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What happens when you take a bunch of editors and bloggers and mix them with some of the most exclusive designer fashion and the most delicious food in the world? It's a heady concoction that comes together twice a year in Florence, Italy thanks to uber-boutique LUISAVIAROMA. Between amazing meals in the hills of Tuscany and the legendary Boboli Gardens of Florence, we styled a shoot of our favorite looks for Fall/Winter 2013. And to cap it all off, we celebrated grunge and punk as they touch on fashion with a major concert. Stay tuned for all the photos from our shoot (designer alert: Dolce & Gabbana! Proenza Schouler! Alexander McQueen!) but in the meantime, check out all that we did (and ate).

H&M's latest trend story casts Joan Smalls as the face of its black and white — and totally romantic — new narrative. The retailer proves that the season's must-have color duo is hardly two-dimensional in its aptly titled Romantic Edge lookbook. The looks showcase the supermodel in both smart, snappy black and white prints and softer white dresses and lace, as well as tough-girl (faux) leather jackets. It's easy to get lost just staring at the gorgeous photography (like those shots of Miss Smalls making her way down a flower-covered stairway), but you won't want to lose sight of the styling lessons at work here. Keep clicking for a little H&M-guided how-to in mixing prints and pulling off the hard-meets-soft approach to dressing — it's all inside.

We won't lie — this week was all about what we loved most about the Summer. We're talking beach reads (the devil is back and she doesn't just wear Prada anymore) and chic outdoor parties. Not to be outdone, Erdem launched a fabulously floral collaboration that we can't wait to get our hands on, a Kate Moss rumor we've been hearing for the past few months became (just about!) confirmed, and one of the most controversial figures in fashion gave an eagerly anticipated televised interview. See all this — and check out the start to yet another music festival — in our Fashion recap!

From Coach's carnival on New York's High Line to mini rice krispy treats to celebrate the release of Revenge Wears Prada, this week may have been our most summery yet. And is there a better way to get in the mood for beach reads and Summer fairs than by clicking through the best Resort collections? We're talking embellished bags from Chanel, the new covet-worthy tote from The Row, and a wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg that breaks the mold. See all this — and much more — in our Instagram recap!

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Your wedding day just got a little more affordable — and a lot more stylish — thanks to Zac Posen. The designer announced Thursday that he is teaming up with David's Bridal on a six-style collection of wedding gowns. The line, Truly Zac Posen, will range in price from $850 to $1,350 along with five "social occasion dresses" for $195 to $225, and will be infused with his signature sense of style.

"There's a romantic classicism to them with a va-va-va-voom quality," Posen said of the line's aesthetic. "[They are] smashing from the side, stunning from the front and elegant from the back."

And the best part? The dresses will be available in sizes ranging from 0 to 14 off the rack, and up to size 26 by special order. "I have such a wide fan base," Posen commented. "I wanted to find a place where I could actually address them and dress them."

Posen's bridal line will be sold alongside those of Vera Wang and Oleg Cassini. Look for the gowns to hit stores and online in February 2014. For a look at some of the stunning white dresses he's designed in the past, click through the gallery.

— Additional reporting by Justin Fenner