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Jennifer Lopez’s American Idol Outfits: Top 9 Week!

Apr 18, 2011 @ 5:25 pm

Jennifer Lopez had her Twitter fans help her decide what to wear for the last two weeks of American Idol, and she’s listening to their advice! “What should I wear on @americanidol tonight? #creamwithgold or #sparklywithtulle?” she Tweeted before the Top 9 episode. She ended up choosing the cream with gold option, but she picked sparkly with tulle for the next time around, shown right. The feminine frock is by Georges Chakra Couture, made with Chantilly lace and a Swarovski crystal bodice. We love how she added a crystal barrette to match the dress! For elimination night, Lopez chose a golden bronze dress by Gucci, and added color by painting her lips an orange-red tint. “@jlo looks amazing!,” Tweeted Rob Zangardi, one half of her styling team, after the show. Zangardi put together the looks with styling partner Mariel Haenn.

MORE: All American Idol Style News!

— Sharon Clott

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Halle Berry’s Cause Celeb, Coachella’s Hottest Parties and More!

Apr 18, 2011 @ 4:30 pm

The stars celebrated the arrival of warmer weather on the red carpet this weekend! Halle Berry looked hot in a pink Roberto Cavalli frock when she hosted the annual Silver Rose gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Berry’s beau, Olivier Martinez, cheered her on as she raised funds for the Jenesse Center at the annual event. Ashley Greene, Lea Michele and Camilla Belle showed off their summer style at the Coachella music festival, Kim Kardashian soaked up the sun in Las Vegas, and Lady Gaga enjoyed a mini-vacation at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. See more photos from this weekend’s hottest parties!

— Bronwyn Barnes

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Courtesy of Fendi

Fendi’s New Kids’ Collection!

Apr 18, 2011 @ 3:40 pm

Fendi held a fashion show at its Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York last week to celebrate the launch of its brand-new kids’ line, and the luxury label enlisted some of the city’s cutest tots to show off the new collection! Two of the pint-sized models included the offspring of Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford, who walked the runway with daughter Helena (in a floral sundress and silver Mary-Janes) and son Hermes (in gray suit tailored for the sandbox set). Click through to see liberty print tops, cozy leggings, balloon dresses and more from Fendi’s new children’s collection—all worn by distractingly adorable models. The clothes are now available for $150 to $600 at Fendi’s New York location, or by placing an order at your closest Fendi store.

MORE:
• Celebrity Mom and Tot Style
• All the Latest Fendi News!

— Caitlin Petreycik

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Jane Birkin Auctioned Off Her Namesake Hermès Bag for Charity!

Apr 18, 2011 @ 2:30 pm

Jane Birkin auctioned off her Hermès Birkin bag (yes, the original) to benefit earthquake relief efforts in Japan! The worn-in purse, which Birkin decorated with stickers and talismans from her travels, fetched £100,100 on eBay this weekend—or about $162,840 at the current exchange rate, and all of the proceeds will go to the British Red Cross. “It’s very nice that everyone’s got one or wants one,” Birkin told Vogue. “I keep saying to Hermès to make it out of plastic or, even more fun, make it out of cardboard. Then it wouldn’t be so heavy.” That’s one way to shorten the wait list for the sought-after style!

MORE:
• Designers Donate to Japan
• Ashley Tisdale’s First Birkin

— Caitlin Petreycik

Imaxtree

Banana Republic’s Fall 2011 Collection

Apr 18, 2011 @ 1:35 pm

Banana Republic showed its new fall collection to fashion editors last week, and we’re sharing the preview of what to expect next season with you! The upcoming fall collection includes the company’s signature work-friendly basics, like tailored trousers and soft knits, as well as some new pieces like a gray leather jacket and pops of vibrant colors on purses and accessories. “The colors for fall were inspired by New England, where I have a house,” Simon Kneen, creative director of Banana Republic, told InStyle. “Don’t be afraid to mix colors—pair a bright yellow bag with a red belt.” But Kneen was careful not to let color overpower the traditional BR look. “The look is clean and simple,” he explained of the overall collection. See Banana Republic’s fall 2011 lineup for yourself in the gallery.

MORE: BR’s Spring Collection!

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Elizabeth and James Eyeglasses, Prada-Inspired Manicures and More!

Apr 18, 2011 @ 12:30 pm

1. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Elizabeth and James line will soon include prescription eyeglasses. [Stylecaster]

2. Bored with your nails? Try this banana manicure inspired by Prada’s Spring 2011 runway. [Stylelist]

3. Marni is the latest designer label to introduce a children’s line. [Harper's Bazaar]

4. Selita Ebanks, Solange Knowles and Cassie are the faces of Carol’s Daughter’s. [Just Jared]

5. Department stores are cracking down on spritz-happy fragrance salesclerks. [New York Times]

6. British jewelry designer Christopher Michael Shellis created one very expensive pair of shoes! [Stylecaster]

Courtesy of Coach

Coach Brings Back Its ’70s Styles!

Apr 18, 2011 @ 12:05 pm

Fans of vintage Coach bags, take note! The brand announced it will relaunch some of its classic ’70s purse designs via Net-a-Porter.com—marking the first time the site has sold Coach. The pre-C’s styles will range in price from $298 to $498, and shoppers can expect to see satchels, shoulder bags, and duffles in colors like chocolate brown, navy blue and caramel. “The Coach designs from this era were seminal in defining our approach to great American style,” Coach creative director Reed Krakoff told WWD. “Heritage is our hallmark.” While the retro styles won’t hit the online retailer until June 15th, you can pre-register for the bags starting today on Net-a-Porter.com.

MORE: Spring Accessories

— Caitlin Petreycik

Flynet

Kate Middleton Wedding Dress Update: Who Is Sophie Cranston of Libélula?

Apr 18, 2011 @ 11:20 am

In the guessing game of Who Will Design Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress?, we’ve heard predictions of Alice Temperley, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, Bruce Odefield, and more. Now, a new name has emerged—Sophie Cranston of Libélula, the Huffington Post reports. So, who Miss Cranston? She’s 34 and a rising star. She won the coveted Designer of the Year Award at London’s Graduate Fashion Week in 1999, and went on to work at Alexander McQueen and Alice Temperley before starting her own label Libélula (which means dragonfly in Spanish) in 2002. Middleton also wore a Libélula design to a friend’s wedding earlier this year (shown). We’ll know for sure whether it is Cranston or not when the Princess-in-waiting steps out of the royal limousine for her Westminster Abbey wedding on April 29th. Until then, let the guessing game go on. Who do you think the designer is?