Posts for October 12th 2011

Trends

How Well Do You Know Your Hot Celebrity Handbags?

From covetable carryalls to luxe duffles and totes, the lineup of 2011 It bags looks pretty juicy — and especially lust-worthy on the arms of our favorite celebrities.

From covetable carryalls to luxe duffles and totes, the lineup of 2011 It bags looks pretty juicy — and especially lust-worthy on the arms of our favorite celebrities. We've spotted fashion fixtures like Sienna Miller, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ashley Olsen toting the goods, and now we're testing your handbag IQ. Do you know the designers behind these celebs' hot handbags?

Fall Fashion

5 Cool Ways to Wear a Cape

The ultimate in ladylike refinement (and warmth), capes are shaping up to be the season's coolest coverup.
How to Wear a Cape Coat

The ultimate in ladylike refinement (and warmth), capes are shaping up to be the season's coolest coverup. We saw gorgeous capes on the Fall runways from designers like Lanvin, Alexander Wang, and Burberry, and though it can be a tricky piece to wear, the new cape is more modern glamour girl and less stylish superhero — think '50s-era starlets like Tippi Hedren, Grace Kelly, and Audrey Hepburn. Whether you want to channel a retro vibe or prefer to add some edge, there is definitely more than one way to make it look chic. Click through to see five ways to style up a cape for Fall.

Shopping

One More Reason to Jump on the Navajo Trend: Nicole Richie's Jeans

No sooner had we published our story on the season's Navajo trend did Nicole Richie emerge looking flawlessly chic in these Isabel Marant printed skinny jeans ($660), a darker version than what we featured in our story.

No sooner had we published our story on the season's Navajo trend did Nicole Richie emerge looking flawlessly chic in these Isabel Marant printed skinny jeans ($660), a darker version than what we featured in our story.
That said, did you check out our Navajo-inspired picks?

Fall Fashion

Rachel Bilson's Blazer Style: How to Get the Look

When we think of signature style, the always chic, always cute Rachel Bilson tops our list.
Rachel Bilson in Blazers

When we think of signature style, the always chic, always cute Rachel Bilson tops our list. From running errands around town to hitting the red carpet, Bilson has never missed a fashion note. Her key piece? It's those cool blazers — Bilson has a special penchant toward the Vanessa Bruno variety — she keeps pairing with just about any ensemble. We can see why; blazers instantly inject a polished touch to Rachel's more casual daytime looks, and at the same time, we love how she tempers the menswear-inspired trend with girly dresses on the red carpet. Want to get the same looks? Just click the slideshow to see all the ways Rachel wears her blazers and how to get the same look.

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen was joined by her beloved costars for the New York Film Festival premiere of Martha Marcy May Marlene in NYC.

Elizabeth Olsen was joined by her beloved costars for the New York Film Festival premiere of Martha Marcy May Marlene in NYC. Lizzie looked exquisite in a high-collar Alexander McQueen frock with gold embellishments and matching Alexander McQueen wedges. She showed more McQueen love toting one of his celeb-favorite box clutches, a gold stud bangle, and a top knot bun. Snag a pair of Miss Olsen's exact intricate shoes now before they are gone!

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Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba suited up in a chic black and white ensemble at a Giorgio Armani and Vanity Fair dinner in LA.

Jessica Alba suited up in a chic black and white ensemble at a Giorgio Armani and Vanity Fair dinner in LA. She donned top pieces by Armani — sheer blouse and white blazer — with J Brand pants, gold hoop earrings and a matching Bvlgari watch. Snake print pieces — an Alexander McQueen clutch and matching peep-toe pumps — added a little dazzle to Jessica's menswear-inspired look. Steal this look when you shop our editors' picks.

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Link Time

Link Time: Chloë Moretz Takes on Taxi Driver, Milan Not Budging on Fashion Week Dates, and More