Brangelina Are Always Four Steps Ahead



This weeks Grazia, out today.



Brad and Angelina looking happy last night at the premiere of Inglorious Basterds.

I'm sure Brad and Angelina know that Grazia comes out on a Tuesday, as they always go out together on Mondays. That way photos of them together circulate the internet the same day Grazia goes to press with stories of a split. Never go up against Brangelina, they always win.

And doesn't Angelina look seriously hot in leather?

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When ‘Rock Chick’ Goes Wrong

One of my fashion pet hates is the phrase ‘rock chick’. It’s normally used by cheesy weeklies and teen magazines. I cringe when I read it.
Last night was the Teen Choice Awards, which along with all MTV awards always fails in the red carpet fashion stakes. There were definitely a few stars aiming for the ‘rock chick’ look on the red carpet; namely Kristen Stewart and Miley Cyrus.

I love Kristen’s skirt but the rest is a total mess, and her hair is terrible, what happened to the hair? At least she was styled slightly better than Miley, who looked like she had just robbed a branch of Claire’s Accessories. This is what happens when people try to look ‘rock chick’.

If you’re determined to do the look turn to Freida Giannini at Gucci for tips. The A/W 09 Gucci collection was filled with attitude but it was never tacky. The key is mixing fabrics in dark shades (think leather, fake fur, silk and sequins) and keeping the accessories to a minimum. Because a real ‘rock chick’ wouldn’t have time to accessorise anyway.







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Elizabeth, James and a Headache

Last month I won an Elizabeth & James tee from The Stiletto Effect and chickdowntown.com.
This morning the tee arrived in all its Olsen glory. It is actually the only thing I own designed by a celebrity - and I like it. But to be honest I see MK and Ash as fashion celebrities anyway, so maybe it doesn't really count.



Thanks Su and chickdowntown.

Also I've woken up with a nasty headache. Hopefully I will be able post something more exciting when the paracetamol kicks in.



I want those Miu Miu socks....
image from Vogue Paris August 2009, model in Miu Miu

Hit and Miss of the Week: Printed

Even though it doesn't feel much like summer in London it is August, and celebrities have been working their summer wardrobes hard all week. Small floral prints have been popular all week, worn at the airport by Kate Bosworth and on the street by Rihanna.
Also this week Hilary Duff started filming for Gossip Girl. I have to admit I'm a little dissapointed by her wardrobe - even the Marchesa dress failed to wow me. But I don't know exactly what her role is, so maybe in the context of the show I will change my mind.






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Anyone For A Hug?

Who said fashion was full of bitches?

Chloe Sevigny & Stefano Pilati


Kate Moss & James Brown / Alexander Wang & Erin Wasson


Rachel Zoe & Nicole Richie / Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen


Marc Jacobs & Lorenzo Martone with Madonna


Penelope & Monica Cruz / Emmanuelle Alt & Amanda Harlech & Carine Roitfeld

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Speed Demon



I love the Missoni Fall 2009 ad with Hanne Gaby Odiele. The image of her speeding away on the back of a truck, printed knitwear flying in the wind always makes me want to sing Speed Demon, by Michael Jackson.

When I was a kid the video for Speed Demon used to be one of my favourite things to watch - if you didn't already know I was a major MJ fan between the ages of three and five, he was my first crush, along with Eric from The Little Mermaid. When he died I rushed out to by his movie Moonwalker just so I could watch the video to this song. It's the oddest thing you will ever see, but the song is sooooo good.

You can watch it on Youtube here. It's 10 minutes of utter randomness - he morphs into a plasticine rabbit - but it's so worth watching if you haven't seen it before.

Why I am posting about this I do not know. But on the subject of MJ and embarrassing first crushes, who was yours?

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Would You Wear Big Knickers?

For some reason big, white, tummy-covering briefs are suddenly looking rather cool. Normally the words 'big knickers' are used in the same sentence as Bridget Jones, which is very off putting. But Lara Stone and Ashley Olsen show they can look super sexy if worn in a slightly ironic way.





The look is fabulous in editorials but would you ever dare to wear?

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