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Leighton Meester Interview on Gossip Girl and Beauty Routine
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Leighton Meester: "I'm Excited to Move On From Gossip Girl"

Being an actress and musician isn't easy, but Leighton Meester makes it look like a breeze.
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Being an actress and musician isn't easy, but Leighton Meester makes it look like a breeze. This Fall, she wraps up her stint as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl; she stars opposite Hugh Laurie in a new movie, The Oranges; and she returns as the face of Vera Wang's newest scent, Lovestruck Floral Rush. "Life experience is the number-one thing that inspires me and helps me to create," she explains. "I always want to feel challenged and inspired and excited."

To see what's next for her — and to find out what she does on her off days — read on for the Q&A.

Vera Wang Spring 2013 | Runway
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Vera Wang Spring 2013

After last season's abstract exploration in opposites, it's nice to see Vera Wang delve into something softer for Spring 2013.
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Vera Wang Spring 2013 | Runway

After last season's abstract exploration in opposites, it's nice to see Vera Wang delve into something softer for Spring 2013. The designer looked to the "romantic beauty and sensuality of India," and thus the pieces on offer here were tinged with a far-flung sense of Eastern exoticism. But don't go thinking that means saris and sarongs. Nope, that's far too literal an interpretation for a designer as elegant as Wang. Instead, these were clothes that, with their feminine plays on proportions, rich jewel tones, and dazzling textural embellishment, were steeped in modern wearability. And they were all the more captivating for it.

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Vera Wang Spring 2013 | Pictures
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Vera Wang Spring 2013

Vera Wang was on top of her game for Spring '13, showing a truly magical, India-inspired collection filled with beautiful colors and refreshing silhouettes.
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Vera Wang was on top of her game for Spring '13, showing a truly magical, India-inspired collection filled with beautiful colors and refreshing silhouettes. Her story started out with a crisp helping of white skirts, either pleated or tulip-shaped, paired with embroidered tops. Then came the drama: complex lace jacquard trousers, chantilly lace shifts, silk faille dresses, and even slim-fitting bermuda shorts were swathed in rich hues of deep ocean blue, purple, and forest green. All of which showed off Vera's eye for intricate details like jeweled epaulettes and necklines adding just the right amount of sparkle and shine. The show ended with a red-carpet-worthy gilded v-neck embroidered gown — which lucky celebrity will get to wear this one? Bravo, Vera.

  • Trends: Bermuda shorts, embellishment, lace, sheer detailing, jacquard, tulip skirts.
  • Colors: White, blue, navy, purple, forest green, chartreuse, gold.
  • Key Piece: There were actually two: the purple silk faille off-shoulder dress and the forest-green lace sheath.
  • Accessories: Tall, nude-colored, ankle-wrap platform sandals.
  • Who Should Wear It: Those lace sheaths have Kate Bosworth's name written all over them; Nina Dobrev would also stun in the purple off-shoulder dress.
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New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 Live Stream | Video
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Watch: New York Fashion Week Live From the Front Row

Fashion Week is best experienced live — but if watching the shows at the tents isn't an option, never fear: we're streaming some of the best shows live from New York right here.
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Fashion Week is best experienced live — but if watching the shows at the tents isn't an option, never fear: we're streaming some of the best shows live from New York right here. Lacoste, Mara Hoffman, Donna Karan, Tory Burch, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Rachel Zoe, and Calvin Klein as they happen — take it all in with the video, and see our full schedule below.

Lacoste Sept. 8, 10am EDT
Mara Hoffman Sept. 8, 2pm EDT
Diane von Furstenberg, Sept. 9, 4p EDT
Donna Karan Sept. 10, 2pm EDT
Tory Burch Sept. 11, 9am EDT
Vera Wang Sept. 11, 11am EDT
Michael Kors Sept. 12, 10am EDT
Rachel Zoe Sept. 12, 10am EDT
Calvin Klein Sept. 13, 2pm EDT

How to Get the Big-Hair Trend For Fall 2012
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Translate Fall's Beautiful Bouffants For Everyday Wear

Grab your hair spray and teasing comb, because hair is reaching great heights for Fall.
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Grab your hair spray and teasing comb, because hair is reaching great heights for Fall. Oversize styles were swarming the runways during Fall 2012 Fashion Week. Vera Wang (left) incorporated teased strands into a swept-back updo, while Derek Lam (upper right) and Carolina Herrera (lower right) channeled the '60s with their perfect poufs. These ballooning styles may be a little drastic for everyday wear, but it's easy to translate this hot trend into a more toned-down style. Learn the simple secrets when you keep reading.

Simply Vera by Vera Wang Fall 2012 Collection
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Attention Shoppers: Simply Vera Is Simply Cool For Fall

Don't underestimate what you might find rifling through the racks at Kohl's — with designer collections like Vera Wang's Simply Vera line, the mass retailer may just be the perfect place you haven't yet thought of for picking up a few cool pieces to round out your Fall wardrobe.
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Don't underestimate what you might find rifling through the racks at Kohl's — with designer collections like Vera Wang's Simply Vera line, the mass retailer may just be the perfect place you haven't yet thought of for picking up a few cool pieces to round out your Fall wardrobe. We just got a peek at the Simply Vera lineup for the upcoming Autumn and once again, Wang distinguishes her label with contemporary, polished essentials that maintain a touch of the designer's feminine whimsy. We're treated to pretty chiffon dresses (for under $70), and a crop of pumps, cutout heels, and ankle boots that come in under $100 — in fact, there's nothing in this lineup over $150. Read on for our favorites, then click through to take it all in.

  • We'll take this leather-like poncho to style up the chicest rainy-day gear come Fall.
  • We love the versatility of these essential Fall ankle boots. Slip them on with tights, leather leggings, a sweet dress . . . the options are endless.
  • This chiffon slip dress is equal parts feminine and totally modern. We'd wear it bare-legged with stilettos for a cocktail party and layered up with tights and a chunky cardigan to take it to the office.
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Gucci Wins Lawsuit Against Guccio and Alessandro Gucci
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Elle's Big September Issue, Vera Wang's Good News, and Gucci's Gucci Lawsuit

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.
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Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

  • The September issue of Elle will include some 400 pages of advertisements, which will make it the largest issue the magazine has ever printed. [Fashionista]

  • Coincidentally, Elle China now has so many ads that it has to publish issues twice every month. [Racked]

  • Vera Wang says the best thing that's happened to her this Summer was finding out her daughter had gotten into Harvard. [The Cut]

  • Gucci (the company) has won a trademark infringement lawsuit against Guccio Gucci and Alessandro Gucci, who used their family name in the marketing for their handbag company ToBeG Srl. [HuffPost Style]

  • Miranda Kerr stars on the August cover of Turkish Vogue, photographed by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello. [Design Scene]

  • What does a Vogue editor wear on a beach vacation? Lots of prints, it turns out. [Vogue Daily]
Nordstrom Partners With Topshop
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Nordstrom's Topshop Deal, Rag & Bone's Return to London, and Teen Vogue's Protesters

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.
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Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

  • Nordstrom has partnered with Topshop to bring the British brand's clothing into 14 of its stores throughout the country by September. Each store will set up dedicated spaces for merchandise from Topshop and Topman. [WWD]

  • Rag & Bone will present its Spring 2013 collection in London after its first store there opens this September. "It's exciting to present a collection for the first time in our home town and for it to take place in our own store feels really special," said designer David Neville. [Vogue UK]

  • A group of young women who protested the use of Photoshop outside the Teen Vogue offices Wednesday say they were given the cold shoulder when brought inside to meet with the magazine's editors. "It was kind of shocking how rude they were to us," one said. [The Cut]

  • Happy birthday wishes to Natasha Poly, who turns 27 today. [Fashion TV]

  • Friends of Vera Wang and her husband, Arthur Becker, say they believe the two separated because of incessant fighting. [Page Six]

  • Billy Reid, Loomstate, Yigal Azrouel, and Shipley & Halmos are among the CFDA designers who partnered with the New York Mets to create products celebrating both organizations' 50th anniversary this year. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • Moda Operandi's Taylor Tomasi Hill hit Sao Paulo Fashion Week with film director Bettina Santo Domingo last week, resulting in a gorgeous video in which Tomasi Hill styles blogger Bia Perotti in clothing from the totally covetable Brazilian line Isolda. The video is set to Electric Guest's This Head I Hold. [Fashionologie Inbox]

Photo: The finale of Rag & Bone's Spring 2012 show.

Vera Wang Separates From Husband Arthur Becker
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Vera Wang Has Separated From Husband Arthur Becker

Vera Wang has separated from her husband, Arthur Becker, after 23 years of marriage.
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Vera Wang has separated from her husband, Arthur Becker, after 23 years of marriage.

A spokeswoman for Wang said the couple "mutually and amicably agreed to separate. They remain devoted parents to their two daughters."

Becker, a businessman, has not commented on the separation. He advised Wang as she built her business and is said to have advocated her expansion into mass market categories. He resigned from his position as CEO of NaviSite in 2010 and has become more involved in the day-to-day operations at Vera Wang over the last few years. A friend of Wang's said, "They will not let this impact the running of the company. They have worked too hard to build it up."

The couple married in New York City's Pierre Hotel in 1989, when Wang was just shy of her 40th birthday, and have since had two daughters, Cecilia and Josephine.

In a 2006 New York Magazine profile, Wang said she "was the girl who nobody thought would ever get married."

"I was going to be a fashion nun the rest of my life," she said. "There are generations of them, those fashion nuns, living, eating, breathing clothes. But Ralph said, 'Get yourself a husband and a family.' Anna said, 'You have got to get a family going here. You've been single for three decades now.' So I married my husband. There are days I'm not happy I did it, but there are days I'm thrilled — I mean, he has always understood my nature, which is that it’s always about product."

Photo: Wang and Becker attended a White House state dinner in honor of Chinese president Hu Jintao in January, 2011.

White by Vera Wang 2012 Collection
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See the New White by Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Collection!

Vera Wang's affordable collection for David's Bridal is perfect for the bride on a budget, and the designer's latest Fall '12 collection — available in July — boasts even more covetable creations for the woman of the hour and her blushing brides.
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Vera Wang's affordable collection for David's Bridal is perfect for the bride on a budget, and the designer's latest Fall '12 collection — available in July — boasts even more covetable creations for the woman of the hour and her blushing brides. The White by Vera Wang Fall lookbook highlights seven new wedding gown silhouettes, ranging from body-hugging mermaid shapes to pretty princess cuts. With intricate details like peplums, organza roses, and intricate pleats, it's hard to believe that each gown retails from $600-$1,500. For the bridesmaids, Vera created classic column gowns and bow-embellished knee-length options dipped in 11 shades exclusive to the collection. Prices range from $158 to $248, so you're sure to find something that will fit in your budget. See our top picks below, then click the slideshow to see the full White by Vera Wang bridal collection.

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