Daily Mirror - 05.03.2020

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Edited by MERNIE GILMORE

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MISSONI

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ALBERTA

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ERDEM

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BURBERRY

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RICHARD

QUINN

Trench dressing

If you’re looking for a new

investment buy, then this could be it.

Seen at Burberry and JW Anderson,

deconstructed trench coats were a

key look across many major fashion

shows for spring/summer. From

panels and prints to high-low hems

and statement ruffles, this wardrobe

staple has been given a much-

needed makeover this season.

Tangerine dream

Zingy shades of tangerine brightened up

the spring/summer catwalks. Orange was

the new black at Stella McCartney, Prada,

Emilia Wickstead and Valentino to name

just a few. This zesty hue was used in

everything from daywear separates to

evening gowns and coats. There’s no doubt

about it, the future’s bright.

Back to the 70s

Thanks to the success of the

Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in

Hollywood, the 1970s are enjoying yet

another fashion resurgence. The

trend was spotted at Missoni, Louis

Vuitton and Fendi, while Rixo went all

out to recreate Woodstock at its

show. Suede separates and

psychedelic prints sat alongside

punchy florals and retro fine knits to

transport you back in time.

Hot for the spot

This fun retro print never seems to date.

Polka dots were once again a big hit on the

catwalks, popping up in the collections at

Max Mara, Balmain and Michael Kors.

The playful print appeared in classic

monochrome but was also given more

colourful reworkings, which are perfect

for spring.

Bigger the better

Shrinking violets need not apply – this

season’s silhouette is very much a

case of more is more. The London

shows of Richard Quinn, Simone

Rocha and Erdem all showcased

voluminous looks featuring billowing

sleeves, full skirts and floor-scraping

hemlines, bringing a real element of

drama to the collections.

Floral

fancies

Is it even spring

fashion if florals don’t

get a mention? It may

not be groundbreaking

but florals are the

seasonal staple that keep on giving. This

time round, designers focused on mixing

and matching prints and patterns.

Combining florals with other patterns and

embellishments gives a fresh twist on this

well-loved print.

HIgH STREET: To p ,

£12.99, H&M; dress,

£99, Monsoon

HIgH

STREET:

Dress,

£49.99,

Zara; top,

£17.99,

Stradivarius

HIgH STREET: Trousers,

£85, French Connection;

dress, £58, Abbey

Clancy X Lipsy

HIgH

STREET:

Dress,

£59,

Marks &

Spencer;

jacket,

£23.99,

Josephine

& Co at

Zalando

HIgH STREET:

Tie-waisted coat,

£79, Topshop; belted

trench, £119.99, H&M

Live healthy with

Heather

@heatherofficial @Vbitesfood

website: heathermills.org

This week campaigner and

food writer Heather Mills talks

about the properties of salt

‘‘Salt will draw

toxins out of

your body and

cleanse your

thoughts

I have a ritual which

involves showers in the

morning and a salt bath

at night, usually

Himalayan.

Years ago I was given some herbs by

a Chinese doctor and they said

wherever possible cook them in a glass

pot as metal pans can release their

coatings. So I bought some Pyrex glass

cooking pots and 15 years later they’re

still in perfect nick and spotless.

Most people just pour bath salts into

their bath water, but if you want a real

effect you should heat the salt in a pan

without water and stir it with a wooden

spoon so the salt becomes hot. Do it on

a low heat and it will break the capsule

of energy inside the salt and release it,

which may take 10 minutes.

Run a bath while you’re doing it.

Some of you will naturally know when

it’s happened, but for beginners just

know 10 minutes should be enough.

Empty the salt into a small glass bowl,

pour in some water, stir for five to seven

seconds with a wooden spoon.

When your bath is run at your

preferred temperature, pour the salt

into it, then immerse yourself. Play

some relaxing music, force yourself to

meditate and completely switch off.

This took me years of practice but I

managed to get

up to 30 minutes

which was very

difficult with my

busy mind.

The salts will

draw the toxins

out of your body

as well as help

cleanse your

thoughts and feelings.

You should repeat this healing bath

anytime you can or feel the need for it.

It’s also good to keep a bowl of glass for

salt in the place where you work or

spend a lot of time.

If you have a handy partner you

can build a wall of salt bricks really

inexpensively behind your bed and put

some colored lights behind it which can

benefit mood and boost relaxation.

Salt is meant to absorb negative

energies that most people are not

aware of.

If placed around the house, salt will

have a calming effect.

If you live in a very warm home you

can also place some bowls of salt water

near your bed when you go to sleep to

rehydrate the room.

HIgH STREET: Purple dress, £19.50, Marks

& Spencer; red dress, £25, Boohoo