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Summer is here, which means it's time to make sure you have the perfect unofficial uniform for the season: a swimsuit. This year, for those who dread the shopping itself, we've made things easier, wading through all that's out there to bring you the very best of the best. There's a little bit of everything for everyone-sleek one-pieces, surf-inspired printed patterns, gold offerings, and (good news for those who have no problem baring a lot), the string bikini is officially back in business. So, go ahead-take the plunge.

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Adele: One and Only

by Emily Stewart, Vogue

A classic fairy tale gets an elaborate revamp with a wardrobe to match when Charlize Theron stars as the evil queen Ravenna opposite Kristen Stewart in Snow White and the Huntsman. A foil to both Disney's cheerier adaptation and Mirror Mirror's whimsical treatment of the Brothers Grimm story earlier this year, Huntsman is decidedly darker, more haunting, and visually intricate. To amplify Theron's wicked aura, costume designer and Academy Award winner Colleen Atwood constructed a series of severe looks, excruciatingly detailed, and handmade from mainstream materials like silk, leather, and mesh. Dresses, robes, and headpieces often contained the offbeat and bizarre-rooster feathers, Thai beetle wings-making the Queen as well-heeled as she is ruthless. On the occasion of the film's release, we compiled a list of some of our other favorite best-dressed fantastical female villains.

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by Chioma Nnadi, VogueJ.Crew Serge cotton-blend shorts, $80, Courtesy of net-a-porter.com

How short is too short? Lily Kwong has a rule of thumb she's been applying to her wardrobe since high school: "If your shorts fall short of your hands when your arms are hanging by your side," she says, "then it's a no-go." But if the spring collections are anything to go by, then the answer isn't necessarily at her fingertips. At Balenciaga, Proenza Schouler, and Prabal Gurung, the case for less-is-more was particularly convincing, primarily because the look came in two ultra-chic moving parts. Enter the shorts suit, the playful alternative to an office mainstay.

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"There's something fun and youthful about a shorts suit, but it's still very pulled together," says Vogue's Elizabeth Gilpin. The fashion assistant recently invested in an all-white Carven shorts suit and hasn't looked back since. According to her, the trick to pulling off the elegant barely there look is in finding the right silhouette and the right shoe-in this

by Sarah Mower, VoguePhoto courtesy of Céline

We've heard about shorts. We've wondered about crop-tops. But isn't it time we take note of the fact that the big shirt has suddenly shot up in the 2012 hierarchy of day-to-day spring chic? Put it this way: Only a couple of years ago, the very suggestion of wearing an oversize, long-sleeved shirt, worn untucked, with tails flying, would have made most fashion-conscious women flinch. Now, though, thanks to a subtle switch in perception, we find ourselves of the opinion that upper-body coverage-buttoned-up necks, long sleeves, and an elongated, waist-de-emphasizing volume-are 100 percent desirable. And lo, this job description is ideally filled by the big shirt. Thanks to Céline, Rag & Bone, DKNY, Givenchy, J.Crew, and a slew of young designers, the overscale shirt is now in full active service on many fashion fronts.

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The status makeover has, of course, involved crucial tweaks. What began as a men's staple has

by Ning Chao, VogueBenefit Bathina balm, $28; benefitcosmetics.com Photo: Courtesy of Benefit

After a winter hibernating under woolly tights, are your legs ready for spring's urban shorts? Lucky for you, there are zillions of new products tailor-made to repair splotchy sun damage, mask prominent veins, and add a flattering sheen or healthy touch of color-not to mention calf-and-thigh-centric fitness regimes sure to tighten and tone. Here, Vogue's guide to putting your best foot forward.

See the full list of products at Vogue.com

SKIN-TONE IMPROVERS


Elizabeth Arden Prevage Body Total Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer

A supercharged cream with high concentrations of the antioxidant idebenone to repair existing sun damage and help prevent future spots.


 
Jouer Luminizing Body Glow

This sheer gold highlighter provides a subtle dose of shimmer.


 
Benefit Bathina

A rose-gold balm that distracts the eye from discolorations like purple veins on pale skin.


 
Tarte Glam Gams

A bronzing stick for strategic shimmer application. Add a subtle highlight

by VoguePhotographed by Craig McDean, Vogue, June 2012

Amongst the swarm of stiletto-wearing editors, buyers, and models on the streets of Paris, New York, London, and Milan this season, a new breed of fashion creature has emerged: the sneaker freak. You'll have seen her superluxe kicks captured on street-style blogs-studded Louboutin high-tops, snakeskin Lanvin plimsolls, and perhaps most ubiquitous of all, the Isabel Marant Betty, a shoe that comes with a built-in wedge. That fabulous take on athleticism isn't for everyone, however, and these days sneaker purists who favor bona-fide sports shoes by the likes of Nike and Adidas are taking a stand. With those distinct and opposing value systems in mind, Vogue asked two sneakerheads from opposite sides of the fence to make their case: Which camp are you in?


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THE HIGH FASHION SNEAKER

by Emily Holt

As a teenager more interested in competitive shopping than competitive sports, I wasn't shamed by my lead feet at the close of

Edited by Meredith Melling Burke, Vogue

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the temperature is slowly (but surely) rising, which all adds up to one thing: It's time to find the pieces that will make up your spring and summer wardrobes-and all without emptying your bank account. But there is a lot to consider when shopping, namely location: Will you be spending most of your summer in the city? Or sitting by the shore? Regardless of your answer-and, if you said both, even better-we have vetted the sandals, bikinis, dresses, and jewelry you'll need to stylishly survive a new season. Best of all, every single item is under $100. The next installment of 100 Under $100 won't appear until it's time to get ready for the cooler climes of fall, so take advantage of this twice-a-year list now.

See the full list at Vogue.com

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Photo by Victoria Will

by Ana Dragovic, Vogue

Rooney Mania-a yen for skin the color of cream, and shiny, ink-black hair, preferably worn with short cropped bangs and a healthy dose of attitude-swept over the fall collections, with lookalikes popping up everywhere from Calvin Klein Collection and Antonio Berardi to Versace and Marni. The Oscars hit in the midst of the Milan collections, with Mara fanning the flames on the red carpet in white Givenchy Couture. Like the rest of the world, I had been enamored with the actress who played Stieg Larsson's menacingly alluring heroine-specifically, her hair. In the mood for change-I've worn the same shoulder-scraping cut for years-I decided to take a chance and really go for it. And when I say go for it, I mean with Danilo, the legendary hairstylist, and creator of Rooney's cut-on, and off-screen.

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We met on a Tuesday afternoon at the Marie Robinson Salon in the Flatiron District. Danilo, just back from L.A.,