Fashion Compendium

Where have we been hiding?!

2011-10-14T11:59:00.000+01:00

Apologies for the limited number of posts these past couple of weeks. Genuinely chuffed we've been missed, but we're not really going anywhere :)

If you want to get your daily fix of everything you found on Fashion Compendium and more, please check out the truly amazing My Fashion Life every day, where I will be posting for a bit and keeping its readers up to date on the latest goings on in the fashion world. See you there! x

Beyonce covers November’s Harper’s Bazaar

2011-10-12T12:00:00.000+01:00

It’s not often we say we prefer a subscriber’s cover to a newsstand one, but Beyonce’s November cover of Harper’s Bazaar is one of the rare exceptions. Maybe it’s because it’s a full-body shot and she is arguably the sexiest woman alive, we’re not entirely sure but there’s something captivating about it.

Queen Bey flaunts her figure (obviously taken before she was visibly pregnant and not because she is wearing a fake baby bump as reports today have strangely speculated) and makes women worldwide jealous. In the interview, she talks about why she and her hubby waited so long to have a mini-Bey and Jay-Z , as well as who her style inspirations are. Hint: lots of them are British and we couldn’t be prouder!

Head to Harper's Bazaar.com for more pics, a behind-the-scenes video and more snippets from the interview.

What Rachel Zoe Needed ALL That Luggage For (in her own words)

2011-10-12T11:14:00.000+01:00

A few weeks ago, Rachel Zoe tweeted a picture of a luggage trolley containing no more and no less than 13 suitcases, which she was taking to Paris with her for fashion week. She jokingly said that she wasn't going to live it down for a long time, but she tried to clear her name in an interview with US InStyle. She said: “I was basically gone from Los Angeles for five weeks. I was in New York for two weeks, London for a week and a half and Paris for a week and a half. So, it’s all different climates. It’s a lot of stuff.”

Not to mention, she had baby Skyler to pack for too: “He had all his clothes, too. He changes two or three times a day. I mean, there’s spit up involved. You have to have changes on hand.”

Well there you have it!

Daily Style Crush: Hilary Duff in Isabel Marant

2011-10-12T11:06:00.000+01:00

Isabel Marant is the mystery designer behind Cheryl Cole’s trousers of the same print; it was originally thought they were a tribute to Simon Cowell and the X Factor, but it turns out it’s just a happy coincidence.

As much as we adore Cheryl Cole and her enviable figure, we prefer the dress to the trousers and we completely love how the glowing mummy-to-be Hilary Duff accessorised it. We love the coral coloured Vanessa Bruno blazer on Hilary just as much as we did when it adorned Rachel Bilson. Perfect styling, Hilary!

Hermes goes Asian!

2011-10-11T12:04:00.000+01:00

The Parisian fashion house is heading to India to try and tackle the Asian market. Hermes is going one step further than its classic, signature and down right exquisite scarves and is using them as inspiration for a new line of Saris. Hermes is launching a 27 piece collection of Saris inspired by the prints on their classic scarves to be sold in stand-alone shops in India. Do you like?

It's Mischa Barton's Turn to Get the Tyler Shields Treatment

2011-10-11T11:59:00.000+01:00

No black eyes though! Mischa Barton is the latest celeb to pose in front of Tyler Shields' controversial lens and although she is essentially holding a slab of raw meat to her eye in one of the pictures, it's all very tame and uncharacteristic of the photographer. Maybe that's a good thing though, seeing as he received death threats over his scandalous pics of our beloved Heather Morris.

Hopefully these pictures will go down well, because Tyler is currently exhibiting some of his work at London's Imitate Modern. Will you be going to check it out? Plus - anyone who says they are shocked and offended by a slab of raw meat in the eye has clearly been living under a rock and missed Lady Gaga's meat dress....

Daily Style Crush: Stacey Solomon at the Spirit of London Awards

2011-10-11T10:11:00.000+01:00

She may have Essex-chic down to a tee but we love her for it. Sure she’s a tad over-bronzed but we can’t deny that she looks beautiful and we strangely love her dress. Maybe only Stacey Solomon can pull it off though – unless another celeb comes out and gives it a go, we will never know. But for now, Miss Stacey S is our style crush of the day, just because she is always herself and looks gorgeous in the process!

Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon Was Styled by William Travilla out THIS Thursday!

2011-10-10T13:20:00.000+01:00

Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon Was Styled by William Travilla… written by Andrew Hansford. It’s quite a mouthful to say and takes a long time to type but we guarantee it’s worth reading.

Any vintage, style and of course, Marilyn Monroe fan should go and pick this book up when it hits shelves on Thursday 13th October. It features an in-depth look at some of Marilyn’s most iconic dresses made by William Travilla for her movies and the inspiration and story behind them, as well as lots of other little gems.

One aforementioned gem is a hand-written note to William Travilla by the Hollywood icon herself, reading: “Please dress me forever, I love you, Marilyn.”

You’ll be surprised with just how many of Marilyn’s iconic dresses the designer was responsible for… and yes, he was the man behind the classic white halter neck dress that she wore in The Seven Year Itch (above).

WATCH Cheryl Cole Behind-the-scenes For Her Debut Shoe Collection

2011-10-10T13:00:00.000+01:00

It kills us how cute Cheryl Cole is sometimes. A few weeks ago we told you that the pint sized Geordie would be collaborating withy Stylist Pick for a shoe collection and now we have evidence of her in the designing process. A must-see video that shows Cheryl's hands-on approach to designing that warms our hearts. Welcome back Cheryl!

What did Blake Lively spend $15,000 on?

2011-10-10T11:02:00.000+01:00

Poor Blake Lively (although not literally)… fresh from splitting up with Leonardo DiCaprio, the Gossip Girl beauty treated herself to a shopping session at the Edit Boutique on the Upper East Side in NYC. Sounds very Serena Van Der Woodsen, doesn’t it?

Apparently, Blake splashed out on two Proenza Schouler bags (tres jalouse), Fendi booties and a few pieces from Isabel Marant. No biggie, obviously.

If life after Leo is this stylish, maybe he should break up with women more often...

Daily Style Crush: Lady McCartney Nancy Shevell in Stella McCartney

2011-10-10T09:51:00.001+01:00

Even though we were majorly crushing on all the outfits worn by the X Factor judges this weekend, we have to say that Nancy Shevell’s bridal outfit pipped them to the post ever so slightly. And how nice is it that Stella McCartney designed and custom-made her step-mum’s wedding outfit as well as her father’s? The happy couple looked blissfully happy as they emerged from Marylebone Town Hall in London after having a low-key wedding ceremony and we wish them a lifetime of happiness together!

Cheryl Cole and Zooey Deschanel in Same Moschino Dress

2011-10-06T15:37:00.003+01:00

Both Cheryl Cole and Zooey Deschanel went to red carpet events in this black and white Moschino dress from the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, but who do you think rocked it more?

Zooey wore hers to the Our Idiot Brother premiere while Chezza wore hers to the opening of Shrek The Musical, where she was supporting BFF and bandmate Kimberley Walsh.

Zooey wore this dress a few months ago and we've named her our clear winner. The dress suits her fun, edgy style a whole lot more; plus it fits her like a glove! And we think you need a bit of a quirky personality to wear this dress, which is basically Zooey in a nutshell.

That's not to say Cheryl doesn't look good though - Cheryl could wear just about anything (although evidently not purple flared trousers…) and look stunning, but the Fashion Compendium crown goes to Ms Deschanel.

WATCH The My Week With Marilyn Trailer

2011-10-06T15:25:00.000+01:00

Check out the brand new trailer to My Week With Marilyn, starring the gorgeous and sometimes uncannily similar to Marilyn, Michelle Williams.

Emma Watson's dodgy wig aside, we are loving absolutely everything about this trailer and the film in general. We can't flaw the casting; we know they won't disappoint us when we finally go and see it.

Brand New: Katy Perry for GHD's Scarlet Collection

2011-10-06T15:19:00.000+01:00

Katy Perry shows her versatility in these sparkly adverts for the brand new GHD Scarlet collection. How much do you want those red stylers? So cute! Katy plays the part of the Evil Queen and Snow White in a photoshoot inspired by the classic tale. We have to say we prefer the first one; that pose is so fierce! If Katy ever wants to get into panto, that role would be perfect for her!

Jennifer Aniston Covers American Elle November

2011-10-06T15:15:00.000+01:00

LOVE this picture of Jennifer Aniston on the cover of Elle US. The styling, the pose, the angle, the clothes…everything about it! Yes it's a tad over-Photoshopped, but what isn't these days? The main things that caught our eye were the stunning shorts from Balenciaga that we are honestly quite obsessed with and some bracelets from David Yurman that are also particularly beautiful to look at.

Rihanna and Kylie Galavanting Around the UK

2011-10-06T14:00:00.000+01:00

So, Rihanna got the tube (the Jubilee line to her own gig at the O2 if you must know) and Kylie Minogue was in Essex to collect an honorary doctorate from the Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford. Such massive national pride right now!

Although she was accompanied by an entourage and bodyguards, Rihanna swiped her very own Oyster card at the tube barriers, as she travelled underground to her very own concert at the O2. Naturally, Twitter went mad and we even got pictures for proof. The above pic is courtesy of Lisa Marie O'Keeffe, via Twitter. Those are some very lucky people! And for those of you who can never get a seat during rush hour, you're not alone - Rihanna was made to stand too!

Elsewhere in the UK, a newly brunette Kylie Minogue travelled to Essex and was given an honorary Doctor of Health Science award, in recognition of her work for breast cancer awareness. She even gracefully signed autographs for adoring fans - what a sweetheart!

Did Kim Kardashian Rip Off Another Designer's Jewellery?

2011-10-06T12:15:00.000+01:00

Well, we don't seem to think so, alas Kim Kardashian is once again accused of drawing a little too much 'inspiration' from a designer for her jewellery line Belle Noel.

The Kardashian's were accused of copying a Monica Botkier handbag for their Kardashian Kollection for Sears and took the bag down from their website before it could properly heat up.

The designer in question this time, is the one and only Alexis Bittar, who also used to lend Kim his designs once upon his time. His reps said that he won't be doing that anymore...

Now we've had a bit of a nosey on his website and looked at the Belle Noel collection and we've come to a conclusion. We've made this decision based on the use of our eyes and a bit of common sense and it has nothing to do with the fact that we are major Kardashian fans. We don't think the designs even look that similar; we can cook up a million examples to prove our point but what do you think?

Catwalk Catchup: PFW Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012

2011-10-06T09:55:00.000+01:00

We should technically say Presentation Catch-up, but that doesn't quite roll of the tongue in the same way. We weren't disappointed with the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 presentation, even though there was a teeny tiny part of us that was relatively sceptical. Sarah Burton stayed true to the brand and the man himself; there were lots of bird-inspired pieces which we have a sneaky feeling is a tribute to the late designer, as he was famously obsessed with the creatures.

A versatile, classic collection that captures the essence of the brand perfectly!

Daily Style Crush: Jayma Mays in Rachel Zoe and ASOS

2011-10-06T09:19:00.000+01:00

Yes, we know we've had two Glee style crushes in just as many days, but can you blame us? We are currently on Glee overload after having it back in our lives again! Jayma Mays looks super-duper cute in her designer/high street mishmash ensemble, doesn't she? We've been toying with the idea of purchasing that ASOS horse-print jumper (or a very similar one) for a while now, but Jayma has persuaded us to definitely go for it! Loving the Rachel Zoe jacket as well - Jayma's styling was perfect (although we don't like the hair that much…sorry, J)

Johnny Depp Covers Vanity Fair November

2011-10-05T13:00:00.000+01:00

Swoooon! Who says a cover star has to be a female? Johnny Depp is arguably still one of the hottest men in Hollywood - a heartthrob if you will. We applaud Vanity Fair's decision to put him on yet another one of their covers and think other mags should follow suit. We know there's plenty of Johnny to go around!

Catwalk Catchup: PFW Chanel Spring/Summer 2012

2011-10-05T12:53:00.000+01:00

No Fashion Week review would be complete without mentioning Chanel. Their Spring/Summer 2012 offering at Paris Fashion Week was a sea (literally) of magic! It was an underwater fantasy complete with the hottest models in the biz and one Miss Florence Welch singing to the crowd from a shell…true story.

Karl Lagerfeld was keen to mix it up a little this season, opting to step outside the box and create a collection that wasn't "very Chanel". Why? Because Kaiser Karl so rightly mentioned that Chanel's style is being done by many other designers.

What do you think?

Watch Louis Vuitton's S/S PFW Show, Complete With Kate Moss & Carousel

2011-10-05T10:59:00.001+01:00

The music sends a shiver down our spines! Kate Moss was on hand to make sure the show went out with an almighty bang, as she sat atop a horse on the carousel and pouted her lips Mossy-style.

Brand New Rosie Huntington Whiteley & Ryan Reynolds M&S Ads

2011-10-05T10:48:00.002+01:00

Although Rosie Huntington Whiteley may not be the average M&S shopper (how many leggy blondes with enviable bodies do you see shopping in M&S or, let's face it, any high street?) we hope women will learn to love Marks and Spencer's new recruit as much as the men will.

Plus girls, Ryan Reynolds is pretty cute to look at, right? And on top of that, look how fab the clothes are! Lots of winter staples in there; we can't wait to have a good old browse when the collection hits stores.

Amanda Seyfried Covers Glamour UK November

2011-10-05T10:15:00.000+01:00

The November covers are rolling in and quite frankly we are loving it. Another blonde bombshell covers a British November mag and this time it's none other than Amanda Seyfried. She's looking a whole lot more like her youthful, girly and modern self in this cover as opposed to the W one she shared with the sexy Justin Timberlake in presidential gear. You wouldn't think this was a November cover, but then again, English weather is very unpredictable (we say as we recently had to dig out the summer gear) so who are we to judge?

Karlie Kloss For Dior Rouges Or Make-up Christmas Campaign

2011-10-05T09:30:00.000+01:00

The teen model is the face of Christian Dior's Les Rouges Or Holiday 2011 Make-up Collection (that was quite a mouthful) looking like a red hot golden girl in the process.

Will the collection make you look every bit as flawless as Karlie? Well, probably not, but it may bring you pretty close. The shiny new collection consist of eight lipsticks and four nail polishes - each one a gorgeous, shimmery colour with some added sparkle just for good measure.

Daily Style Crush: Lea Michele in ASOS

2011-10-05T08:50:00.000+01:00

Yep, that's right, Lea Michele is rocking the red carpet in good old high street favourite, ASOS. Notice how we've left out the word 'dress'? Well, that's because strictly and very literally speaking, Lea didn't wear a dress - it was a top. Not a tunic - a top.

There are no ifs or buts about it, Lea Michele either forgot to put on trousers or purposely wore a top as a dress. Usually we wouldn't condone this but funnily enough, Lea looks the furthest thing from trashy. Maybe it's because she's so petite and just screams good clean wholesome fun she can get away with it? Who knows…it makes our heads hurt to think about it. Don't follow her lead though, unless you're equally as petite or very, very brave.

WATCH A Teaser for Emily Blunt's YSL Opium Ad

2011-10-04T13:34:00.000+01:00

Wasn't it only a few weeks ago we announced that Emily Blunt had been named the new face of the controversial Yves Saint Laurent Opium perfume? (The previous ads have been controversial, not the perfume itself, obviously).

Emily Blunt's been a busy lady and hasn't wasted any time - she's already filmed the TV ad, a teaser of which you can see above. And as speculated, she is in fact sharing the screen with a very large feline. She is strutting her stuff down a hallway, followed by a very large and in charge cheetah. She doesn't seem too fazed by it though.... What will happen in the commercial next? We'll just have to wait til December to find out! Oooh, the little teases!

Kristen Stewart Finally Feels Like A Woman

2011-10-04T12:40:00.000+01:00

Looking at this sultry, young woman on the front of what is essentially a lad's mag, you wouldn't guess that Kristen Stewart didn't feel feminine for a long time. The Twilight leading lady was quoted in November's UK GQ magazine as saying: “I looked like a boy for a long time…Now I feel like a woman.” Good for her; we're pretty certain this shot will send any red blooded man's pulse racing!

Kate Winslet Covers Harper's Bazaar November

2011-10-04T12:00:00.000+01:00

English mag, English rose - it all makes perfect sense. Although we don't usually see Kate with the feline eye flick favoured by the classic Hollywood greats like Brigitte Bardot and even Cleopatra, she manages to look both classic and contemporary all at the same time. And despite the heavy make-up and inevitable airbrushing, she still looks herself. Kudos to photographer Tom Munro, he's done a gorgeous job

Do you like Rihanna's Madame Tussauds Waxwork?

2011-10-04T11:10:00.000+01:00

Rihanna's waxwork was unveiled at London's Madame Tussauds yesterday, sporting THAT look from her performance with Matt Cardle on last year's X Factor final. We love the styling - the thigh high dress is definitely one of Ri-Ri's signature looks!

Facially, we think the waxwork is perfect, which sadly cant be said for some of Madame T's other creations. As much we love both MT's and Lady Gaga, the waxwork housed in London bares little to no facial similarity, which is a shame. How do you think it compares to the Berlin waxwork on the right?

Emma Watson covers Elle November

2011-10-04T10:20:00.000+01:00

Another English rose cover star for you - spoiling you, we know.

We won't lie, this cover looks like it was accidentally hacked off by an intern with a grudge..why oh why you would purposely choose to cut someone's jaw off is beyond us! Nevertheless, it strangely enough still works.

This is only the subscriber's edition though (i.e. you've already subscribed; you're lumped with whatever they give you) so we'll just have to wait and see what the newsstand version looks like. We do like the feathers, we really do…but why choose to hide Emma's cute and youthful face? Questions, questions!

Jason Wu is Target's Next Big Name Collaborator

2011-10-04T09:30:00.000+01:00

There were lots of cryptic clues and teases on Twitter, but now we can finally reveal the designer's identity…say hello to Jason Wu! Hands up if you already guessed?! We hope for everyone's sake that the Target website doesn't crash in the same way it did when the Missoni for Target collection launched. We don't know if this will have anything to do with it, but while Missoni had over 400 pieces, Jason Wu will offer approximately 40. No official word on when the collection will launch, but we will of course inform you in good time to set those alarm clocks!

Daily Style Crush: Cheryl Cole in Victoria Beckham

2011-10-04T08:50:00.000+01:00

Cheryl Cole seems to be back in business and more gorgeous than ever. Apart from those being honoured at the Pride of Britain Awards, Cheryl Cole stood out as the shining star for us. She left the grungy, revealing outfits alone and opted for full-on elegance in a pale pink floor length Victoria Beckham Gown. She even enlisted the help of her Twitter followers to choose her earrings - bless her!

Jennifer Lopez Almost Unrecognisable in L'Oreal ad

2011-10-03T12:30:00.000+01:00

We don't think we would have guessed in a million years that the beauty fronting this L'Oreal Elvive ad campaign is our favourite Latina American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez. The 'on the floor' diva looks almost unrecognisable amongst all the airbrushing, don't you think? It's quite a shame because she has such a distinctive, unique and most importantly, instantly recognisable sexy look that could have made the campaign stand out. Instead, it just blends in with the rest of the hundreds of other generic beauty product adverts. It's just basically a pretty girl with nice hair posing pretty for the camera…

Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne Get Engaged

2011-10-03T11:30:00.000+01:00

Congrats to newest Gossip Girl recruit Liz Hurley and her Aussie cricketer boyfriend Shane Warne - word is he popped the question while the pair were holidaying in Scotland at the weekend and she obviously accepted his proposal. Aww. Apparently the magic happened while they were enjoying a romantic date at the Road Hole Restaurant at the Old Course Hotel.

The couple then spent the rest of the weekend enjoying the sunshine in each other's company and even taking part in some celebratory golf. Congrats again to the happy couple; Fashion Compendium luck all round!

Catwalk Catchup: PFW Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2012

2011-10-03T11:16:00.000+01:00

Paris Fashion Week got off to a slow start but we definitely got what we bargained for as far as the weekend's shows were concerned. There were so many collections to keep track of we almost (notice how we said almost) regretted wishing for more.

Viktor & Rolf truly captured the essence of a Spring/Summer show in terms of the outfits themselves, the styling and the show as a whole. Bold colours, vivid prints, cute silhouettes - they were all there. Plus, any catwalk that features Miranda Kerr instantly gets a head start. Definitely one of our favourite collections; can you blame us?

Kristen Stewart Covers November's Glamour

2011-10-03T10:30:00.000+01:00

She may not be as glamorous as she was on the September cover of W magazine, but this is by far our favourite K-Stew magazine cover since…well, ever! Why? Because she looks comfortable and more like herself than we've ever seen on a magazine cover before and that earns lots of Fashion Compendium points. Plus, Kristen's magazine cover appearance only reminds us that Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 1 is almost upon us and we could not be more excited!

Rihanna covers British Vogue November

2011-10-03T10:18:00.000+01:00

What's this? Rihanna covered up?! Well we never! In all seriousness, Rihanna looks just as sexy in clothes as she does without them. She oozes class and sophistication on this front cover (it's a totally different story in the editorial pictures, mind - more on those later) and officially says goodbye to her signature bright red locks. Is anyone else in complete and utter love with the Armani Prive dress Rihanna is rocking? Well done, Vogue. After only Adele's face made it onto their October cover, it's nice to have an almost full-body shot!

Little Princes Wills and Harry Play The Piano

2011-10-03T09:35:00.000+01:00

We know it's all about Wills and Kate these days, but back in 1985, clearly the greatest royal double act was Prince William and his baby brother Harry. Watching this video has actually made us a teeny bit weepy; bless them! Check out Princess Diana as well - never a moment where she isn't elegant and gorgeous. Do you think they should have pursued a career in music?

Daily Style Crush: Leighton Meester in Christian Dior

2011-10-03T09:00:00.000+01:00

Aww…it's a bit weird seeing Leighton Meester without a cute Blair Waldorf style head accessory but she looks just as gorgeous and stylish without one. Loving the fringe (or "bangs" as our reader across the pond say) too - we love a good fringe and appreciate that not everyone can rock one; Leighton isn't one of those unlucky people though as you can clearly tell.

LM is the perfect model for this Christian Dior dress; the style sums up everything we love about the Gossip Girl actress. The triple bow Louis Vuitton pumps add to the cutesy look so kudos to whoever was in charge of accessories!

Catwalk Catchup: PFW Balmain Spring/Summer 2012

2011-09-30T01:33:00.002+01:00

Balmain got a whole lot girlier this season and we are loving it! Balmain got a bit grungy these past few seasons and although we liked the edginess, we're glad its back to doing what we think it does best. Heavy detailing, sharp structuring and fine embellishment aplenty, this is the Balmain we know and love. And with the new diffusion line coming out, we think it's about time the line went back to its roots.

Paris Fashion Week got off to a mediocre start, hence the lack of posting (we only comment on what we utterly adore) but the Balmain show alone more than makes up for it. Just like the white and gold goddess inspired outfits, this collection was heaven sent and we genuinely can't flaw a single piece. Plus, some of our favourite models were strutting their stuff on the runway, including Abbey Lee Kershaw (naturally), Freja Beha Erichsen, Anja Rubik, Natasha Poly and Arizona Muse.

We think this might be the new Dolce and Gabbana star obsession for all the magazines…and we bet the celebs are already forming a disorderly queue to be the first ones to be draped in the outfits.

WATCH Eva Mendes Star in Thierry Mugler's Angel Ad

2011-09-30T01:29:00.000+01:00

We've seen the early pictures, now it's time for the actual video advertising campaign. What do you think? And if you are enjoying the dulcet, melodic tones in the background, they do in fact belong to Eva Mendez herself. See, not just a pretty face!

Heidi Klum Launches Her Shine Fragrance in Hollywood

2011-09-30T01:27:00.000+01:00

That's quite a big bottle there Heidi, you sure you can carry it?! Although we probably won't be buying such a large version, we are more than tempted to try it as we know Heidi Klum won't put her name to something unless it's pure perfection. We love it when advertising goes back to basics and is very literal, so we assume that the mandarins and pears scattered around mean they are incorporated in the smell? If that's the case, we are even more willing to try it!

We Will Learn Dior Successor In Next Few Weeks

2011-09-30T01:25:00.000+01:00

If we're honest, we're getting a little bit bored now. This has been dragging on for what feels like centuries so we just want to get it over with and read an official statement from some men in suits so we can all get on with our lives. This isn't to say we aren't on the edge of our metaphorical seats though; whilst we don't actually have a preference, we would be a bit surprised if John Galliano's successor isn't Marc Jacobs. Lord knows there's been enough press surrounding his alleged appointment and talks with the company.

This could well be like the whole Kate Middleton Sarah Burton wedding dress saga, whereby they all deny it until they're blue in the face while they wait or the 'right time' to do the big reveal. We think there's been enough tension and drumroll moments…come on Dior, we're ready when you are!

Miranda Kerr Covers Harper's Bazaar Australia November

2011-09-30T01:24:00.000+01:00

Looks like Alexa Chung isn't the only celeb to fly the flag for Britain with her outfit choices. Flawless beauty Miranda Kerr, i.e. Mrs Orlando Bloom, poses up a storm on the front cover of Australia's Harper's Bazaar November issue, wearing a cute outfit by designer of the moment, Mary Katrantzou. This collection screams Stella McCartney fruit obsession, but in a totally new and refreshing way; Miranda totally does the outfit justice and we can't wait to see the editorial!

Catwalk Catchup: PFW Mugler Spring/Summer 2012

2011-09-30T01:22:00.001+01:00

After all the hype from Nicola Formichetti surrounding Lady Gaga's involvement in the show, we were expecting fireworks and as far as Gaga history goes, the unexpected. But we were actually expecting her to show up on the catwalk…which she didn't. We were surprised with her absence, but there was, as promised, a short film featuring the superstar. Gaga said: "I am a Mugler woman; don't f*** with me. Don't f*** with Mugler. Welcome to Paris; we are Paris." Check it out, above!

Gagaloo aside, the collection was interesting. We think it was a bit safe…maybe not for most clothing lines, but for Mugler under Formichetti's direction, it was a lot tamer than we expected. Still, there were provocative pieces with cut-out features in abundance and lots of body parts were exposed, so it wasn't completely alien to what Mugler is used to.

Wills and Kate Open Cancer Ward At The Royal Marsden

2011-09-30T01:12:00.001+01:00

Even though they've been galavanting across America and Canada, believe it or not this is the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first 'official' duty. You wouldn't think it though, they appeared to handle it so effortlessly; from what we read, they were naturals with the children at the Royal Marsden Hospital and it looks like everyone was thrilled to have them there.

Kate Middleton didn't wear her newest Topshop purchases mind, instead choosing a £450 Amanda Wakeley felt dress for the occasion. She looked the vision of loveliness, almost angelic actually, with her hair immaculately shiny and bouncy as is expected.

Daily Style Crush: Rihanna in Jeremy Scott

2011-09-30T01:10:00.000+01:00

Whilst we wouldn't condone wearing this outfit down Oxford Street (ripped stockings and all) we think Rihanna looks amazing in it! We did wonder who would wear the ensemble when we saw it make its very recent debut on the Spring/Summer 2012 runway and now our question has been answered. Very few celebs would be able to pull it off - we imagine Katy Perry would also look smashing in it; maybe they should custom-make her a latex one to mix it up a little? In case you're wondering, Rihanna wasn't just casually walking around the street looking like this, she was in fact on the set of her music video for new single We Found Love. Can't wait to see it!

WATCH Ashley Tisdale's Hilarious Toddlers and Tiaras Parody

2011-09-29T15:03:00.000+01:00

Toddles and Tiaras doesn't really surprise us anymore; ever since we saw a three year old recreate the infamous 'prostitute Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman' look we've thrown all expectation out the window. We've seen, heard and read many complaints and a few parodies of the controversial show, but this is by far our favourite. Take a look at a parody video of little beauty queen Makenzie and her mother Juana on a 'where are they now' style episode featuring Ashley Tisdale and Leah Remini (of King of Queens fame).

We've been needing an Ashley Tisdale fix since they cancelled Hellcats after only one series (yes, still bitter about it!) and this fills the void quite nicely for the time being. Ashley never fails to make us laugh - more please!

Terry Richardson Snaps Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

2011-09-29T14:33:00.000+01:00

There's couple of things we can't quite believe. 1. That Jen-An is 42 (!!!) and 2. how different/substantially more gorgeous one man can look sans facial hair. We have to say we always thought cute little Justin Theroux was punching a tad above his weight as we didn't really see the (physical) attraction to him, but now we can totally see it.

Either Terry Richardson is an even better photographer than we thought, or life with Jennifer Aniston brings out the sexiness in people. They look super-cute and super in love in these photos! and we couldn't be happier for them!

Freja Beha Erichsen For Valentino's Valentina Fragrance

2011-09-29T13:05:00.000+01:00

If it ain't broke, why fix it? That's what we assume Valentino's approach is when it comes to Freja Beja Erichsen and the ads for the Valentina fragrance. The gorgeous Danish beauty has been the face of the perfume for some time now, but why replace her when she is doing such a fine job of it?

Daddy and Daughter Tyler in Andrew Charles Campaign

2011-09-29T12:10:00.000+01:00

We love a bit of Steven Tyler; the whole Tyler family actually. Steven's offspring have some ruddy good genes and the proof is virtually everywhere. Of course we all know the gorgeous Liv Tyler and the lesser known but equally beautiful model Mia Tyler, but now there's a baby Tyler to keep track of.

22-year-old Chelsea Tyler and her Aerosmith frontman and American Idol judge father are posing up a storm for the Andrew Charles advertising campaigns; the clothes will be sold exclusively at Macy's but we're glad the pictures can be seen worldwide. Looking at these images, you wont't find it hard to believe that Chelsea has just been signed by IMG models, so expect to see a lot more of her in the future. Hurrah!

First Look at Balmain's Sister Line

2011-09-29T11:20:00.000+01:00

Remember aaaages ago we rather excitedly blogged about Balmain designing a brand new, more affordable diffusion line, which would make its debut during the Spring/Summer 2012 season? Well now we can finally give you a sneaky peek at what Pierre Balmain has been cooking up these past few months. It also doesn't hurt to have a hot blonde model and her rock and roll band help you introduce your sister line to the world, so that's exactly what happened.

You can catch exclusive first looks at the collection in the video shot by Inez and Vinoodh. It features Abbey Lee and her band Our Mountain frolicking around to the tune of their song Devil's Banquet, kitted out in some of the signature looks from the collection. You can catch the collection in its entirety on Sunday during Paris Fashion Week…our appetite has been well and truly whet and we can't wait to see more!

Kim Kardashian Covers Harper's Bazaar Arabia

2011-09-29T10:30:00.000+01:00

Flawlessness personified, wouldn't you agree? According to Kim Kardashian herself (or her blog, at least) this is her first ever magazine cover in the Middle East and this is definitely a great way to make her debut. There are lots of behind the scenes pictures on Kim's Celebuzz site showing her covered head to toe in awe-inspiring Dolce and Gabbana…cannot wait to see the end results! There's THAT yellow star print dress to look forward to; the Dolce and Gabbana star collection from their Autumn/Winter catwalk was one of our favourites of that season and we're glad to see it dominate yet another magazine editorial.

Melanie Laurent for Christian Dior Hypnotic Poison

2011-09-29T09:25:00.000+01:00

The Poison perfumes from Dior are some of my personal favourite scents, Hypnotic and Pure in particular. This ad campaign featuring the gorgeous Melanie Laurent makes me love everything about that round, red bottle just that little bit more. Hypnotised? We know we aren't the only ones.

Daily Style Crush: Alexa Chung in Mary Katrantzou

2011-09-29T08:45:00.000+01:00

I'm not Alexa Chung's biggest fan (nothing personal), but I can't deny that the girl has style - lots of it, actually. This was made very apparent when she attended the launch of Vogue Eyewear's second annual capsule collection in NYC in a cute oriental dress. The 'Lily Pond' dress in question is by British designer Mary Katrantzou, so we're doubly pleased Miss Chung stepped out in it - British pride and all that jazz. Not everyone could pull it off but we think she did it effortlessly, so kudos to her! Nice touch on the bag too, you can never really go wrong with a touch of quilted Chanel!

Sophie Ellis Bextor & Danielle Lineker Are Tickled Pink

2011-09-28T14:54:00.001+01:00

A host of British celebs, including Sophie Ellis Bextor and Danielle Lineker, have lent their pretty faces to the Ticked Pink advertising campaign to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Tickled Pink tees will be sold in Asda throughout October, as well as some other key pieces featured in the ad campaigns, including that cute pink dress modelled by the gorgeous Ms Lineker. We really love the styling in these pictures and hope the pieces raise a lot of money for an excellent cause.

Check Out The Dress Made From 3,000 Cow Nipples

2011-09-28T14:13:00.000+01:00

Lady Gaga's meat dress, eat your heart out, there's a new 'most controversial dress around. Check out the dress made from 3,000 cow nipples…it was made by British designer Rachel Freire and made its runway debut at London Fashion Week. The dress, along with the rest of the 'Nippleocalypse' Spring/Summer 2012 collection, is now on its merry way to France to strut down the Paris Fashion Week catwalk…what do you reckon the Parisians will make of it?

Alice Temperley's Girl Crush On P-Middy

2011-09-28T13:00:00.001+01:00

Seems like the boys aren't Pippa Middleton's only fans, oh no. Alice Temperley has revealed that it would be a dream come true for her to design Pippa's wedding dress, branding her beautiful with a perfect bum. True story. We do believe her exact words were: "I'd love to dress Pippa for her wedding when it happens. She's so beautiful - she's perfect and her bum is perfect - it would be such an honour." She even invited the younger Middleton sister to sit on the front row of her latest catwalk show, as you can see in the picture above.

We know the designer already has a good relationship with the Middleton family, as she designed the gorgeous green bridesmaid dress Pippa wore to the reception of the most famous wedding of the decade. This is all very well and good, but don't you think Pips should find the groom first? We're quite confident the list of wannabe suitors is virtually endless!

Kate Moss Covers Elle France September In Denim Shorts

2011-09-28T12:45:00.000+01:00

We think it's been a while since Kate Moss just stood and posed for a magazine cover in something so simple. We really love this picture of Mossy on the September cover of Elle France; its so minimalistic and youthful. No fluffs, gimmicks or ridiculously overpriced high fashion pieces…just a simple pair of denim shorts. Nothing quite proves the extent of a model's presence in a shot than limited wardrobe and styling. Nice work, Sonia Sieff.

Did L'Oreal Lighten Freida Pinto's Skin?

2011-09-28T12:05:00.002+01:00

Another controversy today, again concerning that pesky Photoshop. It seems to do a lot more harm than it does good these days, does anyone else agree? Freida Pinto is arguably one of the most beautiful, natural young actresses around these days, so why her face requires anything more than a quick once over with the airbrush is beyond us.

Although it's obvious that her skin is a lot lighter than we know it to be from films and red carpet appearances, it is possible that it could be a genuine trick of the light and the post-prod editing just involved the usual round of over-airbrushing. Who knows; we don't think L'Oreal will admit to actively, purposely making Freida's skin lighter so we guess we'll just have to give them the benefit of the doubt.

The Palace Confirms Kate Middleton WON'T Be Posing For Vogue

2011-09-28T11:15:00.000+01:00

Sorry Anna Wintour, no Kate Middleton for you. At least for the foreseeable future, as the Palace itself has well and truly confirmed that the Duchess of Cambridge will not be a Vogue cover girl any time soon. Although this was branded as Anna Wintour's dream, it isn't fair to say it's just Anna who will be missing out on the potential collaboration. We would have loved to see our princess covering the original fashion Bbble…maybe one day it will happen. Our fingers are crossed and we remain hopeful.

Is Britney's Criminal Video Too Reminiscent of the Recent Riots?

2011-09-28T10:15:00.000+01:00

You may be aware by now that the one and only Miss Britney Spears is on England soil to shoot the music video to her next single, Criminal. However, Britters has been seen wandering the streets of London (well, her music video set) with a prop gun, which Hackney council say is insensitive due to the riots that affected England a few months ago.

Ian Rathbone of Hackney council said, "I think she should apologise and make a sizeable donation to a Hackney charity that deals with young people... for the rudeness and damage she's done to this community."

As disgraceful as we think the riots were, we don't really think a blonde, American pop star had anything to do with them and we're pretty sure the people of London and all those who watch her music video will feel the same way as the council. Luckily, Britney's 'people' weren't scared off and the filming of the video was resumed. There's nothing like a bit of controversy surrounding a music video…now we're anticipating its debut more than ever.

Kate Middleton Went To Topshop And Bought These Items

2011-09-28T09:30:00.000+01:00

The Duchess of Cambridge fancied a spot of shopping and headed to the Topshop in Kensington to buy a cute green and black spotted pencil skirt and a blue and black boucle jacket. We won't bother to post the link of where to get them, because history has well and truly repeated itself (as expected) and the famous 'Kate effect' means that the items have sold out already. What do you think of Kate's new purchases?

Daily Style Crush: Crystal Renn in Zac Posen Resort

2011-09-28T08:50:00.000+01:00

Ridiculous skinniness for a 'plus size' model aside, Crystal Renn looks as shimmering and glittering as the dress she wore to the opening night performance of Anna Bolena in New York last night. We absolutely love how she let her Zac Posen Resort 2012 gown speak for itself and didn't add any other accessories to it - apart from a fierce, fresh lick of red lippy. We also appreciate her altered, more conservative neckline too.

Kirsten Dunst Covers Flare November

2011-09-27T15:00:00.000+01:00

We're beginning to love this magazine and resent that we don't get it in the UK more and more each issue. Kirsten Dunst sports a refreshing blonde choppy hairstyle with a fabulous fringe (we've had fringe/bang envy for years so always appreciate a good one when we see it) on the front cover and we love her youthful on-trend look. And where have we seen that gorgeous outfit before? Only on the wonderful Emma Stone at the premiere of Friends With Benefits - and both ladies look divine so don't ask us to do a 'who wore it better' because we're stumped for a winner. We feel we haven't seen a lot of K-Dunst lately so let's hope this is the first of many appearances to come; welcome back babe!

Pics of Marilyn Monroe's First Ever Shoot Going to Auction

2011-09-27T13:57:00.000+01:00

More iconic auction news now, this time courtesy of the other Hollywood legend, Marilyn Monroe. Or as she was then known, Norma Jeane Dougherty. These rare pictures of the brunette (!!!) beauty were shot by Joseph Jasgur back in 1946 and were the result of Marilyn's first ever modelling shoot. The proceeds of the auction (scheduled in December) will go towards clearing the photographer's debts.

As well as getting their hands on the original pictures, the lucky winning bidder will also nab the negatives, release forms signed by the beauty herself and copyrights. Owning the copyrights allows the winner to make more money through distribution fees, so potentially, the purchase could be one hell of a money maker. Look how fresh faced and care free she looks? We hope the pics go to a good home!

Jade Thompson Wins Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model

2011-09-27T13:34:00.000+01:00

Congratulations to gorgeous freckled beauty Jade Thompson, as she was crowned the winner of Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model last night. Jade pipped Lithuanian stunner Juste Juozapaityte to the post in the final, making it a tense but exciting end to the series that has had us hooked every Monday night.

Not tooting our horn, but we've been championing the final two girls from the start, as we saw something unique and special in the both of them. 20-year-old Jade, who was teased in school for her unusual look, said she used to be called a "skinny ginger nut" but this is sure to silence the bullies.

Although Jade is an almighty 5'10 and a teeny size 6, she was branded as one of the curvy ones in the competition. We hope that her association with curves will land her the Victoria's Secret job she's been craving, as well as lots of 'real women' style ads. Congrats once again to a truly deserving winner!

First Look: Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Mini For Target

2011-09-27T13:20:00.001+01:00

Gwen Stefani's kids are undoubtedly two of the most stylish little-uns in the public eye, but Gwen is giving other children the opportunity to catch up with her fab new collection, Harajuku Mini for Target. The singer turned fashion designer's popular Harajuku line is down-sizing and is headed to Target in a matter of weeks (six to be precise). Here's your first look at the utterly adorable ad campaign.

Every girl knows that a tutu will never really go out of style, you only have to look at Carrie Bradshaw for proof, so why not start from an early age?

Do You Like Ke$ha's Baby-G Watches?

2011-09-27T13:00:00.000+01:00

After her debut single Tik-Tok, a watch designing career was almost inevitable. Ke$ha is the latest celebrity to get on the designer bandwagon by launching two Baby-G limited edition watches. The two designs are very different from each other but we have to say we quite like them both, in a weird kind of way. The first one is a bit preppy and slightly Tommy Hilfiger-ish, while the other one has our hearts just because it features leopard print. In case readers weren't aware, we love the leopard over here.

They are both very Ke$ha, so we're glad the eccentric singer has stayed true to herself; the ad campaigns are pretty cool, too. Will you be buying one of the watches or do you think Ke$ha should stick to the day job?

Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Expected To Fetch Over £1m At Auction

2011-09-27T12:00:00.000+01:00

This picture actually sends shivers down my spine. It's one thing seeing the famous ruby slippers in their glittering glory on television, but seeing them like this just makes it hit home that someone could actually get their hands on a piece of Hollywood and pop culture history and it shouldn't be taken lightly. If we could afford them, believe me, we'd hotfoot it to the auction house and pit in a bid, but sadly we don't think anything we have to offer would suffice. I personally don't really think they should be sold either, which is the exact same way I feel about Marilyn Monroe's iconic white dress that used to live with Debbie Reynolds in Hollywood.

This pair of shoes (one of four actually used in The Wizard of Oz) is expected to fetch well over £1million; a pair of 'test shoes' (i.e. a pair they made for the movie that was never actually worn by Judy Garland) was sold for nearly £400,000 a few months ago so of course the shoes that Dorothy actually slipped into will go for a much higher price. They even have scuff mark from the famous "there's no place like home" heel clicking, which in my opinion, is priceless.

We hope that they will go to a loving and well deserving home, but ideally we'd like to see them in museum. One pair is currently on display at the Smithsonian so not all hope of laying eyes on them is entirely lost, but we wouldn't object to them being spread across museums worldwide.

Nicola Formichetti Will Unveil Gaga Film At PFW

2011-09-27T11:00:00.000+01:00

Exciting, isn't it? Mugler main man and Gaga stylist Nicola Formichetti will be using his Paris Fashion Week womenswear show on Thursday as a platform to unveil a never before seen video of Lady Gaga. The film was directed by Inez and Vinoodh, as were Gaga's 'fashion videos' for 'You and I' and will feature a brand new remix of one of her current songs (no word on which one yet.)

Apparently it isn't the only thing Formichetti has up his sleeve and although that's all we seem to know at the moment, he will be releasing teasers on social networking sites over the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled. We do also know that Lady Gaga has ordered a set of marquise diamonds for her teeth, so we know to expect the unexpected!

Forever 21 Collaborate With Hello Kitty

2011-09-27T10:00:00.001+01:00

If you've been a die hard Hello Kitty fan for as long as you remember and intend to be one 'forever'… we have amazing news for you. Forever 21 and Hello Kitty have joined forces for one (we really wanted to say 'purr-fect' but we think it's too early for puns) almighty collection.

The collection consists of women's apparel, accessories, intimates, jewellery and so much more and from what we have seen from the teaser pics, it's too adorable to put into words. The hairbands and pussy-bow blouses are so very Blair Waldorf, meaning they definitely have our seal of approval.

As well as being an utterly sugar-sweet collection, it couldn't be more affordable, with prices ranging from just $3.80 to $30.

The limited-edition Forever 21 for Hello Kitty Exclusive Collection will be available in American stores and online (hopefully to non-US residents as well, fingers crossed!) from November 18th.

Daily Style Crush: Hailee Steinfeld in Versace Resort

2011-09-27T09:00:00.000+01:00

The Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party last week was attended by some of the hottest rising stars in Tinsel Town. Cute next generation actresses turned up in even cuter (and ever-so stylish) dresses so we've been struggling to pick a favourite look as so many stood out for us.

Little Hailee Steinfeld has blossomed into a style princess practically overnight grabbing the attention of Miu Miu along the way (they snapped her up to front their recent campaigns just in cast anyone forgot) so we're not the least bit surprised with her flourishing on the red carpet. Her asymmetrical Versace Resort 2012 dress wouldn't look great on everyone, but on Hailee, it's perfection. We like how she took inspiration from the catwalk and went with yellow accessories - bright and beautiful!

Kate Middleton to Cover American Vogue?

2011-09-26T15:28:00.000+01:00

That Anna Wintour can be one very persuasive editor-in-chief, so if she is pressing Kate Middleton to cover her magazine, we have a feeling she will be more than happy to oblige. Anna Wintour is apparently adamant to get the new Royal to front American Vogue in the near future. She has enlisted the help of Mario Testino to help convince the Duchess, as he will inevitably be the one behind the lens if and when it happens.

A source told the New York Post: "Anna has been speaking to Mario about winning over Catherine. She is really pressing him to shoot Catherine for the cover. Every magazine has been trying to get Catherine, and many assume it will eventually be Vogue. But even with the Mario Testino relationship, it is not clear when this will happen. The palace must approve it, and they are very protective of Catherine."

Come on Palace, get on board - you know this will be amazing!

WATCH The Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2012 Catwalk

2011-09-26T15:20:00.000+01:00

Easily my favourite collection from Milan Fashion Week so far, which is why I'm sharing the video from the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2012 catwalk. Enjoy!

Elizabeth Olsen Covers Nylon October 2011

2011-09-26T14:00:00.000+01:00

My, that female Olsen gene is one hell of a potent one - forget twins, Olsen triplets, anyone? Congratulations to Elizabeth Olsen, younger sister to the one and only fab duo that is Mary-Kate and Ashley, as she has just landed her first ever magazine cover! And unlike her older sisters who have shared the spotlight for the majority of their lives, she's doing it solo; and we have to say, she looks like a pro. She must have taken tips from her older sisters because she looks like she's been doing it for years.

We still don't know whether Elizabeth will have anything to do with the new Sex and the City prequel (rumour has it she will step into SJP's Manolos but there hasn't been an official confirmation yet) but either way, she most definitely isn't in her sisters' shadows and we can't wait to see her career blossom.

New Images of Gisele for Esprit A/W 2011

2011-09-26T13:00:00.000+01:00

We understand that sometimes people can forget Gisele Bunchen has a face. The video we showed you on Friday of Gisele in some saucy underwear indicated why. This is why we imagine Esprit have chosen to remind us that the richest supermodel in the world actually has a very beautiful face, making women worldwide green with jealousy that yes some people really can have it all.

When we do see Ms Bundchen's body however, it's literally all covered up, proving that women don't have to get their kit off to be sexy. We'll be honest - we don't think Espirit have chosen the best of their collection for their adverts (at least, we hope a black turtle neck isn't the highlight). But, we are inclined to head over to their website and their stores to have a little nosey. That's the beauty of a powerful advert with a super-powerful woman fronting it. Job well done, Esprit.

Kate Moss Creates Jewellery Line for Fred

2011-09-26T12:45:00.000+01:00

Kate Moss has got so many projects going on (both model-wise and designing-wise) that we bet she won't even notice if she adds another one into the mix. Mossy has created her very own jewellery collection for 'Fred', the French jewellery line owned by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy. If you're a hardcore Kate fan and think some of the designs look a little bit familiar, it's because they're actually inspired by some of her tattoos. Talk about a personal touch!

The full 23-piece collection goes on sale on October 1st and although it will be sold predominantly in France, you can get your hands on the pieces on Fred's online boutique or, for London-based fashionistas, in Harrods. Excited?

NEW Pic of Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher

2011-09-26T12:15:00.000+01:00

Let's all admit that Meryl Streep is 'Hollywood icon' personified. She throws herself into each and every role and loses herself in her characters which is why she has and will always be remembered as one of the true Hollywood greats. Taking all of this into consideration, we still can't believe just how uncanny the resemblance of her as Margaret Thatcher is. We knew she'd do a knock-out job, we didn't doubt the Oscar winner for a second. but there's something almost haunting about how much Ms Streep has absorbed her new film role. We've seen her in action in the film trailer, but there's something about the poster that's in a league of its own. As Tyra Banks says, it's all in the eyes.

Catwalk Catchup: MFW Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2012

2011-09-26T12:00:00.000+01:00

Another Fashion Compendium favourite for Milan Fashion Week and if we're honest, from the entire Spring/Summer ready-to-wear range this season. Genuinely a little bit obsessed with this Salvatore Ferragamo collection; if we were put on the spot to pick a favourite, we think we'd crumble and probably cry under the pressure! The styling was impeccable for this show - we can't speak for the atmosphere and the music and all the other details as we sadly weren't in Milan to witness it with our own eyes, but from what we can see, it was perfection. Bright, silky, girly, summery goodness - and the loose side-swept beach waves were an added bonus!

High street chains, hear our plea: please look to this collection to draw inspiration for the majority of your summer clothes! Pay close attention to prints, material and colour and report back to us in a few months time. Lots of love, Fashion Compendium x

Catwalk Catchup: MFW Just Cavalli Spring/Summer 2012

2011-09-26T11:00:00.000+01:00

We think this collection was made for rockstars! If skin-tight, metallic trousers, snakeskin (of the faux kind of course) and studs aplenty don't scream rock and roll, we don't know what does! It wouldn't be classic Cavalli without a snake involved, but they weren't the only animals in the mix, oh no. There was an abundance of animal skin on parade, from the leopard in particular.

You also found dresses with non existent hemlines and chic and sheer tops accompanying some fabulous skirts. The line was softened up a tad with some of the lace and suede numbers but as a whole, this collection was pretty much what we expected from the baby line of the Roberto Cavalli family.

Catwalk Catchup: MFW Missoni Spring/Summer 2012

2011-09-26T10:00:00.000+01:00

Really loved the background at Missoni. For all other collections it would almost be distracting but in Missoni's case, it worked with the collection, playing to the crazy mishmash anything goes theme that Missoni perfected so well recently. The clothes on the runway were floaty and girly, with some billowing summer maxi dresses thrown in for good measure.

It would take a fashionista with confidence and a love of colour to pull off these designs on a daily basis, but that's pretty much what the classic Missoni wearer is, wouldn't you agree? The beachwear has also gone down very well with us too - they almost compete with the sun in brightness. We can bet we aren't the only ones who want to see this collection translated into another collaboration with Target, seeing as the current one has been so popular! All hail Angela Missoni - another flawless collection.

Daily Style Crush: Sonam Kapoor in Prabal Gurung

2011-09-26T09:00:00.000+01:00

I LOVE this look from the Prabal Gurung Resort 2012 collection and have been waiting (and praying) for a well-known face to step out in it! I've been curious to see where, when and how it will be worn and of course, by whom. Gorgeous Indian actress Sonam Kapoor wasn't the first on my list of expected stars, but I'm thrilled she decided to wear it to the Mausam premiere in Mumbai. I kind of anticipated someone taller with a super-model's figure to wear it, to give it its full potential height-wise and silhouette-wise but strangely enough, Sonam works it pretty flawlessly! The colours are beautiful on her, so hopefully this will give her a boost to step onto the red carpet in brighter, more daring numbers, because she can definitely pull it off if this outing is anything to go by.

Catwalk Catchup: MFW Prada Spring/Summer 2012

2011-09-23T15:13:00.000+01:00

We loved this season's Prada SpringSummer 2012 collection at Milan Fashion Week. The skirts were a definite highlight; not so much the barely there bandeau tops because we don't think we have the elongated, never-ending upper body and washboard stomach to pull them off ourselves. Obviously on the models they look perfect, but if we're talking about a wearable collection, this is definitely it if you concentrate all of your attention on the bottom half.

This collection was pleats a-plenty, which although is a mouthful to say, is beautiful to look at. The day dresses were also pretty impressive too - perfect for sitting outside sipping Italian coffee waiting for your hot Italian boyfriend to bring the Vespa round and whisk you away on a scenic tour of Milan….No? Just us? A girl can dream.

See The Brand New Steamy Michael Kors Ads

2011-09-23T14:15:00.000+01:00

Here's a nice post for you ladies. Not that you will be reading this…why would you when you have the above pictures to stare at? So we will stop typing away because we can almost guarantee that these words will go unnoticed. We hope you enjoy the pictures, but if anyone DOES care, these pics are to promote the new Michael Kors men's underwear. Fairly obvious but we just thought we'd mention it, to add purpose to the post. Not that we need a reason to post pictures of hot men on a Friday afternoon, but nevertheless...

Gisele Bundchen Shows Women How to Bear Bad News

2011-09-23T13:30:00.000+01:00

This is a different approach to promoting lingerie. Gisele Bundchen shows women the best way to effectively bear bad news…by stripping down to their intimates. We think she could get away with just about anything, don't you? We know that probably less than 1% of the population will look as good as/better than Gisele in underwear, but we think this is definitely one to try in the future.

Probably not the best way to get you out of a parking ticket mind, but easily one to try if you accidentally break the boyfriend's X-Box or delete his high score. This steamy video is to promote Hope lingerie and not just another excuse for Gisele to flaunt her goddess-like body; although if we had her body, we'd never wear clothes again!

Lara Stone Covers Vogue Japan November

2011-09-23T12:30:00.000+01:00

November covers already? Don't say we don't spoil you! Lara Stone brightens up the cover of Vogue Japan in some gorgeous Givenchy attire. Dress to impress? Lara Stone pretty much has that sorted, then.

Catwalk Catchup: MFW D&G Spring/Summer 2012

2011-09-23T11:30:00.002+01:00

We knew this day would come, although we didn't expect it would come quite so soon. We're talking about D&G's last ever catwalk outing. Sniff! Pass the tissues please!

It was announced earlier this year that D&G will be merged with the main Dolce and Gabbana line, meaning the Spring/Summer 2012 catwalk outing in Milan would be the last. Hopefully this will make Dolce and Gabbana even stronger and better than it already is.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana made sure the last collection would be one to remember and the show went out with one hell of a bang. We loved everything from the bright satin wedges to the cute and colourful strapless mini and maxi dresses to the patch-work, busy prints and everything else inbetween. Plus, who knew you could do so much with a silk scarf? Outstanding!

The collection was a big one, but there will still be a D&G shaped hole in our hearts and our wardrobes when we notice its absence next season. Here's to a truly brilliant brand that's been keeping us stylish since 1994 - and here's to a revamped and even better Dolce and Gabbana main line!

Emily Blunt Announced As New Face Of YSL Opium

2011-09-23T10:30:00.001+01:00

Congrats to the gorgeous Emily Blunt, as she's just been named the brand new face of Yves Saint Laurent's Opium fragrance. We always get a nice, warm fuzzy feeling of pride when a fellow Brit is snapped up for a huge project.

We do however, know that posing for YSL's Opium hardly ever comes without its fair share of controversy. Remember the infamous Sophie Dahl advert way back in 2000 where the the naked image of her was branded too provocative? And more recently, the Melanie Thierry commercial which got accused of glamourising and promoting the use of ecstasy?

According to WWD, Emily Blunt has already shot the campaigns which were photographed by Romain Gavras and Patrick Demarchelier and apparently she wasn't the only one in the pictures, oh no. A leopard allegedly stars in some of the shots with her which already has us very curious indeed. We should catch a first glimpse of them soon as they're set to land in October.

Christian Louboutin Gets His Own Book

2011-09-23T09:30:00.000+01:00

This post has been lurking around i our drafts for about a week and for that, we apologise because news like this deserves to be shouted from the rooftops. Christian Louboutin is launching his first ever book to coincide with the brand's 20th anniversary. The coffee table book will contain in-depth interviews, candid personal photos and professional photography of Louboutin's iconic shoes by the talented Philippe Garcia. As if that wasn't enough, the designer has also snapped up Dita von Teese, Kristin Scott-Thomas and Mika to contribute to his latest project. Hands up if you're excited…

Daily Style Crush: Beyonce in Roberto Cavalli

2011-09-23T08:30:00.001+01:00

There's definitely no sign of Beyonce slowing down even though she currently has a little person growing inside of her. We didn't really expect Ms Knowles to step out in the loose trackies as soon as she revealed her pregnancy to the world though, but we do hope she takes a good rest in the later stages. Beyonce stunned the crowd in New York last night as she launched her brand new perfume 'Pulse' in a mega-mii Roberto Cavalli tunic and jacket. Loving the side plait as well; so chic!

Catwalk Catchup: MFW Fendi Spring/Summer 2012

2011-09-22T14:30:00.001+01:00

We love to layer and the Fendi catwalk is absolutely packed with layered loveliness! There's also an abundance of sheer pieces and some very interesting box-shaped bodices finding themselves on lots of the dresses. Quite a versatile collection we must say; fringe, lace, sheer, layering, acute and structured shapes and silhouettes - a real mixed bag!

And of course, being Fendi and Milan, it was quite the star studded event both in terms of front row and runway - Carine Roitfeld was of course frow, while hot top models Anja Rubik and Natasha Poly were strutting their stuff on the catwalk for one of the most sought after fashion week gigs! (the pink star signals a Fashion Compendium favourite - look how pretty that dress is...you listening Karl Lagerfeld?)

Kate Moss For Liu Jo Autumn/Winter 2011

2011-09-22T13:44:00.001+01:00

You may remember us gushing about Kate Moss's ad campaigns for Liu Jo for the Spring/Summer season and now it's time to gush all over again! Mossy has once again been snapped up to pose for the brand and we are once again loving what she's come out with. As if Kate Moss can really take a bad picture...

Nice job on the neutral and slightly haunting colour palette - it's amazing how much they still stand out and speak to us. This is what the Kate Moss/Mario Sorrenti dream team conjures up!

Karlie Kloss's Naked Allure Shoot Makes People Uncomfortable

2011-09-22T13:00:00.000+01:00

More editorial controversy now, (it's been a few days so it's about time!) this time courtesy of Karlie Kloss - good, clean, wholesome teenager Karlie Kloss. She hasn't done anything scandalous per se, but her Allure editorial pictures shot by Mario Testino are a bit too racy for some people's liking.

Top fashion site 'Fashionising' had this to say: "there’s no allure to it and, frankly, it’s not that much better than what you’d expect to find in a whole range of low-brow men’s titles…"

Karlie's 'implied nudity' (i.e. being naked but without showing it) has made many people uncomfortable, but I personally don't think it's any cruder than many of those Parisian Vogue editorials where models are near enough completely starkers. The black and white shot in particular is shot beautifully and Karlie is absolutely breathtaking. What do you think?

Abbey Lee Kershaw and Lara Stone Also Cover i-D

2011-09-22T12:15:00.000+01:00

Carine Roitfeld isn't the only fabulous cover star for i-D's 'Dream Big' issue, oh no. We also have the very gorgeous Abbey Lee Kershaw and Lara Stone to glare at. Absolutely love Abbey Lee's eyelashes - wonder where we can get a pair of them…

Alexander Wang and Starbucks Join Forces

2011-09-22T11:35:00.000+01:00

Fashion and coffee, two of our favourite things working on a project together; what could actually be better? Starbucks have teamed up with Alexander Wang, the end result of which is essentially a coffee stained T-shirt. Now you can turn your morning mishap into a full-on fashion statement. And this is one look that makes a "get the look for less" feature very self explanatory. Billy Reid and Sophie Theallet have also joined the project with their version of how they interpret coffee in fashion but we do prefer the simplicity and literal interpretation of Wang's design the most. You can pre-order the tees from starbucks.com.

Katy Perry Covers US InStyle October

2011-09-22T10:45:00.000+01:00

You're all probably aware that we have quite a soft spot for Katy Perry, so we always see anything she does through a slightly biased eye. However, we don't think you have to be a huge KP fan to realise that this is one hell of an awesome cover. This is the first time we've properly seen her newly dyed pink hair in a professional photograph and we have to say the end result is just as flawless as we thought it would be.

InStyle have given us yet another gorgeous cover and were love how they didn't take the autumn/winter theme too literately with the colour scheme and injected a splash of colour to it. The contrast of Katy's bright hair and the black Emanuel Ungaro dress, Louis Vuitton belt, nails and plain white background makes the cover all the more perfect and this is one of our favourite October covers we've seen so far. The editorial pics don't look too bad either!

Johnny Vegas Does a Demi Moore Circa 1991

2011-09-22T10:00:00.001+01:00

Here's something we never, ever thought we'd say: check out a very nude Johnny Vegas impersonating Demi Moore's iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover. It will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery along with pictures of over 50 other comedians. We will leave it at that as we are struggling for words...

Daily Style Crush: Lea Michele in Michael Kors

2011-09-22T09:00:00.000+01:00

You wouldn't think this was the image of a woman who has just gone through a break-up with a long-term boyfriend. Lea Michele wowed the crowd in this hot pink Michael Kors sixties inspired number just hours after announcing that she and Theo Stockman had called their relationship quits. Lea said the split was amicable and you can kind of tell as that definitely isn't the face of a broken woman. Lea attended the Michael Kors luncheon for the Saban Free Clinic in Beverley Hills yesterday, looking every inch the trend-setting fashionista she is fast becoming. We adore Lea and are literately counting down the hours until the premiere of season three of Glee tonight!