Thursday 18 November 2010

Prince William and Kate Middleton get engaged

Photo by: AP/AAD/starmaxinc.com  2010  11/16/10 Kate Middleton and Prince William at a photocall honoring the official announcement of their engagement. (St. James Palace, London, England)  Photo via Newscom
Will it be Westminster Abbey or St Paul's Cathedral for Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal wedding next Spring/Summer?

But what we're really interested to know is what will Kate's wedding dress look like! She faces one of the biggest fashion decisions of her life as she'll surely feel pressure to choose an English designer?

Miss Middleton's dress could define bridal wear for the next decade, much as Princess Diana's 1981 wedding dress became the most-copied wedding dress in history!

Now we know William proposed with Diana's engagement ring *goosebumps* but will she go big, frilly and flouncy like Diana's Elizabeth Emanuel dress, I don't think so... I see Kate in a sleeker, more elegant silhouette, what do you think?

The whole story of an ordinary girl-next-door (who just so happens to be sublimely stunning) marrying a Prince never ceases to enchant me, just think ladies, we could bag ourselves a Royal hubby too...keep dreaming right!

Fancy dressing like a Royal? We may not have the chance to be the future Queen of England but we can certainly dress like one...

You can buy Kate's EXACT same dress by ISSA in blue!

Click here to view Kate's dress on ebay and put in a bid if you're feeling flush >


Friday 11 June 2010

Big Brother 11 Launch night - Ife Kuku dances for Cheryl Cole...

BOREHAMWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 09: Ife Kuku enters the Big Brother House on June 9, 2010 in Borehamwood, England. Tonight's show sees the start of the 11th and final series of the channel 4 reality programme. (Photo by Neil Mockford/Getty Images)


Ife Kuku (pronounced Iffy) was another fashionista who caught my eye going into the Big Brother house Wednesday night…

The 25-year-old from Milton Keynes has already had a taste of fame as a one of Cheryl Cole’s backing dancers and dreams of singing stardom, we wonder if we’ll get a preview in the house of the album she admits to be working on…

This is clearly a lady who cares about her appearance as she’s commented that she once stayed indoors for 10 days because she couldn’t draw her eyebrows on correctly!!!

I thought she looked super chic in all black (a la Davina) for the opening night. Her black mini dress with sheer V-shaped panel showed-off her cracking dancers bod! I loved her peep-toe buckle boots aswell, very on trend!

Not too sure about the wrist cuffs though… perhaps more market stall than red carpet?

GET HER LOOK ON EBAY BY CLICKING IMAGES BELOW >

Big Brother Housemates 2010 - Rachael White (aka Beyonce) get her EXACT SAME dress on ebay >

BOREHAMWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 09: Rachel White enters the Big Brother House on June 9, 2010 in Borehamwood, England. Tonight's show sees the start of the 11th and final series of the channel 4 reality programme. (Photo by Neil Mockford/Getty Images)


So Wednesday night saw the launch of the final Big Brother 2010, and it was certainly a feast for our eyes in terms of wannabe fashionistas…

I had to look twice when I saw Rachael White enter the house, with her tumbling golden tresses, bootilicious derriere and Hollywood smile; it was hard not to mistake her for singing sensation Beyonce!

The 23-year-old from Nottingham works a Beyonce look-a-like, no surprise there then, and spends all her time looking in the mirror… well there certainly won’t be a lack of those in the BB house!

She’s certainly no stranger to the limelight and strutting her stuff wearing next to nothing (much like the real Beyonce) as she parading around the house in her bright pink undies on the first night!

On the opening night, Rachael gave a nod to the pastels trend, wearing a pale pink ruffle mini dress and powder blue heels accessorising with ethnic –inspired bangles, we heart this look!

CLICK IMAGES BELOW TO GET HER LOOK ON EBAY >


Saturday 29 May 2010

ISABELLA BLOW'S DESIGNER WARDROBE IS UP FOR SALE WITH CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE >

Isabella Blow Lipstick Launch

Fashion icon Isabella Blow's legendary designer wardrobe will be up for auction at Christie’s later this year...

Isabella famously had an eye for seeking out young talent and is credited for launching the careers of many now-leading designers, the designs of whom feature heavily in the collection for the Christie’s sale.

Including Manolo Blahnik shoes and hats by milliner Philip Treacy!

However, the most desired lots will surely be the 90 pieces by the late Alexander McQueen, who was Blow’s protégée and friend.

"What we have is unique," explains Patricia Frost, director of fashion and textiles at Christie's in London. "It shows that McQueen really deserves his place in fashion history and that Isabella was there before anyone else; she saw what was good so far ahead of the game."

The sale, from the Blow estate on behalf of her family, will be held by Christie's in London, South Kensington, on 15 September.

Tuesday 18 May 2010

SEX AND THE CITY 2 - EMBRACE ARABIAN CHIC THIS SUMMER, GET THE LOOK WITH TOP EBAY PICKS...

For now the Sex and the City 2 trailer has to satisfy our fashionista needs, but with only a matter of weeks until Manhattan’s finest reaches our screens, we’re taking matters into our own hands…

In the new movie Carey and co leave New York behind in search of sunnier climes in the form of Abu Dhabi, so we’re ready to embrace Arabian Chic in the form of flowing maxi dresses, gladiator sandals and stylish headwear!

Here at LWS we have trawled through reams of eBay listings to find you the top pickings to achieve Sex and the City Arabian Chic.

Whether it’s desert-worthy sandals, hot heat wave heels or flowing fabrics that take your fancy you’re sure to find something utterly fabulous darhling from our top picks >


Tuesday 11 May 2010

CARING CAREY MULLIGAN DONATES HER VIONNET BAFTA DRESS TO OXFAM, AND YOU CAN BID ON IT!

Orange British Academy Film Awards 2010 - Winners Boards

Caring actress Carey Mulligan has donated her designer BAFTA’s gown to Oxfam… Mulligan wore the head-turning dress as she collected her best actress prize at the Baftas in February for her lead role in An Education.

The black and white dress, made especially for the Oscar-nominated teenage star by French label Vionnet, has now been donated to Oxfam.

"I'm honored to be able to donate my Bafta dress to support Oxfam's work helping women living in extreme poverty across the world," Mulligan said.

Other stars that have raided their wardrobes for the charity include Elle Macpherson and Alexa Chung!

The Vionnet dress will have a starting bid of £50 and will be auctioned alongside the other celeb items from 10am onwards on Thursday 13th May at www.oxfam.org.uk/curiosityshop. >

If you want to catch a glimpse of these outfits in the flesh, they will be on display in Selfridge’s department store at a pop-up Oxfam store open for a week; staffed by high-profile figures such as Annie Lennox!

Thousands of vintage, high-end and celebrity-donated items, will be sold at the shop located in the 'Ultralounge' area of the store. It’s well worth a look if you can get down there!

Friday 7 May 2010

ASOS.COM ONLINE MARKETPLACE TO LAUNCH LATER THIS YEAR...EBAY WATCH OUT!


Not content with being our fave place to shop online for all things fashion, and pretty much being the leader and top choice for all online’istas (Online Fashionista’s of course!)… Asos now are said to be launching an online marketplace…

What is this i hear you ask... The Asos online marketplace will allow shoppers to buy recyclable clothes and encourage shopaholics to spend in a more eco-friendly way, a pat on the back goes to Asos!

The new site will allow shoppers to trade their own clothes and although here at LWS we love a good fashion auction, the prices are said to be fixed, shame!

Asos will also be providing sellers with advice on how to display items and maximise potential, how kind!

They are really tapping into fashionistas hunger for buying and selling clothes that they no longer wear but others may desire, this initiative comes just a month after eBay lunched its eBay Fashion site…

Monday 26 April 2010

BUY CHEAP UGGS ON EBAY - GENUINE DISCOUNTED UGGS WITH EBAY'S NEW FASHION OUTLET...



Ebay, my fave place to shop online for designer bargains and vintage must-haves, is now launching the Fashion Outlet, a fab new online department entirely dedicated to discount fashion items, whoop!

Five pairs of jeans, 19 pairs of shoes, 18 t-shirts and four handbags are bought every minute on eBay, so we’re thrilled they want to make shopping for all us online bargainistas just that little bit easier.

The Fashion Outlet brings savvy eBayer’s up to 70% off new items straight from some of the UK’s fave high street stores and brands including UGG® Australia, Lipsy, Miss Sixty, Office, Dune, Ted Baker and many more with new retailers been adding all the time…

With 17 million shoppers flocking to eBay every month hoping to bag a bargain, they’ve also decided to re-vamp the entire Fashion category, great news for us!

CHECK OUT EBAY’S FASHION OUTLET HERE >

Thursday 22 April 2010

ANNALYNN MCCORD, EVA LONGORIA, CIARA AND DITA VON TESSE WORK THE BIGGEST TRENDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2010 - GET THE LOOK >

AnnaLynn McCord Meets Kellan Lutz's Mother! Eva Longoria leaves Beso after having dinner with friends, holding a carton of Easter eggs along with her Hermes handbag
Wearing a floaty white tribal- influenced dress, Ciara strikes a  pose outside LA's Wonderland nightclub Queen of style Dita Von Teese makes a fashion impact at the  Coachella Music Festival in California

Image 1 - AnnaLynn McCord, WHITE TREND
Image 2 - Eva Longoria, THE SPRING BLAZER
Image 3 - Ciara, TRIBAL
Image 4 - Dita Von Tesse, RUFFLES

Here's LotsWithStyle's low down of Spring/Summer's hottest trends >

White is the perfect shade for Spring/Summer, this trend is fresh, crisp and elegant and looks fab with the all important summer tan which 90210 starlett AnnaLynn McCord has certainly achieved in the hot LA sun…

This season don’t be limited to white jeans or a white tee, branch out into footwear, blazers and hair accessories to nail the white trend and bring it into 2010.

The Spring blazer is great when it’s not warm enough to bare all but mild enough not to need your heavy winter coat and scarf, it’s the perfect transitional jacket!

Team your blazer with skinny jeans and a tee like Eva Longoria for an effortlessly chic Spring/Summer wardrobe. The harsh lines of a tailored blazer also work well with feminine floral tea dresses.

Tribal is back, season after season this trend comes stampeding back with safari style and animal print being huge for 2010. Have fun with this trend by clashing different prints, yes that’s right, it’s no longer a faux pas its fashion! Or keep it subtle like Ciara with just hints of the ethnic print…

Ruffles are a reoccurring trend and never really go out of style. They are best worn with minimal jewelry to show off the ruffles to the max. Dita Von Tesse works chic ruffles elegantly with a chic cream and black polka dot silk dress.

WHY NOT BROWSE ON EBAY FOR THIS SEASONS KEY TRENDS >

Wednesday 21 April 2010

HALLE BERRY, LEONA LEWIS AND ALICIA KEYS STEPPED OUT IN CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN HEELS FOR THE SILVER ROSE GALA AND AUCTION

2010 Jenesse Silver Rose Gala & Auction

Celebs love a good old charity auction, so they turned up in their droves for The Silver Rose Gala and Auction at the Beverly Hills hotel, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year.

A certain Miss Halle Berry stole the night in a striking slit, side collar Gucci dress, teamed with taupe Christian Louboutin Biancia pumps it was a sure-fire winning combo… By the expression on Jamie Fox’s face he certainly approved!

Leona Lewis and Alicia Keys were also on the VIP guest list for this auction. R&B star Alicia Keys performed at the Gala and looked sexy in an all-black leather LBD and metallic Louboutins whilst Leona opted for an all-in-one harem pants combo and black peep-toes.

This Gala, that Halle attends every year, helps raise funds to support the efforts of critical programs and services for families affected by domestic violence.

Since Christian Louboutins seemed to be the order of the night, check out my top eBay Louboutin picks below >