Do casual Duchess like Kate Middleton in a double breasted jacket

In an attempt to be a little more casual than the last two days of engagements on this royal tour, the Duchess of Cambridge still looked super smart in her Zara double breasted jacket.
This is a look we are used to seeing on Kate Middleton, she has been seen a few times in the past in this shape jacket, and most of those occasions with shiny gold buttons - remember the smart Alexander McQueen coat she wore with the same colours? It's a fit that suits her slender frame perfectly.
And running with the nautical theme, the Duchess chose this Breton striped top from Me + Em to sit under the jacket, with her navy skinny jeans giving it a youthful and modern edge. Navy and cork wedges finished her look.
Ever the recycling fashionista, we remember Kate wearing nearly this exact outfit last year, except the blazer was slightly different. This particular one is from Zara's spring collection, but is not actually available to buy online at the moment.

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A new kind of 'It' bag, with 3D handcuffs

Footballers wives are known for their amazing wardrobes and equally amazing 'It' handbag collections - just look to the likes of Alex Gerrard and Coleen Rooney for the latest and must-have carry-all from the high end designers. But Theo Walcott's wife, Melanie Slade, opted for a rather, erm, different option of bag here.
Her Vlieger and Vandam leather cross-body bag features embossed handcuffs. But if you think this one is amazingly different, you should see some other designers from the Dutch design duo.
Rihanna and Rita Ora have been seen carrying their 'Guardian Angel' bag, which has an embossed gun on the front, and gold studs too. Other options include a knife and a cross which appear as 3D on the front of clutches and totes.
We think their bags are quite fabulous, in a risqué, controversial kind of way. They are unique, and really well made, which for us, makes them definitely 'It' bag status.
Get yours on the right, or see some other stand out bags below.

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Take it to the max with a ladylike lace dress

Always one to stay ahead of the fashion curve, Ferne McCann looked luxe in lace as she attended the Spider Man 2 première!
The TOWIE star teamed her lace panel maxi by Lipsy with simple strap heels, a magenta suede clutch and softy waved hair. Swit swoo!
Lucky Ferne has managed to snap up Lipsy's dress before it's even touched down online, but our friends over at Lipsy HQ have told us it's available in store now and lands on their website on Monday. We do love an inside track!
If Monday is just too far away, you can get Ferne's look elsewhere on the high street at Phase Eight, Whistles and Topshop. Lipsy have even created the dress in a wrap front version, which is perfect to flatter large busts and is available online now.
We'll be teaming our navy lace maxi's with gold strappy heels and berry lips. The red carpet awaits!

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Make a style splash in Beyoncé's hot pink bikini

She might be causing controversy with her ‘did she didn’t she’ thigh gap, but you can’t deny that Beyoncé was looking pretty spectacular as she played golf in her bikini in the Dominican Republic.
Teaming her Norma Kamali Modern Vintage bandeau with contrasting pink and white high-waisted bottoms the 32-year-old was channelling a super sophisticated retro look.
When it comes to holiday wardrobe staples, a vintage-inspired bandeau bikini is the perfect way to go. The flattering shape is guaranteed to look glamorous and is ideal for mixing and matching with contrasting colours. Sadly, her exact look is no longer available but Net-a-Porter do have a great selection of Norma Kamali pieces, perfect for SS14.
Alternatively, check out our pick of the hottest bandeau bikinis for some sizzling inspiration. We love Asos' huge array of mix and match options, one to suit ever size and body shape. But, if you're keen to invest, the Johnny ruched bikini (below), is the ideal designer staple

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Create some drama in a sexy bandeau dress like Emma's

Well, this is an Emma Stone we can get on board with.
We've always liked the red headed actress but this look elevates her to a whole other fashion level. Emma is in Paris tonight at the French premiere of the new Spider Man movie and appropriately for her surroundings she chose a stand out dress by Parisian label Lanvin.
We've been enjoying her outfits on this promotional tour. We've had an androgynous Saint Laurent trouser suit and a stunning sunshine yellow Atelier Versace gown but this Gothic creation from Alber Elbaz takes the cake.
This is just divine with its draped ruching and thigh high split, the wide belt cinching in Emma's already tiny waist. The fact it's made from what looks like buttery soft leather just sends it overboard for us. It's got a touch of bondage and yet remains romantic. Emma, this is a ten out of ten from us.
Now, in the real world, there aren't many occasions on which we could wear a dress like this so let's take inspiration from one or two elements and go from there. Oh My Love has a leather look bandeau at Asos or go structured and belted by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams. Add heels and a side swept up-do to complete the look.

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Brighten up your day in Lucy's yellow dress

If you didn't think spring had arrived then surely the sight of Lucy Mecklenburgh in this super bright yellow dress will change your mind.
The ex-TOWIE star has embraced today's sunshine and is translating it to her wardrobe in style. And this zesty frock shows off her slender frame beautifully clinging to ther shapely waist and flaring at the hem to add even more curves.
This is a delight of a dress and is by American label BCBGMAXAZRIA. Anyone who has travelled to the states will have seen this label on the high street and in the big department stores. Well the good news is that their covetable designs are now available to buy over here at everyone's favourite online retailer, Asos.
So why not make like Lucy and make sunshine your colour palette of choice? Click the link (right) to buy it now. It's an expensive piece but is so fresh and bright that it's hard to resist... If you're made of stronger stuff and want the look at a fraction of the price then check out the similar dresses we've pulled out below. Then style like Lucy with high heel sandals in white, or be a fashion daredevil and try clashing orange.

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Ditch your blue denim and upgrade to white J Brand

Now that the sun has been paying us a visit on a more regular basis we're excited about putting away our winter clothes and unpacking our summer looks once more.
Of course, we're even more excited about shopping for some new season bits and pieces but we are fashion obsessed so what do you expect? And one of our first purchases will be a pair of bright white skinny jeans. Impractical? Yes. But stylish they are so it's time to update our denim collection.
Long gone are the days when white jeans were purely seen on Sloane Rangers and the Fulham and Chelsea ladies who lunch. They're a style staple now and Georgina Dorsett is demonstrating exactly why. The WAG and ex-TOWIE starlet looked positively radiant today in this pair of skinnies by designer denim label, J Brand. Paired with a slouchy, off the shoulder knit and aviator sunnies she looked every inch the spring time stunner.
And these jeans with their biker detailing on the knee are the best white jeans we've seen so far this year. Click the link (right) to buy them now from Selfridges. Being J Brand they are pricey to say the least so if you love the look but not the hole they'll make in your savings, then check out the similar styles we've found below.

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Stay in the shade in Katie's Céline sunnies

Now that the sun is kicking around on a regular basis (thank goodness) we can finally turn our attention to that most essential of summer accessories. Sunglasses.
We all have a few old pairs hanging around in drawers and boxes and in the car and at the bottom of our handbags... but we've treated them so badly it's definitely time to think about an update.
And Katie Holmes is currently fuelling our shades obsession in her ultra stylish cats eye sunnies by the ever covetable Céline. We love this retro style. It's so fifties and cute and brings to mind Audrey Hepburn at her best. And Céline is the go-to designer brand when it comes to sunglasses thanks to stylistas like Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Kate Bosworth and Carey Mulligan all shading their eyes with this cult French label.
If you fancy getting in on the Céline act then click the link (right) to buy Katie's appropriately named 'Caty' shades now. As you'd expect they're expensive but these will be fantastic with all your wardrobe and will really give you that celebrity incognito look

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Kimberley Garner makes sure all eyes are on her as she works her striped skort and lets her legs do the talking

If there's one thing Kimberley Garner knows how to do well it's to garner attention, such was the case when she was wandering in Chelsea in a daring outfit more suited to mid-summer.
With London suddenly coming alive with beams of warming sunshine, 24-year-old Kimberley was making the most of it - and eager to let her long legs be seen.
The former Made In Chelsea star took to the Kings Road in a striped skort skirt which she teamed with red heels and a red handbag for an outfit that already screamed fun in the sun.

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TOWIE Ferne looks fabulous in thigh-skimming skirt but shows a little more than expected in sheer top

Not one to miss out on celebrating a good cause, Ferne McCann kicked up her heels at the Cancer Research ‘Jog On To Cancer’ event in London on Wednesday evening.
The 23-year-old stuck the old Hollywood pose of kicking up her foot as she arrived at the Kensington Roof Gardens to a sea of flashbulbs.
The star-studded event attracted several other members of the TOWIE cast, old and new, including Lydia Bright, Jessica Wright and Gemma Collins.

Kicking back: Ferne McCann looked over her shoulder as she posed for pictures in central London on Wednesday evening

As Ferne arrived to TOWIE chaos, the star jumped out of the back of her car – kicking the door open with her high-heeled foot.
Making a more dignified exit from the car, Charlie Sims’ on-off lover looked incredible with her toned legs on show.
Her long golden hair was teased into a backcombed style and, along with loose 1920s waves, the star’s red lipstick added to her vintage look.

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Jamie Laing awkwardly embraces former flame Lucy Watson in the street

They’re love for one another has been on and off – with the new series of Made In Chelsea opening with their latest bickering.
But it would seem Jamie Laing and Lucy’s ice cold relationship is warming up a little as the 23-year-old former Teddies girl was seen laughing as she walked away her 25-year-old  beau.
All was not as it seemed, however, as just moments before the couple had a rather awkward embrace on the kerb when Jamie tried to greet Lucy with a kiss, but the socialite pulled away.

Unimpressed: Lucy Watson didn't look like she enjoyed Jamie Laing's impromptu display of affection on Wednesday

Wearing a denim shirt, cheeky chappy Jamie lunged in for a kiss when he spotted Lucy and her friend walking down the high street in Chelsea.
Looking rather unimpressed, Lucy pulled away from Jamie’s public display of affection while her friend looked on impatiently, with her arms crossed.
On Wednesday’s episode the pair had a heated discussion about the Candy Kitten’s entrepreneur’s recent behaviour.
Meeting in a local café, a disgruntled Lucy had plenty to say about Jamie’s indiscretions during a trip to Miami with pal Spencer.

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Duchess of Cambridge wears breathtaking gown embroidered with silver ferns for evening reception in New Zealand

The Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to her royal tour hosts tonight as she dazzled in an evening dress embroidered with silver ferns.
Kate, 31, wore a bespoke black Jenny Packham dress which had been hand-stitched with silver beading to represent New Zealand's national emblem.
The Queen has long employed the trick of incorporating an item of national importance in her outfits when on foreign tours - and it appears that the Duchess has now taken a leaf out of her book.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a state dinner at Government House in Wellington, which was attended by the country's political leaders

Stunning: The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in a black gown by Jenny Packham with silver beading as she joined Prince William at a lavish State Reception

She and Prince William were attending a lavish State Reception thrown by Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae, the Queen’s representative in New Zealand, at his official residence, Government House.
Although it was not a ‘tiara-worthy’ occasion, the reception is still one of the glitziest engagements of their three-week tour of New Zealand and Australia and all eyes were on the dazzling Duchess.
On their arrival back in Wellington following a day out in Blenheim, William had a few minutes to freshen up before almost immediately going into calls in the Liverpool Room with the leader of the opposition, David Cunliffe and the Prime Minister John Key.
Each meeting lasted around 20 minutes before the prince retired to the State Apartments to join his wife who was dressing for the evening.
William was also presented with a set of the commemorative stamps being issued tomark the tour by the New Zealand Post.
At 6.45pm the couple came down a grand wooden staircase together to be greeted by the Governor General, Sir Jerry, his wife, Lady Janine, and Mr Key and his wife Bronagh.

The Duchess of Cambridge smiles in front of the portrait of the Queen, which was unveiled at a reception at Government House in Wellington

A new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by New Zealand artist Nick Cuthell was commissioned for the New Zealand Portrait Gallery. For the reception the Duchess of Cambridge wore a bespoke black Jenny Packham gown with an embellished fern on the shoulder in tribute to her New Zealand hosts

Kate stands next to the painting of Queen Elizabeth II that was unveiled at the state reception on Thursday

They then undertook a lengthy line-up, shaking the hands of each of their 198 guests, comprised of senior politicians, MPs and notable figures from public life including the Chief Justice, Dame Sian Elias, and the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Christine Chretien.
William and Kate were next ushered into the Blundell Room - where their son George, who was sleeping upstairs with his nanny, had played on the carpet just a day earlier - for official photographs.
Finally it was time to join their guests for a glass of local wine and some stunning canapés showing off the best of local produce in the Ballroom, heralded by a flourish of trumpets from the six-strong Lance of Trumpeters.
On the menu was parmesan and horopito shortbreads with Zany Zeus Feta and heirloom tomato, smoked and potted Lake Taupo trout with oatcakes and capers, oysters on ice with shallot and Chardonnay vinaigrette, braised Cardorona Merino lamb tarts with fresh mint, tomato and black olive. There were also cocktail Paua fritters with garlic mayonnaise and pickled ginger, dressed Waikanae crab toasts with lime and herbs, Windsor Blue and beetroot risotto balls with green herb mayonnaise, South Island rabbit pies and custard tarts with kiwifruit and kaffir lime.
As the guests mingled, chatted and sipped on chilled local wine, the Royal New Zealand Air Force jazz quintet played a selection of lively tunes including Nina Simone's My Baby Just Cares For Me.

 

The Duchess of Cambridge's dress had hand-stitched silver beading on the shoulder in the pattern of a fern, New Zealand's national emblem

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Charlize Theron looks stylish in grey after announcement she may work with boyfriend Sean Penn on a love story

Charlize Theron sure knows how to stay movie star glamorous even when she's leaving a photo shoot.
On Friday the 38-year-old actress looked like a modern-day Marilyn Monroe as she wore her hair short but feminine with large black sunglasses hiding her eyes.
The Oscar winner kept her look up-to-date with grey slacks, a matching cardigan and snazzy patterned jazz shoes.

Glamorous even off the red carpet: On Friday Charlize Theron looked perfectly put together in her casual wear as she exited a photo shoot in LA

The day before Deadline reported Charlize's boyfriend Sean Penn will direct the blonde beauty in the heart-wrenching love story The Last Face.
The movie is 'readying to be shot in Africa' and the cast and crew will head there as soon as they get a green light from River Road and Bill Pohlad, the site reported.
The Young Adult star will play a doctor who does humanitarian relief work in Africa. Things get tough for her when violence erupts from political conflicts in the country.

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Kourtney Kardashian steps out in VERY bold statement trousers as she dines out in LA with Scott Disick

As reality TV stars, they are probably accustomed to looking their best when stepping out into the real world. 
But Kourtney Kardashian and her long-term partner, Scott Disick, suffered something of a fashion fail when they dined out in Los Angeles' trendy Cecconi's on Thursday.
The pair both opted for his-and-her statement trousers in a move that would make even the most die-hard fan question their taste.

Sporting a sleeveless black top, the 34 year-old opted for pair of gold-effect culottes with flared slits above the ankle. High-waisted with a relaxed fit, the trousers failed to flatter the TV personality, who looked swamped in the swathes of material.
She matched the look with a pair of gold sandals and a black clutch bag.
Fortunately, her sartorial slip-up was less embarrassing than Scott's, who - aside from wearing a pair of velvet slippers - also displayed an unfortunate wet patch on the crotch of his pink trousers. 

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Debbie Rowe 'to go to court to try to gain custody of her and Michael Jackson's children Prince and Paris'

Debbie Rowe is reportedly set to go to court to try to claim custody of her two children with Michael Jackson.
The 55-year-old, who had kids Prince Jackson, 17, and 16-year-old Paris Jackson, with the late music legend – who died in 2009 aged 50 – is allegedly keen to get guardianship of the pair because she feels Michael's mother and co-guardian Katherine Jackson is too old, sources have told TMZ.
The website quotes Debbie as telling a friend: 'Katherine's not connected with the kids or involved in their lives.'

Claims: Debbie Rowe is reportedly set to go to court to try to claim custody of Prince Jackson and Paris Jackson, her two children with late singer Michael Jackson

Reports: As well as Prince (left) and Paris (centre), Debbie is also said to be keen to gain guardianship of Michael's third child, Blanket, 12, who was born via surrogate

Katherine and Michael's nephew TJ Jackson are currently acting as co-guardians of Prince, Paris and 12-year-old Blanket Jackson – who was born via a surrogate mother – and Debbie is also said to be keen to get custody of Blanket, despite not being his biological mother.
She is thought to be keen to move the three children to her home in Palmdale, California, where she breeds horses, and as a result she is prepared to go to court to ask a judge to appoint her as their legal guardian.
Sources told the website she doesn't want any of the money from Michael Jackson's estate but is simply seeking guardianship because she adores the kids.

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X Factor finalist Tamera Foster makes a less than graceful exit from her car

But Tamera Foster nearly revealed more than she bargained for as she wore a sexy double thigh split dress in London on Thursday night.
The singer attempted to make a graceful exit as she arrived to enter Mahiki nightclub for the launch of the Body Frock Spring Summer collection.
The former X Factor contestant was seen carefully maneuvering herself out of a car as she prepared to party with her boyfriend Sam Callahan at the popular venue.

Baring the flesh: Tamera Foster looked stylish in a hard to wear velvet dress, but didn't look quite as elegant as she exited her car outside Mahiki in London

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Still needs practice: The former X Factor contestant nearly revealed more than she bargained for as she attempted to make a graceful exit from her car

Fashion Union, which she styled with a backwards baseball cap and platform shoes.

Tamera opted for a bright fuchsia lipstick and kept the rest of her make-up simple but glam.
With her dark long locks and glowing skin, it was easy to see why the starlet often gets compared to fellow beauty, Rihanna.

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