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Celebrity engagement rings that’ll knock your socks off

Princess, pear, heart, radiant... there are so many different diamond cuts to chose from for your engagement ring - and that’s assuming it’s a diamond you’re after.

So whether you need help narrowing down your decision or just love checking out celebrity bling, take a look at these rings some of the world’s top stars have been given. From flashy ones, to heart-shaped ones to more modest ones, get inspired by these beauts.

Which is your favourite? Tweet us at @YahooStyleUK.

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Ariana Grande sparked rumours that she was engaged to Mac Miller after sporting a huge rock on her ring finger. The 23-year-old singer donned the diamond ring during the One Love Manchester concert. 

[Photo: PA]

Margot Robbie shared this photo of her engagement - or wedding, we’re not quite sure which - ring on her Instagram account, hinting that she’s got serious with her boyfriend Tom Ackerley. The Aussie actress boasted a pear-shaped rock, complete with diamond encrusted band. 

[Photo: Instagram/Margot Robbie]

Pixie Lott shared the news of her engagement to beau Oliver Cheshire via her Instagram account in mid-November 2016. The singer was proposed to with an oval shaped diamond, sat on a band of mini diamonds. 

[Photo: Instagram/Pixie Lott]

Cara Delevingne sparked rumours that she and girlfriend St. Vincent (real name Annie Clark) are engaged with by regramming this Instagram photo, shared by her ‘Suicide Squad’ co-star Jared Leto. The snap doesn’t show the model’s ring clearly, but it appears to be a vintage-inspired bit of bling. 

[Photo: Instagram/Cara Delevingne]

Pippa Middleton’s ring boasts a halo diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds, making it very similar to her big sister’s sparkler. 

[Photo: Fame Flynet]

Hilary Swank’s vintage-inspired emerald engagement ring is all kinds of beautiful. 

[Photo: Instagram/Hilary Swank]

Kim Kardashian’s 15-carat rock was designed by Kanye West - as you would expect it to be. 

[Photo: Instagram/Kim Kardashian West]

Ryan Reynolds picked out a roughly 12-carat oval bauble ring for Blake Lively.

[Photo: Instagram/Blake Lively]

Compared to some of the other rings in this round-up, Lauren Conrad’s seems incredibly modest. Which, we reckon, makes it all the more beautiful. 

[Photo: Instagram/Lauren Conrad]

Australian jeweller Ron Bensimon designed Whitney port’s three-carat sparkler.  It features five rows of pave diamonds along the band and diamonds under the bezel of the four-prong setting. 

[Photo: Instagram/Whitney Port]

“Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara’s oversized rock is rumoured to have set her beau Joe Manganiello back around half a million dollars. 

[Photo: Instagram/Sofia Vergara]

The Duchess of Cambridge’s famous oval sapphire is perhaps the most famous engagement ring of all time. 

[Photo: Getty]

Ashley Tisdale’s ring is a lot more intricate than some. 

[Photo: Instagram/Ashley Tisdale]

Jennifer Aniston has admitted the eight-carat rock her finance gave her isn’t in keeping with her normal style - it is a lot flashier than the jewellery she usually goes for. But isn’t that the point of engagement rings? 

[Photo: Getty]

Kim K’s ring might be big but Beyonce’s 18-carat diamond is ever more showy.

[Photo: Getty]

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini debuted her engagement ring on Instagram, after admitting she had tied the knot. 

[Photo: Instagram/Cheryl Fernandez Versini]

Lady Gaga’s beau Taylor Kinney gave her a heart-shaped diamond ring when he popped the question on Valentine’s Day 2015. 

[Photo: Instagram/Lady Gaga]

Victoria Beckham is rumoured to have some 13 (no, that isn’t a typo) engagement rings. But what’s a dozen diamond rings to a world -famous footballer? 

[Photo: Instagram/Victoria Beckham]

Former “Made In Chelsea” star Millie Mackintosh says her now-husband Professor Green picked out the perfect ring for her. 

[Photo: Instagram/Millie Mackintosh]

Drew Barrymore has a Graff radiant-cut four-carat diamond. Bet that catches the light nicely. 

[Photo: Instagram/Drew Barrymore]

Like Lady Gaga, Rochelle Humes’ engagement ring is heart-shaped. 

[Photo: Instagram/Rochelle Humes]

There’s something really beautiful about Iggy Azalea’s canary yellow diamond ring. 

[Photo: Instagram/Iggy Azalea]

Designed by celebrity jewellery Neil Lane, Nicole Richie’s brilliant-cut ring is four carats and pretty spectacular! 

[Photo: Instagram/Nicole Richie]

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Bow down to Helen Mirren’s unwavering red carpet style

This is a woman who looks flawless at every single red carpet event, which is no small feat. 

Dame Helen Mirren can rock everything from slick, tailored suits to full-skirted frocks and boasts a wardrobe brimming with Dolce & Gabbana and Badgley Mischka ensembles. And let’s not forget that she’s 71. A true, timeless style icon. 

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December 2016

At the 'Collateral Beauty' film premiere, the actress donned a lace Marchesa dress, paired with a faux fur coat. [Photo: Getty]

November 2016

At the Pirelli Calendar 2017 launch, Helen got in on the velvet trend in a floor-sweeping Jacques Azagury dress complete with an embellished bodice. [Photo: Getty]

October 2016

Supporting a British brand in a Victoria Beckham design, the actress was her usual glam self at the 2016 Elle Women of the Year awards. [Photo: Getty]

October 2016

Helen rocked a turban like a pro at Variety’s Power of Women awards. [Photo: Getty]

May 2016

This glittering Temperley London dress was the perfect choice for the amfAR Cinema Against Aids gala. [Photo: Getty]

May 2016

At Cannes Film Festival, Helen hit headlines for tripping up the stars in this full-skirted Bruce Oldfield navy lace dress. [Photo: Getty]

April 2016

The star picked out a lace and satin ensemble by British brand Suzzanah at the London premiere of her film ‘Eye in the Sky’. [Photo: Getty]

March 2016

Rocking slicked back hair, bold red lipstick and a slick Giorgio Armani suit, the actress proved she can quite literally pull off any style on the red carpet. [Photo: Getty]

February 2016

This shimmering blood red Jacques Azagury gown offset the star’s silvery locks beautifully. [Photo: Rex]

January 2016

Wearing two things she loves, Dolce & Gabbana and a full-skirt dress, Mirren looked perfectly content in this monochrome number. [Photo: Getty]

January 2016

This Alberta Ferretti ensemble taught us all that knitwear and full satin skirts make the perfect match. [Photo: Getty]

November 2015

Mirren’s whipped out this Dolce & Gabbana, hand-drawn, frock on numerous occasions - and we love it just as much as her. [Photo: Getty]

November 2015

This Dolce & Gabanna pleated gown wouldn’t have looked out of place swanning down the aisle at a wedding. [Photo: Getty]

October 2015

Another wonderful white dress, this time by Badgley Mischka. [Photo: Rex]

October 2015

Who says you can’t wear a fascinator on the red carpet? Mirren certainly looked badass in her blush pink number, which she teamed with a Suzannah dress. [Photo: Rex]

June 2015

Another Badgley Mischka dress, fit for a queen. [Photo: Getty]

May 2015

Simple and sophisticated, this has to be one of the best looks Mirren’s donned at a red carpet event. [Photo: Getty]

March 2015

We have so much respect for Mirren not being afraid to show off her decalotage in this Badgley Mischka frock, complete with sheer panel and intricate beading. [Photo: Getty]

February 2015

Emerald green lace + Dolce & Gabbana = SO MUCH JOY. [Photo: Getty]

January 2014

Rocking the slicked back hairdo look, Mirren looked effortlessly glam in a gold and black Escada gown at the Screen Actors Guild awards. [Photo: Rex]

February 2013

Clad in an embroidered Nicholas Oakwell dress, it’s Mirren’s fabulous pink pixie cut that steals the show in this shot. [Photo: Getty]

January 2012

Mirren rocketed to the top of the best dressed lists in this ruffled Badgley Mischka dress. [Photo: Getty]

October 2009

Showing off her enviable frame in a figure-hugging black dress, complete with statement bow, Mirren looked picture perfect at a film premiere in Rome. [Photo: Getty]

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25 foods you should swear off eating once you turn 25

You probably thought that as you got older you would be able to eat whatever you want. With no parents around, and your own money in the bank, chowing down on Chinese takeout once a week and tucking into cheese, crackers and wine practically every Sunday evening seems fine, right? Wrong.

Sadly, once you hit a certain age, scientists and nutritionists reckon there are some foods that just shouldn’t pass your lips anymore. 

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Coke


It’s been found to reduce sperm count, so isn’t ideal for men to knock back if they’re starting to think about having a baby. [Photo: Rex]

Brown rice

In her book “Future Proof Your Skin”, dermatologist Dr Stefanie Williams says that brown rice can make our skin and bodies age prematurely. Best avoided, then! [Photo: Rex]

Sweeteners

Zero calorie artificial sweeteners can trick our brains into thinking sugar’s been consumed, causing our bodies to produce insulin even though none is needed. Insulin strips glucose from the blood, leaving us with low blood sugar and leads to cravings for more sugar or other carbs. And once you reach a certain age, lots of carb and sugar are trickier for our bodies (and waist lines) to handle. [Photo: Rex]

Black tea

Because a cuppa contains so much tannin, tea drinkers don’t get off stain-free. Add some milk, which contains casein and reduces your chance of getting stained teeth, so you’re not left with nasty looking teeth while you’re still in your 20s. [Photo: Rex]

Canned soup

A study published in 2013 found a link between high blood pressure and skin ageing. Although it’s not known why there’s the connection, it’s probably sensible to start cutting back on foods boasting sodium – a mineral known for boosting blood pressure. And canned soap is one culprit as many of the leading brands contain 40 per cent of your daily recommended salt intake in just one serving. Yikes. [Photo: Rex]

Flavoured yoghurts

Most popular flavoured yoghurts are filled with sugar, which is known for speeding up wrinkling and sagging in the skin. Best to stick to Greek yoghurt and add in some fruit chunks to sweeten it up. [Photo: Rex]

Cocktails and beer

This one’s going to hurt, but if you want to stay fit and healthy you should really avoid alcohol – particularly beer and sugary varieties. Drinking alcohol reduces the quality of your sleep and leads to sugar and carb cravings the next day – which make more of an impact once your pass your mid-20s. [Photo: Rex]

White bread

Like flavoured yoghurt, white bread is teeming with sugar, which the body converts into glucose, a nutrient that damages collagen and other wrinkle-fighting proteins. [Photo: Rex]

Margarine

Butter alternatives like margarine may be less fattening but they’re often made with partially-hydrogenated oils, one of the most common trans-fats. As well as being linked to heart disease, this type of fat can accelerate the skin’s ageing process by making the skin more vulnerable to UV lights. [Photo: Rex]

Bacon

This might make your taste buds tingle whenever you smell it, but bacon makes skin sag. This is because two thirds of bacon's calories come from fat, with almost half of that being the saturated variety which can cause inflammation that prompts said sagging. [Photo: Rex]

Skinny lattes

Your favourite low fat coffee may be advertised as less fattening than regular coffees, but it’s probably brimming with artificial sweeteners, which researchers say interfere with our body’s ability to regulate what we eat. Not good when you’re nearing 30 and finding it harder than ever to stay healthy.  [Photo: Rex]

Soy sauce

This one will be tough to skip, but soy sauce will make you seriously dehydrated – leading to puffy, dark circles under the eyes that seem to get worse with each birthday. [Photo: Rex]

Doritos

Yes, we know they’re delicious and completely moreish (thanks to all the MSG they contain) but that’s exactly why you need to say no to them. A moment on the lips and all that. [Photo: Rex]

French fries

Everything that’s deep-fried in oil is bad for you. It can cause inflammation (that pesky skin sagging story again) and alter your cholesterol levels – which becomes a big deal as you get older. [Photo: Rex]

Energy drinks

More than anything, energy drinks are bad news for your teeth. They tend to damage the enamel eight times more than soda does, leaving teeth looking gross and yellow. [Photo: Rex]

Cereal bars

Lacking in protein, it’s unlikely that cereal bars such as Special K will keep you filled up until lunchtime. Which leads to that 11am stomach rumble… and then all those biscuits… [Photo: Rex]

Oreos

Speaking of biscuits, Oreos appear to be the worst. They're filled with empty calories and waist-expanding fat so should be one of the first things to go if you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight. [Photo: Rex]

Iced coffee

It’s doubtful you drink a huge amount of this in the winter, but be wary of iced coffee in the summer months. Drinking too much caffeine may interfere with the quality of your sleep, subsequently prematurely ageing your skin. And drinking through a straw (as an iced coffee is usually consumed) regularly can cause wrinkles around your mouth to form. A double no-no.  [Photo: Rex]

Sugar-free chewing gum

Anything with artificial sweeteners in will actually stop you from losing weight – and damage your teeth, thanks to all of the toxins that stop your liver from functioning as it should. One to kick to the curb. [Photo: Rex]

Pesticide-laden foods

Often the yummiest looking fruits and veg are bursting with pesticides, which can negatively affect your metabolism and hormone balance. Aim to make sure your five a day are organic and you’ll be doing your waist line and skin a number of favours. [Photo: Rex]

Processed meats

A 2014 study published in the journal Epidemiology found a connection between tucking into processed meats such as salami and a lower sperm count. While the meat’s saturated fat content wasn’t to blame, the study authors assume that there’s something that happens during processing that's bad news for a man’s sperm quality – but they don’t know what that is yet. [Photo: Rex]

Microwave popcorn 

Seems like a thing of the ‘90s now, so chances are you don’t tuck into microwave popcorn that much anyway, but it’s best avoided as it can be lined with a chemical called perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), which has been found to affect fertility and pose a risk of cancer. [Photo: Rex]

Fast food

Yep, you guessed it: Fast food is another age-accelerator (as well as being bad for you in numerous other ways that you probably know all about). There’s a reason why health experts always warn against it! [Photo: Rex]

Red meat

While it’s fine to eat a burger every once in a while, don’t make a habit of eating red meat as it generates free radicals, which damage healthy cells and affect your skin’s ability to protect itself and generate collagen. Opt for white meat and fish instead. [Photo: Rex]

Spicy food

While you can tuck into a vindaloo for lunch if you wish, abstain from eating any super-spicy meals in the evening as they tend to interrupt sleep. And once you’re a fully-fledged adult, you need as much kip as you can get. [Photo: Rex]

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Knitwear that packs a punch: 10 jumpers worth splurging on this weekend

When you wake up on cold, dark winter mornings, you don’t want to spend time faffing around deciding what to wear. Instead, pack your wardrobe with statement jumpers that will jazz up any old thing you dress your bottom half with. 

Whether you opt for a deconstructed knit - they were all the rage on the AW16 catwalks, after all - or a colourblock number, splurge on a couple of these knitwear buys to ensure you keep warm and look cool all winter long. 

Petite colourblock jumper

Topshop, £46

Chain stitch knit

& Other Stories, £65

Oversized jumper

Monki, £40

Fish jumper

Peter Jensen at Farfetch, £189

Checked mohair blend jumper

& Other Stories, £69

Colourblock roll neck 

J.Crew at Net-A-Porter, £70

Embroidered jumper

Joseph at Matches Fashion, £595

Contrasting knit sweater

Mango, £19.99

Patchwork funnel neck jumper

Topshop, £42

One-shoulder jumper

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafina, £309

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Michelle Obama shimmers in Atelier Versace for final White House state dinner

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During her eight year ‘reign’ in the White House, Michelle Obama has achieved a staggering amount. She’s fought for the right that every girl has to an education, she’s dined with world leaders, she’s avoided any romantic scandal and she’s tackled some of the most controversial issues in American history. 

In a nutshell, the mum-of-two’s taken the role of the President’s wife to the next level and become an idol for women globally. 

But last night she also reminded the world that she’s redefined what the role of the FLOTUS can mean in terms of style. 

Hosting her 13th, and final, state dinner, Michelle almost eclipsed her husband in a dazzling rose gold chainmail dress - one of the most wow-factor dresses she’s worn during her time ‘in office’. 

[Photo: Getty]

The 52-year-old chose the gown carefully - a number by Italian luxe label Atelier Versace, it was the perfect frock to welcome the country’s prime minister and his wife in. 

It’s by no means the first time Michelle’s been so considerate of her style choice. She wore a strapless yellow Naeem Khan to host the Indian prime minister, a blue gown by Korean designer Doo-Ri Chung to host the South Korean prime minister and a purple Tadashi Shoji ensemble in honour of the Japanese prime minister. 

Tuesday's guest list included a varied guest list, including celebrities, White House staff, senior administration officials, journalists and others, making it seem like the President and his wife were taking the opportunity to say ‘thank you’. 

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7 days in Thailand: Why the rainy season is the perfect time to visit

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With its palm tree studded beaches, jaw-dropping temples, elephants and delicious food, Thailand is one of those exotic destinations that practically every one of us dreams of visiting. But there are two problems: It’s far away (we’re talking a 14-hour flight) and mighty expensive. By the time you’ve booked your flight and hotel, you’ll probably have dropped nearly a grand on your trip.

But, while there’s no getting around the long flight, there is a way to ensure you save a good chunk of cash on your trip – while still having an incredible time.

The trick is to head to Thailand in the rainy season. Don’t let the thunderstorm-ridden weather forecasts deter you; the country is spectacular during the autumn months. Downpours are few and far between and the temperature is still a glorious 30°C. Trust us, you will come back tanned. Probably burnt.

And because of the threat of rain, both the county’s main cities and popular beaches are almost completely devoid of tourists. Therefore, it’s highly likely that you’ll have an empty seat beside you on the plane to stretch out on – those 14+ hours will whizz by.

Hotels are also considerably more affordable than during peak season. You’ll be able to stay in a four star hotel for the price of a three – or even two – star.

Deciding where to go in Thailand is the tough part. You’ve got bustling Bangkok with all its temples and markets, Chiang Mai in the north of the country and the much-talked about island of Phuket in addition to a whole host of smaller islands.

So, if you’ve only got seven days in Thailand to see as much as possible, here’s our tried and tested itinerary:

[Photo: Getty]

[Photo: Getty]

Day one: Bangkok

You’ll most likely be jetlagged (jumping forward six hours after a long haul flight is a killer), and the humidity in Thailand’s capital takes some getting used to, so take your first day easy. Hop aboard the city’s easy-to-navigate and wonderfully air conditioned Sky Train and make your way to the former home of US silk merchant Jim Thompson. Surrounded by leafy palms and packed with historical artifacts and lavish furnishings, it’s a great place to start your cultural initiation. Once the sun sets, jump on the underground train and head to the buzzing night train market for a couple of Chang beers, a spot of shopping and some street food with the city’s younger generation.   

Day two: Bangkok

Take a local boat down the city’s canals (seeing the city from the water is a must) towards the older part of the city and spend a few hours visiting Wat Pho, the reclining Buddha temple, and the Grand Palace. After, head to Siam Square for a wander around the array of shopping centres and some food. After dinner, soak up the city’s remarkable skyline at a sky bar. Hotel Muse’s Speakeasy rooftop bar, which isn’t quite as pricey as some and has a great atmosphere – not to mention a prohibition era theme.

Day three and four: North Phuket

Catch a domestic flight down to Thailand’s largest island for a couple of days of R+R. Book two nights in the dreamy Maikhao Dream Villa Resort and Spa and escape from it all. Each of the hotel’s 22 villas comes with it’s own pool or you can catch some rays on the hotel’s private beach. You can eat in the hotel’s restaurant or order to your room for some serious downtime.

[Photo: Getty]

[Photo: Getty]

[Photo: Getty]

Day five and six: South Phuket

Take a taxi down to the south of the island and check into Sri Panwa: a sprawling resort right on the southernmost tip that you’ll be hard pressed to leave. From here, you can catch a boat over to one of Phuket’s surrounding islands, pay a visit to the giant Buddha statue or head into town for the afternoon – or you can simply chill out at one of the resort’s numerous pools, treat yourself to a spa treatment and watch the sun set from the wow-factor Baba Nest bar.

[Photo: Getty]

Day seven: Bangkok

Head back to Bangkok for one last night before you embark on your journey home. If you’re there at the weekend, don’t miss the legendary, and sprawling, Chatuchak Market, which you can easily access via the Sky Train. Another must-see is the Wat Aran (the temple of dawn), which you can get to via a picturesque boat trip on the city’s main river. If you find yourself with any spare time, try and get to one of Bangkok’s infamous floating markets, where locals sell fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and other wares on boats. Make sure you take a tuk tuk at some point to complete your Bangkok experience – but settle the price before you get in.

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31 celebrity Halloween costumes almost too epic for words

You’ve got to give it to celebs - particularly those residing over the pond in America. They go ALL OUT for Halloween, which makes for some brilliant Instagram pictures and gives us all plenty of inspiration for our own spooktastic outfits. 

Which is your all-time favourite celebrity Halloween costume? Tweet us at @YahooStyleUK.

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Heidi Klum as the human anatomy. 

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Heidi Klum as... something with wings. 

[Photo: Rex]

Heidi Klum as an old lady. 

[Photo: Getty]

Rihanna and her pals as the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ crew. 

[Photo: Rex]

Alexa Chung as someone who’s semi beheaded. 

[Photo: Getty]

Katy Perry as a Cheetos crisp.

[Photo: Getty]

Kim Kardashian as a skeleton. 

[Photo: Instagram/Kim Kardashian]

Kim Kardashian as Anna Wintour and North West as Andre Leon Talley. 

[Photo: Instagram/Kim Kardashian]

Kim Kardashian as Catwoman, Kanye West as Batman, Kourtney Kardashian as Batwoman and Scott Disick as Robin. 

[Photo: Instagram/Kim Kardashian]

Rita Ora as Elle from ‘Legally Blonde’. 

[Photo: Getty]

Beyonce and Blue Ivy as Janet and Michael Jackson. 

[Photo: Instagram/Beyonce]

Kelly Osbourne as Margot from “The Royal Tenenbaums. 

[Photo: Instagram/Kelly Osbourne]

Alessandra Ambosio as one very glamorous cat.

[Photo: Instagram/Alessandra Ambrosio]

Neil Patrick Harris and his family as the ‘Batman’ lead characters. 

[Photo: Instagram/Neil Patrick Harris]

Neil Patrick Harris and his family as the characters from ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

[Photo: Instagram/InstagranPH]

Neil Patrick Harris and his family as various evil characters. 

[Photo: Twitter/Actually NPH]

Nina Dobrev as Hermione Granger. 

[Photo: Twitter/Nina Dobrev]

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady as Dorothy and the lion. 

[Photo: Instagram/Gisele Bundchen]

Kourtney Kardashian as catwoman. 

[Photo: Instagram/Kourtney Kardashian]

Josh Duhamel and Fergie as creepy skeletons. 

[Photo: Instagram/Josh Duhamel]

Beyonce as an angel. 

[Photo: Instagram/Beyonce]

Khloe Kardashian and Kendall Jenner as characters from ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’. 

[Photo: Instagram/Khloe Kardashian]

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend as Cleopatra and a gladiator. 

[Photo: Getty]

Kate Hudson as a skeleton. 

[Photo: Instagram/Kate Hudson]

Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn as biker girls. 

[Photo: Instagram/Kate Hudson]

Jessica Simpson as a mummy. 

[Photo: Twitter/Jessica Simpson]

Nicole Richie as Danny DeVito from ‘Twins’. 

[Photo: Instagram/Nicole Richie]

Iggy Azalea as Cruella du Vil. 

[Photo: Getty]

Michelle Tractenberg as The Corpse Bride. 

[Photo: Getty]

Paris Hilton as Madonna. 

[Photo: Instagram/Paris Hilton]

Taylor Swift as some kind of mythical beast. 

[Photo: Instagram/Taylor Swift]

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The Kenzo x H&M lookbook has landed: Here's every piece of womenswear

Over the past decade, H&M has become known for its designer collaborations. There was the Karl Lagerfeld partnership and the Alexander Wang one, and who could forget the Balmain capsule collection that launched with Kendall Jenner's fine modelling skills last year? But this season, it's all about the Kenzo range. The fresh new collaboration will hit stores in early November, but as of today you can formulate your shopping list as the lookbook has finally landed.

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The 2016 beauty advent calendar edit: 20 top choices that will fly off the shelves

While nothing will ever replace cheap chocolate filled calendars, jazzed up with snowmen and nativity scenes, there's something infinitely more exciting about counting down the days until Christmas with one beauty treat after another. After all, who wouldn't want to receive a travel sized fragrance or a mini mascara throughout December? From The bareMinerals to Clarins, even more brands have jumped on the beauty advent calendar band wagon this year, tempting you to treat yourself to a cheeky festive gift for yourself - or a mate. But you better be quick: if past year sales are anything to go by, this luxe calendars tend to sell out fast. So, don't waste another moment...

Jo Malone advent calendar, £280

Once again, Jo Malone is serving up one luxe advent calendar. Yes, it's expensive but it's packed full of dreamy Jo Malone products in packaging that resembles the brand's famous London townhouse. Available in Harrods from October and nationwide in November.

Benefit advent calendar, £34.50

Stuffed full of 12 bestsellers, the Benefit advent calendar is pretty darn exciting. One day you'll open the POREfessional, another you'll be treated to a mini benetint. What's not to love?

FEELUNIQUE advent calender, £30

Created in collaboration with fashion illustrator Meredith Wing, FEELUNIQUE's Magic of Beauty Calendar contains 12 days of surprises - and your favourite skincare, haircare and make-up brands. You'll be treated to minis from Nuxe, Percy & Reed, Decléor, Rimmel and more. Available November 3.

Lush advent calender, £52,95

If you love nothing better than a long soak in the bath, this is the Christmas countdown for you. Twelve treats are included in the calendar, including bath bombs, bubble bars, soaps and body lotions. We told you it was good.

The Body Shop advent calendar, from £60

With three advent calendars on offer this year (with three different price points), you'll be spoilt for options at The Body Shop this year. Each boasts 24 beauty treats, including all-time favourites and seasonal special editions. The brand, which pioneered the beauty advent calendar 15 years ago, has definitely got this Christmas thing sorted. Launches October 18.

Liberty advent calender, £149

Worth over £500, this wow-factor calendar is just as luxe as you except it to be. Fit to burst with top make-up and skincare brands such as Kiehl's, NARS, Eve Lom and Bobbi Brown, it's every beauty addicts dream early Christmas present. Launches October 26.

Clarins, £95

After the success of its first advent calendar last year, Clarins has returned with an even better offering for 2016. Fit to burst with the brand's top selling products, it's a great way to treat yourself throughout December - and try out some new skincare heroes.

Ciate, £50

If you're slightly obsessed with having great looking nails at all times, this is the advent calendar for you. Each box contains a shade ideal for the Christmas party season.

House of Fraser, £25

HoF fans rejoice: The brand's once again created a luxe (and affordable) advent calendar filled with all of your favourite things.

L’Occitane, £42

Fans of the French skincare brand should snap up this calendar quickly - it has a habit of selling out fast. No wonder really, considering it's not as expensive as some advent calendars and packed with travel sized favourites.

Molton Brown, £150

Nothing says Christmas like Molton Brown. Boasting 24 little luxuries, this beauty calendar is perfect for all ages - and would make a wonderful pre-Christmas present.

Sanctuary, £25

At just £25, this advent calendar won't break the bank but will still ensure you spoil yourself in the run up to Christmas. What's not to love?

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With the opening of her new store in London's Covent Garden this past year, Charlotte Tilbury's make-up brand has gone from strength to strength. The guru returns with yet another glorious advent calendar this year - stuffed full of treats.

Kiehl’s, £95

The great thing about this advent calendar, is you can share it with your other half - if you can cope with sacrificing half your haul. The calendar is fit with numerous unisex skincare essentials that fans of the brand will love receiving each day.

M&S, £35

Don't overlook M&S' beauty advent calendar: last year it turned out to be our favourite. Inclusive of a huge array of top brands, you'll be treated to everything from make-up to skincare products to fragrances. And it's only £35.

Diptyque, £250

While this isn't an advent calendar most of us can afford, it's worth every penny if you're feeling flush.

Declor, £60

Not cheap, but not bank-breaking expensive either, this advent calendar is definitely worth splurging on if you can't get enough of Declor. It's also a good investment for anyone who's been meaning to try out some of the brand's must-buy offerings.

bareMinerals, £75

Launching on November 1, this advent calendars is bound to be a hit with make-up obsessives. Filled with base and colour products, it'll certainly give your make-up bag a new lease of life.

Cowshed, £85

We hazard a guess this advent calendar will sell out in no time - just look at it. Packed full of Cowshed's most beloved skincare products, it's the ultimate daily pampering experience.

Selfridges, £95

Selfridges is famous for its beauty advent calendar - it's always spectacular. This year's no let-down: numerous top brands are tucked away inside to ensure your countdown to Christmas is as indulgent as possible.

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The AW16 edit: 100 winter coats under £100

The best thing about the arrival of the colder weather has to be the promise of a wardrobe revamp. Gone are the denim jackets and lightweight parkas and out come the heavy duty outerwear: the faux fur coats, the shearling jackets and the wool capes. To help you decide which winter coats to invest in this year, we've searched high and low for the most on trend - and affordable - options available on the high street, so you can stay warm without compromising on style. Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions that stole the show  9 feminist slogan statements to wear loud and proud

Jacquard coat with faux fur cuffs

ASOS, £90

Limited edition khaki suede jacket

M&S, £89

Faux fur leopard print coat

Zara, £69.99

Embroidered padded jacket

& Other Stories, £95

Quilted velvet longline coat

ASOS, £85

Heritage print coat

Mango, £59.99

Longline padded coat

Boohoo, £40

Faux fur cropped jacket

Primark, £30

Camel button coat

Boohoo, £50

Parka with faux fur lined hood

Zara, £89.99

Suede and leather jacket

River Island, £75

Cropped faux fur jacket

ASOS, £65

Longline coat with quilted bodice

Topshop, £95

Longline oversized coat

Mango, £59,99

Embroidered button coat

River Island, £95

Shearling coat

ASOS, £95

Black velvet padded jacket

Next, £95

Checked print coat

Zara, £69.99

Tall scuba coat

Boohoo, £40

Military coat

Oasis, £100

Limited edition cream jacket

M&S, £65

Soft button coat

Zara, £59.99

Metallic coat with faux fur trim

ASOS, £75

Military coat

Red Herring at Debenhams, £69

Oversized grey coat

Mango, £99.99

Longline coat with pockets

H&M, £99.99

Faux fur jacket

Topshop, £79

Coat with leather sleeves

Oasis, £88

Longline coat in patched animal faux fur

ASOS, £95

Pink cropped sleeve coat

H&M, £79.99

Dark check wool mix duster coat

Topshop, £78

Faux fur coat

Zara, £99.99

Forest green longline coat

New Look, £44.99

Faux fur jacket in leopard

ASOS, £85

Lady khaki coat

Stradivarius, £49.99

Faux fur coat in burnt orange

New Look, £54.99

Faux fur hood parka

New Look, £49.99

Military coat with button detail

Mango, £99,99

Camouflage coat

Topshop, £59

Soft cream jacket

Monki, £65

Metallic padded jacket

Zara, £59.99

Colourblock boyfriend coat

Topshop, £59

Faux fur black coat

Monki, £85

Wadded jacket

Next, £75

Camouflage hooded jacket

Zara, £59.99

Two tone coat

Nine by Savannah, £75

Check print coat with faux fur collar

Primark, £30

Flannel chester coat

Uniqlo, £99.99

Plastic red coat

Zara, £59.99

Funnel neck coat with wrap waist

Oasis, £100

Leopard print coat

Topshop, £85

Padded velvet jacket

Warehouse, £99

Hot pink doubled breasted coat

Monki, £65

Padded mustard coat

Monki, £65

Grey collar cape coat

Miss Selfridge, £65

Leopard print oversized coat

Primark, £25

Two tone jacket

Warehouse, £89

Colourblock mixed wool jacket

Monki, £30

Soft grey collared coat

Warehouse, £66.75

Faux fur swing coat

ASOS, £80

Metallic padded jacket

Primark, £18

Check print coat

H&M, £59.99

Ginger maxi coat

Dorothy Perkins, £65

Petite grey pea coat

Miss Selfridge, £59

Short sleeve velvet evening coat

H&M, £79.99

Khaki bomber jacket

Miss Selfridge, £39

Padded lightweight coat

Stradivarius, £35.99

Tartan print padded coat

Monki, £65

Longline military coat

Next, £90

Curve textured wool coat

Lost Ink at House of Fraser, £90

Diamond quilted bomber

Dorothy Perkins, £45

Faux shearling jacket

Next, £90

Woolen blend coat

Pret Pour Partir at TK Maxx, £99.99

Velvet padded jacket

Primark, £23

Grey brushed duster coat

Miss Selfridge, £39

Back plush coat

Dorothy Perkins, £59

Oversized jacket with pockets

Zara, £49.99

Military knit coat

Zara, £99.99

Petite velvet jacket

& Other Stories, £65

Quilted jacket with faux fur collar

ASOS, £TBC

Faux suede belted mac

Rare London, £65

Mandarin collar frock coat

Zara, £69.99

Wool longline biker jacket

Missguided, £60

Cropped puffer jacket

Urban Outfitters, £76

Wool blend peacoat

M&S, £99

Satin puffer jacket

Topshop, £69

Parka

H&M, £29.99

Dolly coat with faux fur collar

ASOS, £80

Lapel collar coat

Zara, £49.99

Military style coat

Mango, £79.99

Velvet embroidered bomber jacket

Bershka, £49.99

Flowly wool coat

Bershka, £49.99

Felted long coat

Uniqlo, £49.90

Military style cape

Star by Julien Macdonald, £90

Belted coat

Next, £75

Jacquard-weave coat

H&M, £49.99

Bonded coat

Warehouse, £89

Straight coat

Mango, £69.99

Leopard print faux fur wrap coat

Oasis, £100

Contrast panel duster coat

Topshop, £72

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Midnight multitasking: Boost your beauty sleep with these tried and tested tools

We sleep, on average, for around six to eight hours a night. And while our body uses this time to rejuvenate our bodies and minds, it’s also a great time to supercharge your skin and give your hair a little extra love. 

Slathering your face with intensive moisturise might be all your current go-to pre-bed routine consists of, but incorporate some of these clever tools into your regime and you’ll wake a whole new woman. 

Any beauty buys we’ve missed? Tweet us at @YahooStyleUK. 

Silke London hair wrap, £45

This 100 per cent silk turban is a god send for hair. During the night, while you toss and turn, locks have a habit of getting matted and frizzy but bundle your hair up under this fetching number and you’ll wake with a much more manageable mane. 

Buy here. 

Nails Inc overnight detox mask, £15

Your nails need some TLC, too. Give damaged and weak nails some love with this genius overnight treatment.

Buy here.

Holistic Silk eye mask, £60

OK, so you probably don’t normally spend £60 on an eye mask, but we promise you this one’s worth every penny. Made from silk, filled with dried lavender and boasting a velvet tie, this is one luxe little number that will help you sleep much more soundly - and soothe your eyes simultaneously. One to consider next pay day. 

Buy here. 

Percy & Reed overnight recovery hair treatment, £20

Cure dehydrated, hungover hair with the gorgeous leave-in cream. Simply apply to dry hair and let the moisture rich formula transform dull and damaged locks while you get some kip. 

Buy here. 

M&S pedicure socks, £4

We appreciate that this isn’t the most glamorous beauty buy, but we promise you it’s an essential - particularly if you’re prone to dry and cracked heels. Working with your body’s natural temperature, these clever socks help moisturise and soften the skin on your soles while you snooze. 

Buy here. 

Sarah Chapman overnight therapy gloves and hand and nail treatment, £32

Take a second to think about how much you use your hands each day and you’ll realise they deserve some special attention. During the night is the perfect time to shower them with love - and hydration - and this Sarah Chapman kit is the perfect little helper. 

Buy here. 

Holistic Silk Anti Ageing Pillowcase, £55

Fed up of waking with pillow creases adorning your face? You need this pillowcase in your life. Hypoallergenic and make from 100 per cent silk, it’s super smooth and friction free, meaning that the damage to your skin cells is significantly decreased while you sleep. 

Buy here. 

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Style queen Cate Blanchett oozes sartorial prowess in Gucci gown

Cate Blanchet is one seriously snappy red carpet dressed. Thanks in large to her stylist Elizabeth Stewart, she’s been on more best dressed lists than almost any other celebrities.

Seriously, her style file is bursting with one breathtaking frock after another. We’re talking more Armani, Givenchy and Alexander McQueen gowns than you can shake a fist at. 

Let us know your favourite by tweeting @YahooStyleUK. 

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Props to Blanchett and her stylist Elizabeth Stewart for being the first celebrity to don a piece from the Gucci spring ‘17 collection. The actress made a grand entrance in this ivory and black silk wool gown at a BFI dinner in London, proving that she’s still one of the world’s best dressed women. [Photo: PA Images]

Oscars, February 2016

Wearing Armani Prive. [Photo: Getty]

Film Independent Spirit Awards, February 2016

Wearing Gucci. [Photo: Rex]

BAFTA Awards, February 2016

Wearing Alexander McQueen. [Photo: Getty]

Golden Globes, January 2016

Wearing Givenchy. [Photo: Getty]

Palm Springs International Film Festival, January 2016. 

Wearing Marc Jacobs. [Photo: Rex]

“Carol” London Premiere, October 2015

Wearing Esteban Cortazar. [Photo: Rex]

Cannes Film Festival, May 2015

Wearing Giles. [Photo: Getty]

AACTA Awards Ceremony, January 2015

Wearing Alexander McQueen. [Photo: Getty]

The Duke Of Cambridge Celebrates The Royal Marsden, May 2014

Wearing Ralph Lauren. [Photo: Getty]

Oscars, March 2014

Wearing Armani Prive. [Photo: Rex]

Blue Jasmine Premiere, July 2013

Wearing Balenciaga. [Photo: Getty]

Met Gala, May 2012

Wearing Alexander McQueen. [Photo: Getty]

Cannes Film Festival, May 2010

Wearing Alexander McQueen. [Photo: Getty]

Cannes Film Festival, May 2008

Wearing Armani Prive. [Photo: Getty]

“Elizabeth: The Golden Age” Premiere, October 2007

Wearing Armani. [Photo: Rex]

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Ballet Beautiful: The Celebs Toning And Honing By Spending Hours At The Barre

[Photo: Instagram/Karlie Kloss]

Anyone that’s ever done ballet will know just how beneficial it is to the body. It’s a great way to get in a bit of cardio, stretching and limbering - not to mention a foolproof way to tone your bod. 

Up until a few years ago, it was a form of dance that we all did when we were little and wasn’t considered all that cool. But, slowly and surely it’s become one of the trendiest ways to get fit. 

And for such a delicate and feminine dance form, it makes you seriously strong. No wonder so many celebs swear by it... 

Victoria Beckham

Who knew VB was such a fan of pirouettes and pliés? The fashion designer admitted on Instagram that she’s gotten so flexible thanks to her ballet-based workouts. [Photo: Instagram/Victoria Beckham]

Karlie Kloss

Taylor’s BFF is a HUGE ballet fan. When she’s not modelling, she’s donning her ballet shoes and at the barre, working away. And judging by her figure, it’s working for her. [Photo: Instagram/Karlie Kloss]

Gigi Hadid

Gigi famously started up ballet to get toned and fit for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last year. She posted this photo with fellow model Devon Windsor showing the two of them at the barre, getting to grips with the dance form. [Photo: Instagram/Gigi Hadid]

Miranda Kerr

Aussie model Miranda works with Mary Helen Bowers, a professional dancer and creator of the Ballet Beautiful workout, to keep her body in check. [Photo: Instagram/Miranda Kerr]

Misty Copeland

It’s probably slightly cheating to include Misty Copeland in this round-up considering she is an actual ballerina (she was the first woman of colour to score the position of principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre), but we couldn’t leave her out. Her figure is phenomenal - and she owes it all to ballet. [Photo: Instagram/Misty Copeland]

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Meet Pandemonia: The world’s most famous inflatable human

[Photo: Getty/Yahoo Style UK]

The front row at Fashion Week is largely filled with the likes of Alexa Chung, Anna Wintour and Cara Delevingne. But there is one other famous face that’s hard to miss - because it’s inflatable. 

Meet Pandemonia: A human blow up doll who’s become a FROW regular at London Fashion Week in the past few years. The creation of a very secretive conceptual artist, no one knows exactly who’s behind the latex ensemble - but it’s thought to be a man. 

With her statuesque frame (Pandemonia is over 7ft tall) and, well, inflatableness, the walking art work is hard to miss and has become just as photographed as the real life celebrities at each show.

She’s a regular at Pam Hogg, Ashish and Julien Macdonald’s fashion shows, and even took to the red carpet at the ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’ world premiere earlier this year.

So, how did a blow up doll become a global sensation - and what’s the look all about? We spoke to Pandemonia about creating a celebrity and life encased in a latex suit. 

Pandemonia at the Absolutely Fabulous film premiere this summer [Photo: Getty]

“A few years ago, I was on the London Underground, reading the newspaper,” Pandemonia tells Yahoo Style UK. “It was clear that the news we needed was being pushed off the front page and replaced by the glossy, focus-grouped corporate content that we are all familiar with. 

“I thought, wouldn't it be good to put an art work in the ‘celebrity slot’? One that could self-reference popular culture. So I created my own celebrity, one based on the pop aesthetic and fed it back to the media. A sort of existential mystery for all the readers to ponder over on their way to work.”

Pandemonia won’t reveal exactly when the idea of her was conceptualised - “a lady never reveals her age,” she jokingly tells us - but she was first spotted at a Tracy Emin show in London in 2009. Since then, Pandemonia’s travelled the world, causing a stampede in China. “In Los Angeles office workers on Sunset Boulevard emptied buildings to get a closer look,” she says. 

Pandemonia’s also rubbed shoulders with a fair few famous faces. She doesn’t think Rupert Murdoch is all that keen on her, but says James Franco and Debbie Harry are “big fans”. Plus, her cameo in ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’ meant she met Joanna Lumley, who shared a few acting tips. 

Pandemonia’s been a Fashion Week favourite for many seasons now [Photo: Getty]

Donning an inflatable suit isn’t your average outfit, but Pandemonia insists she gets a positive reaction wherever she goes. “My look definitely has a visceral effect on people. With that comes a genuine curiosity, sometimes leading to intense interaction. In retrospect, this does sometimes lead to some strange questions: Are you real? Can you breathe? Where do you put your legs?” 

Creating each of Pandemonia’s outfits - she has many - is a lengthy business. “It takes about a month to create each look. I construct and design everything by hand. To date, I’ve fashioned around 70 looks.” 

But while getting into the suit itself before each event may not take long, staying cool in all that latex is a whole other skill to master. “This London Fashion Week I had to pray for bad weather,” says Pandeomonia. “The fashion gods were smiling on me because after the hottest September in 100 years, the temperature dropped and the rain came just in time. Apologies to those who weren’t waterproof like me.”

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Alexa Chung, Jenna Coleman and Cara Delevingne lead the VIP pack at Burberry

This season’s Burberry show was always going to be something special. After all, it involved a brand spanking new venue (goodbye to Kensington Gardens and hello to Makers House at 1 Manette Street), a see now, bye now ‘seasonless’ collection and both the upcoming mens and womenswear ranges. 

Plus, with stars such as Samantha Cameron, Alexa Chung and Cara Delevingne sat on the FROW, it was guaranteed to hit headlines. The fashion-forward trio weren’t the only big names to stop by Burberry’s new season shake-up show. Actresses Lily James, Frieda Pinto and Jenna Coleman were also spotted soaking in the brand’s fresh fashion as was actor Nicholas Hoult, models Edie Campbell, Erin O’Connor and Clara Paget and, naturally, Anna Wintour. 

Inspired by the spirit of Nancy Lancaster’s interior and garden designs and Virginia Woolf’s novel ‘Orlando’, the seasonless collection the brand showed tonight was historic, cultural and bursting with artisanal details. One key new design showcased was The Bridle - an equestrian-inspired runway genderless bag featuring Burberry’s iconic print and buckle details. 

Another top look was a jacket modelled on an 18th century military jacket. Other stand out trends included pyjama tops and a frilly Victoria inspired collar. 

And don’t forget that if you liked anything from the collection - and have incredibly deep pockets - you can snap up that coveted item right away. As of 7.30pm this evening, every single item that made its way down the Burberry runway is available to buy. The Regent Street store will even stay open until midnight tonight to give eager fans the chance to get their hands on pieces fresh from the catwalk before the day is done. 

But not everyone’s a fan of Burberry’s new business model, which US designers Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger are also using.

“It’s a mess,” says Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld. “The reality is that you have to give people time to make their choice, to order the clothes or handbags, and to produce them beautifully so editors photograph them. If not, it’s the end of everything.”

The see now, buy now option that Burberry has offered its fans is just one sign of the avant garde vision that creative director and CEO Chrisopher Bailey has for Burberry. The luxe label was the first brand to shoot a campaign on Snapchat and also teamed up with the social media app to curate a montage of crowd-sourced images and video from fans, models and designers during the SS16 show. 

Ahead of tonight’s show, Burberry encouraged visitors to its website to “explore the new runway collection via Facebook Messenger” - another new way of a fashion brand using a social media platform. 

It’s almost as if Burberry, which let’s not forget is over 150 years old, is determined not to appeal stuffy and old-fashioned. We wouldn’t dare guess what’s coming next... 

Lily James, Gemma Chan And Jenna Coleman Glam Up Burberry Party

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Alexa Chung 

[Photo: PA]

Felicity Jones 

[Photo: PA]

Olivia Palermo 

[Photo: PA]

Cara Delevingne

[Photo: PA]

Clara Paget 

[Photo: PA]

Laura Bailey

[Photo: PA]

Edie Campbell 

[Photo: PA]

Nicholas Hoult 

[Photo: PA]

Frieda Pinto

[Photo: PA]

Donna Air

[Photo: PA]

Jenna Coleman 

[Photo: PA]

Lily James

[Photo: PA]

Anna Wintour 

[Photo: PA]

Erin O’Connor 

[Photo: PA]

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A snake, sitar player and plenty of sparkle: Ashish’s SS17 collection brought Bollywood to LFW

We thought we’d seen it all... until we saw a snake take to the catwalk [Photo: Getty]

There's a reason why every Ashish show is fit to burst; it's always one of the best, and most Instagramable, shows on the London Fashion Week schedule. Each collection is fresh, alluring and visually spectacular - and the SS17 range presented on Monday evening was no different.

Both male and female models, including Naelam Gill who opened the show, took to the runway in traditional Indian fabrics teamed with Westernised cuts and shapes. Wonderfully intricate embroidered jackets, billowing veils, glittering full skirts and metallic trousers were showcased among a slogan T-shirt and floral dresses. 

Not a high heeled shoe in sight: Models went bare foot at the Ashish SS17 show [Photo: Getty]

Naturally, Ashish put a glittery spin on the slogan tee [Photo: Getty]

Heavy Indian jewellery adorned the models' necks, noses and ears while bells jingled on their bare hands and feet as they walked. Waist-long ponytails were adorned with more bells, jewels and fabric, and worn over one shoulder.

Some models even sported blue and yellow face paint, based on the Hindu goddess Kali. 

But it was the little extras that made the show so enticing. Metres and metres of multi coloured lights were strung up across the ceiling of LFW's Brewer Street car park venue, bringing the white space to life and a musician played plinky plonky (for lack of a better term) music to accompany the show.

Models sported blue and yellow face paint on the runway [Photo: Getty]

Ashish Gupta has been a designer to watch since his first LFW show in 2005. Last season, in February, he served up a disco inspired collection, teeming with sequins and multicoloured afro hairstyles. And the season prior to that models quite literally glided down the runway on skateboards. 

Like Ryan LO, Ashish, who’s bagged an impressive three NEWGEN awards in the past decade, is a wonderful reminder of just how creative the capital's emerging designers are. Year after year, he crafts a memorable collection that's miles from the biker boots, velvet slip dresses and suede jackets we see so often at London Fashion Week - and that's why we'll be back next season.

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Liv Tyler on her Belstaff collection, taking tips from Stella McCartney and celebrating womanhood

We sat down to talk to Liv Tyler about her second Belstaff capsule collection [Photo: Dave Benett/Yahoo Style UK]

It’s easy to see why Liv Tyler’s such a successful woman. Her legendary classical looks are just as striking in real life (despite the early hour when we met today, she was fresh faced and more put together than most of us could ever hope to be), she exudes warmth and is a self-confessed hard worker. 

The 39-year-old actress is currently promoting her new Belstaff range; it’s her second capsule collection for the long-standing British label and is a string to her bow that Liv’s obviously proud of. The collaboration began a couple of years ago when Liv produced a Belstaff film starring David Beckham, and the relationship has taken off from there. 

“Delphine (Ninous, the brand’s creative director) thought I was a good Belstaff girl,” Liv says, tucked up on a chair in a suite at the Rosewood London wearing a loose blouse, jeans and no shoes. Her trademark locks were left loose around her shoulders. 

Liv presented her second fashion collection as part of London Fashion Week [Photo: Belstaff]

It was the “weight” and “history” of Belstaff that appealed to Liv initially. The British label’s certainly got plenty of both - it’s celebrating its 92nd birthday this year. 

“It’s always interesting when something has been around for so long and is constantly reinventing itself, taking on multiple forms and shapes,” Liv says. “When I was at Givenchy, it was the same. I was always trying to find a new hat to try on and then Riccardo (Tisci, the brand’s current creative director) came along. It’s magical watching brands evolve over time.” 

“You constantly have to find the modern twist. Ask yourself, ‘Who is the modern Belstaff woman?’”. When asked who she thinks that is, Liv admits she considers it to be herself. 

“I love being a woman, I completely celebrate everything that’s feminine about myself. But I don’t want to be fussy and I don’t want to be trapped in any way by what I’m wearing. I love that with Belstaff, there’s the perfect combination of the masculine and the feminine, which is so important in the modern world.” 

Liv gets very involved in her Belstaff collections – she’s not one for taking a backseat. Right from the word go, she’s taken the lead. 

“Delphine and I knew we wanted a floral print,” she says, when describing the SS17 collection. “We wanted a sexy, feminine feel mixed with toughness.” The duo turned to an old Rolling Stones cover, set in the grounds of a castle, for inspiration and also to the fashion spotted at music festivals such as Burning Man. “You want something really gorgeous to wear at a festival, but you also want a great coat to throw on. So, for situations like that, there’s a little cropped, military jacket that almost looks like it could be a bell boy’s outfit and there’s a great, cotton cape that was inspired by one of the archives.” It has an amazing neck you can button up, she adds. Functional, but chic are clearly the fundamentals to the range. 

A suede co-ord is a key look from Liv’s range [Photo: Belstaff]

A floral, cropped jumpsuit is another focal point of the collection [Photo: Belstaff]

Despite her lengthy acting career in both film and TV, the mum-of-three isn’t a stranger to the world of fashion. Liv is famously friends with an array of designers and models, relationships that she treasures and loves talking about. 

She’s known Stella McCartney for more than 20 years, Kate Moss is another famous face she’s close to and Helena Christenson, too. Sending pieces from the Belstaff collection to her A-list acquaintances is one element of her work as a fashion designer she revels in. 

These relationships have enabled Liv to learn plenty about style and design, she says. “I’ve picked up so many things over the years, just by watching my friends in the industry. I’ve always been so observant – everyone in my family calls me the hawk because I notice every little detail. 

“I remember when Stella started at Chloé and I would go and watch her designing, that’s when she and Phoebe Philo were working together, and I would just look at how she works - it was the same when I was around Ricardo at Givenchy. Lee McQueen was a great friend of mine and watching how he worked was so inspiring. It’s was so fun to be a fly on the wall and take it all in.”

Liv’s been close friends with Stella McCartney [Photo: Getty]

With a new baby at home - the actress welcomed her second child with partner Dave Gardner in July this year - in addition to her commitments to the film and television industries, Liv would be forgiven for being a little burnt out. But that’s the last thing you could accuse her of. Instead, she appears to be thriving. 

“I feel really lucky that I’m getting to do so many exciting things,” she says. “The other day I thought, ‘In the last year I’ve had two babies, designed a collection, I’ve had a TV show, moved to London.’ I’m so happy that I’ve had all of these opportunities – I don’t take any of it for granted.”

Liv gave birth to her first daughter, Lulu, in July [Photo: Instagram/Liv Tyler]

So, what’s next when you’ve already conquered the fashion, TV and film worlds? Liv’s unwilling to say, as she’s wary of making promises and then disappointing fans. Once she mentioned in an interview that she would love to sing with her dad, Aerosmith’s Steve Tyler, and that was the headline. 

We’ll just have to wait and see. 

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