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Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Hilary Swank and Angelina Jolie were all spotted recently rocking solid color ensembles. Is it because it’s slimming? Or ultra-easy to put together in the morning? Did their stylists take the day off? What gives??

Wearing only one color may seem pretty simple, but it’s actually more complex than, say, slipping on a cocktail dress and calling it a day.

The trick to pulling this kind of look off is to mix and match materials…not color. Black is an obvious choice because there aren’t really a lot of different shades of black like there are with colors like green or blue. The key to wearing all black without looking like you’re on your way to a funeral is to add some sheen to the look. Jennifer added rich leather leggings and a patent belt and Hilary’s blazer lapels are satin. This look could also work with a dark eggplant purple or navy blue. And take a tip from Angelina (the only one brave enough to wear all-white) and wear one accessory in a different tone like your shoes or bag. Also, don’t try to find matching jewelry, just stick to either all silver or all gold.

Photos via instyle.com

When you think of Autumnal colors, generally you think of deep reds, rust reds, burnt oranges, emerald greens and navy blues. But the stars are throwing caution to the wind and stepping out in fruity, fun berry shades. Jennifer Garner gets in on the trend twice wearing raspberry red and pretty plum, which Catherine Zeta-Jones also favors. Rachel Bilson likes bubblegum pink, Natalie Portman goes with blush pink while Beyonce wears a classic berry color. Get the look for yourself with these budget-friendly pieces.

1. Crinkle Chiffon Tube Dress, $69.50 at expressfashion.com
2. Bell Sleeve Crewneck Dress in Plum, $32.50 at alloy.com
3. Pleated Mesh Tube Dress in Wine, $22.80 at forever21.com

Photos via instyle.com.

Angelina Jolie and little Zahara Jolie-Pitt were spotted running around town with matching handbags….Valentino handbags.

Nevermind the bag is gorgeous, how did she get a miniature version?! Is it a cosmetic case? Was it a custom order? What exactly does a two year old carry in their Valentino handbag….crayons? We’re so jealous! Seriously though, this bag is stunning. It’s the Valentino Braided Leather Shoulder Bag (Histoire Bag) and the design is so fresh and new. It’s definitely the most beautiful white bag we’ve seen in a long time. Jennifer Garner was seen carrying the bag in an equally beautiful red color. A patent red version is available at bergdorfgoodman.com for a cool $1,795 and neimanmarcus.com has a flesh colored version for $1695.

Photos via pursepage.com, tmz.com

We first wrote about Eva’s penchant for Voom back in March and now she’s done it again. Eva Longoria was spotted last week at the grocery store in this denim dress by Joy Voom ($174). We like it, but we like this version (also $174) of the dress better, it reminds us of a dress we’d wear on the first day of preschool. We actually spotted it (and purchased it) on Alison Sweeney in July on an episode Days of Our Lives. There’s also a puff sleeve version with a detachable hood ($196). Buy all three versions online at voomonline.com. Alison Sweeney is also the new host of the latest season of The Biggest Loser, which premiered on Tuesday.

Photos via Soaps.com and Iheartthat.com

This season’s shrunken vest trend has made recent appearances on celebrities like Fergie (twice in one weekend), Katie Holmes, Anne Hathaway and Mandy Moore. Fergie paired hers with a tshirt and jeans for a laid back look while the rest paired theirs with more refined pieces for a sophisticated look.

Want the look? We found these vests to add to your wardrobe:

left to right:

1. Lux Knit Vest, $42 at urbanoutfitters.com
2. Textured Shawl Collar Vest, $19.50 at wetseal.com
3. Lux Borrowed From The Boys Vest, $48 at urbanoutfitters.com
4. Deener The Vest in Carbon, $156 at couturecandy.com

photos via instyle.com