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When Hollywood Meets Politics – 2013 Inauguration Weekend Fashion

President Obama's family looks on as he is sworn into office by Chief Justice John G. Roberts

President Obama’s family looks on as he is sworn into office by Chief Justice John G. Roberts

This weekend, Hollywood joined forces with the political powers that be to celebrate President Obama being sworn into office for a second term. Stars like Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Katy Perry, Rosario Dawson, Beyoncé and Jay-Z descended upon Washington D.C to show their support for the President. At the historic event, all eyes were of course on the stylish first family and Hollywood guests. FLOTUS Michelle who debuted a new set of bangs over the past week, sported an incredibly chic Thom Browne coat and accessorized with Reed Krakoff boots and a jeweled belt and gloves from J. Crew. Her earrings were designed by Cathy Waterman. Malia, 14, wore a plum coat by favorite J.Crew while little sister Sasha, 11, looked lovely in Kate Spade. Here’s a look at all the stylish looks from this past weekend’s Inauguration festivities.

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

Fergie shined on New Year's Eve in a gold mini and edgy top knot

Fergie shined on New Year’s Eve in a gold mini and edgy top knot

This past week, we said goodbye to 2012 and a fashionable hello to 2013. Stars like Fergie were in full party mode and opted for the pre-requisite metal and shine while others like Zoe Saldana went a little more demure in darker tones like olive green. With the new year came a pop of color. Kerry Washington stepped out of the box in a multi color and multi print Peter Pilotto number while Helen Mirren sizzled in a red Escada number in Palm Springs. Here are the chic looks from the past week.

Zoe Saldana opted for a corset inspired Emilio Pucci look on New Year's Eve

Zoe Saldana opted for a corset inspired Emilio Pucci look on New Year’s Eve

Kerry Washington stepped out of the box in a dramatic and ruffled multi print Peter Pilotto dress

Kerry Washington stepped out of the box in a dramatic and ruffled multi print Peter Pilotto dress

Dakota Fanning looked ethereal in white lace while attending the photocall for jewelry brand J. Estina in Seoul

Dakota Fanning looked ethereal in white lace while attending the photo call for jewelry brand J. Estina in Seoul

Kerry Washington hit the Rome premiere of Django Unchained in a white number with side cutouts

Kerry Washington hit the Rome premiere of Django Unchained in a white number with side cutouts

Elle Fanning looked age appropriate in a floral trapeze dress by opening ceremony

Elle Fanning looked age appropriate in a floral trapeze dress by Opening Ceremony

Helen Mirren dazzled in Palm Springs in a red Escada gown

Helen Mirren dazzled in Palm Springs in a red Escada gown

Connie Britton highlighted her red locks with an equally red off-the-shoulder gown

Connie Britton highlighted her red locks with an equally red off-the-shoulder gown

Helen Hunt looked chic in a minimalist navy Michael Kors gown

Helen Hunt looked chic in a minimalist navy Michael Kors gown

 

 

 

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It’s official, tangerine’s out and emerald green is in – Pantone picks color of 2013

Catherine Zeta Jones showed us why she's Hollywood royalty in an emerald Monique Lhuillier at the 2011 Golden Globes

Catherine Zeta Jones showed us why she’s Hollywood royalty in an emerald Monique Lhuillier at the 2011 Golden Globes

Tangerine is out and Emerald Green is in. It’s official, Pantone has announced the regal color that is Emerald Green as the official color of 2013. This shocking, rich hue is right in line with the gorgeous colors shown on this past year’s runways. Interestingly enough, this particular shade of green has been burning up the red carpets as well as the runways for quite some time now, so it makes sense that it’s coming to the forefront of fashion in the upcoming year. It’s a color that transcends trends and seasons. It can go from a structured sheath to a ball gown and back to skinny jeans. In honor of this stunning color, we’ve combed our Rue de Chic Blog archives for some of our favorite Emerald Green looks. So, are you excited to get green? Tell us what you think about Pantone’s pick for color of the year below. 

Angelina Jolie also pops in this gorgeous color wearing Atelier Versace.

Angelina Jolie also pops in this gorgeous color wearing Atelier Versace.

Mila Kunis joined A-list company in this custom emerald green Vera Wang

Mila Kunis joined A-list company in this custom emerald green Vera Wang

Olivia Munn in an emerald green Carolina Herrera gown

Olivia Munn in an emerald green Carolina Herrera gown

Freida Pinto is enviable in emerald green at "The Last Airbender" Premiere in New York

Freida Pinto is enviable in emerald green at “The Last Airbender” Premiere in New York

Zoe Saldana in an emerald sequin Elie Saab gown

Zoe Saldana in an emerald sequin Elie Saab gown

Gwyneth Paltrow is gorgeous in an emerald green sequin adorned Elie Saab gown

Gwyneth Paltrow is gorgeous in an emerald green sequin adorned Elie Saab gown

Charlize Theron is elegant in emerald green Reed Krakoff

Charlize Theron is elegant in emerald green Reed Krakoff

Charlize Theron goes bold in green

Charlize goes bold but casual this time in the popular hue

Michelle Monaghan in an emerald green Valentino dress

Michelle Monaghan in an emerald green Valentino dress

Michelle Monaghan goes green in Roksanda Ilincic

Michelle Monaghan goes green again in Roksanda Ilincic

Amanda Seyfried in an emerald green Prabal Gurung silk dress

Amanda Seyfried in an emerald green Prabal Gurung silk dress

Emma Stone in an emerald green lace Dolce and Gabbana sheath

Emma Stone in an emerald green lace Dolce and Gabbana sheath

Jayma Mays puts a neon twist on an emerald Reem Acra mini

Jayma Mays puts a neon twist on an emerald Reem Acra mini

Freida Pinto is draped in the famous shade of green

Freida Pinto is draped in the famous shade of green

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

Victoria Beckham attended a Valentino event in a retro inspired box suit from her label

Victoria Beckham attended a Valentino event in a retro inspired box suit from her label

As the holiday as well as the awards seasons are about to get into full swing, we’re starting to see a re-emergence of glitz and glamour on the red carpet. Olivia Palermo put her best foot forward in a very intricate design at a Valentino event, while Girls’ actress Allison Williams and Katy Perry stunned in Naeem Khan at a UNICEF event. Other stand out looks include Victoria Beckham in a red box suit from her label and Taylor Swift in Elie Saab. In color trends, navy blue was the color du jour on the carpet. Here are some of the chic looks from this past week.

Katy Perry took a fashion risk in a caped Naeem Khan design

Katy Perry took a fashion risk in a caped Naeem Khan design

Kate Mara was a stunning lady in red Jason Wu

Kate Mara was a stunning lady in red Jason Wu

Allison Williams attended a UNICEF event in a shimmering and elegant Naeem Khan design

Allison Williams attended a UNICEF event in a shimmering and elegant Naeem Khan design

Olivia Palermo attended a Marie Claire event in Spain sporting an elegant Christian Dior column gown

Olivia Palermo attended a Marie Claire event in Spain sporting an elegant Christian Dior column gown

Marion Cotillard opted for a little texture in a tuxedo inspired Christian Dior dress

Marion Cotillard opted for a little texture in a tuxedo inspired Christian Dior dress

Taylor Swift attended Sydney's Aria Awards in a beautiful Elie Saab gown

Taylor Swift attended Sydney’s Aria Awards in a beautiful Elie Saab gown

Allison Williams went with a pastel hued Valentino number at the Gotham Independent Film Awards

Allison Williams went with a pastel hued Valentino number at the Gotham Independent Film Awards

Olivia Palermo layered her intricate evening dress with a black jacket at a Valentino event

Olivia Palermo layered her intricate evening dress with a black jacket at a Valentino event

Amy Adams attended the Gotham Independent Film Awards in structured Giorgio Armani LBD

Amy Adams attended the Gotham Independent Film Awards in a structured Giorgio Armani LBD

Felicity Jones looked chic and sweet in Burberry Prorsum

Felicity Jones looked chic and sweet in Burberry Prorsum

Jessica Biel went retro in a white Michael Kors shift dress

Jessica Biel went retro in a white Michael Kors shift dress

Kate Bosworth looked lovely in ivory Emilio Pucci

Kate Bosworth looked lovely in ivory Emilio Pucci

Jennifer Lawrence took over the Jay Leno show in a simple and fitted T by Alexander Wang mini

Jennifer Lawrence took over the Jay Leno show in a simple and fitted T by Alexander Wang mini

Jennifer Lopez attended the opening of the Cavalli Club in Dubai wearing head to toe pieces from the designer

Jennifer Lopez attended the opening of the Cavalli Club in Dubai wearing head to toe pieces from the designer

Olivia Palermo added a pop of color to her all black look and the streets of NYC in a stylish and affordable neon yellow coat from Old Navy

Olivia Palermo added a pop of color to her all black look and the streets of NYC in a stylish and affordable neon yellow coat from Old Navy

 

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

Halle Berry sizzled on the Cloud Atlas red carpet in a silver Dolce and Gabbana mini

Halle Berry sizzled on the Cloud Atlas red carpet in a silver Dolce and Gabbana mini

This past week was all about prints, metallic hues and a few different shades of red. Some stand out looks in the print department include Kerry Washington in a ladylike Monique Lhuillier number, Kristen Stewart in a fresh-off-the -runway Louis Vuitton checkered piece as well as a few lessons in mixing (Olivia Palermo ) and matching (Karolina Kurkova in Roberto Cavalli and Jaime King in Giambattista Valli) prints.

Going the silver route were Halle Berry –who looked incredibly stunning in a fitted Dolce and Gabbana dress and Heidi Klum, who stepped out at a Children’s Hospital gala in head to toe silver. Other notable trends from the past week include Lauren Conrad and Alexa Chung in leather and a little lace courtesy of Rosario Dawson and Rosie Huntington Whiteley. Here are the chic looks from the past week.

Heidi Klum attended a Children's Hospital gala in Los Angles in head to toe silver

Heidi Klum attended a Children's Hospital gala in Los Angles in head to toe silver

Olivia Munn rocked a silver Michael Kors number at the Golden Heart Awards

Olivia Munn rocked a silver Michael Kors number at the Golden Heart Awards

Jaime King glowed in a simple white Calvin Klein sheath at the Women in Hollywood event

Jaime King glowed in a simple white Calvin Klein sheath at the Women in Hollywood event

Jessica Chastain attended a Harry Winston dinner in flirty Jason Wu number

Jessica Chastain attended a Harry Winston dinner in a flirty Jason Wu number

Alexa Chung was sweet in lace at a Foundry event

Alexa Chung was sweet in lace at a Foundry event

Rosie Huntington Whiteley smoulders at a Samsung launch event in lacy and sheer Jason Wu

Rosie Huntington Whiteley smoulders at a Samsung launch event in lacy and sheer Jason Wu

Rosario Dawson was demure in black lace at a charity evemt

Rosario Dawson was demure in black lace at a charity event

Mandy Moore stopped by the Rachel Zoe for Jockey event in a metallic Lela Rose dress

Mandy Moore stopped by the Rachel Zoe for Jockey event in a metallic Lela Rose dress

Lauren Conrad looked edgy yet ladylike in a Johanna Johnson leather dress

Lauren Conrad looked edgy yet ladylike in a Johanna Johnson leather dress

Marion Cotillard is a classic French beauty in Christian Dior Couture

Marion Cotillard is a classic French beauty in Christian Dior Couture

Amy Adams attended the Hollywood Film Awards in an elegant Oscar de la Renta column gown

Amy Adams attended the Hollywood Film Awards in an elegant Oscar de la Renta column gown

Olivia Palermo attended a Mont Blanc event in successfully combined black and white prints

Olivia Palermo attended a Mont Blanc event in successfully combined black and white prints

Kerry Washington made a splash in Monique Lhuillier at the Hollywood Film Awards

Kerry Washington made a splash in Monique Lhuillier at the Hollywood Film Awards

Kristen Stewart showed off her legs in Tokyo while sporting a Louis Vuitton romper

Kristen Stewart showed off her legs in Tokyo while sporting a Louis Vuitton romper

Emma Roberts added a little edge to her style in Nanette Lepore printed separates

Emma Roberts added a little edge to her style in Nanette Lepore printed separates

Jaime King took a walk on the wild side in Giambattista Valli

Jaime King took a walk on the wild side in Giambattista Valli

Karolina Kurkova played the edgy supermodel in a Roberto Cavalli printed suit while attending the Bergdorf anniversary party

Karolina Kurkova played the edgy supermodel in a Roberto Cavalli printed suit while attending the Bergdorf anniversary party

Lauren Conrad brought some serious color to her Miami book signing

Lauren Conrad brought some serious color to her Miami book signing

Amanda Seyfried was a red beauty at the Hollywood Film Awards

Amanda Seyfried was a red beauty at the Hollywood Film Awards

Rachel Bilson attended the premiere of Fun Size in a red animal print Preen dress

Rachel Bilson attended the premiere of Fun Size in a red animal print Preen dress

Alexa Chung spiced up her Versus turleneck with a matching leather mini at the Versace Soho store opening

Alexa Chung spiced up her Versus turleneck with a matching leather mini at the Versace Soho store opening

Krysten Ritter was winter chic in a plum colored Robert Rodriguez coat

Krysten Ritter was winter chic in a plum colored Robert Rodriguez coat

 

 

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

Jennifer Lopez looks stunning in an electric blue dress by Georges Chakra

With the summer season slowly coming to an end and the fall season creeping in, it’s interesting to see the mix of looks trending during this in between season on the red carpet. Electric blue was the go-to color this past week with stars like Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba and Kirsten Dunst making statements in this bold hue. Red was also a hot trend and so was lace and laser cut leather. While stars like Twilight’s Ashley Greene chose bright colors to help them stand out, bold print continued to reign supreme with Gwyneth Paltrow, Nina Dobrev, Zooey Deschanel and Maria Sharapova opting to show off in everything from batik to floral and polka dot prints. Check out our favorite looks from the past week below.

Jessica Alba runs errands in a pair of tuxedo inspired pants and a floral print blazer

Jaime Chung shows off some skin in a Cushine and Ochs blue dress with cutouts

Kirsten Dunst in a trench-inspired Jean Paul Gautier gown

Jessica Chastain in a pleated navy blue dress and nude pumps

Olivia Munn shows off her figure at the taping of Late Night with David Letterman in a belted navy blue dress

Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her legs in a batik mini and leather sandals while in the Hamptons

Maria Sharapova also shows off her mile long legs in sweet separates from Vanessa Bruno and Zimmerman

Bella Heathcote in a floral print Jonathan Saunders frock

 

Ashley Greene looks golden in Michael Kors

Nina Dobrev strikes a stunning figure in graphic print Guishem

Zooey Deschanel looks sweet in polka dots by Dolce and Gabbana

Ashley Greene attends the L.A premiere of The Apparition draped in fuchsia Donna Karan Atelier

Jordana Brewster looks peachy in a Dolce and Gabbana brocade skirt and matching blouse

Kate Beckinsale goes neon in a green Preen dress and white pumps

Ashley Greene stopped by Jimmy Kimmel in a draped red dress

Isla Fisher attends the bachelorette premiere in a low cut red lace Reem Acra dress

Maria Sharapova in a laser cut red Valentino dress

Nicole Richie goes edgy in a laser cut leather skirt and black blouse

Julie Bowen attended an Academy of Television Arts and Sciences event in a Christophe Josse ruffled lace dress and black peep-toe pumps

Lizzie Kaplan opts for a flowing white Dolce and Gabbana dress at the Bachelorette premiere

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

Actress, Jaime King is red hot in lace Marchesa

This past week was filled with color, color and more color. Not ready to let go of summer, stars like Jennifer Garner, Emmy Rossum, Jessica Biel and Kerry Washington stepped out in the most beautiful hues. While color took over the carpet, lace was a fabulous go-to trend for ladies like Jaime King, Jordana Brewster and Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks and Jessica Pare. Finishing things off in our trend report, we also spotted some very stylish prints courtesy of equally stylish stars like Revenge’s Ashley Madekwe in a gorgeous paint splatter-print Zimmermann frock and Olga Kurylenko in an illusion print Peter Pilotto. Excited? Check out our favorite looks from the past week below.

Jennifer Garner attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Odd Life of Timothy Green in a beautifully draped Lanvin sheath dress

Emmy Rossum wows in a hot pink Monique Lhullier dress while out in NYC

Ashley Greene attended the Carbon Audio Bash in subtle color courtesy of her lace Yigal Azrouel sheath

Rachel Weisz in a teal Lanvin sheath

Jessica Alba looks elegant in a Narciso Rodriguez colorblock dress

Kerry Washington looks sweet in a colorblocked Dior dress

Jessica Alba continues to show off her love of color in an Ellelauri miniskirt and blue wedges

Sophia Bush in a colorful Ted Baker combo

Cat Deely in a water color print one-shoulder sheath

Elizabeth Banks in a bold print Tucker dress

Anne Hathaway in a colorful print dress and hot pink clutch

Jessica Biel in an embroidered teal Oscar de la Renta frock

Olga Kurylenko creates an illusion in Peter Pilotto

Nikki Reed also attended the Instyle event in floral print Jill Stuart

Ashley Madekwe in a gorgeous paint-splatter-print Zimmermann frock and the Louboutins du jour

Jordana Brewster stopped by Instyle's summer bash in a little white dress by Bec & Bridge

Sophia Bush in a blush caftan by Erin Fetherston

Jordana Brewster attended an album launch party in a Temperly London dress with lace overlay

Jessica Pare in a lacy Jason Wu number

Christina Hendricks in an all black Dolce and Gabbana look with a pop of red

Naomi Campbell shows she's still got it in a floor length black column gown

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

Diane Kruger took a risk at the Chanel Couture show in a pastel hued dress, newsboy hat and spiked Christian Louboutin flats

This past week got an extra style boost from fashion week. As expected, stars like Milla Jovovich and Jessica Alba stepped out in Paris sporting their best Designer wear. In fact, most of the week’s best looks were captured entering the worlds of Chanel, Dior, Armani and Versace. Summer chic was the name of the game with actresses like Jennifer Lawrence and Leslie Mann making debuts at the Couture showings in chic and sophisticated looks while veterans like Diane Kruger stepped out of the box a little. Elsewhere on the red carpet, Blake Lively continued to show off her style chops while making the talk show rounds; another risk taker, Kate Bosworth showed off her sexy back in Hugo Boss and Katy Perry brought out embroidery and tulle in a dramatic Marchesa dress. Here are the most notable looks from the past week.

Elizabeth Banks attended the Versace Couture show in a metallic dress from the brand

Rosamund Pike looked chic in pastels by Christopher Kane

Marion Cotillard stepped out in Paris in a light color blocked piece from Dior

Diane Kruger in a tuxedo-inspired pastel 3.1 Phillip Lim sheath and white strappy sandals

Olivia Palermo took in the Valentino Haute Couture show in a sweet baby pink lace frock

Leslie Mann steps up her fashion game at the Valentino Couture show

Milla Jovovich is ladylike in Chanel

Leslie Mann took in the Chanel show in a flowing white blouse and tweed pencil skirt from the line

Shailene Woodley attended the Armani Privé show in Paris sporting separates from the line

Blake Lively stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in a sophisticated Lanvin look

Miranda Kerr elongates her legs in a 70s chic pair of white trousers and a printed top

Jessica Alba took in the Parisian scene in basic black and white

Leslie Mann in Armani Privé

Clemence Poesy attended the Chanel show in a mix of feminine and masculine pieces

Kate Bosworth showed off her toned back in a sexy Hugo Boss LBD

Jessica Alba attended the Versace Couture show in an edgy leather look from the brand

Olivia Palermo brings practical chic to the Dior show in a pleated leather peplum top and navy blue shorts

Alexa Chung attended the Chanel Couture show in separates from the line

Marion Cottillard took in the Dior Couture show in floral print

Jennifer Lawrence also took in the Dior Haute Couture collection in a floral print dress

Clemence Poesy sees red at the Valentino show

Gabrielle Union showed off her fiery side at a Porsche event in a red sheath and black peep toe pumps

Jennifer Lawrence made her debut at fashion week in gorgeous cobalt blue

Zoe Saldana attended the Armani Privé show in an embroidered sheath from the line

Katy Perry showcases her hour glass figure in an embroidered and tulled Marchesa number

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

Carrie Underwood sparkles at the CMT Music Awards in a Randi Rahm minidress and Gio Diev cuff booties

This past week brought a variety of trends and looks to the carpet thanks to the MTV Movie Awards as well as the CMT Awards. Skin was in and whether it was showing some leg in a side slit or some waist with side cut outs, stars like Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba and Zoe Saldana were not afraid to show off their early summer tan. Pink and red made a splash with Charlize Theron, Julianne Hough, Emma Stone and Dakota Fanning sporting gorgeous variations and lastly, who could say no to a little edge and a lot of sparkle –Carrie Underwood took care of that on the CMT red carpet. Here are the buzz worthy looks from the past week. (more…)

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

Taylor Swift in a 50s style Anthropologie floral print dress

Print and pattern were out in full force this week in fashion. Stars like Angie Harmon, Taylor Swift and Chloe Moretz channeled the new season in floral print while Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood and Solange Knowles shimmered and sparkled in their best metallic looks. In the color department, Kerry Washington was the epitome of pure elegance in Calvin Klein while Freida Pinto went bold in a hot pink hued Gucci suit. Here are the chic looks from the past week. (more…)

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