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Runway Looks We Love: Roberto Cavalli

Sep 28, 2011 @ 11:15 am

If there’s something Roberto Cavalli loved to use in his spring 2012 collection just as much as his signature animal print—it’s gold sequins, and lots of them! For the label’s latest fashion show in Milan, the designer splashed the metallic paillettes on everything from dresses to jackets. Of course, there were a few pieces not decorated in sparkle, instead covered with unexpected combinations of floral and, of course, animal prints. See some of favorite looks from the collection in the gallery.

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— Violet Gaynor

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Flynet; Courtesy of Kohls; Courtesy of Ray-Ban

Found It! Lauren Conrad’s Cute Leopard Flats

Sep 28, 2011 @ 10:30 am

Lauren Conrad knows how to mix high and low for her accessories. Over the weekend, the reality-star-turned-designer toted a Chloe handbag, which is currently priced at $1,275 at bluefly.com (and that’s on sale). However, she finished her look with more wallet-friendly items, like gold metal frame Ray Ban sunglasses, available for $139 at ray-ban.com, and cute leopard flats that she designed for her LC Lauren Conrad line for Kohl’s. Pick up your own pair at kohls.com for $40, currently on sale from its original $55 price tag.

See more LC Lauren Conrad designs for Kohl’s in the gallery now!

Lauren Conrad's Lookbook!

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— Sharon Clott

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Runway Looks We Love: Salvatore Ferragamo

Sep 27, 2011 @ 6:00 pm

Salvatore Ferragamo turned out a Spring 2012 collection with a disco-era feel! Vibrant colors and shimmering fabrics brought Studio-54 worthy evening looks to life, and the rich hues continued through to the clutches and color-block heels. Click through the gallery to see our favorite pieces from the collection.

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— Violet Gaynor

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Courtesy of Don O’Neill; Courtesy of The CW; Getty Images

Gossip Girl: Should Blair Waldorf Wear This Dress for Her Royal Wedding?

Sep 27, 2011 @ 5:30 pm

Blair Waldorf (played by Leighton Meester) has one of the best storylines on Gossip Girl—she’s going to be a royal bride! During last night’s season premiere episode, we got a preview of her potential wedding gown—a scoop-neck design made with Chantilly lace, pearl buttons, and a crystal-encrusted waistline embellishment—when she wore it for a photo shoot. While the dress is an heirloom look once worn by her fiancé Prince Louis Grimaldi of Monaco’s mother and is being thrust upon her in the plotline, in real life it’s a creation by the label Theia. “It was an honor and a huge thrill to see the gorgeous Blair Waldorf looking radiant and regal in Theia,” the label’s creative director Don O’Neill (inset) told InStyle.com exclusively. “She looked every bit a royal bride.” Ultimately, the dress she will wear is still a pending issue… that is, if she walks down at all. Tell us: Do you think she will wear this look?

See more Gossip Girl fashion in the gallery!

Hot 2011 Hairstyles!

— Sharon Clott

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Runway Looks We Love: Missoni

Sep 27, 2011 @ 4:30 pm

Missoni shifted focus from its massive Target launch in the U.S. to its Milan Fashion Week show in Italy this week. For the lineup, designer Angela Missoni brightened up the label’s signature feel-good zigzags with vibrant shades of blue, yellow and purple. Fabrics mixed, like fringe, crochet, netting and knits, to create texture-heavy looks, while dashes of animal print provided a party-ready feel. Playful proportions came in the form of asymmetrical hemlines and huge ruffles on dresses, skirts, sweaters and swimsuits, and 3D flower-embellished platforms topped off the looks. Click through the gallery to see our favorite pieces from the collection.

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— Violet Gaynor

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Courtesy of Target

First Look: Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Mini Collection for Target

Sep 27, 2011 @ 3:55 pm

Gwen Stefani is gearing up to launch her Harajuku Mini children’s collection for Target! The retailer just released first image of the line, and it’s just as adorable as to be expected. The lineup will include cute cartoon tees, two-tone zip-ups, and a tiered tutus in sizes 6 months to 16Y, with pieces ranging from $4 to $30. The first products will arrive in stores and online November 13th, and more items will follow in January.

Plus, click through the gallery for more celebrity mom and tot style!

CELEB MOM STYLE!

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— Caitlin Petreycik

Lea Michele Was Once Told Not to Wear Black

Sep 27, 2011 @ 3:00 pm

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“You should never wear black.” That’s what Glee creator Ryan Murphy told his star Lea Michele. She didn’t listen, though! “One of my most memorable dresses was the Oscar de la Renta dress I wore for my first Golden Globes,” the actress told InStyle.com at the Variety Power of Women luncheon last week. “Ryan Murphy had told me, ‘Don’t wear black. You should never wear black.’ So my stylist pulled floral, beautiful colors,” she explained. “As I’m walking to the bathroom to try them on, I see the Oscar dress hanging up in her closet. I said ‘I’m wearing that.’ And I called Ryan, and said ‘Ryan, I’m wearing black!’” Michele hasn’t shied away from the color ever since, proof that you have to trust your own style instincts. Click through to see more Lea Michele looks—in all shades of black.

Tell us: Do you wear a lot of black? Let us know in the comments!

— Sharon Clott, reporting by Scott Huver

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INFphoto; Sipa Press; Courtesy of Topshop

Duchess Catherine-Inspired Shopping: Lace Dresses

Sep 27, 2011 @ 2:05 pm

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has a closet full of lace dresses! Over the weekend, she chose a cranberry lace Collette Dinnigan sheath for a friend’s wedding, and she wore similar navy and cobalt Erdem looks during her North American tour over the summer. Feeling some lace dress inspiration? Click through the gallery to see—and shop—our favorite styles for your own “RepliKate” look.

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— Caitlin Petreycik

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