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June 26th, 2009

TW Classic Festival is now in its tenth year, many see it as the unofficial start to the summer season.

This years line up included Motor, Tom Helsen, Keane, Moby, Depeche Mode, Basement Jaxx and Duffy

Duffy album “Rockferry” has become a classic so it’s no wonder she was invited to join such big artists at this festival.

The Welsh singer belted out her hits single for the excited crowd wearing a brown leather waistcoat, a blue tank and peachy high-waisted Chloé Spring 2009 scalloped shorts with a self-tie fastening at the waist.

I like how Duffy brought a bit of high end to a rock festival, but I really don’t like her blue tank. It ruins the overall look for me, which is a shame because everything else works.

A pure white version of these shorts can be purchased from Net-A-Porter International for £785/€994.

Credit: Style.com & London Features

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June 18th, 2009

Whilst I’m still bewildered at Kellie Pickler’s red carpet Badgley Mischka brown gown, she managed to redeem herself by wearing a Zuhair Murad Spring 2009 Couture dress when she performed at the CMT Music Award show.

The finalist on the fifth season of American Idol wore a sexy strapless silver paillette beaded dress to dazzled the crowds, as sung her hit single “Best Days of Your Life”.

Her blonde wavy hair and Christian Louboutin Differa silver sandals completed the much improved look.

Credit: Zuhair Murad & Wireimage


May 28th, 2009

MoMA’s Party in the Garden, Memorial Day fundraiser weekend lasted for four days. The Tuesday night event, featured performances from DJ Cassidy and Estelle.

The Brit singer arrived wearing an Alexander McQueen printed dress from the Spring 2009 collection, with a black leather belt, black peep-toes and a bronze cuff.

If you’re thinking it’s the same Alexander McQueen dress Camilla Belle wore to the Push LA premiere, I would say you’re half right, because it’s the same print, but not the same dress.

Camilla’s was more fitted, whereas Estelle’s is longer and drapes at the front.

Estelle performed a 45-minute set, wearing a modified Rachel Roy Spring 2009 dress.  The major modifications were the tribal print bodice, and the nude blouson sleeves.

This softer, delectable look, is a huge contrast to her edgier red carpet look, and it’s a look I much prefer.

She kicked off her set with her single “No Substitute for Love”, and then worked her way through some classic soul, and a cover of Coldplay’s “God Put a Smile Upon Your Face.”

She finished her performance the only way she could, with her smash hit “American Boy.”

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May 27th, 2009

Beyonce Knowles had an intimate “I Am…” tour after-party, which took place at indigO2, following her own show at London’s O2 Arena this week.

Rihanna and Beyonce’s hubby Jay-Z, were both spotted at the after-tour party. Beyonce used the event to introduce little sister Solange, who performed several songs from latest album, ‘SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams’.

It looks like it’s time to start putting together a “Beyonce’s Obsession – Balmain” post, because this girl can’t get enough of Christophe Decarnin’s designs.

On this occasion Bey wore a Balmain studded mini skirt, from the Spring 2009 collection, with a silver tank.

I love the look, but I would also like to see Bey wearing other designers before her look starts to becomes stale, and predictable.

I’m sure many of you will say she’s already stale and predictable.

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May 27th, 2009

American Idol season 5 runner-up, Katharine McPhee, performed “Somewhere” at the 20th Annual National Memorial Day Concert, on the steps of The Capitol in Washington this weekend.

For her first performance she wore a floor-sweeping maxi print dress with a ruffled neckline, from Matthew Williamson’s Pre-Fall 2009 collection, which has a bohemian flair, you only get from a Matthew Williamson piece.

The dress was worn with an embellished belt, and she accessorized with a stack of gold bangles, a long necklace, and silver bauble earrings.

For her second performance, the 25-year-old singer duetted with pianist Lang Lang, performing “America the Beautiful”.

Again she wore Matthew Williamson, this time a satin taupe fitted dress, with a skirt that drapes elegantly from the waist.

I love embellished details on her sleeves, and around her waist, as it adds a touch of sparkle to this magnificent dress.

She opted out of the beaded runway necklace, instead adding a simple delicate necklace, which I prefer.

Nude ankle strap heels complete this stunning look.

Katharine was one of the many stars to attend Matthew Williamson’s New York store opening party back in February, during Fashion Week.

The store is located at 415 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014.

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May 25th, 2009

Kylie Minogue put on a special concert for the ‘Miracle Africa International Foundation Charity’, at the VIP Room during Cannes Film Festival this weekend.

In an event sponsored by Chopard, the Australian singer performed in front of stars such as Peaches Geldof, Tamara Beckwith and James Blunt. Kylie arrived at the VIP Room, wearing a black leather strapless Balmain Fall 2009 jewel encrusted mini dress, with an equally dazzling pair of heels.

It’s a nice piece, but I don’t think it does anything for Kylie. Maybe it’s the angle of the picture, but I think it makes her look boxy, when we all know what an amazing figure she really has.

I much preferred the Balmain Fall 2009 strapless jumpsuit, with an embellished v-shaped panel, and harem pants, she performed, as it was more flattering.

Kylie has worn similar pieces from Jean Paul Gaultier, for her recent tour.

Kylie’s other performance piece, was black Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 top, with circular sleeves, and a jeweled rosette.

Kylie cut up a pair of Chanel Fall 2008 half lace, half opaque tights, and used them as sleeves. A dazzling garter belt and fishnet tights, completed the sexy look.

Peaches Geldof arrived straight from the The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Premiere, as she had the same hairstyle, make-up and earrings, but opted to changed into a pink Dolce & Gabbana off-the shoulder gown, with contrast piping and a ruffled trim.

The dress may look familiar to you, that’s because AnnaLynne McCord wore the sexy shorter dress version, to the 90210 Season Wrap Party.

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April 24th, 2009


Beyonce Knowles wore another Elie Saab Fall 2009 daywear dress, when she was interviewed by David Letterman on Wednesday.

So that’s 3 outfits, for one show. She first arrived in a teal dress, followed by her dove grey Elie Saab dress she performed in, now this gorgeous cobalt blue dress, with cap sleeves, and an interesting plunge-neck bodice.

The singer/actress added some gold accessories, which included a multitude of gold bangles, gold earrings, and a golden pair of Ruthie Davis Odyssey platform heels.

You can take a close up look at her heels via Ruthie Davis’ blog.


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