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The Ultimate Summer Style Guide For Her

Summer marks a time for a new wardrobe composed of bold prints and sleek silhouettes.

Summer marks a time for a new wardrobe composed of bold prints and sleek silhouettes. We're loving Peter Pilotto's statement dresses, Miu Miu's metallic sandals, and perfect accessories to complete our sunny-weather look. Shop our editors' picks below for the game-changing pieces you need now.

— Additional reporting by Danny Feekes

Trends

This Summer Is All About the Baseball Cap — Here Are 5 to Shop Now!

Baseball caps used to be relegated to sports games and bad hair days, but now they're one of the coolest, easiest ways to accessorize for Summer.

Baseball caps used to be relegated to sports games and bad hair days, but now they're one of the coolest, easiest ways to accessorize for Summer. It was a look we spotted around the Fashion Week tents on style insiders, not to mention on the runways at Alexander Wang and DKNY — and it has quickly become one of our favorite trends. We've picked five baseball caps that are perfect for your Summer adventures, whether you're headed to the beach or kicking it at an outdoor music festival. Watch on to see how you can protect your face from the sun in the chicest way possible.

On Allie: Club Monaco blouse and jacket. On Britt: Rag & Bone Jean tee, BCBG Max Azria jacket and necklace.

Shopping

Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas — With Time to Spare

It's inevitable that, despite the best of intentions, plenty of upstanding sons and daughters show up giftless on Mother's Day.

It's inevitable that, despite the best of intentions, plenty of upstanding sons and daughters show up giftless on Mother's Day. With not much time left, do better than a greeting card from the picked-over Hallmark aisle and try your luck with one of these procrastination-friendly suggestions to help you win Mom's favor. Just, please, try to get a jump on next year.

  • Nordstrom lets online buyers pick up Mother's Day items in-store. That way, you can save yourself the hassle of fighting off fellow shoppers and still not worry about whether the package will arrive on schedule (though, they do have free shipping all the time). Some items to consider: These Kendra Scott oval earrings ($52) or this Alex and Ani expandable wire bangle ($38).
  • It's not the most sentimental, but it gets the job done: Neiman Marcus sells virtual gift cards (ranging from $25 to $1,000) that get sent instantly via email. And if Mom doesn't use it within 60 days, an actual card will be shipped, free, to her house.
  • Bloomingdale's offers up a slew of fashion-friendly Mother's Day beauty gift sets by brands such as Prada, Viktor & Rolf, and Jimmy Choo — all of which come with a bonus gift-with-purchase for mom.
  • For a gift that gives back, TOMS is offering last-minute shipping of all shoes, including the classic "TOMS Hearts Moms" pattern ($54), which is only available through its site.
  • It's no surprise that Amazon offers need-to-have-it-now shipping options, and for Mom, why not spring for overnight delivery? Or if you'd rather not, get one-day shipping free by picking a jewelry or watch item from the site's preselected list of qualifying products. We think Mom would like this Vince Camuto white ceramic timepiece ($225).

Have other last-minute shopping secrets to share? Please do, in the comments below!

Shopping

The Perfect Saturday Off-Duty Look, According to Diane Kruger

Thanks to Diane Kruger's latest travel ensemble, today's outfit is right here.

Thanks to Diane Kruger's latest travel ensemble, today's outfit is right here. Her winning mix of prints started with a navy-and-white Diane von Furstenberg "Paulette" studded blazer, then quickly moved into full-on striped boyfriend jeans territory. A black tank and Ray-Ban aviators kept things casual and cool, but it was her white add-ons — a fedora, Rochas bag, and clear cap-toe Christian Louboutin flats — that packed a punch. No matter where today takes you, look to Diane for an extra dose of what-to-wear inspiration. And to take this look from day to night, lose the fedora and sunglasses and add high heels, a colored lip, and gorgeous waves. Shop our editors' picks below to get the party started.

Clockwise from top left: Joseph polka-dot blazer ($608), AllSaints black tank ($58), Citizens of Humanity striped jeans ($228), Rochas white bag ($1,725), Manolo Blahnik cap-toe pumps ($775), Ray-Ban aviators ($125), Eugenia Kim fedora ($338)

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Must Shop: 3 Clear Clutches Under $50

The recent preponderance of crystal-clear, paperback-size box clutches on Hollywood's glitziest has us itching to add one to our bag lineup.

The recent preponderance of crystal-clear, paperback-size box clutches on Hollywood's glitziest has us itching to add one to our bag lineup. And while there's no denying it's a trend, we aren't ready to commit to a pricey style just yet. Therefore, the discovery of three stylish options ringing in under $50 has us ready to shop.


The neon fruit punch color of this Zara steal ($36) caught our eyes immediately. It's primed to grab a plus-one to every summery fete in the foreseeable future.

For two more clear options, read on.

Shopping

20 Thoroughly Modern Ways to Get Great Gatsby Glam

With Leonardo DiCaprio and Baz Luhrmann at the helm of The Great Gatsby's latest incarnation, we think the film could be the most glamorous retelling yet.
Great Gatsby Fashion | Shopping

With Leonardo DiCaprio and Baz Luhrmann at the helm of The Great Gatsby's latest incarnation, we think the film could be the most glamorous retelling yet. With the film out in theaters today, we're celebrating the movie's glitzy '20s-era fashion, thinking how amazing Carey Mulligan looks dripping in pearls as Daisy Buchanan, and plotting how we can channel the look before Halloween. Fortunately, The Great Gatsby-era glamour need not be applied to costumes only; there are far more accessible ways to channel the vibe — and we've got 20 of them right here. From drop-waist dresses to beaded evening dresses, metallic t-strap pumps, and art-deco jewels, we've handpicked the easiest ways to give your modern-day wardrobe a little '20s-era charm. Click on to see and shop it all!

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Kate Bosworth's Flared Mini Will Make You Want One, Too

We suspect after Kate Bosworth's appearance at last night's LA screening of Black Rock that we're not the only ones looking to shop a skirt like hers.

We suspect after Kate Bosworth's appearance at last night's LA screening of Black Rock that we're not the only ones looking to shop a skirt like hers. That's just par for the course for the style star, who sets trends with nearly every outing (whether she's on the red carpet or buying groceries). With this one, she's inspired the search for a flared miniskirt. While we love the embellished top and metallic heels, the trick to achieving Kate's polished-meets-flirty Miu Miu ensemble is all in the skirt. The playful silhouette is an easy way to liven up your work, weekend, or event wear — but it's not just the girlie vibe that we love. The cut also helps to balance out curves with its flared hemline and can help create the illusion of an hourglass shape. Translation: it works for a variety of body types. We've narrowed it down to a few of the market's best: be it printed, finished in soft pastels, or of course, rendered in your classic black. All you have to do is shop to get one step closer to working Kate's copycat-worthy event style into your own day-to-day routine.

Swimwear

What's in Our Cart at Shopbop's Major Swim Sale (It's Not Just Bikinis)

Shopbop is making it easier to get our hands on a great suit well before the Memorial Day festivities with its major swimwear sale.
Swimsuits on Sale | May 2013

Shopbop is making it easier to get our hands on a great suit well before the Memorial Day festivities with its major swimwear sale. There's just one catch: you have till just midnight tonight to shop. With that in mind, we're making it easier to cruise right to the good stuff with our editor's picks — 11 standout finds at major discounts. The bonus? This lineup isn't just for beachgoers; you'll also find plenty of designer cover-ups and tunics that double as breezy Summer dresses, whether you're hanging poolside or strolling the city. Just click on for our editor's picks — then click over to Shopbop to score 20 percent off your favorite pieces with the code SWIM20.

Source: Shopbop

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Shop the Colorwheel: The Best Bridesmaids Dresses in Every Hue

Consider this your color-coded field guide to finding the perfect dress — for your bridesmaids, that is.
Bridesmaids Dresses by Color

Consider this your color-coded field guide to finding the perfect dress — for your bridesmaids, that is. Whether you've nailed down your color scheme for the big day or you're seeking a little dressing inspiration, we've done the legwork to make finding the perfect shade, cut, and price point for your bridal party a little easier. From soft shades of nude and blush to metallic silver and gray, we've handpicked the standouts from our favorite bridesmaid collections — like Monique Lhuillier and J.Crew — and some right off the racks of our favorite contemporary labels like Tibi and Rebecca Taylor in every hue. Get ready to shop, ROYGBIV style, right here.