Blog Posts by Rue de Chic

Sarah Jessica Parker goes bold in RussiaShe's gone chic in London, pretty in Japan and elegant in New York. This time, SJP is bringing some bold fashion choices to Russia. The former Sex and the city star is out and about promoting her latest film, I Don't Know How She Does It. She stepped out in a gorgeous, flowing red gown with a matching cape at the Russian premiere. Click here to view SJP's full look, as well as her other fashion choices in Russia.

Diane Kruger in a Jason Wu tuxedo shirt, jacket and shortsThere are so many chic items to borrow from the boys. From boyfriend watches to boyfriend jeans, over-sized shirts to ties and suspenders, we've taken so many of these items and put our lady-like stamps on them. One stand out "borrowed look" of the summer has been the tuxedo-inspired look and boy do we wear it well. Click here to see fashion forward stars like Diane Kruger, Camilla Belle and Kirsten Dunst showcase this very hot trend.

The show stopper of the night was of course Beyonce, in a flowing blood orange Lanvin gown. The Singer announced her pregnancy on the carpet.There are several award shows that you can count on for ridiculous and over the top fashion, the VMA's is definitely in that category. With plunging necklines, extremely strange accessories and glitter and sequins to last a lifetime, here's a breakdown of last night's red carpet at the Nokia Theater and accompanying after parties.

Scott Schuman - The Sartorialist

It's 2:30am and after spending the past few hours editing 3 articles back to back, exhaustion steps in. In spite of the fatigue, I have one more thing to do that I'm positive will bring me some much needed late night / early morning rejuvenation - I have a date with The Sartorialist. If this title doesn't ring a bell or has very little meaning to you, then you haven't experienced the power of the lens through the exquisite eye of Scott Schuman. A self-taught photographer and fashion blogger, Schuman has the uncanny talent to take you and engage you in the world of the stylish, elegant and chic. Sitting at your computer, sifting through his gallery of beautiful and fashionable shots; you realize that like Alice in wonderland, you're not only fascinated by this marvelous world, you're also excited to see how deep the rabbit hole goes.

It's not an over the top assumption to state that we're a bit of a voyeuristic society. One only has to look at the plethora of

Rihanna steps out in an edgy Antonio Berardi numberIn today's edition of who wore it best, Rihanna sports an Antonio Berardi 2012 Resort look while promoting her fragrance, Reb'l Fleur. Antonio Berardi is known for putting an interesting twist on trends whether it's with mixing fabrics or creating interesting colors. Most runway looks never make it into production or on the red carpet. The idea is to create fantasy during a show and most people lean towards practicality in real life. Needless to say, it's always fantastic to see celebrities like Rihanna take fashion risks on the carpet instead of going for cookie cutter looks. Click here to view Rihanna's full look and compare it to the original runway look.

Style star in the making, Chloë Moretz in a multi-color print Christopher Kane dressBudding style star Chloë Moretz looked uber chic in a multi-color print Christopher Kane dress while Tyra Banks bombed again in a color blocked jumpsuit. From stripes to polka dots, color block done wrong and sequins gone awry, here are the good, the just ok and the not so great colorful looks of the week…
Check out today's style pick - TGIF - Going casual in a shirt-dress.

Cameron Diaz goes comfy chic in a powder blue shirt-dress and tan belt

There are days that even the most fashion savvy individuals don't have the time to put things together. On these days, it's all about something effortless, quick and chic and that's where the shirt-dress comes in. A perfect weekend look, it's short, comfortable and sweet. Dressing it up is as easy as adding some heels (see test driving the trend photo below) or you can keep things simple with some thong sandals. Stars like Cameron Diaz, Alessandra Ambrosio and Reese Witherspoon all love the appeal of the shirt-dress. Simply put, it's easiness and simplicity is irresistible.

Model, Alessandra Ambrosio and Reese Witherspoon sport their favorite shirt-dresses

Ciara takes comfort to the red carpet in a white t-shirt dress

Test driving the trend - I've always kept a shirt-dress in my wardrobe for those casual days. I like it in a neutral color like gray because it stays the same no matter how many times you wash it. Living in Los Angeles, it also works well during the fall months. I just pair it with some funky stockings - either textured or with a fun print like polka dots. I complete my look with a scarf and some booties

Heather Locklear, Elle McPherson and January Jones stay stylish in wide leg jeans.

Wide leg pants have been elongating legs since the 70s. There's an effortless "chic" about this style that allows women to look elegant without sacrificing any of their femininity. Part of the perks of this cut is that it makes you feel tall and lean. Stars like Elle McPherson, Jessica Alba, Penelope Cruz, January Jones and Katie Holmes who all range from super petite to super tall have all rocked this style. This shows that most women can get away with it, it's just about finding the right material, length, width and fit.

Even pregnant women can look fabulous in this cut. Jessica Alba looked uber chic while running errands in wide leg jeans and a blazer.

January Jones goes casual chic in stripes and her favorite wide leg denim pants

Katie Holmes dresses up her wide leg Max Mara trousers with a double breasted jacket

Clearly the cut works for her - Here's Holmes again in wide leg jeans and an embellished Isabel Marant jacket.

Penelope Cruz in wide leg jeans

Glee's Jayma Mays in High-Waisted Wide leg J Brand Denim

This cut has also been incorporated into one of summer's hottest trends - jumpsuits.

Ashley Greene in a Max Mara wide leg jumpsuit

Rosie Huntington Whiteley in a wide leg Michael Kors jumpsuit

Keep in mind - There is such a thing as too much fabric and too much width especially if you're petite. This cut like I mentioned earlier is meant to make you taller and leaner, not shrink you. Hilary Duff's look below is