The finalists will be given the chance to explode into the fashion world by designing outfits for some of the biggest, most fashion forward stars in showbusiness, whilst working alongside some of the most respected names in the fashion world.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and want to find out more, you just have to fill out the application form on the Sky Living website and send it by Sunday 5th February 2012.

We’ve some big news for Nicola and Rihanna fans…

Nicola has been handpicked by the one and only Rihanna to co-host a brand new fashion talent show for Sky Living HD!

With Rihanna as Executive Producer in this ambitious new show, Nicola will search the British fashion scene for the next generation of undiscovered designer talent.

Over ten weeks the unknown designers will be challenged by Rihanna and Nicola to create outfits for a string of musicians and celebrities. The final challenge and ultimate task for the winner will be to design a unique stage outfit for Rihanna’s Wireless performance in Hyde Park in July 2012.

Nicola Roberts said: “I am so excited to be working with Rihanna on finding a new British up and coming designer. I was so flattered when she asked me to work with her on this show. I’m so excited for us to get started on finding a new up and coming British designer who just needs a chance, a little bit of help in getting their skills noticed.

The series will premiere on Sky Living HD in summer 2012. We’re hooked already!

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Nicola appeared on Channel 4′s Style the Nation earlier today. She performed her single ‘Beat of my Drum’ and judged 2 stylists.

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Kimberley Walsh made an appearance at Fearne Cotton’s Summer Fashion Collection at Home House in London last night. Here’s a pic of her inside, thanks to @verynetwork Click the picture above to see the hires on Twitpic.

Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding showed the up and coming pop stars how to party when she attended the launch of DJ Hero 2 in London.

Her partner in crime was Noel Gallagher’s ex-wife Meg Mathews and the pair of them gamely tried out the DJ box and then danced to Mark Ronson’s expert set until the early hours of the morning.

They even stayed later than The Saturdays’ Vanessa White, showing that age is no barrier when it comes to raving.

Sarah – formerly known as hardcore Harding because of her late night antics – hasn’t hit the party circuit so much since Girls Aloud went on their break.

In fact, she’s probably been one of the quietest with Cheryl Cole pursuing a solo career, appearing on X Factor and designing a range of De Grisogono jewellery, Nicola Roberts launching a range of make-up and Kimberly Walsh presenting TV shows and designing her own jewellery range.

But Very caught up with the couple in the VIP area at the party for a quick chat to find out what they were up to and what was on their shopping lists for Halloween and Christmas parties:

QS: What are you guys working on right now?

SH: “I’ve just got back from LA after my third audition for X men 3. I am proud I got to that stage and next time the part will be mine.”

QS: What will you be wearing at Halloween?

SH: “I’m having a big party with all my friends and family and I’ve invited Girls Aloud. I’m having it at my house in the country so I can go up to my room and keep getting changed. I reckon I can change fancy dress costumes at least five times from a devil to a witch to a pumpkin or something.”

QS: Have you started shopping for Christmas yet in terms of outfits and gifts?

SH: “I always leave everything til the last minute – I’m rubbish. Christmas Eve shopping is what I do. On Christmas day I’ll just wear loose jeans so I can eat lots of roast dinner.”

QS: You both clearly like jeans, what is your favourite style of jeans right now?

SH: “If I’m performing then it’s all about skinny jeans, but when I’m at home or doing the gardening I wear big boyfriend style jeans.”

QS: Have either of you ever thought abut doing your own range of clothes?

SH: I think I am too much of a Tomboy. I’m not the most fashionable member of Girls Aloud. I’m always the last to get ready. I’ll leave that to Kimberley at New Look.

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Girls Aloud star, creator of Jelly Ping Pong and now, fashion muse, Nicola Roberts was backstage at House of Holland’s S/S ‘11 show at London Fashion Week.

Talking about life as a fashion muse, her favourite shows and what inspires her about British fashion; Nicola proves herself as worthy inspiration to one Britain’s biggest fashion houses.

Henry Holland is a former fashion editor who burst on to the scene at LFW 2006, when he unveiled his irreverent fashion groupie slogan T-shirts. He’s since built a fashion empire, House of Holland. His muse is Nicola Roberts, Girls Aloud singer and founder of make-up line Dainty Doll

Tell us why Nicola is your muse.

HENRY The House of Holland girl is always the kind of girl I hang out with. When I was younger I suppose Agyness [Deyn] was my muse. Both her, my mum, step-mum and sister were hugely inspirational.

How would you describe the girl you dress?

HENRY She’s fun, independent…
NICOLA Feisty.
HENRY Feisty, yes [laughs]. She knows what she wants and no one tells her what to wear or do.
NICOLA I think she’s a free spirit.
HENRY She is. But the people who inspire me are all different as well.

How is Nicola different?

HENRY She’s so striking. Her hair and make-up are strong and she’s kind of like a Hitchcock woman; vintage, retro glamour. Nicola’s got a real sense of English rose about her and she likes to experiment. She doesn’t conform.
NICOLA When I’m getting dressed in the morning it might take me four outfits until I start to feel the way I want to feel but nobody else has to think it looks OK, as long as I do.

What is it that you like about Henry’s clothes?

NICOLA They’re young, fresh and there’s humour in his designs. Even the dress I wore today – the print almost looks like Henry [laughs].

How did you first meet?

NICOLA It was at Henry’s show. I’ve been to them all but at this particular one I was so p***** off because he had a bride’s theme and there wasn’t a redhead.
HENRY [Laughs] Nicola just walked up to me afterwards and said, “No redheads?” [Both laugh].

How often do you hang out?

NICOLA We catch up every time we’re out somewhere. We had this incident recently at [Radio 1 DJ] Nick Grimshaw’s birthday party.

An incident?

NICOLA If me being Gaga and Nick Grimshaw being Beyoncé on a bar in Bungalow 8 isn’t an incident I don’t know what is!

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The Girls Aloud singer, who has spoken in the past about her struggle to fit in because of her pale skin, claimed that beauty didn’t necessarily equal niceness.

“I have some people in my life who are stunning on the outside but maybe not as beautiful on the inside and I have people in my life who are such lovely people so I see them as being really beautiful,” she told Metro.co.uk in an exclusive chat.

“I think if you’re happy and you’re a nice person and you have a nice personality that always shines through.”

Roberts is set to launch her own make up range, Dainty Doll, which caters for women with pale skin.

“This is not a celebrity line of make up,” she insisted. “This is make up for women with pale skin of any age.”

“The reason behind me doing this is because I had a point of difference and that was because of the pale skin and it was something I obviously felt really passionate about.”

“I was aware that there weren’t many make up brands that catered for women for extra pale skin so I feel proud that I’ve been the person to do it.”

Nicola, 24, has transformed herself from girl band member to style chameleon but she claimed she doesn’t see herself as fashion icon.

“No, I think everyone gets dressed in the morning, everyone goes shopping and finds something they like. Style is such a personal thing. Not everyone can like what you wear – sometimes you don’t even like what you wear.”

“If people do like what you wear obviously it’s a massive compliment.”

The singer recently modelled for Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief event with band mate Kimberley Walsh and claimed it was “terrifying” – ruling out a move into modelling.

“Let me tell you that was far more scary than being on stage at the O2 arena. It was terrifying. Those girls have some guts with everybody just staring at them.”

Roberts said she was also considering joining the likes of Victoria Beckham and Sienna Miller and designing her own collection – but she’d start with shoes rather than clothes.

“I don’t think you should have a clothing line just because you’re a celebrity. I’d take it far more seriously than that. I would love to do a shoe collection where it was just fun, not too serious.”

“I think in fashion you’ve got a lot to learn before you just jump in a create your own line.”

Nicola will be at Harrods tomorrow at 12.30pm for the launch of Dainty Doll.

To meet Roberts in person head to Way In on the fourth floor of the store in Knightsbridge.

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Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding loves Rihanna’s style choices, as she believes women should embrace their curves.

The Girls Aloud singer reveals she thinks the ‘Rude Boy’ hitmaker’s dress sense is to be admired, as she embraces her curvaceous figure with everything she wears.

She explained: “Rihanna is my style icon – she’s got such a great figure, all curves. It’s so nice to see that in an industry where curves are few and far between. Best of all, she’s not afraid to show them off! We should embrace our curves and enjoy looking like women.”

The blonde beauty – who is currently taking a hiatus from her music career to concentrate on acting – admits while she opts for a glamorous look on the red carpet, she prefers to slouch around in her leggings at home.

She said: “Leggings are my fashion weakness – even though they’re so overdone. It’s a form of fashion laziness and I can’t seem to stop wearing them! I wear them at home with a slouchy vest.”

Sarah, 28, also reveals she is pleased many trends have now gone “full circle”, she has had some fashion disasters in the past.

She added to heat magazine: “Vivienne Westwood is my favourite designer. Everyone’s gone full circle right now – her collection’s gone back to the ’80s and I love it.

“At some point, whether you do what we do or not, you’re always going to look back and go, ‘Oh my God, I can’t believe I wore that!’ ”

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And yesterday, Cheryl Cole went for a relatively simple look in a low-key khaki playsuit, which she teamed with black Christian Louboutin heels and a black cinch belt.

The singer, who turns 27 tomorrow, added extra glam with the help of some long gold earrings.

But then she knew she had to make an extra effort with Katy Perry as a guest judge on the panel.

Katy, predictably, opted for all-out glamour in a pale blue sequinned number.

The 25-year-old American is the latest in a string of guest judges adding a bit of oomph to proceedings in the absence of Dannii Minogue, who is on maternity leave.

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Another crop of young design talent celebrated the end of Graduate Fashion Week with a gala catwalk presentation showcasing the best contributors from fashion colleges and universities across the UK.

The event was held at Earls Court and was presented by fashion favourite Caryn Franklin. Stars in attendance included Rachel Stevens, girl aloud Nicola Roberts and designers Betty Jackson and Jens Laugeson.

It’s a tribute to the young designers that most collections inspired thoughts not of ‘didn’t they do well but rather ‘how can I get my hands on that’.

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