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Celebrity gossip, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on February 3rd, 2012
Kate Middleton and her pert bottomed sister have been pipped to the post when it comes to the most desirable by Zooey Deschanel.
The American actress topped a UK poll of 165,000 British users by Ask Men followed closely by Emma Watson. Model Daisy Lowe came third while Lana Del Rey and Mila Kunis completed the top five.
Our stylish Royal came a poor ten after her sister Pippa who made the sixth place. We wonder if the results would have been different if the poll had been the “most stylish”.
Do you agree with the results? View the gallery below and leave your comments to let us know.
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Tags: "Top Five", Ask Men, Emma Watson, fashion, Lana Del Rey, Mila Kunis, pippa middleton, style, top five most desirable women
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Celebrity Style, Features, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on January 30th, 2012
Angelina Jolie
Goes for a trademark black dress
Baxter/PA Images
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Tags: 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, Angelina Jolie, Emily Blunt, Glee, Jayma Mayes, Maryl Streep, Red Carpet, red carpet fashion, SAG awards, style, top ten best dressed
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Gallery, Top Five
By Andrea Petrou on January 6th, 2012
Female members of the Royal family have moved on a great deal when it comes to fashion. Gone are the long dresses, smart looks and covered up legs of old and in have stepped strong independent women with style.
Hot on everyones fashion lips is of course “new princess” Kate Middleton who has wowed the style world with her mix of highstreet and designer looks, while Zara Phillips’ sporty and chic fashion also gets her a mention.
And lets not forget both the late Princess Diana and Princess Grace of Monaco.
While Princess Diana paved the way for royals to wear a more casual attire, Princess Grace – or Grace Kelly as she was previously known – channelled her Hollywood glamour in the royal spotlight.
Searching that little bit far afield we found Queen Rania of Jordan whose mix of daytime and evening looks made her a close second in the list behind the Duchess of Cambridge.
See the gallery below for the best dressed.
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Tags: "Kate Middleton", Best dressed royals, princess diana, Princess Grace of Monaco, Princess Rania of Jordan, royal fashion, royal style, style, Zara Phillips
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Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on December 19th, 2011
Dame Helen Mirren is the top style icon for women over 50.
The fashionable actress, 66, claimed the accolade after clothing brand CC quizzed 1,000 women for the poll and they believe the results show that “age isn’t a barrier to style or confidence”.
A spokesperson said: “These results show that age really isn’t a barrier to style or confidence. In fact, it can be quite the opposite.
“It’s inspiring to see that many women over fifty are comfortable in their self, confident in their style and brave enough to explore new clothing options.
“Dame Helen Mirren has as much style, grace and elegance off screen as she does on it and is a fitting icon for the women of her generation.
“All too often we are bombarded with images of youth and temporary trends, so it’s great to see such a varied list filled with women of real class.”
A host of famously fashionable veterans completed the top five including model Twiggy, 62, ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ star Joanna Lumley, 65, 63-year-old singer Lulu and Dame Judi Dench, 77.
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham, 37, was a surprising inclusion on the list, just outside the top five.
The spokesperson added: “Victoria Beckham has proven she carries universal appeal and her image over the past few years has altered from high glamour to a more classic look which appeals to women of all ages.
“The results show women in their fifties aren’t afraid to embrace younger styles when they’re done the right way.”
Tags: Dame Helen Mirren, fashion, Helen Mirren, inspiration, over 50s, style
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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.”
Tags: Cheryl Cole, fashion, shoes, spaceship, style
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on December 14th, 2011
Tabitha Somerset Webb wants Duchess Catherine to wear one of her Project D designs.
The 36-year-old fashion designer – who co-created the clothing line alongside Dannii Minogue – is thrilled that Pippa Middleton has worn their pieces on two occasions this year, and is hopeful her older sister will soon follow suit.
She said: “Pippa has been amazing. It’s so flattering that she has chosen to wear our dresses. She looks gorgeous in them. She’s very much a Project D girl – elegant, classy and sexy.
“Now it would be great if her sister Kate wore one of our designs, too.”
However, Pippa – who wore Project D gowns to a friend’s wedding in September and to a recent charity event – is not the only royal fan of the line, as Tabitha explained Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have also worn her creations to public functions.
Tabitha added in an interview with HELLO! magazine: “Princess Beatrice wore our red Crystal dress to Prince Philip’s 90th birthday party and Eugenie ordered our floral Lily gown for another private event.”
Tags: "Kate Middleton", Dannii Minogue, Duchess Catherine, highstreet style, project D, royal wedding, style, Tabitha
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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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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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Beauty, Celebrity gossip
By Andrea Petrou on December 8th, 2011
Dita Von Teese likes to wear red lipstick every day.
The glamorous beauty – who is renowned for her 1940s styling – likes to spend time on her outfit, but even when she is in a rush she believes rouged lips help create a high-impact look.
She said: “One of the things that I do to have a glamorous day is take a bit of time to put on make-up and chose clothes that I like to wear – it doesn’t mean being uncomfortable, I don’t wear corsets or stockings every day but a little bit of red lipstick goes a long way.”
To get the best effect, Dita – who was previously married to rocker Marilyn Manson – believes lighting is pivotal, as is practice, because even she gets make-up wrong if she hasn’t applied it for some time.
She added to Stylist.co.uk: “Have a good vanity place to do your makeup and a place with good lighting – natural light is the best. Also, always have enough extra time so you’re not rushing to get ready. The more often you do it, the better – practice makes perfect. If I don’t do my eyeliner for a week or so I’m not so good at it.
“Practice is everything when it comes to beauty. I don’t always have a perfect hair day either but it helps to have a back-up plan for when things go wrong like wearing a hat or learning how to do a French twist.”
Tags: burlesque, celebrity beauty, Dita Von Teese, red lipstick, style
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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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Uncategorized
By Andrea Petrou on December 6th, 2011
Little Mix channel the 80s
With reds, studs and leathers
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Tags: Amelia Lily, Kelly Rowland, leather, Little Mix, Misha B, studs, style, Tulisa, X Factor
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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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