This week brought out a bevy of stars in cute, funky dresses and embellished bags:

My favorite is hands down Zoe Saldana. Homegirl is working that white Calvin Klein!
Who’s your fave?
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Hey Y’all!

It’s been quite a while since we’ve had a Style File!

We’ve highlighted everyone from Kelis to Kerry Washington, but it seems there are always rising style stars waiting in the wings. Today, we’ll take a look at….

…Paula Patton!

The fabulous actress, wife to Robin Thicke, and stunning beauty has been increasing her red carpet sizzle with an onslaught of lovely dresses and separates in flattering fits.

For the evening Paula pulls out all the stops, flaunting her frame in cherry red gowns and cocktails in sequined ivory…

….always set off by metallic clutches, waist cinching belts, and the occasional statement necklace. While she tends to stick to a solid color palette, she does love her patterns, and rocks everything from snake skin to florals with flavor and pinache:

While Ms. Patton may have a thing for prints, nothing can top her affinity for ruffles! You’ll see her in dresses in black and white, covered in frothy flourishes that highlight her indisputable femininity:

And for casual commitments, she goes for girly opting for short skirts and ruffle tops, accented with boyfriend blazers and black sandals:

Super cute!

If you want a Paula Patton essence, go for these fun frocks and heels:

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WWD reports that Nicole Richie is launching a new contemporary line called Winter Kate:

In the article she says, “It feels as though I’ve always been working on this collection, but officially I started putting it together in early 2009. I’ve wanted to design a clothing collection for a very long time.” The line includes mostly tops, vests and bed jackets in colorful vintage-inspired silk, crepe and chiffon and will range from $35 wholesale for a camisole to as much as $598 for the leather pieces. Apparently she created the line with the recessionista in mind, saying, “Fashion should be accessible. That was my philosophy when designing House of Harlow 1960 and remains my philosophy for Winter Kate.”
Cute!
Read more here.

Hey!
Dope fashion blog Style Bubble has the scoop on these cute tees & dresses created in a collaboration between magazine Dazed & Confused and Edun:

Susie says, “Dazed & Confused has partnered up with Edun to create these series of t-shirts/dresses, with the fashion team at Dazed working closely with illustrator Jo Ratcliffe to get the right ‘roar’ and level of ‘viciousness’ on the zebra, snake, lion and leopard heads. 15% of all proceeds will go to War Child, who are currently working on projects in Congo and the tees are 100% organic cotton and made in Peru.”

The tees are cute and the cause is just, but get ready for a bit of sticker shock! The lion tee retails for €75 (about $112) and the zebra dress goes for €156 ($234). Yowza!
If you’re still intrigued, purchase your t-shirt or dress here at Edun Online or visit your local Saks (the pieces will be on sale at select Saks starting October 29th).

Smootches!

If you haven’t already run out to buy your fall coat, take heart! Delia’s Ashby Pleated Peacoat is cute, on trend, and only $70:

The coat is perfect for everyday. Rock it with ripped skinny jeans, a cute ruffle boot, and a bright tote for a fall perfect look:

Hey Guys,
So Halloween is in a little over a week, and it’s high time to start thinking about what you’re going to wear! If you’re anything like me, you’ll most likely want to inject a bit of style into your costume while flaunting your unique sense of chic…and who better to look to than divas for inspiration?
Get a Grace Jones like swagger, sashay like Diana Ross, or channel your inner Sasha Fierce with these fun recommendations:

1. Grace Jones

Adrogynous styles are super trendy this season, so you can easily find fashionable separates to help achieve a Grace Jones look. Wear a strong shouldered jacket with tights and stilettos or simply rock a hooded dress with sky high booties. A smoky eye and red lipstick should complete your look–the crewcut is optional!

2. Tina Turner

To channel Tina Turner’s on stage presence, the higher the hem the better! Rock a short fringe dress with sequin pumps, and add a voluminous wig for extra effect:

3. Diana Ross

Your inner glamazon will rejoice with a super elegant Diana Ross costume. Slip on a floor length ball gown with long look-at-me eyelashes, then throw on your faux fur and diamond studs for unstoppable sophistication:

4. Beyonce

No Halloween Diva Costume roundup would be complete without including modern diva Beyonce. Go for super bold in a body suit with pumps, or more demure in a full on catsuit with ankle boots. If the weather turns chilly, you can throw on an embellished military jacket for added umph:

Who will you be dressing up as for Halloween?

Michelle Obama jumping double dutch at a “healthy kids fair” on the White House Lawn today. God Bless America.

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Rihanna was recently seen sporting Intermix’s exclusive Marilyn Minter Tote:

The limited edition tote bags were created in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

A portion of the proceeds generated through their sale will be donated to the breast and ovarian cancer charity, Bright Pink.
Get yours for $48 at www.intermixonline.com.

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Chris Brown recently rocked a pair of $595 Dior Homme Blow Sunglasses for a promotional shot for his I Can Transform Ya music video:

These might be the most expensive sunglasses I’ve ever seen, but tell me they don’t look hot?

Owww!

Guys, save on the outfit, splurge on those. Find stores at www.diorhomme.com.

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Hey Guys!
Vuitton here. Some of you probably didn’t know, but I work at a bank during the day.  Shocking…I know.  Since I’m but a meek and lowly teller, the males aren’t required to wear blazers or suits, so long sleeve button-downs and neckties are the norm.  Most people look ok, but one of my co-workers wears a get up very similar to the following…

That’s right a short sleeve shirt and tie. No bueno.

This is archaic and just needs to stay under the rock from whence it came.  For a more professional and albeit, up to date look in the office (pun somewhat intended), long-sleeve shirts are the best way to go.

Take your cues from Mr. President himself, Will Smith, and Idris Elba…

Need more tips? Here are a few for staying on course in the workplace.

1) Oversized dress shirts are never okay. They make you look bulky and short. It should always fit close to the body.  It if doesn’t, you can always take it to a tailor to have the fit adjusted.

2) Make sure patterns on ties are subtle, but eye catching. Polka-dots, paisley, and stripes would definitely be your best bet.

3) While wearing a striped or gingham shirt, it would be best to rock it with a solid colored tie or a tie with small dots.  Contrasting patterns with complimentary colors do a good ensemble make.

4) Wear it with confidence! It’s everyone’s goal to make a statement when they enter a room.  Just make sure that all eyes are on you in a good way.

Now I know what my co-worker needs if I get his name for Secret Santa: a year long subscription to GQ Magazine. If you guys out there need help, too, here are a few suggestions:

~Vuitton