15 : June : 2011 : InStyle.com What's Right Now

Gucci Releases a New Bag to Benefit UNICEF

Jun 15, 2011 @ 6:30 pm

Gucci‘s seven-year partnership with UNICEF is still going strong! The company just revealed its latest product to benefit the organization—an updated version of the label’s best selling Sukey bag, featuring Gucci’s signature Diamante motif in deep chocolate brown calfskin. As in past years, 25% of the sales will benefit UNICEF’s Schools for Africa initiative, which provides children with access to education. The handbag will be available at Gucci stores and Gucci.com for $1,430 starting today through February 28th, 2012.

MORE:
• Fashion Gives Back!
• Florence Welch to Wear Gucci on Tour
• Your Favorite Designer: A-Z

— Caitlin Petreycik

Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

Heidi Klum’s Inspiring Evening and More!

Jun 15, 2011 @ 6:00 pm

Heidi Klum helped pay tribute to Project Runway co-star Michael Kors at the 2nd annual amfAR Inspiration Gala, held at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. After a dinner and a “Black Tie/Hot Metal” themed menswear runway show, Jennifer Hudson, Liza Minnelli and Courtney Love took turns entertaining the altruistic crowd. Click through the gallery to see Halle Berry, Ke$ha, Diane Kruger and more stars at last night’s hottest parties!

— Bronwyn Barnes

See the Photos

Optic Photos/PacificCoastNews; Courtesy of Bauble Bar

Found It! Jennifer Lopez’s Hot Hoops

Jun 15, 2011 @ 5:30 pm

Jennifer Lopez is known more for wearing diamonds than cubic zirconia, but even a diva can’t pass up earrings this cute! During a recent outing in London she added flash to a chain-bedecked Herve Leger bandage dress with sparkling $52 hoops from BaubleBar. The pewter-toned pair can be yours at BaubleBar.com.

MORE:
• Where Can I Find… More Celeb Outfits!
• Find Pippa Middleton’s Red Shorts

— Betony Toht

WUF / Splash News, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Everett Collection, Kevin Mazur/WireImage, Mike Coppola/Getty Images, Steve Finn / Splash News

The 6 Biggest Style Moments of 2011… So Far!

Jun 15, 2011 @ 4:15 pm

Today marks 2011′s official halfway point! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up the year’s biggest style moments so far. With six months down, click “See the Photos” to see what made our Top 6 Style Moments of 2011 List in the gallery. Then, tell us: What was your favorite style moment of 2011?

MORE MID-YEAR ROUNDUPS:
• 6 Best Dresses
• 6 Biggest Baby News Updates
• 6 Breakout Style Stars
• Top 6 Hair Transformations

— Sharon Clott

See the Photos

Getty Images (5); Sipa Press

2011’s Breakout Style Stars: Our Top 6 List

Jun 15, 2011 @ 4:00 pm

We’re halfway into 2011 and thinking about the stylish up-and-comers that have turned our heads these past six months. From Jennifer Lawrence in brilliant fuchsia to Hailee Steinfeld in a daring swan print, click through to see our ones to watch on the red carpet. And then, weigh in—whose looks have you been loving this year?

MORE MID-YEAR ROUNDUPS:
• 6 Best Dresses
• 6 Biggest Style Moments
• 6 Biggest Baby News Updates
• 6 Top Hair Transformations

— Betony Toht

See the Photos

AP Photo/Peter Kramer; 310pix.com; INFphoto.com; Brian Dowling/MTV/PictureGroup; Gilbert Flores /CelebrityPhoto; George Pimentel/WireImage

6 Months, 6 Moments: The Best Hair Transformations of 2011… So Far

Jun 15, 2011 @ 3:55 pm

The first half of 2011 has been an exciting one—especially in the hair department. Hollywood’s reigning blond bombshell Blake Lively took a walk over to the red side while Jennifer Aniston snipped her signature layers for a crisp, below-the-chin bob. Click “See the Photos” to reveal our six favorite star hair before-and-afters. And tell us in the comments below: Which new look do you think worked best?

MORE MID-YEAR ROUNDUPS:
• 6 Best Dresses
• 6 Biggest Style Moments
• 6 Biggest Baby News Updates
• 6 Breakout Style Stars

— Hannah Morrill

See the Photos

Getty Images; Courtesy of Summit Entertainment

Bella’s Wedding Dress Designer: Carolina Herrera!

Jun 15, 2011 @ 3:05 pm

After years of speculating who will design Bella’s wedding dress for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, Summit Entertainment confirmed Carolina Herrera as the official pick last night! “It is always a great pleasure to design any wedding gown, but this one was particularly special,” Herrera said in an official statement today. “Kristen is a stunning girl and her character, Bella will make a beautiful bride.” In Eclipse, Bella’s dress is described as an early 1900s design with Maid of Honor Alice Cullen’s modern tweaks to the train and veil. We can’t wait to see how the designer interpreted it! For a taste of Carolina Herrera’s bridal style, click “See the Photos” to browse the looks from her last wedding collection. Which gown do you think fits Bella best? Tell us in the comments!

— Lisa Tilson

See the Photos

Getty Images (5); Target/FAME Pictures

The Biggest Celebrity Baby News of 2011 (So Far!)

Jun 15, 2011 @ 2:50 pm

2011 is all about the babies! Not only are a slew of stars expecting, designers have been turning out adorable children’s capsule collections, making stylish moms and tots happier than ever. Plus, some of our favorite stars welcomed new additions to their families. Click through the gallery to see the six most memorable kids’ moments from the first half of 2011.

MORE MID-YEAR ROUNDUPS:
• 6 Best Dresses
• 6 Biggest Style Moments
• 6 Breakout Style Stars
• 6 Hair Transformations

— Caitlin Petreycik

See the Photos