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American Idol Season 11 Ends: Jennifer Lopez’s Sexiest Outfits

May 24, 2012 @ 11:00 am
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American Idol’s finale aired last night—congratulations, Phillip Phillips!—and thanks to Jennifer Lopez, Season 11 may have been the show’s sexiest yet. The former Fly Girl took the stage in everything from rhinestone-encrusted leotards to cut-out bandage dresses, a wardrobe that her stylists tell us takes a lot of prep work. “There are at least 50 shoes to choose from every week, and about 5 racks of clothes,” Lopez’s stylist Mariel Haenn told InStyle.com. “[Picking a dress is] a real game time decision,” said Rob Zangardi, the other half of the pop star’s styling team. “We bring all the options to Idol and then she jumps right in. Two minutes before is when we know what she’s wearing.” Some of Lopez’s sexiest snap decision looks: a semi-sheer silver studded Blumarine dress, a sleek almond leather Reem Acra shift, a curve-hugging metallic bandage Herve Leger look, and an iridescent bodysuit by The Blonds. Click through the gallery to see more of Jennifer Lopez’s sexiest Season 11 moments!

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Caitlin Petreycik, with reporting by Lindzi Scharf

Rachel Zoe’s New Collection: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Video!

May 21, 2012 @ 4:00 pm

Rachel Zoe’s new pre-fall collection just landed in stores, and the celebrity stylist-turned-designer gave InStyle.com an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at her lookbook photo shoot! “This collection leans towards more toward the ‘60s, and I think that’s what makes it a little different than my previous collections,” Zoe said of the inspiration behind this season’s lineup, which includes maxi skirts, leather jackets, and mod shifts in sequin stripes, black and white croc print, and watercolor printed florals. “It’s really about a girl who loves fashion but really never has the time to try that hard,” she explained. “So she can buy a great little dress and wear it five ways. I really think it’s about diversity in each piece.” Watch the video above—look out for a Skyler Morrison Berman cameo around 1:15—and pick up the new collection in stores now at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks, and shopbop.com.

Plus, see our favorite shoes from Rachel’s new collection.

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Mad Men, Janie Bryant, January JonesCourtesy of Mad Men

Mad Men Season 5 Episode 9 Fashion Secrets

May 14, 2012 @ 4:00 pm

A new episode of Mad Men premiered last night, and we caught up with the show’s costume designer Janie Bryant to get the inside scoop on the fabulous retro fashions, including the looks worn by Megan Draper (Jessica Pare) and Betty Francis (January Jones) during their meeting. “The costumes in that scene were really important to tell the story of these two different women and where their lives are now,” Bryant told us. “We have Megan, who is the new wife, the young wife, the modern wife. She’s very much in touch with what’s going on in fashion in contrast to Betty, who is more uptight and conservative.” Click through for Bryant’s take on more of last night’s looks, and catch the next episode of Mad Men Sunday, May 20th at 9/8c on AMC.

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Caitlin Petreycik

Justin Timberlake’s Home Collection: Now Available

May 10, 2012 @ 5:00 pm
Justin Timberlake, HomeMintCourtesy of HomeMint

Justin Timberlake’s foray into home goods is now here! HomeMint, a new wallet-friendly collection of home goods he created in collaboration with interior decorator and celebrity stylist Estee Stanley just launched this week. “For me, designing a house is just like a bigger canvas than styling, and it actually lasts longer,” Stanley said of her approach to the line, which includes dinnerware, rugs, pillows, and more. The two have a long relationship together: Not only did the pair become fast friends after Stanley decorated Timberlake’s homes, she also styles his fiancé, Jessica Biel. “For this, it was a no-brainer that I wanted to do it with him,” she said. “Men think so differently from women and I wanted to have that in the whole collaboration.” Timberlake agrees: “Each thing that we have has a masculine-feminine quality to it.” For the line, the pair work as curators rather than designers, collaborating with designers to produce unique items (like Matteo for bedding and towels and Medina for baskets). There is, however, one item straight from the creativity well of JT himself—two photographs of New York’s skylines. “I have a lot of photos that I’ve taken that I put in my house,” he explained. “This just seemed like a cool thing to do. Honestly these photos are old, it just felt like they were two that I didn’t feel incredibly insecure about.” See some of our favorite items in the gallery, and sign up to shop the goods—restocked monthly—at homemint.com.

Sharon Clott

Rachel ZoeCourtesy of Rachel Zoe

7 Shoes We Love from Rachel Zoe’s New Collection

May 7, 2012 @ 12:15 pm

With Rachel Zoe’s new pre-fall collection hitting stores on May 15th, we picked out a few of our favorites that might be worth a credit card swipe in the near future. Her lineup includes double platforms, chunky wedges, and ladylike T-strap heels in season-less colors like blacks, browns, and deep peacock greens. See our seven favorites in the gallery, and shop them for $295 to $500 when they land in stores like Neiman Marcus, Shopbop.com, and Nordstrom next week.

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Peyton List, Mad Men, Janie BryantJordin Althaus/AMC; Courtesy Photo

Mad Men Season 5, Episode 6 Fashion Secrets

Apr 23, 2012 @ 4:10 pm

A new episode of Mad Men premiered last night, and we caught up with the show’s costume designer Janie Bryant to get the inside scoop on the fabulous retro fashions, including the cut-out ivory silk crepe jumpsuit Jane Sterling (Peyton List) wore for her evening out with Roger. “She’s that character who can afford the latest fashions,” Bryant (inset) told InStyle.com. “For this scene, I wanted her to be in something very couture. This is a costume where we can really see that styles have moved forward.” Click through for Bryant’s take on more of last night’s looks, and catch the next episode of Mad Men Sunday, April 29th at 9/8c on AMC.

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Rachel Zoe Karl LagerfeldKM/FameFlynet Pictures; Pixplanete/PR Photos

Rachel Zoe Seeks Karl Lagerfeld’s Approval

Apr 19, 2012 @ 12:00 pm

Rachel Zoe is powering ahead with her own line, and with growth, she’s gaining a lot more fans. “I have had incredible friends tell me that they love it,” the celebrity-stylist-turned-designer told InStyle.com at the celebration for Amanda de Cadenet’s The Conversation show this week. “Designers, that they love it. And that’s the highest compliment I can get.” But there is one person she dreams about giving her feedback: “If Karl Lagerfeld comes up to me and tells me that he loves my clothes then I will just quit at that point,” she said. “Because that’s it! Do you know what I mean? I mean, that’s it!” Well, here’s to hoping!

Plus, see our favorites from Zoe’s collection.

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Stacy London Will Bring a Stylist to Your Doorstep

Apr 17, 2012 @ 4:10 pm

Stacy London is bringing her style savvy straight to your doorstep! The What Not to Wear star just launched a new site for her company, Style for Hire, which connects women ready to give their closets an update with stylists hand-picked by London. For $65 to $350 per hour, the Style for Hire team will overhaul your wardrobe, recommending what to tailor, what to toss, and how to wear tricky items. “It comes out of that What Not to Wear philosophy, but without the snarkiness,” London said of her business venture. ”Stylists need to be supportive. We’re part cheerleaders, part shrinks, part moms, part disciplinarians, and part coaches.” Check out styleforhire.com to find a fashion pro near you—the service is available in 24 U.S. cities.

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Caitlin Petreycik