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I can’t believe the designer shoes I found at Goodwill – they retail for hundreds, it’s crazy but I’m not complaining
A THRIFTY shopper knew better than to let a good buy pass her by.
She had certainly snagged the shoe deal she had been dreaming of.
“When you find Golden Goose at Goodwill,” said Han Azim (@styleswithshea).
Amidst crowded racks of shoes, the budget buyer had found the designer deal of her dreams.
The white sneakers featured the brand’s signature star on the side – and sell for hundreds of dollars.
“These are the thrift vibes we need for 2024,” she said.
Similar sneakers from Golden Goose sell for over $500.
Her fans were left dumbfounded over the deal.
“Omg my dream!” said one shocked follower.
“I can’t believe it!” she replied.
“I would just die,” another viewer remarked.
And the savvy shopper’s haul was just getting started.
“I went to Goodwill this morning and here’s everything I found today,” she said in a second video.
First, she held up a blue pair of Year of Ours leggings followed by a crochet top and wide-leg black Zara jeans.
Han continued to show off her steals that included a vintage Bill Blass sweater, Aerie ribbed pants, Free People movement joggers, and an Abercrombie and Fitch bodysuit.
And she wasn’t done just yet with her designer deals.
“This stunning Frame blouse – love this one,” she said.
The red short-sleeved find was having her give thanks to the Goodwill gods.
Next came a purple Athleta tank top, another crochet cardigan, and an LL Bean corduroy button-up shirt.
Holding up a powder blue dress, she couldn’t believe her thrifting luck.
“A new with tags Petal and Pup dress,” she said.
She also picked up a Lulus ribbed midi dress, a never worn Free People knit dress, and a vintage black midi skirt.
Han was ready to keep on saving while looking stylish.
“Amanda Uprichard stunning maxi dress,” she said.
She held up the layered peach colored frock.
Her fans were in disbelief over the finds.
“The Frame blouse!” said one follower.
She reflected on her grand find finale: the Golden Goose sneakers.
“That was a crazy way to end the thrift trip but I am not complaining,” said Han.
Kate Middleton is ‘on the mend & has left Windsor for first time since her op for holiday with Prince William & kids’
PRINCESS Kate is “on the mend” and has left Windsor for the first time since her surgery, pals have claimed.
The Princess of Wales, 42, is “recovering well” after her planned abdominal surgery on January 16.
The Princess of Wales, 42, is ‘recovering well’ after her planned abdominal surgery[/caption]
She will now be reunited with her children George, Charlotte and Louis[/caption]
Kate stayed at the London Clinic in Marylebone[/caption]
Kate spent 13 days recovering at the private London Clinic before heading home – and she is unlikely to be seen carrying out any frontline duties until after Easter.
In a clear sign of her improvement, the Princess joined William and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on a half-term trip holiday on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
A pal told the Daily Mail: “Catherine is recovering well.
“She was looking forward to a change of scene and will be able to take it easy in Norfolk while the children let off steam with William.”
The King is also convalescing in Norfolk following his cancer diagnosis.
The monarch was admitted to The London Clinic on January 26 to undergo the operation and his stay was extended by 24 hours.
A “separate issue of concern was noted” during his corrective prostate surgery – and further tests revealed the presence of cancer.
She was looking forward to a change of scene and will be able to take it easy in Norfolk
In their statement a Palace spokesman stated: “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”
His Majesty is undergoing a schedule of regular treatments and “remains wholly positive”.
It follows a string of health shocks for the Royal Family, with the Duchess of York, 64, also told she had cancer just after Christmas.
Fergie and Charles are understood to be supporting each other through their treatment.
King Charles will continue with his red boxes, weekly audiences with the Prime Minister, and monthly Privy Council meetings, but they may have to be scaled back on the advice of doctors.
In the meantime, Prince William and Queen Camilla have taken the lead and stepped up to help with royal duties.
On Wednesday, despite the turbulent time for his family as Princess Kate recuperates from her abdominal surgery, the prince gave a speech at a charity fundraising gala.
William, who served as a rescue pilot saving lives for seven years, attended the event for the London Air Ambulance Charity.
It came hours after he returned to public engagements for the first time and held an investiture at Windsor Castle.
William was seen smiling and joking as he handed out gongs at the ceremony.
Queen Camilla has also put on a brave face amid the troubling time for her family.
She was seen with Charles on Tuesday for the first time since his cancer shock – taking a helicopter to Sandringham after meeting Prince Harry.
ROYAL OPERATIONS
How the King and Kate’s respective health battles unfolded:
Tuesday, January 16: Kate, 42, is secretly admitted to the London Clinic and undergoes abdominal surgery.
Wednesday, January 17: Kensington Palace announces the princess’ operation and says she will remain in the private hospital for 10-14 days.
Over an hour later, Buckingham Palace announces the King, 75, is to have treatment for a benign enlarged prostate and will be admitted to hospital in a few days.
Thursday, January 18: Prince William spends time at his wife’s bedside, driving himself away from the back entrance during the low-key, private visit.
The Queen says the King is “fine” and “looking forward to getting back to work” during a visit to the Aberdeen Art Gallery
Friday, January 19: The King flies back from Scotland with the Queen and heads to his Sandringham estate in Norfolk to rest ahead of the procedure.
Monday, January 22: The Queen tells 86-year-old well-wisher Jessie Jackson that the King is “fine”, and thanks her for asking, while she carries out engagements in Swindon.
Camilla urges the King to take it easy. An insider told The Sun: “The Queen has told him he needs to slow down a bit.”
Thursday, January 25: The King arrives back in London from Sandringham ready for his treatment.
Friday, January 26: The King is admitted to the London Clinic for treatment for an enlarged prostate and also visits the Princess of Wales, who is recovering in the same hospital.
Sunday, January 28: Queen Camilla arrives for her fourth visit on Charles’ third day in hospital.
Monday, January 29: King Charles leaves hospital.
Sunday, February 4: Charles seen waving as he walks to church at Sandringham.
Monday, February 5: Buckingham Palace announce King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.
The King was spotted smiling as they were driven from their London home Clarence House to the palace.
Queen Camilla was also pictured at the opening of a new cancer treatment centre days before Charles’ diagnosis was made public.
Despite knowing of her husband’s condition she continued with royal duties and smiled as she greeted visitors.
This week, she spoke out for the first time sharing an update on His Majesty’s health at a charity event in Salisbury Cathedral.
She gave an update, speaking to Ben Abbott, 40, Critical care paramedic with Wiltshire Air Ambulance, and said: “He’s doing extremely well under the circumstances.
“He is very touched by all of the letters and messages the public have been sending from everywhere.
“That’s very cheering.”
Princess Anne has also stepped up and continues to help hold the family together.
The royal made a public appearance on Monday, at the dedication of a new St John Ambulance Community unit in Devizes, Wilts.
Prince William has stepped up to help with more royal duties[/caption]
Charles was seen smiling with Camilla leaving The London Clinic after his prostate op[/caption]
Tesco flogs banking business to Barclays for £600m after running it for 27 years
TESCO has flogged its banking business to Barclays for £600million — after running it for 27 years.
Barclays said there would be no changes, for now, for Tesco’s 5million bank customers as it takes over its credit cards, loans, savings and current accounts.
Tesco, which sold its mortgage arm five years ago, will continue to offer insurance and travel money.
There will be no job losses, with Tesco’s 2,800 banking staff moving over to Barclays.
The retailer first launched its bank in 1997 in a deal with Royal Bank of Scotland but was it bought out by RBS in 2008.
Tesco boss Ken Murphy said the deal will unlock “greater value for customers and for our business”.
Barclays boss C.S. Venkatakrishnan called it a “further demonstration of the investment we continue to make in our UK consumer business”.
Barclays will hand Tesco a yearly income for using its brand.
Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said: “We’re in an era where companies are going back to basics — focusing on what they do best and letting non-core operations either be outsourced or sold.”
He said the move was a recognition by Tesco “that its time is better spent on the bread and butter, not the jam on the side”.
Sainsbury’s said last month it was aiming to offload its bank so it can focus on its food business.
Bellway toll
BUILDER Bellway said housing revenue fell a third to £1.25billion in the last six months, as completions fell a third to 4,092.
The average selling price of its completed properties dropped to £309,300 from £316,929.
But the firm said lower mortgage rates will boost business this year.
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FRENCH fashion business Hermes said profits grew 28 per cent last year to £11.4billion — bucking the trend among luxury rivals.
Chairman Axel Dumas said: “In 2023, Hermes has once again cultivated its singularity”.
The business will pay a £3,400 bonus to all of its 22,400 staff.
Defiant Christian Horner ‘WON’T resign’ & ‘behaviour’ probe could drag on for months as start of new F1 season looms
CHRISTIAN Horner won’t be resigning amid a probe into his behaviour, a source close to the Formula One team boss has revealed.
The Red Bull team principle — married to Spice Girl Geri Halliwell — was yesterday questioned on his alleged “controlling” behaviour for a whopping eight hours.
Formula One team boss Christian Horner is being investigated over allegations of inappropriate behaviour[/caption]
Spice Girl wife, Geri, has insisted the F1 boss has done nothing wrong[/caption]
The F1 boss was grilled for hours over his conduct towards female staff[/caption]
And a source has claimed the investigation is nowhere near it’s end, with it potentially continuing after the start of the new F1 season on February 29.
The source said: “This is not a trial and we are not going to have an answer and an outcome by the end of the day.
“This is not something that is going to be rectified that quickly.
“But Christian has not been sacked or asked to resign and he is not going to resign.
“We are in an investigation and we have to respect the integrity of the investigation, which means letting it run its course.”
The Red Bull Racing chief was questioned by a barrister late into the afternoon on February 9.
The Sun told on Tuesday how Horner was being investigated over allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a female colleague.
Horner, who runs the all-conquering team of world champion Max Verstappen, said: “I completely deny these claims.”
News of the allegations broke on February 5 as the team boss was locked in preparations for Red Bull’s defence of their championship titles.
Given Horner’s high-ranking position, the woman staffer is understood to have complained to the team’s parent company at Red Bull in Austria.
The allegations are said to centre on concerns about a strict work regime and do not include sexual impropriety.
Red Bull Racing’s Austria-based parent company said yesterday: “After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation.
“This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external specialist barrister.
“The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practically possible.
“It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
Horner, who has been Red Bull Racing’s “principal” since its founding in 2005, was quizzed by an external barrister hired by the Austrian company.
Today, BBC Sport reported insiders had told them that they did not expect Horner to survive the furore.
Staff at the team’s UK base in Milton Keynes have said they had no knowledge of the allegations when approached.
The probe threatens to overshadow the start of the new F1 season — with the first practice sessions for the Bahrain Grand Prix taking place on February 29.
However, insiders say a decision on Horner’s future at the helm of the team was unlikely to be reached following today’s first meeting with the barrister.
Our source added: “People are expecting this to be over before the start of the F1 season, but that just isn’t going to happen.
“It will be a longer process than that as we have to conduct the investigation thoroughly.”
Wife Geri, 51, is understood to be standing by her husband and has told pals: “Christian has done nothing wrong.”
Former racing driver Horner and Geri married at a church ceremony in Woburn, Beds, in 2015 after a year-long engagement.
They have a seven-year-old son together and Horner has a daughter from a previous relationship.
Red Bull Racing has won seven Formula One world drivers’ championships and six world constructors’ titles since the team’s formation under Horner 19 years ago.
Last season, the team won 21 of the 22 races on the global F1 tour, and Verstappen, 26, won the drivers’ crown.
Horner was awarded a CBE for services to motor sport in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List.
Red Bull Racing has declined to comment.
Horner runs the Red Bull Racing team – which Max Verstappen races for[/caption]
A look at Christian Horner’s life and career
CHRISTIAN Horner is among the most well-known names in Formula One having helped build Red Bull into one of the biggest teams in the sport.
1973 – Born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1991 – Wins a Formula Renault scholarship after impressing in karting races
1993-1997 – Competed in a host of competitions including British Formula Three, British Formula Two, and Formula 3000
1997 – Founded and developed the F3000 team Arden
1999 – Retired from driving and continued developing the Arden team
2005 – Appointed head of Red Bull team, becoming the youngest ever team principal at that time
2009 – Wins his first races as team principal with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber
2010 – Wins the Constructors’ Championship and Drivers’ Championship with Vettel – the first of four doubles in a row
2013 – Has a daughter with ex-wife Beverly Allen shortly before the couple split
2014 – Gets engaged to Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell
2015 – Marries Halliwell in Woburn, Bedfordshire
2017 – Horner and Halliwell welcome their son
2021 – Wins another Drivers’ Championship with Max Verstappen, pipping Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the season
2022-23 – Red Bull win the Drivers’ Championship and Constructors’ Championship two years in a row