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You Voted! This is Kate Middleton’s Best Outfit of the Year…

Apr 30, 2012 @ 5:50 pm

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It’s official: Catherine Middleton has been the Duchess of Cambridge for an entire year! To celebrate the royal couple’s first anniversary and a year full of fabulous Kate Fashion Moments, we asked you to help us pick her Best Look of the Year. (We turned to the Kate experts behind What Kate Wore, Kate Middleton Style, Kate’s Wardrobe, and Duchess Kate Blog to help us narrow down the choices.) After more than 3,700 votes, we have an answer! Scroll down to see your winning pick… More

— Sharon Clott

Best Dressed of the Week: Vote in Our Poll!

Apr 27, 2012 @ 6:00 pm

Olivia Wilde, Kate Middleton, Camilla Belle, Claire Danes, Charlize Theron

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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

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If You Were Angelina Jolie, What Kind of Wedding Dress Would You Pick?

Apr 27, 2012 @ 2:05 pm

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s engagement has been on our minds lately, mostly because we’re curious to see what kind of gown she’ll pick for her big day. And, more curiously, which of her many beautiful features she’ll choose to highlight with her sure-to-be-custom design: her lips, her arms, her back, and—ever since the Oscars—her right leg. That’s why we’re turning to you to pose the question: What feature would you show off with your bridal look if you were Angelina? Tell us by voting in the poll below!

Plus, see some of our favorite wedding gowns of the season!

BEST BRIDAL GOWNS!

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— Sharon Clott

What’s Your Vacation Style? Vote in the InStyle Poll!

Apr 25, 2012 @ 6:00 pm

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What’s your getaway style? With summer right around the corner, vacation shopping is on our minds, which is why we need to know everything about your travel routine! Tell us: How many shoes do you bring on a trip? How much makeup do you pack? How adventurous are you with new cuisines? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below!

Update: This poll is now closed.

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Poll: What Is Kate Middleton’s Best Look of the Year?

Apr 23, 2012 @ 12:45 pm

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In the 360 days since Prince William and Catherine Middleton exchanged vows and the world sounded a collective “awwww,” we’ve followed the new Duchess very closely to watch how she develops her style. And we’re not the only ones—entire blogs are dedicated to her every fashion move. So, when InStyle.com wanted to find out which one look you liked best this year, we turned to the Kate experts behind What Kate Wore (Susan E. Kelley), Kate Middleton Style (Carly Wood), Kate’s Wardrobe (Sarah Tolan), and Duchess Kate Blog (Charlotte Crawley) to help us narrow down the choices. The result: The four looks above. Click through the gallery to find out why these became finalists, then help us pick her Best Look of the Year by voting for your favorite in the poll below. We’ll reveal the winning outfit next Monday, April 30th—the day after the First Royal Anniversary. So get voting! More

— Sharon Clott

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Poll: Who Was Best Dressed This Week?

Apr 20, 2012 @ 4:45 pm

Gwen Stefani, Elizabeth Olsen, Jessica Biel, Emily Blunt, Scarlett Johansson

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Our favorite outfits of this week—pulled from our Look of the Day top picks—focus on streamlined looks with unexpected details. Our top picks: Gwen Stefani in Stella McCartney‘s sheer paneled silk jumpsuit, Elizabeth Olsen in a tiered scarlet Valentino creation, Jessica Biel in cropped Giambattista Valli slacks and a tangerine tank, Emily Blunt in a beaded Jason Wu cocktail dress, and Scarlett Johansson in a floral embroidered Prada design. Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and let us know! More

— Caitlin Petreycik

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Male Bikini Waxes on the Rise: Are You a Fan?

Apr 11, 2012 @ 3:20 pm

Women aren’t the only ones getting waxed! While men have been waxing their chests for years (hello, David Beckham!), below-the-belt treatments are now gaining steam, the New York Times reports. In fact, male bikini waxes are so in-demand that some salons have seen a 70 percent increase in men seeking the service. So, what do you think of this rising manscaping trend? Vote in in our poll below!

Plus! See celebrity-inspired skin tips.

SKIN TIPS

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— Caitlin Petreycik

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Shoe Sales Reach $38.5 Billion: How Many Pairs Did You Buy?

Apr 6, 2012 @ 2:00 pm

Women spent $38.5 billion on shoes in the U.S. last year, the Wall Street Journal reports, and more than half of those sales were for heels over three inches high! While doctors don’t recommend wearing heels higher than two inches very often, we all know how the extra boost lengthens legs and adds polish to casual outfits. How many pairs of heels did you buy last year? Tell us in the poll below!

See star must-have shoes and bags!

MUST-HAVE SHOES

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— Caitlin Petreycik