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Ashish Plays Cowboys and Indians For Spring 2011

LONDON--Once the last piece of mirrorball confetti hit the floor at Burberry, showgoers blinked their way into the sunlight smiling. It seemed to many that the crescendo of the week would also be a good place to end LFW—but anyone who continued down the show roster to Ashish was in for a treat. If Giles flew the flag for kitsch Britannia with his show, Ashish answered with a Gaga-‘n-Beyonce “Telephone”-video vision of the glitzy American West. The opening salvo of, “Don’t f**k with me, fellas!” set the tone, telling us to expect to meet a good-time gun-slinger of a gal—someone ready to ride anywhere in her sequin-emblazoned bandanna top. With the cow-print blazers, oversized paisley basketball shorts and flame-grilled motifs ALL in sequins, as well as boots hand-painted with cacti, horseshoes and McDonald’s and Coca-Cola branding; and even tall Native American headdresses, the show was wild, but that was the point. Ashish always puts on a fun show—the models looked like they were having a great time, and front rowers’ feet didn’t stop bouncing to the tunes through the entire show.

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Let's Play Dress Up With Lara

Giles If you have a body like Lara's, you don't cover it up. But since it's not appropriate to be naked at your wedding, the next best thing is a corset. Giles celebrated curves and flesh with a spring show that offered up a number of these pieces. This dress was by far the most dramatic, and we think it would make just as great a statement coming down the aisle as it did the runway." ?> Dolce and Gabbana Lara doesn't exactly seem like the type to wear a mock turtleneck, but with some sexy black lingerie underneath, this exquisite lace number could work." ?> Haider Ackermann When Steff suggested this dress, everyone gasped in agreement. It's the perfect long sheath, and it just might be our top choice. We even love it in the black." ?> Lanvin We're not sure whether Lara will go long or short, but if she's leaning towards the latter, then this nude dress could be a beautiful and unconventional option." ?> Threeasfour Lara would look like a walking Calder in this dress. Perhaps she could wear this to the reception party--it would have so much movement when she dances!" ?> Dior This delicate, wispy dress is what wedding dreams are made of. It screams romantic." ?> Pucci If Lara and David are considering a destination wedding, then perhaps she should also consider this dress. Pucci's breezy gown is well-suited for a sandy beach and blue skies." ?> Valentino Masterpiece. As Rachel Zoe would say, this dress is \"stupid beautiful.\"" ?> Ann Demeulemeester For a more minimal look, this stark white, long skirt and jacket would be nice. And we're loving the cleavage." ?> Versace If Lara's feeling sexy, she should go for this. As Steff says, \"It's sexy all over while feigning purity.\" Plus, it's sure to show off her best assets." ?>

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Mid-Day Snack

Fresh Faced: Jessica Biel's on the cover of Vogue's February issue (for Valentine's Day? Really?). We can't wait to read "The Tale of an Almost Adu