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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 1st, 2011
The dress worn by Amy Winehouse on the cover of her ‘Back To Black’ album sold for £43,200 at auction.
The late singer’s chiffon-print frock by Thai designer Disaya went under the hammer as part of the ‘Passion For Fashion’ auction this week and was bought by a fashion museum based in Santiago, Chile.
The proceeds will go to the Amy Winehouse foundation and the family of the late star.
Her father Mitch – who was in attendance at London’s Kerry Taylor Auctions to see the dress sold – said: “We want to give money to projects that make a direct difference. It is a source of great comfort to know that Amy would be proud of this and right behind it.
“Obviously we want to try and raise money for the family and the grandchildren so that they will be able to be helped by Amy too in the years to come so that was very important. We all need to survive.”
It had been estimated that the dress would fetch between £10,000 and £20,000.
Meanwhile, the gown Audrey Hepburn dubbed her “lucky dress” failed to sell at the auction.
The ivory-coloured lace garment she wore in ‘Roman Holiday’ and had adapted to wear when she collected her Best Actress Oscar for the film had been estimated to sell for £40,000 to £60,000 but did not attract any bids at the sale.
Tags: Amy Winehouse, auction, back to black, death, dress
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Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on October 20th, 2011
Kelly Brook likes to invest in classic pieces.
The stunning model is famed for her curvy figure and says over time she has started buying items that will last and suit her body shape.
She said: “I buy a lot more classic pieces that will last and I’ve learnt what suits me – anything that nips me in at the waist works because I’m curvy. My style is feminine, sexy and classic with a nod to the 50s.”
However, Kelly says good underwear is a must when wearing any dress.
She said: “My tips for dressing curves are good fitted underwear. It’s all about the foundations girls!”
With the Christmas party season coming up, the 31-year-old beauty also gave tips on what is the perfect festive dress.
She told Closer magazine: “Glitz and sparkle! But one that accentuates the part of your body you love the most.
“Sophia Loren once said, ‘A dress should be like a barbed wire fence. Serving its purpose without obstructing the view.”
Tags: classic, classic fashion, curves, dress, Kelly Brook, plus size cothing
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on October 17th, 2011
Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne are going to be engaged for “a while”.
The ‘Gossip Girl’ actress – who split from her first husband, textile heir Arun Nayar, last December, with their divorce completed in the summer – got engaged to the former cricketer earlier this month, but she admitted the pair are not going to rush into a wedding.
The 46-year-old star told You magazine: “It’s a very exciting time for me and Shane. We aren’t making any immediate plans to get married – we’re going to enjoy being engaged for a while.”
Elizabeth – who has a nine-year-old son, Damian, with former flame Steve Bing, while Shane has children Brooke, Summer and Jackson with his ex-wife Simone Callahan – said the 42-year-old sportsman makes her feel “happy” and she his glad her son gets along well with Shane’s kids.
She added: “We both want to spend more time with each other’s families, and Damian and I are looking forward to visiting Australia together in the near future.
“Shane makes me happy. We have a lot of fun together, we laugh a lot and that’s very important to me. I couldn’t put up with the ‘serious’ for too long.”
“My family and my new family with Shane and his kids are what’s important. His children are really beautiful, sweet and affectionate. They get on brilliantly with Damian, and as an only child, it’s great for him to have them around when they come to stay.
“I love having a lot of people in the house – the more the merrier.”
Tags: dress, Elizabeth Hurley, Engagement, married, Shane Warne, style
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Accessories, Bargain POTW, Features, Footwear, Gallery
By emilyborrett on August 24th, 2011
Bow Pleated Soft Shift Dress
This dress is so Marc Jacobs it's untrue - the ultimate first-date dress. With a chunky cardigan and a pair of vintage ankle boots, you're good to go. Find it here.
I absolutely love putting together Shiny’s fashion hot-list for the week, because for me it is basically an excuse to go window-shopping and compile a mental list of all the things that I want, nay, need the most. This week the hot-list is a merry mash of different prints, textures and styles – but did you expect any different from me?
I’m in a bit of a “back to school” mode this week which is looking towards Autumn and the weather getting colder, so I’m daydreaming about new tights, new knitwear and new bags to put all off my books in. I was especially taken with Oasis’ dreamily soft-looking pale pink tea dress with a sparkled collar detail, which is so like the Marc Jacobs design that it’s untrue. That dress is going on my list, along with a chunky cardigan and some cute ankle boots to go along with it.
My ultimate buy for the week? It has to be the Sam Edelman slipper shoes from Urban Outfitters. Slipper-style loafer shoes are massive this Autumn because they spell luxury and comfort, and you can’t get any more luxurious than this designer pair, which is covered in black gemstones and studs. So delightfully rock and roll.
Check out the gallery above for our top buys for the week.
Tags: autumn, dream buys, dress, fashion wishlist, Gallery, Knitwear, loafers, Marc Jacobs, Oasis, Sam Edelman, Slippers, Urban Outfitters
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Celebrity Style, dresses, Gallery, Get the look, Style Icon
By emilyborrett on August 22nd, 2011
Red Chelsea Girl Print Jersey Dress
Jane Birkin is still one of our ultimate fashion icons, so I was excited today when I clocked this red Chelsea Girl dress (above) which is just so Birkin and bohemian. From the cool red folk-print to the thigh-skimming hemline and slight bell sleeves, this is 60s-inspired dressing at it’s best – it has a total Woodstock feel.
The dress is part of River Island’s revived Chelsea Girl line, which produces pieces inspired by the 60s era that the Chelsea Girl store was originally popular in. Also in the CG collection are brown suede hotpants, Missoni-style knits and Mick Jagger-esque blouses in eye catching shades of orange and red. We love everything in the range, but the red printed mini dress that we’ve featured has to be our absolute favourites.
Along with featuring the dress we’ve suggested a few pieces in the gallery that would go perfectly with it – just remember when styling a dress like this that Madam Birkin liked to keep things simple and carefree. Any accessories were chic, delicate and discreet. Our favourite piece to go with a dress like this is a good pair of Swedish Hasbeens; now we know that they’re not exactly cheap but a pair of their clog-style sandals are so European chic and will last forever. We also recommend with a dress like this that a simple vintage gold pendant is a pretty addition to an outfit that will compliment the folk-print of the mini dress perfectly – our favourite pendant is a pretty golden key from Nicole Richie’s jewellery line, House of Harlow, which you can find in the gallery above.
Check out the gallery to see our star buy, the red Chelsea Girl dress, along with pieces to make it an outfit.
Tags: 60s, 70s, bohemian, boho, chelsea girl, dress, get the look, Jane Birkin, River Island, star buy, vintage style
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Designer Fashions, Features, Gallery, Haute Couture, Trend Alert
By emilyborrett on August 19th, 2011
Diane Von Fustenberg Autumn/Winter 2011
Colour is always a daunting aspect of fashion for me – as an ex-goth I still find myself dressing head to toe in black out of comfort, too scared to try anything more adventurous. But this season I think I might be able to get on board with colour. In the spring, thanks to Jil Sander it was all about eye-watering bright, almost fluorescent colour – no thanks, not for me – but this season all the designers are working with rich, sultry jewel colours of emerald, blue, turquoise, purple and ruby red. Mmm. There’s just enough dark glamour in this trend to give me the confidence to try it out..
This is one of the biggest trends this season, as opulent jewel colours were literally everywhere. Diane Von Fustenberg, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Pucci.. all the big names’ collections were showcasing these colours. I’m particularly interested in how DVF presented the trend – the models wore contrasting jewel tones of green and blue head to toe for a dramatic, glamorous and vintage look.
There is quite a retro feel about these colours, whether you want to be a 70s siren or a 1940s beauty. A good way to work the trend is a deep, bold pair of wide-legged trousers in dark red or green – team with a slippery silk shirt and red lipstick and you’ve got yourself one strong look already.
The high street is totally behind the jewel trend already – hooray! Check out the gallery above to see our favourite pieces.
Tags: autumn/winter, diane von fustenberg, dress, emerald, Gallery, green, gucci, Haute Couture, jewel colours, new season, purple, ruby red, silk, Trend Alert
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Celebrity gossip, Designer Fashions, Designers, Gossip, Red Carpet
By emilyborrett on August 9th, 2011
The Lebanese fashion designer, Elie Saab, has admitted that he much prefers to see actresses and celebrities wearing his designs instead of models, because they are much more like “real women”.
His collections are well known for their sparkle-encrusted feminine dresses, and have been favoured for the red carpet in the past by the likes of Emma Watson, Rihanna, Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart. Saab feels that women like these “do justice” to his designs.
He explained to Britain’s HELLO! magazine: “Unlike the catwalk, where the 17-year-old models are so tall, the red carpet is like a podium for real life – it means so much more to me to see them in my dresses.”
We’re real women! Just send us a dress and we’ll wear it for you! Might have to take it up a couple of sizes though..
Tags: dress, Elie Saab, event, gown, Kristen Stewart, Oscars, Paris Fashion Week, Red Carpet, Rihanna
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Affordable Fashions, First Looks, Gallery
By emilyborrett on August 3rd, 2011
Asos Petite Belted Dress with Star Print
Teeny-tiny fashion lovers under 5’3 will be excited and happy to read that fashion giants Asos have released their new petite collection.
The new petite range is a cute and trend-aware collection of mini-dresses, quirky printed shirts and sixties-inspired coats and tunics. We love their modern take on the classic mac coat, which has biker-style lapels and will look amazing with one of their belted chiffon dresses and a pair of Autumn boots.
There’s also some great pieces for anyone wanting to rock the boyish, tailored trend, as they’ve got a selection of chic tapered trousers that would go perfectly with a high-necked blouse and heels.
It’s a gorgeous effort – it’s no wonder that Asos is one of the most successful shops in the country when they cater for different body shapes this well. Check out our favourites in the gallery above now!
Tags: ASOS, dress, first look, Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue, launch, new range, petite, plus size, short
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Accessories, Affordable Fashions, Events, Fashion Tips, Features, Gallery
By emilyborrett on August 3rd, 2011
Outfit 1. Lipsy Pleated Off-The-Shoulder Dress
This dress is sweet and girlish with definite vintage 1970s vibes - perfect for outdoor weddings. Find the dress hereand keep looking through the galleries for accessories ideas on how to wear this dress.
How amazing have the past few months been for celebrity nuptials? We’ve had Lily Allen, Kate Moss and Zara Phillips all tying the knot, and obviously the country had quite a massive nationwide wedding party when William and Kate got married.
Summer is the season for weddings, and with Autumn only just beginning we’ve got a long way to go before it’s over. If you’re an upcoming wedding guest and in a bit of a panic about what to wear (the last one I went to I had a bit of a brain fart and went in a wildly inappropriate slutty black velvet dress) fear not, because we’ve been incredibly good to you and come up with a few ideas.
We’ve compiled three different wedding outfits that we think are perfect, whether you prefer sexier, daring styles, elegance or girly-girly looks. My personal favourite? Lipsy’s floral off-the-shoulder mini-dress, which to me screams summer garden parties and dancing on the lawn. Check out our wedding-guest fashion picks in the gallery above.
Tags: "garden party", "Kate Middleton", dress, hat, reception, sun hat, wedding, wedding outfit, Zara Phillips
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Accessories, Affordable Fashions, Gallery
By emilyborrett on August 1st, 2011
I’m always excited to find about new up-and-coming affordable fashion stores, so it was a pleasure to learn about Fashion Union, an online fashion retailer who’s speciality is exciting, fashion-forward clothes at extremely reasonable prices. There are about a million different things on the site that I liked (the dress section is especially large – shopping heaven for me) but I eventually managed to whittle down my favourite buys for you lovely people and put them in the gallery above.
Simple shapes and bright jewel colours are hot at the moment and will be throughout Autumn/Winter, something that Fashion Union caters for extremely well with an assortment of full skirted dresses, chinos and city shorts that will lend an exciting burst of colour to any wardrobe.
There’s also a clear love for vintage in Fashion Union’s designs, with 50s-esque sun dresses and brightly coloured blouses that tie at the waist. I’ve already earmarked their adorable blue and white striped sundress for payday.
Even more exciting is their shoe section, which is completely in tune with the upcoming Autumn/Winter trends. I’m obsessing slightly over their loafer heels which come in either patent black or cream – check them out in the gallery, then click through to the site and check out the price. Amazing.
Like what you’re hearing? Have a look at ShinyStyle’s top picks from Fashion Union above.
Tags: affordable fashion, block colour, dress, Fashion Union, high street, online store
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Designer collaborations, Fashion News, Gossip
By emilyborrett on August 1st, 2011
Florence is well known for her eccentric and dramatic sense of style, which draws a lot of inspiration from vintage
Majorly exciting news! The flame-haired music diva Florence Welch, who is known for her quirky and dramatic sense of style, is planning to design her own affordable clothing line as a collaborative effort with the stylist Aldene Johnson.
The singer has been topping the best-dressed rankings for the past couple of years, so it would be incredibly exciting to see Ms Welch embark upon a fashion project. A source revealed that Florence has been inspired by Kate Moss’ previous collaborations with Topshop taking inspiration from the model’s wardrobe, and is looking to do the same herself.
The source said, “She has thousands of unique pieces, everything from vintage gowns to garments she’s been given by Karl Lagerfeld, and would love to work with Aldene to create a line inspired by her wardrobe, like Kate Moss did.”
God, we’re excited. Get a move on, Flo – we are ABSOLUTELY DYING to see what you come up with.
Tags: chanel, clothing line, Design, dress, florence + the machine, Florence Welch, high street fashion, Kate Moss for Topshop, vintage gown
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Designers, Fashion News, Gossip
By emilyborrett on July 27th, 2011
The luxury label Balmain is most well-known for its opulent and glitzy designs
It looks like it’s time for label-lovers to start saving up their pennies and stretch out their overdrafts that teeny bit further, as high-powered superlabel Balmain announces the launch of its new diffusion line, Pierre Balmain, will happen in December.
The diffusion line aims to target a younger, more on-the-pulse market with a collection of more affordable pieces, stocking knitwear, basic tees, denim and tailoring for both men and women. When we say more affordable, it’s not that affordable, with some of the more glamorous pieces coming in at a cool £795, but we’re still going to want a piece of the action, even if we can only afford a T-shirt.
The director of Balmain, Alain Hivelin, said on the new label’s launch: “We see Pierre Balmain as a new and distinct brand that is inspired by the successes and history of a great house, but offers a look and product that respond to the needs and desires of today’s marketplace…. Our goal is to position Pierre Balmain as a new global brand that will be established in all the key international markets.”
To us, Balmain has always been the wild child at Paris Fashion Week – always fabulously over the top and rock and roll with sprayed-on silhouettes and brilliant metallics. Can we expect the same from their diffusion line, or will we be surprised? Watch this space.
Tags: Balmain, denim, diffusion line, dress, Fashion News, Knitwear, pierre balmain, Rock and Roll
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, Gossip, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on July 12th, 2011
Emma goes for gold
In this stunning bronze gathered frock by Bottega Veneta
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Tags: "Bottega Veneta", dress, Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part two, New York
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Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on July 5th, 2011
Giorgio Armani wanted Charlene Wittstock’s wedding dress to be “completely modern”.
The Italian designer created the South African beauty’s gown she wore to marry Monaco’s Prince Albert II on Saturday and says he was conscious for the dress to be different from Albert’s late mother, Princess Grace.
Writing for vogue.com. Giorgio said: “The idea was to go for a completely modern look, without an obvious sense of nostalgia or revivalism.
I felt this was appropriate given that there would inevitably be comparisons with Princess Grace, and though such comparisons are of course a sign of admiration, each person has their own individual and unique style, and style is an expression of the times.”
Giorgio says former Olympic swimmer Charlene was a pleasure to work with and the perfect muse, saying: “Charlene is without a shadow of a doubt very beautiful.
Tall and slim, she is sporty and at the same time has a natural elegance about her. Dressing her is such a pleasure – she knows how to wear my creations with the nonchalance and confidence of youth. I believe Charlene has the ideal figure to show off great dresses, because they highlight the fine curves and beautiful structure of her back and shoulders.”
The dress took 2,500 hours to create, including 700 hours for the embroidery alone, and featured 40,000 Swarovski crystals, 20,000 mother of pearl teardrops and 30,000 stones in gold shades.
Tags: bridal, Charlene Wittstock, designs, dress, Giorgio Armani, style, wedding
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dresses, Features, Gallery
By Elisabeth on June 24th, 2011
Despite the weather having taken a turn for the worse, we still want to show our bronzed legs off by wearing cute summery dresses. As we’re always on the look-out for new additions to our ever growing wardrobe, we’ve scoured the high street to see which new dresses the shops have brought out this week.
Muted flower power
Bring back flower power with this flared crêpe dress from H&M .
Tags: dress, fashion, high street
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The dress worn by Amy Winehouse on the cover of her ‘Back To Black’ album sold for £43,200 at auction.
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