Posts for August 25th 2011

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Nicole Richie

A slew of celebs attended the Band of Outsiders and Net-a-Porter Summer bash in LA, including style star Nicole Richie.

A slew of celebs attended the Band of Outsiders and Net-a-Porter Summer bash in LA, including style star Nicole Richie. Nicole rocked leather leggings and a few coveted pieces from her House of Harlow collection — a suede crossbody bag and buckle moto boots. She added a ready-for-Fall robe jacket and nude silk blouse, both by Winter Kate, to complete her punk-chic look. A black panama hat and smoldering eye shadow finished off her effortless ensemble. Get this exact outfit in its entirety now.

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Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl and hubby Josh Kelley hammed it up for the paparazzi in front of a friend's home in LA.

Katherine Heigl and hubby Josh Kelley hammed it up for the paparazzi in front of a friend's home in LA. Katherine looked crisp and clean in a champagne blouse, white skinny jeans, and show-stopping suede Jimmy Choo sandals. She accessorized with oversize Hogan sunglasses and a white Valentino bag. Get her exact embellished kicks with other like items when you shop now.

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Shopping

Tux Luxe For Less — The Best Menswear Inspired Pieces For Under $200

There's nothing sexier than a woman dressed up like a man — done right, of course.

There's nothing sexier than a woman dressed up like a man — done right, of course. This season's trend calls on that very notion with designers like Yves Saint Laurent, Phillip Lim, and Michael Kors showing off their renditions on sexy menswear for Fall. In our stylish dreams, we'd be able to afford it all but not so much in real life. Luckily, fashion doesn't discriminate. We found ten tuxedo inspired options, ranging from polished blazers to sleek shorts, all priced under $200. Amazing, yes? Listen up to our three styling tips below before you start shopping:

  • Temper this masculine trend with statement jewelry and an equally bold red lip.
  • Black and white combos will always look good but don't forget to mix things up with lighter, ivory hues for a Chanel-inspired look.
  • Pair a crisp tuxedo shirt with skinny blue jeans and a pair of heels for an effortlessly chic look.

Now flip the slideshow to shop the tux luxe trend for less.

lookbooks

Peep Alexis Bittar's Surreal Resort Lookbook

If we didn't already swoon over Alexis Bittar enough, the handsome jewelry designer has given us more reason to love him with his Resort 2012 collection.

If we didn't already swoon over Alexis Bittar enough, the handsome jewelry designer has given us more reason to love him with his Resort 2012 collection. The newly debuted lookbook immediately caught our eye with its cool surrealist-meets-fashion take showing off his famous resin designs, bright neon bracelets, standout necklaces, and standout gilded gold cuffs. A favorite of a diverse group of women varying from Lady Gaga to Michelle Obama, Alexis Bittar's line reminds us that creativity and wearability are not mutually exclusive. Check out our top three favorite pieces below:

We can't stop staring — click the slideshow to see the rest of the collection now.

Fall Fashion

Fall Shopping: Channel the Ladylike Trend With a Bow Tie Blouse

The bow tie blouses coming down the Fall '11 runways at Mulberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch, and more speak emphatically to a very feminine style sense.

The bow tie blouses coming down the Fall '11 runways at Mulberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch, and more speak emphatically to a very feminine style sense. Not to be confused with a man's tie, these tie neck blouses are all about retro-inspired, ladylike appeal with high, Victorian-like collars, or sometimes deeper, more modern necklines. They appeal to the season's call to elegance, like high-waists, structured handbags, and slim skirts and trousers — and they wear just as well with them, too. Bow tied they feel prim and poised; undone they're just a little sexier. Either way they're like having a key accessory already built in to your look. Click through to shop our editor's picks and channel one of Fall's biggest trends.

Photo Courtesy of Allure Korea

Celebrity Style

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Do Denim and Heels Two Ways

Seems Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were on the same page when they got dressed this morning.

Seems Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were on the same page when they got dressed this morning. The sisters each outfitted their own spin on denim, but not without some common ground. Both channeled Fall's ladylike trend with bow-adorned pumps and a pair of classic Ray-Ban aviators, but had very different ways of topping the look. Mary-Kate chose an oversized white button-down for a classically inspired style, while Ashley opted for all black and a slouchy black sweatshirt to give her denim a more casual-cool tilt. Tell us which look you prefer, and shop our editor's picks to get the easy-to-wear looks.