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Bucking the traditional Thanksgiving timing, my alma mater is throwing my high school reunion next week — smack in the middle of July. Naturally, I’m obsessing over what to wear. There's pressure to make up for all the teenage angst with one stellar outfit . . . in a way that doesn't look try-too-hard.

Well, the nice thing about a summertime reunion is that you can get away with showing a little skin — tastefully, of course. Herewith, some options:

For the fancy-pants cocktail reception in a hotel ballroom, country club or otherwise swanky hometown locale:

The gorgeous shade of coral, combined with the cut-out, embroidered appliqué detail totally makes up for that junior prom dress faux pas. (And, you can recycle the look for a summer wedding.) Click through to shop accessories.

ASOS, Salon Skater Dress With Applique Flower Top, $165.70, us.asos.com

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Man, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen sure do love themselves a fancy knapsack. Last year, the twin designers behind CFDA-winning label The Row made waves when they released an incredibly luxe alligator backpack priced at a whopping $39,000. Oh, and it actually sold out.

Clearly, the former actresses realized they were onto something—because they've just released a second-generation version of the much-coveted carryall, this time done in colorful patchwork fur. The posh pack is featured on today's Zoe Report, and considering how over-the-top this particular piece is, we're not exactly surprised '70s-obsessed stylist Rachel Zoe is "dying" over it.

As for the price of The Row's new backpack? It's $16,900—but hey, that's less than half the cost of its reptilian cousin. What do you think about the multicolored, shaggy bag? Would you spend the sticker price of a car on something that kind of resembles a Muppet Baby? (A very cute one at that?)

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As anyone following our ongoing series of summer packing guides can attest, it's fun to bring destination-inspired items on your upcoming trips. Equally important, however, is bringing along easily-foldable, incredibly versatile basics that'll look luxe without showing a single wrinkle.

Thank goodness, then, that Donna Karan—arguably fashion's patron saint of figure-flattering dresses—has teamed up with the folks at Gilt Groupe on an exclusive seven-piece collection inspired by (what else?) wanderlust. Among the items on offer? A gorgeous one-shoulder red cocktail number, a crisp white shirtdress and a new take on Donna's signature Infinity Dress, the latter of which can be wrapped, tied and twisted to create tons of different looks.

knit one shoulder twist dress, $895, gilt.com

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Wearing suiting pieces with crazy statement-making prints is such a great loophole if you're office-bound this summer. Click through to see 14 awesome options.

This print reminds me of my bedroom growing up. All pink flowers.

Silk Jacket, $276.50, Elizabeth and James, netaporter.com

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Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee hit a high point this weekend. On Saturday, the monarch attended the Epson races and then led a procession of boats down the River Thames on Sunday. To commemorate the festivities, which all end tomorrow, June 5, retailers are cashing in big with tons of royal-themed souvenirs.

While many of the products only feature the standard union jack print and an official-sounding slogan, there are some pieces that are a little more, um, creative. Like crown-wearing-lawn-gnome creative.

For royal family fanatics looking for something to keep their Will and Kate bobble heads company, I've gathered nine of the wackiest items that honor Her Royal Highness' 60th year on the throne. Click through the slideshow below to shop them all now.

You can't throw a Jubilee party with plain old cubes of Jello!
Jubilee Jelly Mold, £10 (approx. $15.35), lydialeith.com

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In case you couldn't tell from John's earlier post, we're all pretty freakin' pumped for Baz Luhrmann's forthcoming film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. And from the looks of its first-ever trailer, which hit the interwebs last night, everything from the casting to the set design to the storyline seems pitch-perfect . . . even if you aren't crazy about hearing Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild" juxtaposed against scenes of Roaring Twenties recklessness.

But the clothes . . . oh, the clothes. They're just too good to be true. Which is unsurprising, considering Luhrmann's wife Catherine Martin is behind the movie's costumes (she also worked on those for a little film he directed called Moulin Rouge). We predict flapper dresses, beaded headpieces and feathered accessories on September's runways, folks.

While we'll have to wait until The Great Gatsby's Christmas release to dissect the looks in every single scene, we've taken screenshots of some standout ensembles seen in the trailer — and dug up suitable alternatives for you to shop right now. After all, you'll need something to wear to those screening parties come December.

Daisy, framed by flowers

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Summer officially arrives in less than a week but the Versace team is already thinking about next season. The brand just released its Fall/Winter 2012 campaign and although the clothes are technically for cooler weather, we wouldn't mind wearing them now. The über sexy Italian label isn't really big on covering up, so most of the pieces would probably work for a breezy May or June night. But since nothing hits stores for at least two or three months, we're happy to obsess over the pictures first.

The black and white images feature model Elza Luijendijk with a severe blonde bob, posing on chain-covered cement bricks with big moody photographs of the ocean in the background. The styling was clearly influenced by head designer Donatella; we could see her wearing every single look on the red carpet—especially that black mini dress with the knee-high boots.

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Summer is so close we can taste it, and that means Club Monaco's annual Beach Boutique has returned in all of its bohemian, breezy glory. Jointly inspired by the South of France and exotic St. Barts—two of the most covetable vacation destinations we can think of—the shop-in-shop is packed with crocheted and lightweight gauze separates in summery shades of white. Plus, all of the Beach Boutique's accessories come straight from outside brands that support fair trade production practices, like Wayuu Taya and Global Goods.

luz poncho, $149.50, clubmonaco.com

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After five Converse collaborations of zig-zag printed lace-up sneakers, Missoni's stepping out in a more dapper footwear direction. In partnership with Muzungu Sisters—an online shop dedicated to handmade products crafted by local artisans—Missoni's weaving their signature fabric atop CB Made in Italy's leather loafers.

The slightly shiny, Lurex-blend slippers are both more polished and pricey than those previous Converse kicks ($535 vs. $279 per pair). But they're also more dandy, like something out of a Slim Aarons book, or what George Clooney's girlfriend-of-the-moment would wear to yacht around his Italian lake house.

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Cheap shoes are awesome — except when they look like cheap shoes. Fortunately, the sandals, stilettos, flats and metallic fashiony sneakers in the slideshow below are anything but jenky. They're each under $200, but look way pricier due to their shapes and materials. (Or due to some undefinable but obvious fancy shoe hallmark, the kind that sparks "Are those Céline?" inquiries all day long.)

Firsthand experience is the best proof: I have these and people always think they're Phillip Lim.

"yelena" ankle strap sandal, $140, sam edelman, endless.com

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Whenever women say that they don't follow trends and dress for their body shape instead, I don't really get it.

It's one thing to be a Lauren Hutton-type with a closet full of The Row, who cringes at loud, hyped about things like nail art or neon clutches. But it's another thing to shy away from eye-catching, ultra-popular pieces (crazy printed pants, peplums) because "trendy and body-flattering" seems contradictory. It's not; each of spring's biggest trends has its figure-enhancing capabilities. Click through the slideshow below to see what they are, and why having fun with trends and dressing for your figure aren't, actually, mutually exclusive:

Surfwear

Sturdy neoprene paves over lovehandles without the tight, clingy Spanx feel.

"Jasmine" dress, $225, Lisa Marie Fernandez, blueandcream.com

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I like combo dresses—those ones that look like a separate top and skirt—because they fake a choreographed outfit in one toss-over-the-head-and-zip motion. They're sneaky in that way.

But when combo dresses have a really basic top, it bugs me. Like these ones above: they're essentially plain white t-shirts or button downs sewn into skirts. Since I could find a great white top for under $20 somewhere like Topshop, Uniqlo or Joe Fresh, I feel like I'd be paying an unnecessary amount of money for half of the dress. And then I wouldn't even have the option to wear those seemingly classic separates as, well, separates. That's annoying.

Instead, I prefer combo dresses like the ones below. Their top and lower halves are print-mixed and coordinated in interesting, eye-catching ways. To me, that's the whole appeal: it's the lazy girl's guide to looking like you actually put together different pieces.

Click through the slideshow below to see them all, and tell me—am I missing something? Is there some benefit to the ultra-basic combo dress that's going right over my head?

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Sometimes the hardest outfit to put together is one that's interesting but not too interesting— something that's on-trend enough to impress judgy friends but not so fashion-forward it flies right over boys' heads (harem pants, shoulder pads and denim tuxedos come to mind).

From sweatpants to beachwear to cocktail dresses, these eight outfits fall right in that sweet spot. Neither costume-y nor too classic and conservative, they'll keep everyone happy...but most importantly YOU. (Which is good, because you'd be the one buying them.) Click through the slideshow below to see them all and shop them piece by piece.

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For Spring 2012, designers quite literally let it all hang out on the catwalk by showing looks paired with exposed bras. Whether bandeau-style, boldly patterned, or trimmed with traditional lace, the lingerie staple looked so pretty on its own that we wondered — for a minute — why you're supposed to cover up bras in the first place.

See how some of our favorite designers incorporated bras into their spring collections in the slideshow below. Would you take a chance on the underwear-as-outerwear trend?

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Daylight Savings Time just happened and, also like clockwork, I'm suddenly repulsed by boots, sweaters and knit hats. Instead, I want leather sandals, tiny shorts, crepe-thin dresses or anything that whispers "wear me on spring break".

Of course, this is partially (largely?) because I want it to be warm enough to wear those things. It's stupid to hope that buying summer clothes will spark the weather to match my new wardrobe, but I do it anyway. But since it doesn't really work like that, maybe I should invest in some more transitional pieces instead.

Utility Jacket

Wear It In Winter: Layered on top of thick sweaters

Wear It In Spring: As an intentionally baggy complement to flirty little dresses

drawstring utility jacket, $32.80, forever21.com

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In Woody Allen's Oscar-nominated Midnight in Paris, Owen Wilson plays Gil, a successful screenwriter torn between the past and present. About to marry Inez (played by Rachel McAdams), Gil rethinks his engagement when he's given the opportunity to visit the romanticized Paris of the 1920s. There, he encounters the lovely Adriana (Marion Cotillard) as well as all of the decade's famous artists (Hemingway, Picasso, Stein, Baker, etc.). While switching back and forth from the 1920s to present-day, Gil also meets a museum guide at Musée Rodin (Carla Bruni) and a beautiful antiques dealer (Léa Seydoux) that both share his love and nostalgia for a bygone era.

Costume design and shrewd attention to detail help Allen to create a film seamlessly split between two eras.

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In the Present: Inez

In Midnight in Paris, Rachel McAdams plays Inez, a spoiled American who claims to hate everything about French culture even though she clearly borrows her style from the French classics. (And wears Isabel Marant.) Click through to shop the look:

Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

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While Gabby Sabharwal's swimwear line, Giejo, is made up of just six tops and bottoms (like, total), its styling possibilities are much more extensive than you'd think.

Designed to be mixed and matched, the print-heavy separates (floral, striped, tie-dye) easily morph into combinations either pretty and delicate or bold and punchy.

Our favorite is a little of both—the sweet lavender top mixed with the more aggressive green and black bottom. But regardless of the pairing you pick, one thing's always true: by choosing your own special blend of tops and bottoms, your already-cool swimsuit becomes even more individual and distinct.

To choose your own combination, click through the slideshow below, then shop them here. (Tops start at $78, bottoms at $96.)

triangle tie top, $98, shopgiejo.com; mixed highwaist bottom, $88, shopgiejo.com

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We love jewelry of all kinds, so picking one metal over another seems a little futile. But there's something about rose gold that's just so cool. It's rarer than yellow gold and more eye-catching (we think) than silver and other common metals. Simply put, rose gold makes an imprint, and we're a little obsessed.

But while we're pretty familiar by now with which clothing colors and styles mix well with silver and yellow gold, we're not so sure what the rose gold mandates are. What can you wear it with? What can't you wear it with?

After a little deliberation, here's our verdict: the metal's pink glow can make pairing it with blues and purples feel like a Katy Perry in Candyland imitation. Instead, we prefer the blush-colored metal with warmer tones (military green, rich oranges, chocolatey browns) or crisp whites and blacks, like the combinations below:

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By definition, they’re not going to seem as fun as your red jeans or printed pants. But sensible and professional as they might be, there's no reason your work trousers shouldn’t be every bit as flattering.

To look taller . . .

. . . choose a pant with a hem that just barely skims the floor. It'll create the illusion of longer legs without overwhelming you in fabric. Labels that offer petite sizing — like these, with a 30" inseam instead of 33.5" — are probably the easiest way to do this.

Stretch twill high waist pants, $88, Ann Taylor, anntaylor.com

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We started watching Hart of Dixie because of actress, style star and sometimes-rapper Rachel Bilson—as well as the promise of her character's Rag & Bone-filled “New York” wardrobe. But we ended up totally obsessing over Jaime King’s mean girl character Lemon Breeland. She constantly terrorizes short shorts-wearing Bilson, yet we still can’t help but like her—and her Southern Belle wardrobe.

King’s former career as a model probably helps her make the '50s happy housewife look come across as modernly hip, despite the fact that Lemon’s closet seems to only consist of pink flower hair clips, pastel cardigans, floral tea party dresses and flowy tie-front georgette blouses. While wearing the complete Lemon look every day of the week might be a bit much, it would be fun to mix a piece or two into your wardrobe.

Lemon Breeland never met a floral garden party dress she didn't like.

Bridget Circle Dress, $385, Milly, millyny.com

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