Cast your mind back to late last year when Zara Phillips announced plans to create a clothing line with Musto. The Princess already appeared in an ad campaign for the sportswear brand, and now her line ZP 176 is almost ready to hit stores.

She has been talking about the collection, but doesn't want to be called a designer. Zara explained honestly, "I tried and tested everything. With design, the products were already there - I just tweaked a few things, like put in a longer cut for the riding jackets, so it won’t expose the back if you’re riding in the elements."

The collection includes fleece-lined waterproof and windproof jackets, padded gilets and fleeces. Zara commented,

"It’s less to do with mainstream fashion and more about practicality and engineering something that works in training, but which you wouldn’t be embarrassed to be seen in, in public."

When she isn't riding and wearing practical sportswear, Zara likes something a little more glamorous. "Roberto Cavalli and Marchesa. One of my favourites is a lovely, empire-line, strapless, purple dress by Marchesa. I also wore a lot of Ashley Isham when he was starting out." ZP 176 launches on 6th August with pieces from £35.

It's only been a week since images of Lara Stone in French playboy were revealed and it turns out she is not a happy bunny. The model is suing the publication for using these images of her. She is also beginning legal action against the photographer, Greg Lotus.

Lara commented,

"It's not the kind of publication I would ever choose to appear in. Playboy had no right to publish these unauthorised photographs. I feel I have no option but to take steps to protect my reputation."

More on this as it happens. Are you surprised to hear this news?

Madonna's clothing line Material Girl will finally launch in Macy's next week. The collection has seen a collaboration between the Queen of Pop and her daughter Lourdes, and who better to front the ad campaign than Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen? In this short video below, Taylor talks about her role in the campaign and what it's like to work with Madonna. Are you excited for the launch of this clothing line?

The wardrobe's of Chelsea football players are about to get a little bit more stylish! It was announced today that Dolce and Gabbana are designing suits for the team as part of a three year deal. They will also be creating the Dolce & Gabbana Lounge at Stamford Bridge and redesigning the reception area.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana explained why they got involved,

"We are big football fans: for us it means healthy competition, intense passion and great discipline. Football players are style icons both on and off the pitch and, on top of this, there is our love of England and of London, which have always been a source of inspiration for our work."

They have designed a three piece suit in the club's signature blue and a wool fitted coat. I am excited to see the likes of Frank Lampard and John Terry wearing their new designer wears. This isn't the first time Dolce and Gabbana have ventured in to football. They have previously worked with AC Milan and the 2006 World Cup Italian football team.

This Autumn, ladylike chic is back after featuring on the catwalk at Louis Vuitton amongst others. This means longer length skirts and feminine blouses

I have noticed an increasing amount of blouses on the High Street and many of them have pussybow detailing. One of my favourites is part of the Celia Birtwell for John Lewis collection. The bouquet floral blouse (£69) would look great with a skirt and heels or even just with jeans. I also like Topshop's poppy print tunic (£32). Will you be wearing a pussybow blouse this season?