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Giveaway with London Wishes!

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the wonderful girls behind jewellery site London Wishes, Caithlin and Eva.
I've really enjoyed wearing the jewellery they sent to me and get a lot of compliments on it...

The girls are now offering a reader of adaisychaindream the chance to pick a piece of jewellery for themselves...any piece you like!
Here's how...

-Follow London Wishes on Twitter (obviously if you don't have Twitter you can't follow them, just state in your entry that you are not a tweeter)

-Visit London Wishes online shop and decide which item you would like to win.

-Leave a comment on this post telling me which item and leave some way for me to contact you if you win; blog address or e-mail is fine!

The giveaway is Open Internationally
The winner can choose one item from London Wishes shop
Giveaway will run from Friday 1st April until Friday 8th April
The winner will be picked using random.org and notified where we will get down to the exciting business of arranging your prize!

Good Luck

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Looks of the day

Who: Sonam Kapoor
Where: "Thank you" promos in Dubai

Beautiful colors, great accessories and glossy hair cant hide the fact that the dress looks like a fancy window dressing. I bet the drawstring around Sonam's neck can be used to lower or hike up the hemline like the window dressing it so resembles:P

Who: Lara Dutta
Where: "Challo Dilli" first look

I like this from the waist up. The hair and makeup are lovely, as is the color of the jumpsuit. The gold belt adds a glam touch. If this were a dress, I would have loved it. Of course, because it’s a jumpsuit, I just can’t fully embrace it.

Who: Shraddha Kapoor
Where: Y Films for youth launch

Shraddha is looking very chic and classy in the black brocade skirt( Zara??) and red top. I do like the socks but cant make up my mind regarding the shoes. What do you think - do the shoes make or break the outfit?

Who: Sarah Jane Dias
Where: "Game" promos

Sarah in a hot pink dress with blue shoes and white clutch. I think the blue shoes was a great idea but not happy with the execution. Some other style maybe??

Who: Madhuri Dixit

Where: "Maha Challenge"

Graceful as ever!

photo credits: pinkvilla.com, bollywoodhungama.com, filmicafe.com

Lauren Young on the cover of Garage Girl Spring/Summer 2011 Issue

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A grand day out: Peter Andre takes his children to Chessington World Of Adventures - and films it all for his TV show

By Daily Mail Reporter


Family day out: Peter Andre treated Junior and Princess to a trip to Chessington World Of Adventures while filming his new TV show


Despite Katie Price's insistence that she wants her children to remain off camera, Peter Andre seems determined to feature them in his new TV show as much as possible.

And in the latest scenes to be filmed for the programme he treated Junior, five, and three-year-old Princess to a trip to Chessington World Of Adventures.

The 38-year-old Mysterious Girl singer appeared to be thoroughly enjoying himself as he carried Princess - and gave Junior a lift on his shoulders - around the park.


And he also joined them on some of the rides at the park, with all the fun being captured on camera for Peter's ITV2 reality TV show The Next Chapter.

The scenes were the latest to feature the children, after he also took them to a cupcake making class in Brighton for the show - despite his ex wife Katie Price asking that he no longer feature them on camera.

Katie recently hit out at her ex-husband for still being pictured with their children in the press and on film.

Devoted father: Peter held on to Princess' hand as the family made their way round the theme park

Hands full: At one point Peter was holding Princess while Junior hitched a ride on his shoulders - but it wasn't for long


She made an about-turn in November and suddenly announced she wanted her children out of the spotlight, despite having featured them regularly on her own reality TV shows and in interviews.

However, she said that the moratorium doesn't apply to Harvey, who will still feature in the forthcoming series, entitled Katie.


Joining in the fun: The singer appeared to be enjoying himself as he treated the children to several rides around the park


She said in an interview with the Evening Standard recently of her other
children: 'They're at an age now where Junior is like, "Mummy, I am famous. Kids at school say I am not famous but I am," and I thought, from those remarks, that it's time to take them out. Harvey has no idea about any of it.'

But oddly, both Junior and Princess were in the audience in front of live television cameras when Katie performed on Let's Dance For Comic Relief just last month.

Keeping private: Katie Price said recently that she did not want Peter to feature their children in his TV shows


The children have already appeared in series including Katie & Peter: Unleashed, Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter Down Under, Katie & Peter: Stateside and What Katie Did Next.

Peter, who recently celebrated his 38th birthday, was also one of the guests at the News Of The World Children's Champion Awards in London on Wednesday night - as was Katie's other former husband Alex Reid.


Unlikely duo: Both Peter Andre and Alex Reid attended the News Of The World Children's Champion Awards in London on Wednesday night


source:dailymail

Bad hair day! Cheryl Cole sports bird's nest do as she larks around for the camera while filming new L'Oreal ad

By Jody Thompson


Anyone got a comb? Cheryl Cole's PR company posted up a picture of her having a seriously bad hair day as she was being styled for a new L'Oreal advert


She normally never has a hair out of place - and if there is, it's been artfully placed in the name of style - but Cheryl Cole was struck down with a serious case of barnet bother earlier today.

The X Factor judge appeared not only having a serious bad hair day to the extent her locks looked like a bulldozed bird's nest, but her PR Tweeted cheekily posted up a pic of it on Twitter for the world to see.

The hilarious photo which showed 27-year-old Cheryl grinning wildly under her wild hair was captioned: 'A seriously bad hair day. Help a girl out.'


But fans of the brunette beauty need not fear that she's had a fashion fail - Mail Online can reveal the star was being styled for a new L'Oreal advert.

Although her PR couldn't divulge any more information about the campaign, the Twitter picture in which the star is wearing a khaki zipped jacket looks suspiciously like a 'before' shot for one of L'Oreal's rectifying hair products.

And even if not, as the face - and hair - of L'Oreal - she's certain to access to a myriad more of the beauty company's potions to restore her locks to their usual loveliness.

The X Factor judge is currently on tenterhooks waiting to find out if she's landed a job on the U.S. version.

Brunette beauty: The star had her usual hair style when she attended the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards in London's Leicester Square last week

In the spotlight: The star usual has her hair and make-up just perfect as the face and hair of L'Oreal


Svengali Simon Cowell wants her on board when the show launches later this year, but executives are worried the star simply does not have a high enough profile.

Show insiders said that the 27-year-old Girls Aloud singer is set to take a role on the new programme in a multi-million pound deal but there has been some anguish about whether viewers will know who she is or be able to understand her accent.

The only person confirmed to be sitting alongside Cowell on the U.S. X Factor panel is producer L.A. Reid, who has helped launch the career of the likes of Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber.

Groomed girls: Cheryl and Girls Aloud bandmate met Prince Charles at the event which was sponsored by L'Oreal


A decision is expected soon however as auditions for the show started this week with 18,000 hopefuls descending on Los Angeles in a bid to become a star.

In the meantime, Cheryl is enjoying her time back in the UK, and last week,was a guest at the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards.

Wearing a peach Sass & Bide gown that was slashed to the thigh, she joined her Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh to meet the charity's head Prince Charles.



source:dailymail

UK Harper's Bazaar May 2011 : Kate Moss by Sølve Sundsbø

Hooded Beyonce tries to go incognito days after dumping father as her manager

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

We can see you: Beyonce shades her face under her hooded jacket as she heads to her car in New York today


Beyonce attempts to keep a low profile just days after announcing she is no longer being managed by her father.

The 30-year-old singer was spotted in New York City today, hiding under a hooded jacket as she headed to her car with a security guard in tow.

On Monday the singer confirmed she had parted way on a 'professional level' with father Matthew Knowles, who has masterminded her career since her Destiny's Child days.


New era: It is the first time the singer has been seen since she dumped her father as her manager on Monday


In the statement, Beyonce stressed her devotion to her father on a personal level.
'He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly. I am grateful for everything he has taught me,' Beyonce said.

However their relationship is said to have become strained after it was confirmed a year ago that he had fathered a love child with Alexsandra Wright.


Beyonce and her father Mathew Knowles, pictured in 2004

The little boy called Nixon was born after Wright claims she had an 18-month affair with Knowles.

This led to the unravelling of Beyonce's parents marriage and her mother Tina filed for divorce in late 2009 after 29 years of marriage.

Tina Knowles worked as a stylist for Destiny's Child and continues to style her daughter. Together they launched a clothing line, House of Dereon.

Matthew was also said to initially be resistant to Beyonce's union with her now-husband rapper Jay-Z.

There have been rumours over the past couple of years that Beyonce was going to fire Knowles as her manager and instead partner with her husband's company Roc Nation.

In an interview with The Associated Press, he also said his daughter's decision to part ways with him as her manager is all part of her growing up.

He acknowledged Beyonce is a 'very, very smart businesswoman', and says as she turns 30, it is natural that she wants to have more control over her affairs.

Beyonce is currently working on her fourth studio album, a follow-up to 2008 disc I Am... Sasha Fierce.

source: dailymail

At last, embattled Sandra Bullock manages to raise a smile

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Perky: Sandra Bullock looked cheerful as she left her New York apartment today for a trip to the gym


Sandra Bullock took the bull by the horns today, so to speak, and made a concerted effort to cheer herself up with a trip to the gym.

The actress has been spotted looking a little down in the dumps in recent days in the wake of her ex-husband Jesse James planing to release a tell-all-book on their marriage.

But as she left her New York apartment this morning, the 46-year-old Oscar-winning actress had managed to raise a smile.


Grin and bare it: The actress played it casual and was carrying a pair of running trainers as she made her bright and breezy exit


Sandra played it casual in three-quarter length trousers and a black top as she headed to for a workout to release some endorphins.

Yesterday she was pictured looking glum as she went out for a stroll with her adopted son Louis.

Her downcast day out came immediately after her ex-husband Jesse James revealed the book cover of his memoir.

In the book James recalls parts of his life spanning 41 years.

He writes about everything from his tough upbringing, and struggles with addiction to success and fame.

He also touches on his failed marriages, which will no doubt refer to his ex-wife, Sandra.

Speaking to U.S magazine People, he describes what the tome will entail.


Mother and son: Sandra seen here on Tuesday with son Louis, cutting a rather glum figure


'I've lived a pretty crazy life,' he said.

'My life has been defined by many things and not just the events of the last year.
'I just wanted [the memoir] to be a good story, a page-turner and hopefully people will see it as that.'

For the the cover, the 41-year-old is seen posing in the theme of the famous American outlaw with whom he shares the same namesake.


'Pretty crazy life': Jesse James's new book cover


Holding a.44 Magnum revolver, he wears a Western Style suit and bowler hat.

He said he settled on the look rather than, 'some variation of a bad prom photo, serious Thinker pose like most book jackets show.'

James, the former head of now redundant West Coast Choppers, appeared in the reality TV reality series Monster Garage and also featured in the documentary Motorcycle Mania.

But the tattoo-clad star is of course most famous for his marriage Bullock - and their bitter split.

Their relationship imploded last year just days after her Oscar win for The Blind Side when she discovered he had been having an affair with a tattoo model.

Sandra then divorced James in April 2010 after more women claimed that they had affairs with Jesse during their marriage.

The split came days before Sandra announced in April that she had proceeded with plans to adopt a baby boy born in New Orleans.

Sandra and Jesse had started the initial adoption process four years earlier.

Louis was already united the former couple in January 2010, but they did not announce the news until the Oscars in March 2010.

After the couple's split, Sandra continued the adoption of the baby as a single parent.

Jesse is now engaged to tattoo artist and reality TV star Kat Von D.


Dishing the dirt: Sandra's ex-husband Jesse James revealed the cover of his tell-all book, American Outlaw, earlier this week


Sandra is currently in New York to film the drama film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.

The story follows a nine-year-old amateur inventor and astrophysicist who scours New York city for a lock that matches a mysterious key left by his father after he was killed in the September 11 attacks.

Sandra stars alongside Tom Hanks, John Goodman and James Gandolfini n the film which will be released in 201

Sandra was recently listed at the 22nd highest earner in Hollywood for 2010, taking home over $22 million and this year is set to be as good professionally for the star with four films in production and five in development.

source: dailymail

Is Cameron Diaz going too far? Actress displays bulging biceps as she collects an award at CinemaCon

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Musclebound: Cameron Diaz showed off her biceps as she collected her Female Star of the Year Award from Drew Barrymore


She's well known for showing off her fabulously toned body - but it looks as though Cameron Diaz may be trying to impress her boyfriend A-Rod just a little too much.

The actress was looking more muscular than ever as she picked up an award at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Cameron, who accepted the prize for Female Star Of The Year from Drew Barrymore, was wearing a strappy, fitted white dress for the occasion - which showed off her recently acquired biceps.


Pumped up: The actress showed off her muscular look in a strappy white dress at the event in Las Vegas


And while she has always been toned, her muscles suggest that perhaps she might have been hitting the gym a little too heavily of late.

But the muscular look appears to be popular with her current beau.

A-Rod's ex-wife Cynthia also had well-toned biceps - while it is a look also favoured by another one of his exes, Madonna.


Best of friends: Cameron shared a friendly moment with Drew Barrymore, who had presented her with the prize


Cameron not only accepted the award at the annual convention - in which U.S cinema chain owners gather for a preview of forthcoming films - but she also promoted her new movie Bad Teacher.

She stars in the film as a foul-mouthed, money-hungry teacher who goes to extreme lengths to try win the affections of a new teacher - whom her colleague is already dating.

The film - which co-stars her ex Justin Timberlake - is due for release later this year.


Under wraps: Cameron kept her biceps hidden while she promoted her new film Bad Teacher at the convention


Actress & AROD's girlfriend Cameron Diaz visits Las Vegas for Cinemacon 2011


source: dailymail

That's a wrap! Vanessa Hudgens celebrates Sucker Punch premiere but remains tight lipped about relationship with co-star Josh

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Keeping things under wraps: Vanessa Hudgens left the Sucker Punch after party with her hair covered up but that wasn't the only thing the actress was keeping under wraps as she refused to talk about her relationship with co-star Josh Hutcherson


As she left Cafe de Paris, the Sucker Punch premiere after-party venue, Vanessa Hudgens covered her hair with a pearl-coloured pashmina – and that isn’t the only thing she is keeping under wraps.

Vanessa is remaining tight-lipped about her relationship with her Journey 2 co-star Josh Hutcherson, who she has been spending increasing amounts of time with in recent months.

In fact as the actress took to the red carpet last night she refused to give anything away about her feelings for the 18-year-old actor-but she did let out a telling giggle.



Lady in white: Vanessa had attended the London premiere of Sucker Punch in a pearl floor-length Alberta Ferretti gown before heading to Cafe de Paris for the after-party


Dressed in a flowing backless pearl floor-length gown by Alberta Ferretti, the actress had her hair in an elegant up style showing off her butterfly tattoo on her neck.

And while the actress was happy to talk about her upcoming projects she remained tight-lipped about Josh and simply laughed back in reply.

The actress may not have wanted to speak about her male co-stars but she did speak about working with Kristen Davies and said revealed that she would consider a role in a possible Sex and The City prequel film.



Getting close: Vanessa and Josh Hutcherson looked cosy at a basketball game recently


Vanessa told MailOnline: 'Kristen is awesome although we only have one scene together in the film.’

She added that she would be keen to work on a SATC prequel: Yes totally I love the Sex And The City films they are so fun.’

The actress who plays Blondie in the film explained the girls underwent a vigorous training regime over three months working out for five hours a day in order to be able to shoot the Sucker Punch action scenes.

She said: 'Working with the navy seals they don't go easy on you. I had to push myself mentally and physically.'


Party girls: Jena Malone, Emily Browning, Vanessa and Abbie Cornish braved the chilly London cold to enjoy a dinner at Bam Bou before heading to Cafe de Paris


Vanessa joined her co-stars on the red carpet at Leicester Square’s Vue cinema to premiere the Zack Snyder film in the U.K. which opens in cinemas across the country tomorrow.

The film crew then enjoyed dinner at Bam Bou restaurant before heading to Cafe de Paris to finish off the evening's celebration.

Earlier in the evening it wasn't just Vanessa who was eager to talk about upcoming projects 300 director Zack Snyder was quick to gush about Amy Adams who has been named to take on the role of Lois Lane playing alongside British actor Henry Cavill in his latest project Superman: Man of Steel.


Girl Power: Sucker Punch stars (L-R) Jamie Chung, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Carla Cugino, Emily Browning and Vanessa Hudgens pose together on the red carpet


The Sucker Punch director told MailOnline: ‘We are really excited about Amy and I am excited about the message is sends. It took a little while to cast her and we had to fly Henry over to see how they looked together but it’s great.’

Also dazzling on the red carpet Abbie Cornish, 28, was dressed in Alberta Ferretti in a coffee-coloured long dress with lace overlay and dazzled in £175,000 worth of Cartier jewels.

The Australian actress has been working with her Sucker Punch co-star Oscar Issac on Madonna’s latest project W.E.

Oscar, 31, spoke to MailOnline about working with Madonna and said: 'Was she a diva? No I hoped so but she is actually self-deprecating and really very funny she is actually very open.’


We like to boogie: The stars of Sucker Punch broke into an impromptu dance on the red carpet at the London premiere of their film tonight


Upcoming projects: Oscar Issac and Abbie Cornish are working together again on Madonna's film W.E. The 31-year-old actor said he hoped the singer was a diva but she is actually funny and self-deprecating


Girlfriends: Jamie Chung does some solo moves before cuddling up to Jena Malone


Sucker Punch opens in UK cinemas on April 1.



source: dailymail

What's your number? Gavin Rossdales's fatherly pride as Kingston gets his first phone number from a girl

By SOPHIE FORBES

Like father like son: Kingston Rossdale makes friends with an older girl at the Coldwater Canyon Park in Beverly Hills yesterday while on a day out with his father Gavin Rossdale


Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdales eldest son Kingston has always appeared to be a confident little boy.

And yesterday the four-year-old showed he had inherited his parents' charm as he sat chatting with a girl he met in the park.

The youngster even appeared to swap phone numbers with her while on a boys day out at the park with his father, Bush front man Rossdale.

At first, a nervous-looking Kingston needed some encouragement from his father who reassured him before he sat for a while and chatted with the young lady.

Initially the fashion forward tot, wearing jeans and a white vest, tried to hide behind his father who grinned and helped his son by talking to the girl himself.


First time: The little one came over all shy at first and had to get some encouragement from his father


Eventually Kingston built up the confidence to sit down on the wall next to her and begin talking.

In an adorable and touching moment in the young boy's life, the little girl and Kingston then appeared to swap phone numbers on their matching iPhones.


This is how you do it: Gavin, who has been married to Gwen Stefani for eight years, encouraged his son to chat to the young girl


After spending some time being pushed on the swings the father and son duo then headed back to their car to head home.

'That was a big moment...It was like watching him tie his shoes for the first time,' Gavin was over heard saying as he walked to the car.

Gavin, 44, has been married to No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani for eight years and the pair have another son, Zuma, who is two-and-a-half.


Boys time: Later the Bush front man pushed his son on the swings


Kingston's compassionate mother Gwen recently donated $1million to Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Emergency Fund to help in the relief and recovery effort.

Stefani said: ‘I’ve been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture.

‘The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking and I want to do anything I can to help.

‘I would never be able to make a gesture like this without the love and support of all the fans over all these years.'


source: dailymail

'I thought they were Swedish Fish,' jokes Katie Holmes as she explains why she bought Penis Gummies for Suri

By JODY THOMPSON

Awkward: Katie Holmes explained that she initially hadn't realise what Suri had picked up in the restaurant's gift shop


It was the picture that caused consternation, amusement and not a little shock the world over over - and now Katie Holmes has explained why her three-year-old daughter Suri Cruise came to be carrying some rather X-rated sweets earlier this month.

Katie had taken Suri and some friends to a New York restaurant specialising in desserts when the little girl was spotted holding a box of 'penis gummies.'

But in an interview for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which airs tomorrow, the 32-year-old explained she thought they were 'Swedish Fish' - fish-shaped jellies as she laughed off the incident.


Laughing it off: Katie explained what had happened to Ellen DeGeneres on her chat show in an interview which screens tomorrow


Katie explained: 'Recently, I took her to get ice cream in New York at this place called Serendipity that we go to all the time. It’s for kids.

'We go in and we are waiting for a table and she grabs some gummies that are boy part gummies. I was horrified.'

Katie was clearly still so embarrassed by the episode, she couldn't bring herself to actually say what the sweets were.


Mummy, what are these? Suri picked up the sweets in New York restaurant Serendipity 3


So the former Dawson's Creek star spelled it out to show host Ellen, saying: 'P-e-n-i-s gummies. I said, oh wow those aren’t Swedish Fish.'

Ellen, 53, interjected and joked: 'Even I know that, I know the difference there!'
Katie laughed and continued: 'They are called p-e-n-i-s gummies and they look like it. She was holding the box and I was like okay, wow we don’t need that right now.

'Because I thought if I said "put that back!" and then she’s going to say, "what is this?" And I really didn’t want to have that conversation.

'I was like, why are selling these here? This is for kids. And then it was on the cover of a magazine that I’m giving her those gummies.'

To the uninitiated, Swedish Fish are a type of chewy fruit-flavoured fish-shaped candy sold in the U.S. made for decades by Swedish candy producer Malaco, until Cadbury bought the brand from Leaf in 2006.

In the UK, they are sold in Ikea, including the more hardcore 'salmiak' flavour, or salted liquorice flavour.


Candy confusion: Katie joked that the Penis Gummies weren't exactly the same as Swedish Fish


Katie was on Ellen to promote her new TV mini-series The Kennedys, which premieres on Sunday in the U.S.

The ReelzChannel plans to show the mini-series between April 3 to April 10.
The show has also been picked up in the UK and will also be screened by both BBC2 and HISTORY next month.

The eight-parter sees Katie as Jackie Kennedy and Greg Kinnear as John F Kennedy.

However, the real-life Kennedy family and associates are said to be unhappy about the Jon Cassar-directed series, claiming its scripts were inaccurate and overly critical.


The Kennedys Premiere



source: dailymail

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