in:  Celeb Goss   |   September 5, 2013 - 1:24 am   |  by:  Zoe Griffin

Very.Co.Uk Definitions Launch

Good morning VIPs! We’re past the hump of the week and the weekend is almost here. Hurrah! Are you planning on going out this weekend? If so, maybe you can take note from some of the celebrities as they all seem to be wearing Very.co.uk right now. The launch for the online retailer’s new Definitions collection was one of the most-star studded events I’ve been to in months. Check out some of the best pics below:

Laura Whitmore

Lianne La Havvas

Kimberly Garner (and me)

Katherine Kelly

YouTube beauty blogger Tanya Burr (and me)

Lydia Bright

Millie Mackintosh

 

I was asked to write a blog about it for Very’s own blog, which was a huge honour. You can check out the Very blog here.

And if you like the dress that I am wearing in the photos above with Kimberly and Tanya, then you can get it for yourself from Lipsy. Lipsy dresses are sold at Very.co.uk as well as on the Lipsy website and in Lipsy stores in the major towns and cities in the UK.  My dress is from the Lipsy VIP collection – just click here for the direct link.

Whatever you do today, do it in style

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in:  Celeb Goss,Uncategorized   |   July 4, 2013 - 7:47 am   |  by:  Vivian Kelly

Thursday’s Juiciest Celebrity Gossip

Good morning VIP’s! Who’s beach bod selfie do you think was featured? Major body envy! Let us know your favourite celebrity beach bod. Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 cent is facing up to 5 years in jail and a hefty 40 grand fine, find out why below!

And as Tom Cruise celebrates his 51st birthday solo, Amanda Bynes makes an unusual announcement on Twitter again…

Curtis Jackson, AKA 50 Cent has been charged with domestic violence. In a row with his ex-girlfriend, whom he’d been dating for 3 years and had a child with, the rapper was charged with one misdemeanour account of domestic violence and he also destroyed $7,100 goods in her Californian property. Find out what 50 Cent is up against,  here. 

David and Victoria Beckham were all smiles during Sports Day at son, Cruz’s school. David and Victoria both set out to race the mums and dads and yes, Victoria took off her heels! Find out what other celebrity couples were in attendance. 

Tom Cruise turned 51 yesterday! It’s unclear who he spent his big day with or what plans he had, but Suri was spotted arriving at JFK the day before. What do you think he got up to? Click here.

Bride to be, Millie Mackintosh and Professor Green nearly miss their flight to Ibiza after sleeping through their alarm clock. Rest assured they made it to befa, just in time for Millie to post a body surf selfie of her svelte bod. Click here for more pictures. 

Amanda Bynes took to Twitter to discuss why she’s so keen on being plastic. She said: “I need to have surgery to look beautiful for the man I’m in love with so I feel comfortable about the way I look when we get married.” Who do you think is the lucky man? And we’ll give you a hint- it’s NOT Drake. Click here for more on this story.

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in:  Celeb Goss,Uncategorized   |   June 20, 2013 - 8:37 am   |  by:  Vivian Kelly

Thursday’s Juicy Celebrity Gossip

We still don’t know Kimmy’s chosen baby name, but we do have some clue to what she’s been up to since the birth and what Kanye has been inspired to do. Also, Helen Flanagan and nose job should not be in the same sentence, but they sure are and we have an update! Check out the news story below. Sad news came in yesterday about award-winning actor, James Galdolfini. He died yesterday in Italy. Stars are in shock and are paying tribute on Twitter…

Sopranos’ mega-star, James Gandolfini dies in Rome, Italy whilst on holiday. The BBC reported his death  may have been caused by a heart attack. HBO stated: “We’re all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness”. Click here, to read more on this story.

Since the birth of their baby girl, Kim Kardashian begins her weight loss plan and Kanye writes new songs inspired by his experience during the birth. Kim and her daughter are still in hospital until the baby reaches 5 pounds. “No sweets” Kim says, she doesn’t want anymore temptations. Click here for the full story.

 Millie Mackintosh has confirmed her exit from Made and Chelsea. So what will she being doing instead? Being the domestic wife of course. Click here to see pictures of Millie holding a tray of drinks for her fiance, Professor Green.

Woop, guess who may be hooking up? Selena Gomez and Ed Sheeran! Reports are saying the couple hooked up all thanks to Selena’s bestie, Taylor Swift who’s on tour with Ed. Far cry from Justin eh? What do you think? Click here.

Helen Flanagan reportedly went under the knife earlier this month. A source claims H-flan underwent a nose job in a private clinic overseas. The Sun have now  got pictures of the star’s bandaged up nose. Who fancies taking a peek?

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in:  blowout,Get The Look   |   June 19, 2013 - 3:44 pm   |  by:  Elissa Hudson

The Latest Buzz In Celebrity Skincare: Manuka Honey

Skincare products containing Active Manuka Honey and bee venom have recently been creating a buzz in the beauty regimes of the hottest celebs. Millie Mackintosh, Caroline Flack and even the Royal Family are all fans of lotions and potions containing Manuka Honey and bee venom and a whole host of brands are launching products geared around these wondrous ingredients.

We’ve tried a fair few, and have recently added the Beetox Face Mask to our overflowing skincare cabinets – and only a lucky few make the cut these days, so it must be special! The Beetox range is the very first to contain UMF20+ (Unique Manuka Honey Factor), which makes their products super calming as high levels of Active Manuka Honey have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. I’ve been road testing their Manuka Honey and Bee Venom Face Mask, which claims to lift, tighten and firm the skin.

First of all, how luxurious is the packaging?! This little pot would look right at home sat on the Royals’ dressing tables! The instructions say to apply a generous layer onto clean skin and leave it for 20 minutes to work its magic. I massaged it in and took to my iPad to catch up on the latest gossip in celebrity beauty on Allure magazine’s website, which passed the time nicely!

Once the 20 minutes was up, I ran a flannel under warm water and buffed off the mask, making sure it was removed thoroughly. I was a little disappointed that the initial results weren’t very noticeable, so I carried on with my usual evening skin care routine and went to bed thinking the mask had been a little disappointing.

However, in the morning I woke up to see that an undefeatable, juicy spot on my chin had been reduced dramatically. I’d been battling with the little blighter for almost a week, and after using the Beetox Face Mask it had completely calmed down. It had reduced in size and the swelling had disappeared, leaving a manageable red mark that was easily covered with a bit of concealer, so it seems that the UMF20+ isn’t just a gimmick and that it really does have amazing anti-inflammatory powers!

The Beetox Face Mask seriously impressed me in the end, and whilst I can’t vouch for its ability to lift, tighten or firm the skin, I can say that the Active Manuka Honey is certainly amazing when it comes to calming and soothing the skin. I imagine this would be great for anyone suffering from mild acne, or even those of us who are unfortunate enough to be prone to spots every once in a while. I’m now desperate to try the serum and moisturiser from the range!

The Beetox Face Mask retails at £55, which makes it a real VIP product, and you can get your hands on it at beetox.co.uk

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in:  fashion   |   June 17, 2013 - 9:00 am   |  by:  Tajha Myer

Wear The Same OFF DUTEE Jersey Tee As Millie Mackintosh’s

We love Millie Mackinstosh’s style -the fashionista was always the best dressed on Made In Chelsea and with her own blog we can always have a looksie at what the 23-year-old is wearing.

And if you remember that heart slogan vest tee that Millie wore a few week backs – it was from the hot new premium jersey tee brand OFF♥DUTEE.

For only £35, you can achieve that ”model-off-duty” look with their bold print and slogan tees perfect for that festival chic look this year.

So get yourself festival-ready now and become a fan of these quirky tees from offdutee.com like Millie is!

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in:  blowout,Get The Look   |   May 8, 2013 - 8:02 am   |  by:  Elissa Hudson

Get Millie Mackintosh’s Summery Glow: Chantecaille Just Skin

Millie Mackintosh’s complexion is to die for. Glowing and radiant with just the right amount of tan, her skin always looks immaculate and we want it! Millie’s favourite base product is Chantecaille’s Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser, which she uses to achieve a clean, natural finish that never looks overdone.

Surprise surprise, this stuff doesn’t come cheap, and will set you back an eye-watering £57 – ouch. If it makes our skin look anything like Millie’s though, it’s worth saving for. She uses it every day and claims it’s an absolute staple in her beauty regime. Considering she worked as a make-up artist before starring in Made in Chelsea, we’re inclined to take her word that this stuff is good!

It provides a decent amount of coverage whilst being incredibly lightweight, meaning it’s perfect for summer when it’s nice to wear a lighter base rather than a heavy foundation. An SPF is an absolute must as the weather gets a little brighter, but as this is only SPF 15 it’s probably best to apply a higher factor sunscreen underneath (we love Clinique’s City Block for every day use in the summer).

Finish the skin off with a dab of concealer where needed and a dusting of Millie’s favourite ‘Laguna’ bronzer by Nars – perfect!

Chantecaille products are available at Space NK, but be careful when browsing, we can guarantee you’re going to want to splurge!

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in:  Get The Look,London Last Night,News   |   April 8, 2013 - 6:43 pm   |  by:  Becki Francis

‘He/She Said WHAT!?’ – Best Celeb Tweets

They’re only human so we can’t really blame a celeb when they think with their fingers, not with their head, as they type away on Twitter for the whole world to see their inappropriate/funny/embarrassing tweets. But we wouldn’t want it any other way – we love their tweets! So here’s our weekly round-up of the very best ‘He/She said WHAT!?’ moments of Twitter…

Frankie Sandford (@FrankieTheSats)

The Saturdays member Frankie Sandford announced her engagement to footballer Wayne Bridge after she uploaded this cute snap of her huge diamond ring. The singer tweeted: ‘Guess what?!!!’ alongside the pic and pal Rochelle Humes then tweeted her welcoming her into the ‘wifey club’! N’aww, Wayne did good!

Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian)

Kim Kardashian finally bared her baby bump for her Twitter fans as she uploaded this snap to the site showing off her 6 month bump. Not long left now, Kim!

Professor Green (@ProfessorGreen)

Professor Green launched into a foul-mouthed rant last week on Twitter after Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews called Millie Mackintosh a ‘show pony’. However, clearly amused by the viral attack, Spencer tweeted back: ‘Does this mean I’m not invited to the wedding?’ Yikes!

Cara Delevingne (@CaraDelevingne)

Supermodel Cara Delevingne showed off her quirky side AGAIN last week as she uploaded this snap of her new funky and, er, blue eyebrows… The model tweeted beside the photo: ‘ITS TIME FOR BLUE EYEBROWS!’ Let’s just hope they’re not permanent!

Russell Brand (@RustyRockets)

Funnyman Russell Brand had a clear-out of his Hollywood home last week and decided to take a trip down memory lane by trying on some of his old clothes. As he pulled some provocative poses in the snaps uploaded, the comedian tweeted beside the snap: ‘Model wears “Found in Garage collection”. West Ham jacket, cowboy hat (worn in vegas w Diddy), rootin rootin boots (sic).’ Looking good Russell!

Fearne Cotton (@FearneCotton)

After having 10 months off to have baby Rex, Fearne Cotton returned to the gym and uploaded this snap to prove just how difficult it had been! She tweeted: ‘Going back to the gym after 10 months was fun and easy NOTTTT!!!!!’

Michelle Keegan (@MichKeegan)

Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan caused a storm on Twitter last week a friend jokingly uploaded this snap onto her account, fooling millions of fans to believe it was Michelle herself! The actress swiftly tweeted: ‘Twitters going crazy! … Sorry to disappoint guys, but they’re not mine! Hahahahahaha!!!!! #Brilliant x.’

What a week for celeb tweets! What was your favourite? Leave us a comment below or tweet Live Like A VIP ed Zoe @zoegriffin

 

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in:  Celeb Goss   |   April 4, 2013 - 7:30 am   |  by:  Vivian Kelly

Thursday’s Juicy Celebrity Gossip

Good morning VIPs. We’ve got a ton of gossip to share with you, but we’ve specially selected the juiciest ones so you don’t need to waste your time scrounging through websites for good reads. Breaking news on Bieber slamming his haters and news on Professor Green cursing the heck out of Made in Chelsea’s, Spencer Matthews. You can see the feud on Twitter via our link below. Oh! and remember the two men that planned to rob and kill Joss Stone last summer? We’ve got an update on these sad lads too. Enjoy and have a great day!

 

Justin Bieber slams his haters in a recent interview with Teen Vogue. He said: “Every time a hater visits my YouTube page, I get, like, four cents. So tell the haters to keep hating, keep commenting, because I’m making money.” Tell us what you think! Read the full story, here.

Oh no! Lindsay Lohan’s Maltese dog, Gucci has died. Her mum, Dina posted a tweet on Twitter revealing the sad news. We never like to hear a pup go down. If you want to know what her mum tweeted, click here.

Ashley Tisdale- ‘I always feel like I could look better’. WHAT? We think she’s in top to toe shape! Clearly, she needs to go to spec-savers. Click here, to get some tips from the Scary Movie 5 star.

PHEW! Joss Stone finally puts the two men that planned to murder her and dump her body in a river, behind bars for good. Check out the full story, here.

‘Your vile- don’t utter a f***ing word about our engagement’- the words of Professor Green. The rapper lashes back at Made in Chelsea star, Spencer Matthews after calling Millie Mac a ‘show pony’. Fancy the full story? Click here.

 

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in:  Get The Look,London Last Night   |   March 27, 2013 - 1:02 pm   |  by:  Tajha Myer

Backstage At The Vinspired Awards With The Saturdays

Camden’s legendary Roundhouse opened its doors once again last night to host the inspirational Vinspired national awards with the likes of stars such as The Saturdays, 4 music presenter Will Best and Made In Chelsea’s Gabriella Ellis and Sophia Sassoon.

We caught up with The Saturdays minus the heavily pregnant 1/5, Rochelle Wiseman who is now on maternity leave after the talented band celebrated their first number 1 in the charts with the catchy ‘What About Us’ featuring Sean Paul with a bash at top London club, Amika.

Thanking all their fans for voting to get their single to the top of the charts after 5 years of top ten hits failing to make it to the number 1 spot. And not forgetting the young inspirational people at the awards that night. The self-proclaimed fashionistas who admitted to spending the early hours of Monday morning dancing on the bar – how VIP is that – told us a vital secret to their stylish style that always has them standing out.

Both Frankie and Mollie who are most noticed for her chic and high-street style told the LiveLikeaVIP team that it is all about colour for them. And The Saturdays love colour and to stand out just like The Saturdays do each and everyday, make sure you wear colour this Spring – so get out you’re metallic and neon brights this Spring girls and get colourful!

The unforgettable – for her high notes and turbulent relationship with Ollie Locke – former Made In Chelsea star Gabriella Ellis with model and TV presenter Amal Fashanu looked angelic in white French Connection dresses – she loves the high street- praised Professor Green for finally popping the question to fellow MIC star Millie Mackintosh yesterday while dining at her favorite restaurant in au Paris!

 

Not sure if she’d be invited to the glamorous future nuptials – the upcoming singer, who plans to unveil her latest work in the near future, wished the couple the best of luck and guaranteed to us, that it is definitely true love – just what we love to hear. Happy days!

And talking of happy, the awards themselves were inspiring! They honoured young volunteers that did extraordinary things and put themselves out to help others. See the vinspired website for more details

 

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in:  Celeb Goss,Uncategorized   |   March 26, 2013 - 7:56 am   |  by:  Vivian Kelly

Hot Celebrity Gossip- Tuesday

Hope you’re all having a fabulous start to the week! As always, we have the top celeb goss to share with you to make your day that little bit better! Check out photos of Emma Stone, au naturel (not fair!) and find out which hot celeb couple announced their engagement! Also, find out which one of your favourite pop singers is taking a new direction in their career. Let us know what you think! Enjoy VIPs!

 

Seriously- if anyone ever said Emma Stone wasn’t one of the hottest celebs in Hollywood right now, well, they’re wrong! Emma was seen leaving her hotel in Boston Massachusetts yesterday showing off her flawless and radiant complexion- without an ounce of make-up! Can anyone be more loveable? Read the full story here.

UH-OH, it looks like Rihanna got herself into a bit of drama yesterday when her tour trucks were seized at the Canadian border [for the second time]. It’s been reported that her tour bus was searched previous to this and weed was found. We wonder whether they found more…? Find out what she tweeted fans here.

Awe- this is just too cute! Millie Mackintosh and Professor Green have officially announced their engagement! The couple have been together since 2011 and frequently tweet posts about their relationship on Twitter, where Millie announced the big news! Congratulations you two! Find out where Pro Green proposed here.

Although Alexander Burke is better known for her R&B and pop songs, she seems to be taking a new direction in her career. She announced she’ll be performing Diana Ross’ soundtrack of Lady Sings The Blues at the Royal Albert Hall in June. So what do you think of her new career direction-hit or miss? Find out the full story here.

 

Angelina Jolie was spotted NOT wearing her quarter of a million engagement ring on Sunday. The beaut was seen arriving in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Sunday. She was seen wearing a modest gold band instead. What do you make of it? Check out photos here.

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