Lily Collins Means Business in Matching Blazer and Skirt

We've always admired Lily Collins' sharp sartorial sense. She goes out looking every bit the style-savvy girl she was reckoned to be! This outfit is not an exception:

Lily Collins outside the ITV studios today in London on October 6, 2014

The 25-year-old donned a matching zebra-printed blazer and skirt from Balmain for her ITV studios guesting. She paired it with a plain black cami blouse and a pair of Christian Louboutin So Kate 120 pumps in black suede.

This outfit has an undeniable business-like charm to it. We can totally see you stylish ladies going to work in an outfit resembling the actress' and then transforming it to a night out garb with just a few minor tweaks.

And because the print is already loud, the Love, Rosie actress decided to keep the accessories toned down. No necklace and earrings, just some dainty rings from EF Collection.

Go ahead and steal this look! Here are some similar blazers you might need:

1. Balmain Zebra Print Cardigan, $1719.56

2. Balmain Jacquard Jacket, $2431.83

3. Helmut Lang Stratta Jacket, $695.00

4. Balmain Studded Blazer, $2707.36

5. Emanuel Ungaro Snake Skin Jacket, $1356.49

What do you ladies think of Lily Collins' look? Would you want to copy it?

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Balmain, spring 2013. Photo: Mark Leibowitz

Nicole Richie Shows Us How to Wear Striped Palazzo Pants — Would You Wear One?

Anne Hathaway may have disappointed us with her styling of the palazzo pants, but Nicole Richie revived our spirits when she showed up looking like a total babe on the set of Extra last Wednesday, July 10. Check out the photos below, and tell us if you agree with us.

Nicole Richie on the set of Extra at The Grove in Los Angeles, California, on July 10, 2013

Between the two A-listers, Nicole Richie has won our hearts with her choice of outfit for her appearance on Extra. What do you think? Actually, if you've been following Nicole's everyday life as a media personality, then you'd know that she has already worn the pants before! We totally understand her fashion dilemma, but she made the pants look brand new again simply by throwing on chic separates that went well with her flowy trousers.

Nicole Richie on the set of Extra at The Grove

Sticking to the basics when it comes to dressing up, the former Simple Life star went for a breezy yet structured look by wearing a printed top with striped palazzo pants from Balmain. Black pointed shoes and aviators finished off her sleek, fashionable look.

We all know how disastrous palazzo pants can be when paired with the wrong pieces. And striped pants, too, can sometimes be a little trickier to style! But if you have the guts to show off your long-legged features in a pair of stripey palazzo pants, then check out our chic selection below.

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Balmain Monochrome Striped Jeans, $750.28 (before: $1,500.56)
7 for All Mankind Coated Striped Cigarette Jeans, $198
Hudson "Krista" Super Skinny Jeans, $221.30 (before: $316.15)

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