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Narciso Rodriguez, Claire DanesRex USA; Sipa USA

Narciso Rodriguez Texts Claire Danes on the Red Carpet

May 2, 2012 @ 6:00 pm

When Narciso Rodriguez wants Claire Danes to know how amazing she looks in his designs, he texts her himself! Like last week, when the actress stopped by the Tribeca Film Festival in a sexy hot pink Rodriguez look. “I sent her a text saying, ‘Thank you for making me look so good,’” the designer told us at a benefit for his alma mater, Parsons the New School for Design. “And that’s on top of being a really great friend and a woman who’s so amazing, so beautiful and talented and courageous and intelligent. She really is all that. And I’m proud to call her my friend.” Now that’s a sweet relationship!

See our favorite looks from Narciso’s fall collection!

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Rose Walano

Shailene Woodley OscarsJason Merritt/Getty Images

Shailene Woodley on Not Having Any Fashion Regrets

May 2, 2012 @ 11:00 am

Shailene Woodley refuses to have any fashion regrets. Earlier this year, she proudly wore Vibram FiveFinger shoes to InStyle‘s Golden Globes after-party. And, just this week, she spoke to ASOS magazine about critics of her Valentino gown at the Oscars. “A lot of people didn’t like it,” she said. “They were like, ‘She’s 20, she’s covering herself up, why is she doing that?’ But to me it felt classy and elegant and that’s what I think of when I think of the Oscars. It felt simple and elegant and it still represented who I am.” We love a girl who knows what she likes!

Plus, see Shailene’s best looks ever.

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Sharon Clott

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A Hot Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness and More

May 1, 2012 @ 2:30 pm
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Elizabeth Hurley and Sir Elton John painted the night pink at the Breast Cancer Foundation’s Hot Pink Party in New York City. The two joined Hurley’s cricketer fiancé Shane Warne, NBC’s Brian Williams, his daughter, Girls actress Allison Williams (in Donna Karan), designer Michael Kors, and Victoria’s Secret Angel Erin Heatherton (in Michael Kors). “Massive thanks to everyone there tonight,” Hurley Tweeted. The evening raised over $5 million for the cause. Success! See more stars at last night’s hottest parties in the gallery.

Leah Abrahams

Lanvin DressLester Cohen/WireImage; John Shearer/Getty

Would You Wear a Crystal Snake Dress Like Jennifer Lopez and Emma Stone?

May 1, 2012 @ 11:40 am

This season, Lanvin released a copper and black color-block dress with one out-of-the-ordinary addition—a Swarovski crystal snake wrapped around the neck and winded down the left side of the body. It’s not often we see reptile replicas incorporated into designs in forms other than prints, and celebrities immediately gravitated to the distinctive look. Jennifer Lopez wore the serpent style in Montreal yesterday, and Emma Stone chose it for a Golden Globes party in January. The piece is available beyond the runway and the stars, too—luisaviaroma.com sells it for $7,835. So, what’s the appeal? It’s different, that’s for sure. And how often do we see something truly different? Tell us: Would you wear this dress? Let us know in the comments!

Plus, see more celebrities in Lanvin!

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Sharon Clott

You Voted! This is Kate Middleton’s Best Outfit of the Year…

Apr 30, 2012 @ 5:50 pm
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It’s official: Catherine Middleton has been the Duchess of Cambridge for an entire year! To celebrate the royal couple’s first anniversary and a year full of fabulous Kate Fashion Moments, we asked you to help us pick her Best Look of the Year. (We turned to the Kate experts behind What Kate WoreKate Middleton StyleKate’s Wardrobe, and Duchess Kate Blog to help us narrow down the choices.) After more than 3,700 votes, we have an answer! Scroll down to see your winning pick…  More

Sharon Clott

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Jaime King, Rachel BilsonGreg Gayne/The CW

First Look: Jaime King and Rachel Bilson’s Hart of Dixie Wedding Dresses

Apr 30, 2012 @ 11:25 am

The big day is almost here! On the season finale of Hart of Dixie, Lemon Breeland (Jaime King) prepares to tie the knot with George Tucker (Scott Porter), and Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) gets into the wedding-day spirit, too! We got an exclusive first look at the upcoming bridal episode, in which both stylish ladies try on Southern Belle-worthy gowns by star gown designer Monique Lhuillier. King’s off-the-shoulder dress, named Petal, is part of Lhuillier’s spring 2012 collection. As for who walks down the aisle? We’ll have to tune in on Monday, May 14th to find out. In the meantime, catch a new episode Hart of Dixie at 9/8c on the CW.

See more of the hottest TV brides!

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Caitlin Petreycik

Best Dressed of the Week: Vote in Our Poll!

Apr 27, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
Olivia Wilde, Kate Middleton, Camilla Belle, Claire Danes, Charlize TheronBrad Barket/ABACAUSA.COM; James Whatling/Splash News; Billy Farrell/BFAnyc/Sipa; Erik Pendzich/Rex USA; Tsuni / GammaUSA

Our favorite outfits of this week—pulled from our Look of the Day top picks—focus on playful prints and sexy, sheer paneling. Our top picks: Olivia Wilde in lace-trimmed Prada, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in pastel peplum Matthew Williamson, Camilla Belle in crocheted Prada, Claire Danes in two-tone Narciso Rodriguez, and Charlize Theron in a cut-out Dion Lee LBD. Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and let us know! More

Caitlin Petreycik

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Heidi Klum and Vera Wang Link Together and More

Apr 27, 2012 @ 3:15 pm

Heidi Klum wore a Temperley London gown to accept an honor at the DKMS Linked Against Blood Cancer Gala, held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Designer Vera Wang congratulated the supermodel mogul at the event, which supported the organization’s mission of encouraging people to give bone marrow and take action. Click through the gallery to see more from last night’s hottest parties.

Leah Abrahams