Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Say it with a statement necklace like Amal's


As a high-flying barrister, Amal Alamuddin's wardrobe must contain its fair share of super sharp black suits. So it's no wonder that when she's outside of the courtroom she likes to wear a whole lot of colour.
George Clooney's fiancée is relatively new on our style radar, but every time we see her she is wearing something bright and beautiful. Between her pink Balenciaga coat, that neon yellow skull T-shirt and those orange heeled brogues, her mantra is clearly the bolder the better.
And although the rest of the world might be more interested in the rock on her ring finger, we're coveting the rest of her jewellery collection. We love her yellow necklace, which features a chunky gold chain and perspex shards.
We can't quite believe we're saying this, but diamonds are no longer a girl's best friend. When it comes to accessorising like a pro, right now it's all about cheap and cheerful costume jewellery and the bigger it is the better. So to make like Amal, shop our round-up of the best necklaces the high street has to offer, starting from just £5.99 at New Look.
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Shine like Cara in a beaded white gown from Cavalli


Having just witnessed the wedding of her sister Poppy wearing a custom made Chanel gown last weekend, it's only fitting that Cara Delevingne would don a wedding dress of her own by Roberto Cavalli, at Cannes.
The dress was the last piece down the Cavalli Spring/Summer 2014 catwalk, which in the history of runway shows is almost always the designer's take on the wedding gown, and the embellished layered 1920s style dress fitted Cara like a glove.
Whether you are engaged and looking for the perfect beaded wedding dress like the Galliano number that Kate Moss wore on her wedding day, or just searching for your next evening look, you can click on the right to see similar Roberto Cavalli pieces, or for more purse friendly options see our picks below.
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Look cool, not contrived, in a chic nude bodysuit like Kim


We love it when we find a piece of clothing that sucks you in and instantly sculpts a sleek silhouette- and so does Kim Kardashian by the looks of it! The reality star has been spotted in this form-fitting Maison Martin Margiela beige nude bodysuit on quite a few occasions recently.

She's previously styled it with a bright red Joseph pencil skirt as well as Stella McCartney Carton wide-leg pants, but for her outing here Kim continued her ladylike transformation by teaming with a chic black pencil skirt and her favourite Celine sunnies. The ultimate accessory? Her gorgeous baba North, of course!

Want to tap into the bodysuit trend too? For your own versatile underwear-outerwear specimen for summer why not shop our pick of similar buys below from the likes of Missguided and Boohoo? They've got endless styling opportunities!
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Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Buhari disown son arrested by EFCC for N20m scam


A former military Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the person who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a N20m scam and who claimed to be his adopted son was not his son.
The former Head of State said that he had no need to adopt any son as God had blessed him with both male and female children.
The disclaimer by Buhari was contained in a statement issued on his behalf by the Chairman of the Buhari Vanguard, Mr. Jasper Azuatalam, on Monday.
“Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) wishes to state categorically that he does not have any adopted son called “Muhammed Buhari” and had no need to adopt a son at any time having been blessed with choice children, both male and female.
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One Direction's Zayn Malik buys Perrie Edwards' mum a HOUSE

Zayn Malik has bought a new house for fiancée Perrie Edwards' mother.
The One Direction heartthrob has proved himself to be the perfect future son-in-law by reportedly splashing out more than £200,000 on a new abode for the Little Mix singer's mum Debbie in Dorset.
After hearing Debbie was keen to relocate from South Shields, Tyne and Wear, to the southern county, Perrie, 20, was going to help her out with footing the bill for a mortgage - before generous Zayn, 21, stepped in. 
Plenty to smile about! Zayn Malik has bought a new house for fiancée Perrie Edwards' mother, Debbie
Plenty to smile about! Zayn Malik has bought a new house for fiancée Perrie Edwards' mother, Debbie
  

A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Debbie has been saying how she's got a new house. Perrie was going to get the mortgage for her and then Zayn offered to buy it outright.
'She is just moving stuff in now. It costs more than £200,000 and is a new build.'
Zayn and Perrie have been dating for two years after meeting when One Direction performed on The X Factor - which Little Mix eventually went on to win - with the Bradford-born singer popping the question in August 2013.
What a charmer! The One Direction heartthrob has proved himself to be the perfect future son-in-law by reportedly splashing out more than £200,000 on a new abode for the Little Mix singer's mum Debbie in Dorset
What a charmer! The One Direction heartthrob has proved himself to be the perfect future son-in-law by reportedly splashing out more than £200,000 on a new abode for the Little Mix singer's mum Debbie in Dorset

The source added: 'He's a really nice chap for buying the house. It's a lovely gesture ahead of their wedding. He gets on really well with her family.'
But it's fair to say the What Makes You Beautiful hitmaker has a fair amount of cash to splash at present after he and his One Direction bandmates - Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne - were recently named the richest boyband in British music history.
According to The Sunday Times Rich List, the chart-topping quintet have amassed a staggering combined fortune of £70million since shooting to fame on The X Factor back in 2010.  
Generous twosome: After hearing Debbie was keen to relocate from South Shields, Tyne and Wear, to the southern county, Perrie, 20, was going to help her out with footing the bill for a mortgage - before Zayn, 21, stepped in
Generous twosome: After hearing Debbie was keen to relocate from South Shields, Tyne and Wear, to the southern county, Perrie, 20, was going to help her out with footing the bill for a mortgage - before Zayn, 21, stepped in

And it isn't just Debbie who Zayn has been scouring the property market for; the kind-hearted musician splashed out on a new family house for his doting mum, Trisha, in his hometown of Bradford.
In One Direction's movie, This Is Us, Trisha is seen breaking down in tears as her millionaire son presented her with the keys to her plush new pad.
She said: 'I know that you always used to say, "I’ll get you a house one day when I’m older". But thank you for what you’ve done for us. I’m so proud of you.'
Representatives for Zayn Malik and Perrie Edwards declined to comment when approached by MailOnline.
Talented bunch: Zayn has a fair amount of cash to splash at present after he and his One Direction bandmates - (L-R) Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles - were named the richest boyband in British music history
Talented bunch: Zayn has a fair amount of cash to splash at present after he and his One Direction bandmates - (L-R) Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles - were named the richest boyband in British music history
Girl power: Perrie and her Little Mix bandmates (L-R) Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall
Girl power: Perrie and her Little Mix bandmates (L-R) Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall
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TOWIE's Ferne McCann and Charlie Sims put on raunchy PDA

They are not exactly known for keeping their hands to one another when they are together.
But Ferne McCann, 23, and Charlie Sims, 22, hit new highs on their latest break together as they put on their most amorous display yet.
The TOWIE couple couldn't help but indulge in several public displays of affection while enjoying a boat ride in Tenerife.
The Only Way is PDA: Charlie Sims and Ferne McCann enjoyed one of their most amorous displays yet during a boat break in Tenerife
The Only Way is PDA: Charlie Sims and Ferne McCann enjoyed one of their most amorous displays yet during a boat break in Tenerife
Cheeky: In one of the more raunchy snaps Charlie is seen planting a peck on Ferne's derriere
Cheeky: In one of the more raunchy snaps Charlie is seen planting a peck on Ferne's derriere


Wearing matching red swimwear, Ferne was seen in various interesting poses as she kissed Charlie from several different angles during the relaxing break earlier in May.
The couple have also revealed they are planning to get engaged soon and want to have babies.
Charlie admitted he wants to propose to Ferne 'in the next year'.
Fun in the sun: The TOWIE couple couldn't help but indulge in several public displays of affection while enjoying a boat ride
Fun in the sun: The TOWIE couple couldn't help but indulge in several public displays of affection while enjoying a boat ride
Laugh out loud: When they weren't attached to each other's lips, the pair looked every inch a loved up couple as they relaxed on a boat
Laugh out loud: When they weren't attached to each other's lips, the pair looked every inch a loved up couple as they relaxed on a boat
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Reality TV star Chanelle demonstrates dramatic weight loss by posing next to a cardboard cut-out of her former larger self at London photocall

She piled on more than three stone in weight last year.
And now Chanelle Hayes has demonstrated just how much she has managed to shed by posing next to a cardboard cut-out of her larger former self.
The former Big Brother star, who has slimmed down from a size 16 to a size eight, showcased her trim and toned body in the new images at a photocall for slimming plan TrimSecrets in London.
Quite a change: Chanelle Hayes demonstrated her serious weight loss by posing next to a cardboard cut-out of her larger former self
Quite a change: Chanelle Hayes demonstrated her serious weight loss by posing next to a cardboard cut-out of her larger former self
Bikini body: The former Big Brother star, who has slimmed down from a size 16 to a size eight, showcased her trim and toned body in the new images at a photocall for slimming plan TrimSecrets in London
Bikini body: The former Big Brother star, who has slimmed down from a size 16 to a size eight, showcased her trim and toned body in the new images at a photocall for slimming plan TrimSecrets in London


Chanelle - who said in February she wanted to lose three and a half stone - looked stunning in a two-piece deep pink and black bikini in the pictures which showed off her sublime new physique to great effect.
The star also added a black kaftan to her look to cover up her arms while posing next to the figure, a picture of her wearing a two-piece bikini during her larger days.
Chanelle has previously said that the image was one of the ones which convinced her she needed to do something about her body.
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George Clooney's fiancée Amal Alamuddin puts on a leggy display in pretty pink dress for lunch in London

She is a highly respected human rights lawyer, but George Clooney's fiancée looked like she could have quite easily made modeling her profession on Tuesday.
Stunning 36-year-old Amal Alamuddin, who works as a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, looked picture perfect as she made her way to lunch with a friend.
Dressed in a gorgeous powder pink cap-sleeved dress, the pretty brunette shielded her eyes from the sunshine in large round black glasses.
Pretty in pink: Amal Alamuddin looked gorgeous in her loose fit pink dress as she headed out to lunch on Tuesday
Pretty in pink: Amal Alamuddin looked gorgeous in her loose fit pink dress as she headed out to lunch on Tuesday

Pick n Mix: Amal stepped out in a stylish mix and match pair of purple and pink shoes to complement her dress in London
Pick n Mix: Amal stepped out in a stylish mix and match pair of purple and pink shoes to complement her dress in London
The above-the-knee hemline showed off her toned legs perfectly, with picture perfect Amal matching her pale pink nail polish to her lipstick and shade of the dress.
Amal, who has represented high profile clients such as Julian Assange, worked brain and beauty hand in hand as she carried a brown tan handbag to complement the look.
The tri-lingual lawyer picked quirky mix and match shoes to top off her outfit, with one pink with a purple buckle and the other a purple with pink buckle.

Perfect poise: Amal looked the picture of elegance in her dusty pink dress and black mac jacket
Perfect poise: Amal looked the picture of elegance in her dusty pink dress and black mac jacket

Girl on the go: Despite her new found fame Amal is still working as a top barrister
Girl on the go: Despite her new found fame Amal is still working as a top barrister

Amal has found herself thrust into the spotlight following her engagement to George Clooney in April.
The beautiful lawyer has handled the attention with ease as she continues to showcase her seriously stylish wardrobe as she returns to work as a human rights lawyer on a day to day basis.
The 36-year-old brunette looked like a model caught in a fashion shoot as the wind blew her hair whilst she crossed a London street on Tuesday.
Girl about town: Amal looked like she could have been starring in a DKNY advert as the wind blew her hair back as she strolled through London
Girl about town: Amal looked like she could have been starring in a DKNY advert as the wind blew her hair back as she strolled through London

Got it all: Amal looked like she could quite easily call modelling her profession as the stunning brunette walked through London
Got it all: Amal looked like she could quite easily call modelling her profession as the stunning brunette walked through London

Lady that lunches: Amal met a friend for lunch in London, contrasting her look with a brown tan bag
Lady that lunches: Amal met a friend for lunch in London, contrasting her look with a brown tan bag

Bling ring: Amal's engagement ring could be seen on her wedding finger as she left lunch with a friend
Bling ring: Amal's engagement ring could be seen on her wedding finger as she left lunch with a friend

Amal seemed to ignore the heat that descended upon London as she wore a camel trench coat over her white top and browns trousers when she was spotted out on Monday.
She teamed the outfit with a large brown handbag and light brown heels but added a pop of colour to the ensemble with a green crystals style statement necklace.
As the wind swept her luscious locks away from her face, it was clear that the lawyer was listening to music as she made her way through central London.
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Kim Kardashian carries adorable baby North as they wear co-ordinating outfits in Paris

The Kardashian family have been pictured out and about in Paris ahead of Kim's impending nuptials to rapper Kanye West and now baby North is joining in on the fun.
The adorable 11-month-old tot looked a little tired as she was carried across the street by her doting mother on Tuesday - and the resemblance between the two was plain to see.
Kim, 33, stepped out in a black lycra mini teamed with a camel coloured shell top which flattered her curves.
Like mother, like daughter: Kim Kardashian stepped out with baby North in Paris on Tuesday
Like mother, like daughter: Kim Kardashian stepped out with baby North in Paris on Tuesday
Dreamy duo: The little girl looked remarkably like her beautiful mother
Dreamy duo: The little girl looked remarkably like her beautiful mother
What a cutie! Baby Nori has certainly inherited her famous parents' good looks
What a cutie! Baby Nori has certainly inherited her famous parents' good looks

Looking every inch the superstar, Kim accessorized with a pair of oversized sunglasses and wore her hair in a sleek centre parting. She topped off the look with eloborate designer heels.
Her little bundle of joy wore a gorgeous black dress in the same hue as her mother's skirt with comfortable thick woolly tights.
Excitable sister Kourtney, 35, wore white jeans with a black dress and a Saint Laurent leather jacket - and could barely keep the smile from her face.
The rest of the clan including sister Khloe, mother Kris and half-sisters Kylie and Kendall were also spotted leaving their hotel earlier in the day.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk appear in racy Mario Testino shoot for Vogue Espana cover

The ultimate power couple, world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo and Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, have appeared even more glamorous than usual in a racy shoot for Vogue Spain.
Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo was styled by Mother Nature for the cover image in Vogue Espana, with Shayk shielding his modesty in front of him wearing a strapless white dress.
The shoot by renowned glossy photographer Mario Testino back in March was the first time the pair, neither of course strangers to the front side of a camera lens, have modelled as a duo. 
Floor work: Cristiano Ronaldo gives a wry smile with his girlfriend Irina Shayk in their racy Spanish Vogue shoot
Floor work: Cristiano Ronaldo gives a wry smile with his girlfriend Irina Shayk in their racy Spanish Vogue shoot

Baring all: Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo and Russian supermodel Shayk as the appear on the cover
Baring all: Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo and Russian supermodel Shayk as the appear on the cover

The coverline of 'Amor & FĂştbol', meaning 'Love and Football', gave the theme of the spread that inside also includes the pair posing in close embraces wearing nothing but designer briefs.
One intriguing image features Cristiano, now in preparations for the World Cup with Portugal after Real finished third in La Liga, sitting on what appears to be a hotel bed wearing a suit and tie. A whiteboard shows positional tactics and his latest Nike commercial is on the TV as the Ballon d'Or winner juggling a ball - Irina meanwhile stands looking into the distance holding either a phone or remote control.
While Ronaldo has been dabbling in Shayk's modelling world for years, she got her own back with one set-up including her in boots and shinpads, though her towel-over-the-head under a hood look was more akin to boxing.
Back in his day job as one of the finest footballers of his generation, Ronaldo sat out Real's final La Liga match of the season ahead of their Champions League final clash with Spanish league winners Atletico on Saturday.
Top of her game: While Ronaldo is a premium striker, his other half Shayk is at the peak of her fashion field
Top of her game: While Ronaldo is a premium striker, his other half Shayk is at the peak of her fashion field

Star of the show: Shayk is centre of attention on a Hawaiian beach during a shoot for Sports Illustrated
Star of the show: Shayk is centre of attention on a Hawaiian beach during a shoot for Sports Illustrated

Cristiano's rock: Shayk has been dating Ronaldo since May 2010
Moonlighting: Ronaldo tweeted this shot with photographer Mario Testino (centre) and Shayk after the shoot
Moonlighting: Ronaldo tweeted this shot with photographer Mario Testino (centre) and Shayk after the shoot


Ronaldo was named ahead of the 3-1 win over Espanyol that saw them finish the season level on points with Barcelona, but was pulled from the line-up moments before kick-off amid concerns over a hamstring injury.
Real will be chasing their 10th European Cup title in Lisbon, but from these images it appears their star striker is already a big winner.
Frustrated: Ronaldo was named to play for Real against Espanyol but was pulled from the line-up before kick-off
Frustrated: Ronaldo was named to play for Real against Espanyol but was pulled from the line-up before kick-off
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Miley Cyrus joins Ian Brown, Morrissey and Olly Murs as Red Devils fans

Popstar Miley Cyrus has shown her colours as a Red Devil after being spotted wearing a Manchester United shirt.
The 21-year-old donned the Old Trafford top while arriving in Birmingham as part of her Bangerz album tour.
Lady in red: American singer Miley Cyrus was spotted in Birmingham wearing a Manchester United shirt
Lady in red: American singer Miley Cyrus was spotted in Birmingham wearing a Manchester United shirt

The singer joins the list of musicians who follow the red half of Manchester such as Mick Hucknall, Ian Brown, Morrissey and Olly Murs.
The American star will be hoping United return to their title challenging credentials after a bitterly disappointly season that saw them finish seventh in the Premier League and without European football in the next campaign.
Keen supporter: Cyrus joins the list of musicians who are fans of Manchester United including Mick Hucknall (right)
Keen supporter: Cyrus joins the list of musicians who are fans of Manchester United including Mick Hucknall (right)
Gaffer: Louis van Gaal has been appointed as Manchester United manager on a three-year deal
Gaffer: Louis van Gaal has been appointed as Manchester United manager on a three-year deal


On Monday, the club announced the appointment of Holland boss Louis van Gaal as their new manager following Ryan Giggs' interim stint in charge after the sacking of David Moyes.
Van Gaal has signed a three-year deal at Old Trafford and becomes the Red Devils first-ever foreign manager.
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Gerard Pique agrees three-year contract extension with Barcelona after attending Billboard Music Awards with Shakira in Las Vegas

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has agreed a three-year contract extension that ties him to the club until 2019.
The Spain international has been an integral part of Barcelona's success, helping the club win two Champions Leagues titles and five of the past six league trophies since his arrival in 2008.
Barcelona did not release financial terms of the deal, which the club says will be signed 'in the next 10 days.' 
Jumping for joy: Gerard Pique has signed a three-year contract extension with Barcelona
Jumping for joy: Gerard Pique has signed a three-year contract extension with Barcelona

Shakira and Gerard Pique attend the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada
Shakira and Gerard Pique attend the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada
Red carpet: The Spanish defender joined Shakira at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas
Road to Rio: Pique will join up with the Spanish national squad ahead of the World Cup in Brazil
Road to Rio: Pique will join up with the Spanish national squad ahead of the World Cup in Brazil

The former Manchester United defender was in Las Vegas with partner Shakira at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday.
He will link-up with the Spain squad shortly as they look to defend their World Cup in Brazil this year.
Pique has made 266 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 20 goals, and will most likely partner Sergio Ramos in the centre of defence for Spain in Brazil.
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Rizzle Kicks put the boot into John Terry at England dinner

Most of Roy Hodgson's England squad will attend a charity dinner on Sunday evening where the entertainment – hand-picked by the players – will include a band who mock former captain John Terry.
The Lions and Roses gala dinner at the Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire raises money for good causes and will also act as a send-off to Brazil.
Star attraction: Rizzle Kicks are due to perform at England charity dinner
Star attraction: Rizzle Kicks are due to perform at England charity dinner

The bands are the Kaiser Chiefs and a hip hop duo from Brighton, Rizzle Kicks, whose single 'Lost Generation' included the lyrics 'I was more confused than all John Terry's black friends'.
Terry was charged with using racist language in 2011 but despite being cleared in court he was found guilty by the FA for using abusive language that included 'a reference to the ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race of Ferdinand'.
Missing out: John Terry retired from international football after being handed a four-match ban by the FA despite being acquitted in court of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand
Missing out: John Terry retired from international football after being handed a four-match ban by the FA despite being acquitted in court of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand

Missing out: John Terry retired from international football after being handed a four-match ban by the FA despite being acquitted in court of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand

He was banned for four games and fined £220,000.
Jordan Stephens of Rizzle Kicks said: 'We're massive football fans so it's a huge honour to perform in front of the England team.'
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