Taylor Swift embraced tonight's Met Gala punk theme with a black J. Mendel gown, complete with lace insets and a dramatic embellished neckline. Taylor channeled her edgier side, thanks to the sexy, bustier-style detailing at the bodice and furthered the effect with a dramatic smoky eye and dark nails. Now, it's time to weigh in: what do you think of her look?
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The little black dress may be a closet staple, but at the 2013 Grammys, stars like Kelly Rowland, Carrie Underwood, and Chrissy Teigen took their LBDs to sexy new heights. Seductive cutouts, beautiful embellishments, and ladylike lace turned classic confections into envelope-pushing ensembles, and we can't get enough. Kelly flaunted her fit frame in a mesh-paneled Georges Chakra Couture gown, Carrie went for high-fashion glamour in a beaded Roberto Cavalli number, while Chrissy opted for a lace-trim two-piece ensemble, complete with a peekaboo midriff and thigh-high slit. Step inside to see which other A-listers amped up their classic black dresses with a provocative twist.
Taylor Swift continued to rock a sexy, sophisticated style on the Grammys red carpet in a creamy J. Mendel gown. The plunging metallic beaded bodice of her Spring 2013 gown featured a futuristic flair, while the accordion-pleated bottom was nothing but ethereal. She completed her red-carpet style with sparkly stud earrings, a dainty ring, understated bracelet, and milkmaid braids. Are you on board with Taylor's Grammys style?
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A handful of J. Mendel-clad Hollywood starlets — including Sophia Bush, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Brittany Snow — attended the third annual Autumn Party benefiting the Children's Institute in West Hollywood last night. We got a chance to catch up with Sophia — who carried a vintage Valentino clutch and wore red bow Christian Louboutin sandals — on the red carpet, where she shared with us her five essential closet pieces: "A great black blazer, always. It's a staple in my wardrobe. A printed pant, a good black pump, I need comfortable tank tops, and I need a good red lipstick." As for her favorite Fall pieces? "I'm excited to start wearing new sweaters from Sandro and coats from Maje," Sophia said.
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We fell for her darker alter ego on Revenge, but tonight Emily VanCamp channeled her softer side in a tulle J. Mendel gown. In a muted gray hue and delicate tulle pleats, Emily embraced a totally feminine look, right down to the bow-tied bracelet on her wrist. Still, the gown was not without a sexier side, either — thanks to sheer insets at the bodice and a deep, smoky eye, Emily's look got a dose of sultry appeal. Thoughts?
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Jena Malone wore a stunning J. Mendel dress in this season's favorite color —oxblood— on the red carpet tonight. The dress, with its intricate draping, packed a seriously sexy punch with a thigh-high slit, revealing a killer pair of metallic, ankle-strap heels. The look came to life as Jena moved, letting the asymmetric hem and the delicate fabric shine as it flowed with each step. Do you think Jena's oxblood look shines?
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2 Broke Girls star Kat Dennings had us singing "The Lady in Red" at first glance, and we're pretty sure it had everything to do with her sultry crimson J. Mendel gown and matching red lip. While the textured ruching of the bodice clung perfectly to her curves, it was her revealing sweetheart neckline that gave her a decidedly sexy red-carpet edge. Her bejeweled gold cuff and loose waves provided an effortless offset to an otherwise siren ensemble. How do you think Kat did?
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If Taylor Swift reinforced one thing tonight, it's that the "no white after Labor Day" rule is a thing of the past. The singer stepped out in an ivory-colored J. Mendel pantsuit, complete with crisp white lapels — a total throwback to Bianca Jagger's iconic white pantsuit from the days of Studio 54. To offset her monochromatic, menswear-inspired look, she wore slick, metallic-gold Tom Ford sandals and her signature candy-apple-red lip. Is Taylor's tailored red-carpet ensemble a hit or a miss?
The most admirable thing about Michelle Obama's sense of style may be the most fundamental: the very stylish first lady stays true to herself. Case in point: on Friday, our fashionable FLOTUS hit the Olympics opening ceremonies in London in a stunning J. Mendel Resort 2013 top, but rather than outfitting the embellished top with slim-fit pants, à la J. Mendel's Resort lookbook, Mrs. Obama took the styling into her own hands. She reworked the look, swapping the pants for a soft, white pleated skirt. The outfit is a testament to the first lady's personal style; she knows what works for her body, as she explained in a 2009 interview: "I know I have hips, and I have them covered up with these pleats." Not that we think Michelle Obama has anything to hide, but we can certainly relate to wanting to put our best features forward. Of course, we also love that Mrs. Obama furthered the flair of her silvery J. Mendel top with metallic Manolos. The whole look is an exercise in balance: balanced proportions, a balancing act in fashion forward meets classically feminine, and a careful balance of intricate embellishment and flowy, easy fabrics. Not to mention, Michelle Obama got dressing for the occasion just right — that's more than three major styling lessons all rolled into one standout look.
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Claire Danes was a vision in white in a sexy beaded wrap dress by J. Mendel. The look was sultry and sophisticated, further enhanced with satin peep-toe pumps and a blue envelope clutch. Meanwhile, a vintage updo and sparkling silver bracelet completed her look — what's your verdict?
