Posted by Leanne Bayley on May 25th, 2009
I’m feeling great at the moment, not that I’m usually in a bad mood but today I’m in a marvellous mood. I think it might have something to do with the gorgeous weather, the fact that it’s a bank holiday and that this is my first official post for stylist stuff.
So, whilst catching some rays I started to think about what I wanted my first post to be about; I pondered all day just to come to the conclusion that this would only work if I just rolled with it, so here goes, may the rolling musings commence…
So I may as well confess to you all now, my name is Leanne and I am a celebrity addict. For the record I am a little bit ashamed, it’s not exactly ‘cool’ but I’m no crazed stalker; I don’t wait in hotel rooms or have posters on my wall. I just like to know what’s going on that’s all. It doesn’t help that a big part of my job at Elleuk.com is to follow celebrities; I work on the Picture Desk which means I’m always looking at hi-res images of various celebrities with their hair perfectly coiffed and their teeth dazzling and white.
From time to time (ok, more ‘from week to week’) you have your favourite girl crush, someone who gives you a severe case of envy-itus with every outing. Last week it was Diane Kruger (well it was Cannes after all and she did wear a pair of fabulous Chanel heels) this week it’s a regular favourite of mine, Gossip Girls Leighton Meester.
Leighton, aka Blaire Waldorf from Gossip Girl is my newest girl crush; with her newly blonde locks and effortless style she is really upping the ante in terms of style. Ok, I didn’t particularly love what she wore to the Met Ball Gala event, I thought she looked a bit of a state if truth be told but then so did everyone that night.
But last Wednesday at the CW Upfronts Party in NYC Leighton wore a chic Jil Sandler shorts and jacket combo. Her hair sleek and straight, her make-up minimal, she really did look fantastic but simply because it all looked so effortless.
Whether she’s at a red carpet event or walking the streets of New York Leighton Meester always gives me wardrobe-envy.
I know she won’t last in my affections, they never do, what can I say, I’m fickle. But for now, well she’ll just have to do.
Until next time people, XOXO
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on January 11th, 2009
William Rast by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala are best known for their premium jeans. They will show this season at New York Fashion Week. Naturally they have a celebrity following, including Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson just to name a few.
The brand was created in 2006 and the name "William Rast" is a combination of their grandfather’s names. The feel of the collection is inspired from growing up in Memphis and first collection had 60 pieces of men’s and women’s wear.
I have very mixed feeling about "celebrity" designers. Many artists have the resources to create and build their brand.They already love clothes, they understand their style and they know what they like and what works for them. Part of enjoying someone’s music is that you also like their style, you identify with them – so there’s already a market.
In 1985 Jaclyn Smith from Charlies Angles did a line for K-mart. Since then lots of singers, models and actors have created their own line: Kate Moss, Gwen Stephanie, Puff Daddy, JLo, Liz Hurly and the list goes on and on. I don’t really resent it – part of it’s just business and it makes sense but part of me really sympathizes with fashion designers. I just know how hard it is for the new designer. There are so many young (and well established ) designers who can’t afford to show this season.
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on December 24th, 2008
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I like Suri Cruise and I hope she grows up to be a nice successful person. There is no arguing that Suri Cruise is very cute. She cute because she’s dressed like a little girl without being too flowery or fussy. Think about it, Suri has great hair, both of her parents have thick brown hair. Usually little girls have pig tails sticking out the sides of their head. Learn from Suri: hair is your best accessory!
Although we didn’t see her for the first part of her life she’s turned out to be one of the worlds most recognized faces since she was presented to the world on the cover of Vanity Fair. She also was #1 on Forbes’ second annual list of the most influential celebrity tots!
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on December 22nd, 2008
I’ve always liked Lily Allen. I loved her style in the video Smile: a vintage prom dress, trainers and gold hoop earrings. It was such an original look that the high street chain New Look worked with Lily Allen to launch her first capsule clothing line Lily Loves Lily Allen for New Look.
Smile was released in July 2006 when Lily was just 21. Ok, two years later she not only looks svelte but very polished. There was something slightly disheveled and unique that I first really liked about her style. Today it’s a more polished and label conscience look. As you get older your style does grows and change, and for artists this happens at an exponential rate. You earn more money, more people are watching you, designers are giving you things, more people are telling you how you should look, and what you are wearing becomes more important. Of course we know that Lily’s always done everything on her own terms. Right from the beginning she didn’t listen to her record label and she put demos on her myspace.
Anyway, it might look like it’s all about the Armand Basi outfit, Chanel accessories, and YSL heels but it’s still good to know that if Lily doesn’t like it she won’t wear it.
PS. Don’t you love that she’s still wearing hoop earrings!
Why does every celebrity think they have to carry a Chanel 2.55?
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on November 25th, 2008
Ugly Betty: The Book is fashioned to resemble the ultra private and confidential white binder known as "the Book" (the Mode magazine mock-up prominently featured in the show), this book has a paper-over-board cover and is designed to look like an issue of Mode that Betty edited herself. The book’s chapters are presented in the form of magazine articles based on the show’s storylines, all told from Betty’s unique point of view. Articles range from fashion layouts, "What to Wear to Work" and "Making Your Prom Dress Work…Again"; career, "How to Survive Your Co-workers" and "15 Things Your Boss Should Never Ask You to Do"; relationship stories, "Are You With the Right Guy?"; beauty makeovers, "Before and After, From Alex to Alexis"; entertaining, "Throwing a Quinceanera" and "Ignacio’s Recipes"; Pop culture, "The Best Telenovelas You Don’t Know About," and of course, the more serious pieces that are near and dear to Betty’s heart, "Proud to be Latina" and "Family: Bond More, Feud Less."
I’m not sure if I’ll read this book even though I’ve watched most of the series. It’s a cute concept and I think it might make a nice gift if I was 12. I know, I’m a bit tired of celebrity/tv-show books and I’m judging it before I’ve read it, so maybe you’ve already read it and can tell me why I should?
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