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Kristin Cavallari often impresses us with her sleek style, but the latest black and white colorblock Alice + Olivia dress that she wore to the 2012 FFANY shoes on sale gala in NYC makes us want one too, pronto! Colorblocking is huge right now and we particularly love the slick mix of black and white. Can it get any chicer than two chic colors colliding? We think not. The new mom finished her red-carpet look with these Chinese Laundry black platform pumps ($130) and sparkly drop earrings. To get Kristin's look for your next fancy event, or even for a dinner date, shop our favorite black and white colorblock dresses below, including this Milly colorblock leather dress ($395), which is very similar to Kristin's.

Kristin Cavallari and baby Camden arrived at LAX airport with the new mom looking effortlessly stylish in her soft-pink Alice + Olivia blazer ($367). Underneath it, she wore a white camisole, on the bottom, black skinny jeans and black Chinese Laundry ballet flats ($60), and on her eyes, square blackout sunglasses. Score Kristin's exact blazer, and it will serve as a fashionable companion all Fall and through next Spring and Summer. Throw it on over a little black dress and pumps for work, leather pants and booties for dinner, and a sequined miniskirt and high-heeled sandals for a dazzling night out.

At last night's Chinese Laundry celebration, Kristin Cavallari's LWD dress served as worthy inspiration to hit the gym — and revamp our cocktail attire. The leggy blonde celebrated her new role as Chinese Laundry's web ambassador in a hot, white minidress, complete with a cutout back. We love that she lets the dress be the standout — with such a sexy piece, you need little else to make an impact. To finish, it's just a pair of nude (what else?) Chinese Laundry pumps, a coordinating clutch, and a pair of understated drop earrings. Feeling inspired? Just shop our editors' picks for something equally sexy chic.

There’s a chill is in the air, and that means it’s time to embark on the oh-so-Fall task of piling on layers. Not only are layers one of the biggest trends this season, they’re also practical! From chunky knits to contrasting textures, layers always create a rich, well-developed look that will keep you cozy all season long. And this Fall, Chinese Laundry Legwear has an amazing line of items that are perfect for getting that effortlessly chic look. The new Chinese Laundry Legwear collection boasts fabulous yet totally wearable fashion legwear, all available in a vast assortment of colors and patterns. The must haves? Knee highs, over-the-knee socks, textured tights, and the new luxuriously plush fleece-lined tights.

Feeling inspired? Tell us how you would style the Chinese Laundry Legwear Fall collection, and enter for the chance to win a $500 gift card and an assortment of handpicked styles from the line.

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That's right! All you have to do is put into words how you manage to look adorable in Autumn and win $500! Chinese Laundry Legwear loves two things, Fall and fashion; that's why it has created a new line of Chinese Laundry Legwear that is the perfect pop to keep your legs warm and fashion sense intact. Whether it's stripes, leopard, patterned, footless, tights, or knee-highs, your legs will be lookin' good.

Fall is for fashionistas, so tell us how you add style to your Fall fashion lineup and win $500 (plus some new Chinese Laundry Legwear, score)!

To learn how to enter, just read more

Fall is breezing in faster than you can dust off your favorite pashmina, boots, and gloves, and with the crispy Fall weather comes lots of layering to stay warm (aka about a zillion different ways to spice up your 'fit, yay!). The new line of Chinese Laundry Legwear provides the perfect pop to keep your legs warm and fashion sense intact. Whether it's stripes, leopard, patterned, footless, tights, or knee-highs, it's time to glorify those gams, girl! So how do you keep your accents looking amazing in Autumn?

Tell us how you add style to your Fall fashion lineup and win $500 (plus some new Chinese Laundry Legwear, score!).

Leave a comment to share your layering secrets for a chance to win!

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This sassysweetheart's fun-loving look is an obvious winner. Summery fedora and cool white blazer — check mate! A layered statement necklace and chic, slinky sandals take skinny jeans and a breezy gray tee from basic to serious style victory.

Here's what she has on:

Blazer: Fashion Q
Shirt: Forever 21
Purse: H&M
Hat: Forever 21
Shoes: Chinese Laundry
Necklace: Kohls
Ring: Burlington Coat Factory

Congrats to sassysweetheart!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and I might feature you on FabSugar!

If the over-the-knee look is too trendy and the drawstring is too avant-garde, wrap-strap boots might be just right. I've had a few friends ask me about these, and I highly recommend. They are tough without being overly so and have that funky pirate vibe. These Shoebox Strappy Booties ($275), are the perfect contenders: supple suede, a forgiving heel, and an added buckle. These boots are made for more than just walking . . .

Vanessa is living her college life to the fullest. Besides getting into rompy threesomes, the Gossip Girl also enjoys showing us her selection of unique and vibrant ensembles. While strolling NYC, Vanessa kept warm in a cozy colorful plaid jacket by Diane von Furstenberg, paired with a blue embroidered dress by Nanette Lepore. Black opaque tights shield her from the Fall chill, while gray ruched boots further her bohemian 'fit.

Photo courtesy of the CW