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Celeb Style Crush | Charlize Theron

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One of our favorite Oscar award-winning actresses, Charlize Theron wowed us on the red carpet last week for the Mad Max premiere in a graphic black & white, patent mesh dress by Dior, not to mention sparkling diamond stunners from Harry Winston. This mother of one - she adopted her son Jackson in 2012 - knows how to do simple elegance right and channels old Hollywood glamour, while giving her look a modern twist that is uniquely Charlize. She makes patent mesh classy by keeping her clutch and heels minimal and adding a double dose of diamonds on both wrists. Here's a look inspired by hers. ...Read more.

Mix It Up: How to Dress Street Party Chic

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At MSL, we attend a lot of fashion-forward events and recently received an invitation to one that had us especially excited about what to wear. The attire: Street Chic. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, otherwise referred to as SMoCA, is hosting their annual SMoCA Mix fundraiser on Saturday, May 2nd from 6-10pm with an innovative "street art" event. (Get your tickets here!) The evening promises to be fun and relaxed (no sit-down dinner here!) with guests wandering through the museum, which will be taken over and transformed by renowned Phoenix graffiti artist Lalo Cota and his team of muralists! In ...Read more.

A Modern Approach to Gingham

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Gingham tends to conjure up images of little girls in pastel-colored sundresses and picnics, and no doubt it has a ladylike vibe, but when done right the trend can inject a dose of whimsy into your everyday wardrobe without going over the top. For one thing, we're seeing a lot of black & white gingham, which moves the look into sweet and sexy Brigitte Bardot territory. Or mixing gingham prints and colors gives the print a street-style look. Be careful with ruffles which definitely move the look in a girly, youthful direction, so use carefully and only if you're going for a sugary vibe. And don't dress your mini-me ...Read more.