Thursday, April 10, 2008

Outfit Pick: Mina dress


Mina's lacy dress is ruffly and floaty, just the thing to tap into this summer's romantic trend. Toughen it up with strappy wedge sandals and a leather jacket to keep off the chills. A bit of gold perks up the outfit in the form of some earrings and a necklace and a pale bag matches the dress and adds to the romance. See after the jump for full product details.

Star style: Gwyneth Paltrow and Liz Hurley are pretty in pink for breast cancer charity bash, New York


It was a pink parade last night at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hottest Pink Party in New York. Estee Lauder spokesmodels Liz Hurley and Gwyneth Paltrow attended the benefit, held at the Waldorf-Astoria, and hosted by Mrs Evelyn H. Lauder herself.

As the theme suggested, all guests were asked to wear pink, with Liz Hurley reflecting her new Indian connections in a pale ombre pink sari (note: ombre is very on-trend for spring).

While Gwyneth Paltrow turned heads in a fuchsia-coloured, thigh-splitting number, featuring a black sash tied at the waist. With her new shorter curly do' it was a whole new look for the actress, and one that I hope she will stick to.

What do you think of each of their looks? We'd love to hear your comments, tell us below.

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Steal Britney Spears’ Style

Britney Spears arrived at Kevin Federline’s Lawyer’s Office in January clutching a L.A.M.B. Los Feliz Beverly Tote ($395 at eLuxury.com) and sporting Dolce & Gabbana 6024B Sunglasses ($208.99).

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Red carpet: Renee Zellweger is plummy in Marchesa at 'Leatherheads' premiere, London


It is nice to see Renee Zellweger in town again, she can't seem to get enough of our fine shores as her previous roles in Bridget Jones and Miss Potter prove. And we are glad to have her, especially when she promotes our local fashion talent.

The actress fronted up to the U.K. première of her latest flick Leatherheads overnight in a strapless number designed by Marchesa.

While her co-star George Clooney continued to attract the ladies, Zellweger kept things sophisticated in this sumptuous plum-coloured evening dress, which gathered and ruched at the sides. The 38-year-old also stuck to her 'less is best' motto, refraining from adding accessories to her outfit.

Do you think this was a wise choice? Tell us by leaving your comments below.

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Marks & Spencer's new lingerie range takes a brisk walk through London


It is definitely a way to get heads turning, and the model certainly doesn't seem to mind, but I don't know how keen I'd be on strutting through the streets of London in just my skivvies.

Nevertheless, the marketing gurus at Marks & Spencer thought it was a grand idea to help launch their latest lingerie collections today.

Pretty knickers from the store's Ceriso brand were modelled early this morning by brave model Kristina. Designs including a spot set with pink bows and a striped nautical set were on display at M&S's Marble Arch store.

If you have time on your lunch break today pop down and check them out. I already have my eye on the nautical set, and let's face it M&S knickers really are the best.


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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

A princess in couture: Eugenie on Tatler April '08 cover


All grown up and sporting a new Katie Holmes 'do, Princess Eugenie has marked her first step into adulthood by appearing on the cover of this month's Tatler magazine. The 18-year-old followed older sister Beatrice in having her portrait taken for the magazine, in which she wears a purple silk-duchesse satin gown by Ralph Lauren. Inside the shoot, she is also featured in an array on couture gowns including that Dior dress-of-the-season (above, left) and a silk and metal dress designed by the now defunct Giles Deacon for Daks Luxury line. Click here to see who made the new May cover of Tatler.

Vogue cops backlash over Victoria Beckham cover

Hindsight is a often a wonderful thing, although perhaps not for the staff over at British Vogue right now.

According to the Daily Star, Vogue readers are still reeling over the mag's decision to feature Victoria Beckham on the cover of its April '08 issue.


The style bible has been criticised for choosing the Spice Girl on this month's cover, with readers complaining that it turns the publication into a gossip rag.

"Normally Vogue is all about what's hip and what's not and features a stunning amazon of a woman on the cover who is associated with cutting edge fashion," commented one fashion fan. "Instead we get a modestly talented dancer who likes clothes and who was lucky enough to engineer her way into one of the biggest girl groups in the world."

Ouch!

If that wasn't bad enough, Beckham has also been panned by comedian Joan Rivers, who branded her "arrogant."

I am guessing then that poor Vic doesn't want to hear what some folks are saying about her latest
Marc Jacobs campaign shots, like the one above. Thumb-sucking anyone?