Archive for June, 2010

TRENDY TALK – Everyone’s Wearing A Little Red Dress

Wednesday, 30 June, 2010
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 15: A model walks the runway at the Zac Posen Fall 2010 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Altman Building on February 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images for IMG)

Last week we gave you the low-down on all the trends you should be preparing your wardrobe for this fall, including the overwhelming prevalence of red on the runways. Since then we haven’t been able to help but notice the reoccurring look on red carpets and celebrities world wide…..a little red dress.

Last week we saw Cheryl Cole in a stunning number from Versus at the X-Factor auditions. Twilight star Nikki Reed chose a strapless number by Lela Rose for a TV appearance. Finally Cameron Diaz customised an Oscar De La Renta dress to show off her legs.

SHREK FOREVER AFTER MOVIE PREMIERE AT THE GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE AT UNIVERSAL CITY. LOS ANGELES, MAY 16, 2010. Pic : Cameron Diaz Photo via NewscomActress Nikki Reed arrives for a special appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live: Twilight Saga: Total Eclipse of the Heart on June 14, 2010 in Hollywood, CA. (Photo by iamacamera / Meet The Famous) Photo via Newscom

The red dress is a fabulous look but is not without its pitfalls, get it wrong and you can look more bargain bin then bombshell. So what are the rules? First the fabric choice is important, never wear anything shiny, red shiny fabric just screams cheap. Second keep the dress little, the longer the dress the more overwhelming the look but at the same time avoid an overshare, all the ladies above have kept it classy never too much leg or cleavage and definitely not both at the same time. Finally keep the accessories minimal in nude or black, let the dress stand out.

Here are our picks of the best red dresses around for every budget:

Luxe buy:

Herve Leger off the shoulder bandage dress £905 at net-a-porter.com.

Mid range:

Reiss Sassy dress £169 from Reiss.co.uk

Budget:

Topshop plain bubble sleeve dress £40 from Topshop.co.uk

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STYLE STARS – Cameron Diaz in Elizabeth and James

Wednesday, 30 June, 2010
41850, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Tuesday June 22, 2010. Cameron Diaz shows off her legs short dress and a blazer as the actress promotes her upcoming film Knight and Day on the The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. Photograph: PacificCoastNews.com

Elizabeth and James has been a favourite over here at Lady Glamourazzi for some time. We love the masterful tailoring and minimalist chic that make their designs so wearable and so on trend. And could you expect anything less when the girls behind it are none other than the super stylish Olsen twins?

Cameron Diaz is the latest celebrity to showcase the brand arriving for an appearance on The Daily Show dressed in an Elizabeth and James dress blazer combo. Cameron gets this season’s trends bang on in the new James IV blazer and metallic Belinda dress.

You can get your fill of Elizabeth and James from net-a-porter.com who currently have a sale on. Here are some of our favourite Elizabeth and James bargains, available right now!

Wool blend tuxedo jacket £234 (was £390)

Luna v back dress £238 (was £340)


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STYLE STARS – Kylie Minogue in Jean Paul Gaultier

Tuesday, 29 June, 2010
Australian singer Kylie Minogue poses at amfAR's Inspiration Gala (The Foundation for AIDS Research) in Paris June 25, 2010. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Kylie Minogue attended the latest AMFAR event in Paris this weekend alongside friend Jean Paul Gaultier. Three guesses as to what the popstar chose to wear? Jean Paul Gaultier couture of course.

Kylie chose a stunning creation from Jean Paul Gaultier’s spring/summer couture collection. The black feather detailed dress has the perfect mix of dramatic effect and sexy chic that Kylie seems to love. The shoes, hair and makeup were kept modest to let the statement dress do its work.

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STYLE STARS – Kristen Stewart in Herve Leger & RM by Roland Mouret

Tuesday, 29 June, 2010
June 28, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - Actress KRISTEN STEWART arrives for her appearance on the 'Late Night With David Letterman' held at the Ed Sullivan Theater. © Red Carpet Pictures

A newly copper haired Kristen Stewart had a very busy day yesterday. First, her appearance on David Letterman, and then the big New York screening of Eclipse. With only days left till the opening of one of the years most anticipated films, its stars have gone into publicity overdrive.

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 14: A model walks the runway at the Herve Leger Fall 2010 Fashion Show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2010 - Official Coverage at Bryant Park on February 14, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

What of Kristen’s fashion? First up for David Letterman Kristen chose a black one shouldered dress from one of her favourite labels, Herve Leger. The body con dress with metallic neck detailing is taken from the fall collection. She paired the dress with her trusty Brian Atwood pumps.

Next was the screening in New York, a low key event compared to the scream fest premiere in LA last week. This time Kristen chose a long sleeved seashell effect dress from notorious dress designer RM by Roland Mouret with Christian Louboutin pumps. The dress is a black version of the blue runway look from the fall collection.

A model displays a creation by designer Roland Mouret for RM by Roland Mouret Fall-Winter 2010/2011 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris, France on March 5, 2010. Photo by Alain Gil-Gonzalez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Did she do well? Whilst out of context both the dresses are great on Kristen Stewart, she wears them as well as the runway models. But in consideration of her status as one of the most photographed and talked about celebrities in the world, she desperately needs to mix it up a bit!  In the last few weeks Kristen has worn LBDs from Azzaro, Versace, Marchesa and another Herve Leger. Little black dresses are staple wardrobe items but they should never be THE only thing in the wardrobe.

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WHAT WAS SHE THINKING? Ashley Greene in Michael Kors

Monday, 28 June, 2010
42033, MADRID, SPAIN - Monday June 28 2010. Ashley Greene attends a photocall in Madrid ahead of the Spanish premiere of The Twilgiht Saga: Eclipse .  Photograph:  Max Powell. PacificCoastNews.com

Twilight actress Ashley Greene has had something of an epic fashion fail whilst attending a press event in Madrid for the forthcoming Twilight movie. The young actress posed for cameras in an all cream ensemble from Michael Kors.

Just what did Ashley Greene see when she looked in the mirror after putting on this outfit? The skirt is ill fitting and thus totally unflattering whilst the blouse looks like it has seen better days, namely back in the seventies the last time sheer blouses with neck ties were fashionable.

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 28: Actress Ashley Green attends 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' premiere at Kinepolis Cinema on June 28, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
The fashion flops only got worse as the day wore on with Ashley choosing a dress from the resort 2011 collection at Donna Karan for the evening photocall. Ashley has managed to disguise under all those layers of gothic halloween worthy lace, that there is actually a slim attractive women.

It is an unfortunate appearance for Ashley who plays Alice Cullen in the films, previous fashion choices have been markedly more successful than this one (notably Prabal Gurung and Antonio Berardi). Let’s hope Ashley has packed some better clothes as the promotional tour comes to London this week.

 

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STYLE STARS – Kirsten Dunst in Miu Miu

Monday, 28 June, 2010
41991, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Saturday June 26, 2010. Kirsten Dunst and her boyfriend Jason Boesel enjoy a romantic stroll in SoHo after having lunch at a Italian Bistro. Kirsten wore a distinctive, slim-fitting dress with naked women printed on it as she srolled arm in arm with Jason. Photograph: Castro, PacificCoastNews.com

Kirsten Dunst is the latest in a long line of celebrities to venture out in a swallow print design from Miu Miu’s spring/summer collection. Out and about in Soho, New York the young actress looked fresh and summery in a short sleeved Miu Miu dress.

The much heralded collection from Miu Miu debuted last autumn to critical acclaim. With two main themes running through the collection; girly swallow print designs and bejewelled flesh tone creations. Both have enjoyed roaring success, see below Keira Knightley chose a Miu Miu outfit for the Lawrence Olivier awards luncheon whilst Daisy Lowe wore her creation to the Elle Style awards.

Who knew swallows were so cool?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Actress Keira Knightley attends the Laurence Olivier Awards Nominee Luncheon Party at the Haymarket Hotel on March 2, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Daisy Lowe arrives at The ELLE Style Awards 2010 at the Grand Connaught Rooms on February 22, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

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STEAL HER STYLE – Kate Hudson is Glastonbury Chic

Monday, 28 June, 2010

The weather this week has been fabulous, with temperatures reaching their peak at nearly 30 degrees on Sunday, revellers at this years Glastonbury festival couldn’t have picked a better weekend. Whilst in years gone by we have seen total washouts where the only suitable attire is wellies and a rain mac, this year couldn’t have been more different.

As usual celebrity attendance was high with the usual festival set of Kate Moss and co in attendance along with Pixie Geldof, Alexa Chung, Emma Watson and even Kate Hudson who flew in for the event. Fashion stakes were high where the quest to be the coolest dresser is always a veritable task.

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Actress Kate Hudson is seen backstage at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the Festival, which was started by dairy farmer Michael Eavis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Here we show you how to recreate the Glastonbury look whatever your budget, taking inspiration from Kate Hudson’s hippy chic style:

LUXE LOOKS:

Denim shorts Current/Elliot boyfriend shorts £200. Khaki vest Chinti and Parker organic cotton tank £45. White shirt Burberry Prorsum cotton blend shirt £275. Ankle boots Chloe flat leather ankle boots £480. Snake bag Tory Burch snake effect tote £424.02. All at Net-a-porter.com

BUDGET BUYS:

Denim shorts Topshop vintage destroyed hotpants £22. Vest Topshop plain longline vest in bottle green £6. Shirt Topshop lace trim back oversized shirt £38. Ankle boots Topshop Maurice peep toe boots £35. Snake bag Accessorize Stacey snake bag £20.

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LABEL LOVE – T by Alexander Wang

Monday, 28 June, 2010
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: Model Natalia Vodianova and models walk the runway at the Alexander Wang Fall 2010 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 94 on February 13, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Alexander Wang is the young designer who made his name with a very new form of fashion. Off-duty chic, laid back luxe, sporting glam whatever you want to call it Wang is the name that put this new type of dressing on the map. Following the successful launch of the Alexander Wang label in 2007 the California raised designer has gone from strength to strength winning not only coveted awards for his designs but praise from the very peak of the fashion world.

41530, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Sunday June 13, 2010. Katy Perry looks rather casual in a striped top and black jeans as she arrives at London's Heathrow airport. Katy seemed to be in good spirits as she laughed and gave the peace sign as she was making her way out of terminal 3. Photograph:  Jesal Parshotam, PacificCoastNews.com37070, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Thursday January 21 2010. Reality star Audrina Patridge leaves Wonderland nightclub in Hollywood after filming an episode of 'The Hills' . Photograph: Hellmuth Dominguez, PacificCoastNews.com

Now Wang has introduced a new label, T by Alexander Wang. T goes to the very heart of what Wang’s designs are about, relaxed dressing in a way that is not only comfortable but effortlessly stylish. There cant be many people out there who don’t despair at the inability to find those perfect wardrobe essential, that longline vest, a fitted tshirt. Now T brings a whole range of basic items including t-shirts, vests, sweat pants, shorts, maxi dresses and long length skirts all at affordable prices. Already the label is favoured by celebrities including Katy Perry and Audrina Patridge who are pictured above in T designs.

Net-a-porter.com stocks a good selection of items, here are some of our favourites:

This jersey t-shirt mini dress £77 is a great wardrobe essential, pair with leggings or brave bare legs. Try out this olive and black striped goddess jersey skirt for laid back daytime look or with a pair of heels for night £83. Go for an 80s look or layer over vests with this cropped jersey sweater £70.

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FAB FASHION BUYS – Bag of the Month: Chloe Marcie

Saturday, 26 June, 2010

Photo by: Jackson Lee/starmaxinc.com 2010 Telephone/Fax: (212) 995-1196 4/9/10 Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise go shopping on Madison Avenue. (NYC) Photo via NewscomActress Rachel Bilson has had a full day of shopping and spending time with friends on March 2, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. Rachel did a little shopping at the Chanel store before heading over to La Scala restaurant for some good food and conversation with her lady friends. Fame Pictures, IncActress Jessica Alba was all smiles this afternoon in her cutt offs and vintage tee as she grabs a coffee on the go in Los angeles, Ca on March 20 2010. Fame Pictures, Inc

The latest bag of the month goes to the star of the Chloe’s spring collection the Marcie. As spotted on numerous celebrities including Katie Holmes, Rachel Bilson and Jessica Alba all pictured above. This bag is another example of the classic Chloe stylish elegance and comes in a range of sizes and colours.

We love the Marcie Hobo cross body bag, slightly smaller but the cross body feature makes it instantly more practical. We can just see it now, slung over the shoulders of the chicest festival goers this summer. Net-a-porter have the bag in stock for £695.

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STYLE STARS – Who Wore What at the Eclipse LA premiere

Friday, 25 June, 2010
Cast members Robert Pattinson (L), Kristen Stewart (C) and Taylor Lautner pose at the premiere of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse during the Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles June 24, 2010. The movie opens in the U.S. on June 24. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

It’s the night we’ve all been waiting for, some even camped out for days just to be in the epicentre of the action, it could only be the Eclipse LA premiere. Yes there was Robert Pattinson and a whole lot of screaming but what we all want to know is what the ladies wore. Without further delay here is a roundup of who wore what at the Eclipse LA premiere:

On the night three designers stood out; Elie Saab, Marchesa and Gucci. Marchesa began the frenzy tweeting hints to followers and us at Lady Glamourazzi that all pointed to a Marchesa fest! And fans were not disappointed, Marchesa did indeed do very well dressing Nikki Reed and Anna Kendrick. Whilst Elie Saab dressed both Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. Last but not least we cannot forget the boys, Taylor and Robert were both dressed in Gucci.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment's 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Kristen Stewart chose a white one sleeved mini dress from the fall 2009 couture collection at Elie Saab paired with Christian Louboutins. After a month of wearing little black dresses like they are about to run out, the white is refreshing, a very pretty look though we would have liked to see something full length.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actress Dakota Fanning arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment's 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Co-star Dakota Fanning also wore a dress by Elie Saab, this time from the spring couture collection. Whilst we love the on-trend nude lace, the look is very similar to previous designs worn by Dakota. Quite why Dakota has taken to looking like a ghost with all that nude fabric, pale skin and blonde hair we’re not quite sure.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actress Ashley Greene arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment's 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Ashley Greene has always been one to watch, one can never be sure which way she’ll go (fashion fab or fashion fail). Last night in a pale floor length gown by Alexis Mabille couture Ashley failed. A dress that looks like you have wrapped a sheet around you is never going to impress.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actress Nikki Reed arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment's 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actress Anna Kendrick arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment's 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Nikki Reed wore a fabulous oyster blue feather dress from Marchesa’s fall collection. It isn’t Nikki’s sexiest look but oh so very pretty. Anna Kendrick looked super cute in a gold pleated mini dress from the resort collection at Marchesa teamed with Jimmy Choos.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actress Elizabeth Reaser arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment's 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actress Bryce Dallas Howard arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment's 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Elisabeth Reaser aka Mummy Cullen brought the sexy in a daring lace mini dress by Zuhair Murad. Finally Bryce Dallas Howard, the new Victoria, brought a breath of fresh air to the vampy red carpet in a yellow gown by Dior.

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