Fashion Economy

October 31, 2007

 A crisp Monday afternoon, I am in Primark’s flagship store on London’s Oxford Street and you would think it was five minutes before closing time on Christmas Eve.The place is heaving. Shoppers - of all nationalities and ages - are literally stuffing armfuls of what initially seems like so much colourful, synthetic tat into their baskets. No one is bothering to join the queue for the changing rooms: women are stripping off in front of me. People are shoving each other and clothes are being trampled on. Enamoured as I am of the tranquil surroundings of Prada and Gucci, this place seems like shopping hell. Despite all the signs overhead saying Atmosphere, there is none. Not even any piped music. How on earth, Read the rest of this entry »

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Cavalli admits Lopez’s Pregnancy as a ‘Fashion Headache’

October 31, 2007

Roberto Cavalli has revealed Jennifer Lopez is expecting her first child, after confessing his difficulty in dressing her varying figure. Lopez has kept her pregnancy under wraps, despite pictures of a growing baby bump; however Cavalli has revealed Lopez’s expanding stomach is causing some wardrobe set backs for the starlets North American tour. He tells People.com, “It is so complicated because every week she is getting bigger.” He continued to say, “The thing about Jennifer Lopez, she is a singer, she is a dancer,” said Cavalli. “Most of the time when I prepare something for the tour, the performer, they want something very soft so they can dance and so they can move free.”

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Spice Girls embark on Racy Lingerie Shoot

October 31, 2007

The Spice girls have recently aligned themselves with lingerie label Victoria Secret as they prepare for a racy lingerie shoot with the lucrative lingerie label. The girl group are discussing plans for photographs with the Victoria Secret label. An unnamed source told the paper that the girls were frantically trying to get in shape for the shoot and wanted the pictures to be fabulous but not too racy. The pictures are set to be released before a glamorous Hollywood fashion show which the girls are set to perform at.

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How to Get Out a Red Wine Stain

October 31, 2007

Next time you’re faced with a huge red wine stain on your white dress, follow these five simple steps:

1. As soon as possible, blot the stain with a white paper towel or cloth to absorb excess liquid.

2. Run under cool water to keep stain from setting.

3. Treat with a bit of pure glycerin (available at drugstores or natural-food stores). Leave it on for five minutes, then rinse. 4. Now, the secret weapon: liquid dish detergent, madeto remove the dyes in food! Choose a basic one-clear or white and unscented- and blot onto stain.

5. Rinse again in cool water.

6. If the stain is still there, switch to plan B, a 1:2 mixture of white vinegar and water. Soak until the stain dissipates (if it’s not gone within an hour, change the solution and try again), then repeat steps 2-5.

Arianne Cohen, author of Help, It’s Broken! A Fix-It Bible for the Repair-Impaired

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Ali Larter Rocks Black Sheath Dress

October 31, 2007

Ali Larter, everyone’s favourite Heroes star, was spotted hot-legging it around LA in her black sheath dress, jet black patent bag and a pair of flesh Louboutins. Her pair of aviator style sunnies really pulls the look together.

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Vogue Living Released

October 31, 2007

Tuesday saw the release of Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People, a book written and conpiled by Vogue Editor Hamish Bowles which has largely been influenced by articles appearing in Vogue and Vogue living over the past two decades. The book features photographs by celebrity photographers including Annie Leibowitz and Mario Testino, while featuring the homes of celebrity style makers like Madonna, Oscar de la Renta and Karl Lagerfeld.

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Heidi Klum and Seal – Remain a loving Couple

October 31, 2007

In a recent article with the Daily Mail the successful couple reveal their how they met, and other interesting snippets: Seal on his love at first sight:”She had this amazing dress on, this black, almost see-through dress, and this huge smile on her face,” he says. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow, whoever goes out with that girl is one lucky guy…’”

Heidi on Seal’s car collection: “He’s got a Volkswagen Tiguan, a Volkswagen Beetle, a T5, an R8, a Spider, another Audi and some others. He also wants a Bentley convertible. Our garage looks like a car park.”

Seal enjoying Heidi’s non-pregnant body: “Our youngest child is now 11 months old, so I’ve told Heidi we’re booting him out of the bedroom. I’m not having it any more. This is the longest time I’ve known Heidi without her being pregnant. She’s got her body back and it’s real good fun!”

Seal on his biological mother reclaiming him from his foster family: “I remember that day so clearly. My mother took me and we sat on the bus. I was on the seat next to the conductor in one of those old-style double-decker buses and my mother was sitting on my right. I was screaming the whole time I was on that bus - and we never saw eye to eye from that day on. I have very strong views on fostering and I believe that once you give your child up to be fostered, that’s effectively an adoption situation and you shouldn’t be allowed to reclaim your child.”

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Cate Blanchett i-D Cover

October 31, 2007

Cate Blanchett appears on the December cover of contemporary style guide i-D. Rumours have been circulating of Blanchett’s possible pregnancy, after photos revealing an almost baby bump have surfaced along with the starlet’s reluctance to drink any alcohol at the post screening last Tuesday for Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

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Ugly Betty goes Glam for Marie Claire

October 31, 2007

America Ferrera was photographed for the latest British edition of Marie Claire magazine. She graces the cover revealing her provocative pout and sultry eyes. The 23-year-old actress has won a Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild award for her performance as the fashion challenged, but hard working secretary at fictional publication Mode.   Click Read More for more Photos >

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Nikky Hilton goes Old School Kate Moss

October 31, 2007

 

Nicky Hilton was spotted around LA wearing her undersized Kate Moss for Topshop vest, a plain white tank, black skinny jeans and a Burberry Prorsum studded bag. Kate Moss wore the same vest, last month at the launch of her new hair care products, James Brown London.

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Fergie The Face of MAC Viva Glam

October 30, 2007

 

Pop star Fergie has signed up as the new face of MAC Cosmetics’ Viva Glam range of lipstick and lip gloss. The Black Eyed Peas star will feature in a new Viva Glam advertising campaign which raises money for people suffering from HIV and AIDS. The campaign launches February 2008 and has featured other celebrities including Dita Von Teese, Pamela Anderson and Eve.

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Kate Moss Joins Soap Eastenders

October 30, 2007

Kate Moss has plans to resurrect her tracksuit for a stint on the small screen. Reports in the British tabloids suggest the model mogul will team up with pal Sadie Frost to make a cameo appearance in UK soap Eastenders. “Like Robbie Williams before them, they won’t speak but viewers will be able to spot them shopping in the market,” claims an unnamed source. “Obviously it’ll mean dressing the girls cheaply but they’re up for that. Think Bri-nylon, Satinette and Lycra; there’s so much potential for fun,” reported Vogue Daily.

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Lauren Conrad’s Favourite Things

October 30, 2007

The Hills star Lauren Conrad has revealed her style must haves. And among them are a pair of Dolce Vita’s Mary Janes, a lux high waisted three button jeans and a Hamsa hand red string bracelet.

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Christina Ricci – Black to Bronze

October 30, 2007

Christina Ricci has been turning heads with her unique features and classic style, recently she was revealed as the face of Calvin Klein’s make-up collection during Milan Fashion Week. This weekend the starlet revealed a new hair colour. She parted ways from her traditional jet black roots to embark on a lighter copper brunette tone.

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The Lohans: Hot New Bag and Reality Show

October 30, 2007

Lindsay Lohan has frequented the tabloids with her star studded style, everything from her love of tights to her new favourite Rebecca Minkoff bag. The new must have bag is circulating in the land of celebrity; both Lindsay Lohan and Heroes star Hayden Panettiere have been photographed with one. In addition to the new accessory the Lohan family has signed up to star in their own reality show, however Lindsay will not be the main feature. Weeks after the troubled starlet emerged from rehab, the family has confirmed they will begin shooting their series in New York this week. The show will not centre on Lindsay Lohan, but rather her sister, Ali’s aspiring singing career. People magazine revealed Lindsay will feature in certain cameos. “It’s about what I do, how you can be successful, and be a single mom and fulfilling your kids’ dreams,” revealed Dina Lohan. “It won’t just be following my family around like other shows. It’ll show me cultivating careers, going to soccer practice. Read the rest of this entry »

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Adrien Grenier Goes Green

October 30, 2007

Entourage star Adrien Grenier took a break from his down to earth casual character while transforming his closet into a haven for environmentally friendly garments, including a grey suit by Linda Loudermilk. “It’s freaking awesome,” Grenier said at the party DDCLab hosted with Radar magazine on Thursday night to benefit the nonprofit organization Charity. “I hope to replace my entire wardrobe with eco-friendly clothes,” reported WWD. The event auctioned off a fair amount of eco friendly duds including a $2,800 cork blazer and a bamboo, silk and cotton purple dress. To raise awareness on the importance of safe drinking water and water conservation Grenier and other guests raced down a track lugging two jugs of water to the theme song of Rocky.

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London Sales

October 30, 2007

November is a great month for sample sales and we’ve selected the best of the best below. Don’t forget to keep checking back as we regularly update the diary with sales we hear about throughout the month.

Jenny Dyer London Sample Sale - 1 to 3 November

Fabulous dresses from past collections at seriously seductive prices…

This is a one off opportunity to buy fabulous Jenny Dyer dresses from past seasons at incredible prices, most going for as little as £40 to £60 (originally £375 to £475).  See you there! 1 to 3 November (10am to 6pm); The Garden Studio, 45 Sutherland Place, W2.

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Macandi Sample

Sale - 1 & 2 November

Designer sample sale featuring Humanoid, Folk and Blue Blood

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Rene Angelil: Celine Dion’s Super Son

October 30, 2007


Celine Dion shops along Sloane Street on Sunday in London with husband/manager Rene Angelil and their son Rene Charles Angelil, 6 1/2. That boy is definitely growing into his looks!The top-selling Canadian chanteuse and her two favorite men had a late lunch at Pizza Express. Back in May, Celine and Rene took the cover of HELLO! Magazine. Celine’s upcoming album Taking Chances is scheduled for release on Nov. 13. You can also still watch the music video for her lead single of the same title.
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Kylie is a glamour girl in gold at awards ceremony in her honour

October 30, 2007

Pop star Kylie Minogue has been honoured with a prestigious music industry award.

Stunning the crowd at a charity gala hosted in her honour, Kylie looked the picture of elegance in a Dolce & Gabanna golden brown gown.

She said she was ‘overwhelmed’ to be presented with the Music Industry Trust’s 2007 award in ‘recognition of her universally acclaimed status as an icon of pop and style’.

Clearly taking her recent movie White Diamond about her battle with breast cancer, to heart, she dazzled in diamond earrings from jeweller Tous.

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Petra Nemcova Is One Beautiful Philanthropist

October 30, 2007


We’re in the middle of the week and so we figured we would take this opportunity to cheer you up with a little Petra Nemcova perfection. It’s as though Petra gave us these pictures just so we could go on with our feeble lives in cheer. Seriously, Petra would do something like that. I know her personally. We’re very close… well, we were at one time in our lives. Oh, you don’t believe me?  Well, I’ve got the court-issued restraining order to prove it!

It was a late night and/or early morning in Los Angeles and I had spent the previous day in Tijuana on business… needless to say things got out of hand and I ran into Petra at this publishing event… and by “out of hand,” I may or may not mean that it involved a blindfold, a man-thong, and a donkey pinata… but I can’t get into any further details due to a pending lawsuit. Anyway, here are some photos of Petra being beautiful as usual at the 4th Annual Black Ball Concert for Keep a Child Alive event yesterday. How philanthropic of her. Enjoy.
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