Archive for May, 2011
Affordable Fashions, Gallery, Trend Alert
By emilyborrett on May 31st, 2011
Ice Cream Pocket Slob T-Shirt
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.. this cool grey slouchy t-shirt is a perfect summer buy and you can find it here.
It’s been a while since we last paid a visit to the Lazy Oaf site to check out their cool graphic tees and silly jewellery. As summer is upon us it’s the time to stop taking fashion seriously and invest in some bright prints and cheeky slogans – I had a good feeling that the illustration and design collective would have some new stuff worth checking out for your summer wardrobe and, guess what? They didn’t disappoint.
Take inspiration from quirky designers such as Henry Holland and Jeremy Scott this summer and get stuck into the Lazy Oaf’s bold, quirky designs. With fruit prints, crazy aztec patterns and florals all gracing the runway at the moment now is definitely not the time to be a wallflower.
We’ve put together the above gallery to show off the best of Lazy Oaf’s new tees. Check them out and let us know what you think – personally I can’t wait to get my mitts on one of their palm-tree crop tops.
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Celebrity Style, Fashion Crush, Features, Gallery, Trend Alert, vintage
By emilyborrett on May 31st, 2011
Jane looked like true rock and roll royalty in a simple micro-minidress and a seventies pendant. This is one girl that didn't ever have to try to look good
We’ve all been going mad here at ShinyStyle for the seventies and boho trends over the last few weeks, so it seems only fair to pay tribute to one of the trend’s most important icons, Jane Birkin. The actress and singer was right in the middle of it all through the late sixties and seventies and was one of that period’s most well-remembered and well-dressed women.
The then-lover and collaborator of French lothario Serge Gainsbourg, and an impressive film actress, everyone wanted a piece of her. It’s no wonder that Hermes designed a bag in her name in 1984.
You know that you’re obviously a big deal when women like Kate Moss are citing you as one of their main style inspirations. When you look at photos of Jane from the period which she is so famous for, she embodies the laid-back cool hippy spirit of that time: bare feet, scruffy hair, denim and floaty prints which are – surprise surprise – all parts of pretty much the coolest trend right now.
In celebration of Jane Birkin, retro style and all things seventies, we’ve put together a gallery with some of the actress’ best looks and pieces on the high street to recreate them. Aren’t we good to you, readers?
Tags: "Charlotte Gainsbourg", bohemian, boho, hippy, icon, Jane Birkin, serge gainsbourg, seventies, style inspiration
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Celebrity Style, News
By Andrea Petrou on May 31st, 2011
Kate Moss has hired Mario Testino to be her official wedding photographer.
The 37-year-old supermodel is set to tie the knot with Kills rocker Jamie Hince on July 2 and has asked the acclaimed fashion photographer – who she has worked with for almost 20 years, most recently for a near-naked photoshoot for Brazil’s Vogue magazine – to take pictures at the ceremony and reception.
Mario – who took the official engagement portraits of Prince William and his now-wife Princess Catherine – told iPad newspaper The Daily he wants to “capture the happiness that Kate is going through at the moment.”
Among the moments the photographer could be capturing at the wedding reception is a spectacular performance from legendary singer Dame Shirley Bassey after Kate asked her friend if she would provide the entertainment for guests at the reception.
A source said recently: “Kate wanted high-end glamour and good old-fashioned entertainment, and Dame Shirley was the perfect choice. She agreed to play the gig immediately and Kate can’t wait for the big day. It will be a real highlight.”
It was recently claimed that Kate – who has an eight-year-old daughter, Lila Grace, with ex-boyfriend Jefferson Hack – is planning to turn her wedding into a “small festival”, with the celebrations set to continue for several days.
A source said: “Kate wants it to be a party to remember and like a small festival.
“She doesn’t want her guests to leave for days so she’s making sure there is plenty of food and entertainment. It’s a no-expense spared do – thought most of her budget will probably go on alcohol.”
Tags: celebrity weddings, Kate Moss, Mario Testino, photography, plans, wedding, wedding photography
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, News, Style spotlight, X Factor
By Andrea Petrou on May 31st, 2011
In polk dots for the US Factor auditions
Cindy Barrymore/ABACA USA
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Tags: fashion, Kelly Rowland, Simon Cowell, singing, style, UK, us, X Factor
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campaign, Fashion News, Gossip
By emilyborrett on May 31st, 2011
Supermodel Naomi said that she found the new Cadbury's campaign "insulting and hurtful"
Everyone knows that Naomi Campbell is one supermodel who’s never shied away from a confrontation, but this has to be one of her most unusual fights yet: the Croydon beauty may be about to declare legal war on Cadbury’s, the chocolate manufacturers.
Naomi is said to be righteously angry and upset about a new poster campaign that was launched last week with the strapline: “Move over, Naomi, there’s a new diva in town.”
The supermodel spoke to the Daily Mail about her feelings on the campaign. ”I am shocked. It’s upsetting to be described as chocolate, not just for me but for all black women and black people…. I do not find any humour in this. It is insulting and hurtful.” Since making her feelings known to the media, it’s said that Naomi’s planning to fight the chocolate manufacturers in court.
The chocolate company seem pretty mortified and have already taken down the ad. In a statement made by the company a spokesperson said, “Cadbury takes its responsibility very seriously indeed and we would never produce any marketing activity we felt might cause offence to any section of society.”
Unfortunately, even a tadpole could work out the racist connotations of the ad, whether Cadbury’s had thought them through or not. I think I’m with Naomi on this one..
Tags: ad campaign, cadbury's, Chocolate, Gossip, lawsuit, Naomi Campbell, news, racism
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Accessories, Celebrity Style, Gallery, Trend Alert, vintage
By emilyborrett on May 31st, 2011
Nicole sporting a classic Diane Von Fustenberg turban in March for a UK telly appearance
Vintage glamour has been on our mind ever since ex-Pussycat Doll and femme fatale Nicole Sherzinger was spotted in March wearing a pale mustard-coloured turban (pictured above) for an appearance on Loose Women. It was a brave fashion choice for the singer, who normally sticks with her fail-safe ultra-sexy Herve Leger dresses and heels, but we think it paid off. With a face as smoking hot and sultry and Nicole’s, she looked more glamorous than ever.
Other stars have showed their love for the turban-wrap accessory as well recently; the Olsen twins have been spotted teaming silk black ones with tough leather, flowing black chiffon and lace for a dramatic evening look that has ensured their positions at the top of the fashion-pack further. And well, if the Olsen babes are doing it then we want to as well. Lover of all things vintage Paloma Faith also has a fondness for her silk head-wraps, going all-out with scarlet ones to set off her stage ensembles of leopard-printed wiggle dresses and flame-coloured lipsticks.
If you want to get in on this sumptuous 1930s-inspired fashion action, we’ve got a gallery above for you with our favourite ones available online (including an actual Diane Von Fustenberg turban which will only set you back forty pounds and is an absolute classic – that lady is so good to us!). Check it out above.
Tags: 1930s, Celebrity Style, diane von fustenberg, Glamour, hair wrap, Nicole Sherzinger, Olsen twins, silk, turban, vintage
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Celebrity Style, News
By Andrea Petrou on May 31st, 2011
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen deliberately distance themselves from celebrity brands.
The twins – who rose to fame as young children appearing in TV and film stars – have not used their faces or names to promote their fashion brand, The Row as they don’t want it to be labelled a celebrity clothing line.
Mary-Kate said: “We were aware of [the growing trend of] celebrity brands. We were trying to get away from that because we’d already done it with Wal-Mart, and we did it well. We’d been there, we’d done that.”
Ashley, 24, was also adamant about moving the focus away from her and her sister with The Row, so that the focus would solely be on the work they produce.
She added to WWD.com: “I was looking at it as I’m switching careers. I’m no longer going by my face. Who knows what I’ll do in the future, if I act again or if I don’t? My point at the moment was, I’m literally disappearing.
“I’m not going to be in front of the camera. I want to do something created with my hands and with my thoughts. It wasn’t about being a face. It was about being able to create something.”
Mary-Kate has not ruled out ever returning to acting however, saying: “Right now we don’t have the time. I was thinking about this recently. We don’t use that form of expression anymore. But it’s still ingrained in us.”
Tags: Designers, fashion, label, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
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Celebrity Style, News
By Andrea Petrou on May 31st, 2011
Lady Gaga is a creative “inspiration” according to the Polaroid chairman.
The eccentric singer was named as creative director of the company last year and while the appointment was greeted with disbelief in some areas, chairman Bobbie Sager believes the products Gaga has worked on – including the GL20 camera sunglasses which can take videos and play them back as you wear them – show it was a wide decision to bring her on board.
He said: “For the 21st century, you can’t just think out of the box. You have to crush the box. That’s where Lady Gaga comes in. She’s not just a spokeswoman. She’s the creative director. On any of these products, she’s the inspiration and she’s been in several long technical meetings.”
Along with designing sunglasses, Gaga also has plans to release her own range of fragrances in 2012 after signing a deal with cosmetics firm Coty Inc. last year and even hopes to design her own clothing collection.
She said: “I can’t wait to do my own line. It’s definitely something I want to do in the next year, as I do have my own style. I’m already talking to my boy Akon about it.”
Tags: fans, fashion, inspiration, lady gaga, polaroid, style
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Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on May 31st, 2011
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was told to lose weight by fashion bosses when she first became a model.
The stunning 24-year-old model and actress has never worried about her weight and was shocked when she was advised to work out if she wanted to succeed in her chosen career.
She said: “I can’t remember a time where I really battled with my body, but I can remember being asked to lose weight and battling with the advice.
“It hurt me. Especially as my baby fat naturally melted away as I got older.
“When I started out, I was definitely heavier. I was quite voluptuous in fact. I had a real baby face and baby fat.
“But I was a baby! I was told I had to get into better shape, but I’m quite stubborn so I didn’t.”
Although Rosie admitted she now loves working out she claims she does so for energy rather than to stay in shape.
She told Britain’s Elle magazine: “I don’t just work out to stay slim, I work out because it takes a lot to be on a plane and be jet-lagged all the time. Same with being on a film set for months.”
Tags: diet, Lose weight, model, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, style, Transformers
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Beauty, Celebrity Style, News
By Andrea Petrou on May 31st, 2011
Cheryl Cole feels “close to heaven” when she has big hair.
The ousted US ‘X Factor’ judge – who has been sensationally dropped from the pop star search show – caused a stir with her bouffant locks at the first auditions earlier this month but despite criticism for her look, the British beauty insists she was pleased with her appearance on the day.
She said: “I love that style. I felt really glamorous with it.
“The bigger the better I always say – the higher the hair, the closer to heaven. I can do it myself after all these years of practice.”
As well as doing her own hair, Cheryl also grooms her eyebrows herself, admitting she has to do so often because she is naturally dark-haired.
She added to LOOK magazine: “I always do my eyebrows myself, plucking and shaping them. I have to keep on top of them – I can’t really grow them out so that I can get them done professionally because I’m on TV. I’m dark and the hairs really show.”
Tags: Beauty, big hair, big hair trends, Cheryl Cole, X Factor UK, X Factor US
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, News, Spotted
By Andrea Petrou on May 31st, 2011
Pippa Middleton
Pippa looks hot in a block colour frock with floral print skirt detailing
Orban Thierry/ABACA/Press Association Images
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Tags: bar Rafaeli, Footbal, French Open, games, Geri Halliwell, Monaco Grand Prix, Nicole Scherzinger, pippa middleton, sporting events, tennis
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Affordable Fashions, Designers, dresses, Gallery, vintage
By emilyborrett on May 30th, 2011
Abstract Print Halterneck Wiggle Dress
If you’ve been reading ShinyStyle for a while now then you’ll know that we’re just as big fans of independent and one-of-a-kind fashion as we are of the great British high street. There’s nowhere better to discover new unknown talents than at Etsy, a site where people can advertise and sell their own handmade goods.
Today on Etsy.com I discovered Dig For Victory, a Brighton-based fashion label that specialises in making classic retro dresses in vintage fabrics. I couldn’t have discovered this label at a better time. It’s finally sexy to have a waist and curves again, and I think I’d like to celebrate my more generous assets with a timeless pin-up dress. Curvy girls, who’s with me?
Going all-out with a 1950s outfit can feel daunting (the first time I bought a vintage prom dress I felt like I was wearing a costume), so leave that to die-hard lovers of all things retro if you’re feeling shy. But a sexy full-skirted prom dress or tea dress doesn’t have to look old-fashioned at all – instead of teaming one with all-vintage, why not try it with some edgy heels and a tailored blazer for a look at that’s playful and sexy?
As a self-proclaimed lover of all things vintage, Dig For Victory’s classic designs drew my eye immediately. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen garments like these so beautifully and artfully constructed – the dresses are reminiscent of Christian Dior’s classic 1950′s collections. The owner of Dig For Victory, Eleanor Callaghan, should be extremely proud of the gorgeous designs that she’s making. Check out the gallery for my favourite pieces from her Etsy store.
Tags: brighton fashion, designer label, dig for victory, Etsy, handmade, pin up, retro, vintage
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Footwear, Gallery, shoes, Trend Alert
By emilyborrett on May 30th, 2011
The gorgeously feminine sexed-up espadrilles on the catwalk at D&G
When it comes to compiling a holiday or a summer wardrobe, everyone knows the importance of a good pair of shoes. After all, the right apparel on your feet can either make or break an outfit. But sometimes it just seems too daunting to pull on stilettos or monster heels just to feel confident and stylish – and that’s why we’re thanking God for the espadrille wedge, one of this season’s hottest shoes thanks to designers D&G. Pretty, leg-lengthing and comfy, investing in a pair is going to be a serious thought this summer.
Luckily this is one particular trend that the high street is embracing wholeheartedly, so you don’t have to pay designer prices for a great pair of summer shoes. When we trawled the internet to look at what’s out there we found masses of great styles, but to keep things simple we’ve condensed things down into our top 5 to save you time (you lucky, lucky reader).
ShinyStyle’s star buy? Topshop’s floral cotton wedges, complete with a pretty print and ankle ties. Wear them to a summer BBQ or out to a party – no matter where you are, your feet will be beautifully adorned.
Tags: D&G, Dolce and Gabbana, espadrilles, floral, heels, shoes, spring/summer, Trend Alert, wedges
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