2012年10月2日星期二

Karren Brady is already Britain's best known businesswoman... Now the Apprentice star has designs on your working wardrobe

She's triumphed in the boardroom and now West Ham boss and Apprentice star Karren Brady looks set to streak ahead in the fashion stakes too.
This month sees the launch of her first ever foray into fashion in the shape of a capsule collection for high street retailer BHS.
The collection, which consists of just four £38 limited edition dresses and was a collaboration between Brady and the BHS design team, will help to raise money for the Wellbeing of Women charity, for whom Brady is an ambassador.
With their clean silhouettes, modest hemlines and simple hues, the dresses are designed with the office in mind and she hopes that they'll become the cornerstone of working wardrobes across the UK.
Brady said: 'They are meant for someone who looks like they mean business.
'I wanted the clothes to give the wearer an impact in their work environment. Your clothes at work can give you confidence.

'I have chosen these dresses in the hope that it gives the women wearing them that bit of extra confidence; I wanted to make sure that you look and feel good enough to take on anyone in the boardroom!'

Each of the dresses is intended to be a multi-tasker perfect for an interview, a big meeting or simply a busy day in the office.
But overhauling the wardrobes of the UK's working women wasn't the only reason Brady got involved: BHS have pledged to donate £10,000 from sales of the dresses to Wellbeing of Women - a charity close to Brady's heart.
Karren Brady Loves collection for BHS, £38
Karren Brady Loves collection for BHS, £38
The Karren Brady Loves collection for BHS is the businesswoman's first foray in to the fashion industry
'My motivation was to raise money for my charity, Wellbeing of Women,' says Brady. 'I love the idea of fashion for strong women, helping other women.

My legs are better than yours! The Saturdays show off their pins as they spend another day in an LA recording studio

They wasted no time in showing their legs off as soon as they jetted into Los Angeles, and Monday was no different for The Saturdays.
The majority of the British girl group decided to flash their pins as they headed to a recording studio together.
Rochelle Humes, Una Healy and Vanessa White battled it out with their smooth and slender legs while Mollie King and Frankie Sandford kept theirs covered up.
Leggy ladies: Vanessa White and Una Healy (R) showcase their pins as they head to a recording studio in Beverly Hills
Leggy ladies: Vanessa White and Una Healy (R) showcase their pins as they head to a recording studio in Beverly Hills
Leggy ladies: Vanessa White and Una Healy (R) showcase their pins as they head to a recording studio in Beverly Hills
Mother-of-one Una led the way in a very tiny pair of black shorts, which displayed her never ending limbs.
She elongated her legs with a pair of black studded heels, and wore them with a sleeveless floral blouse.
Her red hair had been left down, and the Irish star completed her look with a black tasseled bag and large sunglasses.
Next up was newlywed Rochelle who looked stunning in a pair of tailored shorts and a black suede ankle boots.
Different looks: Rochelle Wiseman showed off her legs in tailored shorts, while Mollie King (R) chose to keep hers hidden
Different looks: Rochelle Wiseman showed off her legs in tailored shorts, while Mollie King (R) chose to keep hers hidden
She teamed hers with a simple black top and matching leather jacket, as well as a chic Chanel handbag.
The pretty star casually wore her sunglasses on top of her head as she made her way inside the recording studio to prepare for another day of hard work.
Vanessa was the third member of the group to bare her legs in the LA sunshine by wearing a black skirt with a bright blue patterned top.
She clashed her colours by teaming her garments with bright red heeled boots and carrying a grey handbag.
Easy does it! ,other-of-one Una was cautious as she stepped out of the car wearing her heels
Easy does it! ,other-of-one Una was cautious as she stepped out of the car wearing her heels
Hi there! Rochelle and Una (R) were in good spirits as they left their hotel
Hi there! Rochelle and Una (R) were in good spirits as they left their hotel
Hi there! Rochelle and Una (R) were in good spirits as they left their hotel
Mollie and Frankie covered up their legs but still managed to look good as they joined their band mates.
Blonde Mollie looked stylish and sophisticated in a pair of pale pink chinos, which she wore with a patterned blouse and simple black heels.
Her hair was pulled up into a subtle beehive and she carried a large black clutch bag as she chatted away with Rochelle.
Frankie was the only member of the group who dressed down for the day wearing studded flip flops with an orange vest and black and silver harem trousers.
Odd one out: Frankie Sandford was the only member of the group who dressed down for the day
Odd one out: Frankie Sandford was the only member of the group who dressed down for the day
The girl group are attempting to take America by storm after landing a record deal with a US label.
Una recently spoke to Billboard to tell of her excitement over the band's new record deal.
She said: 'We feel like the time is now for pop music coming from the UK and Ireland, but there's never been a girl band coming from there since the Spice Girls. It's time for us.
'We've been together a long time now, five years. We're just starting fresh here. That's what it's about. We've always wanted to come out here and go to different territories. We really feel ready.'
Working hard: The ladies are recording more material inn the hope that they will crack America
Working hard: The ladies are recording more material inn the hope that they will crack America
Working hard: The ladies are recording more material inn the hope that they will crack America

Jeremy Clarkson gets a ANOTHER slap on the wrist for comparing Toyota Prius campervan to the Elephant Man (but you can see his point, can't you?)

t said it 'strayed into an offensive stereotypical assumption' and was 'not editorially justified.'
The report stated: “The committee accepted that the remark was exaggerated for comic effect, but believed that some viewers may find this particular remark, taken within the whole context of the exchange, to be a purposeless stereotype.
'The committee concluded that this programme was in breach of the guidelines on harm and offence as the exchanges about facial disfigurement were not editorially justified and did not meet generally accepted standards in the context of their portrayal of a disability.' It upheld the complaint.
Complaints: A member of the public complained about the 'offensive' remarks after Clarkson likened the shape of a Prius campervan to someone with 'a growth on their face' and referred to it as the 'elephant car'
Complaints: A member of the public complained about the 'offensive' remarks after Clarkson likened the shape of a Prius campervan to someone with 'a growth on their face' and referred to it as the 'elephant car'
Ruling: Clarkson was cleared by Ofcom earlier this year of breaching the broadcasting code by watchdog Ofcom over the same remarks
Ruling: Clarkson was cleared by Ofcom earlier this year of breaching the broadcasting code by watchdog Ofcom over the same remarks
The real deal: Joseph Merrick was known as the 'Elephant Man' in Victorian times
The real deal: Joseph Merrick was known as the 'Elephant Man' in Victorian times
Clarkson was cleared by Ofcom earlier this year of breaching the broadcasting code by watchdog Ofcom over the same remarks.
 

It is not the first time he has talked himself into trouble.
He was recently criticised by mental health charities after he branded people who throw themselves under trains as 'selfish.'
That came after he was forced to apologise for telling BBC1’s The One Show that striking workers should be shot.
Top Gear has seen more than its share of controversy.
Earlier this year Indian diplomats complained about a special edition of the programme filmed in the country.
The 90-minute India special included a car fitted with a toilet in the boot which Clarkson said was 'perfect for India because everyone who comes here gets the trots.'
The BBC was forced to apologise to the Mexican ambassador last year after remarks made by Clarkson and co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond.

TOP GEAR IN HOT WATER AGAIN

This is the second time that Top Gear has breached the BBC Trust's guidelines
The first breach was concerning a portrayal of drink-driving during a North Pole trip in 2008.
It followed a complaint from a viewer who criticised the 'blatant use of alcohol while driving' during an episode of the hit BBC1 show.
The programme – which saw presenters James May and Jeremy Clarkson drinking gin and tonic in the cab of a truck – was described as 'grossly irresponsible'.
There has been one Ofcom ruling against Top Gear in 2009. The episode featured a spoof remake of an advertisement for a Volkswagen car which showed a man committing suicide with a gunshot to the head, followed by blood splattering out after the impact.
The scene also included a depiction of the dead man lying in a pool of blood.

and referred to it as the 'elephant car.'
BBC hit-show: Top Gear presenters Richard Hammond, Clarkson and James May

FROM TOILET JOKES TO INSULTING MEXICANS - CLARKSON'S GAFFES


Clarkson has landed himself in hot water over the past years with a number of gaffes.

India: 'Everyone who comes here gets the trots'
India: 'Everyone who comes here gets the trots'
Spoof car advert
In 2009, the presenter  made a spoof car advert that joked about Germany's invasion of Poland, which led to the Second World War.
Scores of angry viewers complained to the BBC, media regulator Ofcom and on online message boards after for the Volkswagen Scirocco TDI, contained a clip of people in Warsaw panicking and rushing to board trains and buses to escape the city.
Joking about the car's fuel economy, it ended with the tag line: 'Volkswagen Scirocco TDI. Berlin to Warsaw in one tank' - a reference to Adolf Hitler's decision to invade Poland.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown called a 'one-eyed Scottish idiot
Jeremy Clarkson was given a 'ticking off' by a BBC boss after using the most offensive swear word to describe Gordon Brown in front of a studio audience.
Outspoken Clarkson previously caused outrage when he described former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who lost his sight in one eye in an accident suffered while playing rugby as a teenager, as a 'one-eyed Scottish idiot.'
Strikers should 'be shot in front of their families'
His appearance on The One Show in December prompted 32,000 complaints to the BBC when he said that striking public sector workers should be 'executed in front of their families.'
The 'joke' was the third most complained comment of year with over 700 complaints to Ofcom.
Hot water: Clarkson's appearance on The One Show in which he said striking workers 'should be executed' brought 32,000 complaints
Hot water: Clarkson's appearance on The One Show in which he said striking workers 'should be executed' brought 32,000 complaints
People who commit suicide are 'selfish'
Clarkson also provoked a fresh storm of protest after describing people who kill themselves by jumping under trains as 'selfish'.
In his newspaper column Clarkson wrote that ‘foxy woxy and the birds’ should be left to ‘nibble’ at the ‘gooey parts’ of people who die by jumping in front of trains.
Mexicans have 'no sense of humour'
In an episode of Top Gear last January Clarkson and his co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May's remarks about Mexicans were called 'outrageous, vulgar and inexcusable insults' by the Mexican ambassador Eduardo Medina-Mora Icaza.
The trio labelled the country's inhabitants 'lazy, feckless, flatulent, overweight, leaning against a fence asleep looking at a cactus with a blanket with a hole in the middle on as a coat'.
'Synchronised swimming is like death of 23 Chinese cockle pickers in Morecambe'
In January his comments yet again sparked fury when he compared synchronised swimming to the deaths of 23 Chinese cockle pickers in Morecambe.
In a column for The Sun, he said the sport amounted to 'Chinese women in hats, upside down, in a bit of water.'

He added: 'You can see that sort of thing on Morecambe Beach. For free.'
India:  'Everyone who comes here gets the trots'
Earlier this year Indian diplomats complained about a special edition of the programme filmed in the country.
The 90-minute India special included a car fitted with a toilet in the boot which Clarkson said was 'perfect for India because everyone who comes here gets the trots.'

Pictured: The moment married Jason Aldean kissed Brittany Kerr... as American Idol reject deletes her Twitter account

He has apologised for 'screwing up' after he was caught on camera kissing a former American Idol contestant.
Photos taken at a Hollywood bar show country star Jason Aldean, who is married with two children, getting very cosy awith Brittany Kerr.
The 35-year-old appears to be all over the cheerleader, placing his arms around her waist and nuzzling her neck.
Sealed with a kiss: Country music star Jason Aldean, who is married with two children, can be seen kissing former American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr
Sealed with a kiss: Country music star Jason Aldean, who is married with two children, can be seen kissing former American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr
After flirting for a while Aldean can be seen leaning in for a kiss with the pretty blonde, who places her hands on his shoulders and reciprocates.
At one point, Aldean places his hand over Kerr's and the pair gaze intently into each other's eyes.
The pair were pictured last Wednesday night in the patio area of The Den, a popular hangout for locals and tourists along L.A.'s Sunset Boulevard.
Aldean, 35, was wearing a checkered shirt, silver hoops in his ears and bracelets, but must have left his trademark cowboy hat at home.
Very cosy: The pair were gazing into each other's eyes as they partied at The Den in West Hollywood on Wednesday night
Very cosy: The pair were gazing into each other's eyes as they partied at The Den in West Hollywood on Wednesday night

Touchy feely: It seems their romantic moment wasn't fleeting as Jason appeared to be all over the cheerleader
Touchy feely: It seems their romantic moment wasn't fleeting as Jason appeared to be all over the cheerleader
Meanwhile 24-year-old Kerr, whose first time singing in front of people was at her American Idol audition, wore a tight white tank top and jeans.
While Aldean has utilised Twitter to publicly declare his regret, it seems the backlash became too much for Kerr.
The Bobcats dancer has deleted her own account on the social networking website after fans of Aldean labelled her a 'homewrecker', sent profanities and accused her of 'taking advantage' of the married country star.
Just a kiss?: Jason insists that he left the venue alone after enjoying an evening with Brittany
Just a kiss?: Jason insists that he left the venue alone after enjoying an evening with Brittany

Sweet nothings: The singer says his infidelity was down to too much alcohol and that he 'screwed up'
Sweet nothings: The singer says his infidelity was down to too much alcohol and that he 'screwed up'
The Take a Little Ride hitmaker reached out to his 700,000 plus followers on Sunday, after news broke of his infidelity, to apologise.
He wrote: 'The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar.'
He insisted that he 'left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that's the end of the story.'
Regret: Brittany has since deleted her Twitter page after Aldean fans branded the aspiring singer a 'homewrecker'
Regret: Brittany has since deleted her Twitter page after Aldean fans branded the aspiring singer a 'homewrecker'

Scene of the crime: The Den is situated on West Hollywood;s Sunset Strip and is a popular spot for locals and tourists
Scene of the crime: The Den is situated on West Hollywood;s Sunset Strip and is a popular spot for locals and tourists
Aldean added: 'I ultimately ended up embarrassing my family and myself. I'm not perfect, and I'm sorry for disappointing you guys.'
Aldean, who performed in Southern California over the weekend, has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jessica Ussery, since August 2001.
He has previously credited her for providing stability in his life.
The couple have two daughters, Keeley, nine, and Kendyl, four.
Sorry: Jason used his Twitter page to publicly say sorry for his actions and for embarrassing his family
Sorry: Jason used his Twitter page to publicly say sorry for his actions and for embarrassing his family
Hugging and kissing: Jason and Brittany were caught indulging in some scandalous behavior at The Den on L.A.'s Sunset Strip last week
Family man: Jason has credited his wife, Jessica, for keeping life stable, who he is pictured with at the American Country Awards on last December in Las Vegas
Family man: Jason has credited his wife, Jessica, for keeping life stable, who he is pictured with at the American Country Awards on last December in Las Vegas

Brunettes have more fun! Tulisa switches her peroxide blonde locks for a darker 'do as she parties in Ibiza

When it comes to her hair, she seems to change her mind like the wind.
And now X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has altered her appearance yet again – opting to go back to her brunette roots.
Just a few months after Tulisa dyed her hair a brash peroxide blonde, the Live It Up star has proven that blondes do not have more fun – deciding to ditch the bleach in favour of a more classy brunette shade.

From brunette to blonde and back again: Tulisa regularly changes her mind on her hair colour, but has now switched her lighter locks for a classier shade
From brunette to blonde and back again: Tulisa regularly changes her mind on her hair colour, but has now switched her lighter locks for a classier shade
From brunette to blonde and back again: Tulisa regularly changes her mind on her hair colour, but has now switched her lighter locks for a classier shade


New hair: Tulisa partied hard in Ibiza - and posted this picture of her on a night out on Twitter
New hair: Tulisa partied hard in Ibiza - and posted this picture of her on a night out on Twitter
For many years during her stint in N-Dubz, Tulisa highlighted her naturally brunette hair to a much lighter shade of blonde.
The singer appeared on The X Factor last night to make her final decisions on who she would take through to the live shows.
She is mentoring the girls category this year and faces stiff competition from fellow judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger who joined the panel this year.
Emotional: Judge Tulisa found it difficult to whittle down her six girls into finalists for the live shows
Emotional: Judge Tulisa found it difficult to whittle down her six girls into finalists for the live shows

Starting off the week in style: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley flashes some leg in a slinky black dress

She's fast becoming a favourite with fashionistas and Rosie Huntington-Whitely started the week of on a stylish note.
The model-turned- actress was spotted leaving the fashionable Chateau Marmont on Monday looking effortlessly chic in a sleeveless black dress that was slit to the thigh.
The stunning blonde lingerie model sported a pair of strappy tan sandals and carried a snakeskin bag as she got into her waiting Audi convertible.
Lots-a-leg: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a thigh revealing black dress out to lunch
Lots-a-leg: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a thigh revealing black dress out to lunch
And it seems the British beauty also has a head for business as launched her first ever lingerie collection, designed in partnership with M&S to great success last month.
The Devon-born model and actress collaborated with the British brand's infamous lingerie design team to create a 33-piece collection of silk lingerie sets, camisoles and French knickers and kimono-style robes decorated with rose-print motifs and deco-inspired detailing.
At the time the collaboration was announced Rosie said: 'M&S is an iconic British brand, adored by many so I'm very excited to be launching my debut lingerie line with them.'
Rosie first rose to fame as a Victoria's Secret Angel.
Style setter: The actress is fast becoming a favourite with fashion designers
Style setter: The actress is fast becoming a favourite with fashion designers
Style setter: The actress is fast becoming a favourite with fashion designers

Hot spot: Rosie was spotted leaving the trendy Chateau Marmont Hotel with a friend
Hot spot: Rosie was spotted leaving the trendy Chateau Marmont Hotel with a friend
Not spied with The Transformers star was action movie hard man Jason Statham, 37.
The couple, who went public with their romance at the Coachella music festival in California in April, have set up home together in LA.
The Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor is said to be devoted to Rosie: 'Jason wants to make sure he holds on to Rosie, and moving in is a sign of his commitment to her,' the source told the Mail in August.
And the couple are going to be welcoming some new additions to their household soon as the 25-year-old recently Tweeted an image of her beloved dachshund, with the caption: 'Best news ever!! My baby, Ruby is pregnant! Puppies coming soon!'
English rose: Rosie, who hails from Devon, is also a model for Marks and Spencer
English rose: Rosie, who hails from Devon, is also a model for Marks and Spencer
Body conscious: The leggy actress also has her own underwear line Rosie Lingerie
Body conscious: The leggy actress also has her own underwear line Rosie Lingerie
Body conscious: The leggy actress also has her own underwear line Rosie Lingerie

The aspiring starlet, whose performance in the Michael Bay blockbuster was universally panned, is hoping to get her teeth in to grittier 'ugly' roles in order to show her acting chops.
'It would be amazing to really go against my image and do something like that, definitely' she told t, whoshe Dailystar.
In May this year, Rosie won the FHM's Sexiest Woman In The World poll, and while she says she's thrilled about the accolade, she wants her fans to see another dimension. 
'I'm so flattered by winning the FHM title ( Sexiest Woman In The World), but I'd love people to see a different side of me. Hopefully more exciting roles will come,' she said.
Hardman: Jason Statham on the set of Homefront in New Orleans
Hardman: Jason Statham on the set of Homefront in New Orleans

You can call this denial... I'm still in love with Maria': Arnold Schwarzenegger admits he wants to save his marriage

He's recently admitted that he confessed to fathering a lovechild during a marriage counselling session, and kept huge secrets from his wife yet Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he hopes to save his marriage.
Despite going through divorce proceedings, the 65-year-old star is still positive about a reconciliation with Maria Shriver.
'You can call this denial, but it's the way my mind works... I'm still in love with Maria,' the actor said during a recent TV interview.
Positive thinking: Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted that he still loves Maria Shriver and hopes he can save their marriage
Positive thinking: Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted that he still loves Maria Shriver and hopes he can save their marriage
Shriver filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage, after Schwarzenegger admitted that he had fathered a lovechild with their housekeeper.
The former bodybuilder told how Shriver confronted him about the child the day after he left office as California governor in January 2011.
Shriver filed for divorce in July last year citing 'irreconcilable differences' with her husband, whom she met in 1977 and married in 1986, following him into the California governor's mansion in 2003.
The Hollywood actor has been promoting his tell-all book, Total Recall, which was released on Monday
The Hollywood actor has been promoting his tell-all book, Total Recall, which was released on Monday
The Terminator star has admitted that his fling with Mildred Baena was the 'stupidest' thing he had done.
'The divorce is going forward, but I still have the hope that Maria and I can come back together as husband and wife and as a family with our children,' he said in his book Total Recall, which was released on Monday.
Schwarzenegger has been promoting his memoir for the past few weeks, and on Monday night stopped by to have a chat with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show.
The Terminator star told Jon Stewart during an appearance on The Daily Show that he is trying to fix his marriage
The Terminator star told Jon Stewart during an appearance on The Daily Show that he is trying to fix his marriage

He is said to have told the show host that he is trying to fix things with his wife and their children.

It is unknown exactly what the Hollywood star told Stewart, but chances are that it was a light-hearted conversation as Stewart is known for his sense of humour.
In a candid interview with 60 Minutes which aired on Sunday, Schwarzenegger also insisted that he never paid Baena to keep quiet.
When asked if he ever gave her hush money, the star told reporter Leslie Stahl: ‘I don't think that Mildred was at all into talking. Mildred is a good person. She was not out to get me or to take advantage.’