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Happy Birthday, Nikki Reed!

May 17, 2012 @ 11:00 am

Break out the birthday cake—Nikki Reed turns 24 today! To help the Twilight Saga actress celebrate, we’re taking a look back at her best red carpet looks ever, including a highlighter Jenni Kayne shirtdress and a scarlet, one-shoulder Versace mini. Click through the gallery to see more of Nikki’s most memorable style moments.

NIKKI'S BEST LOOKS

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Cannes Film Festival 2012: See the Fashion!

May 16, 2012 @ 5:45 pm

Freida Pinto, Diane Kruger, Jessica Chastain, Eva Longoria

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Bonjour, Cannes! The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival is upon us, and not only is the event a great place for new films to make a big splash in front of a global audience, it’s also one of the hottest red carpets of the year. So far, we’ve spotted Freida Pinto in Michael Angel, Diane Kruger in Giambattista Valli, Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen, and Eva Longoria in Marchesa. We’ll be watching closely to post the most exciting fashion moments here in our gallery. Click “See the Photos” to view InStyle’s picks for the hottest looks on the Cannes red carpet.

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Chanel’s Cruise Collection: Our Favorite Looks

May 15, 2012 @ 5:40 pm

It took 16 tents, 480 seats, and three fountains to produce the beautiful spectacle that was Chanel’s cruise collection. Held at the Château de Versailles, the show’s pastel-bobbed and raven haired models walked in metallic lace-ups and heels along the restored Bosquet des 3 Fontaines. Fresh hues ranging from soft periwinkle to rich ruby decorated the 71 different looks in the show, which were accented with luxurious accents like gold embroidery, airy plumes and baroque embellishment. Romantic, lavish and utterly Parisian—the show definitely lived up to its setting! Click through the gallery to see our favorite styles from the new collection.

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Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa for Macy’s: Shop the Collection!

May 15, 2012 @ 10:40 am

Macy’s recently tapped Calvin Klein‘s Brazilian-born creative director Francisco Costa to design a capsule collection celebrating his home country, and now the line is here! Styles include architectural crepe and jersey dresses in the label’s signature neutrals. “The great love that I have for Brazilian architecture is represented here in subtle ways and in great cuts,” Costa told InStyle.com. “There’s a beautiful mix of materials, and the dresses are great for the city or the beach. It’s a Calvin-inspired product, but there’s a Brazilian ease and sensuality.” The lineup ranges from $135 to $185. Click through the gallery to shop it now!

SHOP THE COLLECTION

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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!

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Olympics, Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, Giorgio Armani

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Olympics 2012 Designer Uniforms: Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, and More!

May 14, 2012 @ 1:10 pm

Designers are going for the Olympic gold! First, Ralph Lauren announced his plans to create Olympic Village and closing ceremony looks for Team USA, then Stella McCartney unveiled her athletic gear for Team Great Britain. Now, Giorgio Armani is dressing Italy’s athletes in sleek white and midnight blue sportswear. “I am very honored to participate with these great colleagues,” Armani said at the unveiling of his Olympic Village collection. “This will be the most fashionable Olympic Games ever.” We can’t wait to see which designer Team France will wear! Click through the gallery for a closer look.

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Who Was Best Dressed of the Week?

May 11, 2012 @ 4:00 pm

Beyonce, Sofia Vergara, Kate Middleton, Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow

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Our favorite outfits of this week—pulled from our Look of the Day top picks—focus on elegant neutral dresses and dramatic embellishments. Our top five include: Beyonce in a Givenchy Haute Couture embroidered illusion gown, Sofia Vergara in a colorblock sheath, Catherine Middleton in a cream Roland Mouret look, Natalie Portman in a Christian Dior navy halter design, and Gwyneth Paltrow in a peek-a-boo Diane von Furstenberg LBD. Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and let us know! More

— Caitlin Petreycik

January Jones Has a Really Good Reason to Wear Blue

May 10, 2012 @ 11:50 am

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January Jones is a celebrity ambassador for Oceana, a non-profit dedicated to saving the world’s oceans. So, with World Oceans Day coming up on June 8th, we asked her if she translated her love of blue seas into her wardrobe. “I do wear blue a lot,” she told InStyle.com at a La Mer and Oceana-sponsored screening at Christie’s in New York. “I’ve love blue since I was a little kid.” The proof is in her choices, as shown above, like bright Versace, sky blue Jenny Packham, electric azure Roland Mouret, and pastel Versace. Now, she has one more reason to love the hue more than ever—her son. (How very Beyonce of her!) “Xander loves blue,” she said. Perhaps this means we’ll see her in even more shades of cerulean, aquamarine, lagoon, curacao, and beyond in the future!