Isabel Lucas’ ‘The Loft’ Premiere Dress

You can usually expect boho chic style and really relaxed looks from Isabel Lucas, 29, but the Australian actress got all glammed up for The Loft premiere at the Directors Guild Of America. We love the elegant statement that her embellished gown made — did you?
Isabel Lucas’ ‘The Loft’ Premiere Dress — Stuns In Jenny Packham:
Isabel had all eyes on her when she arrived on the red carpet in a beautiful floor-length Jenny Packham gown. The exquisite piece was hard to ignore — and it fit Isabel’s slender frame perfectly. The deep cut neckline remained classic with a sheer embellished layer — and this feminine look was great for the evening.
Isabel styled her gown with a pair of silver strappy sandals and a gold Lee Savage clutch for a stark contrast. She wore her hair in an effortless, pulled back style — we’re so glad she didn’t overpower her look with elaborate jewelry.
Isabel Lucas’ Sequin Gown — Get The Look:
Make a sparkling statement in a sequin look of your own! This party girl material has withstood the test of time and proved that it will forever be a classic look if you want to make a statement. Try out this Nasty Gal Night Moves Sequin Dress the next time you want a head-turning evening look. The kimono-inspired silhouette is up to par with today’s shift dress trend and the deep V cut will ensure that there’s nothing tired about your sequin look.

3 Spring 2014 Trends to Wear Now

Spring is officially less than a month away, but in most places, it’s still pretty darn cold. However, even though the weather is less than ideal, you can still test out some spring trends!

Below, we’ve rounded up three hot spring 2014 trends that you can wear right now. Scroll down to see them all:

1. Oxford Shirts

It seems like every designer, from Alexander Wang to Valentino, is showcasing the timeless oxford shirt this spring. Although this crisp button-down is “trendy” at the moment, it’s a total classic. Invest in a good one and you’ll wear it for years to come.

However, if you want to go the ultra-trendy route, leave a few buttons undone, or buy one with unique embellishments or sheer panels, similar to the runway looks featured above.

Outfit Idea:

We think an oxford shirt would look classically chic with shorts and wedges for spring, but you can wear this trend right now, too! Create a class-appropriate outfit by pairing a blue oxford with red skinny jeans. The combination is cute and polished, while the colors are fun and modern.

Maintain the classic vibe with a trench coat, then add a pair of lace-up booties. For the finishing touch, glam it up a bit with some gold midi rings.

2. Cropped Jackets

I love it when runway trends are easy to translate into an everyday look, and that’s exactly the case with cropped jackets. These jackets are oh-so simple to throw on over jeans, dresses, and skirts, and instantly makes any getup look stylish and put-together. This season, boxy shapes and unique prints are really “in”, so look for one of those elements if you want to stay super-current.

Outfit Idea:

For this look, I decided to go with a cropped jacket that features a bold print, which I think would transition really well into spring and summer. To style it, try wearing it with a solid-colored dress; this short-sleeved shift dress has such an effortlessly chic vibe.

Rock it on a night out by pairing it with on-trend metallic booties and a blue-hued statement necklace. Don’t forget to put on a pair of opaque tights!

3. Wide Leg Pants

Say sayonara to your favorite skinnies, because this spring is all about the wide-legged trouser. From palazzo pants and voluminous cropped trousers to retro-inspired wide leg jeans, designers kept this season’s offerings comfy and loose-fitting.

This trend is definitely bold, but the key to making it work in the real world is to pair these types of pants with fitted tops to create a balanced look.

Outfit Idea:

If you want to go all-out with this trend, opt for a pair of printed wide leg pants – they’ll look so fab when worn with a sleeveless blouse and sandals come springtime. For now, wear them with a fitted gray sweater, then layer on an edgy moto jacket.

Cut-out ankle boots continue the trendy vibe, while a green cross-body bag complements the trousers perfectly. Accessorize with a pair of gold earrings to complete the ensemble.

Spring 2014 Couture Report: The top 5 trends on the rise in Paris

All it took was three taps on her Cartier watch in the direction of a publicist for Vogue’s Anna Wintour to get the Giambattista Valli show rolling the other night. There’s no time to waste at Spring 2014 Couture Week in Paris with so much to see—from Louis Vuitton’s new trunk-inspired watches to Roger Vivier’s limited edition shoes with diamante “disco ball” heels.

The elevated athlete trend, which came on strong during the Spring 2014 ready-to-wear season, has popped up at the couture level, most notably in lace, python, pearl and floral beaded sneakers at Chanel and Christian Dior. It’s symbolic of a new ease and youthfulness wafting through fashion at all levels.

Here are some other trends coming out of Spring 2014 Couture Week in Paris

Haute moto

Gold-leaf lapels at Alexandre Vauthier, leather bits sewn on georgette at Atelier Versace, and crystal, snake and feathered vests and jackets at Bouchra Jarrar, who is the first woman named to the official couture calendar in 30 years.

Legs

Split and fringe-y macramé skirts at Alexandre Vauthier, curved hems at Giambattista Valli, sheer ball skirts at Armani Privé.

Layering

Peekaboo veils and cutouts at Christian Dior, jackets hovering over corseted waists at Chanel, draping over body con beading at Atelier Versace, organza layers with circles in varying degrees of sheerness at Vionnet.

Hip action

Bows and skirty ruffles at Giambattista Valli, fringed swags at Ulyana Sergeenko, ruched satin minis at Alexandre Vauthier, and below the waist embroidery at Schiaparelli which is back in the couture business after 60 years.

Spring/summer 2014 hair trends

1. Wet Look Hair

Grease was the word at Gucci, Rag & Bone, Mulberry and 3.1 Phillip Lim, which saw models cascade down the catwalk with a new wet-look. A standout alternative to the pretty summer style we're used to, oily coifs came in various incarnations: from clean centre-partings, to windswept side fringes and just-out-of-the-sea damp curls.

2. Make Waves

Summer's favourite haphazard beachy lengths and shapes plunged deep into the ocean to reveal softer, romantic mermaid-like waves, seen at Calvin Klein Collection and Diane Von Furstenberg. Meanwhile slept-in movement was at its best at Christopher Kane and triumphed at Mulberry, together with the wet look; which saw models don wash-and-go hair for nonchalant natural waves.

3. Poker Straight

If it was straight, it was poker straight. As seen in ironed super shiny silk lengths at Chloé, Donna Karan and Miu Miu.

4. The Super Low Pony Show

Jason Wu, Victoria Beckham and Helmet Lang gave the pony a low update. Possibly one of the easiest trends to master, just make sure hair is poker straight to keep the look fresh for spring, and position at the nape of the neck for the ultimate streamlined show pony finish.

5. Spring Plaits

The braid is back, again, in all its guises for spring. Championed by Giles, Calla Paris and Nicole Miller, it doesn't matter if it's hailo, milkmaid, a classic chunky version or a elegant French plait, just keep it unkempt.

6. Deep Side Partings

Extreme side partings inched even further afield at Stella McCartney, Jil Sander and Missoni. Our tip: place your index finger where the eyebrow tempers and trace it upwards though your hairline. This way you'll never get it wrong.

7. The Edgy Bob

At both Chanel and Marc Jacobs, models got wiggy with it in a series of flicked out bobs with chopped into fringes, in platinum, brunette and rebellious black. Elsewhere, hair stylist Sam McKnight sparked a further wig revolution with his bespoke, bowl cut headpieces for Fendi.

8. Disco Curls

Holly Fulton and Maria Grachvogel took models on a retro twirl around the catwalk with disco-inspired bombshell curls. Fulton drew inspiration from 'woozy summer days', sending models down the catwalk with scooped to the side, brushed through curls, while Grachvogel's approach was reminiscent of Diana Ross circa Studio 54 days. Either way, they both got us longing for summer.

9. Hair Accessories

Hair was styled with accessories aplenty during the spring/summer 2014 circuit. Roksanda Ilincic set the standard for the modern revival of pretty bows, while Valentino's low, centre-parted ponytails were punctuated with studded headbands. Similarly, Dolce & Gabbana continued the trend with floral garlands and gilded coins set upon a textured up-do and last but certainly not least, emphasis was placed on hair at Rodarte, with meticulously detailed pheasant-inspired pieces woven into the hair.

10. Twisted Up 'Dos

Tom Ford, Rochas and Giambattista Valli were among the throng of designers to forgo the bun this season, opting instead for twisted up-dos, with lackadaisical flyaway textures. Get the look by separating small strands of the hair into a birds nest of tousles, set with lashings of hairspray, unravel and pull back into a messy chignon - fastened with bobby pins.