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I have always loved how Hilary Duff has kept her own style apart from all the Hollywood glitz. She doesn't really follow trends (flares all the way) or wear it bags and she always looks naturally beautiful. There is something about this look that makes you not want to stop looking. I am in love.

[Pictures: JustJared]

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a CRUSH on her (or them)

I am yet to find something inspiring to bring more fashion to you. In the meantime, kill some time with this.

Willa Holland is responsible for this post. First it was The O.C. then, it was Gossip Girl. She has the habit of showing up by surprise on my favourite tv shows and I have a big big crush on her. So I started thinking... what were all the cute stylish girls doing when I went to high school? Here is a little list of my latest and not-so-new tv crushes. Have a look.

[Picture credits: JustJared, GossipGirls, Oh-Hilary.com]

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a STAR behind the clouds

When spotting a celebrity and scanning their outfit our eyes often skip garments and go straight to the accessories —bag and shoes, that is. Within days some of those über-stared at shoes and bags become the so-called "it" items of the moment and she-admirers start plotting to make themselves possessors of one. Alas, this has not been the case of all the types of Goyard items that have been hanging from starlets' hands for quite a while now.

Goyard is an old French brand. Or rather, one of those old craft houses which preferred to stick to quality and exclusivity even if that meant having a low revenue. Monsieur Goyard started out this brand under his own name around the 1860's and rapidly proclaimed himself as a master craftsman with deep taste and innovative vision. Just like Louis Vuitton luggage and custom-made bags are the signature creation of the French house. Nonetheless, Goyard differences itself from the acclaimed logo-maker only producing those items that are loyal to the house's foundations.

For most of the tasteful fashionistas reading this will probably not be a big discovery but it was only fair to give some credit to those items that sometimes are snatched their attention by trendier shapes and colours. After all, it is the classics that stay faithfully by our side despite changes in fashion.

Have a look at the famous carriers of Goyard:

In addition, have a look at the unknown yet fabulously stylish catches of The Sartorialist and Face Hunter:

For further information about Goyard, please click here.

[Pictures credit: JustJared, GossipGirls, The Sartorialist and Face Hunter]

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into the FLARE

To be quite honest, I never thought I would see this happen any time soon. We all know it is just a matter of time until runway trends filter down to celebrity closets. Regardless of this, I could never imagine flare pants would do so this hastily. Some of the most iconic celebrities of the moment have not been able to resist wearing them. Have a look.

Hilary Duff's style has been changing a lot for the last couple of years. She has gone from girly to gipsy to chic independent woman. It's the latter that has provided what I would say is the top "flared look" so far. A black tank top tucked in plus a wide square-buckled belt. An intelligent choice for the very fit body.

Spotted yesterday, Lauren Conrad also in flared trousers. It follows Duff's vision, only this time the top is a bit baggy and white. I am glad Lauren is trying new things and reserving her enviously-massive short dress wardrobe for best-suited occasions. That very long hair adds a bit of a hippy touch to the overall look and a Chanel bag is always a good pick.

Another celeb wearing this trend a lot lately is Vicky Becks. Since her dVb line came out we have seen her several times in this light-blue denim flares. She, too, pulls them off remarkably due to that über-slim body of hers and to her obsession for tight tops. I find those white paint stains all over the denim very cool.

How could she possibly not appear in any post? Ashley Olsen is the Queen of fashion. Contrary to all the rest, Ashley started wearing flares months ago, before Lauren or Nicole even could consider getting a pair. Her trousers were wider from higher up the leg and she combined them with leather peep-toes and black leather biker jacker and an Hermès Birkin bag.

Of course, queen of hippy Nicole Richie could not escape this post either. Ever since Miss Rachel Zoe came her way, and even after leaving her, Nicole has not been the same. She is now a modern chic woman. Sleeve-less white top plus standard denim flares equals effortlessly stylish.

Last, someone I never though I would write about outside a list of disastrous clothing choices. Beyoncé Knowles looked quite good in those very wide kakis paired up with Chanel accessorizing. The whole ensemble is rather flattering on her, which also strikes me as a surprise. I suppose her mum (and stylist) can get it right every once in a while, right?

Tough as it was, I found some flare pants I could even say I like. It is not like they provoke utter disgust in me, but I strongly believe they only suit very few fortunate female bodies. I chose two denim ones from Top Shop, probably one of the best —if not the best— highstreet shops to get flares. The other one, a kaki option from Chloé. This, a chicer version, is quite like Beyoncé's and my personal favourite.

What will you do —join the craze or stick to skinny?

[Pictures credit: JustJared.com, Celebrity-Gossip.net, TopShop.com & Net-a-Porter.com]

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