LIM'S LADIES

Posted Jul 20 2009 @ 10:06 PM

Paying homage to one of Hollywood's most popular designers, Kristen Bell and Rachel Bilson shine at a party honoring Phillip Lim at his 3.1 Phillip Lim boutique in West Hollywood on July 15. Both ladies arrived at the Vogue hosted soiree honoring the Robertson store's one year anniversary wearing handpicked looks from Phillip Lim's shine filled Resort 2010 collection. Rachel is one of Lim's biggest fans, arriving in an shimmering gold lame oversized blazer with cuffed harem shorts and a black ruffled top tucked in. Love the braided belt and sleek Longchamp "Legende" clutch, but do you think the cream pumps work with such a look? Rachel told InStyle: "It's definitely different, but I'm here to have fun so I decided to go for it!" Kristen played it safe with a more traditional frock, selecting a unique tank dress with a silver silk bodice, black twist front and full metallic skirt. She confessed to InStyle, "Phillip picked this out for me. He knows the female frame very well." I adore the dress, but it's quite a look – do you think it works on KB's petite frame? If you're looking to get your shine on the next time you go out, opt for lustrous frocks like Gold Hawk's Sequin Dress in Dessert Brown or the Solid Ruffle Dress in Soft Praline or Moonless Night. If you prefer to more subtle metallics, Antoinette Lee's edgy Dolce Handbag in Black/Crushed Gold or the Suede Vita Clutch in White are two of my metallic favorites, and try CC Skye's Carson Cuff in Black as a mod finishing touch. Other well dressed ladies who arrived to celebrate their fav designer included Molly Sims, Shenae Grimes, Leona Lewis, Rachel Zoe, Eve, and Jewel. For those of you in LA, Phillip himself made an appearance at the boutique this past Saturday, celebrating the one-year anniversary with drinks, music and more. Did any of you have a chance to toast the man himself?

Kristen Bell seen in West Hollywood, CA on Jul 15 2009.