Erdem showcases new floral line

One of my favourite designers at London Fashion Week to show their new autumn/winter 2012 line is Erdem. This Canadian born designer has been somewhat adopted by Britain. He grew up between Montreal and Birmingham (whoop my home city) and currently resides in London, where he works on his magnificent creations.

Erdem Moralioglu studied at the Royal College of Art, where he did a Masters in fashion and then went to work with Diane von Furstenberg in New York. He then relocated back to London to open his own designer label, Erdem in 2005.

And this season he flaunted his new collection at his fourth show at LFW. And Erdem didn’t disappoint. His new collection consisted of everything, green, purple and blue and let’s not forget the floral patterns and tweed. It’s a collection, which everyone is talking about: it’s creative and beautiful. His runway show was edgy but also elegant. He took it back to 1960s couture and altered and renewed the look.

The garments speak for themselves…

The ever-changing hairstyles of Rihanna

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed how Rihanna changes her hair for every album she produces or maybe even every single she releases?

I explore this RnB star’s hairstyles from that shaved sides to her blonde Rod Stewart inspired mullet, along with seeing a history of her album.

When Rihanna stepped on the music scene at the tender age of 16 with her first album Music of the Sun, followed closely by A Girl like Me: she graced us with long her long light brunette hair, with loose curls and waves and songs such as Pon de Replay and SOS. It was a look, which suited Rihanna and went well with her au naturel look and complimented her Bajan roots.

Au naturel Rihanna as a brunette

After this intro to the industry and making her name in music, Rihanna then altered her look dramatically, cutting her hair short and dying it jet-black. It was a sign of rebellion, as signaled by her album ‘A Good Girl Gone Bad’. Rihanna said her record company Def Jam wanted her to dye her hair blonde and to be styled as a pop star, but she disagreed of course and instead released her biggest hit to date Umbrella with rap mogul Jay Z.  She looked like a rock chick, which is a look she pulled off very well indeed and went with her persona.

Rihanna's rock chick look

Before releasing her album Rated R in 2009, Rihanna was subjected to domestic violence by her then boyfriend Chris Brown, which is a topic that is still brought up today. After this incident Rihanna once again changed her look, shaving off the sides of her hair and dying it blonde – it was a retro look, which had people shaving their hair in some way or another and other celebrities like Mel B, Cassie and Willow Smith following the trend.

Shaved sides and coloured blonde Rihanna

Rihanna’s biggest album to date is the much-loved Loud, which features my favourite song What’s my name? featuring hip-hop rapper Drake. This album saw Rihanna showcase her vibrant fiery red locks, another trend setting style, which other celebrities were set on following.

Raunchy in red Rihanna

Her latest album Talk That Talk has seen the superstar change her hair yet again: she goes back to being blonde but this time, her new hairstyle has been compared to the likes of Rod Stewart. And Rihanna has added a choppy fringe to it too. I think fringes are back in season now girls.

Back to blonde

She’s a much-loved and successful singer, with a number of hit singles and albums under her belt and she’s a woman who likes to mix things up a bit so she doesn’t get bored. And there is nothing wrong with that. Rihanna has changed her hair colour and style a number of times – it seems for every album it changes. What does this show? Well, she likes to keep her fans interested and people talking, which is definitely the reaction she gets.  She’s a woman who likes change and hates routine; in a nutshell she’s a woman of the 21st century.

David Beckham showcases his underwear…

…In a new advert that is. The LA Galaxy footballer has launched a new collection of underwear with high street moguls H&M, and his advert for the new line has caused quite a stir.

The video, which is filmed in black and white, and indeed makes a sharp statement: sees Beckham on a giant turntable in nothing but his briefs, with the camera giving the audience a close up of his tattoos, his physique, oh yeah and you see him in his underwear. Beckham is wearing a pair of £7.99 pants from his new David Beckham Bodywear for H&M collection. H&M also spent a reported £2.2 million on an ad slot at the Superbowl in the USA, which is sure to reign in more sales for the line and more fans for Beckham.

The new line also includes vests, t-shirts, pyjamas and long johns, which are inspired by his own wardrobe. The collection is available to buy now in all H&M stores.

It seems his previous underwear modelling for Italian fashion house Armani has had quite an impact on him. Beckham, also known by his famous nickname ‘Golden Balls’ was seen on The Johnathan Ross show last night and revealed that he and Victoria haven’t ruled out adding more children to their clan in the future.

David Beckham modelling his new underwear from his H&M collection

Mulberry reveals new Alexa bags

It’s been two years since the first Alexa bag came out in January 2010 and this year we see the new collection, inspired by model and presenter Alexa Chung released. And all I can say is I want one.

Mulberry has designed three new Alexa bags, which range from shiny lambskin to green lizard print. It’s a travel day bag, with gold metal tipped on the corners with the trademark Mulberry logo plaque. In other words, it’s the Alexa with a twist. And every girl will want to get her hands on one. Celebrity fans already include Blake Lively and Hayley Atwell, and Alexa Chung herself. The bags start from £795 and go up to £2,000, so they don’t come cheap. But it’s a good investment: it’s a bag that will last, is au courant and a must have for this year. So go on, treat yourself. You know you want to.

One Mulberry Alexa bag from the new collection in deep blue

Christian Louboutin turns to Bollywood

The expert of stilettos has created a new collection of Christian Louboutins dedicated to Bollywood. The collection, which is due out in Spring/Summer 2012, still has that red sole trademark but this range now incorporates all things Bollywood. Think bright colours, plenty of glamour and stitching patterns.

One type of shoe, which has been created, is known has the Devidas, which takes after the film starring Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan in Devdas. This shoe is all black with multicoloured stitching and patterns, and the heel height is just 5.5 inches, which is quite tamed for Louboutins. Whilst there is another pair called Bollywoody, which have heels that are a staggering 6 inches and a bright pink with a beautiful embroidered pattern similar to the Devidas pair. This collection is sure to be a summer favourite and not just in India.

The Devidas Louboutins

Rihanna’s new Armani underwear campaign unveiled

Her last underwear campaign for Armani was voted sexiest set of 2011 and 2012 sees Riri get undressed again for the Italian fashion label, and these shots see Rihanna showing off her curves and takes the word seduction to a whole new level.

Rihanna is going back old school as she goes back to being a brunette with longer hair in this campaign, her 2011 shoot saw her with short blonde hair. And I think brunette is better (not that I’m biased). The 23-year-old is seen flaunting her figure in lacy underwear as she poses on a bed and is also seen wearing a negligee and knickers whilst teasing the camera. Maybe Rihanna is set to make it a second year in a row for sexiest set.

The campaign also includes Rihanna exposing the new Armani jeans line, where she can be seen wearing a denim jacket with shorts and in another shot, skinny jeans and a tank lying across a couch– and she makes an everyday outfit look amazing and makes it so much more.

Rihanna is currently enjoying a well-earned break holidaying in Hawaii after doing a world tour with 101 shows.

Riri looking innocent yet sexy in an Armani negligee and knickers

Rihanna fluanting her derrière in the Armani jeans

 

Sherlock – The hit BBC series returns

Sherlock made a return to 221b Baker Street in the New Year, with its second series on the BBC starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman (from The Office) as his sidekick Dr. John Watson. This series sees Cumberbatch and Co. star in three 90-minute episodes on various adventures: a classic one includes The Hound of the Baskervilles and the first episode of this series sees Sherlock Holmes fall for a girl, with actress Lara Pulver starring as dominatrix turned damsel in distress in A Scandal in Belgravia. This series also sees the return of another audience favourite, Rupert Graves who plays Detective Inspector Lestrade needing Sherlock’s help and also assisting Sherlock surprisingly.

Cumberbatch makes an excellent Sherlock and executes the character brilliantly: catching his arrogance, intelligence and his perceptiveness extremely well. And in this series we see Watson more as a soldier than any other interpretation has allowed. They make a good partnership in this series, and keep the audience gripping with what is to come next. Mark Gatiss who plays Holmes’ brother, Mycroft is also captured well: Gatiss plays the protective older brother, with his own intelligence and work as a government official.

We are yet to see Professor James Moriarty, Sherlock’s arch enemy, also known as ‘Jim’ played by actor Andrew Scott, to appear in this series and he is sure to appear in the season finale next week, which is on Sunday BBC1 at 8.30pm. It is a finale not to be missed and will have much enthralling action and serious detective work in it. And should make for an interesting Sunday evening.

Katie Holmes earns her sex appeal

Photos of the Dawson’s Creek star supporting a new campaign for jeweller H. Stern have been released and that shy girl routine are no more. Holmes is known for sporting her casual jeans and a t-shirt look, but these shots of her advertising a new jewellery range show a different side to her, that was dying to come out.

The 33-year-old actress is seen topless in some sexy and sultry shots with her smoky eyes capturing the camera. There are other shots of her rolling around in the sand whilst modeling a beautiful bracelet and earrings. These shots of her are steamy and show a different side to Katie, one that maybe her husband; Tom Cruise was keeping hush hush about.

Chanel’s new Spring 2012 Make-up line

The collection, which is called Harmonie de Printemps and has 17-year-old Polish model Monika Jagaciak fronting the campaign. The new make-up selection is inspired by spring and includes fresh light colours such as pale pinks, corals and peaches. There is even an eye shadow called Tigerlily: Chanel is embracing spring and all of its flowers suggesting a fresh glow is in this season, as was shown by the Chanel spring/summer 2012 catwalk shows. It is a make-up collection, which embraces spring – and Chanel sees it as the season of blossoming beauty, to enhance yourself.

Monika Jagaciak modelling the new Chanel make-up

Mila Kunis is the new face of Dior

It was announced today that the Black Swan actress would be the new face of the Dior. Miss Kunis is following in the footsteps of her co-star Natalie Portman by working with Dior on a new ad campaign. The 28-year-old actress will be the hand, which holds the iconic Miss Dior bag (as pictured below) and for the line’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The star is said to be ‘thrilled’ working with Dior on their new collection. Who would have thought the girl from That ‘70s show would be a model for Dior?

Mila Kunis Clutching Miss Dior

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