by Elana Fishman


WWD/George Chinsee Fans of Rihanna's first capsule for UK high street brand River Island, which included unzipped-up-to-there maxi skirts, crop tops and utilitarian onesies, will be psyched to learn that the collection is coming back for another round. Rihanna for River Island's summer collection drops May 25, and impatient RiRi fans can get a sneak peek at the goods to come in the video, which shows the star and designer Adam Selman tweaking the pieces during a fitting.

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While the slinky, clingy silhouettes and midriff-baring cuts Rihanna's first collab contained aren't going anywhere, it looks like the summer range will contain far more prints. The songstress insists that her muted florals are more "gangsta" than "chic," extols the virtues of a tie-dyed jumpsuit and curiously claims that she wanted to make "clothes for fat days." Personally, we're not about to slip into a completely sheer macramé crop top when we're feeling heavier than usual, but

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courtesy of Apiece Apart The other day, my mom gasped when I told her I planned to wear a crop top to my cousin's engagement party. She was clearly having flashbacks to my adolescent, belly button-bearing days. But I assured her that this time around, abbreviated tops are actually quite sophisticated. For those still not convinced, don't fear, this trend is easier to pull off than you may think.

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It all comes down to fit and proportion. Start by thinking of an A-line dress--there's a reason that shape is so popular. Channel that silhouette by revealing just a hint of the upper waist, meaning the ribcage area. Luckily, for most women, that is the most flattering, slimmest part of the midsection since it hides the tummy (read: no extra crunches or skipping dessert!). Then balance it out with something high-waisted, whether it be a skirt, shorts or pants. Fit is also key. While festival crop tops tend to be flimsy and a bit boho, structured or fitted

Our managing editor has an eye for the fabulous, here are her favorite finds for summer.

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Natori Sagala Beach Towel

A few years back I bought a house down on the Gulf Coast of Alabama. Summer brings fantasies of ditching the rat race for a spot on the sand -- and a vibrant new towel to fall asleep on.

Available at natori.com, $30.

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I think the brightly colored nylon bag is intended for stylish gym rats. My first reaction, however, was, "What a lovely way to prep for a picnic." I'll tuck bottles of wine into the side pockets and keep the rest of the provisions inside on my next excursion.

Available at mpgsport.com, $44.

Courtesy of OmGirlCrystal Wash Tie-Dye Yoga Pants

I will attend my yoga classes in jazzy, made-in-the-USA pants.

Available at asanagreen.com, $78.

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The fun of glitter meets the comfy magic of rubber

BFAnyc/Sipa USA; WENN.comOlivia Palermo's flawless style is envy-inducing, especially when she finds new ways to reinvent old pieces. Case in point: Her ability to make her jeweled Zara belt work with both a formal gown (in Katie Ermilio at the New Yorkers for Children Spring Dinner Dance) and a casual ensemble (over a LWD at the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Worn in two ways with very different ensembles, Palermo proves just how versatile a fabulous belt can be. Invest in one (like Zara's combination chain belt, $36 at zara.com). You won't regret it!

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Beyoncé Let's all just stop calling Beyoncé a humble star, especially when we have constant evidence to the contrary. Aside from her preference for $900 straws, it seems that Queen Bey (who recently demanded that everyone "bow down" to her) also has a penchant for flying in style. For her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, she has reportedly enlisted a $28.5 million private jet owned by famed businessman and host of the UK version of "The Apprentice" Lord Alan Sugar.

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The jet is an Embraer Legacy 650 that he scooped up in 2010, and has a less-than-subtle "G-SUGA" written on the tail. Apparently, it reaches cruising speeds of up to 500 miles per hour and is decked out with three cabins, a luxury bathroom, and a high-tech entertainment system. A simple refuel of the plane costs up to $15,000, which should definitely make you stop complaining about how much it costs to

Some things you should know about me: I'm four sizes larger on the top than on the bottom (because of some generous boobage), which makes me hard to fit. I'm a cheapskate and I hate to spend more money than I need to. Also, I hate trying on bathing suits with the fiery passion of 10,000 suns. I hope that my research will help some of you avoid changing room unpleasantness. Let's check out my suggestions for where to shop and what to buy. I picked four stores that everyone is likely to have near them and that also do a lot of online options: Target, Old Navy, Land's End (you can buy their stuff at Sears) and Walmart... I told you I don't like to spend money.

-By Julie Miner

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It's a bold look, but no one can pull off a leather look better than a fashionable lady celeb. And with the amount of celebs flaunting this popular material, we're almost 100% certain that leather won't be disappearing into the fashion archives.

It's not that shoulder pads couldn't use the company-we just can't let this trend go yet. It's a versatile, classic fashion move that is ultra-fierce, and with the right structure, it is super figure-flattering. Ali Larter wears her's in the form of leggings with a loose and free chambray button-down, while Julianne Hough keeps it cute in a cropped leather bomber jacket. How adorable are they?

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I am kind of a sucker for wallets. After all, it's what I have to look at every time I spend money... might as well be pretty! Small accessories like that are easy to get addicted to, and I have more than I would like to admit. If you're going to feed a habit, it had better not be too expensive- so here are 7 gorgeous and fun wallets all for under $20!

-By Liz Stanley

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