Style Spotlight: X Factor 2011 winners- Little Mix
By Andrea Petrou on December 12th, 2011
In monochrome with a nod to the 80s
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Style spotlight: Florence Welch
By Elisabeth on December 9th, 2011
We all know one of the most important beauty commandments is to get enough sleep, and we do try our best to get the recommended hours each week despite living hectic lives. But it seems like Florence and the Machine singer Florence Welch has another opinion altogether.
Florence says she feels ‘special’ when she realises she has stayed awake for over 24 hours and that her ‘favourite mode of being’ is having not slept. She continues: “The reason why it’s so special is because you know that it’s going to crash. As soon as you go to sleep, you know everything will be reset double and work will be double.”
This may be the case Florence, but we still do love our beauty sleep.
If Florence’s ‘sleep idea’ has anything to do with her choice of fashion we do not know, but take a look at the gallery below for some of her outfits over the past couple of years.
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Style spotlight: Jessica Biel in Valentino at ‘New Year’s Eve’ premiere
By Elisabeth on December 8th, 2011
New York City is known for its fashion and style and Jessica Biel did not disappoint the crowds as she turned up in a stunning Valentino dress at last night’s ‘New Year’s Eve’ premiere. Biel teamed her Valentino gown with vintage looking Lorraine Scwartz jewels, red nails and natural flowing locks – and looked every part the film star she is.
Photo credit: Press Association
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Style spotlight: Tess Daly
By Andrea Petrou on November 29th, 2011
Radiant in orange at the Radio and Industries club
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Style Spotlight: Beyonce’s maternity style
By Andrea Petrou on November 24th, 2011
Showing off her bump in a white dress at Macy's
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Spice Girl spotlight: Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice then and now
By Andrea Petrou on October 25th, 2011
Victoria Beckham is undoubtedly the most successful Spice Girl to date, carving out a career for herself as a well respected fashion designer.
Earlier today we reported that her fashion line had reportedly made £15 million in the first three months of this year and her designs have been worn by the likes of Cheryl Cole. However, she wasn’t always a queen of style.
Back in the Spice Girl days the singer known as Posh was often spotted in questionable outfits consisting of boring black dresses that clung onto her not so toned figure. And her hair changed more times then we could remember going from that plain brown bob to edgy blonde pixie crops and then extensions.
When she met and married David Beckham however her style took on a sleeker approach. Tailored dresses and trousers clung to her new skinny figure and her hair remained short. Then came her jeans range DVB, which morphed into her now fashion line, which has put her at the forefront of the fashion world. However, since Harper Seven was born Ms Beckham’s style has softened.
Floral dresses and pastel colours have formed a staple part of her wardrobe edging out those skinny numbers.
We look at her style then and now in the gallery below.
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Style spotlight: Gwyneth Paltrow
By Elisabeth on October 21st, 2011
It's not all black...
One of our favourite looks. The blonde hair teamed with the black dress (and long legs) is stunning
We must admit we’re quite envious of Gwyneth’s slender body. Then again living on the diet she’s apparently on - macrobiotic last time we checked – we rather have our cake and eat it too… But she does seem to glow in most of the photos we’ve seen. Now the Oscar-winning actress – who has two children Apple and Moses – has revealed that if she doesn’t get a lot of rest though, it shows in her appearance. Fantastic, she’s human!
In a recent interview Gwynnie said: “For me, sleep is a major thing. I don’t always get it, and when I don’t, I look like I’ve been hit by a truck.” Well, either way your hubby – Chris Martin – doesn’t seem to care the way he’s been gushing about you lately Gwyn…
Other secrets to maintaining a youthful look? Drink lots of water, take vitamins “religiously” and have at least one cup of coffee – with almond milk – each morning… Well two out of three isn’t that bad is it?
Oh yeah, and book in a celebrity trainer!
If you want to steal Gwyneth’s style, check out the gallery above.
All photos: Press Association
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Spice Girl spotlight: Emma Bunton AKA Baby Spice then and now
By Andrea Petrou on October 20th, 2011
With her bandmates in 1999
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Spice Girl Spotlight: Mel B then and now
By Andrea Petrou on October 19th, 2011
The Spice Girls have alot to answer for. Not only did they pave the way for girl groups but they also bought us a range of fashion and showed us that we don’t have to dress like the rest of the crowd to fit in.
Even though they have now all gone their separate ways they are still continuing to give us style inspiration so we decided that it was time we shone the spotlight on them all separately.
First to be scrutinised is Mel B who was one of the ladies that made leopard print wearable. In her Spice Girl days this print was never far away from her wardrobe, nor were neons or checks.
Beauty wise it was all about the big curls. However since the split this lady has spiced up swapping the prints for slinky dresses and neons for on-trend colours. And there’s not a curl in sight with her now super sleek locks.
See the gallery below and let us know which style you prefer.
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Style spotlight: Mrs Paul McCartney, otherwise known as Nancy Shevell
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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Style spotlight: Salma Hayek
By Elisabeth on October 7th, 2011
‘Puss in Boots’ actress Salma Hayek was recently praised by her good friend Demi More for her sense of style who told Salma she looks “so put together” every time they meet.
Salma’s trick? Dresses and more dresses. Salma said: “I told [Demi] it’s a lot easier to grab a fabulous little dress than to put together a whole casual outfit with jeans, a top, the right jacket, and great shoes. You slip on a dress and you can’t go wrong.”
We hear you Salma, come winter or summer we love dresses!
Here are a few pictures of Salma looking beautiful…
Pretty in pink
Actress Salma Hayek poses as she arrives to the Alexander McQueen's spring-summer 2012 ready-to-wear collection presented Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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Designer spotlight: Jason Wu
By emilyborrett on September 7th, 2011
And so the Fashion Week fun begins, girls and boys, as one of our favourite fashion months of the year starts off in New York today. I don’t know about you but I’ve been waiting for the NYFW mania to begin for a while now – and while I wait with baited breath to see what the USA’s finest will come up with this season, I’m taking a look at one of the Big Apple’s best designers: Jason Wu.
Wu, who has a large celebrity following including Michelle Obama and Diane Kruger, is one of my favourite Manhattan-based designers because he simply knows how to make a girl look good. His collections may not have the over-the-top couture drama of iconic designers such as Dior and Gaultier, but they are something far more important – truly stylish, wearable designs for real women. When I imagine who Wu, in his mind, designs for it is not a madcap Isabella Blow character but the average fashion-savvy woman on the street.
His last two collections or so are particularly special to me because to me, they show that Wu has really hit his stride now as a designer and found a trademark in elegant tailoring and cocktail dresses. My dream Jason Wu piece? The slate-grey men’s coat from his Autumn/Winter 2011 collection (pictured above in the gallery) with the black lace sleeve details. Such a modern take on masculine fashion.
Take a look at my favourite Jason Wu moments in the gallery above – and keep checking back on the site for NYFW updates.
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Style spotlight: Kate Bosworth
By emilyborrett on September 6th, 2011
Kate (far right) shines at the Costume Institute Gala in New York alongside Liv Tyler, Stella McCartney and Kate Hudson. We absolutely adore her peekaboo black gown
In light of Kate Bosworth’s newly-revealed rule of only wearing creations by fashion designers with good manners, we thought we’d have a look over the actress’ recent style file. One thing we can say about her is that she always looks fashion-perfect right down to the tippy-toes, whether she’s in a cool Jil Sander maxi skirt or a Lanvin evening gown for the red carpet.
What we like about Kate is that she is a girl who doesn’t shy away from colour – and she shouldn’t, with her ice-blonde 1940s hair and peachy colouring, this is one girl who was born to experiment with her look. We particularly love Kate in a cool peppermint-green Jil Sander skirt with a classic white T-shirt to contrast against hot pink lipstick, or Kate in a delicate white lace Erdem dress with splashes of vibrant, hot red.
This is one woman who was born to wear high fashion. Miss Bosworth – ShinyStyle salutes you.
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Style spotlight: Sarah Jessica Parker
By emilyborrett on September 1st, 2011
At the after party for Sex and The City 2's premiere, SJP looked sexy and seventies in a peacock-blue maxi
Many well-dressed celebrities come and go without us particularly noticing, but we do certainly have at least one true style icon for our generation: Sarah Jessica Parker (or Carrie Bradshaw if you refuse to believe the Sex and the City character isn’t actually a real person).
I don’t know about you, but the character of Carrie Bradshaw has been there for me in the good times and the bad with her oversized corsages and couture McQueen. And SJP is just as chic and stylish in real life as she is on the screen. Her trademark wavy hair, smoky eye make-up, diminutive frame and penchant for Vivienne Westwood have made her one of the red carpet’s most-loved celebs – it’s no wonder her wardrobe is so full of couture. If we were Lagerfeld we’d give her everything we’d ever designed.
We’ve noticed that the star has a bit of a thing for vintage-look maxi dresses recently. Maybe it’s her passion for Halston Heritage or just that the look is in this season, but SJP definitely has got a flair for working the high-glamour, Jerry Hall 1970s look. We’re pretty much obsessed with the outfit she rocked for Cannes this May: a purple high-necked maxi dress with a train, and a lace neckline. J’adore.
Check out the gallery for our favourite Sarah Jessica Parker looks.
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Style spotlight: Vogue editor Anna Wintour
By Elisabeth on August 26th, 2011
US Vogue editor Anna Wintour has gained a reputation as the most influential person in fashion. But if you ask the woman in question herself she’d tell you she doesn’t see herself as a “powerful person”.
Speaking to Forbes Anna said: “”I don’t think of myself as a powerful person. You know, what does it mean? It means you get a better seat in a restaurant or tickets to a screening or whatever it may be. But it is a wonderful opportunity to be able to help others, and for that I’m extremely grateful.”
You say that Anna, yet the stories that you’re able to make or break someone’s design career with just a flick of those well-manicured nails of yours tell us otherwise. What do you think readers?
But what about Anna’s personal style? Let’s take a look at some of her sartorial choices over the years…
Anna at the Alexander McQueen Memorial Service
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