And it Was all Yellow, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Angelina Jolie

Eva Mendes

Gisele Bundchen

Rosario Dawson (source)

One of the sunniest ways to dress up your summer wardrobe is with a yellow dress. Celebrities are hooked on this trend from the red carpet to a casual brunch, this is THE big hue of the season.

Yellow is by no means a popular color historically when it comes to fashion...it's a difficult pigment for most to pull off. However, if you have a great glow from a summer tan, then this is the perfect time to try out this trend. If you are looking for an interesting option to wear to a wedding, birthday party or family gathering this summer, then try a yellow dress.

Think that you are too pale for yellow? Not so...if you are fair, then opt for darker shades of yellow and you may be pleasantly surprised that it won't wash you out. Don't be afraid to try out all different shades to see what works best for you. Stay away from patterns if you are worried about trying this trend, and instead look for interesting clean cuts. We like this super soft, feminine and comfortable dress from Yu Clothing:

Yu Clothing, Shirred Tank Dress in Sunny, $124.00

What's New This Week at Life & Style? Couture in the City Fashion Blog

What a fabulous week for gossip and fashion! And Life & Style has all the latest news that you are dying to read about. This week's cover features a newly svelte Tyra Banks...we love her no matter what her size, but find out her diet and workout secrets for a fab top model bod. Also, take a peek inside to see why Jessica Simpson and John Mayer really broke up.


So many trends, but only seven days...Life & Style shows you what the stars have been wearing this week so you can be up on the latest trends yourself. While I am on the fence with Lauren Conrad's plaid frock (love the cut, but the print is a little too country bumpkin for my tastes), I am absolutely loving Kylie Minoque's shirt dress and Amanda Byne's Stuart Weitzman mini bag.


Life & Style has found the perfect sized bag for celebs and working girls on the go! YSL's Downtown Tote has a bucket shape and comes in a variety of colors that celebs just can't get enough of. With the perfect amount and size of pockets, it has room for your bottled water, your Blackberry, and whatever else you need without looking like a giant duffle bag. At almost $1,800, it's priced for a celebrity, but Life & Style tells you where to find lookalikes at working girl prices.


A pocket in a formal dress? Who knew? I am absolutely in love with Rosario Dawson's creme colored Diaphanous gown, but am still puzzled by the need for pockets in a red carpet gown. Oh well...I guess it's a good place to put your lipstick or credit card if you don't feel like carrying a bag.


They're baaack...wedges are hot again this summer, and we can totally see why. Providing all the oomph and twice the comfort of stilleto's, wedges are feminine and fun. With a flirty summer dress or a pair of jeans and a dressy top, wedges are the perfect way to accent your wardrobe. Check out Life & Style every week for up to the minute information on all your favorite stars and to see the latest trends and more!

Hot Look: Kimono Dresses, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Kimono Dress from Pink Elf, $189.00




















Rosario Dawson (source)

One of the hottest looks of this spring has to be the kimono dress. Elegant for evening, yet casual enough for day wear, the kimono dress is both versatile and flattering. Perfect for almost any figure, the kimono dress can be worn with a variety of shoes from heels to sandals and is great over jeans or as a maternity top as well.

Want to get Rosario Dawsons' look? Then try out this super cute dress from Pink Elf for the LeFashionista spin on this uber cute style. Made of 100% silk, a kimono dress is a great "investment piece" because it is timeless, effortless and chic. Your future daughter or granddaughter will beg you to borrow it some day, we promise.

Fashion Hit or Miss: Rosario Dawson, Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Rosario Dawson (source)

Rosario Dawson further supported my theory that 80's-style dresses are still die hard fashion staples among Hollywood starlets when she stepped out this weekend at the ShoWest Talent Awards in Las Vegas. While I am glad that her hair is starting to grow out, and agree that the shoes are super cute, the dress still leaves me divided.

This dress is very shiny indeed, and hard for most people to pull off. Part of me loves it, but another part of me has a sneaking suspicion that it is made entirely of tin foil cupcake wrappers.

If you are like me and want to keep your silver to a minimum, do it LeFashionista style with some dainty sterling earrings from Amenda Tate. These are super stylish, yet more subtle than an aluminum dress and go with just about anything.


Amenda Tate Bubbles Post Earrings, $82.00