We at the Secret Sales office have very mixed feelings when it comes to Kate Moss. We love her designer clothing ranges for the high street and her homegrown success, but her behaviour doesn’t always set the right example to her young adoring fans.

Speaking to fashion news website WWD recently, Kate revealed that one of the "mottos" she follows to keep her on the road to success is: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels".

Although she quickly added that it didn’t work, the 35-year-old mother has caused shockwaves within the industry for the irresponsible message this phrase sends out.

Former Ultimo underwear model Katie Green, who is behind the Say No To Size Zero Campaign, has slammed the supermodel for her comments, suggesting that it could lead to more eating disorders in the UK.

"Millions of girls aspire to be like Kate Moss. These comments are shocking and irresponsible," she said.

Denise Van Outen also spoke out in anger about the comments.

According to research carried out by Lion Eggs this month, on average, women who are dieting for the Christmas period are hoping to lose as much as ten pounds. And ten per cent said that impressing a man was the main reason they wanted to shed weight.

Now come on girls, buy a dress that fits this season, and if you are going to try and slim down, do it the sensible way by eating healthily and doing exercise.

Are you as shocked by Kate’s comments as I am?

The Christmas party season is just around the corner ladies - and there is no time like the present to start shopping for the perfect designer dress.

Eilidh MacAskill, editor over at InStyle magazine, has offered us some top tips on how to stay on trend this festive season and make sure we really make an entrance at the office do.

Dresses are definitely the thing this year. "The sequin frock is a huge trend and the best versions come with short hemlines and long sleeves to balance the exposure and glam factor," she said.

She suggested that if going down the ’80s route, which has been a key look all season, then strapless necklines, peplum waists and metallic fabrics are what we should be keeping an eye out for.

If you decide to opt for animal prints, she stresses that a discreet print is best - to avoid looking "tacky".

Another trend this Christmas is for patterned tights and hosiery. But these should be reserved for plainer dresses, she quickly adds.

I saw a picture this week (November 16th) of Eva Longoria attending the Hollywood Reporter’s Philanthropist of the Year Award wearing a very festive red satin dress.

Do you think Eva’s dress suited her small frame?

When designers were asked by Louis Vuitton to create an item for its charity auction recently, we at Secret Sales were a little surprised that our beloved Marc Jacobs opted to design a dog kennel.

However, much to our relief this week, his integrity was restored when he admitted it had been "a bit of a joke".

"This is all I could think of," he explained to the Times.

"Damien Hirst has done an armoire, Annie Leibovitz designed a camera case and I have my kennel," he said, although he added that a lot of craftwork had gone into completing it.

The items will be auctioned off in aid of the Red Cross, which has celebrated its 150-year anniversary this year. Sotheby’s in London will be the venue for the L’Exellence du Savoir Faire event and will take place on November 17th - by invitation only of course!

It was recently revealed that Daisy Lowe would become the next face of Louis Vuitton and this is something that we are all very excited about at Secret Sales HQ. We can’t wait to see the spring/summer collection campaign alongside Lara Stone.

What do you think of Marc Jacobs’ decision to design a dog kennel?

Boots, designer jeans and leather jackets stole the show on the red carpet yesterday at The African Bazaar event presented by Puma.

Edward Norton, star of The Illusionist and Fight Club, wore a brown leather jacket and designer jeans to the Hollywood event, which took place at the famous 5410 Wiltshire Building in Los Angeles.

Lynn Collins from X-Men wore a floaty designer dress with a small blue belt and black suede ankle boots.

However, our favourite outfit of the evening here at Secret Sales was worn by 90210 starlet Jessica Stroup, who looked stunning in skinny jeans, a black top, cropped black jacket and a designer handbag clutch.

The 24-year-old, who plays Silver in 90210 and starred in The Hills Have Eyes, is no stranger to designer clothing and began modelling when she was just 15.

She was recently spotted at the launch of Jason Wu’s spring/summer 2010 collection for Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills alongside Diane Kruger and Lily Collins. She wore a short cocktail dress designed by Wu.

You may have heard of the 27-year-old designer after Michelle Obama wore one of his dresses to the inaugural ball.

What do you think of Jessica’s outfit from last night?

It’s great to see a fellow Brit and girl-next-door flying the British flag for fashion across the pond. And yesterday (November 10th), our much-loved Cat Deeley was doing just that in her designer jeans on the red carpet in Los Angeles.

We at Secret Sales HQ loved her understated chic look as she wowed the crowds at the People’s Choice 2010 nominations reveal.

Cat was among the special guests announcing the nominees and shone in designer jeans, black ankle boots and a sheer pink top.

This event will be the 36th year the awards have taken place and Miss Deeley was joined by sitcom star Sofia Vergara, Survivor presenter Jeff Probst and Kris Allen from American Idol.

Having made it big on household screens in the US presenting So You Think You Can Dance? she will be making a return to the UK next year to bring the show over here.

I can’t wait to see her bring her mix of designer clothes, vintage fashion and high street pieces back to London!

Last week, the 34-year-old from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham appeared at the launch of the Jimmy Choo collection for H&M party in Hollywood in a little black dress and designer shoes. Other A-listers at the event included Hayden Pannettiere, Paris Hilton and model Angela Lindvall.