Sienna Miller made headlines in her Burberry getup at the Met Gala last week. Now she's back in London and going for a much sweeter approach in seafoam. Watch our Fashion Flash for the full scoop. On Allison: Club Monaco top, Express skirt.
Sienna Miller knows how to start (and own) a trend — boho chic, anyone? — but her latest turn toward a more feminine fit-and-flare silhouette is something she has actually loved for years. While Miller's long-sleeved, light blue Matthew Williamson box-pleat dress may be the most recent example of her penchant for the girlier style, she has also stepped out in Topshop, Valentino, and Twenty8Twelve iterations. And it's not hard to see why she loves a fit-and-flare dress — and why, if you haven't converted yet, it's a really flattering choice for most body types. By cinching the smallest part of your waist and letting the skirt flare out over the hips, it creates an illusion of a bombshell-like figure. And for those of you who aren't after a totally body-con fit, this route touches on something halfway to formfitting. All the proof you need, according to Sienna Miller, is right here.
British designer Matthew Williamson is bringing his eye for color and bohemian prints to a Benefit Cosmetics makeup palette. "My inspiration for the palette is nostalgic to the late '70s and early '80s, glamorous cocktail parties, and hedonistic discos," Williamson said. The Rich Is Back! Makeup Kit ($34, available Summer 2013) is wrapped in gorgeous, colorful, and energetic prints, and it opens up to a bronzed eye palette with a shock of turquoise, glossy red lip color, blush, and lash-plumping mascara. To get a sneak peek at his mood board and more from behind the scenes, just keep reading.
Entering a new product category can be a big task for any designer, but Matthew Williamson let his customers guide the design of the leather handbags he's introducing for Fall 2013.
"Listening to my clients, I know how busy they are and how much goes on day-to-day — so it was really a reaction to this,"
Williamson told Vogue UK. "I wanted to design a collection which would appeal to their lifestyle."
That collection includes five styles — two roomy totes, a drawstring bucket bag, a small crossbody bag on a chain, and a pentagon-shaped carryall — suited to do just that. The bags, which will retail from £395 to £1,300 (about $596 to $1,963 at current exchange), fuse textured grain leather and calfskin with the jacquards Williamson uses in his clothing collection.
They're set to debut in September at Williamson's store in London and at select retailers around the world. But that doesn't mean you can't ogle them here in the gallery.
Photo courtesy of Matthew Williamson.
What do Downton Abbey's Lady Mary Crawley, The Vampire Diaries' Elena Gilbert, and Revenge's resident scheming social climber Ashley Davenport have in common? They — or at least their real-life actress counterparts — were all in attendance at Entertainment Weekly's Pre-SAG Party in LA on Saturday night. Michelle Dockery, Nina Dobrev, and Ashley Madekwe were joined by other small-screen award-season fixtures like Naya Rivera and Jordana Brewster for the evening's festivities. The ladies turned out a fun mix of colorfully printed dresses and one sleeker formfitting number. Nina channeled a breezy Summer vibe in her watercolor-printed Matthew Williamson strapless maxi dress, only to finish off the look with an equally easygoing hairdo and Elie Saab clutch. Meanwhile, the prints kept going by way of Michelle's halter-style, fishtail-hemmed Peter Pilotto cocktail dress, Ashley's cap-sleeved Monique Lhuillier number, and Jordana's black-and-white floor-length gown. And just when you think you're noticing a patterned trend (and you'd be spot on), Naya showed off her enviable figure in an strapless, ink-hued leather Monique Lhuillier dress and nude pumps. Whether it's the flirty fodder that caught your eye or the sexier stuff that will inspire your next night-out ensemble, there are five ladies in the running for last night's best-dressed title. Who did it best?
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Olivia Palermo has mastered the art of unexpected yet complementary pairings, which is why we absolutely adore her prim and polished outfits. She's known for her stellar layering mastery, but for her latest London look, it was all about the accessories. The fashion starlet upped the glam factor of her rich staples — navy riding coat, brown skinny jeans, violet suede pumps — with a suede embellished Matthew Williamson clutch ($1,615) and multicolored fur stole. Work a navy riding coat and brown denim with violet suede pumps, then follow these simple FabSugar tips to master Olivia's perfectly accessorized ensemble.
Now that New York Fashion Week is over, Olivia Palermo has moved her front-row status to London Fashion Week. At the Matthew Williamson Spring 2013 show, she stood out in a gray Reiss sweater ($170), tan ruffled Matthew Williamson leather skirt, snakeskin Elizabeth and James cap-toe pumps ($325), and a pink-trim Reiss envelope clutch ($155). Just like Olivia knocked it out of the park during New York Fashion Week, we are sure she will continue her streak in London. To get her latest fashion-week look, shop her exact sweater, pumps, and clutch to work with a tan ruffled skirt for an understated chic night out with the girls.
Matthew Williamson is never one to shy away from bold prints and colors, and his Spring 2013 collection was no different. The designer sent down a bevy of eye-catching pieces that exuded a vibrant and exotic vibe: printed cropped pants, sheer blouses, colorful shorts, boxy jackets, and embellished minidresses. Silhouettes ranged from fitted and feminine to loose and boyish. Williamson ended the collection strong by showing off glamorous and ethereal gowns in bold hues, prints, and details.
