June Fashion Story: Valley of the Doll - Celebrity Style and Fashion from WhoWhatWear

Standing on the cusp of summer, we find ourselves craving the sort of vividly lush looks and tantalizingly trippy combinations worn by Jacqueline Susann heroines. Juxtaposed against a barren backdrop, our June editorial is an ode to these unapologetically feminine pieces and bold color combos. We invite you to feast upon these dazzling delights and revel in their dramatic splendor.

As always, you can enlarge any of the above images by clicking on them. If you'd like to shop the shoot directly, just read on for a detailed list of all the products used.

Photographer: Justin Coit; Creative Director: Katherine Power; Style Director: Angela Fink; Hair: Scott Cunha; Makeup: Anthony Nguyen; Model: Dani, Photogenics Media

Location courtesy of Joshua Desert Retreats

Shop The Spreads

Look 1:
Custo Barcelona Limited Edition Runway Rainbow Dress ($375), Topshop Rumba Strappy High Sandals ($110), Super Flat Top Sunglasses ($147), Tarina Tarantino Electric Koolade Marbellized Bangle ($125), Topshop Straw 2 Tone Round X Body Bag ($70), Filippa K Knee Socks ($30) in rio, Circa Sixty Three Optic Button Earrings ($22), MAC Lipstick ($14) in Chatterbox, Essie Nail Polish ($8) in Lacquered Up.

Look 2:
Tracy Feith for Target Organdy Print Dress ($40), Plenty by Tracy Reese Crochet Cardigan ($275), Joyrich Belt ($48), Forever 21 Filligree Flowers Necklace ($8), Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses ($139) in Aqua LTD., MAC Eye Shadow ($15) in All That Glitters, MAC Lipstick ($14) in Lovelorn.

Look 3:
Camilla and Marc Le Mepris Maillot ($258) in yellow, Tom Binns Dumont Collection Crystal Collar ($1460, 917.475.1412), Eileen Shields Audrey Open Toe Wedge Pumps ($495), Topshop Flower Corsage ($16), Gold socks stylist's own, MAC Tinted Lipglass ($14) in Pink Lemonade.

Look 4:
Trina Turk Royale Jumper ($238), Topshop Sprayed Stone Necklace ($100), Forever 21 Jelly Headband ($3), shu uemura Vinyl Unlimited Lip Gloss ($20) in PK359, MAC Eye Shadow ($15) in Nylon.

Look 5:
Zimmermann Sunshine Taffeta Ruffle Top ($334), Topshop Colour Block Prom Skirt($55), Milly Hand Beaded Knit Bolero Jacket ($340, 877.551.7257) in watermelon, Forever 21 Rita Rhinestone Frame Ring ($5), Forever 21 Classic Bead Earrings ($4), Stella & Dot Bloom Charm Bracelet ($39), MAC Lipstick ($14) in Girl About Town, Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner($18) in Midnight Cowboy.

Look 6:
Custo Barcelona Limited Edition Runway Crystal Beaded Top ($450), Lauren Conrad Lily Skirt ($162), Swear Elise 10 Shoes ($114), American Apparel Unisex Summer Socks ($13), Urban Outfitters Feather Headband ($24, 800.959. 8794), Erickson Beamon Mindtrip Ring ($335), MAC Lipstick ($14) in Girl About Town.

DISCUSS/28 post(s)

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Posted by: clare | 2009-07-27 12:04:10

LOVE how hot the Charm Bracelet looks in Look #5. And it's only 39 bucks!!! www.stelladot.com/rachelcohen

Posted by: Stella Dot Jewe | 2009-07-06 12:08:23

I think that girls under 5'4 are especially capable of pulling off short skirts and high heels! You don't look trashy because you have a ton of leg showing, you don't tower over everyone else and you look "doll-like" which is the whole point! I'm 5'6 and I believe that it would be hard for me to wear these outfits. Towering over everyone else in a barely there mini-skirt isn't my idea of "attractive" and to most people it comes off as slutty.. The outfits are beautifully put together but not for the real world.

Posted by: Britney | 2009-06-22 17:53:54

This is exaclty like my latest blog post - playful brights: http://www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com I love bright and contrasting colours - this is a gorgeous shoot!

Posted by: friendinfashion | 2009-06-03 20:46:36

Like Michelle and Isabel, I am under 5'4" but unlike them I think a short curvy girl could pull off these looks, esp. the colour block mini-skirt. All it takes is confidence to pull off any look (plus, in this case, loving your legs). Also, I am loving the editorials. These photos are gorgeous, lush (in a desert!) and inspiring.

Posted by: LuLu WL | 2009-06-02 15:24:59

Goregeous Shoot I'm dreaming of a summer now...

Posted by: Aprile | 2009-06-02 02:25:11

photos are fantastic, makes me feel warmer just looking at them, infortch im in Australia... winter :\. look 1 is amazing love the colours...i want the beach/summer back

Posted by: lalaland | 2009-06-02 00:57:17

i love all the colors! =)

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Posted by: cassie | 2009-06-01 21:56:16

That green bejeweled Custo Barcelona top is gorgeous.

Posted by: Jenno | 2009-06-01 19:36:42

I agree with the "under 5'4" statement. I am curvy and short and I would hardly ever be able to pull any of it off :( Maybe the print dress with the necklace but that's probably it. Can we get some stories with people who are actually short and a normal body? PLEASE!?! Other than that, I do love the art. absolutely fab. :)

Posted by: Michelle Curry | 2009-06-01 16:22:18

I LOVE this editorial. And every single piece in it. Esp the Forever 21 Filigree necklace. Just bought it. xo www.thestylerules.com

Posted by: The Style Rules | 2009-06-01 16:18:12

looks alot like that ed 'desert rose' with siri tollerod.

Posted by: sd | 2009-06-01 15:30:28

Imagine this: any gal under 5'4" wearing the exact same pieces of each ensemble. Not a pretty sight. It hurts to acknowledge this because I do think it's visually stunning--as long as it happens to be on the 2% of the population who can actually distort these ensembles to look polished rather than mishmash and borderline frumpy. Stylists need to get real. What's the point if it only works on 17-year-old pillars?

Posted by: Isabel James | 2009-06-01 14:07:21

I'm loving all the color in here. The jewllery is amazing. I think the first one is my favorite :) http://bsasjournal.blogspot.com

Posted by: Romi | 2009-06-01 12:54:07

I am left all-consumed by this. INCREDIBLY inspirational and beautiful :) - fashionchalet.BLOGspot.com -

Posted by: Fashion CHALET | 2009-06-01 12:08:33

i loooove all the bright vibrant colours, and the fact that you styled the clothes in a kitsch, glamorous way rather than that cliched 'summer hippy' look.Especially love the socks with heels and the bright yellow swimsuit. http://thevoguette-233.blogspot.com/

Posted by: M | 2009-06-01 11:40:16

I'm in love with the Milly bolero/color block skirt combo!

Posted by: Annabelle | 2009-06-01 11:30:32

STUNNING -- DREAMY shoot! Thanks for sharing!! We will tag this article at http://www.riotreport.com xoVanessa

Posted by: vanessa | 2009-06-01 11:21:40

im in love with the last picture. its perfect.

Posted by: ami | 2009-06-01 11:14:54

i love that these girls are wearing socks with their heels :)

Posted by: shiela | 2009-06-01 11:09:22

i'm in love with all the outfits... specially with the last one!!

Posted by: Esti | 2009-06-01 10:50:38

great editorial. the photos are exactly valley of the dolls with an 09 twist. *bisous*

Posted by: textstyles | 2009-06-01 10:23:44

Looks amazing! Great styling and photography!

Posted by: Donna | 2009-06-01 10:16:06

I want all of it. this is so beautifully styled - aspirational and achievable and amazing.

Posted by: Kimmy | 2009-06-01 09:58:03

Love it! The Eileen Shields Audrey open toe web pumps are also available at www.eileenshields.com

Posted by: bebhinn | 2009-06-01 07:10:30

ooh i love that book! not what i was expecting though, but lovely nonetheless.... x http://delicatessenofstyle.blogspot.com/

Posted by: delicatessen! | 2009-06-01 06:48:47

looks awesome... great colors ;)

Posted by: Alessandra | 2009-06-01 06:43:05

tom binns is too good. like the colors and setting of the story, cool lighting to the photos, a dim summer morning. cool. egotrippingatthegates.blogspot.com

Posted by: D | 2009-06-01 03:41:22