The 23-year-old actress, better known for her role as Hermione Granger, stepped out for the premiere of her controversial new movie ... ]]> Emma Watson is truly one of the classiest and most sophisticated young actresses in the business and you can see it not only with her choice of outfits, but also with how she carries herself with utmost finesse and humility.

The 23-year-old actress, better known for her role as Hermione Granger, stepped out for the premiere of her controversial new movie ‘The Bling Ring’ at the 66th Cannes Film Festival held just last Thursday. The Sofia Coppola-directed film features Emma as a rebel and criminal, which is of course a far cry from who she really is in real life. Nevertheless, Emma looked nothing of her role on the red carpet with her Chanel ensemble that looked perfect on her.

Indeed, Emma went for the “less is more” look and pulled it off effortlessly. What do you think?

Emma Watson at the 66th Cannes Film Festival for ‘The Bling Ring’ Premiere in Cannes, France — May 16, 2013

I don’t know about you but I sure am loving Emma’s simple yet memorable dress. And if you’re feeling it too, then you might want to recreate this look for yourself as well!

You can start doing so by checking out our picks of white maxi skirts below that are not only perfect for formal occasions, but for chic day wear as well depends on how you style it.

L-R:

Theia Illusion Skirt with Beaded Waist in Ivory, $595.00

Ellery Two Split Skirt in Ivory, $975.00

Donna Karan Cashmere Long Skirt in Vellum, $895.00

In addition, you can complete Emma’s look with these affordable Nasty Gal bustier tops in black, which are perfect to style in a number of ways whether with a skirt, shorts, jeans, and what have you.

L-R:

Nasty Gal Caged Up Bustier in Black, $38.00

Nasty Gal Vengeance Bustier in Black, $48.00

Nasty Gal Dark Curve Bustier in Black, $38.00

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It’s also a great opportunity for you to inject serious style to your ensembles. With skirts, you have ... ]]> I probably don’t need to tell you that skirts should be a staple in your wardrobe come summer season. I don’t know about you but when days become scorching and everything you do causes sweat to drip, I turn to skirts for comfort.

It’s also a great opportunity for you to inject serious style to your ensembles. With skirts, you have a lot of chances to mix and match. I just curated skirts that I thought would be perfect for this season.

Let’s bring in the sunshine with these amazingly-made pieces:

1. Martina Spetlova Flared Laced Skirt, $1275.00

Intricate woven detailing made from green, blue, white and black leather comprises this stunning creation. The craftsmanship alone will leave you gaping. But wear it with equally stunning tops like this peplum top worn by the model and nobody will say you lack in style.

2. Risto Cotton Crochet Skirt, $369.00

What do you say to a light, crocheted skirt for summer? It has all the colors you’d love to rock this season – teal, mint, yellow green, lavender, periwinkle and more! Wear this with a knitted top and a pair of oxford shoes for that chic, preppy look.

3. Eggs Agata Skirt, $222.19

Channel your inner school girl with this A-line skirt from Agata. The draped structure made this a not-so-ordinary skirt. Flaunt it with cropped tops and then punctuate the look with platform sandals.

4. Stella Jean Printed A-Line Skirt, $545.36

Turn up the heat of the summer season with this ethnic-printed skirt. Wouldn’t you love to accessorize this with anything gold? Gold-tone sandals, maybe?

5. Lebor Gabala Silk Print Skirt, $213.21

Wear art on your skirt. This skirt is our definition of art with its amazing floral print and gorgeous shape.

6. Mary Katrantzou Palim Pencil Skirt, $836.00

Be a little bolder in your skirt choices this summer. I’m talking Mary Katranzou-kind-of-bold. Something like this skirt with its unusual stamp print, perhaps?

7. Blumarine Print Skirt, $780.00

There are flower prints and then there are flower prints. This skirt belongs to the latter category with its almost realistic floral details. I look at it and I imagine warm, languid, summer days.

What do you ladies think of these skirts? Would you wear them for the summer season?

The now 40-year-old actress stepped out at The Grove just last Tuesday to promote her new TV series, while wearing a ... ]]> Do you still remember Alyssa Milano during her ‘Charmed’ days? It’s quite amazing to see her back again on the small screen on ABC’s new show ‘Mistresses’, looking like she haven’t aged a day since her days as Phoebe Halliwell.

The now 40-year-old actress stepped out at The Grove just last Tuesday to promote her new TV series, while wearing a very refreshing outfit consisting of a bright orange top and a white flared miniskirt. We’re really loving this chic retro-preppy look on Alyssa since it suits her height and built just perfectly. In addition, it’s a bit reminiscent of a modernized version of the stereotypical Stepford wife look as well–what do you think?

Alyssa Milano with the cast of new ABC show ‘Mistresses’ appear on entertainment news show ‘Extra’ at The Grove in Los Angeles, California — May 14, 2013

If you‘re loving Alyssa’s cute and chic ensemble, then we highly recommend that you check out our picks of flared BCBGMAXAZRIA miniskirts at Revolve Clothing and see how you can get on the retro-preppy vibe this season as well!

1. BCBGMAXAZRIA Skirt in Gardenia, $188.00

2. BCBGMAXAZRIA Lace Skirt in White, $198.00

3. BCBGMAXAZRIA Ruffle Skirt in Gardenia, $179.00

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With more interest in fashion fanning out as a form ... ]]> Introduced by Christian Dior in the late 1940s, pencil skirts became vastly popular particularly as office wear or as a part of a suit. Today, the pencil skirt is still a favorite in the corporate setting for its clean, tailored lines, adding a necessary formality that is required of corporate wear.

With more interest in fashion fanning out as a form of self-expression, barriers are continuously being torn down as new and unconventional ways of dressing up come to the surface.

We feature six fashion bloggers who were able to take the pencil skirt and turn it into lovely casual pieces.

Luna of LuluTrésors

For a non-traditional pencil skirt look, go for emphasized woven skirts instead of regular woven fabric ones. Funk up a geometrical weave pattern by pairing it with a fun and colorful tribal top. Finish off with chunky wooden accessories and shoes.

Get her look:

Forever 21 Tribal Print Tie-Front Top, $11.80 / Very South Woven Skirt, £29.00

Prisca of Mochacchinoland

Play around with your pencil skirt look by going for a texture-overload such as  lace-on-lace ensemble. Choose a collared lace top for an instant hard versus soft contrast. Go for a skirt in a pastel or neutral color to maintain the softness of the outfit.

Get her look:

Forever 21 Sleeveless Lace Shirt, $12.80 / Burberry Laser-cut Leather Pencil Skirt, $3,595.00

Zoe of Zoe Paige

Sport the ultimate rocker-chic look by pairing a graphic rockband tee with a lace pencil skirt. Wear your hair in an updo with fringes to add to the edginess of the ensemble. Finish with a pair of oxfords.

Get her look:

Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Amplified T-Shirt, £23.99 / Burberry Lace Skirt, $850.00

Jessica of Tuula Vintage

If you can overload on texture, then you can definitely overload on prints. Pull off a print-on-print look by choosing floral patterns that are contrasting in size but complementing in colors. Pull the whole look together by choosing a common hue that is present in both pieces.

Get her look:

Topshop Floral Print Suntop, $52.00 / Forever 21 Floral Print Pencil Skirt, $13.80

Anastasia of Brown Platform

The quickest way to change the entire mood of a pencil skirt ensemble is to replace tailored outerwear with a casual one, such as a slouchy cropped leather jacket. Finish the look off with nude pumps and bag so as not to take attention away from the leather-pencil skirt combination.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Moto Zip Crop Jacket, $88.00 / Etro Colorblock Printed Pencil Skirt, $925.00

Jessica of Hapa Time

Channel your inner child by going for fun prints such as this star-printed pencil skirt. Balance the look with a lace-trimmed camisole to inject a bit of sophistication and femininity. Cap the look off with pointed-toe shoes and a suede bag.

Get her look:

Forever 21 Lace Trim Ribbed Tank, $4.90 / Minted Republic Star Spangled Pencil Skirt – Brown, $30.00

The DJ-slash-businesswoman-slash-model paired her black Zara cutout tee with the Topshop Floral Tile Pelmet Skirt, jazzing ... ]]> The Only Way is Essex‘s reality star Lauren Pope arrived at the Coca-Cola ‘Share a Coke’ campaign launch at One Marylebone in London last Thursday. The blonde beauty looked radiantly fresh-faced as she shared the spotlight with fellow television stars, Louise Thompson and Jessica Lowndes.

The DJ-slash-businesswoman-slash-model paired her black Zara cutout tee with the Topshop Floral Tile Pelmet Skirt, jazzing up the otherwise plain top with lively floral patterns and zippers. Her ashy blonde hair was swept back into a ponytail to show off her coral-colored lips, which complemented her arm candies. She finished the look off with black Topshop cutout biker boots.

Lauren Pope at the Coca-Cola ‘Share a Coke’ Campaign Launch in London, United Kingdom – 09 May 2013

Not many floral skirts can go from day-to-night. Make sure to inject this versatile rocker-chic piece into your wardrobe by heading over to the Topshop website:

Topshop Floral Tile Pelmet Skirt, £34.00

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Definitely a closet staple, a ... ]]> As winter jackets are stowed away, the nymphs of the fashion blogging sphere come out and play. With spring in full bloom and fashion palates craving for airy fabrics, patterns, and lighter or brighter hues, we take our cues from six hand-picked flower children as they reveal their whimsical springtime maxi skirt looks.

Elle of Opium Poppies

Definitely a closet staple, a neutrally-hued chiffon maxi skirt is an easy go-to piece for spring. Pair it with a flapper-inspired lace pattern top and a braided slim belt in the same neutral tone to achieve that frolicking-in-the-woods look.

Get her look:

American Apparel Chiffon Double-Layered Maxi Skirt, $58.00 / Forever 21 Crochet Lace Top, $19.80

Vilja from Tanssisatua

If winter has left you craving for a busier and more colorful ensemble, throwing a pattern party in bold hues will satiate your hunger. Pair a brightly-colored floral top with an equally loud, vertically-striped maxi skirt. Throw on a solid-colored waist belt to emphasize the colors and patterns.

Get her look:

Splendid Watercolor Stripe Maxi Skirt, $138.00 / Forever 21 Floral High-Low Top, $14.80

Kelli from Kelli Murray

Rocker chicks can have their nymph moments, too. Dress up a gray boyfriend tee with an ultra-feminine red floral maxi skirt for that fashion gender contrast. Put on some bright red lipstick to hit two birds with one stone by echoing the skirt hue and retaining the rocker-chick feel. Finish the look up with heavy arm candy.

Get her look:

American Apparel Floral Chiffon Full Length Skirt, $46.00 / Topshop Distressed Boyfriend Tee by Boutique, $30.00

Sharon from Primped and Primed

Go for an emphasized bohemian-chic look with plenty of lace and scalloped hems. Pair a cropped lace tee with a scallop-hemmed maxi skirt to achieve a feminine boho fairy-like feel. Dress up the ensemble with plenty of silver, pearl and turquoise.

Get her look:

Johnny Was Collection Georgette Eyelet Skirt, $248.00 / DJP Outlet Roxanne Crop Top, $22.00

Malin from Malin to Ashes

Whimsical ensembles can never have too much lace. Reinforce a cropped lace top with a generously lace-inserted maxi skirt. If “more is more” is a mantra of yours when it comes to dressing up, throwing on a delicate lace cardigan wouldn’t hurt either. Finish off with chunky-heeled booties for that element of surprise.

Get her look:

Charlotte Russe Lace Inset Chiffon Hi-Low Skirt, $24.99 / Topshop Lace Super Crop Top, $12.00

Jennifer from Art in our Blood

If the chill hasn’t completely left yet, a snuggly sweater can still work with a maxi skirt. For contrast, pair the heaviness of knit with the lightness of chiffon. Choose a more adventurous color, such as an earthy green color, and break it by busting out a slim brown belt.

Get her look:

Creatures of the Wind ‘Acid Taffon’ Skirt, $1230.53 (now on sale at $738.32) / American Retro Laura Sweater, $219.95

The beautiful ‘Scandal’ actress wore a printed black tee over a cobalt green Marni pleated miniskirt, which she accessorized with a Louboutin handbag and a pair ... ]]> Kerry Washington barely looked her age of 36 years old when she made an appearance at The Grove for an interview with Maria Menounos for hit talk show ‘Extra’, while wearing a very school girl-esque ensemble.

The beautiful ‘Scandal’ actress wore a printed black tee over a cobalt green Marni pleated miniskirt, which she accessorized with a Louboutin handbag and a pair of leopard-print pumps. In addition to this youthful ensemble, Kerry also had streaks of red in her hair that added to the fresh and light vibe of her whole look.

Kerry Washington seen at The Grove for an interview with Maria Menounos for television show ‘Extra’ — May 08, 2013

Wearing even just one piece of clothing with graphic and colorful prints can do a lot of wonders in lightening up your whole look—don’t you think so? We’re really digging Kerry’s school girl-inspired miniskirt by Marni, and if you‘re loving it as well then you ought to check it out and see if this skirt is something you can see yourself wearing this season as well!

Marni Edition Graphic Print Skirt in Cobalt Green Multi, $557.00

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If you’re into a darker ... ]]> Spring/summer season is a time for pastel colors, floral prints, and all other things flimsy and cute. However, not all women can relate to this super girly-girl kind of taste in fashion. And if you know what we’re talking about, then you might want to stick around and see what we’ve got in store for you.

If you’re into a darker and much edgier style this season, then you’re in luck ‘cause we’ve picked out a couple of gothic-inspired pieces from Ssense that might suit your taste in fashion. These are probably some of the most unique-looking skirts that you can ever find right now and we highly recommend that you take a closer look at these pieces and see if these would be worth investing in to include to your wardrobe.

You don’t even have to stress about how to style these up ’cause you can easily let these skirts do the talking by simply pairing them up with plain tops, shoes, and minimal accessories. Check them all out and make your pick!

KTZ Embossed Satin & Lace Tweed Skirt in Black, $510.00

Alexander McQueen Runway Skirt in Gold Macrame Honeycomb, $3095.00

ALTUZARRA Typhoon Skirt in Black/Gold/White, $2495.00

Mugler A-Line Miniskirt in Black, $2925.00

Helmut Lang Layered Jersey Skirt in Olive Combo, $225.00

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