Friday, February 27, 2015

Olivia Palermo's Best Fashion Advice and Outfit Ideas, Right Here, Right Now

Olivia Palermo is so crazy well-dressed, all the time, that I can hardly believe it. Seriously! The style star is celebrating a birthday tomorrow (happy 29th!), and, as such, I'm sharing her best fashion advice, tips, and outfit ideas, as told to Look.
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Dress for your body.
"The biggest fashion faux pas I see is when women don't wear the right shape for their frame," she said. Ask a sales associate at your favorite store for advice, read up online, or simply take a piece you love to a local seamstress and ask if there are any alterations she'd do to make it work better on you. "That little nip of tailoringcan make all the difference."
Don't feel like you have to spend a lot of money.
Olivia's well-documented outfits prove she's a pro at wearing pricey designer items along with more inexpensive pieces (I've reported on her in Old Navy, Loft, and plenty of Zara). "It's not about how much something costs. I always like adding a bit of high street to things."
Rely on color in bad weather.
"I always say wear a little bit more color in the winter. Take basics and layer and play," she suggested. I'm applying her thought to rainy or gray days when, even though not freezing, something's still lacking. "For summer, all you need is a great dress."
Take time to look your best—it matters.
"Confidence has nothing to do with physical appearance, but looking your best will make you feel your best," she said. "Wear something that makes you feel amazing, regardless of trends, and take your time with makeup and hair. Confidence is a self-fulfilling prophecy, so keep telling yourself how great you are."
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Don't worry about what your guy thinks too much.
She says she gets ready separately from her husband and on the occasions she does ask for an opinion, it's when she's finished getting dressed. She'll listen sometimes ("we grow together") but also ignores it if she loves a piece or her look.
Mix jewelry.
Olivia identifies herself as a big fan of accessories who always has jewelry on. "I play around with it, and I love to mix colors. I don't have rules like 'You can't wear silver and gold,'" she said. "I have a gold bracelet my mom gave me that I wear almost every day, [and then] have a great cocktail ring or a statement piece you can throw on and play it up."
Look at everything for outfit inspiration.
She named Tokyo, menswear, and museums as things that have inspired her when getting dressed. "You can really be inspired by every single thing."

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Choosing the best hairstyle for your wedding day

Right now the current trend in up-dos for wedding hair is large side-swept buns that have a lot of texture. Sometimes, the texture can be curls with twists, or braids.Elsa's elaborate braid from the movie "Frozen" is also super popular, with some moderate twists.
Here are a couple of things to consider before you fall in love with one of these styles. First, you have to make sure that your hair density supports such a style. For example if the texture of your hair is very fine or soft, and it is not very thick, then this particular style is not for you. You need a lot of hair to support this type of braided or side swept up-do.
Also, the style will differ in ways depending upon whether you have straight or curly hair. Consulting with your professional hair stylist and trying the style in advance of the wedding will ensure that you are happy with the result.
You can never go wrong with a classic French twist or chignon for your wedding day, especially when "vintage" wedding gowns and rings are coming back into fashion. These smooth and sleek hair styles are great for any hair density or texture. A recommendation for prepping your locks for these particular hairstyles would be to get a hair mask or treatment, either at home or in a salon.
Most treatments at a salon are moderately priced and are activated with low heat. Most of them can actually spot fix your dry hair, reducing split ends, and intensifying shine. Shine is a necessity to make your classic chignon looking its best.
No matter what hairstyle you choose, start early to get your hair in its best possible shape. Many brides make the mistake of waiting until right before the wedding to think about how they want their hair to look. For the best result, however, there are several things you should do as a regular regimen to make sure your hair is in its best condition for the big day.
● Do some research on the shampoo and conditioner you are currently using. Make sure it is a low pH shampoo. Healthy hair lives at 3.5.to 4.5 on the scale, so you would want to find something in that area. Higher pH shampoos can do more damage than good for your hair. Experiment with products to find the one that works best with your hair type.
● If you use heat on your hair daily when styling, make sure you invest in a heat protectant. It can be applied to wet hair for blow drying or sprayed on dry hair for smoothing irons or curling irons. This helps prevent dry, damaged ends.
● Make sure to have a trial run with your hair stylist. It's important to have your stylist know what type of hair texture, density, and length they are working with. This will give you the opportunity to have hands down the best style for your wedding.
● Many of today's brides like to get together with other members of the wedding party for a wedding day hairstyling, and it can be a fun experience. If this is in your plans, make sure you allow plenty of time with the stylist and that together you make a schedule of whose appointment is when to avoid any last minute confusion.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Get the Details on Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter's Wedding

On an English island once favored by Queen Victoria, Benedict Cumberbatchand Sophie Hunter wed in a tasteful affair fit for a titled resident of Downton Abbey.
On Saturday, the duo exchanged vows at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Mottistone, England. The location is a medieval church dating back to the 12th century.
Mottistone is located on the Isle of Wight, England's largest island and the former home of famed poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, as well as Queen Victoria, who built a summer residence there with her husband, Prince Albert.
"It's a beautiful setting and very old English, very quaint and pretty," a local tells PEOPLE of the church where they swapped vows on Valentine's Day. "The church is not that big ... I would say maybe 100 people maximum would fit in there."
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St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Mattistone, England.
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About 40 guests were seen arriving at the church Saturday along with several limousines around the Mottistone estate.
The couple did not use the church's organist to play for the wedding. Locals confirmed that they didn't use the church's florist or a Mottistone baker.
Night Before the Wedding
The Isle of Wight County Press reports that the The Imitation Game actor and Oscar nominee, 38, spent Friday evening at the Royal Yacht Squadron in nearby Cowes, a prestigious yacht club that counts Queen Elizabeth II as a patron. Prince Philip serves as the club's admiral, according to the squadron'sofficial website.
The private-members club is a roughly 30 minute drive from the church.
"It's a private members club and very private so I'm sure it was perfect for him," islander Ross Findon told PEOPLE.
Representatives for the Royal Yacht Squadron were not available for comment.
The Reception
After the ceremony, the couple and their guests headed to a reception at adjacent Mottistone Manor, which is now owned by the country's National Trust.
The 650-acre estate holds historical significance as it was first mentioned in Britain's famed Domesday Book, a survey of England dating back to 1086. (Yes, you read that correctly.) The oldest parts of the home that currently stands on the estate date back to the 15th century.
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The gardens of Mottistone Manor
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"It's a beautiful place and the gardens are very picturesque," Findon who spotted the groom in nearby Cowes just last weekend, tells PEOPLE. "There are sprawling lawns surrounding by roses, a nearby woodland with a stunning bluebell meadow that is really special. It's a very romantic little spot."
A local tells PEOPLE Hunter's family is related to the Nicholsons, who once owned Mottistone Manor and now live on the estate as tenants.
"Sophie is one of the Nicholsons, which is why they have chosen to have it here," the local source says. "The Nicholson family used to own the manor until they sold it to the National Trust ... It's a beautiful house."
Another local tells PEOPLE that Sophie's great grandmother, also named Sophie, is the sister of first Lord Mottistone, General Jack Seely, the famous World War I hero and friend of Winston Churchill. Current tenant Lord Charles Nicholson has a house in Hampshire and not there all the time. His father used to live there permanently after he retired.
Yet in traditional British fashion, locals aren't making a giant fuss about the couple's hush-hush nuptials.
"Honestly people just aren't that bothered about it, so there's been no big 'talk of the town' or anything like that," says the source.
However, the source says locals have spotted "deliveries coming and going" on "lorries" (that's trucks to us Americans).
"The manor is right opposite the church so it will be very private," the source adds, "which I'm sure was the intention."
The Guests
Well-dressed guests were seen making their way to the reception after the church ceremony. This included actor Tom Hiddleston, who was seen in traditional morning dress while walking alongside a woman in a red ensemble.
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Tom Hiddleton and a guest at Benedict Cumberbatch's wedding
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Cumberbatch's Sherlock nemesis, Andrew Scott, was also spotted walking with guest.
One famous Brit who wasn't there was Dame Judi Dench.
The actress, 80, was in London promoting her upcoming movie The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, says she hopes Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are having a "lovely day."
Dench has known Cumberbatch since he was "tiny" as she was at Central School of Music and Drama with his mother. Talking as grey skies and showers hovered over London and the south of England, she tells PEOPLE, "I wish they'd had a better day. I hear it's on the Isle of Wight – well, that's lovely. I expect they're having a lovely day anyway."

Monday, February 9, 2015

The Worst-Dressed Celebs At The 2015 Grammys Will Make You Say ‘WTF?’

We’ve have a bunch of movie and television awards shows, and now it is time for music’s first big red carpet with the 57th Grammy Awards. With the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, it is a bit sad when a celeb shows up in a WTF outfit. However, at the Grammys it is expected. Celebs can show up on the red carpet wearing anything. Case in point: Madonna‘s deflated Mickey Mouse hat.) Plus, naked, wardrobe-malfunction-waiting-to-happen looks are always popular. From Rihanna‘s massive cake topper dress to Kim Kardashian‘s golden bathrobe the 2015 Grammys had lots of crazy outfits.
Here are the worst-dressed celebrities at the 2015 Grammy Awards:
1. Kim Kardashian
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Besides looking like something out of an 80′s soap, Kim Kardashian‘s sparkly robe looked like it was way too big for her. Do you think it is really Kanye West‘s? It wouldn’t surprise me. Her new shorter haircut looks good, though.
2. Madonna
Would you really expect Madonna to show up in a basic sparkly dress? Not a chance. She looked like she was going to start about #deflategate controversy with that, umm, hat. If you were able to look past the hat, there was that questionable crotch fringe and embroidery.
3. Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande would have looked very sweet, if she was going to prom, or she was a pageant contestant. The supersized ponytail was even more inflated than normal (it was all up), but even her massive ponytail couldn’t distract from the fact it looked like the side of her dress ripped so they stuck some sequined fabric over it because she hit the red carpet.
4. Paris Hilton
Everyone will continue asking, “Why is Paris Hilton at the Grammy Awards?” while simultaneously wondering how her top is managing to stay up. If it shifts a quarter of an inch, there is going to be nipple, which is probably exactly what Paris was hoping for.
5. Rihanna
Yes, there is a person under all of that puffy pink tulle, and it is Rihanna. This is probably the most material Rihanna has ever worn in her life. If you took all of the outfits that she has ever worn and sewed them all together, it would only be half as full as this dress. How many people do you think she has under there?
6. Bleona Qereti
Remember Bleona Qereti? She was the one who wore that WTF fishnet dress to the American Music Awards. She’s back looking just as crazy as ever in an armored bodysuit with a ruffly train. I bet Lady Gaga was pissed she wore a boring sparkly dress instead of this.
7. Kat Graham
Who says that your arts and crafts project can’t be worn on the red carpet? It looks like Kat Graham did a bit of DIY art on her sheer gown. I get the whole flower dropping its petals concept, and think it is creative but those bottom petals are too massive. They look like they’re coming to eat people. Furthermore, you take the art away and she’s just wearing a sheer stocking.
8. Zendaya
I like that Zendaya takes risks but this striped asymmetrical dress misses the mark. The fabric looks like a depressed circus tent. If the dress was more fitted and all the wrinkles were pressed out, it could have been passable.
Who do you think was the worst-dressed of the night? And click here to see the best dressed celebrities at the Grammy Awards.

Friday, February 6, 2015

‘Bachelorette’ Desiree Hartsock And Chris Siegfried Share New Wedding Details

Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried from The Bachelorette married last month, and fans are now receiving even more behind-the-scenes details from the couple’s special day. On Thursday, Desiree went to her own blog to share new photos and details about her wedding to Chris Siegfried.
Fans did not get to see Desiree and Chris marry on ABC like Sean Lowe and Catherine Guidici or Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum, but Desiree and Chris have made sure that they shared many details about their wedding day.
Both Desiree and Chris are active on social media, and they have both shared photos from the wedding ceremony. On Thursday, Chris shared a photo of the couple standing at the altar during their ceremony. He captioned the photo by saying, “Oh hey remember that one time @deshartsock and I got married? #NeverLookingBack.”
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Desiree Hartsock spent a lot of time on her wedding dress, and she shared a short video to her Instagram on Thursday that gave fans an up-close look at the design. She even admitted that she might want to wear her dress around the house.
In her blog, Desiree shared more about the wedding ceremony and the moments that led up to it. She also revealed why she and Chris chose the location they did for the wedding.
“I first discovered Wayfarer’s Chapel while working in Los Angeles, but not until Chris and I came to visit did we instantly know this is where we wanted to get married. The glass chapel creates an intimate setting that breathes life and nature into it with an unspoken ease. The beautiful grounds and incredible architecture along with the backdrop of the ocean pulled at my bohemian heart strings, leaving Chris confident in our choice.”
Desiree revealed that her day began with friends and preparations for the big moment, but she also admitted that her nerves began to kick in once it was time for her to walk down the aisle with her father. She said in her blog that it was a special moment for both of them because she is his only daughter, but “nothing else mattered” once she saw Chris standing at the altar with his “adorable grin.”
Desiree shared more about how she felt on her wedding day.
“I was definitely relaxed, ready, organized and excited, but nothing could prepare me for the incredible amount of joy I felt as a bride on that special day. The excitement leading up to the moment I saw Chris to the warm embraces from friends and family are memories that will last a lifetime. It is the only day that everyone you love is in one place celebrating your love! That in itself is incredible. The shared moments throughout the day were quite spectacular with monumental significance that danced around like a beautiful aroma.”
Desiree shared more photos and details about the jewelry she wore during her day in another blog shared by the KV Bijou site.
After the wedding, Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried headed to Hawaii for their honeymoon. It was not long after the wedding that Desiree marked her new married status by changing her name to Desiree Siegfried on her Twitter account.
From the beginning, Desiree and Chris have shown their happiness on social media. They have not hidden much about their relationship from their fans. Desiree Hartsock has often said that she was marrying her best friend, and this couple might end up being one that stands the test of time.
Desiree and Chris are one of the success stories from The Bachelorette franchise. Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray ended their relationship just last month.