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Style Setter: Solange Knowles's Bold, Colorful Cool

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:04:55 PST

Not only is Solange Knowles an actress, DJ, mother, and new aunt - to quite possibly the most famous baby in the world - she's also a budding style icon, making waves in the fashion industry with her quirky, covetable looks. The 25-year-old just became the proud new recipient of a modeling contract from Next Model Management - a huge feat for the gorgeous gal, who also serves as a face of Rimmel London and Carol's Daughter. To say that Solange has confidence is an understatement; she rocks bold, colorful looks, big hair, and beautiful ethnic-inspired prints, all with a sophistication and effortlessness that quickens our heartbeat. She's a veritable mix master with the uncanny ability to blend downtown cool-girl with well-traveled aplomb, pairing embroidered separates with attention-getting heels, printed turbans, and chunky beaded jewelry. For a style lesson (and to shop similar pieces to Solange's) just click through now.

Trendspotting: Sporty-Cool Colorblock

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:38:58 PST

If the Fall runway collections from Rag & Bone, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Jil Sander are any indication, now is the time to invest in all things sporty - think body-conscious racerback tanks; slouchy, relaxed outerwear; and cool, graphic colorblock prints. We can also look to celebrities to glean some inspiration on the trend: Solange Knowles put a louche spin on the trend by pairing a colorblock tee with a pair of slim-fitting trousers while Kate Winslet dazzled in a supersexy Stella McCartney sheath dress, artfully contoured to streamline the silhouette. Additionally, Elisha Cuthbert made a sleek statement in a short-sleeved BCBG Max Azria frock. The sexy sportif trend is easy to achieve; just stick to modern, minimalist shapes, brightly hued colorblocking, and athletic-inspired silhouettes. Ready to get physical? Just click the items below to shop now.

Shizuku Dress - $445.00	Cut25 'Techno Stripe' Knit Skirt - $330.00
ASOS BLACK 2-tone Contour Body-Conscious Dress - $152.19	3.1 Phillip Lim Wool-blend twill coat - Sold Out
Merino Stretch Dress - $530.00	Cooperative Colorblock Silk Tank Top - Sold Out
Stella McCartney Colorblocked Sheath Dress - $1,545.00	VPL Aluvion Sweat in Charcoal - $225.00
Jay Godfrey Prost Colorblock Dress - Sold Out	Alexander Wang Cowl Neck Tank - $375.00
Lisa Marie Fernandez Elisa neoprene racer-back dress - Sold Out	Colorblock Vaclay Dress - Sold Out
Rachel Roy Colorblock Leather Trim Dress - Sold Out	Derek Lam Colorblocked Dress - Sold Out
Nicky Colorblock Body Con Dress SOLD OUT - Sold Out	Jason Wu Varsity Colorblock Sweatshirt Sheer Silk Blouse & Pants - Sold Out
Sleevelees Scuba Shift Dress - Sold Out	Lisa Marie Fernandez Neoprene mini skirt - Sold Out
Michael Kors Wetsuit Dress - $1,795.00	Vpl Colorblocked Turtleneck Sweater - Sold Out
Alexander Wang Tank Dress - $475.00

Lea Michele Steps Out For Christian Louboutin's 20th Anniversary Party

FabSugar — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:52:04 PDT

Lea Michele and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stepped out to celebrate Christian Louboutin's 20th anniversary and book launch party at Barneys New York in Los Angeles last night. Michele matched Winter white with vertiginous suede Louboutin heels, while Huntington-Whiteley showed us how to rock leather pants and a bold lip. Dita Von Teese, Abigail Spencer, and Solange Knowles also made an appearance to demonstrate their support for those famous red soles. To see all the stylish looks from last night, watch our video now!

Beyoncé Knowles Goes Short For Another Stylish NYFW Appearance

Lauren Turner — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:41:54 PDT

Beyoncé Knowles continued her fun Fashion Week day with a stop by the Rodarte and Vera Wang shows in NYC this afternoon. She changed into a short leather look after donning a sequined dress for J.Crew earlier today. Also on hand for Rodarte's presentation was Taylor Swift, who wore a lace look by the designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy. Beyoncé's sister, Solange, joined her for their stylish outing, though it was her husband, Jay-Z, who was by her side earlier this week. The couple grabbed brunch at Locanda Verde over the weekend and were spotted again watching the US Open just yesterday.

Beyoncé and Solange Take Their Sister Act Front Row at Fashion Week

Lindsay Miller — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:15:45 PDT

Beyoncé Knowles attended the J.Crew presentation this morning during Fashion Week with her sister, Solange Knowles, before heading to Vera Wang and Rodarte shows. The sisters struck a pose at Lincoln Center as Beyoncé showed off her growing baby bump in a shimmery, gold dress. The superstar, who's expecting her first baby, looked radiant during the stylish festivities today. Beyoncé was without husband Jay-Z as she took a look at some of the latest womenswear, but the pair were together recently for a couple's brunch and the US Open. Jay and B headed back home to the Big Apple last week after a trip to Croatia and Venice in celebration of Beyoncé's 30th birthday, during which they caught up with good friends like Erykah Badu and Gwyneth Paltrow and enjoyed some time yachting on the water.

CelebStyle Smarts - How Well Do You Know Your Celebrity Style?

Hannah Weil — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:16:43 PDT

This week was another celebrity exercise in perfectly executed Summer style. From breezy maxi skirts to street-styled minis, this stylish crowd provided days full of worthy inspiration - now we're putting you to the test. Do you remember who was wearing what? Take the quiz and prove it.

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Celeb Style: Solange Knowles

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:47:00 PDT

We've had Solange Knowles's downtown-cool style on our radar for a while now, but the look she wore while attending an Opening Ceremony event in NYC totally solidified our style crush. She dressed up a plain strappy white tank by tucking it into a pair of bright red, floral-printed pants - and kept the focus on her fun bottoms by choosing a pair of nude lace-up heels. Solange pulled the look together by adding a slew of funky accessories - a wide-brimmed straw hat, gold statement necklace, slim hoop earrings, and a pair of hip, round-eye sunnies. Copy her cool, Summer-perfect look by shopping the pieces below.

Organic by John Patrick / Long Strap Tank - Sold Out	Fuschia Floral Printed Tapered Trousers - Sold Out
The Row Large Round Frame - $445.00	Alexandre Birman Python Gillie Sandal Camel - Sold Out
Helene Berman Wide-brimmed straw trilby - Sold Out	RJ Graziano Gold Collar Necklace - Sold Out
Lauren By Ralph Lauren Oblong Hoop Earrings - $34.00

Fab's Top 10 Celebrity Looks of the Week - Nicky, Emmanuelle, Olivia, and More!

Hannah Weil — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:23:50 PDT

This week's celebrity fashion crowd is equal parts chic and Summer-cool. On the red-carpet, silhouettes are long and breezy, short and leg-baring, and dotted in seasonal prints. We spotted Nicky Hilton sporting an iridescent mini, Emmanuelle Chriqui showing off her stripes, and Olivia Palermo suiting up in easy jumpsuit. There's plenty more in the way of celebrity styling inspiration inside, so click through for the rest of this week's favorite looks.

Carol's Daughter Launches Multiracial Ad Campaign

Jaime Richards — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:54:44 PDT

In developing its new promotional approach, Carol's Daughter took a look at the latest US Census data, which reveal that more people are checking the "other" box (or multiple boxes) when it comes to race. To reflect the diversity of the population, the beauty brand has launched a polyethnic campaign. "When I say polyethnic, I mean women who are made up of several ethnicities," the brand's Steve Stoute told WWD. "If you ask them what they are, they're going to use a lot of different words to describe themselves."

The new campaign will feature Selita Ebanks, who is of African, Indian, Irish, and Jamaican heritage; Solange Knowles, who is of African-American and French Creole descent; and Cassie, who is of Filipina and black ancestry. "Today, people are blended, and I think the three of us are a prime example," Selita explained. "Women in my family range from vanilla to the deepest chocolate."

Expect to see the models' ads out in June, along with a complete repackaging of the line rolling out by next year. Also, Mary J. Blige, who enjoyed much success with her Carol's Daughter-aligned My Life fragrance, is set to follow up with a flanker scent, My Life Blossom, slated for an August release.

Cute Alert! Solange Knowles Makes Green and Coral Work

Jaime Richards — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:41:06 PDT

At yesterday's Elle's Women in Music Event, Solange Knowles looked radiant in bright, multidimensional eye makeup that she paired with a bold coral hue on the lips. It's a stunning color combination that's seasonally appropriate, especially when topped off with a floppy hat. To get the style, line the lower lash lines with a shimmering emerald pencil, like Models Own shimmery pencil in Green ($6). Add a touch of gold or yellow to the inner corners of the eyes, some bronzer on the cheeks, and don't forget that orange-red lipstick and oversized chapeau. To shop the palette, just click on any of the images above for more details.