The women who walked the runway at Balenciaga and Balmain had an attitude that said, "I'll kick your ass if you cross me." We're thinking we might try to channel that level of toughness for Spring, but styled in a slightly more feminine way, like we saw in this L'Officiel Netherlands editorial. The key to wearing it is balancing tougher pieces with more polished elements — think sharp blazers Read more

First look: Mara Hoffman's African-inspired Spring 2011 Swim lookbook — Fashionologie Elizabeth Olsen's sister-influenced style — InStyle Take a look inside the Mulberry Pre-Fall lookbook — FabSugar UK How to get in on the mid-length skirt trend — Stylelist Check out ELLE.com's stylish new redesign — ELLE How the hell do you protect your feet from the Snowpocalypse? — Jezebel To Read more

While the rest of us are still experimenting with how to wear just one leather piece, Olivia Palermo has taken it to a new level of cool with two shades of buttery, leathery goodness. We love how the two pieces pair effortlessly, not as if they came together in some kind of prestyled set but met up organically to complement the look. That's exactly how you want to wear it — the leather Read more

The call to get physical was seen all over 2011 Spring Fashion Week. From Michael Kors's streamline sportswear to Prada's brights, it's clear that sporty is the new chic. Just take a peek at Maryna Linchuk showing off her sporty sensibility in the latest issue of Vogue Germany. Sure, an athletic bra is a bold way to go, but there are other ways to channel the trend. Mix and match a colorblock top Read more

The pre-Fall collections have been steadily growing in importance, and we love them because they're a sneak peek at what the designers are planning for their big Fall collections. Will we see more trends like the '70s, ladylike themes, or minimalism? What are the new colors going to be? Click on for an insider look at the best of pre-Fall 2011. View 8 Photos ›Girly LadySeeing RedWho Wears Read more

Kate Walsh wears sushi dress on Leno — Stylelist Five minutes with Carey Mulligan — W Blog Exclusive: Saks searches for the world's sexiest shoe — Refinery29 Katie Holmes: the perfect Calvin Klein girl — People Burberry on the catwalk — Vogue UK Lady Gaga likes her stylist more than her clothes — The Cut Eva Longoria in Gustavo Cadile — Red Carpet Fashion Awards Think of the new Read more

Our leather fascination grows . . . thanks to Nicky's cool sweatshirt-slash-leather-vest jacket. If full-on leather is too much tough for you, how do you feel about leather inserts? Whether as sleeves, trim, pockets, or shoulder details, leather play is in effect. Denim and heather gray sweatshirt material are my favorite contrasts; the casual juxtaposed with the slick. Dresses and party tops Read more