Nicki Minaj’s style inspiration is cartoon character Marge Simpson. The eccentric rapper has recently been seen in a number of gravity-defying beehive wigs, and claims the idea came to her when thinking about the animated matriarch’s tall blue hairstyle.
Kylie Minogue’s T-shirt competition
Dolce and Gabbana have launched a T-shirt design contest with Kylie Minogue. Fans are asked to design a T-shirt inspired by the ‘All the Lovers’ singer’s ‘Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour’ with the winning design being worn by the star at a photo shoot.
Bruce Oldfield donates to dresses to LA Britweek
Bruce Oldfield will present two of his bridal dresses at Los Angeles’ Britweek to celebrate the royal wedding. The designer – who has been tipped to create Kate Middleton’s gown when she marries Prince William on April 29 – has loaned the Lorna and Morgan dresses for an exhibition which will take place in the Neiman Marcus store from April 26 to May 10.
Agyness Deyn takes up boxing for marathon
Agyness Deyn has taken up boxing during her training for the London Marathon. The British supermodel – who is taking part in the charity run with designer Henry Holland on Sunday (17.03.11) – says she has been working with a coach in the US to help prepare for challenge.
Helena-Reet: Estella Elisheva has strong opinions on fashion
Helena-Reet Ennet (32) says her daughter Estella Elisheva (4) is a budding fashionista! The entertainment journalist and Ohmygossip Couture brand developer — who’s engaged to CFO Margus Pärn — revealed the four-year-old loves clothes just as much as her mommy.
Katrina Bowden is Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive
Katrina Bowden has won Esquire magazine’s ‘Sexiest Woman Alive Madness’ poll. The ’30 Rock’ star beat Kim Kardashian to the title in the readers’ online vote which was run by the US version of the men’s magazine.
Vivienne Westwood surprisingly happy with new collection
Dame Vivienne Westwood was surprised with how pleased she was with her most recent collection. The British designer – who is credited with launching the UK’s punk scene in the 1970s – is immensely proud of her latest designs which she previewed at Paris Fashion Week last month although she admitted doesn’t always love her finished work.
Jenny Craig diet: Sara Rue is wearing a bikini for the very first time in her life
The Shedding for the Wedding host, 32, has lost more than 50 lbs. on the Jenny Craig diet. “It’s a little strange,” Rue told People magazine.
Gwen Stefani’s hairdresser is her biggest luxury
Gwen Stefani says having her own personal hair stylist is “the luxury of my life”. While the No Doubt singer doesn’t trust anyone else to do her make-up, she admitted she loves being pampered by having her hair done and regrets not getting her own hairdresser for when she is on tour sooner.
Ashley Greene reveals speedy premiere routine
Ashley Greene only takes 15 minutes to get ready for a showbiz event. The ‘Twilight’ star – who recently split up with boyfriend of nine months Joe Jonas – doesn’t like to “fuss” about with her own look, but does enjoy getting pampered if other people are responsible for her make-up and outfit.
Claudia Schiffer and Roland Mouret join Fashion Fringe
Claudia Schiffer and Roland Mouret have joined the judging panel of this year’s Fashion Fringe. The supermodel and designer will join other big names in the fashion industry to help select a winner for the scheme, which every year finds an up-and-coming designer and awards them with the means to launch their own label and display their collections at London Fashion Week for two seasons.
Charlotte Ronson designs for Uniqlo
Charlotte Ronson has designed a limited collection for Uniqlo. The New York based fashion designer – the sister of producer Mark Ronson and DJ Sam Ronson – revealed she jumped at the chance to work with the brand and create a six piece capsule collection because she wanted to try something different.
Vera Wang asks daughters for advice
Vera Wang asks her daughters for advice before launching new products or designs. The 61-year-old designer – who has two daughters Cecilia, 21, and 15-year-old Josephine with her husband Arthur Becker – jokingly refers to her children as “test-marketers” and says she trusts them completely to give their honest opinion on her work.
Leighton Meester: Gossip Girl has absolutely changed my style
Leighton Meester hates being called a fashion icon. Although the ‘Gossip Girl’ star thinks her personal style has been influenced by both her move to New York and her time on the show, she wishes people weren’t so interested in what she wears because she only dresses to please herself.
Gucci’s Frida Giannini believes fashion needs elegance
Frida Giannini believes fashion is all about “natural elegance”. The Gucci creative director – who rose up through the ranks from design director at the Italian fashion house to her current role – thinks fashion is important but admits clothes cannot make a person look good if they are lacking natural style.
Dolce and Gabbana’s party for Justin Bieber
Dolce and Gabbana are planning a party for Justin Bieber. The Italian fashion duo will stage the huge bash to thank the ‘Baby’ hitmaker after he performs in Milan this weekend as Justin has long been a fan of the designers’ style and wears their suits, waistcoats and bow ties to almost every premiere and awards ceremony he attends.