Erin Wasson

All the fashion news you need to know from this week.

And Shailene Woodley looks absolutely lovely on the cover of 'Instyle.'

Models are no longer simply the faces of capsule collections for many brands, they're the ones designing them.

Lookin' good Gwynnie.

This season it's all about the #selfie. And no one is better at the medium than those genetic lottery winners, models. Not only are they young (and therefore spending a lot of time on social media), but they're also exceptionally photogenic and know a thing or two about lighting and angles. A bunch of the best models on the planet--Karen Elson, Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss and tons more--graciously gave us their best selfie tips, along with a selfie of course.

Last season, Alexander Wang showed his eponymous collection mere weeks before he was due to make his much-buzzed-about Balenciaga debut. The posh collection was somewhat of a departure for him, and many reviewers noticed it was more than liberally sprinkled with Balenciaga references. But Wang's Spring 2014 collection, which he showed yesterday at his usual venue at Pier 94, was pure Alexander Wang. It was one of the strongest and, indeed, most Alexander Wang-y, collections he's shown in many seasons.

New York fashion week doesn't rest during the weekend--and neither does our eye for street style! On day three, our camera caught up with queen of cool Erin Wasson, Tales of Endearment blogger Natalie Joos, The Wall Street Journal Magazine's Preetma Singh and more! Want to see what each of these flawlessly dressed ladies was wearing? Click on through.

Lena Dunham Instagrammed a pic of her new Marie Claire UK September issue cover, thanking "sweet Erdem" for making women of all sizes look gawgeous. {Marie Claire UK and Instagram via @lenadunham} You can add horseback riding to Mary-Kate Olsen's list of hobbies: The CFDA-winning designer was spotted at the Hampton Classic this weekend, accepting an award for her horse Marvelous. {NY Post} We were so busy fawning over Michelle Obama's perfect Tracy Reese dress yesterday that we failed to notice... her new highlights! {Glamour} Stella McCartney and Goop collaborate on a line of... we don't know exactly what yet. But here are some pretty good guesses. {Telegraph}

Celebrities who attended last night's ceremony seemed really confused on dress code--was it prom (looking at you, Jersey Shore cast)? the Oscars? a fancy rave?--but whatever they wore, it was at least entertaining to look at. From the totally tame to the nearly-nude, here's every look from last night's VMA ceremony.

Over the past 50 years, the U.S. population has become increasingly diverse: According to the most recent census, 36% of the American population now identifies as non-Caucasian--that's in comparison to just 16% in 1970. The idea of what it means to be American and to look American this July 4, 2013, is vastly different than the July 4ths of half a century ago. So how has this changed the American beauty ideals, and, by default, the American modeling industry?

Post-apocalyptic fever seems to have reached an all-time high (there are no less than five movies about the end of the world coming out this summer). And now, Karl Lagerfeld has caught the bug too: For his Fall 2013 Chanel Couture show, the Kaiser tricked out the Grand Palais so it looked like it was half crumbling, and set up a futuristic backdrop onstage.

The CFDA Awards--aka fashion's Oscars--are upon us. But unlike the Oscars, where celebs tend to play it safe and throw on a strapless fish-tail number, the CFDA red carpet tends to be a bit more interesting, a bit more risky. These are fashion people trying to impress other fashion people, after all. So with that in mind, take a look at what everyone from Hillary Clinton to Jessica Chastain wore tonight.

Director Bryan Singer tweeted a first look at Jennifer Lawrence as the shapeshifting blue mutant Mystique for the upcoming X-Men film, Days of Future Past. {Vogue UK} In other Jennifer Lawrence news: the actress almost found herself literally catching fire when a plate of candles on a tall column nearly fell on her head at the Hunger Games: Catching Fire party at Cannes. {US Weekly} Rihanna has tapped model Erin Wasson, along with fellow musician Pharrell, for her Styled To Rock reality competition TV series slated to air in the US later this year. {Vogue UK} The company that produced Lindsay Lohan's 6126 leggings line, DNAM Apparel Industries, is suing the troubled actress for $5 million for hurting business with her "drug-addled image." {HuffPo}

'Tis the season for sexy calendars--and Maybelline's 2013 edition (what, you didn't know there was one?) is no exception.

It's always a treat to get some insight into the lives of the world's most gorgeous women: Models are, more often than not, seen and seldom heard. We've had a hunch for some time now that Maybelline face Erin Wasson, who made the jump to the big screen in this summer's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, wasn't just your average model-cum-actress--and her new stream-of-consciousness profile on Into the Gloss more than proves our theory. From having a knack for identifying sexually active teen models to using body wash blessed by shamans, Wasson really isn't holding anything back on this one. And we're so, so happy about that: Who else can say she lets her craniosacral therapist swirl a finger around in her mouth? And loves it?

Last night, VS. Magazine hosted the launch of a new fashion-themed video at the Soho Grand with Erin Wasson, who stars in the short film. Directed by 25-year-old advertising industry alum Jenna Elizabeth, the video--called "The Heimlich Maneuver"-- shows Wasson administering CPR to a fellow model who chokes on a piece of Georg Jensen silver jewelry. (Watch it here--creepy.) “There’s something about saying ‘I can afford to eat this’ that is funny," Elizabeth explained of the concept. "I like the sense of humor in literally having your stomach pumped for jewelry.”

Beauty and fame often go hand-in-hand, so it makes sense that models and actresses seem to be forever trading places. The latest model to make the jump to acting is Erin Wasson, who we got a first look at in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter today. And she's following in the footsteps of some of acting's biggest names, like Mila Jovovich and Cameron Diaz, who got their start as models. But while the model-turned-actress is certainly not a new breed, there seem to have been even more slashes emerging recently: Gemma Ward, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Brooklyn Decker, for instance, have all made the jump. And the new Mad Max movie (Mad Max: Fury Road) is almost cast entirely with models: former model Charlize Theron and more current ones Abbey Lee and Rosie Huntington Whitely are all set to star. And while the model/actress transition is certainly not rare--it can be hard to pull off (see: Cindy Crawford in Fair Game). Click through for our round-up of the most memorable models-turned-actresses.

Model/stylist/jewelry designer/actress Erin Wasson is set to make her big screen debut in this Friday's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Wasson plays

Erin Wasson to front Rockport Campaign: The model-turned-jewelry designer is going back in front of the camera as the face of Rockport's Fall 2012 campaign. The shoe brand hopes that Wasson will help emphasize the "stylish" aspect of these shoes, which are worn mostly for comfort. {WWD subscription required} Beard and Mustache Accessories Are a Thing?: It seems hipster girls are always trying to (ironically) look as unattractive as possible, thus making them more attractive to male hipsters. Refinery 29 found some chained accessories that attach to sunglasses, and hang down to create a "beard." Weird. {Refinery 29} Paris' Galleria to Unveil Balenciaga Exhibit: To honor the 40th anniversary of the designer's death, the Galleria in Paris will debut a Balenciaga tribute this Friday. The show, "Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collectionneur de Modes" ("Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashion") features a wealth of 18-20th century Spanish clothing, which was a great inspiration for the designer. {WWD subscription required}