Copy Kate: We challenged a designer to recreate the Duchess's gown - and she did it in just six hours

By Diana Appleyard Flawless: Dressmakers are full of admiration for Kate's Alexander McQueen gown, with flowing train held by her sister PippaDressmakers across the world were poised to pick up their scissors as Catherine Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey on Friday. The race to produce a replica of ‘The Dress’ was on. Here, wedding couturier Annette Carey tells Diana Appleyard how she did it in six hours...  As Catherine stepped out of the bridal car, I held my breath — and then gasped. She looked unbelievably beautiful and the dress she had chosen (by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen) was flawless. The royal wedding dresses I’ve most...

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Stay classy: The Only Way Is Essex girls go mud wrestling at boot camp

Down and dirty: The Only Way Is Essex girls Lucy Mecklenburgh and Lydia Bright were joined by two friends as they enjoyed a day wrestling in the mud at bootcampWith just days until the second series of The Only Way Is Essex returns to our screens the characters are no doubt topping up their tans, primping their hair and ensuring their vajazzles are firmly in place. But it seems two stars of the show tried out a novel way of getting into shape for the second round of cat-flights, tears and tantrums embarking on a grueling fitness boot camp – in true Essex style, of course. Mark Wright’s former flame Lucy Mecklenburgh was joined by Arg’s girlfriend...

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Fashion forward Honor upstages mother Jessica Alba with two outfits in one day

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Fashion forward: Jessica Alba takes daughter Honor out for lunch in Beverly Hills, where she shows off two outfits in one dayJessica Alba might be one of the most stylish actresses in Hollywood, but she managed to be upstaged by her two-year-old daughter Honor yesterday.The little trendsetter showed off two different outfits in one day while lunching with her mother at Le Pain Quotidien in Beverly Hills.She started the outing in a bright fuchsia summer dress but then quickly changed into a beige floral top and denim shorts. Honor decided to keep her silver ballet slipper flats on with both ensembles though and carried...

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First look: Katy Perry turns the air blue in animated film The Smurfs

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Pretty in plasticine: Katy Perry is seen all in blue in stills for the highly-anticipated Smurfs movie Katy Perry is set to hit the big screen like a bolt from the blue.The pop star plays Smurfette, the iconic and only female Smurf in the classic children's series. In stills for the the newly released trailer, her character wears her iconic pretty white dress and demure matching heels.She also has the more delicate features compared to the other Smurfs, with her pretty long blonde wavy hair and long eyelashes. Perry is also reunited with her How I Met Your Mother, co-star Neil Patrick Harris, who stars as one of the leads...

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'We're still in shock': Victoria Beckham IS expecting a little Spice Girl, David confirms

By SARA NATHAN It's a girl! David Beckham confirmed today that wife Victoria is indeed expecting their first daughterSpeculation has been mounting for weeks that a baby Spice Girl is on the way, and the secret is finally out.David Beckham confirmed at an LA Galaxy luncheon this afternoon the news that wife Victoria is expecting their first daughter.'Obviously, we're very lucky to be expecting again, and this is the first time I'm going to say it: It's a little girl,' the Galaxy midfielder said. 'We're still in shock. Obviously, having three boys, you kind of expect another one, so finding out a little girl is in there is surprising, but, obviously,...

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Smiling Kelly Brook enjoys afternoon sunshine stroll with Thom

By SARAH FITZMAURICE Not your best look! A frumpy-looking Kelly Brook enjoyed a stroll in Brentwood with beau Thom Evans and the pair were looking closeThey haven't been spotted together in nearly a month but by the looks of things they seem to be happier than ever.Kelly Brook was spotted with beau Thom Evans as the pair enjoyed a stroll together in Brentwood, California. The model was all smiles as she and the 25-year-old aspiring actor hit the streets to enjoy the afternoon sunshine. The 31-year-old model, who sizzled in a recent shoot showing off her latest swimwear range for New Look, stepped out in a cream baggy top, skinny jeans and a...

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Hawaii braced for killer tsunami tidal waves after enormous earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Rush: Residents in Hawaii hit the supermarkets in pani buying sprees as they prepare for the imminent tsunami waves caused by a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan this morning 4.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Hawaii ahead of wavesFirst waves expected to hit island at 3am local timeWarning issued for North American coast from California to AlaskaPanic buying at supermarkets and fuel stationsTsunami waves could submerge low lying islands including GuamHawaii was put on 'red alert' today as the enormous earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan was expected to cause tsunamis across the Pacific Ocean. The 8.9 magnitude...

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How does 'addicted to fries' Kim Kardashian keep her killer curves? Reality TV star displays healthy appetite at lunch

By SARAH FITZMAURICE Healthy appetite: Kim enjoyed a lunch date with a friend and tucked into a burger complete with french fries and a muffin washed down with a colaAs a glamour model and page three pin up she is the envy of many girls who wish they could have her killer curves. But fans of Kim Kardashian may be surprised and pleased to learn just how she keeps her voluptuous curves. The 30-year-old reality TV star showed a healthy appetite as she dined at a Breadbar restaurant with a friend yesterday.Kim, tucked into a hearty meal of burger and fries, complete with ketchup and mayonnaise, before finishing off with a muffin. And with most...

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel split up after 'very awkward surprise birthday party'

By Daily Mail ReporterPicture perfect: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel pictured at the Vanity Fair party in FebruaryJustin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have have separated after more than four years together.And MailOnline has learnt exclusively that the couple's separation comes following a very awkward birthday party.A spokesperson for the couple confirmed the break-up, adding: 'We are confirming that they mutually have decided to part ways.’The news comes after The A-Team actress threw an intimate surprise party for The Social Network star and made a gushing speech in front of guests that appeared to embarrass Justin.Rumours were beginning...

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