Style tip: stopping static

What happens when silky holiday dresses and skirts meet the cold, dry air of winter? Static, and lots of it. Within moments of stepping outdoors, your floaty flounces could be hugging your thighs tighter than the cranky two-year-old you used to babysit.

Fortunately, an easy stylists' trick can keep static cling at bay and keep drapes and folds where they belong. Before you head out, just take an ordinary dryer sheet and vigorously rub any areas likely to attract static (skirts, tights, slips, etc.). Toss an extra in your purse in case you need a touch-up later on.

Voilà! Your clothes will stay smooth and gorgeous all night long.

P.S. It works for hair, too.

(Hat tip: FabSugar)

See who made The List of stylists

Quick, name Hollywood's top 10 "it" girls.

Nice job. Now name their stylists.

Gotcha.

While our favorite starlets get the credit (or take the blame) for their looks, it's the stylist who is out there in the trenches, hunting down the must-have accessories, negotiating with designers, matching this bag with this jacket (but not those shoes, honey!). And while the best ones may merit the occasional taste of fame, most toil away in relative anonymity.

Now these unsung heroes of the fashion world get their due in Stylist: The Interpreters of Fashion by the editors of Style.com (with an introduction by Anna Wintour). This 240-page tome, to be relased October 30, profiles 16 of the most sought-after names in the biz. Each chapter charts the career of a different sartorial wizard, with an emphasis on individual flair, uncanny instinct, and knack for trendsetting and documented in an array of dazzling color photographs.

If you're serious about style, here's your chance to learn from the true masters.

(Hat tip: All About the Pretty)

Celebrating a style legend

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the day fashion lost an icon and a country lost a beloved monarch: Princess Grace of Monaco, née Grace Kelly.

New Yorkers take note: From October 15 through 26, the Principality of Monaco invites you to join in A Celebration of Grace, a series of citywide events dedicated to the memory of this extraordinary lady.

Among the festivities scheduled are an exhibit at Sotheby's, window displays at Saks featuring Grace-inspired fashions, and various events highlighting the rich culture of Monaco. Estée Lauder has even created a signature shade of lipstick to mark the occasion: Princess Grace Coral, inspired by the shade she wore at her historic 1956 wedding to Prince Ranier of Monaco, which will be available exclusively at Saks.

In the meantime, visit the Celebration of Grace website to learn more about Grace's extraordinary journey, from society debutante to Hollywood icon to royal princess to revered humanitarian.

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