Photo: Stella McCartney

Only at a Stella McCartney spring party show would there be so many fun things happening that’d you see a guy, think, “Wow, he really looks like Bono,” beeline for the popcorn and lemonade, gush over dresses, fondle satin shoes and then finally, the next morning, wake up and realize, “Oh my god, that was Bono.” In the few short years that resort collections have become “the most important” Stella’s made herself the master of a laid back production. 

It may be because instead of using the words “resort” and “pre-fall” the spunky Brit simply breaks her collections down into Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter—how novel!—meaning each deserves as much production as the next.  While fall opted for the Opera House in Paris, spring merrily romped through the Gardens of St. Luke in the Fields last night.  Accessories—plastic heeled sandals with neon ribbons and black booties, woven bags with orange piping—were set up on wooden ladders while the models played ping pong in muted florals and bright stripes.  Despite the handful of perfectly coiffed children running around the models were also given first go at the pinata, perhaps to demonstrate just how easy it is to wear Stella’s clothes? If only fashion week happened in the summer, in a garden, with plenty of beer and frozen lemonade, we’d be the happiest industry in the world!

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For spring, Riccardo Tisci sent out a stream of mini skirts covered in sheer chiffon at Givenchy. The fashion pack immediately caught on and Bill Cunningham devoted an On the Street segment to long skirts at New York Fashion Week, at least 75% of which turned sheer right above the knee. Soon, they popped up everywhere from Opening Ceremony to Topshop, but we never actually saw them out and about (at least not in any context unrelated to the fashion industry). 

And now that spring sales have hit, we’ve seen them on more sale racks than not.  But last night Blake Lively wore the white Chanel couture dress at left and we’re wondering if she has the power to revive the trend or if her “most influential” status won’t quite do the trick. Is this a look you’ve been wearing in real life? Or does it need couture level construction to work this well?

Click through for a closer look.  

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We caught up with “the most talented girl in the world” (dubbed by Oprah herself) Charice Pempengco, at the Life Savers Gummies Event in NYC today, where fans voted for their favorite flavor to be added to the classic assortment of colors. Charice is a very bust lady these days: she just released a brand new single and has taken on a big-screen role in the film Here Comes the Boom! out in 2012. The Glee cutie sat down with us in a one-on-one exclusive to talk music, advice, and of course, gummies. (She’s team orange in case you were wondering).

Photo: Tori Praver

Ever wonder what a designer does all day? Given that it’s summer—and we’re obsessed with Tori Praver‘s high waist swimsuits and sexy string bikinis—we asked the model turned swim designer to lay it all out for us, hour by hour.

Stella McCartney, Suno & Marc by Marc Jacobs, photos courtesy of the designers

A couple weeks ago, if you had given us a Hawaiian shirt we probably would have said nope, never, no thank you and passed it right along into our to-donate pile. The look has been a fashion no-no for as long as we can remember, seen only on tourists with cameras around their necks and sunscreen-whitened noses, or perhaps more embarrassingly, our Dads. Leave it to our favorite fashion designers to remind us once again to never say never when it comes to style.  

This year’s resort collections from Stella McCartney, Suno and Marc by Marc Jacobs all feature luau-ready looks in super-funky island prints and, yes, we dig it. If you’re getting ready for a tropical vacay, embrace the locale and deck yourself out in Hawaiian prints. But even if you’ll be spending the season nowhere near the ocean (sad days), you can feel totally beachy with the style. Rifle through your Dad’s closet for an over-sized Hawaiian shirt and try rocking it as a coverup by the pool, or wear it buttoned up with your fave denim short-shorts,  gladiator sandals, a high bun and a pair of Ray-Bans for a perfectly casual daytime look. No luck on your Hawaiian shirt search?

Here are some more island-inspired picks:

Photo: Courtest of Wildfox

Dress up. Take pictures. Paint. Explore. Drive. That’s exactly how it’s supposed to be, livin’ young and wild and free (thank you Wiz for that anthem). And most importantly Dream, which is exactly what best friends Kimberely and Emily did. From that dream, blossomed Wildfox Couture, a full-fledged American vintage-inspired women’s knitwear brand. When L.A fashion got too serious for the free spirited teens, Kimberely and Emily created bright baggy tees to remind people that life is about having fun. If you haven’t checked out Wildfox’s apparel then carpe diem—seize the day! Wildfox’s latest collection is based on the 1970s and rock and roll. So tune on, tune in, and drop to the beat of your own heart. After all, it’s still rock n’ roll to us. Based on the girls’ love for all things vintage, the collection pays homage to rock boyfriends, backstage babes, and The Rolling Stones. Filled with flares, platforms and over sized tees, we are more than satisfied.

Whew, that name sure is a mouthful, isn’t it? Well, you better get used to letting it roll of your tongue because famed fashion designer Albertus Swanepoel is slated to collaborate with one of our favorite stores, Target, this coming fall. We couldn’t be more thrilled!

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Though it’s a unlikely duo (only because there should be more of it), we’re happy to see a recurring color combo of orange and gray in this season’s resort collections.

This is great for three reasons:

1. orange is perfect for basically every season—it’s one of those colors that can really be worn year round;

2. orange looks awesome with a nice bronze (a.k.a. your beach tan); and

3. it’s a nice alternative to the neon and neutral color-blocking trend we’ve been seeing a lot of.

Moreover, the orange-and-gray combo is the perfect look for a more subtle approach to wearing brightly-hued colors. If you tend to steer clear of bold colors (like myself) and stick to mostly basics and neutrals (black, white, beige, etc.), adding a bit of orange is a really easy (and less-obvious) way to stand out if you don’t want to wear neons. Plus, since it’s paired with gray, you can still stick to your basic neutral color palette. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to wear a bright orange hue this summer, try something along the lines of this DVF resort 2012 look. Paired with gray or beige, it’s understated boldness at its best.

Photo: Courtesy of DVF

Photo Courtesy of Prada

Who: Jennifer Garner

What: Guest appearance on Fox and Friends, New York City, June 9.

Wear: Prada ‘Made in India’ collection dress, nude Stuart Weitzman ‘Lille’ heels.

Both philanthropic and fashionable, Jennifer Garner stopped by Fox and Friends in New York City to discuss her current endeavors to aid and educate poverty-stricken children. Garner donned a sunny summer dress directly from the ‘Made in India’ collection by Prada, a line of handmade pieces crafted entirely by Indian artisans specializing in an ancient and refined method of embroidery. With vibrant colors, airy structure, and guilt-free origin, this florid dress is superb for the summer.