You blue it with that one: Actress Kate Winslet catches a dose of the frumps at the Longines party in Shanghai

By Marcus Barnes


Don't be blue: Kate Winslet's dress does nothing for her figure at the Longines party in Shanghai - while the brighter red dress on the right is far more flattering


She's usually adept at making great wardrobe choices, or perhaps taking the advice of a professional stylist.

But Kate Winslet slipped up at an event in Shanghai this week, wearing a rather unflattering blue dress for her appearance in the Chinese city.

The 35-year-old was at a party held on behalf of Longines, a Swiss watch company.


She squeezed herself into the floor-length royal blue number which did little to compliment her hour glass figure.

Just a week ago she appeared at the Emmys looking fantastic in a bright red dress, which exposed just a hint of cleavage but also accentuated her great figure.

Kate was in attendance for a gala celebrating the launch of the Longines DolceVita jewellery watch.

Scarlet woman: The actress looked great at the Emmys last week where she wore a flattering red number

The actress is in fact a Longines Ambassador of Elegance, along with other stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf, and has appeared in advertisements for the company.

Earlier in the day she appeared at another event for the watchmakers, this time in a sensible and trustworthy LBD.

Meanwhile, Kate is also working with another huge global brand to create a special cosmetics collection for charity.

It's looks ok doesn't it?: Kate courts attention as she arrives at the gala

Elegant: The actress is the Longines Ambassador For Elegance - representing the brand globally

She has collaborated with experts at make-up giant Lancome to come up with a range of lipsticks, blushers and nail polishes for its 2011 winter range.

Lancome bosses have promised to donate $200,000 of profits raised from sales of the cosmetics to The Golden Hat Foundation, a non-profit organisation set up by the Titanic star last year to raise awareness of autism.

Kate says: 'Lancome’s instant offer of support was a huge display of confidence and generosity. I knew it would open many doors.'

Safer bet: The actress went for a more sensible LBD earlier in the day

The Oscar-winner has recently been linked with Richard Branson's nephew.

Ned Abel Smith, who changed his name by deed poll to RocknRoll, is allegedly 'smitten' with Kate.

Ned, 33, split from his society heiress wife Eliza — who is ten years his junior — earlier this year.

Budding romance? Kate Winslet and Richard Branson's nephew Ned Rocknroll arrive together at the memorial celebration for the mogul's father Ted in London

He was pictured with Kate at the memorial service for Mr Branson’s father Ted at the Royal Geographical Society’s headquarters in Kensington, London.

It is thought they are now holed up in a rural hideaway in the Home Counties.

Mr RocknRoll has only recently separated from multi-millionaire Viscount Cowdray’s daughter Eliza, 23.

Is it over for good? Kate was pictured with her on-off boyfriend Louis Dowler

But Ned is still married and Eliza reportedly wants him back.

A source told The Sun that after the couple split earlier this year: 'Ned was heartbroken and went to Necker Island to take his mind of things.

'But when Kate came out they really hit it off. They had met before on the island but were both in relationships.

When they left they travelled to New York to be together.'


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Brought together by tragedy? Kate Winslet and Richard Branson's married nephew 'become an item' after devastating Necker Island fire

By Alanah Eriksen


Budding romance? Kate Winslet and Richard Branson's nephew Ned Rocknroll, arrive together at the memorial celebration for the mogul's father Ted in London


She was hailed a heroine after saving Richard Branson's mother from his burning villa in the Caribbean.

But it now seems the trip may have produced another memory for Kate Winslet.

The actress, 35, is said to be dating the mogul's nephew, Ned Rocknroll.


They became close while holidaying at the luxury house on Necker Island last month, The Sun reported.

The pair were pictured arriving together for the memorial for Richard's father Ted in London on Tuesday.

Love in the air: Kate and Ned, who changed his name from Abel Smith by deed poll, are said to have become close on Necker Island in the Caribbean


But Ned, 33, who changed his named from Abel Smith by deed poll, is still married and his estranged wife Eliza, 23, reportedly wants him back.

A source told the paper that after the couple split earlier this year 'Ned was heartbroken and went to Necker island to take his mind of things.

'But when Kate came out they really hit it off. They had met before on the island but were both in relationships.

Is it over for good? Kate was pictured with her on-off boyfriend Louis Dowler on August 20 but had not been seen with him before that since November

Not giving up: Ned's estranged wife Eliza reportedly wants him back


'When they left they travelled to New York to be together.'

But the new couple are keeping tight-lipped on any romance. Kate's agent told the MailOnline today: 'As usual, I am making no comment on Kate's private life.'

Kate was pictured leaving for the island from Gatwick with her on-off boyfriend, Burberry model Louis Dowler on August 20.

Before that they had not been seen together since November 2010 and he did not accompany her to the Emmy Awards over the weekend where she won a gong for her role in Mildred Pierce.

The source added: 'Kate has been so happy. At the Emmys all she did was keep showing people pictures of Ned and talking about him.'

Meanwhile his wife Eliza reportedly said: 'I've changed my mind about the divorce. I am hoping this will turn out to be more of a break.

'I have never stopped loving him and we are soulmates. We're not getting divorced.'
The couple were married in a lavish ceremony in 2009 at Eliza's family's estate in Sussex.

Princess Beatrice is said to have been a guest.

Kate was with her two children Mia, 10, and Joe, seven, when she carried Richard's mother Eve downstairs as his home on the island burned to the ground on August 22.


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Gloria Estefan wears Kate Winslet's optical illusion dress (but it doesn't have quite the same effect...)

By Daily Mail Reporter


Popular design: Gloria Estefan, pictured here at The Grove in LA today left, wore the same Stella McCartney dress as Kate Winslet at the Venice Film Festival on Friday


Kate Winslet cut a stunning figure as she graced the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival in an incredibly flattering optical illusion dress.

And today Gloria Estefan tried her luck with the same Stella McCartney design, which cleverly redraws the silhouette using dark panels at the sides to narrow the waist.

The Queen Of Latin Pop wore the frock to The Grove shopping centre in LA today for an interview with Extra host Mario Lopez and opted to team it with a white bolero jacket and beige heels.


the dress didn't have quite the same effect on the curvy 54-year-old as it did on Kate, 35, Gloria looked confident with the result as she strutted through the outdoor mall.

Estefan, who is based in Miami, is promoting her new record Miss Little Havana, which will be released on September 27.

It is the Turn The Beat Around singer's her first English-language album since 2003 and it is expected to see her return to her dance music roots.

She said this week: 'My fans have been asking for a new dance record, and I hope they will enjoy the music as much as I enjoyed writing and recording it.'

Returning to her dance roots: The singer is promoting Miss Little Havana, her first English-language album since 2003


Rap star Pharrell Williams helped produce the album along with her husband Emilio Estefan Jr., and she also collaborated with rapper Pitbull.

Estefan has sold 90 million albums worldwide since launching her career in 1977 as front woman of the Miami Sound Machine.

Her solo hits include Cuts Both Ways, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You and Everlasting Love.

Earlier this year, Estefan made a surprise appearance at the X Factor auditions in Miami to give encouragement to the 7,500 hopefuls at the Bank United Center. It will screen on Fox later this year.



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'I don't have a model's body': Kate Winslet shows off her 'real shape' for new St. John campaign

By MAYSA RAWI


Behind the scenes: Kate Winslet shoots the new autumn/winter campaign for U.S label St. John


Kate Winslet may not be a size zero, but that won't stop her from forging a successful modelling career.

The actress showed off her curves as the new face of U.S knitwear label St. John for their 2011 autumn campaign.

In behind the scenes footage, a smouldering Kate is shot in a series of elegant poses on stage at a theatre in New Jersey.


'Every woman's dream': Kate claims the camel dress is something you can 'throw on, zip up and go'


In video footage, entitled 'scenes of a woman', Kate declares her love for the U.S label for creating clothes that suit her 'real shape'.

Kate says: 'With St. John You can look extremely chic without trying too hard.

'You don't feel as though they are clothes that only a model would be able to wear.
'And obviously I am not a model, I don't have a model's body, I have a real shape.

'And that just means a lot to me to be able to wear clothes that do embody that message of strength and power and femininity in a real shape.'


Fresh talent: Kate replaces model Karen Elson and actress Angelina Jolie, who 'overshadowed' the brand


Having it all: Kate is inspired by mothers who set an example to young women, and hopes to do the same with her ten-year-old daughter Mia


The Titanic actress was hired to replace redhead model Karen Elson.

Angelina Jolie was previously the face of the label but it was reported she 'overshadowed' the brand.

When hiring Elson, CEO Glenn McMahon told WWD: 'We wanted to make a clean break from actresses and steer away from blondes and cleanse the palette.'

But it looks as though McMahon is now eating his words after hiring the 'blonde' actress



Comfortable but elegant: Kate claims the drawstring grey trousers and cashmere top is her favourite outfit



Retouching: The actress loves St. John for creating clothes for 'real women'


kate winslet st john knits fall 2011 scenes of a woman



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Kate Winslet goes for the leggy look in a low-cut gown with the most daring of splits

By Daily Mail Reporter


All dressed up: Kate Winslet reveals her legs in a slashed dress as she goes to an event in New York


In recent months Kate Winslet has barely been seen on the celebrity circuit, preferring instead to spend time with her two children.

But the actress showed she can still hold her own as she stepped out last night in New York.

Dressed in a black and white floor-length gown, slit daringly to the upper thigh, she looked every inch the Hollywood star.


The 35-year-old teamed her dress with a flattering updo, her hair twisted back.

Last week Kate was revealed as the new face of upmarket clothing brand St John, following in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie and Karen Elson.

She told WWD: 'They want to keep it looking like me and not have it look like me pretending to be a model wearing these clothes.

'I'm obviously not a model. I'm not the size of a model. I don't have the face of a model or the shape of a model.'


Model: Kate was last week unveiled as the face of upmarket clothing brand St John


Kate has remained single since the end of her eight-month relationship with English model Louis Dowler late last year.

The pair started dating after Winslet revealed she had separated from second husband, director Sam Mendes after seven years of marriage.

She was previously married to Jim Threapleton - father of her daughter Mia, 10, for three years.


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