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Rachel Bilson, Katie Holmes and Cameron Diaz know that a yellow handbag adds an instant dose of chic to an otherwise simple outfit. Whether you opt for a small clutch like Rachel or an oversized hobo like Cameron, this trend’s a hot one and much more wearable than you’d think. Get the look with these canary colored finds:

left to right:

1. Leather Embossed Bag, $78 at urbanoutfitters.com
2. Goldenbleu ‘Jordan’ Ruched Satchel, $595 at nordstrom.com
3. Treesje ‘Hayden’ Double Pocket Satchel, $418 at nordstrom.com
4. Corrente Collection Medium Perforated Handbag, $260 at shopbop.com
5. Julie K Handbags Tyler Bag in Yellow, $341 at couturecandy.com
6. Lodis Accessories Panama Croc Large Premier Clutch, $168.95 at zappos.com

photos via InStyle.com

We were hoping the celeb-endorsed high-waisted pants trend would have fizzled out by now, but it seems the trend is here to stay - at least for a little while. We’re all for waists moving up a few inches from the days of ultra-low-rise styles, but anything over the bellybutton is just not a good idea. Hey, if superskinny celebrities like Mischa Barton, Jessica Simpson, Fergie and Lindsay Lohan can’t even pull them off, perhaps this bandwagon is not worth jumping on.

What do you think of high-waisted pants?

via InStyle.com, styledash.com and usmagazine.com

The leg-baring minidress is the red carpet style of choice this season for toned celebrities. Some celebs opt for loose and flirty, while others choose tight and sexy.

Chloë Sevigny (in Prada) and Kate Walsh (in Monique Lhuillier) wore sophisticated Grecian-inspired dresses while Nicky Hilton went for a young, mod style. Legs take center stage in these three winning looks - note the absence of cleavage and minimal accessories.

Cameron Diaz (in Luella), Lindsay Lohan (in Herve Leger Couture) and Victoria Beckham (in vintage) went for ultra short and ultra tight - a tough combination to pull off, even for size 0 celebrities. Cameron looks gorgeous, and she’s definitely got the body for such a short dress - but we wouldn’t suggest trying this at home where you actually may have to sit down or bend. We’re not loving Lindsay’s rainbow dress and Victoria’s ’80s-inspired zebra dress is beyond awful.

What do you think of this trend and the looks shown here?

photos via usmagazine.com and instyle.com

This season marks the return of the minidress, but is it just for rail-thin girls? Curvier than your average starlets, Beyoncé Knowles and Liv Tyler prove that real women can wear minidresses. The key to wearing this trend? Great gams and a pair of leg-lengthening heels.

To find out which of this season’s dress styles are best for your figure, check out our Best Dressed style recipe.

photos via instyle.com and justjared.com

Drew Barrymore and Kirsten Dunst were recently spotted wearing white plastic sunglasses. While they opted for ’80s-inspired Linda Farrow Vintage sunglasses, you can get this white-hot look with these options:

left to right: Isaac Mizrahi for Target Big Rectangle Sunglasses with Smoke Lenses, $19.99 at target.com; Xhilaration Rectangular Sunglasses, $12.99 at target.com; Kate Spade ‘Sloans’ Sunglasses, $175 at nordstrom.com; Lacoste Two Tone Square Sunglasses, $100 at nordstrom.com

via people.com