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Most people are well aware that store mannequins are not meant to be an accurate or realistic portrayal of the human form, but teens and young girls may not be able to see this fact as clearly. 

One mum has taken issue with the size of the mannequins at high street favourite Topshop, after her daughter brought the mannequins' physiques to her attention. 

"My Biggest Girl went into town with her friend after school yesterday. They went around the shops to try to find a birthday present for another friend of theirs," she wrote, in a now viral Facebook post. 

"She thrust her phone under my nose and showed me this picture and said, 'Look at that, Mum! I mean just LOOK at it. Me and M couldn't believe it as we walked past!'"

"I mean, it's not surprising that so many of my friends think they are fat or just don't like their bodies. Are girls not meant to be happy whatever size they are?"

Others have also taken to social media voicing their concern over the mannequins, which have been described as looking like "famine victims" in some comments. 

Topshop came under fire two years ago for the same reason, and pledged to stop using this particular style of clothes horse. 

At the time, the store responded in a statement about their use of the slender mannequins, reports The Guardian. 

"This particular style is used in small number of our stores and is based on a standard UK size 10."

“The overall height (187cm) is taller than the average girl and the form is stylised to have more impact in store."

“As the mannequins are solid fibreglass, their form needs to be of certain dimensions to allow clothing to be put on and removed easily; this is therefore not meant to be a representation of the average female body.”

 

 

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Don't get us wrong, we love our skinny jeans.

We love our skinny jeans, our parka jackets, and our cross body bags; but apparently, they're all impacting our health.

According to a British health professional, our clothing choices are leading to back and neck pain, as well as other movement problems.

 

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Tim Hutchful from the British Chiropractic Association told The Telegraph: "I am always surprised at how many of my patients are unaware that their clothing and accessories can affect their back health and their posture, and equally how many decide their outfit-choice outweighs their pain.

"Some of the most popular items of clothing can have a hidden health impact.

"While overloaded and heavy handbags are a common culprit, some more unexpected items like skinny jeans can also wreak havoc – they restrict free movement in areas such as the hips and knees, affecting the way we hold our bodies.

 

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As well as our jeans, some new trends from this season are also causing us to strain our bodies which can impact our posture.

"Trends such as asymmetric hemlines, oversized sleeves and hoods and heavy jewellery can also create problems.

"Large hoods can mean you strain your neck in order to see, and asymmetric hemlines, especially if tight-fitting, can restrict your movement and cause you to walk differently.

"Oversized sleeves can cause you to hold your arms in a different or unusual way, so once again your body will be compensating for your fashion choices."

 

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Thankfully, Tim added that he's "certainly not saying stop wearing your favourite clothes altogether, like most things in life, moderation is best and there are easy ways you can reduce the impact on your posture and overall health."

Praise be to baby Jesus, we thought we were going to have to do a major wardrobe clear-out.

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It's the eternal struggle, do you click checkout on your massive ASOS spree or continue to live comfortably for the rest of the month?

Two weeks of beans on toast wont be that bad when you're wearing the latest pair of embroidered biker boots, right? 

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Now, the exact amount of incoming cash that should be spent on new threads is officially here, and we may need to adjust our budgets somewhat. 

According to financial expert Pete Dunn at WWW, there is an exact percentage to keep your shoe spending to, and it's pretty minimal.

Of your monthly take-home, only 5 per cent should be spent on clothes, shoes and accessories. 

So, if you're on the average full time work salary of €25,000 per year, then you have about €1250 annually to spend new bits from Topshop. 

This is an average of about €105.00 a month, so not too shabby if you just need a new pair of shoes or a few Penneys bits for a weekend break away. 

Maybe we could try and stick to the 5 per cent rule for Lent and see how we get on.

But then again, we did just spot the nicest new handbag in Zara…

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Saturday night is always a mad one, and no matter where you're heading out to, the struggle is real when it comes to choosing a snazzy ensemble. 

Luckily, the shops are open late on Saturday, so here's a few bits that are in stores at the moment to rescue you from your outfit woes.

From lace-up details to gorge heels, these bits are worthy of a night on the town. 

Left to right: Bershka lace-up dress, €19.99 

Bershka red skirt,  €27.99

H&M earrings €14.99

River Island embroidered jeans €60.00

 Left to right: River Island gingham top €37.00

River Island leather jacket €87.00

Bershka heels €25.99 

River Island ruffle crop top €35.00

Left to right: New Look gingham heels €44.99

New Look cut T-shirt €19.99

Penneys ruffle jeans €17.00

Penneys velvet slip dress €16.00

Left to right: H&M velvet bodysuit €29.99

H&M glasses €7.99

H&M mesh skirt €22.99

Topshop MOTO jacket  €89.00

Left to right: New Look embroidered boots €49.99

Forever 21 lace-up top €18.00

Topshop MOTO denim skirt €44.00

New Look embelished choker €14.99

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The nothing-to-wear problem has just been solved! 

Let the cocktails commence. 

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From dishing dirt on their exs to taking down Honey G, Little Mix are dominating this week’s headlines.

But just because they’re one of the world’s most popular girl bands, doesn’t mean they’ve escaped the criticism of Twitter’s infamous trolls.

After performing their latest release, Shout Out To My Ex, on The X Factor over the weekend, the girls were hit with a barrage of abuse online for their outfits of choice.

 

#ShoutOutToMyExOUTNOW  xjadex

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Commenting on the band’s mix of leotards, crop tops and thigh-high boots, social media users asked: “Why do Little Mix have to give in/conform and go for the prostitute look?”

Others suggested that the group “have turned into strippers”.

 

It felt so good to be home tonight… Where it all started! Thank you @thexfactor as always

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When quizzed about the comments on The One Show last night, band member Jesy Nelson defended the stars’ style.

She said: “Our mums are all for it and I think it’s nice that we’re four young girls who are confident in our bodies and want to go out there and rock it.”

“We don’t get told what to wear,” she continued.  “If we want to wear something, we’ll wear it.  And the thing is…no one moans when Beyoncé comes out in a leotard, so what’s the difference with us?”

Leigh-Anne Pinnock suggested that because the girls first entered the entertainment world in their teens, the public sometimes forget that they are now adults.

She said: “Obviously on The X Factor five years ago we looked so young, we didn’t know what we were doing…Now our fashion’s evolved and we’re a bit more daring and we’re very confident in ourselves.  That’s a good thing, no?”   

If it’s good enough for Beyoncé, it’s good enough for us.

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Eva Longoria's wardrobe in Desperate Housewives was something we all envied (mainly because it was all Gucci dresses and Hermés handbags).

But we have say, her post-DH style is better than ever. She oozes glamour, with hints of casual-cool no matter where she steps out and she's certainly on top of the style charts in SHEmazing HQ!

So it was to our delight to find out that she has just launched her own clothing line, and likes to call it "from work to wine." 

We like the way she's thinking!

The Eva Longoria Collection, exclusively at The Limited, is everything you need for any occasion. We know that sounds like a stretch, but seriously, there's jeans, dresses, shirts, blazers, skirts, t-shirts and more.

She told InStyle: "I think so many women want a versatile wardrobe without the price tag, so a lot of these dresses and outfits you can wear to work and then take off the jacket and now it's a sexy dress.

"I think that's important, for women to be able to mix and match things."

We hear ya, Eva! Who else is forever debating what to wear to after-work drinks?!

The collection lands online on August 15, and don't worry, we already checked if they ship  to Ireland.

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Don't you just hate it when you put on a white top, and the second you get it over your head there's instant regret. Foundation has just mucked up your pristine white tee, and now it looks like you just grabbed it from the dirty washing.

It happens to all of us, and we either have to just deal with it for the whole day or run to our floor-drobes and change our entire outfit. Either way, it's a s*it buzz.

But now, a beauty Youtuber called Kalei Lagunero has filmed a clever hack for when that fatal smudge of ivory invades your shirt. And the hack is shaving foam.

Yep, not something you'd ever think would be handy for anything other than, er… shaving, but in the video, Kalei slathers foundation on her white top (which btw, made our hearts stop) and then proceeds to apply shaving foam to the foundation.

She lets the foam sit for a couple of minutes, and then rubs it into the stain and rinses with cold water. 

Kalei repeats the process once more, this time opting for warm water and hey presto! The make-up has disappeared.

Not bad, not bad at all.

 

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Kendall Jenner has proved that she’s just like us – no matter how much wardrobe space we have, it will never be enough.

The reality star revealed on her app that there just isn’t enough space in her $1.39 million dollar apartment for all her clothes.

She said: “It’s hard at my condo because I don’t have enough closet space.  I also have a rack [of clothes] – it’s so messy, I hate it.”

But not to worry – Kendall has a bi-monthly routine which she uses both to clear out her clothes and help others.

She explained: “I clean out my closets once every two months.  I’m not a hoarder!  If I haven’t worn it, then it’s time to go and that’s that.”

“The piece has to be really special if I keep it. Whatever I don’t auction for charity, I give to Goodwill.  It’s a constant process to keep the clothes from taking over my place.”

Remember Kendall – any spare clothes can be sent our way!

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We've seen celebrities wear t-shirts featuring famous supermodels, and other stars even wear clothes that show off their significant others, but it takes a real star to wear herself on her clothes.

That's what Taylor Swift did in her latest outfit choice. Yep, the singer wore an ensemble that spelled out her own name. 

The one-piece (which actually looks like a three-piece) consisted of the aforementioned top, a waist-tied shirt and a skirt – and it's from her own collection for Heritage66. 

But Ms Swift is no stranger to promoting herself on her clothes and here are five times that prove it: 

The Taylor Swift x 13 ring

 

The Swift necklace

 

The Tay Tay hoodie

 

The Swift jersey

 

And even a jumper with her face knitted on it 

 

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We already know how to shop online, (hell, we do it nearly everyday), but what about selling online?

Sites such as eBay and Depop are great for selling your unwanted clothes, but sometimes no matter how hard you try, that jumper or those jeans just won't sell. 

So, here are some tips and tricks for selling clothes online, and how to make the most bang for your buck:

1. Look after your items

You have to make sure to protect your leathers and suedes, stuff unused bags with paper so they keep their shape and try to keep shoes in their boxes – this way you will be able to charge a higher price. 

 

2. Keep proof

For some items you will need to keep proof of purchase. Knowing where and when you bought the product and what season it came from will ensure a quick sale. Also keeping authenticity cards will help you out big time for designer goods. 

 

3. Be aware of time

The best time to sell a piece is usually three to four seasons after it was first released, but if it was an investment/designer piece, holding onto it for a while could increase its value. 

 

4. Take CLEAR pictures

There's no point taking a photo of a jacket in a dark room or with a bad camera. If the buyer can't see the full piece, they will pass on it. Instead make sure your room is well lit and show as many details of the piece as you can. Also note these things in the description; fabric, pockets, zips, etc. 

 

5. Know the facts

Give exact measurements of the garment and set a fair price for it too. The price will depend on the season it was sold, the condition it's in and if it sold out. Depending on the piece, sell for around 40 to 70 percent of the retail price. 

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We're all used to wearing dark hues for autumn and winter, so this trend will certainly put a spring in your step during the colder months. 

Bright and beautiful, the rainbow trend is here to stay and here are the best picks from the high-street:

1) The rainbow scarf – ASOS €28

Keep warm and cosy while standing out from the crowd in this FAB faux fur scarf.

 

2) The rainbow maxi – Topshop €52

How gorgeous is this dress? Work it with a leather jacket and boots or go dressy with heels and an updo. Either way this dress will not disappoint.

 

3) The rainbow hairband ball – Topshop €8

Hands up who loses their hairbands every single day?! Well you won't anymore with this brightly coloured hairband ball.

 

4) The rainbow cardigan – ASOS €127

A bit on the pricey side but totally worth it. You will be bang on trend with this kimono/cardigan. It looks VERY cosy too.

 

5) The rainbow pom​ poms – Topshop €10

Have a bath-lover in your life? Then what better present than this assortment of trendy pom poms. 

 

6) The rainbow dress – Topshop €65

You will not go unmissed in this dress. We love the Aztec trend mixed with the rainbow.

 

7) The rainbow skirt – Topshop €52

If dresses aren't your thing, opt for this slick skirt. You'll get extra style points for the fringe at the bottom. 

 

8) The rainbow palette – Urban Decay €50

And if you really want to embrace the rainbow trend, this Urban Decay palette will become your new BFF. 

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Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but denim is a girl's best lover.

Say what?

Yup, it's not good news for the boys: a new report has now revealed that women hang onto their clothes longer than they hang onto their men.

While the average relationship lasts only two years and nine months, a woman's favourite piece of clothing, a pair of blue jeans, lasts more than three years. 

The research, which appeared yesterday in the The Sun on Sunday, shows that nearly half of denim devotees keep their favourite pair of jeans as it makes them feel more confident, and more than a third say they either look great or feel cosy in jeans. 

However, a worrying factor from the survey revealed that BOTH men and women admitted they rather lose their wedding ring than their favourite bit of clobber. 

And 90 percent confessed that they would be gutted if they lost their cherished items, while ten per cent said they rather lose their… mother-in-law!

The survey, which was conducted by Colour Catcher, furthermore revealed that many of us keep clothes we don't wear in the hope they will either come back into fashion, fit us again or because they remind us of good times. 

So, would you swap your boyf for your favourite pair of blue jeans? 

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