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See Maria Sharapova Sizzle in a Little Red Dress in NYC!

Maria Sharapova takes the cover of Hamptons magazine this month and celebrated accordingly with a bash in NYC.

Maria Sharapova takes the cover of Hamptons magazine this month and celebrated accordingly with a bash in NYC. For the soiree, Maria slipped into a red, laser-cut leather dress by Valentino (we want our own little red dress, stat!). Earlier in the day she launched her new candy line, Sugarpova, at Henri Bendel's and donned a cream sheath dress by David Koma with sparkly add-ons. Watch today's Fab Flash to hear more about the tennis-turned-style star's look! On Allison McNamara: H&M dress and necklace.

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Miranda Kerr Adds a New Studded Valentino to Her Bag Mix

Miranda Kerr already has an enviable designer-handbag collection, but she just debuted a new one — Valentino's black studded chain-handle bag ($2,095) — on her way into a meeting in NYC.

Miranda Kerr already has an enviable designer-handbag collection, but she just debuted a new one — Valentino's black studded chain-handle bag ($2,095) — on her way into a meeting in NYC. The model sported her new purse with a black-and-white printed Tucker coat, a black Givenchy ruffle-front blouse, black cropped trousers, these Manolo Blahnik patent tortoise pumps ($595), and Dita aviator sunglasses ($375). Miranda's latest ensemble will make you the chicest employee at work, so to get her look, shop similar pieces, including her exact bag, below.

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Miley Cyrus Goes Grunge in Ripped Boyfriend Jeans and Tan Wedges

Miley Cyrus excels at the art of unexpected fashion pairings, working retro dresses with high-top sneakers, short shorts with knee-high boots, and now, distressed boyfriend Levi's jeans with tan peep-toe Elizabeth and James wedges ($275).

Miley Cyrus excels at the art of unexpected fashion pairings, working retro dresses with high-top sneakers, short shorts with knee-high boots, and now, distressed boyfriend Levi's jeans with tan peep-toe Elizabeth and James wedges ($275). Miley played with proportions in a cropped white tank and oatmeal cardigan, then took her stellar Philadelphia style a step further with a black studded Valentino bag ($1,598), a bevy of gold accessories, and round tortoise shades. Copy this downtown-cool style with distressed denim, a cropped tank and cardigan, and leather peep-toe wedges for a shopping date with the girls.


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This Week's Most Spectacular Celebrity Looks Worth Copying

It's Friday, which means it's time to crown CelebStyle's top star styles of the week.

It's Friday, which means it's time to crown CelebStyle's top star styles of the week. Our standouts this week were Rashida Jones, who worked a bold print Thakoon dress with crystal-coated Valentino sandals; Rachel Weisz, who turned heads in a stunning strapless Christian Dior number with bow-accent Christian Louboutin pumps; Rachel Bilson in her menswear-inspired Malene Birger and Alexander McQueen look with classic feminine flair; and a few more including Jessica Alba, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Hart. From red-carpet stunners to casual Summer style, these six starlets really turned it out. Take a closer look at their chic ensembles, see why each trendsetter was crowned, then re-create their looks for your next outing.

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Alexa Chung's Gossip, Karlie Kloss's Juicy Ads, and Kanye's Next Show

All the news bits fit to print.



All the news bits fit to print.

  • H&M is bringing its line of affordable home goods — already available in Europe — to the US. The cheap-chic furnishings and decor will hit American stores in 2013. [WWD]

  • Valentino will be the subject of a retrospective due to open at London's Somerset House this November. Valentino: Master of Couture will focus on the Italian designer's 50-year career in couture and will feature over 130 iconic dresses. [Telegraph UK]

  • He's back. Kanye West will reportedly show his third womenswear collection in Paris this October. [Fashionista]

  • The Upper East Side is getting a visitor: Alexa Chung will appear on the sixth and final season of Gossip Girl. [Refinery29]

  • Natalia Vodianova is the face of Stella McCartney's Fall 2012 ad campaign; this is the third season in a row that the model has fronted the label. [Elle]

  • And in other Fall 2012 campaign news, Juicy Couture has tapped Karlie Kloss for its latest ads, which were photographed by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

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    Rashida Jones's Plunging Print Thakoon Dress Is Sweet and Sassy

    For the NYC premiere of Celeste and Jesse, Rashida Jones captured our attention in her sweet and sassy Thakoon Resort '13 dress and Valentino crystal-coated sandals ($1,195).

    For the NYC premiere of Celeste and Jesse, Rashida Jones captured our attention in her sweet and sassy Thakoon Resort '13 dress and Valentino crystal-coated sandals ($1,195). The colorful abstract print and plunging neckline were standout, and the knee-length hemline and oversized pockets lent a sweet touch. While her exact dress is not available to purchase online, you can re-create this spotlight-worthy look by pairing the retro dress we chose below, or this floral halter dress by Jessica Simpson ($116, originally $128), with a metallic belt, gold hoop earrings, and a pair of t-strap sandals. Shop the widget below to get started.

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    Celebrities Embrace Sheer Stripes and You Should, Too!

    Stripes are a classic, but sheer stripes are classic turned on its head.

    Stripes are a classic, but sheer stripes are classic turned on its head. Celebrities like Whitney Port, Olivia Palermo, and Katy Perry have all embraced sheer stripes in different varieties. Whitney wore a black sheer-striped Whitney Eve shirtdress with a white Topshop clutch and black Pour La Victoire ankle-strap sandals at a Vans dinner in LA, Olivia Palermo donned a pink sheer-striped Valentino in Paris, and Katy Perry sported a black maxi with sheer stripes with Valentino studded pumps at a red-carpet event in LA. Whether you want to go all-out risqué like Katy, sweet like Olivia, or edgy like Whitney, there's a perfect sheer-striped dress for you. Shop them below.

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    Jennifer Lopez's Birthday-Dinner Look: Leather Pants and a Studded Bag

    Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart celebrated her birthday over dinner in NYC, and for the special occasion, Jennifer donned a black and white outfit.

    Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart celebrated her birthday over dinner in NYC, and for the special occasion, Jennifer donned a black and white outfit. The singer wore a white long-sleeved Vionnet top and black leather pants. A white studded Valentino bag matched her top half, while these Charlotte Olympia platform pumps ($895) coordinated with her black bottoms. Rhinestone hoop earrings and a bevy of gold rings completed Jennifer's chic ensemble. To get her look for your next dinner out, pair your black leather pants with a white top, a white studded clutch, and sky-high black pumps. Get started by shopping similar pieces, including Jennifer's exact pumps, below.

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    Miley Cyrus Works a Floral Halter Dress With Converse Sneakers

    Miley Cyrus strolled hand in hand with fiancé Liam Hemsworth, pairing a floral halter dress with high-top Converse sneakers ($55) and rock-chic accessories in Philadelphia.

    Miley Cyrus strolled hand in hand with fiancé Liam Hemsworth, pairing a floral halter dress with high-top Converse sneakers ($55) and rock-chic accessories in Philadelphia. Her side-scroll Prada shades ($304) and studded Valentino bag ($1,995) added a touch of edge to her ladylike dress, while a bevy of gold adornments — Jacquie Aiche body chain, horizontal cross necklace, and flashy watch — injected the perfect amount of bling. Score Miley's exact kicks, shades, and bag to work with a floral halter, or style them with cutoff shorts and a tank for a no-fuss weekend look.

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    Valentino Purchased by Qatari Royal Family

    Despite earlier statements to the contrary, an investment fund understood to be owned by the royal family of Qatar has agreed to purchase the Valentino Fashion Group for an estimated $858 million.
    Valentino Purchased by Qatar Royal Family

    Despite earlier statements to the contrary, an investment fund understood to be owned by the royal family of Qatar has agreed to purchase the Valentino Fashion Group for an estimated $858 million.

    Mayhoola for Investments will purchase both Valentino and the licensing agreements for M Missoni from Permira, the London firm that currently owns both businesses. A representative from Mayhoola said the goal of the purchase is "to back management for the long term to exploit the full potential of this exciting brand."

    Valentino's CEO Stefano Sassi is equally optimistic. "Our new shareholder will help us to reach our full potential," he said.

    Another member of the royal family who might be interested in Valentino's potential is Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, the second wife of Qatar's emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Sheikha Mozah is reportedly one of the world's biggest consumers of couture; she's wearing Valentino in the photo at left. She also created the Qatar Luxury Group, which acquired the French leather goods company Le Tanneur last year.

    Could she have been the catalyst for the Valentino purchase, too? A look back at some of Sheikha Mozah's chicest ensembles, in the gallery.