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Muttering that she is expecting her second child – a sibling for three-year-old Blue Ivy – never seem far away.

Indeed, earlier this week when bikini snaps emerged of the star on a family holiday in Italy, Beyonce was hit with a fresh round of pregnancy gossip.

However, she has now answered the rumours in rather spectacular fashion: holding aloof a chilled glass of champagne.

 

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Significantly, she has left the snap captionless, allowing the image itself to do all the talking.

The 34-year-old and her rapper husband, Jay Z, are currently on the Almafi coast (a favourite spot of theirs), enjoying time on a luxurious yacht.

Ms Knowles has been particularly candid with her holiday album too – sharing numerous snaps of her and her family during their well-earned break abroad.

As well as pictures capturing their stunning surroundings, the multi Grammy Award-winner can be seen lounging around with a floral head-dress.

Meanwhile, one black-and-white snap shows Jay gazing out at the Mediterranean Sea. And in a more recent video, she and her gorgeous family can been seen dancing around their villa while eating fruit.

With 45.7million, Beyonce remains some half a million Instagram followers behind first placed Kim Kardashian – who now boasts 46.3million fans on the social media platform.

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A New Zealand fitness blogger was blasted across social media earlier this summer when she posted photos of her incredible 81 Kg weight loss. Many people online accused her of lying and claimed that her transformation photographs were fake. 

Simone Anderson had started to track her weight-loss journey on Instagram 11 months ago and had never expected to be accused of lying about her journey. Despite her candid approach to social media, she was accused of being a liar and faking her weight loss in almost every post she shared.

 

So glad I took so many progress shots along the way, love looking back over them!

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"I promised from day one that what I was sharing with people would be the honest journey, and it would be the ups, the downs, the goods and the bads," she told People magazine. 

For her, that meant showing people what it was really like to lose all of that weight. When she did, the reaction she received was absolutely huge:

 

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"I needed to show that yes, I do have loose skin, and it's actually a side effect of something I am proud of. Obviously, I can't wait for it to be gone, but it's not something I'm ashamed of or embarrassed of."

The 24 year old freelance make-up artist has recently undergone surgery in order to remove the excess skin and have her tummy tucked and breasts lifted. 

Her surgeon also told the magazine: "No amount of diet or exercise is going to get rid of that loose skin. It’s going to be a challenging surgery, but I think it’s going to turn out great."

 

Behind the scenes of filming!

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Simone had started a crowd funding page in order to help raise the money she needed for her surgery. The page is still live and at the moment it appears that she is still almost €10,000 away from her target. She travelled to Arizona to unergone the eight hour procedure and despite looking at six months of recovering is feeling very upbeat:

 

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If we had to take a guess, we'd say you more than likely know Vogue's West Coast director, Lisa Love. 

After all, from time to time, she appeared on The Hills as Lauren Conrad's boss and mentor. She famously freaked out when Lauren turned down Paris – but then, wtf Lauren?! #teamLisa

What you might not know, however, is that Lisa has two incredibly stylish daughters, one of whom is a model and ballerina and serves up Instagram snaps on the regular. 

Laura Love, known on IG as Lootin, runs with the coolest fashion 'it' crowd around America. 

Her feed is filled with awesome behind-the-scenes pictures of her modelling work, on-set shenanigans, glossy editorials she stars in and the nightclubs and restaurants of fashion's elite.

We can also peek inside her amazing wardrobe which is an endless supply of outfit ideas. Yes!

To follow her is to experience cool-girl goals, sartorial envy and wanderlust to the max. 

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In today's world, it's very uncommon for a major brand to not have an Instagram. 

Most designer labels and brands devote huge resources to the social media site, inspiring customers to post to them and about them. 

Of course, some brands IG better than others, but in a new study carried out by M by Macy's we see the surprising outcome of which apparel companies are on top of the #hashtag leader board.

The reports show which brand has the most mentions and followers, as well as the most overall engagement. 

Nike tops both lists, with 47.7m mentions and 18.7m followers. 

Prada ranks in second with mentions (18.7m), but then drops to tenth in followers (4.2m). 

Other surprises include Vans Shoes, which beat Fendi, Burberry and Louis Vuitton in mentions. 

With IG's growing popularity and brands' fluctuating relevance in the industry, we suspect these figures will change. But for now, the ranking is a good indicator of which brands are generating the most interest on social media. 

See the full list of rankings below: 

 

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For months she was seen at high-profile events sporting an array of eye-catching wigs in black, blonde and even blue.

Kylie Jenner later admitted the reason behind her love of artificial hair: her own tresses were seriously damaged after years of dyeing, styling and straightening.

However, the sacrifice seemingly paid off – and she marked her recent 18th birthday by swapping to a gorgeous ashy blonde.

"It took months of not dyeing my hair and wearing wigs to get my hair back to health so I can do this!!" she explained on Instagram while unveiling her new look.

So why is Ms Jenner, and just two weeks after the dramatic change, now back to wearing wigs?

Donning bright green, mermaid-style locks, she was on hand to launch the Sugar Factory American Brasserie in NYC – to which she also wore a stunning ivory crop top and matching pencil skirt from surprisingly affordable Aussie label, Zachery

Although known for her love of mega-expensive designers, Kylie's outfit cost just €125 in total – €52 for the top, and €72.50 for the skirt.

Still, it was very much her hair that proved the talking point of the event – with many fans speculating that the reality TV star's bleached mane is already suffering.

Indeed, in recent days her mop has certainly looked tired and stressed, with the originally 'dirty blonde' hue turning to a more brassy shade. 

As well as successfully launching the Sugar Factory, an event to which hundreds of fans and photographers showed up, Ms Jenner is enjoying something of a boon in popularity since turning 18 last month.

Despite the presence of numerous other high-profile celebrities, she and her rapper boyfriend Tyga, 25, have been the toast of New York Fashion Week.

Yesterday, she also modelled pieces from her brother-in-law Kanye West's new Yeezy season 2 collection, the unveiling of which took place at the Skylight Modern venue in Manhattan's swish Chelsea district. 

That and the app that she unleashed this week is proving to be a runaway hit.

And on social media, she is still the world's most viewed user on Snapchat, while on Instagram she now boasts some 36million followers. 

 

I love you guys so so much.

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They married a month ago in a luxurious three-day celebration, and although the pair have only just recently returned from their luxurious honeymoon – evidently Ronan and Storm Keating are in the mood for yet more celebrations.

The duo late last night took to their respective Instagram accounts to share further snaps from their Big Day, which took place at the five-star Archerfield House & Golf Resort near Edinburgh.

One particular pic shows Ronan, 38, and Storm, 34, at the back of a photobooth: she's holding a small guitar, while he can be seen with a layer of cream napkins on his head.

Crowded in around them is Ed Sheeran, who performed at the reception bash, as well as Brian McFadden (who dons a swimming cap) and Ali, Ronan's 10-year-old daughter from his first marriage to Yvonne Connolly.

For the ceremony, Aussie-native Storm had worn a bespoke Chantilly lace Steven Khalil dress embroidered with silk and organza petals.

And one of her snaps from last night also reveals her bespoke Upper Street ribbon-adorned sandals – which perfectly complemented her gorgeous gown. 

And proving it was very much a family affair, both the bride and groom posted touching photographs of them with members of the extended Keating clan. 

Ronan can be seen lining out with his wedding party – including teenage son, Jack. Meanwhile, Mrs Keating shared an image of her partying with her new sisters-in-law. 

As well as Jack's involvement, his daughters Missy, 14, and Ali were Maid Of Honour and flower girl respectively.

Even the family's pet pug, Aussie, got in on the action: she was ring-bearer and trotted along a petal-strewn aisle with the wedding rings tied around her neck.

In a previous interview with HELLO! the former Boyzone singer had explained how he persuaded Mr Sheeran to perform at the celebration: "Ed's a good friend and Thinking Out Loud is one of mine and Storm's songs," he revealed.

 

1 month tomorrow – how time flies! #SpecialMemories #HappinessIs #Wedding #MrAndMrsKeating

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"When we all caught up in New York City a couple of months ago, I sounded him out about doing it and he didn't hesitate. I was blown away.

"He is the most grounded, decent guy in the business and what a talent."

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Like her fellow Hills alum Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port is a huge social media addict, using the medium to promote her lifestyle website and to offer followers a behind-the-scenes look at her life.

She's a particular fan of showing off her impeccably clear skin with regular fresh-faced selfies – but it turns out the response to her snaps hasn't always been positive.

Taking to Instagram yesterday, Whitney admitted that she had been cruelly told she looked "dead" in various no make-up selfies by insensitive commenters. 

 

So fresh & so clean!!! @caesarspalace #caesarspalace

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"Lately, when I post a pic of myself without makeup on @instagram, people hate- telling me I look dead or anemic or whatever!" the stunning blonde wrote next to a fresh-faced snap of herself.

Having dealt with acne during her teens and early twenties, Whitney says she now embraces her clear skin and is proud to show it off.

 

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"I struggled with my skin A LOT growing up. I had terrible acne throughout high school and college and finally got it under control in my mid 20's," she wrote.

"I've learned that keeping it healthy and clear is mostly due to keeping it clean.

"I TRULY think the key to inner and outer beauty isn't about all the things we can buy to cover up our skin but how we can embrace our skin and keep it healthy."

 

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In an effort to promote the benefits of going bare-faced, Whitney is encouraging her fans to share their own no make-up snaps with the hashtag #OurCleanSkinIsIn.

"So goodbye haters! I'm gonna embrace my bare, colorless, pale and ghostly skin because I don't need to hide behind anything," she added.

With her wedding to long-term boyfriend Tim Rosenman fast approaching, Whitney has been celebrating, heading to Las Vegas last month for a glam hen party, where she skipped the bare-faced look for bold pink lipstick and lots of contouring.

 

Let's get this party started @omnianightclub #itswhitneybitch

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We cannot WAIT to see her wedding snaps.

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Describing herself as a 'positive body activist' as well as a model, she is the size-26 beauty who has shaken up the fashion industry.

And now Tess Holliday – sometimes dubbed the world's first plus-sized supermodel – has decided to really push the boat out, posing up entirely nude.

In the gorgeous Instagram snap, which has notched up 42,000 likes since being posted, the 30-year-old includes an inspiring message for her fans.

"My relationship with my body is a journey, not a destination. I appreciate & honor what's it's done for me, & the life it brought into the world.

"I couldn't give a monkeys if you find me attractive or if my body offends you."

Ms Holliday recently criticised the likes of Victoria's Secret for not carrying larger sizes.

"Growing up in Mississippi, I definitely remember Victoria's Secret being a huge part of my teenage mall experience, but I couldn't really fit into any of the underwear," she told MTV News.

"I've never actually worn anything from there. I've never been able to." 

She added: "But I think to have the biggest lingerie retailer in the world carry plus-size lingerie would be a huge step in the right direction and an accomplishment, not just for the industry, but for women in general." 

Tess went on to state: "The bottom line is that there's this pervasive feeling that fat girls aren't supposed to feel sexy, and that needs to change.

"It's something plus-size women are constantly messaged – either overtly or subconsciously – and that shows in a lack of options for lingerie." 

At 1.65m tall, Ms Holliday weighs around 130kg. She first pursued her career at the age of 15, but didn't start modelling professionally until 2007. 

She has worked with Benefit cosmetics and H&M and has appeared in Nylon and Vogue Italia.

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We thought they were feuding – that there was little chance of reconciliation.

How very wrong we were.

Yes, Demi Lovato has now shared a completely amazing snap which shows her posing up alongside none-other than her sometimes nemesis, Selena Gomez.

"Look at how #coolforthesummer we are," Ms Lovato captioned the picture – which has since notched up close-to a million likes. "Friends for years, #sameoldlove." 

All the friendship goals right there, so.

 

Look at how #coolforthesummer we are.. Friends for years, #sameoldlove

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Understandably, the internet has been in meltdown since – and with good reason too: they haven’t been seen together since early 2014.

The 23-year-old pop singers appeared in tandem on Barney And Friends back in day and then both went on to become massive Disney childhood stars.

Still, they’ve certainly had their ups and downs. "I've known her since we were seven, and we did fall apart for a while,” Ms Gomez has said previously.

“She was going through things and I was so young and it was confusing,” she added, referring to Ms Lovato’s teenage battles with eating disorders, as well as drug and alcohol abuse.

Still, a year ago they weren’t even following each other on Twitter (say what?) – and when questioned on the matter during an interview, Demi explained: “I think it's just one of those things where people change and people grow apart.” 

That could have been very much that, but then just last month Selena took the plunge; wishing her on-off BFF a gushing happy birthday online.

It was evidently the social media olive branch that proved highly effective in smoothing over any lingering animosity. Phew!

We’re just hoping that Delena (yup, it’s a thing) have now reunited for good… our emotions couldn't take another breakup. 

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We’ve all heard of superfans – the ones who go above and beyond to show the chosen celebrity in their lives that they really care.

A certain Ms Taylor Swift certainly has her fair share of them – as demonstrated by a recent, lovingly hand-made gift she was given at a concert.

“Someone knitted this sweater for me of a Polaroid of myself and gave it to my mom tonight at the show,” Swifty said on Instagram earlier this week.

“It has very quickly become my everything. Thank you, mysterious knitter.”

And while the artist behind the gorgeous geansaí was a secret in the immediate aftermath, Tay-Tay has now discovered her true identity.

Hurrah!

Welcome Jadda, a 27-year-old fan from Colorado in the US who devoted close to a year (wowsers) to the creation.

A self-proclaimed “Taylor Swift enthusiast, first and foremost” (indeed) she started the project last year after the release of Shake It Off.

Writing on Tumblr, she said it required “1000’s of stitches,” and is actually the very first sweater she knitted in the “difficult” raglan style.

Jadda also describes spotting Ms Swift’s mother in the audience at the pop star’s September 6 Denver show – incidentally the second night in a row she caught the 1989 World Tour — and subsequently seizing her moment and passing on her gift.

After spotting Tay-Tay wearing the knitted number on Instagram (the snap went on to garner close to two million likes), the young woman said she went into a state of shock.

“Omg my hands are all clamy [sic]. What is this. I dont even know. I cant believe it either,” she wrote online.

“Like I debated if I would give her the sweater and tonight it just felt right. So happy Taylor loves it!! Ahhh,”

In fact, such was her excitement that Jadda said she didn’t sleep for 38 hours – something which may be ongoing now:  when Ms Swift found out who was behind the gift yesterday, she reached out directly on Tumblr to thank her “so so so much”.

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Caroline Flack's fans got more than they bargained for last night when the TV presenter accidentally flashed her nipple online.

605,000 Instagram followers were treated to a look at Caroline's left nipple when she forgot to crop out the bottom of her selfie.

Caroline posted the photo just hours before attending Simon Cowell's End of Summer bash in London, but quickly deleted it after noticing her mishap. Unluckily, the photo was doing the rounds online within minutes.

Reposting the properly cropped photo, Caroline didn't seem too fazed by the incident. 

"Bloody el," she wrote, crediting her hair and make-up to celeb MUA Gemma Wheatcroft.

 

Bloody el…. Hair and make up by @gemflossy

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The X Factor presenter was pictured at The Orangery for the Syco event later that night, by which stage she was of course properly covered up.

Wearing a black cap sleeved Halston Heritage dress, Caroline chose to show off her bronzed legs rather than her top half.

Also in attendance at the glam bash were X Factor judge Nick Grimshaw,  Alesha Dixon, The Saturdays' Rochelle Humes, Britain's Got Talent presenter Amanda Holden and a heap of other stars.

We hope Caroline recovered in time to enjoy herself on the night…

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Think of Barbie and you probably think of tiny clothing, long hair (not to mention even longer legs) and pink – LOTS of pink and Barbie definitely go hand-in-hand.

But over the last number of years, one particular doll has undergone a rather drastic transformation.

The result? The delightfully addictive Hipster Barbie Instagram account – which operates from the handle @SocalityBarbie

Boasting some 1million fans, it offers the everyday gal oh-so aspirational locations – not to mention plenty of inspirational quotes.

Our favourites? "Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed just make your absence felt."

"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."

"Humble enough to know I'm not better than anybody wise enough to know that I'm different from the rest."

Hear, hear, Hipster Barbie. Hear, hear.

The woman behind the account, which was only set up at the beginning of this year, is a wedding photographer based in the painfully-hipster Portland, Oregon.

And although she wishes to remain anonymous – to preserve Socality Barbie’s authenticity – she did tell The Huffington Post: "I created SB purely for my and my friends enjoyment.

"It was a light-hearted and fun way to poke fun at all the people who used the 'Socality' and 'LiveAuthentic' hashtags.

"People were taking the same pictures in the same places and using the same 'inspirational' captions.

"How can you be authentic and inspiration when you follow the crowd? I thought using a mass-produced doll would be the best way to make that point." 

In lieu of her usual bright and breezy California-inspired attire, Hipster Barbie wears thickly-rimmed glasses, a dark woollen hat, a grey utility jacket, and jeans. 

She is seen enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, reading the New York Times while drinking espresso, and looking wistfully out at the rain.

She hasn't entirely forgotten her roots, however: one recent snap shows Socality Barbie hanging out with her blonde counterpart. 

"Having coffee with this gem," she writes. "Can I just say how amazing this girl is?! She keeps me grounded and inspires me to live my best authentic life.

"So glad we are in community together. I just wish she didn't live all the way in LA."

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