Amber Le Bon stole the show at the Global Fashion Awards 2013 last night in a floor-length and fabulous, figure-hugging frock.
Steal Amber’s style with the stunning Secret dress from Ashley Roberts for KEY Fashion.
With luxurious sequin trimmed crochet lace, the limited edition full length dress is embellished by hand with a diamanté trim.
The Secret dress is available from www.keyfashion.co.uk and retails at £300.00.
Emilia Fox: beautiful and an acting blue blood. She has a glittering career, is from an acting dynasty and is also a mother. The 39-year-old has been looking incredibly on the red carpet recently.
Emilia Fox covers up on the red carpet in Luisa Beccaria coat. The actress is a huge fan of the label, having worn pieces from the Italian demi-couture designer several times this year alone, including red carpet events and appearances – including the BFI Gala Dinner and Crime Thriller Awards this month.
Emilia chose this ivory wool coat to attend the premiere of Dom Hemingway in London this week – keeping cosy even on the red carpet as she posed for photographers without removing her coat.
What do you think? Is Emilia a style icon?
Check out Daisy Lowe looking Super Sexy at the GQ Awards last night in Annoushka Jewellery
Annoushka Grace, 18ct white gold, diamond and fresh water pearl drop necklace £12,500
Annoushka Celestial, sterling silver, moonstone and white topaz ring £595
Do you think Daisy looks stunning?
London Fashion Week is almost here and we are pretty excited. If you are also going then you might want to head to Voltaire, who will be hosting the fashion elite.
London – rightly recognised as a global style hub – will once again play host to the world’s fashion elite, as they bring all the glitz and glamour of their latest collections to the catwalk for London Fashion Week, 13th – 17th September.
If you want a share of the spotlight this year then head to Voltaire, the City’s destination Champagne bar located beneath Crowne Plaza London – The City hotel. The vaults of this grade II listed building, which once held prisoners under lock and key and later became bank vaults, is today home to one of London’s most exclusive destinations, featuring private booths and alcoves, VIP zones and personal table service.
From September 13th until the end of the month, Voltaire will be offering style-conscious Londoners a selection of cocktails (all £9.50) inspired by this season’s latest trends. Try the Spiked Rebel – influenced by the studs, spikes and leather of 90s punk – made from vodka, Sambuca, Maraschino liqueur, passion fruit puree, orange bitters, Blu Curaçao and garnished with an apple ‘mohawk’. The glamour of Hitchcock’s heroines that inspired many of the 2013 collections is also behind the sophisticated Marion Crane, made from Sipsmith London dry gin, Martini Rosso, orange bitters, Antica Formula and fresh lemon juice. For the ultimate decadence try the Midas Touch – Ysabel Regina cognac, Pink Pigeon rum, and apple juice – an homage to the striking metallic gold dominating the catwalk this year.
If you indulge in one too many Spiked Rebels, however, then give in to Fashion Week excess and sign up to Crowne Plaza London – The City’s unique A la Mode package. Combining an overnight stay with a two-hour personal shopping session with Front Row Stylist at one of London’s top shopping spots, this is the perfect way to make the most of Fashion Week.
Start by checking into your spacious room at Crowne Plaza London – The City before being whisked off by a private driver to your preferred destination; whether it’s the nearby trendy hotspot of One New Change, the couture houses of Bond Street, or the legendary department stores of Knightsbridge, you’ll be spoilt for choice in the fashion capital of the world. With their impeccable taste and in-depth knowledge of the latest trends, Front Row Stylist will get you a stunning look that’s ready for the catwalk.
Whether you pop in for a cocktail or indulge in the A la Mode package, Crowne Plaza London – The City has Fashion Week covered.
Crowne Plaza London – The City
19 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6DB
020 7438 8026 | www.cplonondcityhotel.co.uk | @CPLondonCity
Actress Kate Hudson stuns at Novak Djokovic Foundation Gala last night wearing Annoushka Jewellery and a bracelet by Guest Designer, Selim Mouzannar for Annoushka.
Annoushka bronze and oxidised silver Foundry bracelet £650
Annoushka 18ct yellow gold, diamond and oxidised silver Ottoman ring £1,600
18ct white gold, diamond,sapphire and tsavorite bracelet by Selim Mouzannar for Annoushka £28,500
Royal Ascot is just around the corner, and for many, the unique dress code, that is so synonymous with the five day festival, can be a sartorial mine field. Fortunately we have a ten step guide to looking your best and avoiding any awkward faux pas.
1) In general: Sartorial Sage and Former Editor of Vogue, Diane Vreeland once said, “Elegance is refusal” and the same goes for Royal Ascot – understated elegance is always a winner.
2) Ladies’ hats: An essential accessory at Royal Ascot and from top hats to berets, flying saucers to feathered fancies, hats of all shapes and sizes will no doubt be on display. Show pieces are all very well and it’s fine to be bold but make sure you don’t scare small children, animals, or for that matter, horses. Avoid the much-maligned fascinator.
3) Morning Dress: Formal gentlemen’s dress from the 19th century and obligatory if you’re in the Royal Enclosure. Make sure it’s well fitting and neither too tight nor too big. In the words of tailor Matthew Cartwright of Noden & Winsor, “If you don’t know your chest size, find out before it’s too late.”
4) Top Hat: The fit’s key. Not so big it falls down over your ears and not worn at a jaunty angle.
5) Dresses: You may well end up in a club after racing but the dress code stipulates that daytime dresses and skirts should be ‘of modest length, defined as falling just above the knee or longer. Straps on dresses should be at least one inch wide. It means anything strapless, or that’s too short or tight should be consigned to your wardrobe.
6) Pants: For men and women are essential, but should never be on show. Ever.
7) Shoes: Opt for comfort as you’ll be on your feet all day (hopefully). Chaps, shiny shiny, pointy shoes are not a good idea – patent is out and is not due to make a resurgence any time soon. As for stilettos, girls be aware you will sink on turf. Low-heeled courts are ideal and will avoid you having to purchase a cheeky pair of plastic flip flops at the end of the day, because your brand new heels have made your toes bleed.
8) Umbrella: It’s Britain. In June. It shouldn’t rain but it might so make sure you’re prepared.
9) Accessories: Diamonds are acceptable, you’ll be pleased to know. But leave the big shiny watches at home. If it’s large enough and shiny enough to blind a small child (or jockey – they’re around the same height) avoid.
10) Enjoy: Royal Ascot is one of the most glamorous and exciting weeks of the year. Dress up, enjoy the people watching and cheer on the horses in each of the 30 races taking place over the week.
Royal Ascot runs from Tuesday 18th June to Saturday 22nd June. Featuring 30 top class races, including seven QIPCO British Champions Series contests, it will be broadcast live on Channel 4 for the first time this year from 1.45pm until 6pm each day.
Which designers are the celebrities clamoring after for 2013? Now that most designers have revealed their creations for spring, summer, and fall, it’s clear the cream rises to the top. Here are the designers celebrities are wearing and what’s so special about their 2013 collections.
Anna Sui
Image via Flickr by CHRISTOPHER MACSURAK
Anna’s designs are frequently spotted on A-list celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens, Ashlee Simpson, Fergie, Nicole Richie, and Miley Cyrus. This spring, Sui introduced her self-titled line “Anna’s Garden.” Though the collection is unmistakably Sui, with her favored Art Nouveau prints (all designed in-house), she’s taken this year’s line to a new level of floral prints. She mixes colors and whites superbly, and the looks she creates are never overdone. Sui creates the perfect fit for celebrities wanting to be on the cutting edge of fashion, but not over the top.
DSquared2
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The team of Dean and Dan Caten currently outfit the likes of style setters Jessica Simpson, Selena Gomez, Alicia Keys, and Halle Berry. For 2013, the design team pays homage to the jazz clubs of Paris in the 1940’s. They combine masculine tailored suits with ultra feminine silk dresses, the epitome of luxury. The ensembles feature basic grays and neutrals as a backdrop for bold, fanciful colors, ideal for the sophisticated Halle Berry’s of Hollywood.
Alexander McQueen
Image via Flickr by Romana Correale
McQueen’s collection for 2013 took ideas from the most feminine designs all the way to erotica, so it’s no surprise to see an interesting mix of celebrities donning the outfits. Of course, McQueen was the honored designer to clothe Kate Middleton for her wedding seen ’round the world, but his designs are also popular with the likes of Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, and First Lady Michelle Obama. It’s the perfect balance of modesty to add to your collection of variety of sexy costumes.
Dolce & Gabbana
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Enjoyed by starlets Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Claudia Schiffer, and Madonna, no list of top designers would be complete without Dolce and Gabbana. This year, the collection pays tribute to the festivals of Sicily, featuring raffia flour sack dresses, hair scarves, dresses and chandelier earrings adorned with street theater puppets, and separates bearing designs of Caltagirone vases and dishes.
Burberry Prorsum
Image via Flickr by OiMax
As McQueen, Prorsum ventured into the deep world of sexy this year, yet came out with a good reputation. This collection, enjoyed by Victoria Beckham, Donna Air, Sarah Jessica, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts and others, showcases the joy of erotica. Capes and corsets are the backbone of the collection. Prorsum employs an array of autumn shades with colors hailing from 1930’s era lingerie, such as shell pinks and oyster. These muted colors against bold jewel tones absolutely pop. Satin and cotton sateen fabrics lend a soft touch to the looks.
Emporio Armani
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Another staple in top designer lists, Armani dresses celebrities like Lea Michele, Penelope Cruz, Anne Hathaway, and Katie Holmes. This year, the Emporio Armani collection borrowed from all the most relevant fashion eras and brought back the very best, such as drop waist dresses and cloche hats from the Roaring 20’s. The line features faded and pastel shades, which lend femininity to the clean lines and soft shapes of the collection. Even the more tailored pieces are crafted with soft fabrics, creating the illusion of being made of fur.
With these superb collections, it won’t be any problem for celebrities to hit the streets looking runway ready.
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Fiona Jarvis, Founder of Blue Badge Style, the first app and website guide to a stylish lifestyle for the less-physically-able, officially opened the disabled toilet and facilities at stylish new, Cambridge restaurant, La Maison du Steak.
Fiona said, “I’ve had some strange requests in my time, but I’ve never before been asked to open a disabled toilet. But I’m delighted to do so, as I’m a firm believer that disability need not be a barrier to going out or stopping you from enjoying the good things in life!”. She continued, “La Maison du Steak will definitely be getting 3 Blue Badge Style ticks”.
Franck Parnin explained “We wanted to be able to offer the same experience to everyone who visits La Maison Du Steak and make sure that the able and less-able, locals as well as visitors to our fine town, could all access our restaurant with ease, and eat our amazing steak!”.