http://www.phonebabes.co.uk en-us info@phonebabes.co.uk Model Kate Moss has been criticised by campaigners after saying she lives by a slogan which encourages people with anorexia not to eat. In an interview with fashion news website WWD, Moss said one of her mottoes was: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. " Eating disorder charity Beat described the comments as "dangerous" and "very unhelpful" for sufferers. A spokeswoman for Moss said the comment had been "completely misrepresented". In the interview, Moss adds: "That's one of them. You t http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/kate-moss-criticised-over-skinny-is-best-motto_123.html 21-11-2009 A big push into new international markets has boosted sales at online fashion retailer Asos. International sales grew by 112% in the six months to 30 September. Sales across the group as a whole were up 47%, with UK sales 33% higher. Asos added 56 countries to its reach and now trades in 114 places, with Denmark, Germany, Ireland, France and the US the main overseas markets. Pre-tax profits for the period rose by 9% to £4. 4m. Asos said the profit increase was helped by the increased global http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/asos-enjoys-overseas-sales-boost_121.html 17-11-2009 A German man has been charged with trying to extort money from former supermodel Cindy Crawford over a photo of her daughter. The US Attorney's Office in Los Angeles said Edis Kayalar, 26, - who has been deported to Germany - had threatened to hand the picture to the media. The photo was apparently taken by Crawford's former nanny and shows the girl, then aged seven, tied to a chair. It is thought it was taken as part of a "cops and robbers" game. The picture came into the hands of Mr Kayalar http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/man-on-crawford-extortion-charge_119.html 16-11-2009 Lindsay Lohan is reportedly "happy to co-operate" with police over £250,000-worth of jewellery which went missing after a photo shoot in London. The necklace and diamond earrings were loaned to Elle magazine by fashion house Dior for the shoot on 6 June. They were reported missing two days after the shoot with the 22-year-old. Elle said it had no reason to believe she was "in any way responsible". Her spokeswoman told US website Radar she had "shot her cover story and left". "We have http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/jewels-missing-after-lohan-shoot_112.html 16-06-2009 Even if you're not modelling on the world's hottest catwalks, you can follow the lead of the genetically blessed by adopting their hobbies. 1 Ditch the car and sport some real wheels Take a leaf out of English model Agyness Deyn's book and opt to cycle your way through town. The pixie-faced punk whose unique androgynous looks have scored her contracts with labels such as Burberry, Mulberry and Vivienne Westwood told Britain's Sunday Mirror her transport of choice is "an old Pashley Princess Clas http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/the-supermodel-life_81.html 27-11-2008 JOURDAN DUNN capped a stellar 2008 by being crowned Model Of The Year at the British Fashion Awards. The 19-year-old model, who was discovered just two years ago in the Hammersmith branch of Primark, took to the stage to claim her accolade with pride - and more than a hint of nervousness. Her dizzy acceptance speech was the high point of a rather lacklustre night that saw the event's host, Mariella Frostrup, chastise the 1,000-strong audience for failing to get into the spirit of things. "I know http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/jourdan-dunn-crowned-model-of-the-year_77.html 26-11-2008 WHILE she might have spent most of the Nineties as one of the most successful fashion models in the world (working alongside Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington), the only thing occupying the mind of Lorraine Pascale of late is cooking. And now the former face of Versace and Donna Karan is the official Celebration Cake Supplier for Selfridges department store for the festive season. Dubbed the next Jane Asher of the cake world by Selfridges' food director Ewan Venters, Pascale (who http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/supermodel-superchef_74.html 25-11-2008 The Condé Nast memo concerning budget cuts seems to have failed to make its way to W. Last week Kate Moss arrived in NYC to do a shoot, only to discover it had been canceled and no one had bothered to tell her before she left. So, after stopping to smoke a cigarette outside JFK, she hopped back on another first class flight home, at the cost of $12,000 to the magazine. The latest casualties of the recession: Holly Dunlap, whose shoe line is no more, Fred Leighton jewelry, which might be going i http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/kates-brief-visit-casualties-of-the-downturn_73.html 25-11-2008 The Condé Nast memo concerning budget cuts seems to have failed to make its way to W. Last week Kate Moss arrived in NYC to do a shoot, only to discover it had been canceled and no one had bothered to tell her before she left. So, after stopping to smoke a cigarette outside JFK, she hopped back on another first class flight home, at the cost of $12,000 to the magazine. The latest casualties of the recession: Holly Dunlap, whose shoe line is no more, Fred Leighton jewelry, which might be going i http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/kates-brief-visit-casualties-of-the-downturn_72.html 25-11-2008 Jessica Alba has been spending a lot of time in NYC lately, shooting scenes from her upcoming drama An Invisible Sign of My Own. But that hasn't kept her from being a great mommy to 5-month old daughter Honor Marie, or planning her upcoming wedding celebration. The actress, recently spotted leaving a hefty $200 tip at the SoHo eatery Via dei Mille (after the chef dashed out to get Alba and baby Honor Nutella for special order crepes) is reportedly planning to hold a second wedding to husband Cas http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/big-spender-jessica-alba-leaves-200-tip-buys-47k-chanel-dress-for-second-wedding-to-cash-warren_70.html 25-11-2008 To most of us, supermodels have made a stupendous comeback. But ask Helena Christensen and the '90s phenonmenon that was the supermodel never actually went anywhere.Speaking to Grazia, the new face of Agent Provocateur, tells it like it is: "Supermodels coming back? Please! We were there all along - we are the long endurance girls."And just in case you weren't clear on the whole supermodel thing, she adds: "It's rubbish to say that the new girls are coming through and stealing our crowns - we'll http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/please-supermodels-were-there-all-along-says-helena-christensen_62.html 20-11-2008 Gisele Bundchen, the hot Brazilian supermodel poses for Elle magazine December 2008. Gisele heats up Elle with her 80s-inspired rocker looks from crop tops and aggressive cuffs to sexy pantsuits and killer jeans. Gisele and Tom Brady are one of the four hottest footballs couples nominated by People magazine. Theyre up against Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush; Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson; Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett.Source: Eparsa Wolrd http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/gisele-bundchen-posing-for-elle-magazine_53.html 18-11-2008 Supermodel Kate Moss had a fight with her boyfriend Jamie Hince when she found out that he had kept a vial of his ex-girlfriend's blood as a memento.Moss fought with Hince after she found some love letters and the little bottle of blood from Sharin Foo, lead singer of the band Raveonettes, reports thesun.co.uk."He was obsessed with Sharin and kept the vial and letters. It wasn't like he used to get them out and read them all the time. He could just never bring himself to throw them away. But now http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/moss-fights-with-beau-over-vial-of-blood_51.html 17-11-2008 Detroit - International Supermodel Stacey McKenzie has been busy. In the last 18 months she has appeared on Canada's Next Top Model, America's Next Top Model, MTV's Made, and The Tyra Banks Show. Now Stacey is crossing from television into cyberspace by lending her support as a beauty mentor to a new organization dedicated to helping women achieve more intheir lives called Thrive!To say Ms. McKenzie understands the pressure that women face when it comes to self-acceptance would be an understatem http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/international-supermodel-stacey-mckenzie-helps-women-to-thrive_43.html 06-11-2008 By Lisa BoyleNOBODY was more ecstatic than Nicolas proud parents when she was named Ayrshires Supermodel 2008.James and Ann were by Nicolas side on her big night and were obviously thrilled at her success.But doting dad James had no doubt his gorgeous girl had what it took to scoop the title.He said: We are both really excited and very happy for her.Nicola deserves everything that is coming her way. We have a son but Nicola is our only daughter so as her dad I always expected her to win.Shes a h http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/troon-parents-proud-of-supermodel-daughter_42.html 06-11-2008 Kate Moss is to team up with Justin Timberlake, Marc Jacobs and Anna Wintour to host fashion's most glamorous night, The Costume Institute Gala in New York.As one of the most exclusive events on the New York social calendar, the event is famed for attracting a huge array of A-list stars and fashion faces, with this year's red carpet seeing the likes of the Beckhams, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Bosworth, Katie Holmes and Beyoncé.See all the pics from the 2008 Costume Institute Gala hereNext year's event http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/kate-moss-will-host-costume-institute-gala_39.html 31-10-2008 THE regions newest radio station went on air this morning promising to play no Kylie, Boyzone or Madness in a bid to attract over 40s listeners.Coast 106 went live at 5.30am with veteran breakfast show host Matt Hopper at the microphone.The station, formerly Original 106, promises more music and less chat for its target middle-aged audience.The move comes after Canadian-owned Original sold the 106 frequency to UK entertainment giant Celador, at one time the owner of TVs Who Wants To Be A Mill-io http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/why-kylies-toast-on-radio-coast_37.html 30-10-2008 Swimsuit goddess, entrepreneur and mother - is there no end to Elle Macpherson's achievements?It's not the ideal interview situation. It's 7am in Sydney and Elle Macpherson is on the phone from her London home.Her two sons, Flynn, 10, and Cy, 5, are tucked up quietly in bed, whereas my three-year-old is screaming at my feet wanting to hold the phone. I lock myself in the study with no success, so head out into the backyard in my pyjamas with notebook in hand.Thankfully, Macpherson stays on the l http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/elle-macpherson-business-model_23.html 24-10-2008 Agyness Deyn brought a little bit of London street chic to the stylish proceedings at Chanel last night.As we reported in January, this year Chanel have created a spaceship like mobile art exhibition designed by uber architect Zaha Hadid to showcase the art of Chanel. It will travel the globe until 2010 and this month has landed in Manhattan's Central Park.To mark it's arrival in New York Karl Largerfeld threw a star packed party last night. Naturally all of New York's chicettes were invited inc http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/agyness-rebel-party-look-at-chanel_22.html 23-10-2008 HANDS up if you're sick to death of reality TV shows starring so-called 'celebrities'.It's a trend that's been spiralling out of control for years but after being bombarded with trailers for The Underdog Show and seeing snippets of this year's Celebrity Scissorhands, I've reached breaking point.We all know the definition of 'celebrity' ain't what it used to be but when the best they can come up with are The Apprentice's Lucinda Ledgerwood (dippy beret-wearing blonde) and Raef ("words are my tool http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/celebrity-fatigue_17.html 21-10-2008 Katie Holmes made her highly anticipated Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's All My Sons today.The former Dawson's Creek actor and wife of Tom Cruise, is treading the boards in the role of Ann Deever, under the direction of Simon McBurney.John Lithgow takes on the role of Joe Keller in the play, whose factory ships faulty airplane parts to the military during WWII, resulting in the death of 21 people. He falsely blames his business partner and former neighbour for the incident, thereby avoiding se http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/katie-holmess-curtain-raiser_8.html 17-10-2008 Kate Moss is at the centre of a health riddle after she was pictured with a swollen lump on her wrist.The British supermodel was seen leaving a London art show with the unsightly bulge on her arm, which is so large it covers the width of her wrist.An onlooker said: "It looks like she might have bumped into something and then the injury became swollen."It did look rather painful but at least it is on a part of her body that won't affect her modelling work."Although Kate attended the gallery event http://www.phonebabes.co.uk/kate-moss-wrist-riddle_7.html 17-10-2008