This week’s style spotlight has to shine on the Disney princess turned red carpet maven, Anne Hathaway. After seeing Love and Other Drugs, we had an even bigger crush on her and can’t wait to see what she wears while hosting the Oscars next year. These are some of our favorite Haute Hathaway looks, au natural and strapless of course. What is your favorite?  --Ashelyn

Haute Hathaway 1: Sultry Sleek

In this iridescent floor length gown she's looking very sultry sleek. You can get her look with the Chris Benz Life of the Party Gown and Ciner Sparkly Silver Swirl Cuff.

Haute Hathaway 2: Femme Fatale

This is by far one of the best LBD we’ve seen on her! Try this femme fatale look with the Adam Jeweled Empire Dress and the Kenneth Jay Lane Black Tie Bracelet.

Haute Hathaway 3: Pop of Color

Every now and then Hathaway will surprise us in a bright colored dress. With this dress she earned a gold star! Get the look in the Lela Rose Couture Wave Dress and Carlos Falchi Bronze Bombshell Clutch.

So you rented a dress last month and you want to wear it to your best friend’s dinner party except there’s one teeny tiny issue… this time around it’s 40 degrees out! We’ve asked our stylists (and our customers!) what their tips are for wearing dresses with tights.

Tip 1: We love short dresses but in 40 degree weather there is such a thing as too short. Pair a short or mini length dress with tights to avoid a fever. The shorter the dress the darker the tights!

Tip 2: Choose a dress that doesn’t scream summer! A dress in a neutral or metallic color can be disguised as part of a fall/winter season.  

Tip 3: Static cling = zero fun at a party. When humidity decreases, static will increase because the air is dry. Wear a moisturizer on your legs before putting on your tights and try to wear a natural made fiber- wool, cotton or silk. Natural made fibers produce less static. Thanks mother nature!

Tip 4: Have control. Just because you are adding a piece to your look doesn’t mean it needs to add bulk or show. We love Spanx tights, especially ones with details. They slim you down and make your legs look longer.

These are a couple of our favorite dresses that can be worn with or without tights. Which one is yours?

Our team consumed a lot of media this holiday weekend keeping busy at the box office. Here's what our critics had to say about the movies this weekend - and the fashions they featured!

Love & Other Drugs

If you are looking for a light hearted rom com, Love and Other Drugs will sit heavier than that third helping of leftovers you really should have said no to. That said, the movie is just the right combination of highly unlikely (can love really change a super sexy cad like Gyllenhall's character Jaime?), sexy and emotionally manipulative...a perfect combination for the holiday season!  We left feeling touched (and a touch depressed, but in a good way).  Survey says, if you liked 500 Days of Summer, you will probably love Love and Other Drugs.

Fashion review: Since Anne Hathaway spent most of her time in the buff, there wasn't too much in the way of fashion. Here's some sexy dresses to turn up the heat if you're in the less is more camp.

Burlesque

Burlesque is 100 minutes of pure fun.  While the basic dialogue  may lack poetic resonance; the music, sets and costumes more than make up for it.  Cher plays the nightclub owner and does a great job acting as "mom" to all the girls and guys who work at "Burlesque."  At 64 she is still an amazing performer, and in one scene declares "you haven't seen the last of me" in the refrain of a song.  I hope we never do.

Fashion review:

Over the top fabulous. Here's some "Burlesque" themed looks that will guarantee an attentive audience.

This week’s RTR Style Spotlight shines on Eva Mendes. Three words- polished, sensual and sophisticated are what Eva embodies and we just can’t get enough. These are our favorite looks and how to rock them in RTR. What’s your favorite Eva look? –Ashelyn

Look 1: Play on Polka Dots

We love the way she wore polka dots to this event! She let the dress do the talking and was minimal with the rest of her look. You can try this for your next event with the Prabal Gurung Polka Dot Perfection Dress and AV Max Metallic Silver Stack.

Look 2: Champagne Lux

Eva makes lux look easy in this dress… it looks like a bottle of champagne should be named after this look! Wait for the cameras in the Haute Hippie Beaded Fringe Tank Dress and Lee Angel Pearl and Crystal Ring.

Look 3: Bold in Black

The Milly Kimono-me Dress and Judith Leiber Gold Fortune Cookie Clutch make for the quintessential bold in black Eva statement.

Look 4: Envy Me Green

Seeing Eva in this dress makes anyone green with envy. Have all eyes on you in the Temperley London Emerald City Gown and Miriam Haskell Egyptian Eclipse Earrings.

Look 5: Cool in Cota

Eva is one of our favorites because she only hangs out with the top designers. Here she is pictured at the CFDA awards with RTR featured designer Christian Cota in his Painted Parallel Sheath- an RTR favorite! Pair it with the Cara Geometric Rhinestone Headband to complete the look.

It’s almost December and holiday events are filling up your calendar! You already know what you are renting for events hosted by your friends and family but there is one dress that always stumps you. Every. Single. Year.  The work event dress.

We’ve asked our stylists to choose their favorite dresses that stand out, are stylish and appropriate for a work event, and also got them to share their best tips for pulling together your look!

Tip 1: A dress can only be two of three: fitted, low cut and above the knee. Follow this rule. If you wear a dress above the knee, make sure it doesn’t have a plunging neckline. This is the first step for a sophisticated choice.

Tip 2: Choose a dress you feel comfortable wearing. Don’t wear a dress that you will be pulling up all night or something you think you can’t breathe in. Remember, you are there to have fun and may be photographed!

Tip 3: Wear the right undergarments! It may be the right dress, but the wrong undergarments can make the dress look completely wrong. Our stylists suggest wearing Spanx, NuBras and Hanky Pankys as no fail options.

Tip 4: Don’t be afraid of color! Just because you are attending a work event doesn’t mean you have to wear black. Experiment with brighter colors and patterns and opt for subtle make up and classic jewelry.

What are you renting for your work event? Share your choices in the comments!

Thanks to everyone who shared what makes you unstoppable on Facebook! We are all about strong women and great memories and Unstoppable in Stilettos embraces just that. Congrats to all of our unstoppable winners! --Daria

Jolie Carrillo-Allen 

Dana Day Rawlings

Valery Lopez

Jaeca Casipit

Nikki A Stats

Hellen Araujo

Jessica Matistic 

Feem Thao 

Janelle Randall

Lily She

Our warehouse has been shipping countless packages to college campuses this fall thanks to our Runway Rep ambassadors.  Runway Reps are student marketing mavens who promote RTR on campus through philanthropy fashion shows, PR, and social media campaigns. Together, they’re putting places like Athens, Georgia and Princeton, New Jersey on the fashion map! 

Meet a few of our reps and find out what they’re wearing to the hottest college parties. Want to be a runway rep?  Tell us what you’re wearing in the comments and why RTR should bring the runway rep program to your school! -Brooke

Amanda, University of Kentucky, 2011

Major: Marketing & Management

Style: Simple, Girly, & Pink

Party: Delta Zeta Christmas Date Party

What I’m wearing: Milly Prim and Proper Bow Dress and Chamak Pearl Bling Bangle Set.

Caroline, University of Alabama, 2013

Major: Public Relations

Style: Modern, Structured, Neutrals

Party: Kappa Alpha Order's Convivium Weekend

What I’m wearing: Mark & James by Badgley Mischka Sea of Sequin Shift and Badgley Mischka Art Deco Bling Cuff.

Nikki, University of Georgia, 2011

Major: Marketing

Style: Boho Chic

Party: New Year's Eve

What I’m wearing: Tibi Confetti Sequins Dress and Chan Luu Gwen Wrap Bracelet.

Tevia, Princeton University, 2012

Major: International Relations

Style: Detailed, Preppy, Timeless

Party: Ivy Club Winter Formals

What I’m Wearing: Temperley London Mini Corry Dress and Ted Rossi Paprazzi Flash Cuff.

Giselle, University of Southern California, 2011

Major: Communication/Journalism

Style: Glamorous, Sophisticated, Sexy

Party: Vegas formals

What I’m Wearing: Herve Leger Golden Girl One Shoulder Dress and Chamak Gold Glitz Bangle Set.

This is what's been on our fashion radar for the week. Tell us what was on yours in the comments! -- Ashelyn

Happy Birthday to our RTR Designers!

Make a wish! RTR sings happy birthday to Christian Siriano whose birthday was on the 19^th and Calvin Klein whose birthday is today!! How do you think they will be celebrating this weekend?

Rachel Roy Does Charity

After monsoon rains hit Pakistan in July, parts of the country were under water.  To help contribute to the 10 million children who still need assistance, Rachel Roy has designed a canvas tote with the help of Jay-Z, Michael Kors, Rachel Zoe, Oprah, Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg and more! The bags are only $20 and can be pre-ordered here.  Go Rachel! [RachelRoy]

12 Days of DVF

Diane von Furstenberg is giving away one $2,000 shopping spree! Make sure you enter for a chance to win her designer duds but hurry- you only have 12 days! Contest started on November 17 and ends on the 29^th! [Fashionista]

No matter what you are wearing, having the coveted accessory of the season is always in. Our stylists have chosen the top accessory trends and what piece to wear to embody them. What’s your favorite?

Rachel’s trend: Rock N Roll Rebel

These tough pieces are for the girl who knows how to talk the talk and walk the walk.  Be a rebel in the Erickson Beamon Supernova Cuff, and command the attention of any room.

Melissa’s trend: Ice Ice Baby

Bling is always in. If I could wear the Rodrigo Otazu Insanely Chic Crystal Cuff every day, I would! It’s perfect for going out with the girls or dressing up a black dress for a work event.

Emily’s trend: Prim & Proper

You can never go wrong with a perfect pearl. These Miriam Haskell Power Pearl Earrings are my favorite prim and proper piece… they are classy with any look!

Camille’s trend: Warhol Whirlwind

Warhol took the world over and I can still channel him in current fashion. This Judith Leiber Lovestruck Bag takes me back to The Factory and can be worn to any party throughout the season.

Ashley’s trend: Sweet Like Candy

Fun and colorful jewelry is a must for me. The Tuleste Market Colorful Confetti Earrings make me feel like a kid in a candy store! They are my go to earrings for any jewel toned dress for the holidays!

Yesterday, we posted our latest RTR giveaway on our Facebook page. We are excited to offer our fashionable members the chance to win one of ten signed copies of Lauren Ruotolo's new book, Unstoppable in Stilettos!

All you have to do is answer this question on our Facebook page: What makes you feel unstoppable? The contest ends Monday, November 22 at 6PM est., so keep them coming and share soon before it’s too late! –Daria

RTR loyalists know that we’ve been loving sapphire all season, and the royal engagement across the pond only solidifies this gem as holiday’s hottest jewel tone.  We’re officially on Kate Middleton style watch as she prepares for the wedding of the century and we love Janis Savitt’s Starburst Earrings for a modern take on her heirloom ring.  Pair it with a blue dress for a look that’s fit for a queen. – Brooke

We suggest these Christian Siriano and Catherine Malandrino dresses to pull off Middleton’s look!

We all love Gossip Girl, and Blake Lively’s fashion is nothing but spectacular on and off camera. We chose to shine our RTR spotlight on Lively for her bold yet simple all American style. Here’s a lineup of our favorite Lively Looks and how you can wear them too. --Ashelyn

Lively Look 1: Basic Black

There is nothing wrong with a basic black dress, as long as it looks divine. We love Lively in this polished look- just slick your hair back, stand up straight and pout a pink lip! Recreate this look with our Black Halo Jackie O Dress and Badgley Mischka Showstopper Earrings.

Lively Look 2: Perfectly Asymmetrical

Who says you can’t do one shoulder?  With a strong asymmetric neckline and statement ring and you can look your Liveliest! Try the Yigal Azrouel Very Violet Draped Dress and Erickson Beamon Princess Leia Ring.

Lively Look 3: Ruby Red

This delightfully dangerous look is perfect for the holidays. Pair the bright dress with trendy black jewelry and you’ll be ready for your close up. We suggest the Lela Rose Sands of Mars Dress and Dannijo Daryn Earrings.

Lively Look 4: Less is More

We love this uncomplicated look because it’s no fuss and all glamour.  Feel at ease and gorgeous in the Halston Heritage Sensational Sequin Dress and add a pop of color with our Kenneth Jay Lane Jade Drop Earrings.

We've all been there: the best part of Thanksgiving is your grandma’s homemade stuffing, gravy and pie. Can you look chic and be comfortable at the same time? Not to worry! Our stylists have the run down on how to wear fitted dresses for a big Thanksgiving dinner.

Tip 1: Wear a dress with lots of stretch. Stretchy dresses will breathe and expand with you, so you won’t have to worry about feeling constricted during dinner.

Tip 2: Ruching, ruching, ruching! Dresses with ruching distract the eye from the midsection and attract attention to the outline of your curves. Why do you think the Kardashian’s wear it all the time?

Tip 3: Choose dresses that have more of an open neckline so that there is more exposed on the upper half of your body.  If the dress has a higher neckline, wear a statement necklace or statement earrings to balance out the look and distract the eye.

These are some of our best fitted dresses for Thanksgiving dinner. Do you have a tip? Share it in our comments!

Pumpkin pie, midday naps and way too much to eat… Thanksgiving is here! Just because you are staying in for the holidays doesn’t mean you have to be in sweats (remember, the neighbors are coming over). Here are a couple of our favorite casual Thanksgiving looks to keep you fashionable throughout the feast.  Which one is your favorite?  --Ashelyn

Emily Empress Dress

This dress is so comfortable you can go from the dining table to the couch for your post meal nap. If you are heading somewhere chilly, layer it with a Rebecca Taylor fur vest and some flat boots for a country casual look.

Doll Lace Dress

Worried about showing a Thanksgiving Tummy? Wear this sheath to cover it up and go ahead and take a second serving. We suggest flats and tights to keep it cute and casual.

Neptune Jersey Draped Dress

This is the dress you want to wear just in case your childhood crush is stopping by for dinner! The jersey material on this dress makes it stretchy and comfortable, but it is still fitted and sexy. Complete your look with the Gwen Wrap Bracelet to add a dash of bling. 

This past Saturday we danced our hearts out at our one year anniversary! We rocked the dance floor in full on Rent the Runway and partied with friends and family all night. Thank you to everyone who made our first year possible and we look forward to next year’s celebration! Special thanks to Avenue who hosted our event, DJ Kiss who was spinning the entire night and Absolut who kept our glasses full! Here were some of the highlights and our favorite pictures. Tell us which look was your favorite!– Jenn and Jenny

Jenny in Peter Soronen, Anushka in Yigal Azrouel, Lara in Preen, Jenn in Peter Soronen

Nadia in Alice + Olivia, Dani in Haute Hippie,  Ashley B in Tibi, Becky in Halston Heritage

Brooke in Calvin Klein, Chris, Vijay

Mikkel in Nicole Miller, Jamala in Tibi, Erica in Mark & James by Badgley Mischka, Ashley B in Tibi

Becky in Halston Heritage and Derek

To many more!!

We couldn’t have been more impressed with Carrie Underwood’s wardrobe changes during last night’s Country Music Awards. Each one was more feminine than the last (with more ruffles to boot)! Check out our favorite Carrie looks and RTR picks to help you channel your inner Underwood. Which one will you be wearing this weekend? --Ashelyn

Step it up a notch and be paparazzi ready in Christian Siriano’s Red Carpet Cocktail Dress.

Double take! Make a statement in the Almond Rosette Dress by Milly. 

Frock it out like Carrie in Christian Cota’s One Shoulder Metallic Lace Dress. 

So many new arrivals - who could decide? We asked some of our stylists to tell us their fave picks.

Ashley, Stylist

"Pair with our new tights and sky high black heels - you'll be ready for any party this holiday season!"

Emily, Stylist

"Love the neckline! Perfect for a night out on the town!.. and it's the EMILY dress!"

Rachel, Stylist

"If your looking for some attention you'll definitely gain some stares in this dress. It's edgy, sassy and sophisticated!"

Camille, Stylist

"This dress is beautiful, and elegant but still figure-flattering--the color, which is vibrant and rich, also makes a statement!"

Melissa, Stylist

"My new favorite is the Calvin Klein Rainier Gown because it is so chic and unique.  I love how it’s so simple, but so special at the same time with the open back and one sleeve detail."

Last night, some of us at RTR had the amazing pleasure of attending the Glamour Women of the Year Awards and we were completely blown away. The quality of women in the room was overwhelming with inspirational stories from Julia Roberts, Queen Rania, Cher, Constance McMillen, Donatella Versace and more (and did we mention OPRAH??!!!).

It’s difficult to compare them, but by far one of the most touching was the story of Dr. Hawa Abdi and her daughters. Dr. Abdi has been working through bleak conditions in Somalia since 1983 as one of the only rays of hope in a horrific humanitarian crisis. Her efforts have grown from a one-room clinic on her family farm to a camp housing approximately 90,000 people, and she continues to press on. Last year, when her camp was seized and she was taken hostage, she was told "Women can't do things like this." Her response to the Islamic miltants: "What have you done for society?"

Dr. Abdi’s story is truly astounding and speaks to the power of women and hope (a message we are proud to support on the 1st anniversary of Rent the Runway, a company founded by women and for women!). If you are interested in learning more, you can go to glamour.com or to make a donation to help support her fantastic work, please click here. -- Lara