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Having a Moment: Oblivion Star Olga Kurylenko on the Red Carpet

Apr 11, 2013 @ 4:05 pm
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To Oblivion, and beyond! That’s where Olga Kurylenko and her co-star Tom Cruise have been promoting their action-packed sci-fi flick, which hits theaters nationwide April 19. And for the movie’s global red carpet tour, the 33-year-old Ukrainian born actress has proven herself a darling of the fashion world, with some of the biggest labels dressing her every appearance. In Moscow, she picked a lilac Elie Saab Haute Couture floral embroidered dress; in Dublin, she went sleek with an emerald column by Roland Mouret; in London, she donned a black lace-trim Marchesa; and in Los Angeles, she picked a plunging embroidered satin Burberry design. And her love of fashion is newly-acquired: “I now understand this thing about taking care of yourself before leaving the house, no matter where you go,” she told InStyle last spring. Even when she travels, too: “I was getting ready to leave [on a flight], and my boyfriend asked me, ‘Why don’t you put on sneakers?’ And I said, ‘No way!’ I had on high-heeled boots. Heels were something that just didn’t exist for me before. But now I feel like I’m a woman.”

See more of Olga’s wow-worthy looks in the gallery.

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Meghan Blalock

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Revenge Fashion: Why Costume Designer Jill Ohanneson Loved Emily’s Coral Elie Saab Dress

Mar 25, 2013 @ 5:48 pm

On Revenge last night, Emily (Emily VanCamp) found another person to add to her hit list, Nolan’s (Gabriel Mann) tech nemesis, “The Falcon,” and she did it while wearing a coral Elie Saab dress that made everyone—including costume designer Jill Ohanneson—swoon. “I just loved the color on her. It was unusual for her; she tends to stick to the blues and the beiges. But the moment she put it on, we knew it was the perfect choice for her,” Ohanneson told InStyle.com. “I also really love it for when she meets Daniel (Josh Bowman) and she’s being sympathetic. The color is so warm and the square neckline is so open, it was too perfect emotionally.” Check next week for Ohanneson’s inside scoop on the upcoming episode’s masquerade looks!

Plus, see Ohanneson’s all-time favorite looks for each of the Revenge girls.

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Elie Saab’s Fall Collection: 14 Pieces Perfect for Taylor Swift

Mar 6, 2013 @ 5:29 pm

Though Taylor Swift did not attend Elie Saab‘s runway show, her presence could definitely be felt. As the crisp pantsuits, lacy gowns, and floaty party dresses came down the runway, we couldn’t help but imagine the country singer in the designs for her future red carpet appearances. While the sheer panels and belted designs were reminiscent of silhouettes that have become the singer’s signatures, colorful fur stoles (in turquoise and mustard) and powerful, structured skirt suits would represent a sophisticated departure for the stylish star. Click through the gallery to see more of our favorites.

Randy Miller

Which Star Dressed Best This Week? Vote Here!

Feb 22, 2013 @ 3:08 pm
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Our favorite looks this week—plucked from our Look of the Day section—spanned from playful to over-the-top glamorous. Emma Stone caught our eye in a contoured Stella McCartney shift, Taylor Swift played peek-a-boo in a belted Elie Saab gown, Selena Gomez walked the red carpet in a lace Dolce & Gabbana gown, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley suited up in a slim Burberry Prorsum ensemble, and Anne Hathaway wore an embellished Gucci minidress. Who do you think was best-dressed this week? Vote below! More

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Make Your Own Oscars Best Dressed List With InStyle.com’s New A-List Feature

Feb 15, 2013 @ 5:45 pm

The biggest pull of the Oscars isn’t the golden statues taken home by Hollywood royalty—it’s the dresses. And InStyle.com is making it easy to make your own Best Dressed List with our brand-new Make Your A-list game. How it works: We’ve uploaded photos of the most breathtaking Oscar gowns of all time to the A-List, and you can drag and drop your top five favorites into the five open slots in the top left corner—then share your list with your pals on Facebook and Twitter to start the always-up-for-debate discussion. Get started by picking your favorites from years past—and be sure to check back on Oscar night, February 24, to pick your own Best Dressed list after all the stars walk the red carpet!

So, make your A-List now!

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Meghan Blalock

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Vote Now! Who Dressed Best This Week?

Feb 15, 2013 @ 5:40 pm
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Our favorite looks this week—plucked from our Look of the Day section—took fundamental colorways and added a dose of sparkle. Taylor Swift vamped up the Grammys red carpet in an ethereal J. Mendel dress, Zoe Saldana wore a peek-a-boo Alexander McQueen LWD, Beyoncé worked every angle of her embellished Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, Michelle Williams wowed in a Prada column, and Olivia Wilde watched the Calvin Klein runway show in a periwinkle design by the label. Who do you think was best-dressed this week? Vote below!

Plus, see all of our Look of the Day picks!

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Oprah Helps Beyoncé Premiere Life Is But A Dream, Plus More Parties!

Feb 13, 2013 @ 1:10 pm

No last names were required last night when Oprah came to support Beyoncé at the New York premiere of the singer’s upcoming HBO documentary, Life Is But A Dream. Beyonce (in Elie Saab) both stars in and directed the documentary about her life and the making of her 2011 album, 4, which premieres this Saturday, February 16, at 9 p.m. on HBO. The pair also filmed an interview together for Oprah’s Next Chapter, Beyoncé‘s first since the Super Bowl, which will also air that night, at 8/7c on OWN. (Get a sneak peek at the sit-down here!)

See more of this week’s star-filled parties!

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Meghan Blalock

Looks We Love: The High-Fashion at the 2013 BAFTA Awards

Feb 11, 2013 @ 2:26 pm
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While New York Fashion Week and the Grammys have been taking center stage stateside, celebrities crossed the pond to attend the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards in London, where high-fashion dominated the red carpet. Marion Cotillard wore a sunny yellow Christian Dior design, Sarah Jesica Parker chose a black Elie Saab jumpsuit, Jennifer Lawrence picked a sequined strapless Christian Dior Couture gown, Amy Adams favored a Chantilly lace Elie Saab gown (and pink tourmaline earrings surrounded by 1,451 stones), and Jessica Chastain brightened up the carpet in a sapphire asymmetrical number by Roland MouretSo which BAFTA look is your favorite? Tell us by voting in the poll below!  More

Jennifer Davis