I haven't been so fond of Jessica Biel's casual style lately, but I always like to give credit where credit is due. And credit is definitely due to the actress at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival. She attended the premiere of her movie, Easy Virtue, in a show-stopping one-shoulder ivory Giambattista Valli dress from his Resort '09 collection. This man knows how to do voluminous ruffles and Jessica knows how to work it.

Because the dress is such a statement piece, I like how she kept the rest of her look basic. Red satin peep-toe Loubs and drop-pearl earrings help maintain the classiness without going overboard. Keep up the gorgeous work, Jessica!

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She may not have the most stunning face in fashion, but Hanne Gaby Odiele certainly has one of the most unforgettable. Her delicate, perfectly square face has been popping up all over magazines, advertisements, and runways recently, and I've taken note. The 19-year-old has even nabbed the job of modeling the Jonathan Saunders for Target collection and Rachel Bilson's Edie Rose for DKNY ad. What sets her apart is her childlike innocence, which is so refreshing in a world where young girls try to look old.

It's not obvious from this Vogue Italia editorial, but the Belgian model has blond, often disheveled hair and crystal blue eyes. Her chiseled cheekbones, pouty lips, and subtle cleft in her chin also give her an edge over her competition. Study every inch of Hanne because you will be seeing lots more of her.

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Warning: These handbags will make a dent in your bank account. It's my duty to let you into the wonderful world of ostrich bags.

These spotted confections are a luxurious investment you won't regret. The rare texture stands out from the crowd, not to mention all the rich color choices. If you think about it, a $2,000 bag spanned across a lifetime isn't so bad. Did I convince you?

Just because Spring '09 is a ways away that doesn't mean we can't start drawing inspiration from it now. Au contraire. To be ahead of the game, we have to start dressing the part, pronto.

Alexander Wang's Spring collection delivered his signature dark color palette, only this time he injected a dash of bright pink. What a genius partnership if you ask me. Here, model Lily Donaldson is seen in Wang's black sequined tank, black shorts, a bright pink blazer, and cool platforms. If it's too cold out to bare your legs, don a pair of sheer black tights and be proud to be Wangified.

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One of the key takeaways from Gucci's Fall folklore collection is wearing a fringe scarf as a belt. Model Elle Macpherson is already all over the trend in her all-black ensemble, topped with a bronze scarf-belt and layered gold-circle necklaces. While Gucci's version is far more busy and dramatic, Elle's translation is simple to perfection. You should give it a try. The goal is to look pirate chic, with an emphasis on chic. Arrr!

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• Aerodynamic: Fall’s new silhouettes are streamlined for speed — WSJ
• Zoe me the money — NY Post
• Just Criminal: The world's worst names for fashion labels — Guardian UK
• Suiting up in one piece — NY Sun
• Victoria Beckham's dream — IHT
• The sun never sets on the runway — New York Times
• Shlump change: How to go from snore to more, more, more! — NY Post
• Star attractions at Fashion Week — NY Sun
• Shirts are not pants — right?! — Nylon
• Temperley gets patriotic — FWD

It's a good thing Annette Bening's character, Sylvia Fowler, is talking on the phone in this scene; it gives her the perfect excuse to display her Elsa Peretti bone cuff from Tiffany & Co. Paired with a short-sleeved camel trench, Sylvia's playing the part of a very serious business woman and doing it oh so fabulously.

Photos courtesy of Picturehouse

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Eva Mendes plays sexy Crystal Allen in the 2008 remake of The Women. Crystal is the sultry perfume "spritzer" who displays her assets in the popular dress by designer Herve Leger. Since she's at work, she covers up a little with her black shrug, but she's still looking va va voom. Get two versions of her dress below.

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