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Jumpsuits have literally been on fire for this spring and summer. The biggest and the best of designers have jumped (pun intended) head long to save this dreaded style from its former frumpy, farm girl days.  Celebrities are proving that jumpsuits indeed can look pretty cool if worn right and can go from comfy, slouchy chic to figure enhancing and sleek.  Here are some celebrity inspired looks you can indulge in for this season.

1) Sweet Flirty Playsuits:

Inspiration:Vanessa Hudgens
Featured Jumpsuit: Bellatrix Printed Silk Romper  for $ 98

2) A Little Black Jumpsuit, a nice alternative to the “go to dress”:

Inspiration:Debra Messing
Featured Jumpsuit: Wide Leg Knit Jumpsuit for $24.80

3) The Deceptively PJ inspired yet so much more look:

Inspiration: Eva Longoria
Featured Jumpsuit: Stella Mccartney Reversible jersey jumpsuit for $995

4) A perfect summer elegance:

Inspiration : Kim Kardashian
Featured Jumpsuit: Newport Halter Jumpsuit for $34

5) Some Good ol American Denim Chic:

Inspiration: Alicia Keys
Featured Jumpsuit: Forever 21 Denim Halter Jumpsuit for $36

photos courtesy: www.stylelist.com
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So, I’ve always been a fan of Stella McCartney—she’s definitely mastered that effortless cool, which earned her the British Designer of the Year Award last year, and I love the way she’s always maintained that underground, slightly rock ‘n roll, hip girl look in each of her collections.

Stella celebrated her Resort 2009 collection this past June in a garden party sort of fashion, debuting in NYC’s Jefferson Market Garden in the West Village. The collection is yummy!

If your going to do the flower in your hair, always opt for fresh ones, pink carnations are not only cheap but a total retro throwback…love it!         

   Silence & Noise Ivory Silk Tux Tunic $68, urbanoutfitters.com

   Marc by Marc Jacobs Mini Pinstripe Shorts $93.90, saksfifthavenue.com

Adam single button wool blazer $186.99, bluefly.com

  BCBGirls ‘Cherie’ Bootie in Barley Water $84.90, Nordstrom.com

     Pink carnation: $1-2, Your local florist

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The British Fashion Awards came and went last night with Stella McCartney beating out Luella Barton and Anya Hindmarch for Designer of the Year. However, Ms. “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” didn’t go home empty handed, scoring the Designer Brand of the Year honors, while Christopher Kane was named New Designer of the Year.

Grand Dame of Punk, Vivienne Westwood, further cemented her icon status with the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award.

Not too surprising was Agyness Deyn being named Model of the Year–that’s a pretty good way to end a rather momentous year of undisputed “it girl” status in the fashion world. Deyn edged out Lily Cole and Irina Lazareanu (Pete Doherty’s gal pal) for the win.

Lily Allen was there, too, looking bright eyed and bushy tailed in this awful dress. Good color, bad everything else. Ah, but she still looks so cute! I am a bona fide sucker for Lily, I admit it.

Dita Von Teese and Kelly Osbourne also showed up, both in Grecian-themed dresses. Results varied.

For Resort 08, everyone’s (or at least my) favorite Brit designer sent out a collection marked by fine tailoring, feminine silhouettes and amazing subtlety. Even the metallics were super refined and spectacular at the same time–Stella makes such dichotomies possible and stylish. Flowing lines, muted color, florals, metallics, ruffles, high-waisted pants, and a healthy dose of black made a showing.

Every morning I wake up wondering, “Who’s going to design for H&M next?” Well, today I got my answer, and it’s official: Roborto Cavalli is coming to H&M! Cavalli, know for fantasy-driven designs, is creating a one-time H&M collection for both men and women. The line is scheduled to debut November 8 and will be available in 200 stores. Cavalli follows in the footsteps of Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolph, and Karl Lagerfeld, whose collections for the Swedish power house sold out in minutes.

H&M creative director Margaret van der Bosch had this to say about what to expect from the Cavalli endeavor: “There is no place for shyness and no possibility of ending up with a mainstream wardrobe of everyday basics. The Roberto Cavalli collections represent an exuberant, successful lifestyle.”

A recent Just Cavalli favorite of mine for $609 (thank goodness for H&M):