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By Andrea Petrou on April 28th, 2011
Naomi Campbell is to show her support for Japan’s earthquake victims by hosting a Fashion for Relief event.
The supermodel – who has raised $7 million for charitable causes with similar events to date – will put on the style showcase during next month’s Cannes Film Festival, with all proceeds going towards helping those affected by last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami rebuild their lives.
Assisted by Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani, Naomi will host both a fashion show and an art auction on May 16.
Earlier this month, Naomi spoke of her hopes to host an event for the survivors of the Japanese natural disaster with her Fashion for Relief charity.
She said: “We are going to continue. It’s not 100 per cent confirmed, but we are in talks right now. Hopefully we should know by the end of the week if we’re doing Fashion for Relief: Japan.
“But not in Japan, we’re hoping to try and do it in Cannes.”
The 40-year-old star organised a similar event in February 2010 to raise money for the survivors of last year’s devastating Haitian earthquake, with fellow supermodel Kate Moss, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts all taking to the catwalk for Fashion for Relief.
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By Andrea Petrou on March 31st, 2011
Kylie Minogue has been inspired to embrace the trend for vintage by Lily Allen.
The Australian pop star – whose costumes for her latest tour were created by design duo Dolce and Gabbana – has ordered a dress from the British singer’s UK store Lucy In Disguise and couldn’t contain her excitement.
She tweeted: “I have ordered my dress from lucyindisguiselondon.com and @lilyroseallen has worn it!! GO VINTAGE!!”
Meanwhile, Lily yesterday (29.03.11) announced plans to create an 18-piece clothing collection under the guise of her London vintage store which she operates with her sister Sarah Owen.
Designer Kim Jones’ sister Nadia Jones will work on the designs with Lily, merging details from the vintage details of the pieces in the store with their own designs.
Each item will be named after people and places, with designs including the Fortnums, a Forties-style rayon crepe tea dress with a lily of the valley print and the Capone, a black sequined and beaded tulle flapper-esque dress.
UK department store Harvey Nichols will be the first place to stock the clothes, which will launch in June.
Lily revealed the collection is inspired by the idea of the fictional Lucy, “a time-travelling fashionista who’s inviting you to explore her wardrobe. It’s a great opportunity to play with the character”.
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By Andrea Petrou on February 10th, 2011
A slew of celebrities took to the runway in red dresses to show their support for the American Heart Association’s annual Wear Red Day in the lead up to New York Fashion Week.
Dita Von Teese kicked off the red dress parade in a slinky satin number by Zac Posen, while Denise Richards wore a pale red dress by British designer Matthew Williamson, complete with a silver belt and frilled bottom.
Natasha Bedingfield gave a nod to the vintage trend with a frock that was split to the waist by Nicole Miller and Cat Deeley sashayed down with Alberta Ferretti.
Audrina Patridge however, really lit up the stage in a sequined number by Badgley Mischka.
Take inspiration from these gorgeous dresses for Valentines Day.
Tags: "Denise Richards", American Heart Association’s annual Wear Red Day in the lead up to New York Fashion Week, Audrina Patridge, Cat Deeley, Dita Von Teese, Natasha Bedingfield, Valentines Day outfits
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By Andrea Petrou on January 27th, 2011
Paris Haute Couture Week: Valentino
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Tags: Bespoke fashion, Close, Designers, paris haute couture week, Tara Reid, valentino, wedding dresses
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Affordable Fashions, First Looks, Gallery, Handbags, Uncategorized, vintage
By Andrea Petrou on September 20th, 2010
By Emily Borrett.
It’s been a while since I’ve had a good look for some new talent on crafts site Etsy, and it’s high time that I did again. Though you’re pretty much spoilt for choice perusing the site, seller Jennifer Witte, “interior design and art graduate that is crazy for anything and everything vintage” has been a stand-out name to me. The Cali-girl’s speciality is hand-painted vintage leather accessories that she hand-paints herself at home, then sells on through the site. No charity shop tat here – Jennifer’s very picky about the quality of the vintage item that she’ll work onto, so you know that there’s a lot of love going into each piece – and they’re all one-offs.
The designs that get painted onto her accessories are all very fresh, simple, girly and sweet; birds are a recurring theme in her work, as are flowers, trees and other animals. (They’re the kind of accessories that I can image Bambi would carry, if Bambi had an interest in bags and shoes.) A personal favourite of mine is the vintage blue purse with the hand-painted whale, which is so adorable that my toes curl every time I think about it. For fans of the androgynous, leggy Brit-schoolgirl style that’s seen on the likes of Coco Sumner and Alexa Chung, who want satchels and leather shoes with a unique twist, Jennifer Witte’s Etsy shop is worth a look.
She’s also co-founder of an online Etsy store which sources beautiful vintage housewares and pretty little things. Have a peek at it here.
Brown Vintage Flats With Hand-Painted Cherry Blossoms
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By Andrea Petrou on May 28th, 2010
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As our regular readers will know, we’re big fans of charity and highstreet collaborations. Not only do they help those in need but they are also an excellent way to ease our shopoholic conscious.
So what better way to round off the week with this cute tee from Dorothy Perkins. Not only does it look good, but all profits raised go to restoring native woods by planting new trees.
So what are you waiting for? Buy the tee now and help the environment too, we can’t think of a better excuse to get that credit card out.
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By Andrea Petrou on March 31st, 2010
Yesterday we paid a tribute to Dr Martens which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary tomorrow, by putting together a gallery of on-trend boots and also a round-up of celebrity fans.
And now it seems the brand wants to give something back to its loyal shoppers.
Tomorrow it’s giving you the opportunity to snap up a pair of its most famous 1460, eight-hole boots – the first boots ever to be sold back on 1st April 1960 for a bargain £14.60.
The boots, which will be on sale at the DM flagship store in Covent Garden are available in 5 colours, but you’d better get there quick as we don’t think they’ll hang around for too long.
Tags: 50th Anniversary, boot, Covent Garden, dr martens, flagship, Footwear, shopping
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By Andrea Petrou on March 7th, 2010
We’ve been guessing about what A-list celebrities will be wearing for tonight’s Oscars, and although we know many will be wearing ones from various designers we’re still slightly in the dark.
Thankfully Victoria has gone some way to ease our curiousness, if her claims in today’s Sunday Times are anything to go by.
Speaking about her A/W 2010 collection the singer, turned all round fashionista said: “Dick Tracy and the 1940s have inspired my [latest] collection.”
She then went on to pinpoint a nude off the shoulder frock [pictured], which she claimed was the “perfect red-carpet dress.
“I’m tempted to wear it to the Oscars myself,” she added.
So will other celebrities be thinking along the same style lines? Keep reading for our live Oscar coverage later on tonight to find out.
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By Andrea Petrou on March 3rd, 2010
Naomi Campbell may have been doing a great job recently, raising money for victims of the Haiti Earthquake and carrying on the late Alexander McQueen’s memory but it seems she can’t stop her old ways either.
According to reports the supermodel is back to her bad behaviour after punching the driver of the luxury Cadillac Escalade she was being driven around in it, causing his head to hit the steering wheel and bruising his right eye.
He told police the supermodel became angry and started to hit him from the backseat and when he stopped the car to call the cops Naomi jumped out and ran away.
However her spokesman has said the model will talk to police “when the time is right.”
Jeff Raymond said:”There shouldn’t be a rush to judgement.
“Naomi will cooperate voluntarily, and there is more to the story than meets the eye.”
This isn’t the first time Naomi has hit out, in 2004 she and boyfriend Matteo Marzotto split up after he claimed he couldn’t deal with her lashing out. In 2008 she was also sentenced by a London court to 200 hours of community service after pleading guilty to assaulting two police officers during an expletive-filled incident after she had discovered an airline had lost one of her bags.
And she also had to carry out community service in New York after being convicted of throwing a mobile phone at housekeeper over a pair of jeans. Oh dear.
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By lotte on December 2nd, 2009
Roberto Cavalli’s colourful and flamboyant designs are not for everyone, but Alicia Keys, one of his most loyal celebrity fans, has chosen a Cavalli dress to wear on the cover of her new album ‘The Element of Freedom’ (out in two weeks).
We’d love to get our hands on a Cavalli dress, but the closest we’ve come to owning one was through the H&M collaboration he did two years ago. For now it’s enough just to lust over the likes of fringed dresses and diamante-encrusted platform sandals from his last collection.
Other celeb fans include Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, who love him for his ultra-sexy dresses. Surprisingly, he’s toned down this trademark glamour in his collections in recent years – his spring/summer 2010 catwalk show was even labelled ‘conceptual’ by one fashion writer, and featured lots of decidedly unsexy layering. We think Alicia’s choice of a halter gown with attention-grabbing feathered collar is classic Cavalli. You can get a taste of the feather trend in lots of high street shops right now – try Asos and Topshop for a feathered skirt or hair accessory.
Tags: Alicia Keys, Cavalli, celeb style
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By Andrea Petrou on September 23rd, 2009
I’ve been so wrapped up in London Fashion Week that I nearly forgot to tell you that ShinyStyle now has its own Twitter page.
Follow us to keep ahead of the fashion news, see what celebrities are wearing and get similar outfits.
Go on, you know you want to.
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