Lucy Hale Hosts the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in a Zimmermann Maxi Skirt

Dressing up for the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards is not a walk in the park. You have to be extra conscious about striking a balance between stylish and edgy. It's an occasion full of creative artists whose idea of an awards show attire is something crazy so you definitely don't want to be left behind. On the other hand, you also don't want to end up on someone's worst-dressed list.

For Lucy Hale, who was tasked to be the night's host, the pressure is probably even stronger. But we have to hand it to the Pretty Little Liars actress because she pulled off the perfect ensemble:

Lucy Hale at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals held at the Forum in Los Angeles, California on August 24, 2014

The 25-year-old actress and singer gussied up in a leather halter top from Sachin + Babi and mixed it with a classier skirt - this floral maxi number from Zimmermann. If balance was what the You Sound Good To Me singer was after, she pulled it off with aplomb.

The leather top added the edgy appeal necessary for an awards show like the MTV VMAs and the skirt cleaned up the look, with its floral pattern and peek-a-boo detailing. She accessorized with a pair of teardrop-shaped earrings from Graziela Gems, EF Collection jewelry and a pair of silver sandals.

Lucy's statement skirt is still available if you want to get your hands on it:

Zimmermann Tempo Orchid Skirt, $1250.00

You can also check out these similar skirts for a Lucy Hale-inspired look:

1. Valentino Pleated Lambskin Skirt, $3433.75

2. J.W. Anderson Ten Pleat Skirt, $840.00

3. BLK DNM Leather Skirt 26, $1295.00

4. Tibi Full Leather Skirt, $998.00

What do you think ladies? Did Lucy Hale get it right?

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Men’s geometric prints: a fall 2014 trend

With fall 2014 ready to introduce graphic & geometric prints as one of the most prominent fashion trends for men, one can already expect a guy's traditional autumn / winter wardrobe to get a little bit of a fun makeover. Count on the subtle splashes of colour, and on the playful juxtaposition of shapes, to ensure all the elements necessary in helping revamp both the classic, and the more modern menswear silhouettes intended for the cold months.

After the break, a closer look at all the squares, circles, triangles and rectangles made to look quirky, or rather sophisticated for fall 2014, plus all the inspiration you'll be needing in order to pull off this trend, without ever having to compromise your personal style.

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Jennifer Lawrence Does Dior Proud in a Guipure Crop Top

Jennifer Lawrence has had her share of red carpet hits and misses since stepping out into the spotlight around three years ago, with the fashion police going easy on then-19-year-old up-and-coming actress since she was only starting to make a name for herself. At 19, the actress was cast alongside big names such as Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman for the X-Men series, but failed to get international recognition since her character Mystique required that she become unrecognizable onscreen. It wasn't until The Hunger Games was released in 2012 that Jennifer was catapulted straight into the Hollywood spotlight and into the not-so-loving arms of tough fashion critics.

In November of 2012, Jennifer hired the much-coveted stylist to the A-list celebrities, Rachel Zoe, who produced her first big moment on the red carpet at the 2013 Oscars. We're not sure if it was the gorgeous voluminous Dior Couture gown that Rachel Zoe dressed her in (or the fact that she tripped on her way up to the stage to claim her award) that blew up her red carpet moment to epic proportions, but one thing is for sure - Jennifer is no longer letting her style guard down. The actress arrived at the Paris Fashion Week for the Christian Dior show clad in none other than Dior from their Resort 2014 collection.

Jennifer Lawrence arriving at the Christian Dior show at the Paris Fashion Week Men's Spring/Summer 2014 - 1 July 2013

Jennifer picked out a guipure lace cropped top and matching wool pants ensemble for the show. The beautiful guipure lace top is echoed in the pants by running a lace strip down one leg of the wide-legged pair. Guipure has been a favorite of designers for the last few seasons because it lacks the mesh that usually acts as the foundation for the lace, making the patterns stand out on their own even more. This type of lace has been made even more famous when Victoria's Secret models Miranda Kerr and Candice Swanepoel donned gorgeous guipure dresses from the Australian brand Lover.

Christian Dior Look N 19 from the Resort 2014 collection - Printed pastel metallic guipure top

The beautiful crop top is not available to the general fashion public just yet, so we picked out three guipure tops that will catapult your closet into chic-whimsical fame.

Oscar de la Renta Camilia Guipure Lace Tank, $337.00 (before: $750)

Valentino Ivory Guipure-Lace Top, 1 025,00

Warehouse Guipure Lace Shell, 32.00

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Jennifer Lawrence Proves That Lace and Menswear Can Coexist

Jennifer Lawrence has been making fashion headlines since she started getting her share of the limelight on red carpets in 2011, and she is making sure it stays that way. While the headlines may not always be in her favor, fashion critics have not been all that hard on her (after all, ring up all the red carpet moments of even the biggest Hollywood celebrities today, and you'll see that most, if not all, went through a pretty rocky start) since she is, after all, only 22 years old with a little over one year of experience with paparazzi frenzy since the release of The Hunger Games, the film that gave her the role that allowed her to break through Hollywood.

In interviews, the quick-witted actress occasionally shows that her seemingly overnight success has not quite sunk in, but she has definitely done a better job at faking it recently with her increasing number of thumbs-up-worthy red carpet moments. Jennifer was spotted outside the Christian Dior show at the Paris Fashion Week Men's Spring/Summer 2014; she was effortlessly exuding chic nonchalance (yes, there's such a thing) for the paparazzi.

Jennifer Lawrence arriving at the Christian Dior show at the Paris Fashion Week Men's Spring/Summer 2014 in Paris on July 1, 2013

Jennifer was spotted in none other than Christian Dior, being a patron of the brand for a number of her red carpet moments in the past three years. The actress sported a pair of charcoal wool pants from its Resort 2014 collection, which is not available for the general public yet. The wide-legged pants has a guipure lace detail running down one leg, echoing the gorgeous guipure top, and transitioning into two tones of blue. The other pant leg is pleated at the waist, allowing it to flow more dramatically than its counterpart. The wider pant leg also seems to have a pocket, which all purse-carrying women would surely appreciate, as shown in the picture below:

Charcoal wool pants - Christian Dior Look No. 19 from the Resort 2014 collection

Because of its uniqueness, the gorgeous pair of Christian Dior pants could not be matched by any alternative that we could get our hands on. However, we conjured up some wide-legged finds anyway to ease our thirst until the release of the highly coveted collection.

Free People Printed Wide-Leg Pants, $78.40 (before: $98)

Jean-Paul Gaultier Stretch Wool Wide-Leg Trousers, $863

Roberto Cavalli Wide-Leg Silk Pants, 702 (before: 1,003)

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Kris Jenner Updates Her Black-and-White Number with a Red Valentino Bag

Kris Jenner has an upcoming self-titled talk show that will debut in about a few weeks from now; currently, she’s busy touring the U.S. to do some promotional duties.

On July 8, she was spotted outside Rockefeller Plaza for her appearance on The Today Show. She, of course, talked about her upcoming show, but host Matt Lauer kept on convincing her to spill out information on whether Kim and Kanye’s baby, North West, will appear on the talk show. The “momager” stayed mum, though, and didn’t really answer directly.

Anyway, let’s see how she dressed up:

Kris Jenner promoting her new talk show on NBC’s Today Show on July 8, 2013

Like her daughters, Kris Jenner is always in style when she’s out. In the above photos, she is dressed in a striped monochrome Dolce & Gabbana dress. Although it was a bit simple, the pop of red brought by her heels and purse gave enough oomph to her look.

Her matching pumps and bag are from Valentino, and it’s very obvious because of the pyramid studs. We’ve already seen similar pumps from the same brand before, but it seems like it’s the first time we’ve seen this purse on a celebrity.

It’s a totally eye-catching bag. The rogue shade is striking, not to mention very glamorous; those tonal acrylic pyramid studs also add edge and fierceness! This opens through a flap top with a studded flat handle. There’s actually a woven chain strap in gold, too. Other details include the leather lining and the double compartments that can be expanded through the gusseted sides.

Are you in love with this bag? Well, this will cost you around $2,995.

Valentino Rock Stud Chain Flap Bag in Rogue, $2,995

A similar style is also available for $2,395.

Valentino VaVa Voom Camo Crystals Flap Bag, $2,395

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