Monday, August 8, 2011

Victoria Beckham's Airport Style

When you head off to the airport, what do you put on? A pair of jeans and sandals? A cashmere sweater or scarf to cosy up in? Whatever you can see through your bleary eyes as you leave the house at four in the morning? In our dream lives we would look like Victoria Beckham as we stepped on and off the plane - perfectly polished and not a hair out of place.



The singer-turned-fashion designer has been leading quite the jet-set life over the past few weeks, travelling between L.A., Miami and the south of France in double quick time. And we can't help but be impressed by her perfectly turned out travelling wardrobe. Not for her bed head and creases - she's working heels and an enviable line-up of summer pieces.

At the beginning of June she touched down in London wearing an eye-popping red dress by Goat teamed with Louboutin boots, an Hermes Birkin and sunglasses from her own collection. She headed to Nice last week sporting a right-on-trend skater skirt paired with a black T-shirt, nude stilettos and, of course, her trusty Birkin. And this morning she arrived back in the UK dressed in a Marc Jacobs dress - straight to the top of our wishlist - high-heeled Louboutin pumps and oversized shades. We're in awe.

Vogue Model Aged 10


Top fashion magazine French Vogue has caused outrage by printing provocative pictures of a Ten-year-old model.


The shots show Thylane Lena-Rose Blondeau posing on leopard print cushions, sporting a full face of make-up and wearing skimpy, cut-away clothes.

In other images the pre-teen pouts while applying lipstick and dons a metallic dress with the front cut to the waist.

The pictures have reignited the debate about the sexualisation of young girls.




The daughter of French international footballer Patrick Blondeau and TV presenter Veronika Loubry, Thylane has been modelling since she was five and is hotly tipped to be fashion's next big thing.

Comparisons between her and Brigitte Bardot, who appeared in Elle aged 15, are already being made.

But in reality Thylane is just the latest in a long line of young stars groomed for modelling.




Hollywood actress Elle Fanning, 13, is the face of Marc by Marc Jacobs and new adverts from designer label Miu Miu feature 14-year-old film star Hailee Steinfeld.

The controversial issue of Vogue, co-edited by designer Tom Ford, has sparked disgust online.


Last month, PM David Cameron called for more stringent rules on the depiction of children and the creation of a website where parents can complain about inappropriate material.

The Marriage of Kate Moss

Newlyweds Kate Moss and Jamie Hince are officially husband and wife after tying the knot in the Costwolds this afternoon.

Following their wedding at a village church, the bride and groom happily posed outside with the supermodel's 15 bridesmaids, including her eight-year-old daughter Lila Grace.

The bride, 37, looked stunning in a vintage-style cream dress and matching floor-length veil, designed by close friend John Galliano.

The model showed off her slim figure in a cream bias-cut dress with sheer skirt with gold leaf embroidery and rhinestones.



Moss's choice of designer is somewhat of a reprieve to disgraced Galliano, who is currently on trial in Paris for allegedly making anti-Semitic remarks.

Her hair is styled in loose waves by Sam McKnight - not James Brown as previously thought - and she appears to have resisted her usual cat eye make-up in favour of a more natural look for the big day, created by Charlotte Tilbury. Her head piece features floral detailing on either side of an off-white headband.

Manolo Blahnik designed a special pair of wedding shoes that include a blue insole as Kate's 'something blue'.

Her new husband Hince shunned traditional dark colours and opted for a light blue Stefano Pilati for YSL suit, giving his ensemble a rock twist with a pair of sunglasses.

The bridal party included 14 young bridesmaids in white chiffon dresses with a gypsy-style neckline and matching ballet pumps, with maid-of-honour, Moss's former casting agent Jess Hallett in a blue Stella McCartney creation.

Close friends Naomi Campbell, wearing Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci, Bryan Ferry in a Gucci suit and US Vogue editor Anna Wintour are understood to have attended the ceremony.

One of the guests, reality TV star Kelly Osbourne was clearly moved by the ceremony.

She Tweeted: 'This is the most beautiful, loving, amazing wedding I have ever been to. it's magical when you see people really in love!'

The Most Stylish Baby In The World: Harper Seven Beckham

Move over Suri Cruz. The world has been blessed with  a serious minature fashionista. Victoria Beckham has given birth to a baby girl – the first daughter for the former Spice Girl and her footballer husband David.

The baby, named Harper Seven, was delivered on Sunday at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.

In a statement on his Facebook page, former England captain Beckham said: "I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham.


"She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx."

The Beckhams, who married in 1999, already have three boys - Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five.

Their spokesman, Simon Oliveira, announced the happy news on Twitter.

"David & Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter," he wrote.

In another posting, he added: "Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family."

Forget trips to Mothercare for the Beckhams latest arrival though, baby grows and footwear from the likes of Chanel and Manolo Blahnik are already adorning the nursery.

Donatella Versace for H&M


H&M have just revealed that Donatella Versace is the latest designer to join the esteemed name of fashion elite to design a range for the high-street brand.

The Versace for H&M collection is going to be packed full of punch for a rock ‘n’ roll inspired range. Donatella is set to infuse her signature gold and leather looks with beautiful, bold prints and there will also be accessories to match. “I’m going to use iconic Versace pieces of iconic Versace moments,” said Donatella.


The range will also include homewares with cushions and bed linen set to go on sale.

The Versace for H&M collection will be available worldwide from 17 November, 2011 so the United Arab Emirates had better get ready!

Helena Bonham Carter for Marc Jacobs

She may be known for being more shabby than chic but it seems Helena Bonham Carter is a hit with the fashion industry.

The actress has joined the ranks of Victoria Beckham, Dakota Fanning and Sofia Coppola to become the latest face of U.S label Marc Jacobs.

Pictured wearing a futuristic nude dress and polka-dot tights, the kooky King's Speech star posed for the campaign shot by photographer Juergen Teller.



The choice may seem like an odd one, especially as Helena is a devoted Vivienne Westwood fan, but perhaps talks began after Jacobs dressed the actress for the Sagg awards.

Either way, Helena has always divided critics with her whacky sense of fashion.

But her mismatched style earned her a place on the Vanity Fair Best Dressed List last year.

The Harry Potter star, 44, who counts Marie Antoinette as one of her style icons, told the New York Daily News: 'It was a triumph!

'It made me laugh because I thought it was a joke when I found out'.

'But when I saw the article, I thought, "Oh, the photos they've chosen are as bad as the ones they print when I'm worst dressed."'

Fans of her acting will soon be able to catch her in the latest installment of Harry Potter, the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

Lara Stone's New Calvin Klein Campaign

David Williams is one very lucky man.

We have found ourselves developing a girl crush on David Walliams's wife Lara Stone recently after seeing her latest TV ad for the Spring/Summer 2011 Calvin Klein Collection.

Lara appears alongside male model Tyson Ballou as a wealthy couple whose lives clearly revolve around all things Calvin Klein.


The 30-second ad shows the pair living in a house drenched in Calvin Klein Collection furniture and accessories as well as an entirely Calvin Klein Collection wardrobe.

Lara's previous Calvin Klein advertising campaign was banned  in Australia after it was branded "suggestive of violence and rape".