Alexa Chung

[picnmix]

^ UK Elle, February I think?

 

[eli marie]

^I think it was the march issue

 

[cette fille]

^ actually its the april issue (kate hudson cover)

& its also a supplement. when i was in nyc a couple weeks ago they had that issue of elle but with no supplement, which was really the main reason why i wanted to buy it

 

[DiamondSea]

Tv presenter Alexa Chung has set up her own sweatshop for a Channel 4 "frockumentary" into the world of High Street fashion.

The ex-model girlfriend of Arctic Monkey Alex Turner is investigating how workers in Asian factories earn just 15p an hour making clothes for well-known labels in the UK.

In the programme, provisionally called Dress For Less, her factory is set up in London's Covent Garden.

But conditions are based on evidence obtained about those in the Far East.


A staff of 15 volunteers, all fans of budget gear, are working 60 hours each over five days for the show to be aired this year.

Alexa, 24, said: "I love affordable fashion but I'm questioning the real price of £2 T-shirts and £8 dresses.

"I wanted to experience the reality of conditions in some of the Asian factories that supply our retailers - and it's an eye-opener."

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If Arctics frontman Alex Turner ever gets up to any Monkey business, he could be in for a right old rollocking off his girlfriend - 'cos we reckon Alexa Chung is a bit of a control freak...

We can reveal that 24-year-old Alexa, who is currently busy modelling top brands and presenting new TV shows, likes to keep her hectic life in order by turning to - wait for it - self-help books.

Alexa's little secret was revealed after some books she had ordered from online shop Amazon were delivered to the wrong house.

One of her London neighbours opened the package and was surprised to discover such intriguingly-titled tomes as Control Your Inner Anger and Who Moved My Cheese? The latter is apparently a motivational book to help you deal with change in your life.

No wonder Alexa was looking rather red-faced and mortified when she went round to collect them.

Our source tells us: "Her neighbour had opened the package by mistake, so Alexa was embarrassed to discover they had seen all these self-help guides.
"She's got so much on at the moment, she just needed a bit of help. Alexa has been catapulted into the limelight recently. Even though she's glad she's doing so well, I think she's finding everything a bit full-on.

"Alexa has been burning the candle at both ends, working hard and also going out in London with Alex and seeing her mates.

She's trying to juggle modelling and presenting and enjoy her relationship.
"Hopefully the books will help her figure out how to deal with her hectic lifestyle."

It's true that the poor girl's diary is pretty jam-packed. In January, Alexa became one of the four main anchor presenters on T4 and also hosted C4's Vanity Lair - a 10- week reality show exploring what being beautiful means.
She will also be co-hosting BBC3's hip new youth show The Wall, with Rhys Thomas - a live show featuring comedy, sketches, chat and music performances.

And she is to present Dress For Less, a documentary for Channel 4 investigating ethical fashion. For the programme, Alexa sets up a sweat-shop in Covent Garden. Not only that but she has just been unveiled as the face of Antipodium's Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

And as if all that wasn't enough, Alexa recently designed a range of jewellery for the Fair Trade organisation Made Boutique, as well as hosting the Elle Style Awards.

Phew! We feel exhausted and dizzy just thinking about it all. Pass us one of those self-help books, love..​

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[DiamondSea]

PPQ for Ben Sherman, '60s Mod Dress, £175
Alexa Chungwore this dress on TV recently, and now you can buy it online. PPQ have done a range for Ben Sherman and this cute dress is the pick of the collection.

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[Cicciolina]

Oooh I really like that dress! Is it available to purchase online?

 

[DiamondSea]

Oooh I really like that dress! Is it available to purchase online?

It's available here
http://www.benshermanonline.co.uk/r...ct=482757046&Nty=1&Ntx=mode matchallpartial&S

 

[DiamondSea]

ALEXA CHUNG is sauntering off to Somerset this summer to co-host the one-day pop fest T4 On The Beach for Channel 4.

The leggy lovely and her T4 comrades Miquita Oliver, Rick Edwards and Steve Jones will take the annual trek to Weston-Super-Mare to present the televised, show which has previously seen the likes of Girls Aloud, Kaiser Chiefs and Mika grace the stage.

Over 25 acts will play at the show on Sunday 20th July and some of the line-up will be announced on 24th April. Tickets are available from 9am on 25th April from Ticketmaster (0844 847 1743) or from T4.

Fans will also have the chance to pre-register at T4 to be in with a chance of snapping up tickets before they go on general sale.

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[ballet_shoes]

^ Her coat is gorgeous! Can anyone id it?

Thank you, DiamondSea, for once again keeping us all updated with the latest pics.

 

[gossiping]

^ I love that jacket!

 

[DiamondSea]

^ Her coat is gorgeous! Can anyone id it?

Thank you, DiamondSea, for once again keeping us all updated with the latest pics.

You're welcome

I'm not sure, but it sounds like the coat she mentioned in the Vogue article a few months ago-

Indeed, she turns up to the shoot in a short black Vanessa Bruno dress and a checked trapeze-line coat she bought on the way. "It's from Juicy Couture - who would believe it?" she says.

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4076062&postcount=817

 

[DiamondSea]

At a Buffalo Jeans/ Vice magazine party at Punk.

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[lainasda]

^ is that a tattoo on her wrist?

she looks gorgeous by the way, thanks diamondsea

 

[DiamondSea]

^ is that a tattoo on her wrist?

No, I think it's an entry stamp, other people in the pictures had them too. It was taken on April 9, by the way.

I hope we get more candids of Alexa in the check coat..

 

[lainasda]

yeah i figured, i actually freaked out a bit hehe.
i really like that coat, haven't seen it before i don't think..

does anyone think there's any truth to that self-help book story?

 

[DiamondSea]

i really like that coat, haven't seen it before i don't think..

She wore it at the NME awards too

nme

 

[DiamondSea]

Russell and Bromley, Chester Patent Brogues, £100

mrpaparazzi, stylefinder

 

[fairy]

aww cute shoes...a bit too masculine for my taste but they suit her style

 

[Amywilliams]

Yeh I think that must have been an entry stamp!
Alexa doesnt have any tattoos does she?

 

[laisla]

I have a love hate relationship with those shoes. I shouldnt like them but, well, they are kinda cute.