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Southern Shoppers Were ‘Floored’ By The Results Of This Brilliant Bug Zapper That’s Now 57% Off

Fruit flies are a particularly pesky problem in the Southern heat and humidity, and the same goes for most other winged insects, including regular flies, gnats, and mosquitoes, too. If traditional indoor fly traps and blue light plug-ins aren’t doing the trick, you may need something more intense to clear up your fly problem, especially during summer and even...

We’ve found the best satin skirts for effortless summer dressing

　　If you don’t already have a hardworking satin skirt in your wardrobe it’s definitely time you did. The best satin skirts not only look incredibly stylish but they’re also a game-changer on those days when you just can’t decide what to wear, especially throughout spring and summer. 　　Available in many different styles, from floor-grazing maxi satin skirts to a-line mini...

Xiaomi 12T Pro Review – 200MP too far?

　　The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a mid-range smartphone, but it offers a 200MP main camera. Unlike its successor the Xiaomi 13T Pro it uses the Samsung ISOCELL HP1 sensor, which offers 16-in-1 pixel binning that generates 12.5MP images. But is it enough to join the list of best camera phones for photography? Joshua Waller puts it to the test to...

7 of the best foot spas to shop online: from budget

　　Famous Greek physician Hippocrates once said, Walking is man’s best medicine. Well, Hippocrates, thats easier said than done when youve been on your feet all day at work, busying the kids, doing the big shop, and rush hour - and your feet hurt like hell (thats what you get for doing errands in cute ballet flats). We think its only...

We’ve found the top

　　The search for the perfect pair of affordable, flattering jeans is officially over, thanks to our latest discovery of Amazon’s denim category. Another win? Prices are as low as just £12.71. 　　All too often, we assume that we need to fork out a load of cash for a quality pair of jeans, however there so many purse-friendly, fashion-forward Amazon jeans...

11 expensive

　　Buying clothes on Amazon can be a daunting shopping experience. While there are lots of amazing pieces on site, like the best shapewear and Skims dupes, it can be tricky to actually find them with such a huge selection to choose from and to know whether or not the quality is actually up to scratch. 　　But fear not. In an...

Thousands Of Amazon Shoppers Love These 9 Outdoor Lights, And They Start At Just $10

When you’re entertaining al fresco, good lighting is practically a necessity. Whether you’re looking for decorative garden lights to highlight flower beds, spotlights for the house’s siding or garage, or pathway lights to safely illuminate stairs or doorways, Amazon has all the options you need. Amazon’s best-selling outdoor lights start at just $10 right now, so hurry over to...

The 14 Most Popular Home Items Southern Living Readers Have Purchased In 2024 So Far

To no surprise, we've spent the first five months of 2024 helping you fill your carts with everything from multifunctional homewares to elegant dresses to vintage-inspired decor aimed at simplifying your life, saving you time, and maximizing your budget. It's only May, but we were curious to see what products our loyal Southern Living audience has been stocking up...

This Lightweight Amazon Dress Is A Hidden Gem—And It’s Perfect For Events And Travel

The summer is always filled with events like birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, and, of course, weddings. But deciding what to wear can feel like the least fun part of attending a celebration. Thankfully, Amazon is brimming with options to make it even easier to find something you love, and one dress that you can wear to almost...

These are our favourite celeb

　　Fancy getting your hands on some celeb-approved dresses that will have you looking great this summer? Of course you do, and Phase Eight is just the place to pick up those figure-flattering frocks that will have you feeling as fabulous as the likes of Alison Hammond and Lorraine Kelly. 　　When we think about Phase Eight, we usually visualise dramatic gowns...

We’ve scrolled through hundreds of M&S dresses, here are 17 of the best to shop right now

　　When it comes to shopping for affordable, high-quality pieces, Marks Spencer is a store we can always rely on. Whether we’re restocking our shapewear supplies or are on the hunt for affordable perfumes they’ve never let us down. However, here at Closer HQ we get most excited when we’re talking about Marks Spencers incredible dresses. 　　Now, when we say Marks...

DxO PhotoLab 7 Elite Review – worth the upgrade?

　　With an emphasis on image quality and the sort of tools photographers regularly need, DxO PhotoLab has long been amongst the best photo editing software, especially for those who shoot raw. PhotoLab 7 continues the trend with considered updates and features that build on DxO’s excellent reputation for raw processing. It’s all about optimising and enhancing what the camera captures,...

Nikon Z5 review – full

　　The Nikon Z5 is Nikonscheapest full frame mirrorless camera. Designed as an entry-point for those who want to upgrade to the larger sensor size, the Z5 looks a lot like its premium cousins in the series, the high-resolution Nikon Z7 II and the all-rounder Z6 II. 　　However, its somewhat stripped-down compared to those cameras and their predecessors, with a 24.3MP...