Kate Hudson: Elle UK April 2008

After being hailed as official Style Icon at the Elle UK Style Awards, Kate Hudson will be on the cover of the magazine's April issue. For this issue, Kate spilled some of her thoughts on fashion and also opened up about the unusual relationship she shares with her ex-husband, Chris Robinson, and her desire to wear as little clothing as possible.

• On her own personal style: "I love clothes! But I would never put something on just because it's high fashion. . . I like people to have personal style. . . I'm not into the trampy look. I like to mismatch. I like a look that is not too thought out!"
• On keeping in shape: "I've always been a dancer. I took ballet from the age of three to 13, then got into jazz dance. Now I have a dance instructor several times a week and I do Pilates."
• On showing off her figure: "I plan to wear as little as possible for as long as I can. . . I know I won't have this body forever, she says. and I would like to have another child some day."
• On her relationship with Chris: "The other day I told someone my husband was coming over and they said, 'You mean your ex-husband'. I do love my ex. Whatever man I end up with, I'll always love Chris."
• On her body image: "If there's one thing I've learnt this year, it's not to think too much about my image. I don't dress for anyone but me and the people I love."
• On what she'll be wearing this Spring: "Right now I'm in love with colour! Particularly purple. I just bought a purple Dolce sweater. The other color I love for spring is cobalt blue. And that peachy skin-tone colour."

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Weird and Controversial Ads: The Only Way to Standout?

I guess in today’s market, you have to resort to extreme and shocking ads to stand out and get attention. Take the following ads for example:

Running Free Support Bra
This controversial Running Free support bra ad campaign features three photos: a woman with a broken nose, a woman with a black eye and a woman with missing teeth. Obviously, from injuries by their bouncing assets while running. The tag line is “Support bras, now available.” The photographer is Chris Gordaneer for DDB Toronto, Canada Advertising Agency.




Finland's Next Top Model
The ads for Finland’s Next Top Model portray a full fledged catfight! From hair pulling to WWF wrestling and martial art moves. The ads are photographed by Petrus Olsson with art direction by Mikael Nemeschnaksy for hasan & partners advertising agency, Finland.




Deutsch Magazine
This ad campaign for the lifestyle magazine does not hold back on the daringness or shock value. The ads depict a dog that is getting intimate with a woman. But it does so in style, with diamond blinged teeth. The ads were done by Jung von Matt/Neckar Advertising Agency, Stuttgart, Germany.



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Kate Moss: Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 campaign

Kate Moss, World's 2nd Richest Model according to Forbes, had a big part on Yves Saint Laurent's 2008 Spring Collection. She seemed to be really getting back into her stride after battling drug addiction.

Looking on these photos, Kate was literally on the wrong side of the glass, that she is locked out of the historic Pierre Berge-Yves Laurent Foundation in Paris.







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Oscars 2008 Fashion Trend

The 80th Annual Oscars was held just a few hours ago (February 24, 2008) at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood and Highland. Perhaps the winners are on their way to a big celebration.

Before scrolling down to view Oscars 2008 winners, say hello to these most stunning stars that nabbed their gowns straight off the hottest catwalks!



JESSICA ALBA
Only in Hollywood could a woman in her third trimester pull off a runway look! Shown with floral detailing at Marchesa's N.Y.C. Fashion Week presentation just a scant three weeks ago, the star dresses up a custom version with feathers at the Oscars.


ANNE HATHAWAY
The actress attended the Marchesa presentation in N.Y.C. in early February, where she must have picked her one-shouldered red gown!


HILARY SWANK
The two-time Oscar winner put her own twist on this sexy Atelier Versace gown – making it a one-shouldered version for the red carpet.


SARAH LARSON
George Clooney's gal pal selected a floral gown from Valentino's final couture collection for her first walk on the Oscars red carpet – and Clooney's first with a date!

Here are the winners:

* Best Picture: No Country for Old Men
* Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis "There Will Be Blood"
* Best Actress: Marion Cotillard, “La Vie en Rose”
* Best Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem, “No Country for Old Men”
* Best Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton, “Michael Clayton”
* Best Director: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen "No Country for Old Men"
* Best Animated Feature Film: “Ratatouille”
* Best Art Direction: “Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
* Best Cinematography: “There Will Be Blood”
* Best Costumes: “Elizabeth: The Golden Age”
* Best Documentary (feature): "Taxi to the Dark Side"
* Best Film Editing: “The Bourne Ultimatum”
* Best Foreign Language Film: "The Conterfeiters"
* Best Makeup: “La Vie en Rose”
* Best Music (Original Score): Atonement
* Original Song: “Falling Slowly,” “Once”
* Sound Mixing: “The Bourne Ultimatum”
* Visual Effects: “The Golden Compass”
* Writing (Adapted Screenplay): "Juno"
* Honorary Award: Robert Boyle

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Hayden Panettiere For Candies

Heroes star, Hayden Panettiere is the new endorser of Candie’s Spring 2008 Clothing Line. She replaced Fergie as the new bubbly and blonde face of the said company. The ad campaign was shot at New York’s Serendipity 3.

She looked like a Barbie girl in a Barbie world!

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Your Invited to a Bridal Showcase!

Lela New York was asked to be part of the Mojito Brides Showcase being held at the Wedding Cafe! We were voted # 1 Invitation Design house of 2008!

Lela New York will be there along with other talented bridal vendors showing the best the bridal industry has to offer. Please join us, just click the the link and sign up! See you there!
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Heidi Klum & Will Ferrell: Sports Illustrated 2008 Swimsuit Issue

Together with Bar Refaeli, comedian Will Ferrell teamed up with Supermodel Heidi Klum for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2008 Issue.

Ferrell is in the SI shoot to promote his new film, "Semi-Pro". Ferrell plays 1970’s basketball team owner/coach/player, Jackie Moon. The SI shoot has a naughty yet funny theme. I think there's a trend for campaigns with funny themes nowadays.








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Gretchen Handbag Collection: Spring/Summer 2008

Are you looking for that something special that cannot be found around every corner? Something unique and beautiful that will stand out amongst the fashion dictate of our days?

Well, Gretchen accessories have the answer. You don't need to follow the mass trends like all those fashion victims out there, nor the type of women that would show-off with some over sized logo on her handbag.

Gretchen handbags are dedicated to women who cultivate their own independent and individualistic style and can tell the exceptional from the conventional. They are uniquely different and comes in sensuous shapes, full of expression and emotion. Made of finest Italian and Spanish leathers, Gretchen- handbags are manufactured with the up most attention and love to detail.








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Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Kidman as Marilyn Monroe

Two women sported the same look for different reasons. One committed to recreate Marilyn Monroe and the other paid tribute to her. Who's the best impersonator?

Lindsay posed nude in a Marilyn Monroe-style for photographer Bert Stern. The theme of the shoot was to re-create Monroe's pictures from the famed 1962 shoot, entitled, "The Last Sitting". Bert Stern worked with Lohan at the Hotel Bel-Air in California, the same hotel where Marilyn was found dead in 1962 six weeks later. Lindsay posed wearing an iconic blond wig, chiffon and little else.

The photographs will be published in the New York magazine.







Due to the sensitive nature of the photographs, some of them will not be posted but I'll provide a link for you. Just click here.

Nicole Kidman will be expecting her first child, but before the bulge gets obvious she agreed to have a sexy pose for the 10th Anniversary edition of the Australian Harper’s Bazaar. Nicole channeled the Marilyn Monroe look in this Some Like It Hot issue.





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