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Sienna Miller Rocks a Romper But Can You, Here's How -

Sienna Miller made the cover of the New York Post wearing a cute summer romper but pulling it off is not as easy as it looks.

I have a sneaking feeling that with all the press Sienna Miller is getting today that she inadvertently put her style icon stamp of approval on rompers.

Yes, rompers are on trend. Yes, Sienna is the poster girl for BoHo chic. And, yes I have seen more than a few women who passed go on looking like a fashion victim when wearing this super short and girly fashion trend.

Sienna Miller makes the cover of the NY Post and Page Six in her red romper

We found the Twenty8Twelve Dern Romper that Sienna is wearing at Shopbop and before you get all copycat crazed, I have a few style tips for you to think about.

I LOVE the way the actress sets the baby girl look off balance with a pair of lace-up jazz oxford flats, almost like the ones that Jude Law is wearing. She stays true to her BoHo style and has the long, lean, and super tone legs to pull off such a short style with menswear flats, but not everyone can.

You may not want to hear this, but...

Lady Gaga called upon Giorgio Armani once more for another amazing outfit

If you think those Grammy outfits were ah-maaa-zing, this time it's for her appearance on American Idol.

We have the original sketch of the silk mesh bodysuit with embroidered Chantilly lace and crystal and jet beading by Giorgio Armani that Lady Gaga will wear on tonight's American Idol. Not to ever be done down, she will wear a silk organza cape with an embroidered hood over the body suit. And black patent stiletto boots.

"American Idol is a real modern phenomenon that has captured the public’s imagination and delivers great drama," said Giorgio Armani. "It is fitting then that the show is to host another modern phenomenon who has proved to be fascinating, and whose every appearance is a piece of theatre: Lady Gaga.

>> More on Lady Gaga and Giorgio Armani

It is getting a little long into the season of schmaltzed up red carpet dresses.

A few more big events to go before things peter down for summer and we are all getting rather tired here of looking at stacks of celebrity photos of stars wearing overdone dresses, even when the event is a fashion industry favorite.

Zoe Saldana

That's not to say that you can't look unique but just not like you are wrapped up in an overdone bolt of couture fabric. So instead of ragging on the overdone rags, we will simply show you what we like and what will surely NOT produce any "what was she thinking" retrospective moments.

>> More fashion looks from the Red Carpet

There's that wonderful adage about not wearing clothes that wear you and that's what we want to concentrate on as we review the prettiest, we think, looks from last night's red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York.

Sharon's personal favorite for the night is Gwen Stefani wearing a dress of her own design that is edgy yet quite stunning and simple, pictured left.

Take a look at some of our favorite elegant red carpet fashion looks from last night that will withstand the taste of time and tell us what you think...

After the last article I wrote which discussed social media networking avatars many of you felt inspired and the need to take quick action!
One reader said her avatar was basically laughable but she could not afford to hire a photographer.

So, how do you get a great social media networking avatar without hiring a professional photographer?

According to New York City portrait and wedding photographer Regina Fleming, most people use their cell phone or webcam to photograph their social media networking avatar.

A Flash of Genius, A Gaga Journal by Mathew Williams in V Magazine

Hey, are you looking for some 'roid rage? You won't find it any better than when iconic old school Polaroid and shot out of any school, Lady Gaga meld.

As the Creative Director (a celebrity collaboration that we whole heartedly approve) for Polaroid, Lady Gaga has the perfect iconic tool to document her insanely creative couture creations. In a click and asnap she will bring Polaroid back to the masses, where it belongs.

From Mommy Madonna to Glam Madonna, her fashion sense cannot be topped

Just about every Tom, Dick, and Harry starlet has managed to stick her name on some fashion line.

But who wants to look like a cheesy reality star anyway?

Particularly one who's name you won't even remember in five years... yes, I'm old enough to remember how quickly we can forget.

I'd rather be inspired by someone who has accomplished something in her career and who continues to look amazing through the chapters of her life, on her terms.

You may not always be a Madonna fan but you would be kidding yourself not to acknowledge the marketing genius behind her iconic personal brand.

>> SHOP DESIGNER SUNGLASSES

The woman knows how to transform the most basic concepts and weave them into something magical and distinctive.

Take for instance, going bare-faced when walking with her son. A well-cut coat, a distinctive scarf, a good bag, and some fierce sunglasses to cover up the no makeup look take her from schleppy mommy to chic mommy in a flash.

Madonna in the MDG campaign

I'll Have What She's Having: Jennifer Lopez's "Back Up Plan" includes a pretty fierce necklace that would look so amazing on YOU!

Maybe it’s her New York City roots, maybe it’s just her keen sense of style but La Lopez is the rare celebrity who is about real ‘fashion’ rather than some formulated, prefab stylist enabled marketing pitch packaged up to sell, sell, sell on the red carpet. And, that’s what I love about Jennifer Lopez, besides making a big booty fashionable.

I’m also pretty enamored with the Lanvin Spring 2010 collection but you know that from my cooing over Zoe Saldana’s dress. So when you put Lopez in Lanvin, you have a fashion force to be reckoned with!

>> SHOP Lanvin Paris online at mytheresa

A huge, statement-making bib necklace is one of Spring’s hottest jewelry trends and it would look so amazing in YOUR wardrobe.

You can go high end, low end, or vintage in your necklace choice but let it instantly dress up anything from a simple black dress, to a classic white tank top, to something gathered and gorgeous like the ruched black leather number that Jennifer is wearing.

Shhhhh, don't tell anyone your makeup secrets and they will think that you aren't wearing makeup at all!

Many women want their makeup to look natural. It's very easy to achieve this look with a few tips.

A natural look is something that doesn't look overdone and goes with your skin tone as well as your personality.

Start with a good concealer to take away those unwanted imperfections and then follow with your foundation.

Applying a natural makeup backstage at Madrid Fashion Week

Don't try to change your skin tone, match your face and neck so it looks the same. Powder your face with translucent powder.

For your eyes, stick to earthy tones which are beige, brown, gold, or plum. For more definition you can line your eyes in dark brown, gray or black, just make sure you keep it simple and natural looking.

Cardinal Fashion Rule #1: Just because you are wearing expensive things does not mean that you cannot look cheap

I am the first to admit that we kinda love Paris Hilton for being the modern day Charo when it comes to hoochie-coochie style— someone needs to be kooky colorful on the red carpet and it may as well be her.

But as a fashion plate? Not so much.

For all you label queens out there, sorry to report that looking chic is not always in the bag, no matter how luxurious that handbag may be.

Marie-Josee Croze in Paris looks stunning and chic

In this how to look chic, not cheap sampling, it is a Chanel classic flap bag worn two very different ways with very extreme results.

Case in point: We have Mademoiselle Too Many Things in one of her more contrived red carpet poses toting a neon pink Chanel classic flap bag. She is wearing it with a matching bikini at a Las Vegas event this weekend. That alone is a bit much.

>> SHOP for Handbags

Then we have the French Canadian actress Marie-Josee Croze sporting the same classic bag at the Chanel fashion show in Paris (the city not the celebrity)- she looks elegant, gorgeous, classy, and smart.

Why?

The power of simplicity is what keeps Croze’s outfit chic gorgeous, and most important classy. A well-cut LBD, sun-kissed highlights, chic hairstyle, glamorous yet natural makeup, natural skin color, and yes she is wearing all one color, but the color is neutral black, and her bag is a shade of black for interest. Her peep toe pumps make perfect sense to be paired with a fitted sheath dress. The total look exudes intelligence, authority, modernity, and elegance.

>> Tips to Master French Chic

Grab the elements of the chic style of Marie-Josee Croze:

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It's a Fashion Win-Win: Wear what's on a VOGUE France cover and help eliminate AIDS in Africa

Emporio Armani and (PRODUCT) RED continue their partnership with a special series of spring-summer T-shirts

Just in time for warm weather, the partnership between Emporio Armani and (PRODUCT) RED continues with the launch of a special series of spring-summer T-shirts, for which a part of the profits of these sales will be directly given to the Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.

We think it's pretty fantastic that VOGUE France will dedicate its May covers with celebrities like Meryl Streep, Penelope Cruz, Julianne Moore and Kate Winslet wearing Emporio Armani (PRODUCT) RED eyewear and the special T-shirts. What an amazing way to be help a more than worthy cause and get that celebrity fashion look too!