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Kung Fu Pregnant: Angelina Jolie and Jack Black




Angelina Jolie has been making headlines all week. Of course, she is a walking headline every week, and whenever she and Mr. Brad Pitt show themselves the crowds go wild. We feel their pain.

When not comparing baby bumps with costar Jack Black (key player in Twin-Gate), who is also expecting (well, his wife is), she is making the rounds at Cannes to promote their new animated film Kung Fu Panda. Oh, and she is having some fun with the media. Why not?

Gallery: Pregnant Angelina Jolie

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Tobi.com wants to help you bring out your inner Carrie Bradshaw


How many times have you watched Sex and the City and thought, "Boy, I'd love wear clothes like that with as much chutzpah as (insert favorite SATC gal here), but I don't even know where to begin!"? It can be intimidating to go shopping on your own when you're looking for a signature style, whether it's your very own or "borrowed" from your favorite SATC character.

Tobi.com wants to make it a little easier for you to dress with serious style. They offer a personal stylist feature that will give you the guidance you need to dress like Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte. If you're still not sure, check out our gallery to see some of their suggestions for character-based ensembles.

Gallery: Dress like your favorite SATC character at Tobi

CarrieCharlotte MirandaSamantha Carrie

Why aren't you wearing this? Trina Turk 'Poppy' Cover-Up


Does the idea of strutting your stuff in a string bikini make you cringe? Some women get so concerned about wearing a bathing suit in public that they forget about the one item that should be at the top of their shopping lists for beach season -- a cute cover-up.

If you've got some extra bulges to hide, or just want to be modest, don't settle for an old tee and a pair of gym shorts -- treat yourself to a swimsuit cover-up that you truly love.

Gallery: Why aren't you wearing this?

Banana Republic Giraffe-Print BeltThreader earringsTrina Turk 'Poppy' Cover-UpManolo Blahnik Metallic Mary JaneLombardy Cap

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Flatter Your Figure: Best summer dresses for pear shapes


One of the best things about summer is getting to wear all those summer dresses. Honestly, what's easier? You throw on a cute little dress, a hot pair of sandals, and you're out the door! However, in order to look your very best, you'll want a cute little dress that flatters your cute little (or not so little) figure.

If you're a pear shape, meaning that your excess weight tends to gather around your butt and thighs rather than your upper body, you're in luck come summer. You might not be excited about shorts, but after you try on a few of the right summer dresses, you might not want to bother with shorts ever again. Check out the gallery to see what you should be wearing, and, of course, what you should avoid.

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Summer dresses for pear shapes

The free-flowing maxi dressWatch your printsNo straight skirtsClassic sundress -- YES!Get balanced

From Red Carpet to Your Closet: Kate Bosworth at Costume Institute Gala at the MET


There were some pretty fantastic outfits at this year's Costume Institute Gala at the MET, but not much can top Kate Bosworth's Chanel Haute Couture dress. We loved that she took a chance at this event, because, really -- what better opportunity does one ever have to go all out with a dress? It's a Costume Gala, for Pete's sake, and we think her outfit was totally powerful enough to save the day.

Check out the gallery to see what how Kate makes this outfit work for this event!

Gallery: From Red Carpet to Your Closet: Kate Bosworth at the MET Costume Gala

#1  Take a chance#2  Shoes#3  Hair and Makeup#4  One more look at the dressWhat's your take?

Kind folks sweeten bad reviews with a little good news, too


Two weekends ago we wore a new party dress. In the scramble out the door we forgot to do that last minute Any Mistakes? double-check.

We were excited to see event pictures until confronted by the one of ourselves wearing The Wrong Shoes and no earrings. Gack! We had to go find a good picture from another night just to feel calm again.

It got us to thinking, this must be what it's like for celebs, flipping through a magazine and seeing yourself at the back, in the What Not To Wear files. Do they keep a library of past appearances in best dressed spreads, just to stay sane?

We determined that it would be a kindness to combine the good news with the bad, so we were pleased to see that Stylelist is doing just that, in a feature that shows celebs getting it wrong, and then getting it right.

We think Hollywood will approve. Based on personal experience, a spoonful of sugar really does make the medicine go down easier.

Contest Winners!

It's packed in lavender seeds.
Congratulations to Talya, winner of our My Little Empire Giveaway! She will be wearing the awesome outfit you see at right with vintage lavender ankle boots! Read her deserving comment below; sometimes we luck out on the random choosing:

I have a completely adorable pair of vintage lavender ankle boots--very high, delicate heel and pointed toe--that I found in a thrift store in SF's Mission District. They're perfect for this--the whole look would be very diaphanous and ethereal, but a little bit funky, too!

Congratulations also to the winner of our Roman Savell Giveaway, Glenda! Whatcha gonna put in that classy bag, Glenda?

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Jenna Bush gets married, wears a rockin' dress


Jenna Bush got married this weekend at the Bush family ranch in Crawford, Texas, and we're sure her new husband, Henry Hager, had no regrets as to his choice when he saw her walking down the aisle. Jenna was dressed in an Oscar de la Renta gown that we just loved -- it had a simple silhouette, but an intricate design with embroidered organza and matte beading from the very top to the end of her chapel-length train.

Not everyone looked so sharp, however -- check out the gallery to see what we loved and what we could've done without.

Gallery: Inside Jenna Bush's wedding

Jenna BushJenna and Henry HagerThe First FamilyHow romanticIt was ALL outdoors

Indie Designer Interviews: Trashy Diva by Candice Gwinn


We love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Candice Gwinn, owner and designer of Trashy Diva, a vintage-inspired line of dresses and separates. What started as a vintage-only clothing store in 1996 has grown into three New Orleans boutique locations, a thriving wholesale business, and a successful e-commerce website. Today the Trashy Diva collection is carried in boutiques around the world, it has been featured in the pages of Elle and Lucky magazines, and has been worn by numerous celebrities.

Gallery: Trashy Diva by Candice Gwinn Spring 2008

1940s Dress in yellow toile cottonAbbie Dress in turquoise floral silkDottie Dress in sketchy cherries cottonTrixie 2 Dress in red cottonAva Dress in white dots cotton


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My Little Empire Giveaway


Want to wear this? You can! Brace yourself for an outrageously chic Styledash Giveaway. Ready?

This is the Drop Waisted Ruffle Dress and Tulle Petticoat from My Little Empire, a beautiful online shop of unique, handmade clothes by designer Katy Goy.

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Cape Madras: For the prep in all of us


Our favorite character from the US version of the Office is, of course, Andy Bernard, with his preppy-chic Ivy League style. Blazers, whales, pastel pants -- we love it.

You can have a taste of New England flavor with Cape Madras, offering patchwork plaid staples including pants, blazers and Bermuda shorts for men and jackets, shirts and skirts for women. We especially love the Men's bermuda shorts ($90) because they make it so easy for men to throw an outfit together -- a solid polo or shirt and a pair of Tevas or Rainbow flipflops complete the look.

With 23 Madras fabrics to choose from, you can make a truly individual choice! Just make sure to only wear one piece of plaid per outfit so you don't look confused.

From Red Carpet to Your Closet: Leighton Meester at the Metropolitan Opera Premiere


Leighton Meester might be in a struggle for Queen B status on Gossip Girl, but she was in her element on the red carpet at the MET premiere. We were thrilled to see her go with a bright color, and while some folks find this color slightly reminiscent of Big Bird, we've been in love with it ever since Michelle Williams wore it at the 2006 Oscars.

Several elements of this outfit work together to create this simultaneously classic and trendy look. Click through the gallery to see how you can grab this Gossip Girl's red carpet style.

Gallery: From Red Carpet to Your Closet: Leighton Meester at the MET Premiere

#1. Simple cut, funky embellishments#2. Unique and fabulous accessories#3. Sexy shoes#4. Purse#5. Hair and makeup

Ask StyleDash: What should I wear with these shoes for a wedding?

Dear StyleDash,

I have a daytime, dressy-casual family wedding to attend in June, in a Catholic church. I have great shoes to wear, but I don't know what to wear with them. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Caitlin


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Dress of the Day: Gabby Bubble Dress


houseofspy bubble dressWe tucked away the color purple, along with My Little Pony and mermaids, when we graduated from elementary school.

However, with purple a prominent color on designers' palettes this season (is that too much alliteration for a Sunday morning?), we've been paying closer attention to it and its many shades. We love the Gabby Bubble Dress, which is simply identified as "purple," but is really a lighter lilac in our eyes. The dress with the subtly bubble silhouette comes from House of Spy, the line from former biology student Wendy Wong. The fabric is 70% silk, 30% cotton, and 100% made for late Spring. The halter strap is detachable.

Available from Revolve Clothing for $187.

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