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One of the most inconspicuous accessories for women in the royal family is their handbag. Outsiders would believe a purse is to hold accessories needed during a royal event. However, there is a secret handbag code that dominates the royal family, and it’s used to send messages and more.

Handbags are more than an accessory within the royal family

For the general public, handbags are utilized to carry personal items when away from home. It’s assumed that this remains the rule for women within the royal family.

However that is not always the case. For royal women, handbags are an essential part of their public wardrobes.

For instance, when a royal is at a public appearance, their purses are always held in their left hand. This leaves the right hand free to shake hands.

Kate Middleton also uses a trick when greeting others may be inappropriate. In those cases,...

Ever wonder how much the woman with the smile that lights up the big screen is worth? Let’s just say they don’t call Julia Roberts America’s Sweetheart for nothing! Taking a closer look at her net worth and how she built her $250 million empire might just make you shout, “Pretty Woman, indeed!” With a flair for captivating audiences, Roberts burst onto the scene in the late ‘80s.

The actress, 56, leaped into stardom with the sparkling energy of a gazelle on a trampoline thanks to her legendary roles in Steel Magnolias and Pretty Woman.

Julia Roberts in Leave the World Behind (2023) | Credit: Netflix

Now, what exactly is net worth? Simply put, it’s the total value of what you own (your assets) minus what you owe (your liabilities). So, in Roberts’ case, when you add up her movie earnings, endorsements, and other ventures, and subtract any debts, you...

Anna Nicole Smith’s 17-year-old daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, attended the Kentucky Derby with her father, Larry Birkhead.

On Friday, the Birkheads attended the Barnstable-Brown Gala before the big Kentucky Derby race on Saturday. In a carousel of photos on the father-daughter pair’s joint Instagram, Dannielynn and Larry smiled in their photographs.

“Looking forward to a fun Derby weekend with the newly graduated high school student!” Larry captioned the post.

Larry wore a gray suit and black tie with matching black shoes. Dannielynn sported an all-black vintage Gianfranco Ferre ensemble, previously owned by singer Janet Jackson.

Dannielynn and Larry have made it a tradition to attend the annual Kentucky Derby since Dannielynn was three years old. In 2023, Dannielynn wore a long sunflower-print dress while her father wore a light suit with yellow accents to match.

The Instagram post was received positively. Fans shared their warm feelings about the father-daughter duo,...

Ian Somerhalder is already showering his bride with gifts! The 36-year-old Vampire Diaries actor recently brought new wife Nikki Reed, 27, to What Goes Around Comes Around, a luxury vintage clothing and accessories store in New York City. In the shop, he bought her a post-wedding present, which she picked out—her "dream bag," a black, vintage, lambskin, quilted Chanel camera bag with a gold chain, from among the many purses that retail for about $2,000-$3,500. Reed also purchased a gorgeous full-length Gianfranco Ferré white duster coat, which she wore over her black top and cutoff denim shorts, and other items, E! News has learned. The actors and animal rights...

The honeymoon is definitely not over for newlyweds Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed.

On Monday afternoon, shortly after the Vampire Diaries heartthrob and his bride, Twilight star Nikki Reed, 27, returned from their long, lavish honeymoon in Costa Rica, Mexico, Brazil and Europe, they stopped in at luxury vintage boutique What Goes Around Comes Around in New York City.

Somerhalder, 36, wanted to introduce his new wife to his close friends Seth Weisser and Gerard Maione, co-owners of the upscale Soho boutique (where Amal Clooney also shops!), a source tells People.

After dating for just nine months or so, the couple tied...

From the floral-covered footwear at Blumarine and Missoni , to the sleek, solid-gold styles at Moschino and Gianfranco Ferré , Milan Fashion Week showed us tons of chic new shoes to put on our wish lists. Which ones will you be snapping up come Spring? Click through to see 40 of our Milan favorites, then get ready to peep even more from Paris! Click "Launch Gallery" to see all the different shoes! By: Brittney Stephens Read more...

New York (Reuters) - Designer clothes owned by Hollywood legend and fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor, including haute couture by Chanel, Yves St. Laurent and Dior, will be sold at auction in New York, Christie's said on Wednesday.

The silk chiffon dress that the Academy Award winning actress wore for her first wedding to actor Richard Burton will be among the nearly 400 times included in the four-day series of sales in December.

"One of the many great treasures within Elizabeth Taylor's vast collection is her extraordinarily well-preserved wardrobe," said Marc Porter, chairman and president of Christie's Americas.

"The stunning outfits she wore to galas, award ceremonies, AIDS benefits and even her own weddings to Richard Burton are all here, lovingly maintained along with the handbags, shoes, hats and other accessories that completed her superstar looks," he added in a statement.

The December 13-16 sales, which span over 50 years of fashion,...

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She’s a winner!

Natalie Portman picked up the best actress award for Black Swan at the 16th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, held at the Hollywood Palladium Friday night.

The expectant actress, 29, dazzled in a beautiful maternity dress – a black-and-white Gianfranco Ferré column with an asymmetrical neckline – paired with Fred Leighton jewels.

Related: Natalie Portman: ‘I’m Very Superstitious’ About Pregnancy...

Jennifer Lopez was back into the sparkles Again for the 2010 Apollo Theater Spring Benefit Concert & Awards Ceremony last night. Perhaps she's onto something here. She can't seem to go wrong in anything sparkly and shiny, especially this Gianfranco Ferré delight. Shine on, dear. Click through the gallery to see JLo get shiny once again. And for more fantastical fashion check out our coverage at Fashion FAILs & FTWs.

This hot mama is looking better than ever…so what’s her secret?

Jennifer Lopez has always had major sex appeal — but lately she’s looking sexier than ever while showing off her hot bod in plunging frocks, sparkling mini’s, animal prints, and sky high heels. J. Lo knows how to work it, and manages to look younger and more toned thanks to her serious style transformation! Don’t get me wrong, the sizzling star always knew how to flaunt her figure, but lately her stellar choices, (like the sequin gold Gianfranco Ferré get-up and black Sergio Rossi platforms she wore to the Apollo Theater spring benefit in NYC last night), have been so va va voom! Even though she may have twins at home doesn’t mean she can’t shine like a sexy diva!

-Katrina Mitzeliotis...

Cheryl, Nicole, Zoe, and Anna! Who wore your fave frock of the night?

The Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London drew quite the star-studded crowd last night! Nicole Richie looked amazing in a peach dress from her own collection, Winter Kate. The Entrepreneur of the Year winner paired her gorg gown with House Of Harlow 1960 accessories. Cheryl Cole, the British popstar who won the Woman of the Year award, opted for a Julien Macdonald fall 2010 dress and Jimmy Choo Quinze embellished booties. While you may not be familiar with the Brit chick just yet, she has an amazing sense of style — aside from the fact that I have a massive girl crush on her! However, I was disappointed with her look last night — I expected something better from her.

Another look I loved was Zoe Saldana’s black lace Vionnet dress. The star looked stunning in the get-up,...

One of our favorite red carpet trends of the evening? Stars who swapped basic black for the more interesting aubergine—or as Hayden Panettiere described her Gianfranco Ferré gown, "deep purple." The grape-ish hue was also a winner on Miss Golden Globe, Rumer Willis, and True Blood's Best Actress darling Anna Paquin, dressed in Hervé Leroux. On our not-so-loved list... The busy little ruffles dominating the pastel dresses of Olivia Wilde (Reem Acra) and Elizabeth Banks (J. Mendel). Sorry, ladies, but all we could think of when looking at your froufrou frocks was, "Oh my, what fancy tissue-box toppers!" Granted, you're much prettier than anything Grandma ever had...

As the stars arrive and the temperature rises, I'm liveblogging the Golden Globes red carpet. 2:30 p.m.: It's boiling on the red carpet. L.A. temps are supposed to be about 80 degrees today. No celebs just yet, but the bomb squad is doing a sweep. Dogs and scary-looking guys in camo fatigues carrying massive guns. The Ernst & Young accountants walking by with the all-important silver briefcases. 3:00 p.m.: Bingo! Celebrities! Tudors star and nominee Jonathan Rhys Myers. Handsome! Lisa Edelstein from House just popped on the carpet for a nanosecond. Hair is perfectly pulled back. A black Gianfranco Ferré dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Going to chat with Edelstein...