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After Peaches Geldof’s contract was terminated, it was thought that Georgia May Jagger would be the face of underwear brand Ultimo next. But Vogue UK is reporting that its former cover girl will not be gracing the new campaign. Although she has been linked to the brand, she will be using her time to front other campaigns such as Versace, Hudson and Rimmel. Bookmakers had backed Georgia as the 7-2 favourite to replace Peaches whose contract was terminated after naked pictures and allegations of drug use submerged.

Glamour magazine has just announced their Best-Dressed Women’s list for 2010. The list is compiled from the votes cast by 14 000 readers. Topping the list is Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole who rose to the fashion forefront after appearing on the cover of Vogue and donning outfits from the like Giles Deacon and Marios Schwab on The X Factor. Completing the best dressed list are Rihanna, Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Alexa Chung, Dannii Minogue, Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Beyonce and Emma Watson. On the accompanying worst-dressed female list,  former glamour model Katie Price — better known as Jordan — came out tops. She is joined by Lady Gaga, Ashley Greene, Rihanna, Cheryl, Amy Whinehouse, Lindsay Lohan, Kristen Stewart and Madonna.

After the huge successes of It Girl Alexa Chung and model Rose Hunginton Whiteley, there’s a new style icon on Vogue UK’s “Today I’m Wearing” page.  New York Socialite Olivia Palermo sat down with the magazine and they delved deep inside her innate style. The article reveals the things Olivia cannot live without (her YSL heels and Wayfarers), her favourite designers (Bensoni, Victoria Beckham and Valentino) and her favourite fashion possessions (which include her Hermés Birkin bag).

The British Fashion Council have revamped their website and launched a new Blog Portal which lists the most influential fashion blogs around. Browse through street-style blogs like The Sartorialist and Jak&Jil; read personal blogs like BryanBoy and Susie Bubble; get up close and personal with brands like Jasper Conran and retailer Matches; and enjoy one of the funniest blogs around — Fake Karl.

Our fashion columnist, the incognito Green Eyes, blogs about life, love and fabulous fashion at her must-read blog: Skinny Bitches – In The Making.