the met 2011

Ashley Olsen in Vintage Dior

Ashley Greene in custom Donna Karan

Kate Hudson in Stella McCartney

Gisele Bundchen in Alexander McQueen

Ginnifer Goodwin in Top Shop Unique

Dina Agron in Michael Kors

Michelle Williams in Miu Miu

All photos: wmagazine

Pretty new to the business, and yet, Chloe's resume is already quite impressive.  Her movie credits include Kick Ass, Let Me In, The Amityville Horror, 30 Rock, and (500) Days of Summer.  And she's already been spotted wearing Chanel, Dior, and Alexander Wang, amongst others.  Keep an eye on her; we think her style is definitely something to watch.

all photos: zimbio.com

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Thanks to the ever present paps, we have a little sneak peak at the new Lancome spokesperson, the lovely Emma Watson. We are happy to say, Hermione (and Lancôme) has done it again! We just love the tough mixed with the ladylike details. Cutout heels, feminine details on the skirt skirt, red lips, and a sexy leather jacket = perfection.

Here's the list:
1.  skirt, express, layered scallop mesh skirt, $34.90
2.  jacket, topshop, black cropped pu biker, $110
3.  clutch, piperlime, steven by steven madden, $60.99
4.  pumps, aldo, peep-toe, $79.98 (on sale, hurry!)
5.  lipstick, lancôme, l'absolu rouge, $29

photo: harper's

Beautiful Bomber

So sorry lovely readers, we have been oh-so-very busy, but don't you worry, we are back to work: putting great outfits together on a not always so great budget. Today's divine inspiration? The lovely Miss Drew Barrymore! This girl rocks to her own beat, both in life and in fashion, and how can you not find that inspiring? I am absolutely using her hair as an inspiration these days. My roots are pretty bad right now, but I just keep telling myself that Drew does it, why can't I? (Why? Because hers was probably expensive and looks a lot better.....) Anyway, we love this outfit, and plan on stealing it this Saturday when brunch turns into dinner, and then dinner turns into after dinner drinks... It is the perfect transitional 'fit. And not just for the lovely lazy days, no no, this baby will go right into spring by taking off the tights, and then right on into summer when you take off the jacket. Can't wait for that day!

Here's the list:
1.  dress, revolve clothing, bb dakota, $59
2.  scarf, urban outfitters, polka dot lace, $24
3.  biker jacket, topshop, $110
4.  shoes, aldo, $119.98 (not exactly like Drew's, but we LOVE them!)
5.  bag, topshop, satchel, $70

6.  bag, urban outfitters, $78

7.  pumps, dillards, jessica simpson, $89

8.  dress, forever21, abstract print summertime, $17.80
9.  jacket, forever21, sequin accent, $34.80
10. tights, express, $22.50
11. lipstick, sephora, $19

photo credits: Drew Barrymore- justjared, Jacquetta Wheeler- zimbio

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Yes, we know it comes as a surprise that the lovely Miss Palermo is again featured; the girl just has an amazing sense of style! Side note: We are loving the red and orange bags that have been all over the place. This is such a simple outfit, but the bright pop makes the outfit. Well, the bright bag, and the bangles halfway up the arm. Stack 'em up, ladies!

Here's the list:
top, asos, motel oversize pocket print denim shirt, $68.13
top, gap, chambray shirt, $49.50
bangles, express, sculpted metal, $16.50
bracelet, express, status link stretch, $29.90
bangle, express, leaf hinge, $34.90

jeans, topshop, indigo denim wide leg, $90

jeans, gap, new wide leg trouser, $69.50

polish, sephora, opi, $9
sunglasses, shopbop, super sunglasses, $161
bag, asos, envelope front leather satchel, $89.65

bag, urban outfitters, bdg primary satchel, $58

shoes, piperlime, michael antonio, $39.99 (on sale, hurry!)

Oscar Outcomes

Can we be completely honest?  We were a little underwhelmed with this year's Oscar dresses.  We kinda thought we did a better job... But, out of the night's looks, we thought the gowns below were the best:

1.  Hilary Swank: Sparkle and feathers?  Perfection.  We gushed over this Gucci Premiere gown when we saw it on the red carpet.
2. Michelle Williams: More than ever, we wish we could pull off a platinum bob.  The Blue Valentine nominee looked angelic in her Chanel Haute Couture gown.  (And she totally wore the stud version of the earrings we originally predicted for her.)
3. Hailee Steinfeld:  Perfectly age-appropriate, and definitely worthy of an Academy Award nominee, this dress by Marchesa truly made us want to run out and buy all of the ballet-inspired pieces we've been seeing this year.
4.  Mila Kunis: Not really the typical "Oscar Gown," this soft and romantic Elie Saab dress (from their Spring 2011 Couture Collection) took our breath away with its violet hue.
5.  Natalie Portman: If a dress could make a pregnant woman glow any more, it would be this one by Rodarte.  And we love the fact that things came full circle on Oscar night, seeing as though they also designed the costumes for Black Swan.

Oscar Predictions

Runway images courtesy of style.com

Jewelry: harrywinston.com and fredleighton.com

Celeb photos: fabsugar.com, justjared.com, and zimbio.com

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We just love this lady!  Olivia Palermo has the ability to make a could-be-boring black and white outfit, and makes it oh-so-chic by adding leather, frills, and, of course, fur!  We totally envy her style, and if your feeling adventurous, swap out the white buttons on your blouse for some black ones.

Here's the list:

1.  skirt, forever 21, faux leather skirt, $14.80

2.  skirt, esprit, originally $180, now on sale for $34.99!

3.  blouse, asos, tuxedo shirt, $53.79

4.  fur vest, nordstrom, kensie, $19.97

5.  bag, piperlime, big buddha, $90

6.  pumps, bakers, colie, $90

7.  ring, express, 2-finger ring, $29.90

8. bracelet, forever21, $4.80

photo credit: yournextshoes

the celebrity style list

Here's the list:
skirt, tulle, high waisted tiered skirt, $31.80 (on sale!)
wedges, nina, yaneli, $109.95
bag, zara, bowling with small handle, $39.99
blouse, asos, ruffle puff sleeve, $62.76
blouse, mango, on sale, $44.99
earrings, macy's, lauren ralph lauren, $32

photo credit: zimbio

the wish list

The moment I buy a plane ticket, I start packing.  If not physically (usually have it packed weeks before), absolutely mentally.  I am thrilled to be heading towards frosty Minnesota to celebrate my wonderful mother's birthday in just a few short weeks.  Most of my winter coats have been left there (not much of a need for them here on the West coast), but what oh what shall I wear for my arrival?!  There will be some seriously cold weather greeting me as I step off of the plane! (Oh, I just can't wait for that bitter cold to hit me!  Seriously, it's sick, but I love it!)  As soon as I saw this picture of SJP shooting a new movie, I knew it was perfect.  If you are not in the cold now, I hope you all get the chance to visit somewhere chilly this winter!

Here's the list:
1.  zara coat, $89.99 (on sale!)
2.  llbean, town and field leather tote $149 (my personal policy is to buy quality, and you only cry once, but if you just can't swing it at the moment... aldo, $50)
3.  ugg, leather gloves, $95
4.  saks fifth avenue, ear warmers, $85
5.  hat, asos, $21.52
6.  topshop, luggage, $160
7.  zara, sunglasses, $9.99, now $7.99!

photo credit: us magazine

the celebrity style list

Does anyone recognize the above picture of the adorable Bryce Dallas Howard? (Hint: our feature last month on bright coats!)  Miss Howard is clearly not afraid of color or patterns, and we love her for it!

Here's the list:
1.  peacoat, asos, textured cotton pea trench, $96.54 (on sale; hurry!)
2.  bag, asos, leather drop lock lady bag, $89.65
3.  dress, modcloth, clued in dress, $114.99
4.  pumps, bakers, sylvan pump, $79.95
5.  earrings, j crew, $39.50

photo credit: people.com

the celebrity style list

Remember back in December when we made ya'll buy a bowtie?  And then a couple weeks ago we copied Kanye West, and made you buy leather leggings?  And then we made you spend $24 on the beautiful pink Nars lipstick?

One of the best ways to make an adorable outfit is to re-style the pieces you have hanging in your closet.  And today's outfit does just that!  We love the juxtaposition of menswear pieces with ultra-feminine pink lips, sexy tousled hair, and a dainty nude bag.  Fearne Cotton is adorable.

Here's the list:

leggings, american apparel, $46
bowtie, JoSA bank, $49.50
blazer, urban outfitters, silence & noise, $49
top, j. jill, long white button down, $50 (should have one of these in your closet...)
bag, asos, $20.69
lipstick, nars, $24 (should have this little gem, as well!)
nail polish, sephora, OPI in "break a leg-warmer", $9
heels, aldo, $55 (or black pumps, which you have in your closet already- isn't this fun!)
rings: forever21, in full bloom, faux pearl rhinestone, set of two rhinestone rings, vine & leaf ring

photo credit: zimbio

the trend list: black swan

We are coveting all things tulle ever since we saw Natalie Portman portray a semi fully-psychotic ballerina in Black Swan.  Obviously, the movie has been getting a ton of buzz (Natalie won best actress at the golden globes and the film received 5 oscar nods), but we love the fact that design duo Rodarte has spear-headed the way for gorgeous, ballet-inspired pieces to come into our closets.  The designers created the amazingly intricate costumes for the film, and they've triggered our lust for airy skirts, skin-tight bodysuits, and ballet flats.

Here's the list:
1. dress, net-a-porter, zac posen, tulle and lace dress, $2050
2. bra, j crew, tulle underwire top, $60
3. skirt, urban outfitters, pins and needles, $29.99, on sale
4. dress, piperlime, plastic island dress, $94.99, on sale
5. skirt, shopbop, club monaco, $139
6. flats, topshop,  marina chiffon bow pumps, $55
7. bodysuit, the outnet, chloe, $216
    or bodysuit, american apparel, $32
8. necklace, urban outfitters, $29

photo credits:  christian dior: style.com; black swan stills: imdb & beyondhollywood.com

country strong

photos: imdb.com

I finally saw it this weekend.  It has some bad review... but I LOVED it.  Big hair, fake eyelashes, country music, love, cute Minnesotans cowboys singing... (sigh)... Honestly, what more could I-- sorry still thinking about those cowboys-- ask for?!  See below for what designer duds I would use to lure those sexy studs in!

1.  CABoots cowboy boots, $1200 (no seriously, I love and wear cowboy boots!  Mine were $20 at a flea market)
2.  dress, net-a-porter, stella mccartney, $1735
3.  shirt, net-a-porter, etoile isabel marant, $385
4.  shirt, net-a-porter, chloe, $995
5.  belt, ralph lauren, skinny leather concho belt, $22.99 (on sale)
6.  bag, ralph lauren, fringed leather hobo, $695
7.  ring, novica, solitaire ring, $119.95
8.  bracelet, neiman marcus, turquoise two-station bangle, $350

PS  To get in the real country spirit, PBR is on TV.  Not my first time watching it; in fact I love it and was really pissed to see they were in Northern CA.  Can't believe I missed it!

PPS  I love a man in a Carhartt jacket.  Yup, I said it.  Feel free to judge away.  I judge myself, but I can't fight the feeling.  Now after all this cowboy talk, I need to go find one... Which, I imagine, will prove to be quite a challenge in the City by the Bay...

-Minnesota

the golden globes

We absolutely love a red carpet.  Oh the glamour!  If only we had an excuse to prance in front of hundreds of paparazzi in jaw-dropping gowns.  Olivia Wilde looked like a perfect princess in her Marchesa ballgown, but her shoes really stole the show.  The gold-studded booties were amazing and should have won an award on their own.  The Louboutin website that they're featured on is to die for.  Oh, to dream.

Piper Perabo looked stunning and simple in a gown by Oscar de la Renta, with just the right amount of bow.  Jeweled green was well represented by Mila (Vera Wang), Catherine (Monique Lhuillier), and Angie (Atelier Versace).  And from salmon to buff, pink and nude hues were abundant.  Claire wore a very minimalist dress by Calvin Klein, while Lea showed her flare for the dramatic in a gown by Oscar de la Renta.  Natalie showed off her baby-bump in a sweet dress by Victor & Rolf, and Anne showed off her body (and back, in particular) in a gold paillette Giorgio Armani number.

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Only a guy as fly as Kanye West can pull off a full-length blonde fur coat and a snakeskin bag, and do it  with a certain swagger.  We love the idea of mixing different textures: fur, leather, snakeskin-all faux, of course.  You can throw on your favorite high-tops or a pair of black pumps to finish the look.  But we wish we had these Louboutins in our closets.

Here's the list:
1.  shirt, j. crew, tissue crewneck, $32.50
2.  pants, american apparel, shiny leggings, $46
3.  necklace, sweetiepie, $82
4.  bag, topshop, faux snakeskin holdall bag, $80
5.  coat, asos, collarless blonde faux fur coat, $129.30
6.  shoes, neiman marcus, christian louboutin, lady peep glitter, $895
7.  sunglasses,  amazon, blues brothers dark wayfarers, $2.99
8.  watch, urban outfitters, wraparound watch, $38

photo credit: upscale hype

the celebrity style list

Here's the list:
1.  shirt, the limited, taped cuff shirt, $44.90
2.  pants, express, herringbone stacked wide waistband, $69.90
3.  scarf, shopbop, juicy couture scarf, $40.60
4.  nail polish, essie, glamour, $8
5.  lipstick, sephora, $12
6.  cardigan, bloomingdale's, cashmere cardi, $69

7.  purse, mango, shoulder bag, $34.99

photo credits: kim, zimbio

the celebrity style list

We just LOVED hearing about how many of our friends spent their New Year's Eve partying it up in Tahoe.  (Does sarcasm translate on blogs?)  And then reading about how we're just a train-ride away (on 7x7's website) just sent us over the edge.  If we were going, these are the things we'd try to shove into our carryall.

Here's the list:
parka, modcloth, walk in the parka, $129.99
laptop case, topshop, leopard print, $40
carryall, topshop, black wazed canvas holdall, $90
boots, piperlime, bcbgeneration, $90
boots, piperlime, dolce vita, $219.99
mittens, land's end, faux fur mittens, $12.99
hat, asos, leather look & fantasy fur trapper, $31.03
sunglasses, forever 21, $5.80
socks, j. crew, camp socks, $12.50
shirt, j. crew, double-gauze, $49.99
make sure you pick up some long john's, like bare necessities' cuddl duds

photo credits:  zimbio and zimbio

the celebrity style list

Unfortunately, the holidays are over, and it's time to get back to work.  Ugh.  One of our New Year's Resolutions is to lighten up our work wardrobe.  We find ourselves constantly gravitating towards wearing sooo much black.  We love how fresh and easy Kate Bosworth's ensemble looks.  And we think that 2011 will be the year of minimalism, clean palettes, and pink lips, of course!

Here's the list:
1.  top, mango, blouson, $39.99
2.  necklace, nordstrom, deco fringe pendant, $18.90
3.  skirt, talbots, shetland wool pleat skirt, $35.38
4.  belt, rachel roy, perforated belt, $26.60
5.  lipstick, sephora, NARS lipstick in catfight, $24
6.  shoes, zappos, ryan pumps, $49

photo credit: zimbio

the celebrity style list

New girl crush!  J'adore Clemence Poesy.  Her credits include Harry Potter (need we say more?), 127 Hours, and Gossip Girl.  And she's French!  We love the way her androgynous look can seem so thrown-together, but still so sexy.  "Stealing clothes from boys is the most fun you can have." (-C.P.)  I've never wanted a fedora hat and a pair of motorcycle boots so badly.

Here's the list:
1.  cardigan, twelve by twelve, chiffon collar cardi, $26, wrap it over a cami, and tuck it into your skirt
2.  skirt, forever 21, metallic laced bandage skirt, $19.80
3.  hat, urban outfitters, christy's hats fugazi, $34
4.  top, nordstrom, lush lace inset top, $36
5.  skirt, j. crew, taffeta marvelle mini, $39.99
6.  shirt, madewell, silk intermission top, $95
7.  skirt, banana republic, boucle pencil skirt, $75.99
8.  jacket, victoria's secret, sequin jacket, $139
9.  boots, piperlime, mia buckley boots, $69.99

photo credits: zimbio, instyle.com, zimbio, zimbio
quote: vogue, december 2010 issue, pg 302