Former Hills star Audrina Patridge has said that women should not be afraid of wearing a bikini because she thinks anyone could look good in it.

The reality star, who spends a lot of time in a bikini, also added that she does not think twice before wearing one.

"I don't even think twice about wearing a swimsuit because it's always been a part of my lifestyle," Fox News quoted her as telling Shape Magazine.

"But I have girlfriends who are so afraid to show their bodies, they won't take off their towels at the beach or pool. It's a shame because everyone can look good in a suit," she said.

Image: Audrina Patridge
Photographs: Cover of FHM Australia, February 2011

Well, maybe Audrina has it easier than others! Actress Christina Hendricks has revealed that she finds it difficult to buy bathing suits for herself because of her breasts.

The Mad Men star is known for her curvy figure, but says her fuller chest and small waist make it difficult to source suitable beachwear.

"It's really hard to find a bathing suit if you have breasts. You either get smooshed down or there's no support," Contactmusic quoted her as telling Lucky Magazine.

Hendricks also said her problems extend to finding dresses to wear to red carpet events.

"I have to be careful about my proportions and keep it simple. What works for me is structure and something that shows my waist," she said.

"No one will send me dresses. Designers loan size 2 or 4 samples to actresses, but I'm not that size. It's like I'm a freak because I'm curvy and I can't squeeze into those things. I've had some problems with that," she added.

Image: Christina Hendricks
Photographs: Cover of Lucky Magazine, August 2011

Elen Rivas poses naked with spears in her back to protest bullfighting

Spanish model Elen Rivas has posed naked and bloody, with four spears in her back for a controversial ad by animal rights group PETA against bullfighting.

Rivas, 36, who is the ex-fiancee of England footie ace Frank Lampard, said the ad was nothing compared to what really takes place.

"My ad might be graphic, but it's nothing compared to the bloody, violent reality of bullfights," the Sun quoted her as saying.

"Most Spaniards are opposed to this barbaric blood sport, and PETA and I are urging tourists not to be fooled by the industry's propaganda."

"There is absolutely nothing romantic about torturing and killing animals for entertainment," she stated.

Campaigners hope the ad, which is set to stir up a new debate on bullfighting, will persuade British tourists not to see a bullfight while on holiday in Spain, where the sport is still widespread.

"In a typical bullfight, men on blindfolded horses drive lances into the bull's back and neck, impairing the animal's ability to lift his head," PETA campaigner Mimi Bekhechi said.

"Others plunge banderillas, which are sticks with harpoon points, into the bull's back."

"Finally, after the animal has become weak from blood loss, the matador attempts to kill the bull but often only succeeds in further maiming the animal," Bekhechi added.

Image: Elen Rivas
Photographs: PETA ad campaign

The down-to-earth Duchess of Cambridge loves to sneak into posh London shops hunting for clothes and beauty tips, without having anybody notice her.

One of Kate Middleton's favourite is Peter Jones department store in Sloane Square, where she regularly goes as she is treated just like any other customer.

The staff over there realised it was her only when they spotted the distinctive engagement ring that had belonged to Princess Diana.

"She loves the idea of still being normal and the fact she can come in and no one looks twice at her," the Daily Star quoted a shop insider as saying.

"Even though millions of people saw her on the television for the royal wedding she looks quite ordinary in real life. We only realised who it was when we saw that incredible engagement ring," he added.

During her recent trip, the 29-year-old reportedly spent 30 minutes at the Bobbi Brown make-up counter discussing a brown eye shadow.

Image: Kate Middleton
Photographs: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Usher has asked Pippa Middleton to 'name her price' to launch his new undies range.

The American entertainer has reportedly been trying to set up a meeting with the 27-year-old to make the contract a big success.

"I don't think there's a more beautiful, more stunning, more talked-about woman in the world at the moment," the Daily Star quoted Usher as saying.

"I'm sure everybody is trying to sign her up," he said.

"She won't be cheap, but she has the looks and the popularity to really establish a new product," he added.

Image: Pippa Middleton
Photographs: Julian Finney/Getty Images