This was arguably Alexander McQueen’s best ever runway show. More than 1,000 guests sat spellbound as one of the most beautiful, breathtaking fashion events was unveiled in front of their eyes.

McQueen’s has arguably been one of the most desirable show passes every season since he started out 14 years ago and, if that’s the case, the autumn/winter 2008-9 one will be the golden ticket.

McQueen has explained the premise of this season’s fashion show, describing his idea behind the theme:

“I’ve got a 600-year-old elm tree in my garden and I made up this story of a girl who lives in it and comes out of the darkness to meet a prince and become a queen”.

This was truly an unmissable event, and as you can see by these gorgeous pictures, McQueen’s designs are unlike any out there. More romantic and feminine than ever, McQueen certainly reminded us why his name is so renowned in the fashion world today.

Via: Vogue

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There was certainly some light at The Dark Knight premiere in New York last week.

Although the entire cast basically stuck to basic black formal wear, it suited the event - the premiere of the highly anticipated movie The Dark Knight. However, there were a few shots of color here and there, perfectly placed and from Morgan and Maggie to Gary and Christian…they all looked like true A-listers.

This movie has been receiving a huge amount of buzz, largely due to the astounding performance of the incredibly talented Heath Ledger who unfortunately passed away back in February.

Much of the buzz surrounding this movie related to Ledger and his Oscar-worthy performance in the flick, but the other actors involved are certainly none to overlook, in terms of both performance and style.

Maggie Gyllenhaal looked ravishing at the premiere, in a long black strapless dress with a floral design spread across the side.

She wore a heavy gold corsage-like cuff bracelet and pendant drop earrings, both which were reportedly by designer Fred Leighton, a favorite of Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie, and other celebrities.

She kept it very simple and yet looked absolutely stunning, and all eyes were on her.

The tremendous Gary Oldman looked great next to her, in a handsome suit, purple shirt and tie. I love the subtleness of color here, and the entire cast looked nothing less than spectacular when they lined up together to pose for pictures.

Via: Styledash

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Lauren Conrad has been making the news quite often lately, unfortunately much of it has not really been to her benefit.

One of the latest events LC was spotted at was Animal Fair magazine’s 9th annual “Paws for Style” fashion show on Tuesday in New York City.

There was an outrage over the fact that Lauren left early before walking with a dog down the red carpet as was planned.

After being paid reportedly $20,000 to make an appearance and walk the runway it is no wonder there was such an uproar, however it is now believed that it was nothing more than a mistake and that LC simply was not aware that she was supposed to walk the runway with the borrowed pooch and left before the event ended.

What can you expect but for Hills-like drama to carry over and follow LC everywhere she goes…luckily for us she did stay at the event long enough to pose for a few pictures on the red carpet.

Regardless of the drama that may have ensued, one thing we can say is that Lauren looked great.

Dressed very simply in a belted red dress from her own clothing line, she was very pretty and I mean really, how dressed up can you get for a designer doggy couture event?

Via: Star Magazine

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One of the hottest trends this summer is the high waist. High waisted shorts in particular are quickly making a comeback, but if you are considering trying this look out for yourself you need to make sure that you go about it in just the right way.

High waisted shorts can quite easily go the entire other way and end up looking dorky and awkward as opposed to funky and fashionable.

The trick here is to make sure that you are showing off your legs, making them look as long and lovely as possible.

More than anything this refers to footwear. With high waisted shorts you need to be really careful with what you are dressing your feet in, as although anything from Ugg boots to stiletto high heels will work, it is all about the details.

Also make sure that your shirt is tucked in a little loosely, because too tight will leave you looking uncomfortable and really put a damper on the hot style you are trying to pull off.

If you want to try and get your own pair, check out American Apparel or Just Jeans for a good selection.

I think on the right body they can work, what do you think?

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I simply can’t say enough about Katy Perry. Ever since she hit the music scene which to most of us was just recently, I have not been able to take my eyes off her and have been wowed by her incredibly smart fashion sense.

Not only has her I Kissed a Girl song been tearing up the charts and having us all singing in the shower, but her look is unique and edgy, different from the typical blonde pop tarts we see today.

One of the first television shows I saw featuring the lovely Miss Katy Perry was So You Think You Can Dance, where she looked positively adorable and super stylish in a sky-high yellow mini dress and feather flower in her hair.

Throw in a cute green belt and platform mary janes so tall they could almost be classified as stilts, and you have the perfect combination of cute and classy.

From her powerhouse vocals to her stunning bod and terrific taste in fashion, Katy Perry is definitely making her mark and is one woman to watch out for, and I for one am definitely feeling her.

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If you really want to be in style this summer, one of the biggest fashion statements you can make is by adding some vivid colors to your wardrobe.

Don’t be afraid of wearing shocking hues - as long as you use them in the right ensembles and wear them the right way, it will be fabulous.

One of the best guidelines you can stick to when it comes to donning bright colors is to wear them with dark denim.

If you want to wear a vibrant neon yellow or green shirt for instance, wear them with wide leg dark denim jeans or a cute dark denim skirt, to add balance to the ensemble.

One of the easiest ways to model your favorite bright colored fashions this season is to wear them in a dress.

You can do almost no wrong when wearing vibrant hues in a dress, just make sure that if there is a pattern it is appropriately proportioned to your body.

Also keep in mind that bright colors do not always have to be fluorescents and neons.

Take the beautiful jewel-toned apparel out there, such as this stunning dress by Zac Posen.

If you are interested in going with the trend of brightness but want to keep it subtle and classic, try this full-length dress from Calvin Klein.

Pair it with a chic pair of pumps and you will not only fit right in with the trend of saturated hues that is taking over the world today, but will look great doing it.

Layering is another fantastic trick to wearing brights, the best idea being to combine them with true classic neutral pieces.

It’s really all about contrast, so don’t worry too much about being all matchy-matchy, and look for colors that play off each other and draw the attention to you.

The great thing about bright colors is that they help you to stand out from the crowd, and you can dress them up or play them down, depending on the type of look that you are going for.

Regardless of what road you decide to take with your hot hues, remember to not be daunted by brighter pieces. Have fun with your clothing, play around with it, and find out what works for you.

Via: Cosmopolitan

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If there is any celebrity today who wears the 80s style and does it well, it is English model Agyness Deyn.

Well known for her wacky sense of style and quirky 80s fashions, Deyn always manages to pull off every look no matter how funky it may be.

We see her a lot in black and white striped ensembles, such as the one she wore fabulously to the Empire Awards, and she can now boast on being the face of Giles Deacon’s Gold range for New Look.

We love her penchant for classic 80s style, and it definitely makes her stand out from the crowd because there are few celebs who follow the same fashion trend.

Most female celebrities we see are constantly trying to keep up with the latest and greatest fashion trends, but Miss Agyness likes to stick with the styles of the past and yet makes them all fashion forward and definitely stylish in today’s world.

Agyness Deyn definitely sticks out in our heads and is one woman who we should definitely watch out for because she is more than making her mark in the fashion world.

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For this Style Icon article I chose a couple - Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. Could you get more adorable? These two are more than just super sweet, they are also incredibly fashionable and hip.

One of the things I love best about this duo is that…they are so darn cute…ok off that topic, they are in such a compatible state when it comes to their fashion.

Their looks always mesh well together and you just can’t take your eyes off them whenever you see them out and about.

Let’s start with the beautiful Blake. Unlike some of the more…er, revealing female celebrities…such as Paris Hilton and Tara Reid who seem to like to show it all off, Blake is much more conservative and demure.

Although she is always covered up enough to be classy and casual, she is still very much the sex kitten and we love that about her.

Turning to Penn, he too is very modern-chic but casual and approachable in his style.

He looks sublime in everything from a rainbow colored scarf to a lavish suit and tie, and quite frankly, even if this guy was dressed in a paper bag he wouldn’t be hard to look at.

Whether they are dressed down at the beach or dressed to the nines for a walk down the red carpet, these two are definitely eye-catching and their style, apart and together, is incredible.

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For those of you out there who adore authentic vintage clothing, you are going to love the true retro fashions offered at ModCloth.

A smaller Canadian-based company, this is a business well worth checking out if you love the pin up styles of Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren.

They feature everything from dresses and bottoms to swimwear and accessories, so everything you need to fill your wardrobe up with gorgeous classic pieces you can find right here - and at an affordable price.

One of the best things I love about ModCloth is that you can even pay with Paypal, which just makes it that much simpler, in case you don’t have a major credit card.

They offer an array of styles, a few in particular that I really loved and which I wanted to share with you here.

Make sure that you check out their website for more information and to check out their entire line of apparel and accessories for yourself.

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So I didn’t really care for her look at the MuchMusic Video Awards this year, but besides that, Rihanna has definitely become a style icon in my eyes.

When she first came out with songs like Pon De Replay and Music of the Sun, she was definitely hot, but not so much a celebrity that stood out in terms of style.

Over the past year or so however, Rihanna has definitely made a dramatic change in her looks. She has a new haircut, a completely new and unique style, and as of lately I have not seen her step out wearing anything but first class fashions all the way.

She gives us grown up glamour to the nines but sex appeal at the same time, and this is a look that all women strive to achieve.

Just take a look at her in this sexy hot pink number here, all I can say is…wow.

Although early on in her career she seemed to have a sort of molded fashion sense, where she almost just put on whatever she was told to, it seems that she has really come full circle and is finally doing her own thing - which we love.

These days it seems she just can’t go wrong with her fashions…ahem, besides the MMVAs but that is just my opinion, everyone else I know thought she looked fantastic…and from her earrings down to her sky high heels, Rihanna always looks drop dead gorgeous.

Rihanna has certain god given features that are so unique from all the other female artists we see out there today, and she is truly something special.

She’s got more than just great looks and fashion sense though, she is a reigning talent and one of the key players in the music industry today, and that’s why we love her, and why Rihanna is, without a doubt, a true style icon.

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