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Red Carpet Recap: 2011 Elle Style Awards

Posted by babu 4:42pm GMT

Celebs jumped off of the red carpet in a rainbow of colors at the 2011 Elle Style Awards.

Some of my favorite looks included those of Emma Watson (who looked sexy and skater-esque in a Hakaan cutout dress ), Blake Lively (who was a breath of fresh air in a sky-blue Emilio Pucci gown and fuchsia peep-toes) and Thandie Newton (who looked vibrant in a violet Louis Vuitton gown blooming with a breezy, floral print).

Alexa Chung (in a blue YSL dress) and Cheryl Cole (in a plunging, red Alexander McQueen gown) completed the colorful display.

Photos (left to right): Dave Hogan/Getty Images; Dave Hogan/Getty Images; Dave M. Benett/Getty Images; Jon Furniss/WireImage; Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Posted in: 2011 elle style..., alexa chung, blake lively, cheryl cole, emma watson, red carpet fashion, thandie newton
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Style Steal: Blake Lively's Ralph Lauren Patchwork Coat

Posted by babu 3:48pm GMT

Blake Lively served as proof that it is possible to keep warm in style in a Ralph Lauren Patchwork Coat while filming on the "Gossip Girl" set.

Get the look with the Mac & Jac 'Patchwork' Double Breasted Walking Coat, now $59.97, nordstrom.com.

See more celebs wearing Ralph Lauren.

Celeb photo: Jason Webber/Splash News

Posted in: blake lively, patchwork coat, ralph lauren, style steal
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Red-Carpet Recap: 2010 Footwear News Achievement Awards

Posted by babu 3:39pm GMT

Stars were polished to perfection at the 2010 Footwear News Achievement Awards, which took place in New York last night.

The most notable celeb styles included those of Jessica Alba (in a fitted Dolce & Gabbana menswear suit and the infamous Christian Louboutin Pigalle studded pumps), Blake Lively (in a sage-colored Prabal Gurung wrap dress and partially-sheer Christian Louboutin booties) and, my personal style crush, Olivia Palermo (in a lace blouse, bronze skirt and cardigan ensemble and bow-tie booties).

Photos: Jason Meritt/Getty Images (all)

Posted in: 2010 footwear news..., blake lively, jessica alba, olivia palermo, red carpet fashion, red carpet recap
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Can't Live Without My: Trench Coats

Posted by babu 3:47pm GMT

Move over, Angelina!

When Blake Lively isn't using trench coats to wrap up her looks on "Gossip Girl," she's keeping warm (and chic) with a plethora of trench styles all over Manhattan.

My two favorite styles thus far have to be the short, camel-colored leather trench worn by the actress to "The Late Show with David Letterman" and the knee-length silver trench worn to the 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards (she was first spotted wearing the silver one while out and about with then-boyfriend Penn Badgley).

Get inspired by tons of celebrity coat styles on All the Looks.

Photos: Splash News

Posted in: blake lively, can't live without..., celebrities wearing..., gossip girl, trench coats
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Red-Carpet Recap: 7th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards

Posted by babu 4:32pm GMT

Call it a fashionista's playground; one can always can count on the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards for fresh faces and fearless fashions.

This year, some of my top looks included those of Kim Kardashian (who kept her Greek goddess streak going in a draped Zac Posen gown with heavy beading along the scooped neckline), Carey Mulligan (who was having a magic moment in a rich-colored, sequined Chanel sheath with matching jacket) and Blake Lively (who oozed sex appeal in a jersey and sheer Chanel LBD with beautiful embroidering from the torso down and burgundy pumps).

Also on my "IT" list were Anna Paquin (who kept people guessing in a multicolored Richard Chai sheath) and Leighton Meester (who looked funky-fresh in a heavily embellished and tiered Prabal Gurung dress).

See more CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards styles on All the Looks.

Photos (lfet to right): Ben Gabbe/Getty Images; Ben Gabbe/Getty Images; Ben Gabbe/Getty Images; George Napolitano/FilmMagic; Ben Gabbe/Getty Images

Posted in: anna paquin, blake lively, carey mulligan, cfda/vogue fashion..., kim kardashian, leighton meester, red carpet fashion, red carpet recap
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Trend to Try: Statement Tights

Posted by babu 5:27pm GMT

Looking for an easy way to pack some personality into a boring office wardrobe or a stylish way to warm up a nightlife look?

Celebs like Leighton Meester, Khloe Kardashian and Blake Lively are adding dimension to their everyday styles with a variety of statement tights.

Stick to rich colors (such as plum or forest) or textures (ribbed or chevron are usually safe bets) for work, and let your legs shine with sexy cutouts (pin dots are HUGE right now!) or flirty florals on the weekend.

Need more inspiration? Scour tons of photos of celebrities wearing tights on All the Looks.

Photos (left to right): Splash News; Getty Images; Splash News

Posted in: blake lively, fall trends, gossip girl, khloe kardashian, leighton meester, statement tights, trend to try
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Dare to Wear: Blake Lively

Posted by babu 4:25pm GMT

Blake Lively's incessant need to incorporate men's button-ups into her looks is beyond me.

While the "Gossip Girl" star usually stops at shorts and wellies, she went off the deep end at the Realm Boutique Opening in New York, pairing her signature (and rather sloppy) style staple with a multicolored miniskirt that failed to reach the shirt's length, a jumbo brown belt and black booties.

In the picture, Blake barely manages to keep her eyes open, which explains how she might have misperceived this look.

Photo: Splash News

Posted in: blake lively, dare to wear, gossip girl, realm grand opening
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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 4:06pm GMT

This week was all about bold statements. And the winners are...

Kate Bosworth in Derek Lam at the Esquire House Grand Opening in Los Angeles. Bohemian meets sophistication in Kate's dress (from the Spring 2011 collection), which serves as a melting pot of luxe textures, fabrics and colors, including bronze.

Dita von Teese in Moschino at the launch of "My Private Cointreau Coffret" liqour in London. Between its rich, plum shade, eccentric detailing and classic style, this ruched gown is quintessential Dita. I also love how the burlesque performer plays up her dress shade with matching lipcolor.�

Blake Lively in Lanvin at the Spike TV 2010 Scream Awards in Los Angeles. While this gown received a lot of mixed reviews, I absolutely love it. Not only does it serve as proof that Miss Lively doesn't have to show her cleavage to look downright sexy, it incorporates camel and grey (this season's hottest color combo) and a gorgeous, pleated skirt.

Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein at the 17th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute in Beverly Hills. While other attendees stuck to dark or neutral palettes, Diane packed some punch into the red carpet with this watermelon wonder. She gets bonus points for keeping her accessories to a minimum and opting for nude sandals, as to not distract from the main attraction.

Sienna Miller in Nina Ricci at the Esquire House Grand Opening in Los Angeles. The sweetheart neckline, peplum waist and allover strips of sheer and lace offer a romantic take on the classic LBD. The actress topped off her look with grey pumps.

Photos (left to right): Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Steve Granitz/WireImage; Chris Jackson/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images; Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Posted in: blake lively, diane kruger, dita von teese, kate bosworth, sienna miller, this week's fab five
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One Designer, Two Ways: Chanel

Posted by babu 3:29pm GMT

Just a few months after Blake Lively looked beautifully bohemian in her Chanel Resort 2011 maxi dress at Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2011 back, Rachel Bilson gave the same colorful, swirl-like print some tough love with a leather jacket and gladiator sandals at the Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011.

While each lady's look is reflective of her own personal style, I like how Blake's simplistic styling allowed the pretty print to breathe on its own, whereas Rachel's dress appeared to be on life (or rather accessory) support.

Which style is the right way, and which one needs to hit the highway? You tell me in the comment section below.

Photos: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Posted in: blake lively, chanel, one designer two..., rachel bilson
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Style Showdown: Alexa Chung vs. Blake Lively

Posted by babu 11:24am GMT

Alexa Chung wore a navy and white tweed dress to the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week yesterday.

If you recall, Blake Lively was first spotted in the dress (from the Chanel Resort 2011 collection) at the "Twelve" screening back in late July.

While I'm not a huge fan of the dress on either lady (to me, the sheer, floral-print midriff screams tacky), I'm going to have to give this one to Blake for her shoe choice. I much prefer the nude pump to Alexa's black loafers.

Photos: Eric Ryan/Getty Images; Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Posted in: alexa chung, blake lively, celeb style showdown, chanel, one designer two...
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