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Naeem Khan Hosts a Star-Studded Party in Los Angeles

May 3, 2012 @ 11:45 am
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New York-based designer Naeem Khan enjoyed some one-on-one time with his star fans at a private dinner he hosted at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. The designer, shown with Angie Harmondressed each of the attendees in one of his creations: Jordana Brewster in a taupe and turquoise printed pleated number, Ellie Kemper in an olive and sand dropped-waist crystal beaded dress, Harmon in a turquoise chiffon and lace embroidered caftan, The Help star Ahna O’Reilly in a white faille dress with gold circle lace-applique, and Julie Bowen in a sleeveless ostrich feather mini. It was an especially special evening for The Office and Bridesmaids star Kemper, who celebrated her 32nd birthday yesterday. See more stars at last night’s hottest events in the gallery.

Sharon Clott

The Color Celebrities Love This Spring

Apr 5, 2012 @ 11:40 am
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While the color authorities at Pantone predicted 2012 to be a year filled with tangerine orange in the fashion world, celebrities have gone in a much sunnier direction. By the end of Q1, it seems yellow is one of the most popular red carpet choices, with stars like Ahna O’ReillyElizabeth BanksNicole Richie, and Gabrielle Union being just a few of those who chose the eye-popping hue. We love how this lemon shade works on all skin tones and can immediately brighten up your face without washing you out. Of course, this color is a head-turner, so if you want to make an impression, consider wearing it head-to-toe. Or, if you don’t want to be a walking ray of light, go for a more subtle look with a single piece, like a skirt, blouse, shoes, or bangle. Tell us: Do you like to wear yellow?

Plus, see more rainbow brights on the red carpet!

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Sharon Clott

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Kristen Bell and Ahna O’Reilly Get Colorful for a Cause and More

Mar 22, 2012 @ 2:40 pm

House of Lies star Kristen Bell (in Reem Acra) and The Help‘s Ahna O’Reilly represented spring’s hot color trend in bright candy-colored looks at the Alzheimer’s Association’s A Night at Sardi’s event in Beverly Hills, which celebrated the organization’s 20th anniversary. Click through the gallery to see Christina Hendricks, Malin Akerman and more stars at last night’s hottest events.

Leah Abrahams

Red Carpet Designer to Watch: Honor

Mar 13, 2012 @ 4:40 pm
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Celebrities love Honor! Medical-student-turned-designer Giovanna Randall launched the label in 2009, and her ultra-feminine creations have been red carpet regulars ever since, most recently appearing on Shailene Woodley at last night’s Los Angeles premiere of The Hunger Games. “They’re strong, but feminine,” Woodley, who often wears the label, told InStyle.com of Randall’s designs at Honor’s fall 2012 fashion show. “I like the fact that her clothes are feminine with a masculine touch.” Randall agrees: I guess every woman wants to be the mix between being really ladylike and really tough,” the designer told us. I think about that a lot when I design.” Randall describes her ideal customer as a “strong woman who isn’t afraid to be noticed, but does’t need to be noticed all the time.” It is a fitting description of her celebrity fan base, which includes Taylor SwiftAhna O’Reilly, Kirsten Dunst, and more. See who else loves wearing Honor in the gallery, and shop the collection at shop.honornyc.com, or at the designer’s New York store (68 Gansevoort Street).

Caitlin Petreycik

Oscars 2012: Go Inside InStyle’s Viewing Party

Feb 27, 2012 @ 11:10 am
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Guests filed into Boa Steakhouse in Los Angeles at 4:30 p.m. to take their seat at InStyle’s Oscars viewing party last night, where they caught the red carpet and awards show on the giant big-screen TVs scattered around the room. Allison Janney (in David Meister), Ahna O’Reilly (in Randi Rahm), and Chris Lowell of The Help huddled together on one of the restaurant’s many leather couches, and clapped with joy as co-star Octavia Spencer won her Best Supporting Actress Award. “That hit me in my heart,” Allison Janney (in David Meister) told InStyle.com. “We were all crying over here because she is one of the most glorious people on the planet, and I’ve loved her for a long time. It’s surreal to see someone who was in the trenches doing what she loves and have this happen for her.” See more stars who watched the Oscars with InStyle in the gallery!

— Sharon Clott, with reporting by Michelle Ward

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SAG Awards 2012 Trend: Sexy Backs

Jan 30, 2012 @ 12:20 pm
Kyra Sedgwick, Julie Bowen, Angelina Jolie, Ahna O'ReillyWireImage; WENN; Getty Image; BEImages

Look who brought some sexy back to the SAG AwardsKyra Sedgwick‘s red-hot Emilio Pucci gown featured additional peekaboo side slits, the backside of Julie Bowen‘s magenta Temperley London look draped like a reverse cowlneck, Angelina Jolie‘s halter Jenny Packham design cut just above her bottom, and Ahna O’Reilly‘s crimson Nha Khanh style fully exposed her vertebrae. And The Help star told InStyle.com she chose her look for that exact reason: “What you see is what you get,” she told us on the red carpet. “I tried on a number of dresses, but I loved this one right away. I wanted something sleek and modern.” Way to go, ladies—we’ve got your back!

Plus, see all of our favorite looks from last night’s red carpet in the gallery!

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— Rose Walano, with reporting by Lindzi Scharf

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Redheads Rule at National Board of Review Awards and More!

Jan 11, 2012 @ 12:05 pm

It was a meeting of the redheads when Emma Stone (in J. Mendel) helped celebrate Ahna O’Reilly (in Issa) and Jessica Chastain‘s Best Ensemble Cast win for The Help at the National Board of Review Awards Gala, held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. When we caught up with Chastain separately, she told us she picked out her Zac Posen dress just for the big night. “This dress is so theatrical, but also very modern,” she said. “It’s feminine and edgy. I’m a huge fan!” See Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan, and more stars at last night’s hottest parties in the gallery!

Sharon Clott

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The Help Premiere: Ahna O’Reilly’s Photo Diary!

Aug 10, 2011 @ 4:15 pm

The Help hits theaters today, and we got a behind-the-scenes peek at the film’s premiere! Actress Ahna O’Reilly, who plays Elizabeth Leefolt, snapped photos of her red carpet prepping process, from styling her hair into camera-ready waves to finding the perfect shoes and jewelry to match her J. Mendel dress. Click through the gallery to browse O’Reilly’s premiere diary!

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