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Would You Wear a Short Bridal Dress?

May 12, 2011 @ 5:00 pm

With summer—a.k.a. Peak Wedding Season—coming up, we wanted to take a look at some wedding looks that veer from the trendy strapless gown, like short bridal dresses. Oscar de la Renta (left), Monique Lhuillier (right), Marchesa, and Amsale are amongst the list of bridal designers who included higher hemline options in their upcoming lineups, proving this is a look that brides want. So whether you need a reception dress, comfortable beach wedding look, or dinner party style, click through the gallery to see 16 lovely short bridal dresses. Then, tell us: Would you wear a short bridal dress for your wedding?

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— Sharon Clott

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Ashley Greene Debuts Skateland, Olivia Munn in Hollywood, and More Parties!

May 12, 2011 @ 4:00 pm

In premiere news, Ashley Greene and co-star Hayley Ramm showed off their spring style at the debut of the 80′s-theme roller skating flick Skateland in Los Angeles, while Rachel McAdams and Salma Hayek were among the stars who paraded down the Croisette in their couture at the Cannes Film Festival. As for non-cinematic parties, Sarah Jessica Parker joined the culture club for the New York City Ballet’s spring gala, while Joe Jonas and Olivia Munn were among the sexy guests at Maxim’s Hot 100 bash in Hollywood. Click through the gallery to see more photos from last night’s hottest parties.

— Bronwyn Barnes

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Sarah Jessica Parker Made Her Mini a Gown!

May 12, 2011 @ 3:00 pm

Sarah Jessica Parker turned her lacy Valentino dress into one of the season’s hottest silhouettes—a floor-sweeping hemline! The actress attended the New York City Ballet’s Spring Gala last night wearing a look from the label’s 2011 pre-fall collection that was lengthened into a longer style. Parker accessorized the look with a simple up-do, Sergio Rossi nude patent leather pumps, diamond stud earrings, and a cross-body bag. Tell us, do you like the customized length, or do you prefer it shorter?

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— Caitlin Petreycik

Courtesy of Essie

Win Essie’s New Summer Nail Polish Collection!

May 12, 2011 @ 2:00 pm

Update: Our lucky winners are Debra Hourihan Buker, Breanna Bennett, Megan Fontecchio, Lindsey Thomas Robertson, Leana Andrean, Mary Babicki, Shonda Wilson, Steph Cunliffe, Erin Scheck and Shaleeza Jones. Want to win our next giveaway? Go to the InStyle Facebook page, click the Like button and stay tuned!

Essie‘s new summer 2011 Color Me Braziliant collection hit stores this month, and we’ve got the inside scoop from company founder Essie Weingarten about the inspiration for this season’s shades. “The colors all come from the natural beauty and lively energy of Brazil—from the incredible beaches to the gorgeous sunsets and the hottest music—it’s all happening in Brazil,” Weingarten told InStyle exclusively. Click through the gallery for exclusive details from Weingarten on the six new shades. The colors are $8 each, see Essie.com for stores.

GIVEAWAY: Head over to InStyle‘s Facebook page between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. EST today and tell us which Essie shade is your favorite and why! Ten commenters will be selected at random to win a full set of the Essie Color me Braziliant collection! Only U.S. and Canada residents eligible.

— Marianne Mychaskiw

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American Idol Style: Haley and Lauren’s Top 4 Episode Outfits!

May 12, 2011 @ 1:00 pm

American Idol is nearing the end! The final four contestants of the season performed last night, with a little mentoring help from Lady Gaga, and we took a closer look at the style of the two leading ladies Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart. Each songstress performed two songs, and they played up their personalities with their looks. Reinhart elevated her pop look with a Terani look (left), while Alaina added glam to her country style with a brick red Tony Bowls dress with cheetah-print lining (right). The show’s costume designer Soyon An gave InStyle the inside scoop about the rest of their looks—click “See the Photos” for all the details.

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— Sharon Clott

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Kate Winslet for St. John, Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses, and More!

May 12, 2011 @ 12:15 pm

1. Kate Winslet shot her St. John campaign at an old movie theater in New Jersey. Retro! [WWD]

2. Would you wear a wedding dress made out of toilet paper to win a contest? [MTV Style]

3. Victoria’s Secret Angels named Emma Stone the sexiest actress. What a compliment! [HuffPo Style]

4. Diane Von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, and Tory Burch will do makeovers on Oprah today. [The Cut]

5. Stuart Weitzman and Judith Leiber are donating sales to Project Sunshine. [ProjectSunshine]

6. Keira Knightley revealed that she didn’t make a great bridesmaid. We hear ya! [PeopleStyleWatch]

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Princess Beatrice’s Hat Going Up for Auction!

May 12, 2011 @ 11:05 am

Princess Beatrice is auctioning off her Royal Wedding hat on eBay! The Philip Treacy creation became an instant Internet meme when the princess wore it to Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s April 29th nuptials, inspiring a Facebook page with 137,000 fans and countless mock-up photos of everyone from President Obama to kittens wearing the topper. Her mother, Sarah Ferguson, said during a taping of the The Oprah Show, “She’s putting it up on eBay to auction it for UNICEF and for Children in Crisis.” There’s no word yet on when the sale will take place or what the asking price will be, but Treacy’s designs regularly sell for up to $3,300, so those who want to own a piece of royal wedding history should start saving! See 25 more Royal Wedding hats here.

Tell us: What did you think of Beatrice’s hat? Leave your thoughts in the comments!

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— Caitlin Petreycik

Courtesy of Uniqlo

Vena Cava for Uniqlo Collection Available Today!

May 12, 2011 @ 10:05 am

Leading Japanese retailer Uniqlo collaborated with rising New York label Vena Cava for a six-piece collection that lands in stores today! “We chose to collaborate with Uniqlo because we really believe in good design offered at an affordable price point,” said Vena Cava designers Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock (inset). The price point for the lineup of dresses, tunics, and tops is certainly wallet-friendly, as each piece sells for $29.90. “The idea of creating signature prints for Uniqlo that have a Vena Cava feeling was a very inspiring design proposal,” the pair continued. The collection is available starting today in the New York’s Uniqlo store in Soho. Click “See the Photos” to browse the Vena Cava for Uniqlo collection!

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— Sharon Clott

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