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Celebrity Style, Events, Features, Gallery
By shinychris on May 10th, 2012
Dark Shadows: Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp arriving at the Dark Shadows european film premiere at the Empire Leicester Square, London.
ALL IMAGES: PRESS ASSOCIATION
Johnny Depp was quizzed about the state of his relationship with Vanesssa Pardis at the premiere of his latest movie, Dark Shadows, in London last night. And – according to reports – the man of few words lost his cool.
At the start of this year, the couple were plagued with rumours that their 14-year romance had come to an end, leaving Vanessa to eventually deny the reports. The Joe Le Taxi singer told French chat show Le Grand Journal back in January: “It’s false — this rumour could cause a lot of harm to my family and my children.”
Wearing blue shades and unusual cowboy jacket Depp was once again asked last night whether his relationship with Paradis was over – leaving the 48-year old apparently annoyed by the questions. Speaking of the break-up allegations, Johnny is quoted by The Sun as saying: “The rumours are not true. They are absolutely not true.”
He added that there was “no way” he had split with Paradis, before stating that despite denying the reports – no one ever believes him.
Depp explained: “No matter what I say about this, people believe the opposite. I can’t say enough about it not being over.”
Based loosely on the cult 1960s supernatural TV drama, you can see a trailer from Dark Shadows below:
Tags: dark shadows, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp, Tim Burton
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Celebrity Style, Events, Uncategorized
By shinychris on April 4th, 2012
BlackBerry BBM event - with Jessie J
Jessie J performs at BlackBerry's BBM event, a celebration of the smartphone's free instant messaging app, held at the Bankside Vaults in London.
Well it all started so brightly with a celeb-tastic turnout at the Pulse nightclub at Bankside Vaults, underneath Blackfriars Bridge. But after fine performances from Wretch 32 and Jessie J, a man was stabbed violently in the neck with a broken bottle while waiting in the queue for the cloakroom.
Apparently, the stars of TOWIE were locked in the toilets during the horrific events, while others reported seeing nightclub bouncers covered in blood in the toilets. Inevitably some party goers took to Twitter as the drama unfolded.
Big Brother star Bobby Sabel tweeted: ‘”Incident” at the Jessie j / blackberry party. We’re all stuck in here! I just want to get in my cab!’
He added later: ‘Carnage! Literally the whole crowd is stampeding against the police!’
It’s the sort of publicity that the troubled BlackBerry brand could do without, especially after its BBM Messenger service was cited as playing a role in helping looters communicate their tactics during last year’s London riots.
Shiny Style was at last night’s event for BlackBerry and can verify that it was a very boozy affair with many teenagers at the event, many of them taking full advantage of the free bar like they’d never had a free drink before (maybe they hadn’t).
By 11.45pm it was certainly mayhem on the dance floor as people were literally falling over from too much booze.
Thankully we left minutes before the horrific incident which has left a man in hospital fighting for his life.
After the event Jessie J tweeted: “My thoughts are with the person who was seriously injured last night at the Blackberry Bbm party. So sad. I really hope they are ok.”
Tags: BBM, Blackberry, Jessie J, wretch 32
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Celebrity Style, Events, Features, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on February 27th, 2012
Cameron Diaz goes for a white fishtail frock
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Tags: Angelina Jolie, best dressed, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, natalie portman, Oscars 2012, Penelope Cruz, red carpet dresses, Rooney Mara, sandra bullock
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Events, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on February 9th, 2012
New York fashion week kicked off in style with celebrities turning up to celebrate the amfAR New York Gala.
Making a fashion come back was Lindsay Lohan who showed off a white frock that matched her almost white bleach blonde hair, while Gossip Girl Leighton Meester went for a black dress with a faux fur skirt.
Adding some colour to the night was Sarah Jessica Parker who went for a flowing pale pink frock teamed with a biker jacket while Nicky Hilton went for a cute white lace dress.
See the best dressed in the gallery below.
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Tags: Amfar, amFAR Gala - New York, best dressed, fashion week, Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester, Lindsay Lohan, New York Fashion Week, red carpet dresses
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Celebrity Style, Events, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on February 6th, 2012
It was hardly a glittering star studded red carpet event, but the celebrities who performed and attended last night’s Superbowl XLVI made it an A-list worthy sports event.
Madonna was our celebrity of the night, performing at half time alongside Nicki Minaj. However those hoping to see a little bit of flesh as has become tradition at this event – either purposely or by Janet Jackson accident- would have been disappointed with Madge choosing a short black dress and grey tights to perform.
Nicki Minaj also kept it safe with a patchwork cheerleader style dress and leopard print tights.
Kelly Clarkson added a classic black dress to the performing mix, while over at the stands Meg Ryan went for a leather jacket.
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Tags: "Janet Jackson", jessica simpson, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Meg Ryan, naked, nicki minaj, performance, Superbowl XLVI
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Tags: best dressed, British Comedy Awards, Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Atack, Hannah Tointon, Inbetweeners, Paloma Faith, red carpet dresses, red carpet inspiration
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Events, Features, First Looks, Gallery, News
By Elisabeth on December 2nd, 2011
If there is one place we wish we were right now it is New York – and Christie’s – and The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor.
After completing a three month world tour, the iconic collection has now come to its final destination before it is being auctioned off later this month. Among the pieces to be auctioned off are: the sunflower-yellow chiffon dress Taylor wore to her wedding to Richard Burton in 1964, an Andy Warhol lithograph portrait of the iconic Hollywood legend, personal mementoes and stunning jewellery pieces such as the diamond ring gifted to her by Richard.
A display of Old Hollywood glamour and the culture of America, this is an amazing collection that is almost sad to see being split apart.
The collection will be on display at Christie’s New York for ten days from tomorrow, Saturday 3December, before the auctions start on 13 December.
Take a look at some of the gems in the gallery below and visit www.christies.com for more information.
The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor
Dress owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display at 'The Collection Of Elizabeth Taylor' auction press preview at Christie's in New York City on December 1, 2011.
All images: Press Association
Tags: auction, Christie's, Elizabeth Taylor, The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor
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charity, Designers, Events
By Elisabeth on November 24th, 2011
Most women dream of owning a designer handbag, but seeing as most of them cost the equivalent of a month’s rent it usually stays just a dream. However, what if I said buying said bag also means that you’d be doing something for a charitable cause…
British fashion model Erin O’Connor is leading the celebrity support of Save the Children’s Christmas ‘Bag to Save a Life’ appeal when it launches tomorrow, Friday 25th November 2011. Erin is joined by other well-known names such as Sienna Miller, Tilda Swinton, Florence Welch, Gemma Arterton, Georgia May Jagger, Annie Lennox and the UK’s Prime Minister’s wife and Save the Children Ambassador, Samantha Cameron to raise funds for the charity’s lifesaving work in the poorest countries.
If you fancy snapping up a bag by the likes of Christian Louboutin, Mulberry, Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu, Prada and many more – donated or designed by the lovely celeb ladies previously mentioned – make sure you join in on the online auction from tomorrow on www.savethechildren.org.uk/bagtosave.
Samantha Cameron has donated her Jimmy Choo bag, Sienna Miller a Miu Miu, Tilda Swinton has donated a bag from Chanel AND a bag from Victor & Rolf, while Gemma Arterton has donated a leather patent Prada bag.
If you want to take part in the auction, the starting price will be at around a quarter of the bags’ recommended retail price. You can also donate any unwanted bags you might have laying around at any of the Save the Children stores around the UK to be included into the auction.
The online auction will be live from Friday 25th November to Sunday 4th December 2011.
My my what a pretty Miu Miu (donated by Sienna Miller)
[via Hippyshopper.com]
Tags: Bags to Save a Life, celebrity handbag auction, charity, charity auction, Erin O'Connor, Save the Children
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Christmas gifts, Department Stores, Events, Fashion News
By shinychris on November 24th, 2011
Over the past few years we’ve seen QR codeseverywhere, on food, clothes and evengravestones. Yes, we said gravestones.
Well this Christmas, we’ll be seeing hundreds of them on all kinds of clothes, gifts and furniture items, as online marketplace eBay intends to use them to make shopping even easier in its festive pop-up shop.
The brand is launching a new Christmas boutique in London at the beginning of December, which aims to give stressed shoppers the best of both worlds, the in-store browsing experience with the selection, deals and distinct lack of queuing we’ve become accustomed to online.
The new boutique will stock a range of items and each will have its own unique QR code. Shoppers then use their phones to scan these QR codes to buy without the fuss, queuing, tills and even bags, because once you’ve purchased something it’ll get delivered straight to your door. Goodbye awkward tube journey with 5,487,823 bags and no air!
eBay’s new shopping concept seems like a brilliant idea, it gives us peace of mind that the items we’re buying actually look good in real life and it’s popping up (sorry) just in time for Christmas. However, just like buying things with a store card sometimes doesn’t feel real, buying things by swiping your phone around like you’re a little kid playing shop might not seem real too, so be careful you don’t overdo it.
Via ShinyShiny.
Tags: ebay, pop up shop, qr codes, retail
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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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Events, Fashion News
By Elisabeth on November 17th, 2011
London’s Victoria and Albert museum is to host an exhibition of some of fashion’s most-famous dresses next year.
Ballgowns: British Glamour since 1950 will see dresses worn by the likes of late Diana, Princess of Wales and actresses Elizabeth Hurley and Sandra Bullock take center stage. With designs dating back to the early fifties, these famous frocks will have been seen on celebrities as they walked the red carpet at film premieres as well as the British Fashion Awards and the Golden Globes.
The exhibition will run from 19 May 2012 to 6 January 2013, and will showcase designs by Dame Vivienne Westwood, the late Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Norman Hartnell. The latter has created pieces for both Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother and the McQueen label was, as we all know, behind the stunning wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton as she joined the royal family in April.
Other dresses in the exhibition include designs worn by Bianca Jagger and Sandra Bullock.
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 runs from 19 May 2012 – 6 January 2013
Tags: Alexander McQueen, ballgowns, fashion exhibition, V&A, Victoria and Albert, Vivienne Westwood
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Events, Gallery, Lingerie, News
By Elisabeth on November 10th, 2011
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011
Miranda Kerr walks the runway during the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show held at the Lexington Armory in New York City, New York on November 9, 2011.
The 2011 Victoria’s Secret show took place in New York last night, and as expected voluptuous models took to the catwalk to showcase 69 amazing looks (err do we sense a bit of humour by the lingerie brand there..).
Well-known angels – and bodies – like Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes showed they still got it, but all eyes were on Miranda Kerr who strutted her post-baby figure (much to her hubby Orlando Bloom’s delight) in the Fantasy Treasure Bra, which is bejewelled with over $2.5 million worth of diamonds and pearls.
The OTT show reportedly cost a staggering $12 million to produce – quite horrible really when thinking of the tragic state of the European economy – and no expenses were spared to create the costumes.
Guests were treated to performances by Maroon 5 and Nicki Minaj, as well as a surprise appearance by Jay-Z who joined Kanye West on stage.
Lingerie can definitely be fun.
All images: Press Association
Tags: Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
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Events, Features, Footwear, Gallery, Get the look
By Andrea Petrou on November 3rd, 2011
We’re sooo over the style excitement of Halloween and already can’t wait for this weekend’s firework displays. However, dressing for this event isn’t as easy as it seems.
You want to keep warm, yet stay stylish at the same time, and while the heels are calling, they are hardly practical. Therefore we suggest a casual chic look.
Go for a cutesy themed knitted jumper, which will keep you warm but also give a nod to the night and team up with a pair of skinny jeans or jeggings that can be tucked into flat on-trend knee high boots.
Finish off the look with cute mittens and a hat and a chic parka. See the gallerybelow for our best buys.
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Tags: Bonfire night, bonfire night fashion tips, fashion ideas, fireworks night, knee-high boots, knitted jumpers, parka jackets
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Events, Fashion Tips, High End Department Stores, News
By shinychris on September 23rd, 2011
Westfield is having a car boot sale with a difference. Returning for its second year, Car Bootique takes the traditional concept of the car boot sale to new heights as some of Westfield’s fashion brands fill up the backs of flashy Mercedes Benzes (no dirty Ford Mondeos on a bit of wasteland for them then).
Taking place from Tuesday September 27 to Sunday 2 October, the event will feature new and one off pieces from brands such as Twenty8Twelve, Coach, Firetrap, French Connection, Biba at House of Fraser, Onitsuka Tiger, Reiss, Ted Baker, and River Island.
There’s also the chance to get yourself a front row seat at Westfield London Shopping Centre’s exclusive fashion shows, on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October as well as enjoy speed grooming with make-up artists. They will be applying their expertise with the latest colour palettes and products and also sharing their beauty top tips.
Like Westfield London on Facebook for the chance to win a car boot filled with £1500 of prizes. Every day for ten days a new prize will appear in the car boot including a TV, Playstation 3, digital camera and more. Plus ten fans will instantly win a £10 Westfield Gift card every day. To enter visit http://www.facebook.com/westfieldlondon
Tags: car bootique, mercedes benz, westfield
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Designers, dresses, Events, Features, Gallery, Milan Fashion Week
By emilyborrett on September 22nd, 2011
Once again Karl Lagerfeld has sprinkled his magic dust over Fashion Week again, as today’s Fendi show proved to be a kitsch 60s sportswear delight as the designer sent his models down a runway, backdropped by a giant set of baking scales, sporting teased beehives and retro-inspired mini-dresses and jackets.
Only Karl Lagerfeld could take something so completely overused a fashion reference as the 1960s and recreate it in a fresh, modern way – dark, crisp mens’ tweeds and playful coloured sunglasses brought the look up to date, while the leather Fendi satchels and flats gave it that much-needed quirkiness that will appeal to girls like Alexa Chung.
To us, the new Fendi collection was obviously 1960s, but a luxurious, wealthy European 1960s in which every beautiful girl drives a white scooter and lunches in Milan every day. The main palette of crisp whites, blacks and greys in stiff silhouettes gave it a classic feel, but clever Lagerfeld stopped things from becoming too mature with coloured leather sandals and gleaming gold details on the buttons and cuffs.
Eventually sporty, playful sun-dresses and separates made way for eveningwear, which was a sleek, shimmering selection of black dresses and jumpsuits which glittered with incredibly pretty silver embellishments, sequin collars and iridescent fringing that gleamed as the garments moved. Absolutely stunning.
You can absolutely tell that Karl Lagerfeld is behind this collection, even without his trademark tweeds and textiles that we always see on the Chanel runways – the sharp silhouettes, the flirty and kitsch set-up of the baking scales behind the catwalk, the giant oversized eyewear – all pure Lagerfeld. I wonder what he’ll have to show us in Paris?
Tags: 60s, beehive hairstyle, fendi, Karl Lagerfeld, MFW, Milan Fashion Week, mini dress, sportwear, spring/summer, SS12
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