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Celebrity Watch- Michelle Williams in Jason Wu

I'll Have What She's Having: A modern take on feminine style Michelle Williams recently made a sophisticated ladylike statement on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in an elegant Jason Wu black & ivory ensemble that boasted a prim peplum and decadent embroidery and made a case for the demure, figure flattering power of one of the season's top trends: the peplum. Topped off with a girlish pixie cut, Williams makes a striking argument on the updated retro-minded appeal of a proper day dress. MORE: We recently considered the best ways to make a peplum work for you: How to Wear Peplums Alice + Olivia Victoria Peplum Dress in black or beige Budget Alert: A $2,500+ Jason Wu not for

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Stylist Advice- Wall Flower! How to Wear Prints Head to Toe

Prints, patterns and bold unsolicited colors have been making a move throughout fashion circles for the past few season's and why not? Wallpaper prints make for an especially easy, elongating look and take the idea of sophisticated uniform dressing to a place once unimaginable. Thanks to digital prints and technological fabric advancements, full-on prints haven't looked any better and are an attainable way at creating foundational looks that'll make you stand out gorgeously in any crowd. All while getting a smart two-in-one you can also separate. READ: How to Wear Mixed Prints Pair the pants with a sweater and natty collared shirt or wear the top with a flirty a-line skirt- the options are endless. Here's a look at some favorite looks

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Ring It In! Stylist Advice on what to wear to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home

  Dear Sharon: I am not planning a big night out but still want something special to wear on New Year's Eve. As a mater of fact, I'm never one to really go all out on New Year's Eve but that doesn't mean that I don't like to celebrate in some small way. At best, we are going next door for a champagne toast with a few neighbors, but most likely, my husband and I will hang in and stay cozy. Is there something simple that you can suggest so I feel a bit more glam than usual but still homey? Thank you... love your site!  --A.K. (via fashion advice) Dear A.K.:  You are not alone in wanting to stay close to

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Stylist Advice- Beat Party Outfit Fatigue and Rework a Few Good Pieces

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Suvie Satin Blazer at Bloomingdales
 Dear Sharon: I'm getting exhausted from trying to figure out what to wear to holiday parties as this season progresses. I still have a few more fetes left- some are casual, some are kind of dressy. What in tarnation can I wear without having to buy something new each and every time I have to show my face at a party? I've been working a black  pencil skirt and a black satin jacket but I think that not only am I sick of these two pieces, so is everyone else who sees me! Please help me rework my holiday style. (via fashion advice)  MORE: Holiday  Yes, there can be such a thing as party outfit fatigue! As holiday parties keep

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Angelina Jolie is one smart cookie when it comes to an evening wrap that’s really meant for travel

I'll Have What She's Having: A cashmere wrap that does double-duty from red carpet to staying snuggly on an airplane Finding something to elegantly top an evening gown is no easy matter when, realistically, you're not on the glamourella circuit. Wouldn't it be fab to find a wrap to stay warm on your way out from the limo to the venue and wear it to stay snuggly on the airplane, or look chic when worn with a pair of jeans and a cashmere turtleneck? MORE: I'll Have What She's Having Angelina Jolie did just that on her way to the "In the Land of Blood and Honey" after party.  The navy White + Warren cashmere travel wrap, $295 at Saks.com or at whiteandwarren.com,

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Red State- Mastering A Bold Holiday Dress

What to wear for the holidays? We've got the answers in a fab red dress! With the holidays come special occasion dinner parties & celebrations that call for festive dresses that make an elegant statement and with red being a go-to hue of the moment and just about any holiday season, there are so many fantastic red holiday dresses this season, but here we've culled a few of our favorites with notes on how to best wear them.  After-all, nothing says holiday cheer more than the rush of a knock-em dead scarlet number. Not into to that much red, or want to amp it up even more? Try some bold red lips, like Olivia Wilde, here. Consider the provocative allure you'll radiate in Roksanda Ilincic's brazen

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Fashion Turkeys- Fugly Fads To Thankfully Put to Rest

No one is always perfect. There are moments in one's life where you have had to have made some fashion missteps, it's only a part of growing up. It's normal, I swear, to not be perfect 365 days a year. But to keep following the trendy flock without looking in a mirror or paying mind on how that fad works on YOU, is just plain silly... particularly when there are some dang nasty, fugly, tacky, and unflattering looks around. Considering the end of the year is just around the corner, there's nothing like Turkey Day to share some style duds of the ugliest fashion trends that wreck my nerves. WATCH: Thanksgiving Survival Tips Let's throw a few drumsticks to the

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Celebrity Maternity Style- A Pregnant Bryce Dallas Howard Shines in Custom BCBG MAX AZRIA

Pregnant Actress Bryce Dallas Howard managed to break a few maternity wear superstitions while recently on the red carpet and looked all the better for it! In head-to-toe BCBG & Max Azria, her custom dress with its high gathered waist and electric orange tie-belt poms throws that old-world idea of avoiding bright colors into the water with its sublime celadon hue while her tailored jacket highlights her baby bump rather than conceal it and makes her appear leaner and effortlessly put together. If you're expecting, think about breaking the rules with pieces that accentuate your joyous moments with bold, unexpected pops of color in simple, manageable shapes that don't force you to sacrifice looking your best at all times. -Naveed

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How to Look Sexy and Modern? Try some well-placed slits like Eva Green in Alexander McQueen

Eva Green an AW11 black split sleeve dress and Pre AW11 leopard print peep toe shoes by Alexander McQueen to the ‘The Rum Diary’ London
I'll Have What She's Having: Streamlined and bold slits in just the right places There's something about actress Eva Green's smart sexiness that reminds us of  the raw style of Italian actresses back in the 1950's via Veneto days. It's a control over non-fussiness and an emphasis on dynamic sex appeal and sultriness, best mastered in sleek, non revealing lines. Case in point: Eva's on trend, but not trendy, double-slit & slit sleeve Alexander McQueen LBD from AW11. Oh, and those luscious leopard print peep toe shoes also by Alexander McQueen.  WATCH: How to Accessorize a LBD and more LBD posts Smoldering liner and red lips keep the look graphic, clean and bold We saw the sexy open back slit on Amber

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Rachel Weisz Knows How To Wear Leather and Look Totally Chic

I'll Have What She's Having: Rachel Weisz Best Dressed / Warm Weather Leather Looks The proposition of the summer leathers we've been seeing on the runways for the past few seasons has always seemed a little questionable, if not completely daunting. That is, until we saw Rachel Weisz donning a leather dress from See by Chloe's Resort 2012 collection so effortlessly mid-summer. Take a cue from the relaxed ease and classic, uncomplicated shape of her striped frock that's got a kicky a-line hem to help your body breathe. >> MORE: Resort Fashion Selected Femme Bella Leather Dress on SALE at ASOS In a demure, lady-like shape with graphic ivory stripes, she takes the aggressive nature out of leather garb by

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How to Wear the Neon Trend

Neon Girls- Backstage at Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2011
Stylist Advice- Go Bright & Get It Right! Neon can be so tricky to wear and, as it is so bright, certainly a fashion mistake that won't go unnoticed. But if you get it right.... WOW! All you need are a few food stylist tips to understand how to wear the neon trend. Take a cue from Christopher Kane's updated ladylike lace neons, pictured above right, and Raf Simon's vivid techno take on sublime couture at Jil Sander, pictured below, for a summer look that's bold and rich in riotous, unforgettable colors. The two designers along with many others made a strong case for forgoing basic black and mellow pastels for confident looks in a range of eye-catching, energizing shades

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How To Pull Off A Summer Straw Hat

It may seem simple, but sometimes how to wear a straw hat with style can get a little tricky Every once in a while there is a fashion accessory that seems so easy yet becomes impossible for many women to stylishly pull off. The cute summer straw hat is today's fashion conundrum, SOLVED. Effortless and breezy straw Panana hats, raffia fedoras, a feminine take on a classic trilby, a vintage boater, and the 70's-esque straw floppy hat are all on trend this summer. Just look at the two adorable ones, above, from shopbop. Eugenia Kim - Max Raffia Fedora at shopbop Cute straw hats are a blessing for a bad hair day, add a quick bit of elan to a

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