Tux it Out

Clockwise from the top: Rihanna, Carrie, two looks from Ralph Lauren fall '11, Alexa Chung
(Photos via themeteveryday, fashiontipsfromcomicstrips, theglobeandmail, nymag)

Ralph Lauren's fall 2011 collection, which recently debuted at NYFW, satiated one of my biggest fashion cravings: the female tuxedo. However, instead of traditional tapered slacks and a-line jackets, the collection showcased silk palazzos and harem trousers, and exquisite velvet and fur boleros.

Carrie Bradshaw walked down the aisle in one in SATC 2 (one of the only good things to come out of the disappointing yet fashionable film), evolving into the perfect groomsmaid for Stanny's wedding. Alexa Chung often pulls off the look with unorthodox white blouses and atypical bow ties. Rihanna has also tried it out; her look incorporated the 80's by adding puffed shoulders and shiny taffeta.

I've pulled together some pieces, so you too can try it out. Have fun with it--I always do!

Zara's Studio Blazer

Stylestalker's Damned Collar Shirt

Jean-Michael Cazabat's Larita Bootie at Shopbop

Edun's Crop Tuxedo Pants at Nordstrom

Diane Kruger Does Paris

(Photo via Elle.UK)

So I promise something food related will make it back to my blog A.S.A.P., but I just had to share the beautiful Diane Kruger's wardrobe from Paris Fashion Week (AKA "fash-land" as Grazia Daily puts it...love that term) with you all.

She is simply the most marvelous female, exuding class and valid style. Her delicate features make her look as if she is a porcelain doll dressed in couture. No wonder Karl loves her so much.

Chanel is her thing, but she certainly looks amazing in everything else she puts on, flawlessly pulling off all colors--everything from nude to black. She's another select fashion icon to add to my list.

In Chanel
(Photo via Grazia Daily) 

In Gucci
(Photo via Hollywoodlife.com)