Olivia Palermo is Everyday Chic

I never get tired of finding great and inspiring everyday outfits. I always feel a rush of happiness and a whizz of excitement when I discover outfits such as this one that Olivia Palermo was seen in yesterday, when out and about in West Village. I know, I know, this might sound slightly disturbing, but hey, I am easy to please.

I love every single detail of Olivia's outfit, but my ultimate favourite piece is the Mulberry Tillie bag; the newest addition to the gorgeous family of bags designed by Mulberry. When asked about the Tillie bag, Emma Hill, Mulberry's creative director, said: "We absolutely LOVE the Tillie! She is as iconic and quintessentially Mulberry as Alexa and Bayswater, as easy to wear and as instantly 'how did I survive without her?!' She's just a little more uptown and a little cheekier, with gorgeous trompe l'oeil hardware - I want her now!!" 

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Streetstyle Saturday

It's Saturday, and that means Streetstyle Saturday. This time, I have found a lot of great streetstyle photos of known people, such as Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo and Abbey Lee Kershaw. After seeing all of the photos together, I see that the main thing they all share is the use of neutral colours, which I love as it allows a lot of room to play around and experiment with the outfit. The only splash of colour is Alexa's yellow scarf, and Giovanna Battaglia's hot red skirt. I LOVE that red together with the beige - such a gorgeous combination!

Source: Stockholm Streetstyle + Vanessa Jackman + Street Style Aesthetics + Altamira NYC + Garance Doré

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Olivia Palermo for Tibi S/S 2011

Tibi asked Olivia Palermo to style and model parts of their Spring/Summer 2011 collection, and this is how it turned out. According to the Tibi blog, they wanted Olivia to "choose the Tibi clothing that she'd like to be photographed in during the NYC, London, Paris & Milan shows - and to style them in her own personal way. She brought piles upon piles of her signature accessories and we let her have a go."

When asked about what the thought behind the whole collection was, Tibi answered that it is "a twist on the very authentic snapshot of individual style mixed with a contrived setting of the very fashionable cities our style icons are snapped in." Therefore Olivia is just perfect for this campaign, as she ranks high on the style icon list.

I personally love the styling in these photos, and I would like to own every single piece. What do you think about it?

Source: TFS + Tibi

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Olivia Palermo for Mango 

As Olivia Palermo is the new face for Mango, it was no surprise that she turned up at Mango's presentation of their new S/S 2011 collection in Madrid. Mainly dressed in clothes from the new line, she looked as elegant and lovely as she always does. I do love beige trousers together with a loose, cream silk blouse. It reminds of models in the 70s for some reason. There's no need to mention it really, as Olivia is a master at accessorizing, and I know that many of you look at her jewelry and bags first (well, I do at least!), but just look at how perfectly everything works with each other. I love that she mixes and matches statement pieces.

Also, I have heard rumours that Olivia is getting her own show. It's probably too early to tell yet, but she was asked by Models1 what her plans for 2011 are, where she told them this:

"More design definitely. I'm also starting to work on my own TV show, which is based around my life in fashion, and being creative". Read the rest HERE.

What do you think of Olivia's Mango outfit? And will be watching if she appears with her own show?

Source: tfs + Models1

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The 10 Best Dressed of the Week

First of all, let me apologize for the very poor blogging this last week. The hectic exam period is kicking in, and therefore Style Spot had to suffer a bit. I felt really bad not posting "The 10 Best Dressed of the Week" yesterday, so here it is today. The week's best dressed consists of lovely ladies in gorgeous dresses - many in bold splashes of colour and many in chic black. I am starting to look for inspiration for the Christmas parties that are just around the corner. Maybe you are too, and hopefully some of these can inspire you. Enjoy!

10. Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow looked beautiful in this Chado Ralph Rucci dress. I love the combination of the shiny black material and the see-through parts. Very sexy in a mature way, and Gwyneth carries it with such style and grace. There have been some disagreements when it comes to Lanvin heels, but I must say that I like them together with this dress.

9. Joanna Gracia

I love a dark purple dress on a brunette. There's something about that combination that makes you notice it straight away. It oozes such elegance. I like that Joanna wore silver accessories with it, as many opt for gold accessories with purple dresses. It makes a nice change.

8. Leighton Meester

I must admit that most of the time I do prefer Blake Lively's style over Leighton Meester's style. With Blake there's rarely an outfit that I dislike, but when it comes to Leighton I have more of a love/hate relationship with her fashion choices. When it comes to this dress by Pucci, however, Leighton gets ten points from me. She looks stunning and very bohemian chic in it.

7. Lauren Conrad

I love it when Lauren Conrad gets on the red carpet as I absolutely adore her. What I love even more is that this pale blue dress is from TopShop. It's music to my ears, though it's probably ripped away from the hangers already. Lauren really suits this old Hollywood glamour style, and here's hoping to seeing more of her like this.

6. Rachel Bilson

I find this dress from the Chanel Resort collection so refreshing, and especially when Rachel Bilson is the one wearing it. It's got her name written all over her. Also, I like that she has teamed it with those heels. It would have been so easy to wear it together with black, patent heels or something similar.



5. Olivia Palermo

At first, I didn't think much of this outfit on Olivia Palermo, but the more I looked at it the more I liked it. She plays with different contrasts when it comes to the materials and also pairs the 20s inspired dress with a more modern leopard belt. And there's nothing I love more than people playing around with contrasts when it comes to style.

4. Malin Akermann

I often find that simplicity is the best way to go, and therefore I really fell in love with Malin Akermann's outfit this week. The cream dress suits her body so well, and I adore how she has teamed it together with relaxed silver and brown accessories. Her hair is lovely for this outfit too.

3. Emma Watson

I can't say that I have been an eager follower of all the Harry Potter festivities that have taken place this week, but I most certainly noticed Emma Watson's Rafael Lopez dress that she wore at the London premiere for the 7th Harry Potter film. It's incredible. I have always loved her short hair, and I believe that this gives her such a stronger look. This is why she pulls this off so perfectly.

2. Eva Mendes

As you may have expected, Eva is on the list this week as well. I just can't helping posting her outfits as she always looks stunning. This week she wore this gorgeous and fresh Prada dress together with sexy. patent heels. I absolutely adore the colours. It makes me long for spring and summer.

1. Rihanna

I just had to give Rihanna the first place as I am head over heels in love with this incredible piece designed by Elie Saab. There aren't many words that can express my adoration for this dress, so I'll just let it speak for itself. Gorgeous!

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The 10 Best Dressed of the Week

Last week, the list mainly consisted of everyday outfits, but this week the tables have turned. The only piece featured is the dress, and mainly dresses for special events. Four of them are different takes on the little black dress while neutral tones are seen in five. One of the dresses stand out in the crowd when it comes to the colour palette, and I think you might guess who? Here's a hint: orange.

10. Claire Danes

The thing I like about this dress is that it is classic with a twist. The belt in the waist and the detailing around the neck adds an exciting element to an otherwise plain black dress. I like it when Claire Danes wears dresses like this - that's when she looks her best.

9. Olivia Palermo

I posted this outfit earlier this week, and I had to add it to the list because it is a very lovely outfit. I know that there is some debate around whether this dress is flattering or not, but I rarely disagree with Olivia's fashion choices, and I am not about to start now. And just to prove my point: Giambattista Valli is the designer behind the dress, and he knows sexy.

8. Reese Witherspoon

My favourite part of this Jason Wu dress is the top half. It is stunning! I love anything bodice - and lingerie inspired, and especially when it is a combination of black and nude. I think it's great that she wore that dark red nail polish together with it - a fun contrast to the neutral tones.

7. Eva Mendes

I am a huge Eva Mendes fan, as many of you might have understood by now. She always looks incredible at every event, and her everyday style is good too. Wearing this pale pink Versace gown suits Eva's sweet and sexy bombshell look. It is as if this dress was made for her.

6. Bianca Brandolini D'Adda

I must say that I really like this slightly different take on the little black dress. The detailing on the upper half of the dress is very playful and sexy. It's a bit too much material on the bottom half, but Bianca weighs it up by teaming the dress together with gorgeous accessories.

5. Kate Bosworth

This bright orange dress by Proenza Schouler was a favourite of mine on Friday, and it still is today. Kate Bosworth is the perfect starlet for this dress as it is so playful and girly yet cool and sophisticated at the same time. I am looking forward to seeing Kate in more bright colours as it looks so great on her.

4. Olivia Palermo

Olivia definitely gets around, and I wonder how she manages to look so wonderful at every event when it seems as if she attends like 50 each week. Some people are just born with style running through their veins (and a wallet to match their needs!). What I like so much about this outfit is the interesting  mismatching of all the different pieces.

3. Demi Moore

Similar to many of you, I have a bad case of Balmainia, and whenever I see someone wearing a piece by Balmain, my heart jumps a heartbeat. Demi Moore looks insanely good in this black and gold dress from the fall 2010 colletion. She is the perfect woman for this dress!

2. Olivia Palermo

It is rare to see Olivia Palermo in a pair of flats. The only other time that I can recall seeing her in something other than stunning high heels, is when she walked around in a pair of oxfords. I really like the pale palette she has used for this outfit, mainly using nude and grey. Just brilliant, Olivia!

1. Eva Mendes

Eva has been looking amazing this week, wearing dresses from Versace to Oscar de la Renta. But it is the dress by Lela Rose that has made her reach the top of the list this week. If I could have any of the dresses on this list, it has to be this one (yes, more than the Balmain dress, believe it or not!). This is one of the best dresses I have seen for a while.

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Olivia Celebrating Elle's 25th Anniversary 

On Tuesday, US Elle Magazine celebrated its 25th anniversary, and it was no surprise that Olivia Palermo turned up to the party. She looked fabulous as always, wearing a white a-line dress which makes me think of the 60s and people such as Twiggy and Audrey Hepburn. She teamed the dress with a pair of bright pink shoes which I think is very fun and unexpected of Olivia. Most of the time she is so classic and sharp in the way she dresses, but here she adds a little playfulness. I like it!

It was announced on Monday that "The City"will most likely not continue. I am actually quite sad to learn this, as I have watched all of the episodes from both season 1 and season 2 several times. I know that there were many who didn't take to the show, but I was one of those who liked it a lot. The reason was that it was set in New York, was packed with style inspiration by Olivia and quite often Whitney too, and it followed the dreams and the route of building a wonderful career. I will definitely miss it!

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The 10 Best Dressed of the Week

I found it quite difficult to find this week's ten best dressed. You can say that it's been kind of a slow week. After a lot of searching I found the ten that I believe deserve a place on the list, and the thing I instantly noticed was that many of the outfits are casual outfits. I'm looking for lots of fall inspiration at the moment so I guess this must have affected my choices. Still, the first place has been given to a very chic woman who is definitely not wearing a casual outfit. I'll give you a hint: bold and bright!

10. Annalynne McCord

I have never watched an episode of 90210 (is it any good?), and therefore I don't follow the cast's wardrobes that much. I've never thought that much about Annalynne McCord's outfits before, but I actully quite like this. The jacket is a nice material and fit, and I like how her hot pink heels pop against her black tuxedo pants.

9. Blake Lively

I adore this dress from the Dior pre-fall 2010 collection. It's so girly and sweet. I am a huge fan of outfits that consist of contrasts so therefore I love how she wears that tough leather jacket together with it. I think she could have done something different with her hair though. Maybe a messy bun?

8. Shenae Grimes

It seems like I have entered 90210 mode here on Style Spot. First posting Annalynne and now Shenae. But I have to since I really like this outfit. I am very weak for the whole "leather jacket - short, simple dress - chunky boots" combination. I don't like the necklace together with this though. It clashes too much with the studs on her jacket. I'd say lots of statement bracelets or rings instead.

7. Fearne Cotton

I adore Fearne Cotton. She seems so fun and sweet, and I love her interviews. Have you seen the one she does with Mischa Barton? If not, go to youtube and watch it. And if you have you can see why I like her. She has good taste when it comes to clothes, and she oozes of the cool London style. This is a great everyday outfit. I really want a coat like hers.

6. Eva Mendes

Another woman I adore is Eva Mendes. I love almost everything she wears. She's one of those wonder women that always tend to look stunning. This outfit speaks a bit for itself. It's a bit quirky yet at the same time it's so lovely. I want those shoes so much, and she has reminded me that I need to get myself a fur vest. They look great over simple dresses and together with skinny jeans.



5. Zoe Kravitz

I have this great fascination for Zoe Kravitz. I just think she's crazy cool (it runs in the family!). Her attitude is so easy and laidback and she has this knack of putting together random pieces, making them look great together. The piece I love the most about this outfit is the jacket. The studded detail is so nice. And her clutch is definitely on my wish list.

4. Olivia Palermo

I want this beige cape by "By Malene Birger" so, so much. Olivia always chooses the most fantastic pieces for her wardrobe, and this is just perfect for fall. It looks great together with her black leather pants. I need to go hunting!

3. Cat Deeley

Another cape I love is this military green one worn by Cat Deeley. I want one like that too. Who knows, maybe I'll fill up my wardrobe with rows and rows of capes?! Also, her boots are incredible. Cat, if you don't need them anymore, please, pretty please, give them to me? Oh, a girl can dream.

2. Olivia Palermo

I have already posted this outfit worn by Olivia earlier this week, but I just had to include it in the list too as it is so inspiring. I talked about how it can help solve many a fashion crisis on those mornings where you feel like you have absolutely nothing to wear. Put on an all-black outfit, for example leather pants and a blazer, like Olivia. Throw on an unexpected piece, like a fur vest or, surprise surprise, a cape. Add a few accessories with a bit of colour and you're good to go.

1. Gwyneth Paltrow

I am a big fan of Gwyneth Paltrow. She seems like such a lovely person, and I like her style very much. I was thrilled to see her in this bright orange dress from the Calvin Klein collection earlier this week. She deserves the first place as it is quite daring to wear such a bold colour, and get away with it. She looks absolutely stunning in it, and I do hope to see many more bright coloured dresses in the very near future.

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When In Doubt, Wear Black

If you have one of those days where you look into your wardrobe and can't think of anything to wear (we all have those days!), an all-black outfit is always a great way to go. Not only does it make you instantly classic and elegant, but it also gives you a great opportunity to play around with accessories to add to your black canvas. I love these two all-black outfits worn by Olivia Palermo and Bianca Brandolini D'Adda. They are definitely going in my inspiration folder and I'll look at them the next I have "I have absolutely nothing to wear!" mini-crisis.

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Olivia x 3
During New York Fashion Week, Olivia Palermo is probably the celebrity which I have seen the most photos of. She has been everywhere from Peter Som to Tommy Hilfiger to Carlos Miele. No surprise really, as it seems like she knows everyone and everything that lives and breathes in the fashion world. Or so she claims in The City. Still, with her busy schedule I must say that I am very impressed with how she always looks like a million dollars. Some people just have pure style running through their veins. 

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