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Celebrity Style, Designer Fashions, Designers, dresses, First Looks, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on March 23rd, 2012
She may have been in the papers this week for her very public spat with Kate Moss, but Gwyneth Paltrow has shown she’s got much more in her favour.
The Hollywood actress has been modelling the latest collection for fashion house Lindex, which suits her classic style down to a T.
Preppy striped tops and dresses teamed with classic blazers form the main part of the collection, while polka dot shorts and coloured jeans give it a modern day twist.
We think Gwyn models it perfectly, we just wish that we had her figure too.
See the gallery below for all the pics.
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Tags: gwyneth paltrow, Lindex, Models, ss 2012 collection, summer collections, trends
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dresses, Gallery, Get the look, Trend Alert
By Andrea Petrou on March 15th, 2012
Take inspiration from Nicola Roberts and opt for a maxi dress
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Tags: Marks and Spencer, maxi dress, Nicola Roberts, summer trends, summer wardrobe
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Department Stores, Designer collaborations, Designers, dresses, Features, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on March 14th, 2012
If you didn’t fancy braving the queues and the cold to get your hands on the latest H&M designer collaboration with Marni or didn’t have much luck with the queue style website system then you’ll probably hate us today.
The capsule collection may have launched, and been snapped up quicker than you can say “credit card” but we thought the range deserved a mention anyway. Partly because of the detailing and intricacy involved.
Like Marni’s main collection, rich fabrics dominated the range appearing on voluminous skirts, silk tops and flimsy summer dresses.
The styling was less aimed at the teen market, which went crazy for H&M’s Versace collaboration, and more for a mature audience. Hemline’s were longer and tops looser.
However, they did reflect H&M’s audience with slimmer cuts and brighter, bolder colours.
Key items included the leather bag as well as statement Marni patterned scarves.
If you hurry you might still be able to get your hands on a few pieces from the range. Failing that there’s eBay.
See the gallery below for some of our fave pieces from the collection.
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Tags: Analysis, collections, H&M, Jimmy Choo for H&M, Marni, Marni for H&M, queues, Versace for H&M
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Tags: Adele, Brit Awards, Celebrity dresses, dresses, Jessie J, Kylie Minogue, Lana Del Ray, Little Mix, Red Carpet, red carpet dresses, Rihanna
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Celebrity Style, dresses, Features, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on January 25th, 2012
We usually can’t wait for the NTA Awards here at Shiny Towers. It’s a great excuse to laugh at all the garish and, if we’re being blunt, tackiest red carpet dresses of the year.
However, this year, with the exception of Tulisa who went for a bright pink netted tutu style frock, the dresses have been as sophisticated as other awards ceremonies.
And not even the cast of TOWIE let the side down with Lydia Bright going for a gorge black frock, Sam in a long nude sequined number and Lauren Pope in a similar frock.
However Lauren Goodger let her cast mates down with an ill fitting silver number.
Also making a fashion stand was Michelle Keegan and Rita Simons, while Lara Stone’s simple black frock also deserves a mention.
See all the red carpet fashion in the gallery above.
Tags: Caroline Flack, Fearne Cotton, Lara Stone, Lauren Pope, Michelle Keegan, NTA Awards, NTA Best dressed, NTA Worst dressed, red carpet dresses, TOWIE, UK National Television awards
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Celebrity Style, dresses, Features, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on December 19th, 2011
Kate Middleton-The Duchess of Cambridge- shines in an Alexander McQueen gown
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Tags: "Kate Middleton", "velvet dress", Alexander McQueen, Beckhams, black dress, Brooke Vincent, Duchess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Little Mix, Ola Jordan, red carpet dresses, The Sun Military Awards
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Christmas outfits, dresses, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on December 15th, 2011
If you want to make an entrance at that New Year’s Eve or Christmas party then look no further than the bodycon frock.
Inspired by Herve Leger’s bandage dress, this style is as versatile as they come and the highstreet is covered in a range of different styles.
Go for this year’s panelled look or keep it festive with a red or green hue. Add some lace for a gothic feel or stick to a simple black dress in this style for a classic yet modern look.
Those feeling extra Christmassy can also opt for sequins ensuring they sparkle at this year’s parties.
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Tags: Bodycon dresses, Christmas party dresses, Christmas party outfits, Herve Leger, sequin dresses, sparkly dresses
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Celebrity Style, dresses, Red Carpet
By Elisabeth on December 9th, 2011
With a star-studded cast list as ‘New Year’s Eve’ it could be difficult for the leading ladies to stand out from the crowd. One way of ensuring they get equal time in the spotlight is to give them one premiere each, which is just what director Garry Mashall did. So while Lea Michele – of Glee fame – walked the red carpet with Ashton Kutcher in Los Angeles, Jessica Biel dazzled the crowds in New York City.
Both Lea and Jessica opted to wear a champagne coloured dress with shimmery detailing by Valentino but while Jessica chose the demure approach, Lea went for a dramatic, plunging neckline that certainly made jaws drop (including Ashton’s). Snaps for bringing out the Old Hollywood glamour, girls!
We can’t decide which one we like better, can you?
Tags: Jessica Biel, Lea Michele, New Year's Eve premiere, red carpet fashion, Valentino dress
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Celebrity Style, Christmas outfits, dresses, Features, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on December 1st, 2011
Celebrities are channelling the feather trend in their bucket loads this season.
Taking inspiration from designers such as Chanel and Giambattista Valli, A listers such as Tulisa, Blake Lively and Sarah Jessica Parker are opting for frocks in this birdy fabric, which also gives a strong nod to the 20s flapper vintage trend.
And of course the highstreet is full of these feathered frocks.
Copy Tulisa’s look and go for a dress with a feathered skirt and PVC top – buy the replica from Warehouse – or give a nod to the bridal look with a white feathered skirt and satin top like Sarah Jessica Parker at the British Fashion Awards.
If you want to go all out then follow Olivia Palermo who showed how to wear feathers all over, but be careful, too many and you could end up looking more Big Bird than stylish sista.
See the gallery below for celebrity inspiration and keep reading to see our top five feather frock picks for the Christmas party season.
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Tags: "Blake Standard", Blake Lively, Christmas party dresses, Diane Kruger, feathered dresses, feathers, highstreet trends, Strictly Come Dancing, Tulisa Contostavlos, X Factor
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Christmas outfits, Designers, dresses, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2011
Ava in Sahara black in leopard hair calf boot
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Tags: Christmas gift guide, Christmas outfits, house of harlow, Nicole Richie, Winter Kate
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Christmas outfits, dresses, Features, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on November 23rd, 2011
We’ve gone all starry eyed for today’s Christmas party outfit ideas bringing you a great range of star print frocks and accessories to make sure you really twinkle at this year’s events.
Thanks to the 80s influences this season and the likes of House of Holland and Christopher Kane making them key pieces in their AW 2011 collections, stars are hot this season.
Choose from a printed frock, which can be worn with heels for an evening look, or go for something that stands out a bit more with a sequined number.
Those who want to make more a subtle entrance can also opt for a pair of star print tights or simple accessories, which give a nod to this trend.
See the gallery below for our best picks.
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Tags: Christmas party dresses, Christmas party outfits, Christopher Kane, dresses, Henry Holland, House of Holland, star prints
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Celebrity Style, dresses, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on November 22nd, 2011
In a classic black dress in 1950
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Tags: classic hollywood glamour, iconic style icons, Marylin Monroe, Michelle Williams, My Week with Marylin, style
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Christmas outfits, dresses, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on November 21st, 2011
There’s four weeks until Christmas and we can’t wait. However before we get to eat that turkey and those pigs in blankets there’s a whole range of Christmas parties to get through and that means scouting the highstreet for that perfect outfit.
One hot trend this year is silver. A big hit on the red carpet this hue can be fashioned into a whole range of styles from plain satin to sequined numbers.
Channel the animal print look with a sequined printed number or go for something a little bit more daring with a metallic boob tube dress.
Those wishing to look that little bit more classic can also go for a vintage number. Grab those black heels and a black clutch bag and you’re ready to go.
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Tags: Christmas party outfit ideas, Christmas party outfits, katy perry, red carpet dresses, selena gomez, silver dresses, what to wear to that Christmas party
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Celebrity gossip, dresses, Events, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on November 21st, 2011
Audrina Patridge
Audrina goes for a classic LBD at the event.
Vince Flores/UK Press/Press Association Images
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Tags: American Music Awards, Ann Taylor, Justin Bieber, katy perry, Mary J. Blige, Nikki Minaj, party dresses, red carpet dresses, selena gomez, silver dresses
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