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December 11th, 2009

All the girls from Girls Aloud are currently working on individual projects.

Cheryl Cole has the X Factor, Nadine Coyle owns a string of Irish pubs in LA, Nicola Roberts has her own make-up line, Kimberley Walsh has modeled for New Look, and Sarah Harding is trying to forge herself as an actress.

At the St. Trinian’s premiere in which Sarah stars, the singer/actress dazzled wearing a stunning black sequin Georges Chakra fall 2009 gown.

The gown is stunning from the front, and so very dramatic from the back with revealing panels, cut-out details and a flowing train.

Despite her being my least favourite of the group, I have to give credit were credit is due. She looks amazing.

A glam updo and bold red lips complete the look.

Sarah later changed into a pink strapless Atelier Versace Spring 2009 mini dress when she arrived back at her hotel.

She paired this stunning pink creation with Charlotte Olympia magenta laced slingbacks.

Gemma Arterton wore a black Alexander Wang slinky long goddess dress with Christian Louboutin Coussin caged ankle boots.

This is a great dress, but her messy hair puts me off.

A sleek updo like Sarah would’ve been much preferred.

Shingia Shoniwa continues to wow on the red carpet.

On this occasion she wore a hot pink Jean Pierre Braganza Spring 2010 backless cold-shoulder dress which has been worn by Cheryl Cole on  week 7 of the X Factor.

The Noisettes singer wears her dress with gold peep-toes and matching pink nails.

I feel a girl crush coming.

Nicola Roberts was one of my favourites on this red carpet.

The Girls Aloud singer supported her band mate at the premiere by arriving wearing a stunning cream dress with large appliqué flower detail which wrapped around her dress.

I just love those beaded embellishments adorning this amazing dress.

BDOTW contender.

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September 24th, 2009


Last week Cheryl Cole and her Girls Aloud band mates put on a spellbinding show at London’s Wembley Stadium supporting Coldplay.

I thought Girls Aloud supporting Coldplay was a bit strange as their music couldn’t be more different, but Chris Martin had been speaking of his admiration for Girls Aloud in an interview with Q magazine back in July.

The girls set list included their mega hits ‘Sound of the Underground’, ‘Biology’, ‘Love Machine’ and my favourite ‘Something Kinda Ooooh’.

The girls all looks beautiful wearing gorgeous pastel Preen dresses which had been modified from the runway.

Only Kimberly Walsh’s (second from the left) dress has stayed true to it’s original colour scheme, and was no doubt the inspiration for the rest of the modifications.

Do you prefer the modified dresses or the originals?

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September 22nd, 2009

Fashion Fringe & Christopher Kane

Regular readers will know that I’m constantly fascinated with how Donatella Versace takes one piece from the runway and creates a totally different look unique to her.

On her visit to London she created a black sleek pencil dress from a one-shoulder top she had presented on the Fall 2009 runway.

Should would’ve look fantastic in either look which is so great about her.

Her heels are from the Versus collection.

Matthew Williamson

Olivia Palmero a self confessed Topshop addict, wore a Matthew Williamson Zig-Zag dress with navy ankle booties.

She’s not quite sporting the ‘Palmero’, but a neat ponytail.

Marios Schwab

Anna Wintour hasn’t been to London Fashion Week in a very long while and her presence is a BIG deal.

She attended the shows of  London hippest designers Marios Schwab and Christopher Kane wearing a reptile – no doubt Prada – coat and a smile sans sunglasses, which is strange because it’s actually sunny in London.

Leigh Lezark wore a crystal print Marios Schwab mini dress which I think looks better with the runway sash tied to the waist.

Ashish

Michelle Williams was very much the ‘Sophia Bush’ of London Fashion Week, as she was everywhere.

She also pulled an ‘Anna Wintour’ by not wearing anything from the designers who’s shows she attended.

At the Ashish show she wore a cute coral tiered Jenny Packham dress and sunshine yellow peep-toes.

I love that jeweled detail on the neckline.

Bora Aksu

Michelle must have like the Ashish show so much that she then wore one of his pieces to the Bora Aksu show.

The black sequin tunic dress was covered names of places I’m sure she’s traveled to with Destiny’s Child.

I love the quirky shoes she paired with this dress.

Topshop Unique

Kate Moss looks more like she’s on vacation rather than sitting front row, but Kate being Kate can wear a trash bag and still work it in the front row.

PPQ

Sporting shearling jacket when it’s quite warm in London, Alexa Chung give us that ’so hip it hurts’ look as she waited for the PPQ show.

She wore a LBD with a lace panel, booties and a Miu Miu cross body bag.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Joss Stone opts for a classic Westwood tartan ensemble with some questionable open-toe Westwood booties.

Michelle Williams arrived wearing a LBD with an asymmetrical hemline plus a bright fuschia dupioni blazer.

Sexy Christian Louboutin Calypso heels.

Nicola Roberts opted for a red shimmering dress with ankle strapped heels.

Nicola arrived with Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding who made a huge statement with her PVC mini dress and Giuseppe Zanotti sculpted platform ankle boots with a bright red platform.

Luella

Every time I saw Peaches Geldof in New York she looked like a moody sulking teenager, even at the Marchesa show.

So I’m glad for two things: she smiling and she looks adorable wearing a Luella Spring 2009 lilac one-shouldered dress.

It’s not often I really like what she wears, but this a great look for her…sans tights.

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February 19th, 2009

Best Dressed Award
This J. Mendel strapless tulle mermaid gown may have been OTT for some of you, but I loved Nicola Roberts in this dress.

For the first time she really stands out from the group. She is glowing, and I particularly love her hair and make-up.

Becki Newton has also worn this dress.

Best Group Award
Girls Aloud as a group looked fantastic last night.

From left to right, Nadine Coyle wore a peachy strapless William Tempest dress with matching Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toes.

Kimberly Walsh opted for a white plunging Roberto Cavalli Spring 2009 gown, with cut-outs and embellished trims.

Sarah Harding opted for a sexy Vivienne Westwood peachy taffeta dress, with a very revealing split up the side and satin champagne Christian Louboutin pointy heels. Her hair was style waves.

I will say that Cheryl Cole on the far right, did disappoint me slightly, as the top part of her Georges Chakra dress does not work for me.

Best Black Award
Kylie Minogue looked radiant in a black sequinned floor-length strapless Dolce & Gabbana gown, which had an embellished bow detailed sash.

Best Embellishments Award
Taylor Swift loves to sparkle on the red carpet. She took a break from wearing an embellished dress at the Grammy’s, but she reverted back to her red carpet favourite last night, wearing a silver strapless stone sequin mini Kaufman Franco dress.

Best Use Of Colour Award
I’m in love with electric blue this season, so Alexandra Burke had to make my Best Dressed List wearing a Emilio de la Moreno round neck fitted dress, which she wears with black sgtrappy Christian Louboutin buckle sandals.

Most Daring Award
The singer know as Little Boots, embraced the spirit of this rock n’ roll event by wearing an geometric Alexander McQueen Spring 2009 dress, with YSL grey patent heels.

Most Improved Award
OK it’s still black, but Duffy look considerably better from her Grammy disasters.

Her LBD from Paule Ka’s Spring 2009 collection, I thought looked quite stylish, and her nude and black trim peep-toes complimented her dress very well.

Kinda Like It Award
I was ready to instantly dislike Pixie Geldof’s look before I even saw it, but I actually kinda like it.

Best On Trend Shoe Award
Katherine Jenkins is wearing what is fast becoming the celebrity shoe of choice, the neon pink Alexander McQueen Heart peep-toe pumps.

I personally find this refreshing from the YSL Trib Two’s, which I’m quite frankly tired of seeing on the red carpet.

The singer wore a Azzedine Alaia figure-hugging LWD.

Most Charitable Award
Katy Perry’s bustier was designed by The Blonds to raise money for The Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries. You can already bid for this Hello Kitty bustier with pink and silver chains, and black beads on Ebay.

Her gladiator heels and leggings are not for sale.

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November 28th, 2008


I was really surprised to see Sarah Harding from Girls Aloud wearing this sheer Alexander Wang Spring 2009 mini dress, when she performed at the Children In Need charity event for the BBC in London a few weeks ago.

The reason I was surprised is because it is such a risqué dress for such an event, but the blonde singer did look great wearing it.

I was also surprised that the group were able to get Spring samples from an American designer so soon after the shows. It just goes to show that Girls Aloud are on the up, and that they can command designers that A List stars can.

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February 29th, 2008

“10,000 B.C.” Premiere, Madrid

Camilla Belle is usually impeccable, but I honestly do not think this Carlos Miele Spring 2008 one-shoulder gown flatters her in any way. I particularly object to the bottom half of the gown.

Swarovski Party, Paris

Rihanna attended this event wearing a sheer dress with a purple underly, accentuated with a jeweled belt, which was custom-made by Daniel Swarovski especially for her.

She completed her look with the same silver Louboutin’s she wore to the Brit Awards.

I did not like this Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2007 one-sleeved dress the first time I saw it on Mary J Blige at the American Music Awards, and I especially do not like it now on Vivica A. Fox.

SK-II Luncheon, LA

Vera Wang seems to be the preferred choice for Cate Blanchett during the later stages of her pregnancy. She wore this metallic free-flowing dress to this event and another Vera Wang dress to the Spirit Awards.

Elvis & Anabelle Private Screening, New York

Blake Lively gets back to looking her best in this belted mini-dress with tan pumps.

She fell off around Paris Haute Couture Week, but looks simply sophisticated here.

“Snow Angels” Premiere, LA

Kate Beckinsale greek inspired Alberta Ferretti jeweled embellished gown looked gorgeous, but no doubt the loose fitted dress is enough to start some pregnancy rumors.

You know this is all it takes.

MTV TRL, New York

I love Mariah Carey and I have always defended her style and what she wears, but this time I give up.

She looks not only hideous, but truly ridiculous here. I can’t defended this, because any outfit in which I can see your underwear is a HUGE NO NO for me.

Samsung Gala Dinner, London

Sarah Harding from girl group Girls Aloud, is wearing a See by Chloe strapless dress, which unfortunately does not flatter her figure. Sarah is a pretty girl and can do much better.

What I do love is her Office shoes with the pink heel, as they are unique and different. I love the lengths she goes to, to show off her heels by standing front on but still angeling her foot to show off her heel.

That is a true red carpet professional.

Make Today Count Auction, London

I love this picture of Kate Moss and Sienna Miller trying to out cool each other, in their “I don’t care about fashion” ensembles.

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February 22nd, 2008


Top selling UK girl group Girls Aloud were the loudest – colourwise – on the red carpet at the Brit Awards this week, which I love because nothing annoys me more than all black on the red carpet.

Thankfully the days when girl groups had to dress alike are over. Each girl had her own look to match their personality, and each girl more importantly owned their look.

From the left Sarah Harding was wearing dress by Ashley Isham, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, earrings and ring by Sho and clutch by Angel Jackson.

Kimberley Walsh was wearing a dress by Ashley Isham, earrings and large ring by Sho, coloured stone rings both from Missoma, shoes by Brian Atwood, belt by Angel Jackson and bag by Vaza.

Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza.

Nicola Roberts was wearing a dress by David Szeto, earrings and ring by Sho, belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Rupert Sanderson, bag by Vaza.

I love Kimberley’s look, this is very much my style, but I am in love with both Sarah’s Angel Jackson bag and Cheryl’s Vaza bag.


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