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Going Gamine: 28 Past and Present Looks to Inspire

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:06 -0800

Recently, after seeing a picture of doe-eyed, pixie-sporting Ginnifer Goodwin, I've had gamines on the brain. Characteristics often associated with gamine women include pixie hairstyles, short, straight-across bangs, bobbed hairstyles, wide eyes, petite features, boyish qualities, and a bit of what you might call a certain je ne sais quoi. Check out some famous gamine stars - from both past and present - right now.

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Burberry Brings Brit A-List Victoria, Alexa, Agy & Emma to LFW

PopSugarUK — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:00:23 -0700

Yesterday's Burberry show saw the most star-studded front row of London Fashion Week, with British stars like Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, Agyness Deyn, Emma Watson and Daisy Lowe rubbing shoulders with American fashionistas including Mary-Kate Olsen, Liv Tyler and Gwyneth Paltrow. Dev Patel and Freida Pinto were adorable holding hands next to Alexa, while Emma and Gwyneth had a laugh together. Victoria kept a serious face as she watched the show, and described the collection as "fantastic" and added that she'd "had a lot of fun".

After the show the gang headed to the closing party, alongside Fashion Week fans Anna Wintour, Erin O'Connor, Donna Air, David Walliams, Trinny Woodall, Twiggy, Sarah Cameron, Sir Philip Green, Tamsin Egerton, Lady Victoria Hervey, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Jameela Jamil. The Kooks provided the music and Alexa and Agy turned DJs for the party. I love seeing Victoria, Alexa, Agy and Emma in their gorgeous outfits: what do you think of all the fashion choices? Stay tuned for more from the final day of LFW!

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Images include: Emma Watson, Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, Agyness Deyn, Mary-Kate Olsen, Freida Pinto, Dev Patel, Anna Wintour, Erin O'Connor, Donna Air, David Walliams, Trinny Woodall, Twiggy, Sarah Cameron, Sir Philip Green, Tamsin Egerton, Lady Victoria Hervey, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Jameela Jamil, Matthew Williamson, Mario Testino

British Parliament Proposes a Ban on Photoshop

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:00:41 -0700

It should go without saying that the desire to look your best in a photograph is innate, but to what extent does a little retouching here and softening there constitute as too much? That's just what members of the British Parliament are asking, particularly after a heavily retouched image of Twiggy, the face of Olay Definity, surfaced. Interestingly, the majority of you said you do or would Photoshop yourself to look better. However, when it comes to widely distributed ads, the question of what's real and what's not becomes fuzzy.

Find out more about the debate.

Behind the Seams: Coco Before Chanel Party

FabSugarUK — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:00:26 -0700

The long awaited movie Coco Before Chanel opens across the UK tomorrow as we finally get to learn about the iconic designer as portrayed by Audrey Tautou. Last night, fashionistas gathered in London's Charlotte Street Hotel to celebrate over a few glasses of champagne. Click through to see a few images from the party and maybe I'll see you at the flash mob event later today!

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FABTV: Swinging Sixties

FabSugarUK — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:50 -0700

Step back in time with me to the beginnings of affordable fashion, the time of the miniskirt, Mary Quant and Twiggy. It was the era when the Kings Road and Carnaby Street were swinging, well, almost! This short video below brings together some of the key styles of the 1960s as models dance around in thigh skimming mini skirts and swing coats. Also, look out for the lady walking her pet leopard, which was on sale in Harrods at the time. It's enough to make me want to dance around to The Beatles!

On Our Radar: Twiggy Exhibition

FabSugarUK — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:00:29 -0700

Lesley Hornby, or Twiggy as she is better known, is one of my favourite models of all time. She was one of the key faces of the swinging '60s and continues to appear in ad campaigns today. Imagine how excited I was then to discover that London's National Portrait Gallery are to dedicate an entire exhibit to her, and it's completely free!

The event will mark Twiggy's 60th birthday with photos from throughout her career by some of the world's best known photographers, including Cecil Beaton, Mary McCartney, Steven Meisel and Richard Avedon. She commented, "It's really interesting to see how fashion photography and portraiture have evolved throughout my career. I hope that this display and book will give people the opportunity to see these pictures that have captured definitive moments in my career."

Twiggy: A Life in Photographs will open on 19th September and will be accompanied by a book featuring illustrations and a current retrospective of the portraits in Twiggy's own words.

Image courtesy of The National Portrait Gallery/Ronald Traeger ©

After 25 Years, Twiggy's Back With Olay

BellaSugar — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:59:59 -0700

Long gone are days when models became washed up before their 30th birthdays. Take "the big six" of the '90s, for instance, whose varied careers have withstood the test of time. Also take note of Twiggy, the waifish model who became the face of the '60s while still in her teenage years. And now, the iconic model, who turns 60 in a few short months, is back in action.

After first appearing in Olay ads in the mid-1980s, Twiggy, née Lesley Hornby, is slated to be the face of Olay Definity, an antiaging skincare line. "I am delighted to be fronting the new advertising campaign for Olay Definity. Like many women. I trust Olay to meet my specific skincare needs," she said. I only hope I look as ageless as Twiggy when my big 6-0 drops by.

Fab Faces: '60s Models

FabSugarUK — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:00:12 -0700

Did you know that it is currently official National Model Week? Well it is, and the event was kicked off by Coco Rocha, so to mark the occasion I will be looking back at some of the biggest models from the 20th century to the current day. Today I will begin with the swinging 1960s, which is one of my favourite eras of history.

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Model Muse: Twiggy

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:50:22 -0700

You didn't have to be conscious in the '60s to know Twiggy. The famed model, full name Twiggy Lawson, made her mark in the modeling scene during the free-love era, capturing everyone with her waif-like figure, pixie haircut, and big baby blues. All it took was one eyelash bat and I was smitten. Her mod appeal took America by storm, influencing others to draw in fake lower eyelashes, tote lunch boxes, and wear tights and sweaters. The cool thing about Twiggy is that she still inspires others with her personal style and quirk. Her modeling hay-day may have lasted only a decade, but her essence continues to make an iconic dent in the fashion world. Did you know she's also an award-winning singer? Awesome. Today, Twiggy continues to indulge her fans with sporadic modeling campaigns and guest appearances on America's Next Top Model. Want to see more pics of vintage Twiggy? You know what to do . . .

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Stars Shine at South Bank Show Awards

PopSugarUK — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:00:00 -0800

Dozens of stars turned out for the South Bank Show Awards at London's Dorchester Hotel yesterday. Sophie-Ellis Bextor covered her baby bump with a pretty dress, and Emilia Fox also went floral as she made her first public appearance since announcing her divorce last week. Strictly Come Dancing's Arlene Phillips and John Sergeant put the past behind them and smiled together, and runner-up Rachel Stevens grinned wide even though it looks like Michelle Ryan will be the new Doctor Who assistant: previous assistant Freema Agyeman was also at the ceremony. Gavin & Stacey's Joanna Page, James Corden and Rob Brydon rubbed shoulders with lovely Will Young and Jason Donovan. We can see the fun of the show next Wednesday on ITV1.

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Images include: Rachel Stevens, Michael Ball, John Simm, Ruthie Henshall, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Will Young, Twiggy, Johnny Borrell, Emilia Fox, Lulu, Miquita Oliver, James Corden, Joanna Page, Rob Brydon, Sam Taylor-Wood, Ben Kingsley, Jason Donovan, John Hurt, Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Corbett, Vic Reeves, Jane Asher, John Sergeant, Arlene Phillips, Tracey Emin, Michael Sheen, Nancy Sorrell, David Suchet, Liz Smith, Hermione Norris, Gina McKee, Rupert Penry Jones, Lesley Garrett, Alexandra Armstrong, Freema Agyeman

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