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Selena Gomez and Julianne Hough Get Stylish For a British Bash in LA

Meghan Rooney — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:23:00 PDT

Selena Gomez, who donned Marios Schwab, linked up with Peter Pilotto-clad Julianne Hough for the British Fashion Council's opening party for the London Show Rooms at the Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills last night. The fashionable duo were also joined by Revenge star Christa B. Allen, Pixie Geldof, and Agyness Deyn at the event, which promotes the work of emerging British designers. Julianne and Christa have been making the rounds at LA's fashionable fetes recently and they mingled together at Lucky Magazine's FABB party along with Drew Barrymore last week.

In addition to partaking in the stylish fun, Selena is busy balancing her acting and music careers. She released her new song, "Come & Get It," on Monday, and is gearing up for a live performance of her new music at this Sunday's MTV Movie Awards. On the big-screen side, Selena has recently taken on a new project in William H. Macy's directorial debut, Rudderless.

Drew Gets Girlie With Julianne and Kelly at an LA Cocktail Party

Meghan Rooney — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:39:23 PDT

Drew Barrymore was animated at Lucky magazine's Fashion and Beauty Blog conference at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills yesterday. She sat down to chat beauty trends with bloggers while wearing patterned pants and a silk blouse, and then changed her ensemble to hit the cocktail party as part of the festivities later that evening. Drew, who graces Lucky's May cover, was joined by a Carolina Herrera-clad Julianne Hough, Christa B. Allen, and Kelly Osbourne for the fashionable day-long soiree.

Drew has been promoting her recently launched Flower Beauty line, and she was able to share her expertise at the event, which focuses on all things beauty and fashion. She also demonstrated her beauty knowledge during a stop on Jimmy Fallon last month where she chatted about her new line and used Jimmy as her subject for a hilarious makeup tutorial. Drew and the Late Night host have remained pals since costarring in 2005's Fever Pitch together, and she revealed that she wished Jimmy well on his upcoming move by sending him flowers accompanied by "the most loving card in the world." Jay Leno, who will retire next year.

The L.K.Bennett Tea Party Supplies Us With Three Ultrapretty Looks

Melody Nazarian — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:59:00 PDT

L.K.Bennett - aka Kate Middleton's go-to shoe label - held a tea luncheon in LA, and invited British beauties Poppy Delevingne and Rosamund Pike, as well as Revenge's Christa B. Allen. To dress the part of "ladies who lunch," the ladies brought their styling A-game in equally fresh Spring ensembles. Delevingne stepped out in a pastel green maxidress, which featured a thigh-high slit, then completed her look with a chunky gold necklace, a lilac L.K.Bennett clutch, and gold gladiator sandals. Pike chose a classic pairing - an LWD by L.K.Bennett and black pumps - while Allen mixed pastels and brights via her Oday Shakar floral chiffon mini. Now, it's time to decide: which outfit gets your best-dressed vote?

Christa, Emily, and Ashley Make Revenge Look Good

Hannah Weil — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:19:08 PST

On screen, Revenge's leading ladies may all have adopted the Hamptons-socialite brand of chic, but at last night's Academy of Television Arts & Sciences-hosted evening with the cast, the actresses each showed off their respective offscreen aesthetics in three very different cocktail looks. Christa B. Allen showcased a sweet fit-and-flare, collared confection with a sheer-inset and sequined bodice, which she completed with a pair of right-on-trend metallic pumps. Emily VanCamp veered toward the opposite end of the spectrum, opting for a menswear-inspired riff on suiting in classic black and white, with a pair of equally traditional black heels to finish it off. Meanwhile, Ashley Madekwe took the opportunity to show off something a little more colorful, stepping out in a bright pink minidress with studded detailing and a pair of simple ankle-strap evening sandals. Now, we're turning it over to you - which of the Revenge actresses gets your vote?

Anne Hathaway Gets Honored by Costume Designers Ahead of the Oscars

Maria Mercedes Lara — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:02:57 PST

Hollywood's most stylish celebrities turned out for the Costume Designers Guild Awards last night in LA. Anne Hathaway wore a shimmering Gucci frock when she accepted her spotlight award, an honor given to actors and directors for their collaborations with costume designers. Skyfall, Anna Karenina, and Mirror Mirror all won awards in the film categories while Downton Abbey and Smash dominated the TV sections.

Other celebrity attendees included Anne's costar Russell Crowe, Once Upon a Time stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas, Amy Poehler, Jon Hamm, and Lily Collins, who wore a dramatic black gown with a giant white bow on her back. It was a mini Saturday Night Live reunion behind the scenes when Amy hung out with Kristen Wiig, Steve Martin, and Maya Rudolph, with whom she presented an award during the show. The CDG Awards are just one of the many events that lead up to the Oscars, which air on Sunday, Feb. 24. Don't forget to vote in our Oscars ballot for a chance to win $1,000 and an iPad!

Trend Alert: Oversize Topknots

Jessica Cruel — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:09:22 PST

The whimsical, messy topknot was the style of the Summer. But this hair staple is getting a more polished makeover (and a shot of steroids) for the Winter months. Sanaa Lathan, Christa B. Allen, and Sarah Hyland were all spotted sporting over-the-top buns. And it's one look you won't be able to re-create without a little extra padding. Use a sock or rolled-up hair extensions to create the shape you desire. Start with a slicked-back high ponytail. Then pin down your stuffing and cover with your hair, tucking in all the ends. You can go smooth and sleek like Sanaa and Christa, or leave a few tendrils hanging like Sarah. This is one holiday hairstyle that rivals the star atop the Christmas tree.

Naomi Watts Dishes on Her Halloween Plans at Target's Big Bash

Allie Merriam — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:57:07 PDT

Target celebrated their 50th anniversary in NYC last night, and Naomi Watts stepped out to show her support for the brand. We caught up with Naomi on the red carpet, where she spoke about her excitement for Halloween with her sons, Sasha and Kai. Stay tuned for our chat later today on PopSugar Rush! Naomi's one of the many stars who love dressing up - check out our look at over 150 celebrity Halloween costumes. Naomi also dished about the pressures of playing Princess Diana in Diana. There is more work on the set of that project to come for Naomi before the year's out, but she took time from the busy schedule to recently mark her partner Liev Schreiber's birthday.

Revenge's Christa B. Allen Chats Favorite Fall Pieces and More!

Melody Nazarian — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:47:03 PDT

Last night at Rebecca Minkoff's Fashion's Night Out party in LA, we caught up with Revenge actress Christa B. Allen, and she spilled all about her personal style, raved about her stylist Sean Knight, and divulged her favorite Fall pieces. Christa also excitedly told us about a pair of Fendi velvet pumps she recently found and she is looking forward to scoring a velvet Chanel bag soon! To learn more about Christa's impeccable style, read the interview below, then shop her favorite pieces to get her look.

CelebStyle: How would you describe your personal style?
Christa B. Allen: My personal style is incredibly girlie. But I find that I take on whatever persona my outfit suggests, so I try to toughen it up a bit because when I'm in a pretty, flirty dress, I end up being super sweet, and sometimes it's fun to take on tougher personas. And it also depends on what city I'm in because in LA it's all sundresses and skirts and scarfs and things - flowy and fun - but I'm trying to toughen it up a bit. I think it's nice to have that dichotomy of sweet and a little sour.

CS: How does the styling process go? Are you involved?
CA: The process usually involves him [stylist Sean Knight] presenting me a great dress and I then say, "Sean that's amazing" and it usually has some neon or bright colors. Then he'll put a different-colored neon shoe with it and I say, "Sean this is just too many neons, I need a plain black pump or something." His style tends to be really, incredibly colorful and youthful and energetic, which is great. Then, I sort of add my element of classical style and tone it down a bit. So it's definitely a collaborative effort.

To hear more from Christa, including her favorite Fall pieces,

CS: How would you describe your character's style on Revenge and how does it differ from yours?
CA: The entirety of the first season, Charlotte was in a bikini, so there wasn't much to be said about the style there. Now it has sort of evolved into a much more polished, put-together - of course her closet is just full of every top designer because of the financial position her family is in. It seems to be evolving in mimicry of her mother's style, which is incredible; it's all very tasteful and beautiful. We always joke on set because these girls are in heels at home, always.

CS: With Fall coming up, what are some essential pieces you're looking forward to rocking?
CA: Velvet. Anything velvet. Anything and everything velvet, which I loved in the '90s when I was a little girl. Then in the early 2000s it became very uncool and was all about grunge and slicker lines. I love that it's coming back in trend now so that I can indulge in something that's true to my childhood heart. I love velvet and I love anything brocade as well. They are doing a lot of these separates like brocade blazers with shorts, kind of tuxedo inspired, which is amazing. I don't have one yet, but I'll tell Sean to find one.

CS: If someone wanted to exude the Christa B. Allen style, what are a couple pieces that are super essential to buy?
CA: It would definitely be a princess-inspired sundress. I've been wearing this one from Topshop that is basically the most beautiful pastel blue sort of like the Louis Vuitton collection. I always do a pastel sundress, I love chunky knitwear - like a really big, oversized sweater that you can wear as a dress is a staple - and flats for daytime.

7 Celebs Inspire a Search For the Perfect Little Red Dress

Mandi Villa — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00:02 PDT

First there was the little black dress, then the little white dress, and now celebs are painting the town in red-hot frocks. From Christa B. Allen in a cutout style by Contrarian New York ($380) to Jessica Alba in a form-fitting sheath to Miranda Kerr in a flirty, lacy Lover number ($1,050), trendsetting A-listers have have been working their red-hued numbers around the globe. Check out what other starlets have been rocking the LRD, how they styled them, and where you can buy a similar dress to get in on the Hollywood trend.

5 Classy Celeb-Approved Ways to Show Off Your Midriff

Melody Nazarian — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:17:19 PDT

Showing off your midriff isn't for everyone, but if you've been wanting to dabble in the trend, allow five stylish celebs to show you how to do it in the classiest ways. Freida Pinto was just spotted at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival rocking a matching Salvatore Ferragamo getup, which included a striped halter crop top and matching circle skirt. Christa B. Allen has also revealed her midriff in a retro-chic way, as have a few more stars. Step inside to see them all and to shop their chic midriff-baring styles for yourself.