We came across this photo of Keira Knightley at the premiere of her latest film, The Edge of Love, and wanted to know how to get her earthy, yet romantic look.

We asked Carissa Paserella, a professional makeup artist who has over 12 years of experience, to tell us more about Keira’s look. (Make sure to check out her blog called Hooked On Beauty, where she dishes out a ton of useful advice!) Carissa is also a natural beauty, so she’s absolutely the perfect person to break down this look. “Keira Knightley embodies the best in what I call ‘Natural Chic,’ which is basically using neutral, brown and earthy tones with just a kick of liner for a beautifully natural and not overdone evening look,” says Carissa. Below, she elaborates further with step-by-step directions and product recommendations: (more…)

Rebecca Minkoff’s pre-fall collection has already hit the shelves this summer, and it’s safe to say that I’m completely obsessed with each bag and new shade! Rebecca Minkoff is an NYC-based designer and all her creations are made right here in the USA. She hit the fashion scene in a huge way with her Morning After Bag, designed to take you well through the night before, right to the morning after. Her bags are regularly seen on tons of celebrities and stylish women, and I recently purchased my first one from her pre-fall collection.

What I love about the new pre-fall colors is that they are perfect for summer without being the typical bright, in-your-face summer shades. I’m in love with my Nikki bag in Iris, pictured left above. The Iris color is very rich and dynamic, a deep blue with purple undertones that come through in certain lights. I’ve been carrying it all summer and have gotten so many compliments. I think the color is dynamic to wear all year long, and the Nikki bag is the one hobo I’ve seen with the perfect amount of slouching. Another gorgeous RM creation is the Clutch, pictured in the middle in the Sea Green shade. The Clutch, with its long detachable chain, is so versatile, and the Sea Green shade is absolutely gorgeous. Not surprisingly, it’s been seen on lovely ladies strolling the NYC streets, like Blake Lively and Agyness Deyn. Agyness is carrying the Clutch in Persimmon, a vibrant orangey-red hue. Rebecca Minkoff’s smaller take on the Morning After, the Morning After Mini, is just the perfect size for shorter gals. Pictured far right above in the Cloud Grey color, it’s roomy and embellished with light gold hardware.

Check out the gorgeous pre-fall collection at your nearest RM retailer, or on shopbop.com. While you’re drooling over the pre-fall choices, catch a sneak peek at what’s coming up for fall right here!

A couple months ago, Lucy Liu went to a charity benefit, from which we spotted photos of her gorgeous updo. We thought it was the perfectly chic, undone chignon that looked both effortless and playful. Naturally, we wanted to know how to get this look for ourselves!

We turned to Lea Journo, stylist/ eponymous salon owner, for advice. Originally from Paris, she’s worked with brands like L’Oreal, Gaultier, Yoshi Yamomoto, Alexandre de Paris and Sergio Bossi. Today, Beverly Hills is her home base, where she works on the locks of A-listers like Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Emily Mortimer and Kate Bosworth. Thus, she naturally knows all about how to create sophisticated updos like Lucy Liu’s. “This style is easiest to create a day or two after shampooing, as hair is slippery and more difficult to style right after it’s been shampooed and conditioned,” says Lea. Here are her step-by-step tips on how to re-create this look: (more…)

Scarves are always an essential in a wardrobe, but lately, they’ve seem to taken off as a trend. You’ve probably seen them on style icons like Kate Moss and Rachel Bilson everywhere. Plus, we’re spotting them on the streets year-round, whether it’s cold and blustery, or sunny and warm. The number of ways that you could wear a scarf seemed a little daunting, so we asked a few experts for their best tips on how to wear scarves - whenever, wherever. (more…)

There are a lot of jeans that I try on and love, but there’s one pair that I’ve been coveting for months. Ever since I first spotted them at Fred Segal, I’ve been wanting to own Paige Premium Denim’s Robertson cut in the Dark Clean wash.

Pretty much everything about these jeans is perfection. They’re soft and comfortable, which is important because as far as I’m concerned there’s nothing worse than jeans that look good, but are so uncomfortable you find yourself dreaming of sweats the second you put them on. They have a medium rise, so they’re not high enough to cut into your torso (SO not attractive) or so low that you have to be careful every time you bend over to pick something up (a new requirement of mine after I accidentally flashed the mailman last week). They also have a trendy wide leg, which looks great with my favorite heels, and the back pockets magically manage to make my butt look better than any of the jeans already in my closet. (I know this from the many times I’ve visited “my” pair and looked at them in the dressing room mirror). The only reason I don’t own them already is that I’m trying to be responsible and ration out my jean buying so I don’t end up homeless one day, with only my extensive denim collection to keep me warm… (more…)

We all think Rachel Bilson is absolutely adorable. She’s definitely a young Hollywood celeb that has gotten it right - especially when it comes to style. When we saw this photo of her, we immediately wanted to know how to get her hair style. The wispy, undone ponytail with the braided crown…simply gorgeous!

For advice on how to get this look, we turned to Bumble and bumble editorial stylist, Michelle Fiona. Michelle has worked with numerous celebs and models, including Karen Elson, Zooey Deschanel and Maggie Gyllenhal - as well as top media outlets like Allure and Nylon. Her refined, but inventive style is exactly what Rachel Bilson is all about…so here are her fabulous step-by-step tips on how to re-create the look: (more…)

We received a email from Chanel this morning announcing that Audrey Tatou will be the new face of Chanel No. 5 for 2009. The French actress will be replacing Nicole Kidman. Chanel will be partnering with director Jean-Pierre Jeunet for their next No. 5 film, whom Ms. Tatou has also worked with in A Very Long Engagement and Amelie, one of our favorite films ever!

We ADORE the elegance of Chanel ads, and they are always memorable. You can be sure that we’ll be keeping our eyes out for the new No. 5 film in 2009.

Gwyneth Paltrow is looking truly stunning these days, especially at all the Iron Man premieres. I’m really loving her shorter hair and her fashion choices (see here and here). For the film itself (which my boyfriend is incredibly excited about), Estee Lauder created a a lovely romantic look for Gwyneth Paltrow’s character, Virginia “Pepper” Potts; the look is “soft, feminine and luminous and the perfect complement to Pepper’s evening style of a striking jewel-toned cocktail dress and long, flowing hair.” To re-create her look, simply follow these steps! (more…)

I love getting facials. They’re relaxing, good for your skin, and the products always smell incredible. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t allow for me to go nearly as much as I would like to, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to bring the spa to me. The best one I’ve found recently is Kinara’s Red Carpet Facial Kit.

From the famous Los Angeles skin care clinic and spa (clients include Halle Berry, Jennifer Garner and Hillary Swank), this kit will leave your skin clean and glowing. It’s a three step process that’s as easy to use as it is effective (two traits that are important when you’re using something at home). (more…)

One trend that we’ve been seeing a lot of lately is the maxi dress–both on the runway, and on celebrities. Now that the weather finally warming up, I’ve been dress shopping like crazy. Since I’m on the short side, I’m a bit hesitant to go long with dresses. It’s tough to wear a long dress without resembling a tent and drowning in a sea of fabric. For some inspiration, I looked to a few stylish stars to see how they carried it off, casually and on the red carpet.

Kristen Bell wore a gorgeous, strapless Jenni Kayne tie gown to the premiere of Forgetting Sarah Marshall. I love the bright blue and white pattern and how she accessorized with a beautiful Bulgari necklace. Angelina Jolie went for a walk around New Orleans with her children in a soft, grey Rachel Pally caftan dress. She looked comfortable and effortlessly stylish. Eva Longoria wore a bright, twist-tied T-Bags maxi dress. Mommies-to-be, check out Gwen Stefani playing with cutie Kingston in a long Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent dress. I think what makes these dresses look so lovely on these ladies (well, besides their unrealistically amazing bodies) is a closer, slimmer silhouette and a floor-skimming length. Despite being super long, their dresses fit closely around the hips as to not create a look that balloons out. The lengths of the dresses are also perfectly tailored so that they don’t drag, and instead gracefully skim the toes. Eva Longoria paired her T-Bags dress with a pair of wedges for a lean look with an illusion of height.

Along with the ones above, we found some pretty maxi dresses by these designers that fit the bill: Tibi, Alice + Olivia, James Perse, Gerard Darel, Lauren Conrad (my guilty pleasure!), and Ella Moss. Share your suggestions with us on how to go long and take on the maxi dress look!

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