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.”
After they were published I received many emails from you telling me about all the trouble you’ve been having finding that perfect size.
I didn’t realise this was that much of a problem and affected people so badly, so I called up Asda, who already stock inbetween sizes to see if there was really a demand for these measurements.
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Twitter has become an amazing place for us to keep up with up to date fashion stories across the UK. And you can find a great deal of news by following the huge number of fashion bloggers on the site.
Following on from the news http://www.shinystyle.tv/2009/11/twitter_now_being_used_to_gues.html that fashion forecasting company StyleSignal is now using Twitter to guess what the biggest upcoming looks will be by analysing what outfits we’re twittering, we thought we’d give you a list of the top 40 UK fashion bloggers to watch on Twitter.
Many of these are UK based, but there are also some in the US writing for blogs over here.
I’m Andrea, the new editor of ShinyStyle. As a girl obsessed with all that glitters, sparkles, or even just has zips or buttons, I’m looking forward to bringing you all the news on the latest fashions.
And it’s not just clothes. Oh no, we’ll be talking about everything from bags, shoes, make up and accessories from the highstreet to high end.
Let’s admit it, we all love a bit of Primark (yes, I hold my hands up, my top in this picture is one such creation) as much as we adore Anna Sui and coo over Chanel.
I’ll also be bringing you the latest on celeb trends, which although look great most of the time, will sometimes also have an (almost gratifying) element of “what was she thinking?”
But who am I to judge? I’ll let you into a little secret, I too have made mistakes in the past. Think multi coloured tights teamed with a similar style dress, and no I wasn’t going to a 70′s club night. Oh dear.
I would love to hear more about you too so please get in touch via our comments and let me know about your favourite outfit, whether it’s Primark or Prada, and your worst fashion mistake. Come on, don’t be shy, we’re all fashion friends now.
Want to check out our fab photos and videos and connect with other fashion-lovers? Check out ShinyStyle’s new MySpace page. We’ll update the page with behind-the-scenes photos and videos and other fun stuff. But mostly we want to get to know our readers, so add us as a friend so we can find out who your favorite designers are and check out your personal style – who knows, maybe you’ll be featured right here!
If you can’t get enough sequins and sparkle at night, maybe it’s time to take your obsession into day – even (gasp) the office! This Nanette Lepore gray cardigan , $275, hits just the right line in an understated, slouchy shape and the undisputed color of the season. Plus, pairing the glittery embellishments with the understated shade kind of helps balance out the look and keep it on the sophisticated side. For day, try it with a tweed dress or a professional-grade top and skirt, then pair it with something sleek and black and belt it for night. This is definitely one of those items that look as if you just threw them on and give you that effortless-looking style.
When Old Navy latches on to a trend, they really latch on. While this can leave you feeling like you’re walking around in a sea of the same item, like this trapeze dress, it also offers you lots of options for adapting the fad to your own style. Plus, some great deals are to be had. The three selections above are only a few of the trapeze styles you’ll find, but they’re some of our favorites at the lowest prices, click through for more.
Martha Stewart has turned her hawk eye to fashion this week, with the usual perfect results; designers Cynthia Rowley, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, and Zac Posen revealed a few lucious fall looks currently in stores. See photos from the shows, like the Cynthia Rowley outfits at left, as well as videos at the Martha Stewart Show Web site.
It may not be all that remarkable to find a denim mini for $20, plus an extra 20% off if you act before Friday, but it is when the skirt is from J.Crew. Unlike the mini you got for the same price at Deb Shop, this one will probably last you forever. You know, until the next time mini’s come around – assuming you’ll still have the legs for it. This Cowboy denim mini sits lower on the waist with an A-line shape and traditional five-pocket styling. It really will go with everything from preppy looks to rocker tees, so I’d scoop it up.
Perhaps more 80′s style coming back to haunt us, or taunt a new generation, cap toe heels are everywhere for fall. What do you think of this color-block style? It’s easy to go too childish or too matronly with these designs, so we’d recommend paying attention to the shape of the toe. More modern rounded points or peep-toes are flattering, as are slimmer heels. The pair above, by Guess for $110, are a bit flashy with the loud plaid pattern. What do you say, yay or nay?
Rooney Mara won’t wear anything she owned before starring in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
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