I Am… Sasha Fierce





If I could be any celebrity for one day I would choose Beyonce. Not because I like her style more than any other celebrity, just because I'd know what it's like to be so fierce. Have you seen her live? She is amazing, her energy rivals Madonna's. I saw her live last summer and ever since I've wanted to be Beyonce for just one day. And I would spend that day doing the Single Ladies dance.

Images from Beyonce's 2002 W magazine cover. What I'd do for a cover this fabulous today... I think W should put her on the cover again, no?

And if you could be a celebrity for one day who would you be and why?

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Mary-Kate's Amazing Coat

Yesterday the Olsen twins were in New York promoting their affordable clothing collection Olsenboye (Ashley says they trademarked the name Olsenboye when they were only 14) for JCPenny. Mary-Kate was wearing the most amazing coat on her way into the GMA studios, I'm actually suffering from coat envy. And she seems to love it as much as I do, as she left it on throughout their interview.



It's interesting to watch the interview, as they both seem a lot more talkative than they usually are in interviews. I always get the impression they'd rather not do them at all. They also talk through the Olsenboye collection, which so far I'm not really feeling. I'm much more into Elizabeth & James. But see what you think.



And the other great Olsen fashion moment so far this year was Ashley in the ruffled Erdem mini dress. I'm still completely in love with this look, and I just tracked down this look-alike on ASOS by French Connection.


It's obviously no match for Ashley's frock, but it will make a fabulous party dress for the summer. And I do love the colour.

What do you think of the Olsenboye collection? And does anyone know who Mary-Kate's coat is by? I'm guessing it is not part of the affordable JCPenny collection...

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The New Girls on the Red Carpet

The Oscar nominations were announced yesterday (by Anne Hathway in a Chloe blazer) and though I care which films are nominated my interest mostly lies in the women up for best actress/supporting actress. I just want to know who will be walking the red carpet. While there are many red carpet professionals up for the awards (Meryl, Penelope, Sandra, Maggie...) there are two newcomers, who have are not just making their mark in film but also in fashion, to keep and eye on. They are, of course, Anna Kendrick and Carey Mulligan.
I've taken a little look at their red carpet style to date and made a prediction of what we can expect at the Academy Awards.



Anna clearly likes the classic red carpet look (note how many trains she has worn so far) and generally sticks to pale colours or black. With all the red carpet events she's been attending this year her confidence seems to be growing, as she recently rocked a bright fuchsia Alberta Ferretti dress, but I think for the Oscars she'll play it safe and stick with a nude strapless gown.



Carey is a little more playful in her choices than Anna, going with high-fashion labels like Lanvin and Nina Ricci. Unlike Anna she rarely chooses a big skirt, and instead likes the design features above the waist (chunky necklaces and asymmetric lines), but I'd like to see her branch out and go for this Givenchy dress. I think the colour would look amazing on her.

What are your thoughts on Anna and Carey's style so far? And who else are you looking froward to seeing Oscar night? I bet Zoe Saldana and Maggie G are the best dressed.

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Anne and Kate Know the Power of a Blazer

Last night Kate Moss was photographed out and about with the lovely Mario Testino. She was, of course, in the Kate Moss uniform of ballet pumps and a blazer. And, as always, she looked effortlessly stylish.
Then this morning Anne Hathaway announced the Oscar nominations. She wore a white blazer, and she looked effortlessly stylish. Notice a pattern?


The blazer is one of those hero pieces, always there in the back of your wardrobe (or in the back of Rachel Zoe's closet, if you're Anne Hathway) ready for a fashion emergency. You can never go wrong with a trusty blazer, wear them with jeans or over a little dress like Kate Moss, or use one to look formal and fashionable like Anne.
And the new way to wear a blazer this season? With the sleeves rolled up and a saucy bra-top or corset underneath, Antonio Berardi style.


The underwear as outwear trend isn't the most welcoming of fashion statements (or the most forgiving) but paired with the humble blazer it seems much more do-able, no?
And the great thing is you're likely to already have a blazer ready, all you need is a stylish bra-top. I'd go for this floral Topshop number below, so very Dolce & Gabbana.

Is this a look you will be trying? And do you have a perfect blazer that always saves the day?

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Where did you Hide the Real Victoria?

Victoria Beckham has done a lot of magazine shoots in her time. And they all follow the same format: Victoria pouts, poses, wears black and generally looks as groomed as ever.
Which is why the latest Glamour cover staring Victoria stopped me in my tracks. Would the real Victoria Beckham really pose on the cover of a magazine in a baggy t-shirt, with messy hair and a dog (think of the germs) draped around her neck? It's just not very... well, posh.


But I adore this shoot, I really do. I mean, the last thing any of us imagine Victoria doing at home is scrubbing the floor on her hands and knees with a bowl of melted chocolate nearby. It's almost as unlikely as her spraying whipped cream into her mouth straight from the can.


Can it get much better? To see more of the shoot visit glamour.com. Does this shoot make your day too?

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Grammy Awards Best Dressed

As I said last week I never look forward to the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Along with all MTV awards it is merely a place for beautiful (or in many occasions rather ugly) clothes to die. Looking through the red carpet pictures this morning I was as unimpressed as ever; but also was nicely surprised to see there were two ladies doing the red carpet justice.
Both Lady Gaga and Rihanna walked the red carpet in couture (Couture? at the Grammys? Yes, really) with Gaga in custom made Armani Prive and RiRi in Elie Saab.


I think I actually preferred Rihanna in the Viktor & Rolf dress she wore to the pre-party. Who do you think looked the best?

The Best Dressed at the Grammys was...
	Lady Gaga
	Rihanna
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And congrats to Beyonce, who set the record, winning six Grammys. I wasn't into her red carpet dress but loved the Versace she performed in.

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Wise Words From Miuccia

"Fashion is an important part of a woman's life. It's a question of aesthetics and that is in no way stupid or superficial." - Miuccia Prada tells Elle Collections*.


Sasha Pivovarova, never one to turn down an aesthetically pleasing handbag, stars in a Prada advert above.
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*the S/S 2010 issue of ELLE collections is super amazing - you must buy a copy if you haven't already.