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Why Liz Hurley won't model bikinis anymore: Fashion news!

August 30, 2013 17:01 IST

Image: Elizabeth Hurley
Photographs: Elizabeth Hurley Beach swimwear ad campaign

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? In our weekly fashion round-up, we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

Which supermodel has finally been bitten by the social networking bug? Which pretty star is looking forward to aging?

Here's the lowdown on the latest fashion news!

Liz Hurley no longer confident enough modelling in bikinis

Elizabeth Hurley reportedly hires younger women to model for her luxury swimwear and beachwear range, Elizabeth Hurley Beach, because she feels more comfortable in one-pieces.

When asked if she is conscious about her figure, the 48-year-old beauty said that she doesn’t tend to do a lot of bikinis now and would prefer to do kaftans and one-pieces, Contactmusic reported.

However, she said that it's always fun to do photoshoots and that they choose fabulous photographers.

Miranda Kerr dons white lace, long blonde hair as tribute to Italian porn star

Image: Miranda Kerr
Photographs: Miranda Kerr on Instagram

Australian model Miranda Kerr reportedly donned white lace, long blonde hair and flowers everywhere for a photoshoot in V Magazine's September issue to pay homage to hardcore porn star Cicciolina.

According to the publication, the 30-year-old Aussie supermodel embodies the Arcadian essence of the singer and adult film star who was also a member of the Italian parliament in the '70s and '80s, and she sends a "message of exposure"; in the delicate lace and soft, sheer statement pieces, Stuff.co.nz reported.

Hungarian-born Italian, Ilona Staller, known by her stage name 'Cicciolina' was Italy's most iconic adult film actress.

Kelly Brook posts Playboy test shots wearing just pearls online

Image: Kelly Brook
Photographs: Kelly Brook on Instagram

English model Kelly Brooks posted a series of snaps on her Instagram profile, wearing nothing apart from a string of pearls.

The 33-year old former girlfriend of Danny Cipriani posted some sizzling photos, which were taken as a Playboy test shoot back in 2010, where she is seen lying naked on a beach and another one where she is seen sipping herbal tea wearing just a towel with palm trees, sunshine, and a pool in the background, the Daily Star reported.

The brunette model's nude test shoot didn't make it to the US magazine, but she was seen wearing a white collar and bow tie in the September 2010 edition.

Melanie Sykes sizzles in first ever lingerie shoot at 43

Image: Melanie Sykes
Photographs: Ultimo ad campaign

Melanie Sykes has done a stunning job of her first ever lingerie photo shoot for a new lingerie collection 'Adore Moi' by Ultimo.

The 43-year-old TV presenter, who looks incredible clad in the saucy lingerie, said that she couldn't believe that she has shot her first lingerie campaign in her 40s, but since she felt quite confident about her body, she did it, the Mirror reported.

Sykes, who launched her career in racy TV ads for Boddingtons in the mid-nineties, added that she was determined to do the shoot as it was "now or never" for her.

Imogen Thomas posts sexy selfie in bikini on Twitter

Image: Imogen Thomas
Photographs: Imogen Thomas on Twitter

Imogen Thomas has tweeted pics of herself lounging on a sun bed in Italy, showing off her cleavage in a glitzy gold string halter neck.

In the pic, the 30-year-old Welsh beauty is seen lying on her side sporting a pair of mirrored aviator shades, in which her hand is reflected as she takes the selfie, the Daily Star reported.

In another pic the sexy model, who had an alleged affair with footie ace Ryan Giggs, is seen showing of her midriff, hips and thighs in frilly turquoise bottoms with a caption "mismatch".

Thomas is currently sunning herself in Lake Garda with her partner Adam Horsley and daughter Ariana.

Amanda Seyfried likes to keep makeup simple

Image: Amanda Seyfried
Photographs: Cover of Gioia Magazine (Italy), February 2013

Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she likes to keep her makeup simple, as she thinks "less is more."

The Lovelace actress said that she prefers a fuss-free beauty routine because she worries that applying numerous products will take up too much of her valuable time, Contactmusic reported.

The 27-year-old beauty, who is known for her slender-yet-curvaceous figure, told British InStyle Magazine that she doesn't obsess over calories and loves nothing more than indulging in cheese.

Jessica Alba claims she has cellulite, stretch marks and muffin top

Image: Jessica Alba
Photographs: Cover of Shape Russia, April 2012

Jessica Alba has revealed that she has cellulite and stretch marks, along with a muffin top.

The 32-year-old actress told Just Jared that she has a very short attention span, meaning that she is useless at going to the gym to work out, People Magazine reported.

Alba previously shared her disdain for the gym, just before giving birth to her second daughter, Haven, in 2011, saying that she hated working out.

Miley Cyrus wants her long hair back

Image: Miley Cyrus
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Miley Cyrus has revealed that she misses her conservative look and wants her long hair back.

The We Can’t Stop singer admitted that she secretly tugs on her hair every night and has been taking hair growth vitamin supplement Viviscal, the Daily Express reported.

The 20-year-old popstar also said that she loves a good weave, but she doesn't have enough hair to clip it to right now.

Cyrus had earlier lashed out at hair extensions saying that she wished somebody would rip them off her head.

Blake Lively looks forward to ageing

Image: Blake Lively
Photographs: Cover of Elle Portugal, January 2013

Blake Lively has confessed that she is looking forward to getting old.

The 25-year-old actress said that she is really excited, as getting older would mean getting wiser, experiencing and traveling more, the Daily Express reported.

Lively said that women who undergo surgery, don't look younger.

However, the Gossip Girl star added that she might change her mind when she is 60.

Kate Moss gets social on Instagram

Image: Kate Moss
Photographs: Stuart Weitzman ad campaign

Kate Moss, who once turned her nose up at social networking sites, has joined popular picture sharing network Instagram.

Talking about her secret account on the social networking site, the 39-year-old actress told Interview Magazine that although she does Instagram, she has only 25 followers in total, the Daily Express reported.

She added that she doesn't really want anyone to know where she is or what she is doing at any point of time.

I work out like a guy, jokes Scarlett Johansson

Image: Scarlett Johansson
Photographs: Cover of Harper's Bazaar Australia, September 2013

Scarlett Johansson has joked that she exercises like a man because of her preference to lift weights in the gym.

The Match Point actress said that she heads straight to the weights room when she hits the gym, and prefers to sculpt her body than do cardio exercises, Contactmusic reported.

She told French Elle that she goes to the gym twice a week, but if she's preparing for a role, she sometimes goes every day.

She asserted that she's not a fan of cardio, and likes doing exercises to work on her core muscles.

I don't starve myself, says Gwyneth Paltrow

Image: Gwyneth Paltrow
Photographs: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she does not starve herself, but works out for two hours a day to maintain her sexy body.

The 40-year-old actress confessed that she really enjoys eating.

Paltrow, who is the new face for Boss Jour fragrance, in a series of 'A Perfectly Put Together Moment' videos, stated that exercise is a really good way to counterbalance the bread and cheese and coffee that she wants in her life, Radar Online reported.

The Shallow Hal star said that even her children get a special hunger pang when they don't eat carbs and that she indulges in unhealthy food, to a certain extent.

Paltrow, who is dedicated student of celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson said that she tries do all the things in moderation.

She added that it is important to do a bit of stretching, breathing, yoga, even if it is for just ten minutes, which takes only a bit of commitment and change of mindset.

Source: ANI