Blog Posts by Rue de Chic

Taylor Swift campaigns for Fashion's Night OutFashion's Night Out is once again upon us. Since its inception in 2008, the yearly extravaganza that celebrates all things fashion now runs across the world from New York to L.A, London to Paris. From epic sales, to live DJs, food trucks and runway shows, the city is going to be packed tonight with memorable activities. Here's a quick guide to what's happening for Fashion's Night Out in Los Angeles.

Robertson Boulevard
The retailers of Robertson Boulevard, from Beverly to Third, are opening their doors and inviting you to join them for the first annual Robertson Celebrates! Fashion's Night Out street party which pays tribute to "Iconic L.A."

An anticipated 2,000 guests will stroll down Robertson Boulevard enjoying live music, interactive elements and unique art-inspired activities. Each of Robertson's retailers will be creating a fabulous FNO experience with special branded treats, cocktails galore and extended shopping hours to make sure you get a chance to view all the

Jessica Biel and Kate Beckingsale wow at the London premiere of Total RecallJessica Biel and Kate Beckinsale continue to pull out all the fashion stops while promoting Total Recall. This week, the beautiful pair took over London in coordinating black and white looks. Jessica, a constant supporter of Giambattista Valli sported a feathered and embroidered look from the edgy designer coupled with a pair of neon colored Louboutins. It's not the first time during this promotional tour that she's worn a look from Valli. She recently went wild in animal print while promoting the movie in New York. Kate also showed off her fashion chops in an elegant, black Donna Karan number accentuated with a big bow and thigh high slit. Click here to read the rest and see the full stunning looks.

A tale of two Jennifers in Tom FordStating that Tom Ford is a bit of a design genius is a bit of an understatement. From his days at Gucci to designing for his eponymous line, pretty much everything that he's touched seems to make sense, fashion-wise. He gets sexy but he also gets restrained elegance (as witnessed by his directorial debut "A Single Man" which starred Oscar Winner Colin Firth.) Hollywood on the other hand also gets Ford which explains the popularity of his pieces since he recently made a come back. Stars like Jennifer Aniston can't get enough of his line, sporting pieces everywhere from New York to Paris. The latest runaway hit comes courtesy of his backless zipper dress and Hollywood is clearly a fan with heavy hitters like Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Lawrence and even Kim Kardashian (good thing?) sporting the look in different colors. So who wore it best? Click here to find out who takes this round and to view the full looks.

Blake Lively is golden for GucciGossip Girl alum Blake Lively is channeling old Hollywood glamour in her first ad for Gucci's "Premiere" perfume. The 30 second spot helmed by "Drive" Director Nicolas Winding Refn sees Lively strutting down the hallway of a gorgeous Los Angeles home in a beautiful, backless gold dress. The ad is slightly reminiscent of Charlize Theron's spot for Dior but the statuesque blonde holds her own. There are also shots of her walking through the desert in a gorgeous teal number as well as taking "Premiere" for a test drive with a seductive spritz. Click here for more images and to view the commercial spot.

Demi Lavato vs. Selita Ebanks
The look: It's been a while since we've had a fashion showdown. So here we go... Demi Lavato has been stepping out of her comfort zone when it comes fashion lately. The new X Factor Judge recently sported a super edgy look complete with feathers and a sleek blonde ponytail at the Teen Choice Awards. This however isn't the first time that the Falguni and Shane Peacock dress has made it's way to the red carpet. Model, Selita Ebanks also wore the yellow and black frock (albeit a slightly modified version) to the BET Awards not too long ago. Click here for the rest of this article and to view the full looks.

Vampire Diaries' Nina Dobrev looks chic in a teal asymmetrical J. Mendel dressIt's that time of the year again. The Teen Choice Awards descended on Hollywood last night with stars like Kristen Stewart, Rob Pattinson, No Doubt, Lea Michele, Nina Dobrev, Zooey Descahnel, Ellen DeGeneres and many more not only in attendance but also strutting their stuff on the red carpet. The awards honor the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, voted by teen viewers. This year, the casts of "The Hunger Games" and the "Twilight" saga were all winners. So were the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" which picked up several awards and "Pretty Little Liars" with four awards, including choice TV drama.

The broadcast featured performances by Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber and No Doubt, who took the stage with their first televised performance of their new single, "Settle Down." On the purple carpet, the looks were kept simple and colorful. Click here for our favorite looks of the night.

Zoe Saldana stuns in colorful Prabal Gurung floral print pantsWe're knee deep into the summer months and we're continuing with our trend spotting duties this week with a bold look taking over the carpet. Gone are the days of simple streamlined trousers, these days it's all about bringing a little edge and a bit of funk to your look -- courtesy of printed pants. From floral to ikat, denim to billowing shorts, stars are opting for something different when it comes to bottoms this summer. Here are some of our favorite looks so far.

Style tip: As fun and funky as this trend is, keep in mind that print on the bottom sometimes has the tendency to make you look bigger than you are (especially with denim) and even the tiniest person has to keep this in mind. Check out Olivia Palermo's look below for a great way to incorporate this trend. Her high-waisted, ankle length trousers are a great play on print and proportion. The fit is great, the print doesn't overwhelm her small frame and the material doesn't cling to every inch of her body. Zoe Saldana's

Blake Lively stuns in a gorgeous nude and black Zuhair Murad Couture gownBlake Lively has had quite the week in fashion. Making a red carpet come back to promote her latest film --Savages, the Gossip Girl resident pulled out all the stops on her most recent promotional tour. The actress who prides herself on not using the services of a stylist kicked things off in a gorgeous nude and black beaded Couture gown by Zuhair Murad. Channeling old Hollywood glamour, she wore her blond tresses in beautiful waves. Click here for the rest of this story and to see Blake's full look and past week on the red carpet.