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This morning H&M announced that its Autumn 2011 designer collaboration will be with one of the world’s most legendary fashion brands, Versace.

Designed by its creative director Donatella Versace, the exclusive collection will look back to the vibrant heritage of the brand, full of leather, prints, colour and exuberance in exclusive materials at fantastic H&M prices.

The collection will include ranges for women, men and selected pieces for the home.

Mark 17th November in your diaries, as that’s the date the collection will go on sale in around 300 stores worldwide, as well as on-line.

Donatella Versace will also design a pre-spring collection for H&M which will be exclusively available in countries with H&M on-line sales from 19th January.

Versace follows the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons, Jimmy Choo and, most recently Lanvin who have all collaborated with H&M.

How excited are you about this collaboration?

Donatella is clearly very excited about this collaboration, because she wore a Versace for H&M dress yesterday as she took her bow after her Spring 2012 menswear show.

As I said earlier in the week, celebrities just can’t get enough of Michael Kors at the moment.

His favourite gal pals are Heidi Klum, Mary J Blige, Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta Jones and Jennifer Hudson, but many other celebs are now fully appreciating Michael Kors on a regular basis on the red carpet.

Natalie Portman turned a few of his dresses into maternity looks during Awards Season, Leighton Meester showed off her sultry side in Michael Kors for “The Roommate” LA Premiere, Catherine Zeta Jones shunned British designers to collect her CBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace in Michael Kors, plus Michelle Obama has Michael Kors on rotation for several official engagements.

Since then the floodgates have opened.

We’ve seen Michael Kors on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, the Met Gala, the CFDA Fashion Awards, the MTV Movie Awards, the Tony Awards, the Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala plus several premieres and Letterman show appearances in-between.

Why the extra celebrity love?

It’s hard to pinpoint as Michael Kors still creates all America classic pieces which appeal to all types of women.

His collections have timeless looks with plenty of sex appeal or if you prefer a sporty edge.

You can wear Michael Kors in the boardroom, during a weekend at the Hamptons, dinner uptown and most definitely on the red carpet as showcased by these gorgeous gals.

Elizabeth Hurley attended the 2011 Royal Ascot in Berkshire, England yesterday.

The recently divorced star opted to wear a Versace Spring 2011 look.

Her ultra chic nude look teamed a nude cropped jacket with patent leather buttons details, with a pencil skirt and a pair of matching Versace patent-leather sandals.

From the eyebrows down I like this look.

Once again the hat doesn’t do it for me.

She looks like she took a tumble inside the gardens of the Chelsea Flower Show and landed on her head.

Sarah Jessica Parker also attended The Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple Awards in New York City last night.

I know many of you aren’t huge fans of L’Wren Scott’s style of dresses, but you have to admit this is one of the prettiest L’Wren Scott dresses you ever did see.

SJP’s L’Wren Scott Spring 2011 light gold lace dress with an asymmetrical hemline was paired with gold Christian Louboutin heels.

Happily on this occasion no cross-body bags were used to accessorize the look, but I wish she had handed that clutch/scarf combo to someone before taking this picture.

Girlfriend doesn’t like to travel light.

I love an 11th hour contender for BDOTW.

Gisele Bundchen even had Morgan Freeman blushing at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Awards which honored the great actor in LA last night.

It was Freeman’s night, but all eyes would’ve been on Gisele wearing a beautiful Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011 gown.

Her silver embroidered gown with a draped surplus bodice and a long skirt with fishtail train was accented with a standout pink ribbon waistband as presented on the model.

It’s a beautiful pop of colour, but I also think the gown would’ve looked just as stunning on Gisele without it.

I simple ponytail, a Raven Kauffman Couture ‘Nuit’ clutch, Jimmy Choo ‘Zone’ sandals and Jack Vartanian jewels completed her effortless look.

Creative Director Frida Giannini stated that she used Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine as her inspiration for the Gucci Fall 2011 collection.

It comes as no surprise that Gucci will be dressing the singer exclusively for her North American tour this summer.

Giannini said, “When Florence first came onto the scene, I was captivated by her eccentric style and her willingness to dare. I felt there was such an authentic energy to her sound and her look. This was confirmed when I met her at the Grammy’s earlier this year. I used one of Florence’s songs, ‘Hurricane Drunk,’ to set the mood for my Autumn Winter women’s show, as she was truly an inspiration for this collection as a modern day icon with her cinematic allure and powerful presence.”

Welch added, “I was extremely flattered when I heard that Frida’s collection had been inspired in part by my performances and I was completely bowled over by her collection, the dresses seemed perfect for my shows, the colours, the shapes, the movement in the fabric. So it seemed natural that we work together on creating some pieces for my upcoming US tour. I’m very grateful to Frida, it’s been a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to get dressed for the stage!”

Jamie King enjoyed a night of fun and pampering at the ELLE Spa Launch Party at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach yesterday.

The blonde actress opted to wear a Calvin Klein Spring 2011 dress.

Her ivory drop waist dress was paired with tan Brian Atwood ‘Rina’ sandals, a silver Jimmy Choo ‘Lexie’ clutch and Vhernier jewels.

The dress is so sleek. I better it feels buttery against the skin.

This is Jamie’s second gorgeous look of the week.

Which do you prefer?

The Proenza Schouler dress or this Calvin Klein look?

Jamie King was at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California last night to attend the “Super 8″ LA Premiere.

The beautiful blonde wore a Proenza Schouler Spring 2011 dress.

Her coral and pink embellished short sleeve dress with a sheer hemline is the perfect sexy, flirty, cool look for the young actress, but I do wish the dress was a bit shorter.

I love the way the embellishments have drip-like affect on the sheer lining.

I also like the way Jamie has styled her hair like the model on the runway with soft waves in a loose updo.

Red carpet standard black Brian Atwood ‘Maniac’ pumps, Vhernier jewels and a silver embellished Jimmy Choo ‘Claudia’ clutch complete her look.

It’s been a tough week – but a good week for Proenza Schouler with 3 red carpet looks in so many days.

Does this make the cut for BDOTW?

Catherine Middleton looked very ladylike at the Epsom Derby in England this weekend.

She was escorted to the race event by her top-hat-wearing husband, Prince William and his brother Prince Harry.

Catherine followed the white trend by wearing a white Joseph tweed jacket, plus another dress from her favourite store Reiss.

A taupe Whiteleys fascinator, nude patent LK Bennett pumps and a diamante encrusted LK Bennett clutch.

The newlywed is clearly taking her responsibility as a future style icon very seriously judging by this look.

I’m sure we’ll all be interesting to see how she develops.

Hopefully we will get to see more of Catherine out at events like this, so the press can stop focusing on her sister Pippa who’s starting to become as annoying as the Kardashian’s at the moment.

Emma Watson appears to be the only star who changed into a second look for the 2011 MTV Movie Awards after-party at the SoHo House in West Hollywood last night.

She wore her second Marchesa look of the night to the party.

This time opting for a lime chiffon dress with ruffle detail.

If Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig are offering you 2 dresses, you’d be crazy to say no, right?

But I think I would’ve preferred this look for the red carpet.

It has a younger, fresher feel plus I love the orange lipshade.

Gold accessories including Ferragamo pumps completed her look.

Which look did you prefer?

Red Carpet or After-Party?

Reese Witherspoon was also at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards last night.

The “Water for Elephants” star opted for a Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2011 dress.

Despite sexy leopard print jacquard bustier dress being shorten, and Reese opting for leg lengthening nude heels, everyday is Groundhog Day when Reese hits the red carpet.

For me she seems to wear various dresses of the same mold with the same Jimmy Choo ‘Quiet’ platforms in red, black or nude and the same/similar type of hairstyle.

Whilst her looks does change, everything always feels the same.

Australian actress Teresa Palmer chose this super sexy white Cushnie et Ochs dress to “I Am Number Four” Paris Premiere back in March.

The body-hugging dress features a train in the back, which drapes asymmetrically from the waist.

She accessorized with a black patent leather cuff and matching black Aldo heels.

Curled hair in a loosely pulled back ponytail and gorgeous makeup fresh with a hint of candy pink lipstick completed her look

Ciara wore the same dress to “The Hangover: Part II” New York screening last month.

The singer chose to accessorize with shoe of the moment Christian Louboutin ‘Daffodil’ heels in nude plus gold cuffs.

Wavy black hair with blonde streaks completed her look.

This dress looks amazing on both women and even though I prefer how it looks on Teresa, plus I adore her hair and makeup, her incredibly poor shoe choice makes Ciara my winner.

Ciara’s shoe choice fits the sexy attitude of the dress much better than a pair of simple black heels.

Heather Graham is one of those actresses who just oozes so much sex appeal that she could make a bin liner and crocs look sexy.

The blonde star attended the “Kimchi Chronicles” Launch Party at Spice Market in New York City last night wearing head-to-toe Donna Karan.

Her gold ombre sequin Donna Karan strapless dress was paired with Donna Karan gold metal wooden platform sandals.

I love the look minus the shoulder bag, but a contrasting clutch would’ve perfected this look for me.