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Trend Report: Butterflies

Shameless actress Emmy Rossum attended a press event in a butterfly print frock by Lyn Devon.

From pretty printed dresses to hair accessories, we love wearing butterflies this time of year--they're lovely and sweet, and add a dose of girliness to an ensemble. Here, ten of the most fetching butterfly looks we've seen. --Angel

1.Gold Medal Butterfly Side Headband, $28   2.Lipstick Queen Butterfly Ball Shimmer Treatment Lipstick, $20   3.Lancôme Paris Butterflies Fever Eyeshadow, $40   4.Kate Spade New York 'Gina' Platform Pump, $350   5.Anuschka Henna Butterfly Clutch, $82   6.Jessica Simpson Butterfly Maxi Dress, $120   7.Betsey Johnson Butterfly Chiffon Dress, $398   8.Vava Lavender Butterfly Dress, $174   9.Cara Accessories 'Critters' Butterfly Crystal Stretch Ring, $68   10.Torrid Butterfly Pendant, $12.50

Garden Party

If there is one trend that defines the season it is flower power. Whether your look is bohemian, glamorous, or romantic you'll find a floral print, applique, or other garden-inspired design that suits you. Here are ten finds we fell for. --Angel

1.Songstress Taylor Swift in a floral print D&G frock.   2.Nanette Lepore 'Daphne' Floral Print Maxi Dress, $598   3.Thin Satin Floral Headband, $4   4.Luciano Padovan Floral Patent Peep Toe Pump, $340   5.Apt. 9® Chiffon Floral Hair Clip, $6   6.Sasha Beaded Clutch, $30   7.A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Flamingo Floral Print Halter Dress, $273   8.Lulu Guiness Floral Leather Clutch, $509   9.Lipsy Floral Tiered One Shoulder Dress, $83   10.Actress Thandie Newton in a floral print peasant dress.

Longoria in Lhuillier

Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria attended the MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund) Gala in Washington D.C., looking lovely in a sage-colored lace cocktail dress designed by FIDM Alumna Monique Lhuillier. We love the look and so did InStyle--the star was the mag's Look of the Day. --Angel

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2011 CFDA Awards

The Council of Fashion Designers of America held its annual awards ceremony last week (essentially the Oscars of fashion) and all of our favorite designers and famous faces were present. Here are just a few of the looks that caught our eyes. --Angel

Liv Tyler in Proenza Schouler with the labels designers, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.

 

Chloe Sevigny in Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony.

 

Sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, both in The Row.

 

Doutzen Kroes in J. Mendel.

 

Kirsten Dunst in Patrik Ervell.

 

Karlie Kloss in Jason Wu with the designer.

 

Chanel Iman and Lubov Azria, both in BCBG Max Azria.

 

Liya Kebede in Derek Lam.

 

Joy Bryant and Rachel Roy in the designer's label.

 

Prabal Kurung and Alessandra Ambrosio in a gown by the designer.

 

Kerry Washington in Calvin Klein.

 

Amber Heard in Cynthia Rowley.

 

Karolina Kurkova in Diane von Furstenberg.

 

Marchesa designers Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman, both in Marchesa.

Trend Report: Long-Sleeve LBDs

Kerry Washington chose a long-sleeve Valentino LBD for an event in New York.

When it comes to LBDs, we're used to seeing stars in strapless and sleeveless styles, and sometimes even a cap-sleeve. Long sleeves just don't seem to get much love...until now. We've taken note of just how fetching they are. --Angel

1.Alloy 'Giovanna' Puff Sleeve Dress, $19.99   2.Asos Pleated Shift Dress, $69   3.Boulee 'Renee' Dress, $218   4.Donna Karan Long-Sleeve Cowlneck Dress, $1,095   5.Alexander McQueen Tuxedo Dress, $2,640   6.Single Sequined Long Sleeve Dress, $150   7.Halston Heritage Sequin-Embellished Dress, $197.50   8.Max Studio Knit Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress, $58   9.Jean Paul Gaultier Lace Inset Dress, $495   10.Guess by Marciano 'Suzie' Lace Dress, $218

Special Occasion Sandals

You love a good party but heels just aren't your thing, right? Hey, it's summer, which means it's the perfect time to throw on a pair of flat sandals (all embellished and pretty of course) with your party frock. Check out some of the cute sandals we spied. --Angel

 1.Naughty Monkey 'Tiara' Sandal, $59.95   2.Nine West 'Raimonda' Sandal, $63   3.Jones New York 'Hilltop' Sandal, $39.95   4.Kate Spade 'Florina' Sandal, $285   5.Badgley Mischka 'Isabel' Rosette Sandal, $110   6.Cole Haan 'Rori' Sandal, $148   7.Two Lips 'Bedhead' Sandal, $49.95   8.Guess 'Blythea' Sandal, $80   9.Vera Wang Lavender ' Winona' Sandal, $195   10.Naughty Monkey 'Dainty' Sandal, $49

Green Bridal Jewelry by Ivanka Trump

Image courtesy of FabSugar

Having a green wedding (as in eco-friendly, not the color) is becoming easier and easier thanks to designers who are committed to using organic, sustainable, and earth-friendly materials to produce their bridalwear. The latest designer to make her mark in the green beauty industry is Ivanka Trump, with her line of green engagement rings.

The jewelry is made entirely of recycled platinum and gold, and sustainable diamonds (meaning they were mined in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, paying special attention to rivers, lakes, and wildlife). The rings start at $7,000 and go up to $130,000, which will get a nine-carat stunner. Trump told WWD, "My belief is that every step an individual or a company can take towards being more environmentally conscious is another step in the right direction." Hear, hear! --Angel

Summer Makeup Must: Pink Lips

There is something so undeniably summery and warm weather-appropriate about pink lips. From pale and glossy to bubble gum matte, the color seems to go best with the season's sweetest special occasion looks. --Angel

Glee star Lea Michele's bright berry lip is the perfect pop of pretty color. Try Benefit Cosmetics Silky Finish Lipstick in My Treat.

 

Selena Gomez matches her pale pink eyeshadow with a pale, glossy pucker. Try Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Whisper.

 

Katy Perry knows that candy-colored eyeshadow perfectly complements a bubble gum lip color. Try Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Exquisite.

Summer Dressing for Guys

 
  Brad Pitt, Chris Pine, and P. Diddy all stay cool in linen and seersucker suits.

Prom may be over and school might be ending soon, but there are still plenty of special occasions to dress up for this summer. Here are a two ways you can look cool (and beat the heat) in a suit this season. --Angel

Linen
Highly absorbent (to keep that pesky sweating under control) and cool to the touch, linen is a summertime must, especially since many of the season's special occasions take place outdoors.

Seersucker
There's a reason seersucker is such a warm weather essential--it's incredibly thin and woven in a way that keeps it way from the body, allowing for better air circulation.