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January 4th, 2010

Last year we fell in love with Sienna Miller as she had finally said goodbye to boho chic and shook off her identi-Kate tag.

But it looks like her lust for Kate’s style is back.

Back in August Kate Moss was looking effortlessly gorgeous holidaying in the south of France with boyfriend Jamie Hince.

She was relax aboard a yacht posing wearing an Agent Provocateur denim and gingham check bikini with wayfarers whilst drinking and smoking.

As Kate was once the face of the brand, this bikini was no doubt a freebie.

These pictures of Kate would’ve been beamed around the world, so it’s kinda strange that Sienna Miller wore the same bikini on holiday in Barbados with Jude Law last month, as the comparisons would have been inevitable.

Both women have amazing bikini bodies, but Kate wins this for me. The wayfarers clinched it.

The Agent Provocateur denim bikini with red and white gingham trims – as modeled by Model Karen Elson – is available to purchase at Agent Provocateur.com.

Credit: Agent Provocateur, Big & Splash


December 21st, 2009

Last year’s X Factor winner Alexandra Burke first wore this Lipsy fringe detail dress to “Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball” in London on 6th December.

I must say I love her hair. The blunt fringe really suits this look.

And then she ruins it with the ankle boots *sigh*.

This dress gives Alexandra a really nice shape but I wish she’d worn something a bit more festive.

X Factor contender Rachel Adedji then wore this dress last week to “Capital Rocks” in London.

Where to start? Those boots? If you insist on wearing boots on the red carpet at least wear some that fit.

Rachel’s boots are baggy around her legs, which makes this look sloppy and badly put together.

I’m not crazy about the earrings either and in fact think that both girls are lacking some much needed accessories.

Alexandra wins this round for me, although I’m not blown away by either.

This dress is available to buy from ASOS US and ASOS.com

Credit: Wireimage


December 18th, 2009

Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins first wore this French Connection sequin dress back in October to the “Woman Of The Year Lunch” and I must say I’m not a massive fan.

What is with that messy bouffant and black ribbon? Sack the hair stylist!

I don’t think this particular dress is a great length on Katherine either.

We next saw this dress on Stacey Dash in November who sneaked past security to attend the “Jimmy Choo for H&M” launch party in LA.

She’s got great legs and this dress really does them justice.

I would have liked to see her hair worn up (not a la Katherine though!)

I don’t think this dress needs accessories and the necklace adds nothing to the look.

The shoes don’t really work for me either.

Olivia Munn was the most recent celeb to wear this on the red carpet during the “Up In The Air” premiere in LA.

I love what she’s done with dress.

I wouldn’t have thought a nude shoe would work here but somehow it does.

I like that her hair is pulled back and the make up is subtle.

For me it’s a no brainer – Olivia rocks this sequin dress the best.

You can buy this dress in blue or black from the French Connection website.

Credit: Wireimage


December 17th, 2009

We saw many look from looks from Rihanna during Paris Fashion Week back in October.

On her way to Balmain’s Spring 2010 presentation she was spotted wearing a Balmain ensemble which included a blazer, lace bustier and satin harem pants.

This ensemble looks like it was made for Rihanna, given that she channels “edgy chic” so well.

I like the way that Rihanna has worn her trousers higher and gone without a belt, which the harem pants don’t need.

WAG Alex Curran wore the same look earlier this month to the “Cricket’s Christmas Party” in Liverpool.

How does she always manage to turn everything she wears from Chic to Cheap?

The black lace just looks tacky on her.

The fake tan doesn’t do her any favours either.

Alex was quoted in the January 2010 edition of UK Vogue saying Balmain’s prices are “absolutely ridiculous”.

Funny then that this was the second Balmain look she’d worn in that same week.

For me this is a clear Rihanna victory.

This Balmain blazer is available to buy from MyTheresa.com

Credit: Style.com, Bauer Griffin & Splash


December 16th, 2009

This coat come dress is from the Stella McCartney Resort 2010 collection.

I love this but I must say I think I prefer it worn as a dress as seen on Thandie, Stella and Liya.

Thandie first wore this back in July to “A Buggs Life – Private View” in London.

She always looks so elegant and understated and I love that she’s worn her hair back to show off her amazing cheekbones.

I love that she worn it with bare legs, although this was July so the English winter weather hadn’t kicked in yet.

Her beaded clutch is gorgeous and I love that she’s kept it sans accessories. The cut of this coat speaks volumes by itself.

Stella wore this piece back in September to a dinner hosted by Alexandra Shulman “Celebrating 25 years Of London Fashion Week”.

I must say those tights actually work really well here as the pattern breaks up the block colour of the black.

Jessica wore this as a coat on October 13 to the “FFANY Shoes on Sale” hosted by QVC in New York.

It shows off her great curves and I love that she’s teamed it with peep-toes shoes and a cute clutch.

Model Liya wore this in November to “Glamour Women Of The Year” award in New York.

I love the shoulder bag she’s wearing and the way she’s hiked the sleeves up past her elbows.

Worn like this with the belt pulled in tight, this coat gives her an amazing tulip-like figure.

Because of the beautiful shape it gives her I think that Liya wore this coat/dress the best.

This coat is available to purchase from Net-A-Porter.

Credit: PacificCoastNews & Wireimage


December 15th, 2009

From your comments last week, I could tell that this was going to be a tough decision for all of us.

Blake Lively wore this Victoria Beckham peplum dress to the 2009 Angel Ball with Calypso heels back in October.

She looked stunning as she gave us her best ‘head slightly hilted to one side’ pose we’ve all come to recognise as her trademark.

Victoria was spotted leaving her hotel in Paris last week wearing the same dress.

She was without her trademark sunglasses, but of course she doesn’t step out without one of her many pairs of Trib Two heels.

Both women are rockin’ the hell out of this dress, and I’ve agonised over this for about 20 minutes now.

As much as I want to vote for Blake, Victoria totally owns this look – as she should.

This dress is available to purchase from Net-A-Porter.com.

Credit: Style.com, Net-A-Porter, Bauer Griffin & Wireimage


December 14th, 2009

This Oscar de la Renta pleated duchess satin gown feels like it’s been around the world.

After it appeared on the runway back in February, it started it journey on the red carpet at the “2009 Vanity Fair Oscar party”.

Jessica Biel wore her dress with a gold belt and a half up, half down greasy hair do.

CNN’s correspondent Alina Cho opted for the runway silver belt, when she walked the red carpet at the “10th annual New Yorkers for Children fall gala”.

She complemented her dress with stunning silver jewels and a matching clutch.

Spanish actress Arantxa del Sol looked stunning as the walked the red carpet at the “2009 TELVA magazine Fashion Awards” in Madrid.

A classic updo and silver accessories completed the look.

Spanish singer Natalia Jimenez was the 4th lady to wear this dress, when she arrived at the “10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards” held in Las Vegas last month.

She was the only one to opt out of wearing the runway belt, instead she wore her dress with a thin belt of the same material, accessorizing with a pink clutch.

I don’t like the gold belt Jessica opted for so she’s out.

Natalia may have won had she worn the runway belt.

Arantxa’s updo and complementary accessories win this for me.

This Oscar de la Renta dress is still available to purchase from Net-A-Porter.com.

Credit: Style.com, Net-A-Porter, Getty, Zimbio & Wireimage

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