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Chloe – 2012 Hyères Festival – The Chloé Award and Runway Show for Fashion Talent

The Hyères Festival continues to serve as a thrilling annual competition of top notch talent in the design & art fields, fresh from the Chloe Award presentation comes new talent: Each Spring the Hyères Festival helps champion young talent in need of financial nutruing and mentoring and also works as an annual gathering of talented young individuals whose work inspires with its limitless possibilities. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Of the fifteen designers on the roster for The Chloe Award, we've selected the top looks to catch our eye. Contestant Lucas Sponchiado's (above) genius take on nude layers looked light as a feather, beautiful and still quite modern with an approachable femininity. Recent Central Saint Martins graduate and Bless, Viktor & Rolf and Stella McCartney

With prom & bridal season now upon us, take a lead from hairstylist Peter Gray who offers up his expert hairstyling tips to help you look your best on your special day. Let's get excited with some of these bridal and prom hair inspiration photos and how-to's.... Fresh off the runways of Badgley Mischka's Fall 2012 Bridal Collection comes a romantic option inspired by the sophistication and timeless elegance of fashion icon Walli Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, and her old-school silver-screen glamor. >> MORE: Bridal Inspiration & Tips and Prom Style The Hair Look: Designed by leading runway and editorial hairstylist Peter Gray for Moroccanoil, the hair looks are masterful and creative. Though inspired by the sophistication of the 30’s, the styles are

I'll Have What She's Having: Vintage Italian actress style that's smart and sexy Work it like Gina Lollabrigida on Rome's via Vento, back in the 50s! What is not to love about this capricious and classic look; particularly when the pleats are sexy and do not evoke Marion the Librarian. Shop: Sonia Rykiel at Shopbop Flirty, romantic and ultra-feminine, pleated a-line knee-length skirts are guaranteed to elicit an ode to old-school starlet style glamour, but that's not exactly what this season's top Spring 2012 is about, per se. Take a look at actress Emmy Rossum's play on the trend in a bordeaux Sonia Rykiel skirt while out and about on the streets channeling an easy grace in a modern, streetstyle friendly outfit to boot. >>More: Celebrity

The illusion a sheer maxi skirt can offer you may hail from the silver-screen starlet style era, yet the recent maxi comeback to the forefront of fashion has us taking note on this must-have trend... Why now? Even though we saw just about every urban-minded girl about wearing one last summer, the transparency trend works more as a genius layering essential than it does as a 'look at me now' statement maker. >> RELATED: How to wear a maxi skirt We found this fab STEAL of a sheer black maxi skirt at Zappos for some cheap chic As smart as a beachside cover-up as it is with a chunky knit sweater or counter-balanced with a tailored double-breasted man-tailored blazer, its options are

Filmmaker Michael Moore and actress Susan Sarandon attend Tribeca Talks Directors Series during the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival

I'll Have What She's Having: Pretty, polished, and casual at any age. We all get so wrapped up on the fantasy of fabulous sometimes that we tend to forget the simple casual style that most of us wear on a daily basis. For that very reason of feigning "senior moments" on everyday style does that core easy part of our wardrobe get forgotten, particularly when looking polished, modern and age-appropriate fashion is on the menu. Filmmaker Michael Moore and actress Susan Sarandon attend Tribeca Talks Directors Series during the 2012 Tribeca Film FestivalLet's look at Susan Sarandon and what she wore to a director talk at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Face it, there's nothing monumental about her outfit, but there is

We love to ogle home design style inspiration around here! Nothing like fanciful and fabulous home style pictures to get our creative juices going and the urge to rearrange furniture and art. Now, if Sharon could simply relocate the pool table... It's 2012, are you still surrounded by life in the doldrums of beige box living? If so, take a cue from a grand French restoration recently energized with bold works of art and color galore to make sure your home or workspace isn't just any old bore for an instant home makeover. You may not be able to get the details, but you certainly can be inspired to get the look! >> Listen: Need some color chic? This is how Sharon

LeeLee Sobieski in a long Jil Sander white shirtdress

I'll Have What She's Having: The white clothing fashion trend continues with a dose of celebrity style as Leelee Sobieski wears a fantastic white shirt dress by Jil Sander to The Tribeca Film Festival Raf Simons last few seasons at Jil Sander saw the designer taking cues from Yves Saint Laurent met with Isaac Mizrahi & Bill Blass' iconic American subversions of classic YSL shapes much like the dramatic, all-white Jil Sander dress actress Leelee Sobieski wore at the Tribeca Film Festival recently. >> How to clean that baby? Check out, White Clothing Care Tips A more daytime shirt & skirt version of this Jil Sander shirtdress is available at Saks. Paired with a similar Babe Paley-like hairstyle from the Spring 2012 runway show and virtually nothing else, the

Just as Raf Simons is set to unveil a newly reconfigured take on the iconic codes of Christian Dior comes a glorious three-volume set of books from Assouline to refresh your palette... With all eyes on Dior and what Mr. Simons will bring to the storied house debuts a look back at one of fashion's most iconic powerhouses with three volumes dedicated to Dior Fashion, Fine Jewellery & Perfume. >> More: Stylish Reads Recounting the maison's game-changing history and the revolutionary impact its had on the way different generations of dedicated followers have dressed, the trio pays homage to Christian Dior's forever-chic takes on high culture, artistry and meticulous workmanship. "I think of my work as ephemeral architecture, dedicated to the beauty of the female body." —Christian Dior With contributions

Isabel Marant Willow Sneakers in beige or black at myTheresa

Shhhh, I've been sneaking around and got a taste of stylish street chic sneakers, Roman style. Honestly, I'm not a sneaker person. Never was. Being neither Amazonian tall and muscularly lissome, nor the proverbial fleshy tourist, sneakers just never found a spot in my life outside of the gym or a mountain trail. >> SHOP: Newest Stylish Sneakers Fast forward to a vacation in Rome and a sudden weather change and all those otherwise spring shoes just wouldn't cut it in an unseasonable dip in temperature and on again off again downpours. Those Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto bronze sneakers that I packed suddenly took on a new life as a wardrobe staple. Actually, ALL my different versions of a theme, including high-heeled bootie

Dita Von Teese in Sonia Rykiel. Photo: Sonia Rykiel I’ll Have What She’s Having: On trend all-over small prints easy on the eye, big on style... Attendees high & low at this year's Coachella music festival worked quite a few enviable looks that are certain to keep the blogosphere abuzz including the always on par Dita Von Teese, who, as expected , forego rocker grunge for elegance. That's why we look at her for today's example of how to wear small prints, with big style. >> RELATED: How to wear head to toe prints Von Teese has beyond proven her mastery of capturing flawless retro glamor in contemporary garb and nailed wearing head-to-toe prints in a Sonia Rykiel jumpsuit covered in a

With slightly kooky, eccentric, even wacky sunglasses all the rage, Roberto Cavalli's limited edition Spring 2012 sunglasses bring a whole new meaning to the term 'oversized.' While placing a heavy emphasis on the browline with a retro minded shape tricked out with juxtaposing skins in ultra rich, deluxe hues, these designer glasses certainly are statement-making. >> SHOP: Sunglasses Shopping Guide 'An earthly paradise populated by creatures of fantasy...the Eden of femininity...my creativity is expressed through clothes which make the Cavalli woman a sensual and mysterious being.' - Roberto Cavalli, on his latest over-the-top frames. >> MORE: Sunglass Tips and Trends >> VIDEO: How to Select Sunglasses to Suit Your Face Shape In their words: 'Roberto Cavalli and Marcolin present a Special Edition Sunglasses Collection for

I'll Have What She's Having: Western Chic With a Dollop of Cool Rocker Edge This year's Coachella music festival seems as if it's sartorially minded revelers sense of style is more center stage than that of the bands in the line-up... Just take a look at the always on cue Kate Bosworth in Isabel Marant, looking tres chic western with a cool dose of deshabille met with a studied hand at mixing modes for a sexy take on rocker chic and the perfect example of super celebrity festival style... a look that you may want to covet for casual summer evenings. >> SHOP: On Trend Western Boots Go for the real thing, at a fraction of the price, in this Scully Western Shirt- more

White denim and leather jacket at Shopbop

White Day at FocusOnStyle continues! The white clothing trend is certainly gorgeous with the likes of earlier posts about Acne and Comme des Garcons all seeing the white of day this spring. But if you are like me, you'll be questioning how much wear you will really get out of the big ticket items when keeping white clean and pristine can be an issue. We've talked about how to remove yucky yellow deodorant stains- if only I could spritz on that guy in front of me at the gym. White Brite laundry whitener And as far as keeping white jeans-- like the JBrand jacket from Shopbop pictured above-- T-Shirts and tighty-whities not looking dingy, I prefer a dash of White Brite in the

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Chloe – 2012 Hyères Festival – The Chloé Award and Runway Show for Fashion Talent

Bridal and Prom Hair Inspiration Fresh From Badgley Mischka Bridal Fall 2012

Trend Tuesday- Stylist Tips to Wear a Pleated Skirt Like Emmy Rossum, her midi is by Sonia Rykiel

Fabulous Friday- Get A Sheer Maxi Skirt LIke This Fab Maison Martin Margiela Number

Age-Appropriate Everyday Chic via Susan Sarandon’s Fierce Oxford Flats

Home Design Style Inspiration- Easily Add Bursts of Color and Art to an Otherwise Neutral Palette like this Paris Flat

A White Shirt Dress Is So Chic and You Won’t Look Like A Nurse, See LeeLee Sobieski

Book This New Fashion Tome: Assouline’s Dior – Three New Fashion History Volumes

Fancy Pants Street Chic Sneakers with Roman Style

Dita Von Teese Shows You How To Make A Big Impact In Small Prints at Coachella

Must-Have – Roberto Cavalli “Wild Diva” Special Edition Wacky Sunglasses

Celebrity Festival Style – Kate Bosworth in Isabel Marant

White Clothing Care Tips- You Don’t Have To Marry the Drycleaner (if you don’t want too)

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