes," wrote another Instagram follower.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"Why is she wearing hoop earrings??? She doesn't look like a little girl," said a third fan. @memo_abdullah05 commented; "Kim dress your kid according to her age. This is so not ok. Hoops seriously?"

The size of the earrings was the main point of contention, with many of Kim's defenders saying that the mum had most likely only put them on for the photo rather than for everyday wear;

"Kim isn’t wearing earrings, so I assume she took hers off to let North wear them for fun. She (North) probably asked. Her ear will be fine bc she probably didn’t have them on long."

What do you think, is it strange for a six-year-old to wear big hoop earrings or was it just for the photo?

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Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling tied the knot at York Minster on Saturday morning and it looks like their day came straight out of a fairytale.

The lovebirds looked as happy as ever as they left the church and headed to Castle Howard for a festival themed celebration.

The couple reportedly invited 300 guests to their nuptials, including Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Sarah Ferguson, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom and Sienna Miller.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Following the celebrations, Caspar shared a series of photos from their special day and we can’t quite cope with how stunning Ellie looks.

The art dealer simply captioned the photos, ‘Thankful for everyone and everything, especially you’.

Caspar posted four photos, including a closeup of Ellie in her bespoke Chloé gown. 

Guests were quick to comment on the post and couldn’t help but gush about Caspar and Ellie’s big day. It certainly sounds like it was the wedding of the year.

Cassandra Gracey wrote, ‘Best wedding ever’.

‘Oh it was just so f**king fun!! Thank you xx’ said photographer Louie Banks.

There’s no doubt their guests were pleasantly entertained at Castle Howard. 

According to reports, guests enjoyed vegan dishes, champagne and could unwind in VIP pods for guests.

Musician Serpentwithfeet also performed at the lavish celebration. He posted a photo of Ellie, in her second wedding gown, to Instagram.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He thanked Ellie for asking him to perform on her special day, “Thank you @elliegoulding for asking me to perform at your wedding!! I am still in disbelief, but incredibly honored that you would invite my melodramatic self to sing at a celebration of love.”

Congratulations to the newlyweds. There’s no doubt their wedding day was as magical as it looked.

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Love Island star Michael Griffiths has signed up for the Ex On The Beach celebrity special in America after failing to find love on the ITV2 reality show, The Sun reports.

The ex-firefighter ended up becoming the villa villain after dumping Amber Gill for Joanna Chimonides, only to stay in the villa without her when she was kicked out.

Joanna branded him 'a snake' but the pair have been spotted kissing after the show ended. They're maintaining that they're both single, however. Who knows what to believe?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 28-year-old has signed up to the MTV reality show to change his fortunes, according to The Sun online source, who said;

"Michael was one of the stand-out stars on this year's Love Island thanks to his love triangle with Amber and Joanna.

"He's had a lot of female attention since leaving the villa but hasn't found that special someone, so he's hoping this show will help fix that."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Which one of his exes will appear on the show, though? We highly doubt it'll be 22-year-old Geordie Amber Gill, who is currently seeing her Love Island partner Greg O'Shea.

Michael will join a number of other former Love Island-ers on the new series, including Georgia Steel and Niall Aslam.

21-year-old Georgia and 26-year-old reality star Lateysha Grace are set to bring plenty of excitement (and drama) to the show, but Michael has the major villain label when it comes to dating.

Feature image: Instagram/@mac_griffiths

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Hollywood actor Kevin Hart is currently "able to walk and move his extremities" but he still might need surgery, US reports are saying.

The dad-of-three is recovering in hospital after he was left with "major back injuries" after a horrific crash on Sunday morning in California.

Medics are hopeful that the 40-year-old will make a full recovery, but The Blast reports that he's undergoing tests to determine which back surgery he may need.

Hart reportedly left the crash scene on Mulholland Highway to call paramedics shortly after the accident occurred.

28-year-old Jared Black, who was driving Kevin's rare 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, sustained back injuries and was taken to another hospital.

Jared's fiance and Kevin's wife's personal trainer, 31-year-old Rebecca Broxterman, only complained of minor pain.

A California Highway Patrol collision report said Jared lost control of the vehicle as he turned onto the highway.

The car then veered off the road and rolled down an embankment in the early hours of Sunday morning. Hart has received floods of heartfelt messages from A-list fans and friends.

The Rock pleaded with the Jumanji: The Next Level star to "stay strong" for the laughing they have to do together; "Stop messing with my emotions brother."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Presenter and Brooklyn 99 star Terry Crews tweeted: "Get well soon, brother." Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston posted a photo to his Instagram with the caption:

“Let’s all send him positive energy and healing thoughts. He’s a good human. Get well soon, brother. B."

Hart's rare 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, known as 'The Menace', was unrecognisable in the images of the wreckage, as the roof and bonnet was ripped off and doors almost flattened.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Hart had purchased the car for his 40th birthday in July to add to his extensive fast car collection.

"I added some more muscle to the family for my 40th….welcome home 'Menace,'" he wrote on Instagram after buying the car.

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We've all stalked Molly-Mae's lavish Instagram page, gasped at how fierce her wardrobe is and went straight onto the brand websites tagged by the Love Island influencer.

The reality star has officially launched her Molly-Mae x PrettyLittleThing collection, and it's everything you want and more. The newest brand ambassador curated the range, and it's selling out fast.

The fashionable runner up of the hit ITV show attended the launch party last night with all the Love Island girls, and boyfriend Tommy Fury firmly by her side.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PrettyLittleThing’s growing list of ambassadors includes Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, Malika Haqq, models Lori Harvey and Rose Bertram, reality TV star Natalie Halcro and wife of singer Miguel, Nazanin Mandi. 

Molly-Mae became known on the Love Island scene for her killer fashion looks and Rapunzel hair-flip goals. She's hit the streets of Los Angeles to model her PLT must-have pieces, and…WOW.

The Insta guru rocks sleek statement suits, loungewear and off-duty denim, showing her followers how it's done. We simply have to stan.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The collection cultivates her own sense of style; a mixture of boss babe and comfortably cool.

PrettyLittleThing maintains its core offering of affordable fashion pieces for Molly-Mae x PLT, with prices ranging from €8- €50 and available in sizes 4 – 16. 

Molly has always been a fan of the brand, and recently signed a major deal with the company worth £500,000.

Black satin dress: €50
Denim jacket: €40
Denim jeans: €40

Molly spoke about her excitement regarding the live collection;

“This is a brand I can only have ever dreamt of working with and to now have designed my own collection and to be an ambassador for PLT is the most exciting thing for me right now."

Shirt: €35
Legging: €15

"I wanted to create a collection that all women can feel powerful in wearing, I hope you all love it as much as I do” 

Crop Shirt: €35
Trousers: €35

The Molly-Mae x PLT collection is currently available from yesterday via PrettyLittleThing’s website; shop your hearts out. It'll be sold out in hours so don't miss your chance to dress like the star herself.

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How would you feel about staying in Casa Amor, the infamous Spanish hideaway from reality show Love Island

It's the location where the most sh*t goes down in terms of heads getting turned, abandoning former partners and even cheating, but would you rent it?

It's now available to hire per week, but prices start at a whopping £5,503, rising to £8,630 pretty quickly. You can also buy the 'experience'  couples package for an extra £998 per night.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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You'd really want to be in love with someone to head to that special island, with prices like that. 

The Villa Retreats website shows off the abode online, but we only saw a small slice of the lavish home on TV it seems.

The iconic pad showcases a tree-lined entrance, four double bedrooms, shower rooms with free-standing baths and five bathrooms.

Some lovely greenery, a luxury swimming area, a cosy indoor fire-side lounge, a massive kitchen and some risque artwork are also featured in the stunning villa.

TheSun.co.uk reports that the outdoors section has plush hedgerows and busts of naked women (lol). The numerous unclothed artworks can be removed upon request, which we have to laugh at.

The website proudly refers to the Majorca Villa taking part in ITV’s Love Island, on their website.

The special Love Island Package, which offers guests experiences guaranteed to make you feel ready to head to the firepit and couple up.

Date night activities, a private chef and concierge,as well as a romantic bed filled with rose petals is included in the package.

Breakfast in bed and a variety of yoga, personal training or spa sessions cost extra, but we reckon it's worth it. The offer ends in December 2020, so whip out the cash ASAP.

Feature image: Villa Retreats/ITV

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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will be hosting an unprecedented special live show of Downton Abbey at Highclere Castle, it has been announced.

The presenting duo will host This Morning at the location of the award-winning ITV series, and will be joined by a range of famous from the show.

Jim Carter, Michael Fox and new cast-member Tuppence Middleton, who play Mr Carson, Andrew Parker and Lucy Smith, will explore the castle and grounds with the pair.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kelly Brook will host a gardening segment from the Hampshire castle on September 12 as an added bonus to the Downton special.

Speaking about the upcoming episode, Holly said: "It's no secret that I'm a huge fangirl of Downton Abbey, just like our This Morning viewers.

"So put your feet up, get cosy and join us for High Tea at Highclere."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Phillip added: "Just like Holly, I'm a Downton Abbey superfan so I can't wait to give This Morning viewers a proper nosey around Highclere Castle in all it's stunning glory.

"Surely Carson won't mind!"

The special episode will celebrate the release of the highly-anticipated Downton film, which is a continuation of the TV series and is due in cinemas on September 13.

The film follows a royal visit to Downton by King George V and Queen Mary.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Original stars Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery and Dame Maggie Smith are all returning.

This Morning editor Martin Frizell said: "The Downton Abbey film is one of the biggest British cinematic releases of the year and so it's only fitting that one of Britain's biggest daytime shows is to broadcast live from the set this September.

"Join us both upstairs and downstairs for a truly memorable This Morning special. We can't wait."

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LEON Ireland, the Naturally Fast Food brand, who recently opened their doors in Dublin’s Temple Bar, have announced their new back to college student offer, available for the month of September.

Students will be able to get some well-balanced brain food for just €5. This deal will offer students any main dish, any side, and a drink… bargain. Aside from this excellent value offer, students can avail of a 15 percent discount at LEON all year round. LEON knows students will be ‘too shook to cook’, so they will do it for them.

College doesn’t have to be all about cheesy pasta, instant noodles and beans on toast. This cost saver deal offers meals like LEON’s 100 percent beef Moroccan Meatballs, the spicy Korean Chicken Burger or their famous Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets. On top of one of these wholesome main dishes, students can choose from sides such as LEON’s Fresh Slaw, the Crushed Pea Salad or their iconic Baked Fries.

Students can watch out for ‘LEON’ around the streets of Dublin’s city centre during freshers’ week. They will be handing out ‘LEON’s College Survival Guide’, including details on exclusive LEON offers, a map to LEON, Temple Bar, and some helpful tips to get through the first month of college.

‘D’Mammy’ of LEON Ireland and Director of Operations, Donna Doyle, said “College is the best years of your life you get a taster for the big bad world and gain some independence, but we don’t expect you to have all the ‘adulting’ categories ticked off just yet! We know it’s hard to come from Mammy’s home cooking to food that is mainly beige. LEON can definitely help students have a well-balanced meal without breaking the bank and having to do the washing up, just make sure you don't think about bring me your dirty washing as I definitely won't be helping with that!”

LEON Temple Bar is located at 17 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

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Lady Gaga was having the time of her life at the Pasadena Daydream Music Festival on Saturday night with new boyfriend, Dan Horton.

The Cure were performing onstage at the event, but fans were distracted by the Shallow singer and the sound engineer singing along and dancing.

"I WENT TO SEE THE CURE AND THE PIXIES IN PASADENA AND LADY GAGA WAS THERE SHES SO F**KING CUTE," one Twitter user captioned snaps of the duo, saying;

"She was dancing it was very wholesome and she looks like she'd be a fun friend to have."

A source from E! News said; "Gaga was having so much fun enjoying the beautiful vibe of the evening."

Gaga wrote to her Instagram story; "I love The Cure, felt my old self come alive tonight. What a show," referencing the band's 1993 single, Whatever I Do Is Never Enough.

She later uploaded another video of herself dancing, writing to her 39 million followers; "When music is magic."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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E! News recently reported; "Lady Gaga is smitten with Dan. She definitely wants to take it slow but she's been having feelings for him and really likes him.

"They're cute and comfortable together and he makes her laugh a lot," the insider added. "She wants to take things slow but she's really into him."

The singer and sound engineer were first seen together on a date in July, spotted kissing over brunch at Granville restaurant in California.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"She's known him for awhile and it turned romantic recently," a source told E! News. "She likes being with one guy and in a relationship and that's what she was hoping to find."

"Dan is a really nice guy and she's excited to spend time with him in this way," the source continued. "They are already comfortable because they have worked together for a while. She's glad the news is out and that she doesn't have to hide it. She wants to be able to go out and do things with him." 

The Oscar-winning singer and actress ended things between herself and fiance Christian Carino almost six months ago.

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With concern about microplastics growing worldwide, we're not surprised that retailers are finally taking notice about the damage to the environment.

Popular retailer Marks & Spencer have joined the eco-effort by banning glitter from this year's Christmas cards, wrapping paper, crackers and calendars.

The brand is aiming to be 100 percent glitter-free by the end of 2019 after testing a biodegradable alternative to glitter on plants and flowers.

The worry about single-use plastics such as straws, water bottles, takeaway cups and microplastics (tiny particles that cause huge pollution) has significantly risen after the prominence of environmental documentaries, school strikers like Greta Thunberg and consistent climate breakdown disasters.

Glitter is usually created from etched aluminium bonded to polyethylene terephthalate, a form of microplastic that can end up in the sea.

The guess is that up to 50 tonnes of microplastic particles have accumulated in the ocean, according to The Guardian.

According to campaign group 38 degrees, up to a third of fish caught in the North Sea contained microplastic particles, including glitter. 

M&S’s action on glitter and plastic is following eco-crackdowns by brands like Waitrose and Tesco, who are switching to plastic-free ranges or environmentally-friendly alternatives.

Aldi is scrapping plastic glitter from their 2019 Halloween range, and even Strictly Come Dancing is banning glitter from their programme. Music festivals and playschools are also taking action.

M&S is now providing recyclable Christmas stationary designs and minimal use of foil for festival sparkle.

Most of its boxed cards have also switched from plastic to card packaging, which is saving almost 50 tonnes of plastic.

1,000 tonnes of plastic packaging from across the business have been scrapped, and M&S aims to ensure all its packaging is widely recyclable by the end of 2022.

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