Helena Bonham Carter Takes Fairytales To Harper’s Bazaar

Avant-garde actress Helena Bonham Carter takes her eccentric style to the pages of the June issue of UK Harper’s Bazaar.

For the fairytale-esque shoot, taken by photographer J.R. Mankoff, the ‘Dark Shadows‘ star rocks her signature messy and curly updo, with a side braid. Helena looks chic in an Vivienne Westwood dress and a Nerida Fraiman hat, as she dangles on a tree swing. Below, the 45-year-old dons a strapless Alexander McQueen dress, paired with Christian Louboutin shoes and a lace Rachel Black headpiece.

Helena shares with the magazine the best on-set moment of her film career.

“Having Brad Pitt on top of me in Fight Club, covered in stickers (for special effect) but otherwise nude. Jesus that was a great day. It was before I met Tim (Burton). I just remember having lots of chats. Brad was a real gentleman. He told me about the person he’d just met, who turned out to be Jennifer Aniston. We talked about his interest in photography and architecture. It was hilarious”, Helena tells Harper’s Bazaar.

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All The Fashion At The 2012 BRIT Awards

The 32nd annual Brit Awards took place on Tuesday (21 February), at the O2 Arena in London. Winners of the night included Adele, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey and Rihanna. Checkout all the red carpet action after the jump:

BEST-DRESSED: Rihanna showed some sexy leg and cleavage in a Givenchy halter dress.

Vintage queen Florence Welch, with her auburn hair, opted for an Alexander McQueen gown.

Lana Del Rey matched the red carpet in a Vivienne Westwood off-the-shoulder gown.

At first it looked like Adele had recycled her Grammy dress in her Burberry longsleeve dress.

New kid on the block Emeli Sande kept it simple in black and white.

Kylie Minogue looked beautiful in a Yves Saint Laurent strapless gown.

Former ‘X Factor‘ judge Nicole Scherzinger rocked a strapless Versace dress.

Sporting a chic ponytail, Cher Lloyd donned a sequined jumpsuit, with Christian Louboutin pumps.

BEST-DRESSED: Jessie J looked smoking hot in a red Falguni and Shane Peacock sheer dress, with floral embroidery.

Photos Via Celebrity Gossip

 

All The Fashion At The 2012 BAFTAs

The 65th annual British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) — the British equivalent of the Oscars — took place tonight (12 February) at the Royal Opera House in the UK. ‘Beginners‘ actor Christopher Plummer, ‘The Help‘ actress Octavia Spencer as well as silent film ‘The Artist‘ continued on their winning streak this award season, in their respective categories. Jean Dujardin once again upset George Clooney by clinching ‘Best Actor’, with Meryl Streep denying Viola Davis a ‘Best Actress’ win.

Head below to checkout all the red carpet action, where black was clearly the colour of the night.

BEST-DRESSED: ‘My Week With Marilyn‘ actress Michelle Williams kept it simple and elegant in a strapless H&M Bespoke ivory and black gown.

‘The Iron Lady‘ actress Meryl Streep opted for a sexier look in a Vivienne Westwood strapless gown.

Viola Davis went for a splash of colour in Valentino.

Jessica Chastain looked lovely in an Oscar de la Renta pleated lame dress.

BEST-DRESSED: Pixie-haired Tilda Swinton looked effortlessly chic as usual, in a minimalist Celine capsleeve gown.

Flame-haired ‘Mad Men‘ beauty Christina Hendricks exuded total bombshell in L’Wren Scott.

Sporting adorable bangs, Spanish actress Penelope Cruz matched the red carpet in Armani.

Avant-garde actress Helena Bonham Carter looked fierce in Giles.

‘Pan Am‘ star Christina Ricci stunned in a metallic Givenchy dress.

BEST-DRESSED: Melissa George stole the red carpet in this Victoria Beckham longsleeve liquid gown.

Photos Via Celebrity Gossip

 

All The Fashion At The 2011 American Music Awards

The 39th Annual American Music Awards took place last night (20 November) and was it the biggest snoozefest of the year. The red carpet was one big doze-off too, with red carpet firm favourites Lady Gaga, Rihanna (both in the UK) and Beyonce (attending the ‘Live At Roseland: Elements Of 4‘ screening) not making an appearance. Highlights of the night included British songstress Adele finally getting some American recognition, with her critically acclaimed album ‘21‘ winning favourite album as well as pop crooner Bruno Mars surprisingly and deservedly winning favourite male artist over teen sensation Justin Bieber. Country starlet Taylor Swift was of course the big winner of the night once again. Head below for all the red carpet fashion:

With her pink hair pulled into a chignon, Katy Perry showed some sexy leg in a Chinese-printed Vivienne Westwood gown with a high slit.

R&B diva Jennifer Hudson flaunted her gorgeous new figure in a Jenny Packham draped little number.

One of the night’s best-dressed was actress Jenny McCarthy in a puffy Victoria Beckham dress. Love her chic retro side-swept curl and popping red lips.

Jennifer Lopez proved she still got it in this on-the-floor length Zuhair Murad gown.

American Idol alum Adam Lambert once again grabbed our attention in his interesting ensemble.

‘Modern Family‘ actress Julie Bowen looked a mess in her mini dress and messy hair. This look would have been more fitting for her much younger co-star below.

It girl Sarah Hyland underwhelmed in her beaded dress.

Justin Bieber and girlfriend Selena Gomez got loveydovey, with Selena failing to impress in her satin Armani dress.

Rocking a side ponytail, Taylor Swift looked beautiful in a Reem Acra glittery strapless gown. Wait a minute, haven’t we seen this dress on her before?!

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The Royal Wedding in Photos

She’s a charismatic and poised commoner, and he is a charming young prince. Together the newly Duke of Cambridge and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge managed to revive the British monarchy with their lavish wedding. All hailed McQueen as the stunning Kate Middleton stepped out on the vintage Rolls Royce Phantom VI in an ivory gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The look was complete with a Cartier “Halo” Tiara, originally made and worn by Queen Mary and custom-made earrings by Robinson Pelham as well as a wedding band by Wartski. Here is the picture perfect wedding of the decade:

We get a first glimpse of the dress as Kate accompanied by her father Michael Middleton drove to Westminster Abbey

We get a full first view of the lace and ivory satin McQueen gown as Kate steps out of the Rolls Royce Phantom VI

Here we see Kate’s 6 feet long train for the first time.

Kate and sister Pippa walk into Westminster Abbey.

Kate’s father Michael walk her down the aisle.

Kate and William stand at the alter, with Prince Harry and Kate’s father Michael by their side.

The newlyweds leave Westminster Abbey.

William and Kate Middleton travel on a five horse-drawn carriage to Buckingham Palace after they were pronounced husband and wife

Kate and William share their first kiss as newlyweds at the balcony of Buckingham Palace, witnessed by millions of people all over the world

Kate’s sister and Maid of Honor Pippa looked just as radiant in a full length ivory gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The adorable bridesmaids wore creations by Nicki Macfarlane.

Prince Harry and Prince William arrive at Westminster Abbey in their military uniforms.

Queen Elizabeth II looked chic in yellow.

William’s dad Prince Charles and his step-mother Camilla Parker Bowles. Camilla donned a champagne colored silk dress by Anna Valentine

Princesses of York arrived together at the wedding. Princess Beatrice wore Valentino, while Princess Eugenie opted for Vivienne Westwood. Their mother Sarah Ferguson wasn’t invited to the wedding.

Elton John and husband David Furnish arrive at the royal wedding.

Prince Harry’s on-and-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy looked beautiful in blue Alberta Ferreti

Singer Joss Stone looks red hot

Kate’s mother Carole Middleton looked beautiful in a Catherine Walker dress, complete with a Jane Corbett hat

 

Katy Perry’s Plastic Dreams

Katy Perry has always been a girlie girl and a lover of all things colourful, so it’s with no surprise that she covers the rainbow array of colour issue of Plastic Dreams magazine.

The magazine is published by Brazilian footwear powerhouse Melissa, which is renowned for its scented plastic shoes and has in the past collaborated with designers Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier.

The Teenage Dream singer covers the magazine’s fourth edition, following in the footsteps of Kate Moss, Agyness Deyn, and Dita Von Teese. Perry’s cover marks the magazine’s worldwide debut as the previous three issues were only released in Brazil.

The focus of the shoot is on the shoes really, but a Barbie looking Perry almost takes the spotlight off the shoes with her conventional beauty. The spread is fitting to Perry’s style – it’s colourful, lively, tropical and a fairytale fantasy.