Blair Waldorf is all business in episode 16 of Gossip Girl, as proven by her professional ensemble. Most notable were her Milly sheath dress and brocade Alice and Olivia blazer, which were worn with Donna Karan tights and a gemstone ring. We added turquoise pumps to give her a fun, feminine look with unique Blair Waldorf flair. Shop now for her exact dress and jacket with other like items.
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We've had red-carpet looks on the brain here for, oh, ever, so we paid special attention to the gorgeous gowns coming down the runway at New York Fashion Week. There were florals, lace, flowy chiffon numbers, lots of red, and plenty of sparkle from our favorite designers, including Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, and Monique Lhuillier. Here are the top 25 most drop-dead gorgeous dresses of the week — and the ones we're hoping to see on the Oscars red carpet!
>> You've met Lane Crawford Fashion Director Sarah Rutson and gotten her thoughts on shows like Alexander Wang and Altuzarra from the first part of New York Fashion Week. As the week carries on, find out what she did for Valentine's Day yesterday and her thoughts on Marc Jacobs's show. More in the slideshow — including Sarah's catch-up with Anna Dello Russo!
Donna Karan designed Fall for the kind of woman “who commands a room.” Now that might inspire visions of power suits, but fear not. Karan is talking about the kind of woman so confident and elegant she needn’t dress like a man to indicate her strength. Thus, structured silhouettes were softened by artful draping that accentuated curves but didn’t exploit them. Luxe fabrics were part diaphanous — iridescent silk chiffon, cupro satin — and part cozy — stretch wool jersey, long-haired shearling, mohair — making texture a major factor in the collection’s wearability and ease. Karan's woman also doesn't need red to be sexy; the soft palette of cream, blush, gray, and some iridescent sea green was intended to “evoke the glow of pearls on skin.” What a lovely and classy image, helped along by the models' pearl-bedecked necks. Rich accents like suede elbow-length gloves, micro pearls, sequins, and silk chiffon scarves worn as hoods added subtle glamour and reminded us that these are not just clothes for confident, classy women; they're for the kind of woman who has made it, too.
DKNY's Fall 2011 collection placed a heavy emphasis on slick suiting perfect for any city girl. The show began with a stream of menswear-inspired ensembles in a strikingly neutral palette and then punched up the volume with color-blocked dresses and sweaters in shades of pink, red, and orange. A few standout pieces we can't wait to get our hands on include cute Peter Pan-collared dresses, a fantastic leopard-print fur, and the ladylike bags used to accent several outfits. To see all the street-ready looks, watch our full coverage now!
>> Halter necks are back come Spring, thanks to designers like Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Vena Cava, and Donna Karan. Check out our mix of long and shorter cuts from Halston Heritage, Fendi, Milly, and Free People and add instant sophistication to your wardrobe.
>> Gisele Bundchen has turned up in another Spring 2011 campaign to pair with her only-girl Balenciaga: Isabel Marant. A first peek at that, plus new images of Bundchen for Balenciaga, a Chanel ad of Stella Tennant spraying a nude Freja Beha Erichsen with a hose — and more — in the gallery (NSFW).
>> Emerald green is coming back with a vengeance and last night's Golden Globes spectacular proved that point. Elisabeth Moss wore a custom pleated strapless gown by Donna Karan; Angelina Jolie shimmered in a long-sleeved dress by Atelier Versace; and Mila Kunis struck a pose in an elegant option by Vera Wang. But don't limit yourself to dresses — try out the jewel tone in separates for a more casual feel . . . or even on a bag.
