With just under two weeks until Mother's Day, it's time to hit the virtual online stores — stat. With a budget of $100 or less, treat the incredible mom in your life with classic essentials, with a twist. We're talking about pretty J.Crew blouses, sleek accessories from Tory Burch, and the perfect blue coin (or card) case from Tiffany & Co. that's sure to please the mom (OK, everyone) on your shopping list. Shop all of that, plus lots more right below.
From Chanel's Resort 2013 show to all the romantic editorials that have been staged there, the Palace of Versailles is having a moment. And now, Le Grand Divertissement à Versailles — the 1973 fashion face-off between five American designers and five French couturiers — is the subject of the new film Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution.
The event was staged by Eleanor Lambert, creator of Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List, who invited Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Anne Klein, and Stephen Burrows to represent America. The French team included Yves Saint Laurent, Dior's Marc Bohan, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, and Emanuel Ungaro.
Director Riley Draper said she created the film, which will premiere during New York Fashion Week in September, to remember an evening that had a profound impact on the American fashion and modeling industries.
Riley's research found that the American designers took their positions as underdogs very seriously. "When you look at the documents, they were like, 'We're going to war,'" she said. That may explain their groundbreaking decision to cast black models for their portion of the show.
"To actually have an exhibition with 12 African-American models at one time, in one show, in a palace in France, representing the United States and representing our fashion industry, is legendary — it's historical," said Riley.
The documentary features interviews with some of those models, including Pat Cleveland and Alva Chinn, as well as former Vogue editor Grace Mirabella and several fashion historians. Cameron Silver of the vintage store Decades narrates the film, which Riley screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. She'll also screen the film in Los Angeles and Atlanta before bringing it to New York City. A glimpse of the film in the trailer below.
We love Olivia Palermo's uncanny ability to style up an ensemble that's both polished and youthful. For this city look, she accents a pair of tailored, slim-fit flares ($253) with a Giambattista Valli animal-print jacket. To finish, a femme pair of creamy-hued peep-toes ($60, originally $85) and a metallic gold tote. Just shop the pieces above to achieve a similarly chic street style.
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Rachel Bilson made a signature style move at the Roberto Cavalli show, mixing feminine flair with on-trend cool. Stepping out in an abstract print red and black dress ($295), she added a dose of menswear via a black blazer and laced up in a pair of utility-style booties. A ladylike tote ($80) by Roberto Cavalli completed her Fab fashion vibe. Click the items above to shop a similar style.
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FashionSheSays stepped out to enjoy the crisp Fall foliage. Her golden floral print looks whimsically soft and I adore the loads of vintage jewels. Perfect for a Thanksgiving party !
Here's what she has on:
Dress: Vera Wang Lavender Label
Necklaces: Vintage
Rings: Vintage
Tights: Anne Klein
Shoes: Delman
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Eva Mendes never disappoints with her sleek and sophisticated red carpet ensembles. At the Bad Lieutenant photo call in Venice, the actress radiated in a black-and-white polka-dot dress and fun heels. Her dress is cute enough to stand on its own, but I love how she accessorized with a white watch and skinny belt for extra spunk. Once again, on target and tantalizing.
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Bias Cut
A garment is said to be cut on the bias when the fabric's warp and weft threads are at 45 degrees to its major seam lines; essentially, the diagonal cut of a fabric. This technique utilizes a greater stretch in the bias, thereby causing it to accentuate body lines and curves and drape softly. Non-woven fabrics such as felt do not have a bias. Bias-cut garments were made popular by French designer Madeleine Vionnet in the '20s and '30s.
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There are subtle stripes, then there are stylish stripes, like the ones Itsybitsy is sporting. The silhouette of her dress borders on retro, but the stripes bring it down to earth while keeping it stylish. I adore the color and the tier detail.
Here's what she has on:
Dress: Topshop
Shoes: Anne Klein
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While the women of Lipstick Jungle continue to juggle their fabulous lives, they do so in smart dresses, pared down basics, costume jewelry, and high heels. Yep, sounds like the powerful New York women I know. We're starting to see a very casual Wendy, due to her newfound unemployment, while Nico and Victory always looks stellar — and colorful! Here are the three beauties smiling for the camera, say cheese.
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In a sea of dresses at the The House Bunny CosmoGIRL! special screening, Katharine stood out in her polished, yet easy, black and white pant ensemble. Her white silk Alice + Olivia top with floral appliqué sleeves is sweet but she tempers the look with black trousers. Black platform sandals elevate the wearer, and the sparkling accessories further feminize. There's not a bit of bunny in this pulled-together look.
