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Category Archives: Rue de Chic Trend Spotting
Trend spotting – From daytime chic to night time glamour, braids add a touch of whimsy to summer hair

Blake Lively, known for her perfectly tousled / messy hair adds a few fishtail braids to her hair for a bohemian summer look
Every spring and summer, we’re on the hunt for fuss free looks that are not only easy to wear but that can seamlessly transition from daytime chic to night time glamour. Braided dos have long been the perfect spring/summer hairstyle option and they only seem to be getting more and more creative. Whether it’s slightly messy, Heidi style or a long fishtail braid, there’s a certain lightness, youth and femininity that the addition of a braid brings. We’ve scoured our archives for our favorite picks from the awards season to premieres and street style. Whatever your age or the occasion, here are 18 different braided styles to give you inspiration, keep things easy and you stylish this coming season. (more…)
Steal this look – Spring takes inspiration from the boys with a splash of fedoras
They say accessories make the outfit. A statement necklace, detailed drop earrings, a cocktail ring or draped scarf in a shocking color can put a stylish stamp on the simplest look and all of a sudden, you’re elevated to the next level. After a winter of layering, we at Rue de Chic are skipping into spring with a little help and inspiration from some stylish and seriously sexy men of the past.
This spring is all about the perfectly structured wool fedora. Not to be left behind, Hollywood has already taken note of this trend. Check out the many ways to pretty up this look below.

Socialite Olivia Palermo in an equally chic pleated skirt and blouse combo topped off with a wool fedora

Dakota Fanning adds a boho chic touch to her fedora with flared jeans, a flowing white blouse and wooden wedge heels

Stylish Toppers - Get in on the action with our collection of wool fedoras (Available in black, brown, olive green and gray at www.ruedechic.com. Click on the photo to get a sneak peek)
Trend spotting (80s revival) – Neon colors get a modern day makeover
Ladies and gents of style, fasten your fashionable seat belts, we’re taking a little spin around the 80s this spring. In case you’ve missed all the shocking neon colors, bowler hats, ripped cut-off shorts, over the shoulder blouses and round rimmed glasses making a splash, fashion is taking inspiration from the past again. (more…)
Trend Spotting – What to expect for Spring 2012 (Video)
Get to know all the trends, cuts, styles and colors to expect from the upcoming spring season + tips on how to incorporate them into your wardrobe.
The Fashion Insider: Holiday fashion, trends and tips with SELF Magazine’s Fashion Director
The holiday season is in full swing and between all the gorgeous bright colors, shimmer and shine, it’s sometimes a handful deciding how to work some of the current holiday trends into one’s wardrobe. Not to worry, SELF Magazine’s Fashion Director, Evyan Metzner is making things as easy and chic as possible. Evyan recently shared tips on sporting the season’s biggest trends as well as other insider info for the most curious fashionista. Check out my interview with Evyan here. (more…)
Trend spotting – This holiday season, it’s all about sequins, shimmer and shine (Work this trend into your wardrobe)
The holiday season always brings a hint of shimmer and sparkle and this year is no different. From sequin minis to metallic gowns, the red carpet is already seeing it’s fair share of this holiday trend. Stars like Jessica Alba, Taylor Swift, Sofia Vergara and Kate Hudson have all stepped out rocking their favorite shinning looks and if there is one trend that’s incredibly easy to incorporate into your current wardrobe, it’s this. Keep in mind that sequin dresses make the best party looks and with holiday and new year parties rolling around, you can find a piece that not only works for you but will no doubt make you stand out. Check out some of this year’s standout sparkling red carpet looks and hopefully, they’ll inspire you. (more…)
Trend spotting – All hail the Greek goddess

Emma Stone attends the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in a green Grecian goddess gown with gold accessories by Lanvin
Before the “goddess” title became synonymous with Charlie Sheen’s summer antics, it actually was associated with beauty, grace and elegance. In terms of fashion, there’s a reason why the goddess style dress has endured for so many seasons. Evoking the very essence of a woman’s beauty and femininity, it doesn’t overwhelm but in fact enhances. Draped to perfection on the wearer, its simple but elegant cut is what makes it stand out. As awards season approaches, this trend will no doubt be prominent on the red carpet and stars like Jessica Biel, Freida Pinto, Emma Stone and many others have already gotten a head start on the trend. What do you think of the goddess style dress. Are you a fan? Share your thoughts below…

Jessica Biel wears Giambattista Valli's modern take on the goddess dress featuring a keyhole bust and oversized layered puff sleeves. The look is completed with a traditional gilded leaf belt.
Notable goddess style dresses from the past
Fall Trend Spotting – This coming season, it’s all about “fall-ing” in love with leather
If there’s one must-have item for the upcoming fall and winter months, it’s a leather piece. The leather movement is going strong and from what we saw during the Fall 2011 presentations at New York Fashion Week, it has no intention of slowing down. From 3.1 Phillip Lim to Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, leather made a huge splash. It came in pants, shift dresses, skirts, pastel colors, rich dark colors and boy was it fabulous.
The beautiful thing about leather is that it never actually goes out of style, it just keeps being reinvented. The leather of today is definitely not your grandmother’s leather, it’s soft, flexible and versatile. You can dress it up or dress it down, pair it with your favorite jeans or a fitted feminine dress to add a little edge.
Leather has also gained momentum with a ton of stylish stars. Celebrities like Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Jessica Parker and Blake Lively are all huge fans of incorporating unique leather pieces into their street and red carpet looks.
Leather is an investment piece and if you choose wisely, you’ll find that it’s worth every penny from the moment you buy it and again 10 to 15 years later.
Steal the leather look…
Whether it’s the motorcycle jacket, leather pants, leather sheath or a sleek leather skirt, you can steal the leather look for a fraction of the runway cost. Check out the chic looks below and shop the alternatives at Rue de Chic + This week only, take 35% off all leather items! (ENTER CODE: RDC35)
Steal this look: The Faye Highwaisted Wideleg Leather Trousers

The Faye Highwaisted Wideleg Leather Trousers - Cognac is a hot color for fall and so is the highwaisted, wideleg look which makes the Faye Highwaisted Wideleg Leather Trousers a winner
Or if you’re craving classic black…
Steal this look: The “Pascale” Highwaisted Skinny Leather Pants

Whether you're into the edginess of the motorcycle jacket (as seen on Blake Lively and Jennifer Aniston) or the softer and more distressed / worn in look sweeping Hollywood (as seen on Halle Berry) - you can't go wrong this fall.
Steal this look: The Gemma layered Leather Jacket ; The Emmanuele Motorcycle Jacket

The distressed and layered Gemma Jacket (to the left) and the Emmanuele Motorcycle Jacket (to the right).

Sandra Bullock and Jessica Alba look sexy, chic and sleek in leather dresses with distinct shoulders

Blake Lively, Brooklyn Decker and Zoe Saldana and Jessica Lowndes all look radiant in leather sheaths
Steal this look:The “Mercer” Leather Dress
Steal this look: The Leona Pencil Skirt
What do you think of the huge leather trend for fall? Are you willing to branch out from the basic leather jacket?
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Fall Trend Alert – Going wild for animal print
After seeing a refreshing take on animal print on the Fall 2011 runways earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before it started making it’s way to the red carpet and Hollywood events.
Not everyone’s a fan of animal print and that’s understandable. There is after all a very thin line between stylish and tacky when it comes to this print.
Style Tip: Test out this trend with some elegant leopard print peep-toe pumps.
Here are some chic animal print looks to give you some inspiration for fall.

Jessica Alba didn't let pregnancy stop her from being fashionable. She took a risk that paid off in a leopard print Dolce and Gabbana Maxi

The print doesn't discriminate - Helen Mirren goes rocker chic in a Dolce and Gabbana leopard print dress and motorcycle jacket
What do you think of this season’s take on the animal print? Loving it or not so much?
Labor Day Fashion – White hot in Hollywood
In honor of labor day weekend, a time to relax even with fashion, we’re launching the 2nd “White Hot in Hollywood” gallery. White has no doubt been the hottest color of the summer and with so many chic, light and airy looks to pick from, we’re sure you’ll be inspired when it comes to your labor day fashion.

Last but not least, Ann Hathaway in Valentino. Fans of Valentino will remember this Couture dress from the film Valentino - The Last Emperor. According to the designer, the dress came to him in a dream and was later painstakingly put together by hand, by a very talented team of seamstresses. It's good to see it out of the archives.
Interested in a bit more color? Check out this week in color!














































































