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Best Dressed of the Week: Vote in Our Poll!

Apr 27, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
Olivia Wilde, Kate Middleton, Camilla Belle, Claire Danes, Charlize TheronBrad Barket/ABACAUSA.COM; James Whatling/Splash News; Billy Farrell/BFAnyc/Sipa; Erik Pendzich/Rex USA; Tsuni / GammaUSA

Our favorite outfits of this week—pulled from our Look of the Day top picks—focus on playful prints and sexy, sheer paneling. Our top picks: Olivia Wilde in lace-trimmed Prada, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in pastel peplum Matthew Williamson, Camilla Belle in crocheted Prada, Claire Danes in two-tone Narciso Rodriguez, and Charlize Theron in a cut-out Dion Lee LBD. Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and let us know! More

Caitlin Petreycik

Kate Middleton, Matthew WilliamsonDave M. Benett/Getty Images; Courtesy of Matthew Williamson

How Duchess Catherine Customized Her Matthew Williamson Dress

Apr 25, 2012 @ 4:20 pm

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge added an extra dose of shine to her peplum dress! The royal stopped by the London premiere of African Cats today, where she debuted a slate gray Matthew Williamson design with a sparkly tweak—an extra strand of turquoise trim around the collar to match the cuffs. Tell us, what do you think of the royal’s colorful update?

See more of Kate’s latest outfits in the gallery!


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Matthew Williamsom Debuts Lower-Priced Line!

Jul 31, 2011 @ 12:00 pm

Matthew Williamson debuted his diffusion line MW by Matthew Williamson this week, at a party co-hosted by his model muse Dree Hemingway and past collaborator Belvedere. “I wanted to make a collection that’s more centered around daywear. There’s no red carpet, jet-set sensibility,” the designer told InStyle exclusively. “It’s essentially a younger collection for a girl that’s a little kooky, a little more eccentric.” The line, which is in Matthew Williamson boutiques now, includes metallic party dresses, sexy jumpsuits and loads of separates in the designer’s signature prints, and prices range from $150 for belts to $660 for gowns. Click through the gallery to browse the full lookbook!

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Cat Deeley’s So You Think You Can Dance Outfits: All the Details!

Jul 22, 2011 @ 4:30 pm

So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley is giving InStyle the inside scoop about her outfits this season! Read what she says about her looks below, and see all of her Season 8 outfits in the gallery!

“An uber space bunny was beamed down to planet earth to explore the human race. What does she wear? A sequined, out of this world, Matthew Williamson mini shift dress, of course! A gold, futuristic, Melinda Maria cuff. And Louboutin shoes, a contrasting concoction of sparkles and spikes! My hair was enhanced with clip-in extensions, then ironed straight and shiny. Make up was minimal, just a wash of color on the eye and a hot pink lip. I call it “The girl who fell to earth.”

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Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance Adam Rose/FOX

Cat Deeley’s So You Think You Can Dance Outfits: All the Details!

Jul 15, 2011 @ 12:45 pm

So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley is giving InStyle the inside scoop about her outfits this season! Read what she says about her looks below, and see all of her Season 8 outfits in the gallery!

“I was nominated for an Emmy! I arrived at work and the whole team was in my dressing room with champagne, balloons and group hugs. The show has several nominations, so there’s a real celebratory buzz at the studio. I told the girls, “I just want to be simple, natural , glossy and happy.” Amy defined my eyes with some golden brown shadows. Sallie just enhanced my natural wave. I wore a classic French Connection dress, a Matthew Williamson belt, vintage Gucci shoes and some gypsy earrings my mom bought for me. This is a day I will never, ever forget. My look was timeless, natural and most definitely me.”

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Cat Deeley’s So You Think You Can Dance Outfits: All the Details!

Jul 8, 2011 @ 2:00 pm

So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley is giving InStyle the inside scoop about her outfits this season! Read what she says about her looks below, and see all of her Season 8 outfits in the gallery!

“I recently saw Beyonce perform at Glastonbury—what a performer, what a voice, what a gal! So my look was Beyonce meets Gladiator. I wore an Elie Tahari dress that I cinched at the waist with a Matthew Williamson studded belt. Shiny spikes covered my Givenchy shoes. The Glamour squad gave me Bigger-the-Better hair and dark smokey gray-black eye. They say all women want a noble brute—now all I have to do is find my Russell Crowe!”

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British Designer Matthew Williamson’s Bridal Advice

Apr 19, 2011 @ 3:00 pm

Matthew Williamson debuted his 12-piece bridal collection last month, and we caught up with the designer to ask him about the event that’s on everyone’s mind—the Royal Wedding! “There’s a sense of excitement and curiosity,” Williamson said of being a British designer at a moment when the whole world is watching. “I’m excited to see what Kate’s going to wear on the big day,” The designer also shared some tips for brides-to-be: “Never shop alone for your bridal dress. Take a friend and bring a camera to take a picture of you,” he advised. “Make sure to get a picture of the back view, that’s the part of the dress most people are going to see for the longest time.Williamson’s own bridal collection is still evolving, and he dropped some hints about what we can expect next season. “I may introduce some color and some pattern eventually.” And despite stories of bridal designers dealing with bridezillas, Williamson insists his customers are lovely. “I’ve only dealt with fabulous brides!”

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Matthew Williamson for Macy’s: The Complete Collection!

Mar 22, 2011 @ 9:37 am

Matthew Williamson’s designs usually range in the thousands, but come April, you can score a slice of the designer for under $300. The London designerwho is loved by celebrities like Sienna Miller, Katy Perry, and Blake Livelypartnered with Macy’s to create a capsule collection of ’70s-inspired dresses, printed blouses, patterned scarves, spring-ready rompers starting as low as $24. “The collection aims to capture the essence of the mainline brand, with a focus on effortless glamour, dynamic prints, loosely structured silhouettes and pops of strong color,” Williamson said in a statement. The lineup, which includes this patterned tank and blouse (both $59), hits Macy’s stores and Macys.com on April 13th, and will be available for a limited time only. And good news: InStyle scored a special preview of the entire collection—with prices!—so you can pick out your favorites right now. Click through the gallery to see the entire Matthew Williamson for Macy’s collection.

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