Blog Posts by Ariel Rivera, Style Editor

Ian Gavan/WireImage You know what's fun to do at the ultra-chic London-based
tennis tournament, Wimbledon? Mix high and low fashion! I'm
just kidding; I've never been to Wimbledon (though I did visit
London with Team Thread this winter, and it was such a blast).
Anyway.

Dakota Fanning DID go to Wimbledon this week, and she
looked adorable, as always, in this pale pink ruffled H&M dress with lace detail, an Elizabeth and James distressed blazer, and Opening Ceremony cut out sandals. The best part? The frock set her back just $29.95!

This dress is SO pretty in person, and this photo is proof of just one way to wear it. Just think of the options -- over a swimsuit, belted with wedges, the possibilities are endless. Actually, I'm off to buy one for myself! It's normal to be twenty-seven years old and copying Dakota Fanning's style, right? Who cares! Get one before they're gone!

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This week, in a total no-brainer, Jennifer Lopez was named the first ever global ambassador for Venus Razors. We started following her legwork almost ten years ago when she strutted her stuff all over her music video, "I'm Gonna be Alright," in a pair of Daisy Dukes. Whether scantily-clad in a sequined mini, showing off her tan in a white romper, or topping a short dress with a fur coat, her toned stems are always front-and-center. Take a look at J-Lo's best leg-baring looks over the years.

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Friends, it's here. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. And while we're so excited to be cozying up by a fire, with festive, twinkling lights casting a warm glow on our rosy cheeks, the reality is we spend a lot of time outside in the bitter cold. Luckily, thanks to a bounty of affordable winter accessories, you don't have to look as angry and uncomfortable as you feel when you're bent at a 45 degree angle into a sharp wind, involuntary tears streaming from your squinted eyes.

Keep your head (and ears) warm:

Topshop turban, $32.00.Target trapper, $24.99.Delia's beanie, $14.50.Forever 21 pom pom hat, $8.60.Torrid headband, $14.00.










Save those hands:

Aeropostale convertible gloves, $5.00.ALDO leather gloves, $28.00.Betsey Johnson leopard gloves, $34.00.ASOS faux fur mittens, $27.58.Roxy striped gloves, $24.00.










Wrap it up:

Forever 21 scarf, $9.80.Topshop infinity scarf, $32.00.Swell plaid scarf, $32.00.Madewell scarf, $43.00.Modcloth plum infitinity scarf, $34.99.











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It happens every August. The temperature rises to such a brain-melting level that the only bearable items in my closet become the light and loose, airy and gauze-y, short and skimpy ones. Yet, the September issues of all my favorite fashion magazines get delivered and all of a sudden I've developed an actual, palpable hunger for fall fashion. Luckily, there is a way to combine the two elements. Invest in my top 5 picks of fall's fashion crop now, and transition them later.

Skinny Cargo Pants
Celebrities like Rihanna, Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson and Kourtney Kardashian have been seen all over town in this adorable take on Fall's military trend. Most of them were spotted wearing J Brand's $230 version, but save some cash for the next trend and snag one of these inexpensive options instead. Wear them now with a soft silk tank and platform wedges, and wear them later with a cozy knit sweater and some lace-up high heel boots.
Delia's skinny cargo pants, $49.50. Urban Outfitters skinny cargo pant, $58.00.Express cargo pants, $59.90.















1950's-inspired Full Skirts
They came down the Fall

James Devaney/WireImageLook at those mile-long legs! Cameron Diaz looked so crisp,
summery and sexy at her appearance on "Good Morning
America" to promote her new movie with Tom Cruise, "Knight and
Day." Her surfer-girl hair was pulled back and her glowing, dewy
make-up was pure perfection.

Her adorable baby blue cropped blazer is from Rag & Bone and
her beige silk shorts are by Elizabeth and James. Her stud earrings
are by Anita Ko, the lucite bangle is by House of Lavande, and her
nude and brown wedge sandals are from Chloe.

To get this gorgeous and confident summer look for less, just follow
my simple equation below...!















Asos blazer, $58.96.Old navy white tank, $8.00.Forever 21 silk shorts, $29.80. Aldo wedges, $49.98.









Lucite cuff from Lori's closet, $22.00.Kate Spade gold stud earrings, $45.00.
Gold rope chain from Nordstrom, $48.00.

Mike Marsland/WireImageAt the 2010 National Movie Awards held in London, Gwyneth was
grown-up girlie in head-to-toe fuchsia, save for a strand of chunky emerald
beads and a gold signet ring on her right hand. Her gorgeous Prada sheath
had such an interesting shape and sheen to it, and her bubblegum
pink Christian Louboutin peep-toes were so very Barbie in a good way.

Summer has arrived and what better way to usher it in than in a bright,
juicy, fabulous color like hot pink? To get Gwyneth's look for less, check out the click-to-buy options below.

















Hot pink mini dress at Forever 21, $29.80.Pink patent peep-toes from amiclubwear.com, $12.99.Green chunky necklace from Nordstrom, $45.00.Gold cameo signet ring from asos.com, $10.15.



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