Blog Posts by Rue de Chic

Get to know all the trends, cuts, styles and colors to expect from the upcoming spring season + tips on how to incorporate them into your wardrobe.

Ginnifer Goodwin sizzles in a hot pink Roksanda Ilincic dressI love it when I see a risk on the carpet that pays off and I definitely have to say kudos to Ginnifer Goodwin for not always playing it safe when it comes to her red carpet style choices. She's gone bold in shocking color, played with texture and print and is not afraid to experiment with edgy cuts when it comes to her hair. Above, she continues her reign as a red carpet favorite in an absolutely gorgeous hot pink Rocksanda Ilincic frock. Click here to view her full look and for the rest of this story.

Looking for some winter style inspiration? This week, I'll be featuring how to put together a simple, chic winter look.

Outfit: Wearing a faux-fur jacket over a nautical inspired striped mini, animal print tights and bow-adorned black booties.

Camilla Belle in yellow Carolina Herrera
This week's edition of Who wore it best? features one of the season's most coveted colors. The look comes straight from uber designer Carolina Herrera's Spring 2012 line and was strutted down the runway by model du jour Karlie Kloss. Actress Camilla Belle was the first to take the dress for a spin at the Art of Elysium gala and she looked absolutely beautiful in this gorgeous dress. So, on to the heavy task of deciding who wore it best. Click here for the rest of this article and to see the look straight from the runway.

Kirsten Dunst brings the sunshine in a yellow Stella McCartney Jacket and brocade trousersLast week's red carpet proved that Hollywood was foregoing winter and heading straight for spring. From the range of bold colors that took over the carpet, one would never guess that we were in the throes of winter. One color in particular that the stars can't seem to get enough of is shocking yellow. This color was huge over the summer and continues to gain steam on the carpet --with no signs of slowing down. From neon shades to sequin embellished looks, color blocked pieces and elegant gowns, there's nothing mellow about this season's yellow. Based on what we've seen on the spring runways plus the already active awards season, get ready to see more of this gorgeous, stand out color. Here's a look at the best of yellow this season on the red carpet + tips to rock this color.

Charlize Theron is a vision in gorgeous blush Dior
Awards season 2012 is in full swing and the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards officially kicked things off this weekend as the stars descended upon the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The red carpet was filled with soft, dramatic and elegant looks as well as surprising hits and misses. Stars like Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron showed why they're known as red carpet royalty while new comers like Paula Patton brought a breath of fresh air and color to the carpet. Click here for a breakdown of the night's biggest trends, hits and misses.

Attending the Divine Design Gala holiday event in a ZARA floral print dress

It's always great to look to the past for style ideas but fashion is also mostly about looking forward. As the holiday season comes to an end, the ultimate celebration of the year's end is a New Year's Eve party and with every party comes the question - what am I going to wear? Many of you have already figured this out but for the last-minute shoppers, here's a super chic look that will make you stand out from the crowd. I recently wore this look to a holiday event and it was a big hit. Incredibly light and comfortable, I felt like I was floating most of the night. Here's a breakdown of the outfit:


The Dress: Zara Printed Dress with Asymmetrical Hem
This was such an inspiring dress and I knew the moment that I saw it that it was coming home with me. It's not your typical holiday dress and the reason I fell in love with it was that it was reminiscent of early spring. Its gorgeous but toned down pastel colors and floral print make it easy to wear with the Los Angeles

2011 in style- Michelle Williams in a 50s style dress, Rihanna color blocks and Ginnifer Goodwin takes a risk in shocking yellow
2011 was no doubt a very stylish year in fashion. It was filled with trips taken back in time for style inspiration. In just a few seasons, we visited the 50s, 60s, 70s and even the 80s, taking the best from each era. As we moved through the year, we borrowed from the boys and added a feminine twist, relaxed in colored denim, glittered and sparkled in sequins, went edgy in leather and color blocked ensembles; wild in animal print, ethereal in white, ladylike in peplum and full skirts, popped in gorgeous and shocking color; we went crazy for polka dots and floral print, stayed casual cool in stripes and so much more. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we relive this past year's most stylish and fashionable looks and trends. Click here for the full story and gallery.