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Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Beyonce Leads Forbes’ Top 100 Celebrities List 2014

Beyonce Leads Forbes’ Top 100 Celebrities List 2014:



Forbes magazine’s list of top 100 celebrities is out and Beyonce is number one, beating out basketball great LeBron James and media mogul Oprah Winfrey, among other luminaries on the list.

Beyonce is among five women in the top 10. The Forbes Celebrity 100 ranks the most powerful celebrities in film, TV, sports, music, books and modeling. The rankings consider fame and money — including celebrities’ estimated earnings over the last 12 months, as well as mentions in traditional and social media, according to a statement from Forbes.

Beyonce may be on top, but she’s not the highest earner. That honor goes to number three on the list — rapper and entrepreneur Dr. Dre — whose $620 million made him the highest-paid in the top 10.

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Beyonce’s husband, rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z, is sixth on the list. Oprah Winfrey, who was in the top spot last year, is fourth in this year’s top 10.

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Here is this year’s top 10:

1. Beyonce Knowles ($115 million)

2. LeBron James ($72 million)

3. Dr. Dre ($620 million)

4. Oprah Winfrey ($82 million)

5. Ellen DeGeneres ($70 million)

6. Jay Z  ($60 million)

7. Floyd Mayweather ($105 million)

8. Rihanna ($48 million)

9. Katy Perry ($40 million)

10. Robert Downey Jr. ($75 million)

Newcomers to the top 100 list include musicians Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams, actresses Kerry Washington and Kaley Cuoco, and author Veronica Roth.

Tom Cruise, Donald Trump and Madonna failed to make this year’s list after earning a spot last year.


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VIDEO: Suki Waterhouse designs flatform collection for Superga

VIDEO: Suki Waterhouse designs flatform collection for Superga:

Suki Waterhouse, Superga, shoes, trainersAs well as modelling for Italian brand Superga, Suki Waterhouse has designed a capsule collection [PH]

She may only be 22 years old but Suki Waterhouse is already making a name for herself in the fashion world.

The pretty blonde, whose best friend is model-of-the-moment Cara Delevingne, has designed a selection of trendy flatforms - a flat shoe with a high, thick sole - for Italian plimsoll brand Superga.

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Suki Waterhouse, Superga, fashion, style, shoe collectionSuki drew on her time in Paris to create a capsule collection of flatforms [PH]

Suki, who is the face of the super-cool brand, says she's "excited" about the launch of her first fashion range.

"I am very excited about the launch of my new collection with Superga.

"I really enjoyed creating for the brand and adding a piece of myself into the designs.

"I hope that everyone loves them as much as I enjoyed making them."

Suki Waterhouse, Superga, Burberry, fashion, styleAs well as Superga, Suki is the face of Burberry alongside pal Cara Delevingne [PH]

Landing in stores and online in August, the collection features a pastel pink and sky blue trainer, as well as a bolder shoe in red and navy.

All are priced at £68.

Suki drew on her time in Paris to create the three styles.

The brand says the fun shoes express Suki's "personality, feminity and playfulness".

Suki Waterhouse, Superga, flatforms, trainers, style, fashionSuki says the range is feminine and playful [PH]
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Hot tips for a sizzling summer

Hot tips for a sizzling summer:

Get into shape for the summer now[ALAMY]

From a permanent method of banishing excessive perspiration to a new procedure to get rid of stretch marks, there’s a host of exciting new ways to ensure you look your best for bikini season.

Here is my round-up of the latest breakthrough procedures and trends which were unveiled at the Face Facial Aesthetic Conference, the UK’s leading cosmetic surgery and aesthetic industry conference, held last weekend in London.

BEAT THE HEAT 

Feeling hot and flustered in the summer is an issue many of us face but for some it can be a much more serious problem. It is estimated that one million people in the UK suffer from hyperhidrosis, more commonly known as excessive sweating. It can have a big impact on self-esteem and confidence with sufferers often having to change clothes a couple of times a day. Thankfully, help is at hand. Miradry is a new treatment that can stop excessive underarm sweating.

It uses microwave energy to zap sweat glands, stopping them from producing perspiration. The painless procedure is carried out at a clinic using a hand-held device placed against each armpit for 30 minutes. Two treatments, three months apart, are required. The treatment removes odour and has the added benefit of reducing hair growth. Until now Botox injections have been the main treatment for excessive sweating but the results only last three to six months. Miradry costs from £2,800 but results are permanent. See miradry.co.uk.

SMOOTH STRETCHED SKIN 

New research estimates that more than 90 per cent of women have stretch marks, the unsightly pink or silvery lines on the skin caused by pregnancy, weight gain or ageing. Most treatments involve using gels or creams over a long period of time but a new procedure called Dermaeraze promises to fade marks in one treatment. Tiny needles and lasers are used to stimulate the skin’s natural healing powers.

It is safe for all skin types and there is no downtime, although there might be a little discomfort in the treated area for a day or so afterwards. Results can be seen four to eight weeks after the treatment although the area continues to improve for up to six months. The procedure costs from about £1,200. Call 020 7436 4441 for more details.

A shapely bottom is a bikini essential and it’s no surprise treatments are on the rise.
BOOST YOUR TRESSES

The hair loss industry is booming with celebrities including Robbie Williams and Wayne Rooney turning to surgery to help them thicken sparse locks. A traditional transplant can be challenging as well as slow but a new robotic device is set to transform things.

Called the Artas System, it is a minimally invasive procedure that transplants hairs from the back of the head rather than removing a large area of scalp. Prices start from £3,500. For more details see ziering.co.uk.

An alternative is Biofibre, which uses artificial hair to cover bald or thinning areas quickly and safely. Expect to pay around £1,000. Email info@aestheticbeautycentre.co.uk for more details.

LOOK BEHIND YOU

A shapely bottom is a bikini essential and it’s no surprise treatments are on the rise. Look out for the launch of Hydratight’s Utterly Butterly treatment, a 45-minute procedure that uses radio frequency to firm the skin, Velashape to tackle cellulite and a peel to exfoliate, leaving skin ultra smooth.

A single treatment costs £200 but for best results a course of six for £1,000 is recommended. For more details see karidis.co.uk.

  • For advice about cosmetic surgery and treatments consult a GP. For more of Lesley’s tips visit lesleyreynolds.com
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Svelte, elfin and oh so chic, Audrey Hepburn is named the UK's ultimate timeless beauty

Svelte, elfin and oh so chic, Audrey Hepburn is named the UK's ultimate timeless beauty:

audrey hepburnAudrey Hepburn, pictured in 1950, has been voted Britain's ultimate timeless beauty [GETTY]

Her gamine looks, trademark fringe and strong eyebrows made her loved by men and admired by women, and now Audrey Hepburn has been voted the UK's ultimate timeless beauty.

The star of classic Hollywood films Breakfast At Tiffany's, Roman Holiday and Funny Face beat Kate Middleton and Holly Willoughby to the top spot in a survey by Pears soap.

In the nationwide poll, more than a quarter of women (26 per cent) chose Audrey for her perennial appeal, far ahead of edgier beauties Cara Delevingne (1.15 per cent) and Kate Moss (0.75 per cent).

With her elfin features and tall, slender body, Hepburn broke the mould when she took her first starring role in 1953's Roman Holiday. The film's director Billy Wilder remarked, "After so many drive-in waitresses becoming movie stars, there has been this real drought, when along came class."

kate middletonKate Middleton came second to Audrey Hepburn in a timeless beauty poll [GETTY]

The Hollywood photographer Leo Fuchs, commented on her sophisticated European-inflected looks, "Audrey was a singular person, there ain't many like her. 'Beautiful woman' is very difficult to explain but she certainly was beautiful. She was very enticing at all times."

The star herself said: "Whenever I hear or read I’m beautiful, I simply don’t understand it … I’m certainly not beautiful in any conventional way. I didn’t make my career on beauty.”

And she's reported to have said, “Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside, but it doesn’t help if you’re ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up.”

Pears commissioned its Timeless Beauty report to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the classic, transparent soap.

In a poll of 2,000 British women, respondents were asked the traits they believed defined the notion of timeless beauty. Three quarters (75 per cent) named confidence, followed by 67 per cent who said happiness, while 58 per cent said having a sense of humour makes someone's beauty timeless.

grace kellyGrace Kelly came third in Pears' beauty poll [GETTY]

Audrey Hepburn's fawn-like looks shot her to the top of the list, ahead of the Duchess of Cambridge who earned 16 per cent of the vote, and legendary Hollywood beauty Grace Kelly, who earned just 8.4 per cent of the vote.

This Morning co-presenter Holly Willoughby came in at number four (8.2 per cent) and Emma Thompson who possesses confidence, happiness and humour in spades, was voted fifth in the timeless beauty list.

Cosmetic surgery disqualifies someone from being a timeless beauty, according to the survey. For instance the likes of The Only Way Is Essex's Lauren Pope and former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan failed to make the top 10 list, suggesting that natural looks are more appealing.

Interestingly, when it came to beauty routines, mothers had more influence on the women surveyed than celebrities. A fifth (20 per cent) cited their mums as their main beauty influence, and only four per cent said famous women or glossy billboard ads had an effect on their routines.

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Many of us still swear by beauty tips passed on by our mothers and grandmothers and a third (31 per cent) say they still use tried-and-tested beauty tips from the older female members of their family such as taking a walk every day and using warm, then cold water to open pores.

No doubt delighted to hear that the nation's women shun beauty fads for iconic products, Pears UK ambassador Naomi Isted said: "Beauty trends come and go but timeless beauty is all about taking care of yourself both inside and out.

"The list of timeless beauties reflects the values and ingredients British women told us they deem beautiful. Audrey Hepburn, the nation’s favourite, exuded confidence but also her long standing humanitarian work showed her to be kind – another top ingredient to being beautiful.

"Equally, we see Holly Willoughby, who came fourth in the poll, smiling every morning on daytime TV and we know that being happy is another top factor in appearing beautiful.”
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Model Kate Upton glams up for Bobbi Brown

Model Kate Upton glams up for Bobbi Brown:

Kate Upton, Bobbi Brown Model Kate Upton has replaced Katie Holmes as the face of Bobbi Brown[PH]

Kate Upton has been unveiled as the new face of Bobbi Brown cosmetics.

The curvy Vogue covergirl has replaced Tom Cruise's ex-wife, Katie Holmes, as the brand's latest celebrity face.

Kate Upton, Bobbi Brown Kate says working with the make-up brand has been "amazing" [PH]

Kate was announced as the new Bobbi Brown ambassador in March, but now the pictures are out and she looks stunning.

Bobbi Brown's Surf and Sand collection launches in July, and the new ads include Kate, 22, showcasing the range of sandy neutrals and soft blush tones.

“Working with Bobbi has been amazing and I’m thrilled the first images of our collaboration are out there," she said.

"She and I share such similar views on embracing who you are.

"I love that I’m a part of spreading that message."

Bobbi Brown says she chose Kate as her new celebrity patron as she's a "total individual".

“Kate does what she feels and doesn’t follow anyone’s rules.

"She is a total individual, who is comfortable in her own skin. That confidence radiates from her and really draws people in," she said.

"It’s part of what drew me to her from the beginning.”

Make-up artist Bobbi Brown revolutionised the beauty industry in 1991 with the launch of 10 brown-based lipsticks and a simple philosophy that “make-up is a way for a woman to look and feel like herself, only prettier and more confident”.

The brand is now available in over 60 countries and offers a full range of colour cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and accessories. 
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Donna Air on plastic surgery: 'I don't like the idea of having my skin cut'

Donna Air on plastic surgery: 'I don't like the idea of having my skin cut':

Donna Air, cosmetic surgery, Victoria Beckham, fashion, beauty, Justine Holman TV presenter and actress Donna Air, 34, reveals why she lives in fear of a 90s fashion revival…[PH]

Which beauty products do you swear by?

Origins Foaming Face Wash is a must as is SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense with SPF 50. I must start using that again as I’ve got very lazy.

What are your make-up must-haves?

I like Cover FX Powder which is mineral-based and covers anything. I also use Laura Mercier blushers and mascaras. The Rimmel Eye Pencil is great for giving a good, thick brow.

I’m really into eye masks at the moment. You put them on at night and by the next morning any puffiness has gone

Donna Air
What’s your top beauty tip?

I’m really into eye masks at the moment. You put them on at night and by the next morning any puffiness has gone. I love sleep, too. We all know lots of sleep and no alcohol is the best thing but keeping to that isn’t always easy.

Do you diet?

No, I eat everything in moderation. At the moment I need to give myself a reboot as I’ve been very busy and not eaten enough vegetables. Sometimes I just grab what’s available but I need to reassess what I’m eating.

How do you stay fit?

Swimming, running and yoga. I really feel it when I can’t get to the gym for a few weeks. I like to run on a treadmill in the gym so I can keep track of what I’m doing.

Is there any part of your body you’d change?

Every part, on a different day, on a daily basis. Luckily, I don’t have the time to think about it though. I look in the mirror, think “urgh!” and run off.

Would you consider cosmetic surgery?

I really couldn’t. I’m a bit squeamish. I don’t like the idea of having my skin cut. It scares me a little bit.

Donna Air, cosmetic surgery, Victoria Beckham, fashion, beauty, Justine Holman I don't diet, I eat everything in moderation [PH]

Do you have a style icon?

Cate Blanchett always rocks a nice dress, Helena Christensen has great shoes and Vanessa Paradis has a nice wardrobe of Chanel.

Do you have a favourite item of clothing?

I love my new Victoria Beckham jeans. I have very skinny legs so prefer a slightly looser feel. Hers are a really good cut. They are in a lovely shade of blue too. There are also lots of pink, slouchy trousers around at the moment. Chloé, Topshop and Jaeger all stock them.

What’s the most you’ve ever spent on an item of clothing?

I’ve spent a lot on clothes. I’m not kidding when I say I could have bought several country homes with the money. I’ve also given a lot away over time. I had a lovely Yves Saint Laurent jacket that I’d only worn once or twice but I’m one for spring cleaning rather than storing my clothes.

How would you describe your style?

Practical, effortless and quirky.

Have you had any fashion disasters?

Millions of them! I’m sure I had quite a lot in my early 20s. I wore a lot of crushed velvet and cowboy boots. Someone recently said, “the 90s are back”, but I think they can’t be!

Donna Air’s Little Bird jewellery collection is available exclusively at qvcuk.com.
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Good day sunshine: The best floral beachwear for summer

Good day sunshine: The best floral beachwear for summer:

fashion, summer, floral, beachwear, bikini, Mark O’ConnorHeading for the beach? Soak up the sun in a pretty floral two-piece [NICK MAROUDIAS]

Navy bikini top with pink rose print, £16.99; matching bikini bottoms, £10.99, both Kelly Brook for New Look

fashion, summer, floral, beachwear, bikini, Mark O’ConnorHit the beach in this purple leopard-print and floral bikini [NICK MAROUDIAS]

Purple leopard-print and floral bikini top, £30; matching bikini bottoms, £18, both Biba at House of Fraser   

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fashion, summer, floral, beachwear, bikini, Mark O’ConnorEnjoy the sun in this romantic bikini with white stripes and pink roses [NICK MAROUDIAS]

Black bikini top with white stripes and pink roses, £8; matching bikini bottoms, £4, both Primark 

fashion, summer, floral, beachwear, bikini, Mark O’ConnorGo romantic wearing this floral bikini with gold studs [NICK MAROUDIAS]

Floral bandeau bikini top with gold studs, £22; matching bikini bottoms, £18, both Butterfly by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams

fashion, summer, floral, beachwear, bikini, Mark O’ConnorTurn heads wearing this pale-pink bikini with watercolour floral print [NICK MAROUDIAS]

Pale-pink bikini top with watercolour floral print, £35; matching bikini bottoms, £35, Ted Baker

fashion, summer, floral, beachwear, bikini, Mark O’ConnorBe irresistible wearing this black bikini with purple and lime floral details [NICK MAROUDIAS]

Black bikini top with purple and lime floral detail, £18; matching bikini bottoms, £14, both Red Herring at Debenhams

Stylist: Mark O’Connor

Photographer: Nick Maroudias

Hair & make-up: Julie Read using Bobbi Brown and Bumble & bumble

Stylist’s assistant: Sophie Newton-Dines

Location: Club Hotel Letoonia in Fethiye, Turkey, which has three fantastic swimming pools and two private beaches: perfect for enjoying the Aegean sunshine. See letooniaresorts.com 



Debenhams   debenhams.com 

House of Fraser  houseoffraser.co.uk 

New Look   newlook.com

Ted Baker  tedbaker.com 
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In the closet with singer Liz McClarnon

In the closet with singer Liz McClarnon:

Liz McClarnon loves vintage clothes especially fashion from the 60s [TESSA HALLMAN]

Liz, 33, shot to fame with girl band Atomic Kitten in the late 1990s. Winning Celebrity MasterChef launched her TV career in 2008, and she now combines presenting with music, acting and her own fashion line. Liz is single and lives in London.

How would you describe your style? Clean-cut and colourful.

Which colours and shapes suit you best? I’m a fan of dresses with simple, straight lines, and skinny jeans. I like red, yellow and blue – all the striking colours. I’ve been told it’s because I’m confident inside, even though I’ve always thought of myself as a shy person.

What is your favourite fashion era? The 60s – I love the smocks and trapeze dresses with high necks and bracelet sleeves teamed with big hair, false eyelashes and lashings of eyeliner.

What are your favourite high-street brands? Reiss and Ted Baker.

Who is your favourite designer? Balenciaga, but I don’t wear many designer clothes. I have more bags and shoes.

Bright colours such as red, blue and yellow are Liz's favourite to wear [TESSA HALLMAN]

Atomic Kitten were known for being on trend – what was most memorable for you? The hair. At one stage, it was dead straight and shiny with thick red and blonde stripes – I laugh now, because it was absolutely awful, but so right then for the late 90s.

How did your range for Fashion World come about? I said I’d like to design a swimwear collection. Over the years, I’ve gone from a size 6 to a 14 (I’m a 10-12 now), but finding really flattering styles for every size is hard. Mine does that. It’s got a 50s influence, so it’s womanly but not too revealing. You get good support on the bust and the briefs are high cut to hold in the tummy, so every piece is flattering.

Are you a hoarder or do you clear out your wardrobe each season? I’m a hoarder – I have masses of clothes back home in Liverpool and masses at my place in London. I had a very happy childhood, but there wasn’t a lot of money for clothes and I promised myself that when I was older, I’d have too many clothes to remember.

Are you a fan of vintage? Yes, I have favourite haunts in north and east London and Devon, too.

This red Balenciaga bag is one of Liz's all-time favourites and would save it from a house fire [TESSA HALLMAN]

How many shoes and handbags do you own? About 100 pairs of shoes and 30 bags – I love colourful accessories. My mum has bought me some of my favourites, including a red Balenciaga style and a mock-croc Marc Jacobs design.

What is your best piece of fashion advice? Forget fashion trends – choose the shape and style that are most flattering to your body shape.

What is your current favourite outfit? A tight, fitted bandeau-style Karen Millen dress that sucks you in at all the right places.

Is there an old favourite you turn to in a wardrobe crisis? A checked shirt, high-waisted H&M skinny jeans and heels.

How much do you spend on clothes each month? It depends – £200 to 300 if I’m not buying anything designer, more if I do.

What is the most expensive item in your wardrobe? A Versace evening dress. It cost a fortune – about £3,000 – but it was a for a special solo concert I did in Antwerp with a choir and 72-piece orchestra. I’d never spend that much on a dress again.

Liz hardly throws clothes away and loves to collect vintage pieces such as this boho D&G outfit [TESSA HALLMAN]

And what is your best bargain? My River Island shoes.

What is the oldest item in your wardrobe? Shirts from Tammy Girl when I was a teenager.

Who would you like to design your wedding dress? Philip Armstrong. But it won’t be any time soon – I’m happy and busy being single.

What is the one item of clothing you couldn’t live without? Skinny jeans.

What is your favourite piece of jewellery? A diamond ring designed by my mum for my 21st birthday, which I wear on my little finger.

Have you ever made a fashion faux pas? Loads.

What is the most crushing remark anyone has made about your clothes? “You’re a bit big to wear that.” It’s amazing how rude people can be. You have to develop a thick skin – I’m still trying…

What item of clothing would you save from a burning house? My red Balenciaga handbag.

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Slink or swim: The hottest swimwear and accessories

Slink or swim: The hottest swimwear and accessories:

This snakeskin swimsuit is fabulous when off-set with a golden set [CLIVE SHALICE]

Snake-print swimsuit with cut-out detail, £199, Melissa Odabash at Fenwick (020 7629 9161, fenwick.co.uk); bracelet, £6.50, Daisy and Eve at Evans (0844 984 0262, evans.co.uk); bangle, £8, Asos (asos.com)

Mint green is one of the hottest colours this season [CLIVE SHALICE]

Swimsuit, £28, Asos (as before); coin necklace, £10; Accessorize (0844 811 0069, uk.accessorize.com)

Go Fifties floral for a fun flirty poolside look [ CLIVE SHALICE]

Bikini, £34, Topshop (0844 984 0264, topshop.co.uk); ring/bracelet chain, £6; sandals, £40, both Asos (asos.com); hat (left), £25, River Island (0844 576 6444, riverisland.com)

White bikinis and slider sandals are totally bang on trend [CLIVE SHALICE]

Swimsuit, £84, Simply Beach (0844 567 7070, simplybeach.com); sandals, £49.99, Clarks (0844 499 5544, clarks.co.uk); bangle, £19.99, Mango (0845 082 2448, mango.com); drop earrings, £8, Asos (as before)

Hair and make-up: Jen Fechter using Bobbi Brown and Kiehl’s

Model: Danni at Body London

Stylist’s assistant: Paige Martin

Photographer’s assistant: James Sharpe

Play sand, £2.99, Argos (0345 640 3030, argos.co.uk)
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Gwyneth Paltrow channels Madonna and Audrey Hepburn in stunning photo shoot

Gwyneth Paltrow channels Madonna and Audrey Hepburn in stunning photo shoot:

Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Max Factor Gwyneth dresses up as iconic women through the ages to celebrate Max Factor's 100 Years of Glamour [PH/MAXFACTOR]

Gwyneth Paltrow seems to have raided her fancy dress box for her latest beauty campaign.

As Max Factor's "100 Years of Glamour" muse, the 41-year-old has recreated some of the most influential looks of the past, including former friend Madonna's 1980s style.

The pair famously stopped speaking in 2010 after a series of fall outs, with Gwyneth going on to write about the relationship breakdown on her blog, Goop.

However, it seems the actress has put the past behind her as she happily donned hot pink lipstick, candyfloss coloured eye shadow and tons of necklaces to channel the singer.

Led by Global Creative Design Director Pat McGrath, Gwyneth is barely unrecognisable in some of the shots.

She channels Fifties heroine Audrey Hepburn by pulling her blonde tresses into a chic beehive and wearing dewy-looking make-up.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Audrey Hepburn, Max FactorGwyneth channels style muse Audrey Hepburn in the campaign shots [PH/MAXFACTOR]

Inspired by French model Brigitte Bardot, Gwyneth's hair has been ruffed up and her eyes heavily lined for the Sixties shot.

She looks most like her usual self as Seventies stunner Farah Fawcett - a look favoured by Max Factor make-up artist, Caroline Barnes.

"For me, Farrah Fawcett from the Seventies appeals to me most.

"It was a decade of change in make-up; the birth of the beautiful sun-kissed tanned skin.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Brigitte Bardot, Max Factor Gwyneth looks unrecognisable as Sixties fashion icon Brigitte Bardot [PH/MAXFACTOR ]

Gwyneth Paltrow, Farrah Fawcett, Max Factor The actress takes on 1970s glamour inspired by heroine Farrah Fawcett [PH/MAXFACTOR ]

"I adore the soft colourful metallic hues that were used in abundance on lips, eyes and cheeks.

"Foundation was light and it really felt that radiance and energy was pumped into hair and make-up, giving the 70’s that feel of a new relaxed femininity and experimentation."

TRY THE LOOK AT HOME  

Max Factor, make-up, beauty, style, fashion Get the look with Max Factor's make-up guide [PH/MAXFACTOR ]
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Looks through the ages: Moments that changed the face of beauty

Looks through the ages: Moments that changed the face of beauty:

vogue black cover model, lipstick feminismThe first black Vogue cover model and lipstick feminism [ GHD]

Cult hair styling brand ghd has collaborated with fashion historian Amber Butchart to celebrate some of the key beauty moments in history, from the birth of false lashes and the manicure to Kate Moss's 'London look'.

The exhibition delves into beauty archives and highlights poignant moments, from the make-up artist that created the first ever blonde bombshell to unusual techniques women relied on to manipulate and set their hair.

Hair stylists Sam McKnight, Kenna, Adam Reed and Zoe Irwin also contributed to the exhibition as the brand’s creative ambassadors, selecting moments that influenced their careers.

The exhibition will be open to the public on July 16 at ghd’s London studio between noon and 8pm, where people can also book an exclusive ghd Aura experience - a bespoke blow-dry appointment with one of the brand’s creative team.

Here are 13 pictures documenting some of the pivotal beauty revolutions and inventions that still influence how we beautify ourselves today.

stage make-up, ghd In the early 20th century make-up was not for the masses [ GHD]

Stage style to real life

When make-up was still seen as risqué, it was the stars of stage and screen who led innovations in the beauty arena.

Both Bourjois and Leichner began as theatrical make-up companies, paving the way towards cosmetics becoming more respectable - even fashionable when their stage ranges were broadened out to the public.

With the growth of Hollywood in the early 20th century, the coming of film heralded its own challenges for stage make-up. Initially stars had to colour their faces with unnatural shades to show up on the film stock.

Max Factor was the first in the industry to develop make-up specifically for film use, and his product ranges soon crossed into general use.

fake lashes, false lashes, invented, ghd Fake lashes were invented in 1911 [ GHD]

The birth of false lashes

According to silent screen star Lillian Gish, false eyelashes were invented by DW Griffith for the actress Seena Owen in his movie Intolerance in 1916.

He claimed he wanted a fluttering effect with lashes brushing the actresses’ cheeks.

His wigmaker made lashes from human hair, using spirit gum to glue directly onto her eyelids.

However Griffith wasn’t entirely the inventor, more the populariser. A US patent was granted to a Canadian woman called Anna Taylor in 1911 for artificial lashes, and she initiated the crescent-shape that we still have today.

In the 1940s fake lashes became available for the general public, not just those in the movie industry.

selfridges, make-up counter, 1910 The Selfridges counter made cosmetics more respectable [ GHD]

Shop girl

In Edwardian Britain, cosmetics were still very much associated with show girls and actresses, rather than "respectable" women.

Buying face powder or cheek rouge happened at the pharmacy, where products would rarely be out on show.

In 1910 Harry Gordon Selfridge revolutionised this by opening England’s first major cosmetics department.

elizabeth arden, lipstick feminism, red lipstick, suffragette, world war two Elizabeth Arden made red lipstick shades for women serving in WW2 [ GHD]

Lipstick feminism

Beauty has long been an industry that has encouraged women to set up their own businesses. Such was the case with Elizabeth Arden, who began hers in 1910.

In 1912 Arden was part of the New York Women’s Suffrage march that saw 15,000 women take to the streets. Many of them wore red lipstick as a symbol of liberty and rebellion.

A few years later Arden began her own cosmetics line. She later created lipstick shades specifically for women in the armed forces serving during World War Two.

french riviera, sunbathing, tan, sun cream, 1950s Beauties sunbathing on the glamorous French Riviera [ GHD]

The Riviera tan

An American couple called Gerald and Sara Murphy first visited the Cap d’Antibes in the south of France in 1922 as guests of Cole Porter. They liked it so much they returned in 1923 and set up home.

In doing so they created a summer "season" (previously "society" were only there for the winter) and they welcomed various shining lights of the Modernist movement into their villa such as Man Ray, Dorothy Parker, Stravinsky, Ernest Hemingway, Picasso, and Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

With the birth of the summer season, the suntan became an aspirational look. By 1935 tanning had become the norm and the first sunscreen, Ambre Solaire, was launched by L’Oreal.

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door to door sales, avon lady Door-to-door sales brought beauty products to the masses [ GHD]

Avon calling

In 1886 the California Perfume Company originated as a door-to-door book selling company, offering perfume samples to prospective customers.

Perfume quickly became the more popular product, and the books were phased out. The sales technique stayed however, and the company grew.

In 1929 the Avon brand of colour cosmetics was created, and sales took off during the Depression as agents were able to reach rural people with no access to retail chains or department stores.

This sales model was picked up and adapted by Mary Kay Ash, who founded her own cosmetics line in 1963 in Dallas. Revolutionising the direct sales method, she pioneered home parties in which the sales consultant would find hosts to invite friends over for demonstrations and possible purchases.

When employment options for women were limited, direct sales offered respectable, reliable and flexible jobs to many women seeking independence or work around family life.

jean harlow, blonde bombshell, ghd, style, fashion Jean Harlow was the original blonde bomshell [ GHD]

Blondes have more fun

In 1928, thanks again to Max Factor, Jean Harlow become a platinum blonde - the first blonde bombshell.

The popularity of blonde hair had already been established, when Anita Loos published Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1925. With the link to Hollywood given credence through the glamorous Jean Harlow, blonde would become a defining colour for glamour.

manicures, history, max factor Modern manicures were popularised in the 1920s and 30s [ GHD]

The making of the manicure

Nail art has ancient origins, but the manicure we know today was spurred on by innovations in the 1920s and 30s with the rise of two distinctly American phenomena - cars and movies.

Around 1920 the glossy paint used for automobiles was adapted for use on the fingernails and an industry was born. The ‘moon manicure’ was popularised by Hollywood actresses from the mid-1920s, which left the half-moon and tip bare with a flash of red or pink at the centre of the nail.

In 1927 Max Factor introduced a rosy cream and a white liquid that formed the basis of what became known as the French manicure. Then in 1932 Revlon was founded on a single product – an opaque nail enamel – which saw it become a multimillion dollar company in just six years.

veronica lake, waves, iconic hairstyle Veronica Lake's hairstyle was the 'Rachel' of its day [ GHD]

Veronica Lake waves 

Veronica Lake’s hair, with a wave seductively falling over her right eye, was known as the "peek-a-boo" style and became a trademark for the Hollywood star, copied by women around the world.

During WWII Lake had her breakthrough role in the 1941 drama I Wanted Wings, a major hit in which Lake played the second female lead. Lake's appeal with audiences began to transcend the box office. Women adored her signature hairstyle and copied it in droves.

Her hairstyle was so prolific that, during the war, the government used her as part of a campaign to get women to change the style as they could become injured if their wavy locks got caught in machinery. In a shoot for LIFE magazine in 1943 she posed with her long tresses wound around industrial machinery, to highlight the potential hazards.

donyale luna, british vogue, first black cover model, ghd Donyale Luna, the first black cover model for British Vogue [ GHD]

First black Vogue cover model

In 1966, 20-year-old model Donyale Luna made history by being the first black model on the cover of British Vogue, shot by David Bailey.

Eight years later, in 1974, American Vogue also cast a black model for its cover when Beverley Johnson was shot by Francesco Scavullo for the August issue.

david bowie, ziggy stardust, androgynous, ghd David Bowie was the king/queen of androgyny [ GHD]

Boy/girl

David Bowie totally reinvented himself as the otherworldly alien Ziggy Stardust, complete with red shock of hair and lightning flash make-up, for the Aladdin Sane album cover (1973), created by make-up artist and collaborator Pierre Laroche.

Even before he found fame in the early 70s, Bowie was always interested in challenging gender stereotypes with his hair. At 17 he founded the “Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-Haired Men".

Tilda Swinton and Kate Moss have both been shot as Bowie, and androgyny has been resurfacing as a fashion and beauty trend through designers such as JW Anderson, who repeatedly questions the gender divide in clothing.

kate moss, london look, ghd, supermodel Kate Moss has had a huge influence on beauty and style [ GHD]

The original London look 

From her first photo shoots with Corinne Day in the early 90s to "heroin chic" and rock n’ roll royalty, Kate Moss has been as famous for setting trends off the catwalk as modelling them on it.

In 1996 Sam McKnight (ghd global creative director) styled Kate Moss’s hair for a Vogue photo shoot in which he used straighteners on set for the first ever time to create this sleek, contemporary aesthetic.

ghd, advert, straighteners, An early advert for ghds, which have become synonymous with salon hair at home [ GHD]

Hot hair

Hair manipulation, both curling and straightening, has been a Holy Grail for the beauty industry for a very long time.

In 2001 ghd revolutionised hair straightening and curling in the home, but it was back in the late 19th century that the first inroads were made into making the permanent wave a possibility.

Marcel Grateau - later Francois Marcel - began his career in the poorest neighbourhoods of Montmartre in Paris. In 1872 he discovered that curls would last much longer if hair was wrapped around the sharp edge of hot scissors.

Marcel was canny with celebrity endorsement and his "Marcel waves" took off; he was so successful that he ended up retiring to a castle in Normandy.

German wig-maker and hairdresser Karl Nessler was next to take up the mantle.

He realised that wigs kept their curls for longer if the hair was rolled around wooden blocks, covered in bread dough and baked. Based on this, in 1906 he perfected his chemical perming machine.

ghd aura, hairdryer, advert The exhibition was created to celebrate the launch of the ghd Aura hairdryer [ GHD]

Glossy girls

The idea of washing your hair regularly only became a possibility with the invention of an easy means of drying it.

Back in 1888 an early version was patented by a French hairstylist called Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefroy. The machine could be attached to a heater which would then heat the head which was encased in a dome. Helpful for the salon, but not incredibly helpful at home, as it was bulky and the temperature couldn’t be controlled.

With improvements in technology the salon dryer continued in popularity. During the 1950s home-use dryers were developed, often in pastel shades to match the bathroom. Although early hand-held dryers were patented in 1911, it wasn’t until the 1960s that the first truly practical and safe blow dryers were pioneered.

The ghd aura is described by the makers as a pivotal step in this evolution for a new technology-savvy era, making home styling with salon quality more accessible than ever.

Styling while it dries, using less energy yet giving high shine and precision, the aura provides salon quality finish in the comfort of the home. Giving uplift and a glossy finish, the aura fits perfectly into ghd’s history of creating iconic, multi-function products. 
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Lady in red! Copy Kate Middleton's £450 primary school look for less

Lady in red! Copy Kate Middleton's £450 primary school look for less:

Kate Middleton, Kate Middleton shone in a bright coral dress at a north London school this morning [ALPHA/REX]

The Duchess of Cambridge was in the pink on a visit to London's Blessed Sacrament primary school this morning.

Looking elegant and chic in a bright coral dress, Kate was greeted by flag-waving children at the Islington primary school on her visit with the Liverpudlian comic John Bishop.

And she scored top marks or her Scarlett pleat-front dress by her new favourite British label, Goat. She wore her hair off her face in a half ponytail.

Kate, who was a huge hit with the crowds in Islington, has worn the label before, opting for a similar red Thea dress for a trip to Scotland back in May.

Predictably, the £448 frock sold out at top boutique Matches within minutes.

kate middleton, The £450 dress is from the British label Goat - which is Kate's new favourite [REX]

She and Bishop visited the school to see the result of their M-PACT Plus project, set up to offer support to children affected by a parent's drug or alcohol problem.

Kate, who is the patron of Action on Addiction, accessorised her off-the-rack geranium dress with neutral accessories including her trademark nude Jimmy Choo Gilbert heels and her LK Bennett Natalie clutch.

The simple structured pencil dress features a Sixties-inspired belted twist which cinched in at Kate's slim waist, a round neckline, half sleeves and a back slit detail.

Kate Middleton, The Duchess showed off her slime frame in the tight-fitting pencil dress [ALPHA]

As usual, news that the Duchess had been spotted out and about in the new dress has led to the style being snapped up in record time.

And the 100 per cent wool dress, on sale for £308, has now sold out but it's available in other colours including a charcoal-teal, £395, and a basic black £280.

Kate Middleton, Kate arrived at a school in Islington to a crowd of flag-waving children [SPLASH]

Or if you want to copy her look on a budget we have some coral frocks that won't break the bank.

Copy Kate's Goat style:

Kate Middleton, Copy Kate's coral dress with our bargain options [IG]

From left to right:

Pandora wool-crepe shift dress (£420, matchesfashion.com)

Coral LK Bennett dress (£95, zalando.co.uk)

Kilian Kerner Senses sheer sleeve pique shift dress (£44, houseoffraser.co.uk)

Get Kate's look with these nude accessories: 

nude, shoes, kate middleton, The Duchess is a big fan of natural accessories [IG]

Wide fit nude patent court shoes (£14.99, newlook.com)

Satin trim patent hardcase clutch bag (£32, accessorize.com)

kate middleton, Kate visited the school to view the progress of M-PACT Plus [SPLASH]

The M-PACT Plus project is funded by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry - the vehicle for the trio's charitable initiatives - in conjunction with Comic Relief and two charities of which Kate is royal patron, Place2be and Action on Addiction.

Kate launched it with Bishop in Manchester in 2013 when she was pregnant with son Prince George.

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Bishop later said he thought motherhood may have made Kate more passionate about the cause.

He said: "I think, from the brief conversations I've had with her, she's committed to it as a person and probably even more so now as a mother, because you realise children are such fragile things and you've got to try and support them when they're at their weakest."
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