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Trend spotting – From daytime chic to night time glamour, braids add a touch of whimsy to summer hair

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:41:36 +0000

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.

Jennifer Hudson also shows her preference for a long braid

The Duchess of Cambridge pulled her hair into an elegant braided chignon at a recent outing in London

The Duchess of Cambridge sported an elegant and intricate braided chignon while attending a dinner Gala at London's Royal Albert Hall

The intricate do was a perfect fit for her pleated teal Jenny Packam gown with lace details

Scarlett Johansson opted for an all around braid at The Avengers premiere

Scarlett's braid was a perfect addition to her floral peplum dress

Charlize Theron went for a side braid at the Critic's Choice Movie Awards

Charlize Theron

If Charlize's do is a bit too intricate, give Kendra Wilkinson's simple side braid a whirl

Jaime King's braided Heidi do

Brooklyn Decker adds some waves to her Heidi do

Diana Agron puts a twist on the fishtail braid by wrapping it around

Kaley Cuoco in a braided headband

Busy Phillips looks playful but stylish in 2 side braids

Mandy Moore adds a wrap around braid to her lacy look

Zoe Saldana

Chloe Moretz in messy braids

Kirsten Dunst gets braided up at the Sundance Film Festival

Molly Sims creates a makeshift braided headband for her wavy look

Ariel Winter also goes for waves and a side braid

Lucy Lawless goes for bangs and braids

Spring + Summer Trends – How to mix prints and patterns

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:07:30 +0000

Step out of the box this spring by mixing and matching bold, classic and whimsical prints. Featuring- stripes, floral print, polka dots, abstract print.

2012 Met Gala – Fashion’s most glamorous night brings out the best and worst in Couture

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:57:26 +0000

Beyonce in Givenchy Couture - "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

The Costume Institute Gala was the event du jour last night with stars from the music and acting realms colliding with the elite of the fashion world. Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson and other Hollywood heavy hitters took over the famous carpeted stairs of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. With tickets reportedly costing $25,000 per individual, the event often deemed as the “Oscars of the fashion world”, provided no shortage of Haute Couture at it’s best and worst. Here’s a breakdown of the night’s best and worst looks by fashion house.

Givenchy ruled the night with Beyonce kicking things off in a very sheer and feathered number

Rooney Mara also went sheer in an edgy Givenchy Couture gown

The face of Givenchy, Liv Tyler in a Couture gown by the fashion house

Gisele in a beaded Givenchy gown with front slit

Alicia Keys went for a pant suit in the sea of dresses--sporting Givenchy Couture

Unfortunately, not all Givenchy is created equal. Model, Coco Rocha bombed in this Couture number with matching pink hair

The exhibit featured Miuccia Prada’s designs from the late 1980s to the present, which meant a lot of Prada frocks on the carpet.

The event's co-host, Carey Mulligan shined in a gold and silver paillete Prada halter dress

Diane Kruger in a feathered violet Prada gown

Kate Bosworth in a fringed and feathered Prada mini

Gwyneth Paltrow went short in a metallic Prada mini

Also going for Prada but not quite hitting the right notes…

Milla Jovovich in a gladiator skirt inspired Prada number

Eva Mendes was on trend with her peplum skirt but failed to impress with the rest of her Prada look

Jessica Biel also failed to impress in her low cut Prada look and heavy bangs

Other notable designs were…

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa

Leighton Meester in Marchesa

While Lily Collins looked sweet in Valentino Couture...

Sarah Jessica Parker unfortunately looked a bit dowdy in her Valentino number

Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan

Ashley Greene looked ethereal in Donna Karan

Hilary Swank in Michael Kors

Jessica Alba in a one shouldered lamé Michael Kors gown

Cameron Diaz in a beaded Stella McCartney gown

Funny lady, Kristen Wiig also opted for Stella McCartney

Marion Cotillard was a vision in an ombre Dior Couture strapless number

Florence Welch in Alexander MCQueen

Cate Blanchett made an edgy statement in a feathered Alexander McQueen gown

Rihanna in a textured Tom Ford column gown

Renee Zellweger in Emilio Pucci

January Jones in a lemon hued Versace dress

Solange Knowles escorted Rachel Roy in a bright yellow number by the designer

Ginnifer Goodwin in Monique Lhuillier

Katherine McPhee in Elie Saab

Scarlett Johansson in Dolce and Gabbana

Amy Adams in Giambattista Valli Couture

Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren

And the head scratcher award of the night goes to…

Christina Ricci in Thakoon

The new face of Balenciaga, Kristen Stewart disappointed in a miss-matched mess of a dress and shoes by Nicolas Ghesquiere

Jessica Chastain's Louis Vuitton number did her no favors

The usually well-put-together Emma Stone was also a miss in Lanvin

Leslie Bibb was overwhelmed by her Zac Posen ball gown

Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:29 +0000

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.

Angie Harmon in a low cut floral print gown

Chloe Moretz in flower print

January Jones is simply chic in a Madewell skirt and white shirt

Jordana Brewster is print happy in Naeem Khan

Scarlett Johansson mixes prints in Preen

Eva Mendes is ladylike in a light plaid dress

Kerry Washington is simply elegant in a pastel colored Calvin Klein gown

Selita Ebanks in Oscar de la Renta

Freida Pinto in a pink hued Gucci suit

Jessica Alba color blocks in a pink Vanessa Bruno cropped blazer and blue jeans

Jennifer Lopez glitters in Paco Rabanne

Solange Knowles looks golden at Gucci's cocktail party

Carrie Underwood made a stop at David Letterman in a sparkly top, skinny jeans and gladiator heels

Chloe Moretz in an animal print Christopher Kane sheath with leather trimming

Lucy Hale is gorgeous in a halter LBD

Steal this look – Spring takes inspiration from the boys with a splash of fedoras

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:45:00 +0000

Kate Moss rocks her fedora with a heather gray 3-piece suit

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.

Indiana Jones and his famous wool fedora

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.

Model Erin Wasson pairs hers with a printed maxi skirt and double breasted jacket

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

Cameron Diaz's fedora keeps her stylish at the airport

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

Gossip Girl's Jessica Szohr goes for a touch of feathers with her fedora

Rosie Huntington Whiteley is fresh faced and casual chic

Vanessa Hudgens also goes casual chic with her look

Katie Holmes finishes her look with a chocolate brown fedora

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)

Music meets Fashion – This past week’s best and worst looks in music

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:18:08 +0000

This week, Rihanna goes for pajama-inspired couture, jumpsuits take over the red carpet and Jennifer Hudson goes frothy in Elie Saab – Check out who shines and the unfortunate bombs when music meets fashion!

Fashion round-up: Chic looks of the week

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:19:26 +0000

Jennifer Lopez glows in tangerine

In this week’s best looks, quirky prints take center stage, jumpsuits make a chic return, ladylike sheath dresses reign supreme and we get some prerequisite but irresistible pop of color. Check out stars like Jennifer Lopez, Gabrielle Union and Charlize Theron as they shine on and off the red carpet.

Gabrielle Union in a yellow pleated Bill Blass gown

Charlize Theron is divine in a cobalt blue Stella McCartney sheath

Emily Blunt premieres her latest flick in a black and blue sheath dress

Brooklyn Decker in a belted Stella McCartney column dress

Faith Hill goes for a red silk jumpsuit at Lionel Richie's Vegas concert

Gabrielle opts for more color in a ladylike sheath dress

Jennifer Hudson looks frothy in Elie Saab at Revlon's concert for The Rainforest Fund

Rihanna in a pajama inspired Emilio Pucci look

Selita Ebanks channels spring in a printed halter and cap toe heels

Freida Pinto opts for print and pastels in Prada

Ashley Judd continues to parade her love of whimsical prints in a colorful sheath

Rihanna gives us something to talk about in a chic trench dress and strappy sandals

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles in a black jumpsuit at Lionel Richie's Vegas concert

Jennifer Lopez shows off her famous curves in a sheer paneled Catherine Malandrino LBD

Jessica Alba adds a pop of neon color to her tiered Giambattista Valli LBD

Penelope Cruz in an off the shoulder Emilio Pucci dress

Scarlett Johanssson goes black in Versace

This past week in notable events – Music meets fashion at Andrew Charles show

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:00:09 +0000

Steven Tyler & Andy Hilfiger Host "Andrew Charles" Fashion Show at Macy's Sherman Oaks

The Hilfiger name and brand has always been synonymous with the American dream. While Tommy built his empire, younger brother Andy was also toiling away behind the scenes –starting off with selling jeans in his brother’s store and eventually building himself up as a mover and shaker in the realm of launching celebrity fashion lines. His collaboration with Jennifer Lopez alone resulted in $250 million in sales, the launch of the uber successful fragrance Glow by JLo, an MTV documentary promoting the launch of the line and of course more exposure for the singer/actress/designer.

These days, Hilfiger is stepping out of the shadows with the launch of his eponymous line, Andrew Charles. The Designer however, hasn’t forgotten his secret ingredient–celebrity collaborations. The line is a joint effort with rock star and American Idol Judge, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.

Musical inspiration is nothing new to Hilfiger, who has been involved in music from a very young age. When I meet Hilfiger at the showing of his collection at Macy’s in Sherman Oaks, he mentions that past rock & roll and soul influences have always found a place in his designs. This is evident in his latest boho-chic meets rock star girlfriend-inspired collection. Family is another recurring theme. As one of nine kids, the designer recalled being inspired by the variation in musical taste and style of his brothers and sisters. A few minutes into our interview and after getting a glimpse into his passion for music and family, I realize that his collaboration with Steven Tyler makes perfect sense.

Tyler’s sense of style has after all survived many generations, trends and fashion cycles. The importance of family is also a recurring theme with the rock star whose daughters are backstage and proudly supporting their dad. I get a chance to meet the family before I leave and the energy of both the Hilfiger and Tyler clans coming together is nothing short of exciting. Mia, Tyler’s daughter –a budding photographer introduces herself, there’s another photographer documenting the craziness backstage and taking group portraits. When Tyler himself finally enters the room, everything becomes elevated. His eclectic style, contagious personality and sweet demeanor are all things you expect but aren’t actually sure you’ll get. I can see why Hilfiger believes this collaboration is a dream come true.

Andrew Charles, named after Creative Director Andy Hilfiger, is available in the Impulse departments of Macy’s stores nationwide and also at Macys.com.

Family Affair - Tyler's daughter Chelsea also walked the show

The line Andrew Charles is inspired by Hilfiger's love of Rock & Roll and Steven Tyler

The women's collection was all about boho-chic meets rock star's girlfriend

Boho-chic at Andrew Charles

Wild child at Andrew Charles

All white look at Andrew Charles

Video How To – Stylish dressing for the in-between season

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:12:47 +0000

Not quite winter and not quite spring–As the weather continues to fluctuate, check out a few tips for staying stylish while mixing and matching pieces from different seasons.
Wearing: Doo.Ri dress and Zara color blocked sandals

Music meets Fashion – This past week’s best and worst looks in music

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:47:08 +0000

Beyonce opts for some shocking color, Rihanna goes for graphic print and country darlings Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift take over the American Country Music awards. Here are this week’s best and worst looks in music.