Rooney Mara - Vogue USA November 2011

(Credit: Vogue USA)

Midweek Fashion Gossip

Katy Perry for GHD (Credit: GHD)

- Mention before Katy Perry was announced as the new face of GHD now her campaign images have surfaced. cont

- Lauren Conrad has been under the radar, but now she'll be adding beauty to her resume with a new beauty site. This is rumoured to be the beginning of Conrad's beauty takeover with possible make up and beauty products to come. cont

- Kirsten Dunst's Bulgari 'Mon Jasmine Noir Fragrance' ad has been released. cont

- The Olsen Twins are expanding their 'Elizabeth and James' line to include optical. cont

- Reported earlier, Vera Wang designed cost aware gowns for David's Bridal. But now she is expanding to Bridesmaids dresses too. cont

Oscars 2011 Red Carpet Picks

The 83rd Ocsar Awards ended the film award season for another year. Films like Inception and The King's Speech raked in numerous awards. I must say I actually watched the entire show... well it was recorded by Mother Tan and I did fast forward some parts but for the most of it it wasn't too bad. I'm very happy for both Natalie Portman and Colin Firth for their well deserved wins, but most importantly the fashion! This year saw an emphasis on the body with women showing their figures off. Red and purple where popular colours, with feathers, tulle and sparkle everywhere. My red carpet favourites are below:

- Cate Blanchett: Daring as ever, the Aussie actress wore a violet Givenchy Couture dress. I love the somewhat oriental dress on Blanchett whom looks statuesque and elegant as ever.
- Halle Berry: Wowing in a nude Marchesa dress adorned with crystals and tulle, Berry looks amazing with the dress complementing her luscious skin tone and I'm a big fan of her short do.
- Natalie Portman: Notably a favourite of mine, wearing Rodarte the designers for Black Swan. Portman simply glows in the purple dress with matching tassel earrings.
- Hilary Swank: Adding feathers to the mix, Swank wore Gucci. The bodice is sequin leading to a feathered train it gives somewhat of a 'sea-swept' feel.
- Sandra Bullock: Looking fierce solo on the red carpet in Vera Wang, Bullock is red hot in the figure hugging dress.

Midweek Fashion Gossip

ANTM Cycle 16 Cast - Credit: The CW

- Taking over from Britney Spears, High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens is now the new face of Candies. cont.

- Kelly Osbourne is making waves in the fashion world with her new look and style, with that she has landed the gig to be the new face of Material Girl by Madonna and daughter Lourdes. cont.

- The lookbook for White by Vera Wang at David Bridal line has been released. The low cost line ranges between $600-$1400, a considerably cheap alternative to Wang's mainstream line. cont.

- ANTM Cycle 16 starts next month, and with that the new cast has been released. Controversy however has been created over the contestant Kasia as she is previously signed with Wilhelmina Models. cont.