Secret Diary Style

So - here we are! Secret Diary of a Call Girl is officially in its 4th and final season. Our audience is loving it and so many of you have been saying that things have never looked more super-stylish!

In this promo still for this season Billie wears vintage lilac satin hotpants from Portobello Road, black tuxedo by Dolce & Gabbana and jewel encrusted body and cuffs by Harlette. Pictures – Mofo Make-up and hair – Steve Smith

Belle is beyond dazzling in some ultra-hot ‘out there’ looks of her invention! Newcomers Charlotte and Lily don’t look too shabby either. Far from it! Secret Diary has its finger firmly on the fashion forward pulse.

So – get in on the act. Every week we will launch the new episode with a Blog penned by Billie who has been so involved in sourcing the looks with super-stylist Edward K Gibbon, Secret Diary’s Costume Designer and his team. She will explain the thought behind each favoured style – why it worked for the character she has played for four years.

Your feedback is so welcome - please feel free to chip in and we will answer your questions and help point you in the direction of Secret Diary Style to die for!

Bowing Out In Style

Wednesday March 23, 2011

Last night saw the final ever episode of Secret Diary of a Call Girl air on ITV2, and as we have come to expect, Belle did not disappoint with her show-stopping outfits!

For the final time, here’s how Edward K. Gibbon and Billie put the looks together:

Belle bent all the rules of traditional courtroom attire when she went to see Stephanie
Belle bent all the rules of traditional courtroom attire when she went to see Stephanie

 • Edward teamed a transparent mesh suit with a white wing collar and large bow neck tie from Cos.
• Adding a pair of pony skin leopard print shoes from Kurt Geiger to finish the look off.

 

For her shock reunion with a school friend, Belle wore:
Mohair coat

Marc Jacobs dress
• A mustard, mohair swing coat from Preen
• A strapless Mark Jacobs dress, in a cerise and dark brown check.
•  With a large floral turquoise necklace from Les Nereides 
 

• For her very last outfit of the series Edward K. Gibbon designed and handmade Belle’s stunning vibrant yellow dress with a heavily beaded front panel.

Belle of the Ball
Belle of the Ball

 

We are heartbroken the series has come to an end but hope you have enjoyed lusting after the fashion this series as much as we have enjoyed blogging about it!

Final Kiss

 

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Steal Belle’s Vintage Style

Wednesday March 9, 2011

Vintage styling has never been more in demand than it is these days and the Secret Diary Style Team led by Billie and Edward sourced a host of looks from some of our top specialist vintage suppliers.

Vintage pieces are key to Belle’s quirky yet elegant styling. Real character defining looks for the daring and definitely the fashion forward.

Here are ten of the best places to snap up a piece of Belle’s Vintage Style:

1. Paper Dress Vintage
2. Rokit
3. Absolute vintage
4. Spitalfields Market (Thursdays )
5. Peekaboo Vintage
6. Portobello Green Market  (Fridays)
7. Shock and Soul
8. Covent Garden Market (Mondays)
9. Beyond Retro
10. Notting Hill Record Exchange

 

Rocking it in a stars and stripes sequin top from Peekaboo Vintage

Rocking it in a stars and stripes sequin top from Peekaboo Vintage

Sparkling in an emerald green 50s coat from Portobello Green Market

Sparkling in an emerald green 50s coat from Portobello Green Market

Hannah wearing a Denim Jacket from Beyond Retro

Hannah wearing a Denim Jacket from Beyond Retro

 

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Luxury Lingerie

Wednesday March 2, 2011

When you are making a show like Secret Diary there is no avoiding lingerie. For our show it has to be top notch, so we turned to some of the best, amongst them was Harlette.

Harlette is an English Luxury Lingerie brand that launched in Paris in Jan 2010, the collection was invited to showcase at the Oscars Style Lounge in Hollywood 2 months later and pieces of the collection were received by a Saudi Princess in June 2010. After a world wind tour Harlette was invited to join Secret Diary by the award-winning costume director Edward K Gibbon in August 2010.

Here are some of the pieces Billie and Edward chose:

Billie wearing the Crystal Couture Catsuit
Billie wearing the Crystal Couture Catsuit

 

The Double Trouble Silk Cami & Short Set
The Double Trouble Silk Cami & Short Set

 

The Velveteen Vixen Catsuit
The Velveteen Vixen Catsuit

 

Pieces from Secret Diary can be viewed directly on the Harlette website http://www.harlette.com

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A Fashion Gong for Belle

Monday February 28, 2011

 
We reckon that Belle could have taken on the Hollywood Glitterati on Oscar Night and won a prestigious award of her own. Here are some fabulous looks from the Secret Diary back catalogue that we consider to be headline grabbing and deserving of Belle’s own star on the Walk of Fame or should that be The Catwalk of Fame?
 
 
Sultry and Stunning in Purple - Series 2

Sultry and Stunning in Purple - Series 2

 

Simply Gorgeous in Midnight Blue- Series 3

Simply Gorgeous in Midnight Blue- Series 3

Bond Girl Belle- Series 3

Bond Girl Belle- Series 3

Mixing up colourful prints with chunky jewels – Series 3

Mixing up colourful prints with chunky jewels – Series 3

Bold Bright Colours for a Glamorous Get Away with a Client- Series 3

Bold Bright Colours for a Glamorous Get Away with a Client- Series 3

Simply Flawless - Series 3

Simply Flawless - Series 3

Leave a comment and let us know which is your favourite.

 

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Sourcing Style

Monday February 21, 2011

Billie Posted 21st February:

Secret Diary Episode 3

Before Ed and I started shooting we went to Haynes. We made a connection; we formed a friendship with Kerry and Michelle Haynes. Two wonderfully stylish Ausie sisters, who source, nurture and promote new designers.

They both happened to be fans of the show so we were spoilt rotten with garments. Box-tick. We raped that studio in seconds. We threw ourselves at rails, we nuzzled through the freshly pressed seams. We spent three hours saying (in chorus) ‘Cute’ ‘Hot’ ‘ I want it’ ‘Do you think I’ll be able to keep it?’ We were a royal mess. 

Here’s a dress from the Ostwald Helgason collection. It’s actually two dresses. Initially it looked a bit shapeless on me. You almost need 5 more inches on my 5.5 and a straighter more boyish frame. I was keen to belt it, last minute, on set. And so was forced to snatch at my costume assistants very own Reiss belt. Awful for her and her now saggy pants but the look was complete. And was winning.

We soaked my neck and chest in gold… And off I went. To hit the streets of Clapham in a slightly over blown day time look. Magic!

Episode 3 Secret Diary

The sequin dress, which I know is much loved, having had endless calls from friends, is from Blumarine. And feels like sex on. Silky, shiny, sex. My favourite.

Shoe Envy

Tuesday February 15, 2011

Get The Look

Belle Wearing Kurt Geiger Shoes - Ep1

 Have you been suffering from serious shoe envy this series? Look no further, here we show you how to acheive Belle’s look on the high street.

Kurt Geiger Echinacea Leopard Shoe

These are the fierce Kurt Geiger leopard print and red patent bow heels Belle wears in episode one. 

 

To steal Belle’s Kurt Geiger style log on to www.KurtGeiger.com and pick these peep toes up for £95.00

Kurt Geiger- Audrina Brown Courts Classic

If red is not your colour go for these fabulous double strap platforms from River Island
www.riverisland.co.uk  £64.99

River Island- Double Strap Platforms

Statement Jewellery

Thursday February 10, 2011

Billie posted 10th February:

Camel wrap-around dress and the over sized jewellery

Camel wrap-around dress and over sized jewellery

Oh my!!!!

That’s certainly the biggest pearl necklace I’ve ever seen. Belle, obviously completely unfazed.

Love the mix here of the crepe/camel wrap-around dress and the over sized crunchy jewellery. Ed and I wanted to find something chic, professional and sophisticated. A modern working girl, going about her business. Her new business.

As hot as this looks (in my opinion) those pearls were quite hard to work. (They actually chipped a tooth of mine during the dancing scene, although you’d hardly notice in my mouth.)

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It’s Good to be Home

Tuesday February 8, 2011

It’s Good to be Home

How fabulous is this dress? Courtesy of Peekaboo Vintage. Big, bold, blue prints, delicate lace gloves, Mulberry red handbag and never shy of an accessory or 8, including chandelier earrings with turquoise stones, 4 necklaces, a thin black leather belt with bow, large jewelled ring all finished off with Kurt Geiger leopard print and red patent bow shoes.

She’s bringing it!
Ed and I wanted to step it up a bit this year. We wanted to merge fantasy with…. well…. fantasy. We wanted to show the effects of a woman who fiercely compartmentalizes her life. A working woman, a sexual predator, a home owner, a girlfriend and now a madam. A different look for all occasions.

Starting with exhibit A. I wanted Belle to arrive home in the ultimate attire. There would be no falling out the cab with troll doll hair, crumb covered knitwear and a pair of shapeless Uggs after 24 hours of travelling. A look I frequently pose after a long haul flight. We wanted something with charm and personality. Something that had been imagined, planned then laid out the night before. I love this.

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