Celebrity & Style Mag

Sunday, 8 September 2013

Mummy's lucky mascot! Harper Beckham sits on David's lap front row at Victoria's New York Fashion Week show

She's a regular fixture at her mother's fashion shows, and has become something of a lucky mascot over the past two years.
So when it came to allocating seats for Victoria Beckham's New York Fashion Week show on Saturday, her daughter Harper had pride of place on the front row.
The adorable two-year-old was seen sitting with her father David as the pair watched designs from the hugely talented Spice Girl-turned-designer walk the runway.

Mummy's lucky mascot! Harper Beckham sat on her father's lap as they watched Victoria Beckham's New York Fashion Week show on Saturday

David Beckham with daughter Harper at Victoria's fashion show

Spotted! David and Harper Beckham enjoy fashion show in NY

Harper looked picture perfect for the occasion in a pale blue baby Chloé summer dress, with her long hair tied up in a bun, and little pumps, as she sat on her father's lap.
In fact, the little girl was so cute in her ensemble that even Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour was seen giving her an indulgent smile as Harper chatted away to her.
Former footballer David, meanwhile, looked as dapper as ever in a dark suit, pale blue shirt and skinny tie as he proudly watched his wife's work come to life on the catwalk.

Having a chat: Harper enjoyed a conversation with Anna Wintour before the show began

So cute she can even make Anna Wintour smile! The Vogue boss was seen smiling indulgently after her conversation with Harper

Brief appearance: Victoria posed on the runway for a matter of seconds after her Spring/Summer 2014 show

Keeping it simple in monochrome: Victoria wore a white shirt and black cropped trousers with heels

David Beckham with daughter Harper at Victoria's fashion show

Victoria, 39, has been working incredibly hard in preparation for the Spring/Summer 14 show, taking place during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Tweeting a number of photos on Saturday, the multi-talented star appeared to be pushing herself hard as she ensured everything was show ready for the New York fashion elite.
She told her six million followers that she was expecting a 'A long night ahead #SS14', and posted a photo of one of her colleagues working hard on a sewing machine.

Simple style: Black and white designs featured heavily in the collection

Pale and interesting: White was another popular colour for Victoria's collection

Pale and interesting: White was another popular colour for Victoria's collection

Chic in pink: But flashes of colour came in garments like this pink dress

But Victoria also looked as if the long hours were taking their toll when she posted 'Keep out, I'm stressed!' on her Instagram page.
In backstage pictures before the show, Victoria was seen wearing an oversized white shirt, cropped trousers and black heels as she made last-minute adjustments to the models.
Following the models strutting their stuff on the runway, Victoria made an incredibly brief appearance on the catwalk herself, posing for a matter of seconds before she dashed off.
Other stars to make an appearance at the highly-anticipated show included pregnant Rachel Zoe.

Fashionista: Pregnant Rachel Zoe was among the familiar faces at the catwalk presentation

Women protest in Jakarta over the staging of the Miss World contest in Indonesia. Photograph: Beawiharta/Reuters

Indonesian Muslim hardliners have resumed protests against the Miss World pageant as organisers said the event would go on as scheduled this weekend on the resort island of Bali.
In Jakarta, the capital, about 1,000 members of the hardline Islamic group Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia rallied outside the building housing the local organiser of the contest.
Chanting "Allah akbar" (God is great), the protesters, mostly women, waved banners reading "Miss World Culture Liberalisation Campaign" and "Reject Miss World".
There were also protests in the Sumatran cities of Medan and Pekanbaru, and in Makassar, in Sulawesi. Protesters gathered at council buildings, calling on the government to revoke the permit for the contest.
The organiser, MNC media group, said it was not possible to cancel the contest or move the venue, and said the government had given assurances that it would provide security and protection for the event.
"I think there is a misunderstanding," Hary Tanoesoedibjo, head of MNC, said in Bali on Wednesday. "I assure that there will be nothing that runs against our culture. I would not accept if there was a bikini show."
The chair of the Miss World Organisation, Julia Morley, had earlier confirmed that none of the contestants would wear a bikini.
The competition will be held partly on Bali, with the final round set for 28 September on the outskirts of Jakarta.
Budi Rusmanto, an organiser in Jakarta, said: "The contest will not be different from other beauty pageants in Indonesia. The only difference is the participants."
Rejection of the event has come not only from hardline groups but also from the country's most influential group of clerics, the Indonesia Ulema Council, whose fatwas are followed by many devoted Muslims.
Last week the council urged the government to cancel the event, saying the exposure of skin by women in such a competition violated Islamic teachings.
Most Muslims in Indonesia are moderate but a small extremist fringe has become more vocal in recent years.
On Wednesday, hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city, and Bandung, the West Java capital. On Tuesday, hundreds rallied in Jakarta.
The Islamic Defenders Front, a hardline group with a long record of vandalising nightspots, hurling stones at western embassies and attacking rival religious groups, has pledged to disrupt the event if it is allowed to be held in Indonesia.

Watch out for the gunge! Pixie Lott stands out in lemon and pink at Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards

There was plenty of gunge on in store at Nickelodeon’s Fruit Shoot Skills Awards in London on Saturday, but there was also plenty of glamour thanks to host of stars, amongst them Pixie Lott.
The 22-year-old singer stood out on the orange carpet at IndigoO2 in a stunning, figure-hugging mini-dress adorned with lemon and pink patterns.
Pixie complimented the outfit by painting her nails a matching shade of yellow, while her gold shoes and liberal use of mascara, blusher and bright red lipstick added an additional wash of colour to an already distinctive look.

Colourful: Pixie Lott stands out at the Nickelodeon Fruit Shoot Skills Awards at IndigoO2 in London on Saturday

The singer later took to the stage at the event, but fortunately for her she managed to avoid the gunge unlike hapless diver Tom Daley, who found himself covered from head to toe in the sticky green goo.
Indeed, Tom’s immaculate hair and smart two piece suit were ruined thanks to the Nickelodeon staple – commonly used to cover celebs at the annual Kids Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
While the 19-year-old Olympian had the misfortune to get slimed, other attending stars managed to stay gunge free.

Standing out: The 22-year-old singer was one of the stars to attend the event in London on Saturday

Looking good: Laure Whitmore (left) dressed down in jeans while Alexandra Burke opted for a simple white dress with a scalloped hemline

Making his day: Alexandra and JLS star Oritse Williams pose for a photo with one of the day's award winners

Indeed, amongst those avoiding the mess were X Factor finalists Union J, who attended the event almost a year after they were brought together as a band during the last series of the ITV show.
Alexandra Burke, another X Factor product, was also in attendance – opting to arrive in a simple but stylish white dress and black stiletto heels.
The 25-year-old singer was joined by JLS star Oritse Williams, with the pair making a young award winner’s day by posing alongside him for a photograph shortly after he received his prize.

Making an entrance: Union J stars JJ Hamblett, Josh Cuthbert, George Shelly and Jaymi Hensley make an appearance at the event

A sporting chance: Olympians Tom Daley (left) and Louis Smith hit the orange carpet on Saturday

Taking the stage: Pixie Lott was one of the stars guests to take to the stage at the event, held at London's IndigoO2

Gymnast Louis Smith also made an appearance, taking to the stage with a casual looking Laura Whitmore to present an award.
Saturday’s event follows the enormous success of last year’s inaugural awards ceremony, which honours British children with prodigious skill in street-dancing, skateboarding and BMXing.
The show is expected to be broadcast on Nickelodeon on Sunday at 5pm.

Mr cool: Tom looks suave as he takes to the stage, but not for long...

Here we go: Tom gets covered in green slime, much to the audience's delight

Good sport: The Olympic diver took his gunging well after taking to the stage at the annual event

Guest presenters: Louis Smith and Laura Whitmore took to the stage to present an award at the event in London on Saturday

'When I get out I'm going to marry him straight away': Carol McGiffin reveals plans to tie the knot with toyboy fiancé when she leaves Celebrity Big Brother

Carol McGiffin has revealed her plans to tie the knot with toyboy lover Mark Cassidy as soon as she leaves the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The 53-year-old TV personality has been dating the 31-year-old producer since 2008, and explained to co-star Lauren Harries that she plans to make the couple's four-year engagement official as soon as her time is up on the Channel 5 fly-on-the wall show.
Opening up to her fellow housemate, the Loose Women star gushed over her younger beau, vowing that he will never be able to get away from her as her love for him is so strong.

Loved-up: Carol McGiffin revealed her plans to tie the knot with toyboy lover Mark Cassidy as soon as she leaves the Celebrity Big Brother house on Saturday night's show

Speaking of her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house during a drunken chat, she said: 'I think it's the best fun I've ever had in my life, unexpectedly. I expected it to be hell. I hope Mark doesn't think I'm having loads of fun and he's not here.

More...

'I love him so much. When I get out, if he's still there and hasn't been put off by what's been going on, he's never getting away from me.
'We're getting married straight away. No one is coming to the wedding! You can come to the party, but not to the wedding. Aw, I just love him so much.'

Wedding bells! The 53-year-old TV personality revealed all during a drunken chat with Lauren Harries

Cute couple: The 53-year-old TV personality has been dating the 31-year-old producer since 2008, and the pair got engaged in 2009

Carol also chatted to teen bride Courtney Stodden, 19, about her marriage to The Green Mile star Doug Hutchison, who at 53, is 34 years her senior.
Courtney said: 'I think we have so much in common, and you can teach me a lot. I can learn from you'
To which Carol responded: 'I am the same age as your husband. It's odd. I have a very young fiance.
'The only things I regret are the things I haven't done, and I've done everything. My life has been fantastic.

Emotional times: The Loose Women star struggled to contain her emotions as she gushed over her love for her toyboy beau

Happier than ever: Opening up to her fellow housemate, Carol gushed over her younger beau, vowing that he will never be able to get away from her as her love for him is so strong

'Mark and I fit. Age really doesn't matter. But it will get tricky and difficult in 20 years when I'm 73 and he's 53.'
Carol then went on to quiz Courtney about late American model Anna Nicole Smith, who hit headlines when she tied the knot with oil business mogul J. Howard Marshall when he was 89, making him 62 years her senior.
Courtney said: 'I feel like she loved him and I don't judge her one bit. I don't think it was about money.'

Telling all: Carol also chatted to teen bride Courtney Stodden, 19, about her marriage to The Green Mile star Doug Hutchison, who at 53, is 34 years her senior

Carol mused: 'Even if it was about money, everyone wins. He was a happy old man with a beautiful buxom wife. Doug's happy, you're happy, what's the f**king problem.'
During her stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house, Carol has already proved to be a big hit with TOWIE star Mario Falcone, who despite being just 25, offered himself up to her in case her engagement 'doesn't work out'.
Speaking earlier in the series, Mario said: 'If the engagement doesn't work out, Falcone's here!'
Later in the Diary Room, the tailor admitted he actually had a crush on Carol, telling Big Brother: 'She has got amazing legs for an older woman. Amazing. Her legs are the ideal legs on a woman.

Unlikely pals: Carol admitted she thought Courtney's age gap with Doug was a little 'odd', and warned things in their relationship could get difficult as he ages

Bonding experience: Carol told Lauren she had enjoyed the benefits of a 'fantastic' life and had absolutely no regrets about the choices she'd made

'It is weird for me. When I am out with my friends they are all boys... Carol is completely different age from me, she has come in tonight and got proper p***ed.
'She is engaged to a 31 year old which means I am 6 years out. If her engagement doesn’t work out. Carol, I am single and I am a changed man. I could prove I'm not a loverat and be with a mature woman and put me in my place.
'There has been a few moments tonight where something could have happened but she is an engaged woman.'

Not short of offers! TOWIE lothario Mario Falcone admitted he had a crush on Carol earlier in the series

'I really want it for you!' Louis Walsh is reduced to tears as Dubliner Melanie McCabe returns to The X Factor for audition number four

An emotional Louis Walsh made it four yeses for Melanie McCabe on Saturday night when the young hopeful returned for her fourth appearance on The X Factor.
The 19-year-old Dubliner made it all the way to former judge Kelly's Rowland's Miami home in 2011, but failed to make the final cut when she named her final three.
Chloe had faced similar disappointment three years previously, when she applied at the tender age of 14, while another appearance in 2012 also ended in failure.

A welcome return: Melanie Mccabe returns to The X Factor on Saturday night

The waiting game: Melanie waits for her fourth X Factor audition

The teenager had previously explained that her life had been 'pulled apart' after coming tantalizingly close to the live shows, adding: 'My dream had been crushed into a million little pieces.'
'I think I wasn't myself, I feel more confident this year.' she told the judges after returning on Saturday night.

Having claimed that 'coming back for a fourth time, you're really putting yourself out there again,' her performance of Rihanna's Diamonds left the panel stunned.

Another chance: The 19-year-old sings Diamonds by Rihanna

Choked: Louis struggles to contain his emotions

'I want you to do well': Louis gives the teenager her fourth yes

Here we go: Melanie beams after being given four yeses from the judges

'That was absolutely brilliant, the best audition of the day by a mile,' raved Gary.
'It was very honest,' said an impressed Nicole.
'When you sing you light up,' agreed Sharon.

But it was Irishman Louis who was clearly the most affected by her audition, and he fought back tears as he offered his assessment.
With a quivering voice he said: 'I know her family need this, I know you need this and I really want it for you. I really, really want you to do well.'
He added: 'I'm saying as very big yes...Melanie this is your time - go for it.'
The X Factor continues Sunday on ITV1.

First time round: Melanie first appeared on the show aged 14 in 2008

Heartbreak: Melanie was devastated when she didn't make it to the live shows in 2011

Upset: The teenager walks away after another disappointment in 2012