Salma Hayek shines belted dress Puss In Boots Australia première

Pure purrr-fection! Salma Hayek shines in belted dress at Puss In Boots Australia première
By Ann Pride

Salma Hayek took her seductive style to the Puss In Boots première in Sydney, Australia today.

The superstar actress, 45, was the picture of perfection in a belted ivory and tan dress that hugged her curves in all the right places.

Even though she was almost completely covered up, Salma still looked sexy in the fashionable frock from the Bottega Veneta Cruise 2011/2012 collection.

Pure purrr-fection: Salma Hayek took her seductive style to the Puss in
Boots première today in Sydney, Australia

She paired the luxury label with cream coloured platform pumps.

Salma and co-star Antonio Banderas walked the red carpet for their 3D animated Shrek spin-off.

The two stars brought a bit of Latin spice to the event and Antonio even joined the fiesta by doing a flamenco dance.

Meow: Salma was joined by a furry friend on the red carpet


Fan friendly: Salma signed autographs for the eager crowds gathered along the red carpet


Welcome to the land Down Under: Salma was joined by Director Chris Miller, Antonio Banderas and Dreamworks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg

Banderas has been playing Puss In Boots for almost ten years.

But Hayek is providing the voice of a new character, thief extraordinaire Kitty Softpaws.

The two stars have been working tirelessly to promote the film over the past few weeks.

Shall we dance? Antonio Banderas joined a flamenco dancer and
showed off some of his fancy footwork

They've travelled to Los Angeles, Rome, Paris, London, Rio, Madrid and now Sydney.

Since it opened last month, the family flick has raked in $188million worldwide.

Puss In Boots is scheduled to open in Australia on December 8.

Read More

A hole lot love lace, How work seasons hottest look

A hole lot of love for lace
How to work this season's hottest look

By Maya Oakley

Coat, £149, boden.com. Dress £29.99, zara.com. Belt, £6.99, hm.com. Shoes, £65, marksandspencer.com. Tights (throughout), £7.50, johnlewis.com


Dress, £259, Damsel in a Dress at johnlewis.com. Shoes, £49.50, marksandspencer.com


Jacket, £45, and bag, £28, both riverisland.com. Lace front cami, £32.90, massimodutti.com. Trousers, £155, lkbennett.com. Shoes, £69.99, zara.com


Tara Jarmon jumper with lace collar, £239, and Malene Birger lace skirt, £169, both at fenwick.co.uk. Shoes, £69.99, zara.com. Ring, £18, marksandspencer.com


Dress, £129, Reiss at johnlewis.com. Shoes, £59.99, Zara.com. Bangles, £8, marksandspencer.com


Red lace dress, £50, topshop.com. Clutch bag, £12.99, newlook.com. Bracelet, £12.50, marksandspencer.com


Lace top, £45, bananarepublic.co.uk. Trousers, £110, Reiss, at johnlewis.com. Bag, £69, debenhams.com. Cuff, £25, marksandspencer.com

Styling: MAYA OAKLEY. Wallpaper from Monsoon at diy.com

Read More

2011 American Music Awards Selena, Gomez Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson shine glimmering metallics gowns at AMA's

Shining stars Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson step out in glimmering metallic gowns at AMA's
By Sarah Fitzmaurice

It’s one of the biggest events of the year in the music industry and provides the perfect opportunity for famous faces to make an impression on the red carpet.

And tonight there was a fashion face off as attendees of the 2011 American Music Awards put their best style foot forward.

But it appeared that many stars had the same idea as they stepped out in shimmering metallic dresses at the Nokia Theatre this evening.

Shimmering star: Selena Gomez led the shinning stars in her dramatic pale gold dress which oozed old Hollywood glamour




Cute couple: Selena was accompanied by her boyfriend Justin Bieber who was sporting a slicked back hairstyle

Selena Gomez ensured she courted attention for all the right reasons in her plunging satin gown by Giorgio Armani, which boasted a tie detail around the dropped waist and a split up to her thigh.

To add to her old school Hollwyood glamour style the singer and actress wore her dark hair in set curls.

She was accompanied by her boyfriend Justin Bieber who had slicked his hair back for the occasion and proved attentive to Selena's every need.

Kiss for my lady! Justin ensured he put on a show of affection for his girlfriend in front of the cameras and gave her a kiss as they posed for pictures


I'll help you dear: Justin was on hand to help out his lady with her dress as they posed for more photos

The Baby star, who has been embroiled in a paternity scandal of late was seen helping his girl with her dress as they made their way up the red carpet.

The 19-year-old wasn't the only one who had opted for a shimmering metallic gown and country star Taylor Swift stepped out glittering in gold.

Taylor had opted for a strapless floorlength golden gown by Reem Acra, which was covered in sequins and boasted an elegant train at the back.

Golden Girl: Taylor Swift donned a floor-length golden gown covered in sequins


Puckering up: The singer flirting with photographers and was seen blowing them a kiss




Showing her metal: Jennifer Hudson showed off her trim shape in a stunning silver dress with draped detail

Meanwhile Jennifer Hudson also dressed in metallic and showed off her trim shape in a tiny shiny silver dress by Jenny Packham.

The singer and actress was seen flirting with the photographers and blew them a kiss as she bent over to reveal more of the plunging grecian-inspired neckline of her dress.

Katy Perry was as kooky as ever with her style choice and opted for a chinese-print dress by Vivienne Westwood which showed off her curvy frame.

Quriky style: Katy Perry donned an unusual ensemble consisting of a chinese printed dress with purple heels and pink hair


Working the camera! Katy, who was without her husband Russell Brand worked the red carpet

As well as boasting a bustiere the frock was covered in sequins and she added a flash of colour with purple heels and her pink hair.

Her husband Russell Brand did not strut his stuff beside her on the red carpet.

Among the first stars to arrive at the event was reality TV star Audrina Partridge whoe showed off her her fabulous figure in a simple cutaway little black dress.

We can see your underwear! Heidi Klum showed off her supermodel shape in a silver dress with cut out detail while Julie Bowen was a little more covered up




Cutaway creations: Reality star Audrina Patridge stepped out in a tiny LBD with towering heels while Vanessa Vanessa Minnillo who recently changed her last name to Lachey, also opted for a super short frock

The former Hills starlet teamed the dress with big loose curls and bright red lipstick.

Vanessa Minnillo who recently changed her last name to Lachey also opted for a super short frock and wore a white dress with silver embellishment, which complimented her deep tan.

Rocking their own style: Alanis Morissette, Jenny McCarthy and Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry

Alanis Morisette went against the grain with a waterfall hemline chiffon black dress which she teamed with a fishtail plait in her hair.

TV personality Jenny McCarthy appeared to invoke her inner Cullen and her face was considerably paler than the rest of her body.

Party people: Hillary Scott, from the musical group Lady Antebellum, Chaka Khan, Mary J Blige and pregnant Sarah Drew arrive on the red carpet

Country rocker Kimberley Perry of The Band Perry donned a gold dress with a black lace overlayer with tassel detail.

Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland also arrived earlier for the awards and wore a sequinned silver dress with stud detail around the waist band and bust area.

Best fashion foot forward: Sarah Jane Hyland, Phoebe Price and Russian model Anne Vyalitsyna




Simple style: British singer Ellie Goulding and Jane Levy opted for simple ensembles

While there were plenty of famous faces who braved the bad weather to step out onto the red carpet it appeared that many stars were put off by the rain.

Internet stars Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie Grace McClelland showed off their dance moves as they walked the red carpet.

The two British girls found fame singing Nicki Minaj's Superbass in a video that went viral.

Going global: Internet stars Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie Grace McClelland showed off their dance moves



Different designs: Vanessa Marano, Estelle, Keltie Colleen and Christina Grimmie showed off different styles

Read More

Emma Watson takes centre stage at UK premiere of My Week with Marilyn

Michelle who? Chic Emma Watson takes centre stage at UK premiere of My Week with Marilyn
By Andrea Magrath

Michelle Williams' mesmerising transformation into Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn is already garnering Oscar buzz.

But with the film's star a no show at the London premiere tonight, it was up to Emma Watson to step into the spotlight to promote the British movie on home ground.

And the ever-stylish 21-year-old was up to the task, dazzling on the red carpet at the Cineworld complex in Haymarket, central London.

Prim princess: Emma Watson dazzles at the London premiere of My Week with Marilyn tonight

Emma looked prim in a black skirt and white embellished top from designer Jason Wu's Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Her gamine crop was slicked into a side part and her make-up kept fresh and youthful.

The actress and Oxford university student has received fantastic reviews for her first major film role post-Harry Potter.

Chic: The Harry Potter star looked gorgeous in a black skirt and embellished white top by Jason Wu as she walked the red carpet

Spotlight: Emma was the star of the event in Michelle Williams' absence

Watson plays wardrobe mistress Lucy in My Week with Marilyn, opposite the film's protagonist Colin Clark, played by rising star Eddie Redmayne.

Redmayne posed alongside Emma and Kenneth Branagh on the red carpet at the screening, but Michelle Williams and Dame Judi Dench were unable to attend.

Williams' portrayal of Marilyn is winning stellar reviews all over the globe, with rumours that another Best Actress Oscar nomination is expected in the New Year.

Leading men: The 21-year-old was flanked by co-stars Eddie Redmayne and Kenneth Branagh as they posed for photographers


Monroe moment: Cast member Miranda Raison and Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern both attended


Glamorous: Downton Abbey's Laura Carmichael slipped into something a little more contemporary for the event

The film is based on Colin Clark’s memoir of a week as a third assistant director, or dogsbody, on an indifferent British film comedy, The Prince and the Showgirl.

The Daily Mail's film reviewer Chris Tookey called it 'an enchanting tragi-comedy and a feast of fine acting. It’s a hugely enjoyable trifle.'

He says: 'Williams has given exquisite performances before in Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine and the little-seen Incendiary.

Star power: The university student is an old hand at red carpets after years promoting the Harry Potter films


Lovers: Eddie's character Colin has to choose between Emma's wardrobe mistress Lucy and a fling with Marilyn


Growing up: Watson's first big screen role since Harry Potter has been met with critical acclaim

But it’s here that she is at her most magical, brilliantly capturing Marilyn’s voice and physical mannerisms.

'Never content to play her as a victim, she captures both her emotional neediness and her power to entrance, on and off screen.

My Week with Marilyn, also starring Dame Judi Dench, Dominic Cooper, Dougray Scott and Julia Ormond, opens in the UK on November 25.

Oscar buzz: Michelle Williams' portrayal of Monroe is already sparking speculation about a Best Actress nomination

Read More