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Victoria Beckham: 'I used to set fashion trends at school'

February 10, 2014 18:57 IST

Image: Victoria Beckham
Photographs: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? Here's the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

Who has posed topless for a magazine cover?

Why is Angelina Jolie consuming ancient grains?

Which pop diva is launching a skincare range?

All this and more in this week's glamour news round up.

We start out with Victoria Beckham who says she's been setting trends from the time she was in school!

Singer-fashion designer Victoria Beckham used to revolutionise her school uniform with extra socks.

The Spice Girls star said she has always taken a keen interest in fashion and found a way to make her compulsory school outfit look less horrific, reported Contactmusic.

"I created a fashion where you'd wear two pairs of socks -- one pair on top of the other because it kind of bagged around the ankle.

"In my eyes, it changed how you looked in this horrific school uniform. It spread like wildfire," she said.

And the 39-year-old mother of four said she used a Gucci carrier bag to keep her books and belongings to school.

"It was a Gucci carrier bag -- not a proper Gucci bag, a carrier bag that I would lug all of my books to school in.

"I would use that day in day out, until the bottom of the thing fell out."

Source: PTI

What's the secret of Angelina's glowing skin?

Image: Angelina Jolie
Photographs: Fred Prouser / Reuters

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who was recently spotted flaunting a skinny frame, is reportedly consuming food made from ancient grains.

The 38-year-old actress allegedly feels that ancient grains helps in giving a natural glow to the skin, reported National Enquirer magazine.

"Angie's always been a fan of healthy seeds and grains, but lately she's taken it to a whole new level. She's into eating products made from 'ancient grains' and raves about their health benefits," a source said.

"She claims they provide her with nutrients she can't find anywhere else, plus shinier skin," the source added.

Source: PTI

Kristen Stewart: I never wear a lot of make-up

Image: Kristen Stewart
Photographs: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images

Twilight star Kristen Stewart says even though she prefers the natural look in her everyday life, there would always be an eyeliner in her handbag.

The 23-year-old actress, who was made the face of fashion house Balenciaga's new perfume Rosabotanica, said she likes wearing glamorous make-up for special occasions, reported E!Online.

"I never wear a lot of make-up. That was never something I liked. But black eyeliner is always in my bag. I like the messy look," Stewart said.

"I always wash my face before I go to bed, but I never clean around my eyes and that looks great in the morning," she added.

The actress enjoys dressing up for photoshoots.

"I really like getting dressed up for photoshoots or movie premieres.

"And I like bold eye make-up -- if it suits the event. But to be honest, everything you see on the red carpet is down to the hard work of stylists.

"In my private life I prefer a natural look," she said.

Source: PTI

Miley Cyrus poses topless for German Vogue magazine

Image: Miley Cyrus
Photographs: Courtesy Vogue Germany

Miley Cyrus has bared her all for German Vogue magazine.

The 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker, who has been clicked by photographer Mario Testino for the fashion magazine, is seen lounging in a racy sheer black dress, News.com.au reported.

Cyrus, who recently posed naked for W magazine, is also seen posing in a completely open bathrobe.

Source: ANI

Meggings become the latest fashion trend for men


Photographs: Courtesy: Meggingsman.com

A UK company believes that men should be able to wear anything they wish, including male leggings.

Amongst the celebs, Russell Brand, Lenny Kravitz, David Beckham have stepped out wearing 'meggings' and have certainly pulled them off.

East London-based firm sTitch Leggings, which was set up in Oct 2012, has designed a range inspired by the celebrity trend, priced 25 pounds a pair, that its founders claim can look good for any occasion, the Daily Star reported.

sTitch Leggings were created by Tom Hunt, Luke Shipley and Joe Hollinworth, after they went to a fancy dress party wearing 'ill-fitting female leggings'.

Now they have dedicated themselves to bring meggings to the masses. Hunt said meggings are the natural evolution from the skinny jean and the once widespread baggy jean.

Source: ANI

Model splashes 20K pounds to resemble Pam Anderson

Image: Carolyn Anderson
Photographs: Courtesy Liverpool Echo

A model has spent more than 20,000 pounds on cosmetic surgery in order to look like her idol Pamela Anderson.

Carolyn Anderson, a subject of Channel 5's 200 Nips and Tucks And I Want More! documentary, said that she had her first boob job when she was 21, but she was naive then and should have researched about it more, the Mirror reported.

The 29-year-old model has admitted that she wants another boob job, despite having undergone 19 procedures already.

However, her investment in cosmetic procedures has a business reason too, with Carolyn having created a "Scouse Pammie" brand selling T-shirts, poster and calendars bearing her likeness.

In addition to keeping a beach-ready bronze, Carolyn has Botox and lip fillers every six months, teeth whitening once a year, facials, false eyelashes, hair colouring and extensions and a list of other regular beauty treatments.

Source: ANI

Beauty pageant contestant sows mesh on tongue to avoid eating

Image: Wi May Nava
Photographs: Courtesy Miss Universe

A Miss Venezuela 2013 contestant has revealed that she had sewn a mesh to her tongue to prevent herself from eating solids.

Wi May Nava, first runner-up, who was interviewed for a BBC special Secrets of South America: Extreme Beauty Queens, said that she had breast implants, dental work and a nose job, along with having a piece of plastic mesh sewn to her tongue, the New York Post reported.

She explained that it makes her lose weight quicker because it hurts too much to eat anything but liquids.

Source: ANI

Priyanka Chopra named top model for Guess

Image: Priyanka Chopra
Photographs: Courtesy Guess campaign

Guess has named Indian star Priyanka Chopra as one of its top models.

Paul Marciano, a founder of Guess, wrote in an email, referring to his first meeting with Chopra last spring that he knew instantly that he wanted to photograph her for Guess.

He said that Chopra is extremely talented and accomplished, and her wonderful personality comes through in her photos.

Marciano said that apart from Chopra's natural charisma, she's one of the most recognized and celebrated talents in India and international cinema, which factored into Guess's decision to cast her in its campaign.

Source: ANI

Madonna to launch skincare range?

Image: Madonna
Photographs: Danny Moloshok/Reuters

Pop diva Madonna is reportedly launching a skincare range.

The 55-year-old singer sparked the rumours of starting skincare line by posting her bold picture on the bathroom floor on Instagram, reported Contactmusic.

"She's done for the day! Bath or shower? #MDNASKIN," she captioned the picture.

Her skincare line is claimed to be the new Japanese skincare brand, MDNA Skin, which will be launched on February 12.

Madonna already holds a fragrance range and a clothing line which she unveiled in 2010 with her daughter Lourdes.

Source: PTI

Mariah Carey wears eye-popping black dress at BET Honors

Image: Mariah Carey
Photographs: Jose Luis Magaua / Reuters

Pop star Mariah Carey wore a cleavage-bearing black dress while performing an unreleased track at the 2015 BET Honors celebration.

The 43 year-old singer also sported a pair of long black gloves, a gleaming silver necklace and some diamond sparkling earing to match with the dress, reported Contactmusic.

Carey, who sang while sat on top of a grand piano, was impersonating the cartoon character Jessica Rabbit from the 1988 comedy Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Jennifer Hudson and Smoky Robinson also performed at the annual event.

Other stars in the entertainment business such as Aretha Franklin, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Tamar Braxton and Janelle Monae were also in attendance at the show.

The entire show, which was hosted by comedian Wayne Brady, will air on February 24.

The BET Honors are a celebration of African-American individual's efforts and contributions to the arts, literature, music and film industry.

Source: PTI

Britney Spears dons brunette look for new fragrance ad

Image: Britney Spears
Photographs: Britney Spears for Fantasy frangrance

Britney Spears has gone back to her brunette hair to promote her 'Fantasy Naughty Remix' and 'Nice Remix' perfumes.

The 'Toxic' hitmaker posted a pic of her new haircolor where she is seen smiling at a mirror while holding up her fragrance bottle, Us Magazine reported.

Spears had earlier traded in her trademark blonde locks for a brunette hue when she attended Elton John's Oscars party.

Source: ANI