How to wear Khaki

ARMY TROUSERS

Work a chic take on this season’s military trend with Zara’s khaki cotton slouch pants. Layer over a patterned top in neutral colours and add a chunky gold necklace for a sharp finish.

Jumper, £89, and Necklace, £120, reissonline.com. Trousers, £35.99, and shoes, £49.99, Zara, 020 7851 4300.

Khaki fabulous: Work the trend with army trousers (left), military coat and skinny jeans (right)

MILITARY COAT

A khaki military coat will carry you through from autumn to winter, so it is a great investment buy. Team it with a caramel colour pleated skirt and suede ankle-boots. Then, as the weather gets cooler, add a pair of brown opaque tights.

Coat, £195, Massimo Dutti, 0207 851 1280. Jumper, £25.99, and boots, £59.99, Zara, as before.
Skirt, £21.99, New Look, 0500 454 094.

BUTTONED SKIRT 

Boost your wardrobe with these spray-on skinny jeans. Team them with a pair of on-trend shearling boots, a camel top and a khaki chunky-knit cardigan.

Cardigan, £49.90, and boots, £125, Massimo Dutti, as before. Jumper, £29.99, Zara, as before.
Denim leggings, £79, Reiss, as before.

Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine's fashion sense Fiz-zles out as she wears unflattering pink jumpsuit

It's often been said that many actresses end up emulating their on-screen alter egos in real life.

And that seems to be what happened to Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine, who appeared to have adopted her character Fiz Stape's questionable fashion sense as she stepped out wearing an unflattering pink jumpsuit.

The 26-year-old actress was clearly hoping her outfit choice would see her rise in the fashion stakes, thanks to the current popularity of all-in-ones, but had the opposite effect in her pink satin number which she teamed with a white belt and black heels.

Pretty in pink? Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine wore an unflattering satin pink jumpsuit to the Manchester Pride Gala Dinner

Satin overload: Jennie's outfit was very similar to co-star Vicky Binns' red dress

Jennie was attending the Manchester Pride Gala Dinner as she posed with co-stars including Vicky Binns, who plays Molly Dobbs in the ITV soap, who was wearing a similar satin outfit to her castmate.

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But it was Corrie's on-screen lesbian couple, played by Sacha Parkinson and Brooke Vincent, who really were the fashion queens of the evening - looking stylish in minidresses and heels.

While there was some controversy when it was first announced there would be a lesbian storyline on Coronation Street, the teenage stars have since been praised for their handling of the subject.

That's better: On-screen lesbian couple Brooke Vincent (right) and Sacha Parkinson looked chic in their minidresses and heels

And speaking recently, Sacha said she never had any doubt about the reception the storyline would receive.

She explained: 'The story isn’t designed as a scandal just to get viewers. it’s a really well-written, touching love story. 

'I’m very comfortable with the story line, and we tried to make it as believable as possible.

Miranda Kerr show's off baby bump at Milan Fashion Week

Pregnant Miranda Kerr shows off her Bloom-ing bump at Milan Fashion Week

Miranda Kerr looked positively glowing as she attended Milan Fashion Week with husband Orlando Bloom.

The 27-year-old model, who is expecting her first child with Bloom, wore a tight black minidress which drew attention to her burgeoning bump as the pair arrived at the P&G Prestige and Vogue in the Italian city.

And Kerr couldn't hide her delight as she posed for photographers outside the event, sporting a glow which only pregnant women can achieve.

Perfect pins: Model Miranda Kerr looked stunning in the short black dress in Italy

Parents-to-be: Orlando Bloom and new wife Kerr looked excited at the event

Bloom and Kerr arried in Milan on Friday, after taking a trip from Germany, where Bloom is currently filming The Three Musketeers.

And after a romantic meal together at the Da Giacomo restaurant on Friday night, Victoria's Secret model Kerr was clearly keen to make the most of one of the world's foremost fashion events.

Bloom also looked excited about the couple's impending arrival as he attended the Scent Of The Future event, and made sure he kept a tight grip on Kerr as they headed back to their hotel. 

Bloom-ing lovely: Kerr showed off her burgeoning bump in a tight black dress as she attended an event at Milan Fashion Week with Orlando Bloom

Excited: Miranda's face looked a lot rounder at the fashion event

The couple announced Kerr's pregnancy earlier this year, shortly after marrying in a private ceremony in Anguilla during the summer.

In an interview shortly before the couple got married, Kerr said she always knew Bloom would make a brilliant father.

She said: 'I’ve always thought Orlando would be a great dad. 

'I've always wanted kids, so someday, eventually, yes, it will happen.

'My ideal situation would be to live on a farm in a solar-powered house with a hammock and a vegetable patch.'

Bloom also spoke about the pregnancy, saying: 'I'm really excited about it, it's great.'

Referring to the fact that he could be away for much of Kerr's pregnancy, Bloom added: 'I'll go home as often as possible. She'll come out here too.'

Also in Milan at the moment is Kylie Minogue, who made an appearance at the Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2011 Womenswear fashion show.

Looking slim and svelte in a gold sparkly minidress, which enhanced her petite but curvy figure, Kylie posed with designer Peter Dundas before taking her seat in the front row alongside Vogue editor Anna Wintour and International Herald Tribune Editor Suzy Menkes.

"Motel's a Cheaper Version of Mcqueen!" - Giles

Now run by creative director Sarah Burton, Alexander Mcqueen is renown for it's clean cut graphic print's and futuristic shapes. And now, you can get it too! www.MotelRocks.com is heating up, with a delicious range that's giving us deja vu. The design's spookily similar to our catwalk cravings... so why fork it when you can fake it?

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The Top of the High-Street: Fur Coats

We can't help but fall in love with winter. The choice of clothing is divine, and we have a huge crush on the fur coat. So we thought we would add a few from the high-street which have our jaws...dropping.
                    Chanel It

www.missselfridge.com, £90

Peacoat

www.topshop.com, £80

Camel Coat

Primark, £49

Big Collar

www.bargaincrazy.com, £29.99

                                       Classic Cut

www.boohoo.com, £60

                                                     

                                  

Get Gorgeous: 40's Wave's

1 

Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner, before applying hair mousse

2

Blow dry hair using a round brush

3

Once hair is dry use hot curler to creater barrell curls. wrap hair spirally around the barrell of the hot curler from the bottom up.

4

Once curls are in spray hair with hair spray.

5

Brush curls out with paddle brush for smaller waves. For larger waves comb out with wide tooth comb

6

Add a little extra spray for extra hold

7

To get the classic look like Mila add the feather pin to keep one side slicked back

Fashionista's take a break to remember one of its greats. Alexander McQueen

Fashionista’s and celebrities took time away from London Fashion Week to pay their respects to the memory of Alexander McQueen.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Anna Wintour, Dapne Guinness and Stella McCartney were among those paying homage to the late designer.

Sarah Jessica Parker looked emotional outside St Pauls Cathedral in London, where the service was held today.  

McQueen tragically took his own life in February this year.

Rest in Peace. []

Blake Lively: Fashion's Golden Girl

We fell in love with Blake in the fall of 2007, as her alter ego Serena Van Der Woodsen, a rebel everyone inspired to be. Since then things have heated up dramatically for Blake, whisking her into Stardom and the eye of the paps lenses. We can't deny that her angelic bone structure, flamboyance of golden curls and endless legs had us hooked from the minute we saw her; and she's quite the lucky gal with her voluptuous sense of style. But her good fortune didn't end there, we also happen to have noticed her hottie of a boyfriend, Penn  Badgley, whom we would grab the chance at even looking at in the flesh. So, she's got it all and we can't help but feel a tiny bit envious.

Hey Blake! You've got a rather gorgeous Boyfriend, what's your idea of a Romantic night Out?

Blake: New York is so romantic. Rather than planning a night I just get lost in the city. The city romances me as much as a man.

Why don't you like talking about your boyfriend? We would!

Blake: If I were doing another job- like if I were a CEO or something- I wouldn't broadcast my relationship on the table, right? You separate the two. You've got to treat this like any other job- or you might go a little bit crazy!

Does media attention bother you?

B: It is rather unfortunate to be a victim of it, but the tabloid helps keep the show on everyone's lips. I find photoshoots quite hard because it's just you, and I feel like someones stripped me to the core. That's always difficult for someone like me who shy by nature.

There must be a good side! When were you last starstruck?

B: Penn and I were sitting at a table recently with Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley from Vogue. We were inches away from Donatella Versace and Jennifer Lopez. It was so surreal- a pinh myself moment.

But your a fashion legend too! How would you describe your style?

B: I don't really know! I love layering things. Autumn is always my favourite time of the year to get dressed. Ever since Topshop came to New York- it changed my life!

What Autumn trends are you excited about?

B: I really like the new craze for darker, studded and slashed things. I like things that are feminine but have an edge. Luella was my all time favourite.

Have you been able to keep any of Serena's outfits?

B: I'm guilty of going for a fitting for Serena and then going and buying the exact same outfit. It a problem for my bank account...

As you are Blake Lively. []

Primark Gets HOT!

We've all been there, it's a well known fact if we ever go in Primark we tend to get a bit...trapped? But who cares, with their new collection and the uber cool prices (yey) we will risk being suffocated along with 1000 other people in a square metre.

Left: Faux fur trapper, £5; Floral mix and max tunic, £10; Faux fur belted gillet, £17; Ribbed over the knee socks, £1.50; Knee-high zip boot, £18, Primark A/W 2010 Collection.

Right: Gamine pleat tunic, £15; Black tights, £3; Lace and leather driving gloves, £7; Imi stiletto, £10, Primark A/W/10 

Right: Parka jacket, £21; Military dress, £13; Woven metal buckle belt, £3; Punch out hiking boots, £20; Ribbed over the knee socks, £1.50, Primark A/W 2010 Collection

Right: Navy military cape, £25; Wet look legging, £7; Chunky cable arm warmers, £3; Grey over the knee socks, £2; Black lace ankle boots, £15, Primark A/W 2010 Collection 

 Snowflake jacket, £17; Jacquard roll neck, £17; Chunky knit snood, £4; Chunky knit arm warmers, £3; Jeans, £8; Faux shearing bag, £6 due; Ribbed over the knee socks, £1.50; Punch out hiking boots, £20, Primark A/W 2010 Collection 

Left: Rib hem aviator, £23 due; Tape crop jumper, £9; Twill combat skinny jeans, £12, Primark A/W 2010 Collection

OMG! An outfit for £25?

We were challenged to find a recession priced outfit, and not a plastic bag with head and arm holes cut out (yikes!). Well, we did just that...

The Gothic Essentials

www.rare.co.uk, £15

www.pricelessshoes.co.uk, £2.50

www.midnightbelle.co.uk, £4.95

www.asos.com, £2

Stylist Tip: The Timeless Beehive up-do is an vital hairstyle for this fall, so wear this bow hairband round the bun for extreme impact.

Hairstyles 2010

The 5 top looks for 2010. 

Stylist Tip: Bows are an easy way to make anybody stand out and can be made out of anything. So go down to your local textiles retailer and get a trimming of a material which you like the look off. Before you know it, you've got yourself a one off hair piece (unless someone else gets the same idea. SHH)