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Olivia Palermo Tops a Sequin Jacket Over Basics Perfectly

Olivia Palermo confirmed that light denim, usually reserved for more casual looks, can also work on the red carpet when she styled hers with a sparkling sequin blazer at the HBO premiere of Girls.

Olivia Palermo confirmed that light denim, usually reserved for more casual looks, can also work on the red carpet when she styled hers with a sparkling sequin blazer at the HBO premiere of Girls. The fashion-forward beauty layered her gray sequin French Connection topper over a white silk blouse and cuffed denim skinnies, then slid on a pair of colorful cap-toe Giambattista Valli pumps for instant glam. Glistening diamond stud earrings, a gold caged bracelet, and a blue ostrich Dior bag rounded out her polished look perfectly. To dress up your light denim, style it with a sequin jacket like Olivia did, or work your blazer with dark denim for a less casual approach to this fabulous look.

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Celeb Style: Pippa Middleton

Pippa Middleton donned a ladylike ensemble while strolling through London carrying her coveted Pippa Modalu bag.

Pippa Middleton donned a ladylike ensemble while strolling through London carrying her coveted Pippa Modalu bag. Ms. Middleton showed off her toned stems in a ruffled French Connection mini, which she paired with a cropped leather jacket and tan pumps. Snag Pippa's exact frock with other essentials to re-create this classic look.

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2011 Summer

Gorgeous and Under $50: Summer Dresses For Every Occasion

We think of our little Summer dresses as a one-piece wonder — each one with its own potential for major style impact.
Summer Dresses Under $50

We think of our little Summer dresses as a one-piece wonder — each one with its own potential for major style impact. Our dress arsenal is a diverse bunch that fills every occasion's need: the office, cocktails, weekend brunches and vacation. That means we need budget-minded dresses so we don't feel guilty buying more than a few, which is why we've scoured the market for the best dresses under $50. We thought of everything — even a few to transition nicely into Fall. Click through and shop our favorite styles — and rest assured knowing they all come in under budget.

2011 Summer

10 Fresh Summer Rompers and Jumpsuits Under $150

A sweet romper or '70s glam jumpsuit makes for easy Summer dressing.
Summer Shopping: Rompers and Jumpsuits Under $150

A sweet romper or '70s glam jumpsuit makes for easy Summer dressing. Think of it as your one-stop to seasonally breezy styling. They're a little spunkier than our sundresses, they go perfectly with flats or wedges, and happen to look fantastic under blazers, oversize cardigans, and denim jackets. They're one of the most versatile go-anywhere solutions to our Summer dressing queries — and we've handpicked our favorites under $150 right here. Just click through to shop our editor's picks.

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Celeb Style: Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger stepped out in perfect Summer style for a Memorial Day fete in Malibu.

Diane Kruger stepped out in perfect Summer style for a Memorial Day fete in Malibu. Her pretty LWD ($168) gets dressed up with a boho-Western vibe, via a seasonal scarf ($9), woven cowboy hat, and a pair of fabulous turquoise earrings. To finish, we'd just add a little leather crossbody bag to tote your sunscreen and the rest of your Summer essentials.




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How to Dress Up Your Tank Dress à la Jennifer Lawrence

It wasn't sequins or any ornately embellished dress that caught our attention, but when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in NYC last night, we couldn't help but take note of her simple, yet sexy tank dress.

It wasn't sequins or any ornately embellished dress that caught our attention, but when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in NYC last night, we couldn't help but take note of her simple, yet sexy tank dress. The Altuzarra dress Miss Lawrence chose for her appearance on David Letterman was styled up with a few key accessories, making it a perfect how-to in dressing up any other little dress with the same tank dress silhouette and body-con fit.

  • The key is choosing a tank dress that flatters your shape. Balance out your bottom half with a scoop neck, or flaunt your toned lower half in a shorter hemline. In any case, any added shape-wear underneath your dress will help to sculpt and slim your frame if you choose.
  • While a tank dress isn't exactly typical event wear, Jennifer elevates hers — and defines her waist — with a sleek leather belt in a complimentary color.
  • Lastly, do as Jennifer does and go for leg-elongating platforms, heels, or wedges. Forgoing the flats with help dress you up, and give you a longer line from head-to-toe, making you appear taller and thinner.

Just shop our handpicked outfits below to get the same look!

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Celeb Style: Katie Holmes

At last night's Beauty Culture photography exhibition, Katie Holmes delivered the kind of casual elegance that's perfect for Summer.

At last night's Beauty Culture photography exhibition, Katie Holmes delivered the kind of casual elegance that's perfect for Summer. Katie's creamy, lightweight blazer was the dressed-up counterpart to a pretty little Madewell dress ($198 while fringed booties ($225) gave the whole look an easy, boho vibe. To finish, we'd just add a buttery leather clutch and a little sparkle via a pair of understated studs. Just click the items above to shop a similar style.




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Celeb Style: Chloë Sevigny

At last night's Hugo Boss party, Chloë Sevigny gave us a spunkier take on preppy wear.

At last night's Hugo Boss party, Chloë Sevigny gave us a spunkier take on preppy wear. We love her spin on a blazer ($120) and button-down in crisp white on white, but it's her own cheeky footwear for Opening Ceremony ($395) and socks combo that sweetens the style. It's equal parts girlie, modern, and sexy-cool. Just click the pieces above to shop a similar look.




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Editor's Pick

How to Wear Summer Sequins

While the holidays are prime time for sequined wear, you can still wear your shimmering tops, bottoms, and little dresses right now, as long as you stick to a few strategic style guidelines.
How to Wear Sequins 2011-05-09 14:40:54

While the holidays are prime time for sequined wear, you can still wear your shimmering tops, bottoms, and little dresses right now, as long as you stick to a few strategic style guidelines. The key to working Summer sequins is to make it look casual and nonchalant. Forget ultra-tight silhouettes and think breezy, not clingy. To help show you how, we've garnered fashionable examples from Joy Bryant, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Diane Kruger, who all suited up in their own versions of Summer-perfect, easy sequined styles. Now, click through to see how you can do the same.