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We all sang to ourselves, "Who's that girl?" when we saw Dakota Fanning in her black silky sweet jumper. She worked it, with her long, perfect gams, at the Today Show in NYC. You wouldn't know it was Winter by her hotness. A shortie jumper is a flirtatious choice, but black silk trickles off your skin just the same with a maxi skirt and slithery top. Just remember to keep it sweet, like our new Read more
Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2013 collection offered up a plethora of plush, picnic-ready looks for sunny days ahead. And while you may have pastoral images of lazy lawn spreads and fruit-filled wicker baskets in mind, this country-chic girl wears her gingham prints in luxe satins and silks. The iconic designer presented a cool mix of traditionally sleek looks — black-and-white short suits, apple Read more
What a night! This year's Met Gala showed a bevy of inspiring, drop dead gorgeous looks from celebs, and while it was hard choosing, there were five women in particular who displayed utterly perfect ensembles in our fashion book. Diane Kruger stunned in a breathless purple feathered gown, Carey Mulligan shimmered in a whimsical one-of-a-kind paillette dress, and who can deny Gwyneth's chic and Read more
Despite what you think, you actually don't need more clothes. The trick is to just maximize your wardrobe. LearnVest shares how. Whether you live for shopping the latest trends or wish you could spend every day in your favorite pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, your clothes project a message about who you are. The great thing is that you have the power to control that message entirely — as Read more
Leave it to fashion fiend January Jones to be a whole season ahead of the rest of us. At the Metropolitan Opera's premiere of Manon, the Mad Men star was all kitted out in a black silk Yves Saint Laurent gown from the Fall 2012 collection. Understandably, with such a dark, atmospheric ensemble, January's makeup artist tried to lighten the palette up a bit using seasonally appropriate lavender Read more
Vanessa Bruno's 2012 Fall collection was all about the cool girl, which will surely please fashion insiders like Alexa Chung and Hollywood darlings Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth. Just what did the French designer have in store? A heavy helping of patent-leather pants and skirts paired with her signature tailored blazers, jewel-tone silk lace dresses, and gorgeous metallic finishes on structured Read more
For Chloé's Fall 2012 collection, Clare Waight Keller showed an effortlessly chic collection filled with pastel hues and sporty nuances. It was all about looking effortlessly luxe, as Waight Keller sent her models down the runway in barely-there makeup and a lineup of relaxed silhouettes. Full, knee-length skirts and pantaloon-style shorts were cinched in with elastic waistbands, while soft wool Read more
Stella McCartney was in a sporty state of mind for her Fall 2012 collection (most likely inspired by her recent gig designing Olympic uniforms for the British team), showing bold color and athletic-inspired shapes. With a magical touch, McCartney injected a dose of luxe into every piece; lavish slouchy trousers were dipped in shocking cobalt and dark pink hues, while a selection of textural Read more
John Galliano's Fall 2012 collection was the second solo show for Bill Gaytten, and the incumbent designer successfully set the tone for a charming, British-chic season. He showed gorgeous floaty gowns draped in silk charmeuse and accordion pleats, riding coats with ruffled collars, and sumptuous velvet cropped trousers, all in a decidedly autumnal palette of mustard, royal blue, and cinnamon. Read more
For Givenchy's Fall 2012 collection, Riccardo Tisci showed a strong lineup of equestrian-inspired looks comprised of structural leather dresses, luxurious over-the-knee riding boots, and sexy lace. Precision-cut jackets were paired with jodhpur trousers, and full pleated skirts were styled with cropped caplet jackets, driving home the riding theme. Tisci's signature hard-edge style was present in Read more
