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Look of the Day: Emma Watson For Vogue

With the July 2011 issue, I think we’ve now firmly established that Emma Watson + anything Vogue = magic. You really have to check out the entire slideshow, because it is just perfection. I want to tear out all the pages and wrap them around me like a Slanket.

This is a pretty hard look to emulate, because with with the exception of the Solange Azagury-Partridge lips ring, it’s not like any old retailer is carrying the couture Dolce & Gabbana dress and insane jeweled Alexander McQueen thigh high boots (oh yes, my friends - those are boots). That dress is the stuff dreams are made of - it’s sort of like a beautifully ornate Christmas ornament come to life.

I LOVE Emma’s hair and makeup - the Robert Palmer girl-esque slicked back hair with smoky eyes and red lips is so dramatic yet classic. I would love to try the makeup, but in my not entirely capable hands I’m worried I’d emerge an extra from The Threepenny Opera. I turned to my friend Tamra, an amazingly talented (and hilarious!) makeup artist who’s clearly no stranger to creating kind of this editorial look for a few pointers. Here’s what she had to say:

Be ready to “dig” in the paint. To achieve this ultra sexy /glamour look that Emma is rocking you’ll need two things: strong colors that give you great pay-off and trusted tools.

For the brows - feather the brows using a product like Benefit Cosmetics’ Brow Zings (Dark). For your peepers, base the eye with a black noir cream liner, also use a waterproof pencil to smudge into the water line for that uber smoky/sultry look. Add a warm brown to the crease - blend blend blend then blend some more.

Emma has a porcelain milk-like complexion, and you’ll want to color match your skin with the right foundation (use the beauty blender sponge for hard to reach places). Set with translucent powder. Cheeks aren’t really emphasized in this image and neither is a bronzer - but if you MUST, use a warm tone along the hairline.

Define the lip with the perf red hue, then for dimension dress the siren/brick red with a clear gloss. Wahlaaaa!

Thanks T!

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ADAM’s Glass Jeweled Linen Tank Dress - $198 (orig. $297)

Anna Sui’s Embellished Tulle & Lace Dress - $1065

Allsaints’ Paloma Dress - $238

FunnyPeopleCo’s Embellished Tights - $15

Topshop’s Jewel Tights - $25

Solange Azagury-Partridge’s Hot Lips Lacquered Ring - $1500

Guess’ Pave Red Lips Stretch Ring - $55

Emma Watson photo credit: Mario Testino for Vogue

Look of the Day: Hayden Panettiere at MTV

Hayden Panettiere was well turned out for a recent visit to MTV to promote her new movie, I Love You, Beth Cooper (coming soon to DVD!). Her blush pink Elizabeth and James dress from the fall 2009 collection is not yet available in stores, which is a shame, because it would undoubtedly be getting snapped up left and right. The Olsens definitely seem to be getting it right more often than not with their line, and this dress is no exception: blouse-y bell sleeves and a boat neck are balanced perfectly by the uber-short hemline and deep V back.

Hayden kept the look from getting overly sweet by adding black Giuseppe Zanotti open toe booties (WANT), a purple crocodile Nancy Rodriguez clutch, and gold coin earrings.

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Silence & Noise’s Low Back Dress - $58

What Comes Around Goes Around’s Layla Dress - $198

DKNY’s Hammered Satin Dress - $137.50 (orig. $275)

Tibi’s Algonquin Stripe 3/4 Sleeve Dress - $428

Mason by Michelle Mason’s Belted Cowl Minidress with Racerback - $253

Madison Marcus’ Elusive Dress - $328

Roberto Coin’s Mauresque Circle Earrings - $1180

Juicy Couture’s Small Circle Drop Earrings - $26 (orig. $58)

RJ Graziano’s Coin Chandelier Earrings - $60

Ben-Amun’s Gold Coin Double Linear Drop Earrings - $171 (orig. $285)

Giuseppe Zanotti’s Open Toe Booties - $694.95

Steve Madden’s Roxsie Open Toe Ankle Boots - $71.47 (orig. $129.95)

Givenchy’s Open Toe Zip Front High Heel Booties - $1001 (orig. $1430)

Miss Sixty’s Jaiden Platform Peep Toe Boots - $168.95

Nancy Gonzalez’s Framed Croc Clutch - $1900

Jalda’s Embossed Croc Brief Clutch - $240

Aldo’s Filottrano Clutch - $23.98 (orig. $40)

Hayden Panettiere photo credit: Hollywood Tuna

Look of the Day: Ali Larter at the Whitney Museum’s Annual Art Party and Auction

Ali Larter is catching some flak for her outfit worn at the Whitney’s Annual Art Party, with the main criticism being “it doesn’t match.” My mind sort of boggles at such comments, because, really? Matching? I’m not saying go out the door looking like a polychromatic hot mess, but we’re all a little past the matching knee socks and hair ribbons stage. Making a chic and coherent ensemble out of seemingly disparate elements is pretty much the definition of fashion forward.

Besides, Larter’s outfit is appropriately arty for a cultural outing: graphic Herve Leger V dress paired with chunky brown sandals and an amber statement necklace.

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Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent’s Studded Silk Dress - $323

Vena Cava for Gap’s Khaki Zip Dress - $88

Komarov’s Print Dress with Lace Insets - $238

Silence & Noise’s Silk Print T-Shirt Dress - $68

Synergy Organic’s Gray Screen Print Dress - $90

Elisa Magnussen’s Amber and Tibetan Prayer Bead Necklace - $275

Fay Cullen’s Estate Citrine Smoky Quartz Necklace - $520

Annette Ferdinandsen’s Amber Egg Necklace - $1398

Marcia Moran’s Gold Plated Woven Necklace - $75

Rampage’s Georgina Platform T Straps - $40.28 (orig. $49.95)

Frye’s Grace T Straps - $228

Kenneth Cole’s Strap of Luv Heels - $99.96 (orig. $185)

Michael Kors’ Tajine Studded T-Strap Platform Sandals - $117.59 (orig. $225)

Frye’s Dara T-Straps - $109.99 (orig. $188)

Ali Larter photo credit: Peter Kramer for The Associated Press

Look of the Day: Kristen Bell at The Hangover Premiere in Los Angeles

Kristen Bell recently rocked the red carpet at the premiere of The Hangover in a patterned belted mini dress from Brian Reyes’ Fall 2009 collection, chunky pearl necklace, and platform heels. The key to this look is most assuredly her mini dress: the daring neck and hemlines are contrasted with demure 3/4 length sleeves. A patterned dress with the same silhouette might be hard to replicate, but we think that a grey dress would look equally chic with the pink-y ecru shoes and belt.

Once again, the only real misstep of the outfit was Bell’s bag, which was cute but a little too jarring for the outfit. We would opt instead for the always safe bet of a neutral metallic clutch.

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Diane von Furstenberg’s Clara Dress - $365

Laundry by Shelli Segal’s Animal-Print Jersey Dress - $117 (orig. $195)

Roberto Cavalli’s Batwing Mini Dress - $804 (orig. $2680)

Truly Madly Deeply’s Printed Lace V Neck Tunic - $24.99 (orig. $48)

Karoo’s Cashmere Deep V-Neck Sweater Dress - $158 (orig. $264)

Carolee’s Curb Appeal Chain Bib Necklace - $295

t8designs’ Pearl Explosion Tangle - $83

ABS’ Pearl Cluster Necklace - $95

Strandsofgrace’s Glittering Gold Pearl Necklace - $75

Katia Lombardo’s Platform Open Toe Twisted High Heel Sand - $336 (orig. $480)

Sergio Rossi’s Ecos Heels in Nude Suede - $544 (orig. $684)

Bebe’s Zahara Snake Slingback Platform Sandals - $149

Prada’s Beige Belt - $155 (orig. $255)

Deena & Ozzy’s Zipper Corset Belt - $19.99 (orig. $34)

Aldo’s Verghereto Clutch - $19.98 (orig. $35)

Whiting & Davis’ Bubble and Flat Mesh Clutch - $125

Kristen Bell photo credit: Celebuzz

Look of the Day: Blake Lively at the CW’s Gossip Girl Afterparty

Blake Lively’s red carpet choice of a teeny turquoise ADAM jumper at the CW Upfronts may have gotten plenty of buzz, but we think her evening ensemble for the Gossip Girl afterparty was infinitely more fashion forward.

Ordinarily the idea of sequined leggings would give us pause, but paired with an unbuttoned oversized tuxedo shirt, petal pink peep toes, and messy bedroom hair, the look was playfully sexy and ultra chic. The only real throwaway of the look was her dull ecru clutch; we’d rather see either a gleaming neutral metallic piece or something with a raw earthy element (think straw, linen, or wood).

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Stella McCartney’s Sequined Leggings - $1495

Siwy’s Hannah Pant in Pixie - $184

Alice + Olivia’s Black Sequin Leggings - $298

Costume Dept’s Sequin Leggings - $77

Custo Barcelona’s Black Sequin Leggings - $136

American Retro’s Voile Long Sleeve Collared Tunic - $149

Bebe’s Boyfriend Shirt Tunic - $79

Shape fx’s Tuxedo Shirt - $34 (orig. $44)

Christian Louboutin’s Madame Claude in Bone - $795

J. Vincent’s Luxury Pumps - $78 (orig. $130)

Theory’s Mariel Open Toe Pumps - $275

Banana Republic’s Wood frame Clutch in Khaki - $69

Aldo’s Casargo Clutch - $25

Lauren Merkin’s Louise Metallic Clutch - $200

Blake Lively photo credit: Gossip Girls

Look of the Day: Victoria Beckham at LAX

As Gawker recently pointed out, Victoria Beckham sometimes goes out looking like an area Dementor, but I appreciate her dedication to fashion even on her wackiest of days.

Her outfit here is Audrey Hepburn with a twist: super chic while remaining relatively understated. Her circle skirt is beautifully structured, and I love her use of navy blue and black together. The short suede stretch boots keep the look from getting too girly, and her patterned hair scarf and gradient sunglasses give the ensemble star power.

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Kimchi Blue’s High-Waisted Skirt - $68

Elizabeth and James’ Spring Bell Skirt - $285

Express’ Tiered Folded-Pleat Skirt - $69.50

Miu Miu’s Jacquard Skirt - $335

Hope’s Ribbed Top - $106

American Apparel’s Sheer Jersey 3/4 Sleeve Boat Neck Top - $24

Splendid’s Loose Knit Jersey Boatneck Top - $74

McQ by Alexander McQueen’s Large Tribal Scarf - $205

Virginia Johnson’s Shadow Scarf - $195

Ecote’s Globetrotter Fringe Scarf - $34

Ray-Ban’s Oversized Sunglasses - $139

Ralph Lauren’s Large Round Sunglasses - $109

Derek Lam’s Carmen Sunglasses - $160 (orig. $320)

Oliver Peoples’ Ballerina Sunglasses - $325

Robert Clergerie’s Luther Boots - $327 (orig. $654)

Lovely People’s Sophia Booties - $114

Te Casan by Zoe Lee’s Lily Boot - $184.77 (orig. $335.95)

Victoria Beckham photo credit: Celebuzz

Look of the Day: Beyonce Knowles at The Late Show With David Letterman

Beyonce’s style can be a little uneven at times (it happens when your mom still dresses you, sorry B), but there’s no doubt that she rocked her white Elie Saab dress at a recent appearance on the David Letterman show.

The dress is one of my more favorite Saab pieces that I’ve seen as of late: the matching belt emphasizes the waist (perfect for curvy ladies), asymmetrical pleating details up the sophistication factor, and the single flutter sleeve adds the right touch of femininity. Her oval earrings and embellished heels gave the ensemble personality without detracting from the general clean and chic look.

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