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Go Buy Now: Party Dresses

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Party dresses are like cocktails: you have your go-to little black dresses, which are akin to your everyday Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. When you're feeling festive, perhaps you turn to a metallic mini frock for the sartorial version of a glass of champagne (paillettes in particular always make us feel bubbly!). And finally, you have your Saturday night specials, those personal picks that can be as sultry as a dirty martini (sparkles and draping) or as wild as a shot of Patron (animal print and tulle!). Well, we'd like you to consider this installment of Go Buy Now the frock equivalent of a top-shelf bar. We've taken the mixology courses for you (trend tracking + runway watching + styling tips= perfect party wear), and come up with a carefully curated, first-class list of seasonal delights for you to try!

What Would She Wear: Kate Hudson

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

We have a confession to make: immediately after seeing Almost Famous, we developed a serious fashion-crush on not only Kate Hudson's on-screen persona, Penny Lane, but also on the stylish star herself. Whether she was polished at the Oscars in a shimmery Stella McCartney gown or showing off her signature sixties rocker look with wide-legged jeans and silk scarves, we were absolutely smitten with Hudson's inspiring and eclectic taste. And though her style has certainly evolved over the past decade, our love for her has not waned. In fact, while watching a trailer for Nine the other dayin which Hudson go-go dances and belts out tunes such as "Cinema Italiano"our hearts skipped a beat with excitement, as we imagined what her promotional-tour wardrobe will look like. Now that's amore!

WWW Styling Tips: November

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Most people have some sort of shorthand for those times when they suddenly realize a clear and simple truth. Oprah refers to these awakenings as Aha! Moments, Homer Simpson would probably call them D'oh! Situations (if he were forced to name such things), but around the Who What Wear office, such truisms are simply called Tips. These outfit-centric epiphanies aren't particularly complicated or revelatory, but we think they do inspire change in some small way. The suggestions may be small and straightforwardinvest in a party skirt, fake a peplum silhouette, try festive fancy sandals instead of heelsbut if they nudge you to try something new, that's all we need to be happy! Mushy mumbo-jumbo aside, we do think we've whipped up a stellar batch of Tips today and hope they give you a flash of inspiration or two!

Dedicated Obsession du Jour: Rachel Zoe's Picks at Piperlime

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

When it comes to dressing celebrities and creating front-page fashion moments, Rachel Zoe is unquestionably in a league of her own. Though the celebrated stylist primarily works with boldface names (think: Cameron, Liv, and Demi), she's also a guest editor for Piperlime and picks out her favorite products on the site each season-all ultra-darling, of course!

How They Wear: Unbasic Black

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

During the Victorian era, black clothing symbolized the absence of light and life; however, in modern times, wearing sooty shades has little to do with this bygone notion. Yes, inky outfits are still de rigueur for sad situations, but it is certainly appropriate to wear all-black for any happy occasion. Whether you want to get a glamorous, modest, seductive, practical, elegant, powerful, or modern look, black should be the go-to hue for your winter wardrobe. Not only is noir easy to integrate into your rotation, but it's also flattering and complimentary to any skin tone (in an office full of blondes, brunettes, and a redhead thrown in for good measure, we constantly rock the all-black ensembles!) Needless to say, we are going back to unbasic black in today's How They Wear feature!

Ask A Stylist: One Skirt Two Ways

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

In this installment of Ask A Stylist, we tackle one of the most prevalentand sexieststyle concerns yet: how to pull off a body-con skirt. This surprisingly flattering trend is still super-hot among Hollywood's fashionable elite and it is a wonderful look for non-red-carpet moments too. In fact, we think it's so remarkably wearable that we will provide you with two distinct ways to wear this body-skimming piece. With no further ado, we'll leave you to enjoy today's episode of Ask A Stylist as we take this must-have mini and make it work for day and for night!

Under $300: Party Pumps

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

At Who What Wear, we work hard so we can play hard. In fact, our office mantra might be summed up best by the poignant lyrics sung by one of our favorite Atlanta Housewives, Kim Zolciak, in "Tardy for the Party." (Oh yes!) Much like said blonde, on Friday nights we want to: "Forget about work and the stress of the week / Party all night and we won't go to sleep." That sentiment is particularly true around the holidays, when we're given ample opportunity to celebrate with an endless stream of soirees. Of course, when marching to the beat of such a merry drum, it's important to be equipped with the best fancy footwear available. (After all, the perfect pump is the most covetable accessory, as it is one of the easiest ways to completely transform a look.) In the hopes of outfitting you for all your upcoming festivities-while keeping you on budget, of course-in today's Under $300 we've wrangled a selection of sharp and stylish heels that are certain to look chic all season long.

What Was She Wearing: Answers!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Whether it's serendipity, coincidence, or just plain good taste, WhoWhatWear.com readers and staffers alike seem to be single-minded in the pursuit of finding out what our favorite fashionable celebrities are wearing. For example, much like your submitted queries, we were also curious about Sienna Miller's faux fur coat and Olivia Palermo's military-inspired cardigan! Thankfully for us all, we had our lookbooks and publicists' email addresses at the ready, so we couldn't be more thrilled to go about our business of tracking down all the pertinent details in today's Answers installment!

Dedicated Obsession du Jour: White House | Black Market

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

The holidays will arrive any second now, and though 'tis the time to think of others, surely there's nothing wrong with paying a little attention to yourself too. After all, your schedule is probably packed with party invites and fabulous fetes galore, so why not pick up a few fashionable pieces to ensure you look super stylish all season long? If you're ready to shop for said items (and frankly, who isn't?), you won't want to miss the amazing selection of on-trend items currently in stock at White House Black Market!

Style Spotlight: Diane Kruger

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Lately we've realized that whenever we need inspiration for a fancy-occasion outfit, we turn to Diane Kruger for dressing directions. Of course, we're not the only ones who appreciate her innate elegance and directional taste. Thanks to her incredible personal style, this beautifully put-together actress is the go-to girl for powerful designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada, and Jason Wu. With fans in such high places, it's no wonder that Kruger's red carpet moments keep getting better and better. Her effortless combination of Hollywood glamour and high-fashion intrigue never fails to impress, so we decided to celebrate Kruger's élan in today's Style Spotlight story!