Katie Holmes

The ‘Batman Begins’ actress visited La Bra Lingerie, in West Hollywood, to buy a selection of racy lingerie for her soon-to-be husband - who she is set to marry on November 18 - including splashing out $1,000 on a special ‘bridal collection’ set.

A source is quoted by website MSNBC as saying: “They weren’t all white - and they certainly weren’t virginal. But she’s a mother, so I guess that’s appropriate.” The 27-year-old actress’ purchases included the Chantilly lace bridal collection with a bra that cost $440, a $340 thong, a garter belt for $220, and silk stockings that cost $95 - for a total of $1,190.
Katie also chose a silk nightgown with a matching robe trimmed with ostrich feathers that set her back $620, a lace bra with Swarovski crystals for $380 and matching thong with crystals for $175, as well as two sets of silk pyjamas and matching robes at $425 each.

Meanwhile, Tom arrived in Rome yesterday (13.11.06) with a ten-strong entourage in preparation for the wedding next weekend.
The ‘Top Gun’ actor was spotted arriving in a private jet at the Ciampino Airport outside Rome at 11:30am local time and was then driven to his hotel under police escort.
It has been reported that as Tom, 44, is a Scientologist and Katie was raised a Catholic they will have two marriage ceremonies.

But the ‘Mission: Impossible’ star’s plans have run into trouble as he is a divorcee, and the Catholic church would not permit him to remarry in a Catholic ceremony.
But Tom’s representative, Arnold Robinson, said: “All of the proper and necessary arrangements are being made.”

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According to recent reports Tom Cruise plans to wed his beloved fiancée, Katie Holmes, in a lakeside castle north of Rome, on November 18.

The 12th-century Castello Odescalchi, situated near Lake Bracciano, is believed to be the secret location selected by Tom and Katie for their wedding. The castle is considered to be one of Europe’s finest. It owns a private chapel and can host about 1,300 guests at a time.

However, Cruise and Holmes are still staying tight-lipped about their wedding plans.

The couple’s spokesperson, Arnold Robinson, confirmed only that the ceremony will take place this month somewhere in Italy and that the future bride will wear a splendid dress designed by Armani.

“Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have asked their long time friend Giorgio Armani to design all of the wedding attire for their upcoming marriage,” revealed Rod Manley, an Armani representative to US Weekly magazine.

Tom Cruise started dating Katie Holmes Last year in April. Two moths later Tom proposed to Katie at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The two have a daughter, Suri, born this spring. She is the first child for Holmes and third for Cruise, who has two adopted children with Nicole Kidman.

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Victoria Beckham’s fledgling friendship with Katie Holmes - that’s already being reckoned as the world’s most high profiled one - has been badly derailed after Posh asked her new buddy to lose some weight.

The duo’s friendship first blossomed a month ago, when Posh flew Holmes over to Paris Fashion Week for a shopping trip.

Since then, the 27-year-old star has invited the former Spice Girl to be a style adviser at her wedding to Tom Cruise in Italy next month.

But according to sources, the love-fest has seemingly come to a dramatic halt over a series of rows between the fashionista, 32, and her unofficial client.

A close pal said that Katie isn’t pleased after super-skinny Victoria suggested she shed a few more pounds before her big day.

The friend also added that while Posh, who has been plagued by rumors of eating disorders, only wanted to help the actress get in tip-top shape for her nuptials, her advice hasn’t been welcomed by Holmes in the same spirit.

“Victoria didn’t mean any harm, she just wanted to help Katie look her best for her big day. She offered to share her diet secrets but Katie immediately got defensive, saying she didn’t need any advice,” The Daily Mail quoted the friend, as saying.

“Katie is really proud of the weight she’s managed to lose since giving birth to Suri in April and she doesn’t think she has to lose any more,” the friend added.

And as if that wasn’t enough to evoke the bride-to-be, Victoria also turned her criticism towards Holmes’ man, saying Tom needs to get his floppy mop chopped before 18 November, and get a cool hair-cut like David.

“Vic pointed out that Katie will have to live with his hair in the wedding photos for the rest of her life. She recommended Katie to ask Tom to get a new, fashionable haircut like David,” the pal concluded.

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Katie Holmes has reportedly become firm friends with Brooke Shields, despite the history between Brooke and Katie’s fiance Tom Cruise.

During Tom’s attacks on anti-depressants drugs last year, Tom publicly criticized Brooke for admitting to using medication to help deal with her postpartum depression after the birth of her first child and Brooke retaliated by mocking the 16 year old age gap between Katie and Tom.

After Tom’s apology for his attack in August this year, the two became friends and when spotted at a charity event together last week, Brooke told Access Hollywood that they are “absolutely” friends and added “you never know how life is going to bring people together.”

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