Fall Fashion

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Starring in television’s most fashionable show –and dating stylish co-star Blake Lively — has taught Penn Badgley a thing or two about fashion. And now, the Gossip Girl heartthrob is sharing his thoughts on fall’s hottest looks with Cosmopolitan.com. “What a woman wears says a whole lot about her confidence,” Penn tells Cosmo in a sultry fashion spread. Penn includes sweater dresses and V-necks amongst his favorite items to see on any woman. “A sweaterdress really can be the sexiest thing. As a man, I just like the simpler things,” says Penn. “A plunging V-neck looks like she pulled it off the floor of a man’s bedroom. There’s something so sensual about it.” Penn is even a fan of fall’s hottest shoes, the over-the-knee boot. “If a strong, secure girl wears thigh-high boots, it can be stunning and powerful.” Hear more from Penn on fall fashion at Cosmopolitan.com.

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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a fashion shoot? Watch as Mad Men’s January Jones goes high fashion for Elle’s August issue in this short film shot by photographer Mariano Vivanco. And if the clothes and makeup aren’t enough to feed your fashion fix, Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace also makes a cameo! It’s a fashion match made in heaven.

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America’s high schools are about to get a lot more stylish come fall. In partnership with her mom Tina Knowles and their existing design label House of Dereon, Beyonce plans to launch her junior apparel label, Sasha Fierce for Dereon just in time for back-to-school, reports WWD. The brand’s name, of course, plays off the singer’s on-stage alter ego, and will encompass everything from sportswear to shoes, jewelry and eyewear. And while the main collection includes more simple staple pieces, like a one-shoulder dress, a bodysuit, jackets and jeans, the collection’s accessories, Tina reveals, “are really over the top.” Tell us: Are you looking forward to Beyonce’s “Fierce” line this fall?

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Harry Potter star and Burberry model Emma Watson makes a grown-up glam appearance on the cover of Teen Vogue’s August issue with her D&G puffy-shouldered plum blouse with applique details, floral D&G skirt tied with an emerald Mokuba ribbon and a crystal Fallon tiara. And though wearing luxe labels is nothing new to the famous teen — who has been hitting the red carpet since she was 11 in Chanel and Balenciaga — the actress tells the magazine that in her everyday life, she’s careful to make sure her outfits never look overdone. “There’s nothing interesting about looking perfect—you lose the point. You want what you’re wearing to say something about you, about who you are,” says Emma. And when you can count Christopher Bailey (of Burberry) and Karl Lagerfeld as your friends, looking stylish just comes with the territory. Check out more of Emma’s interview with Teen Vogue where the star dishes on college, her future acting plans and more style at teenvogue.com.

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Playing bad boy Chuck Bass on the CW’s Gossip Girl has turned the British actor into more than just another prime time heartthrob. Like his female co-stars, Ed Westwick has also been garnering the attention of the fashion industry. From his purple suits and ascots on-screen to his downtown cool street style, Ed has landed a campaign for K-Swiss and turned up for the ultimate fashion parties including the Met Costume Institute Gala. Now the sexy Brit is sitting pretty for GQ’s annual fall fashion spread. Gentlemen, take note, this is how to dress for the colder months. Check out Ed’s photo spread at GQ.com.

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Here at StyleWatch, we love Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s more affordable line Elizabeth + James, and we aren’t the only ones. Just this week, fashionista Nicole Richie and designer Lauren Conrad were sporting some of the line’s Spring looks. Then when we caught Nylon’s sneak peak on what to expect for fall, we had to share it with you. With prepster plaid skirts, bright colors like electric pink, flannel and more we couldn’t help but think Gossip Girl. Nylon rightfully calls it “trust fund babe goes to a rock concert”. We love it! Take a peek at all the new stuff then, tell us: What do you think of Elizabeth + James’s fall collection?

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Tori Spelling was wearing fierce Christian Louboutin heels and jewels by H. Stern, so when the new mom arrived to host the Out 100 Awards this month, no one would have guessed that the chic strapless purple frock she was wearing cost just $148 at French Connection. “I don’t feel like you have to be decked in designer from head to toe to look great,” the Inn Love star told PEOPLE. “I like to accessorize with one expensive piece mixed with one less expensive piece, maybe something vintage to pull the whole look together. I’m kind of an eclectic shopper!” Now that’s a shopping philosophy that we can get behind! Buy the strapless dress for yourself at fcusbymail.com.