There’s perhaps no chicer summer kick-off party than the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards, which ushered in the fashion elite for a glamorous evening at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Hosted by funnyman Joel McHale, the event brought trendsetters from Olivia Palermo to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen under one roof to honour the best of the best in fashion right now.

2016 CFDA Awards Winners

Fashion Icon Award: Beyoncé

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Marc Jacobs

Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Brandon Maxwell

Swarovski Award for Menswear: Orley—Alex Orley, Matthew Orley, Samantha Orley

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Paul Andrew

Menswear Designer of the Year: Thom Browne

Accessories Designer of the Year: Mansur Gavriel—Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Norma Kamali

The Founder’s Award in Honour of Eleanor Lambert: Donna Karan

International Award: Gucci—Alessandro Michele

The Board of Directors’ Special Tribute Award: David Bowie

The Media Award in Honour of Eugenia Sheppard: Imran Amed, editor in chief of The Business of Fashion

Keep scrolling to see our recap of the unforgettable looks of the night! 

WHO: Olivia Palermo

WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

WEAR: Michael Kors Collection dress and Transeason 2016 Yasmeen clutch.

WHO: Taylor Hill

WEAR: Thakoon custom Summer Rose Jacquard Gown.

WHO: Jamie Chung

WEAR: Banana Republic dress.

WHO: Karlie Kloss

WEAR: Rosie Assoulin dress with crystals from Swarovski; Stuart Weitzman shoes with crystals from Swarovski; Atelier Swarovski jewellery.

WHO: Ashley, Elizabeth, and Mary Kate Olsen

WHO: Ciara

WEAR: Roberto Cavalli ruffled dress and belt.

WHO: Alexa Chung

WEAR: Prabal Gurung Leather Zip-Front Sheath Dress.

WHO: Jourdan Dunn

WEAR: Jonathan Simkhai Pre-Spring 17 dress; Eva Fehren jewellery. 

WHO: Hari Nef

WEAR: Gucci F/W 16–17 Panther Embroidery Dress, gold leather clutch, and leather platforms.

WHO: Martha Hunt

WEAR: Diane Von Furstenberg F/W 16 Jemmie Romper and RE16/17 clutch; Christian Louboutin heels.

WHO: Olivia Culpo

WEAR: Kate Spade New York blazer, bag, and heels; Mattia Cielo necklace and rings.

WHO: Lauren Conrad

WEAR: LC Lauren Conrad Runway Collection for Kohl’s fall 2016 slip dress and tuxedo jacket.

WHO: Joan Smalls

WEAR: Givenchy dress; Eddie Borgo Vic Minaudière and Idle Line Earring, Allure Cuff, Pavé Zenith Cuff, and the Extra Thin Safety Chain Bracelet.

WHO: Julianne Hough

WEAR: Michael Kors Collection F/W 16 silver metallic embroidered stretch-tulle dress, clutch and sandals; Borgioni earrings; Hearts On Fire diamond ring; Stuart Weitzman heels.

WHO: Naomi Campbell

WEAR: Brandon Maxwell custom dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio

WEAR: Michael Kors Collection dress.

WHO: Doutzen Kroes

WEAR: Calvin Klein Collection Pre-Fall 16 jumpsuit.

WHO: Sophie Kennedy Clark

WEAR: Creatures of the Wind F/W 16 suit and blouse.

WHO: Olivia Wilde

WEAR: Rosie Assoulin F/W 16 dress; Edie Parker Jean Clutch.

WHO: Lena Dunham

WEAR: Creatures of the Wind Pre-Fall 16 dress; Irene Neuwirth jewelry; Streetzies shoes.

WHO: Riley Keough

WEAR: Proenza Schouler dress.

WHO: Jennifer Hudson

WHO: Mia Moretti

WEAR: Alice and Olivia top and skirt.

WHO: Adriana Lima

WHO: Shanina Shaik

WHO: Heidi Klum

WEAR: Roland Mouret Pre-Fall 16 Lauriston Gown; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Olgana Paris Decouverte heels.

WHO: Jasmine Tookes

WEAR: Atelier Swarovski earrings, bracelet, cuff, ring, and clutch.

WHO: Irina Shayk

WHO: Jessica Hart

WEAR: Alexandre Birman heels.

WHO: Emily Ratajkowski

WEAR: Atelier Swarovski Mira Earrings; Atelier Swarovski by Peter Pilotto Arbol Large Hairpin.

WHO: Kristen Dunst

WEAR: Rodarte F/W 16 Hand Beaded Metallic Moss and Lace Dress and Metallic Heels; Joseph Free Orchid Earrings with Fresh Flowers.

WHO: Coco Rocha

WEAR: CO+CO dress.

WHO: Jessica Chastain

WEAR: Prabal Gurung F/W 16 Falling Leaf High-Low Organza Lurex Dress. 

WHO: Elsa Hosk

WEAR: Naeem Khan jumpsuit and clutch.

WHO: Hilary Rhoda

WEAR: Monique Lhuillier dress.

WHO: Zosia Mamet

WEAR: Maiyet F/W 16 dress; John Hardy Classic Chain Magic Cut Silver Diamond Ring with Black Onyx and the Dot Silver Lava Ring with Red Sapphire.

WHO: Sarah Sampaio

WEAR: DVF F/W 16 Margarita dress and Slim Tonda Miniaudiere Clutch in OxBlood.

WHO: Josephine Skriver

WEAR: Sachin & Babi F/W 16 Josephine Dress.

WHO: Rachel Zoe

WHO: Alek Wek

WEAR: Aquatalia heels.

Who do you think is best dressed? Get your opinion in the comments box below…

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Some women really do seem to have it all. The it girls we follow and so admire have amazing wardrobes, go to the most exclusive events, and get to travel the world largely on someone else's dime. And to top it all off, most of them have really attractive better halves.

From Alexa Chung's budding romance with screen star/total hottie Alexander Skarsgård to Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris's newly cemented status as the power couple in music, these ladies come home to some awfully pretty beaus.

Keep scrolling to see 10 it girls with the cutest significant others!

Who's your favourite couple in Hollywood right now? Share below!

Happy National Dog Day! In honour of this glorious holiday, our friends at PopSugar highlighted the most stylish dogs on Instagram for our amusement. Because what better way is there to celebrate how awesome pooches are than with an endless scroll of adorable snaps of fashionable dogs?

Keep scrolling to check out our favourite Instagram pics below, including appearances from Lauren Conrad's dog as well as Internet sensation Toast Meets World.

What's your favourite snap? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. And if you're looking for fun accessories for your pooch, shop Waggo's selection now!

There was a time—not as long ago as it feels—when screen names were as important to our identities as our Instagram and Twitter feeds are today. But we were all much younger back then, making the names we chose to represent us a bit more suspect and A LOT more embarrassing. My cross to bear? HeSaidSheSaid7. I know, guys, I know…

But I knew I couldn’t be alone in my slightly mortifying choice, so I decided to ask some of the industry’s favourite faces what names they went by back in the early days of the Internet. Given that these people are so creative, I figured there had to be some really fun ones in the mix, and my prediction was spot-on.

Scroll down to find out what name everyone from Lauren Conrad to Sophia Amoruso went by in the days of AIM.

"My first screen name was actually EVLily (my favourite flower at the time… no longer!) at AOL. Everyone thought my email was Evilly@aol.com, which, frankly, is not my MO personality-wise." —Eva Chen

Keep tabs on Chen's fashion editor lifestyle via her awesome Instagram.

Brush up on your beauty knowledge at Weiss's website Into the Gloss.

“Lux is for Lux Lisbon, of The Virgin Suicides, one of my favourite books! And the rest is my birthday: August 29.” —Hillary Kerr

Step up your blog game with our co-founder's latest eBook.

Upgrade your exercise and eating habits at Bronfman's site HB Fit.

"Embarrassing but awesome.” —Rumi Neely

Shop blogger Neely's amazing new clothing line, Are You Am I. 

“Because I am common and also loved 99 from Get Smart.” —Laura Brown

See the latest at Harper's Bazaar, where Brown serves as executive editor.

Shop our favourite Rebecca Minkoff products.

“I have worn vanilla perfume my entire life, and people called me Vanilla Jen in high school.” —Jennifer Fisher

Shop our favourite Jennifer Fisher products.

Follow Medine's goofy antics over at Man Repeller.

"HA! So embarrassing!" —Joey Maalouf

Get to know Maalouf's latest project, The Glam App.

“Mine was pretty boring. I made the mistake of choosing a zero, instead of an O, which was confusing. For years my nickname was 'Kat-poe' because of the screen name.” —Katherine Power

Step up your blog game with our co-founder's latest eBook.

Shop Lauren's latest designs for the LC Lauren Conrad collection.

“A riff on the Rage Against the Machines song ‘Calm Like a Bomb.’” —Sophia Amoruso

Shop the latest fashions from Amoruso's store, Nasty Gal.

?What was your first screen name? Let us know in the comments!

Celebrities, they’re just like us! They, too, revel in the fun that is dressing up for Halloween, and each year the costumes seem to get more extravagant. From the downright creative (Katy Perry as Jane from Daria) to over-the-top glamour (we’re looking at you, Heidi Klum), we present our favourite famous trick-or-treaters.

WHO: Lauren Conrad

WHAT: This adorable Minnie Mouse costume has us hoping the designer actually made her matching dress and bow. 

WHO: Chrissy Teigen

WHAT: The model’s hilarious interpretation of Toddlers & Tiaras­ earns her the covetable title of Ultimate Grand Supreme. 

WHO: Cindy Crawford

WHAT: The supermodel’s version of guitarist Slash is so good it had us doing a double-take. 

WHO: Iggy Azalea

WHAT: Azalea’s high-fashion Cruella De Vil, complete with an actual dalmatian, is spot-on.

Related: 13 It Girl–Approved Halloween Costumes

WHO: Gwen Stefani

WHAT: Once upon a time in Los Angeles, Stefani dressed up as Cinderella with the chicest accessories we’d ever seen. 

WHO: Julianne Hough

WHAT: Hough is a spitting image of beret-clad Bonnie of the outlaw duo Bonnie and Clyde. 

WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

WHAT: It’s hard to tell exactly what Huntington-Whiteley was going for here, but we give her major props for the flower crown and furry jacket. 

WHO: Paris Hilton

WHAT: The only thing missing from Hilton’s Miley Cyrus MTV VMA costume is the giant foam finger.

WHO: Kim Kardashian

WHAT: Kardashian made a big splash in her mermaid costume at the Midori Halloween party. 

WHO: Katy Perry

WHAT: Is there anything more genius than Perry’s throwback to MTV’s Daria? The answer is no.

WHO: Heidi Klum

WHAT: It’s difficult to pick a favourite Klum Halloween costume, but last year’s Cleopatra might just take the cake. 

WHO: Molly Sims

WHAT: We wonder what part of Sims’ Chiquita Banana number came first: the fruit headwrap or the polka-dot mermaid dress?

WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio

WHAT: No detail was too small for Ambrosio’s sexy Queen of Hearts costume. 

WHO: Ashley Madekwe

WHAT: And the best fashion costume goes to Madekwe for playing Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette.

WHO: Lindsay Ellingson

WHAT: The Victoria Secret model is electrifying as Sandy from Grease.

Which celebrity costume is your favourite? Tell us below!

There might be some modern trends that folks of yore could never have envisioned—people really wear sneakers with dresses, to dinner?!—but there are a few holdovers from the Golden Age that are still kickin’. First and foremost: the classical system of labelling invites to events with certain dress codes. For us modern women, this ancient system of codes can be quite confusing—after all, we’re used to wearing our sneakers to dinner!

To help you navigate the landmine that is black tie, creative black tie, business formal, and beyond, we’ve deconstructed the 10 most oft-used dress codes for you. You’ll never wonder what to wear to any event ever again!

Scroll down for a detailed list of decoded dress codes, as well as pieces to shop for each one! 

A black-tie event is the epitome of a formal event. Cocktail-length dresses are only allowed if they are extremely dressy and sleek.

What To Wear: A formal, floor-length gown is preferred. Also allowed: a dressy cocktail dress or your best LBD paired with fancier jewellery, which will elevate the overall look.

A black-tie-optional event is still dressy, but not as strict. In other words, you can wear a formal evening gown, but no one will look at you twice if you choose to wear a cocktail dress.

What To Wear: A formal floor-length evening gown, fancier cocktail dress, a tux-style pantsuit, or LBD.

This is a professional look that isn’t overly dressy. Think: something you could definitely wear to the office (i.e., on the conservative side) but would feel comfortable wearing to grab a work drink.

What To Wear: An open-collar shirt or sweater, with a pencil skirt or trousers. You can also wear a dress, as long as it’s not provocative.

Imagine what you would wear if you were giving a very important presentation at work. That’s essentially how you should dress for a business casual event.

What To Wear: A tailored, polished dress with a blazer, or a pantsuit. Whatever you wear, style it with appropriate heels. This is not the time for flats or super-high club shoes.

Your average brunch look.

What To Wear: A skirt (either long or short) and plain tee, nice jeans with a button-down blouse, or a cotton sundress. Flats are fine.

Mother Denim

Related: How To Get Emma Watson's Sophisticated Style

Think: black tie with some breathing room. Still formal and dressy, but with a smidge of playfulness thrown in.

What To Wear: A dressy cocktail dress, floor-length evening gown, or LBD, plus fun and unique accessories.

Think: Olivia Palermo on just about any given day. A look that is casual, but not at all lazy or frumpy.

What To Wear: A dressy blouse with jeans and heels, a skirt and top set, a crisp pantsuit, or a dress. Flats are acceptable as long as they are not overtly casual (i.e., no sneakers).

As the name suggests, a semiformal event is just that: semi formal. It’s certainly still dressy, but not as much so as a black-tie-optional event.

What To Wear: A cocktail dress, LBD, floor-length skirt and blouse in appropriate fabrics, like silk, or dressy separates. You can also wear a long dress if you wish.

This is the most extravagant of all the dress codes—perhaps that’s why this year’s Met Gala utilised it. Think: full ball gown, elbow-length gloves, and all your best jewellery.

What To Wear: A floor-length evening gown (mandatory), gloves (optional), and your best jewellery. Your dress should incorporate luxe fabrications, like lace, silk, and chiffon. 

As the name suggests, this is a dressy event that is still meant to be primarily social and enjoyable.

What To Wear: A cocktail dress (obviously), LBD, or a shorts suit in more formal fabrications, plus a sleek pair of heels. Flats are not recommended, but can work in certain situations.

 As is our habit, we looked to our favourite celebrities for inspiration, and it turns out the stylish set love a thrifty thrill as much as we do. From Cara Delevingne’s ‘90s-inspired floral pants to Gwen Stefani’s perfectly slouchy tank, click through to find your own guilt-free indulgence today.

MINKPINK Polka Dot Sweat Pants ($70, similar style available here) in Floral

Aryn K. Flip Skirt ($55) in White

Topshop Moto Black Leigh Jeans ($76)

Levi’s 501 Shorts ($58)

This Is Genevieve Like A Version Smile Muscle Singlet ($79)

Splendid Caspian Loose Knit Tee ($64)

WILT Twisted Tank ($96) in Vintage Black

Michael Stars Solid Silk Georgette Collared Button Down ($74) in Ship

LOFT Marisa Plaid Ankle Pants ($80)

Levi’s Authentic Trucker Jacket ($78)

J.Crew Cyrille Studded T-Strap Sandals ($100)

Tolani Navajo Square Scarf ($99) in Orange

Juicy Couture Nautical Stripe Sweater ($90) in Fire