Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Fashion wrap: Trendsetters have off day

This week's fashion wrap proves that even style icons have off days with Sienna Miller doing her best impression of a lampshade and Nicole Richie impersonating a curtain.

She's just split up from fiancé Rhys Ifans, so maybe she was distracted, but at the premiere of  her new film The Edge of Love in Edinburgh, Sienna Miller wore black leggings topped with a fringed floor-length over-dress and a hat.

Fringing is supposed to be a big trend this winter, but the waistcoat was taking things to the extreme.
Another celebrity making a dodgy outfit choice was trend-setter Nicole Richie.

At the Women in Film Awards in Beverly Hills she chose a satin, printed caftan dress - which drowned her petite frame and drew attention away from her new-mum glow.
The awards honour outstanding women for their contribution to the entertainment industry.
Cameron Diaz was at the same event - she chose a demure strapless tea dress (forties big skirts are another big trend this season) accessorised with a matching red wrap.

Charlize Theron is a permanent fixture on 'best dressed' lists, this week she's been jet-setting around Europe promoting her new movie Hancock with Will Smith, on the red carpet for the German premiere she proved yet again why she regularly tops the 'most stylish woman' lists.
But the 'What were you thinking?' award this week goes to singer Rihanna, during her appearance on The Today Show it looks like she pinned paper flowers to the bottom of her short black dress, and the cap doesn't complement the quirky dress.

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Thursday, June 05, 2008

Designer Louis Verdad: From Wal-Mart to dressing Madonna, other celebrities

MEXICO CITY — Louis Verdad has come a long way from designing frothy ballroom dresses for 15-year-old Hispanic debutantes in Atlanta.

The Mexican-American fashion designer got his start with the quinceanera crowd, but now he designs for stars like Madonna, Cate Blanchett, Cher, Paris Hilton, Halle Berry and Oprah Winfrey.

Speaking to The Associated Press before a retrospective fashion show in Mexico City honouring his two-decade career, Verdad said he is at the top of his game, but refuses to sell out. While other designers beg Hollywood's elite to don their designs, he won't give away his creations.

"This is a dream," Verdad said, grinning widely as he relaxed before the show. "It's the most amazing way to see how sometimes destiny has grand things in store for you."

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Celebrity fashion secrets

They can buy and borrow from the most exclusive labels and the most expensive designer names, and are given more clothes than they know what to do with - but which fashion items do celebrities really love? From the perfect pair of jeans to the hottest bikini and the most popular flip-flops in Hollywood, the A-list reveal their summer wardrobe essentials. By Charlotte Sanders 1 JESSICA BIEL'S BEADS

Proof that celebrity jewellery is not always about the bling, the actresses Jessica Biel, Mandy Moore and Marcia Cross have been spotted sporting colourful beads from Relief Beads - a grassroots campaign selling handmade African bracelets to raise awareness and money for Relief International's humanitarian efforts in Darfur. Relief Beads bracelet £5


2 KATE MOSS'S SUNGLASSES


The retro Ray-Ban Wayfarer was given a new lease of life last year thanks to the likes of Michelle Williams and Kirsten Dunst, who made vintage pairs an essential part of any hipster wardrobe, and prompted the company to re-release the style. Their appeal is spreading: Kate Moss, Naomi Watts and Sarah Harding have all been spotted sporting a pair - in pristine white - this spring. Ray-Ban Wayfarers in white £120 (www.ray-ban.com)

3 NAOMI WATTS'S HANDBAG

So many It-Bags, so little time. no wonder celebrities are seldom seen with the same bag twice. But Anya Hindmarch's Cooper Bag breaks the rules; Naomi Watts has rarely been seen recently without the roomy, pale-leather tote on her arm. Anya Hindmarch Cooper Bag £675

4 CHLOE SEVIGNY'S WIDE-LEGGED JEANS

The stranglehold of skinny jeans over stylish legs finally looks set to break this summer as trendsetters turn to a new shape: 'I like a high waist with a wide leg,' says the actress Chloë Sevigny. 'J Brand makes great jeans without too much embellishment.' Cameron Diaz and Penélope Cruz too are turning J Brand's Doll jeans into the hottest style of the summer. J Brand Doll jeans £155, from trilogystores.co.uk

5 CHRISTINA RICCI'S SUMMER DRESS

Every girl needs a great summer dress. and, as Christina Ricci is no stranger to high fashion, it's no wonder her must-have frock of the season nails the summer's biggest trend, flowery prints: 'My favourite item for spring is this minidress by Etro. I love the floral print.' Etro dress £1,080

6 LIV TYLER'S CASHMERE JUMPER

When Liv Tyler, Catherine Deneuve and Isabelle Huppert want the highest quality cashmere, they seek out the Italian label Malo, which does beautiful cashmere pieces in simple, elegant styles as well as cool, crisp tailoring and dresses.

7 ANGELINA JOLIE'S TRENCH COAT

Known for her flawless, understated chic, Angelina Jolie likes the classic items that fill her wardrobe to be special. The impeccable bespoke black trench she often wears comes from the Italian label Loro Piana. Loro Piana trench coat from £885
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