Look ravishing like Rosie in a stunning skater dress

She shot to fame as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is still giving us wings with her iconic fashion sense.
Touching down in Cannes to join in with the silver screen revelry, the British born beauty looked heavenly in a leggy grey skater dress plucked straight from Victoria Beckham's SS14 collection.
With its innovative cut-out shoulder detailing, playful layered hemline and Sixties inspired white waist belt, Rosie oozed soigné sophistication whilst simultaneously flashing a lot of flesh. The perfect combo!
The Parisian grey hue is a style winner and suits any skin tone, and we love the way Rosie mixed it up with a pair of vertiginous tan Louboutin stilettos.
And if you can’t afford to splurge on VB’s original £1428.30 frivolous frock, then we suggest you opt for Margiela’s £150 statement grey number from Net-A-Porter.
Better still, Fashion Union’s grey skater dress will still make you look Posh at just £22. Add some killer pointed heels and slick your hair back for minimalist chic at its best.

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Trend up your tailoring with a peplum blazer

Her new movie Lost River sounds like it's about as far away from Mad Men as Christina Hendricks could get. And yet you can't keep her away from her signature secretarial style!
She emphasised her covetable curves in Cannes today as she posed alongside co-star Ryan Gosling (swoon) wearing this Christian Dior black peplum blazer (double swoon). When paired with tailored trousers, bow court shoes and curled hair, she looked the picture of grown-up sophistication. Just what we expect from Joan Harris.
Her blazer is taken from Dior's Resort 2015 collection (yes, you read that right - the fashion world moves fast!), which was only shown a matter of days ago. Super feminine silhouettes are what artistic director Raf Simons does best and we're glad to see that the peplum is set to stick around for a least another couple of seasons.
But of course, you don't have to wait until next year to get the look. The high street is way ahead as usual! From Boohoo to Ted Baker, we've got all budgets covered for you in our edit below. Just pair yours with a pencil skirt for secretarial chic or to sharpen up your boyfriend jeans.

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Take it easy in Perrie's American Apparel jeans

Zayn Malik might have been flashing the cash on a new house for his future mother-in-law, but when it comes to this super cute couple's style, they are much more down to earth. No splashing out here! Perrie Edwards is a high street gal at heart and we love her for it.
Here she is out and about sporting a cropped cami and mock croc bag, both from Topshop, trainers by Vans and American Apparel's Easy jeans.
These too cool for cool jeans have been spotted on Selena Gomez, the Jenner sisters, Miley Cyrus and just about every member of Little Mix. They're like the off duty day version of the disco pants. High waisted, ultra skinny and super slimming, they promise to go with any outfit, and all for just £66.
Click (right) now to Asos, where you can find these jeans to buy. They're also available in other washes, but we love the pale blue hue of Perrie's. But if you'd rather spend a little less (perhaps you're saving up for a house?) shop the bargain alternatives we've found for you in the edit below.

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Show your flair for fashion in Billie's floral dress

It's no wonder Sam and Billie Faiers scooped two gongs at tonight's Reveal Online Fashion Awards! They're always one step ahead in the style stakes, and whatever they're wearing, we want it.
Flare, flippy, kick or peplum - whatever you want to call this hem, the super flattering shape that Billie is modelling here is set to be big business this year. And doesn't this dress just scream spring? You can never go too far wrong with florals and this one will drag your drab winter wardrobe into the new season.
She might have a blossoming baby bump, but Billie's not wearing maternity clothes just yet! This time her pretty neoprene floral dress is from high street heaven Zara, and when paired with her favourite Saint Laurent patent platform heels and matching clutch bag, she looked polished to perfection. What a yummy mummy she's going to make!
Billie's dress is now all sold out, but there's a very similar style still in stock at Zara now (see below). Or the rest of the high street has picked up on the kick hem trend too, so head to Asos and Reiss to find an alternative floral frock to float your boat.

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Try the T-bar trend in Jasmin's Office heels

The Reveal Online Fashion Awards is a ceremony unlike the others. At the BAFTAs and the Oscars you can admire the style of your favourite celebrities and hope the high street brings out something similar, but the great thing about tonight's event is that you buy it all from the comfort of your own home!
TOWIE star Jasmin Walia stood out from the rest of the arrivals in this multicoloured dress by Boutique Boo, accessorised with a pink Saint Laurent clutch bag. But it was her heels that really caught our eye.
You can forget V-necks and A-lines, it's all about the T-bar right now and the chunky straps on these are on the money. They're like supersized barely there sandals! Jasmin’s are the so-called Justice style by Office and you can buy them now by clicking the link (right). They also come in pink, black or blue, but we love that the mint hue of these also hits the pastel trend perfectly.
Alternatively, if you want Jasmin's look for less, there are plenty of other options out there. River Island's pastel shade shoes are our favourites, or go bold in Missguided wedges.

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Make a statement in a logo printed t-shirt dress

It is hard to describe Rita's dress sense as anything other than mad, quirky and certainly head-turning, and the singer did yet again not disappoint as she headed out to collect McDonalds yesterday in a head-to-toe monster print inspired outfit by Jeremy Scott.
While we may not be able to wholeheartedly recommend a fully monster themed outfit unless it's Halloween, but we do love a good slogan print t-shirt dress with trainers and a bomber jacket or over leather trousers and lace-up stilettos.
A versatile piece that you can wear over a bikini or layered under jumpers, Rita's 'Does Your Monster Still Dress You' top is available by clicking on the right, or if a more subtle take on the trend is moire your thing then see our inspiration gallery below for our top t-shirt dress picks.

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Add a sophisticated finish to your day or night look with a tan tote

Here at Fashion Finder HQ we love cherry picking pieces that we know will last for years and years to come, let alone for the season. And trust us when we preach that a tan tote is such an item.

Here star actress Kate Winslet channels effortless glamour in her black dress, leopard print scarf, statement flats and the obligatory A-list sunglasses, but it's that luxurious leather bag we spy on her arm that really seals the sartorial deal for us.

Kate's achingly chic Prada big is unfortunately no longer available but if you want to splash the cash why not click right to get their similar style? Want a wear-with-everything cream tote for less? Refresh your new season neutral palette with our must-have styles below from the likes of New Look and River Island.

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Tuesday Morning Paper talk

THE TIMES
Manchester City will not allow midfielder Yaya Toure, who says he is upset over the way the club treated him at his 31st birthday celebrations, to leave the Etihad and have no plans to open talks over a new deal for the Ivory Coast international.
Ashley Cole, who is set to leave Chelsea, would prefer to sign for another Premier League club, despite attracting interest from Real Madrid, Monaco and Paris St Germain.
THE SUN
Centre-back Joleon Lescott is prepared to take a 50% pay cut in wages in order to stay in the Premier League after leaving Man City, with Aston Villa, West Ham and Hull City all keen on signing the England international on a free transfer.
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade is a shock contender for the vacant West Brom job.
Manchester United's new boss Louis van Gaal could make PSV Eindhoven striker Memphis Depay, who is in his Netherlands squad for the World Cup, one of his first Old Trafford signings.
DAILY STAR
Van Gaal will hold talks with England striker Wayne Rooney to explain his decision to hand the United captaincy to Robin van Persie.
DAILY MAIL
West Brom are keen on signing striker Frazier Campbell from relegated Cardiff, along with Hull and Sunderland.
DAILY EXPRESS
Chelsea are set to give veteran midfielder Frank Lampard a new one year deal, while his longtime team-mate Ashley Cole has set his sights on a move to Monaco.
THE GUARDIAN
Everton are under no financial pressure to sell 20-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley, even if he emerges as one of the stars of this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
DAILY MIRROR
Man Utd will fight it out with Liverpool and Spurs to sign £12m-rated Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka.
Liverpool centre-back Daniel Agger could be reunited with former Reds boss Rafa Benitez at Serie A side Napoli after falling down the pecking order at Anfield.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Every other Premier League club could receive a slice of the money paid in fines by Man City (and other European teams) who have fallen foul of Uefa's Financial Fair Play regulations.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers are ready to step up their interest in former West Brom midfielder Scott Allen after the 22-year-old was released by the Baggies.

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Messi Neymar, Iniesta, Pique, Xavi and Busquets models Barcelona's new home kit for 2014-15

Barcelona have unveiled their new home kit for the 2014-15 season, uniting stars from the present first team and the future talent of the club as they look to the future after losing the La Liga title on the final day of the season to Atletico Madrid.
The home shirt, manufactured by Nike, features bolder and wider Barcelona stripes in darker tones of red and blue.

Old and new: Xavi, Edgar Ie, Gerard Pique, Sergi Samper, Andres Iniesta, Neymar, Lionel Messi, Jean Marie Dongou Tsafack and Javier Mascherano pose in the new kit

Representing: The shirt, made by Nike, sports the Catalan colours in the V neck pattern

FC Barcelona B-team players Sergi Samper, Edgar Ie and Jean Marie Dongou Tsafack joined first-team stars Neymar, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Xavi, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets to unveil the new kit.
The shirt boasts a new crest, and a unique relaxed blue collar showcasing a Senyera flag in the open V-neck.
It is the first time the Catalan flag has appeared on the front of the club’s shirt.  
Inside the back of the neck is a blue pennant tab with Barcelona’s club motto: 'Mes que un club' (More than a club) and their founding year of 1899.

 

Reclaim: Barca are hoping they will be lifting the La Liga title in this kit next season

Barcelona appointed their former midfielder Luis Enrique as their new manager on Monday after Gerardo Martini's departure.
The 44-year-old, who led Celta Vigo this season, has agreed a two-year deal to take over from Martino, who left his position after just one campaign in charge.
The Catalan club said in a statement on their official website: 'The FC Barcelona board of directors have this evening confirmed Luis Enrique Martineza as the new first-team coach, following a proposal from sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta.'

In the past: Barcelona couldn't beat Atletico on Saturday, meaning Diego Simeone's side won La Liga

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Manny Pacquiao signs new deal with Top Rank diminishing chances of Floyd Mayweather Jnr showdown

The prospect of Floyd Mayweather Jnr ever meeting Manny Pacquiao in the centre of a ring suffered another blow after the Filipino extended his contract with promoter Top Rank.

Pacquiao has committed himself to Bob Arum’s outfit until the end of 2016, by which time he will be 38 and surely considering retirement.

The eight-division world champion’s fights are shown on HBO in America while Mayweather is contracted to rival Showtime, meaning a fight between the two is highly unlikely.

Deal: Manny Pacquiao has extended his contract with promoter Top Rank

Showdown: Pacquiao's new deal means a fight with Floyd Mayweather is less likely

Deal breaker: Bob Arum claims that a fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather can still happen

Official movie trailer for Manny Pacquiao film

Mayweather has three fights left on that deal, taking him to September 2015.

Arum, however, claimed the $300million mega-fight could still happen.

‘We want to fight him and we’re willing to discuss it at any point,’ he said. ‘There are two ways to go here. One is to do a Mayweather fight with both HBO and Showtime involved, as they did with Lewis-Tyson, as I understand Mayweather is under contract to Showtime through 2015. The companies could come together and put on the show.

‘Or, the other alternative is, if Floyd wanted to fight Manny in 2016, he could return to HBO and we could do it there.’

Veteran: Pacquiao is now contracted to Top Rank until 2016 when he will be 38-years-old

A further obstacle to the fight is the fractured relationship between Arum and Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.

Mayweather has worked with Golden Boy since 2007 and has previously stated his loyalty to Schaefer.

The 37-year-old will return to the ring on September 13 having outpointed Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas earlier this month.

Pacquiao, meanwhile, could fight Juan Manuel Marquez for a fifth time in Macau in November.

Old foes: Pacquiao could fight Juan Manuel Marquez for a fifth time in Macau this November

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Mario Balotelli in legal battle with ex-girlfriend

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is in negotiations with his ex-girlfriend Raffaella Fico for the right to visit the child, called Pia, who is eighteen months old.
Italy man Ballotelli did not acknowledge he was Pia’s father until February this year after DNA tests proved his paternity.
He was allowed to hold her for the first time only a month ago in the court house in Naples, after the judge granted special permission.
Balotelli and Miss Fico attended a private hearing at a court in Brescia, near Milan, to discuss how often the footballer will be able to visit his daughter.
After a hearing that lasted about an hour the Serie A star’s lawyers said that they were confident he would have the chance to hold his daughter again before he leaves for the World Cup in Brazil.
Balotelli’s lawyer Alessandra Capuano told Corriere della Sera:  ‘We are well on track to finding a way for both parents to fully collaborate.’
The judge did not go into discussions on maintenance payments, which are the subject of a separate legal process beginning in September.
Balotelli, who has a turbulent on-off relationship with Belgian model Fanny Neguesha, shed his bad boy image for the court, dressed in muted tones, loafers, a white vest and shirt and sunglasses.
He left the hearing on Monday with his lawyers and security, signing autographs as he went.  
Miss Fico, a former model, wore skinny jeans, a tight white T-shirt and leather jacket, and strode purposefully on towering heels.

Ahead: AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli should be mentally preparing for the World Cup this summer

The pair have had an acrimonious relationship since she fell pregnant in Manchester in 2012, with Balotelli claiming she told the papers about the pregnancy before him.
Miss Fico then appeared to go to great lengths to persuade Balotelli to meet his daughter, posting pictures of Pia on Twitter and speaking of his 'indifference'.
But Balotelli claims that he would not meet her until his paternity was proven by a DNA test ‘because children must not be disappointed by adults who disappear.’

Raffaella Fico outside court: She and Balotelli have had an acrimonious relationship since she fell pregnant in Manchester in 2012, with the footballer claiming she told the papers about the pregnancy before him

Looking every bit the former model: Miss Fico then appeared to go to great lengths to persuade Balotelli to meet his daughter, posting pictures of Pia on Twitter and speaking of his 'indifference

Babyfather hassles: Despite Miss Fico's efforts, Balotelli said that he refused to meet his daughter until his paternity was proven by a DNA test 'because children must not be disappointed by adults who disappear'

In happier times: Balotelli with Miss Fico at the Studio 11 Night Club in Milan in September 2011

‘For a whole year I have tried to reach an agreement with Fico over where, and how, to do this DNA test,' Balotelli told La Gazzetta dello Sport earlier this year.
‘I cannot turn up if I am not certain of being her father, because children mustn’t be disappointed by adults who then disappear. I know something about that.’
In February he finally announced to the world that he had a daughter writing on Twitter: ‘Finally the truth, PIA, sweet child of mine, your dad.'
In April he took the day off training to hold the baby for the first time in a courtroom in Naples, spending about 50 minutes with her.
Balotelli was born in Sicily to Ghanaian immigrant parents. He was placed in foster care at the age of two and from then on raised by his adoptive family in Brescia.

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Fernando Alonso and Novak Djokovic star in charity football match in Monaco ahead of Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso captained an F1 team against a 'Star XI' in a charity football match in Monaco on Tuesday night.
The star-studded teams were playing in the Star Team for Children annual game, set up by Prince Albert II 20 years ago.
The reigning Monaco monarch was one of the names in action for the opposing team to the drivers, which also starred Novak Djokovic, Freddie Ljungberg and David Ginola.

Goal getter: Tennis player Novak Djokovic opens the scoring for the Star XI against the F1 drivers

Dogged: Fernando Alonso in action for the F1 team in Monaco at the Stade Louis Stadium

Top names: David Ginola (above) and Freddi Ljungberg (below) were also in action in the charity match

Top names: David Ginola (above) and Freddie Ljungberg (below) were also in action in the charity match

Controversial: Claudio Ranieri was sacked by Monaco on Tuesday... but still turned up to manage a team

Tennis player Djokovic scored the first goal for his team, who went on to win the game 3-2.
Meanwhile, Claudio Ranieri turned up to coach the players on the same day he was sacked as manager by stadium owners Monaco.
Leonardo Jardim is the favourite to succeed the Italian, who was gracious in his appearance at the Stade Louis II ground.
Felipe Massa posted pictures on his Instagram account at the event, while Toro Rosso man Daniel Kvyat scored ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.
The match is played every year in May, find out more by visiting www.starteamforthechildren.org.

Stuck in: Alonso challenges an opposing player as the Formula One players got ready for the Grand Prix

Royalty: Prince Albert II waves to fans at the event which he set up 21 years ago

Star names: Freddie Ljungberg poses with Novak Djokovic backstage at the event

Not holding back: Djokovic, who has the French Open to deal with next week, gets stuck in

Chilling out: Williams driver Felipe Massa chills out with his son in a Juventus shirt ahead of the game

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David Beckham backs Van Gaal to Succeed at Manchester Uniter

David Beckham believes Louis van Gaal is the ideal choice as the new Manchester United manager and has backed Ryan Giggs to make a seamless transition into his role as assistant boss.
Netherlands coach Van Gaal will take up his post at Old Trafford following the World Cup this summer, with the Red Devils confirming his long-anticipated appointment on Monday.
United also announced that Giggs will be part of the Dutchman's backroom staff, with the club legend calling time on his playing career after 963 appearances for his only team.
And former United midfielder Beckham, who came through the ranks alongside Giggs as part of the famous 'Class of 92', reckons the experienced Van Gaal will be able to banish the memories of David Moyes' ill-fated and brief spell as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor.
He told Sky Sports News: "He has got a history of working with young players, bringing players through academy systems at places like Ajax.
"That can only be great for Manchester United.
"As a Manchester United fan and for Manchester United as a club, to have someone like this with his pedigree - he has worked with some of the biggest and best players in the world."
Beckham claims he had expected Giggs to continue his astonishing playing career, which saw him claim 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions Leagues.
He added: "I'm surprised he's retired because he was still playing great. Physically he's still in great condition, to play for so many years at the top level you have to be in great condition.
"Now he has a new role at the club and it was great to see him walk out as Manchester United manager for those four games.
"When you've got someone like Giggsy, who all the players respect and all the fans love, it makes a huge difference.
"His role now has totally changed and I'm sure he will find it an easy transition because he takes things in his stride, he's not affected by anything.
"He knows the club better than most people who are at Manchester United now."
Beckham has called on Van Gaal to involve more of the 'Class of 92' at Old Trafford after Giggs brought in Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt and retained the services of Phil Neville for his spell in interim charge after Moyes was sacked.
"It will be great to see if Scholesy, Butty and Phil can be involved," the former England captain said.
"When I saw them all sat on the bench it was an amazing sight and it was one that made me emotional - I've spent my whole career with these lads."
And when asked if he wanted to be sat alongside his former team-mates, Beckham added: "Of course I did, I was proud to see that image."

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