This Father's Day, surprise the special man in your life with the perfect gift from our no-fail gift guide. Whether it's your dad, husband, or brother, our picks — ranging from J.Crew's classic chambray shirts to The Art of Shaving's luxe grooming kit — are sure to leave a lasting impression.
As if you needed another reason to hit the pool or beach this season, we're giving you one: One Kings Lane just launched a collection of limited-time-only designer beach towels guaranteed to get more head turns than the designer swimsuit you saved up for. The new series offers frame-worthy designs from fashion and home heavyweights like Celerie Kemble, Nanette Lepore, and Steven Alan, all for just $29. Plus, the proceeds from this exclusive collection will benefit each participating designer's charity of choice — winning you style and philanthropic points. While Tracy Reese is the first designer to kick off the series, we've landed you a sneak peek of the rest of the collections launching from now through August. Be sure to pin the towel you'll be waiting for, and pounce on them before they sell out!
All things are pointing towards '90s grunge this season — just look to the runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Dries Van Noten, and Saint Laurent — and now, we're starting to see some of our favorite style stars sporting the look on the street. Case in point: Alexa Chung was spotted in London over the weekend looking nothing short of effortlessly cool in a black-and-white plaid Paul Smith dress cinched at the waist with a skinny black belt. This dress can easily teeter between polished and punk, depending on how you accessorize it, but we love how Alexa opted for the latter, styling her look with black chunky-soled oxfords and gray socks. Inspired? Channeling the same look is actually quite easy; all you need is a rad plaid dress and semitough footwear, like boots from Dr. Martens or old-school leather penny loafers. Shop Alexa's exact plaid dress, plus more affordable options, below.
As longtime fans of Steven Alan's, we were thrilled to hear about the opening of his new home goods shop in New York's TriBeCa neighborhood. A veritable treasure trove, the Steven Alan Home Shop offers a variety of housewares, gardening tools, rugs, textiles, and ceramics. The designer teamed up with some of his (and our!) favorite vendors, like Fort Standard and Garza Marfa, to stock the shop with a diverse and eclectic mix of items. Steven Alan will also be debuting his first capsule furniture collection with designer Jason Pickens, featuring made-to-order sofas in customized fabrics. Seriously exciting stuff! Read on for a sneak peek at the new space.
Steven Alan's Fall '13 collection was a lesson in chic simplicity, showcasing tailored silhouettes, a minimal color palette, and styling cues we'd like to try out now. With the no-fuss girl in mind, the designer reworked classics like the puffer coat into a luxe leather rendition, pairing it with a matching miniskirt, and slim trousers underneath. It might sound like a mouthful at first read, but the pairing was actually quite genius. If Alan's layering tricks aren't for you, find respite in the designer's awesome array of menswear-inspired pieces; the smart blazers and sporty, derby-like trousers are sure to please. See the top looks from the collection in the slideshow.
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eBay revealed its Holiday Collective back in July, and we're happy to report the wait is almost over. Come Monday, you can shop these exclusive goodies with reckless (read: festive) abandon. And to prep you on the brand's latest fashion initiative, which features designs from seven very cool designers — Tibi, Steven Alan, Chris Benz, Fallon, Jonathan Adler, Ruffian, and Billy Reid — we're offering up a closer look at our favorite pieces to inspire your own holiday shopping lists. Expect downtown-cool pieces from Tibi (we're obsessed with the Ponyboy faux-leather top), silky pajamas and cozy cashmere tees from Chris Benz, luxe-meets-multifunctional tech accessories from Steven Alan, edgy-glam statement jewelry from Fallon, and more. The clincher? Every item in the collection will retail for $100 or less and will include free shipping worldwide. Click on for our eBay Holiday Collective picks now.
We here at CelebStyle can't get enough of Emma Roberts's casual-cool looks. Whether she's on the red carpet or on the streets, the actress always manages to look effortlessly stylish. So it comes as no surprise that she was recently named fashion adviser for Snapette, a mobile shopping app. "I'll be sharing my fashion finds and snapping everything from great discoveries when I'm out and about shopping to my favorite pieces from my own wardrobe so you can see where to get them," Emma told us about her new role. Fabulous. We also got a chance to chat with Emma about her personal style, her stylists, and her five essential closet pieces. Read on, then shop her favorites below.
CelebStyle: What role does fashion play in your life?
Emma Roberts: Fashion has always played a huge role in my life. From going about a regular day to hitting a red carpet event, fashion is always on my mind.
CS: How would you describe your personal style?
ER: My personal style is pretty laid back day-to-day. Boots and jeans are my must haves. I love bright lips to throw in pop. For the red carpet, I love dresses. It's fun to have an excuse to dress up.
CS: Do you have a stylist? How do you go about choosing the looks you'll wear on and off the red carpet?
ER: Yes, I've been collaborating with stylists Emily and Meritt of Current/Elliott for quite some time. Choosing looks is all about intuition. I go with what feels right but also starting to take more risks as I get older.
To hear more from Emma, including her closet essentials, read more
On her way out of her NYC apartment, Sarah Jessica Parker sported a Steven Alan little black dress with a pleated skirt ($335) and a black patent chain-strap Roger Vivier bag over it. Gold studded flats, her signature wraparound sunglasses, and a green bracelet served as her other chic accoutrements. Sarah Jessica also carried two large canvas bags, one with hot-pink straps by Michelle Vale. Re-create her latest darling daytime look for work or the weekend by investing in the similar pleated black dress we chose below or this less-expensive one from Aqua ($88). To get Sarah Jessica's full look, shop similar pieces below.
