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Simply Irresistible — the New Arrivals We're Coveting at StyleBop

We've got Summer on our mind, and the hot new arrivals at StyleBop are supplying us with a long list of must haves to add to our shopping list.

We've got Summer on our mind, and the hot new arrivals at StyleBop are supplying us with a long list of must haves to add to our shopping list. We're coveting statement pieces like bright red bags from Salvatore Ferragamo, metallic leather flats from Chloé, and statement jewels from Shourouk. Even more, easy, breezy dresses from Vanessa Bruno and Missoni, along with cool denim basics from J Brand and Victoria Beckham are sure to give your wardrobe a stylish revamp. See and shop our editor's top 12 picks below.

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14 Midi Skirts (and Easy Tips) to Give Your Look a Ladylike Flair

Midi skirts — that's a hemline that hits below the knees but above the lower calf — are an easy way to inject ladylike flair to your style.

Midi skirts — that's a hemline that hits below the knees but above the lower calf — are an easy way to inject ladylike flair to your style. Since the style is notoriously tricky to pull off without feeling conservative, overly covered up, or, at worst, frumpy, we have the key tips on how to make this skirt flirty and fun (and office-appropriate, if that's what you need). Including solid, printed, muted, and bright colored styles, we culled 14 of our favorite picks for you to shop. But first, a few quick styling tips to help you nail the look every time.

  • We've focused on the classic circle silhouette because it's the most universally flattering.
  • Pleated waistlines can make you look wider at the hips, so look for a flat-front with an A-line shape if that's your problem area.
  • If you're on the taller side, go for a skirt that hits the calf, and if you're petite, choose one that's right below the knee.
  • Midi skirts look great with heels to help lengthen the leg, but a sweet flat or strappy sandal gives it a softer feel.
  • To balance out the longer hemline, we recommend pairing your midi skirt with a shorter, even cropped, top, or just try tucking your tee in.
Fashion Flash

See Diane Kruger Look Red Hot — and Show Off Midriff

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.

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.

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We'll Be Well-Dressed This Weekend, Thanks to Anne Hathaway

It's not her Oscar gown that has us fixated; as of late, it's Anne Hathaway's brand of casual-chic that's inspiring our current outfit obsession.

It's not her Oscar gown that has us fixated; as of late, it's Anne Hathaway's brand of casual-chic that's inspiring our current outfit obsession. While skinny distressed denim and a basic tee is always on par for a lazy weekend look, Anne's cool-girl Vanessa Bruno tweed jacket, printed scarf, vegan Stella McCartney Falabella bag, and sweet ballet flats introduce a little more sophistication that takes about five extra minutes (if that!) to throw together. Your Saturday brunch crowd will be wondering just how you managed to appear so effortlessly pulled together in so little time. Shop our editors' picks to channel Anne's perfect live-in-it-all-weekend-long ensemble right here.

Shop clockwise from top left: C. Wonder oversize rounded square sunglasses ($68), Vanessa Bruno Athé tweed jacket ($429), Zara shopper with zips ($100), LOFT Madalyn bow ballet flats ($60), Reiss Adelaide dapple-print scarf ($85), Joe's Jeans skinny vintage jeans ($167)

Celebrity Style

Reese Witherspoon Is Cheery in a Pink Floral Dress & Fringe Booties

Reese Witherspoon exited a medical building in Beverly Hills looking cheery in this Vanessa Bruno pink floral dress ($334, originally $478).

Reese Witherspoon exited a medical building in Beverly Hills looking cheery in this Vanessa Bruno pink floral dress ($334, originally $478). To give her summery dress a Winter spin, the actress paired it with black fringe booties, a Rag & Bone bag ($725), and oversize sunglasses. Score Reese's exact dress and bag to re-create her latest LA street style. If it's too chilly where you live, just throw on black opaque tights and a coat for warmth.

Fashion Flash

Vanessa Bruno's Spring '13 Lineup Will Make You Say "I Want That"

Outside of the Grand Palais — the venue for Vanessa Bruno's Spring '13 show — our style director, Noria Morales, and Fashionologie editor, Christina Pérez, give us their fresh-off-the-runway thoughts.

Outside of the Grand Palais — the venue for Vanessa Bruno's Spring '13 show — our style director, Noria Morales, and Fashionologie editor, Christina Pérez, give us their fresh-off-the-runway thoughts. The verdict? It was an ultrapretty mix of streamlined separates (think printed pants, wispy slipdresses, and the perfect Spring jacket) that balanced out Bruno's ever-present bohemian spirit. And we think Noria summed up the show's looks exactly — it inspired a bout of "I want that, I want that, I want that" in the best sense possible. See what else they had to say about Vanessa Bruno's latest collection when you press play.

Paris Fashion Week

Vanessa Bruno Spring 2013

Sometimes a hard-working girl just needs to get on a plane and spend a few days underneath a palm tree in Mustique, and from the looks of things that's exactly the girl Vanessa Bruno was thinking of when she designed her Spring 2013 collection.
Vanessa Bruno Spring 2013 | Runway

Sometimes a hard-working girl just needs to get on a plane and spend a few days underneath a palm tree in Mustique, and from the looks of things that's exactly the girl Vanessa Bruno was thinking of when she designed her Spring 2013 collection. The suiting was professional and appropriately androgynous, but what got tongues wagging were the day dresses. A restrained palette of rose, beige, and cream dominated in these pieces, and a few were accented with silvery sequins or ostrich feathers that exaggerated movement. But the cuts were body conscious in a languid way — almost as languid as a well-deserved vacation.

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Vanessa Bruno Spring 2013

There are some shows that feel so effortless, so on point, and so simple, you leave feeling light and happy and wishing you had the biggest closet in the world.
Vanessa Bruno Spring 2013 | Pictures

There are some shows that feel so effortless, so on point, and so simple, you leave feeling light and happy and wishing you had the biggest closet in the world. That was the feeling after leaving Vanessa Bruno's light-as-air and totally pretty Spring 2013 show. Having ended up with a stroke of luck that put me in the front row, I got to witness the soft silk dresses that floated on the models, the way Bruno's sharply tailored jackets were cut to make everyone look 10 times better, and the hugely covetable leather strappy ankle booties that had a fresh gladiator vibe. Vanessa Bruno dances the delicate line between bohemian and polished, and the clothes here always felt put together (I saw at least 10 outfits I would love for my work wardrobe) but with a loose, bohemian spirit. The dresses were gorgeous — particularly the ones with embroidery and eyelet. If I could tell you to invest in anything next season, it would be one of Bruno's fabulous blazers and one of these soft dresses. Some shows are inspiring because they're so innovative, but this one was so inspiring because it was simply so pretty.

Celebrity Style

Nicole Richie Mixes Black and Yellow With a Celeb-Favorite Givenchy Bag

Nicole Richie was spotted exiting Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood wearing a black-and-yellow ensemble, proving that the color duo is quite the fashionable match — and no longer screams bumblebee.

Nicole Richie was spotted exiting Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood wearing a black-and-yellow ensemble, proving that the color duo is quite the fashionable match — and no longer screams bumblebee. She started with a sheer, printed yellow Winter Kate tee, which she matched up with black statement pieces: denim Current/Elliott shorts, a wide-brim felt hat, this Givenchy's Nightingale Satchel ($2,105), and Vanessa Bruno suede ankle booties with a chunky rubber heel ($448, originally $597). Next time you hit up your hair salon, mimic Nicole's Summer look by pairing a yellow tee with black shorts, a black hat, and booties, and don't forget the celebrity-favorite Givenchy bag to complete your luxe style.

Celebrity Style

Celebrity-Inspired Ways to Wear Orange For Day and Night

If you haven't dabbled with the color orange, get on it, as Summer is the ideal time to work the beautifully bold shade.

If you haven't dabbled with the color orange, get on it, as Summer is the ideal time to work the beautifully bold shade. Here are two examples — Reese Witherspoon in a short orange v-neck Vanessa Bruno dress and Malin Akerman in a hot coral cutout Cushnie et Ochs maxi with two-tone Tibi sandals— of how to wear the hue for day and night. For day, look to Reese by matching up an orange minidress with gold accessories — like her Irene Neuwirth gold chain necklace — Jimmy Choo round sunglasses, and her exact tan Fendi satchel ($2,260). For night, draw inspiration from Malin by sporting an equally sexy orange gown with a matching clutch and minimalistic ankle-strap sandals. To get in on Reese and Malin's looks, shop similar pieces in the widgets below.


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