1. It is rumoured that Saturdays stunner, Mollie King is dating hunky Prince Harry! Mollie was left heartbroken when she split with Dolce & Gabbana model David Gandy two months ago, but it appears she has wasted no time in mending her broken heart and hooking up with Harry.
The pair have been friends for the past two years and the prince is said to be ‘completely smitten’ with Mollie. Is Mollie set to become more than a pop princess? She surely has a wardrobe to rival Kate Middleton’s!
2. Emporio Armani are kitting out the Italian Athletes for this summer’s Olympic Games. They have teamed up with Reebok to create a line of sportswear called EA7, for which they’ve already shot a video with Italian Olympic athletes showcasing the product. Watch the video below:
Emporio Armani Olympics 2012 Video
3. Today seems to be the day for collaboration news as Ralph Lauren have announced that they are making a unique collaboration between their vintage-inspired offshoot Denim and Supply and Grammy-nominated DJ Avicii. The Swedish DJ, best known for hit track Levels, will be featured in the Denim & Supply Fall ad campaign and will co-produce a video short to be featured on their website alongside the shoot this summer.
Have a lovely day
xoxo
1. Footballer, heartthrob dad and husband-of-VB, David Beckham is set to make history by becoming the first solo male to grace the cover of ELLE UK as the magazine launches its July Edition to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games. We are pretty sure it will become a collectors item so make sure you get your copy! Take a look behind the scenes here
2. Simpsons creator Matt Groening has revealed the inspiration for the town of Springfield for the first time ever…It’s… Springfield…in Oregon!
3. 1D mania has gone global as the One Direction boys make a half-naked splash in Sydney. Having already taken America by storm, the band touched down in the Australian city yesterday. Just when we thought they already had enough world domination, the 1D hysteria is only getting bigger!
Have a wonderful day
xoxo
1. Christian Dior have finally answered the long awaited question: Who will be named Dior’s artistic director?
Yesterday it was announced that former Jil Sander designer, Raf Simons will take the post and will present his first collection for the French fashion house at Paris couture week in July.
2. Face-agram? Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg has bought Instagram for an impressive $1 billion. Late yesterday afternoon Instagram announced that they have agreed to be acquired by Facebook.
3. Cheryl Cole is set to ditch her surname and be known simply as, Cheryl ahead of releasing new material later this year. Last week she was pictured on set of her new video shoot look hot in Dolce & Gabbana hot pants. Do you think she can pull of the change?
As we wish Marc Jacobs a Happy 49th Birthday, we take a look back at his style files…
Marc Jacobs was fired from Perry Ellis for his grunge collection so in 1994 he launched his own label and was supported by supermodel, Naomi Campbell who worked for him for free. Then in 1997 he was appointed creative director at Louis Vuitton.
Jacobs knows all about the changing face of fashion, so here he is working geek-chic with Rachel Bilson at the opening of the LA Marc Jacobs store in 2005.
Feeling blue. Jacobs died his hair blue for the Takashi Murakami gala at LA’s Musuem of Contemporary Art. It was a tribute to the Japanese artist who he collaborated with for the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2003 collection.
Jacobs’ showed of his new slender physique in 2008.
In May 2009 Jacobs’ took Kate Moss as his date to the 2009 Costume Institute Ball, where Model As Muse was the theme.
In August 2009 he designed a couture gown for Miss Piggy for the Macy’s Glamorama party in New York.
In May 2010 he was joined by the gorgeous Elle Macpherson at the opening of Louis Vuitton’s huge flagship store in London.
In June 2010 Marc Jacobs was honoured with the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award in 2010.
Jacobs with the face of his Oh, Lola! fragrance, Dakota Fanning at the New York Fashion Week after-show party in September 2011.
Forver friends: Jacobs’ and Kate Moss backstage at the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2012 show.
In March 2012 Jacobs took to the stage wearing a black dress which featured a full-size steam train for the Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2012-13 show.
Happy Birthday Marc Jacobs
xoxo
It’s Good Friday and the sun is shining here in Brighton! What better excuse to visit over the extra long bank holiday weekend?! Here is the Profile Guide to what’s going on and all the places to visit:
What’s Happening
Brighton & Hove Children’s Festival 2012
The Brighton & Hove Children’s Festival returns from today for ten days of arts, workshops and performances for families and children under 11.
Brighton Rock
The South’s biggest and most infamous rock night, Brighton Rock! takes place at The Komedia Club tonight with DJs playing the best classic rock and metal from last four decades.
Take A Tour Of The Oldest Hotel In Brighton
The grade II listed, The Old Ship dates back to 1559 and is immersed with Brighton’s history and its development as a leading seaside resort. The guided tour takes place on the first Friday of every month and takes approximately one hour.
Wine tasting, Cheese and Wine Matching
Sample the delights of carefully selected local Sussex still and sparkling wines paired with local cheeses in the luxurious setting of The Hotel Du Vin.
Brighton Craft Fair
The Brighton Craft Fair takes place on the first Saturday of each month, from 11am till 5pm. Home to over 20 stalls selling an eclectic mix of locally produced art, handicrafts and gifts. The café will also be open for teas, coffees and cakes. Entry is free.
Where To Eat & Drink
Yellowave – Barefoot Cafe
The Yellowave – Barefoot Cafe is situated right on the beach between the Pier and Marina and has a mellow Californian surf vibe with a large sun decked area, chill out music and great food. The Barefoot Cafe is set within the unique ‘Yellowave’ beach sports venue which has six beach volleyball courts, a bouldering wall for climbing and a free sandy area for children to play in. This independently owned venue offers healthy home made salads, sandwiches, mezze plates and delicious cakes.
Fishy Fishy Brasserie
You can’t come to Brighton and not eat fish so why not try fish with a difference: Fishy Fishy Seafood Brasserie offers a relaxed, informal, predominantly seafood led dining experience that promotes fresh, local and seasonal seafood. With its focus on all day dining, a relaxed atmosphere, its simple décor and outside dining area….and the best bit, it is owned by television’s finest, Dermot O’Leary
Jamie’s Italian
Dermot isn’t the only famous face with a restaurant in Brighton, Jamie Oliver has the vibrant Jamie’s Italian that re-creates what Italians are most proud of – fantastic, rustic dishes, using recipes that have been tried, tested and loved! With a menu that ranges from hearty Steaks and Free-Range Chickens to traditional pasta dishes and Happy Fish Fingers for the kids, there is something for everyone.
Food For Friends
Food for Friends opened in 1981 and is Brighton’s original vegetarian restaurant serving an imaginative and nutritious menu. The name conjures up an inviting image of homely food and sharing a table in good company and this is certainly what you get at Food For Friends.
Bohemia Brighton
Bohemia is Brighton’s latest grand cafe and late lounge. Set over three floors, Bohemia offers a full menu for breakfast, lunch and afternoon cream tea which is available throughout the day and can be enjoyed in a variety of settings including the library room and the balcony. In the evening Bohemia elegantly transforms into the luxurious late lounge where you can enjoy delicious and artistic cocktails that will tantalise and possibly confuse taste buds.
Where To Shop
Churchill Square
Churchill Square is an innovative and modern shopping centre that offers the very best in high street shopping. Located in the heart of Brighton and only 10 minutes walk from the station and 5 minutes walk from the beach, Churchill Square has 90 shops, restaurants and cafes all under one roof.
The Lanes
The Lanes in Brighton are a fabulous maze of twisting alleyways offering an extraordinary mix of antiques and jewellery shops nestling alongside specialist contemporary and designer boutique fashion. Crammed with quaint shops and funky restaurants and cafes, it’s not hard to see why these Lanes are so infamous.
North Laine
The North Laine offers a unique retail experience that oozes retro chic and is home to over 300 unique shops in less than a half square mile, making it one of the largest selections of independent retailers on the South Coast.
Dukes Lane
Dukes Lane is home to five of the six Profile stores, with the sixth largest being situated on the corner of Ship Street. Richly endowed with beautiful designer clothing we accommodate a broad selection of fashions from the world’s greatest designers for both men and women. Being an official sponsor of Brighton & Hove Albion, you may even be luck enough to spot some of the players visiting our stores!
Where To Stay
Brighton has a vast variety of accommodation from B&B’s to Hostels and boutique hotels to contemporary apartments. With so much stylish accommodation, Brighton ensures that back to base doesn’t mean back to basics so here is our top three places to stay:
Landsdowne Place Hotel & Spa
The Lansdowne Place Hotel & Spa is a chic Boutique hotel set in an elegant Victorian building just 50 metres from the seafront and a 10 minute walk from central Brighton, with 80 en-suite bedrooms and 3 suites, contemporary champagne bar, elegant lounge and patio garden. The hotel is Visit Brighton’s Hotel Of The Month.
Hotel Du Vin
Situated in the Lanes and just a stones throw from the seafront, the Hotel Du Vin has 49 bedrooms that are housed in a collection of eccentric gothic revival and mock Tudor buildings erected. But Hotel Du Vin is more than a standard boutique hotel and has additions that include an impressively large Dome room and Pub du Vin, a traditional pub with a du Vin twist.
Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel
The Hilton Brighton Metropole is situated on the seafront and is well equipped with a spa, heated indoor pool, sauna and gym gym, as well as being home to the Windsor Restaurant where you can savour à la carte dining or unwind with a cocktail or light meal on the sun terrace of the Metropole Bar & Lounge.
We hope you enjoyed our guide to Brighton for the Easter weekend and whether you choose to take our inspiration or not, we hope you have a lovely Easter weekend and eat lots of chocolate!