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Of course of all the Hollywood starlets out there, Diane Kruger would be the one to possess the ability to effortlessly wear the intricately detailed patterns and motifs often found on Mary Katrantzou garments.

Diane’s always had a way with difficult to wear runway garments, in that she almost always manages to successfully pull off what most others couldn’t.

The actress hit it out of the style park once again in an embroidered mini dress from the Mary Katrantzou Fall 2014 collection at the premiere of FX’s ‘The Bridge’ in which Diane stars.

With such a focus pulling dress (each embroidered piece is a tiny bit of art for the eyes to feast on), Diane needed very little in the area of accessories.

A Charlotte Olympia ‘Pandora’ clutch ($845) and Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ heels in navy ($398) were the only additions to Diane’s look.

But she had a bit of cheeky fun with her hairstyle rocking a double braid ‘do that was red-carpet ready in the front, and after party in the back.

[ photos: zimbio, style.com ]

She might have passed on that Aaliyah biopic at Lifetime, but Zendaya Coleman is still a very busy young woman.

In the last year she’s released an album, danced with the stars, and headlined Disney Channel film Zapped. Plus she has a new show with the House of Mouse on deck, K.C. Undercover.

Like I said, Aaliyah movie or no, Zendaya’s a busy girl.

Despite the hectic schedule though, Zendaya found time to sit with Flaunt Magazine for an interview and editorial. Photographed by Frederic Auerbach and styled by Johnathan Lawhorne, with makeup by Kathy Jeung and hair by Larry Sims Zendaya models looks from designers including Dior, Miu Miu, and Louis Vuitton.

At 5’10″ tall, if she didn’t have enough on her plate already, Zendaya might want to consider a professional career in modeling. Oh, wait. She’s the new face of Madonna and daughter Lola’s Material Girl line. Again, Zendaya’s got a lot on her plate.

Poised on the cusp of complete stardom, Zendaya’s Flaunt interview refreshingly proves that she’s as down to earth as ever.

When asked about her role models, the 17-year-old starlet had no problem telling the mag:

“Honestly role models will always be your parents. They are literally the role models. You learn from their mistakes, the things they teach you, right from wrong. I have a lot of older siblings too and it’s really nice that I have people that are a step between parents, the generation gap.”

And on that ever changing, yet always on point style of hers, Z says she’s about setting trends, not following them:

“I don’t even think I believe in trends, to be honest! I like being a trendsetter and finding new trends. When it comes to, “What’s the best color this season?” wear whatever color you want! Just because the leaves are changing doesn’t mean you have to!”

Head over to Flaunt to read Zendaya’s complete interview where among other things she discusses her music and her upcoming acting projects. In the meantime check out this behind the scenes video from Zendaya’s Flaunt editorial.

[ photos & video: Flaunt Magazine ]

New mom Kerry Washington looked better than ever at the 2014 BET Awards in a summer ready Dolce & Gabbana floral frock ($2,445) that was a nice departure from the bodycon and barely there dresses found elsewhere on the event’s red-carpet.

Kerry’s one who typically goes bold with her red-carpet looks.

Remember that time she wore a crop top while six months pregnant?

She’s even had standout moments at past BET Awards. In 2011 she stunned in a chartreuse Michael Kors number.

So the Dolce & Gabbana look she wore to this year’s event was a relatively tame one for Mrs. Asomugha.

Kerry’s strapless Dolce & Gabbana dress featured the always classic fit-and-flare silhouette, and was finished in a floral motif silk brocade.

Keeping the accessories to a minimum, Kerry carried an Amanda Pearl clutch, donned a select choice of rings from Roseark, and wore white Jimmy Choo ‘Anouk’ heels ($612).

Post baby, Kerry Washington’s style has never been better, and I eagerly await her next red-carpet moment.

[ photos: zimbio, luisaviaroma ]

If ever there was a young Hollywood starlet born to bring one of Disney’s classic princesses to life, Elle Fanning is that girl.

The Maleficent actress, who plays Sleeping Beauty aka Princess Aurora in the film, looked every bit the part of a Disney Princess made real at the film’s Tokyo premiere in a dress from the Alexander McQueen Fall 2014 Collection.

Elle’s ethereal look is centered around her diaphanous McQueen frock, which features embroidered moons and stars throughout, Romantic period ‘Marie’ sleeves, and a whimsical feathered hemline.

[ photos: zimbio.com, elle-fanning.net, style.com ]

A diva, and a diva in training both step out wearing the same all metallic everythang look courtesy of Gucci. Who rocks it best? Old school or new school?

Beyoncé, who’s never been one to shy away from a flashy ‘fit or two (on stage or off), donned her Gucci head-to-toe metallic ensemble during an outing to see A Raisin in the Sun on Broadway.

Bey wore an oversized lamé jacket and matching lamé wide-leg trousers ($2900) paired with classic heeled sandals.

Over four months ago, Zendaya was the first to rock the all metallic Gucci look during Grammy Awards weekend events.

Zendaya wore the same Gucci Resort 2014 ensemble that Beyoncé would eventually wear months later, except Zendaya took her styling direct from the runway.

As with the runway look, Zendaya paired her metallic blazer and slacks ($2900) with a matching loose fit tank. She even went so far as to add a pair of rose tinted aviator sunglasses just like the runway model.

Not to let the all metallic everythang party end there, Zendaya completed her outfit with a pair of matching metallic open toe booties.

By the very nature of being metallic lamé suits, Beyoncé and Zendaya’s Gucci ensembles are automatically attention grabbing. That said, which woman takes complete ownership of the outfit? Which woman wears the hell out of her suit, versus letting the suit wear her?

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[ photos: beyonce.com.pl, zendaya-coleman.com ]

Who said rompers (or playsuits as they’ve come to be known) can’t be properly dressed up for date night or an after five event?

Belle leading lady Gugu Mbatha-Raw proved rompers can indeed be red-carpet worthy at the film’s London premiere.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who’s poised to become a big name in Hollywood, seized the opportunity to show off her fab gams at the London Belle premiere wearing a playsuit from the Martin Grant Spring 2013 collection.

With its origami detailing at the bust and full overskirt, Gugu’s playsuit is given the illusion of a chic little black dress, so it’s easy to see how she and her style team were able to transform the romper into a red-carpet look.

Carolina Bucci ‘Mirador’ drop earrings ($675) and Christian Louboutin ‘Follies’ lace pumps ($841) added chic finishing touches to Gugu’s ensemble.

To get Gugu’s look for less, try the above pictured ‘Adelyn’ peplum detail playsuit ($45) from Missguided. Featuring the same silhouette and even the same bustline detailing as Gugu’s Martin Grant piece, the ‘Adelyn’ playsuit is a great, lower end alternative.

[ photos: zimbio, missguidedus.com, style.com ]

Beetlejuice she’s definitely not! Zendaya Coleman fabulously wears black and white vertical stripes at the MaxMara And W Magazine Cocktail Party To Honor The Women In Film MaxMara Face Of The Future, Rose Byrne.

Zendaya, who’s sticking to her Disney roots with a new show on the network called K.C. Undercover, was among a number of Hollywood ‘It’ girls to attend the MaxMara and W Magazine cocktail party, but she was a standout red-carpet star.

With slicked back hair and a deep red lip, Zendaya added spice to a black and white vertical striped Sportmax ‘Molveno’ dress ($407) with a pair of hugely oversized gold hoop earrings, and dual armfuls of gold bangle bracelets.

Finishing off Zendaya’s outfit were a pair of Guiseppe Zanotti suede lace-up pumps ($925).

What I love most about Zendaya’s overall style, is that she and stylist Law Roach aka @LUXURYLAW manage to craft looks for Zendaya that are as different as they are fashionable, yet they all ‘scream’ Zendaya.

She goes from Nicci Hou ballgowns (chick loves her b&w stripes), to Chanel and cutoff denim shorts, to head-to-toe Gucci metallics like it ain’t no thang, and it all believably works for her.

That’s a rare fashion gift, indeed.

[ photos: zendaya-coleman.com, matchesfashion.com ]

Last time we checked in with Scandal actress Kerry Washington she was due to give birth to her first child. And even when rocking a baby bump that was about a third of her body weight, Kerry still werq’d the red-carpet like no other (I mean…the woman had the moxie to make ‘maternity crop tops’ a thing).

Without skipping a beat, Kerry Washington made a high fashion post-baby red-carpet return, attending the Women In Film Los Angeles presentation of its 2014 Crystal + Lucy Awards.

Kerry, who was on hand to receive the Lucy Award for Excellence in Television from Scandal showrunner Shonda Rhimes, wore a look from the Sportmax Fall 2014 Collection to accept her award.

Kerry’s Sportmax dress featured a black top with a low plunging neckline and cap sleeves, and a fun, multi-color skirt finished with a paint splatter like motif.

Orange is on trend this summer season, and Kerry wisely chose to pull from the orange accents in her dress to complete here look.

A bold orange lip, and orange Christian Louboutin ‘Geo’ spike-toe pumps ($895) were the perfect additions to finish off Kerry’s Sportmax ensemble.

[ photos: zimbio, style.com ]

Don’t know if you’ve heard the news, but the Kardashian Clan is expanding. Eldest sis Kourtney Kardashian recently confirmed that she’s expecting her third child with long time partner Scott Disick.

Never one to let a little thing like pregnancy put a damper to her stylish ways (and let’s be real, at this point she’s a pro at dressing her bump) Kourtney was as fashionable as ever taking to the streets of Southampton, NY.

Kourtney brought a little bohemian chic to the Hamptons with a multi-print top, Balenciaga bag, and a fab pair of Stuart Weitzman ‘Aphrodite’ gladiator sandals ($485).

The Kardashian sisters are well known for their statement making footwear choices, and that definitely includes Kourtney.

She’s no rookie in the footwear game, especially when it comes to gladiator sandals, and especially when it comes to gladiators from Stuart Weitzman.

Last summer she was all about the Stuart Weitzman ‘Gladiator’ nappa leather sandals, but this summer Kourtney is rocking her ‘Aphrodite’ gladiator sandals with sass.

[ photos: kardashianpedia.com, shopbop.com ]