Sep 12, 2011 1:00 PM
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Heart Of Dixie’s Stars Stun On The Red Carpet
As if we weren’t already excited for Heart Of Dixie, Rachel Bilson’s big return to the small screen, we’ve just spotted a photo from this weekend’s big premiere in Burbank, and we’ve got a major fashion crush, too. Co-stars Bilson and Jaime King both rocked incredible looks we can’t wait to copy for fall: Jamie opted for a simple pair of sailor shorts and a tank-top with a stand-out collar, while Ms. Bilson looked lovely in a pretty pale peach pleated Erin Featherston frock. Our favorite part of the look? Her Edie Parker clutch. While magazine editors in NYC may throw this accessory in the freebie pile, us L.A. girls (like jewelry designerJennifer Meyer) are already big fans of these vintage-inspired evening bags, and we love how the bright green square clutch punctuated Rachel’s feminine evening look with just a little bit of color and quirk.
Photo, courtesy of Edie Parker.
Angelina Jolie’s Designer Ball-And-Chain
No, she’s not planning a secret wedding to Brad Pitt, but Angelina Jolie is tied to something, at least for the night: Her Louis Vuitton Lockit PM Devotion clutch. The face of L.V. handbags rocked this very expensive evening bag to the Toronto Film Festival screening of Moneyball, and given her penchant for vials of blood and knives, this clutch seems right up Angie’s alley. The gilded bag certainly spices up Angelina’s sedated noir gown, but tell us, do you think this look works IRL, or should the handcuff-handbag stay in fashion editorials only? (USAToday)
Rad or Bad: Would You Wear White To Another Person’s Wedding…
First, Pippa Middleton stole the show with her Rear Of The Year in a white Alexander McQueen bridesmaid gown. Then Kate Moss had her bridal party decked out in pale dresses. And with Kim Kardashian’s black-and-white themed ceremony with sisters Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, and Kylie wearing hues of ecru and eggshell, it’s official: Wearing white to another person’s wedding is no longer a faux pas. In fact, it’s a full-blown bridal trend. Though wearing a shade similar to that of the bride’s was usually seen as scene-stealing, it’s now not only acceptable, but also almost inescapable on high-profile aisles. But is it something you can only see happening for A-list stars, or do you think it will trickle down to weddings all over the place? Tell us—would you wear white to a friend’s wedding—or better yet, would you choose to have your bridal party rock a light and white dress? (TheFrisky)
Fall Trend-Spotting With Carey Mulligan’s All-Star Stylist
Fall is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about your big-ticket purchases. But before you make any commitments, why not consult one of the most influential stylists working today? Samantha McMillen is responsible for Carey Mulligan’s signature soigné vibe and Evan Rachel Wood’s high-glamour red carpet looks, so you know this veteran fashion expert can spot a trend well before anybody else. We’ve asked this lovely L.A. pro to dish on the most important collections, the prettiest beauty looks, and the best essential accessories you should add to the top of your fall wishlists now.
Jenni Kayne’s Newest Collection Proves It’s All About Yellow For Resort
Nobody does vacation-chic quite like Jenni Kayne. While we love her main collections, we’ll always have a corner of our heart reserved for her beach- and boat-ready clothing, because she always gets that Cali cool look right. So, you know we flipped when we spotted her latest resort offerings—especially the bright and bold yellow pieces. While the cheery hue of yellow is anything but mellow, we still can’t wait to lounge around in these highlighter hues the second they hit stores.
Resort collection is available for pre-order at Jenni Kayne, 616 North Almont Drive (at Santa Monica Boulevard); 310-860-0123.
Resort collection is available for pre-order at Jenni Kayne, 616 North Almont Drive (at Santa Monica Boulevard); 310-860-0123.
5 Game-Changing Spring Accessories Step It Up
Coming up with a new sartorial game-plan doesn't necessarily mean a complete wardrobe revamp. Sometimes, all it takes is an unexpected bag, a shoe you might have overlooked, or a piece of jewelry you acquired by happy accident, and—BAM—you've got a whole new outlook on dressing! Lucky us, spring's accessories arsenal is ripe with fresh and interesting new trends that'll liven up your look and shake up your old standbys. Here are the ones we feel are especially worth your time and spare cash!
Bright Bags—Candy-colored satchels, purses, and clutches inject a fun, saturated pop to your springtime uniform. We especially like the shiny, leather versions.
Above, from left: Burberry Bridle Patent Bag, $1,295, available at Burberry; ASOS Leather Portfolio Clutch, $98.62, available atASOS; Rebecca Minkoff Alaina Shoulder Bag, $495, available at Rebecca Minkoff.
Bright Bags—Candy-colored satchels, purses, and clutches inject a fun, saturated pop to your springtime uniform. We especially like the shiny, leather versions.
Above, from left: Burberry Bridle Patent Bag, $1,295, available at Burberry; ASOS Leather Portfolio Clutch, $98.62, available atASOS; Rebecca Minkoff Alaina Shoulder Bag, $495, available at Rebecca Minkoff.
5 Fashion Switch-Ups For 2011
With a fresh slate right at your fingertips, there's really no better time to ratchet up the risk factor, and switch up your style game. This new year calls for tossing out what's feeling stale (skinny jeans, the same old haircut, etc.) and ushering in a few tricks and trends that can easily have you looking and feeling fresh in a snap. So, take a tip from our mini must-do list, and try any of these five easy switch-ups on for size. We're right there with you!
Color Trends 2011: 6 You Can't Miss!
With a new year comes all new everything to become obsessed with—that is, from a fashion perspective. And that always begins with rich, vibrant, turn-up-the-volume color. Along with silhouettes (long and lean '70s!) and pattern du jour (Ikat!), spring 2011 color trends offer a perfect barometer for outfit planning in the coming months. What to pack up and what to move front-and-center in your bursting-at-the-seams closet. And with the spring season already peeking its rose-tinted shades out from beneath the 3-foot drifts of snow, we've got the six hottest hues of the moment right here. Not just any orange, yellow, or blue...this season, classic brights are a whole lot more interesting. And if you're wondering if white is really a color...well, this spring, it certainly is!
Pink: But not just any pink! Honeysuckle pink (a bright, almost reddish hue) was voted the color of the year by Pantone, and, as far as fashion goes, it showed up on miles of spring 2011 runways, from Jil Sander to Valentino to DKNY. This signature pink also loved to pair up with other brights like aqua and orange or offering some bold contrast to more neutral tones like khaki and sand.
Above, from left: Peter Som, Jil Sander, Valentino, Badgley Mischka.
Above, from left: Nina Ricci, Jil Sander, DKNY, Valentino.
Pink: But not just any pink! Honeysuckle pink (a bright, almost reddish hue) was voted the color of the year by Pantone, and, as far as fashion goes, it showed up on miles of spring 2011 runways, from Jil Sander to Valentino to DKNY. This signature pink also loved to pair up with other brights like aqua and orange or offering some bold contrast to more neutral tones like khaki and sand.
Above, from left: Peter Som, Jil Sander, Valentino, Badgley Mischka.
Above, from left: Nina Ricci, Jil Sander, DKNY, Valentino.
Style Watch: 2011's Top Trends!
No one can deny that 2010 was a seriously good year for fashion. But with a new year on the horizon, it's thetop trends of 2011 that have our full attention. If you track back to any of our Fashion Week roundups, you'll see that there were plenty of trends to get excited about. And now, with spring right around the corner (well, almost!), we're circling back to get you up to speed on what you need to prep your closet for. So, without further adieu, here are the best and biggest trends of 2011...and yes, we're already on the hunt for pajama bottoms.
1. That '70s Show—From the wide-leg trouser to the sexiest classic halter top, the '70s are back (again!) in a big way.
Above, from left: The '70s trend on the spring 2011 runways at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs, Derek Lam, and Tory Burch.
Above, from left: The '70s trend on the spring 2011 runways at Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, Thakoon, and Rodarte.
1. That '70s Show—From the wide-leg trouser to the sexiest classic halter top, the '70s are back (again!) in a big way.
Above, from left: The '70s trend on the spring 2011 runways at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs, Derek Lam, and Tory Burch.
Above, from left: The '70s trend on the spring 2011 runways at Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, Thakoon, and Rodarte.
Try On Our Latest Earring Craze
Friends, followers, fashion-addicts: Lend us your ears. With fall in full effect, our power rings are hidden by mittens, and we have a feeling we'll get annoyed by scarf-unfriendly, super-sized necklaces soon. Luckily, some of our favorite jewelers are paying attention to our lovely lobes instead. And, wouldn't you know it, we've got a stunning selection of earrings that read like a hit-list of the best trends—from rock-'n'-roll daggers to pristine ladylike drops. Check out the best of this season's earrings trend that'll make you want to forgo your earmuffs all winter long!
Tough Earrings
Above, clockwise from left: ASOS Spike Earring, $13.79, available at ASOS; Bevel NYC Vucub-Came Earrings, $485, available atBevel NYC; Nicole Miller Runway Rock Earring, $48, available at eDressMe; Daisy Knights Silver Skull Earring, $135, available at Net-a-Porter; Rachel Rachel Roy Pyramid Stud Earrings, $20, available at Rachel Roy.
Tough Earrings
Above, clockwise from left: ASOS Spike Earring, $13.79, available at ASOS; Bevel NYC Vucub-Came Earrings, $485, available atBevel NYC; Nicole Miller Runway Rock Earring, $48, available at eDressMe; Daisy Knights Silver Skull Earring, $135, available at Net-a-Porter; Rachel Rachel Roy Pyramid Stud Earrings, $20, available at Rachel Roy.
