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Look of the day – Four stars, four hot leather looks!

Rihanna in a bold hued leather A-line mini and printed blouse

Rihanna in a bold hued leather A-line mini and printed blouse

If there’s one trend that seems to be going strong long after its recent revitalization, it’s the use of leather. Not only is it appropriate for all seasons these days, it has also taken a colorful turn. This week, four stylish ladies took on leather in color and made our mouths water for more. First up was Rihanna in her gorgeous blue leather skirt which she paired with an equally colorful, printed blouse. Her A-line mini not only turned heads, it made sure all eyes stayed on the always sexy songstress.

Heidi Klum in a colored leather Thomas Wylde dress

Heidi Klum in a colored leather Thomas Wylde dress

Keeping with the sexy theme but adding a little edge to the mix was Heidi Klum in her motorcycle jacket inspired dress. The exquisite navy blue color is a must have and while she kept covered with long sleeves and a knee length cut, the zipper on top let her play with just showing a hint of skin.

Jessica Alba added an extra pop of color to her Dolce and Gabbana dress with a yellow Burberry leather jacket

Jessica Alba added an extra pop of color to her Dolce and Gabbana dress with a yellow Burberry leather jacket

Another notable look was Jessica Alba’s gorgeous yellow motorcycle jacket. The stylish star paired her Burberry jacket with a bold Dolce and Gabbana dress and completed her look with a chic purple tote.

Stacy Keibler in plum colored leather

Stacy Keibler in plum colored leather

If Heidi took rich color up a notch, George Clooney’s gal pal, Stacey Keibler took her leather sheath to another level. Sporting a rich plum hue and a semi-futuristic cut (check out the stitched panels and side flare), the sometimes wrestler looked elegant yet incredibly chic.

Who do you think wore the colored leather look best? Share your thoughts below.

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This week in color

Kerry Washington went for bold color and cut in her black and yellow number while attending the MTV Movie Awards

Kerry Washington went for bold color and cut in her black and yellow number while attending the MTV Movie Awards

How do you know that spring is officially here? By the plethora of “white looks” that slowly take over the red carpet. This past week, white was the color du jour. Model Karlie Kloss showed off some serious skin in an all white look while attending the MTV Movie Awards. Gwyneth Paltrow also opted for white at the premiere of Iron Man 3. Keeping with the theme of light colors, this week was also filled with gorgeous shades of yellow. Olivia Wilde lightened up in an “almost floating” yellow Monique Lhuillier frock while fashion plate Olivia Palermo didn’t disappoint in a bright yellow Katie Ermilio number paired with some super fun Jimmy Choo heels. Here’s a breakdown of the past week in color.

Olivia Palermo brightened up the room in a yellow Katie Ermilio dress and colorful Jimmy Choo heels

Olivia Palermo brightened up the room in a yellow Katie Ermilio dress and colorful Jimmy Choo heels

Kate Young attended the Young for Target party in an embellished yellow sheath

Kate Mara attended the Young for Target party in an embellished yellow sheath

Olivia Wilde lightened up in yellow Monique Lhuillier

Olivia Wilde lightened up in yellow Monique Lhuillier

Emmy Rossum embraced spring in a Schumacher dress

Emmy Rossum embraced spring in a Schumacher dress

Julianne Hough attended the Lucky FABB event in Carolina Herrera

Julianne Hough attended the Lucky FABB event in Carolina Herrera

Stacey Keibler looked lovely and light in Rebecca Minkoff

Stacey Keibler looked lovely and light in Rebecca Minkoff

Solange Knowles looked ultra chic in a pair of cloud print pants and tuxedo jacket by Michael Kors

Solange Knowles looked ultra chic in a pair of cloud print pants and tuxedo jacket by Michael Kors

Gwyneth Paltrow attented the premiere of Iron Man in white

Gwyneth Paltrow attented the premiere of Iron Man in white

Hailee Steinfeld also opted for white at a Coach event

Hailee Steinfeld also opted for white at a Coach event

Olga Kurylenko in white Ferragamo

Olga Kurylenko in white Ferragamo

Jordana Brewster in a one-shouldered white dress

Jordana Brewster in a one-shouldered white dress

Model, Karlie Kloss showed a lot of skin in her all white look at the MTV Movie Awards

Model, Karlie Kloss showed a lot of skin in her all white look at the MTV Movie Awards

Thandie Newton made a bold statement in Temperley London

Thandie Newton made a bold statement in Temperley London

Andrea Riseborough in bright red David Koma

Andrea Riseborough in bright red David Koma

Freida Pinto attended the Indian Film Festival in a ruffled pink dress

Freida Pinto attended the Indian Film Festival in a ruffled pink dress

Molly Sims added a pop of color to her all black look with a hot pink blazer

Molly Sims added a pop of color to her all black look with a hot pink blazer

Katy Perry accented her printed Thakoon dress with a purple clutch

Katy Perry accented her printed Thakoon dress with a purple clutch

Emmy Rossum accented her floral halter with a cobalt blue clutch

Emmy Rossum accented her floral halter with a cobalt blue envelope clutch

Gwyneth Paltrow brightened up the red carpet in a purple Victoria Beckham dress and color blocked heels

Gwyneth Paltrow brightened up the red carpet in a purple Victoria Beckham dress and color blocked heels

 

 

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This week in color

Olivia Palermo looked ever so stylish with the pops of orange color added to her winter wear

Olivia Palermo looked ever so stylish with the pops of orange color added to her winter wear

With spring in full swing, we’re bringing back our weekly round-up of colorful street style and red carpet looks. This week, pastel colored hues ushered in the new season with stars like Emmy Rossum, Olga Kurylenko and Marion Cotillard stepping out in lilac and lighter shades of blue. Lighter tones continued to make a strong showing in print as well. Both Blake Lively and Solange Knowles made fashion forward statements in their printed, spring inspired looks. Rounding out the week in shades of peach and orange were Karolina Kurkova, Eva Mendes, Olivia Palermo and Freida Pinto who proved that you can’t go wrong in bold hues. Check out our favorite colorful looks from the past week.

Marion Cotillard premiered Rust and Bone in a dramatic floral asymmetrical Dior dress

Marion Cotillard premiered Rust and Bone in a dramatic floral asymmetrical Dior dress

Olga Kurylenko looked lovely in an embellished lilac Elie Saab frock

Olga Kurylenko looked lovely in an embellished lilac Elie Saab frock

Emmy Rossum in a gorgeous light blue Temperley London frock

Emmy Rossum in a gorgeous light blue Temperley London frock

Zosia Mamet in head to toe cobalt blue

Zosia Mamet in head to toe cobalt blue

Diane Kruger mixed stripes with dots and a bold red belt

Diane Kruger mixed stripes with dots and a bold red belt

Blake Lively channeled spring in a pastel hued floral print dress

Blake Lively channeled spring in a pastel hued printed dress

Solange Knowles looked positively spring chic in a Theyskens Theory top and Edun shorts

Solange Knowles looked positively spring chic in a Theyskens? Theory top and Edun shorts

Sarah Jessica channeled Carrie Bradshaw in a flower powered look at a Target event

Sarah Jessica channeled Carrie Bradshaw in a flower powered look at a Target event

Karolina Kurkova in a Cédric Charlier mini

Karolina Kurkova in a Cédric Charlier mini

Saoirse Ronan opted for a watercolor print  Proenza Schouler print dress at a screening of her latest film -- The Host

Saoirse Ronan opted for a watercolor print Proenza Schouler print dress at a screening of her latest film — The Host

Freida Pinto smoldered in orange Proenza Schouler

Freida Pinto smoldered in orange Proenza Schouler

Karolina Kurkova looked gorgeous in marigold separates

Karolina Kurkova looked gorgeous in marigold separates

Eva Mendes went for a gorgeous and romantic peach number at the premiere of her latest film

Eva Mendes went for a gorgeous and romantic peach number at the premiere of her latest film

 

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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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This week in trends + color

Olivia Wilde opts for a bold print in a vintage Oscar de la Renta tea-length dress

Ladylike and elegant looks rule the carpet this week. Bold prints continue to be front and center and while basic black seems to be the go to color, chic blazers are the go to pieces. Here’s what’s hot this week in color and trends…

Camilla Belle goes bold in an orange and black printed frock

Hailee Steinfeld is Miu Miu clad in Paris

Nicole Richie goes for orange in Paris

Molly Sims in a burnt orange dress and oversized blazer

Olivia Munn in a ruched peach dress

Salma Hayek color blocks in a belted satin dress

Julianne Hough is chic in a crimson Tibi blouse and shorts combo

Elizabeth Moss in a red Rachel Roy shift dress

Evan Rachel Wood in a Merlot colored coat dress and fedora

Elizabeth Olsen opts for a pop of color in a watercolor print pencil skirt and simple tee

Nikki Reed in a ruffled teal dress

Jessica Biel shows her affinity for pastel hues in Paris

Kate Mara in a belted amethyst Dior number

Emily Blunt goes bold in a silk purple top and copper snakeskin skirt

Uma Thurman sows off her statuesque frame in Chanel at the Fashion House's presentation

Naomi Campbell and Liv Tyler are on complete ends of the color spectrum at a Givenchy event

Gisele Bundchen goes for gold at the Givenchy show

Bar Rafaeli goes for a nude ruffled Marchesa number

Salma Hayek is sleek in a nude leather sheath while attending the Yves Saint Laurent show

Michelle Monaghan in a gorgeous embroidered Marchesa dress

Kirsten Dunst in a belted white floor length shift dress

Leighton Meester goes for a tiered Christian Dior dress at the Fashion House's Paris presentation

Scarlett Johansson goes for black and white in Michael Kors

Glee's Naya Rivera in a black and white tiered mini

Nicole Richie opts for a graphic black and white print in London

Emma Stone opts for chic polka dots in London

Alexa Chung is playful but ladylike in a Louis Vuitton dress with a Peter Pan collar and Mary Jane pumps

Reese Witherspoon goes for spots and a chic blazer in West Hollywood

Sarah Jessica Parker pairs her sheer slip dress with an oversized black blazer

Ashley Tisdale goes for a lacy LBD at the premiere of Footloose

Lea Michele attends the Hogan by Karl Lagerfeld party in a sheer black number

Fergie adds a pop of color to her LBD with some neon colored accessories

Jessica Simpson goes for all black while launching her ready to wear collection in San Francisco

Kirsten Dunst is simple and elegant in a black keyhole column Chloé dress

Gemma Arterton goes for a chic LBD

Abbie Cornish goes retro in a sheer Louis Vuitton dress with a Peter Pan collar

Milla Jovovich sparkles in a low cut Salvatorre Ferragamo dress

Clemence Poesy is elegant at the Chanel presentation in Paris

Olivia Wilde is ladylike at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris

Cameron Diaz in an LBD paired with a navy tuxedo jacket and Mary Janes

Sarah Jessica Parker is gorgeous in a navy blue strapless dress with tulle skirt

Lea Michele goes super short in a navy lace ASOS mini

Marisa Tomei mixes conservative with edge in a navy blue ensemble

 

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This week in color + trends

Gossip Girl's newest addition, Elizabeth Hurley goes for a curve hugging LPD (Little Pink Dress)

As we settle into the early days of fall, stars continue to show off and keep things interesting in bold and bright colors. Hot pink was hot this past week and so was red. It’s also clear that burnt orange and cobalt blue are here to say while white continues to rule even after the summer months. In the week’s trend report, bold prints were front and center on the carpet, ladies continued to be ladies in peplum skirts and tea length dresses and leather showed no sign of slowing down. Here’s this past week in color and trends…

Anna Paquin also goes for hot pink in a Prabal Gurung dress

Joanna Garcia in a red Monique Lhuillier mini

Mario Bello goes red in Salvatore Ferragamo

Salma Hayek in falls hottest hue - burnt orange

Camilla Belle glitters in Gucci

Kate Winslet in a cobalt blue halter gown

Nina Dobrev in a printed lilac frock

Hailee Steinfeld goes bold and graphic in Versace

Leelee Sobiesky also goes bold in a silk jacquard Mary Katrantzou number

Alexa Chung in a floral print dress

Kirsten Dunst goes for an understated paisely print

Heidi Klum goes wild in animal print

Kirsten Dunst in a white shirt dress

Jessica Biel looks chic in white and metallics while attending the Giambattista Valli show in Paris

Liz Hurley shines in a metallic strapless dress

Olivia Wilde in a white sheath with lace print accents

Demi Moore in a cream Victoria Beckham sheath and snakeskin platforms

Heidi Klum in a beaded Roberto Cavalli dress

Scarlett Johansson in a blush lace Dolce and Gabbana sheath

Evan Rachel Wood is white and black in Yves Saint Laurent

Ciara is leather clad at Paris Fashion week

Sarah Jessica also opts for leather while running errands in NYC

Anna Faris is ladylike in a peplum Moschino sheath and bow belt

Jennifer Hudson is on trend in an LBD with a peplum skirt

Jennifer Aniston in a menswear inspired Dolce and Gabbana vest and pants

Heidi Klum in a military inspired Versace sheath

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This past week in color

Sarah Jessica Parker goes bold in a color blocked ensemble

This past week was definitely a week of gorgeous looks and colors. Sarah Jessica Parker, one of the week’s style stars, continued her chic fashion run in elegant floral frocks and stylish color blocked looks. Zigzag was the print of the week, thanks to Missoni launching it’s limited edition line at Target while orange continued to be the front runner for this coming season’s hottest hue. With summer closing its doors and fall officially getting a welcome hug, here’s a look at what’s trending in red carpet looks.

Sarah Jessica Parker color blocks in Germany

Rashida Jones in a color block Stella McCartney dress

Sarah Jessica Parker in a floral Prabal Gurung Dress

Thandie Newton goes for floral print

Brooke Sheilds in a floral print sheath

Lake Bell goes floral

Jennifer Love Hewitt in stripes

Camilla Belle in Missoni

Camilla Alves in a zigzag print Missoni mini

Selita Ebanks in Missoni

Julianna Margulies in a sheer top and houndstooth A-line skirt

Emma Watson goes punk rock in leather and plaid at the GQ Men of the Year Awards

Elle Fanning in a nautical inspired look

Keira Knightely in a bold patterned tea length dress

Salma Hayek heads to Venice in a bold print

Diana Agron in a printed shift dress

Anna Lynne McCord in a blue/green maxi with yellow beaded accessories

Rosario Dawson in a slinky peach dress

Scarlett Johansson is prim and proper in green

Kate Winslet in a below the knee Victoria Beckham Sheath

Emma Stone goes for bronze in Roland Mouret

Hayden Panettiere is sunny in yellow

Eliza Dushku also goes for yellow with red contrast heels

Ashley Tisdale in cobalt blue

Jennifer Garner in a cobalt blue shift dress

Eva Longoria paints the town red in a bold hued shirt dress

Gwyneth Paltrow is draped to perfection in orange Lanvin

Heidi Klum in a body hugging LBD

Kylie Minogue in a corseted Dolce and Gabbana LBD at the GQ Men of the year Awards

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This week in color…

Black and white were front and center in Hollywood this week with interesting shades of blue making a strong appearance. Here’s this week in color…

Anne Hathaway in a lace Alexander McQueen gown

Dita Von Teese in a chic white frock

Joana Garcia in an olive tank and white lace skirt

Emma roberts in Kate Spade

Ashley Greene in polka dot shirt and black leather skirt

Zooey Deschanel in a ruffled black and while Moschino number

Julianne Moore accessorizes her black dress with an over-sized bow

Freida Pinto is elegant in a draped black dress

Lake Bell in an edgy Cushine et Ochs LBD

Katie Holmes goes for all black

Elizabeth Banks in a pale pink and black Prada dress

Zoe Saldana in a salmon colored Valentino leather sheath

Zoe Saldana goes for neon brights in Prabal Gurung

Rosie Huntington Whiteley goes retro chic in a pink printed shirt dress

Emmanuelle Chriqui is also retro chic in wine high-waisted Tucker pants

Katie Holmes goes for a pop of color in red jeans

Fergie goes bold in cognac colored leather and a printed shirt

Rose Byrne in a belted green animal print Dolce and Gabbana mini

Leighton Meester in lemon yellow

Zoe Saldana goes for gold in Balmain at the premiere of Colombiana

Jessica Chastain in an ice blue Dior Haute Couture dress

Eva Mendes in a blue halter

Jessica Szohr in a cobalt blue romper

Busy Philips in a striped dress and jean jacket

Jessica Chastain in a draped navy dress

Diane Kruger in a menswear inspired ensemble - Jason Wu tuxedo shirt, jacket and shorts

Olivia Palermo takes a fashion risk in a graphic Tibi ensemble

Kate Walsh in a teal sheath

 

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