amfAR Inspiration Gala at Pavillon Gabriel in Paris: Diane Kruger, Dita Von Teese and Fergie
By Andrea Petrou on June 28th, 2011
Diane Kruger
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Spotted at Beyonce’s album launch: Alisson Mosshart, Stella McCartney, Yasmin and Paloma Faith
By emilyborrett on June 28th, 2011
Stella McCartney looked sleek and sophisticated as always in a vintage-feel butterfly top and grey skinny jeans
It’s a good time to be Beyonce right now. Fiercer and more on top of her fashion game than ever, everyone has been talking about her incredible headlining performance at Glastonbury on Sunday (if you didn’t see it look it up on Youtube RIGHT NOW – the woman was phenomenal).
Which is why yesterday’s launch party for her new album, 4, was a cool and eclectic mix of celebrities all there to mingle and celebrate their love of Miss B. From fashion designers to DJs and pop stars and beyond, everyone was there.
Representing the fashion world alongside Julien McDonald was Stella McCartney, looking sleek and graceful in a pretty and retro sequinned butterfly top with skinny jeans and a simple tan clutch. Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Parisian society girl, was also there looking stunning in an understated lace dress with her hair drawn back in a ballerina bun.
Less low-key was Paloma Faith in a theatrical feather-hat and a pair of the tiniest shorts we’ve ever seen, but are we surprised? No, not really. We love Paloma’s complete inability to dress appropriately for an event – it makes her a joy to write about. We have to say that she was flaunting some curves to rival Beyonce herself.
As for musical talent, there was a cool and diverse mix of different artists and styles present. We were surprised to see that Kills singer, Alisson Mosshart was there – who’d have known she was a Beyonce fan? (But then again, who isn’t?) Anyway, she looked cool in a low-key band shirt and black denim teamed with a slouchy denim-look shirt, an outfit that set off her shaggy black mane perfectly. Also there rocking a more laid-back look was up-and-coming Scottish DJ Yasmin, who’s already played Glasto this summer and is tipped to be a chart star, looking pretty and understated in some sawn-off dungarees and hot-pink wedges to set off her post-festival tan. We’re going to be watching this girl’s style from now on.
Meanwhile, pop’s divas were out in full force as well. Jade from the Sugababes was spotted at the launch looking amazing in an unbelievably short digital-printed cocktail dress with studded cut-out patterns. We have to find out where that dress is from! It worked perfectly against sexy evening makeup and some soft 70s-inspired waves.
And last but certainly not least, Alexandra Burke made an appearance wearing a simple knitted dress that gave a nod to the latest folk and 70s trends. A perfect summer outfit that rounds off today’s “Spotted” gallery perfectly. To see all the stars at Beyonce’s album launch party, check out the images above.
Celebrity Style, Features, Gallery, Style spotlight
Style spotlight: Alexa Chung’s festival style
By Andrea Petrou on June 28th, 2011
In stripes at Glastonbury festival 2009
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Celebrity Style
Liv Tyler is “obsessed” with high-heeled shoes
By Andrea Petrou on June 28th, 2011
Liv Tyler is “obsessed” with high-heeled shoes.
The actress – who stands at 5ft 10in tall – has not always been comfortable with her height but now embraces it because she feels fine about her statuesque physique.
She said: “I’m obsessed with wearing heels all the time now, these Louboutin heels. They’re really comfortable.
“I was this tall when I was, I think, 11? So at 11 I was five feet 10 inches and I had size 10 shoes. This came to me like a light bulb recently, like, ‘Why am I so shy when I’m tall?’ and ‘Why do I feel better in flats and Converse?’ ”
The 33-year-old star now believes she stopped wearing the glamorous shoes because she had been stuck thinking the same way she did as a child.
She added to Nylon magazine: “It’s because I was a giant at 11 years old and I was so much taller than everyone. All the boys! But today I feel happy to be tall.”
Despite her love for heels, Liv has previously revealed she likes to kick off her shoes and her clothes after an event and be “comfortable”.
She said: “I really enjoy dressing up but the moment I get home I take everything off and put my sweats on or my pyjamas – I like to be comfortable.
“I still have my original pair of Converse trainers from when I was a teenager somewhere in my closet.”
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Kate Middleton wears a white Temperley London frock to Wimbledon and draws comparisons to the late Princess Diana
By Andrea Petrou on June 28th, 2011
Kate goes for an Alice Temperley frock for the event
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Celebrity Style
Jennifer Aniston stays slim by avoiding junk food
By Andrea Petrou on June 28th, 2011
Jennifer Aniston stays slim by avoiding junk food.
The ‘Horrible Bosses’ star insists she doesn’t stick to a strict diet to maintain her stunning figure and just limits her intake of fatty meals.
She said: “I’ve never been a fanatic when it comes to what I eat. I’ve always discovered that I can stay fit by avoiding junk foods and eating healthily, while running or exercising regularly. I don’t have any formula.”
The 42-year-old actress’ favourite exercise is yoga and she works out every day because she feels more energetic after working out.
She revealed to new! magazine: “I love to do yoga. I have more energy if I can do workout for 20 minutes every day. If I exercise enough I can eat what I want and not worry about my weight or how I look.
If I put on a few pounds, I just eat more fish and salads for a week and exercise four or five times a week as opposed to two or three times.
The important thing is to stick to a healthy routine. I feel better after a good workout and it gives you more energy for the entire day. I try not to worry or stress about things anymore ¬ I just like to get on with my life.”
Celebrity Style
Anne Hathaway feels like the “luckiest girl in the world” because she gets to wear lots of glamorous clothes.
By Andrea Petrou on June 28th, 2011
Anne Hathaway feels like the “luckiest girl in the world” because she gets to wear lots of glamorous clothes.
The stunning actress – who made seven wardrobe changes while hosting the Oscars in February – says she is in a privileged position because she is able to don so many different outfits during her various film roles.
She told America’s Harper’s Bazaar magazine: “I feel like the luckiest girl in the world when I get to wear all theses glamorous clothes.
“I’ve become a lot more specific about what I love and why I’m doing it. I got to have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I wore beautiful clothes.”
The ‘Devil Wears Prada’ star also revealed she enjoys wearing classics from Isabel Marant and Dame Vivienne Westwood when she is not strolling down a red carpet but doesn’t mind not going without clothes when she is working.
Speaking about scenes she filmed for movie ‘Love and Other Drugs’, she added: “I don’t get hung up on nudity. To me, it was just an extension of who she was. It was real.”
But Anne was able to dress up when co-hosting this year’s Academy Awards with ’127 Hours’ actor James Franco, which she has described as “pure joy”.
She previously said: “I had a blast. I kept waiting to become nervous. Everyone kept asking me, ‘Are you nervous?’ The whole ride from beginning to end was joy, pure joy.”
Celebrity Style, Designers
Kate Moss will be a wedding dress trendsetter says Alice Temperley
By Andrea Petrou on June 28th, 2011
Kate Moss will be a wedding dress trendsetter, according to designer Alice Temperley.
The supermodel is to marry rocker Jamie Hince on Friday (01.07.11) and while she hasn’t revealed the designer – troubled John Galliano is reported to have won the coveted role – Alice thinks she’ll look stunning, whatever she wears.
She told vogue.co.uk: “I am certain she will look absolutely stunning, unique, beautiful with a bit of a rock ‘n’ roll twist. I would love to see her in something vintage looking, romantic and slightly bohemian. However, whatever she chooses, she will look fantastic and I am sure women will want to wear something similar to their weddings for years to come.”
It had been claimed, Galliano – who is currently in rehab following an alleged anti-Semetic outburst, for which he has stood trial for – had already created the much-hyped gown after she reportedly announced it at a Topshop dinner during London Fashion Week.
Kate and Galliano have been close friends since she started out in the fashion business in the early 90s.
She has praised the 50-year-old creative revealing their relationship is based on “mutual admiration”.
Kate said: “Since starting out in the fashion industry I’ve been close to the House of Dior and particularly to John Galliano. Our long friendship is built on mutual admiration and loyalty to each other. Dior has such a luxurious and feminine image.”
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BET Awards: Nicki Minaj, Kelly Rowland and Alicia Keys
By Andrea Petrou on June 28th, 2011
Alicia Keys
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Bill Gaytten has been made the new creative director of the John Galliano label
By Andrea Petrou on June 27th, 2011
Bill Gaytten has been made the new creative director of the John Galliano label.
The 51-year-old sartorialist – who worked with Galliano for 23 years – has replaced the fashion house’s eponymous founding designer after he was fired earlier this year for alleged anti-Semetic remarks.
A statement said: “Gaytten’s expertise to innovate patterns, cut and drape are what define the DNA of the house.”
Bill – who impressed with his collection at the Menswear Fashion Week in Paris on Friday (24.06.11) – said of his official new role: “It’s the same job for me; I’ve been doing it for a long time. The menswear show was a bit different because John wasn’t there. I’m dying to know what he thinks!”
Last week, Galliano appeared in a Paris court, where he blamed his recent outbursts on his addiction to alcohol, sleeping tablets and valium.
His lawyer Aurelian Hamelle said: “One obvious thing is that John Galliano was ill. He had a triple addiction to alcohol, benzodiazepine (valium) and sleeping pills.”
The lawyer said Galliano – who is now back in rehab to receive treatment for his addictions – was mortified to see how he acted in the video and denies being anti-Semetic.
Five people were to give evidence in the trial, which ended yesterday, and the verdict is due on September 8.
If he is found guilty, he faces a huge fine and a six-month prison sentence.
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Celebrity Trends: Green as seen on Jennifer Lopez, Mia Kunis and Kim Kardashian
By Andrea Petrou on June 27th, 2011
Celebrity Style, News
Rihanna is being sued by a second photographer who claims her ‘S+M’ video steals his work.
By Andrea Petrou on June 27th, 2011
Rihanna is being sued by a second photographer who claims her ‘S+M’ video steals his work.
The Barbadian singer was first handed a lawsuit over the raunchy video by fashion photographer David LaChappelle who alleges “the music video is directly derived from and substantially similar to the LaChapelle works”.
Now a second photographer, Paris based Philipp Paulus, has joined him with a second copyright infringement suit, saying his images were recreated without permission for ‘S+M’s bondage themed video.
He singles out a particular shot of his own where a model in a billowy gown is trapped against a wall by a sheet of plastic, surrounded by large X symbols made from black tape, which is very similar to how Rihanna is presented in part of her video.
Philipp told Radaronline.com: “Why a worldwide celebrity is not able to afford a creative director, who creates individual concepts and stagings, is incomprehensible to me.
“To create new things within the creative cosmos, you can only expect this to come from a real genius.
“However, in this case there is no real genius who created their own work; instead they stole ideas from a creative talent.”
Neither Rihanna nor her record company, Universal Music, have made comment on the video, directed by Melina Matsoukas.
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Kate Moss loses her £14,000 engagement ring while partying at the Glastonbury Festival
By Andrea Petrou on June 27th, 2011
Kate Moss lost her £14,000 engagement ring while partying at the Glastonbury Festival.
The supermodel – who was watching fiance Jamie Hince perform with his band The Kills at the music event in Somerset, South West England – was said to be “hyperventilating” after realising she had mislaid the sparkler in the mud.
An insider explained: “Everyone was looking for the ring, with Kate practically hyperventilating at the side of the stage. She was screeching at her mates, begging them to get down on their hands and knees , and trawl through the mud for the sparkler.
“Even Kate was half-heartedly flicking mud around with her welly, trying to unearth the ring.”
However, much to her amusement, Kate – who is due to tie the knot with Jamie this Friday (01.07.11) in Oxfordshire, South East England – eventually found the ring stuck in the bottom of her handbag amongst some tissue.
The source added to the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Two hours later, and still crying, she went to the loo only to root through her bag for a tissue and magically find the ring. It had been there the whole time.
“Kate was cackling hysterically but no one else found it quite so funny.”
The couple are reportedly planning “festival-style” nuptials, with rumoured performances from the likes of Snoop Dogg and Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto.
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