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We wouldn't have singled her out as a candidate for weight-loss, but super-slim Danielle Lloyd seemingly worries about the odd like bulge just like the rest of us. 

But while we vow just to eat less cake, celebrities have a rather different approach.

Yes, the 31-year-old model took to Instagram recently to share with her fans her eye-catching Shrinking Violet shrinky suit. 

 

Just getting my sexy on round the house thanks to @evolveinchloss for my shrinky suit the lengths us women go to

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And while Ms Lloyd is clearly gorgeous, this is definitely one get-up that's best worn strictly only in the comfort of your own home. 

Clad in a silver jacket and matching trousers, the mother-of-three playfully captioned the snap "just getting my sexy on round the house." She went on to thank @evolveinchloss for the item, adding: "The lengths us women go to."

The manufacturers say that after applying a ‘special solution’ to your problem areas you stick on the suit, wearing it for an hour.

"The solution is clinically proven to strip inches from the body, and instant results can be seen," it is claimed. 

They add: "One kit provides enough treatments for an entire month, in which time it is possible to shed a whole dress size."

Danielle divorced footballer Jamie O'Hara last year. The father of her three young sons, it was reported at the time that he had been unfaithful. 

However, recently Ms Lloyd has found love again: the former Playboy and Celebrity Big Brother star has been spotted out and about with handsome electrician, Michael O'Neil. 

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Nicki Minaj came under fire this weekend for some seriously controversial footage, but she swears it was a misunderstanding.

The singer was hosting a Halloween event at 1OAK nightclub in Las Vegas over the weekend, donning a gold and cream fairy costume for the occasion.

In a clip posted to YouTube, the singer is seen laughing backstage with her entourage, before pointing her fairy wand at someone and shouting "Walk! I command you to walk."

The person in question appears to be sitting in a motorised wheelchair, leading many to hit back at Nicki for her seemingly insenstitve comment.

Taking to Twitter to respond to the claims, Nicki said the person was a "friend" and that she was in a "scooter," not a wheelchair.

"Lol. That's NOT a disabled person and u know that. Are u that desperate for attention?" she wrote in response to a Perez Hilton piece about the footage.

The writer replied by saying, "And how was I supposed to know a person in a wheelchair ISN'T disabled?" which certainly didn't go down well with Nicki.

"B**ch, u knew. That's my friend in a scooter. Have a great day. I surely will," she wrote.

Some sources have suggested the person in the scooter is in fact Nicki's close friend and make-up artist Sheika Daley, but the footage is still stirring up mixed reactions online:

One thing's for sure, we'll be using #BitchYouKnew as the new #MileyWhatsGood next time we have a bone to pick with someone.

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As proven by our very own Saoirse Ronan this week, having an Irish name can make life pretty difficult at times.

No matter how many times you painstakingly S-P-E-L-L it out or come up with "easy" pronunciation tips ("It's Colm… like Gollum"), some people just can't seem to get their heads around your bizarre title.

Nowhere is that pain more real than at Starbucks, where busy baristas tend to write down a jumble of letters and hope for the best.

More often than not, they make a total hames of it. Here are a few of our favourite #StarbucksFails…

1. "A-O-I-F (for Frank) – E."
Um…

 

2. Niamh
Two attempts, both unsuccessful.

 

The joys of having an Irish name. #Niamh #IrishAbroad #Starbucks #Denmark

A photo posted by Niamh Higgins (@niamh_higgins_) on

 

3. Blaithín
Zero points for effort on this one.

 

4. Liam
This atrocity took place on Irish soil, to make matters worse.

 

5. Oisín
Sounds like a type of sushi.

 

6. Sorcha
First name 'Sur', last name 'Cih'.

 

7. Sinéad
Because who doesn't want their name to sound like 'snail'?

 

I spelled it for her! #fail #starbucksirishnames #london

A photo posted by Sinead McCabe (@sinmcc_) on

 

8. Rory
Sigh.

 

#starbucks #starbucksirishnames #fail

A photo posted by @kitanavalentine on

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Karl Lagerfeld has been characterised in nearly every way possible; from being transformed into a Simpson to having his own Where's Karl? book (Where's Wally?), so it's really no surprise that Kim wanted him in her game too. 

In the mobile app game, Karl comes complete with his trademark ponytail, starched white collar and dark sunglasses, as well as owning his own boutique in Paris. 

"Kim's contribution to beauty and fashion – and what made her such an icon – is the fact that you don't have to be super slim and very tall to be beautiful," Karl tells Vogue.

"Others tried, but she succeeded in giving other girls like herself confidence. And I admire her for that."

Mr Lagerfeld will be in good company in Kim's virtual world, as he will join Top Model's André Leon Talley and Vogue Japan's Anna Dello Russo in helping players to follow the reality stars footsteps.

In the game, these famous characters will help you jump from being an E-list star to an A-list star by completing a series of tasks, like meeting managers, modelling gigs and attending parties. 

"Karl Lagerfeld is such an icon and I've been lucky enough to work with him several times over the years," Kim said of the partnership. 

With Karl in the game now, you will be able to purchase Chanel clothing for your personal avatar… if only we were able to afford Chanel in real life. 

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After a rough week, and TWO tantrums, Justin Bieber is finally back on social media to release a new song from his upcoming album, Purpose.

I'll Show You is the third song that Justin has shared with his fans after he posted a short clip on Instagram with a caption that promised fans they could hear more if they pre-ordered the complete album. 

 

Today. #IllShowYou #PURPOSE preorder for the song.

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The full version was then made available to fans last night on Spotify.

The 21-year-old revealed that his new album will have 19 tracks, after he released the track list last week. It also features collaborations with Ariana Grande and Nas. 

His album is going head to head with One Directions's Made in the A.M, when it's released on November 13. The battle is on!

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Ryan Gosling has our back.

Having an Irish name is no easy feat if you live outside of the Emerald Isle, as anyone who has ever applied for a job or tried to order Starbucks overseas can attest to.

Luckily for any Saoirses out there, the world has finally been schooled in how to pronounce the name correctly – thanks to a Hollywood A-lister, no less.

Saoirse Ronan was the recipient of this year's New Hollywood Award for her role in Brooklyn, and in his pre-presentation speech, Ryan Gosling was sure to make one thing very clear.

"Since we're all here, I thought we could just go over it," he said

"It's not 'Say-or-see' or 'Seer-say' or 'Sorcery… It's 'Ser-sha', like inertia."

As for the surname, that was another hurdle altogether, but with Saoirse's help, the actor finally got it right.

Speaking to Image magazine recently, Saoirse said her Irishness was a huge part of her identity, even in Hollywood.

"It’s really important, it always has been, it’s a big part of who I am," she said. 

"And I actually think it’ a great way to stay grounded, to remember where you’ve come from and the type of people that you come from."

As for what she misses the most about her homeland when she's away, the actress says it's "definitely Barry's Tea."

A girl after our own heart.

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If you haven't had a holiday this year due to time or price constraints then fear not, because Ryanair has just extended its winter sale by 24-hours. 

The airline announced the news today which means its bumper sale – which was supposed to end tonight – is now extended until midnight tomorrow, November 3. 

Seats are going for just €9.99 on a number of routes across Europe, which means you can now fly to Copenhagen, Edinburgh, London or Paris for a very reasonable rate. 

The carrier said it's able to fund the price cuts by taking advantage of new lower fuel costs. 

Ryanair's Robin Kiely told The Mirror: "Due to overwhelming demand, we are extending our winter seat giveaway by 24-hours on over 370 routes in our European network, with 500,000 seats for sale for just €9.99 – making Europe's lowest fares even lower.

"These winter giveaways are only available to book until Midnight Tuesday for travel between November and February next and since these crazy low prices are sure to be snapped up quickly, we urge customers to book them today on www.ryanair.com before they sell out." 

Get to it, people!

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If talking to your friends to tell them you're free to do something is too much effort, there's now an app for it. 

Google's new Who's Down app allows users to notify others when they're free to hang out and socialise. All you need to do is toggle the list and it will tell you the users that are available at any given time. 

The toggle lasts for three hours and can be manually switched on or off if your plans happen to change. 

Users can also mention what they're up for, whether it's coffee, some shopping or just some chill time, but there's also a list of activities you can choose from like grabbing lunch or watching a movie. 

The app also notifies your friends that are in the mood to do something similar, and once enough people want to do the same thing, it automatically opens a group chat so you can organise your plans. 

But the conversations only last for 24-hours, so once the messaging stops, there's no need for anymore pesky notifications. 

The new app is available on both iPhone and Android and uses an invite system to gain more users. 

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After two years together, Liam Payne and Sophia Smith confirmed their split last week, but it seems it might not have been a mutual decision.

In a new interview, Liam admits the break-up was extremely tough on him, but it was what Sophia wanted.

"I'm absolutely devastated," he admitted to The Sun.

Despite being just months away from an indefinite hiatus from One Direction, inevitably it was Liam's work commitments that caused things to go sour.

"Being on the tour all this year and being away from her was so hard. We spent so much time apart.

"But in order to do right by somebody sometimes it's better not to do what your heart wants, but to do what's better for them."

Of all the One Direction lads, Liam has always seemed the most committed to his long-term relationship, often taking to social media over the last two years to tell Sophia (and his millions of followers) how much he missed her.

One Direction have spent the majority of 2015 on their On The Run tour, with a non-stop schedule of 80 performances across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, America and Europe.

With a long period of free time ahead of him in 2016, the singer says he's looking forward to leading a normal life for a while.

"Right now I'm looking forward to some alone time to figure out who I am and what I want to be."

It's thought the foursome will perform at the Royal Variety Show at the end of this year to celebrate the release of their album Made In the AM, with another possible gig at The Brits in February before calling things a day.

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Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were a power couple long before Beyoncé and Jay Z ever came along. And the whole world loved them. 

In 2001, the celeb couple made the ultimate commitment to each other and wore (the now-famous) double denim outfits to the American Music Awards. And if your memory serves you well, it was everything at the time. 

In the 14 years that have passed since that style moment, many famous faces – Katy Perry and Riff Raff to Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively – have tried to recreate the look; but neither Justin or Britney ever batted an eyelid. 

Until now that is. Because Britney is a sucker for kids, the popstar took to Instagram to give praise to stylist Monica Rose's children. Yep, these kids used Halloween as an opportunity to dress up as the Disney duo and replicate the jean-ius look that once was. 

And as you can see, they totally nailed it:

 

#Repost @monicarosestyle ・・・ #britneyandjustinforever #FBF #AMAs #HappyHalloween #britneyween

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BUT if you look closer at the IG post, Brit-Brit included a VERY important caption: #britneyandjustinforever.

Yep, we'll never forget. 

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We've all been told since we were young to eat in moderation – but for so many women, eating in moderation is something completely different. 

For one woman, moderation might mean having just one can of Coke per week. For another it could mean ordering a medium pizza instead of a large; and for another it could mean putting down the fork when full. 

And according to Women's Health, technically they're all right. 

While telling someone to eat in moderation may be non-specific, it could actually enable you to watch what you eat without a food diary or nutrition tracker. 

No two women have the exact same calorie count or nutritional needs, nutritionist Jamie Mass tells Women's Health

"We all come to understand what moderate eating is from a different starting point. How you grew up, your family and friends, and even the messages you get from advertisements impact what overeating and moderate eating mean to you."

And Jamie believes that eating in moderation trumps any other dieting habit. 

"When women focus on eating the correct portion size – whether it's indicated by a nutritional label or a diet plan – they ignore their body's personal needs."

"That been said, moderation should be the result, not the focus, of every meal. Otherwise moderation can become restriction."

And we all know that restricting ourselves from eating our favourite foods NEVER last in the long run. 

"Deprivation isn't good for our mental health and can lead to not-so-moderate food choices later on," says Jamie. 

She suggests that we take time with our meals and ask ourselves, 'Am I really hungry? Or just bored, tired or stressed?' 

Then check back in half-way through our meals and think, 'Do I need anymore? Do I feel satisfied?'

These questions will automatically help you to eat in moderation – and reach your ideal weight.

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Well, you can officially add Selena Gomez to Amy Schumer's long list of celebrity friends. 

This weekend, Selena presented the comedian with the Hollywood Comedy Award at the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills. 

"I talk about her obsessively," Selena admitted before she presented the award.

"I've tweeted her often. I try to impersonate her and it doesn't really work. I actually just met her so basically what I'm saying is I'm really happy that clearly Jennifer Lawrence wasn't able to do this tonight because I love you."

The Revival singer also praised Amy for being the first comedian "to speak to the women of my generation."

"Amy, you've inspired me to not take myself too seriously… You constantly made me feel like I'm a bad ass even though most of the time I'm not. You say things I wish I could say and you never ever make me feel bad about anything I do in my personal life."

But even after Selena's lovely words, when Ms Schumer took to the stage, she couldn't help but make a joke, "I didn't even ask Jen-Selena, you were my first choice."

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