Tuesday 29 April 2014

Debra Messing Shows Off Drastic Weight Loss in Strapless Dress

She recently revealed she lost an impressive 20 pounds – and now Debra Messing is really flaunting her weight loss.
The Will & Grace icon attended The New York Pops’ 31st birthday gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in NYC Monday night, and all eyes were on the actress – and her bony chest – as she waltzed down the red carpet.
Debra Messing
Debra now compared to last year [left]
After taking a few photos by herself, she posed next to boyfriend and former Smash co-star, Will Chase[pictured below], who looked dapper in a suit.
The redhead showed off her arms and slim waist in a strapless silk dress that fell right below the knee. The number featured a gold pattern.
Debra Messing
With her hair up in a dramatic chignon, the star completed the look with chunky black heels, gold dangling earrings and matching oversized ornate bracelets.
Debra Messing
Speaking recently to ABC News, Debra, 45, admitted she lost the weight all due to clean eating.
“About two to three years ago, I made a very, very big change the way I approach nutrition. I think it made a big difference in how I look or at least how I’m perceived to look,” said the actress, who’s mom to 10-year-old son Roman.

“I lost like 20 pounds, it wasn’t my intention, that wasn’t why I made the change. I made the change because I was just tired all the time. For a long time, I just accepted that was the plight of a working, single mother. You’re juggling everyday.”

Sunday 27 April 2014

Radio Disney Music Awards Red Carpet

The young stars of Hollywood are out and ready to show off their glam fashion looks! On April 26, they hit the red carpet at the Nokia Theater in L.A. for the 2014 Radio Disney Awards — see all the gorg looks here.
The biggest names in young Hollywood are nominated for Radio Disney Music Awards, so it’s no surprise the red carpet was full of our favorite A-Listers! From presenters Julianne Hough and Kelly Osbourne to performer Ariana Grande, we couldn’t get enough of the amazing looks on the carpet!
Radio Disney Music Awards Red Carpet
Radio Disney Music Awards — Red Carpet
At Saturday night’s Radio Disney Music Awards, the red carpet fashion was on point!
Zendaya had the best look of the night with her white crop top and chic colorful skirt which was perfect for spring.
Lucy Hale came in a close second with her adorable floral print shorts, paired with a pastel pink leather jacket. Too cute!
Of course we always love seeing Peyton List on the red carpet, and she looked just gorgeous in a flowing white top over a sexy calf-length pencil skirt.
Though she did not walk the red carpet, Ariana Grande killed it when she took the stage in an all-black ensemble and those epic knee-high white boots.
And how could we ever forget our handsome faves Cody Simpson andAustin Mahone?
Cody kept it casual in a t-shirt and jeans, while Austin looked super cool in a black leather jacket and black jeans.
Radio Disney Music Awards Nominees
We can’t wait to find out the big winners of the night! The nominees include Emblem 3, One Direction and R5 up for Best Music Group; Austin Mahone, Cody Simpson, and Justin Timberlake for Best Male Artist; and Katy Perry,Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift up for Best Female Artist — and that’s just to name a few.

We’re really hoping that Selena Gomez appears again at the big night, as she’s up for Song of the Year for “Come & Get it!”

Tuesday 22 April 2014

Kate Middleton Wears Two Dresses in One Day

Kate Middleton looked lovely as ever in Australia Tuesday.
The Duchess of Cambridge wore Roksanda Ilincic's belted cap-sleeve dress when she touched down at Ayers Rock Airport in the Northern Territory. The taupe-colored frock was reminiscent of the dove gray version from the label's Spring 2011 collection; Middleton stepped out wearing the lighter version in July 2011 and July 2012. Of course, the 32-year-old completed her look with nude L.K. Bennett pumps.
First on Middleton's agenda: visiting the National Indigenous Training Academy with Prince William; the facility provides training for the hospitality and tourism industries in 12-month residential courses. After meeting with students and staff, the royal couple presented certificates to graduating members.
Speaking to the crowd, Middleton asked, "Did everyone have a fun Easter?"
The Brits then made their way to the Cultural Center at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Before their arrival, however, Middleton did a quick wardrobe change. She recycled her beloved Hobbs fit-and-flare '50s-inspired gray and white dress. She also swapped her pumps for L.K. Bennett espadrille wedges.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge
During their trip, the Duke and Duchess admired local artists' works and received traditional dot paintings. The designs were done on mala paper, which is made from wallaby feces. When she was given clapping sticks that afternoon, Middleton said, "George loves anything that makes noise."
Uluru is sacred to the Anangu, the Aboriginal people of the area. Speaking about the beautiful landscape, Middleton reportedly told local Amanda Bartels, "It's absolutely stunning from the air."
"I asked her if she was missing George and she said she was, so I said my son could be her George substitute," she said. "She let him play with her bracelet and she said, 'You like that. Do you want it?'"
Student Kamurin Young also presented William with a spear that had been made from local wood. "William was pleased. He was so thankful," Young said. "I told him it was made from wood from the Mulga tree and that it had kangaroo vein, used as twine, on it he was shocked he said, 'Wow.'"
Kate Middleton, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William
Next, they watched a traditional aboriginal performance. William was given a hand-carved shield, while his wife received a necklace. As she swatted bugs, Middleton said, "I was told about the flies."
Middleton reportedly told a student that her 8-month-old son has grown an extra roll of fat during the tour. She also revealed that the future King of England can get a bit grumpy during the longer flights.
The Duke and Duchess then headed to Ayers Rock, the nation's largest natural sandstone. They left George with his nanny in Canberra, marking their second night away from him during the royal tour.

The pair will spend a romantic night under the stars on a "glamping" trip. Sweet dreams!

Sunday 13 April 2014

Kate Middleton Wears Coat Dresses 2 Days In A Row: Which Is Your Fave?

No matter what Prince William says, we all know Kate Middleton shines bright like a diamond in any color! While on their royal tour in New Zealand, the Duchess stepped out in different bright coat dresses two days in a row — which is your favorite?
The Duchess of Cambridge looked completely stunning on April 12 when she arrived in Dunedin wearing a Tiffany’s blue knee-length dress with a matching pillbox hat! Even though Prince William reportedly told Kate Middleton her green dress from the day before was “too bright,” she doesn’t seem to listen — and nor should she! Which coat dress do you think looks the best?
Kate Middleton Bright Dresses
Kate Middleton’s Bright Coat Dresses — Which Do You Love?
On April 11, William, 31, and Kate, 32, arrived in Hamilton, New Zealand, where Kate looked better than ever in a knee-length emerald green coat dress by by Turkish-English label Erdem. When she was complemented on the dress by a fan, Bev Hayes, she responded with, “Prince William thought it was a bit bright,” Bev told Us Weekly.
Well we thought it looked absolutely stunning — and Kate definitely knows how to pull off a gorgeous color.
The following day, she and Prince William arrived in Dunedin, located in southern New Zealand, where they were greeted by the people of the island. Kate took a brightrisk again — nailing it!

She wore a stunning blue coat dress with pleats at the bottom. She paired the dress, designed by New Zealand designer Emelia Wickstead, with a matching pillbox hat, that she wore over her sleek brown locks.

Wednesday 9 April 2014

Three Scots women shed their feminine looks and try out the masculine trend

STYLE icon Alexa Chung says she loves being a tomboy and that she feels far more comfortable wearing trousers and brogues than heels and a frock.Dressing ‘like a boy’ makes her feel more in control, she adds, and on a date she might even wear a pair of dungarees to test her man’s reaction.
We asked three very different Scots women to try out the masculine dressing trend.
Suzanne Cullinane, 24, a sales assistant from Kilwinning, Ayrshire, is a confirmed heels fan and loves glamour and dresses but was willing to give the look a go.
She said: “I’d never go out without my make-up on and I’m always in heels. I just don’t feel comfortable in flat shoes.
“I’m not the girliest of girls. I don’t wear pink but I love the old Hollywood glamour style, which is very feminine and womanly. I actually really liked my masculine outfit.
“It was comfortable and stylish, in a mod-ish 60s way. I think if you wear masculine clothes that are fitted, you can still feel feminine.
“I think it would be interesting to go on a date dressed like this but I would need to switch the flat shoes for heels.
Paul Chappells
Suzanne in a more masculine style
Suzanne in a more masculine style
“If you’re not wearing a girly dress and you’re more covered up, your date wouldn’t be distracted by cleavage or a short skirt – so maybe the conversation would be better.
“It’s nice to have the choice and that’s what’s great about being a woman. We have the best of both worlds. We can wear a man’s or a woman’s wardrobe and get away with it. Men can’t really do the same.”
Samantha McCrae, 23, who is a personal trainer from Glasgow, has been trying to boost her feminine side in recent years but loved a return to masculine fashion.
She said: “I’ve always been into sport and fitness so, until recently, I’ve not been very girly.
“It’s only in the last couple of years that I’ve started to get more into fashion and wear floaty pretty dresses.
“In my job, I don’t get much opportunity to get dressed up, so when it comes to the weekend I usually make a big effort with hair and make-up and really transform myself.
“I actually felt really comfortable in the dungarees and, if I was going to a festival or something, I’d consider buying these. I think men have it easy when it comes to fashion. They just throw on trousers and a top but us girls have more to think about.
Paul Chappells
Samantha in dungarees and a casual tshirt
Samantha in dungarees and a casual tshirt
“It’s much more comfortable to go out wearing a nice evening suit than it is to wear a short dress and heels.
“I can see what Alexa Chung means about feeling empowered.
“You feel more in control and I think men take you more seriously.
“If they meet you and you’re all dolled up in a dress, they don’t treat you the same way.”
Andria Walker, 36, a burlesque performer from Paisley, found donning a pair of jeans and shirt was way out of her comfort zone.
She said: “I’m a very girly girl and my wardrobe is basically all evening gowns.
“I’m renowned for being over-dressed on nights out with my friends. For me, it’s all about the dress. I think I might have some kind of Cinderella complex.
“Even when I’m dressed casually during the day I’ll wear a short dress and boots but I’d never go for a jumper and jeans.
Paul Chappells
Andria in casual jeans and a shirt
Andria in casual jeans and a shirt
“When I was dressed in the jeans and checked shirt, I felt like I was an imposter, I just didn’t feel like me.
“I did feel very comfortable but I didn’t feel empowered or anything like that.
“If I was going to wear jeans and a checked shirt, I’d have to make it more feminine, with more make-up and big hair.

“The mannish look just isn’t for me.”

Tuesday 1 April 2014

Wedding day attire: how to dress like a celebrity

For brides, grooms and wedding guests who want to look like an A-lister on the big day, their dream of dressing like a celebrity is drawing closer.
High-end fashion names — such as Lanvin, YSL, Amanda Wakeley and Vivienne Westwood — will all be part of an online wedding sale run by secretsales.com.
Lanvin is a name hot on everyone's lips, as Kim Kardashian opted for a strapless, pale grey gown by the French designer for her controversial April cover shoot for Vogue.
Photo: © Getty Images
Angelina Jolie in YSL at World War Z premiere
Angelina Jolie, meanwhile, has always been partial to a YSL creation, donning the designer for red carpet events. One of her most recent appearances was at the London premiere of her partner Brad Pitt's film, World War Z, where the actress wowed in a flowing black YSL dress.
And it's hard to forget how stunning Sarah Jessica Parker looked when she played Carrie Bradshaw on her wedding day to Mr Big in Sex and The City: The Movie. The fashion icon turned heads in an elaborate, custom-made Vivienne Westwood gown.
Photo: © Getty Images
Sarah Jessica Parker in Vivienne Westwood
Now normal folk can treat themselves to luxury goods by the same designers, all going at discounted prices. Whether you're a bride, a groom, a guest or part of the wedding party, the sales will have something for you.
Top items on offer include Lanvin veils, Villeroy & Boch tableware, Paul Smith cufflinks, Johnny Loves Rosie hair accessories, Riedel glassware and Vivienne Westwood gifts.

Sales begin on Wednesday 2 April and run for ten days at different times. Each sale will be featured in secretsales.com members' daily email round-ups.