LIGHTENING UP TODAY

Posted Jul 05 2010 @ 08:08 PM

Forgoing her usual preference for black dresses, Kristen Stewart lightens up in a flirty sheath dress for an appearance on "The Today Show" in New York City on June 29. KS has been making the promotional rounds for the latest release of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, which came out in theatres last week and has already smashed opening weekend records. While Kristen's style usually evolves around LBD's and black pumps, she stepped out of the box here in a fun Helmut Lang sheath dress with mesh cut-outs (get the cut-out look in Carter's Fab Side View Dress in Taupe or Monrow's French Terry Geo Dress in Natural) and matching Christian Louboutin pumps (love the texture of Coye Nokes' Jacqueline Pump in Sabbia Embossed Python) with a black bracelet accenting the look (Accessories & Beyond's Silver Bangle Bracelet in Black adds a sleek touch). The most exciting addition is her new auburn hair color – such a fresh change compared to her usual dark, drab tresses! Is it just me or is this little change doing wonders for her complexion? Kristen has been a great sport doing press for Twilight this time around, but that hasn't stopped her and the rest of the cast from having fun together after hours. Earlier this week Kristen and co-star Taylor Lautner headed to Lucky Strike for a late night bowling game, letting off some steam after a screening. I have to wonder why there are so many rumors about Kristen and Robert Pattinson but she's always spotted hanging out with Taylor – are we missing something here??

Kristen Stewart seen in New York, NY on Jun 29 2010.