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What They Wore: Fashion Week Part Two

At this very moment, we're probably sifting through the Oscars' aftermath—an enormous pile of red carpet pictures and after-party snapshots galore—but while we debate the best dressed list, we’d like to offer up an equally entertaining substitute. In this installment of our New York Fashion Week outfit coverage, we've included a few familiar faces (such as the marvelous duo of Mary-Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie) and some unexpected delights (hooray for Z. Berg). Check out the wonderful range of looks and enjoy!



1. Paz de la Huerta
To commence part two of our fashion week coverage, we present the enchanting Paz de la Huerta and the ensemble she wore to Erin Fetherston's show. The actress illustrated one of our most recent styling tips—mix rich velvet pieces into your winter looks!—in a lovely way. Ms. de la Huerta wore an Erin Fetherston velvet blazer with correspondingly luxe Christian Dior velvet leggings, which she tucked into a pair of gray leather ankle booties by Marc Jacobs. She further compelled onlookers via her gold chain purse, red plaid outerwear, and vintage lace bustier. Since the majority of Huerta's look is modest, her sheer lingerie top is an appropriate sultry addition.

2. Diane Kruger
Though we expect nothing less from the perpetually cool Kruger, we were still ecstatic to see her straightforwardly stylish outfits at fashion week. We're particularly fond of the outfit she wore to the Marchesa show: a Future Classics floral printed frock, black leggings, and lace-up Fendi boots. Kruger polished off the ensemble with some classic wayfarer shades and dainty gold leaf earrings.

3. Z. Berg & Alex Greenwald
Deep in the heart of the WhoWhatWear.com archives lies a fabulous Guest Editor: The Like story, dedicated to the indie band's style. We've faithfully tracked their outfits ever since, often focusing on guitar/vocalist Elizabeth Z. Berg's outfit selections. The musician looked schoolgirl chic at the Charlotte Ronson show, clad in a Charles Anastase coat, Charlotte Ronson zipper frock, Marc Jacobs suede lace-up booties, and knee-high socks. Berg uniquely rounded off her look with layers of pendant necklaces, a cream vintage beret, and a Hello Kitty purse.

Next to Berg is Phantom Planet's lead singer, Alex Greenwald, who also deserves some outfit acclaim. The fashionable fellow chose a relaxed hipster clothing combo consisting of a plain white tee, blue and red flannel shirt, black skinny jeans, and hooded scarf.

4. Poppy Delevingne
When perusing the slew of inventive outfits at fashion week, the ensemble Poppy Delevingne wore to Jonathan Saunders show caught our eye. The British model balanced her sweet pink satin Jonathan Saunders dress with a little leather jacket from Topshop and peep-toe patent pumps. Delevingne also showed her appreciation for fringe details via her fringe chain-strap bag.

5. Leighton Meester
Everyone's favorite teen queen—Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester—dazzled us during the Erin Wasson x RVCA Presentation at Milk Studios. Dressed in Proenza Schouler, Meester perfectly conveyed the designers’ pre-fall runway look in a bronze-paillete blouse tucked into a shimmering turquoise skirt, black leather belt, and croc clutch. The starlet completed her scintillating ensemble with Lorraine Schwartz's monkey pendant ring and gemstone bangles, as well as a pair of embellished Roger Vivier pumps.

6. Leigh Lezark
Style.com favorite Leigh Lezark was out and about this fashion week, notably popping up at Erin Fetherston's after-party at the Gramercy Park Hotel's Rose Bar. The Misshapes DJ composed a simple, yet effective, outfit by marrying a pretty floral frock with a wide suede belt and black suede buckle booties.

7. Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana turned out a smartly stylish getup for McQ Alexander McQueen for Target's debut. Saldana modeled a pair of the hugely popular Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans with a semi-sheer L'Agence top and double-breasted Burberry blazer for a winning look. The actress put the finishing touches on her outfit with a delicate Jennifer Meyer necklace, Lambertson Truex croc clutch, and pair of Christian Louboutin's ever-reliable black patent pumps.

8. Mary-Kate Olsen & Nicole Richie
When the two most notorious celebrity trendsetters—Mary-Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie—weren't present in part one of our fashion week roundup, we received many complaints! Fret not, dear readers, as we were just saving the best for last! Seen here at the Proenza Schouler show, Olsen flaunted an enviably amazing ensemble, consisting of a bright blue frock and buckle clutch by Proenza Schouler, worn with her own Elizabeth & James white blazer and fashion-forward black heels. Richie looked equally amazing in a Proenza Schouler sequin mini dress and platform patent pumps.

9. Taylor Momsen
Last, but certainly not least in WhoWhatWear.com's fashion week coverage, we must turn to Taylor Momsen. The Gossip Girl actress' popularity continues to rise at an ever-increasing rate and it simply delights us to witness her stellar outfits. While the majority of America's 15-year-olds were doing homework on Wednesday night, Momsen was attending Anna Sui's show dressed in the designer's voluminous, floral-detailed satin dress, Gary Graham leather jacket, platform zipper booties, and grommet-faceted clutch. If only everyone’s sophomore-year outfits were so fantastic…

Photos of Diane Kruger and Leigh Lezark, Getty Images.
COMMENTS (39)

Leighton looks amazing in Proenza, any mere mortal that tries this at home would end up looking like a ferrero rocher. VISIT - www.abundantclutter.com.

Posted by: abundant clutte |  2009-03-02 18:30:08

The best thing about Diane Kruger's look is how the shades added some unexpected edge to the otherwise slightly bland looking floral frock. Still IOHO the look could have been perfected by some simple bling. Like this understatedly chic Long Delicate Circle Link Necklace: http://tinatang.com/necklaces/goldfill/n_sm693.html . :)

Posted by: TheTinaTangCrew |  2009-02-26 16:18:06

what is leah lezark wearing!? I want the outfit! someone tell me please..thanks :)

Posted by:  |  2009-02-26 12:49:05

Every time i see Zoe Saldana she is always so well put together in smart structured clothes as for her stylist Rachel Zoe... http://noirblancetrougepartout.blogspot.com/

Posted by: S |  2009-02-26 05:56:49

This is more like it. These gals actually look like they belong at fashion week instead of a Manhattan subway tunnel. But not loving Momsen's rotten-melon-like dress. My fav is Poppy's outfit.

Posted by: karen |  2009-02-25 12:52:15

i liked Leigh Lezark dress ,and i loved nicole richie and mk olsen look ,,they look stunning http://celebs-style.blogspot.com/

Posted by: noor_alnaimi |  2009-02-25 07:27:56

nicole richie and mary kate are so overrated. nicole's hair looks disgusting

Posted by: louise |  2009-02-24 21:19:40

SO much better than last time!! Love Diane Krueger and Poppy Delevigne.

Posted by: nicole |  2009-02-24 17:18:28

Love these selections WWWD! Two thumbs up!

Posted by: Evie |  2009-02-24 11:43:53

MK and Nicole both look cool 8) beautyandthestreet.blogspot.com

Posted by: Amber |  2009-02-24 05:00:05

Yes! Love the styling team MAUDE. Their styling and current/elliot jeans are the cutest. Please more pics of real girls just having fun being girls. More MAUDE and more Charlotte Ronson.

Posted by: ds |  2009-02-24 01:35:16

I love current/elliott. Both zoe and meredith from vogue on the last post looked great. Emily and Merritt rock! more pics of the Maude girls please.

Posted by: lp |  2009-02-24 01:25:13

I LOVE Leighton's and Nicole's outfits. Fabulous job ladies:) Especially Leighton's hair- beautiful!!!

Posted by: Amanda |  2009-02-23 22:23:44

I like Zoe's, too bad it's picked out by her stylist though. Leighton's is pretty cool.

Posted by: ffffffffassshio |  2009-02-23 21:25:35

Yay finally some Leigh Lezark love!!!! That girl is so beautiful to look at.

Posted by: Colby Kline |  2009-02-23 17:46:21

LOVE what nicole wore. Gorgeous as usual! And Diane always hits the mark. www.thestylerules.com

Posted by: The Style Rules |  2009-02-23 17:18:55

I love Diane these days!

Posted by: Lindsay2002 |  2009-02-23 16:52:18

She's a 15yr old who gets to go to galas and fashion week(!) why does she always look so miserable! But love leigh lezark's outfit(as usual)

Posted by: N |  2009-02-23 14:13:55

I am really curious as to what statement Taylor Momsen is trying to make. All I can say is WOW! (not in a good way)http://www.leathernlacelingerie.com

Posted by: Paul |  2009-02-23 14:02:34

LOOVE Z berg's outfit and Paz's amazing bustier. http://www.fashioninsiderguide.com/

Posted by: ar |  2009-02-23 13:59:39

Oh and BTW Tess, you commented that you loved Leighs' dress and was looking for something similar? Was just in Macys' and also Urban Oufitters and saw some very cute similarities in an array of colors and lengths and also saw one in Forever 21- that was a little more Boho but Very Very Very cute, its was like $27 bucks!!!

Posted by: THE ILLUSTRIOUS |  2009-02-23 12:57:12

Zoe's coat is Great, nice comfortable and clean, her skin and hair, nice shiny and glowing, its a very safe outfit, not going out on a limb, which I still think that is what Fashion Week should be about but great choice on fabric and material mixing..Paza De La Huerta like the ensemble bustier looks like it was a little low, and I think a crystal sandal would have made it more sexy( like a Victor& Rolf or a Roger Vivier)Poppy outfit was o.k. But where was hair & make-up crew? Nicole & MK my favs' hardly let me down, u know they make sure things are put together well and AGAIN MKs' choice of pocketbook is wonderful- Love the clutch..Z.Berg and Alex look AWESOME, I like taking chances but also sooo confident, luv the bustier and socks combo, Taylor Taylor Taylor. I was just looking at this Jacket in Barneys' hoping the motorcycle jacket fairies would leave it under my pillow but tsk, tsk, tsk the skirt? Looks like one of the curtains from a balcony at the Chinese Theatre?

Posted by: THE ILLUSTRIOUS |  2009-02-23 12:45:32

mk and nicole! im dying. hannahwanna.blogspot.com

Posted by: hannah |  2009-02-23 12:20:30

Leighton and Kruger are the besttttt great way to start the week www

Posted by: LovesGemma |  2009-02-23 12:00:14

ames! I totally agree, Taylor Momsen looks like she's wearing a gigantic diaper! looks sooo unflattering!

Posted by: loola |  2009-02-23 11:53:52

the ladies are coming out looking fierce. leighton always looks great. great selects. *bisous*

Posted by: textstyles |  2009-02-23 11:51:01

Okay i adore and need a dress similar to Leigh Lezark's. Any ideas where to find one? Essentially one thats not expensive! That boho, Coachella vibe is just gorgeous.

Posted by: Tess |  2009-02-23 11:43:33

Why is Taylor Momsen wearing giant diapers?

Posted by: ames |  2009-02-23 11:32:03

Taylor Momsen is just the work of a stylist. Leighton Meester looks gorgeous.

Posted by: sarah |  2009-02-23 11:11:56

I can't tell if its a bad picture or what, but Taylor's dress is not doing her any justice.

Posted by: mheflick |  2009-02-23 10:32:11

I love Taylor Momsen & MK & Nicole's attire. But everyone here looks fabulous :) - Jei Noiretro.cjb.net

Posted by: Jei |  2009-02-23 10:26:45

I love Poppy's too. I feel like Nicole Richie wear head-to-toe black all the time anymore, and her hair looks awful.

Posted by: MEP |  2009-02-23 10:08:30

love all of these, but god taylor momsen is a hot mess in a bad way. just not my cup of tea. everyone else. especially first three and zoe. x www.egotrippingatthegates.blogspot

Posted by: D |  2009-02-23 09:25:57

love poppy's outfit! such a great edgy, girly look! nicole and mary kate look extremely cute and stylish as usual! fashionhedonism.blogspot.com

Posted by: Christing |  2009-02-23 08:24:27

I love the Proenza Leighton is wearing. And her hair looks fantastic.

Posted by: marina |  2009-02-23 07:59:41

I luuurv Zoe Saldana's outfit. That leather trench is absolutely to die for!

Posted by: Erock |  2009-02-23 05:42:40

I really like all of these, but Taylor's is my absolute fav! :D These are so grand and easy to interpret too.

Posted by: Michelle Curry |  2009-02-23 05:41:38

I like Poppy's, Leigh's and Mary Kate Olsen's outfits. Poppy's one is really outstanding because she mixed silk with leather. And the colors really match! Mary-Kate's is kinda sophisticated. I'd love to try it out! :)

Posted by: S |  2009-02-23 03:05:13

i don't see alex on the fashionable fellows archive...but he looks fantastic, i love meester's bangs and the colors she chose with the very appropriate materials!

Posted by: niemo |  2009-02-23 02:17:58

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