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

May 16, 2012 @ 1:20 pm

Tyler Golden/NBC (2); Courtesy of Macy's

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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Fashion Star Episode 9: See the Winning Looks (And Our Top Pick)

May 9, 2012 @ 12:10 pm

The season finale of NBC’s Fashion Star is almost here! Last night, the mentors and judges had to slash six contestants to the final three. The pressure was on as each designer presented two looks, and H&M, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue all walked away with new designs. But which one did we like most? Our top pick is Orly Shani’s two-tone dress, which was scooped up by Saks ($295 at saksfifthavenue.com). “The hourglass shape is very flattering for a woman’s body,” said Saks buyer Terron E. Schaefer of why he bid $60,000 on the look. We love how the neutral colors can provide a great backdrop for standout accessories. See the rest of the night’s winners in the gallery, and tune in to see who takes home the top prize during next week’s finale episode.

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Fashion Star Episode 8: See the Winning Looks (And Our Top Pick)

May 2, 2012 @ 12:25 pm

The eighth episode of NBC’s Fashion Star aired last night, and H&M, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue all walked away with new designs. But which one did we like most? Our top pick is Luciana Scarabello’s tailored silk tulip hem dress, which was scooped up by Saks. The designer showcased the design in spring-ready floral print ($325 at saksfifthavenue.com) and basic black ($295 at saksfifthavenue.com). We love the look’s cut-away neckline (no need for a necklace!) and waist-defining shirring. See the rest of the night’s winners in the gallery.

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Ginnifer Goodwin Went to the White House in H&M

Apr 30, 2012 @ 10:55 am

Hollywood descended upon Washington, D.C. this weekend to attend the 98th annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. And while many of the big names chose designer looks—Michelle Obama wore Naeem Khan, for example—Ginnifer Goodwin strolled in wearing a look from fast-fashion retailer H&M. The Once Upon a Time star’s white gown, made with organic cotton, is part of H&M’s new red carpet collection, which has also been spotted on Michelle Williams and Amanda Seyfried. Goodwin’s piece is in stores now for $299. Only 1,000 of these were made, and each is individually numbered.

See the entire H&M red carpet collection!

H&M COLLECTION!

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Look We Love: Jayma Mays in $35 Neon Shoes

Apr 18, 2012 @ 2:10 pm

Jayma Mays mixed high and low at the world premiere of Paul McCartney’s “My Valentine” music video, pairing her Stella McCartney LBD with H&M highlighter heels. “Aren’t they great?” Glee’s Miss Pillsbury said of her bright footwear. “Tonight I wanted to do something neon, but instead of doing the shoes with a neon necklace and a neon bracelet, I did one thing to keep it cool,” she said. “For me, it’s better to barely do the trend—rather than wear the trend from head to toe.” The strappy shoes just landed in H&M stores—scoop them up for $35 a pair.

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SEXY SPRING TRENDS

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H&M’s Celebrity-Loved Red Carpet Collection: Now Available!

Apr 12, 2012 @ 1:20 pm

Celebrities have already worked H&M‘s eco-friendly Exclusive Glamour Conscious collection on the red carpet, and now you can wear it, too! Michelle Williams posed for photos at the 2012 BAFTA Awards in a rosette-embellished version of a black skirt ($30) and white top ($20) from the line, while Amanda Seyfried chose H&M’s sky blue shorts ($25) and matching blazer ($60) late last year. The clothes are priced from $20 to $299 and made from sustainable materials like organic cotton, hemp, and recycled polyester. Click through to see the lineup, and shop the items at H&M stores and hm.com.

SEE THE COLLECTION

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H&M to Open New High-End Stores in 2013

Apr 4, 2012 @ 1:05 pm

H&M is getting into the luxury retail game! The brand recently announced its plans to open a chain of higher-end stores in 2013, and now the venture has an official name—“& other stories.” This isn’t the first time H&M has dabbled in luxury goods. The Swedish retailer is launching an eco-friendly red carpet collection on April 12th, and pieces in the line have already made appearances on Michelle Williams, Viola Davis, and Amanda Seyfried. Tell us: Are you excited for “& other stories”?

See H&M’s red carpet collection!

RED CARPET COLLECTION

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Fashion Star Episode 3: See the Winning Looks (And Our Top Pick)

Mar 28, 2012 @ 4:00 pm

Did you watch Fashion Star last night? Of the designs that won bids from H&M, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue, our favorite was this pair of high-waisted floral shorts by Ross Bennett. The style caused a bit of a bidding war, and Macy’s walked away with the spring-ready design for $120,000. “Love the @TheRBCollection shorts in pink paired with my @JSCollection Fawana Platforms!!” Jessica Simpson tweeted. Shop the look in floral print, pink, and green gingham for $59 at macys.com, and click through the gallery to see all of last night’s winning designs!

FASHION STAR WINS

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