The little black is a wardrobe essential for a reason: timeless, versatile and universally flattering. But the humble LBD doens't have much rack appeal. We've gone back through our celebrity style archives to dig up some fresh inspiration for how to wear it, and why it's always a red carpet winner. Whether you're adding a printed heel like Kate Bosworth, busting out the old one-shoulder trick like Kate Moss or keeping things schoolgirl-cute à la Alexa Chung — there's a plethora of styling inspiration inside. Ready to get your click on?
Gwyneth Paltrow Blows Into the Windy City
Gwyneth Paltrow donned a white Alexander McQueen dress when she accepted the Renaissance Award at the 2013 Gene Siskel Film Center Gala in Chicago on Saturday. She flew out to the Windy City from London, where she has been staying with her family after wrapping up her big press tour for Iron Man 3 in May. On Thursday, Gwyneth showed PDA with Chris Martin during a low-key stroll in England. Her time in her home base hasn't just been about taking it easy, as she also took time out to sign an Audi to be auctioned off at Elton John's upcoming AIDS fundraiser. Coming up, Gwyneth will start preparations for her newest film, 33 días, which is set to begin production soon. The movie will follow Pablo Picasso, played by Antonio Banderas, as he completes work on his famous "Guernica." Gwyneth will play Dora Maar, an artist that was in a relationship with Pablo during that time.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Guilt-Free Risotto
Alongside her acting, singing, dancing and writing chops, Gwyneth Paltrow has some serious cooking skills up her sleeve. With the release of her second cookbook, It's All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great, we're taking a leaf out of Gwyneth's, um, book and health-ifying our most-loved meals. We've already told you about her amazing mushroom soup, now it's time for a delicious hearty risotto, perfect for a chilly Winter night. Sounds good, right? Click here for the recipe, and enjoy!
Four Ways to Avoid Weight Gain This Winter
Keeping our Summer bod can often be a real test come Winter time. While it might be a survival mechanism to store a little extra padding during the cooler months, a little less exercise along with some comfort warming foods can be some of the few culprits to undo all your hard work. Prevention is key, so to beat the Winter blues and avoid the expanding waistline, we’ve got four tips, that might be just what you need.
- Avoid comfort eating: It’s easy to look straight to warming foods like pasta and potato bakes as soon as it gets a bit chilly outside. And although there’s nothing wrong with having these foods in moderation, try to limit the amount you have per week. Or why not try swapping one with an equally warming, but healthy recipe like Gwyneth Paltrow's Many Mushroom Soup.
- Sip a hot chocolate alternative: Most of us love a hot mug of chocolate goodness, but it’s easy to forget that you can gain weight by drinking liquid calories. Choosing an alternative like 100 percent cacao to the high in calorie hot chocolate drinks could end up saving you about 200 calories. They're are still warm, tasty and will help curb those sweet cravings. There's two more tips, after the break!
Is Taylor Swift the Ultimate Celebrity BFF?
Taylor Swift has no shortage of celebrity gal pals — from her long-time relationships with Selena Gomez and Emma Stone to newfound companions like Lena Dunham and Dianna Agron, Taylor's roster of famous friends reads like a who's who of hot young stars. She spent Memorial Day with Hailee Steinfeld and Jessica Szohr at her home in Rhode Island and offered support to Kristen Stewart after the actress' recent breakup with Robert Pattinson. We're tallying up the singer's high-profile friendships and leaving the verdict up to you: is Taylor Swift the ultimate celebrity BFF?
Dare to Bare: Sexy Dresses That Defy Traditional Underwear
The prevalence of sheer-spliced dresses, up-to-there leg slits, low backs and lace-up sides may be fine for trotting down the runway, but the real life implication of wearing these daring designs is that many of our favourite style-setters have been forced to go sans-underwear on the red carpet. Sacre bleau! Gwyneth Paltrow has done it. J.Lo is certainly no stranger to it. Our own Megan went commando at Cannes and heck! Even cutie patooties Dakota Fanning and Taylor Swift have fallen victim to this saucy trend. Now, we do understand not wanting to mess up the beautiful line of your chiffon-spliced Elie Saab gown, but surely these A-listers could employ the illusionary powers of a pair of nude Spanx, or a slip? Step inside to who's tried out the sexiest red carpet trend going around . . .
Gwyneth Paltrow Fits a New Gig Into Her Packed Schedule
Gwyneth Paltrow has landed another job and, according to her, it's perfect for her busy lifestyle. Hugo Boss announced today that Gwyneth will be the face of its new Boss Jour Pour Femme fragrance. The new scent is the daytime counterpart to the brand's Nuit Pour Femme line of scents, which also features Gwyneth in its ads. She told WWD that modelling for a fragrance is the best new gig to add to her already hectic schedule. Gwyneth said, "I can only really do one film a year now because of my family and how it all works out, so it's so nice for me to be able to work for a great company and, you know, I'm going to Spain next week for two days so I still get to travel and meet really interesting people and have a work interaction. But it's not like I am out of the house for three months."
Gwyneth also revealed that she starts her day at 7am, when she wakes her kids up, drops them off at school, and then returns home to spend the rest of her day working on Goop. With her duties for Iron Man 3 wrapped up, Gwyneth is back to focusing her time and energy on her Internet newsletter. She threw a party for Goop's Summer season in London yesterday, which featured a star-studded guest list, including Kate Hudson and Tom Ford.
Gwyneth Gathers Her Stylish Pals to Celebrate Goop's Summer Season
Kate Hudson, Chris Martin and Tom Ford were among the stylish attendees at Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Summer party held at Mark's Club in London today. Gwyneth wore a printed silk dress by Prabal Gurung for the fashionable fete and posed for pictures with Kate, who was clad in a white metallic pantsuit. The two friends have each been staying busy, both personally and professionally — Gwyneth's weekly Goop newsletter is in its fourth year and has expanded to include designer collaborations and the recent launch of city guide apps. She also hit the red carpet for the Met Gala, celebrated big success with the blockbuster release of Iron Man 3, and gave us some laughs with her most over-the-top recent quotes. Kate, meanwhile, is diving into new projects after it was announced that she'll be joining the cast of Zach Braff's upcoming film, the Kickstarter-financed Wish I Was Here.
Re-Create Gwyneth Paltrow's Age-Defying Facial at Home
Gwyneth Paltrow has a lot to offer: she's talented, she has a great sense of humor, she can sing, she dresses well, and she might have the most flawless skin we've ever seen. She attributes her glowing complexion to celebrity esthetician Sonya Dakar, who regularly prepares Gwyneth for big events with an apple stem cell facial. We ventured to Beverly Hills to meet with Sonya, learn the key components of the facial, and even get tips on how to create a version for ourselves at home. Best of all, the ingredients you need can be found at your local supermarket. Now there's no excuse not to give this a try!
What Celebs Have to Say About the Benefits of Yoga
Yoga may be an ancient practice, but it feels like we're constantly hearing a new celebrity boasting about its impact. If you still haven't tried out a yoga class, maybe seeing how these beautiful celebrities keep their youthful glow will be the push you need. From Ellen DeGeneres to Gwyneth Paltrow, these celebrities have all praised the benefits of a solid, consistent yoga practise.





