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Watch This: Keira Knightley Plays Coco Chanel in New Short Film

May 1, 2013 @ 8:45 am

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first-ever Chanel boutique, Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld cast Keira Knightley to play Coco Chanel in his new short film to mark the milestone, and the trailer alone is already serving up major style inspiration! The film is aptly-named Once Upon A Time… and tells the story of the designer’s first outpost in Deauville, France. Knightley has been the face of Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle fragrance for years and regularly showcases the label’s designs on the red carpet, so it’s a fitting tribute to the fashion icon. Once Upon A Time… will debut in Singapore on May 8, a night before the label’s Cruise Collection shows, but you can watch it online that same day on chanel-news.com. Get a sneak peek now by watching the trailer above.

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STARS IN CHANEL!

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

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Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Valentino’s iPad Case

Apr 30, 2013 @ 10:45 am

Looking to spoil the tech-loving mom in your life? She’ll love RED Valentino’s iPad case. Covered with blooming flowers in shades of pink, this protective pouch will guard any iPad model from scratches and damage, plus the glossy bow adds a fun and feminine touch. It will make her e-reading, e-mailing, and e-gaming that much prettier! Pick one up for $195 at nordstrom.com.

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Label You’ll Love: Three Floor — Ashley Madekwe and Amanda Seyfried Are Fans!

Apr 29, 2013 @ 5:30 pm

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Less than two years after it started as an online shopping site in London, Three Floor has become the newest brand loved by stars like Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe, Modern Family star Ariel Winter, and Amanda Seyfried, who wore the dress on stage at the MTV Movie Awards just a couple weeks ago. Ariel Winter chose the brand’s Attire dress (which you can snag on threefloorfashion.com for about $214) for the City Year event in Los Angeles this month. “I like wearing edgy things, and I really like this,” Winter told InStyle.com of her ensemble. “I thought it was really fun to wear.” Ultimately, this is a new go-to brand for trendy pieces at good prices. The designs start at $165, and are available at asos.com, revolveclothing.com, shopbop.com, and the brand’s own site, threefloorfashion.com. So, start browsing—we’re sure you’re going to like what you see.

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Chanel Toasts to the Tribeca Film Festival With Kiernan Shipka, Alexa Chung, and Taraji P. Henson

Apr 29, 2013 @ 2:30 pm

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The Odeon restaurant in New York turned into a mini Chanel runway at the 8th Annual Chanel Artists Dinner, when guests including Alexa Chung and Mad Men‘s Kiernan Shipka wore straight-off-the-runway looks for their night out to celebrate the Tribeca Film Festival. “It’s fabulous to wear Chanel,” said 13-year-old Shipka, who chose look 24 from the label’s spring 2013 show. “It’s truly amazing.” Chung agreed: “It has so much history and class that the clothing feels like that,” she said. Though, wearing Chanel wasn’t a requirement for the evening, which was also shared by Uma Thurman, How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor, rising star Mickey Sumner, and the festival’s co-founder Robert DeNiro. Taraji P. Henson enjoyed the night—pinot noir in hand—in a vibrant blue design by Stella and Jamie. Click the photo to see more.

— Sharon Clott

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Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Vera Wang’s Be Jeweled Perfume

Apr 29, 2013 @ 1:05 pm

A gorgeous piece of jewelry or a fragrant flower bouquet are each great Mother’s Day gifts, but Vera Wang is giving us a more creative option, combining both elements in her new Be Jeweled fragrance. The scent takes its title quite literally—housed in a jewel-cut flacon, the bottle catches light just like a statement-making ring, and the cluster of gems placed around the neck make this perfume a perfect topper for mom’s vanity. And although the notes of pomegranate, pink sugar, red currant, and champagne sound more like a luxe mimosa served at brunch, the fragrance proves to be just as refreshing when spritzed on. Pick up a bottle for $52 at kohls.com.

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MOTHER'S DAY FRAGRANCES!

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The Prettiest Accessory at Bridal Fashion Week

Apr 27, 2013 @ 12:00 pm

While Bridal Fashion Week came and went in New York City, we still can’t get this moment from Reem Acra‘s show out of our minds when models walked with blue and pink umbrellas emblazoned with sweet nothings like “I Do” and “Only You.” It was truly showstopping and romantic, which is why we Instagrammed it immediately. Keep up with gorgeous shots, like this stunning look from Reem Acra, by following us on Instagram at @instylemagazine.

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Louise Roe Tells InStyle All About Her Fashion Star Outfit, Week 8

Apr 26, 2013 @ 2:00 pm

The print on this Halston minidress is gorgeous. I was drawn to the mustard tones, which made me feel very 1970s glam. I went for a faux-bob with my hair, but a loose, wavy one to keep the look relaxed. I wore killer yellow metallic heels from one of my faves, Jimmy Choo, and then my absolute talisman, a ring designed by my friend Mesi Jilly. She has them all made in Italy and you can choose the stone—mine is Labradorite and it changes tone in different lights. This look was quite sophisticated and different from what I usually throw on, but I had fun wearing it!

— Louise Roe

Tune in to NBC for Fashion Star tonight at 8/7c, and follow @louiseroe on Twitter for all the up-to-the-minute updates. Plus, click “Winning Looks” below to see last season’s winning outfits!

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Fashion We Love: Kate Hudson’s Style Tour in New York

Apr 26, 2013 @ 8:00 am

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Boho-no! While Kate Hudson is known for her free-spirited bohemian style, she veered onto the all-out glam track lately, and we’re loving it. She packed the most glam of glam wardrobes for her stint in New York to promote her latest film The Reluctant Fundamentalist at the Tribeca Film Festival—outfits that landed her in our Look of the Day section day after day. From left, she’s worn Jenny Packham, Reem Acra, Ann Taylor’s Event Collection, and Michael Kors. Amazing, right? So, what’s the ultimate look of her New York rendezvous? Tell us by voting in the poll. More

— Jennifer Davis