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If you invest in anything this Fall, let it be a cool leather jacket. Hebden already has and she's showing us how to look ladylike in leather. Many would pair a leather jacket with jeans but I admire her creativity in keeping it girly with a skirt and tights. Here's what she's sporting: Jacket: H&M Skirt: Isabel Marant Shoes: Gap Congrats to Hebden! Everyone else, submit your looks and I Read more
Cannes wasn't the only place to do glam-spotting this week — a bevvy of stars here at home, across the pond in London, and even in South Korea turned out in their cocktail finest to fete the MoMA and more. Hilary Rhoda perfected the body-con fit in a curve-hugging knit cocktail dress for the MoMA's NYC festivities, while Kate Bosworth showed off modern-day ladylike minimalism in a Read more
Spring has proven to be a great time to try out fresh new fabrics, and one of our most loved of them all is eyelet. Even though it's been around for a while, the chic offshoot of the lace trend was a primary focus on the Spring 2012 runways at J.Crew, Vera Wang, Chloé, and Rebecca Taylor. Eyelet typically has the connotation of Sunday brunch or picnics in the park, but it's just as easy to wear Read more
Kirsten Dunst stayed true to her style and quirk, channeling '40s charm in a ladylike Rodarte ensemble. From head to toe, Kirsten committed to the look, opting for coiffed waves to complement the vintage-inspired blazer and skirt. Adding interest, she cinched her waist with a black leather belt with gold hardware and finished with a gold antique-feeling ring. It's definitely one of the most Read more
For last night's Lucille Lortel Awards in NYC — and fresh off the heels of her guest star appearance on Mad Men — Alexis Bledel honed in on the key to pulling off Spring metallics. Her subtly gold striped sheath dress feels light and seasonal, thanks to a creamy palette and easy silhouette. Rather than amp up the glitz with statement jewels, Alexis highlights the gold tones in her dress with Read more
For last night's Lucille Lortel Awards in NYC — and fresh off the heels of her guest star appearance on Mad Men — Alexis Bledel honed in on the key to pulling off Spring metallics. Her subtly gold striped sheath dress feels light and seasonal, thanks to a creamy palette and easy silhouette. Rather than amp up the glitz with statement jewels, Alexis highlights the gold tones in her dress with Read more
From Phillip Lim to Céline to Reed Krakoff, structured satchels were all over the runways — fitting right into this season's ladylike trend. If you're looking to add some sophistication to your easy, breezy Spring wardrobe, try a refined, take-anywhere satchel. Whether you're into casual carryalls or chic, elegant options, the ladylike leather handbags instantly create a sense of polished Read more
Who knew that ladylike florals and edgy leather could look so cool together? Not only did we see the pairing on the Spring runways at Alexander Wang and Altuzarra (how amazing is that white leather panel dress?), but celebs have been getting in on the action as well. We've spotted Minka Kelly, Alexa Chung, and Jamie Chung showing off fun floral and leather combos, giving us an instant need to Read more
If you're taking Spring's affinity for all things ladylike to heart, then surely you've taken stock of the season's most shoppable ultrafeminine silhouettes. From dainty collar details to full-skirted dresses, it's all about indulging our girlier side. To keep this trend fresh and just a little bit funky, we've honed in on the form-flattering pencil skirt — scouting out the prettiest, and some Read more
Following suit on Spring's ultra-ladylike brand of styling, we've found ourselves not only loving the ankle-strap silhouette, but the T-strap rendition as well. Its literal T-shaped bar provides a sleek finish, subtle peekaboo "cutout," and an ankle slimming silhouette. After spotting the likes of model Jessica Stam, Evan Rachel Wood, and Chloe Moretz donning their own versions of the strap-happy Read more
