Sleek, chic and unique! Emmy Rossum and Kerry Washington stun in sophisticated cocktail dresses at Hollywood event

Perhaps they share the same stylist.
Kerry Washington and Emmy Rossum stunned in simple but opulent cocktail dresses as they hit up the Variety Emmy Studio in West Hollywood on Thursday.
They arrived on a quest to impress at this star-studded panel taking place at Palihouse that is the precursor to the eagerly anticipated Emmy nominations.

Lovely and amazing: Emmy Rossum and Kerry Washington attended the Variety Emmy Studio in West Hollywood on Thursday in colour-coordinated outfits

Although the Emmy nods announcement isn't until July 18, the actresses headed to the venue to show good faith and fashion among their peers.
The 36-year-old Scandal star swayed attention her way as she stepped down the arrivals line in her loosely fitting sheath that, upon closer inspection, had a miniature pattern embossed right on it.
As it was sleeveless with an above-the-knee hemline, Kerry had ample opportunity to show off her toned arms and bare shapely legs.
Kerry completed the overall impression with a pair of pointy animal print pumps and a simply elegant black shoulder bag with chain link strap.

Pretty ladies: Emmy and Kerry were joined at the panel at Palihouse by fellow actresses Tatiana Maslany and Elisabeth Moss

Intricate: Emmy's dress pattern was going in dozens of directions but the Shameless star had the confidence to wear it well

The Bronx, New York native wore her jet-black hair sleek and straight, and not a hair was out of place as the ends grazed her shoulder blades.
Emmy, 26, meanwhile took a chance in her dynamically designed frock that resembled a black and white game board, and at the waist were solid black panels that gave her slender waist a waspish look.
As unusual as it was, the Shameless star had just the right amount of confidence to carry off the ensemble.

A voice to be heard: The Scandal star took the microphone and the chair to speak to her peers at the panel

The curly-haired brunette matched her outfit with black closed-toe high heels and dangling earrings.
Emmy and Kerry were joined at the event by other actresses such as Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss and Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany.
Elisabeth proudly displayed her blonde pixie which went well with her flowery frock that was like springtime itself.
The actress who portrays secretary-turned-copywriter Peggy Olson on the AMC hit series drew attention with her black and coral-laced heels.
Tatiana was feminine in a peach-hued skirt with black stitching along the hemline and a demure black blouse, along with black heels.

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There's some holes in your outfit dear Eliza! Miss Doolittle flashes a lot of skin in daring cut-out catsuit at Esquire Summer Party

She is currently gearing up for a comeback with her second studio album, after not releasing any solo material for almost three years.
So it’s no surprise Eliza Doolittle wanted to turn heads when she made her return to the limelight at the Esquire Summer Party on Wednesday evening.
The 25-year-old shunned all things summery and instead opted for a satin-like black catsuit which featured gaping cut-out sections down both the arms and sides - no doubt leaving her torso a little on the chilly side.

 

Eye-catching: Eliza Doolittle made sure she stood out at the Esquire and Stella Artois party at Somerset House on Wednesday evening

The Pack Up singer however seemed delighted with the long sleeved vintage item, that looked a little like a child had taken to it with scissors, as she posed side on to make the most of it at Somerset House.
Her famously long dark curly hair fell around her shoulders and she accentuated her dark eyes with black eyeliner.
Eliza’s interesting and eye-catching look was completed with a pair of neon green wedge heels which poked out underneath.

 

 

Gaping: From the front the dress didn't seem to revealing, it was when she turned to the side that the full affect could be seen

Could be awkward: Musician Sam Smith was forced to hold on to her bare waist as they posed for a picture

By the end of the evening, as often happens when wearing satin like material, her outfit had creased somewhat and managed to pull across the star’s petite frame. 
She was joined at the Esquire and Stella Artois bash by man of the moment musician Sam Smith who too had opted for a rather wintery ensemble including a large black overcoat. 
In April of this year the Skinny Genes songstress opened up to Elle magazine about her new material. 

 

 

Creased: By the end of the evening the star's outfit looked very creased as it pulled across her body

Home time: Even by the end of the evening Eliza seemed keen to posed up for pictures

 

 

Smiley: Eliza looked happy about being in front of the camera once again

She said: ‘I'm definitely showing more of myself than I ever have before. I feel like on my last album, I hadn't experienced very much of anything really, and it's been 3 years or more since then and I have felt and seen things I hadn't before, and I know things I didn't know before. 
‘In a way I have answers to questions, but then those answers open up a thousand other questions. I guess I've gone through things that so many people go through at the age I am. 
‘I've written almost every day about my every thought and emotion and the album is made up of the songs that mean the most to me.’

Stand out: Mollie King wowed in a strapless black dress which worked well with her figure

 

 

Black and white: Ellie Goulding kept it simple in all black while Laura Whitmore (R) went for a pretty white number

Bright eyed: Nick Grimshaw looked surprisingly awake considering his early starts as he arrived with a friend

Meanwhile it seems dark shades were the colour of choice at the event, which was attended by a number of guests who ventured out in the cold and the rain. 
Saturday’s singer Mollie King lead the glamour at the party, where Idris Elba took to the decks,  wearing a strapless dress which showed of her slender figure.
Very long locks: Jared Leto showed off an impressive head of hair as he arrived

 

 

Party time: Ellie looked deep in thought as she left while Graham Norton looked in high spirits with his goodie bag

 

Leggy: Laura showed off her legs in her short dress but kept warm with a coat over her shoulders

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'This is my first time on television!' Steve Carell arrives in character as Gru to promote Despicable Me 2 on Ellen

To get into character as Gru, Steve Carell doesn't normally leave the recording studio.

But the 50-year-old funnyman totally transformed into the reformed super-villain in order to promote Despicable Me 2 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show airing Thursday.

For the first time ever, the Golden Globe winner donned a bald cap, prosthetic pointy nose, and massive zip-up suit to become the grumpy (and apparently neck-less) CG-animated baddie.

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First time ever! Steve Carell totally transformed into his animated character Gru in order to promote Despicable Me 2 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show airing Thursday

 

Gru in his element: The Golden Globe winner donned a bald cap, prosthetic pointy nose, and massive zip-up suit to become the reformed super-villain
Ellen gleefully questions Steve in character, asking him if it's tougher to steal the moon or raise his three adopted daughters - Margo, Edith, and Agnes.

The talk show host also probed Gru about what it's like to 'work with those mischievous Minions.'
And he insisted: 'This is my first time on television'. Before revealing his favourite thing about Los Angeles was the 'good Starbucks'.

The nine-time Emmy nominee also busts a move on the episode as he's seen shaking his groove thing in her live studio audience.

 

Where's your neck? Ellen gleefully questions Steve in character, asking him if it's tougher to steal the moon or raise his three adopted daughters - Margo, Edith, and Agnes

 

Go white boy! The nine-time Emmy nominee also busts a move on the episode as he's seen shaking his groove thing in her live studio audience
In the Universal Pictures sequel, due out July 3, Carell's Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help defeat a new menace called Eduardo.

Coming July 3! In Despicable Me 2, Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help defeat a new menace called Eduardo

Ken Jeong, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Benjamin Bratt, Russell Brand, and Steve Coogan also voice roles in the flick.

The Office star has had plenty of experience having also provided voices in animated films Over the Hedge and Horton Hears a Who!

Back in 2010, the first Despicable Me grossed more than $540 million and became the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history.

Steve was last seen celebrating his two children's birthdays with a trip to Disneyland's California Adventure Park on Saturday.

The Daily Show veteran was photographed riding the Grizzly River Run white-water rafting ride with his wife, SNL alumna Nancy Walls, 12-year-old daughter Annie, and eight-year-old son Johnny.

It was more wet-and-wild fun for Carell, whose next film was literally set in a water park.

The Little Miss Sunshine actor stars in the teen dramedy The Way, Way Back, which comes out July 5.

It also stars AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, Toni Collette, Maya Rudolph, and Allison Janney.

Steve is currently reprising his role as Brick Tamland in Anchorman: The Legend Continues, which has been shooting in San Diego and Manhattan this month.

 

The Grizzly River Run! Steve was last seen celebrating his two children's birthdays with a trip to Disneyland's California Adventure Park with wife Nancy Walls on Saturday

 

Coming July 5! It was more wet-and-wild fun for Carell, whose next film - The Way, Way Back - was literally set in a water park

The highly-anticipated sequel, due out December 20, brings back original cast members Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate, and David Koechner.

Carell will take a break from comedy to play convicted killer John du Pont in Foxcatcher about Olympic Wrestling champion Mark Schultz.

The drama also features Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Michael Hall, Sienna Miller, and Vanessa Redgrave.

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He's going in the right direction: Fuller-faced Keanu Reeves battles his extra bulge as he visits the gym on his motorbike

He surprised fans recently when he appeared at the Cannes Film Festival packing a bit more paunch than usual.
But Keanu Reeves is clearly keen to not let the middle aged spread get the better of him as he was spotted heading the gym in Hollywood on Wednesday.
Arriving by motorbike the 48-year-old looked more like his usual action-hero self, if it wasn't for the extra bloat visible around his face.

 

Exercise time: Keanu Reeves was spotted heading to the gym on Wednesday in Hollywood

Wearing a pair of khaki coloured three quarter length trousers, he showed off his pale ankles beneath.
Protecting himself on his bike he wore a zip up coat with a pair of leather gloves and a helmet which didn’t cover his face.
Shielding from the sun he covered his eyes with a pair of sunglasses, while his face featured a number of days’ worth of stubble. 

 

Biker boy: Keanu arrived by motorbike wearing a helmet which didn't cover his face

 

Extra weight: The extra pounds the actor has put on recently could be seen around his face

On his feet The Matrix actor wore a pair of trainers, gearing up for his gym session. 
His black locks, which have remained pretty much the same since he starred in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures, were kept covered by the helmet.
The action star has two films that are set to be released later in 2013, both of which must have required that Keanu be on top form.

 

Shady: The actor wore a pair of sunglasses to protect him from the sun as he biked tot he gym

 

Parking up: The actor looked like he was concentrating as he parked his bike

In 47 Ronin, the actor stars as an 18th century samurai who sets out to avenge the death of his troupe's master.
Additionally, in Man of Tai Chi, Keanu directs and stars in the film based on martial artists.
The film is Keanu’s directorial debut and his martial arts trainer from the Matrix films plays the lead in the Mandarin, Cantonese and English language film.

 

 

Kitted up: The actor wore a pair of trainers so he would be ready to get going as soon as he hit the gym

Speaking about his decision to make a kung fu film he said: ‘Kung fu movies are beautiful, exotic, wonderful, empowering.’
He continued: ‘It's like play. There's something childlike about it. They are fake fights – and that's fun.’
It's certainly been a very busy few months for the star who has been filming and recently promoting the film Generation Um...
Keanu may also be getting back in shape as he is rumoured to be starring alongside Reese Witherspoon in new sci-fi film Passengers.

 

 

 

Different look: In Cannes (L) Keanu looked older than he has in the past compared to his Hollywood hearthrob days

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Orange Legend, Hermes Birkin Limited Edition

In September, 2010, the famous customizing brand----Hermes, brought its enthusiasm towards leather to ShangHai, and demonstrated a legend of leather art to the world. At that time, Hermes Birkin hold a "sewing time" exhibition, presenting its collection of the fine leather goods since the brand established and sharing stories behind the fragrant leather.
 
During the exhibition, the limited edition----Mini Birkin specially designed for the ShangHai exhibition was issued. This legendary Hermes bag embodied profound sentiments between leather and Hermes very well.

Named from the French actress Jane Birkin, the Birkin is designed to meet the requirements of modern women in work and life. Modern women need a bag which is big enough to hold files and suitable for air travel. Not long after Birkin bag went public, it became popular quickly for its easy to match, all the rages, practical and elegant chic.

The creative idea comes from saddle bags, and the design of three sheet cover makes the bag elegant. There are two kinds of materials----soft and hard leather, and three different sizes, as well as various featured leather and colors, which can realizes different dreams of women.

Maybe because of this, Hermes Birkin Bag has always been the pursuing objective of many aristocratic ladies for half a century. Hermes, with more than a history of more than 170 years, conveys its comprehension towards elegance, refinement and romance.

In order to celebrate the "sewing time" exhibition hold in Shanghai----the opening of Hermes leather exhibition, Couli Jobert, the creative director of leather and harness, launched the first Mini Birkin, which undertook a new interpretation towards classic Birkin. Hermes issued only 100 pieces of the limited edition.

The size of Mini Birkin is only 14 cm; you can carry it to all kinds of parties. The creator adds a detachable shoulder strap to it, full of wit; and on the other hand, upholds the original elegance. The material is Hermes Epsom calfskin, with Du Juan red won the 2009 best color award.
Bright color and exquisite handicraft make Mini Birkin a masterpiece.

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Hermes Birkin Bags: Custom-made Bags by Hermes Birkin

There are a lot of men, who do not understand why it is that women just love to spend much over one designer handbag. Guys have to face it that their ladies go gaga over bags from top brands like Hermes, Chanel, or Gucci. These are just some of the designers, whose creations top the world's fashion industry. If you are a guy, who wants to make your partner happy, maybe you can present her with a designer Hermes Birkin. But that is, if you are willing to spend thousands of dollars on one bag. Hermes Birkin bags and other bags from this brand can cost much. The good thing though, is that these handbags can be used for many years.

 
If you want a handbag that will last for several months, be prepared to spend thousands. If you want to buy an authentic Hermes Birkin, you will need $6,000 up to $50,000. But the high cost of this bag is not the only hurdle that you have to get through. If you want to buy one of the famous Hermes Birkin bags, you have to wait for six years before you can get your own. The main reason for this is that there are a lot of women, who are also waiting to buy a handbag from this brand. The Birkin is one of the most popular designer bags in the industry. A lot of celebrities are sporting this, along with other brands like Fendi, Versace, and Chloe.

Since there is a huge demand for designer handbags, there are some people that are taking advantage of this. These individuals are some dealers, who are bold enough to sell fake designer bags. There are a lot of fake bags being sold in the streets. This is why you need to be careful, when shopping for bags or purses from stores. If you spot a Hermes Birkin, do not rush away into buying this. You have to know first whether it is for real or not. Do not get swayed by its low price. Despite the lesser cost of fake handbags, you are not getting your money's worth. These bags are not the real thing, which means that they will probably get destroyed within a month's use.

In order for you to know whether the offered Hermes Birkin bags are not fake, look into its label. The logo of the brand is found at the front of the bag. Next, you have to check whether the material is strong enough. The packaging of the handbag also determines if the bag is a fraud or real. But when you are not sure, you could always turn to familiar designer handbag dealers. While there are retailers within your local area, you will be able to find reliable sellers over the web. There are a handful of online stores that specialize on the sale of designer handbags. One of these stores is Eurohandbag.

Eurohandbag sells bags from famous designer brands such as Prada, Dolce&Gabbana, Fendi, Mulberry, and several others. One of the most sought after items of the site is the Hermes Birkin. The latest release of a Birkin bag can take up to 6 years before it is available in boutiques. You won't have to wait this long, in order for you to have your own Birkin. Eurohandbag offers custom-made designer handbags that are designed according to your requirements. You can choose from custom leather materials like lizard skin, crocodile skin, snake skin, ostrich skin, box calf, and togo. Hermes Birkin bags from this store are available in colors like pink, tone blue, orange, white, and black.

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LeAnn Rimes sends arch rival Brandi Glanville FLOWERS on Mother's Day...who 'thanks' her with Twitter jibe

She and her husband's ex Brandi Glanville have been embroiled in a public and bitter feud.
But it appears LeAnn Rimes' efforts at burying the hatchet have not quite gone as planned.
The 30-year-old, who calls herself a 'bonus mom' to husband Eddie Cibrian and Brandi's two sons Mason, nine, and Jake, six, sent her longstanding love rival flowers on Mother's Day, only to be slammed by the reality star via Twitter.

A peace offering? LeAnn Rimes, pictured on Wednesday at LAX, sent arch rival Brandi Glanville, pictured in April, flowers on Mother's Day, only to be slammed by the reality star on Twitter

Brandi tweeted on Monday that she had thanked LeAnn via Twitter for the flowers, but couldn't resist a jibe at the singer.
'I thanked @leannrimes on twitter4 my flowers.Our relationship is that we still dont even say hi at baseball.I dont have her number-thats it,' wrote the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' star.
When a follower of LeAnn asked her about the gift, the Grammy winner wrote that the tweet 'was actually the first acknowledgement of my gesture I was made aware of.'
'I didn’t see anything else sent to me,' the Grammy-winner wrote. 'It wasn’t for the "thank you." It was to just simply say Happy Mother’s Day.'

Ready for take off: LeAnn looked chic in a grey fedora and aviator sunglasses as she made her way through the airport

Twitter war: LeAnn tweeted that she didn't send Brandi flowers for 'the thank you' but just to say 'Happy Mother's Day'

LeAnn and Eddie treated their mothers with a lunch in Malibu, California on Sunday, while Brandi spent her Mother's Day lunch with her two boys alongside Eddie's ex mistress Scheana Marie, who slept with him while he was still married to the reality star.
The pair bumped into each other Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant Villa Blanca in Beverly Hills, but Brandi was quick to clarify that Scheana's presence didn't affect her.
'I went to @PandoraVT mothers day brunch on a Monday while my boys were N school I didnt know or did I care that Eddies ex mistress was there'.

Low-key: LeAnn and husband Eddie Cibrian spent Mother's Day with their moms in Malibu, California

LeAnn, meanwhile, was clearly in the Mother's Day spirit, sharing her sentiment about taking on the new role as a 'bonus mom.'
Sunday afternoon she retweeted a post by StepMom Magazine, which read: 'Don't allow anyone else (including Hallmark) to define how you feel about yourself today. #TwitterStepmoms.'
'It's not easy being a step-parent, taking on a mother or father role in your new blended family and household,' she wrote in a blog post.

With her boys: Brandi was seen shopping with her sons Mason and Jake in Newport Beach, California on Sunday 

Despite all of LeAnn's Twitter activity over the past weekend, questions have been raised about the number of followers she actually has, along with accusations that she has been buying followers and using robot followers to increase her numbers.
According to RadarOnline.com, the singer's followers increased by 100,000 last month, but most were gained in a two day span.
One telling sign was that the vast majority of LeAnn's followers had a non-descript and generic profile photo of an egg and had no followers themselves.
'Tell tale sign of someone buying followers is a big spike followed by a big unfollowing. #LeannRimes has dropped 10,000 after buying spree!' user @lindami77281989 wrote on Sunday.
Also noticing was @IWiveClub tweeted, 'wauw, six retweets…where are all these Leann Rimes followers fans? Sorry I forgot, most don’t exist.'

Always a drama: Brandi spent Mother's Day alongside Eddie's ex mistress Scheana Marie, but she insisted that she 'didn't care'

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