The CFDA Awards last night delivered fierce fashions in the form of slinky metallic dresses and illusion detailing thanks to Nicole Richie and Erin Wasson. In today's Fashion Flash, we're recapping the night's big highlights and covering the best-dressed stars. Who else made our list? Watch on to find out. On Allison: H&M blazer, Zara top.
Just because Summer is more like a distant memory, doesn't mean you have to ditch your beach waves. Model Erin Wasson made an appearance on Extra last night, sporting tousled waves that were completely seasonless. Lucky for us, this casual look is easy to create. After washing your hair, create a part and rough-dry your hair with your hands (or let it air-dry). Once your hair is just slightly damp, spritz in a sea salt spray like Bumble and bumble Surf Spray ($24) and work through with your fingers. Next, gently separate your hair into two halves and create loose buns on each side. Make sure to twist away from your face to get a flattering result. Just let dry overnight and wake up to effortless waves. For a dry-hair version, simply use the beach spray on dry locks, twist into buns, and use a blow dryer to set the look. Let your hair cool while you do your makeup, and there you have it: perfect waves.
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Photo: President Obama and the first lady, wearing Tom Ford, at a dinner at Buckingham Palace in May 2011.
Just because it's Summer doesn't mean you have to completely neglect your boots. In fact, you shouldn't. What you should do is draw inspiration from the likes of Rachel Bilson, Erin Wasson, and Isabel Lucas and pair your boots with your skirts. We love the way Rachel toughened up her bold-colored skirt with motorcycle boots, how Erin finished her party look with black suede boots, and the way Isabel Lucas completed her hippie-chic floral skirt with tan leather boots. Check out five celebrity-approved ways to combine your skirts and boots, then shop the outfits that speak to your style the most.
The high-low hemline trend is going strong among the celeb crowd and it's easy to see why, considering it's a fun and flirty alternative to one-length gowns. Everyone from Naya Riversa, to Nicole Richie, to Victoria's Secret model Lindsay Ellingson, and more have chosen various styles on the red carpet. Polka dots, sheer, hot pink, sequined . . . the list goes on. Step inside to see which celebs have worked the high-low trend and to shop similar pieces for your closet.
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Model Erin Wasson definitely caught our attention in this barely-there number. From the deep-V sheer and burnout front details to the strips of black fabric that serve as the dress skirt, it's official: Erin dared to show off some skin at the Globes InStyle afterparty. She accessorized with a black clutch, black heels, simple silver hoops, and au naturel makeup. Are you a fan of Erin's ultra-revealing look?
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Esprit has been off our radar for a while now, but it looks like the brand, which was once our go-to for cute basics, has received a much-needed makeover. To kick off its new streamlined strategy, the brand enlisted top models Gisele Bundchen and Erin Wasson for its Fall campaign. "Our target consumer is now a woman who is forever 30," said John Gunn, continental president of Esprit North America, who also noted that all of its brands will be consolidated into one single moniker for an easier shopping experience. No doubt, Gisele and Erin piqued our interest, so we checked out the site in search of Autumn essentials, and — behold — we found some goodies. Check out out top three picks below:
Now peruse the slideshow to see Gisele and Erin working it in Esprit, plus a few more of our favorite Fall pieces.
>> Erin Wasson's collection for Zadig and Voltaire doesn't hit Net-a-Porter until next month, but here's a look at some of the items you'll find. Released to Who What Wear yesterday, these images reveal that the pieces are just as highly-covetable as we've been expecting — there's a sequined leopard jacket, a cropped leather vest with oversized buckles, and a very chic western-style shirt. Click through to see those and more, plus a few extra images from the Fred Meylan-shot lookbook.
>> From printed peep-toe wedges to an artfully folded Alexander Wang top, here's a peek at the best of what just hit our favorite stores online.
