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Upgrade: Drew Barrymore Leaves the '80s

Posted by babu 10:07am GMT

Except for the exceptionally stylish Monique Lhuillier gown Drew Barrymore wore to the recent Emmys, the bubbly blonde has been stepping out in some garish and glowing outfits lately to promote her 80s-themed film "Whip It."

While I can't blame Drew for wanting to draw attention to her new film (that she directed, produced, and acted in), I much prefer this most recent interpretation of the 80's LBD.

Gone are the neon blue tights and matching nail polish. And I am loving her ultra-short bob that is the result of chopping off the skunk-tail dye job.

Photos: Todd Williamson/Wireimage; George Pimentel/WireImage

Posted in: 80s inspired, celeb style, drew barrymore style, toronto film..., upgrade/downgrade, whip it
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Rachel Bilson's Great Fashion Accessory: Her Stylist Nicole Chavez

Posted by babu 7:46pm GMT

From Rachel Zoe to Robert Verdi, celebrity stylists are becoming as well-known as...well, celebrities. So when actress Rachel Bilson showed up at two major fashion events at Milan Fashion Week in the past two days (the AMFAR star-studded fundraiser and Salvatore Ferragamo's Spring 2010 front row) with stylist Nicole Chavez at her side, our "new star stylist" alert went off.

Bilson and Chavez are actually good friends, and started out at the same time. Right as Bilson's career took off playing Summer Roberts on the hit TV show "The OC," her friend's styling career was just beginning.

And now that we know Rachel Bilson's secret weapon for her stellar style, we will make sure to keep Nicole's number on our speed-dial.

Photos left to right: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty; Venturelli/Wireimage; Donato Sardella/Wireimage

Posted in: celebrity style, celebrity stylist, milan fashion week, nicole chavez, rachel bilson
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Celebrity Couple Style Showdown

Posted by babu 2:00pm GMT

When it comes to the hottest Hollywood couples, it's not just who they adore. It's what they wore. From Vanessa and Zac's classic American style to Gwen and Gavin's rocker duds, I'm putting the paparazzi's favorite pairs to the ultimate test.

See more stylish sweethearts, and enter to win a PS: I Love You body set from Bath & Body Works, in this Best-Dressed Celeb Couples gallery.

Photos (left to right): Getty Images; Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images; FilmMagic

Posted in: best-dressed..., eva longoria, gwen stefani, vanessa hudgens
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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 2:00pm GMT

This week was all about...old classics with new confidence. And the winners are...

Ginnifer Goodwin in a leopard-print button-down by Escada and Brian Atwood "Starlet" pumps at the NSF, The Human Society, and GQ Magazine Benefit in Los Angeles.

Olivia Wilde in a sheer and lace Marchesa gown at the 2009 Emmy Awards.

Emma Watson in an embellished Burberry Prorsum mini at the Burberry show during Paris Fashion Week.

Selita Ebanks in a plunging, lemongrass gown from the J. Mendel Spring 2010 collection at the New Yorkers for Children Gala.

January Jones in an art-deco style Versace gown and Jimmy Choo platforms at the 2009 Emmy Awards.

See more looks from the 2009 Emmy Awards.

Photos (left to right): Angela Weiss/Getty Images; Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Chris Jackson/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Posted in: 2009 emmy awards, best celebrity..., best looks of the...
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Hold on to Your Harem-Pants: Naomi Watts Keeps the Trend Alive

Posted by babu 12:52pm GMT

When uber-cool designer Marc Jacobs sent a model down a NYC runway on September 15 in harem-pants, I felt an uncomfortable twinge thinking the design-by-diaper style was going to stick around for another spring/summer season. But I quickly dismissed such a silly notion thinking Marc was just putting us on, until...I saw Naomi Watts in Spain on September 26 getting ahead of the fashion crowd with her own sleek lace-topped harem-jumpsuit.

While Watts does radiate in her look, I'm not ready to rush out to buy my own pair of poofy-pants. But I'm happy to be on any wait list that will deliver her perfect emerald clutch and stunning peony pink platforms.

Photos: Carlos Alvarez/Getty; Randy Brooke/Wireimage

Posted in: celebrity style, fashion trends, harem-pants, marc jacobs, naomi watts style
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Dare to Wear: Annalynne McCord

Posted by babu 10:00am GMT

Though I was happy to see "90210" star Annalynne McCord sans leather and lace at Variety's First Annual Power Of Women Luncheon, I'm still not convinced she's found her style niche.

Don't get me wrong. I love the metallic shade and texture of this babydoll mini. I just don't think it does anything for the actress' super-petite frame. I also think the cinched waistline on this dress falls a tad higher than it should, failing to create the curvaceous effect it might on someone a little shorter (it sort of looks like she forgot her pants on this one).

Have something to say about this daring style? Sound off in the comment section below.

Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images

Posted in: annalynne mccord, celebrity style, variety's 1st...
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Dare to Wear: Anne Hathaway

Posted by babu 5:46pm GMT

I absolutely love this Lela Rose dress worn by Anne Hathaway to Variety's First Annual Power Of Women Luncheon, just not on Anne Hathaway.

Though the classy, origami-style folding detail along the right side, as well as the fact that this dress is strapless, fits the actress's usual style to a "T," Anne's milky white skin doesn't give the marigold hue (which reminds me of the slightly darker shade worn by Ginnifer Goodwin to the "He's Just Not That Into You Premiere" earlier this year) the justice it deserves.

On another note, I also think the dress color clashes with that of Anne's mauve-toned lipstick. I would have preferred to see her wear a nude lip shade.

Have something to say about this daring style? Sound off in the comment section below.

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Posted in: anne hathaway, celebrity style, dare to wear, lela rose, variety's first...
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Fashion Formula: January Jones’ Waist-Cinching Modern Style

Posted by babu 1:25pm GMT

Not likely to be confused with the retro clothes made famous by her "Mad Men" character Betty (seen above left), actress January Jones' personal style on the red carpet is light years ahead of anything worn on the famous TV series. “I have to be careful not to wear a lot of '50s and '60s stuff to avoid looking like Betty in my everyday life,” she revealed to Marie Claire magazine.

From the shockingly fashion-forward white Versace gown she wore for the recent http://www.mylifetime.com/all-the-looks/all-the-looks-insider-blog/best-... " target="_ ">Emmys to a chic navy Andrew Gn dress with edgy patent cut-outs, Jones’ fashion formula is a combination of modern fabrics and details combined with body-conscious silhouettes.

While Jones' look is modern, it is also incredibly feminine due to her choice of waist-highlighting styles: “I do love looking like a lady in tailored clothes and cinched waists,” she says.

Photos left to right: Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; David Livingston/Getty; Larry Busacca/Getty

Posted in: celebrity style, cinched waist, fashion formula, get the look, january jones, modern style
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Style Showdown: Naomi Campbell vs. Drew Barrymore

Posted by babu 6:46pm GMT

One print, two worlds apart. While Drew Barrymore looked like one of the "Mad Men" ladies in a full-skirted Alexander McQueen Resort 2010 cocktail dress at a "Whip It" premiere during the Toronto Film Festival, Naomi Campbell opted for the "mini-me" version at Nick Knight's ShowStudio Opening Party in London just days later.

If this print weren't so distinct, one probably wouldn't even realize these dresses were taken from the same collection. I'd actually like to see a sleeveless version of Drew's dress, minus the lace across the upper-bodice,� with a tulip-style skirt.

Photos (left to right): Nick Harvey/WireImage; Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Posted in: alexander mcqueen..., celeb style showdown, drew barrymore, naomi campbell
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Dare to Wear: Jessica Alba

Posted by babu 6:20pm GMT

My general style rule when it comes to velour and clothing has always been "unless you're Austin Powers or Santa Clause, skip it" (the closest I've ever come to accepting velour as a "real" fabric was when Juicy Couture tracksuits hit big in my high school and, even then, I wasn't exactly convinced).

Now that I'm seeing more and more designers using the fur-felt fabric cut into classic shapes and bearing modern prints (like this rosette-covered Prada number worn by Jessica Alba to the Fourth Annual Important Dinner for Women in New York), however, I have to beg the question: is there a place for velour in high-end fashion and, if so, where?

Do you have a velour favorite in your wardrobe? Leave a comment below to share.

Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Posted in: celebrity style, important dinner..., jessica alba style, jessica alba velour...
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