Archive for October, 2011
Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 12th, 2011
Duchess Catherine has had her sense of style slammed by shopping expert Mary Portas.
The flame-haired television personality – who is renowned for her strong sense of style, punctuated with covered arms, big shoulders and statement colours – has echoed what we at ShinyStyle were saying months ago – she does not think Catherine, who was recently asked to pose for the cover of US Vogue, has a particularly good sense of fashion.
She said: “I think Duchess Catherine has done an incredible job globally, but I do not know how you can say she is a fashion icon. I just don’t get that.”
When asked what does make an icon, she responded: “A unique sense of style. End of. Don’t you think?”
However, the British royal is not the only star to come under Mary’s fire – she also thinks Cheryl Cole’s time in Los Angeles, where she was a judge on the US version of ‘X Factor’ for four auditions, was misaligned.
She said to Heat magazine: “That was really wrong wasn’t it? There was that massive hair and then the tiny body. It was really just a wrong move.”
Read our thoughts on the Duchess’s style here.
Tags: "Kate Middleton", Duchess Catherine, fashion, Mary Portas, royal wedding, Royals, style
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Celebrity Style, Designers
By Andrea Petrou on October 12th, 2011
Giles Deacon would love to dress Anne Hathaway.
The British designer – who has previously worked with Kelly Brook and Victoria Beckham in the past – is keen to work with the One Day beauty because he likes her look.
He said: “We’ve never dressed Anne Hathaway. She has an amazing presence and I think she’s a pretty good actress.
Anne is not the only star the 41-year-old sartorialist is particularly keen to work with, with Lauren Bacall named as his all-time style icon.
He said: “Lauren Bacall would be really interesting to dress. She’s a Hollywood legend and was married to Humphrey Bogart, so you wouldn’t mess with her. She’d let you know very clearly what she has after and you’d willingly do it.”
Discussing his own style, Giles admits he loves to splash out on designer suits.
He added to Now magazine: “I’m terrible at buying things for myself. As you can tell, I dress a bit like a tramp!I really like Yves Saint Laurent men’s suits and Tom Ford suits and ties. I’d really love a Tom Ford dressing gown. That’d be worth maxing out my credit card.”
Tags: anne hathaway, Giles Deacon, Lauren Bacall, one day, red carpet fashion, style
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, Style spotlight, vintage
By Andrea Petrou on October 12th, 2011
Nancy Shevell has become one to watch in the fashion world following her wedding to one of the world’s most eligible bachelors.
The heiress who tied the knot with Sir Paul McCartney in a 40s style white frock designed by Stella McCartney, has caught the style crews eye thanks to her classic style.
Unlike many a superstar’s wife Nancy opts for understated chic. She’s a huge fan of the classic shift dress, which she dresses up with embellishments for a night out, while velvet is also a regular is her wardrobe.
However, she’s also a fan of the vintage trend, often spotted in a range of 60s and 40s pieces.
We’re sure with style like this she gets on very well with her designer step daughter.
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Tags: fashion, Nancy Shevell, Nancy Shevell's wedding to Sir Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney wedding, Stella McCartney, style, vintage, wedding dresses
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Designers
By Andrea Petrou on October 11th, 2011
Julien MacDonald is set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
The British fashion designer will head to the African mountain where he will scale the dizzying 19,340 foot heights for children’s charities TAS and Chance UK, although he continues to be “dubious” he will be able to do it.
He told vogue.co.uk: “When I leave home tonight I’ll have my boots on, my hats, my big coat, my rucksack, the lot.
“I have never packed for a holiday where I haven’t been able to include my nice clothes and sandals. Instead I’ve got a hot water bottle, plasters, thermal socks and a sleeping bag. I’m a bit dubious.”
However, Julien has been preparing well by breaking in his special walking boots.
He said: “I do get some odd looks when I’m walking around Notting Hill in my hiking boots – I haven’t taken them off for four months.
“People keep asking me ‘Are those boots some sort of new fashion trend?’ I say ‘No, actually I’m climbing Kilimanjaro.’ I managed to take them off for the show though, so at least that’s something. I’ve just been trying to get used to walking 11-hour stretches – it’s not easy.”
Tags: charity, climbing, designer, Designers, Julien Macdonald, Mount Kilimanjaro
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 11th, 2011
Mel B has been made an ambassador for Jenny Craig.
The ‘X Factor Australia’ judge was unveiled as the new face of the weight-loss firm’s Australia and New Zealand branch yesterday after enlisting their help in shedding the weight she piled on when pregnant with daughter Madison, now five weeks.
She said: “I was eating, literally eating morning, noon and night, and it didn’t matter what time. I was just eating. I was a house.
“I’ve my humps and bumps, but when a newspaper described my shape as the ‘bootylicious, curvylicious, post-baby body of Melanie’, I knew I had to do something. I had to get the eating under control.’
“I have already been exercising but what I need is a little push to help me start eating sensibly.
“I really allowed myself the chance to pig out during this pregnancy, so I’ve got a bit of weight to lose.’
Life gets a bit crazy when you’ve got four daughters but it’s important for us mums to live healthy and to be in good shape.
“Mums really need to take time for themselves and get to a place where they are happy with their body again. We should not put it off because we deserve more than that. A healthy happy mum equals a healthy happy family.”
Jenny Craig boss Amy Smith said Mel had told the company she doesn’t like dieting but they have devised a plan that is ideal for women who have recently given birth.
She said: “She loves eating healthy foods and she is thrilled with the health snack options and the amount of fruit and vegetables she gets to eat.
“Jenny Craig’s team of nutritionists and doctors have created a program especially for women like Mel who have recently given birth, that takes into consideration the nutrient levels needed for breastfeeding women.”
Tags: baby weight, Jenny Craig, Mel B, Spice Girls, spice girls now, weight loss, X Factor Australia
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Gallery, Halloween
By Andrea Petrou on October 11th, 2011
Gone are the days when Halloween parties were full to the brim of cats and witches with many of us looking outside the ghoulish box in a bid to make a lasting impression.
One costume that has been hot over the past few years is of course Jessica Rabbit and who can blame us ladies for opting for this look. Not only does it tick the fancy dress box but it’s also sexy and if you don’t go down the “ready made” route, relatively easy to put together.
Grab a red maxi dress from the highstreet or give the look your own twist with a shorter velvet number. Add some on-trend black or blue elbow length gloves and of course that statement red lippy and you’re bound to bag your Roger.
See the gallery below for our fave Jessica Rabbit costume ideas.
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Tags: costumes, Fairy Make-up, fancy dress costumes, Halloween costume ideas, Halloween make-up, jessica rabbit
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 11th, 2011
Cheryl Cole’s shoe collection is a “dream come true” for her.
The ‘Parachute’ singer has collaborated with Stylistpick.com and is said to have been involved with every aspect of the design including the colour schemes, fabrics and style.
She said in a video promoting the range: “I have not felt this excited in a long time. I’ve been dreaming about shoes, millions of them but I wanted the initial six to eight pairs to be everything I’ve ever dreamed of.”
The singer’s designs will be available from December, and although details are being kept under wraps, it is thought she has designs including leopard print and polka dot, and that they collection will straddle the line between practical and glamorous
She added: “I like glamour, but I’m aware not everyone wants to wear a high heel all the time.
“I haven’t gone too far down the glamour line.”
The websites creative officer, Juliet Warkentin, said they are “thrilled” to get to work with such an in demand person as the Girls Aloud singer.
She said: “Cheryl is the style icon and is amazingly warm, a quality that has made her the nation’s favourite.
“We believe that the launch will have a huge fashion impact; establishing fashion’s greatest influencer as a major force in fashion design and further democratising fashion.”
Tags: Cheryl Cole, collection, designs, shoes, stylistpick.com
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Features, Gallery, Get the look
By Andrea Petrou on October 11th, 2011
Not only has period drama Downton Abbey taken over our Saturday nights, it’s also filtering into our wardrobes. That’s right we’re all going early 20th Century mad with feathers, fur capes and elbow length gloves all becoming must-haves as we all strive to take some influences from the show.
And lets not forget the period hats, velvet jackets, corsets and Victorian boots that are also flying off the shelves. We know that sometimes it’s hard to find the time to scour those vintage shops to get those gorge originals so we’ve hit the highstreet to help you find those must-have pieces that will have you looking all Crawley like without having to do any of that hard work.
See the gallery below.
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Tags: 20th century style, Christmas outfits, Downton Abbey, fashion, faux fur stoles, feathers, get the look, pearls, style
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Celebrity Style, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on October 11th, 2011
The pop elite came out in force to sing the late Michael Jackson’s praises over the weekend.
Leona Lewis gave a nod to the masculine trend -although we have to say she looked more like a Spanish waiter – in high waisted trousers, a red sash and white shirt, while Alexandra Burke went for an embellished long sleeved dress.
Also taking to the stage was Pixie Lott who looked hot in a silver 50s tea dress and Christina Aguilera who went for a shift sleeved dress.
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Tags: Christina Aguilara, Fearne Cotton, LaToya, michael jackson, Paris Jackson, Pixie Lott, trial, tribute concert
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Designers
By Andrea Petrou on October 11th, 2011
Karl Lagerfeld tries not to be a “model guzzler”.
The Chanel designer – who is also a photographer – likes to take time choosing who models in his projects, and tries to avoid taking on too many he may not use.
He said: “I do a lot of portraits. I really take time to choose my models. I don’t think one should ever be a model guzzler.
“One must give the model spirit. I also do landscapes and still life – I prefer this expression to its rather odd French equivalent, nature morde (dead nature).”
The 78-year-old sartorialist – who is renowned for always wearing monochrome clothes, gloves and dark sunglasses – also admits he sees photography as an essential part of his life he cannot live without.
He said: “Photography is part of my life. I can’t imagine life without its vision. I look at fashion and the world through the eye of a camera. This gives my basic work a critical detachment that helps me more than I could ever have imagined.”
Tags: catwalk shows, chanel, Kark Lagerfeld, Models, work
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 11th, 2011
Hailee Steinfeld says being named as the face of Miu Miu was “really huge”.
The ‘True Grit’ actress – who was recruited by the Italian fashion house in May at the age of just 14 – explained while fronting a campaign for the label is “an honour”, she had only just started to learn about fashion when she took on the role.
She said: “Just going from about a year-and-a-half ago, when I was doing the press for ‘True Grit’ and the awards circuit and learning about the different designers and getting to wear them, and having Miu Miu be one of my favourites – then having something the campaign come along was really huge for me.
“It’s been an honour. It has been so much fun. I have had such a blast getting to know everyone that works with the brand.”
Hailee admitted she is enjoying working in the industry so much that she is even considering a career in the future as a fashion blogger.
She added in an interview with Fashionista.com: “Fashion has become a big part of my life. I’d like to start blogging about something to do with fashion and then I’d go into a bajillion different things. But yeah, fashion seems like a really great thing to write about.”
Tags: blogger, designer, face of, Hailee Steinfeld, miu miu, shoes, True Grit
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 10th, 2011
Miranda Kerr says nothing makes her happier than her “little man” Flynn.
The Australian model and her husband Orlando Bloom welcomed their 10-month-old son Flynn into the world in January and she admits nobody has ever had a bigger impact on her life than her baby.
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar magazine, she said: “I’d say what makes me happy is having this little man. I’m the happiest when I’m surrounded by those I love and we are in a natural environment … It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. Becoming a mother puts everything into perspective. You become more comfortable in your own skin.”
In the publication, Miranda poses naked, showing off her pert butt while lying on a bed and proves she has fully recovered her figure after giving birth.
Although she has to be in great physical condition for her career, the 28-year-old beauty insists she doesn’t deprive herself of culinary treats, she just limits the high calorie foods she eats.
Miranda said: “I always say life is about balance, not about depriving yourself. If you want something then I encourage you to have it. When you deprive yourself, you naturally crave it more.”
The Victoria’s Secret model also revealed she would consider following in the footsteps of her husband Orlando, 34, and try her hand at acting.
She said: “If someone approached me and it sounded interesting, I wouldn’t be opposed to it, but it’s not something I think about.”
Tags: baby, baby diet, baby weight, bikini, Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom, Victoria Secrets
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on October 10th, 2011
Nancy Shevell wears a gorge vintage style dress by Stella McCartney for her wedding to Paul
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Tags: Fearne Cotton, Mollie King, Nancy Shevell's wedding to Sir Paul McCartney, Pixie Lott, Stella, teen choice awards 2011, Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
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