Shoppers are going crazy about a budget version of the popular Pop-Tarts. At close to £3 a box, fans of the frosted pastry snacks say it can be a struggle to afford the Kellogg's version.
25.02.2023 - 11:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There was a real sense of excitement in Manchester this week - something electric in the air - everyone walking with a spring in their step. Maybe it was the after-buzz of the previous night's gig, or a sense of joy as the sun shone through the clouds onto the city streets - maybe it's because it's payday weekend for most.
For me, my eagerness to get into town was the fact that there was something different happening for Steal Their Style. Our regular readers might have spotted an upgrade in the snaps, as this week, I was joined by one of our photographers, Ant, who also happens to have a keen eye for a fashionable outfit and attention to detail.
For those reading Steal Their Style for the first time, this is our weekly weekend fashion feature, which sees Manchester Evening News hit the city centre in search of some of the coolest, most individual outfits. And there are some fantastic looks and stories behind them.
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As the cost of living crisis continues, I'm seeing more and more people saying they've moved to shopping second hand to make their wardrobes more affordable and sustainable, while others are opting for designer-looking outfits on a budget, going for high street brands and handpicking pieces that look expensive, but don't cost the earth.
This week, I've chatted to gig goers, Boohoo workers and city visitors and asked each one where their look is from, and what fashion means to them. And there were some really lovely, thoughtful answers. Here are the top five looks we spotted - and how you can Steal Their Style
Wearing a monochrome outfit complete with a tailored checked coat, Jimi Onamusi looked incredibly dapper as he
Shoppers are going crazy about a budget version of the popular Pop-Tarts. At close to £3 a box, fans of the frosted pastry snacks say it can be a struggle to afford the Kellogg's version.
Fashion enthusiasts have been left absolutely stunned after finding out that Primark is stocking a 'dupe' of a designer handbag loved by celebrities for more than £3,000 cheaper.
Fly-tipping is a crime all councils are keen to clamp down on.
We all love a bargain style find, and footballer's wife and fashionista Kaya Jones is no exception. Kaya, who is married to Man United star Phil Jones, was one of the glamorous ladies out supporting International Women's Day events in the city centre this week, when we headed out for our weekly Steal Their Style series.
Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted his side would not give up in their Europa League tie with Manchester United, despite losing 4-1 in the first leg.
Marcus Rashford has spoken of the importance of Manchester United's fans after they showed support for Bruno Fernandes.
As the Met Office issues a warning that 'snow risk is set to spread' across the UK, shoppers are looking for ways to keep warm without having to blast the central heating. As a result, many shoppers are looking to retailers like Marks and Spencer, New Look, Matalan and Primark - which all offer thermal clothing that promises to trap in heat and keep you warm without increasing energy bills.
Five Greater Manchester restaurants have been named as some of the best-reviewed for brunch and Sunday lunch in the UK. Bookings site OpenTable collected the reviews for the best 100 restaurants in the UK, with the results being published today.
Marks and Spencer shoppers have been blown away after coming across a bargain pair of jeans that come in eight different colours. The Sienna Straight Leg jeans cost just £22.50 and are made from an ultra-stretchy fabric making them comfortable for everyday wear.
“Can you make it a bit easier please?” a colleague asked after spectacularly failing the last Mancunian Way quiz.
Shocking images have emerged of two animal legs among boxes and bags of rubbish dumped in an alleyway. The horrific scene was uncovered in Levenshulme, south Manchester, earlier today (March 3).
The owner of a tanning salon in Oldham said she was left ‘truly disgusted’ after discovering a customer had urinated whilst using a sunbed for less than ten minutes.
Many of Greater Manchester's levelling up fund bids were 'guaranteed to fail' as the Government changed the selection criteria after applications had been received, councillors have heard. In January, Greater Manchester missed out on more than £276m of Levelling Up money in the latest round of funding announced by the government.
Supermarket Tesco has launched a scheme to help those struggling with the cost of living crisis, specifically for those who can't afford sanitary products.
Shoppers have been praising a "luxurious" jumper from Marks and Spencer which costs just £22.
A popular brand of air fryers has been recalled in the US due to reports of fires and burns, the country Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Aldi shoppers have been blown away after coming across a recent SpecialBuy item online that is perfect for your garden this summer.
Make up shoppers have not stopped raving about a foundation that costs less than £20 which perfectly airbrushes skin and doesn't budge.
A seven-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after falling 30ft onto a stone path at a popular beauty spot near Bolton.
One thing I love about Manchester is that people aren't afraid to dish out a compliment, making it one of the friendliest cities to live, work and visit. On occasion, a passerby may comment on my jacket, or a pair of shoes, and it puts a bit of a spring in my step for the rest of the day.