Ralph Lauren 2011 Swimwear Delight

Shopping in Waikiki is ah-mazing. Naturally it being such a tropical paradise, I had to go searching for some grogeous swimwear buys. I came across this gem from Ralph Lauren that is from their Blue Label. This kint jacquard print bandeau bikini is just stunning. It is called the Ricky bikini from their 2011 collection. Bold print and the subtle signature polo ponies on the top and bottoms makes this bikini a Ralph Lauren dream. I just had to buy it!

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Eva Mendes Is The Lady In Red For Tribeca

Eva Mendes walked the red carpet for the Tribeca Film Festival yesterday for the premiere of Last Night. Dressed is an eye-popping red dress she looked the picture of demure sophistication. The long sleeved vintage style dress by Gucci's Fall/Winter 2011 collection was definitely an eye-catcher and basically flowed down the red carpet. She looked sexy and confident in the perfectly chosen outfit that was complemented by her nude Jimmy Choo heels and red lipstick. Old hollywood style for the starlet beauty.

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Kidada Jones Designs Pocahontas Perfection

Kidada Jones' genius designs for Disney Couture taken her around the riverbend to a classic Disney movie we all love, Pocahontas. The line hails gorgeous details and colours from Native American Indian culture and of course subtle tributes to the movie itself. While here in the beautiful Hawaii, amidst a major shopping spree, I fell in love with this beaded cuff from the range. As a major Disney fanatic, I was so glad to find a piece that is both edgy and Disney-fied. The piece has the all important compass, arrow and even Pocahontas herself in gold accents. I'm sure this will become a staple accessory in my wardrobe!

Instyle Magazine's Lustworthy Present

This month's Instyle magazine that has just hit retailers has a surprise present for us savy shoppers that is such a bargain you can't miss it. The magazine with Natalie Portman on the cover comes with a Camilla and Marc tee valued at $50, but with a brand like that as a present who cares what the RRP is! The comfy fitted tee comes in white with one of two coloured stripes, black or light blue. It has classy Camilla and Marc branding subtly underneath the stripes. With a $8.95 price tag and a free magazine to boot, I did not even stop to choose, I bought both colours straight away!

Must-Have Items From Hussy

One of our fav Australian designers Hussy has some gorgeous winter pieces that are right up trend alley. They have embraced embellished jackets and fur to come up with these must-have items to die for. The Untamed Heart fur vest is made of cosy rabbit fur, leather trimmings and knitted wool to keep you snug and fashiontastic this winter. The Reflective jacket is also a wool blend that can be worn open or tied up, it suits all looks for this coming season. Put me down for one of each thank you!

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Rachel Gilbert New Stock Online

Rachel Gilbert is slowly releasing their much anticipated Autumn Winter 2011 Ready to Wear stock on their e-boutique. The latest to arrive is this stunning long-sleeved mini dress. The colours are just spectacular and I'm obsessed with this look. It's called the Callum Dress and retails for $420 online. The perfect statement piece for these cool Autumn nights out.

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Zara FINALLY Opens in Australia

The oh-so-fabulous Euro label Zara has finally graced our shores with a flagship store!! The three floors of fashion yumminess had its VIP opening last night at the iconic Westfield Sydney on Pitt St Mall. The store will stock mens, womens and childrens fashion with stock arriving twice weekly. The opening was quite an extravaganza with many celebrities and industry giants posing for photographers and exploring every inch of the new store. This morning keen fashionistas were queueing up for hours to be the first from the public through those glass doors, the first having been there from 3:45am!

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Esther Anderson In Rachel Gilbert For Thor

Esther Anderson and a plethora of Home and Away stars hit the red carpet to support their ex-castmate Chris Hemsworth at the world premiere of Thor last night in Sydney, Australia. Being there on the red carpet with my Popsugar girls for all the glitz and glamour, I couldn't help but lust after this hot dress worn by Esther. She looked stunning in the new 3/4 sleeved nude Rae dress from Rachel Gilbert's not yet released line. After seeing dress by dress go by me, this was by far my favourite for the night!

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Reese Is Retro Pretty At NYC Premiere

Reese Witherspoon made her first premiere appearance since her wedding and honeymoon with hollywood agent Jim Toth in March. She stepped out to promote her new flick Water For Elephants with the hunky Robert Pattinson in New York yesterday. Wearing a sleeveless white dress with floral detail by NYC designer Jason Wu, she looked typically Reese - classic, feminine and just lovely. She matched her ensemble with some strappy Christian Louboutin gold heels and an up hairdo. Retro chic.

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More Stars Dazzle At Scream 4 Premiere

Another Scream veteran Neve Campbell made it out on the red carpet to be reunited with long time co-stars Courteney Cox and David Arquette at the premiere in LA on Monday night. Neve also chose a black ensemble to wear for the night, looking smashing in a Vivienne Westwood dress and Gucci heels. She styled her look with an Amanda Pearl bag and Amrapali jewellery.

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Young Heroes starlett Hayden Panettiere also walked the red carpet outside of the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre for the premiere. She was the lady in red for the night choosing to wear designer Zac Posen in a stunning little red dress with Brian Atwood's "Maniac" Pumps. She plays Kirby Reed in the film, check out her red carpet interview here on justjared!

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Kristen Bell was snapped up after the big premiere at the film's after-party held at the Redbury Hotel in Hollywood. Kristen was looked simply royal in a gorgeous deep blue dress and colourful shoes both by designer Vanessa Bruno. The also once-Heroes actress plays Chloe in the film. 

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Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale managed to slip under the radar amidst the other big movie actors, however her style still caught my eye. Lucy walked the red carpet in a sparkly cut out black dress by Georges Hobeika with very cutesy bowed shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti. The actress always looks immaculate on PLL, what do you think of her outfit off the screen?

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Courteney Cox Sleek At Scream 4 Premiere

The much awaited premiere of Scream 4 went down at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in LA Monday night. Scream saga veteran Courteney Cox walked the red carpet looking amazing in a top and skirt combo with black pumps. Her black The Row outfit was paired with Sergio Rossi sling-backs and eye-catching Irit Design jewellery. The Cougartown actress and Friends alum showed everyone that she's timeless in both style and looks.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Styles It For Broadway

Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on the blue carpet for Broadway's opening night of Catch Me If You Can in NYC on Saturday night. Sarah donned a very Sex and the City type dress and stunning teal overcoat with lovely Christian Louboutin nude heels. The patterned black and white cap-sleeved sheath dress is part of Oscar de la Renta's Pre-Fall 2011 collection. Parker teamed this gorgeous night outfit with her best accessories of the night, her very dapper husband Matthew Broderick and too cute son James.

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Hathaway Geeks It Up For Rio Premiere

Anna Hathaway always dresses in glamour for her movie premieres and yesterdays' Rio premiere in LA was no different. Hathaway chose a gorgeous deep purple Gucci dress and matching shoes to walk down the fun blue carpet. She plays the playful blue macaw named Jewel in the new animated film. Hathaway added some fun to her outfit and the event by wearing some thick-rimmed Taylor Swift type glasses. Surprisingly it looked good, being a family fun movie I think it was not out of place. What do you think of her geeky yet couture style - fashion fun or fashion fail?

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Rachael Finch Rocks Rachel Gilbert In Melbourne

The opening of the big Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition at Melbourne Museum was last night. This meant a lot of familiar Aussie faces came out to be among the first to see the young Pharaoh in Australia. The always stunning Rachael Finch looked hot in a trendy long-sleeved nude leather dress by Rachel Gilbert with nude heels. The Winta dress is part of Gilbert's first ready-to-wear line that should be in stores now, it can also be used as a jacket. How versatile! I know there are a few styles that I'm already dying to buy.

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Amanda Seyfried Ditches The Red For A LBD

The much talked about film Red Riding Hood had its' European premiere yesterday in London. Amanda Seyfried played it cool in an eco-friendly LBD by Karen Caldwell. The dress was made from a vintage coat and the lining of a recycled silk dress, how eco-fab is that? It looked stunning with her red riding hood lipstick! She wore a gorgeous Tom Binns necklace to die for and must-have black bowed peep-toes. It must've been nice to ditch that red cloak for some rocking red carpet fashion!

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Hayden-Harnett Takes On Scurvy Pirates For Disney

Luxury New York brand Hayden-Harnett have taken inspiration from the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie for their latest Walt Disney Signature collection. Disney has teamed up with the brand to create more adult designer apparel, with the brand previously showcasing Fantasia and Tron lines too. The new range has a lot of swashbuckling buckles, metal hardware and tassels to mimic the styles of our favourite Disney pirates. There's even gorgeous silk scarves sporting a Black Pearl-esque ship, skulls and handsome swords. A big thumbs up for the new line, I am much in retail-lust!

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Nicole Richie Rocks House of Harlow At Textile Launch

Nicole Richie is never fails to be boho-chic and fabulous, I love her easy-going style. On April 5th she showed her support for the Olsen twins at the launch of their new line TEXTILE Elizabeth and James in Beverly Hills, LA. She wore a stunning Winter Kate "Rogue" top, black singlet and TEXTILE jeans. She pulled it off by holding a vintage snakeskin clutch and wearing some House of Harlow, Loren and Roseark jewellery.

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Alexa Chung Demure At Ceremony Premiere

Alexa Chung is the it girl for fashion so it's only natural that when she stepped out for the premiere of indie film Ceremony last night in New York all eyes were on what she was wearing. Alexa donned a wintery shoolgirl-esque black velvet dress with a peter pan collar that popped. I'm unsure on whether or not I'm a fan of this demure outfit, but it seems to be a big trend of the S/S11 lines. She had her fav accessories on hand - a Chanel bag and Chloe buckle heels. Is the outfit too convent-like or are you a fan of her little girl chic?

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Sass & Bide Second Winter Just Released

The lovely sass & bide have released their latest second winter collection as part of the papa sucre range for A/W 2011, the ready-to-wear collection consists of gorgeous neutral dark-toned colours interspersed with signature black/white patterns and feathers. I just received the email for this piece called The Way of Love coat and instantly fell in love! You can wear it in so many different ways. Being made of darling silk, it comes with a hefty $750 price tag. However, it may just be one of those must-buy splurges for the season!

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Jenna Dewan In White at HBO Premiere

While all the attention was on the Zeigfeld theatre, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum were catching eyes at the premiere of HBO's Earth Made of Glass Documentary last night in New York City. The stylish duo are producers of the film that first premiered last April. Jenna wore a gorgeous long-sleeved white minidress by Halston paired with tan Pelle heels and the perfectly suited up Channing by her side. A woman who has it all. They were the ideal image of marital bliss having tied the knot in 2009 it was clear that the honeymoon period is by far not over.

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Reese Marries in Pale Pink Monique L'Huillier

Reese Witherspoon has finally released some of her 26th of March wedding piccys exclusively to People Magazine. It seems the leading lady ditched traditional whites and got married in a pale pink gorgeous gown designed by Monique L'Huillier. After a whirlwind romance, Reese married her agent boyfriend of two years Jim Toth in an intimate ceremony in California. Reese chose an ultra feminine dress which was in keeping with her always classic style. It was custom-designed with a lace bodice, a full tulle A-line skirt and around her waist was doubled-faced silk satin ribbon. Being the sweetheart that she is, her dress matched her daughter Ava's dress who played maid-of-honour for the big day. Later on Reese changed into a white silk minidress for the reception which was also designed by Monique L'Huillier.

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Jennifer Garner Understated Chic At Arthur Premiere

The new comedy flick "Arthur" premiered in New York City last night, bringing many familiar faces to the red carpet outside the Zeigfeld theatre. Jennifer Garner kept things chic and played it casual in Oscar de la Renta with Cartier jewels. She was without husband Ben Affleck and daughter Violet at the premiere, but was joined by her co-stars Helen Mirren and Russell Brand. Despite Helen arriving in a dressy full-skirt ensemble, Jennifer still managed to steal our fashion gazes with this gorgeous outfit and shine out above the rest.

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Selena and Miley Work It At The 2011 Kids Choice Awards

In older news, the 24th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards were held on Saturday evening in LA. Many famous faces made an appearance on the neon carpet for the event. Our teen fashionistas Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus were well in the spotlight after winning their respective awards for Best TV Actress and Best Movie Actress.

Selena walked the orange carpet without boyfriend Justin Bieber in a pretty and pastel skirt and top number by Christian Cota. She added to die for Camilla Skovguard turquoise heels that made the outfit really pop, a perfect outfit for the fun event. 

Miley Cyrus after a string of racy and revealing outfits has finally got one right. She looked gorgeous in a light and flowing Dolce & Gabbana dress that perfectly accented her long auburn hair. The floral dress looked great with her figure and her eclectic accessories stayed true to her funky Miley style.

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Stars Shone On The Red Carpet At The ACM Awards

Stars hit the red carpet earlier today for the 46th Annual Academy of Music Awards in Las Vegas. True to the city of lights, the star-studded event meant our fave glamour girls lit up the red carpet and showed off their styles in well chosen dresses. Here are a few of my dress winners from the glitzy event:

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What country music event is complete without Nashville sweetheart Taylor Swift? Staying true to Taylor's demure and pretty style, she stepped out in a sorbet lemon haute couture gown by designer Elie Saab. The dress was stunning with sequinned detailing, a low back and beautifully embroidered train. She coupled it simply with her long blonde locks, Neil Lane jewels and Ralph Lauren shoes.

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Nicole Kidman was there to support her country music star of a husband Keith Urban. Choosing a L'Wren Scott sexy fitted dress made of snakeskin, Nicole showed that with two new kiddies at home she's still a super hot mum! She did the dress justice by keeping her accessories and hair simple, letting the thigh-high slit, black peep-toes and fuzzy shoulders do the talking.

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Reese Witherspoon was one of the many non-music artists to attend the ACM Awards as a host. The recently married Reese glowed in a sleek lace dress by designer Marchesa. The strapless dress had a gorgeous black overlay with which she paired black peep toes. Really though with an accessory like her smouldering Water for Elephants co-star Robert Pattinson by her side, where can she go wrong?

Blake Lively Shines in White at CinemaCon

Blake Lively was a vision in white yesterday as she walked the red carpet to promote her new movie Green Lantern at Caesar's CinemaCon in Vegas. She was honoured with the award for Breakthrough Performer of the Year. As a big fan of Blake's style, I thought she look impeccable in a girly little white dress by Dolce & Gabbana with a black-rimmed white blazer and nude stiletto booties. It accentuated her long lean legs, tan and that always gorgeous hair. Couple that with big earrings and a killer cocktail ring, you have the perfect combination. This outfit is definitely going on my wish list. 

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Miranda Kerr's Killer Post-Baby Body for Victoria Secret

New mum Miranda Kerr sure knows how to tell us she's back! After a pregnancy hiatus from Victoria Secret, she made her runway debut with designer Balenciaga during Paris Fashion Week. Again Kerr has dazzled in a sexy, zip-front Hervé Léger by Maz Azaria with black YSL pumps at Victoria Secret's SWIM launch on March 30th in LA. The garnet dress is stunning on her and perfectly shows off her amazing post-baby curves. The star gave birth to son Flynn with husband Orlando Bloom in January, a mere four months ago! She was joined on the red carpet by other Angels Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, and Candice Swanepoel at the event.

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