Tag Archive: Glamour

Mar 07 2013

Shopping: Glamour Team Up With Very

A couple of weeks ago, before fashion week madness kicked in, before I got ill, and before my Mum came to visit I was invited to a Google+ hangout with the Glamour editorial team to discuss their first designer collection with Very.co.uk.

If you haven’t seen the collection, check it out below – 13 great pieces that are basically a Glamour girls capsule wardrobe – a cute little black dress, one of my favourite pieces, a versatile white shirt, which you may recognise from my fashion week outfits, as well as a casual great sweatshirt, a jewelled collar, and a fun pink tutu – and best of all the most expensive piece is only £59!!!

One of my favourite pieces has to be the Broderie Trim Shirt – at only £35 this piece can be paired with a simple skate skirt or worn under a jumper – it has a great shape and cute details that I loved wearing it over fashion week.

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Jan 03 2013

Cover Loving: February Magazines Are All About Actresses

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You can tell that it is award season as all the major magazines have gorgeous actresses gracing their covers. Vanity Fair has gone for Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence, Harper’s Bazaar have an elegant looking Anne Hathaway, Glamour UK goes girlie with Emma Stone, and Victoria Beckham’s designs score two covers with both Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Stewart wearing white on the covers of ELLE UK and V Magazine.

My favourite has to be the gorgeous Jennifer Lawrence sporting her natural blonde locks in a fun cover for Vanity Fair. Shot by Ellen von Unwerth there is a softness in Jennifer’s face on the cover that is transformed into a complete vixen for the accompanying editorial and I love it. Sometimes Jennifer can be a little too serious – this cover is fun and relaxed and definitely brightened up my day.

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Next up has to be Scarlett Johansson’s subscriber cover for ELLE UK’s February issue wearing a Burberry coat shot by Rankin. I like the newsstand version with her working a Victoria Beckham microbrush and lace dress but only from the ankles up, I am not loving those runway Manolo Blahnik for Victoria Beckham shoes. The subscriber cover is intriguing – I love the messy hair and seeing only one eye – Scarlett looks beautiful.

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It was hard to decide who came next between Anne and Kristen, I am not blown away by either cover to be honest, but I think Harper’s Bazaar just takes it because of that gorgeous crystal-embellished Giorgio Armani strapless gown – all I can say about the rest is does Anne have a lazy eye?

Kristen doesn’t fair much better for me on V Magazine’s Spring 2013 issue. It isn’t that I don’t like the styling, the white Victoria Beckham vest with a black bra peeking out is fine, the make-up is grundy as you would expect from the Twilight actress – the problem I have is that I feel I have seen it all before – the wet hair, the moody look, the dark make-up around the eyes. Anyone else a little bored?

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[Pics: Vanity Fair/Glamour UK/ELLE UK/Harper's Bazaar/V Magazine]

Oct 30 2012

Cover Loving: Cheryl Cole All Smiles For Glamour

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Glamour’s finale cover of 2012, how crazy does that sound, has been released and it is such a pretty cover starring the gorgeous Cheryl Cole. I had wondered whether this would be a Girls Aloud cover with their return to the spotlight but it seems Chezza still has her solo pulling power.

Posing with a gold camera, that has been added to my Christmas wish-list, Cheryl looks happy, natural and stunning in a feathered Chanel dress and a cute messy bun for Glamour magazine’s December issue.

Normally Cheryl goes for sexy and seduction, which she does perfectly, but it is rare to see a smiling, happy and radiant Cheryl, maybe it has something to do with the new man in her life, or maybe it is the styling and direction that is spot on, whatever it is I like it.

Proving what a fun and laid-back shoot the pictures suggest, check out the behind-the-scenes video on Glamour’s website, I am loving the naughty dog!!!

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I have to be honest I was kind of hoping for a full on Girls Aloud cover, did you see the girls at the tour launch? Kimberly is looking hot – I have added her stomach to my gym-inspiration list!!!

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But saying that I will definitely be picking up the December issue of Glamour on November 1 – will you?

[Pics: Glamour UK/ Facebook.com/CherylCole]

Sep 10 2011

Cover Loving: Britney Spears Sparkles For Glamour

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Glamour magazine doesn’t really feature on my cover loving section, that isn’t because I am snobby, but I have to admit the magazine hasn’t really wowed me in the cover stakes for a while, that is until this gorgeous Britney Spears cover.

The pop princess looks amazing in a Matthew Williamson dress on the October issue of the British magazine. I don’t know whether touring really agrees with Britney or she is just finally in a very good place, but she looks hot in this long-sleeve metallic blue ombre dress adorned with feathers and sequins.

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The rest of the Glamour shoot is just as sexy, in one shot Britney works a very short, lacy black dress with cut-out knee-high boots, and in another the magazine does an ode to lads mag with a pic of her in very slinky lingerie and just a fur coat.

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If you haven’t already picked up the magazine I don’t want to spoil the interview but Britney talks about her best memories of the UK, hoping to see Prince William at one of her shows, as well as insight into her fashion musts, which include Flying Monkey jeans and Steve Madden shoes.

[Pic: Glamour/Britney Spears]

Aug 06 2011

Shopping: Weekend Wishlist – Stars and Sparkle

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Inspired by the gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana star print dress from the autumn/winter 2011 collection, seen recently on the September Marie Claire cover and Glamour’s August issue, I have put together my fav star and sparkle items.

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1. ASOS Belted Dress with Star Print, £45 – I love this all-over star print with its flirty flare silhouette and the elbow-length sleeves will see you through to autumn.

2. Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C. Bombe, $345 – I am a big RM fan, I carry my MAB with pride, but this cutie is a perfect sparkly clutch and it even comes with exclusive leopard print inside.

3. Oasis Scatter Star Scarf, £18 – you don’t have to go for black and white, this coral scarf is a great way to dip into the trend, team with jeans and a simple tee for great effect.

4. Maggie Angus Rock Star Necklace, £18.99 – couldn’t be a wishlist without jewellery and I adore this rock star necklace featuring a bold charm of a guitar and star.

5. Converse Garden Sequin Hi Trainers from Schuh, £49 – sequins and hi-tops is a great combination, team with your skinny jeans or maxi dress. I just love the way these beauties shimmer!!

6. New Look Starry Canvas Cross Body Bag, £8.99 – this is a cute casual bag, and at that price everyone can enjoy the star trend.

Jan 08 2011

Cover Loving: Abbey Clancy For Glamour UK

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I have been wanting to share this Glamour UK February cover all week, I have been crazy, but it is worth waiting for as it has such fun and quirky styling.

This a fun new look for Abbey Clancy *a stark contrast to her WAG status*, and she looks amazing in this Giles jumper. I know she did Giles Deacon’s show in September but come on Abbey is more lads mag than fashion rag isn’t she? But hey, so nice to see Giles on the cover!!

Apr 07 2010

Cover Loving: Lauren Conrad On American Glamour

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Pic: Glamour Magazine

I have an addiction to magazines, American ones especially and The Hills – so Glamour US this month feels like it has been made just for me.

OK I know that Lauren Conrad has appeared on the cover of the magazine before – but I love the dressed down California-chic styling that they have done with this cover. Also totally fitting for the ‘friends’ issue LC is joined by true pals Lo Bosworth and Whitney Port in a cute photo shoot.

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Pic: Glamour Magazine

We’ve not seen a lot of her since she left The Hills, but she has two best-selling books, fronted an Avon campaign and by the sound of it let her relationship with actor Kyle Howard blossom. She opens up about her boyfriend, body confidence, her style as well as her friendship with the girls.

The May issue is out now in America – give it a few days and I will track my copy down.

But if like me you can’t wait check out the online coverage, with the full cover story and the photo gallery of the shoot.

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