Jennifer Metcalfe shows off her curves at the Liverpool Fashion week

By Sarah Bull

Last updated on 19th October 2011

Glittering in gold: Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe looked confident and assured as she opened Liverpool Fashion Week last night

Backless and beautiful: Jennifer wore her hair up in a high ponytail to show off the dress to its full potential

She's most well known for playing Mercedes Fisher in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.
But Jennifer Metcalfe could soon be going for a change of careers, judging by photographs of the brunette actress taking to the catwalk in Liverpool last night.
The 28-year-old actress looked confident and assured as she strutted her stuff down the runway in a plunging gold dress which highlighted her curves to open Liverpool Fashion Week.
Jennifer teamed the backless dress with a pair of long earrings, and tied her hair up into a high ponytail to show off her gown to its full potential.
The Hollyoaks star was watched from the front row by her proud boyfriend, Dancing On Ice professional Sylvain Longchambon, who debuted his new bearded look at the event.
Speaking recently about the prospect of opening Liverpool Fashion Week at the Hard Day’s Night Hotel in the city, Jennifer said: 'I’m looking forward to the whole night.

Sexy: The daring outfit showcased Jennifer's incredible curves

Support: After walking the runway, Jennifer took her seat in the front row next to boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon

'I love fashion and to be able to get the opportunity to open Liverpool Fashion Week is an honour.'
Jennifer is just one of the stars who will be making an appearance at the week-long event, which takes place until October 22.
It will feature a staggering 40 catwalk shows, with clothes from brands including Frockstar, Fashion Pony, Paris G and Pastiche featured on the runway.

Loved up: Jennifer looked excited as she posed with her Dancing On Ice beau before starting the catwalk show

Liverpool Fashion Week director Amanda Moss said: 'We’re delighted to be working with names ranging from Karen Millen, Next, Evans and local giant Matalan to new local designers such as Paris G.

'Brilliant young designers in Liverpool understandably focus their resources on creating outstanding collections.

'We will use our styling and image making expertise to help promote and build their businesses and get their great work out there so style hungry men and women of the region can wear and support new talent.'


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How to choose the perfect red lipstick

By Tamara Hinson

This winter, a red lipstick is the ultimate accessory, whether it’s a slick of deep burgundy or a show-stopping brick-red affair.  The bad news is that red is one of the hardest lip colours to wear - there’s little room for error if you’ve got a less than perfect pout.

Start by buffing away dead skin with an old tooth brush or lip scrub – Clarins’ Extra Firming Lip and Contour Exfoliator (£18, Boots) is especially suitable for those with sensitive skin. Next, slather on a hydrating lip treatment such as Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant (£19, Boots).

Colour conundrum

Now comes the hard part – choosing the ideal shade.  If you’re blessed with a fiery mane, there’s good news in store – bright, show-stopping reds will all look fabulous, and can also help to keep skin looking fresh and radiant. “Crimsons, brick reds and deep reds will all suit natural red heads, especially those with fair skin,” says the Body Shop’s international make up artist Chase Aston.

“These bold hues compliment the vibrancy of red hair and stop the complexion from appearing washed out.” Those with darker skin should look to deeper shades of red. “Orangey reds, wine reds and deep reds will all compliment warmer to dark skin tones, working well with the yellow, red or blue undertones of the Afro-Caribbean skin type and hair colour,” says Chase.

Loud mouths

Blondes can wear most shades of red – with blue-based reds being especially useful when it comes to perking up pale skin - whilst brunettes should opt for deeper shades of red, steering clear of corals.  “True reds, deep reds and oxblood reds will always compliment those with brown hair,” explains Chase. “These shades will balance the lips against brunette hair hues, without the lips appearing too nude. Avoid using orangey reds and purple-hued reds, as these shades can clash with the natural undertones of brown hair.”

The good news for those of Asian and Indian origin is that there’s no better skin type for carrying of this autumn’s penchant for deep, berry-red hues. “Deep reds, wine reds, and reds with blue undertones will compliment both Asian and Indian skin tones,” says Chase. “However, it’s best to avoid reds with pink or orange undertones as these can appear wishy-washy and jarring on these skin tones.”

[Relevant: The best make up for your face shape]

Take your time

When it comes to hunting down the perfect lipstick, don’t be scared of asking counter assistants for help – many will be more than happy to provide miniature lipstick samples to take away, allowing you to get a real feel for the shade in question.  “My best advice would be to try as many shades as possible until you find the one you’re happy with,” says make up artist Jemma Kidd. “If you can’t try the lipstick directly on your lips, try it on your fingertip, look in a mirror and hold your finger up next to your mouth. The skin there is most similar in colour and texture to your lips and will give a fairly close representation of the effect.”

No matter what your skin type, there are a few final rules to bear in mind when it comes to finding the perfect lipstick, and red is one of the most high-maintenance shades around.  If you’re planning on an all-nighter, invest in a lip liner to prevent lipstick bleed and to help colour stay put – Halloween might be just around the corner but a lipstick-smeared face is never going to be a good look.  It’s also worth bearing in mind that wearing darker lip colours becomes harder as we get older, due to the fact that deeper, bolder shades can make lips look smaller. When it comes to finish, those with more mature skin should also steer clear of sparkly high sheen finishes, although a touch of shimmer can work wonders.  “In general, a lighter, slightly shimmering finish will make thin lips appear fuller, whilst dark colours and matte textures will make overfull lips seem smaller,” explains Jemma Kidd.

The perfect red lipstick for…

Afro-Caribbean skin tones: Colourglide Lip Colour in Soft Red, £9, The Body Shop

Olive skin: Mac Cremesheen Lipstick in Dare You, £13.50, Mac Cosmetics

Brunettes: Rimmel Moisture Renew lipstick in Rose Passion, £6.29, Boots

Blonde: Burberry Lip Cover Soft Satin Lipstick in Brick Red, £22.50, Harrods

Asian skin tones: Hourglass Lipstick in Femme Rouge, £22, Liberty

Red heads: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick Collection by Kate Shade 12, £5.49, Boots

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Tax on facelifts : VAT on booming cosmetic surgery industry in Britain

By Jo Mcfarlane

Last updated on 15th October 2011

George Osborne plans to raise up to £500¿million through VAT on cosmetic surgery

Chancellor George Osborne plans to raise up to £500 million a year by slapping VAT on cosmetic surgery.

The move – already being dubbed a ‘boob tax’ by the cosmetics industry – would send the cost of operations such as breast enlargements, facelifts, tummy tucks and liposuction soaring by 20 per cent.
Until now, VAT has been charged only on minor treatments including Botox injections and chemical peels carried out in High Street beauty
salons.
But new guidelines drawn up by HM Revenue & Customs officials and sent to plastic surgeons will mean that doctors performing more invasive procedures will have to register for VAT and pass the charge on to their patients.

The move would add about £1,000 to a breast operation.
Patients having such cosmetic procedures will pay the tax unless they can persuade a doctor the operation is being carried out for ‘therapeutic’ reasons.
The move could help plug the deficit in Britain’s public finances, but Fazel Fatah, president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), said: ‘The subjective proposals being put forward by HMRC will potentially harm large numbers of patients.

‘They imply that, by definition, any procedure that corrects appearance rather than function is not a medical need. There has been no meaningful discussion with the professional bodies involved.

Condemned the proposals: Kay Burley (left), who has had a facelift and surgery and Imogen Thomas (right) who has had her breasts enlarged, are against the VAT

‘We can only hope that common ground can be found that protects the wellbeing of patients while balancing the obvious need to increase tax revenues. With surgery, we are dealing with human lives.’

Treasury Minister David Gauke has written to concerned MPs defending the proposed policy, while tax officials deny targeting plastic surgeons because of the growing success of the industry, now thought to be worth £2.3 billion a year.

The HMRC document, currently under consultation, says patients will avoid paying VAT only if a doctor or psychologist has diagnosed them with a medical condition or disfigurement that requires cosmetic surgery.

'AN ATTACK ON WOMEN AT A VULNERABLE TIME'

Former plastic surgery patients have condemned the proposals to impose VAT on cosmetic procedures.

Sky News host Kay Burley, who has had a facelift and surgery to remove bags under her eyes, said: ‘These proposals are an attack on women at what is an incredibly vulnerable time in their lives.’

Model Imogen Thomas, 28, who has had her breasts enlarged, said: ‘Some people – women especially – suffer psychologically if they don’t feel their bodies are up to scratch.
'That’s a very real condition. I don’t like the idea of the Government paying off debt with money from cosmetic surgery.
'It penalises people who want to better themselves.’

Former Army chef Elizabeth Middlehurst said the VAT decision was ‘a disgrace’.
Five years ago she weighed 24 stone, but after a gastric bypass, a tummy tuck, liposuction and a breast reduction costing a total of £23,000, she weighed 10 stone less.

Mrs Middlehurst, 56 and from Wigan, said: ‘I didn’t want the NHS to have to pay for the work so I saved up.
'By getting the surgery, I’ve saved the NHS money in the long run as otherwise I would almost certainly have ended up with health problems they would have had to treat.
'Adding VAT will drive people abroad.
'That means a lot of botched jobs which the NHS will have to put right.’

It says no tax will apply if the procedure has ‘the aim of protecting, maintaining or restoring the health of an individual’.

But it adds: ‘Consequently, cosmetic services which are performed mainly for beautification or rejuvenation purposes, or done out of the individual’s free choice rather than out of medical necessity, are liable to VAT at the standard rate.

‘Such services may include: face lifts, tummy tucks, female breast enlargement, liposuction, hair and tattoo removal using lasers and intense pulse light source machines.’

The document is particularly unsympathetic to those who claim they benefit psychologically from surgery, saying: ‘Cosmetic services are usually performed so that the individual concerned may feel better about their appearance.

‘The mere fact that a cosmetic treatment may make a person feel more confident about their appearance is not in itself sufficient to make the treatment exempt.’

However, those with diagnosed psychological conditions, for example body dysmorphic disorder, may not have to pay VAT if their treatment is overseen by a qualified psychologist.
The proposals also do not affect those who have plastic surgery for disfigurement.

BAAPS former president Douglas McGeorge said the proposals would create huge ethical problems.

He said: ‘Everyone is in uproar about this. The amount of money HMRC will make out of this is astonishing. If it is backdated, the Government could easily bankrupt some surgeons. But for patients it will also create ethical problems.

‘Many of these operations, like tummy tucks, have been excluded or rationed in the NHS.
Such procedures must, at some point, have been deemed medical or the state wouldn’t have offered them.

‘The option of having all our patients rubber-stamped by a clinical psychologist is simply unrealistic.
'Should prominent ear correction be taxed? An operation performed on young children to prevent them being bullied and developing psychological problems?

Treasury Minister David Gauke has written to concerned MPs defending the proposed policy

'What level of asymmetry or abnormality is required to justify breast surgery? When do large breasts create enough of a physical problem to allow treatment?

‘Our role is to make sure patient needs justify treatment. Any justification to HMRC of our decisions on VAT will be impossible unless patient confidentiality is breached.’

HMRC has denied the proposals represent a change of policy and insists VAT has always applied to aesthetic cosmetic surgery.
It says it is only ‘clarifying’ the existing situation, set out in a 2007 document.

In that document, HMRC states that cosmetic surgery could be subject to VAT but adds that ‘each case will need to be considered on its individual merits’.
It adds HMRC will ‘generally accept that cosmetic services are exempt where [part] of a health care treatment programme’.

Accountants have, until now, been advising plastic surgeons they are exempt from VAT and do not need to register, based on HMRC guidance.

Nigel Robertson, chief executive of Transform Medical Group, the UK’s biggest cosmetic surgery provider, confirmed its tax advisers had told the company it did not have to pay VAT on its services.
The group uses Ernst & Young, one of the world’s Big Four accountancy firms, to interpret tax policy.
Mr Robertson said: ‘I have no problem with paying tax. But this issue is incredibly complex. It’s basically discriminating against one group of patients when it’s not quite as simple as that.

‘How do you distinguish which patients don’t pay tax? It’s an ethical minefield.’

The cosmetic surgery industry grew by 17 per cent between 2008 and 2010, according to Mintel (library image)

According to the latest survey by analysts Mintel, the cosmetic surgery industry grew by 17 per cent between 2008 and 2010.

About 90 per cent of all treatments are non-surgical procedures such as Botox injections and laser therapy.
But operations are becoming increasingly popular. Last year, doctors carried out 9,430 breast enlargements, 3,417 tummy tucks, nearly 5,000 facelifts, more than 4,000 nose jobs and over 1,000 operations to correct ears that stuck out.

At the moment, a breast enlargement operation can cost up to £5,000, which would rise to £6,000 once VAT was added. The average cost of a facelift could rise from about £6,000 to £7,200.

A similar cosmetic surgery tax, which became known as the ‘Bo-tax’, was introduced in the US by President Obama in 2009, but was subsequently dropped amid claims it discriminated against women and those from poorer backgrounds.

‘The law hasn’t changed but it’s being applied more clearly’

 

In a letter last month to one concerned party, Mr Gauke wrote: ‘HMRC’s proposed policy is, in light of case law, that cosmetic surgery carried out for therapeutic purposes is covered by the VAT exemption but that which is carried out for purely aesthetic purposes is liable to VAT at the standard rate.’

One HMRC spokesman said: ‘The law hasn’t changed but it’s being applied more clearly.’
He also insisted: ‘We haven’t suddenly thought ‘‘there’s a massive amount of money to be made because lots of people are having boob jobs’’. But if a tax is due it must be paid.’

In a statement, the HMRC said: ‘There have been no changes to, nor are there any plans to change, the VAT liability of cosmetic services.

‘Medical care provided by registered health professionals in hospitals or clinics is, and will continue to be, VAT-free, along with cosmetic services carried out for therapeutic purposes.
'Medical treatment for purely aesthetic reasons has been, and continues to be, liable to VAT at the standard rate.’

A Treasury spokesman shifted the blame to HMRC and refused to comment further.


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How Lord Grantham's girls have brought Edwardian elegance back to the shops

By Jan Moir
Last updated at 1:26 AM on 15th October 2011

Blouse, £49, viyella. Palazzo pants, £15, dorothyperkins.com. Feather hair clip, £18, accessorize.com. Gloves, £69, aspinaloflondon.com

Cream chiffon dress, £150, houseof fraser.co.uk. Nude shoes, £59.99, zara. com. Bronze clutch, £45, dune.co.uk. Embellished hairband, £7.99, and earrings, £3.99, newlook.com

What manner of madness is this? Downton Abbey fashions, reinvented by (whisper it, ladies) the High Street?
Oh shiver me lawks and put an extra pennyworth o’ bobbin on the liberty corset, or whatever it is the mistress of the wardrobe doth do with her ladyship’s flannelette unspeakables and afternoon tea gowns.
Downton Abbey fashions for all? You mean that even shopgirls and the second maid of the coalscuttle can now afford to wear the kind of elegant velvets and fur shrugs that were once enjoyed only by the proper ladies of the aristocracy?
Well I never. This is the kind of thing that would give Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham, as played by Dame Maggie Smith, a fit of the oyster-eyed vapours. Yet this is exactly what is happening.
Today, millions of women don’t just love watching Downton Abbey, the blockbuster ITV costume drama created by Julian Fellowes. They want to shop the look, too.

 

This season, sales of Downton period-perfect accessories such as silk gloves, empire-line velvet dresses and demure strings of pearls have surged.
The popularity of the drama series and the beauty of the costumes worn by the female cast has manifested itself in a demand for the discreet charms of the Edwardian-style fashions of the day.
No, not the mob caps and frilled pinnies of the downstairs crew. No one wants to head out on a Saturday night looking like Mrs Patmore the cook — unless you happen to be Christopher Biggins or perhaps even a slumming-it Russell Grant.

Burgundy dress, £150, coast-stores.com. Pearl necklace, £12.50, topshop.com. Pearl bracelet, £4, accessorize.com. Faux fur shrug, £68, corneliajames.com

Embellished dress, £325, jigsaw.co.uk. Lace gloves, £35, corneliajames.com

We’re drawing a line, too, through Violet’s gigantic lambskin hats, the approximate size and shape of a dishwasher. If you wore one of those walking down the street, children would just assume you were SpongeBob Squarepants’s mum. Simply not on.
Instead, the real fashion attraction for fans is the outfits worn by the blushing young ladies of Downton Abbey.
Swathed in jet beading and privilege, Lady Mary, Lady Sybil and Lady Edith — not to mention their unfeasibly youthful mother, Cora, Countess of Grantham — breakfast each day in silks and dine in satins. 
They have to change about six times a day — lunch, hunting, tea, town, vicar-visiting, trembling like a mouse with unrequited Matthew-lust, furiously brushing hair in mirror before going to bed.

Whatever the occasion, theirs is a timeless elegance, one that speaks of an age when overtly sexy was unacceptable and anything emotive was unspoken and unseen.

Pleated skirt, £115, coast-stores.com. Betty Jackson 2 lace blouse, £110, johnlewis.com. Clutch, £49, dune.co.uk. Shoes, £65, aldoshoes.com

Let’s put it this way. The word JUICY on the back of your tracky-bums would definitely be frowned upon. At Downton Abbey, it is the whisper of a lace ruffle or the tiniest glimpse of ankle that provides the erotic charge. 
As you can see, the charms of this decorous style have been reinterpreted today by designers using the same graceful long lines and rich yet muted colours. Here, there is lots of deep burgundy, such as in the dress by Coast and the coat by Wallis, offset by the gleam of pearls or a neat little cloche hat.
There are also ankle-skimming pleats, the repression of deep cuffs, prim button-backed blouses and a hint of skin behind layers of pale chiffon. Hairbands are modest, handbags are tiny. Remember, the ladies of Downton Abbey had no independence and nothing important to carry around. Excluding the soft toy that Lady Mary gave to Matthew to keep him safe in the Somme, of course!

Burgundy velvet dress with embellished belt, £325, austique. co.uk. Earrings, £3.99, newlook.com. Shrug, £89.90, massimo dutti.com

Coat, £90, wallis.co.uk. Faux fur stole, £45, lkbennett. com. Cloche hat, £50, johnlewis.com. Tights, £6, debenhams.com. Boots, £69.99, zara.com

The Great War changed everything at Downton Abbey, although this has yet to dawn on the inhabitants. Violet, for example, is an arch snob, desperate to ensure that the Crawley family keep their grappling hooks sunk deep into the summit of the social order and remain kingpins of the ruling classes.
She cannot see the change that is coming. That one day, women of all classes will indeed wear palazzo pants. Or the fact that John Lewis and Betty Jackson — no, milady, they are not the Abbey’s newly appointed footman and mistress of the bedchamber — will one day be producing the kind of sumptuous clothes that were once the sole prerogative of the aristocracy.
Jessica Fellowes, the niece of Julian, has written an excellent book to accompany the series. In The World Of Downton Abbey, she reveals that a few of the ladies’ costumes are vintage, some are hired, but most are made to order by the show’s wardrobe department. The modern fabrics used have to be ‘dipped down’ — dyed — to capture the muted tones of the day.

Velvet dress, £245, toast.co.uk. Pearl necklaces, £8 each, and embellished clutch, £32, accessorize.com. T-Bar shoes, £80, dune.co.uk

She also reveals that under their costumes, all the actresses wear plain, nude-coloured cling-resistant slips from M&S. Indeed, they love them so much they have become addicted to wearing them off-screen, too.
It is this mix of the old and the new that is perhaps so potent. I particularly love the long pleated skirt and wafty blouse combo. Just the thing to wear when bossing around the curiously scrumptious Bates.
Fetch me some tea! Iron that newspaper. Starch the master’s collar after you’ve steamed the hearth. And then come here and sit on my lap.
You see? You don’t need much of a Downton costume to get into Downton character.

The Downton ladies have to change about six times a day - lunch, hunting, tea, town, vicar-visiting, trembling like a mouse with unrequited Matthew-lust, furiously brushing hair in mirror before going to bed

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Miranda Kerr wears £1.6m Victoria's Secret bra

By Maysa Rawi

Last updated on 14th October 2011

Flawless: Miranda Kerr models the 270-carat Fantasy Treasure Bra

She took a year-long break from the Victoria's Secret catwalk to give birth to her son.
So for her return, Miranda Kerr is being given a very special welcome back gift - the chance to wear a push-up bra worth $2.5m.
The supermodel posed up wearing the Fantasy Treasure Bra to promote the upcoming show.
But despite her flawless figure, all eyes were on the flawless diamonds.

The turquoise bra was co-designed by Long Island’s London Jewelers.
It is handset with nearly 3,400 precious gems, including 142 carats of white and yellow diamonds, pearls, faceted citrines and aquamarines, all set in 18-karat white and yellow gold.
The centerpiece features two white diamonds each more than 8 carats and two 14-carat yellow diamonds.

The centerpiece features two white diamonds each more than 8 carats and two 14-carat yellow diamonds

Miranda told People: 'It’s very special. And now I feel better than ever. I feel healthier than I’ve ever felt.
'It was wonderful to have a bit of time off after I was pregnant and having Flynn. But now I’m back in the swing of things and it feels good.'
The November star-studded show will see Kanye West and Maroon 5 perform live.
Other models expected on the catwalk include Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Doutzen Kroes, Chanel Iman, Lily Donaldson, Karolina Kurkova, Candice Swanepoel and Adriana Lima.

Wonder bra: Adriana Lima wearing the Black Miracle Fantasy Bra in 2008, left, and Karolina Kurkova wears the 3.5million Hearts on Fire Diamond Fantasy Bra in 2006, right

All-star cast: Doutzen Kroes and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley will also be walking the runway

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Ali Larter manages to show off plenty of flesh in a kaftan

By Sarah Fitzmaurice

Last updated on 14th October 2011

Isn't that a cover up? Ali Larter flashed plenty of flesh as she stepped out in a kaftan for dinner in Beverly Hills last night

A kaftan is usually used to cover up but as Ali Larter proved yesterday that isn’t always the case.
The actress, 36, still managed to show off plenty of flesh as she stepped out to lunch yesterday in a kaftan-style dress.
The mother-of-one had her legs, and plenty of cleavage on show in the autumnal coloured zigzag dress, which appeared to be by Italian label Missoni.
Ali added extra glamour to the revealing ensemble with golden wedges and beach waves in her hair.
The actress had made the effort for lunch with friends at La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Zig zag: The mother of one donned the Missoni dress for lunch with friends at La Scala in Beverly Hills

A lot of leg: Ali showed off her slim pins in the kaftan-dress

Her chic and sexy look was a far cry from her casual appearance just a day before as she ran errands with her son Theodore.
Ali had donned a pair of stone coloured trousers, pumps and a black jacket as she headed out to visit a friend.

Dressed up and down: While Ali has clearly made lots of effort on Wednesday, the day before she had kept her style casual as she ran errands

Mummy duty: The 36-year-old was seen with her cute son as they headed to a friends house on Tuesday

She appeared makeup-free and her hair was left straight as she filled up her car at a gas station.
Last week Ali joined the seriously stylish set at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles, held at Will Rogers State Historic Park.
She joined the likes of Zoe Saldana, Jamie King and stylist Rachel Zoe and who all put their best fashion feet forward at the sporting event.

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Now for some girly glamour - Adriana Lima gets playful in girly prints

By Georgina Littlejohn

Last updated on 13th October 2011

Playful girl: Adrianna posing for Victoria's Secret's new catalogue in a polka dot bra and undies, a more girly set from the collection

She's already showed us the raciest bras and thongs on offer this season.
But it's now time for Adriana Lima to show off some of the girly, playful underwear in Victoria Secret's new autumn collection.
The 30-year-old poses seductively in a variety of prints in a set of shots that are sure to have her male fans stealing the catalogue from their wives and girlfriends.
In one shot, Adrianna can be seen in front of a pink wall, wearing a black and white polka dot set while rubbing white fur against her face.

 

Her hair is curled away from her face to add that playful touch.

Checking yourself out? The model looks in a mirror before pretending to blow-dry her hair seductively

Those don't leave much to the imagination! Adriana in two see-through pink and black teddies

In other poses, the Brazillian pretends she was checking herself out in the mirror while looking back at the camera with a cheeky grin.
She wears blue knickers that show off her pert bottom to perfection.
She then dons a tiny blue checked teddy with white suspenders as she eyes up the camera while holding a blow-dryer up to her tresses.

Not quite an autumn dress: Two more stunning nighties in the new collection which are sure to please boyfriends and husbands

Annie is that you? Adriana lost the dark red lipstick for these cute looks

Getting sporty: Adriana's curls were tamed and her hair slicked back into a ponytail as she went topless, donning just this cute pair of green knickers

In earlier shots, she donned a couple of revealing black lace sets that leave very, very little to the imagination.
Dressed in black lace and little shrugs, the mother-of-one showed off her trim and toned body.
The centerpiece features two white diamonds — each more than 8 carats — and two 14-plus-carat yellow diamonds.

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