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Would You Buy Tango’s Fake Tan?


It’s finally happened- the world has gone mad. Tango have created their own brand of fake tan, and from what I can gather, people actually think this is a good idea.

Ok, they think it’s something pretty hilarious, but imagine if this actually took off- people would be practically radio-active in the street.

We’ve already got the likes of Jordan and Jodie Marsh who love to look as orange as possible, so giving them this tan is like giving a dog their favourite biscuit! (no pun intended there)

Tango have defended their decision to launch the tan as innovative, which is code for ‘capitalise on the trend for fake tan and make as much money as possible from it.’

To be fair, linking their ‘you’ve been tango’d’ phrase to fake tan and launching a product out of it, is pretty brilliant thinking, and I think it has a possibility of taking off.

There’d be no way in hell I’d be persuaded to try it, but I’m sure others out there will and have a right laugh in doing do as well.

They’re going to trial them though ebay for the bargain price of £5.99, which is actually more expensive than actual fake tan, so perhaps they’ve pitched themselves too high to begin with?

Whatever the reason behind this crazy scheme, we have to admit- it’s one way to bring a smile to your face during this recession!

Katie Price To Walk On Catwalk…Say What?!

Ok, I know she’s been having a bit of a hard time recently, what with her hubby leaving her and all, but who on earth thought Katie Price be a good choice for the catwalk?!

Now, I’m not being snobby or anything, but to most people Katie a.k.a Jordan is not stylish in the slightest, she is just very fake. That’s not to say that I don’t like her, because against my better judgement I do, it’s just that even I can see what a mess she is when it comes to fashion.

Her tan is always four times too dark, she shows too much flesh, her hair is now almost gothically dark and don’t even get me started on the drag queen make-up, because we’d be here forever.

With Peter Andre in tow she was more bearable I think, but since her constant put downs finally pushed him to breaking point she’s now left with a costly divorce looming over her, so could Katie be thinking of a change of career- namely, a catwalk career?!

She will be making her first public outing since the split next Friday, on the runway for Clothes Show London, which will no doubt serve as a huge publicity drive for both the event and Katie herself.

I’m sure she hopes Pete will be watching, just to get a taste of what he is missing, but the fashion world? No, I think they’ll leave well alone…

Lady GaGa Gets Crazy With Fashion!

Now we know this isn’t exactly a new statement, as Lady GaGa has always been a bit bonkers when it comes to her dress sense, but her latest style debut has really caught our imagination…

An orb hat. Or more specifically her ‘GaGa Barrier’ which she wore on Ellen’s show in the U.S. on Tuesday. It was possibly her weirdest accessory to date, and that is by no mean feat.

This lady has rewritten the rule book on style, championing latex undies, bubble dresses, Geisha lips, thigh-high boots and post-it note dresses, which have widely been regarded as pretty darn fashionable.

The fashion pack absolutely love her and I can see why; she different. She’s completely and utterly bonkers when it comes to style, and that’s why we’re all under her little GaGa spell.

You know she’s never going to wear the same thing twice, you know that a pair of jeans are just not an option for her, and you know that you’re going to get value for your money if you ever see her at a stylish event.

Aside from the humour behind her clothes, people generally just seem to accept that she is eccentric and love her for it, rather than ostracize her or try to pigeon hole her into a ‘sexy starlet’

I quite liked her orb hat, not least because it made me LOL when she nearly hit Ellen in the face when she went to hug her, but because it made her look wonderfully odd.

Although I’d never dare to give her looks a go, I think she’s fab and someone who is really in control of her own career and style. So, go GaGa, Go!

Jesus Snubbed My Models

Wow, there’s a headline I never thought I’d write, but yes it is true. Jesus Luz, Madonna’s toyboy to me and you, has been snubbed by his fellow male models because of his new found fame.

His relationship with Queen Madge has propelled the Brazilian model into International fame, with designers left, right and centre hoping to snap him up for their campaigns.

Anyway it’s this success and apparent arrogance which has upset his fellow male models, with many refusing to speak to him on a recent catwalk show.

They reckon he’s nicked their jobs, which they have worked oh-so hard for and we’re inclined to agree, as before Madge got her paws on him, who the hell had heard of Jesus Luz?

Sure, he’s pretty, but so are a lot of male models and to hear that Marc Jacobs is personally supporting his campaign to stay and work in the country is a bit laughable.

First he went and landed the Dolce & Gabbana menswear campaign and now he’s got Marc on side? Something there does not add up, and with Madonna denying she used her connections to get him the gigs, the question is- how did he get so famous so fast?

With other reports suggesting he’s now trying to charge ludicrous amounts for personal appearances, we reckon he should enjoy this 15 minutes of fame while it lasts, because you know that when Madonna bails on him again, his star aint going to be shining nearly as bright.

Karl Lagerfeld-Emma Watson Loving

Yes, the title may be slightly misleading, but what I mean to say is how much these two clearly respect each other in the fashion industry, rather than suggest some entirely inappropriate relationship…

Anyway, the reason that I’m putting my thoughts across about these two fashion lovelies, is the fact that they can’t seem get away from each other at the moment!

Seriously, in the past week alone I’ve read about Emma’s praise for meeting the Chanel Legend, Karl’s response about how great Emma was, and then a bizarre fashion shoot, where the Harry Potter actress seemed to be dressed like a nun, while Karl photographed her for Crash magazine.

Chanel were supposedly eyeing up Emma not so long ago for a campaign, but alas it came to nothing and Emma is now just an avid admirer of Lagerfeld and his work.

However, we hear that she’s been bagged by Burberry instead, which just goes to show you Karl, if you wanted her you should have signed her up immediately!

Until you see sense, you can be new fashion BFF’s, as god knows we need some new people to talk about. We’re getting bored of Marc Jacobs and his million best friends he seems to have at the moment…

Dr. Martens are popular again!

Remember those fabulous Dr. Martens that were the epitome of 80s cool back in the day? Well, they’re back in fashion and have been given something of a funky makeover.

I say makeover, what I really mean is that they have been glammed up a touch, in addition to adding a few designer collaborations into the mix, and of course introducing the high-heeled version of the classic boot.

Agyness Deyn, Pixie Geldof, Alice Dellal and Fearne Cotton are just some of the big celeb endorsers of the brand at the moment, and they have inadvertently made them popular with more female shoppers, as sales shoot up across the globe.

In the past we wouldn’t really be caught dead working the grubby boots, unless we part of some kind of 80s tribe or culture, and even in the 90s when they had a brief revival, we were all about Girl Power and Union Jacks, as opposed to grungy fashion.

But now thanks to the catwalk, and the likes of Alexander Wang and Giles showing punky fashion in a cool way once more, suddenly we’re all clamouring to own the stylish bootie.

Bright pink, red or paint splattered, the choice is yours, but if you’re any kind of self respecting fashionista, then i’d hop foot it out now and get yourself a pair pronto!

Girls Aloud’s New Style: Hit/Miss?

I was a bit undecided when I saw Girls Aloud’s new bondage style for new vid, Untouchable, which is why I opened it up to you, dear FemaleFirst Readers.

Apparently most of you loved their new look, and it was just a natural progression for them, but me personally, I’m not a huge fan.

They’ve kind of been there, done that with a previous video, so it left me wondering, are Girls Aloud running out of style steam?

They’ve been croupiers, mechanics, salon technicians and bikers, to name a few, in the past, and now for this video i’m not sure what they are exactly. PVC queens?!

Bring back the tongue-in-cheek looks they sported in the beginning I say, and ditch the OTT sexy style.

You’re five gorgeous ladies, who don’t need to try to get our attention anymore, so let your fashion choices reflect that!

What’s All The Fuss About?!

Now I like Michelle Obama, don’t get me wrong but this fascination with her fashion choices each day is getting a little ridiculous.

Granted, she is stylish, she is gorgeous, blah blah blah, but you’ve got to remember the reason she is here, or rather why her husband is here; the recession.

It can be hard to see someone, who is undoubtedly humble and nice, get swept up in everything and spend hundreds of dollars on designer outfits to parade on her trip to the UK.

To be fair, she has chosen quite low key designers for her visit, therefore getting them some recognition, but at the same time she comes across as a very fashion forward lady.

We’re just as guilty as all the others who write about her style, we love to dissect every little thing she is wearing and pass style judgement, but without wanting to become all serious, shouldn’t we be more focused on the G20 summit?

Seriously, most people don’t have a clue what’s going on in Downing Street at the minute, it’s all about the glamour of having Barack and Michelle Obama in Britain.

While they are a vast improvement on the last lot from the White House, we need to stop treating Barack like a celeb and Michelle like a fashionista. She is of course stylish, but she’s also a lot more than someone who dresses well, and it’s about time we noticed that…

Taylor Momsen- Our New Style Crush


You may have noticed that I have a bit of a thing for Gossip Girl, in fact it’s bordering on obsession at times, but since it’s part of my fabulous job to report on all the fashion for the show, I think my obsession is totally justified.

Anyways, in my quest to report all the latest fashion gossip from the show, It’s been hard not to take notice of 15-year-old Taylor Momsen, who has been rocking the punk look now since late last year.

Considering we’re waaay behind here in the UK, Taylor’s new look only got its debut last week on the show, but she herself has been sporting her grown up ‘bangs’ for ages and has become a total style hottie in the U.S.

We noticed her new look when she was out and about of course, but it was seeing her on screen as Jenny that really made us sit up and take notice, particularly in last night’s episode, There Might Be Blood.

While I really hated her racoon made-up eyes, I’m loving the new Jenny’s wardrobe. Punky, quirky and rebellious- all the things that Jenny will become over the next few episodes (trust me, I have insider knowledge!)

Taylor’s style off-screen has continued to amaze me too, as she looks so much older than her 15 years, which can at times be a tad disturbing, but most of the time it just makes me wish I’d had a stylist at that age. I could of avoided the chavvy tracksuits, pulled back hair and orange face for starters…

Anyway, we earmarked Taylor as a one to watch from the very beginning when she was all sweetness and light on the show, and now she’s growing up, she may well eclipse Leighton (Blair) and Blake (Serena) as the new Style Queen of the Upper East Side.

Watch this space…

Who the heck is Jason Wu?!

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Why, he’s the guy who designed Michelle Obama’s inaugural dress of course! You see, you may know the name, but as a designer he’s yet to make much of an impression on us.

But he’s managed it on the fashion pack, as they are all raving about his AW09 collection and what’s more wearing it already!

Yes, a month after it was aired on the catwalk, Katie Holmes, Coco Rocha and co. have all been spotted in a Wu original design of late, signaling that he is the designer to watch for the season ahead.

He’s been embroiled in a fair amount of controversy however, since he first came to our attention thanks to his love of fur.

Planning to launch a fur collection next season was met anger from PETA, and acceptance from others, but Michelle Obama rightly stayed out of that debate, preferring not to get involved.

Smart lady, because a few months later, Wu did a 180 and decided to postpone his fur collection for a later date… Humm, do we think he caved under the moral pressure?

Well, it’s impossible to know really, but we personally like him a heck of a lot more for it. Go Wu, Go!