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Watch: Lauren Remington Platt, Byrdie Bell, and More Celebrate Max Mara's Rome Store

What better way to celebrate a new store than with a glittering cocktail party?

What better way to celebrate a new store than with a glittering cocktail party? After renovating its flagship on Rome's Via Condotti, Max Mara reopened its doors last week and gave an intimate gathering of guests a look inside. The new store includes pieces from Max Mara's Sportmax and Weekend lines and has dedicated areas for bags, shoes, and clothing.

A range of boldfaced names, including actress Katy Saunders (at left), Lauren Remington Platt, Byrdie Bell, Ginevra Elkann, and Cody Horn, attended the party. A glimpse at the evening in the exclusive video below.

Celebrity Style

9 Celebrity Pieces to Add to Your Fall Wardrobe and Why!

We have our mega slideshow of celebrity must haves that we always add to, but for Fall, we've edited it down to the nine celebrity pieces you must add to your wardrobe for the new season.

We have our mega slideshow of celebrity must haves that we always add to, but for Fall, we've edited it down to the nine celebrity pieces you must add to your wardrobe for the new season. Shop everything from Gwyneth Paltrow's red boots to Ashley Madekwe's gold drop earrings to Olivia Palermo's cap-toe pumps and way more. Trust us, they'll add major spunk to all your Fall looks.

Celebrity Style

Draw Major Style Inspiration From 18 Celeb Looks From NYFW Spring 2013

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 has come to a close, but before we move on to London, Milan, and Paris, let's look back on all the fabulous front-row celebrity styles that took place over the last week.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 has come to a close, but before we move on to London, Milan, and Paris, let's look back on all the fabulous front-row celebrity styles that took place over the last week. Everyone from Olivia Palermo to Solange Knowles to Kate Bosworth to Diane Kruger and many more made fashionable appearances, so step inside to draw major style inspiration for your equally stylish life.

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NYFW: Brighten Your Fall With Byrdie Bell's Yellow Tweed Skirt

It's actress and model Byrdie Bell's job to look good in front of the cameras, and she didn't disappoint when she styled a yellow tweed Alice + Olivia miniskirt ($297) with a black leather jacket at the Alice + Olivia show Spring 2013 show at New York Fashion Week.

It's actress and model Byrdie Bell's job to look good in front of the cameras, and she didn't disappoint when she styled a yellow tweed Alice + Olivia miniskirt ($297) with a black leather jacket at the Alice + Olivia show Spring 2013 show at New York Fashion Week. Byrdie's white button-down blouse and suede nude Herve Leger pumps let her textured bottoms take the spotlight, while her tan Hermés tote injected major luxe. Show off your gams in Byrdie's exact tweed skirt all Fall by pairing it with tights or leggings and a cozy coat when the temperatures start to fall.

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The Chicest Looks From Sundance

>> Kate Bosworth, Emma Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, and Elizabeth Olsen were among those who descended on Park City for this year's Sundance Film Festival.
Kate Bosworth

>> Kate Bosworth, Emma Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, and Elizabeth Olsen were among those who descended on Park City for this year's Sundance Film Festival. Though the weather provided plenty of opportunities for bundled-up Winter looks, there were just as many dressier moments to be had as well: Emma wore a body-con floral Topshop dress to the Celeste and Jesse Forever dinner, while Kate — in town for the premiere of her new film Black Rock — was spotted on the red carpet in a crimson, beaded Antonio Berardi number. See those looks — plus others — here, in the slideshow.

Love It or Hate It

Byrdie Bell in Bell-Bottoms: Love It or Hate It?

Byrdie Bell let her cocktail pants bloom at the Winter Wonderland Ball in NYC recently.

Byrdie Bell let her cocktail pants bloom at the Winter Wonderland Ball in NYC recently. The socialite-philanthropist-model-actress had one of the most intriguing outfits of the night, standing tall and proudly flare-legged among the more traditional crop of ladies in dresses. The '70s bell-bottom has resurfaced recently, but the evening bell-bottom could be ushering in a whole new trend in party dressing. What do you think?

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Erin Fetherston, Linda Fargo, and More Do Drag for Paper's September 2010 Issue

>> Erin Fetherston's name is typically associated with super feminine designs, but on the set of Paper's recent shoot, which captured women like Fetherston (below), Bergdorf Goodman SVP Linda Fargo, and Rachel Roy in menswear and mustaches, she admitted: "I've started to wear pants a lot, having been a dress-only girl for so many years.

>> Erin Fetherston's name is typically associated with super feminine designs, but on the set of Paper's recent shoot, which captured women like Fetherston (below), Bergdorf Goodman SVP Linda Fargo, and Rachel Roy in menswear and mustaches, she admitted: "I've started to wear pants a lot, having been a dress-only girl for so many years. It's interesting to have a balance." Jenny Shimizu, who also took part, told Paper she's working on something new as well: a book of her life experiences, particularly "carousing around" in the '90s supermodel scene.

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Trend Alert: Sleeveless Work Shirts

Just when we think the loose button-up has had its hurrah, Byrdie Bell comes up with an awesome remix.

Just when we think the loose button-up has had its hurrah, Byrdie Bell comes up with an awesome remix. Check it, the sleeveless work shirt is perfect for now — a la bare arms — and will also work in the Winter layered over a longsleever. There are two ways to achieve this semi grungy vibe: buy a pre-made version, or just rip the sleeves off of an existing shirt. You know we'll be doing the latter . . .


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Trend Alert: Luscious Leather Vests

If you're in need of a quick fashion fix, look to Byrdie Bell for inspiration.

If you're in need of a quick fashion fix, look to Byrdie Bell for inspiration. The stylista looks ravishing yet rad in her luscious leather vest. It not only kept her cozy, but it also tempered the girly print on her maxi dress. If you're looking to add an extra spark of bad to your 'fit, this is how you do it.


Burberry

Burberry Brings Rain, A New Skyline Addition to New York

>> New York Mayor Bloomberg declared yesterday "Burberry Day," in honor of the lighting of the brand's logo atop its new US headquarters — watch a video of it going down here — and the weather complied with rain, appropriate for a brand known for their trench coats.

>> New York Mayor Bloomberg declared yesterday "Burberry Day," in honor of the lighting of the brand's logo atop its new US headquarters — watch a video of it going down here — and the weather complied with rain, appropriate for a brand known for their trench coats. "I was worried about the drizzle before, but now I love it," said Christopher Bailey, in town to celebrate. "It's all very English."

Christopher arrived to the unveiling last night with Lily Donaldson on his arm, who grinned and gushed about being "a Burberry girl" and "part of the [Burberry] family."  He went on to explain what an honor it it is to have the Burberry logo lit in the first place: "It's one of only six grandfathered buildings in New York where you can do that, so it's a big deal for us to be able to affect the iconic Manhattan skyline, which I love."

The excitement seems to have made him chatty — he covered a range of topics, from admitting that he dyed his hair blue once to discussing advertising fees — like Mario Testino's, which runs $140,000 a day: "You’re buying talent. And I think talent never goes away with the changing economy, and talent is something we all need to keep nurturing."

Models (Hilary Rhoda, Helena Christensen) mingled with editors (Kate Lanphear, who apparently has dyed her hair black underneath, Amy Astley, Cecilia Dean) and it girls (Byrdie Bell, Alexa Chung, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Harley Viera-Newton), and the mix left at least one girl confiding that she didn't recognize Blake Lively — Lily Donaldson, who admitted: "I don't watch Gossip Girl. But you can't blame me. I don't even own a TV at the moment!"

The celebration seemed a success, except for skimping in one area.  An alcohol shortage kicked in around 9:30 pm, leaving one guest unhappy: "That's the driest party I've ever been to."  Same goes for Harley, Leigh Lezark, and Derek Blasberg, The Cut tweeted: "The party has run out of glasses, and the trio is displeased."