Style

Summer is murder on stick-straight hair -- humidity is the enemy of sleekness, and heat leads to a general dryness and lack of shine. So rather than fight the elements, beachy bedhead waves allow celebs to be artfully disheveled and messy on purpose. The "I just woke up" look can be styled in a variety of ways, like Olivia Wilde's defined semi-curls or Selena Gomez's tumbling tendrils.

Summer 2013 has been the summer of black leather. It's everywhere, made all the more perplexing by how thick and heavy it is. Regardless, even in July -- one of the hottest months of the calendar year -- black leather skirts are all over the place. Better still, there's one appropriate for you, no matter your personal style. To keep cool, the hem can rise a la Miley Cyrus, or you can get girly wi

This week was full of fashion home runs, courtesy of Jessica Chastain and Helen Mirren, who were both red hot in figure-hugging dresses, while Cate Blanchett went fashion-forward in a powder pink Balenciaga gown with a hula-like construction and tentacles that just didn't work for us.

Okay, we know not everyone can pull off a jumpsuit -- and may not even want to. It's an acquired taste, so to speak. If you're vertically challenged, good luck. A one-piece can make you look dumpy. But even if you're tall, a poorly tailored or ill-fitting jumpsuit can make you look like a custodian (and we ain't got the time or the inclination for janitor chic). So can you make it work? Maybe. Le

Michelle Williams, one of the finest actresses of her generation, landed her first fashion endorsement and ad campaign -- and it's for Louis Vuitton. That's about as luxe and high-end as one can go when it comes to accessories and apparel brands, so to say that she went "big" her first time out would be a vast understatement.

Demi Lovato is known for her love of tough girl black, but for summer she's apparently toned it down by going with grey and white instead. At the same time, the singer and 'X Factor' judge kept her makeup -- smoky eyes and glossy nails -- in her signature shade, along with her sky-high heels. Like the look? Then you'll love this: We recreated it for around $160.

Flower-print dresses are perfect for summer, especially when the hems of the frocks are short. They're fresh, fun and flirty, just like the buds of the season. And since flower-print apparel is easy to find and comes in a variety of cuts and colors, there are options for all of us -- short, tall, petite, curvy, girlish or glam. Here, you'll see model Karlie Kloss went with a geometric neckline, w

Katie Holmes became a style icon by virtue of the media coverage bestowed upon her when she hooked up with, procreated with and married Tom Cruise. All eyes were on the cute 'Dawson's Creek' actress, so she had to step it up and go from girl to woman in a heartbeat. She and Cruise are now divorced, but that hasn't stopped her style from evolving.

English model Cara Delevingne is this generation's Kate Moss: She's an edgy, dirty girl with insane cheekbones and gorgeous features who isn't afraid to look messy in public. With her well-groomed yet thick eyebrows, tangled mane of blonde hair, a smoldering stare and a clutch of famous pals (Rihanna calls her a "wife" and she bros down with Rita Ora), Delevingne is a media magnet with

Comic-Con, held in San Diego, Calif. this past weekend, is no longer the domain of nerds and comic book geeks. Several of our favorite and most beautiful actresses -- Oscar winner and style diva Jennifer Lawrence and very pregnant newlywed Halle Berry among them -- were on site for the event, looking fabulous while promoting films, just hanging out and more.

We're in the thick of summer with the sun at its hottest, but even so, our favorite fashionable celebs are still turning up for events looking flawless and like they never break a sweat. This week's winners were Selena Gomez, who was ravishing in red at the ESPYs, as well as Malin Akerman, who was bold in blue -- but sadly, the lovely Vera Farmiga overdid it with a billowy black gown. Here are the

In Rihanna's mind (and on top of her head), grey is the new black. The singer has taken a pause from posting topless shots on her Instagram feed to instead share shots of her new dye job: a thoroughly granny shade of grey.

It's summer, which means it's time to show more skin -- and celebs are doing just that with deep V cuts. Not only is it okay to let the neckline plunge and the cleavage breathe in stifling weather, you get the added bonus of showing off your assets. But there are lots of ways to wear a V-neck, so you can pick what makes you most comfortable. Jennifer Aniston and Alyssa Milano wore deep Vs in their

Jennifer Aniston is the quintessential Cali girl -- and her summery tank dress, which she upgraded with loads of accessories, is evidence of her classic and livable style. The dress is blue (not black, for a change), while her accoutrements were neutral in the tan and gold family. Want to rock the look yourself? We recreated it at a fraction of the cost.

In the summer, few colors are as glorious as white -- and loose, flowy white tops that show a little tummy are sexy and cool, as Gwen Stefani and Selena Gomez have demonstrated with recent outfits. It's an easy trend that anyone can wear, even devotees of black. Skin-showing is not required, but it's always a sexy detail. Whatever the shape or the cut, a loose white top will never go out of style

Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP -- known for selling $99 T-shirts and other ridiculously expensive items -- may have met its match in rapper/baby daddy/fashion designer Kanye West. His capsule collection for A.P.C. that featured a $120 plain white tee? Sold out in no time.

A floppy black hat is the perfect summer accessory for many reasons. For starters, it protects the face from the sun's harmful UV rays (and the wrinkles they cause). It's also a shield for fragile, delicate hair, keeping color-treated or processed roots out of the drying, damaging sunlight. Plus? Floppies add panache to any outfit. Just ask stylist-to-the-stars Rachel Zoe, who topped a flowing bl

Dame Helen Mirren is quite a broad -- and we say that with both extreme endearment and reverence. Earlier this year, the celebrated actress -- who will turn 68 later this month -- showed off a pink hairdo. And last week, she had style-watchers buzzing when she wore a clingy green Elie Saab gown paired with bold accessories and stripper heels. (Yes, they were Lucite stilettos with a clear strap, t

Trying to find a bad or unflattering outfit adorning the body of royal mum-to-be Kate Middleton is next to impossible. Like her late mother-in-law Princess Di, the Duchess of Cambridge is always polished and put together. With Kate about to welcome an heir to the throne of England any day now, we're looking back at her five best pregnancy looks, in no particular order, from a gestation period full

Even though we're in the dog days of summer, black and charcoal gowns and frocks dominated red carpet events and movie premieres this week, as did multi-colored, floor-sweeping maxis. (Hey, at least there wasn't too much leather, the fabric du jour of summer 2013.) Statuesque Naomi Campbell stunned in a tiered, origami-like Azzedine Alaia, while Diane Kruger faltered in a dip print Jonathan Saund