05 : March : 2010 : InStyle.com What's Right Now

Coming Soon: L.L. Bean Signature

Mar 5, 2010 @ 4:00 pm

Mark your calendars! L.L. Bean‘s classic New England looks get an update with the March 15 launch of its contemporary women’s and men’s collection, L.L. Bean Signature. What can we expect for spring? Think modern interpretations of the brand’s signature All-American pieces, from belted camp jackets and madras shirts for women to field coats and Maine hunting boots for men. To kick off the collection, L.L. Bean Signature will release a spring catalog starring model Maggie Rizer (left) and premiere a new Web site where shoppers can purchase key looks styled by creative director Alex Carleton and heritage pieces plucked from L.L. Bean’s archives.

— Enid Portuguez

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Zoe Saldana’s Last Minute Oscar Prep

Mar 5, 2010 @ 2:00 pm

Over the past year Zoe Saldana has traveled from Moscow to Mexico promoting Star Trek and Avatar, jetted to Italy for Milan Fashion Week and journeyed to the Dominican Republic to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Now she’s back in L.A. with only a few days to get ready for the most glamorous night in Hollywood. “I’ve never been to the Oscars,” Saldana told us at yesterday’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, where she received the Star to Watch award. “And all these designers have made dresses for me, but I haven’t picked one yet!” The pressure is on and time is running out, but Saldana has a secret weapon: “My stylist Petra Flannery knows me more than I know myself when it comes to fashion. She always puts me in something fits my personality and my mood, and she knows I go insane if I’m uncomfortable. Plus she wants me to look extra special,” Saldana said. “I’m pretty sure she’s going to find me the best dress!”

— Bronwyn Barnes

Courtesy of The CW Network

Gossip Girl is Back! See What They’re Wearing

Mar 5, 2010 @ 2:00 pm

The wait is almost over! Gossip Girl returns this Monday, and after the last cliff-hanging episode with Serena in the hospital and a mystery woman at Chuck’s father’s grave, it’s about time! We’ve got the inside scoop on what you’ll be seeing and, of course, what the ladies will be wearing. Serena, who looks stunning here in a Versace gown, Lia Sophia jewelry and a capelet designed by GG’s head stylist Eric Daman, decides to explore the boundaries of friendship with Nate, while Vanessa and Dan try to rekindle theirs in light of his awkward profession of love. Click on to get more dish on the upcoming episode (airing March 8th 8pm EST on the CW) and find out exactly what the girls are wearing—head-to-toe!

— Joyann King

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Balmain Revives the Pantsuit

Mar 5, 2010 @ 1:47 pm

Thanks to trend-setting design house Balmain (responsible for the rocker glam trend and influx of sequined minidresses on the racks), pantsuits will be big next season! At yesterday’s Fall 2010 runway show in Paris, Balmain sent its signature strong-shouldered jackets and slim, boot-cut pants down the runway—only this time, they matched! Designer Christophe Decarnin paired his glittering brocade power suits with soft and feminine tie-front blouses, leaving us with visions of high fashion power lunches and presentations. While Balmain’s ultra-sexy high-slit gowns won’t fly as work wear, this new take on the pantsuit could bring a major dose of style to the office.

— Enid Portuguez

Lester Cohen/WireImage; Courtesy of Piperlime; Courtesy of Linson Entertainment; Stan Honda/AFP/Getty; Steve Granitz/WireImage; Dan MacMedan/WireImage

Michelle Obama Donates Wu Gown, Meryl’s Oscar Journey, and More!

Mar 5, 2010 @ 1:30 pm

1. Bid on Taylor Swift’s shoes at the Hero in Heels charity auction. [PeopleStyleWatch.com]

2. Get the scoop on Piperlime’s favorite store items on their new blog. [Piperlimeblog.com]

3. Listen to Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning sing “Cherry Bomb” from The Runaways soundtrack. [JustJared.com]

4. Michelle Obama will donate her Jason Wu inauguration gown to the Smithsonian. [HuffingtonPost.com]

5. Got a question for stars at the Oscars? Ask it live via Facebook as they walk the red carpet. [Oscar.com]

6. Follow 16-time nominee Meryl Streep’s stylish Oscar journey through the years. [TheDailyBeast.com]

Globephoto; Courtesy of Moet

Try the Official Oscars Cocktail

Mar 5, 2010 @ 1:00 pm

Sip like the stars on Oscar night while following InStyle.com’s live red carpet coverage and watching the show! Nominees and guests will enjoy Moet’s signature Golden Glamour cocktail on the red carpet and at the Governor’s Ball following the ceremony, and with just three simple ingredients, you can too!

Ingredients:

4 oz Moet & Chandon Imperial champagne
¼ oz Navan (natural vanilla liqueur)
1 ½ oz Passion Fruit juice

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a champagne coupe (saucer-shaped glass) or flute. Top with fresh sprig of mint for garnish.

— Lisa Tilson

Courtesy of Anthropologie

Anthropologie Debuts Wedding Gowns

Mar 5, 2010 @ 12:00 pm

Wedding bells are ringing for Anthropologie! The brand’s parent company, Urban Outfitters Inc., announced that it will launch a bridal collection featuring heirloom wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, accessories and gifts designed with Anthropologie’s distinctively ethereal, feminine feel (left). The still-unnamed bridal concept launches in Spring 2011 as a Web site, through which brides-to-be can schedule local fittings, before branching into stores. “We have found that many brides-to-be are inspired by our aesthetic,” Anthropologie co-president Wendy B. McDevitt said in a statement. “We will unveil a brand that addresses this very special moment in her life with a goal of exceeding her expectations.” Wedding gowns will retail from $750 to $5000, with occasion and bridesmaid dresses starting at $200.

— Enid Portuguez

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Natalie Portman Looks Parisian Chic in Isabel Marant

Mar 5, 2010 @ 11:19 am

Fashion’s best kept secret, the effortlessly hip French label Isabel Marant, may be out thanks to Natalie Portman! The actress was spotted in one of our favorite looks from Marant’s Spring 2010 collection at last night’s RAAD Grey Goose party in L.A.. Portman traded the label’s cult fringed booties (they’ve been selling like mad ever since they hit Net-a-porter.com) for dressed-up patent leather pumps that added a perfect amount of sophistication to her bohemian glam tweed jacket and colorful minidress. Isabel Marant is bringing her enviable Parisian chic style stateside this month, opening a store in N.Y.C’s Soho district, and her fall collection is walking down the runway in Paris literally as we speak—we are waiting with baited breath for both!

— Joyann King