Puncel Blog: November 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Combine $12 million and $2 million worth of Swarovski crystals, and that's approximately how luxurious the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will be. This year's highly anticipated show will have no shortage of exciting costumes, all of which were carefully handcrafted by trained artisans, diligently working under the watchful eyes of lead creators, Todd Thomas, Collection designer, and Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Collection creative designer. The extravagant show will boast multiple exciting themes this year, including Ballet, Super Angels, Passion Play, Angels Aquatic, I Put a Spell on You, and Club Pink.

Thomas compared the fanfare of the runway show to that of a Broadway production. "The process is long and you have to stay on schedule....It can be beautiful, whimsical and dreamy at the beginning, then dark and mysterious. The Club Pink ending is youthful and vibrant,” explained Thomas. “We work in a land of pure fantasy and with the best artisans in the world whether they are artists or beaders.”

This year's show marks Swarovski's ninth straight year of collaboration with Victoria's Secret. A total of 2 million Swarovsky crystals will adorn the various costumes, including Angel wings, custom-made lingerie pieces, and glistening footwear by designer to the stars, Giuseppe Zanotti.

The lingerie powerhouse brand's Manhattan office was filled with beautiful faces as all 38 models—15 newcomers—streamed in for their sexy fittings. The show will feature a total of 69 costumes and 31 sets of Angel wings. This year’s lineup includes famous faces such as Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton and Lily Aldridge.

Behind-the-Scenes of the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

From Jennifer Lopez's multiple diffusion lines to Kanye West's high-fashion collection, Hollywood's most fashionable celebs are turning their style savvy into gold! With her signature flowy printed maxi dresses and oversized sunglasses, Nicole Richie has long been admired for her bohemian chic style aesthetic. So it's no surprise that Nicole's fashion line, House of Harlow 1960, has been wildly popular among fashionistas around the world.

Nicole's intricate jewelry pieces from her line have earned her the title of "Influencer of the Year" by the Accessories Council. Past honorees have included Lady Gaga, Kanye West and jewelry powerhouse, Tiffany & Co. Nicole has received multiple honors for her fashion line, including "Entrepreneur of the Year" at the 2010 Glamour Women of the Year Awards and a nomination in the "Celebrity Fashion Line" category at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards.

Nicole Richie with daughter, Harlow Madden. (Bauer Griffin)
The line, which is named after Nicole's daughter, Harlow Winter Kate Richie Madden, released its jewelry collection in October 2008 and later expanded to include apparel and shoes. The collections are available globally at high-end department and specialty stores Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Selfridges, ShopBop among others.

Nicole Richie Named 'Influencer of the Year'

Eva Green
Bond Girl Name: Vesper Lynd
Bond Movie:Casino Royal (2007)
Reason Why She's the Sexiest: Like all the best Bond girls, Eva Green had an undeniable air of mystery around her in Casino Royale. Her sultry red pout also helped make her one of the sexiest modern Bond girls.

Ivana Milicevic
Bond Girl Name: Valenka
Bond Movie: Casino Royale (2006)
Reason Why She's the Sexiest: Though she wasn't technically a Bond girl, Ivana Milicevic was too darned sexy to leave off the list. The Croatian stunner played the henchwoman of the evil Le Chiffre.

Denise Richards
Bond Girl Name: Dr. Christmas Jones
Bond Movie: The World Is Not Enough (1999)
Reason Why She's the Sexiest: It was pretty hard to buy Denise Richards as a nuclear physicist, but her cropped tank top and sexy short shorts pretty much made everything else (acting included) irrelevant.

Halle Berry
Bond Girl Name: Jinx
Bond Movie: Die Another Day (2002)
Reason Why She's the Sexiest: Remember the sexy orange bikini that Halle Berry wore in Die Another Day? 'Nuff said.

Olga Kurylenko
Bond Girl Name: Camille Montes
Bond Movie: Quantum of Solace (2008)
Reason Why She's the Sexiest: Ukrainian-born actress and model Olga Kurylenko steamed up Quantum of Solace with Daniel Craig. The badass babe got rid of the bad guys and looked super sexy doing it.
Being a Bond girl is tough work. You have to cozy up to James Bond, kick butt, and suffer a silly double entendre moniker — all while looking incredibly sexy. Here's our ode to some of the sexiest starlets that have been lucky enough to earn the coveted title of Bond girl.

Sexiest Bond Girls

Amber Heard's stylist deserves a bonus this year. The actress wowed us once again with a minimalist-chic look on the red carpet of the Paris Rum Diary premiere.

Amber enhanced her bombshell curves with a sleek midnight blue Stella McCartney dress. The floor-sweeping knit number was both slinky and fitted to create an effortlessly flattering design. Stella is famous for her versatile style and her stunning celebrity clientele.

Amber accentuated her eyes with dark dramatic liner, paired with smoky shadow. A voluminous updo and dainty earrings completed her elegant evening style.

Amber Heard Is Sultry in Midnight Blue

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Channeling her inner Marilyn Monroe, troubled star Lindsay Lohan kept it classy when she got totally nude for her Playboy shoot. And while we weren't there to take notes, reps for the star insist the pictorial came out "absolutely fantastic."

Confirming those claims: the main man himself, Hugh Hefner. The Playboy founder described the spread to The Insider as "classy. Very classy." As for its historical context: "It's a classic tribute inspired by the original Tom Kelly nude pictorial of Marilyn Monroe, a portion of which was the original playmate which was in the original issue of Playboy," Hefner added.

While most people will buy the men's magazine to see Lohan fully nude, the star didn't just sign up for the gig to get naked. No, she also sat down with the editors to chat. According to her rep, the "tasteful" spread "will be accompanied by an interview that will let readers see another side of Lindsay."

We don't have the faintest idea which side the rep's talking about, but we do know you'll have to wait a while to find out. The hotly anticipated issue won't hit shelves until late December.

Lindsay Lohan Shows Off Skin and Bones in Bikini

Bieber + Gomez = Love

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez made their public debut as a couple at the beginning of 2011. Now, almost a year later, they've posed on the red carpet, traveled the world together, and provided us with a slew of adorable pictures.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Relationship Timeline

It's safe to say Jennifer Lopez killed it at Glamour's 2011 Women of the Year Awards! The quadruple threat brought back the JLo glam we know and love in an Atelier Versace gown with a curve-hugging silhouette and hip-high slit.

Donatella Versace (another fashionable attendee of the event) never holds back when it comes to embellishments. Her Fall 2011 couture collection was graced with vibrant colors, intricate embroidery and luxe fringe. Jennifer selected a muted piece, but it was far from lacking in rich texture with perforated leather petals cascading over sparkling scaly fabric.

The American Idol judge shined on the red carpet with matching metallic accessories and silvery shadow behind her faux lashes. JLo wore her highlighted locks in a swept-back half-up 'do to show off her diamond stud earrings. She took home the All-Star Award of the night for her thriving multifaceted career.

Jennifer Lopez Is a Stunning "All Star" at the Glamour Awards

TMZ is reporting that the LAPD obtained a search warrant against a 14-year-old girl who threatened to kill Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend Caitlin Beadles.

The alleged perp made a Tumblr account with the name KILLSGANDCB (we're guessing that the 'SG' refers to current Bieber girlfriend Selena Gomez and the 'CB' refers to Caitlin Beadles). The uber-intense Belieber said that she had cameras on Beadles 24/7 and that she wanted to skin her alive. The fan menacingly promised that Beadles wouldn't know what was coming until she "wakes up on the other side of her bed with a knife."

According to TMZ, the 14-year-old suspect reportedly lives in Kentucky and is developmentally disabled. The girl's mother was contacted by the LAPD and she has promised to monitor her internet activities more closely.

Current Justin Bieber paramour Selena Gomez recently went through a scary stalking ordeal. Alleged stalker Thomas Brodnicki, who police say was a genuine threat to the songstress, currently remains in jail on felony stalking charges.

Crazed Belieber Threatens to Kill Justin's Ex

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Emma Stone in Lanvin

Jessica Alba in Tory Burch

Kerry Washington in Marchesa

Lea Michele in Jenny Packham

As expected, Glamour's Women of the Year Awards brought about the most stylish of Hollywood's leading ladies. From Jessica Alba's sweet sparkling frock to Lea Michele's stunning beaded chiffon gown, the red carpet was rife with covetable looks and phenomenal women. Check out our favorites from the fashionable fête!

The Best Dressed at Glamour's 2011 Women Of The Year Awards

Many people around the world suffer from peanut allergies. Kate Middleton, however, does not. Needless to say, when she refused to eat some tasty peanut paste in Copenhagen last week, the world reacted in the only logical way possible: assuming she's become pregnant. While we may never know what exactly makes peanut paste different from peanut butter, we can still ask: Does the Duchess of Cambridge have a baby on board?

But first, last week's poll: On the off chance you were on a week long deep sea dive and didn't hear the news, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries tragically ended their 10-week marriage last Monday. This led us to ask whether or not the socialite could ever find true love. And while we're hard pressed to think of a more romantic star out there, 69 percent of you think she has no chance.

But back to royalty, non-existent peanut allergies, and sensationalized speculation. While most pregnant ladies would ideally eat everything placed in front of them, science tells us that not all food and beverages go so well with baby making. As for peanuts: Some doctors request pregnant women avoid the snack, lest their unborn children develop allergies.

However, as of 2009, Britain's government has given the green light to expecting moms who want to chow down on some scrumptious PB & J sandwiches. Though, just because the government tells you it's okay, doesn't mean you should listen! Where's the fun in complacency?

If the Duchess were to turn out pregnant, she'd join an impressive crop of expecting celebrities: Jessica Simpson, Beyonce, and Hilary Duff are all due to give birth soon. And although Middleton hasn't put out a pop record, millions would undoubtedly cry out in joy if she were to release a baby into this world.