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Fab Read: Fashionista: A Century of Style Icons
My bookshelves are literally bulging with fashion literature. From street style guides, to history books I am constantly improving my knowledge of the industry. Just when I thought I had my fix of books exploring la mode, Fashionista: A Century of Style Icons by Simone Werle (£16.99) lands in my hands.
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2009 Autumn Couture: Jean Paul Gaultier
Couture week continued in Paris yesterday as eccentric designer Jean Paul Gaultier brought his creations to the catwalk. The enfant de terrible of French fashion produced a varied line which was celebrating the golden age of Hollywood. Models were made up to resemble stars of the silver screen including Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo and Marilyn Monroe.
A Few Fab Words With Alayna Salter
If you haven't heard of Alayna Salter yet, you'll soon be hearing her name everywhere. The Oxford born singer has been likened to Avril Lavigne, and has many strings to her bow. She is still working hard to break in to the world of music, but is also a budding jewellery designer whose pieces have been already been snapped up by Katy Perry, Paris Hilton, Heidi Range, and Gabriella Cilmi.
Backstage Pass: Disney Screen Siren at Harriet's Muse
Backstage at the Harriet's Muse show, yesterday at London Fashion Week, internationally renowned makeup artist Rachel Wood was working her magic on the models. The inspiration behind the graphic, cartoon makeup looks was Hollywood screen siren meets Disney.
"I wanted to do Audrey Hepburn eyes and Marilyn Monroe lips" Rachel told me "but as though Disney was doing a cartoon version of them."
How To Get Agyness Deyn's Met Gala Makeup Look
Last night at the Metroplitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute Gala, British model Agyness Deyn took a nod from Marilyn Monroe when constructing her beauty look. Her silver dress and platinum hair was a clear shout of to Old Hollywood, and her makeup also reflected a classical beauty look with hints of edgy and sexy as a modern twist (note her structured smoky eyes).
For step by step instructions and product suggestions on how you can re-create Aggy's look at home, read more
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- Would you buy a £15 Primark dress? - Catwalk Queen
- The Sartorialist legacy - Disney Roller Girl
- Metallic Hunter wellies - Kingdom of Style
- Peaches Geldof gets involved in a shoe fight - Shudoo
- Marc by Marc Jacobs hits London - Love Blog
- Is curvy back? - Never Love You More
- A look around Mayfair stores - Style Bubble
- Trying on Marilyn Monroe's clothes - The Thoughtful Dresser
- Bernhard Willhelm For Camper Together Spring 2009 Collection - Coutorture
Milan Fashion Week, A/W 2009: Dolce and Gabbana
Stefano and Domenico put exaggerated shoulders firmly on the map this week with their Autumn '09 collection. The high glamour '80s inspired line mainly relied on a dark palette with an extreme shot of colour via a few neon pink items. It was a fun show taking inspiration from Marilyn Monroe (whose face was printed on a dress) and Minnie Mouse (who was represented with plenty of polka dots and rounded shoulders).
Who Do You Consider The Most Beautiful Woman In Hollywood?
According to a recent poll by Marie ClaireUK, Audrey Hepburn has been voted the most beautiful woman in Hollywood. The quirky, energetic and iconic star beat out Angelina Jolie, Grace Kelly, Keira Knightley, Jennifer Aniston and even Brigit Bardot!
I like the mix between blondes and brunettes in this top twenty list, however, if I had it my way, I'd give the highest ranking to Marilyn Monroe.
Fab Cover: Agyness Deyn for Vogue Korea
Well, this is a side of Agyness Deyn that we don't usually see! She has glammed up for this month's cover of Vogue Korea to channel Marilyn Monroe.
I think she looks really glamorous and all grown up.
Beauty Glossary: Blonde Bombshell
Bombshell, knock-out, dynamite; these war metaphors are often used to describe a particularly attractive and glamorous type of blonde. The phrase was first used to talk about film actress Jean Harlow. Her movie Bombshell was released in the US in 1933.
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