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Twilight New Moon special screening and D&G after-party

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:33:00 -0800

The vampires and werewolves came out to play last night at a screening of The Twilight Saga: New Moon at Landmark's Sunshine Cinema in New York. All the principal cast members were in attendance - Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed and Taylor Lautner, as well as rumoured off-screen couple Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. After watching the second in the series of Twilight films on the eve of...

The Clothes Show Live returns

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:33:00 -0800

Fashion comes to the masses next week, as the 21st annual Clothes Show Live descends on Birmingham's NEC from 4 to 9 December - just in time to make all your Christmas style dreams come true.Promising to be bigger and better than ever before, guests at the event are promised a veritable fashion feast. As well as shopping all the leading brands you can imagine in...

Hot celebrity hairstyles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:27:00 -0800

Ok, so Alexa might not change her hairdo very often but with a hairstyle as great as this you just don't need to. She has that rare gem of a cut that we're all searching for - a style that works with and not against your hair's natural texture and looks good even if you've only spent five minutes on it.Attending the D&G screening of The Twilight Saga: New Moon in New York...

Who deserves the title of the world's sexiest man - Johnny Depp or Robert Pattinson?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:44:00 -0800

What better way to start your weekend than by mulling over the crucial question of the week - w2ho is hotter, Johnny or Robert?Johnny Depp has won back his Sexiest Man Alive crown after winning a vote by the readers of People magazine. Johnny, 46, first won the award in 2003 and has featured in the top 10 ever since, narrowly losing out last year to Wolverine star Hugh Jackman.Earlier this...

Friends ‘relieved’ Nicole Richie hospitalised

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:26:00 -0800

Friends of former Simple Life star Nicole Richie have expressed their relief at her hospitalisation for pneumonia, saying she had been working too hard since giving birth. Richie, who gave birth to her second child Sparrow in September, was admitted to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center yesterday to be treated for the lung illness, which friends are blaming on her hectic schedule....

Celebrities of the week 19 November

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:11:00 -0800

Ronan Keating accused Daily Mail columnist Jan Moir of trying to “make a name” for herself from Stephen Gately’s death, this week.“None of us read the article because we were told, ‘You wouldn’t want to read it,’ so we purposely didn’t,” Keating told the Observer magazine, adding, “It was wrong. It looked to me like somebody trying to...

Checking in: The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, Wales

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

Girls' weekends usually conjure up the image of cocktails, pampering and shopping-related shenanigans. But we fancied something a little different. While we certainly wouldn't say no to champagne afternoon tea and gourmet food, we also wanted plenty of fresh air and countryside pursuits. Too much to ask? Not for Abergavenny. Not only would the splendour of the most scenic national park be on...

Sex position of the day: the best positions for women

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

Bored of the same old sex positions? Want to know the best positions for women? Fear not, there's a whole new world out there of super sexy positions just waiting to be discovered. A whole 365 of them to be exact... Welcome to our new and improved ‘sex position of the day' guide.No matter how sexually savvy or connubially clued-up you are, boredom in the bedroom can sometimes be...

The Sanctuary spa offer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:00 -0800

Get more for your money this Christmas with this fantastic offer from The Sanctuary. From now until 25 December they are offering a three for two deal on all their pampering Christmas gift sets. Yes, that's three gifts for the price of two... wahoo! Hurry while stocks last.Visit thesanctuary.co.uk to buy online. See more Christmas gift ideas here.See more beauty news here.See more celebrity...

Save 10% on vintage fashion

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:35:00 -0800

Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company specialises in women's vintage clothing and vintage fashion ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s. The website not only offers great vintage pieces from yesteryear, but also has tips and advice on how to achieve the latest trends in vintage fashion and style. The online store boasts a wide range of vintage tea dresses, prom dresses,...

Brad Pitt turns down £3m for family

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:11:00 -0800

Brad Pitt declined the chance to earn a £3m appearance fee at the recent Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Ball, Life & Style magazine reports. Brad had been expected at the 31 October ball but insiders say he decided at the last minute to spend Halloween trick or treating with his family. We were told he would be attending as the guest of the Tourism Development & Investment Company,”...

Robert Pattinson asked fan to strip

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:27:00 -0800

Robert Pattinson has confessed he was so bored at a recent Twilight autograph session that he asked a female fan to undress for him. Pattinson made the admission during an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, due to be broadcast tomorrow. "You kind of get 10 seconds with each person and you never really say anything. I kind of got bored," Robert told Ellen when asked about the...

Kate Moss slammed for weight comments

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:19:00 -0800

Kate Moss has been slammed for her recent comments about weight loss and accused of encouraging anorexia, the Sun reports. During a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily, Kate was asked if she had any mottos she lives by. “There are loads of mottos. There's 'Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels',” Kate replied. “That's one of them. You try and remember, but it never...

Camilla Dallerup: ‘producers favour Price’

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:09:00 -0800

Camilla Dallerup has warned I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! producers they are focusing too much on Katie Price. Former Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla walked out the jungle yesterday just three days into the show after struggling with the lack of food in camp. "I feel sorry for the 10 friends I have left behind in there," Camilla told the Daily Star, before...

You Should Know About... Designers doing Christmas

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:37:00 -0800

It may not be time to deck the halls with boughs of holly just yet, but if you're itching to get into the Christmas spirit, read on. Some of your favourite designers have already flexed their creative muscles for the season, and the results are just as festively fabulous as you'd imagine.Earlier this week, Lily Cole turned on the lights of the now-renowned Tiffany tree at...

We’ll be watching Pugh

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:26:00 -0800

Ever wanted to take a sneak peek at one of your favourite fashion designers at work and see what goes into making one their show-stopping creations? From tomorrow, fans of Gareth Pugh can do just that in a new interactive project with photographer Nick Knight and SHOWstudio SHOP.In a first of its kind, a webcam video of Sunderland-born Pugh at work in his temporary studio,...

Save 25% with CovertCandy

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:37:00 -0800

CovertCandy was launched in January 2009 by four UK graduates with a vision for building an online community within which stylish young fashionistas could exchange and swap clothing for free. With over 4000 users already signed up, the community is growing steadily and is proving to be a great place to refresh those wardrobe basics that are spending more time in the back of your wardrobe than...

Great Stocking Filler – FREE Harry Hill CD for every reader

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:11:00 -0800

Fill your home with laughter this Christmas with this FREE hilarious Harry Hill Live CD. Whilst best known for his zany TV appearances Harry is actually at his best on stage where he has an even wittier side than the confines of TV allows. This CD is FREE, just pay for p&p. Click here to claim your FREE Harry Hill Live CD. Offer ends 16th December 2009

Kookai makes a comeback

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:07:00 -0800

Who doesn't remember Kookai, the high street favourite that injected our wardrobes with a welcome dose of French sass in the '90s? Well, the brand is back and for 2009 it's got a new design team, a new brand focus, a new flagship store, a new e-commerce site and big plans for staking a claim on the loyalties of UK shoppers once again.The comeback will begin officially on...

M&S appoints new chief

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:37:00 -0800

Stuart Rose's name is as synonymous with Marks & Spencer as Philip Green's is with Arcadia, but today the fashion world is digesting the news that Rose will step down as M&S chief executive to make way for new blood in the shape of Morrison's chief Marc Bolland in the new year.Rose's tenure has been widely accepted as a positive one - he masterminded the famous...

Does Kate Moss really believe that 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:45:00 -0800

Controversial Kate Moss has done it again - this time she's hit the headlines by telling a news website that 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'.Kate Moss has angered eating disorder support groups, who say that as a role model to millions of girls and young women, this could lead to more instances of eating disorders. Moss was asked in the interview if she had any mottoes, to which...

Support Children In Need

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800

Jessica's new collection contains all of the hottest new shades for autumn/winter, from deep cherry red to decadent chocolate brown. What's more, each polish comes in a unique bear-shaped bottle and for every bear polish sold, Jessica will donate £2 to the BBC Children In Need Appeal, helping disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Bear In Mind nail polishes,...

Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner talk New Moon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800

With New Moon out on Friday 20 November, we caught up with Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart to chat about reprising their roles in the movie and their relationship off-set. Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner are probably two of the biggest names on the planet right now. With The Twilight Saga: New Moon out on Friday, we caught up with the stars to chat about reprising their role in the film...

Underwear boss lays into Katie Price

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:26:00 -0800

Award-winning underwear boss Michelle Mone has accused Katie Price of being disrespectful and rude during her ill-fated run as a model for Ultimo, the Daily Record reports. "Hope the public won't get taken in by Jordan this time. Her contract with Ultimo was for a year, it lasted five hours,” Mone wrote on her Facebook account. “No matter who you are, you should have respect...

Sunday Styles Preview: Hip-Hop’s New Steps

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:26:19 -0800

Jerking is a Los Angeles dance phenomenon that comes with its own dress code.

Becoming the Alpha Dog in Your Own Home

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:38:47 -0800

Parents are borrowing from Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, who is known for inspiring discipline, order and devotion.

Shaken & Stirred: Barkeep, a Placebo on the Rocks, Please

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:17:37 -0800

Bartenders, normally dispensers of pleasure, have lately been playing doctor behind the bar.

A Night Out With | Brooklyn Decker: Her World on a String

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:13:27 -0800

Hanging out with the model Brooklyn Decker, who’s starring in Elle’s new “Make Better” series of fitness and beauty DVDs.

Modern Love: The Boundaries of a Breakup

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:14:11 -0800

If I can snoop on my ex-girlfriend online, then why shouldn’t she be free to befriend my grandpa?

Generation B: Not Taking ‘Not Hiring’ for an Answer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:23 -0800

A look at recent employment data indicates that boomers have persevered in these hard times, and are less likely to grow discouraged and quit the job hunt than younger workers are.

Social Q’s: I Ordered the Ants!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:16:20 -0800

Answers to readers’ questions about customer service, how to tactfully handle a friend’s weight gain and other issues.

Letters

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:47:59 -0800

Rude Revenge.

Now Installing | Francesco Vezzoli Gets Gaga to MoCA

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:03 -0800

Vezzoli created the narrative of the event: Lady Gaga, in a Frank Gehry-designed hat, would perform on a pink piano painted with butterflies by Damien Hirst while Bolshoi dancers - all in Miuccia Prada-designed costumes - pirouetted in a room decorated with tons of crystal chandeliers, miles of red velvet curtains and walls of Constructivist posters with the images of Lady Gaga and Vezzoli.

Haute Lips | Delfina Delettrez Earrings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:10 -0800

You can literally put your money where your mouth is with these enamel, silver and gold Seven Sins earrings by the Rome-based jeweler Delfina Delettrez, who must have accessories in her blood. (She's a fourth-generation Fendi.)

It’s All a Blur to Them

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:29:18 -0800

Crossing between the men’s and women’s aisles feels right to young customers today.

Fitness: Is the Spirit of Competition in the Soul of Yoga?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:34:55 -0800

Yoga enthusiasts are trying to build momentum for competitive yoga in the United States.

Front Row: Sensing a Warmer Season

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:51:43 -0800

Fashion industry leaders are optimistic about the future of the retail climate.

Only Palin’s Stylist Knows for Sure

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:38:27 -0800

Lisa Kline, the New York stylist who bought Sarah Palin and her family their notorious $150,000 wardrobes, goes public with details of the spending.

Critical Shopper | Armani/5th Avenue: Indulging His Every Indulgence

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:47:11 -0800

The colossal new flagship carrying representative pieces from all the goods bearing the Armani signature are all swirling around a giant fantasy staircase that puts both Vegas and the sun to shame.

Wife/Mother/Worker/Spy: Dear Banker, Don’t Call Me

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:43:12 -0800

In our household’s division of labor, I deal with inquiring mortgage lenders.

Special Report: My Techno: A Designer Viewpoint

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:45:16 -0800

Some are cyber experts and others are technophobes, but most designers today embrace many forms of technology -- including Christopher Bailey of Burberry and Frida Giannini of Gucci.

Special Report: Christie's to Value Vintage Gucci

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:43 -0800

Gucci's latest effort to fight counterfeits involves an online evaluation site, in collaboration with the auction house Christie's.

Special Report: Watchmakers Seize the Moment for iPhone

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:46:18 -0800

It was not so long ago that the spread of the mobile phone sent fear through the reserved world of fine watchmaking -- now they're making phone applications too.

Special Report: The Highest Heels Rely on Technology to Reach the Sky

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:51:16 -0800

Technical advances in material and fabrication, combined with designers’ skills and desire to innovate, have pushed dress shoe heels to dizzy heights.

Special Report: Berlin's Personal Ideas on Technology

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:39 -0800

Thanks to its minimal rents and low cost of living, Berlin has a thriving creative scene. And the fashion designers in the midst of it all tend to be small businesses, with very individual ways of using digital technology.

'Depressed and lonely' model is found hanged

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:01 -0800

A rising star in the dizzying world of high-fashion modelling known as much for her quirky sensibility and fondness for Tolstoy as her lustrous hair and doll-like features has been found hanged in her Paris apartment.

Lenny Kravitz's rock offspring stars in 'royal' perfume ads

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Zoe Kravitz, a recent regular in fashion weeks' front rows, has landed her biggest stint to date as the face of Vera Wang's Princess fragrance.

British politician attacks Kate Moss for encouraging anorexia

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

After Moss publicly declared in an interview that "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels," Lembit Opik -- a member of the British Parliament -- has lashed out at the topmodel, telling UK paper The Sun this statement was "everything that is wrong with the fashion world."

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