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The Duchess of Cambridge and the newest Bond Girl have really been duking it out in the wardrobe department. And while the royal is working hard to maintain her crown, both are clearly winners.
Kate Middleton, along with husband Prince William and brother-in-law Prince Harry, attended the premiere of “Spectre” on Monday night at the Royal Albert Hall in London. For her glamorous night out, the 33-year-old mother of two opted for a more princess-like ensemble, wearing a diaphanous sky-blue gown adored with sparkling jewels. (The Huffington Post reports that the dress was created by Middleton’s go-to designer, U.K.-based Jenny Packham.)
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But Middleton wasn’t the only one to make heads turn. To celebrate the 24th installment in the James Bond franchise, Italian bombshell Monica Bellucci, who also stars in “Spectre," didn't disappoint with yet another jaw-dropping appearance: The 51-year-old actress wore a curve-hugging Ralph & Russo couture gown featuring a rich emerald hue and thigh-high slit.
However, before the movie premiere, Middleton also took part in festivities for “Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas” in London, wearing a space-inspired dress by U.K.’s Tabitha Webb which retails for $480.
Think that was enough for the Duchess? Guess again.
On Tuesday, Middleton wore a pleated smoky dress by Orla Kiely to meet children in a mentoring program at the Islington Town Hall. Then, later in the evening, she flaunted a bold floral silk dress by London-based label Erdem for 100 Women in Hedge Funds' black-tie event.
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Whew! Your move, Bellucci!
See all of Middleton’s latest looks (along with Bellucci’s jaw-dropping gown) below:
When it comes to fashion, newest Bond Girl Monica Bellucci is on the cutting edge.
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The 51-year-old Italian bombshell, who already stirred headlines for officially becoming the oldest Bond girl in the franchise’s history, recently attended a "Spectre" photocall at London's Corinthia Hotel in a daring new ensemble.
Bellucci promoted the film, which also stars 47-year-old British actor Daniel Craig, wearing a pair grey high-waisted flared trousers that nearly served as a one-piece. And although we can't really see them, The Daily Mail reports that she paired the rib-shielding pants with heeled black boots.
The results of her Paule Ka ensemble? The brunette beauty looked youthful and runway-ready.
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As daring as they are, high-waisted pants are also a chic way to easily hide unwanted bulges, all while slimming and minimizing the midsection.
“High-waisted looks appeal to the older customer who needs a little more coverage, and also to the young fashionista who is on the very verge of every popular trend that comes to the market,” previously said model and style expert Jaimie Hilfiger on the retro-inspired look.
“One of the benefits of high-waisted pants is their ability to elongate your legs,” added celebrity stylist Ali Levine. “Heels must be worn to get the maximum effect.” (But as we noted before, Bellucci has that covered.)
Check out the star’s high-waisted look for yourself below:
Forget mom-jeans. For one royal mother, it’s all about making a stylish statement in not one but two glamorous dresses.
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Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton made jaws drop on Tuesday night at a state dinner in a bold, glittery red dress and show-stopping tiara, welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United Kingdom in only the finest couture.
According to the The Huffington Post, the fiery cap-sleeved gown was custom-made by U.K.-based designer Jenny Packham, one of Middleton's favorites. The tiara, however, was borrowed and “is said to have originally belonged to the Queen Mother.” (But along with her envy-worthy updo and diamond drop earrings, it’s safe to say that Middleton outshined her great grandmother-in-law.)
But the glamour didn’t stop there.
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Just a day later, the 33-year-old mother continued her royal duties wearing a body-hugging, eggplant-hued lace Dolce & Gabbana dress with matching pumps. While Middleton’s latest look is definitely a trend worth copying for fall, it comes with a whopping price tag of $2,857 for us mere mortals.
Get a closer look at Middleton’s newest couture below:
Earlier this month, the Duchess of Cambridge stirred headlines not because she wore one of her usual Jenny Packham designer dresses, but because she was rocking a new ‘do.
Kate Middleton was recently photographed with her new royal bangs during a church outing in Scotland, where she and her family were celebrating Queen Elizabeth becoming the longest-reigning monarch in Britain’s history.
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However, many fans were curious in how to score a face-framing fringe for themselves, in order to flaunt their youthful features just like the Duchess.
“The reason why Kate’s bangs work on her is because it’s a very classic, young and chic look, which is perfect for the Duchess of Cambridge,” says Beverly Hills-based celebrity stylist Nelson Chan. “The look is not over-the-top funky or a 'rock ‘n’ roll' hairstyle. This look still has a lot of movement and volume, yet her hair still looks silky smooth.”
Chan believes any woman can channel her inner princess with bouncy bangs. Along with some sun-kissed highlights to enhance the richness of your natural hair color, as well as some volumizing products to give fine, limp hair new life, this is one makeover nearly anyone can master. (Sorry, curly-haired ladies, but Chan says this cut might require too much maintenance to keep it smooth and frizz-free for daily wear.)
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Thinking of getting bangs like Kate’s? Chan suggests you could try this at home, but only if you’re skilled enough to trim your own fringe. If not, leave the work to the professionals and make an appointment to see your trusted hairstylist instead.
“To achieve this look, first take a triangle section of hair in the front,” says Chan. “Pull it to your tip of the nose, then point-cut it. This very important to point-cut to get a softer edge look." (Point-cutting involves cutting inward into a section of hair, at an angle, rather than straight across. To see point-cutting in action, watch a tutorial here.)
"If bangs are still a little too long, you can trim them," he adds. "And don’t cut your hair while it’s wet. You will get a better result cutting it dry after styling.”
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“To style, use a medium-sized round brush, and roll the brush forward as you are drying it,” adds Chan. ("Too large a brush will result in making hair too straight and too small of brush will make hair too curly," he says.) "Run fingers thru your bangs with light hair cream, like Aveda Light Element Cream, then let hair fall naturally. Don’t style your hair with a flat iron or it will look funny.”
For more inspiration, check out Middleton’s latest look below:
Being genetically blessed pays big bucks.
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Not only do supermodels get to flaunt the finest couture, be adored by millions in photographs, and travel to the most luxurious destinations throughout the world, but they also get paid for it — and for these ladies, those paychecks pack plenty of zeros.
Forbes recently determined 2015's highest-paid models in the entire world, and leading the pack is Gisele Bundchen. The 35-year-old, who retired earlier this year, earned herself a cool $44 million between June 2014 and June 2015. According to Forbes, the Brazilian bombshell has made more money than any other model since 2002.
Joining the list is fellow Brazilian Adriana Lima, also “the longest-running Victoria’s Secret Angel in the brand’s history.” And if that doesn’t surprise you, one newcomer, who just so happens to be related to the Kardashians, also made the cut.
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Take a look below at the best-paid beauties in the world along with their estimated earnings:
