In this photo from the second to last episode of the season, Padma Lakshmi looks absolutely statuesque next to Emeril Lagasse. For one reason, she's taller than he is, but her long maxi dress creates an illusion of height too. Shop a similar version from Rose along with her classic accessories.
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In the first part of this season's finale, Gail Simmons returns to Top Chef in true style. In this still, Gail puts on her finest for the elimination challenge and the result is a silk halter dress with a beautifully beaded neckline. Shop the like Carmen Marc Valvo version, and complementary accessories, now.
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Padma Lakshmi has two very distinct looks in this episode of Top Chef. In a later scene, she dresses quite formally, but here she's outside in a much more casual outfit. To create the look on your own, pair a cobalt blue cowl-neck sweater with skinny jeans and knee-high brown boots. Comfortable and classic.
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Olivia Palermo attended the Giorgio Armani 5th Avenue Store Opening in NYC in one of her favorite blazers. It's an Olivia staple, but she usually wears it with jeans. Here, she wore it much more dressed up with a high-waisted pencil skirt and simple blouse. Shop a like look now.
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Mischa Barton brought her unique style, and requisite bowler hat, to the G-Star Raw show at New York Fashion Week. She looked cool in her black-and-white combination with the super skinny leather pants adding to the hip, rocker vibe. She did, however, take the edge of with her sophisticated blazer. Shop a similar look now.
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The always fashion forward Kate Bosworth made an appearance at the Diesel show this week in NY looking eclectically chic. She paired a navy skirt with a black blouse and blazer to prove that the color combination is indeed wearable. Funky cut-out sandals and cropped leggings complete Kate's cool ensemble. Shop a similar look now.
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Is it me or is model Anja Rubik constantly in a fur chubby this season? In any case, if a hefty fur coat is what you're seeking, you've climbed up the right tree. Derek Lam's Fall '09 collection was filled with fur coats and vests in an array of colors — white, black, brown, tan, gray. But luxurious fur coats aren't Lam's only forte. Anti-fur readers will appreciate the designer's other well-made, sharp coats.
Moving on from the outerwear department, the designer also delivered sleek suits, leather pants, and gorgeous dresses. Frocks and tops received a heavy draping treatment, but in the most laid-back, nonchalant manner. Gold in the form of skirts, dresses, and tops provided just enough shine to the rather moody color palette. One of the most innovative pieces was this fancy outlined tee. I like it.
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Designers were expected to go one of two routes for Fall; smart, wearable clothes or fantasy, inspirational clothes. I have seen a lot of the first group, and the European shows will probably be the ones giving us the latter. Michael Kors managed to deliver both. His collection has '80s power-dressing undertones, like a lot of others this season, but it was restrained, except for his in-your-face neons. He showed great basic blacks and dresses, but paired them with outrageous neon fur, hats, and knits. I love me some neon — especially in the dead of Winter — so I'm on the Kors train. Are you all neon like?
