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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Tessa Thompson's Most Daring Red Carpet Looks, From Bermuda Shorts to Cutout Dresses

Among the celebrities who consistently command attention on the red carpet, few do it like Tessa Thompson, who delivers a fierce attitude and a sense of experimental playfulness. As the risk taker she is, Thompson knows how to stop people in their tracks. Styled by the celebrity dressing duo Wayman Deon and Micah McDonald, the 38-year-old actress always renders bold and thoughtful appearances, as her recent "Thor: Love and Thunder" and "Westworld" press tours reminded us all.

Indeed, Thompson and her team transported us into an intriguing world of various fashion influences. At the UK gala screening of "Thor: Love and Thunder," for example, she nailed the art of method dressing in a gold, deconstructed Oscar de La Renta gown, finished with matching over-the-knee boots. With a structured bustier top and fluid fringe hem, the dress exuded both the strength and softness of her character, Valkyrie. The same idea underscored yet another style moment, marked by a liquid-gray, strapless Armani Privé dress at a separate screening of the adventure movie.

Meanwhile, to celebrate the fourth season of her show "Westworld," she embraced an ethereal, gold crinkled dress from fashion newcomer Interior. Not to mention her head-turning Met Gala moment, where she walked the red steps in a frothy, pink tulle dress by Carolina Herrera.

Thompson's talk-show style is just as visually stimulating as her red carpet presence. Standout looks include a conceptual Margiela ensemble for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and a surrealist statement in a multicolored Schiaparelli skirt suit teamed with vertically striped boots. The actress has solidified her place as a style icon, and her future appearances will continue to deliver.

Ahead, bask in her recent red carpet looks.

Joey King Wears a Plunging Blazer Dress With Hip Cutouts For Her Press-Tour Finale

Joey King introduced a new style era during her "Bullet Train" press tour. King, who stars as an assassin alongside a star-studded cast including Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Bad Bunny, and Zazie Beetz, has been promoting the action film all over Europe, debuting one sleek outfit after another. Working hand-in-hand with stylist Jared Eng, the actor has undergone a sartorial change, transitioning from her previously youthful, feminine looks to an elevated and edgier sense of style.

From a Matrix-inspired leather set to a formfitting Balenciaga jumpsuit, King and Eng pulled out all the stops on the actor's recent press tour, opting for sharp suiting, harsh silhouettes, and alluring cutouts. On July 16, she kicked off the "Bullet Train" promo at a yacht in Paris, clad in a daring cutout bralette under a leather jacket and trousers. For more casual press days afterwards, King maintained her mature style choices in a camel-colored set, followed by a menswear-inspired button-down, tie, and pinstripe pants from Kenzo. On July 18, she dressed in Thom Browne to hit the red carpet premiere in Paris, wearing a black corset top and pleated skirt layered over a sheer white collared dress.

She then traveled to Berlin for another photo call, dressed in a feminine yet still edgy silk black dress with a bow in the front from Paco Rabanne. At the premiere later that day on July 19, King applied a style tip from Kim Kardashian in a ribbed Balenciaga jumpsuit with wide-cut legs. For her next ensemble, this time in London, she chose a velvet cutout minidress from Nensi Dojaka. She wrapped the European leg of the tour with a fun, retro look from Marc Jacobs.

On Aug. 1, King concluded her press tour with her most daring look yet: a white satin blazer dress with a plunging neckline, hip cutouts, and an embellished fringe skirt for the LA premiere of the movie. The gorgeous piece, from Cong Tri's fall/winter 2022 collection, was paired with Azalea Wang heels and a Christian Louboutin clutch.

Eng styled King in a mix of big and small designers, as she wore head-to-toe Thom Browne and Balenciaga looks, in addition to pieces from up-and-coming brands like Materiel, KQK, and God's True Cashmere. The actor even debuted new hairstyles to go with almost every single look, rocking a bold pink bob, eye-grazing bangs, and a Jenna Rink-inspired bun, in addition to various cool makeup trends.

Ahead, get all the details on everything King wore for her "Bullet Train" press tour.

Princess Charlotte Rocks Breton Stripes and Pigtails Next to Mom Kate Middleton

Princess Charlotte is following in her mother's stylish footsteps as she attended the Commonwealth Games on Aug. 2 with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The 7-year-old was spotted in the crowd wearing a black-and-white-striped fit-and-flare dress complete with a white Peter Pan collar as she sat watching the swimming heats at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham. Wearing her Breton stripes with La Coqueta white sandals and her hair in pigtails, she looked every inch a princess.

This marks the first time Charlotte has joined her parents without her brothers, and she certainly dressed for the occasion. Her Rachel Riley frock perfectly complemented her mom's monochrome outfit. Kate Middleton wore a chic white Alexander McQueen suit, which she first wore during a Caribbean tour earlier this year. She styled it over a fitted white top, with Mappin & Webb white-gold earrings and a matching necklace from the brand, and added a white belt to further cinch her waist. Middleton's hair was styled into soft waves, and she had a sweep of black eyeliner.

Princess Charlotte was seen pulling a series of animated facial expressions while she watched the sporting event, reminiscent of the excitable expressions demonstrated by her brothers: Prince George, 9, at Wimbledon and Prince Louis, 4, at the Platinum Jubilee.

The Commonwealth Games mark the second event this week that has seen Princess Charlotte show she's a sports fan. She filmed a video with dad Prince William in support of the Lionesses, wishing England's women's soccer team good luck before the Euro final on Sunday, July 31. In the clip, she wore a navy and white polka-dot dress, in further proof that she is taking a page from her mom, who we know has a penchant for polka dots, too.

See all the adorable photos of the matching royal mom and daughter ahead.

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Monday, August 1, 2022

8 Transitional Dresses That Are as Stylish as They Are Affordable

Now that we've entered into August, we know one thing for sure: with a new season on the horizon, it's finally time to start getting our transitional wardrobes in order. Sure, the outside temps might not scream "fall" - but take heart dear reader, autumn really is just around the corner. And even if the weather might not reflect the upcoming seasonal change just yet, at least our closets can.

Transitional dressing can be a bit of a tricky business. While the mornings might be cooling down to more fall-friendly temps, the afternoons can still hike their way up to pretty heated summer highs. And don't even get us started on the unpredictability of seasonal showers. So, how do you properly revamp your wardrobe for summer-to-fall styling? Our seasonal secret is none other than a dress. While dresses are popular during the summer months, the right dress style can just as easily be worn throughout the fall, too - especially with the wide array of maxi dresses, sweater dress styles, shirt dresses, and a number of other slips that are great for layering and creating a breezy, autumnal ensemble.

We have been spending a lot of our time stocking up on dresses lately, and fortunately our shopping addiction has led us to find some pretty adorable, transitional dresses that are great for filling your summer-to-fall wardrobe with - and under $100, no less. To save you time and money, we rounded up a few of our favorite options below. You don't have to sacrifice style when you're spending less cash: these dresses prove it.

- Additional reporting by Macy Williams