Archive for May, 2011

Features, Gallery, Gossip, Shiny Media

ShinyStyle’s ed is having a baby.. we look at the celebrities channelling the baby trend this year

By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2011

I’ve always liked to think that I’m on the ball when it comes to the latest fashions and it seems mother nature thinks so too, putting me slap bang into the hottest celebrity trend of 2011 – pregnancy.

That’s right, come August I’ll be joining Hollywood’s A-listers and introducing a new addition to the Shiny family in the shape of a Cath Kidston clad little boy.

However, whilst I hope to be a yummy mummy, I can guarantee I won’t be snapping straight back into stick thin shape like Abbey Clancy, nor have I remained super skinny like Victoria Beckham.

In fact I’ve embraced my bump in the same way as Natalie Portman, Kate Hudson and Selma Blair, and even found some gorgeous maternity clothes.

But that’s enough about me. View the gallery below to see who I’m joining  on the pregnancy front.

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Celebrity Style, News

January Jones feels “lucky” with how well her pregnancy has gone

By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2011

January Jones feels “lucky” with how well her pregnancy has gone.

The ‘Mad Men’ actress – who announced she was expecting her first child last month but refused to name the father – is feeling great although is a little disappointed she has not had any odd cravings.

January – who is planning to raise her baby as single parent – said: “I feel great. I haven’t had any weird physical side effects. I feel pretty lucky so far.

“Everybody is asking if I’ve had any odd cravings. I haven’t yet. It’s a bummer. I wish I had something weird to tell.”

While she is planning to be a single mother, January – whose relationship with ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Jason Sudeikis ended earlier this year – recently would like to go out with an “interesting” guy, but admitted it was tough to find love.

The ‘X-Men: First Class’ star: “I would love to find an interesting man to date but people don’t seem to date so much anymore. It’s more of a hanging out process.

“It’s hard to find romance, the kind of love story that carries you away. I would love to have that. I’m pretty idealistic when it comes to love.”



News

Jessica Alba can’t wait to have a newborn baby again

By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2011

Jessica Alba can’t wait to have a newborn baby again.

The ‘Little Fockers’ actress – who is currently pregnant with her second child – is looking forward to having an infant in the family again because all they want to do is be cuddled.

She said: “They’re little peanuts! They’re just the best. Their smell, and the cuddling! They’re so sweet.”

However, before her new baby arrives Jessica is concentrating on throwing her daughter Honor a third birthday party to remember next month.

She told People magazine: “I’ve been planning her birthday party. She likes playing dress-up, so there’s definitely going to be a playing dress-up element to it.”

Jessica also revealed she’s not worried about regaining her figure once she has the baby because she confident it will happen naturally because of her good genes.

She said: “My grandmother was amazing. She would go home and would put on the clothes that she wore before she got pregnant with all five of her kids. It’s definitely good genetics, but she also worked through all of her pregnancies. Just being on your feet and moving probably helped.”



Celebrity Style, Fashion Face Off, Gallery, Gossip, News, X Factor

Cheryl Cole replaced on the US X Factor by Nicole Sherzinger? Vote for your most stylish

By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2011

Cheryl in a red dress at the Fox event

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AP Photo/Peter Kramer

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Celebrity Style, News

Angelina Jolie praised for ‘simple’ style

By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2011

Angelina Jolie has been praised for the “simplicity” in her styling on the red carpet this week.

‘The Tourist’ star attended the premiere of her partner Brad Pitt’s new movie ‘Tree of Life’ in Los Angeles wearing a bright red dress by British designer Jenny Packham, who feels she brought the most out of her design.

Jenny told Vogue.co.uk: “I loved the simplicity of the styling. When I designed this dress, the focus was the colour. It is a vibrant flame red with a soft orange hue. Perfect for the summer.”

Although Jenny’s gowns have been modelled by a wealth of stars – including Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Sandra Bullock, Blake Lively and Jessica Biel – this was the first time Angelina had worn one of her designs, and she was stunned at how gracefully she carried it.

She added: “I always think Angelina dresses with sophistication and elegance. She epitomises Hollywood glamour and her style is reminiscent of Hollywood starlets of the thirties.

“We have worked with her stylist for some time but this is the first time Angelina has worn Jenny Packham. We knew the dress had been selected but, as with all artists, until they hit the red carpet decisions can always been changed at the last moment.”



Celebrity Style, Features, Gallery

Gallery: Michelle Obama’s UK style file

By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2011

With a statement belt for a visit to the Elizabeth Garret School

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Steve Parsons/PA Wire

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Celebrity Style, Gallery, Red Carpet

2011 FiFi Awards: Halle Berry, Fergie and Mary J Blige

By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2011

Fergie

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Fergie looks stunning in this canary yellow trapless ballgown frock. Mehdi Taamallah/ABACA USA/Empics Entertainment

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Models, News

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley doesn’t always feel comfortable with her body

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2011

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley doesn’t always feel comfortable with her body.

The Victoria’s Secret model – who was recently named sexiest woman by Maxim and FHM magazines – has admitted she has “bad” days, where she doesn’t feel “radiant” enough.

When asked if she’s comfortable with her body, she explained to Complex magazine: “Well, it’s a day-to-day thing. I don’t feel comfortable in my body today at all.

“Any woman will tell you she has her good and bad days, and today I did not feel like I looked my best or felt radiant inside or outside.”

Although the British beauty – who is dating action movie hero Jason Stratham – has a perfectly toned physique, she has admitted in the past that she feels the need to boost her shape by putting chicken fillets in her bra.

The ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ star said: “I’m not a fan of that whole push-up look in the day, but, of course, you do need a lift with a sexy dress.

“Do what you’ve got to do girls – shove them in there. I’ve been known to have three in at a time for shoots – plus padding.”



Designers, News

Christopher Kane loves “obnoxious” neon

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2011

Christopher Kane loves “obnoxious” neon.

The 28-year-old designer featured the fluorescent colours in lace trims on his recent spring/summer women’s collection and says he always loves using a lot of colour in his creations, though it can be difficult.

He said: “There’s this idea that British people don’t like colour but I think they do. I love neon. It’s so man-made and loud and obnoxious but that’s why I gravitate towards it. It gives you a total high when you work with it.

“The dyes were a nightmare, though. It was a tough one but we got there in the end. We just had to keep dyeing and trying.”

Christopher has headed up Venus, Versace’s second line for two years and he admits he still finds it “weird” working with the fashion house’s head Donatella Versace, because he has admired her for so long.

He told the Evening Standard newspaper: “You do need to tap yourself when you’re with her.

“It was quite weird after being a kid, growing up and idolising Versace, and then ‘boom’ – you’re thrown into the dressing room backstage. But Donatella puts you at ease. She’s great that way. I’ve learned so much from working at Versace. You start to learn from them and it seeps into your own business.”



Celebrity Style, Gallery, Spotted

Spotted: Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Lopez

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2011

While Michelle Obama has been causing fashion waves over here in the UK, celebrities in the US have been putting their fashion feet forward for a range of events.

Angelina Jolie lit up the Tree of Life premier red carpet last night in a stunning red chiffon long dress, while Lucy Lui went for a simple black pleated knee length frock for the Kung Fu Panda 2 premier in New York.
Keeping in with the black trend was Victoria Beckham who gave us a glimpse of her baby bump in a black wrap dress for Simon Fuller’s Walk of Fame Star ceremony. She was joined by Jennifer Lopez who showed off her figure in a teak sleeved bodycon dress.

Making more of a show of her baby bump was Jessica Alba who went for block black and white colours for a campaign against chemicals, while Katie Holmes really stood out in a long purple billowing frock at the 56th Annual Drama Desk Awards.

See the gallery below for all the star style.

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Celebrity Style, Features, Gallery

Michelle Obama showcases the block colour trend for her meet with the Queen, Samantha Cameron and Kate Middleton

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2011

Michelle's contrasting colours stand out against Kate's taupe frock

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Toby Melville/PA Wire

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News

Lady Gaga would never go looking for love

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2011

Lady Gaga would never go looking for love.

The ‘Judas’ singer – who recently split from boyfriend Luc Carl – insists relationships tend to happen at unexpected times, but doesn’t think being romantically involved with someone is the key to happiness.

She said: “I would say don’t go looking for love, let love find you. That’s when it will happen.

“But you definitely don’t need a man to be happy, and that’s an important thing to remember.”

Gaga also admitted she believes people can fall in love multiple times throughout their life, and thinks everyone has a soulmate.

She added to more! magazine: “I believe you can fall in love over and over again.

“I do believe in soul mates. And that’s because I’m a bit of an old romantic at heart – or a bad romantic.”

The outspoken star vowed never to change herself for anyone else.

She added: “A guy needs to love me for who I am. This is the real me, so whatever you’re looking for, you’re not going to find anything else.”



Celebrity Style, News

Kate Middleton wears Reiss to meet the Obamas

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2011

Kate Middleton has shown once again she’s a girl after our own hearts choosing a fitted taupe dress from Reiss to meet Michelle and Barack Obama.

The Duchess of Cambridge, who is a fan of the upper end highstreet brand, met America’s First Couple, who visited Buckingham Palace yesterday and also met with the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

The day marked the first official engagement for the pair as a married couple, and also the first time they’ve been spotted since returning from their Seychelles honeymoon.



Beauty, Celebrity Style, News

Pippa Middleton-style behind is ‘achievable’

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2011

Celebrity fitness instructor Mark Anthony claims a butt like Pippa Middleton’s can be achieved by walking differently.

The exercise expert – who has counted ‘Harry Potter’ actress Bonnie Wright, glamour model Katie Price, and singer-turned-actress Billie Piper amongst his clients – insists there are small lifestyle changes that can be made in everyday life in order to achieve a perfectly-toned behind like the much-admired sister of Princess Catherine.

Mark said: “You can achieve a pert ‘Pippa’ bottom by making a few adjustments to your daily routine. When you’re walking to work, take long strides, squeeze your glutes and keep your abs tight and firm.

“When you’re sitting behind a desk, throw your shoulders back and keep your abs lovely and tight. If you can try and keep to this posture when you eventually stand up you engage your glutes every single time. So technically you`re firing up the muscles in your bum every time you stand up at work!”

Mark – whose recent work has involved helping to launch the new Solero Explosions lolly by getting British reality TV star Jessica Wright in shape ahead of her holiday – also urged those wanting to get in shape for the summer to drink more water and eat small, regular meals.

He added: “By consuming at least two litres of water a day this will help you flush out the excess water retention that your body is holding.

“Smart eating is key to maintaining your energy levels. Make sure that you are eating small regular meals throughout each day and never miss breakfast. Reduce the amount of salt in your diet and try to limit alcohol to weekends. Always include a light snack in between breakfast and lunch and between lunch

“Don’t be afraid to reward your hard work occasionally with a treat – there are only 90 calories in a delicious Solero Explosion, so you can indulge without the guilt.”



Celebrity Style, Gallery, Style spotlight

Soap star style spotlight: Michelle Keegan

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2011

In a sexy blue bodycon frock

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Doug Peters/Empics Entertainment

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