Where have we been hiding?!

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 :) 

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Beyonce covers November’s Harper’s Bazaar

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)

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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?

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...