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Poor Rita. The pop starlet tends to get a lot of flack over her fashion choices, but perhaps this one is justified. The I Will Never Let You Down singer took to the X Factor stage last night seemingly having forgotten to dress her bottom half. Yikes. 

Yes, audiences got more than they bargained for when the star donned a SUPER short and not so easy on the eye blazer along with a new fringe and bright green eye shadow. 

Twitter went into a spin and quickly blasted the singers look but Rita should be used to this by now, her daring and divisive fashion sense is often the source of ridicule. 

However, in this case she is not the only celeb to rock a trouser-less look. Here, SHEmazing! documents the culprits…

 

1) Miley Cyrus 

Miley debuted this look on the eve of her dramatic transformation into twerking, tongue out, wrecking ball Miley. Though we think her hair and make up is flawless (and those shoes are to DIE for), she was definitely pre-empting her outrageous fashion choices by wearing a blazer and literally nothing else. The gold body chains and stripped back accessories are a nice touch to the outfit but nothing can overcome the fact that she is wearing absolutely no trousers you guys. 

 

2) Rihanna 

We know Rihanna is a mad dresser and that is kind of why we love her. This velvet blazer ensemble manages to preserve some of her dignity by wearing tights but still not much is left to the imagination (as usual). The fringed bag and diamond choker definitely adds to the drama but overall we can't place this as one of her better looks. We are not sure if even a pair of trousers could have saved it. 

 

3) Roz Purcell 

Even the Irish are not immune to the occasional foregoing of pants but it definitely helps if you happen to be a genetically gifted super model. We totally want this eye pooping glitter number for party season but sorry Roz, we will be throwing a skirt on. 

 

4) Kendall Jenner 

Legs for days. Kendall arrived at her destination sporting a Yeezus Tour jumper (a gift from Kanye perhaps?) and… well that's it really.Taking casual chic to a new level, with legs like that we can hardly blame her. Just don't bend over, Ken. 

 

5) Charlotte Crosby 

We know this Geordie lass is a bit crazy (she jumped into a pool with a potted plant in the latest season of Geordie Shore folks) but wearing a shirt without a pair of bottoms surely tops the list? No? Okay maybe not, but this image from the campaign of her fashion line sure crosses the boundary into dodgy. She is one pesky gust of wind away from full exposure but we guess that this shameless celeb does not have much to hide. 

 

6) Solange Knowles

Okay, we know that this lady is seriously stylish and if any celeb has gotten close to undoubtedly pulling off the trouser-less look, it's her. Solange pairs a white shirt with a white waistcoat and forgoes trousers simply pairing her ensemble with a red lip, barely there stilettoes and her trademark fro'. However, we are still a bit traumatised by the length of this look and not quite sure how she managed to sit down. A pair of matching white short shorts may have been the perfect finish to this nearly there ensemble. 

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One major US fashion retailer was busy taking a trip around the Kingdom recently and now we are feeling a serious case of wanderlust overcome us.

A team from J. Crew were recently in Kerry for a fashion shoot for the brand’s latest collection and the images to come from the big day are beautiful. 

Seriously, we’re packing our bags for a road trip right now.

Someone hand us our Aran jumpers and beanie hats because we feel the need for a fashionable camping adventure somewhere outside Dingle. The photos were actually taken three months ago, which explains why Storm Abigail didn’t wash away any of the attractive models. 

"The weather was wild, it was like 10 seasons in a day," said production director, Tara. "It would be sprinkling rain, then suddenly cold and sunny."

Apparently the team even recruited a few of the local GAA players to appear in a few select shots. Fair play lads, any sample chunky knits to share with us? 

As well as showing off the amazing scenery in Kerry, the J. Crew Instagram page also highlights places in the county to visit, and shares a guide to hotels and airports nearby. 

"The landscape was so many shades of green. It was like a movie set," said art director Mark.

In a very unsurprising turn of events the production team also appear to have fallen in love with the locals. 

"Everyone we met was so laid-back. And the view was just so lush, mossy, ferny, sheep dotted … very dramatic," she said. They were really feeling the love for the furry Kerry crew too it would seem: "Sheep were literally just walking down the middle of the road," Tara said of the experience. 

We imagine both the sheep and any Kerry natives are feeling pretty cuffed at the moment. 

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Just last month model and TV host Chrissy Teigen announced that she and husband John Legend were expecting their first child together.  

Not long before, the stunning foodie had discussed her fertility issues with fellow model Tyra Banks on their talk show The FAB Life. Never one to shy away from social media, Chrissy has kept her almost 4 million Instagram follower up to date on her pregnancy. 

Naturally, all of her updates are hilarious and make us hungry- she really loves to cook. However, we also can't keep our eyes off the star for another reason: she is nailing maternity style. 

She's always been known for her serious fashion game, but lately she seems to be on a serious winning streak and we love it. 

Ok, so maybe she got off to a shaky start as shortly after the couple announced their pregnancy news Chrissy had a minor fashion disaster.

But she pulled it off and looked flawless anyway.

We're kind of obsessed with this striped look that she picked for a date night with John.

Also, look at his jumper! Cute but also chic.

Rocking the red carpet and showing off her petitie bump.

We love that skirt.

Upping the style stakes with some lace detail, also that hair is incredible. 

The latest addition to her fabulous wardrobe: the thigh highs.

Werk, Chrissy. 

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Once only affordable to the rich and famous, velvet is now one seriously classic and versatile fabric.

Let's be thankful then that it crops up everywhere from designer runways, to high-street rails… and even your granny's attic.

Warm, luxurious and rich in texture, having a key velvet piece is basically a necessity for ALL winter wardrobes.

Let's face it though, the material is also notoriously difficult to style. Yup get it wrong and it will only look costumey and awkward.  

So if you are worried your velvet creations will be a bit too on the nose this festive season, here is how to remain fashion forward (and not a fashion fail). 

 

Tailored 

Avoid wearing a lot of slouchy velvet and instead opt for tailored, fitted lines. A velvet suit is a handy trick to keep up your velvety sleeve as it transitions from business to casual seamlessly. Incorporate into a professional wardrobe for some rock chic texture or pair with a pair of trainers for day time cool. 

 

All in one 

Don’t be afraid to purchase a velvet piece for the party season. Dresses, playsuits and jumpsuits in this fabric are instantly glamorous and will add some warmth on those cold winter evenings. Pair velvet pieces with stripped back accessories in cool tones and minimal jewellery so that you don’t venture into costume territory. 

 

Mix n match 

Having velvet options can add new texture to your wardrobe that you may not have even known you were missing. Incorporate velvet shorts, a t shirt or cardigan into any outfit to add some depth as well as a soft touch. Velvet tends to come in super rich tones so style it up with solid colours such as grey, black, brown or navy. 

 

Style it up

If you are a bit fearless and want to add even more opulence to the most luxurious fabric on the planet, instead of layering it on, try opting for ornate patterns. Velvet is often used to create beautiful designs on plain fabric so use this for instant glamour. Pair ornate pieces with simple accessories that don’t overpower your look. 

 

Style it down

Velvet CAN be dressed down, but do it in the right way. Pair your velvet leggings with slouchy cardigans and a beanie or throw your velvet blazer over a pair of distressed boyfriend jeans and trainers. Velvet can give any casual look a sense of refinement. 

 

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Ah, the '90s: when scrunchies were king and chokers ruled the accessory world.

Whatever age you were during the decade, there’s no denying the power of a flannel shirt and a statement choker. As it so happens, these trends are not to be forgotten. The go-to looks of the time are having something of a renaissance, people were wearing velvet scrunchies at New York Fashion Week, lest we forget. 

These are few more trends that are giving us some flashbacks:

Thigh high boots: 

They are everywhere. 

Scrunchies: 

If Selena is wearing one then we all want one. 

Velvet everything: 

We are very tempted.

Chokers: 

riri

OK, so not exactly the plastic ones we were used to but this is a trend we definitely support.

Plaid: 

Cher and the rest of the Clueless gang would definitely approve.

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Winter wardrobes are pretty amazing.

Who doesn’t love giant scarfs and coats that make you feel powerful? Sometimes it can almost be easier to deal with winter fashion than summer, because we know that we will need that jumper at some point today. 

The only thing that really bothers us about winter dressing is the tights issue.

Tights can be exceptionally easy to ruin with a single snag. However, now there is a genius way to avoid this for the entire winter season.

If you dampen them with water, then freeze before wearing them for the first time, they'll last longer, according to Refinery29. 

“When you buy a new pair of tights, run them under water for a few seconds, squeeze out the excess, and then freeze them overnight in a plastic bag.”

Can you imagine reaching into the freezer to pull out something for dinner and realising you’ve been defrosting tights? Not exactly a gourmet meal, but who knows these days. 

“When you take them out of the freezer, let them come to room temp gradually before wearing. You only have to do this prior to the first wear, and it's said to extend the life of your tights.”

Tights can be a wardrobe staple in any season, and with our chilly winter weather sometimes tights are the way to go. 

So, making them last longer will save you both money and frustration. There is nothing worse than realising you have a massive ladder in your tights just before you walk out the door.

We might be giving this a go.

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Since starting her blog more than five years ago, she's shown time and time again that she's definitely one seriously stylish lady.

But, as proven by one priceless throwback photograph shared this afternoon, Suzanne Jackson has always had one eye on fashionable endeavours.

 

1992 & 2015…. Easy to see the colours I love most

A photo posted by Suzanne Jackson (SoSueMe) (@sosueme_ie) on

Taking to Instagram, the 30-year-old Dubliner posted a picture of her eight-year-old self alongside a present-day snap. 

In both she is wearing striking mustard and black hues – not to mention that she flashes the shame gorgeous smile. 

"1992 & 2015… Easy to see the colours I love most," she playfully captioned the comparison.

In an earlier entry on her mega-popular website, Suzanne – aka SoSuMe – had revealed that the plunge yellow-coloured bodysuit is from Missguided, with the jeggings coming from River Island. 

She completed her look with black Louboutin pumps and a belt from Karen Millen.

Sadly, there's no word yet on where the 1992 ensemble was sourced. 

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There really is nothing better than looking back at old pictures of celebrities in VERY cringe-worthy outfits (we won't mention our own mistakes).

From tiny bags, to sequin crop tops; sit back, relax and enjoy these 1999 flashbacks:

Britney Spears

Britney's sequin snakeskin flared trousers were perfectly on trend back then. We won't even mention the bronze cropped jacket though.

 

Christina Aguilera

Christina's outfit was on point with her maxi skirt and glitter slogan tee.

 

Destiny's Child

Crop tops were a major deal back in 1999. So were matching outfits.

 

Mandy Moore

Mandy took maxi skirts and tartan to a whole (very pink) new level.

 

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Because showing off some leg was very risqué back then.

 

Sarah Michelle Gellar

All-over orange was a big trend, as were all-over sequins. We can only hope it never comes back in though.

 

Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa clearly love her tiny bag; we're not too sure about the rest though.

 

Jennifer Lopez

Hands up who else had a sleek pair of pedal pushers? Fine, we'll admit to it.

 

Liz Hurley

Forgetting her bright pink leather co-ord for a second – can we just LOOK at her clear perspex heels?!

 

Cameron Diaz

Dresses paired with trousers and kitten heels were so in – NOT. We're sure Ms Diaz is looking back in fashion shame.

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​Lady Gaga's red-carpet history is among Hollywood's most outrageous. 

She's donned  everything from meat dresses to mesh naked gowns. However, when the American Horror Story star wears those crazier looks, she isn't actually feeling that confident in them. 

She explained to Billboard: "If you see me dressing really out there, I tend to be self-deprecating inside. When I dress like a lady, I tend to be feeling very wild and confident."

One of the reasons for this, she went on to explain is that mental health issues have had a impact on her self-confidence and how she portrays herself when in the spotlight.

"That sounds bizarre, but I get a lot of shit done with that blond hair. I haven't changed. It's just that I'm almost 30. I'm learning how to function effectively in society," she added.

The singer has struggled with depression and anxiety "my entire life; I still suffer with it every single day."

She started her Born This Way Foundation in order to help teens going through it:

"I just want these kids to know that that depth that they feel as human beings is normal. We were born that way. This modern thing, where everyone is feeling shallow and less connected? That's not human."

She also opened up about recovering from her own sexual assault in the interview. It became an experience she tapped into to write and perform Til It Happens to You for other survivors.

"The hardest part for me was the self-acceptance," she said. "There's an inability to acknowledge to yourself, 'Not only did this happen, but I'm pretty f—ed up about it.' And nobody knows how you feel. I didn't tell anyone [about my sexual assault] for years—and I didn't tell anyone for years because I didn't tell myself for years."

She went on to say that her inability to process the assualt lead to her feeling completely drained and not in control of herself or her emotions:

"My soul just burnt out until it was gone. And then you have to admit you were in pain, and that you died in a way, but you are in control to bring it back, and there are people in the world who'll help you."

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The lengths that some fashion fans will go to for a glimpse at a brand new designer collection?

Well, hacking isn't out of the question, evidently. Olivier Rousteing's master plan of dropping only the most elusive nuggets to tease Balmain's upcoming collaboration with H&M hit a slight snag.

The Cut reported that a woman in Chicago has posted 99 images to Instagram that she is saying belong to the much- talked about collection, which was not supposed to be released to the public until November.

Kathryn Swartz Rees first announced her discovery on Twitter Tuesday evening, tagging the message with the hashtag: #HMBALMAINNATION. Her Instagram account has since been deactivated.

Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner attend the 2015 Billboard award wearing Balmain x H&M

 

She says she simply "happened to search at the right time using the right parameters," she told The Cut.

According to Swartz Rees, she was able to pull images of the collection right from H&M's site because Google had supposedly indexed the URL, which allowed her to retrieve the images with a well-timed Google sweep. This page she alleges she found them on has been taken down since. 

Previously, we've only seen select Balmain for H&M pieces sported by members of Rousteing's #BalmainArmy on the red carpet and in the just-released ad campaign. However, the leak was the first comprehensive look at the entire collection — women's and men's apparel, shoes, and accessories. 

And the pictures Swartz Rees posted looked fairly legit. They also looked absolutely fabulous. Since the 'leak' a new Instagram account has come online, featuring many pieces similar to that seen last night.

 

We already want the boots.

 

Oh- and this dress too! To be honest, we want one of everything.

On top of the beaded blazer and similarly-embellished pieces we’ve already seen on Kendall Jenner and the rest for supermodel squad, there's rich velvet, satin-look fabric, and  and other similar attention to detail we've seen from Rousteing's Balmain.

Swartz Rees told The Cut that the there are different colourways available for certain items that didn't feature in her Instagram feed.

There's less than one month before the official collection is due to be launched and now we're feeling even more excited about it. H&M told Buzzfeed News about the leak:

“Images from our Balmain x H&M collaboration have surfaced. We are pleasantly surprised by our fans positive reaction to the collection.”

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No, no, you haven’t accidentally put an energy drink in your coffee- this top is actually moving.

Not exactly the kind of floaty spring/summer floral design one would expect when the fashion crowd utter the word ‘movement’, this top is called ‘Caress of the Gaze’.

Farahi

It’s been designed by LA-based artist Behnaz Farahi and it’s been designed to track the movements of people having a not-so sneaky peak.

The top has a small camera hidden in the fabric, and the mesh will shift and contort beneath an onlookers gaze.

The designer also claims that the camera can actually differentiate between genders, and there are plans for future designs to be capable of estimating the age of the individual staring.

She told Tech Monthly that the tunic is supposed to be “an extension of our own skin”. The design was based on scales and feathers like those seen in the animal Kingdom.

“Technology will enhance our bodily function and give us a power that our body doesn’t have,” she says of her designs.

The cropped tunic style top looks quite similar to a bird’s feathers. They’ve been attached to a flexible mesh which is laced with “muscle wire”.

The wire contacts and relaxes in unison to create the movement in the top. So the top can physically react to a passing stare.

The Guardian notes that she is keen to explore how blending technology and fashion impacts on social pressures and anxieties.

We cannot stop stare at this, and we're entirely sure that is part of the design's purpose.

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While we enjoy sandals and summer fashion as much as the next girl, there is something about winter boots that we kind of love.

To be fair, kicking around piles of crunchy leaves doesn't have quite the same appeal if you're going to end up with soggy foliage stuck between your toes. 

This is why we get very excited when seriously stylish winter boots appear in the shops. We don't love the possibility of blisters or sore ankles however. To avoid any unnecessary aches we put together some clever footwear hacks to keep your toes comfy.

Deodorant FTW:

That Achilles' heel gash is not pretty. To prevent your shoes from digging into your skin, take a stick of clear deodorant and rub over any problem areas. The deodorant provides a barrier between you and the shoe.

Time for tea:

And if, despite your best efforts, you still find yourself home with painful blister-covered feet, rest assured, there is a cure: Fill a pot with cooled green tea and soak your swollen feet. Its anti-inflammatory properties will work wonders on tender areas that are achy and inflamed.

Sand your shoes:

Those new Mary Janes are adorable, but sliding down a flight of stairs is…not. Grab a piece of fine-grit sandpaper and gently scuff up the bottoms before wearing them in public.

Invest in insoles:

Sometimes even flat boots can hurt us.  A pair of slim cushions won’t take up room but will work wonders on that stiff pair of flats or heels.

Heel caps:

For the times when you just can’t make it to the cobbler, this genius invention is all you really need. Pop a cap on the end of worn-down heels and no more rolled ankles, or embarrassing stumbles.

Tape your toes:

Tape your third and fourth toes together with medical tape. There’s a nerve located directly between these two toes and wrapping them helps minimize any strain. Extreme, but if you're set on wearing your favourite new shoes despite the agony they cause, maybe you will give it a go.

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