Archive for October, 2011
Celebrity gossip, Designers, News
By Andrea Petrou on October 6th, 2011
Eva Green believes John Galliano will make a triumphant return to the fashion world.
The designer was recently found guilty of racist and anti-Semitic behaviour and was sacked from Dior and his eponymous label John Galliano but the actress knows we haven’t seen the last of him.
Eva – a long-term friend of Galliano’s – told vogue.co.uk: “He will make a comeback, I just know it. He is so very talented. He’s in the same line as McQueen and Gaultier in that he’s very theatrical and dramatic. Human beings are allowed to make mistakes.”
Eva – who starred as the face of Christian Dior’s Midnight Poison fragrance in 2007 when John was still at the helm – has previously said the sartorialist’s actions were very out of character for him.
She said: “I haven’t spoken to him. It’s difficult to talk about this subject, because I don’t really know what happened. He is extremely fragile, a very sensitive, creative person with a great sense of humour and he’s always been so kind to me. He’s very shy. I adore him. It’s been very brutal and I really…I just wish he could go back in time and for it not to happen.
“I’m sure he’s going to get back [in to fashion] because he’s so talented. Sometimes, you can make mistakes. I don’t think he’s anti-Semitic. I’m Jewish. I don’t think he has anything against the Jews. I think it’s more that he was probably a bit drunk.”
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Celebrity gossip, Gossip, Models
By Andrea Petrou on October 6th, 2011
Mario Testino “fought” for Gisele Bundchen.
The legendary photographer says he saw something special in the Brazilian supermodel as soon as he met her when she was a rising star even though others didn’t.
He told Grazia magazine: “When I started, Bruce Weber was the big star photographer, so all the models were the ones he liked; sporty and outdoorsy. I couldn’t find anyone, so I would go to the street looking for people who suited my aesthetic. When I met Gisele in New York, I liked her immediately. No one was using her. I fought for her.”
Although Mario, 56, is one of the world’s most sought-after snappers, he still worries it could all be taken away from him.
He said: “It wasn’t until this September that I felt I had finally arrived. I had six covers and 180 pages of editorial. For once, I felt I was accepted everywhere.
“But I still worry that nobody will call me for the next job.”
Tags: Gisele Bundchen, Mario Testino, modelling, red carpet style, supermodels
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campaign, Gallery, News
By Andrea Petrou on October 6th, 2011
Unless you’ve been hiding a rock, you’ll know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to Breast Cancer Care, every year 50,000 women a year hear they have breast cancer, which we’re sure you’ll agree is devastating.
To raise awareness of the illness and encourage women to check their breasts there’s a huge range of initiatives taking place this month as well as fundraising events such as fun runs to the more serious sporting days.
However, over here at Shiny towers we’ve decided to support the event in the best way we know and that’s of course through fashion.
See the gallery below and rope your friends into having a “pink dress day” – think Mean Girls – for every pink item you wear you can have a pound donated to a Breast Cancer charity of your choice.
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Tags: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Care, Breast Cancer check, Pink, pink tops, purses, Tickled pink, Top Five pink clothes
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Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on October 6th, 2011
Alexis Jourdan
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Tags: Amy Winehouse, awards, dionne bromfield, fashion, Jessie J, Katy B, Mobos, red carpet fashion, tribute
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Designers
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Christian Louboutin’s career is to be the focus of new retrospective in London.
The French shoe designer – renowned for his use of a bright red under-sole on all of his footwear – will have much of his work on display at the British capital’s Design Museum from March 28 to July 1 2012.
In addition to documenting his life’s work, the retrospective will also offer viewers and insight into how he creates shoes, as well as his influences and original designs.
It will also contain images from the 2007 movie ‘Fetish’, made in collaboration between Christian and director David Lynch.
Last month Christian revealed he would be creating a book documenting his most iconic styles during his 20 year career.
The tome – which has yet to be named – will be divided into six chapters, including a personal biography and his collaborative work with the likes of Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent.
Some of Louboutin’s most treasured friends and models, including the likes of Dita Von Teese, Mika and Kristen Scott Thomas have also contributed to the tome.
Tags: Christian Louboutin, Christian Louboutin Pumps, Design Museum, exhibition, TopShop
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Gallery, Models, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Modelling for Dior
Briquet-Gorassini-Gouhier-Guibbaud-Orban/ABACA/Press Association Images
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Tags: chanel, Dior, Lanvin, Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom, Paris Fashion Week, Stella McCartney, Viktor and Rolf
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Celebrity gossip, Gossip Girl
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively have split up.
The ‘Inception’ star had been dating the ‘Gossip Girl’ actress since May and although they have decided to part ways, representatives for both told UsMagazine.com they will “remain friends”.
Despite refusing to confirm their relationship in the five months they were dating, Leonardo, 35, and Blake, 24, were spotted on a string of dates throughout the summer including trips on a yacht in Disneyland, California, and a water taxi in Venice, Italy.
Leonardo also treated Blake to a helicopter ride to Saint-Paul de Vence, France for a $500 lunch at La Colombe d’Or Restaurant, a stay at the $5,000-a-night suite at Hotel de Paris and a trip on a $52 million yacht.
Blake even flew to Sydney, Australia in August to celebrate her birthday with the actor, who is shooting his new movie ‘The Great Gatsby’ in the city.
The couple enjoyed a meal at exclusive restaurant Aria and were seated at one of the eatery’s best tables which boasts a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour.
A source said: “[Blake] looked gorgeous and they looked very much like a couple. They seemed to be having a really nice time and were definitely enjoying the view.”
However, Blake spent last weekend in Boston where she enjoyed a romantic meal with ‘Green Lantern’ co-star Ryan Reynolds at sushi palace O Ya in the Leather District, the Boston Herald reported.
Tags: Blake Lively, fashion, Gossip Girl, Hollywood relationships, Leonardo DiCaprio, relationship, split
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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Liv Tyler has been announced as the new spokesperson for Pantene.
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ actress – who has been the face of Givenchy since 2003 – will front the campaign for the hair care brand’s ‘Repair and Protect’ range and says she has been a fan of their products for some time.
She said: “I’m really excited about working with Pantene on this new project, especially as I did a Pantene ad back in 1996 when I was 19. I’ve tried lots of different hair care brands over the years, but Pantene is my favourite as it always leaves my hair looking and feeling really healthy.”
Liv – whose mother is model Bebe Buell – has previously revealed she often takes beauty advice from her father Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, and says he is full of useful tips.
The 34-year-old beauty said: “My father is full of great beauty advice, like wear your perfume in your belly button and on the soles of your feet so that it becomes part of you.
“My grandmother gives me major hope, my dad too because he hasn’t had any work done and looks amazing. He doesn’t have any wrinkles.”
Tags: celebrity beauty tips, haircare, Liv Tyler, Patene, Shampoo, spokesperson
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Gallery, Halloween
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
With a nation going Twilight and vampire mad we’re sure there will be a huge number of you looking for that sexy vampire outfit this Halloween.
While many will choose to don that casual jeans and sweater look and claim they’ve come as “Bella Swan” there are others – us included – that will want to make more of an effort.
However, the days of the white face paint, fangs and cloaks are long gone and in their place comes sexy gothic. This can be anything from a burlesque style look – we’re thinking Interview with the Vampire style – to a simple velvet dress, which can be bought from the highstreet and vamped up with bright red lippy and heavy eyeliner.
We’ve picked our top five sexy vampire outfits for this year’s Halloween parties. See the gallery below.
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Tags: Fairy Make-up, fashionable Halloween outfits, gothic dresses, Halloween costumes, Halloween outfits, make up, sexy vampire outfits, sophisticated halloween outfits, Twilight, Twilight Saga, Velvet dresses
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Jessie J is set to be given a mobility scooter so she can get around the MOBO Awards easily.
The ‘Do It Like A Dude’ singer is up for four prizes at the ceremony which takes place at the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland, tonight and is set to perform even though she is wearing a special support boot after breaking her left foot in June.
Organisers want to make sure the injured pop star is comfortable during the night and have requested she be provided her with a “pimped up” motorised scooter to get around the venue.
An insider told BANG Showbiz: “As Jessie is nominated for four awards and performing, she’s potentially going to be up and down from the stage five times. We don’t want her to do anything that might hamper her injury so we’re looking at some ways to make it easier for her.”
Jessie – who had to cancel a number of festival and live appearances, including a support slot on Katy Perry’s tour, due to the injury – is up for Best Album for ‘Who You Are’, Best Newcomer, Best UK Act and Best Video and Best Song for ‘Do It Like a Dude’.
The 23-year-old singer is set to fight it out with Adele – who has four nominations – in the Best UK Act, Best Album and Best Song categories, with the soul singer nominated for her worldwide hit LP ’21′ and track ‘Someone Like You’.
The 16th annual MOBO Awards, in association with Lebara Mobile, take place this evening and extra tickets are available at www.mobo.com.
The annual ceremony – which recognises music of black origin in the UK – is televised live on BBC Three at 10pm with highlights being broadcast on Friday October 7 on BBC One at 11.45pm.
Tags: Jessie J, Judges houses, mobility scooter, MOBO Awards, Scooter, X Factor
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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Sienna Miller has given her support to the campaign to stop animal testing on cosmetics.
The British actress joins a number of high profile celebrities – including Sir Paul McCartney and Kimberly Wyatt – supporting the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) No Cruel Cosmetics initiative which is calling for a ban on animal testing for toiletries and cosmetic products sold in the European Union (EU) to come into effect in 2013 as planned.
Michelle Thew, Chief Executive of the BUAV, said: “We are delighted to have the support of Sienna Miller. It is totally unacceptable for animals to continue to suffer and die in the name of beauty. Please join Sienna and support our No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end cosmetics testing on animals. Sign our petition to the European Parliament at www.NoCruelCosmetics.org.”
There are fears the ban could be put back and vegetarian Paul has been vocal in his opposition to animal testing and any delay.
He said: “Animals should not suffer in the name of beauty. Testing toiletries and cosmetics on animals is cruel and unnecessary. Join me in signing the BUAV’s petition to ensure the sale of cruel products in the EU is outlawed by 2013. Say NO to Cruel Cosmetics.”
Tags: animal testing, banning animal testing on cosmetics, British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) No Cruel Cosmetics initiative, sienna miller
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Designers, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
model wears a creation designed by German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel's spring-summer 2012 ready-to-wear collection
Francois Mori/AP/Press Association Images
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Tags: chanel, Chanel handbags, FLorence and the Machines, Paris Fashion Week, Summer 2012 trends, underwater theme
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Gallery, Trend Alert
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Despite a mini heat wave trying to trick us into thinking that it was once again summer, waking p to a blustery day has blown us right into a traditional October morning.
And that means one thing – it’s time to really begin getting excited about our winter wardrobe. Although many of you have started stocking up, there’s one must-have that the warm weather may have made you overlook and that’s of course the winter hat.
This year there’s a huge range of styles to choose from. Go for a traditional beret updated with this year’s on-trend leopard print or play it safe with a knitted pom pom hat that’s great teamed up with a casual coat and jeans.
A bakerboy hat is also great teamed up with this season’s must-have cords. However, our fave hat trend this year is the turban, which we think is perfect for giving that exotic feel to the cold weather we’re expecting.
See the gallery below for our top five pick.
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Tags: "Top Five", beret, Hats, knitted, pom pom, turban, winter, winter hats, winter trends
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on October 4th, 2011
Alexa Chung attends the Stella McCartney Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2012 show
Briquet-Gorassini-Gouhier-Guibbaud-Orban/ABACA/Press Association Images
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Tags: "Lou Doillon", Alexa Chung, celebrities, Celine, Emily Blunt, Kylie Minogue, Paris Fashion Week, spring/summer 2012, Stella McCartney, YSL
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on October 4th, 2011
Lea Michele never listens to fashion advice.
The Glee actress says she was told by the show’s creator, Ryan Murphy, not to wear black for her first Golden Globe Awards but decided against his tip.
She told InStyle.com: “Ryan Murphy had told me, ‘Don’t wear black. You should never wear black. So my stylist pulled floral, beautiful colours.”
“As I’m walking to the bathroom to try them on, I see the Oscar [de la Renta] dress hanging up in her closet. I said ‘I’m wearing that.’ And I called Ryan, and said ‘Ryan, I’m wearing black!’ ”
However, it seems Ryan wasn’t upset about Lea not taking his advice as he recently praised her fashion choices.
He said: “When I met Lea, she was only sort of interested in clothes- but in the last two years she’s become a red-carpet star. I think what happened is Lea went to an event, and someone said, ‘Oh, you look pretty.’ It was an interesting moment for her.”
Tags: dresses, fashion, Glee, Lea Michele, red carpet dresses, style
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Eva Green believes John Galliano will make a triumphant return to the fashion world.
From:Golden Globe awards 2012 best hair and make up