POPSUGAR Style & Trends

We Can't Get Enough of Alexa Chung's Cheeky Ladylike Look

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:57:00 PDT

Alexa Chung made a case for one of Spring's hottest trends - the ladylike suit - at last night's Big British Invite launch, proving that this chic pairing isn't just for the office. Just how did she manage to turn a day look into something totally evening-appropriate? It's all about styling. The It girl smartly paired her lemon-yellow Carven flared skirt and matching cutout blazer with a semisheer top for added edge, then accented her party attire with black suede pumps and a matching clutch. For a whimsical finish, Alexa topped off her look with a jeweled pineapple brooch and pretty pink lips. You, too, can try out the trend for yourself, and here's how.

Start off with a chic suit. Lighter, brighter hues are ideal for the season - and also keep in mind that flared skirts add an extra-youthful spin to the overall look.
The blouse is key. Take cues from Alexa and style your skirtsuit with a chic sheer top, or if you're looking for something more casual, try pairing your skirtsuit with a slouchy tee.
Have fun with accessories. We love how Alexa topped off her look with a fun brooch, but you can also add even more whimsy to your skirtsuit with a printed clutch, statement earrings, or a bold cuff.

See Diane Kruger Look Red Hot - and Show Off Midriff

Allison McNamara — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:12:47 PDT

Diane Kruger kicked off the promo tour with a book signing in LA for her new movie, The Host, where she stars alongside Max Irons and Jake Abel. We love seeing Diane on the red carpet, and lucky for us, this movie means we'll be seeing a whole lot of red-carpet style from the German actress. Showing off her svelte frame, Diane chose a look consisting of a Carven crop top and a Vanessa Bruno red leather skirt. This is just the first of the style setter's promotional looks, so stay tuned as we document all of Diane's red carpet cameos! On Allison McNamara: BCBG Max Azria jacket, Zara blouse, Club Monaco pants, Kenneth Jay Lane earrings.

Get the Scoop on Paris Fashion Week, Straight From the City of Light!

Liza Kaplan — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:53:10 PST

Want to know what's really happening at Paris Fashion Week, right now? Luckily, our fashion editors are on the scene and bringing you the scoop straight from the City of Light. Watch as they fill us in on H&M's very first runway show and afterparty, as well as Carven's Fall 2013 collection - which was filled with oversize coats, mod skirt suits, and surprising pastels.

The Kaiser's Latest Collaboration, BCBG's $1 Billion Sale, and H&M Goes Online

Robert Khederian — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:20:38 PST

Brazilian shoe brand Melissa has unveiled sketches of its collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld. [Telegraph]
An H&M employee reportedly leaked that the fast-fashion retailer will make its much-anticipated online launch this June. An H&M spokesperson, however, said no such date has been determined. [Racked]
In other ecommerce news, Carven has launched an online boutique to accompany the opening of its flagship on Paris's Left Bank. [WWD]
BCBG Max Azria Group Inc. has tapped the financial services company Blackstone to advise the brand's potential $1 billion sale. [Business of Fashion]

More of today's fashion news you want to read, right here.

Carven Fall 2013 Runway

Melissa Liebling-Goldberg — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:57:00 PST

Carven Fall 2013 was shown against a backdrop of vintage car taillights, and the motif reappeared on the closing looks of the show. Guillaume Henry went for colors normally associated with Spring for much of the show, with voluminous coats with oversize rounded shoulders and mod bouclé skirtsuits in shades of robin's-egg blue and cotton-candy pink. Heavy rubber-soled Mary Janes grounded the looks while ruched ladylike bags played off the tonal zebra prints. Get revved up and click through to see the best of the show inside.

Carven Fall 2013

Christina Perez — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:51:43 PST

At the Grand Palais, against the backdrop of six old cars, Guillaume Henry sent out a Fall 2013 collection filled with pastel hues and supertactile wools. Silhouettes were less buttoned-up than we've seen from the designer in recent seasons, with jumbo coats (some with huge collars and swing backs), cutout necklines, and A-line skirts dominating most looks.

The Carven x Petit Bateau Line Is (Finally) Available - and Seriously Cute

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:16:00 PST

In what might be the cutest collaboration ever (and between two of our favorite French brands, no less), Carven has joined forces with Petit Bateau to create a nine-piece collection for adults and children, and the line is finally available to shop online. The collection features Carven creative director Guillaume Henry's signature whimsical ladylike touch on pieces like a navy knit dress adorned with a crisp white collar and a totally chic striped bodysuit we plan to layer under all of our sweaters and high-waisted denim. Prices range from $75 for a preppy removable collar to $370 for a smocked dress. Ready to see (and shop) it all? Keep on clicking.

- Additional reporting by Marisa Tom

Valentino's Rocking New Year's Eve, Burberry's Little Star, and Gucci's Graphic Art

Robert Khederian — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:52:32 PST

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

Valentino Garavani certainly knows how to throw a party. The designer's New Year's Eve bash in the Swiss Alps attracted the likes of Madonna, Anne Hathaway - and the police. [Page Six]

Gucci tapped Japanese manga artist Hirohiko Araki for a series of window illustrations inspired by the label's Resort 2013 collection. [Telegraph]

CFDA CEO Steven Kolb says he looks for humility in a designer: "I like people that, as they get more and more success, they stay grounded," he said. "They're still that same person that they were when they were just starting." [The Cut]

Gap Inc. has acquired Intermix for $130 million. [WWD]

Carven's collaboration with Petit Bateau is now available online. [Petit Bateau]

If you're still thinking about getting something from the Target + Neiman Marcus collaboration, now's your chance - the entire collection is now 70 percent off. [The Shophound]

Tiffany & Co. has renewed its contract with Elsa Peretti for 20 more years. [Telegraph]

Romeo Beckham stars alongside Cara Delevingne in Burberry's Spring 2013 campaign video. [Fashionologie Inbox]

Jenna Lyons's Public Display of Acceptance; Chanel's Secret Fashion Show Location

Robert Khederian — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:57:57 PST

All the bits that are fit to print - here, in our daily news roundup.

While receiving Glamour's "Fashion Original" title, Jenna Lyons thanked her son, Beckett, and her partner, Courtney Crangi, adding that Crangi has "shown me new love." This was the first public acknowledgement of their relationship after much speculation last year. [NY Mag]
Dannijo is set to launch a seven-piece bridal collection inspired by "Old Hollywood glam." [Elle]
Linlithgow Palace in Scotland, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scotts and King James V, has been set as the scene for Chanel's annual Métiers d'Arts show on Dec. 4. It has been rumored that the castle, which lacks a roof, will be covered with a huge glass cube. [Telegraph]
The latest surprising source of designer inspiration: the neo-byzantine works of Gustav Klimt, with their opulently rendered gilded surfaces. [NYTimes]
Hedi Slimane's Saint Laurent Spring 2013 lookbook for men has been revealed. All 62 pages of it. [GQ]
CFDA and Vogue are teaming up to organize an auction whose proceeds will go to the newly launched initiative called Fashion for Sandy Relief. Among the items up for bid: a covetable front-row seat at a fashion show - next to Anna herself. [Fashionologie Inbox]
Carven's collaboration with Petite Bateau, with its sleek yet playful personality, has exclusively hit Farfetch.com before it becomes available on Dec. 4 in Petite Bateau stores. [Glamour UK]
Beginning in Fall 2013, Parsons The New School for Design will offer both bachelor's and master's degree programs in Paris. [WWD]
007's leading ladies have been recast as your favorite supermodels - Joan Smalls, Hilary Rhoda, and Kate Upton all make appearances. [Modelinia]

Carven Spring 2013

Christina Perez — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:49:09 PDT

Structured silhouettes in inky tones and tawny shades dominated Guillaume Henry's Spring 2013 collection for Carven. Hourglass blazers - many with heart-shaped cutouts at the midriff - were a big story here; those topped everything from lushly flared skirts to jaunty ankle-length trousers. And while the color palette and fabric choices - leather, wool, tweed - may have been less whimsical than we've come to expect from a designer who's made Carven synonymous with kinder-chic, there was still plenty of playfulness on offer; a series of dresses and suits done in toile safari prints in navy and red were especially endearing.