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This Is How You Pull Off a Shorts Suit

Move over, pantsuit, there's a new suit in town.

Move over, pantsuit, there's a new suit in town. The shorts suit has quickly become one of our Summer go-tos, thanks to runways like Prabal Gurung, Jenni Kayne, and J.Crew. At first, the thought of a matching printed shorts and jacket combo might sound tricky, which is why we're styling the shorts suit three totally different ways in today's installment of Currently Trending. And after this, when it comes to wearing a shorts suit this season, think "yes you can!"

POPSUGAR Fashion

Wear White and Keep It Clean — It's Easier Than You Think!

We love wearing white, but we hate worrying about keeping it clean all the time.

We love wearing white, but we hate worrying about keeping it clean all the time. Despite popular belief, however, it's actually easy to keep whites looking crisp. Today we're exposing some of the misconceptions when it comes to washing your whites, plus providing safe and supereffective techniques to keep your favorite whites in tip-top shape. On Allison: BCBG Max Azria dress.

DIY

Make Your Own Cool-Girl Studded Belt Inspired by Isabel Marant

Isabel Marant is easily one of the coolest designers on the market these days.

Isabel Marant is easily one of the coolest designers on the market these days. Her designs capture the effortless art of Parisian dressing, and for this season she delivered a laid-back collection filled with a surprisingly Western flair. In today's DIY, we're taking inspiration and creating a tribal belt similar to what we saw on her runway, take a look!

See the Best of Kate Middleton's Pregnancy Style!

It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the royal wedding, and now Kate Middleton is about to give birth to her first child.

It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the royal wedding, and now Kate Middleton is about to give birth to her first child. We can't wait to see the photos of Will and Kate's first born — but until then, we're taking a look at Kate's best outfits throughout her pregnancy. Watch on to see all the highlights! On Allison: Pixie Market.

currently trending

This Is How You Pull Off a Shorts Suit

Move over, pantsuit, there's a new suit in town.

Move over, pantsuit, there's a new suit in town. The shorts suit has quickly become one of our Summer go-tos, thanks to runways like Prabal Gurung, Jenni Kayne, and J.Crew. At first, the thought of a matching printed shorts and jacket combo might sound tricky, which is why we're styling the shorts suit three totally different ways in today's installment of Currently Trending. And after this, when it comes to wearing a shorts suit this season, think "yes you can!"

Trend Alert: Wear Overalls Like Alexa Chung and Rihanna — Here's How!

It's no secret that overalls can be tricky to pull off.

It's no secret that overalls can be tricky to pull off. However, Rihanna and Alexa Chung are just two celebrities who've made a strong case for the '90s denim one-piece. Rihanna went more laid-back and casual in her Big Star USA overalls with a tight tee and kicks, while Alexa elevated her black overalls with ladylike add-ons. Plus, Selena Gomez and Alessandra Ambrosio tested out the trend too. Watch on for outfit inspiration just in time to wear overalls this weekend! On Allison: BCBG Max Azria, Elizabeth and James, TOMTOM.

Fashion Flash

See the Best of Kate Middleton's Pregnancy Style!

It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the royal wedding, and now Kate Middleton is about to give birth to her first child.

It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the royal wedding, and now Kate Middleton is about to give birth to her first child. We can't wait to see the photos of Will and Kate's first born — but until then, we're taking a look at Kate's best outfits throughout her pregnancy. Watch on to see all the highlights! On Allison: Pixie Market.

10 Ways to Wear One Scarf

From the basic hang down to the gypsy bun, in this newest how-to, we took one of the season's quintessential accessories — the bright, bold scarf — and created 10 lasting looks to take a tee and jeans from plain and simple to extraordinarily chic.

From the basic hang down to the gypsy bun, in this newest how-to, we took one of the season's quintessential accessories — the bright, bold scarf — and created 10 lasting looks to take a tee and jeans from plain and simple to extraordinarily chic. Watch our video to see all the fun you can have with just one scarf! Music by Dragonette.

Fashion Flash

Trend Alert: Wear Overalls Like Alexa Chung and Rihanna — Here's How!

It's no secret that overalls can be tricky to pull off.

It's no secret that overalls can be tricky to pull off. However, Rihanna and Alexa Chung are just two celebrities who've made a strong case for the '90s denim one-piece. Rihanna went more laid-back and casual in her Big Star USA overalls with a tight tee and kicks, while Alexa elevated her black overalls with ladylike add-ons. Plus, Selena Gomez and Alessandra Ambrosio tested out the trend too. Watch on for outfit inspiration just in time to wear overalls this weekend! On Allison: BCBG Max Azria, Elizabeth and James, TOMTOM.

Fold Your Tee Perfectly Every Time!

Get the perfect fold every time with this super easy (and impressive!) tutorial.

Get the perfect fold every time with this super easy (and impressive!) tutorial. Watch on to learn how to save yourself a tonne of time — and get a little street cred in the laundry room! On Allison: H&M, Zara.

Fashion Flash

The Scoop on Taylor Swift's New Fragrance and Her White-Hot Gown

Taylor Swift snagged the Fragrance Celebrity of the Year award at the Fragrance Foundation Awards in NYC last night.

Taylor Swift snagged the Fragrance Celebrity of the Year award at the Fragrance Foundation Awards in NYC last night. She looked like a goddess in a white flowing gown by Emilio Pucci as she simultaneously launched another fragrance: Taylor by Taylor Swift. Get all the scoop in today's Fashion Flash. On Allison: Zara.

Fashion Lookbook

10 Ways to Wear One Scarf

From the basic hang down to the gypsy bun, in this newest how-to, we took one of the season's quintessential accessories — the bright, bold scarf — and created 10 lasting looks to take a tee and jeans from plain and simple to extraordinarily chic.

From the basic hang down to the gypsy bun, in this newest how-to, we took one of the season's quintessential accessories — the bright, bold scarf — and created 10 lasting looks to take a tee and jeans from plain and simple to extraordinarily chic. Watch our video to see all the fun you can have with just one scarf! Music by Dragonette.

Toughen Up Your Denim Shorts With Studs — Here's How It's Done!

The studded short is a summertime essential, but why pay extra money for an item that you can easily make at home?

The studded short is a summertime essential, but why pay extra money for an item that you can easily make at home? In today's designer DIY, our fashion reporter Allison McNamara is showing you how to stud your own shorts. The best part? You can use this technique on almost anything in your wardrobe! Watch to see how it's done, and head on over to our new YouTube channel, POPSUGAR Girls' Guide, to check out even more fashion and beauty tips! On Allison McNamara: Bebe top, Missoni pants.

Fashion Flash

See All the Fashionable Fun From Coach's High Line Party

Coach held its annual Summer bash on the High Line in NYC last night, and naturally, celebrities flocked to the fashionable scene.

Coach held its annual Summer bash on the High Line in NYC last night, and naturally, celebrities flocked to the fashionable scene. Who was in attendance? Katie Holmes, Naomi Watts, Connie Britton, Chrissy Teigen, and many more stylish celebrities. Watch on for all the fun details. On Allison: BCBG Max Azria.

Coachella

4 Outfits to Inspire Your Bonaroo Attire

With SXSW and Coachella under our belts, we're officially in music festival mode.

With SXSW and Coachella under our belts, we're officially in music festival mode. And with Bonaroo on the horizon — and since fashion has become almost as prominent as the music at the fairgrounds — we're styling up our bohemian best before we hit the desert. Watch today's episode for outfit inspiration, then check out our music festival must haves. Shop the outfit looks below!

Fashion Flash

Insider Details From Stella McCartney's Star-Studded Resort Party

Stella McCartney celebrated her Resort 2014 collection in NYC last night, and even despite the rain, a gaggle of stylish celebrities stopped by the fete.

Stella McCartney celebrated her Resort 2014 collection in NYC last night, and even despite the rain, a gaggle of stylish celebrities stopped by the fete. Models displayed Stella's newest designs, while the stars showcased looks from past collections. Watch on to get all the exciting insider details! On Allison: American Eagle top, Express skirt, Elizabeth and James jewelry.