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This week's top stars ran the style gamut in printed pieces, pastel palettes, and chic travel ensembles. Kristen Stewart mixed color into her Fall wardrobe in Paris, working a yellow Balenciaga leather jacket and printed pants, also by the designer; Alessandra Ambrosio chased the fleeting Summer sun in a crisp white blazer, mint Hudson cutoffs, and studded Valentino pumps in LA; and Kim Kardashian wowed us in black and white colorblock Sass & Bide pants in Sydney. These ladies are just a few of the standout style stars, so cruise through to see who else was crowned, then shop their stellar looks for yourself.

eBay's Fashion Vault has opened its doors to the Kardashians, which means from now through Monday, May 21 at 8 a.m. PST, you can take home your favorite pieces previously worn by the star. Shop Kim's designer dresses, shoes, bags, and more, and a few of Kourtney's items, too. A portion of the proceeds will go to Life Change Community Church. We went through the entire auction and handpicked our favorite pieces from Kim — a jewel-tone Gucci skirt, killer L.A.M.B. shoes, a sunny Peter Pilotto dress, and a few other frocks — so click through to see her in them and to place your bid. Then enter eBay's Kardashian vault to see the rest of the designer auction items from the sisters.

Sass and Bide brought a ray of sunshine to a chilly London day with its latest collection. The Australian designer duo showed a typically free-spirited collection this evening with block color and clashing prints titled "Boogie and the Historymaker." An eye-catching color palette was used of bright pink and orange, which was broken up with statement accessories like a thick beaded belt. The prints had a tribal feel and were teamed with hand-painted wraps. Pieces were long, flowing, and produced from soft silk and suede. Designers Sarah Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton commented, "This season's girl is free spirited and strangely wonderful, she'll be wearing this collection everywhere."

• Trends: Color blocking, clashing prints, mixed textures.
• Colors: Pink, orange, monochrome.
• Key Looks: A long flowing pink dress with an asymmetric hem.
• Accessories: Statement belts, slouchy clutch bags, necklaces.
• Who Would Wear It: Glamorous, bohemian women who like to make a statement with color.

With Fall in full force, it's time to turn our attention to wardrobe staples. While our well-worn jeans have a special place in our hearts — and closets — this season, it's all about the trouser. High-waisted, paperbag, slim fit, wide leg, and beyond, these pants deliver a little classic flair to complete any Fab Fall ensemble. Step inside for 15 chic styles to add to your shopping list.

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"The human spirit will always aspire to shine . . . to taste the elixir of life, and to bathe in the glory of love." Nice. I am happy to report Sass and Bide designers, Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke, are celebrating 10 years in fashion by creating the Shine Initiative. They enlisted artsy, famous friends to create art pieces that interpret what "Shine" means. The result is a true mix of inspiration from the likes of Kate Moss, Twiggy, Mischa Barton, artist Sam Taylor-Wood, and Daisy Lowe.

All the works can be viewed and bid on at sassandbide.com. Proceeds will fund creative counseling workshops for abused children, led by the designers, in both Britain and Australia. July 23 bidding continues at an event in London at The Dairy — I'm sure Moss will show up! Here are some of my favorite pieces from the initiative.