Posts for August 18th 2012

summer style

If Summer Style Had a Yearbook, These Would Be Our Celeb Superlatives

Summer may be winding down, but let us not forget the handful of starlets who wowed us again and again with their standout warm-weather wardrobes.

Summer may be winding down, but let us not forget the handful of starlets who wowed us again and again with their standout warm-weather wardrobes. Yes, it's time for our first-ever Summer style superlatives, and we're doling them out to the A-list ladies who caught our eye. From effortlessly cool printed dresses and sandal combos (the kind that look great no matter what) to stunning Cannes Film Festival gowns that border on ethereal masterpieces, to masterful brights and neons that beg to be noticed, these style setters consistently impressed us with their unmatched seasonal panache. Ready to see who earned a Summer style superlative? Just click ahead.

Celebrity Style

Get Caught Up With the Latest on CelebStyle

You know that feeling when you can't seem to remember where you saw Jessica Alba's bag before?

You know that feeling when you can't seem to remember where you saw Jessica Alba's bag before? Or the frustration you harbor when you can't get that "who made Kate Moss's cool leather vest" question out of your head? Yeah, we don't know that feeling either, thanks to our sister site and expert in all things A-list style CelebStyle. This week, they've broken down the hottest red-carpet trends, decoded Malin Akerman's must-have wardrobe, identified Lea Michele's chic Glee ensemble, and given us one solid Kristen Bell-inspired reason to finally take the jumpsuit for a spin. Click on for the best CelebStyle reads of the week now.

Fashion Flash

DIY: Update a Bracelet With Colorful Thread!

Today's DIY is simple, easy, and will instantly transform any old wooden bangle in your jewelry box — we're showing you how to make thread-wrapped bracelets!

Today's DIY is simple, easy, and will instantly transform any old wooden bangle in your jewelry box — we're showing you how to make thread-wrapped bracelets! All you need is a wooden bracelet, a hot glue gun, and some colorful thread. You can go for a tribal feel with greens and browns, nautical with blue and red, or try out our take on Spring's pastel trend with light airy hues. Watch on to see how to make your own thread-wrapped bangle. On Allison McNamara: Rebecca Taylor Dress, Low Luv x Erin Wasson ring.

community

Fab Community Must Reads: Style Inspiration From Topshop's Fall Campaign

Seek style inspiration from Topshop's Fall '12 campaign — Beauty and the Budget Andrej Pejic strips down to briefs for Candy Magazine — Life, Love & Lace Get ready to join the flat pack — The Fash Pack Marie Claire China pays homage to Downton Abbey — Sandi in the City What to pack for V Festival — ShopStyle UK