Carolina Herrera delivered her quintessential elegance in brilliant red gowns, shimmering red-carpet-worthy dresses, and refined separates for her Fall collection. Pleasing both the celebrity clientele and polished working women, Herrera displayed her magnitude for the classics and modernity in one graceful swoop. Classic ballgowns were sharpened with angles and diaphanous silk dresses were swept Read more

Equal parts stately and glamorous, Kate Middleton hit the red carpet with husband Prince William in tow — looking dapper in his tux — to honor service men and women at the Sun Military Awards in London this evening. Kate glowed in a black velvet Alexander McQueen gown complemented with a gorgeous set of sparkling jewels, which she reportedly received as wedding gifts. Since taking the Read more

Some wardrobe standbys have earned their reputation with good reason; just ask Nicole Richie. The designer's made quite a habit of carrying her House of Harlow 1960 clutches — not that we blame her. If we had easy access to Nicole's collections, we'd wear it all the time, too. Her covetable line of clutches is a cool mix of on-trend studded accents, snake print, standout color, and statement Read more

While I love a wonderful wedding regardless of the season, there is something that has always spoken to me about a Fall celebration. I'm not sure whether it's the harvest moon, the way the leaves transition, or the fact that orange is acceptable everywhere, but I absolutely adore wedding designs that embrace this season with open arms. What better time to get married than a season that feels full Read more

Pippa Middleton was front and center at Temperley London's Spring 2012 show. No wonder, as the Middleton sister is responsible for starting one of the year's biggest gown crazes when she attended the royal wedding reception in an emerald green Temperley gown. The collection was an elegant, silky nod to the '70s, with slinky camisole-like gowns, high-waist tap pants, and head scarves. Trends: Read more

Petra Ecclestone and her fiancé, James Stunt, were joined Friday by friends and family for dinner and drinks at Villa Aurelia in Rome. The bride-to-be stepped out wearing an elegant, white, floor-length gown for the rehearsal dinner, and Petra's rumored to be wearing a custom-made Vera Wang during Saturday's ceremony. The couple's lavish wedding is being held at Italy's historic Odescalchi Read more

Cloches, also called bell jars, were originally developed by the French to protect early growing garden plants from frost. Today, the cloche has moved far beyond the garden. Cloches are often employed in kitchens as an elegant way to protect food, such as cheese or butter. They're also quite common as a decorating element. I've recently seen cloches used in a number of weddings in innovative Read more

My favorite part of any wedding is the cocktail hour! It's after the ceremony, but before the dinner, so it's the first time that all the guests mingle. Plus, there are plenty of drinks and tons of delicious hors d'oeurves to nibble on. If you're planning your wedding and are looking for inspiration when it comes to the appetizer hour, I've got you covered! Here are 10 of our most elegant finger Read more

The Royal Ascot begins today, complete with princesses, princes, a queen, and everything in between decked out in their finest fascinators and top hats. The highlight of the Ascot Racecourse's year is the royal event, which celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, since it was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. Despite the outlandish hats, the Ascot is known for its strict dress code, and several Read more

Today, BHLDN launched its new line of wedding décor. I've rounded up some of the gorgeous pieces from the line to share with you, including everything from cake plates to unique favors. Managing director Kristin Norris notes, "Our decorations assortment was crafted with the same philosophy as our apparel and accessories; we know our customer has a very personal vision for her wedding or party, Read more