Fashion On the Go

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Style Obsession: Olivia Pope

Summer beach days can be a little tough to predict on the east coast. Hence why it's so important to have your latest addictive show ready to hit play on Netflix. For me, it's been Scandal. After missing out on all the Twitter viewing parties, I finally decided to check out all that hype on ABC's hottest show. After two weeks of rainy days centered around marathoning, my gut was telling me I was obsessed. It's hard not to fall in love with Olivia Pope. Her sassiness, hot affairs, and impeccable style make politics actually seem like a good time. And while many of us can't get our wish to be Olivia Pope, we can at least take a few notes and copy her style (seriously, is gladiator in a suit synonym for fashionista?!). Some of Liv's most stylish moments: 

The white Tory Burch trench coat

Michael Kors dress

Jean Fares Couture gown

Escada gown

Summer Trend: High Low Dresses

The summertime is all about trading that black wardrobe in for a colorful, boho chic one. The current stylish high low dress is the best way to perfect that look! With this figure slimming style, summer 2013 just got a little trendier.

Possibly, my favorite high low dress to wear! I'm a sucker for the strapless types with corset shapes and this one totally fits that type. The front zipper, stripes, and blue coloring just adds to its fabulousness!

Get that look: Apricot Lane

With a similar shape, this high low dress is perfect for going casual or dressing up. The bright coral top mixed in with the blue bottom allows it to work beautifully on a summer beach day. However, with the simple addition of a white blazer and pump/wedges, this high low transforms into appropriate nightwear. 

Get that look: Apricot Lane

For a comfortable and dressed down high low, this is the go to dress. Pick your color and you've got your flowly summer dress ready to wear!

Get that look: Express 

Fashion Roundup: Cannes 2013

Oh Cannes! The film festival where it's the best of everything: movies, yachts, and more importantly iconic red carpet moments.

Marion Cotillard looked fresh and gorgeous in this Vivenne Westwood dress at Cannes. The festival is usually noted for its more glamorous looks but with Marion's minimal makeup and peach stripes, she looked effortlessly perfect!

Freida Pinto sparkled her way up the Cannes red staircase. With this jeweled top and high waist shape, Pinto channeled her inner flapper and completely accomplished the 20s' trend.

Great Gatsby star Isla Fisher brought her A game in ruffles with this Oscar de la Renta dress. The bright color with the tribal styled Bulgari jewels was a timeless look for the festival's summery vibe.

From Harry Potter to The Bling Ring, Emma Watson made a fashion transition with her film and fashion roles. Typically one for dramatic apparel, Emma approached Cannes with a more toned down look. First, Watson went classic with a black and white Chanel dress. Nothing says Cannes debut like a little sequin and semi backless dress! For her first photo call, Emma wore a Christopher Kane two piece. The deep red and frills were a little dark for the season, but Emma's posh style helped pull it off!

Punk This

Punk: Chaos to Couture

Punk fashion is typically defined by grunge, black clothing, chains, safety pins, etc. Despite the theme's variety, nobody really seemed up for going with the Met Gala theme this year. Prada and McQueen exhibits might be way easier, and if we're being honest, prettier to dress up for, but the lack of actual punk on the Met steps was kind of a hot mess. So kudos to the ladies who at least attempted to do it right!

Anne Hathaway

For someone who is consistently ridiculed for a calculated and uptight image, Anne Hathaway definitely shredded her stereotype with this new look. The goth glam presence was complete thanks to Anne's sheer, feathers, and debut of bleached hair. On a night celebrating rebellious fashion, Anne's Valentino was show stopping. 

Gisele Bundchen

Gisele's look was probably the most subtle display of punk, but it was still one of the hottest appearances. The dynamic chains on her Anthony Vaccarello dress combined with those sharp heels added to the supermodel's feisty attitude. 

Sienna Miller

Leave it to a hipster/boho queen to truly follow the theme of the night. While most attendees preferred to wear evening gowns with punk makeup, Sienna went in the opposite, and right, direction. Classy Burberry dress mixed with spike and studs equals Best Punk Dressed. See ladies, it doesn't have to be so extreme! (ahem, Cyrus). 

Fashion Muses

Every innovator is influenced by some muse, and in fashion, those glitzy inspirations come in many forms. The fashion It Girl can be the person brining a designer's clothes to life on the runway, showing off effortless street style at the countless shows of fashion week, managing the communications of a brand, or browsing looks for famous clients. No matter which role they play, they're the reason those seasonal trends go editorial and red carpet ready!

The Model

Twenty years old and on top of her modeling game. Since about 2011, Cara Delevingne has been winning over the fashion world with her thick eyebrows and goofy persona. The British model has worked with labels like Burberry, Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, and was even an Angel for the day. And as if earning Vogue's praise wasn't enough, Cara won Model of the Year 2012 at the British Fashion Awards. Despite her exciting resume, it's Cara's fun personality that's made her everyone's favorite It Girl. Her carefree style and blunt humor make it hard not to love her.

The Socialite

Nepotism can only make those five minutes of fame last for so long. The reality shows will bomb, the perfume lines will get shoved in the back of your local Sephoras, and your dignity will suffer major ego bruising. But for Olivia Palermo, her little stint on MTV's The City seemed like that math test you bombed in high school. Sucked in the moment, but easily forgotten and rarely came back to haunt you. Olivia's glamorous taste has resulted in some amazing opportunities. Front rows at fashion shows and recent modeling Oscar de la Renta for Outnet.com. Girl is so high fashion, it's hard to remember she came to attention from a reality show. 

The Director of Communications

Oscar de la Renta is the epitome of elegant glamour mixed with modern youthfulness. Everyone wants to be exposed to those dream worthy ruffles. For @OscarPRGirl Erika Bearman, that dream is her everyday reality. Every girl on Twitter with an interest in fashion can't help but obsess over Erika's exciting adventures that come with her job. The Social Media Queen keeps everyone up to date on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest.  The small glimpses into her life from tweets of conversations with Oscar and pictures of her gorgeous outfits (crop top with ballroom skirt? check!) gives a girl hope that you really can have it all. 

The Stylist

Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway. Just to name a few of Rachel Zoe's A-list cliental. The celeb stylist has claimed major attention for being responsible for the note worthy red carpet styles and basically inventing "boho chic". Going to all the fashion shows to find looks for your client while also organizing a show for your own fashion line - it's just a day in the life for Rachel Zoe!

"You should always be learning. If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong place."

-Erika Bearman

Best Dressed Oscars 2013

Holy Oscar Sunday, aka the biggest red carpet event of the year. And despite the major lack of color, the drama in the dresses were bigger than the Best Picture nominees.

Amanda Seyfried

Looking fierce in McQueen. The light colors became an extremely repetitive trend of the night but at least Amanda brought it with the texture and structure of her gown. The light shade was a perfect match for her light skin tone and big dolly eyes. On top of the coloring, the shape was perfect for Miss Seyfried! Not only was it so smart of her stylist to stick with a slim fitting gown for her tiny figure, but the collar and cleavage was totally Oscar appropriate. Take note of your co-star Hathaway. This is how to show off your assets correctly!

Amy Adams

Like the real life Disney princess she is, Amy Adams looked like a dream in this lavender gown. It's not a red carpet until Oscar de la Renta is present and those ruffles certainly drew attention. While I would have preferred a little bit more diamonds or sparkle, Amy knocked it out of the park with that train alone.

Jennifer Hudson

Midnight blue was as close as we got to color on Oscar night, so thank you for that Jennifer Hudson! The shimmer, the slit- all so fierce! I'm usually not a fan of long sleeve dresses, but this Roberto Cavalli was full of so much detail. Particularly loving the material at the top and how it transitions to a light flow at the bottom of the dress. Completely fitting and perfect for her performing role of the night!

Jennifer Lawrence

It's Jennifer Lawrence's world and we're just living in it. This girl doesn't even need a Harvey Weinstein Oscar campaign, that's how hard she's winning everyone over this year/award season. Owning her recent Dior spokeswoman role, J.Law came in full elegance with this amazing train. Although I definitely love the look, I wish and hope in the future Dior provides Jennifer with edgier looks. Jennifer is so young that she deserves bolder dresses, like the ones fellow Dior ladies Mila Kunis and Marion Cotillard sport. Nevertheless, this gown is timeless and perfect for the Oscars!

Jessica Chastain

Oh hello 60s glamour! Jessica nailed it when she described her dress as a "Happy Birthday Mr. President" gown. The Armani Prive with vintage Harry Winston jewels were perfect for Hollywood's newly A-list leading lady. The champagne color went surprisingly well with her pale skin tone and that red lip definitely helped her stand out, instead of being washed out. Jessica Chastain was the definition of Hollywood glamour.  

Zoe Saldana

What do you do when your gorgeous ex-boyfriend is the sole reason for every woman's swooning this award season? Show up in the most intricate dress of the night to clarify you are the hottest of all the fashion risk takers. Obviously. At least, that's what Zoe Saldana did in this Alexis Mabille gown. Who knew black and white could be so fabulous? I was immediately won over when I saw my favorite trend (ruffles) but the belt plus the open slit train? Best dressed of the night, easily.