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Stacy Keibler Gets in Shape for The Oscars with Zaggora

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I actually wear these while I work-out! So I know they work!

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Ever wonder how celebrities’ bodies look so perfect on the red carpet at awards shows? Even the sveltest of stars do a little extra work to look picture-perfect. 

To prep for her big walk down the red carpet with George Clooney at The Oscars this weekend, Stacy has been kicking her workout routine up a notch in order to maximize results and look her best in her gown.

Stacy was recently spotted in LA heading for a workout wearing the much buzzed-about Zaggora HotPants.



Developed with a breakthrough fabric technology that harnesses the body’s natural heat in order to boost its temperature during activity – which in turn helps to increase the amount of calories you burn – HotPants have revolutionized the workout regimens of women everywhere. In fact, research shows that women who wear HotPants for at least 30 minutes during exercise experience calorie burn that is an average of 11% greater compared to when they wore traditional workout attire.

Stacy is the latest to join the increasing roster of celebrity Zaggora fans, with others including Kristin Cavallari and Denise Richards. Not only a favorite among celebrities, Zaggora has been sweeping across the nation as women everywhere are getting “hot” to get fit. Zaggora HotPants have appeared on E! and most recently, Nightline and Good Morning America just this month: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/zaggora-hotpants-claims-clothes-burn-calories-18227957

Pricing: HotPants Short ($72), HotPants Long ($88), HotPants Capri ($104)

Where to buy: www.zaggora.com

Diary of an actress #22: Actor Freddie Fox launches The Definitive White Shirt in St James's, London

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World-renowned actor Freddie Fox celebrates The Definitive White Shirt in St James’s. Freddie, currently starring opposite Rupert Everett in Neil Armfield’s production of The Judas Kiss appeared in a crisp white Jermyn Street shirt with an elegant backdrop of window displays designed by the shirt makers of St James’s to celebrate the definitive white shirt.

St James’s is home to the famous Jermyn Street, which boasts the highest number of world renowned shirt makers on one luxury shopping street, offering the best quality shirts worldwide. According to Richard Harvie, owner of Harvie & Hudson, “The white shirt remains the best seller in St James’s”.  At Turnbull & Asser nearly half of all shirts sold, both ready to wear and bespoke, are white.

Popularised by the likes of award winning films James Bond, The Great Gatsby and television series Downton Abbey, the St James’s shirt makers offer a huge variety of white shirts, in the highest quality of cloths. Every design element of the shirt including collar, cuffs, buttons, shape and fit can be created to the specification of the most discerning gentleman. The secrets to many celebrated icons’ stylish looks come from their visits to the area from all over the world to have their shirts personally crafted.

A white shirt is synonymous with a message of virtue, precision and power; a bespoke white shirt from Jermyn Street can enhance and define the physique, allowing the shirt to fit all proportions perfectly, even taking into account the size of your watch. Customers often discover that after experiencing a made to measure shirt for the first time, they continue to invest in bespoke. Damien Whitmore the Director of Public Affairs and Programming, Victoria and Albert Museum says, "The white shirt represents the foundations of a man's wardrobe and has been for centuries. It seems like such a simple item, but the details are what make it the very epitome of style and elegance."

Each St James’s shirt maker has their own signature design, for which they are known. A shirt exhibiting a three-button cuff is a trademark look of Turnbull & Asser; a ready to wear version of this shirt costs £145. Mother of Pearl buttons complement Emma Willis’ signature look for £290. Emmett’s signature shirt, at £95, is made using Baby Twill White, a weave known for its soft texture that becomes even more supple over time. In contrast, Budd’s distinctive shirt, £115, is made of white poplin two fold cotton with a classic Budd forward collar. New & Lingwood’s signature style involves a curved collar ending in a point, allowing the collar to lay properly on the upper breast bone, and costs £95. Harvie & Hudson’s iconic shirt is the plush and luxurious white Herringbone and a white ready to wear version costs £64.50.  Favourbrook’s 1850’s Victorian Morning Wing Collar Dress Shirt at £90 has an accentuated high collar and emphasised wing lapels that create a stunning effect when paired with a silk cravat. Along with the medium weight white cotton poplin, covered buttons and French-cuffs, the straight cut tailoring creates an elegant profile. Hilditch & Key’s bestseller is the Carlton with their classic collar and double cuff, made with the finest two-fold cotton poplin and real shell buttons.

Royal Warrant holder Stephen Quin from Turnbull & Asser believes that “Every man should have at least three white shirts in their wardrobe”, with the best accessory to complement the white shirt being a silk tie.

For more information on St James’s visit:
stjameslondon.co.uk
twitter.com/_stjameslondon

Last entry: Diary of an actress #21: Wildfox Fashion Presentation with Vanessa Hudgens, Ashlee Simpson, and Victoria Justice

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 Video Recap

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Fashion’s hottest designers showcased their talents on the catwalks across New York at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. We have the glitz and glamour… plus what you’ll be wearing this fall. Designers from Donna Karan to Charlotte Ronson to new comer Wes Gordon show off their creations and dazzle fashionistas and celebs

Happy Valentine's Day! "Ain't no wifey!"

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Donna Karan Fashion Week Fall 2013 Video

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InStyle & Facebook's Red Carpet Talk Meter: THE RESULTS ARE IN!

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During the 2013 Grammy Awards, InStyle and Facebook again joined forces to activate the "InStyle & Facebook Red Carpet Talk Meter." Leveraging the style authority of InStyle, coupled with the powerhouse reach of Facebook, this tool captured and analyzed data to reveal the night’s most buzzed about fashion and beauty.  Throughout the evening, InStyle editors identified the top looks and trends, while Facebook analyzed global style chatter to generate results for the Red Carpet Talk Meter. Check out the results:

MOST BUZZED ABOUT RED CARPET LOOKS & THE STARS WHO ROCKED THEM!

Female
1. Katy Perry, Gucci
2. Rihanna, Azzedine Alaia
3. Kelly Rowland, Georges Chakra
4. Beyonce, Osman
5. Jennifer Lopez, Anthony Vaccarello
6. Adele, Valentino
7. Taylor Swift, J. Mendel
8. Florence Welch, Givenchy
9. Carrie Underwood, Roberto Cavalli
10. Miranda Lambert, Roberto Cavalli

Male
1. Justin Timberlake,Tom Ford
2. Nas, Brioni
3. Adam Levine, Lanvin
4. Miguel, Lanvin
5. Chris Brown, Lanvin
6. Tim McGraw, Tom Ford
7. Drake, Saint Laurent Paris
8. LL Cool J, Giorgio Armani
9. Ed Sheeran, Burberry
10. Rick Ross, Tom Ford

BEST DRESSED OF THE NIGHT
In a poll of individuals on Facebook, men and women agreed – Rihanna was the best dressed. 

MOST BUZZED ABOUT PERFORMANCE LOOKS
1. Carrie Underwood in a custom illuminated Theia ball gown, inspired by the Freedom Tower in NYC.
2. Fun. in traditional fitted shirts and cropped pants, which were doused with a mid-performance rain shower.
3. Alicia Keys in a black sheath with sheer panels for her performance with Adam Levine.
4. Justin Timberlake in Tom Ford for his first Grammy performance in six years.
5. Rihanna in a sparkling gold two-piece by Luciano Soprani, paid tribute to Bob Marley with Sting, Bruno Mars, and Ziggy Marley.
6. Taylor Swift in an all-white circus-themed costume, ripping off her skirt to reveal short shorts, as she opened the Grammys.
7. Jack White in a head-to-toe look adorned with sequins and rhinestones performed two songs from his current album.
8. Miguel and Wiz Khalifa in coordinating black and white blazers for their performance of "Adorn."
9. Kelly Clarkson in a black velvet Oday Shakar dress with a wide glitter belt, paid tribute to Patti Page and Carole King.
10. Rihanna in a fitted black column gown by Alaia performed "Stay" with Mikky Ekko .

MOST BUZZED ABOUT STYLISH COUPLES
1. Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart
2. Jay-Z and Beyonce
3. Rihanna and Chris Brown
4. Pink and Carey Hart
5. Faith Hill and Tim McGraw

MOST BUZZED-ABOUT TRENDS
1. Leg slit
2. Jumpsuit
3. Mini dress/skirt
4. Vintage
5. Grecian

MOST BUZZED ABOUT COLORS
1. Black
2. Red
3. White
4. Green
5. Blue

MOST BUZZED ABOUT HAIR
1. Rihanna: To complement her red-hot Azzedine Alaia number, Rihanna's caramel highlights were worn in loose waves.
2. Beyonce: Beyonce's strands were pulled into a sleek low ponytail with a graphic center part. 
3. Adele: Never one to disappoint with her flair for vintage style, Adele wore her gold layers in a retro-inspired coiff with volume at the crown.
4. Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift played off of her J. Mendel gown's ethereal feeling with a braided updo.
5. Alicia Keys: Keys pumped up the volume with an edgy pompadour.

MOST BUZZED ABOUT JEWELRY
1. Adele: Posie-shaped opal earrings with ruby petals by Cartier.
2. Carrie Underwood: A $31 million Johnathon Arndt necklace, featuring 381 Carats of oval, pear, marquise and round brilliant white diamonds.
3. Kelly Clarkson: Turquoise and blue sapphire statement earrings
4. Rihanna:  A twisted, bejeweled bracelet by Neil Lane, and diamond rings on nearly every finger.
5. Beyonce: Two Lorraine Schwartz geometric cuffs filled with black and white diamonds.

Nicole Miller Fashion Week Fall 2013 Video

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DKNY Fall 2013 Fashion Week Video

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Charlotte Ronson Fashion Week Fall 2013 Video

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