Friday, 28 November 2014

Little Big Town: See The Hot Cover Art For Their Song ‘Girl Crush’

Ready for some awesome country music news? Little Big Town’s cover art for their new single ‘Girl Crush’ has arrived, and HollywoodLife.com has the EXCLUSIVE pic!
Little Big Town is one of our favorite country groups, and they’re new album is downright amazing! Their song “Girl Crush” is one of the best on Pain Killer, and HollywoodLifecan EXCLUSIVELY show you the cover art for the single!
Little Big Town’s Cover Art For ‘Girl Crush’
Little Big Town’s single cover art for “Girl Crush” is simple yet sexy. Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet are all featured in the black-and-white photo, which flashes a pop of pink color with the single title written across.
Little Big Town Girl Crush Cover Art
The group won the CMA Vocal Group this year, with this being their third consecutive win. They were recently seen performing their hit single “Day Drinking” with Ariana Grande!
They dropped their sixth studio album, Pain Killer, on Oct. 21. Little Big Town is currently on tour across the United States. You can get full details and tickets here.
“Girl Crush” is one of their best songs to date. It’s soulful and unlike anything they’ve ever done before. The catchy tune is perfect to slow dance to! Hear to hear Little Big Town perform the song at the iHeart Radio Theater.
We are so excited to see the group come up with a music video for “Girl Crush” because we are crushing on this song!

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Mila Kunis Reveals Petite Post-Baby Body 8 Weeks After Giving Birth

Wow, check out Mila Kunis! Just 8 weeks after giving birth to her first child, she has her tiny figure back.
Mila Kunis, 31, looks amazing after being pregnant with her first child, Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher. After only 8 weeks since giving birth to her baby girl, Mila’s body is back and maybe even better than ever!
Mila Kunis Reveals Post-Baby Body 8 Weeks After Birth
Celeb moms must come with some sort of post-pregnancy skinny gene. Either that, or they are just not human!
For instance, we have Mila, a first-time mom who gave birth on Oct. 1 — almost exactly 2 months before she stepped out on Nov. 25 in Los Angeles.
However, it’s no surprise that Mila was able to maintain her petite figure so soon after being pregnant. She actively attended yoga classes all the way to the end of her third trimester!
Mila Kunis After Baby
Congrats to Mila on her slim figure AND her baby girl. 2014 sure is a great year for her and her future hubby, Ashton Kutcher!
Ashton Explains Wyatt’s Name
One month after little Wyatt was brought into the world, her daddy, Ashton, gushed about her non-stop while promoting the final season of his TV series, Two and a Half Men.
One of the things Ashton enthusiastically explained is how he and his fiancee, Mila, came up with their daughter’s name.
“I had to get the creative juices going, so we were going to a Lakers game, and I just started listing off anything and everything I saw: ‘sign, truck, wall, door … ‘ She [was] like, ‘Shut up!’” Ashton explained.
“Then I was like, ‘I’ve got a really dumb idea. What about Wyatt?’ She goes, ‘That’s it.’”
And, that’s how little Wyatt was named!

Monday, 24 November 2014

Faking it in faux fur

It’s nearly two decades since a crop of supermodels including Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford posed naked in the iconic PETA anti-fur adverts under the slogan “we’d rather go naked than wear fur”. Nowadays thanks to a raft of faux alternatives, there’s no need to go to such chilly extremes.
On the catwalk, designers are increasingly opting to stick with synthetic fur – Stella McCartney, Christopher Raeburn, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger have all incorporated the material into their winter collections.
The trend has even led to a set of emerging labels which specialise in faking it. Shrimps is the idea of London-based designer Hannah Weiland, who has made a name for herself with her signature witty designs; her playful, fuzzy fur take on classics includes the addition of Breton stripes and unusual colour combinations.
Faux fur
Unreal Fur is an Australian label; its approach is to create faux fur styles with a luxurious finish that can emulate the look and feel of fur but without any of the ethical issues. Similarly positioned, London-based Faux England has quality materials and craftsmanship at its centre.
Faux fur doesn’t need to be confined to outerwear; all manner of accessories are also now available with synthetic fibres. Traditionalists can’t go wrong with a stole or a hat. For a different take on the trend try a bag; clutches and shoulder bags work particularly well adding extra texture to an eveningwear look, but unless the abominable snowman is your outfit inspiration, just don’t wear them all at once.

Thursday, 20 November 2014

French Perfurmer Kilian Hennessy Releases Scented Jewelry

Kilian Hennessy, founder of the famed Kilian fragrance brand beloved by Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, has released a new three-set scent collection called "Addictive State of Mind." The set is inspired by addictions, with names such as, "Intoxicated" (Turkish coffee), "Light My Fire" (cigar) and "Smoke for the Soul" (cannabis-inspired). "I really want to speak more to men with this collection," Hennessy explained, as his past collection, "In the Garden of Good and Evil," was geared more toward women, with floral, citrus and vanilla notes, and white and gold packaging.
With an eco-luxury motto in mind, all of the bottles are made to last and be refillable. "For me, real luxury can’t be disposable," he said. Hennessy keeps cufflinks and pens in his recycled boxes and yes ladies, he wants you to reuse the intricately engraved metal and dark wood box as a clutch since the vision behind the packaging was based on a vintage 1970s cigar box.
After working for Alexander McQueen, Gucci and Armani, he decided it was time to create his own brand of unique scents. "I knew it would really make me happy and I would feel complete if I built something with my two hands," said Hennessy, who is the descendent of Hennessy founder Richard Hennessy. He became CEO of the famous cognac house in the '70s before merging the business to become what is now known as the LVMH group and then selling it in the '80s. "I always found that a little sad."
So, does the man behind the fragrances have a signature scent? Not quite. "I use perfume as a wardrobe. I don’t want to wear the same shoes or jacket everyday, but in summer, I do wear Bamboo Harmony almost everyday," he shared.
For a totally new endeavor, the brand is also releasing scented jewelry — and we're not talking about the old-school plastic rings with perfume in the center. The holiday Studio 54 collection is inspired by the club itself and reminiscent of a disco ball decorated with Swarovski crystals.
He got the idea to create the aromatic jewelry line after being approached to create body lotions and shower gels, but didn’t want to compromise the formula. It did, however, inspire the concept of layering scents and the idea that accessories could release a subtle trace of aroma throughout the day. Another important piece of the puzzle was image. "We got to thinking about how to make our perfume visible and beautiful. It really is in our DNA because everything we make has to have the capacity to last a lifetime and jewelry is something you pass down." This is done through micro-encapsulating a scent onto the silk chord (the shopper chooses one of five best-selling scents) or by spraying a caged piece of porous ceramic (pick any scent and the costumer can recharge their disk at home with their favorite fragrance).
The women's accessories are available in rhodium or plated 18-karat gold, starting at $250, and men's leather bracelets, beginning at $195. "This is just the beginning," said the Sorbonne graduate, who is also in talks to work on a collection with Paige Novick in the spring with plans on creating a larger jewelry collection in the fall. Shoppers can pick the jewelry up for a limited time at Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills, or visit the company’s website. Smells like a good plan to us.

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

How to Achieve Elizabeth Banks' 'Mockingjay' Premiere Updo

Strong and structured yet feminine is how Adir Abergel, the celebrity hairstylist who gave Elizabeth Banks a modern updo for Monday night's Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 L.A. premiere, would describe the actress' look.
The seasoned stylist (Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow are also clients) says he was inspired by the gorgeous lines and structured bodice of Banks’ burgundy paisley Leonard gown when creating the look. "Initially, it was going to be even more structured," says Abergel about his initial vision, "but then I softened the front, adding more femininity and movement."
To build the upswept look, Abergel began with a strong foundation. "For me, when you’re creating any structural hair it’s all about the foundation," he says. "I think about it like architecture; if you don’t have a strong foundation, it’s not going to work."
A vanity full of Vidal Sassoon styling products were employed to make sure the actress’ hair had a strong base. Abergel says he relied on the Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Boost & Lift Air Mousse to give the hair height and hold. He applied a tennis-ball-size amount of the product to her damp hair and then sectioned it off, starting with a triangular section at the very front of the head, creating a blueprint for the updo.
Next, using a boar bristle round brush, he blow-dried small sections of the remaining bottom half of hair upward, to achieve maximum volume. Once the hair was dry, Abergel sprayed Vidal Sassoon Pro Series ColorFinity Finishing Hairspray on ½ inch vertical sections of the bottom half of the hair and then brushed back each section to create a strong base for the twist. He gathered all of the hair (except the triangle section in the front) toward the top of the crown and began to twist, while securing the style with hairpins to hold the knot in place.
Last, he removed the pins holding the triangular section on the top of the head, and wrapped that hair around a ¼ inch curling iron to create soft waves and texture. The result was what Abergel envisioned, combined with what felt like a slightly futuristic and high drama feel — perhaps a subliminal nod to her overtly coiffed character in the film, Effie Trinket.
"It is a nod to the futuristic feel of the film," says Abergel. "But I think this is a much more wearable version of her character."

Sunday, 16 November 2014

Solange Knowles’ Wedding Dress

Solange Knowles’ Wedding Dress: See Official Photos Of Her Gorgeous Gown
Solange Knowles, 28, has never been one to shy away from the fashion spotlight — and her wedding day was no exception. The style star, who typically opts for bold fashion choices, didn’t disappoint in her beautiful wedding gown when she tied the knot to Alan Ferguson, 51, on Nov. 16. Click to the official pics of her wedding dress!
Solange Knowles’ Wedding Dress
Solange looked equally sophisticated as she did chic in a gorgeous white wedding gown with a cape, as seen on Vogue.
The bride worked with Humberto Leon to create her perfect wedding dress. She also wore Jill for Lady Grey bracelets, and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Her makeup and hair also flawlessly complimented her insanely beautiful wedding dress! We wouldn’t expect anything less from the songstress who always beats to her own drum both on stage and on the red carpet.

And, clearly, a keen sense of fashion is important to her music video producer hubby, Alan, who looked so handsome in an all-white suit!
Before the nuptials, Solange arrived in a cream pantsuit that accentuated her fit figure. The outfit had a cape, too!
Solange Knowles’ Wedding: Beyonce, Jay Z & More Attend
Music’s power couple, Beyonce and Jay Z, also attended the Southern nuptials. Beyonce looked drop dead gorgeous in a fitted dress, while Jay Z donned a hot white suit.
Beyonce and Jay Z’s daughter Blue Ivy, 2, came along for the wedding, too! Looking absolutely adorable, Blue Ivy wore a white dress fit for the little princess!
We wish Solange and Alan all the happiness in the world as they start this new chapter together.

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Kate Middleton preps for the Tokyo Olympics (but is she heading to NYC first?)

As promised, we are delivering you the latest in Kate Middleton news, as the Duchess of Cambridge made an appearance this afternoon visiting the SportsAid athlete workshop at the GSK Human Performance Lab in Brentford, West London. As Kate is a true sportswoman herself—we’ve seen her play volleyball, Ok?—it’s no surprise that the Duchess is a huge advocate for British athletes, as she joined the organization back in April 2013. Meeting with over 30 potential 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games athletes, the Duchess showed us that pregnancy (albeit the morning sickness) suits her well.
Kate Middleton Fashion SportsAid Intro
While visiting the workshop, the Duchess looked (a lot) less than sporty as she opted for a fit-and-flare shirt dress by British designer Goat. She completed the ensemble with a pair of opaque tights, Russell & Bromley black suede boots and a matching clutch. Keeping her look minimal, she wore her hair down and matched her blue sapphire engagement ring with similar earrings.
As Kate has been on the mend after battling hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe case of acute morning sickness, her appearances have been rather restricted. However, rumour has it she will be set to join Prince William in New York in the upcoming month to unveil their new charity, United for Wildlife. All we have to do is hold our breathe and wait for confirmation (which we will, of course, report back on).