Style Spotlight: X Factor 2011 winners- Little Mix
By Andrea Petrou on December 12th, 2011
In monochrome with a nod to the 80s
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Pictures: Rihanna performs on her Loud Tour concert in Prague
By Andrea Petrou on December 8th, 2011
Rihanna performs on her Loud Tour concert in Prague
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Nicole Richie isn’t trying to “prove” anything with her fashion lines.
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.”
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Dita Von Teese likes to wear red lipstick every day
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.”
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Sarah Jessica Parker dresses for her age
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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X Factor fashion: Little Mix channel the 80s and 60s, Misha B’s disc dress and the judge’s style
By Andrea Petrou on December 6th, 2011
Little Mix channel the 80s
With reds, studs and leathers
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Nicole Richie owes her sense of style to her father
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.”
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Britney Spears’ beauty icon is Jennifer Lopez
By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2011
Britney Spears’ beauty icon is Jennifer Lopez.
The ‘Toxic’ singer says she’s a huge fan of the ‘American Idol’ judge and thinks the 42-year-old star just gets better and better with age.
She said: “Jennifer Lopez is my idol – she’s so beautiful and even though she’s gotten older, she hasn’t aged at all. She looks more amazing than ever and I really admire and respect that.”
Britney, 29, also says she takes beauty advice from her mother, Lynne, and gets tips to keep her skin looking good, which include drinking water and uses lost of creams.
She told Now magazine: “My mom’s very into her skincare and making sure she has the right cream. It’s important to experiment with different creams as we get older5, so she’s always showing me the upcoming products, which is pretty cool. One of her skin secrets is making sure she gets lots of rest and water.”
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Alexa Chung is a “phenomenal” dresser says Christopher Kane
By Andrea Petrou on November 29th, 2011
Alexa Chung always looks “phenomenal”, according to designer Christopher Kane.
The TV presenter-and-model wore one of Christopher’s creations to last night’s British Fashion Awards and he says he was thrilled when he saw it on her.
He told Grazia: “I think Alexa looks pretty hot tonight actually. She’s wearing the last look from the [Spring/Summer 2012] show.
“It was just one of those things. She contacts me, she wanted to wear something so it’s great. She looks phenomenal, she always does.”
And it seems Alexa’s efforts paid off as she won the British Style Award, brought to you by Vodafone, for the second year running and she admits she was very flattered with the accolade.
Talking about the award – which is the only one voted for by the British public – Alexa said: “It’s just nice that I’m still relevant in 2011, isn’t it? I thought 2010 was a big one but now it’s got better.
I think this is the only one that the public voted for so it’s such an honour, it’s crazy, it’s so nice.”
Alexa beat nominees including Adele, Daisy Lowe, Florence Welch, Lara Stone, Stella McCartney and Tilda Swinton.
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Lady Gaga has an “inability” to find everlasting love
By Andrea Petrou on November 29th, 2011
Lady Gaga has an “inability” to find everlasting love.
The ‘Marry the Night’ singer has accepted that she may never tie the knot as she knows she can intimidate men with her creativity and has never felt truly loved.
She said: “I have never felt truly cherished by a lover. I have an inability to know what happiness feels like with a man. I think what it really is, is that I date creative people. And I think that’s what intimidates them is not my purse, it’s my mind.
“It starts out good. Then when I’m in these relationships with people who are also creative, or creative in their own way, what happens is the attraction is initially there and it’s all unicorns and rainbows. And then they hate me.
“It’s a hideous place to be in when someone that you love has convinced you that you will never be good enough for anyone.”
The 25-year-old pop star says when she has broken up with previous boyfriends they often try to win her back by proposing, which never works.
She told Vanity Fair magazine: “How f***in’ romantic, you a**hole. Sure pop a ring on my finger and make it all better. I can buy myself a f***in’ ring!”
Gaga, 25 says the most important is being happy in a relationship and insists she would never stay with someone who treated her badly no matter how much she loved the guy.
She said: “When I fight with someone I’m in a relationship with, I think, What would my fans think if they knew this was happening? How would they feel about my work and about me as a female if they knew I was allowing this to go on? And then I get out [of the relationship].”
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Reese Witherspoon breaks her finger
By Andrea Petrou on November 29th, 2011
Reese Witherspoon has broken her finger.
The actress was spotted with a bandaged little finger on her left hand as she left her office in Brentwood, California, yesterday, after apparently breaking it.
As she walked, Reese’s finger stuck out, wrapped in a small splint, to keep it straight and aid her recovery.
The singer has had an unlucky year, after she badly twisted her ankle and had to wear a soft cast on her left foot in May. She was then struck while jogging in Santa Monica by an elderly lady driving her car at around 20 miles per hour in September.
While she sported a black eye after the incident, Reese did not press charges against the 84-year-old driver and was reported to be “resting comfortably at home” shortly after the incident.
The elderly driver was subsequently ordered the Department of Motor Vehicles to retake her test, including undergoing a full eye examination and to provide a list of medication she was currently taking.
Accident prone Reese has recently admitted she has had to face up to a number of phobias, including an irrational fear of travel.
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Style spotlight: Tess Daly
By Andrea Petrou on November 29th, 2011
Radiant in orange at the Radio and Industries club
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Style Spotlight: Beyonce’s maternity style
By Andrea Petrou on November 24th, 2011
Showing off her bump in a white dress at Macy's
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Gwen Stefani asks kids for fashion advice
By Andrea Petrou on November 23rd, 2011
Gwen Stefani asked her children for advice on her new kids’ clothing line.
The No Doubt singer – who has two kids, Kingston, five, and two-year-old Zuma with singer Gavin Rossdale – loved the “creative” stage of designing her Harajuku Mini for Target children’s range, which includes biker jackets, skinny jeans, trainers, and backpacks – and she even got some assistance from her own youngsters.
She said: “My kids have a big opinion about it.
“I’m just excited. I think that moms’ are going to walk into Target and lose their minds – ‘Are you serious right now? And it’s $20? All right, I’m taking five.’
“I feel really proud of it. It’s fun to be creative. It’s fun to bake the cookies and have everyone eat them. It’s a great feeling.”
The blonde beauty – whose first fashion line, L.A.M.B., which consisted of shoes, watches and bags, debuted in 2003 – wanted her children’s brand to have a similar style to her signature looks over the years, but she still can’t believe the range has finally come to fruition.
She added to Access Hollywood: “I’ve been working on this thing for almost three years. So, for me, it’s like really surreal that it’s actually happening.
“I really wanted to do this so bad. Being able to make stuff for the right price point and get it out there so people can actually have access to it. This is like the ideal situation to have. It’s really exciting.
“This is really cute and really wearable. It’s so fun-the first time I went in for the fittings, and they brought out all the little mannequins-they actually have diapers on them! When you’re fitting, you’re fitting with a diaper.
“I wanted it to look like all of my signature looks that I’ve done through the years, kind of for children. I wanted to bring fashion to kids.”
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Film InStyle premiere pictures: X Factor’s Little Mix look hot, Amelia Lily and Nicola Roberts
By Andrea Petrou on November 23rd, 2011
Little Mix
The girls look hot, hot, hot at the premiere. Who said different styles didn't mesh well together? Doug Peters/Empics
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