Katy Perry Covers Interview Magazine

I have always adored the quirky stylings of one Katy Perry.I properly loved her when she met and fell in love with renegade comedian Russell Brand. And married him. And then it was all over. And I have to be honest, I was less enamoured with her all of a sudden. Just a little bit less. So I was pleased to see the sneak preview of her magazine cover for Interview magazine - in which she is grilled by Kristen Wiig, whom we adore more and more each day. So that's exciting, right? We can all feel a little better now and enjoy the beauty of the shot that starts to warm my heart once more. I assume that bejewelled corset top is Dolce & Gabbana. They usually are. Go Katy. Great cover girl. Yay.

2012 Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet Best Dressed

So on the same weekend as the Oscars, there is always a somewhat more casual affair, recognising the casts and crew of the best movies of the year. It is an event called the Independent Spirit Awards and it is held near the beach in Malibu, reflecting the somewhat more relaxed nature of the shindig. The only problem with this is that it leaves the guests wondering how to pitch their outfits. And this year was no different, with a hodge podge of looks that made for a hard-to-watch red carpet. Even Jessica Chastain got it wrong. But there were a few ladies that got it right. Starting with a jumpsuit. In bright pink. You know how I love a jumpsuit. So thank you Kate Beckinsale.

Also looking awesome was Michelle Williams who wore a mini tuxedo and looked serious levels of adorable even for her, who usually looks adorable, right?

Then I know it is a bit contentious, but I loved Busy Phillips' vintage sherbet blue dress with collar. And Kirsten Dunst's little dress and jacket - due to the Miu Miu shoes of course, and the smiley Elizabeth Olsen, who looked exquisite and set the tone for how a lady should dress. But I still loved the pink jumpsuit most. Soz.

Jaime King for Wall Street Journal Magazine

I know this is the second post featuring a fashion photo story with actress Jaime King today. First of all Jaime is hot due to her role in TV series Hart of Dixie. Second, she really is a very pretty girl that started out modelling so she knows her way around a fashion shoot. And finally, I loved both the shoots so I decided to include them. There you are. This one is for the magazine that goes with the Wall Street Journal. So serious style stuff happening here.

It is called Strange Girl in a Strange Land. And the photographer is a chap by the name of Stephen Shore.
In the story Jaime is dressed in fashion by Balenciaga, Jil Sander, Prada, YSL and Celine. That's like the holy grail of fashion. Lucky, lucky lady.

In the accompanying interview Jaime makes it clear that she has the slim figure she has because she eats an unhealthily small amount of food - a product of growing up in Hollywood and a warped idea of what a woman should look like. There are lessons to be learned here. Great, honest talk from a very lovely actress. Now I seriously must download the rest of Hart of Dixie. I am going mad waiting for my next instalment of Lemon Breeland and her frenemies!

Jaime King for O, The Oprah Magazine

Just because I no longer work at O, The Oprah Magazine, doesn't mean that I don't still keep an eye on their situation. And their situation for March is an awesomely awesome photo story on Jaime King. I love these images. They remind me of my perfect holiday in the countryside of somewhere exotic and beautiful. And they are really pretty.

I have recently become obsessed with Hart of Dixie, the TV show starring Rachel Bilson and Jaime King. So I am super happy to see Lemon aka Jaime getting some love in the ladies magazines.

This story has hit the US version of the magazine, so I just hope that it reaches the local edition soon. I love it a lot and may even save it to my references. Pretty as a picture.

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, Walks Her Dog Lupo

I grew up with a cocker spaniel. Almost certainly my first love. He arrived when I was a tiny baby and left when I was 14 years old. And he was a dear friend. I can still hear his paw steps some quiet days. I know, maudlin. But there is a point. My delight that Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, has a spaniel friend to keep her company. His name is Lupo. And he was born to the Middleton's family dog, Ella. And now he lives with Kate at Kensington Palace.
She was out walking Lupo this past week. Dressed in her very expensive country casuals. I have to say I like the look well enough (LK Bennett furry jacket, Vierzon boots and that awesome hat). However, considering Kensington Gardens, where she was walking with her protection officer, is situated bang in the middle of London town, right next door to her flat, it seems a bit of an excessive outfit. But whatevs. She looks cool. She seems happy. And I love the puppy dog.

Victoria Beckham at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party

First of all The Vanity Fair Oscars Party must be one of the hottest tickets in town. But this year it was all about the Beckhams. Not only did they look amazing - Victoria Beckham in Victoria Beckham, David Beckham in Gucci - but they also hung out with their friends and Victoria also dressed one of the A-list attendees, Cameron Diaz. In glorious tangerine.

Victoria as usual tweeted a picture of herself getting ready, affording us a wonderful view of the back of her gown. As usual, it was zipped all the way up and most of the detail resided there, leaving the front for the lady to shine. I think it is very smart. Sadly, she also belted it with her currently ubiquitous double belt. So not a fan.

It was sweet to see the the Beckhams are still mates with the Cruz/Holmes'. They hung out together inside. I had my doubts as there haven't been any photos of Vicky and Katie in a couple of years.

I think that Katie looked beautiful in her Elie Saab gown. She is a bit hit and miss in the style stakes, but this dress is a real winner - very beautiful.

But nothing outshone Cameron Diaz at the shindig. Having changed out of her Oscars gown, she donned her tangerine Beckham dress and looked incredible. Very well played lady.

Elton John's Oscar Viewing Party Red Carpet Best Dressed

The annual Elton John Oscar Viewing Party in support of his AIDS Foundation always seems like a blast, although to be fair, not the most stylish of events. This year the best dressed ladies at the party almost all stuck to the new fail-safe, the little white(ish) dress. With the exception of Nina Dobrev, who I thought looked elegant and amazing in the old school choice of a J.Mendel black gown. Beautiful. But the rest we all in shades of pale. Take Miley Cyrus for example in this very grown up and exquisite Roberto Cavalli. With excellent hair, make up and jewels. Colour me surprised. And Paz Vega in Stephane Rolland Couture reminding me that she exists and that she is a very, very pretty version of Penelope. Stunning.

The delight that is Katy Perry (beautiful in Blumarine) and Dianna Agron (in mushroom print Carolina Herrera) took some risks and this time they paid off. It is hard to get both these looks right, but I think that they did in this instance. But none more so that the utterly sublime Dita von Teese. Dressed in Jenny Packham, she looked like a princess. For me, hands down, the best dressed of the night. And I don't just mean at Elton's party. A-MAY-ZING. Love it. You?