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Friday, 9 May 2014

Earn your style stripes in a chic dress like Irina Shayk

If we ever needed any more proof that Irina Shayk was a beauty from another world, her rolling around in the sand sans bikini top was it. Oh and she also looks a total babe when even in the simplest of T-shirt dresses too. Not. Fair.

Here the Russian model is looking effortlessly stylish in this striped asymmetric wrap-effect dress from Bec & Bridge.

Stripes are eternally chic and can be found heavily within our year-round capsule closets but for a new-season approach to the timeless trend we'll be wearing the nautical theme in dress form like Irina has here.

Unfortunately for us however, her Bec & Bridge dress has now sold-out from Saks so why not shop the look with our similar buys below?

master day-to-night dressing by wearing with a pair of strappy wedge sandals.

Katie Price accuses the cousin of Prince Harry's ex girlfriend Cressida Bonas of having affair with husband Kieran

Katie Price feared her husband was having 'a second affair' - this time with the cousin of Prince Harry's ex girlfriend Cressida Bonas, it was reported today.
The former glamour model announced the end of her third marriage on Twitter this week amid claims husband Kieran Hayler had a fling with her best friend, Jane Pountney.
But it was reported today that Miss Price has since confronted a second alleged love rival, 24-year-old April Bonas, over rumours of another affair in the build up to their marriage.

April Bonas, the cousin of Prince Harry's ex girlfriend, was reportedly accused of having an affair with Katie Price's husband Kieran Hayler

Miss Price and Mr Hayler are said to be considering divorce after claims emerged earlier this week that he had an affair with one of her best friends

The Sun reported six-months-pregnant Miss Price, 35, phoned Miss Bonas asking if she had been seeing Mr Hayler, 27, behind her back shortly before their wedding in January last year.
The paper said that, in the phone conversation, Miss Bonas admitted to a fling with ex-stripper Mr Hayler, but insisted it was before he and Miss Price got together.
A source told the paper: 'Katie quizzed April about everything she knew about what Kieran was doing before their wedding. It was clear she still had some suspicions but she believed April.'
Miss Bonas, who is planning a career as a model, is the cousin of Cressida Bonas, 25, who split from Prince Harry, 29, last week after a two-year relationship.
This morning she was unavailable for comment, and MailOnline can not verify whether the reports are true. Miss Price's spokesmen said they would not be commenting on the claims.
A friend of Miss Bonas said the aspiring DJ and classically trained singer was reluctant to speak out about the claims, having been 'dropped' into a media storm.

Miss Bonas' cousin Cressida (right) split from Prince Harry last week after a two-year relationship

James Franco defends his near-nude selfies as he explains they gain him 'a lot of followers'

As a big Hollywood star, you might think James Franco would be happy with his already substantial fanbase.

But after posting a series of provocative near-nude selfies on his Instagram account, the actor has claimed he does it to increase his followers.

'It gets a lot of attention,' the Oz star told David Letterman on the Late show on Thursday night.

'It's what the people want!' James Franco defends his near-nude selfies as he chats to David Letterman on the Late Show on Thursday

Provocative: Franco admitted this selfie was 'awful'

Franco, whose recent selfies have included a swiftly deleted shirtless shot with his hand down his underpants, told the host: 'There's a lot to get straight here and I don't even know if we have time.

'But to me, it's just a fun thing. It's something I don't put a ton of thought into, but it gets a lot of attention. I have a lot of followers on Instagram.'

When Franco questioned the 36-year-old's motivation, Franco attempted to explain.

No regrets: While Letterman appeared rather horrified by the shots, Franco saw the funny side

'I'm not putting it on billboards!' Franco told Letterman not to 'follow me' on Instagram if he didn't want to see him naked

'[It's] like that Britney Spears shaved head moment, where it's sort of like, "All right, you want me? Here you can have me, but I am going to be really ugly,"' he said.

Letterman replied: 'First of all, let me just say there is not a person in this room who hasn't had their hand in their own pants.

'I don't care what you do in your underpants, I just...'

hirtless Harry Styles ALMOST suffers a wardrobe malfunction as he soaks up the sun with One Direction band-mates in Rio

They’re currently in Brazil as they continue to work, or rather sing, their way through the South American leg of their epic Where We Are stadium tour.

But while the One Direction boys have a long way to go before they conclude proceedings with a final show in Miami on October 5, they took advantage of their sunny surrounds on Thursday by letting their hair down – and taking their shirts off – on the grounds of their luxury hotel.

However, tattooed Harry Styles almost revealed a little more than expected as he relaxed with band-mates Liam Payne and Zayn Malik.

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Steady on: Harry Styles appears to lose control of his black shorts as he lounges by the pool

Indeed, the tousle-haired star tugged at his soaked shorts after taking a dip in the pool outside Rio De Janeiro's Fasano Hotel, but appeared to pull a little too hard - giving onlookers a flash of his groin in the process.

Catching the eye as always, Harry showed off his growing collection of inkings, his long hair tied in a messy ponytail as he ventured into the water once more.

The singer also revealed two new additions in the form of matching branches on his hips.

Shirtless Harry was in typically high spirits while he and his two band-mates soaked up the sun ahead of their opening Rio show at the Brazilian capital’s Parque Olimpico.

A brief glimpse: Onlookers got an unexpected flash of Harry's groin as he sunned himself on Thursday

Good times: One Direction star Harry Styles shows off his growing collection of tattoos as she relaxes by the pool outside Rio's Fasano Hotel

Zayn, 21, revealed an equally impressive collection of body art as he sauntered close by, his hair hidden beneath a black woollen beanie hat.

The Bradford born star – engaged to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards – also showed off an increasingly toned upper body, the result of rigorous pre-show workouts.

Elsewhere Liam, 20, wore a red baseball cap and black shorts as he took full advantage of the pool by lounging in the shallow end.

Irina Shayk rolls around topless in the sand with male model as she shoots for Sports Illustrated in Hawaii

She is working hard on her latest shoot for Sports Illustrated, however Irina Shayk looked to be having a great time as she posed up in a storm in Hawaii.

As she rolled around in the sand with a hunky male model on Sunday, the Russian beauty didn't appear to have a care in the world as she sported just a tiny pair of green bikini bottoms.

The 28-year-old - who is dating footballer Christiano Ronaldo - kept her chest covered with her hands while the rest of her body was dusted in sand.

Fun in the sun: Irina Shayk looked stunning as she posed for a racy beach shoot for Sports Illustrated on Sunday

Careful your hand doesn't slip! The model showed off her perfect figure in just a pair of green bikini bottoms while covering her modesty with her hands and a towel

Irina's long brunette locks were styled in soft waves over her shoulders while her make-up was kept natural.

She was later seen walking around holding a towel as the crew found the best spot to shoot, before taking a dip in the sea.

At one point she took time out for a quick selfie with a swimsuit-wearing friend before stepping out in three new bikinis.

Sandy frolics: The 28-year-old was joined in Hawaii by a male model for the shoot

Smoking hot: She was seen pulling an intense expression while perched on one knee, while sporting a simple silver bangle on her wrist

Rolling around: The Russian beauty's long hair was styled into soft waves for the beach shoot, while her make-up was kept natural

What's so funny? At one point, Irina appeared to be in hysterics as she lay on her back covered in sand

The first number was a vibrant pink look, featuring various patterns and leopard print patches, complete with cut out detailing along the bust.

The second two-piece made the most of Irina's deep tan thanks to it's white design, however it barely contained her ample chest.

The chic outfit also included a tropical palm print and was accessorised with a delicate, gold body chain.

Hair flick: Irina's long hair draped over her face as she smiled at the camera

She's blessed: The star sat on the beach while the crew found the best spot to shoot from

Beach frolics: The star appeared to get on well with her companion, who was dressed in a small pair of navy swimming trunks

Perfectly pert: They later opted for more serious faces as they shot from a different position on the secluded beach

She looked beautiful as she laid on a rock after her sun cream was applied thoroughly by an assistant.

Irina's feet appeared to be suffering however as she walked on the hot sand, bursting the glamorous bubble ever so slightly.

She rallied on however pulling a number of different poses, including one where she was seemingly required to jump up and down.

Miley Cyrus stumbles home in skimpy bra and shorts following nineties themed night of hard partying at Soho cabaret club

She is famous for wearing little, so it's no surprise that the somewhat chillier London temperatures didn't faze a rather dazed looking Miley Cyrus as she left a London club on Thursday evening.

Indeed, the controversial young songstress looked worse for wear after a night of hard partying at Madame Jojo's in Soho.

Sporting a black and gold bra teamed with raunchy black short shorts, Miley was letting her hair down after Tuesday's show at the O2 arena - the first UK date on her Bangerz Tour.

Oh dear: Miley Cyrus is worse for wear as she leaves London club Madame Jojo's on Thursday evening

The 21-year-old emerged in the early hours after partying with Kate Moss and Pixie Lott in her eclectic outfit, which was matched with a checked shirt casually tied around the waist.

Black tights adorned with gold chainmail, layered necklaces and strappy heels completed the look.

But Miley looked a little tired after her nocturnal adventures,and desperately clutched onto a bodyguard as she was assisted into the back of her waiting car.

Meanwhile Pixie gave the chart-topper a run for her money in the exhibitionist stakes as she sported a sheer crop top and skinny jeans.

Steady on: The singer is clearly out of sorts as she makes her way onto the street

Steady on: The controversial young songstress gets a helping hand as she makes her way towards a waiting car

Parting the crowd: Miley has a hard time fighting through the thong on Thursday evening

Sporting a retro scrunchie and with heavily defined eyes, the busty beauty commanded serious attention as she walked through Soho wit handsome boyfriend Oliver Cheshire.

Under the scrutiny of the flashbulbs Pixie's top became see-through, which was no doubt titillating for fans and admirers alike.

Although the performer recently insisted she never smokes or drinks before a performance as she needs to remain in prime health while touring, she still made sure to remind everyone of her love of weed.

Rolf Harris' confession letter to alleged victim's father in which he admits relationship but denies assaulting her from the age of 13

Rolf Harris wrote to the father of one of his alleged victims admitting having an affair with her and apologising for 'the misery I have caused' but insisting the girl wasn't under-age at the time, a court heard today.

The television entertainer said in the letter he believed that everything that happened between him and the girl 'had progressed from a feeling of love and friendship', saying: 'There was no rape, no physical forcing, brutality or beating that took place', the jury was told.

The bombshell letter, said to have been sent by Harris to the father of a girl he is alleged to have first assaulted when she was 13, was shown to a packed courtroom at London's Southwark Crown Court on the first day of his indecent assault trial.

Harris, 84, of Bray, Berkshire, faces a total of 12 counts of indecent assault on four alleged victims between 1968 and 1986, all of which he denies.

Rolf Harris appeared at London's Southwark Crown Court today faced with 12 charges of indecent assault

Letter: The prosecutor said he wrote to the father of one alleged victim apologising for causing her 'misery'

Leaving court: Harris left Southwark Crown Court surrounded by family after the first day of his trial

Harris, flanked by daughter Bindi, left, and wife, Alwen Hughes, is accused of 12 counts of indecent assault

BOMBSHELL LETTER: WHAT ROLF HARRIS WROTE TO GIRL'S FATHER

Here is the full text of a letter written by Rolf Harris to the father of one of his alleged victims in March 1997.
'Dear [the father],
'Please forgive me for not writing sooner. You said in your letter to me that you never wanted to see me or hear from me again, but now [the alleged victim] says it's all right to write to you.

'Since that trip up to Norfolk, I have been in a state of abject self loathing. How we delude ourselves.

'I fondly imagined that everything that had taken place had progressed from a feeling of love and friendship - there was no rape, no physical forcing, brutality or beating that took place.

'When I came to Norfolk, [the alleged victim] told me that she had always been terrified of me and went along with everything that I did out of fear of me.

'I said 'Why did you never just say no?'. And [the alleged victim] said how could she say no to the great television star Rolf Harris.

'Until she told me that, I had no idea that she was scared of me.

'She laughs in a bitter way and says I must have known that she has always been scared of me. I honestly didn't know.

'[The alleged victim] keeps saying that this has all been going on since she was 13. She's told you that and you were justly horrified, and she keeps reiterating that to me, no matter what I said to the contrary.

'She says admiring her and telling her she looked lovely in her bathing suit was just the same as physically molesting her. I didn't know. Nothing took place in a physical way until we had moved to Highlands. I think about 1983 or 84 was the first time.

'I can pinpoint a date was 1986, because I remember I was in pantomime at Richmond.

'When I see the misery I have caused [the alleged victim] I am sickened by myself. You can't go back and change things that you have done in this life - I wish to god I could.

'When I came to Norfolk, spent that time with [the alleged victim] and realised the enormity of what I had done to [the alleged victim], and how I had affected her whole life, I begged her for forgiveness and she said 'I forgive you'.

'Whether she really meant it or not, I don't know. I hope she did, but I fear she can never forgive me.

'I find it hard to like myself in any way, shape or form. And as I do these Animal programmes, I see the unconditional love that dogs give to their owners and I wish I could start to love myself again.

'If there is any way that I could atone for what I have done I would willingly do it. If there is a way I can start to help [the alleged victim] to heal herself, I would willingly do it.

'With your permission I'll phone you in a week to talk to you. If you hang up, I will understand, but I would like to talk to you to apologise for betraying your trust and for unwittingly so harming your darling [the alleged victim].

'I know that what I did was wrong but we are, all of us, fallible and oh how I deluded myself.
'Please forgive me, love Rolf.

'Please forgive me for what must have been the most insensitive thing in your eyes - sending the book for Christmas. Alwen knows nothing about all this - at the time - and rather than tell her I signed the book and wrote the platitudes with sinking heart.
'Forgive me.'

The letter is thought to have been sent in March 1997 in reply to a letter from the father of one of the alleged victims.

In it, the artist confessed to having a sexual relationship with the woman, and described being in a state of 'self loathing' and feeling 'sickened' by himself for the misery he had caused her.

'You can't go back and change things that you have done in this life - I wish to god I could,' he wrote.

He apologised to the man for betraying his trust, and added: 'I know that what I did was wrong but we are, all of us, fallible and oh how I deluded myself. Please forgive me, love Rolf.'

Jurors were told that Harris took advantage of his celebrity status to 'brazenly' molest four young girls.

The Australian often indecently assaulted them when others were nearby because he knew he was 'too big and too powerful' for them to complain, jurors were told.

Opening the prosecution case against Harris, Sasha Wass QC said Harris was a regular fixture on television and his 'glittering career' continued well into this millennium.

She described him as an 'immensely talented man' who excelled in art, music and children's entertainment, and who was made a CBE the year after painting the Queen's portrait in 2005.

Maybe sheer black crop tops aren’t part of your day-to-day wardrobe, but a pair of high rise denim jeans should be.
Here the stunning Pixie Lott is giving us a healthy dose of '90s nostalgia with this look which consists of a Mark Fast top, Opening Ceremony bag, Shelly's shoes and a pair of American Apparel jeans. Obligatory scrunchie included too, obvs.

A pair of high waist jeans are essential to our existance due to their ability to suck you in and smooth you out so if you want to flatter your figure then why not click right to American Apparel to get Pixie's exact style for £75?

Want the look for less? Shop our favourite styles below from the likes of Topshop and ASOS which promise to become workhorses of your wardrobe.

We'll be styling ours with strappy heels and a boxy crop top for effortless new season cool.

Denise Welch shows off incredible bikini body and weight loss in navy two-piece relaxing pool-side in Tenerife

She’s been known for her fluctuating weight – and it looks like Denise Welch is winning her fight against the flab.
The 55-year-old was spotted sunning herself by the poolside while on holiday with her husband Lincoln Towney in Tenerife, on Tuesday.
Wearing a navy bikini with a white trim, the former Loose Women panellist showed off the fruits of her labour with a toned tum and fabulous pins.
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Brill bikini body: Denise Welch showed off her taut tum in a navy two-piece on holiday in Tenerife on Tuesday

Making sure she was careful in the sun, Denise liberally applied sun cream to her olive skin as she stood by the pool.
It looks like the actress and TV personality might’ve been on holiday for a couple of days already as she had a healthy, radiant glow to her skin.
The bikini was very flattering for Denise’s figure, with super-sweet little pleats and a simple white bow drawing your attention to the edge of the bottoms.

Jodi Albert looks royally pleased as she dazzles in aqua next to husband Kian Egan at Prince Harry's charity summer ball

Jodi Albert proved that it truly is a 'Girl Thing' when she arrived at the Sentebale Summer Party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Prince Harry's charity.
Wearing a stunning aqua-coloured dress, the singer and actress looked radiant next to her husband, ex-Westlife member Kian Egan.
The mother-of-one appears to have given up on the blonde tresses she sported last month and returned to her brunette ways.

It's a Girl Thing: Jodi Albert arrived with husband Kian Egan at Prince Harry's Sentebale Summer Party in London on Wednesday

The event, held at the Dorchester Hotel in London marked Prince Harry's charity’s achievements working with Aids orphans and disadvantaged children in the African kingdom of Lesotho.
The royal himself was in attendance at the event, as was soul singer Joss Stone and Prince Harry's cousin, Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn.
Jodi recently got back together with the band that first made her famous, Girl Thing, on this season of The Big Reunion.
Girl Thing was a short-lived band that had one UK top-ten hit in 2000 before splitting up.

Regal beauty: It was not hard to see what attracts Kian to his stunning wife as she managed to stay classy while showing off hints of skin in her cutout dress

True blue: Kian and Jodi followed the colour theme of the evening and both went for different shades of blue for the Sentebale summer ball at the Dorchester Hotel in Lodnon

Lucy Watson wows in elegant midnight blue lace pencil dress at launch of new fashion range

She has been honing that seemingly effortless Made in Chelsea look but now Lucy Watson well and truly has it all sewn up.
The regular on the E4 reality series looked every inch the glamorous socialite as she modelled a lacy royal blue pencil dress for the launch of Lipsy's VIP range for weddings, proms and races.
Showcasing an incredibly svelte physique, she teetered around in pair of vertiginous nude heels as she picked out her favourite dresses for auspicious occasions at London's Sanderson Hotel on Thursday.

Sewn up: Made In Chelsea's Lucy Watson models a creation from Lipsy VIP range at London's Sanderson Hotel on Thursday

The 24-year-old showed off a pair of perfect pins as the face of the season's range and sported a particularity healthy glow acquired during a recent break in Crete, Greece.
A spokesman for the fashion range said: 'In terms of Lipsy VIP as a range - this is their premium occasionwear collection, so the sort of thing for weddings, proms and the races.
'Lucy modelled the collection for the AW14 campaign and is this season's face.'

Wow. Sarah Harding looks amazing. It's official. This blue on her is just perfect. In fact we totally love this Balmain dress. And here's why...
The high neck, long sleeves, keyhole neck detail, slight shoulder pads and double slits - although when said all at once might sound too much, all make this dress a complete show stopper. And, in fact, our favourite from the Girls Aloud member for a long time.
It's red carpet dressing at its best. And, what's more, we also love the blue snake skin clutch bag, the Gina shoes and the Lola Rose and Joubi jewellery too. We love it all!
The dramatic silhouette that this dress gives Sarah is a refreshing move away from her usual sleeveless looks. And we love seeing her in a colour that isn't red, black or gold. Double thumbs up from us.
To emulate Sarah's amazing red carpet look, take a look at some of the dresses we've found below, or click on the right to buy this exact one, now in the sale!

As she strolled around Chelsea after another strenuous workout, Millie Mackintosh was the epitome of gym bunny chic. The MIC veteran teamed her Puma workout gear with a cosy puffa jacket and finished off the look with Aspinal of London’s classic Marylebone tote.
Renowned for their elegant and refined designs, Aspinal is a classic British brand favourite by the likes of Fearne Cotton, Mollie King, Pippa Middleton and, of course, Kate Middleton herself.
Part of their coveted AW13 Collection, the Marylebone Tote is handmade from calf leather and has a distinctly equestrian feel about it, with stand-out black straps and stud detailing. What’s more, with room for all of your precious essentials, it’s the perfect daytime bag and is guaranteed to see you through the seasons.
So, if you’re keel to channel Millie's Sloane Square vibe, click on the link to the right to explore Aspinal’s range of classic totes. Alternatively, we’ve rounded up our favourite high street alternatives for some budget-friendly variety. Wear yours with black skinny jeans and a leather biker jacket.