Hit and Miss of the Week: The Lovely Michelle Williams

Last week at The Cannes Film Festival there was a lot of Eva Longoria Parker. This week there was a lot of Michelle Williams. And I can say without a doubt that I preferred Michelle's week.
Not only has Michelle been rocking her new hairstyle (which I love, by the way) she's also been getting her legs out at every occasion, slipping into a great selection of mini dresses.
And speaking of mini dresses, check out Sarah Jessica Parker in Proenza Schouler and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld wearing Emilio de la Morena. Both ladies look fabulous, topping off a great week in celebrity fashion.
As always feel free to share your opinions on the outfits this week in the comments section. I love to seeing what everyone's loving and loathing.







images from thefashionspot.com and celebrity-gossip.net

Sienna and Jude Part Two



Sienna's wardrobe is on fire right now. I'm obsessed with paparazzi pictures of her once again. I hope Sienna and Jude make it through the summer, if only so we can swoon over her style, which is always at its best when she's loved up with Mr Law.
Are you liking her new hairstyle? I think the fringe looks great on her. It almost makes me want one myself...

image from justjared.buzznet.com

The Six Hot Weekend Buys

The weekend is finally here and (at the time of writing) it's sunny in London! I know that everyone loves a good weekend shopping trip, and if my bank balance wasn't recovering from a sneaky visit to a D&G sample sale this week I'd be hitting the shops too. For those of you looking for a weekend fashion treat these are some of the best buys I've found online today...


1. See by Chloe Cat-print cotton T-shirt - £21 - at The Outnet: There are still a few sizes of this tee left (it also comes in grey) which is a great piece to pair with cut-off shorts over the summer. As a cat person it instantly caught my eye.
2. Mint Green Nail Varnish - £5 - from Topshop: I'm really into pastel nails at the moment (I'm currently working he lilac look) and this pale green is a great alternative to Chanel's Jade.


3. Victoria2 Face Pumps - £25 - from Topshop: I'm always on the look-out for a cute ballet flat, and this pair is adorably quirky. I'd wear them with bare legs and a LBD.
4. McQ Zip-front pencil skirt - £60 - at The Outnet: I'm not really a pencil skirt kind of girl, but the combination of the bright blue shade and zip detailing on this McQ number has won me over. It would look great with a little black vest top.


5. Elizabeth and James Iris Blouse - £240 - from My-Wardrobe: I've been waiting for the weather to warm up for months now so I can wear this beautiful Elizabeth and James blouse. It's so light weight and summery. I'll be pairing it with Topshop's skinny combats and bright pink heels.
6. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything this weekend, but it would be sad not to indulge in some ice cream seeing as the suns out, right?

What will you be buying this weekend? Or are you hoping to avoid the shops like me?

all images from store websites

Emily and Dree Shut it Down in Cannes



Emily Blunt and Dree Hemingway were both in Cannes last night for the amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS Gala. Their dresses couldn't be more different but I'm equally in love with both.
Emily went for classic sophistication in a bright red Georges Chakra Edition dress and Dree was fashion-forward in a nude and neon yellow Valentino Couture piece.
There were so many stylish women at the event, from Diane Kruger to Naomi Campbell, but Emily and Dree were definitely the two women who stood out. In the words of Rachel Zoe they both "shut it down"...

What do you think of their dresses? Which is your favourite look?

images from celebrity-gossip.net and thefashionspot.com

Vogue is a Great Problem Solver

You know I hate Kristen Stewart's red carpet look, and you know I try very hard not too. Because I really do want to give her a 'hit' now and then. But the combination of bad posture and outfits she never looks comfortable in always stops me. In the new US ELLE she defends herself, explaining that the red carpet is not a friendly place to be:
“People say that I’m miserable all the time. It’s not that I’m miserable, it’s just that somebody’s yelling at me... I literally, sometimes, have to keep myself from crying... It’s a physical reaction to the energy that’s thrown at you.”
So I do feel bad for always giving her a hard time about her look. And, getting to the point, the new issue of US Vogue proves that she can look fabulous, fashionable and comfortable in front of the camera.


I don't know why nobody thought of it sooner, because it seems so obvious now: the perfect outfit for Kristen is the shirt and skirt combo.
It's feminine but at the same time it never looks girly because the buttoned-up shirt adds a masculine edge. Vogue and stylist Tabitha Simmons have really hit the nail on the head. Kristen looks great and totally comfortable. Although I doubt Patrick Demarchelier yelled at her during the shoot like the paps do - that must help.

Lets just hope Kristen chooses the shirt and skirt combo for any upcoming events. Because I really would love to give her a 'hit'...

What do you think of Kristen's Vogue look? And are you a fan of the shirt and skirt combo?

images from thefashionspot.com and net-a-porter.com

Meadham Kirchhoff is the Latest to Collaborate with Topshop
Put your hands up if you haven't done an exclusive collaboration with Topshop yet? It seems anyone who's anyone today is working with the highstreet giant, and I'm starting to lose count of the amount of designer collaborations Topshop has done.
It's good news for everyone involved though: the designers get financial support, Topshop gets great stock on their shop floors and we get designer clothes for a smaller price. Everyone's happy.
The latest designers to partner with Topshop are Ed Meadham and Ben Kirchhoff of Meadham Kirchhoff - their collection hits stores tomorrow.
Their A/W 2010 collection had a gothic edge, as always, but was also pretty playful, with a great use of layering. Meadham described the collection to style.com as "eclectic dressing-up-box pretty things" and this element has been brought to their Topshop collection too.



The Topshop pieces are all in a palette of nude, navy and black, and there are plenty of sequins. Most of the pieces look like they could be vintage, and there is the feeling that they could have been pulled out of a (very stylish) dressing-up-box.


My personal favourites are the dresses and jackets because I've always been a sucker for a pretty dress and a well-cut jacket. The prices start at £55 and go up to £300, which does seem like a lot, but then what isn't expensive today? And there are a lot of sequins...



What do you think of the Meadham Kirchhoff collection? Which pieces are on your whishlist?

images from style.com and topshop

Olivia Rubin A/W 2010

Yesterday I visited British designer Olivia Rubin at her London showroom for a sneak peek at her A/W 2010/11 collection.
Olivia’s designs always feature gorgeous prints (I’m a big fan of her ‘bug’ print) in yummy colours, and her celebrity fans include Jameela Jamil, Fearne Cotton, Cheryl Cole and, most recently, Diana Vickers.
The A/W collection was inspired by ‘Hardy’s nineteenth century romantic classics’ and the silhouettes remain fun, feminine and flattering.


As soon as I saw the silver brocade Rosaline skirt (above left) I instantly thought of Blair Waldorf. I imagine she (if real) would pair it with thick tights a pea coat and a beret to go ice skating at the Rockefeller Center.


Olivia’s trademark brick print also makes an appearance in the collection. It looks great worn with the monochrome Kitty jacket, above.
But my favourite print is the ditzy nude bug design. The Belle tunic (below left) was my favourite piece in the collection, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it on a celebrity sometime soon.


A/W also sees the launch of Olivia’s T-shirt range, Oli Rubin, which combines her statement prints with luxe jersey basics. My personal favourites were the zebra and brick prints.



I also got to take a look at the mood board for S/S 2011, which looks just as exciting.
If you want to know more about Olivia Rubin visit her website HERE. I've also just noticed a few of the dresses from her A/W 09 collection are on sale on her website for just £50, so if you love a bargain check them out HERE.

all images from Olivia Rubin