Celebrity Blog Reads

With our celeb obsessed culture it's not surprising just how many celebs had jumped on the blogging bandwagon or had their style websites... really, as if there aren't enough blogs popping up every minute to devour?

Anyhoos, in case you're lacking in the reading or inspirational department I've picked out a few favourites:

Lauren Conrad's Beauty site - The Beauty Department and also her lifestyle, fashion & beauty website - is there anything this girl can't do?

What's not to love about a little education - the layout, graphics and info are all straightforward & fab. My personal faves are the nail posts.

 via The BeautyDepartment.com

Zooey Deschanel - I just love this lady, her site Hellogiggles.com set up with two other friends is sheer brilliance, a site that literally covers everything from how-to's, fashion, beauty, cuteness, books, interiors, entertainment, food... See, everything! Zooey's personal tumblr blog is super fun too.

via Zooey's tumblr blog

My fave Upper East Side socialite, Olivia Palermo has a fab lifestyle, fashion & travel blog, here. I don't think i'll ever get sick of her style - she totally owns it & is the epitome of chic.

image via here

For a bit of style, I love Ashley Madekwe from my fave show, Revenge has a personal style & beauty blog - Ring my Bell.

She may be the perfect super-mum, love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle website Goop always dishes out some informative articles/newsletters too based on 'make, go, see, do, get & be'.

I also love the queen of cray-cray glam fashion - Anna Dello Russo, her website is just spectacular spectacular.

Are there any other faves who inspire you guys? The IFB has the down-low on 'The Business of  celebrity blogging' including how some of these celeb sites are produced here.

Celebs I didn't know had their own site/blog:
Kim Kardashian - all you KK lovers, her blog is here.
Another reality TV star & now fashion designer, Whitney Port's website

Images sourced via mentioned sites unless stated otherwise.

Guys & Dolls: The Tuxedo

Le Smoking Tuxedo photographed by Helmut Newton 1975

Remember one of fashions most incredible creations, the YSL's Le smoking Tuxedo? Well, it seems that celebs of late have been snapped stepping out in this timeless classic style.
Wearing a shirt and tie is definitely a great alternative for fashion bunnies who want to make a statement and not wear the usual party frock. Just make sure you wear with the highest of heels!

images via Wikipedia, Daily Mail, Instyle & Look magazine

What They Wore: British Fashion Awards 2010

It's no secret that I spy on celeb style on a rather regular basis, so when the uber prestigious British Fashion Awards event took place last night at The Savoy, I simply had to check out what the Brit pack wore. Naturally there were a few disasters, but here are some faves!

Thandie Newton looks awesome in this asymmetric printed Peter Pilotto number, she's never afraid to experiment or be a bit different. Daisy Lowe rocked the stunning lace Elie Saab dress that I've been so badly lusting after whilst Alexa went for Chanel...her two tone hair is oh-so cute! What's not to love about VB? She oozes elegance in this thigh split black dress from her SS 2011 collection. I am so loving Claudia's Mary K printed dress, it looks like she's wearing the satin printed one shoulder and ruffle detail doesn't it? OK, Daphne Guiness looks a wee bit creepy in this shot, but I do love that she's a bit quirky and eccentric with her styling and dress sense! At least she's not in black!

Who Won What?

Designer of the Year – Phoebe Philo, Celine

Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design – Alexander McQueen

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator – Nicola Formichetti

Special Recognition – Naomi Campbell

Model Award – Lara Stone

British Style Award – Alexa Chung

Accessory Designer Award – Nicholas Kirkwood

Menswear Designer Award – Patrick Grant, E. Tautz

Emerging Talent in Ready to Wear – Meadham Kirchoff

Emerging Talent in Accessories – Husam el Odeh

Digital Innovation Award – Burberry

Designer Brand Award – Mulberry

Images via Instyle & Glamour Magazine

Guest Posting: Celebrity Style... I heart it!

I've got so many celeb style crushes that B of the amazing Beautifully Invisible blog has invited me to guest post & let me ramble on as I wish about celebrity style, influences and fashion.

Check it out here! Thank you so much lovely!

The Jessica's: Relaxed Summer style

Summer style should be relaxed, easy and effortless, these beautiful Jessica's are portraying just that.

Spotted, Jessica Szohr rocking a printed mini and to die for Prada Bohemian clog sandals on GG set.
Aussie model, Jessica Hart's look reminiscent of when Sienna Miller started dating Jude Law... quite boho with a slight edge... This all over alligator print maxi dress is from Gypsy05 but has sold out!
Jessica Alba, doing stripes & something of an expert in off-duty, laid-back dressing. Loving the super sleek & shiny hair!

Ok, this is such a lame-o excuse for writing a short post but I've had a really bad, allergic reaction to several mozzie bites on the inside & outside of my wrist. My right hand now resembles a fat, red, splotchy, swollen and rather painful mess, typing's a struggle! Not good!

images via Grazia, Marie Claire & Instyle

Amethyst & Turquoise love

When i saw this image of SJP in a amethyst waterfall dress in Marie Claire Greece (sorry couldn't find the original source for better quality) my heart skipped a beat. I absolutely adore deep aubergine and plum shades with a pop of turquoise.

I found a much better example of Purple hues teamed with gorgeous turquoise accessories, as seen here on super babe, Cameron Diaz at the Costume Institute 2007.
Doesn't she look amazing?

Sources:

• Living Room via Domino Mag
• Cameron Diaz image via Zimbio
• Turquouise Waikiki necklace via here $42
  
• Turquoise cluster drop earrings via here 47euros
• Ring by Isharya via here 84euros
• Herve Leger Bandage dress via Net-a-Porter 815 euros
• Bionda Castana Strappy sandals via Browns 460pounds

Here are a few more bits 'n pieces i found online, which I also love

I probably wouldn't wear all the accessories together with the dress though - too matchy matchy but with one or two elements of turquoise

Source:

• Aubergine dress via here 90euros
• Turquoise stone earrings via here 30euros
• Hadley Bag via Zappos 390euros
• Poetic License thong sandals via here 49pounds

A bit of poolside chic

Source

• Fringed Swimsuit via Zappos.com
• Dior shades via here 160pounds
• Lanvin snake necklace via Luisaviaroma.com 1766euros
• BCBG Max Azria watch via Zappos.com 130euros
• Clutch by Poltock & Walsh via here 165euros

Have a fabulous weekend!

P.S i'll be announcing the winner of my giveaway tomorrow!!! Have you entered yet??? It's not too late!

Ciao Bella

Socialite Chic: Olivia Palermo

I have long admired this young Park Avenue Princess' style before she graced us with her presence on MTV's 'The City'. Despite being called atrocious things, having a so-called (really bad) reputation, poor work ethics and being a wee bit on the whisper-thin side, this girl knows how to work It-Girl Chic.

Her wardrobe may be littered with designer dash but that doesn't stop the New York's budding style icon from picking up key pieces from high street brands such as Zara, American Apparel, Aldo, Kurt Geiger & Topshop.


I'm amazed at how incredibly & impeccably sophisticated she dresses for someone so young, (she is a socialite after all...so I wouldn't really expect anything less) but it's cool that she mixes this grown up elegance with a bit of a downtown edge.
I suppose anyone growing up on the 'New York state of mind' diet can only exude confidence, look strikingly polished & groomed, with not a hair out of place.

Olivia's Key wardrobe pieces:

• Jewelled or sequin jackets (Do I spot Zara here?)
  
• Blazers - all kinds
• Khaki military jacket
• LBD's galore
  
• Sky scraper heels (favouring YSL Tribute)/shoe boots/metallic brogues (-Sergio Rossi)
  
• Leather pull on leggings (Daryl K) & the shiny Nylon American Apparel style
• Silk harem style trousers (Zara)
  
• Cute Shorts
• Vintage finds
  
• Bold accessories/chunky necklaces/large cocktail ring, belts cinched at the waist
• Oversized bag (Birkin)/Clutch
• Colours: Nude tones, pops of yellow, monochrome & grey

Somehow, I can't help but think that she reminds me a little of Blair Waldorf's character in Gossip Girls in the first two pictures above...

I do wonder though, had she not had the privileged upbringing and not lived in New York, would her style be more playful and fun? What would she do on a different kinda budget? Imagine...

images via: Hot Cake Fashion, Elle UK, Olivia Palermo fashion, Style.com

P.S Don't forget to enter my giveaway here- you have til Friday!

Seeing a different kinda Posh

I can't actually believe i'm saying this, but being a not so much of a VB fan I caught myself doing a double take on these shots of Posh Spice in Glamour. It's not the usual; pouts, stiff posing, OTT fashion or couture shots she's doing here, we're talking a shoot involving a puppy here (an accident could have happened at any point here!), more relaxed VB 'off duty' style and also a different side to VB. Will the real Victoria please stand up?
Nah, I love this shoot, it's so much fun and she looks bloody good! Love the hair & MU on the cover shot, the whole article can be found here.

Although I can't quite imagine VB getting down on her knees
and doing the housework...

all images via Glamour Magazine.com