The Curse is Lifted

I always say that actresses called Jessica never have any luck when it comes to fashion. Their style is either bland (Biel and Lowndes) or unflattering (Simpson). But Jessica Alba did something about it when she wore an Antonio Berardi dress at the beginning of the year. I know I've babbled on about how amazing she looked about a billion times now, but it was such a surprise.
And last night she proved that the Berardi incident was not just a fluke - she really can look fabulous. As she chose (or her stylist chose) a Proenza Schouler dress for the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival Party, last night.

I love this look on her. She wore Proenza to the Valentine's Day premiere a while back, but unfortunately ruined the look with really bad hair. This time nothing went wrong, and I think I might even like this look more than the Berardi!
I hope Jessica Alba's success will inspire Jessica Simpson. Say what you want about her, but I adore Jessica Simpson. And I'm dying to see her dressed well. Maybe a bit of Prada's A/W collection? She has the curves for it.

What do you think of Jessica Alba's look? An improvement?

images from justjared.buzznet.com

Miley's Three Steps to Fashion

I'm still not feeling 100% (which is probably quite clear, as I'm writing about Miley Cyrus) but I can't neglect the blog for another day. So here is a Miley Cyrus post. Yes, really, Miley Cyrus.
Normally she's someone I would never imagine writing about, but did you see her at the Oscars? She looked pretty good in her custom Jenny Packham dress. And since then I've been noticing her style a lot more. Perhaps she's working with a new stylist? Or maybe her taste just matured, but she's now working the LA hippy look that's popular with Kate Hudson. And it works for Miley.


First Miley showed up at the Oscars in a frothy number that proved she could do red carpet glamour. I approved, but she made a real style statement by wearing Isabel Marant on Good Morning America.


The fashion snob inside me was thinking "Miley Cyrus? Wearing Isabel Marant? Just no!" but she looks good, so I have to love it. I'm happy for the Miley's of the world to wear Marant if they do it well. Just as I'd be happy for Heidi Montag to carry a Birkin if she did it justice. Which sadly she does not.


And finally, Miley was spotted out and about carrying this very pretty embellished handbag. I can easily imagine Kate Hudson carrying this bag, and you know I love Kate Hudson. When did Miley develop such good taste?


What I'd like to see her in next: Dress by Matthew Williamson; Skirt by Marc by Marc Jacobs; Top by Proenza Schouler; Heels by Jimmy Choo; Bangle by Kenneth Jay Lane. All from net-a-porter.com

What do you think? Have I gone insane or is Miley actually looking pretty damn cool right now? Which labels would you like to see her wear next?

images from celebritycity & celebrity-paradise (both via the fashion spot) all clothing from net-a-porter.com

The Cheats Guide to Blogging





I know, I know, it's rather lazy of me to just post a few images from the new Vogue Paris - though they are very nice images. But I'm not feeling very well, and unfortunately I can't think fashion when I'm having a sneezing fit every 30 seconds.
Hopefully with the help of paracetamol, Soothers (strawberry flavour, if you wondered) and the SATC season 6 boxset I'll be back to blogging tomorrow. Until then enjoy the wonderful Natasha Poly, I think her and Naomi Campbell might just be my favourite models of all time...

Magazine: Vogue Paris April 2010
Model: Natasha Poly
Photographer: Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Stylist: Emmanuelle Alt

scans from thefashionspot.com

Hit and Miss of the Week: Miss, Miss, Yawn...

This hasn't been a very good week. It's mostly my fault, as I posted all the best looks (like Jennifer in Donna Karan and SJP in Marchesa) during the week. So the Hit & Miss is basically put together with the week's leftovers, These include Katherine Heigl in a very princess-y dress, Heidi Montag carrying a Hermes bag (yes, I know, life's unfair) and Madonna in very tight thigh-high boots. It's not an inspiring selection. I just hope you've all had a more stylish week...







images from todotwilightsaga (via the fashion spot) and celebrity-gossip.net

Five Years Ago





Looking at this Kate Moss shoot from the March 2005 issue of W you notice how much Lara Stone looks like Kate. If I saw the second image in a magazine now I'd probably think it was Lara at first. It's those bleached brows.
I love looking at 'vintage' Kate Moss editorials just as much as I love flicking through old copies of W. Either activity is a great way to spend a Saturday morning.

images from katemossonline.net photos Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott

SJP: Two Dresses, One Day

Yesterday Sarah Jessica Parker was busy promoting SATC2, with Cynthia and Kristen, out in Las Vegas. Getting into the Carrie Bradshaw mindset she wore not one, but two fabulous frocks on the red carpet. Starting with a yellow Lanvin mini and then moving onto a black Marchesa number.



I'm not looking froward to the second movie at all, but I am excited to see what the four ladies wear as they're promoting the sequel. You can always count on SJP to rock a pretty dress.

Which Dress Do You Prefer?
	SJP's Lanvin
	SJP's Marchesa
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images from celebrity-gossip.net and thefashionspot.com

Wear Your Support

I'm sure you're all aware of the fantastic work Breakthrough Breast Cancer have done since launching in 1996. Last year their annual campaign raised £1.2 million, and this year they're hoping to top that with their “Wear your support” collection.
British retailers, including River Island, Topshop, Whistles and My-wardrobe.com have all designed limited edition black and white pieces for “Wear your support”.
They're a lot more fashionable than your average charity t-shirts, and you can wear them again and again - who doesn't need a LBD or a striped cardigan in their wardrobe?



From above let: Vest by Topshop; Scarf by River Island; LBD by Olivia Rubin at My-Wardrobe; Cardigan by Whistles.

The online shop ( www.fashiontargetsbreastcancer.org.uk) opens on March 29th, when the campaign goes live. And Mario Testino has photographed three famous women for the project. Their identity is top secret at the moment, but as soon as I know who they are you will too. I'm hoping one is Kate Moss. We know her and Mario are good friends...