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Thursday, 2 February 2017

Tonia Buxton, Jasmin Walia, Sinitta, Louise Hazel, Arlene Philips and Olivia Cox at the unveiling of Jody Bell’s new clothing range

Twice as nice! Jasmin Walia trades her thigh-skimming floral dress for demure cream creation as she leads the glamour at fashion launch

PUBLISHED: 01:02, 2 February 2017 | UPDATED: 03:16, 2 February 2017

She has high hopes of pop stardom following her departure from long-running reality show The Only Way Is Essex.

But ambitious plans for chart dominance were momentarily put on hold as Jasmin Walia attended the unveiling of fashion designer and philanthropist Jody Bell’s new clothing range on Wednesday evening.

The sultry brunette took centre stage while showcasing her diminutive frame in two equally stylish ensembles from the new collection at London’s Corinthia Hotel.

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Strike a pose: ambitious plans for chart dominance were momentarily put on hold as Jasmin Walia attended the unveiling of fashion designer and philanthropist Jody Bell’s new clothing range on Wednesday evening

Commanding attention in the first – a thigh-skimming floral print minidress – Jasmin, 24, displayed her well-proportioned frame as she struck a pose on one of the upmarket venue’s sweeping staircases.

Strappy gold heels completed the look, while dusky make-up served top accentuate her already flawless complexion.

Offering the camera a coquettish glance, Jasmin proved to be an alluring sight while modelling the Spain based designer’s latest wares.

Hello boys: Commanding attention in a thigh-skimming floral print minidress, Jasmin, 24, displayed her well-proportioned frame as she struck a pose at London's Corinthia Hotel

Looking good: The sultry brunette took centre stage while showcasing her diminutive frame in two equally stylish ensembles from the new collection

Demure: Swapping her floral brocade print for a comparatively demure cream evening dress with generously flared sleeves, the hopeful singer was no less eye-catching as she sashayed down to the ground floor

Swapping her floral brocade print for a comparatively demure cream evening dress with generously flared sleeves, the hopeful singer was no less eye-catching as she sashayed down to the ground floor.

With all eyes on her delicately cinched creation, Jasmin sported the same strappy heels she employed to great effect earlier in the evening.

The TV personality had good company on the night in the form of eighties sensation Sinitta, who also found time to model a selection of designer garments.

If the shoe fits: With all eyes on her delicately cinched creation, Jasmin sported the same strappy heels she employed to great effect earlier in the evening

All eyes on me: The TV personality led an array of guests at the official unveiling on Wednesday evening

Mirror mirror: The sultry star admired her reflection in the thigh-skimming Jody Bell designed dress

Slipping into an intricately feathered minidress, the 53-year old was quite a sight while mingling with her fellow guests.

Giving her ensemble a raunchy flourish the veteran star opted for a pair of thigh-high PVC boots, while her dark locks were crimped and pushed away from her face.

Other guests to attend the exclusive event included Loose Women presenter Andrea McLean and actress Tamzin Outhwaite - who modelled a sweeping black evening dress from the new range.

In good company: (L-R) Singer Sinitta, former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips, brand consultant Nick Ede, designer Jody Bell and TV personality Jasmin Walia

Hard to miss: Eighties sensation Sinitta also found time to model a selection of designer garments

Loose lady: TV presenter Andrea McLean was also in attendance at the event on Wednesday night

A vision in black: Former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite sported a sweeping black evening gown from the luxurious new range

Game of Thrones star Laura Pradelska was also on hand to cast an approving eye over the seasonal collection, and she looked typically stylish in a zesty orange dress as she posed for photos alongside presenter Andrea.

The actress later slipped into a delicate floral number while perusing items from a selection of clothes rails.

Joining a handful of assembled bloggers and stylists - amongst them Naomi Isted and Olivia Cox - former Stricly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips also made her presence felt in a semi-sheer top and lemon skirt.

Say cheese: Andrea posed for a snap with Game of Thrones star Laura Pradelska

Try this for size: Laura and Andrea helped themselves to some of the colorful items on display

Let's dance: Former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips made her presence felt at the exclusive event

Say it with flowers: TV presenter Tonia Buxton caught the eye in a floral embellished semi-sheer dress

Incoming: Celebrity make-up artist Alana Phillips helped British designer Jody celebrate the launch of her new collection

The dance pro was in high spirits as she rubbed shoulders with Olympian Louise Hazel, who eschwed the trend for sweeping dresses by stepping out in a snug roll neck sweater and skinny jeans.

Jody, who comes from Enfield, designed her own clothes for more than decade before being encouraged to start her own business.

'People would stop me all the time and say how much they liked my clothes,' she told the Evening Standard.

'I’d just knocked them up on a sewing machine. I thought, "Hang on, maybe I should give this a go properly"'.

Side by side: (L-R) Olivia Cox, Jody Bell, Laura Pradelska and Sinitta

Stepping out: Louise Hazel joined celebrity guests including dance pro Arlene at the official unveiling

Low key: The athlete eschewed the sweeping gowns in favour of a simple roll neck sweater and skinny jeans

Outfit change: Stylist Naomi Isted tried two vastly different but no less distinctive ensembles

Let's go: Designer Jody Bell left the event later that night arm in arm with Sinitta

After relocating to Spain she he launched her debut range to much acclaim in 2016.

'I am north London born-and-bred and even though I don’t live in the UK any more, there was nowhere else I wanted to launch my range,' she explained.

'Seeing celebrities and bloggers in my designs at London Fashion Week was magical. I have been designing for 10 years and to see the clothes on people was amazing.'

She's off: Sinitta showed off her thighs as she made her way home following her appearance at the event

London mother launches clothing label after people started to admire her handmade pieces | London Evening Standard

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Red Carpet photos as Laura Whitmore hosts Star Trek Beyond premiere in London

She's out of this world! Leggy Laura Whitmore wears extreme plunging white mini dress to host Star Trek Beyond premiere in London

By REBECCA DAVISON FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 20:51, 12 July 2016 | UPDATED: 23:02, 12 July 2016

Laura Whitmore was tasked with hosting the Star Trek And Beyond movie premiere in London on Tuesday night and she made sure she was dressed to impress.

The 31-year-old television presenter showed off her assets in an extreme plunging white mini dress by La Mania which also allowed her to flaunt her long legs.

The Irish beauty's number had a gold embellishment at the waist and she lengthened her limbs with a pair of brown platform heels.

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Kling-ing on! Laura Whitmore was tasked with hosting the Star Trek And Beyond movie premiere in London on Tuesday night and she made sure she was dressed to impress

Wearing her blonde locks in a ponytail and off her face, her natural beauty shone through as she interviewed a host of stars from the movie.

She wore a slick of bright red lipstick as she posed on the white carpet with her hands in her pockets.

Also working the floor was fellow presenter Alex Zane who was suited and booted in a maroon coloured suit.

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Wow thing: The 31-year-old television presenter showed off her assets in an extreme plunging white mini dress which also allowed her to flaunt her long legs

Partner in crime: Also working the floor was fellow presenter Alex Zane who was suited and booted in a maroon coloured suit

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Gorgeous: She wore a slick of bright red lipstick as she posed on the white carpet with her microphone in hand

The Rude Tube presenter was sporting an embellished black shirt as well as his trademark long locks and beard.

Meanwhile, they star in a rebooted film franchise with an incredibly passionate cult following.

But Star Trek Beyond actors Chris Pine, Zachary Quinton and Simon Pegg certainly didn't look to be feeling the weight of expectation when they arrived for the highly-anticipated film's European premiere in London, on Tuesday.

Lead protagonist Chris, 35, who stars as Captain Kirk, looked typically handsome in a dark suit with a buttoned down white shirt and an eye-catching blue pocket square.

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Handsome: Star Trek Beyond actors Chris Pine, Zachary Quinton and Simon Pegg certainly didn't look to be feeling the weight of expectation when they arrived for the highly-anticipated film's European premiere in London, on Tuesday

Chris sported rugged facial hair for his walk down the white runway, with his well-coiffed locks slicked in a neat fashion. He put on a close display with co-star John Cho, gripping him by the arms and leaning in for a kiss.

Standing out from the crowd was Zachary, 39, who stars as fan favourite Spock, in a maroon suit with immaculate brown brogues and a tie and pocket square which perfectly complemented his jacket and trousers.

Meanwhile, Simon, 46, who stars as Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott and also co-wrote the film, wore a dark navy, two button, notch lapel suit, shirt, tie, and pocket square all by Ermenegildo Zegna.

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Kiss me quick: He put on a close display with co-star John Cho, gripping him by the arms and leaning in for a kiss

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Well-groomed: Chris, 35, sported rugged facial hair for his walk down the white runway, with his well-coiffed locks slicked in a neat fashion

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Looking good: Idris Elba was his usual cool self in a military-style trench coat over a black polo shirt which he wore with burgundy trousers and black boots

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Happy! The Luther star was in high spirits, flashing a bright white smile and waving at the cameras

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Crowdpleaser: Idris took the time to have selfies with fans, no doubt making their day

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Star-studded: The impressive cast stood arm in arm as they assembled to promote the blockbuster

United front: The cast appeared to be proud of what they had created, although it was no doubt tinged with sadness following the tragic death of their co-star Anton Yelchin aged just 27

Bringing it up to date: Captain Hikaru Sulu, played by John Cho, has appeared in the beloved series since the 1960s and will be married to a man in the third installment of JJ. Abrams' film reboot: Star Trek Beyond

Easy does it: Sofia Boutella got into a spot of bother with her racy sheer lace dress; the train momentarily got caught up underneath her heels

Racy: Sofia looked ravishing in the revealing number and was m,ore than happy to show the garment off from a variety of angles

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Laughing out loud: Lydia Wilson shared laughs with a female aide as they walked side by side, seemingly relishing the moment

Appearing as an alien commander called Krall in the third instalment of the rebooted series, Idris Elba was his usual cool self at the premiere in a military-style trench coat worn over a black polo shirt which he teamed with burgundy trousers and black boots.

Sofia Boutella got into a spot of bother with her racy sheer lace dress; the train momentarily got caught up underneath her heels. Meanwhile, Lydia Wilson shared laughs with a female aide as they walked side by side, seemingly relishing the moment.

Bringing the glamour to London's Leicester Square was former Hollyoaks star Gemma Merna, 32. The beauty shimmered in a silver sequin bodycon dress with a sheer plunging V revealing plenty of cleavage.

Laura Whitmore, 31, looked typically gorgeous in a sophisticated plunging white minidress. The blonde beauty looked relaxed with her hands tucked in her pockets as she posed for photographs.

Shimmering: Bringing the glamour to London's Leicester Square was former Hollyoaks star Gemma Merna, 32

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A bit of all-white: Laura Whitmore, 31, looked typically gorgeous in a sophisticated plunging white minidress

Double act: Laura co-hosted the proceedings with Alex Zane, who dressed in a striking red suit

Star attraction: The TV presenter gazed at Chris while interviewing him by the side of the runway

Her blonde locks were tied back in a ponytail with some loose tendrils framing her face. The Irish beauty sported a radiant glow and decorated her peepers with dark eye make-up and her lip[s with a slick of rouge.

The TV presenter gazed at leading man Chris while interviewing him by the side of the runway. She finished her look with bronze heels and proudly flaunted her legs while going about her business.

Trekkies George Shelley, Lorraine Kelly and Dynamo all did their best Vulcan Salutes as they arrived for the premiere. The hand gesture, which sees the first two and second two fingers parted, is synonymous with the Star Trek character Spock.

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Glamour girl: Linzi Stoppard wore a pretty pink minidress with strappy metallic heels and a shimmering gold clutch

Leggy displays: The women in attendance were all eager to showcase their lithe limbs at the high-profile occasion

Trekkie: Star Trek fan Dynamo did his best Vulcan salute as he hit the runway in a black jumper and navy jeans

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Vulcan salute: George Shelley also gave Spock's iconic hand gesture a bash with both hands at once

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Quite the gesture: Olivia Inge also got in on the act, with salute appearing to be popular with the celebrity contingent

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Bright and bubbly: Lorraine was her usual chirpy self in a monochrome dress and gold heels. She finished her look with a cold clutch adorned with a large bow

The film's plot has been kept top secret throughout production, with details scant, but according to IMDB, 'The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.'

In recent days the film has made headlines for featuring the sci-fi franchise's first openly gay character in its 60-year history.

Captain Hikaru Sulu, who has appeared in the beloved series since the 1960s, will be married to a man in the third installment of JJ. Abrams' film reboot: Star Trek Beyond.

Screenwriter and actor Simon Pegg and director Justin Lin revealed that they had decided to make the character gay to pay homage to George Takei who played Sulu for years in the original Star Trek television series and movies.

Takei, 79, came out in 2005 and is a passionate activist for LGBT rights.

Ready to boldly go: Karl Urban's Dr. McCoy, Chris Pine's Captain Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Mr. Spock appear in the latest trailer for Star Trek Beyond, released on Monday

He and his now-husband Brad Altman were among the first same-sex couples to apply for a marriage license in California in 2008 after it was made legal. They have been together for 29 years.

Meanwhile, the cast has been mourning the death of one of the movie's young stars.

Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov, was tragically killed at age 27 after he was crushed by his car in a freak accident Los Angeles last month.

With just 10 days to go before it hits screens, Star Trek Beyond released its latest high-adrenaline trailer on Monday.

The all-too-short 30-second spot will certainly whet the appetites of Trekkies already pumped up for the third blockbuster in the rebooted franchise.

Titled Unity, it's the third trailer released so far and gives another look at the deadly aliens that powered the two-and-a-half minute clip that appeared in May.

It's intercut with rapid-fire glimpses of cities exploding and space ships crashing, all stunningly rendered.

However, it also shows the more human side of Captain Kirk, played by Chris Pine, and his closest crew.

In the opening seconds he walks with Dr McCoy (Karl Urban) talking excitedly about their new mission, saying: 'Can you imagine what we'll find?'

McCoy, aka Bones, deadpans prophetically: 'Aliens hell bent on killing us.' 'That's the spirit, Bones,' Kirk replies.

Powered up: The 30-second clip shows Kirk leading his crew as they fight for their lives on the Enterprise after it's boarded by aliens

In another brief respite from the maelstrom Kirk tells Zachary Quinto's Spock: 'I think we make a good team.' The logical Vulcan replies: 'I believe we do.'

And fans get a brief but satisfying interaction with the alien leader who tells Kirk: 'Unity is not your strength.'

He cracks back: 'I think you underestimate humanity.'

Star Trek Beyond will be hitting cinemas nationwide on July 22.

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Thursday, 2 February 2017

Tonia Buxton, Jasmin Walia, Sinitta, Louise Hazel, Arlene Philips and Olivia Cox at the unveiling of Jody Bell’s new clothing range

Twice as nice! Jasmin Walia trades her thigh-skimming floral dress for demure cream creation as she leads the glamour at fashion launch

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Red Carpet photos as Laura Whitmore hosts Star Trek Beyond premiere in London

She's out of this world! Leggy Laura Whitmore wears extreme plunging white mini dress to host Star Trek Beyond premiere in London

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