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Celebrity Watch- Michelle Williams Makes a Maxi Dress Work

While maxi dresses come and go in & out of fashion as quickly as skirt hems rise & fall, there's something to be said about the subtle grace and elegance actress Michelle Williams radiated in Tokyo in an ivory Grecian maxi dress from Alexander McQueen. >> RELATED: How to wear a maxi skirt By forgoing jewelry and accessories to highlight the purity of her dress' design, Williams looks all the more cool, collected and sophisticated. Which is something you should keep in mind as many fall victim to over loading their maxi dresses with too many bulky accessories when less should always me considered more, especially if your dress is printed. >>More: Celebrity Style Follow the actress's lead and look for full

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Coordinate Colors Like Corrine Bailey Rae in Miu Miu S/S 2012

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Learn how to make matching shoes & bags look modern and work for you Singer Corrine Bailey Rae recently wore a girly, cute floral Miu Miu dress the other day that worked to highlight her adorable personae but what really caught our eye was how her bag & shoes matched the dress color for color and worked. By adding unexpected black thigh-highs, her saccharine sweet dress looks grounded in modernity with a smart break of skin on the leg while her bag & shoes make the look look complete. >>Need More Expert Stylist Advice? With a chic yet comfortable looking outfit like Rae's, think about picking up on the season's color trend by letting that age-old adage about

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Prada Spring-Summer 2012 Real Fantasies Video Premiere March 12th at 3 PM

Join Prada on the company's Facebook page today as they are set to unveil their latest inspirational set of images and a video just as their Spring 2012 collection hits stores. Each season the company treats fans to a hyper-realized 'lookbook' of sorts and judging by the teasers they've provided, the latest looks equally cool. Which makes us think how covetable the images would be if they were printed on posters. >>Discover More: Prada Fashion Visit Prada on Facebook to see the live launch today at 3pm CET

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FIRST LOOK- Ports 1961 SPRING 2012 FASHION AD CAMPAIGN

Ports 1961 has come a long way since it's humble, arty re-introduction to the high-fashion masses over the past decade and the label's just released new ad campaign featuring a slick Alana Zimmer photographed by Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin with art direction by Giovanni Bianco proves just how far they've come when considering their big league competition. Under Giovanni Bianco's watch, the last few collections and campaigns have successfully captured that elusive, urbane minded cool that the label once seemed so intent on courting. Now they've become ones to watch and kudos to Ports 1961 for that remarkable accomplishment. -Naveed Hussain >>More: Spring 2012 Ad Campaigns

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First Look- Roberto Cavalli Spring 2012 Ad Campaign

In a nod to the iconic images Richard Avedon shot for Gianni Versace throughout the 80's & 90's, Steven Meisel's latest campaign for Spring 2012 features Naomi Campbell, Karen Elson, Kristen McMenamy and Daphne Groeneveldare striking glamorous Amazonian poses set against a simple backdrop. Together they embody an evocative state of strength and modernity and bring Cavalli's heady vision to life in a series of sensual portraits full of movement and charisma. -Naveed Hussain

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First Look- Emporio Armani Spring 2012 Ad Campaign

Photographed by Alasdair McLellan, Emporio Armani's latest campaign for S/S 2012 features a trio of models on the streets of Hong Kong in the label's graphic, minimal separates under the creative control of Giorgio Armani. Shot in signature black & white, the campaign serves as a visually stimulating reminder of just how easy to wear and classic Mr. Armani's sartorial vision is. Each look, from the men's ombre contrast cardigan to the women's updated boater, could work on just about anybody while creating a subtly nuanced look rife with a refined sensibility. -Naveed Hussain 

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Ab Fab- Rooney Mara in Miu Miu Spring 2012

I'll Have What She's Having: Belly Baring Chic Cropped tops paired with flirty a-line skirts in an ode to retro Italian starlet style were de riguer on many of the Spring/Summer 2012 runways and were one of the season's most surprising trends to take in considering that it takes not only confidence to pull off, but a killer, toned body as well. While on a photo call in Berlin for her latest movie "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," actress Rooney Mara donned a simple, refined take on the trend from Miu Miu, making her the first to take a chance on highlighting her abs off the beach in a subtle mid-riff baring ensemble. For her it works here because

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First Look- Spring 2012 Fashion Ad Campaigns

While designer collections make their runway debuts months before they hit sales floors, it's not usually until we see the ads circulate that we get a clue to the bigger picture behind the season's story and along with that a dynamic dose of dreamy inspiration. And judging by the Spring 2012 ads that have hit the web so far, it's clear that many of our favorite designers went in several directions- there's no clear-cut set of trends, instead it's a come as you are sort of moment. A 'do-your-thing' kind of season. From Prada's retro beauty's (shot by Steven Meisel, above) to Balenciaga's candidly cool girl (below), there's something for everyone to take inspiration from for the season ahead. -Naveed Hussain Chanel, photographed by

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Alexander McQueen Holiday Windows in London

Leave it to Sarah Burton and the Alexander McQueen team to create a breathtaking series of holiday windows for their London flagship this season with brilliantly crafted dresses from their Fall 2011 collection breaking out of cargo boxes. Visit the Alexander McQueen store in London to check out the windows in person at 4-5 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4PD

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Tinko’s Take: Anouk’s Style Diary Rio to Paris

Inspiration Girl | Globe-trekking style muse… Anouk is 22, from Rio de Janeiro, lives in Paris now.She studies fashion and works as a photography assistant. Her style is very eclectic, sometimes mixing her grandmother’s mink fur with latex punk boots, or Minnie Mouse ears with rock band T-shirts. She’ll wear a skirt pulled up to arm level, held with a leather belt. Her bracelets can be a mix of a pearl necklace with some concert fluorescent tag, and other oddities she can put her hands on. –Tinko Czetwertynski

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