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Celebrity-Loved Designer to Watch: Jenny Packham

Feb 22, 2012 @ 5:30 pm

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Celebrities love Jenny Packham! The British designer launched her collection in 2003, which she followed up with a bridal line the following year, and her designs have been red carpet regulars ever since, appearing on Kate Middleton, Kate Winslet, Kerry Washington, Angelina Jolie, and more. “I’m always flattered when someone chooses my designs,” Packham told InStyle.com at her spring 2012 fashion show in New York City. “I think women who like my dresses like to look feminine and classic but with modern elements.” The designer is known for her delicate eveningwear and sweet cocktail dresses with an emphasis on embellishment—a look clients like Jolie and Middleton adore. “I think if you want to emulate their style less is more,” Packham said of dressing the two style stars. “They’re about finding key pieces that have a perfect fit but still have an impact with subtle details and design techniques.” See who else loves wearing Packham’s designs in the gallery!

— Caitlin Petreycik, with reporting by Nakisha Williams

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Happy Birthday Kerry Washington: See Her Beauty Evolution!

Jan 31, 2012 @ 11:25 am

Kerry Washington turns 35 today! To celebrate, click through the gallery to see her transformation from up-and-coming actress to red carpet regular.

KERRY'S TRANSFORMATION!

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Sundance Film Festival 2012, Kerry Washington, Pippa Middleton

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Sundance Film Festival Fashion: Celebrity Outfit Forecast

Jan 20, 2012 @ 3:35 pm

“Puffy boots make my legs look skinny, which is important when you’re all bundled up,” Kerry Washington told us at last year’s Sundance Film Festival. We’ve used Kerry’s tip and more of the lessons we’ve learned about festival fashion to compile our list of this year’s hottest cold-weather must-haves. Click through the gallery to see our picks and stay tuned for the latest star style trends from the 2012 Sundance Film Festival!

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— Bronwyn Barnes, Janelle Grodsky and Karen Levy

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5 New Year’s Eve Makeup Ideas

Dec 31, 2011 @ 2:00 pm

It’s the biggest night of the year! Primp yourself to perfection with our favorite five New Year’s makeup ideas. Check them out—including Kerry Washington’s perfect dark neutrals—in the gallery now.

Makeup Ideas!

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Stars Pick Their Favorite Dresses of the Year!

Dec 6, 2011 @ 3:10 pm

Kerry Washington, Christina Hendricks, Memorable Dresses

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We’ve seen thousands of outfits hit the red carpet this year. So, which ones do the stars remember most? We caught up with Monet Mazur, Kerry Washington, Julie Bowen, Christina Hendricks, and more celebrities to find out which dresses topped their list of favorites in 2011. See which designs they picked in the gallery now.

— Sharon Clott

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Vote for Your Favorite Party Hairstyles!

Nov 16, 2011 @ 5:55 pm

The InStyle Hairstyle Try-On iPad App has over 300 star styles right now, and we want you to select which ones we add next! Do you want to see yourself in Heidi Klum‘s soft layers, Kerry Washington‘s retro waves, Selena Gomez‘s lush side pony, or Jennifer Love Hewitt’s chestnut tresses? Head over to InStyle’s official Facebook page now, and click the “Like” button on each of your favorite styles to vote. The poll closes at 5 p.m. tomorrow, and the highest-ranking styles will be live on your iPad in December!

Vote Now!

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

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Found It! Kerry Washington’s Lace Party Dress

Nov 16, 2011 @ 2:00 pm

Kerry Washington celebrated Chris Benz’s collaboration with Movado Bold watches in a flirty brown lace Madewell dress topped with a camo-print blazer from Benz’s Spring 2012 collection. Pick up the dress for $168 at madewell.com or splurge on one of the limited-edition $550 watches at movado.com.

Plus, find your perfect party dress in the gallery!

Party Dress Ideas!

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— Betony Toht

Ralph Lauren’s Star-Filled Evening!

Oct 25, 2011 @ 11:30 am

Naomi Watts, Kerry Washington, Camilla Belle, Jessica Alba

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Oprah Winfrey entertained some of Hollywood’s hottest in honor of close friend Ralph Lauren and his commitment to charity at Lincoln Center in New York City last night. The evening started with a conversation with the designer talk inspiration, success, and family, which was then followed by a dinner to jointly benefit the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (they raised over $7 million). Naomi Watts, Kerry Washington, Camilla Belle, and Jessica Alba were just a few of the celebrities who showed up to toast to the legendary designer, all wearing looks he created. “I have a lot of Ralph Lauren!” Belle told InStyle.com before being whisked inside the event. Click through the gallery to see more of RL’s biggest fans.