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Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Lily James on going topless for her Burberry campaign and the secret to being seductive

'People were a bit shocked... I just felt really sexy': Lily James on going topless for her Burberry campaign and the secret to being seductive

PUBLISHED: 09:14, 20 September 2016 | UPDATED: 09:14, 20 September 2016

She's known for her demure roles in dramas such as Downton Abbey and sent tongues wagging when she went topless for a recent Burberry campaign.

But Lily James has revealed she enjoyed exploring a different side of herself when she shot the advert.

Speaking to Elle the 27-year-old Cinderella actress opened up about the the secret to feeling sexy, being emotional, and feminism.

Opening up: Lily James has revealed she enjoyed exploring a different side of herself when she shot the advert

Chatting about her recent Burberry campaign which saw her put on a more racy appearance, she says: 'The pictures are very sensual and seductive, and people are a bit shocked to think I would do that, based on the period roles I've played.

'It just felt natural. And it's nice to explore different sides of yourself. I just felt really confident and sexy. I think you're at your sexiest when you're at your most free and uninhibited and bold. Power is sexy. So is being open and innocent and vulnerable.

'But trying too hard is not sexy. Or thinking about it too much. I've got drawers of sexy underwear which I probably never wear because I'm much sexier when I'm not trying.'

'The pictures are very sensual and seductive, and people are a bit shocked to think I would do that, based on the period roles I've played', the 27-year-old Cinderella actress revealed

And Lily is ready to take on tougher roles than those in Cinderella and War and Peace, pondering: 'Maybe I should be a b***h now…I'm so much more than those roles. I can be challenging too and not always sunny in the way people might expect.

'I'm not afraid to insult people, not purposefully, but…to have strength of conviction and trust myself.'

However she admits she still has a vulnerable side, explaining: 'I'm quite an emotional person, and I'm sensitive in that I care about a lot of things, and that can make you vulnerable, everyone has darkness in them, don't they?'

'Maybe I should be a b***h now…I'm so much more than those roles', the British actress is ready to play tougher roles

'I can be quite a solitary person and I need to be alone quite a lot. Or with Matt,' she adds.

And despite needing her alone time the British actress enjoys the odd wild night, revealing: 'I love dancing but I don't do it very much now unless I'm drunk. Me and Matt have been known to dance on a table…'

Speaking about the revived wave of feminism Lily says: 'The brilliant thing is that it is now being addressed so openly. Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence, Lena Dunham are all so inspiring and I feel totally swept up in the movement, even though I haven't had a pay gap experience in the same way as them due to doing different type of work.

'But we all need to join together from the smallest jobs to big blockbuster movie.'

The October issue of ELLE UK will be available on newsstands from 20 September.

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Friday, 29 April 2016

15 Insanely Beautiful Curly Hair Looks - Elle magazine

15 Insanely Beautiful Curly Hair Looks

The results are crazy.

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When you Google image search "beautiful hair," a disconcerting–but not entirely surprising–thing happens. A flood of Photoshop-smooth, mostly brunette hair fill the screen (with a few well-behaved ringlets peppered in). There isn't a kink or a curl in sight. And that's fucked up. In a new video from Dove, the self-love-loving beauty brand encourages women to embrace their hair, from natural curls to double processed blond. Here, we round up curly looks that belong at the top of your "beautiful hair" search results.

Thursday, 31 March 2016

Beyonce shows off her natural beauty and cascading curls in new fitness line Ivy Park in stunning Elle photoshoot

Beyonce shows off her natural beauty and cascading curls as she dons new fitness line Ivy Park in stunning photoshoot

By REBECCA LAWRENCE and REBECCA DAVISON FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 19:06, 31 March 2016 | UPDATED: 19:59, 31 March 2016

She recently launched her own fitness brand, Ivy Park.

And Beyonce proved to be her own best advertisement as she graced the cover of Elle magazine.

Posing for two editions, the 34-year-old singer put on a sizzling display as she showed off her toned thighs and slender pins.

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The powers that B: She recently launched her own fitness brand, Ivy Park, and Beyonce proved to be her own best advertisement as she graced the cover of Elle magazine, styled by Samira Nasr

Clad in a black bodysuit and layering up in a loose fitting T-shirt, the Formation hitmaker looked effortlessly glamorous as she gazed sultrily down the lens.

Wearing her caramel coloured locks in loose curls, she wore her glossy tresses in a side parting, exposing her flawless complexion.

Parting her lips seductively, she was a vision of beauty on the cover.

Workout wonder: Changing outfits for her second cover shoot, Beyonce was equally as dazzling as she posed for a close up that highlighted her breathtaking beauty

Changing outfits for her second cover shoot, Beyonce was equally as dazzling as she posed for a close up that highlighted her breathtaking beauty.

Wearing her curly locks brushed back into a bun, she bore a neutral make-up palette, merely accentuating her stunning features.

Clad in an oversized white polka dot shirt, she also bore the name of her new brand across her wrist.

Keen to promote the new venture further, Beyonce also took to Instagram on Thursday to share a stunning snap of herself modelling a swimsuit with the Ivy Park logo emblazoned across the front.

Completing her look with a pair of high-top wedge trainers, the singer can be seen navigating her fit body through a series of hoops as she shows off her latest fashion creation.

Witness the fitness: Beyonce showed off her incredible figure in a swimsuit on Thursday when she announced the launch of her new workout range with Sir Philip Green

Work It Out: She showed off her athletic prowess as she modelled her latest creation while working her way through some hoops

Ivy Park no doubt takes inspiration from Beyonce's daughter, Blue Ivy and the brand is a joint venture, partnership and stand-alone brand created by Beyonce and Sir Philip Green.

Fans will be able to pick up the pieces at Topshop, Nordstrom, Zalando, Net-A-Porter, Selfridges, JD Sports, to name a few.

The first Spring/Summer '16 collection will be available from April 14 and includes over 200 pieces of sportswear – from clothing and footwear to accessories – across dance and fitness.

See more Beyonce as she shows off her figure in a very sexy swimsuit for fitness brand

Ring the changes: The singer showed off her inner strength in the images as she posed for the fierce stills

Wet and wild: She showed off her abs in a sporty crop top as she stood out in the rain

Beyonce said of her new project: 'Sir Philip has created some amazing collaborations but I wanted a partnership and a stand-alone brand.

'When I'm working and rehearsing, I live in my workout clothes, but I didn't feel there was an athletic brand that spoke to me.

'My goal with Ivy Park is to push the boundaries of athletic wear and to support and inspire women who understand that beauty is more than your physical appearance.'

Looking good: The 34-year-old shared a snap of herself wearing a very sexy swimsuit on Instagram which had the name of her range, Ivy Park, emblazoned across the front

She went on to say: 'True beauty is in the health of our minds, hearts and bodies.

'I know that when I feel physically strong, I am mentally strong and I wanted to create a brand that made other women feel the same way.

Topshop boss, Sir Philip added: 'I want to thank Beyonce for trusting me and our company as her partner for Ivy Park.

Sweet: Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy stars in the campaign and also models accessories from the range

Beyonce said of her new project: 'Sir Philip has created some amazing collaborations but I wanted a partnership and a stand-alone brand'

'When I'm working and rehearsing, I live in my workout clothes, but I didn't feel there was an athletic brand that spoke to me'

She added: 'My goal with Ivy Park is to push the boundaries of athletic wear and to support and inspire women who understand that beauty is more than your physical appearance'

'It has been an incredible 18 months experience working closely with her and her team to create the Ivy Park brand.

'Her engagement, our many meetings and her continued involvement in the range development has enabled us to deliver some wonderful products.

'It has been fun, exciting and hugely memorable. I believe this is just the beginning of our Ivy Park journey together.

'I want to thank Beyonce's team and our own team for their fantastic work in bringing Ivy Park to life.'

She's got the look: The first Spring/Summer '16 collection will be available from April 14 and includes over 200 pieces of sportswear – from clothing and footwear to accessories – across dance and fitness

Topshop boss, Sir Philip said: 'I want to thank Beyonce for trusting me and our company as her partner for Ivy Park'

He said: 'It has been an incredible 18 months experience working closely with her and her team to create the Ivy Park brand'

Adding: 'It has been fun, exciting and hugely memorable. I believe this is just the beginning of our Ivy Park journey together'

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