Anna Dello Russo - a Gaga Dance Display

Clearly not one to sit at home and veg out on the sofa during a Bank Holiday, Anna Dello Russo decided to create her own entertainment. We're not going to lie - we have no idea what this is… all we know is that some Lady Gaga music is playing (Edge of Glory) and there are some awkward (we want to say dance?!) movements going on courtesy of ADR. 

We have to admit we are quite "jel" that her "at home" attire includes Fausto Puglisi, Versace and Moschino, but then again that's pretty much to be expected considering she got a wind machine and a professional photographer in the form of Pierpaolo Ferrari involved in what is essentially a home video. 

We were mostly focusing on the Puglisi dress - so gorgeous- but occasionally when we did catch wind of the dancing, we…well we were speechless. Still are. Anyone care to shed some light? Anyone?!

Sofia Coppola Weds in Lavender Azzedine Alaïa

We don't know why, but as far as the words 'wedding' and 'lavender' are concerned (when used in the same sentence of course), I get visions of horrific nineties meringue dresses that I'd rather forget. This makes me sound older than my years; I wasn't waling down the aisle marrying my third husband in the nineties hence the terrible memories, but those pesky films and nineties television shows have filled my brain with nineties nightmares. 

However, Sofia Coppola is always one to break convention and her wedding dress was no exception. On paper, her dress didn't sound great, but as soon as we saw it, we were shovelling humble pie into our mouths like nobody's business. As a Louis Vuitton girl, we should have known better. 

And then of course we have the designer factor - her dress was in fact custom made Azzedine Alaïa - who as Cher Horowitz can confirm, is a "totally important designer"…one day we will be able to say his name without reciting the Clueless script…one day. So, Sofia was indeed the second loveliest vision in lavender we have seen this year - sorry SC, first prize definitely still goes to Mila Kunis in her Elie Saab dress at this year's Oscars. 

Angelina Jolie for Vanity Fair October

You know the excitement of the September issues is over when the October mags start to surface. Still, this year was a blinder in terms of magazine's outdoing themselves - and each other. It's interesting that Vanity Fair didn't play their Angelina card in September, after all the woman is a proven winning formula for magazine sales. But then again, having a newly separated Jennifer Lopez on their cover with the promise of an exclusive tell-all interview was pure gold - brilliantly timed and we imagine the sales went through the roof. 

Having the Jolie on the front cover without so much as a glimpse of a designer item on a fashion magazine proves the aforementioned Jolie Sales Theory perfectly - her face alone will attract all the non-subscribers to pick up a copy; her eyes are mesmerising! Well played VF! 

Christy Turlington For Louis Vuitton High Jewellery

We think it's safe to say Louis Vuitton have their favourites - once you get your foot in the LV modelling door, you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll set you up with campaigns for life. At least that's what we think happened with Christy Turlington; she's the face of their High Jewerllery campaign for the third year running. Well, if it ain't broke…

She's looking almost as stunning as the pieces themselves, which probably explains why they haven't messed with their advertising formula in three years. What a gorgeous team they make!

See Kim Kardashian's Official Wedding Pictures

Hell yeah! We've been waiting over a week to see Kim's wedding dress in all its Vera Wang glory. People Magazine paid through the nose to have first dibs on the wedding pictures, but they're finally here! We'd just like to point out that Kim had not one, not even two, but three custom made Vera Wang dresses for her nuptials, so we haven't really been fussy with which one we clapped eyes on first. Equally, we'd be happy with just one Vera Wang wedding dress... 

I personally was a bit miffed when it was announced that Kim's dress code was black and white. Because you can really only go one of two ways with that colour scheme - emulating and possibly upstaging the bride, or looking like you're heading to a funeral. Not sure which is more appropriate/the lesser of two evils, but then again the Kardashians always like to defy the norm. 

As the picture above proves, my theory of bride upstaging is ringing truer than ever. Although no one is close to stealing Kim's thunder (because everyone knows she is the prettiest Kardash and when you're wearing a Vera Wang original, no one can come close to upstaging you) but I cant help but think a different colour for the bridesmaids would have made Kim and her gorgeous gown stand out from her bridesmaids even more. Especially since they too were kitted out in good old Vera Wang - ivory silk Organza gowns, if you please. 

Colour scheme aside, these pictures only confirm what we already know: the Kardashian's have one of the most flawless gene pools in existence, Kris (mother - not hubby; so easy to get confused) really is one hell of a great event planner and it really did look like a modern day fairytale. Rumour had it that Kim wanted her wedding to be the US version of our Royal Wedding…and you know what? She just might have got her wish!

Congrats once again to the bride and groom - wishing you a lifetime of happiness together! Don't forget,  you can watch the wedding in a fabulous two-part special on E! Entertainment next month!

The Rest of the Best of the VMAS

Lady Gaga as alter ego Jo Calderone and Britney Spears at the MTV VMAs 2011

When Queen Bea makes an announcement, it's easy to forget that the VMAs were about more than just one bootylicious lady and her newly expanding family. Not only were some of the greatest artists in the music industry recognised, they also proved why they deserved to be there in the first place with an array of memorable performances (Adele and Beyonce blew us away!)  But here at good old Fashion Compendium HQ, the peak of our night was witnessing what all the stars arrived in...

Yes, there were a few celebs who should have, as the old cliche goes, sacked the stylist, but actually there was a pretty good mishmash of great looks around. It's pretty much anything goes at music award ceremonies, which is why although it isn't the start of the year, aka awards season, we can always look forward to the fashion on display. 

Who do we have here then?

Beyonce (obv) and Kelly Rowland, in a gorgeous Falguni & Shane Peacock dress. I was lucky enough to see the A/W 2011 collection at London Fashion Week and knew that it would take a true goddess to pull off some of the feathered numbers…Kelly Rowland was a vision of perfection and this was exactly what I had in mind when I saw it on the catwalk. 

Young Hollywood - Selena Gomez in Julien Macdonald, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus in Roberto Cavalli - so grown up and sophisticated. They've all been there, done that when it comes to showing the press that they've left their Disney days behind with their various antics, *ahem* bong, Miley Cyrus *ahem* but this time, they've chosen to do it the demure and elegant way, showing real maturity!

Katy Perry's Atelier Versace number was definitely the way we would go if we knew the dress code was bright, colourful and (the right side of) crazy. Nicki Minaj, bless her…well we personally wouldn't go for quite the same attire as she would, but she is a performer at the end of the day - out there to get noticed and make a statement and what have you. We admire her bravery and in a Nicki Minaj kind of way, she pulled it off. Disclaimer: This look is only really advised for Nicki Minaj - it may even make Miss Lady of Gaga squirm a little. Yikes. 

Love how Adele did it for the Brits and sported a Burberry dress - respect! Britney also scrubbed up well in a Moschino dress, making us old-school nineties kids proud that she was our idol back in the day!

Lanvin's Girls Dance to Pitbull

We don't think we've ever been more excited about an ad campaign ever. Ever! We clapped eyes on the stills of these Autumn/Winter 2011 ads a few weeks ago and in our heads (where we thought the image would stay) we imagined them getting jiggy with it doing some had-too-many-sangrias-dancing. Never in our wildest dreams did we think it would actually happen; and to Pitbull! Brilliant!

So Excited for a mini Beyonce

Well, this Bank Holiday weekend's been an interesting and action-packed one to say the least. SW4, Notting Hill and of course all the events overseas that we weren't lucky enough to attend - we're mainly referring to the MTV Video Music Awards. 

Not only were we treated to the goddess-like vision of Beyonce in an orange Lanvin number that made fashionistas everywhere foam at the mouth, but we all learnt that the gorgeous lady in question will be a yummy mummy as of next year!  And what a way she chose to tell the world - revealing the baby bump at the end of her breath-taking performance!

We bet she will do a Victoria Beckham and continue to wear six inch heels and look the picture of perfection throughout her pregnancy. 2011 has been quite the year for the celeb babies courtesy of the Beckhams, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson and more but the Beyonce-birth in 2012 will be sure to blow the others out the metaphorical park. 

Cannot wait to see what maternity fashion Queen Bea will sport - somehow we don't think frumpy maternity jeans will be on the menu!

Daily Style Crush: Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker channelled Little Red Riding Hood at a Russian screening of her brand new film I Don't Know How She Does It. Clearly it isn't just Carrie Bradshaw that can rock up to a Red Carpet event in a statement dress. And like a pro, there's not even an ounce of blending into the carpet. We personally love it - the bold colour, the length and of course the way she styled it with her minimal accessories and half up-do. Giambattista Valli should be proud to have such a prominent presence in fashion showcasing his haute couture. 

There's No Place Like Home

So, I've been away for a few months - three to be exact. Be it travelling the world, finding myself, exploring the seven seas or all the cliches under the sun, the important thing is I'm back and hungrier for fashion than ever. I've seen a lot over the past few months; what is it they say? You don't know what you've got until it's gone? I prefer Dorothy's philosophy on life - there's no place like home. 

In my absence I've discovered that Paris, Milan and New York all great but it's London that has a firm grip on my heart. Why else would it have been named the fashion capital of the world? This is the spiritual home of the Duchess of Cambridge and Alexander McQueen - two fashion icons of legendary status.

Yes we had those pesky riots but if we brush them under the carpet, London's pretty alright. And I couldn't be happier to be back :)