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Why ‘taking the plunge’ necklines are the ultimate power move and how stars like Helen Flanagan secretly use them
CELEBRITIES are taking the plunge when it comes to their necklines and some are even using their v-necks as a nod to their love lives.
Less fabric on top is definitely more for the likes of Helen Flanagan and Khloe Kardashian and experts say the trend has become an intentional and empowering move.
Body language pro Judi James says having cleavage on show is no longer about ‘pea-cocking’ – a way of attracting the opposite sex – but it’s now a case of ‘I choose to,’ rather than ‘I have to’ for strong and independent women.
Judi explains: “Cleavages used to be seen as a form of sexual advertising or flirtation that purely pandered to men.
“All that balcony bra-uplifting and compressing was primarily seen as a form of pea-cocking to attract a mate.
“As a symbol of projected strength the breast speaks for itself.
Judi James
“But this new trend of plunging necklines and flashing sides looks much more like a signal of power and independence from women who do it because they want to and no longer need to in terms of getting attention, male approval or even jobs.
“It’s also often a statement made by women who are single or in on-off relationships that are sometimes single-sex.
“This can really show off your body confidence and make a bold statement, whether you’re challenging norms or just expressing yourself, both with others and within yourself.”
“And like any good red carpet look it can also be a competitive gesture.”
Judi says it’s on the red carpet where women usually vie to wear the deepest plunge, like singer Lady Gaga and actress Julianne Moore, who wore gowns with a plunging neck line, at the Venice Film Festival this year.
Judi adds: “‘Who dares wins’ is currently the mantra in the celebrity world, where women vie to wear the deepest plunge (Sometimes right down to the lower pelvis) or show off everything apart from the actual nipples.
“As a symbol of projected strength the breast speaks for itself.
“Puffed up and splayed chests are linked with superior power and alpha status so this female version can project a similar sense of status superiority.”
From chaotic but cute to fierce and confident, Judi takes the plunge and reveals the ‘V’ nice secret messages celebs are sending out in their snaps…
Helen Flanagan
Chaotic but cute
The actress, 33, has revealed her new boyfriend Robbie Talbot has stepped into the stepfather role with her three children – Matilda, Delilah and Charlie.
The former Coronation Street star, who shares her kids with ex Scott Sinclair, left fans gobsmacked last week when she disclosed that she’d been secretly dating despite her stint on E4’s Celebs Go Dating.
Judi says: “Helen seems keen to use her cleavage displays to impress the message on the world that she is now all grown up and doing things on her own terms despite what can often be seen as a chaotic love life.
It’s a statement pose and suggests she’s ready to take on the world
Judi James
“Her head tilt shows a desire to be liked and to gain approval but the emphatic cleavage looks like a gesture of choice to register some more steely sense of life objectives behind the cuteness.”
Christine McGuiness
Careful but strong statement
Christine and her ex-husband Paddy McGuiness announced they would be divorcing after 11 years of marriage in 2022.
Since then, the reality star, 36, has been regularly uploading sexy pictures to her Instagram and isn’t afraid to show off her curves.
Judi says: “This is breast plate-power from Christine, who has her boobs carefully and impressively encased in a structured, metallic-looking top.
“Amazonian warrior women were always said to bare their breasts as a sign of being battle-fit and Christine’s elegant, statement pose here suggests she’s ready to take on the world now since her split with Paddy.”
Sofia Vegara
Fierce and confident
The Hollywood actress split from her husband Joe Manganiello earlier this year and the pair were proud to announce that it was an amicable one.
The 52-year-old revealed that her marriage broke up because her “husband was younger; he wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mum.
But her fashion sense proves that it hasn’t stopped her from feeling empowered.
It’s a show-stopping display of confidence with an ironic twist in terms of Hollywood imagery
Judi James
Judi says: “Sofia might have hit our screens as a woman with one of the most impressive cleavages on TV but now she’s shown her Emmy and Golden Globe nominated acting chops – and established herself as a businesswoman – she could clearly keep her assets under wraps for the rest of her working life if she wanted.
“But here she chooses to display a deep cleavage in what looks like a statement of pride, informing us she is in control and doing things on her own terms now.
“This wide display of breast looks like the ultimate power move by a fiercely confident successful woman coming out of a marriage split.”
Khloe Kardashian
Independent and determined
She is one of the most prominent members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, which means her personal life has been well documented.
The reality star, 39, has had a roller coaster of a ride with her love life including with her former partner NBA star Tristan Thompson, who is the father of her two children.
Now that she is single, Khloe shows no remorse – especially in the figure-hugging black dress.
Judi says: “One glance at Khloe’s wide, squared shoulders, her raised chin plus hard stare to the camera and that gleaming, self-supporting cleavage shows Khloe is baring to look daring rather than sweetly man-pleasing.
Amazonian warrior women were always said to bare their breasts as a sign of being battle-fit
Judi James
“This body language suggests independence and a determination to live life on her own terms now and date who she pleases, regardless of controversy.
“Khloe has now hit 40 and, with her ex Tristan still in her life, this is a pose that suggests ‘I got this’ in terms of resilience and inner confidence.”
Denise Van Outen
Confident but ironic
Known for her vibrant personality and impressive career, Denise is clearly having fun whilst she lives the life as a single woman.
The 49-year-old was previously married to actor Lee Mead, with whom they share their daughter Betsy together, before they split in 2013.
She is un-dented and oozing body confidence post-split
Judi James
From July 2014 she was in a relationship with commodities trader Eddie Boxshall; they lived together in Chelmsford, but that ended in January 2022.
Now Denise, who reportedly joined celebrity dating app Raya earlier this year, is clearly taking the plunge with her fashion and proving that she is empowered.
Judi says: “Bared to the waistline, Denise’s boobs hang naturally with an impressive cleavage that doesn’t look pushed inward or upward to get any unnatural effect.
“This looks like an ‘On my terms’ body language statement despite the nod to the heaving-bosom glamour of the 50’s.
“It’s a show-stopping display of confidence with an ironic twist in terms of Hollywood imagery, showing her ex or any other guys watching that she is un-dented and oozing body confidence post-split.”
Is the plunging neckline back in fashion?
By Fabulous’ Deputy Fashion Editor, Abby McHale
Buying clothes with a plunging neckline such as a V shape or sweetheart style can often be the most flattering.
It draws your eye towards your decolletage which is a very flattering area of your body.
There’s nothing wrong with showing off a bit of cleavage, it’s part of your body and shouldn’t be hidden away, no matter how big or small your chest is.
I’m all for it, however, if I do wear something low cut then I often find that I wear something less revealing on the bottom half to balance out my look.
This could mean wearing a low cut top tucked into a pair of jeans, with a blazer over the top to smarten it up, as showing off cleavage doesn’t have to be smutty.
It really is all about balance and what you feel comfortable wearing.
City named best budget friendly autumn getaway has hot weather and costs less than £170 for a week-long hotel stay
AN Autumn break can be a good choice for holidaymakers looking to chase the sun, with many destinations offering warmer weather, fewer crowds, and cheaper prices.
One city has been found to offer the best bargain holiday deal for this time of year, and that’s Marrakech.
The fourth largest city in Morrocco has become increasingly popular with tourists over the years.
And it’s now been crowned Most Budget Friendly Autumn Getaway 2024 by DiscoverCars.com.
In the car rental company’s latest report cities were scored on a number of factors:
- average cost of a week-long hotel stay
- average cost of car rental for a week
- number of affordable restaurants
- number of budget hotels
- average rainfall in millimetres
- average temperature in September, October and November
- average daylight hours during these months.
Marrakech scored best for average rainfall, with just 25mm during September, October and November.
It also came up top for the longest daylight hours, with an average of nine hours during Autumn.
While the average flight cost to Marrakech Airport is on the pricier side (£253), the average cost of a week-long hotel stay was just £168.
Its average temperature was one of the highest at 19C.
Here are some of the cheapest things you can get up to in the city.
Visit Bahia Palace for its stunning Moroccan architecture
Nestled in the heart of Marrakech is Bahia Palace – a 19th century building decorated with stunning paintings and mosaics.
The palace was set up by Si Moussa, grand vizir of the sultan, for his personal use, and named after one of his wives.
Its gardens are particularly popular, with orange and banana trees, cypress trees, hibiscus plants and jasmine shading the walkways.
Entry to the palace is free.
Grab a cheap bite to eat at Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa is the main square and market place in Marrakech’s medina quarter.
There are plenty of restaurants dotted around the square serving local delicacies like tagine, brochettes (skewered kebabs), fried fish and couscous.
Prices are very cheap – you can have a hearty meal for just £9-13.
Explore the iconic El Badi Palace
El Badi Palace is a ruined palace commissioned by the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadian dynasty a few months after his accession in 1578.
Budget Friendly Autumn Getaways 2024
There were 18 budget friendly cities that made the list:
- Marrakech
- Seville
- Lisbon
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Venice
- Budapest
- Rome
- Florence
- Bruges
- Prague
- Copenhagen
- Dubrovnik
- Berlin
- Vienna
- Edinburgh
- Paris
- Amsterdam
For the full report, visit the DiscoverCars.com website.
The palace features intricate mosaics, marble columns, gold-topped ceilings, and onyx, and its rooftop terrace offers views of the skyline, Atlas Mountains, and resident storks.
Entry for adults is 100 MAD (£7.75), and for children 30 MAD (£3.02).
I’m on maternity leave and made £234 in 24 hours without leaving the house – here’s how to get quick sales on Vinted
A MOTHER has shared how she made £234 in just 24 hours without leaving the house.
Molly Hunter, who is from North Yorkshire and is currently on maternity leave, explained that thanks to her simple Vinted tip, she has raked in the cash, and fast.
So if you’ve got loads of clothes that have been sitting in your wardrobe for months and you’re looking to earn some cash quickly, then you’ve come to the right place.
The savvy mum-of-two took to social media to share her advice, as she explained: “So I feel like I can’t gate-keep this and you’ve probably seen it all over your For You page, but this is your sign, if you want to make more money, you need to do this.
“I managed to make £234 in 24 hours and I am mind blown that this actually worked.
“So for a bit of context, I am on maternity leave. I’m 12 months in, I’ve still got another month left, and I’m trying to make a little income on the side where possible.
“I do my partnerships with brands which is great, but obviously I want a constant little flow if I can, alongside my maternity pay.”
The brunette beauty then confirmed: “How I managed to make £234 in 24 hours was Vinted.
“I’ve been seeing it all over my For You page, people saying delete everything off your Vinted and reupload it.”
The content creator shared that she gave the trick a try, as she continued: “I had 110 items but then I had a massive pile to upload, so it actually came to 150 items by the time I uploaded it all.
“I set up a little area in my bedroom, I took pictures of them all on the same background.
“I had a towel ladder, put some nice blankets on it, so that it looked really consistent.
“I did this last Saturday, we are on Friday now, so it’s nearly a week and I am currently sitting at £366 and I have got 86 items left.
“So I’ve not sold all my items, I’m still getting offers and I’m accepting them, getting them posted straight away, so obviously the money will come through as quickly as possible.”
New Vinted rules to be aware of
IF you fancy clearing out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you’ll need to consider the new rules that recently came into play.
If people are selling personal items for less than they paid new (which is generally the case for second-hand sales), there is no impact on tax.
However, since January 1, digital platforms, including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted, must share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown.
You’re unlikely to be affected if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year – generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax.
A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for business sellers trading for profit – the only time that an individual personal item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale.
However, firms now have to pass on your data to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700.
It is part of a wider tax crackdown to help ensure that those who boost their income via side hustles pay up what they owe.
While your data won’t be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you’ll still need to pay tax as normal.
The side hustler advised Vinted users to give the trick a try, as she concluded: “I did it, and the results have definitely paid off.
“I am so grateful that it worked, because this has really helped me out in my last month of maternity leave.
“And it means I’ll be able to do some really exciting things with the girls before I go back to work.”
SOCIAL MEDIA USERS REACT
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @mollyandmine, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 21,800 views.
Social media users were thankful for Molly’s advice and many flocked to the comments to express this.
One person said: “I’ve just done this so fingers crossed it works.”
Just done the same, made £100 last week on a couple of items
TikTok user
Another added: “Great advice, I’m just about to set up a Vinted account so this was a great video to come across.”
A third commented: “I have a big bundle to upload so I’m going to do this today!”
At the same time, many confessed that they too have tried this tip and have had success.
One Vinted seller beamed: “This worked for me too! Amazing.”
A second chimed in: “We’ve just done the same, made £100 last week on a couple of items.”
Whilst someone else claimed: “I’ve been doing this for a while and it works!”
Do I need to pay tax on my side hustle income?
MANY people feeling strapped for cash are boosting their bank balance with a side hustle.
The good news is, there are plenty of simple ways to earn some additional income – but you need to know the rules.
When you’re employed the company you work for takes the tax from your earnings and pays HMRC so you don’t have to.
But anyone earning extra cash, for example from selling things online or dog walking, may have to do it themselves.
Stephen Moor, head of employment at law firm Ashfords, said: “Caution should be taken if you’re earning an additional income, as this is likely to be taxable.
“The side hustle could be treated as taxable trading income, which can include providing services or selling products.”
You can make a gross income of up to £1,000 a year tax-free via the trading allowance, but over this and you’ll usually need to pay tax.
Stephen added: “You need to register for a self-assessment at HMRC to ensure you are paying the correct amount of tax.
“The applicable tax bands and the amount of tax you need to pay will depend on your income.”
If you fail to file a tax return you could end up with a surprise bill from HMRC later on asking you to pay the tax you owe – plus extra fees on top.
Lebanon warns of ‘doomsday scenario’ as Israeli troops ‘poised to pour over border’ & Netanyahu ‘pushes for all-out war’
LEBANON has warned of a “doomsday scenario” as Israeli troops are poised to invade the country and Benjamin Netanyahu pushes for all-out war.
Hezbollah issued a chilling threat yesterday after exploding pagers and walkie-talkies left 37 dead, 3,600 maimed and wounded, and set tensions skyrocketing.
The Wall Street Journal reports US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has told senior Pentagon officials he feared Israel could soon invade.
Israeli officials declared the start of a “new phase” of the war just days ago and a crack army unit was moved north.
Rami Mortada, Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, told The Times an Israeli invasion would be a “doomsday scenario”.
He said: “We are facing all the risks of an all-out regional conflict and that’s what we have been tirelessly trying to avoid.
“Let’s hope that we don’t get there because this is a doomsday scenario for everyone. It’s definitely a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war.”
Mortada warned that Hezbollah was a “formidable fighting force” and claimed Israel should be weary of another inconclusive war like in 2006.
Netanyahu is also poised to sack his Defence Minister who has been pushing for a ceasefire and get the hostages returned.
The Prime Minister has been pushing for a broader battle with the terror group to Israel’s north, The Times reports.
He wants to show off the country’s strength a year after the terror attack on his watch made it look weak.
The IDF yesterday launched fresh strikes against Hezbollah, claiming to destroy 100 rocket launchers and around 1,000 launch barrels in the strikes.
Israeli Defence Forces chiefs said the massive attack was to “degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities and infrastructure”.
Black and white footage posted to social media showed the country blowing up targets.
A spokesman said: “For decades, Hezbollah has weaponized civilian homes, dug tunnels beneath them and used civilians as human shields.
“The IDF is operating to bring security to northern Israel in order to enable the return of residents to their homes and achieve war goals.”
Israeli commanders said Hezbollah would “pay an increasing price” and issued warnings to locals to steer clear of the border and expect to hear louds blasts while troops trained there.
Israeli Defence Forces’ crack 98th Division has been redeployed to the north from Gaza and will be fine tuning battle plans over the weekend in readiness for a ground invasion.
US officials monitoring soaring tension said they were “afraid and concerned about potential escalation” as UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called for an immediate ceasefire.
Three Lebanese security sources told Reuters the strikes were the most intense bombing since October last year.
Iran-backed Hezbollah meanwhile said it launched at least 17 attacks on military sites in northern Israel.
Speaking for the first time yesterday since the deadly device sabotage, Hezbollah boss Hassan Nasrallah vowed Israel would face retribution.
Nasrallah said Israel would face “tough retribution and just punishment, where it expects it and where it does not” and described the attacks as a “massacre” and a possible “act of war”.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami assured ally Nasrallah that Israel will face “a crushing response from the axis of resistance”.
Analysts have told The Sun they also believe Israel could be set to invade and the pager blitz may have been an opening salvo.
Avner Avraham claims Israel is directly challenging Hezbollah to start a war in retaliation, so it can then invade Lebanon and wipe them out.
Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to return the evacuated Israelis “securely to their homes”.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declared the start of a “new phase” of war as the country’s army moved north.
The announcement paves the way for the first full-scale invasion of southern Lebanon since 2006 in a drive to push back the terror group and allow Israelis to return home.
But the risky move raises the spectre of Hezbollah backers, Iran being drawn into a devastating regional conflict.
Ex-Mossad agent Avraham said the chess move attack was Israel saying: “Don’t mess with us”.
He said: “The attack yesterday was so strong and wide if they [Hezbollah] do start a limited war, they will lose immediately.
“In the north, we have to start a limited war and we prefer that Hezbollah would make the first mistake.
“The response would be a huge damage to Lebanon, it would go 100 years back.”
Where did the pagers come from?
By James Halpin, Foreign News Reporter
Iranian proxy Hezbollah ordered the pagers months ago but never thought the quaint piece of tech could be tampered with.
Hezbollah shifted to pagers after the group’s leader told members to stop using phones in February over fears they could be tracked by Israeli spies.
A senior Lebanese security source said the group had ordered 5,000 beepers made by Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, which were brought into the country in the spring.
But Gold Apollo told media in Taipei today the specific order was manufactured by BAC Consulting KFT in Budapest.
Gold Apollo boss Hsu Ching-kuang said BAC asked to manufacture their own pagers with the company’s trademark and they were paid from a mystery Middle Eastern bank account, NPR reports.
BAC Consulting chief executive Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono confirmed to media that her company worked with Gold Apollo.
But said, “I don’t make the pagers. I am just the intermediate.”
At some point during the manufacture, the devices were modified by Israel’s spy service with a small amount of explosive.
The AR-924 pager is described as being “rugged” and contains a rechargeable lithium battery with 85 days of battery life.
Their longevity would be important in Lebanon which has suffered major power outages.
Pagers also run on a different wireless network than mobile phones, making them more resilient in emergencies and harder for Israel to hack digitally.
The affected pagers were only delivered to Hezbollah recently.
Reports now claim Mossad set up shell companies to build the devices themselves.
But the New York Times reported BAC is an Israeli shell company, one of at least three used by spies to mask their identity.
BAC took on ordinary clients for whom they produced ordinary pagers.
Pagers sent to Hezbollah, however, contained the explosive PETN.
Emily Atack shares rare photo with baby Barney as she glams up for Disney premiere
EMILY Atack shared a rare photo with her baby boy Barney as she glammed up for a Disney premiere.
Earlier this week Emily, 34, walked the pink carpet for her new Disney+ show Rivals.
The actress stunned in a black mini dress and sheer tights just three months after giving birth for the first time.
Former The Inbetweeners star Emily later took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of her holding Barney while in the make-up chair ahead of the premiere.
Proving she’s a natural at juggling mum life with her busy job, Emily was seen holding her son while having her hair done.
She shares with Barney with her scientist boyfriend Dr Alistair Garner.
The couple were first spotted in September last year and moved in together ahead of Barney’s birth.
Emily stars as Sarah Stratton in Rivals, an adaptation of the Jilly Cooper novel of the same name.
Sarah has an affair with Rupert Campbell-Black, who is played by Hollywood actor Alex Hassell, best known for his roles in George Clooney’s Suburbicon in 2017 and BBC fantasy series His Dark Materials.
The Sun previously revealed that Emily will strip off for a famous scene from the book during which Sarah gets naked during a game of tennis.
Also in the cast are Danny Dyer and David Tennent, who play Freddie Jones and Lord Tony Baddingham.
In a synopsis to preview the series, Disney wrote: “The story is set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England.
“In the fictional county of Rutshire, a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men is about to boil over.
“Alex Hassell plays dashing ex-Olympian, Tory Member of Parliament and incorrigible rake, the dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black.
“David Tennant plays Rupert’s single-mindedly ambitious and egotistical Rutshire neighbour Lord Tony Baddingham, controller of Corinium Television.”
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