Sunday, December 14, 2008

Katie Grand hosts a LOVE party, before the mag even goes on sale


Oh, to be one of the chosen ones! Last night, LOVE editor Katie Grand held a Christmas tea party and treasure hunt for her nearest and dearest - a group that included Giles Deacon, Beth Ditto, Serena Rees, Jade Parfitt and Alexandra Shulman. Talk about a who's who of fashion. Perhaps the oddest thing, however, was seeing uber-cool BFFs Agyness and Henry Holland getting chummy with retro diva Kelly Brook.
[image: Richard Young/Rex Features]

Red carpet watch: Nicole Kidman chooses L'Wren Scott (again) as Australia comes to London


it just me or is Nicole Kidman's recent fondness for L'Wren Scott starting to grate a little? Of course I *heart* both celebrity and designer, but really... I think it's time to chill out on the LWSF (Little White Scott Frocks) for a little while - I believe its her fifth one yet! Yes, there has been the odd Prada and Dries van Noten number thrown in for a good measure, but it's all been a tad safe for my liking. Here she is at the UK premiere of Australia in Leicester Square, looking darling as always. But oh how I wish she'd take a leaf out of fellow Aussie Cate Blanchett's book, and try something a bit more daring. Yes?

[Photos: Rex Features / Source]

Pamela Anderson dishes on *that* Vivienne Westwood campaign

Pamela Anderson may have decided to skip the need for trousers at this week's prestigious Art Basel show in Miami, but it looks like she is still on track to front Vivienne Westwood's next campaign.

The former Baywatch star has spilled to Ocean Drive magazine about her role in Westwood's forthcoming spring/summer '09 ads.

"I just finished working with Vivienne Westwood, shooting next summer's campaign for her fashion line," she said. "Vivienne and her husband, Andreas, came and stayed at my house for two days while we did the shoot, and it was fantastic, we had so much fun."

I wonder if this time Pammy will be wearing more than just her pants...

[Source: Ocean Drive via Grazia]

Diane Kruger dons Clubmasters for Ray-Ban party


Ray-Ban Clubmasters have been snapping on the heels of their more popular Wayfarer cousins for a while now but they're neck and neck in the style stakes.Ray-Ban invited three bands including the Black Kids to re-jig their favourite songs which they played to a crowded party of celebs. Teaming her sunnies with high-waisted tuxedo trousers Diane Kruger looks pretty hot in hers unlike Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick...
Sipa Press/Rex Features

Cheap Party Dresses for Christmas: No cash for a dress? No need to Boohoo (!)


These three dresses for £20 or less take us up to 60 in the 100 Cheap Party Dresses rundown. Yes, friends, the end is near (ish). To finish up today's bumper edition I have three dresses from Boohoo.com that'll suit even the tightest of budgets. Fifteen squids will get you the one-shouldered green 'Bella' dress, for £20 you can get the black shoulder-detail 'Alyssa' and at only £12 the strapless satin 'Carrie' will see you through the festive season in very thrifty style.
Click here to see all the dresses so far: 1 - 60

Behind-the-scenes Victoria's Secret Holiday '08 commercial, Paris


Here is just the thing to get you into the festive mood (or your boyfriend, at least). The Victoria's Secret angels are on location outside of Paris at chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte to shoot the lingerie brand's holiday 2008 commercial. Based on the idea of a secret, supermodels including Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr, run through the beautiful chateau in flouncy red dresses and bras to pass on a special gift. How did they know that is exactly how I plan to spend my Christmas?

Watch the full commercial below...

Topshop 'Headless' tees


For lovers of anything cutesy and/or Disney, these 'Headless' tees are actually a lot more cheerful to look at than they sound. Choose from either Minnie Mouse or Olive Oyl (or both, if you think Santa will be particularly generous), and then sit back, relax and wait for them to be delivered to your Christmas tree or stocking. They're £16 each from Topshop. (I'll take the Olive Oyl one thanks Santa!)