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American Idol Style: Who Made Jennifer Lopez’s Color-Blocked Dress?

May 18, 2012 @ 3:16 pm

Only two contestants are left on American Idol, and J ennifer Lopez is breaking our her most vibrant stagewear for the show’s final episodes. Last night, she took a seat at the judges’ table in a plum and aqua color-blocked spring 2012 Salvatore Ferragamo gown and matching purple Giuseppe Zanotti heels, finishing off the look with her signature gold hoops. Tune in to FOX Wednesday, May 23rd at 8/7c to to catch more of Jennifer Lopez’s American Idol style moments, and click through the gallery to browse her hottest looks from this season!

JENNIFER'S STYLE

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— Caitlin Petreycik

Princess Power Lunch! Charlene and Catherine Meet in Pastels

May 18, 2012 @ 1:45 pm

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There is possibly no better lunch meeting that happened anywhere in the world today than the gathering that occurred in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee at Windsor Castle in England. Worlds collided this afternoon—ours in particular—when Princess Charlene of Monoco and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge met and exchanged pleasantries (perhaps, as two of the most talked-about brides of 2011, they discussed the difference between wearing McQueen and Armani on your wedding day). For the event, the two dressed in head-to-toe pretty pastels the colors of Ladurée macarons, with Catherine in a rose pink Emilia Wickstead pleated dress—the same designer she wore for her green St. Patrick’s Day coatdress look—and Charlene in a powder blue skirt suit and matching heels. Their husbands, Prince William and Prince Albert II of Monaco, lingered in the background during this significant moment, while other guests included Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie. As royal style watchers, it doesn’t get much better than this! Whose look do you prefer? Let us know in the comments.

Plus, see a full-length version of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s outfit.

Kate Middleton Outfits!

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First Look: Ruffian’s Collection for MAC!

May 17, 2012 @ 4:30 pm

Cult favorite New York clothing line Ruffian is known as much for their coveted fashion—Kirsten Dunst, Cate Blanchett, and Kate Moss are fans—as for the beauty looks born on their runway. Now that Ruffian Red is an established go-to crimson lip color, designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais are expanding to nails. They’ve collaborated with MAC to develop a collection of super-chic press-ons in varying takes on the signature Ruffian half-moon manicure. “Every season Claude and I start with the manicure idea and it really forms the collection,” Wolk told InStyle.com exclusively. “Ruffian is always about a story, about a movie, about a film. It’s cinematic.” The kits of 24 press-on nails are self-adhesive and will be available for a limited time on maccosmetics.com starting on June 18th. “There is something so Ruffian about the ephemeral, that it will last just for a moment,” said Wolk. View the entire collection in the gallery.

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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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Emily VanCamp’s Favorite Look From Revenge Is…

May 16, 2012 @ 4:40 pm

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Revenge fans tune in as much for the drama-filled, addictive storyline as they do for the high-fashion looks the ladies of Hamptons churn out week after week. So when we caught up with star Emily VanCamp at the ABC Upfronts VIP bash hosted by Entertainment Weekly in New York last night—where she wore a Christian Dior floral dress—we just had to find out her favorite look from the show’s first season. Scroll down to see what she picked… More

— Rose Walano

Fashion Star Season 1 Finale: See the Winner and Our Top Pick!

May 16, 2012 @ 1:20 pm

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The season finale of Fashion Star aired last night, and Kara Laricks took home the top prize—a $6 million contract with Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and H&M! “I very specifically remember standing on that stage and thinking nothing but ‘I’m grateful,’” Laricks told InStyle.com exclusively. “It’s been a lifelong dream to be able to create a full collection, and see people shopping it and people loving it.” While the designer showcased collections for all three retailers last night, our top pick is the sleeveless tuxedo shift dress she designed for Macy’s ($79 at macys.com). With its sleek cut and black and white color palette, it’s the perfect canvas for bold accessories. “I want people to be able to celebrate each side of their personality,” Laricks said of her designs. “I design in a way that you can take any piece and determine how you want to style it and make it comfortable for you.” Congratulations, Kara!

See the rest of the show’s winning looks in the gallery!

FASHION STAR WINS

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Found It! Nina Dobrev’s Triple-Zipper Bag

May 16, 2012 @ 10:30 am

We were blown away by Nina Dobrev‘s weekend style switch-up, even more so when we realized she was carrying the same Linea Pelle bag with each of her street looks. (Yes, reader @CC, we found it!) The buttery leather shoulder style features edgy zippers and three handy compartments, making it perfect to pair with just about anything. Pick it up—also available in green, white, yellow, and purple—for $295 at lpcollection.com.

Plus, see Nina’s best looks ever.

Nina's Outfits!

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Jessica Simpson to Launch Maternity Collection

May 14, 2012 @ 12:05 pm

It was only a matter of time! Jessica Simpson announced today that she’s launching a moms-to-be line for Destination Maternity. ”You want to wear clothes that are flattering to your baby bump,” the new mom to daughter Maxwell Drew said of her inspiration in a release. “You want to show your bump off.” Expect ’70s-inspired styles like maxi dresses, flowing tops, cozy sweaters, and stretch jeans ranging from $36 to $69. The collection—which is the 24th extension of the Jessica Simpson billion-dollar empire—will land in Destination Maternity stores and select Macy’s nationwide starting this fall.

See the best dressed pregnant celebs!

BEST DRESSED PREG CELEBS!

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— Rose Walano