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American Idol: The Blonds on Dressing “Force of Nature” Jennifer Lopez

May 16, 2012 @ 12:10 pm

Jennifer Lopez‘s American Idol outfits command attention—especially the sexy, crystal-covered leotard by The Blonds she wore during her live performance of “Dance Again.” “Jennifer Lopez is a force of nature and so is The Blonds one piece!” designers David and Phillipe Blond told InStyle.com. “It’s paved by hand with thousands of iridescent Swarovski crystals and changes color at every angle, and like Jen, it has a fabulous chameleon-like quality,” they said of the design, which they tweaked for the star by ditching the fur pom poms shown on the runway.”It looked amazing with her skin tone and it fit right into the futuristic set so well,” David and Phillipe added. We agree! Click through the gallery to browse more of Jennifer Lopez’s hottest American Idol style moments.

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Charlize Theron and Kristen StewartFred Duval/FilmMagic; Dave J Hogan/Getty

Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart’s Sheer Black Gowns: Which Do You Prefer?

May 14, 2012 @ 4:45 pm

Across the pond, Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart opened Snow White and the Huntsmen in London wearing coordinated sheer black gowns. As a representative of Christian Dior, Theron chose a look by the French fashion house with a see-through pleated skirt, while Stewart opted for a hand-stitched lace dress with embroidered skeleton illusion bodysuit by Marchesa. Tell us: Which do you prefer? Vote below!

See Kristen’s best looks ever!

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The Four Styles of Nina Dobrev: Which Do You Prefer?

May 14, 2012 @ 11:25 am
Nina DobrevJason Webber/Splash News; Splash News (2); MediaPunch Inc/Rex USA

Nina Dobrev plays one good, one evil character on The Vampire Diaries, the third season of which just aired with a cliffhanger last week. In real life, her style goes beyond more than just two sides—she’s edgy, polished, flirty, and bohemian—which is exactly how she wants it. “My favorite look is very preppy meets casual meets high fashion,” she told InStyle. She exemplified this no better than within the past four days, easily switching from edgy cut-off shorts, wide-brim fedora, and ankle boots to a polished red dress, khaki blazer, and gold flats to a flirty hot pink Gabriela Cadena dress to a bohemian printed maxi dress. “I’m not one of those girls who like to splurge and shop at every opportunity,” the Bulgarian-born Canadian actress said. “My instinct is to be comfy and run around in flip flops.” And while Dobrev likes to play it simple, she does have one style mission: “I want every single piece in my wardrobe—and in my house—to be unique and remind me of what was going on in my life at the time I bought it,” she said. Tell us: Which of her style stories do you prefer? Vote below!  More

Sharon Clott

Kate Middleton ShoesIndigo/Getty Images; Courtesy of Stuart Weitzman

Found It! Kate Middleton’s Nude Platform Wedges

May 14, 2012 @ 10:35 am

Last summer, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge‘s nude platform pumps and black wedges from L.K. Bennett became hugely popular worldwide hits. This year, she’s got a new springtime shoe for “RepliKates” to covet: The lanyard braided cross-strap “Minx” wedge sandal by Stuart Weitzman. The Duchess wore the five-and-a-half-inch (with a one-inch platform) shoes with her Libélula printed blue-green shirtdress to watch Princes William and Harry play during the Audi Polo Challenge charity match in Ascot, England on Sunday. (Her dog, Lupo, also attended!) Shop the wedges, available in a variety of sizes and widths, for $398 at stuartweitzman.com

Plus, see more Kate Middleton outfits!

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Desperate Housewives Ends: See the Most Fashionable TV Shows!

May 13, 2012 @ 9:00 am
Desperate HousewivesABC/FLORIAN SCHNEIDER

Suburban living never looked so chic thanks to the ladies of Wisteria Lane, including Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross), Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria), Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman), Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher), and Katherine Mayfair (Dana Delany). Tonight, we bid adieu to eight years of fabulous fashion with the series finale of Desperate Housewives. Tune in to watch at 9/8c on ABC, and to see more of the most fashionable television shows ever to hit the airwaves, click through the gallery now.

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Every Angle of Duchess Catherine’s Teal Jenny Packham Gown

May 11, 2012 @ 6:20 pm
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Of course we love when Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wears her girl-next-door Rebecca Taylor skirt suits and Matthew Williamson day dresses, but when she wears a gown—especially like the one she wore to the Olympic-themed concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London tonight—it’s exciting in a much more of Living-the-Princess-Life kind of way. This look, courtesy of British designer Jenny Packham, featured intricate detailing, like a button-up lace-covered back and jeweled waistline in a rich peacock green, teal hue. “I think that Kate has a particular style, and I think that my dresses are quite in keeping with her style,” Packham told InStyle.com at her last fashion show. “I think women who like my dresses like to look feminine and classic but with modern elements.” Catherine’s extras provided great finishing touches, from a matching clutch to her Jimmy Choo shoes to her braided updo. Tell us: What do you think of the look—love it or leave it? Let us know in the comments!

Plus, see Catherine’s best looks ever in the gallery.

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Eva LongoriaABC/DANNY FELD

Eva Longoria on Desperate Housewives: “Gabby Brought the Sexy to Suburbia”

May 11, 2012 @ 2:10 pm

After eight drama-filled seasons, Desperate Housewives will end this Sunday, May 13th. And what legacy will it leave? According to Eva Longoria, who plays Gabrielle “Gabby” Solis, there’s one thing she hopes her character taught America: “I think she definitely brought the sexy back in suburbia,” she told InStyle.com. “Gabby has had an amazing arc over the eight years—from being a narcissistic, selfish ex-runway model, to a loving, caring mother and wife. It’s been an amazing ride for me, and an amazing journey playing Gabby.” See some of Longoria’s moments on Wisteria Lane in the gallery, and tune in to watch the series finale Sunday at 9/8c on ABC.

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Christian Louboutin Fans, Rejoice: Shoe Designer to Launch Beauty Line

May 11, 2012 @ 11:45 am

Christian Louboutin knows how to make a woman look sexy with his red-sole shoes, and now he’s extending that mindset to her beauty routine—today the footwear designer announced plans to launch a line of makeup. “Beauty products also have to do with empowering women,” Louboutin told WWD. “That’s very much the job of the shoes I’m designing.” The line will be in stores by late next year, and we can only guess that a “Louboutin Red” lipstick will be its crowning jewel. Tell us: Would you wear Christian Louboutin makeup?

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