Manolo Blahnik doesn't have anything against women who don't wear heels.

The designer - famed for his stiletto shoes - says he can understand why some ladies may prefer to walk in flats but advices to practice in swimming pools if they do want to perfect strutting in heels.

Hilary Duff regrets how thin she allowed herself to get when she was a teenager.

The singer-and-actress paid too much attention to what other people thought of her appearance when she was younger and forced herself to keep to a strict diet of steamed vegetables and grilled chicken even though she knew she was too thin.

Adriana Lima sticks to a strict diet in order to maintain her stunning figure.

The Victoria's Secret model - who has an 11-month-old daughter Valentina - has to watch what she eats and rarely indulges in any treats.

Jennifer Lopez says it was a "special experience" working with her two-year-old twins on a Gucci photo shoot.

The singer-and-actress appears alongside Max and Emme in the Italian fashion house's campaign for their new children's line and says it was a joy posing with them

Michael Kors used to bullied over his love of fashion.

The renowned designer admits he was picked on while he was at school because he would rather have gone shopping than played sports.

Jimmy Choo boss Tamara Mellon has received an OBE for her services to Britain's fashion industry.

The shoe tycoon - who co-founded the exclusive footwear company in 1996 and now owns a fifth of the firm as well as being its president - was given the honor yesterday (20.10.10) and admitted she is thrilled that her work has been recognized.

Erin O'Connor only became a successful model after cutting off all her hair.

The 32-year-old beauty says she wasn't getting very many jobs when she first started out in the industry because she looked so similar to the other girls, so took advice and chopped off her long locks.

Robert Verdi wants to help Jessica Simpson revamp her look.

The stylist to the stars says the singer-and-actress is quite "boring" with her fashion choices and wants to update her whole wardrobe.

Kate Hudson and Goldie Horn wore matching dresses to the Elle Women in Hollywood gala on Monday (18.10.10).

The 'Nine' actress and her Hollywood legend mother accidentally attended the event in the same style one-shoulder dress, with Kate sporting one in black with iridescent paillettes by up-and-coming designer Prabal Gurung, and Goldie in a white Gianfranco Ferre design.

Dame Helen Mirren needs make-up to look good.

The 64-year-old actress - who is known for her enviable, toned figure - claims she maintains her youthful appearance by cheating with make-up.