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We all know that black dresses are hardly just reserved for funerals anymore — they're wardrobe staples! In The Black Dress ($15), Dr. Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (my alma mater!), explores the zeitgeist of the black dress and how they've become timelessly chic. The tome is filled with pages of iconic black dress images Read more
We don't have to tell you why a little black dress is a wardrobe staple for every woman, but sometimes it's necessary to put a slight spin on a classic. While there will always be a time and place to look your black-dress best, balmy Summer weather brings its own style conundrums and often requires something a bit more lightweight. Enter the impossibly Summer-perfect LBD: it's the ideal Read more
Nicole Kidman chose a black-and-white checkered dress for her latest Cannes Film Festival look. She stepped out this morning for a photocall with Hemingway & Gellhorn costar Clive Owen after also promoting The Paperboy. Nicole, Zac Efron, and Matthew McConaughey made multiple stops for their project, including the red-carpet premiere and an appearance on Le Grand Journal. Nicole will be back Read more
Jennifer Lawrence and her boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult, spent the afternoon in London yesterday. Jennifer started the day in a white maxi dress and later headed to her hotel to change into a black version. She wore the long look to the Duke of York's Theatre with Nicholas by her side. Jennifer's been keeping a low profile since the record-breaking release of The Hunger Games in March, though she did Read more
Nicole Scherzinger sported a skyscraping pompadour and ponytail combination at the Men in Black 3 New York premiere last night. She paired the impressive coiffure with Cleopatra-esque eyeliner and pink lipstick to set off her sleek strands and red satin dress. This isn't the first time we've seen Nicole get daring with a ponytail look, though. Back in 2010, the star was spotted with a Read more
Before Kirsten Dunst hit the Cannes red carpet in her two respectively stunning looks, she boarded a plane at Heathrow in her pajamas. Well, not exactly — playing to the season's pajama-dressing trend in a silky Louis Vuitton pajama top and skinny black pants, she executed the chicest kind of comfortable travel style. We love that it's both a relaxed Summer look and a cheeky nod to the "don'ts" Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow flashed a smile and waved to photographers as she arrived at a charity dinner for the Clinton Foundation's Millennium Network held at Old Vic Tunnels in London tonight. Other attendees included former president Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend Dave Clark, and Will.i.am. Gwyneth dressed in all white for her latest night on the town, which was in Read more
Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story from our friends at Lucky! Summer officially arrives in less than a week but the Versace team is already thinking about next season. The brand just released its Fall/Winter 2012 campaign and although the clothes are technically for cooler weather, we wouldn't mind wearing them now. Read more
With the Snow White and the Huntsman premiere and photocall world tour well underway, it's safe to say its leading ladies haven't disappointed us with their dynamic red-carpet glam. For the film's first premiere in London, Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart both set the bar high in their respective sheer black gowns. Kristen made a jaw-dropping arrival in a black lace Marchesa gown with delicate Read more
Vanity Fair and Gucci hosted a glamorous bash at the Hotel Du Cap during the Cannes Film Festival in France on Satruday. Naomi Watts stepped out for the affair after partying at Calvin Klein's fete on Thursday with Diane Kruger and Jessica Chastain. Jennifer Connelly, in a black Gucci dress, and husband Paul Bettany showed up following a red-carpet appearance for Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Read more
