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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 19th, 2011
Rooney Mara won’t wear anything she owned before starring in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
The actress’ personal style completely transformed during the 14 months she spent portraying tattooed and pierced gothic computer hacker Lisbeth Salander for the film and is no longer very feminine, lacy, pink, whimsical and romantic.
She said: “My wardrobe has completely changed. It had to, partly because of my hair and partly because I stopped feeling comfortable in what I used to wear.
“I don’t feel comfy in those clothes anymore because I have been living as Lisbeth for 14 months.”
For the role Rooney also had to get her nipple pierced – which she has since kept in – and had to shave her head, which she said she was “really happy” to do.
Rooney also won her role in ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ for her wiliness to completely transform herself, with director David Fincher explaining: “She was willing to risk everything. Her take on Lisbeth was as someone who can turn it completely off.”
Tags: Daniel Craig, fashion, Girl with The Dragon Tattoo, Rooney Mara, ShinyStyle, style
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 15th, 2011
Cheryl Cole has compared her style to a “spaceship”.
The Parachute hitmaker admits her fashion choices change from day to day as she likes to try out different looks.
Asked to sum up her personal style, she said: “One day I want to be a hippy and the next day I want to be like a spaceship and then I want to be normal. So it’s different.”
Cheryl has recently created her first shoe line for website Stylistpick and admitted she is considering branching out into handbags in the future.
She told Stylist magazine: “Bags maybe in the future but definitely shoes to start with.”
The former ‘X Factor’ judge wanted to design a shoe collection because she believes footwear is the key to making an outfit work.
She said:” Shoes are a part of your outfit that can absolutely make it. You can be wearing a plain outfit – black jeans and a black vest – but if you have a banging pair of shoes on, you’ve got a cool outfit.
“So, it just feels like the perfect thing for me to do.”
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Celebrity Style, Features, Gallery, Opinion
By Andrea Petrou on December 14th, 2011
We heart Little Mix but when a new girl band comes into the spotlight there’s bound to be a little bit of comparison to the leaders of this genre – The Spice Girls.
Of course the queens of girl bands have all grown up now, had babies and learnt that leopard print catsuits weren’t the best fashion choices, but their style still has a huge impact on the girl group bands, especially Little Mix who have embraced their musical ancestors’ individual style.
Unlike the Saturdays and Girls Aloud, these “little muffins” are all about eclectic fashion and although they don’t have similar tastes, all the different styles seem to mesh together and work.
However, there are differences. While the Spices dressed to reflect their “characters” – Mel C, AKA Sporty, in trackies, Posh in PVC or Baby in cute attire, Little Mix seem to just be channelling their own normal style and we’re staring to spot their trademark looks.
Jesy with her leopard print leggings, Jade with her braces and knee high socks and Perrie with her 80s look making us wonder whether this is finally a girl band allowed to choose their threads instead of conforming to a certain look.
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Tags: Baby Spice, fashion, Jade, Jesy, Leigh-Ann, Little Mix, Perrie, Posh Spice, Spice Girls, Spice Girls then and now, style
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 12th, 2011
Victoria Beckham at the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy in London - 28 November 2011
Victoria Beckham was embarrassed about her fashion pedigree when she had dinner with Marc Jacobs.
The former Spice Girls star – who is married to soccer star David Beckham – wasn’t always confident of her design abilities and admitted she was worried the sartorialist wouldn’t take her seriously.
She said: “We went out to dinner one night, and he said, ‘I saw that you put out a collection.’
“I felt embarrassed to tell Marc Jacobs that I – me, ex-Spice Girl, married to a footballer – was creating a fashion line.”
However, Victoria – who was recently “overwhelmed” to be presented with the Designer Brand of the Year gong at the British Fashion Awards – has since overcome her fears and now says she never worries about “proving” herself to other people.
She told America’s ELLE magazine: “People say to me, ‘Oh you’ve proved yourself to everybody…’ But that was never why I did this.
“I had a lot to prove to myself. I’m proud of myself. I’m proud of my team.
“I have to say I was not expecting to win and I was quite overwhelmed.
“I’ve never felt my heart beating so fast. I lost the ability to think or speak – my vocabulary just went out the window. It means so much to me.
“I had the most phenomenal team of people and I was up there on behalf of all of us and I really didn’t want to forget anyone. My mind was completely blank.”
Tags: fashion, Marc Jacobs, style designer, Victoria Beckham
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Gallery, Style spotlight
By Andrea Petrou on December 12th, 2011
In monochrome with a nod to the 80s
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Tags: Cannonball, downloads, fashion, Little Mix, single, Spice Girls, style, Tulisa, X Factor winners
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 8th, 2011
Nicole Richie isn’t trying to “prove” anything with her fashion lines.
The former socialite – who runs House of Harlow 1960 and Winter Kate – admits her ranges will not “please everyone” but she knows how hard she works to get clothing out in the world she knows she loves.
She told website Fashionetc.com: “It’s not about proving myself to anyone. At the end of the day, you can’t please everyone. You have to do things for yourself. I have had many moments in life where I haven’t gotten credit for the work I’ve done. And that’s OK with me.
“My process is still the same. I work very hard, and am serious about my work. That stays true whether anyone sees it or not.”
Style-conscious Nicole now believes choker necklaces are due a “comeback” and expects people to be wearing them regularly soon.
She said: “I went through a serious choker phase. I used to make them for my friends at school. I have a feeling they are going to be making a comeback very soon. Mark my words!”
However, she also thinks there are “no rules” when it comes to accessories and people should be allowed to wear whatever they choose.
She said: “Accessories speak volumes when it comes to a person’s wardrobe, especially when one is dressed down in jeans and t-shirt. So have fun with it-there are no rules.”
Tags: designs, fashion, house of harlow, Nicole Richie, style
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 7th, 2011
Dannii Minogue refuse to throw out her handbags.
The Australian beauty says she won’t get rid of her designer bags, unless they are damaged, because she will always find a use for them.
She said: “I was on a 10-week waiting list for my beaded bag years ago, and it cost a bomb. I still love it. Unless handbags are damaged, it feels like sacrilege to chuck them. If you loved them once, you’ll surely have occasion to use them again.”
As well as investing in designer handbags Dannii, 40, is a huge fan of good quality luggage as it can last for ages and ages.
She told Britain’s Glamour magazine: “My Louis Vuitton roller bag was a 30th birthday gift, and it still looks brand new. I use it on every single flight I take. I can pack so much stuff in it and it takes the weight off my shoulders.”
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Designers, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on December 7th, 2011
The fashion world took on a Bollywood theme last night with Karl Lagerfeld showing off his Chanel Paris-Bombay 2011/12 collection in Paris.
Indian inspired dresses in metallics, soft floaty fabrics and beads sauntered down the catwalk all giving a nod to the glamorous Bollywood look.
Jewelled bindis featured heavily on model’s make up, whilst golds, reds, greens in tunics and saris finished the looks.
We can’t wait to see how the highstreet interprets these.
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Tags: chanel Bombaby collection, fashion, India, inspiration, Karl Lagerfeld
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Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on December 6th, 2011
Sarah Jessica Parker says she dresses for her age.
The 46-year-old actress insists she’s a “realist” about how she looks and isn’t worried about getting older.
The mother-of=three said: “I try to dress appropriately for my age and I’m a realist about what I look like. But if those physical things were my insecurities I’d be thrilled. What wonderful problems.
“My insecurities are more substantial than that. I worry first and foremost about my children and their health. My husband, and his. I worry about what work opportunities will come up. My own creative satisfaction. How will I pursue things and will the work be good?”
The ‘Sex and the City’ actress also said she doesn’t feel the need to have Botox and is hoping the film industry is starting to look down on it.
She told Stella magazine: “There are women [in television and in Hollywood] who feel that Botox is necessary, but more and more I don’t think it is important for the industry.
“People want to make movies that are successful, and sometimes they include women and sometimes they don’t. I think it’s less and less about exterior. At least I hope so.”
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Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on December 1st, 2011
Nicole Richie owes her sense of style to her father.
The designer’s singer dad Lionel used to have copies of his outrageous stage outfits made for her when she was a child, making her aware of fashion from an early age.
She told FabSugar.com: “When I was a little girl, my dad would have his costume designer that would make his tour outfits make me matching outfits out of the excess fabric.
“For whatever crazy rhinestone bell bottom outfit hat my dad was wearing with his big Afro, she would make me a dress out of it.”
Nicole is preparing for the holiday season with her new collection for her own range, House of Harlow 1960, with her new set of accessories on sale in a holiday pop-up shop at Los Angeles store Fred Segal.
She added: “The holidays are about being festive and celebrating life, and that’s really what we want to do with this collection.”
While she is selling through the pop up shop, Nicole has no plans to expand her label yet, as she is still making sure she gets the balance right.
She added: “It’s important for me to give each business its own identity, so I’ve really been taking my time and focusing on making each one the best version of itself.
“I’ll probably wait a few seasons before expanding anymore.”
Tags: boho, fashion, Lionel Richie, Nicole Richie, style, Winter Kate
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Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2011
Victoria Beckham is “in love” with all her four children.
The fashion designer – who has sons, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, nine, Cruz, six, and four-month-old daughter Harper with soccer star husband David – loves being a mother as they bring so much joy to her life.
The 37-year-old star – who has rarely been seen without Harper by her side since her birth in July – said: “Harper is absolutely amazing . but I am in love with all of my children. They are all wonderful.”
Victoria – who currently lives in Los Angeles – and Harper flew into London over the weekend so the former Spice Girl could attend the British Fashion Awards and she admits it was hard to leave the tot to go to the ceremony.
Speaking at the event – where her fashion line won Designer Brand of the Year – she said: “She has been upstairs in the hotel suite tonight and my parents have been babysitting her. I am missing her already! It’s great being back in London, and seeing my mum and dad, but it’s so hectic. I always forget how crazy these events are.”
Victoria was thrilled to receive her award as it’s something her children can be proud of.
She said: “The kids can take this in to show and tell at school.”
Tags: babies, Children, designs, fashion, Harper seven, Victoria Beckham
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Gallery, X Factor
By Andrea Petrou on November 28th, 2011
Janet Devlin wore a simple LBD for her first performance
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Tags: Amelia Lily, fashion, Janet Devlin, Kelly Rowland, Little Mix, Tulisa, X Factor
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, Style spotlight
By Andrea Petrou on November 24th, 2011
Showing off her bump in a white dress at Macy's
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Tags: Beyonce, fashion, glam maternity style, maternity wear, pregnant, style
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Rooney Mara won’t wear anything she owned before starring in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
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