What a year 2012 has been! With the brights of neon entering our lipsticks and denim, nail art taking off to new levels and celebrity and designer collaborations abounding on the fashion and beauty fronts, we were certainly kept on our toes. For the past few weeks I've asked you to vote on a handful of this years highlights and now it's time to hear what you had to say by scrolling through all of your readers choice results here!
I've already asked your opinion on what you thought was the best celebrity fashion collaboration of the year and now I want to know your vote when it comes to beauty. This lot of celebrities, singers, fashion designers and socialites have worked with famous beauty brands to bring us special collections. From Beth Ditto for MAC, to Louise Redknapp for Wild About Beauty, to Henry Holland's House of Holland Collection for Boots, Giles Deacon for Label M, and Carine Roitfeld's collaboration with MAC, let me know whose line you liked best and which product was your favourite by leaving a comment below.
Louise Redknapp is making her debut in the cosmetics world with Wild about Beauty, which founded with makeup artist Kim Jacob. The pair first met seven years ago on a magazine photoshoot where Kim's expertise with Louise's postnatal skin pigmentation led to her becoming the British singer's personal makeup artist. Having created cosmetic ranges for FCUK, BOOTS and Bayan SPA, Kim developed her own line of natural mother and baby skincare products called Angelique, and is now embarking on a new brand of skin-loving cosmetics with the former Eternal member. Their Wild about Beauty line launches on Sept. 27, but you can take a sneak peek at the collection here, then let me know what you think!
Louise Rednapp, mother, singer, TV presenter and lady about London has been a blonde for years, however, just recently she decided to go back to her rich brunette roots reminiscent of her days in girl band Eternal. What makes Louise's hair transformation so unique for someone of her stature is that she coloured it herself in her own kitchen using Live Salon Style in Chocolate Brown, for just £5.99. She said,
"I’ve been playing around with my hair colour for a new Winter look and I’ve settled on a warm rich brown which I’m loving! The new colour has made my hair look healthier and more luxurious. Being naturally dark and then going blonde for such a long time, I felt that I had lost the natural shine in my hair, but returning to brunette has really given me that glossy shine back. Getting the right hair colour helps enhance the natural beauty that we, as women, all have."
Vote on which hair colour you find the most lovely on Louise below!
Glamour's Women of the Year Awards sure lived up to its name last night. With a fabulous guest list and ladies walking the red carpet in gorgeous dresses, everyone dressed to the nines to celebrate women! I especially appreciated the pops of colour, such as Fearne Cotton's yellow frock, Alexandra Burke's pink floral number Katherine Jenkins coral cocktail ensemble. Also, check out the splashes of green, which happens to be one of my favourite tones. Kirsty Gallacher wore an all-green gown, Daisy Lowe donned a green clutch, and Louise Redknapp wore green beaded earrings. I love how Summer brings out a little brightness in everyone. Shop green dresses and accessories below!
London Fashion Week drew to a close yesterday with a few more shows. Paloma Faith and Marina Diamandis joined together with their Desperately Seeking Susan style at the Ashish show, while Zoe Salmon, Katy Hill, Lisa Snowdon, and Tamara Ecclestone were at Triumph. Olivia Parermo attended the Emilio De La Morena show, after chatting with BellaUK about her lips. After hosting a cocktail party for the A-list, Samantha Cameron sat front row at Meadham Kirchhoff. From the opening shows to the big events like Burberry, Fashion Week has attracted a stellar crowd again. There have been magazine parties which have attracted the likes of Kate Moss and the Beckhams. FabUK and BellaUK have been backstage and interviewed lots of famous faces amongst the best dressed celebs of the week. Click through to see the other celebs on the last day, including Amber Rose, Louise Redknapp, Yasmin Le Bon, and more.
The Pride of Britain Awards attracted lots of glamorous women to Grosvenor House in London last night. Plenty of expectant mums walked the red carpet. Newly pregnant Emma Bunton went for black, while Holly Willoughby chose to cover her bump in blue. Myleene Klass was back in the UK after her bikini time in LA, and Abi Clancy was there too. Her fellow WAG Coleen Rooney was at the awards, while Wayne recovers from his injury in the US.
The X Factor was well represented too. Cheryl Cole was joined by her Girls Aloud bandmates Nicola Roberts, Sarah Harding and Kimberley Walsh. Dannii Minogue wore a full-length black gown like Cheryl, and contestants including Cher Lloyd, Katie Waissel and Mary Byrne also attended. BellaUK wants to know do you love or hate Katie's hairdo? Dashing men were there too, including Russell Brand, who was back in the UK following the MTV EMAs, and Tom Felton, who's gearing up for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows premiere on Thursday.
Loads more, including Louise Redknapp, Christine Bleakley and Kelly Brook, so read more
The Cosmopolitan Women of the Year awards took place last night attracting a whole host of glamorous ladies. Girls Aloud Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh posed on the red carpet alongside TV stars Fearne Cotton, Myleene Klass, Louise Redknapp, Kelly Brook and many more. There were so many different looks on show. Click through to see photos from the red carpet.
The Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards were held at Banqueting House in London last night. Fearne Cotton hosted the ceremony yet again and also picked up the Celebrity Who Made Us Care award. Other winners included Alexandra Burke, who was named UK Music Star, and this year's Fashionista Nicola Roberts.
Last year Denise Van Outen was pregnant on the red carpet, and this year Myleene Klass showed off her baby bump. She wore black, as did TV Presenter of the year Christine Bleakley. Karen Gillan wore her hair in a plait and was named UK TV Actress. Stay tuned for pictures from the press room and afterparty, and click through to see loads more arrivals!
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The stars came out last night to celebrate GQ's Men of the Year at the Royal Opera House in London. Gemma Atwell was on the red carpet again, after premiering Tamara Drewe on Monday. She was named Woman on the Year, taking the crown from Lily Allen who won the award last year. Lily brought her growing baby bump, and Alexa Chung and Hayley Atwell were also amongst the other women there to congratulate the men on their success. FabUK wants to know: do you prefer that yellow dress on Hayley or Ashley Greene?
Mad Men's Jon Hamm was named International Male, while Ben Affleck was in Venice promoting their movie The Town. Mark Ronson and his bleached hair attended too, and Ed Westwick won the Breakthrough Talent Award. Aaron Johnson was named Most Stylish Man, and was looking very smart after enjoying casual days and nights out with Sam Taylor-Wood this week. See the full list of winners after the jump!
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