Anushka, Trina Turk, Derek, Lauren

Today we visited the Trina Turk showroom to make all the final selections for our fall order. We looked through the collection over and over again and debated what we thought were the best picks for the members of RTR- their suggestions and requests as well as trend forecasting were the number one priority. After we thought we had our winning list, in walks Trina Turk herself to give her input! What better way to buy the best fall dresses than with the designer who creates them?

In her beautiful showroom we chatted with Trina about her new dress line and how she’s expanding her dress selection to accommodate every woman. Stay tuned for what she has in store in the next couple of months! She helped us finalize our order and we are beyond excited for what’s to come to RTR. Trina was one of the nicest people we’ve met and look forward to having her hand select our order next time! – RTR Fashion Team

We tell you over and over again that you can count our stylists to help you with everything relating to Rent the Runway. They are here for you when you need styling advice, have sizing questions and want to change something on your order. They are masters at finding the perfect dress for your event and always have the best little secrets that make your look come full circle. Even the girls at the office rely on their help when they’re renting the runway for the weekend!  After being styled once by our amazing team, it’s hard to dress without them. I find myself fighting the urge to take them home with me on the weekends.

I’ve found that all of them have grown to know my style but will dress me with their own spin on it. If I want a downtown chic look, I go to Rachel. If I’m feeling a little quirky and fashion forward, I ask Neil for help. Cool but understated looks are all Justine, for vintage inspired yet modern ensembles my go to is Amy and when I want to be low key Emily has got me covered. Alissa knows how to keep me sophisticated and trendy and I rely on Ashley’s final approval for every look right before I walk out the door. I want all of you to have that experience and reach out to the stylists that will resonate with your own personal style.

As a member of Rent the Runway, you have access to our stylists for free, for any question you may have. Click here to meet our stylists and get to know them on a first name basis. Now you can call 800.509.0842 and know the style guru that’s on the other line.

In Style,

Jenn

We bounced ideas off of each other and thought we would turn it over to our facebook fans to answer one question: can you describe your style in three words and three words only? We took some of their words to create looks for all of our members in a Style Me dedicated to our facebook fans’ style. How do you describe your style in three words?

Classic City Chic

Madeleine was quick to respond with “classic city chic” a phrase she just might have to patent. There were so many options for this look, but of course we had to go with the Angel Sanchez appropriately named City Chic dress and Erickson Beamon Great Expectations Bracelet.

Nerd in Heels

This quirky description came by way of Megan and we have to do it justice. Pair a red lip, messy bun and skyrocketing heels with the Proenza Schouler Back to School Dress and Liz Rough Necklace for this look. Nerdy chic glasses are optional.

Street Style Glam

We had to feature Helmut Lang as a part of Lisa’s description. The Volcanic Eruption dress and Dannijo Isadore Necklace is a street style match we can get behind. The dress touches on the color blocking trends for spring and the necklace is a statement piece must. All you have to do is opt for masculine shoes, add a layer with a leather jacket or wear something with (faux) fur.

Special shout out to some of our other favorite phrases- O.M.G., Rent the Runway and Perfect For Me - thanks to everyone who shared their style with us! Friend us on facebook here!

1 Color Craze

Spring is finally here and we are ready with new dresses from Lilly Pulitzer and Carlos Miele. Tell the guests shades are required.

2 Frederic Fekkai

This is the second week it's been on our list, but we can't stress enough how much we love it. The Soho salon hosted a wonderful event for some of our NYC customers on Friday night and worked their magic on hair and makeup. Without a doubt some of the finest services we've seen. Call (212) 888-2600 to book your appointment.

3 Nurse Jackie

Nurse Jackie Season 3 premiers tonight on Showtime. Make sure to set up your DVR!

4 Love Gelato Company

Rachel is truly head over heels for the gelato from Love Gelato Company. She snacked on it all weekend despite the chilly weather.

5 Peanut Butter-S'Mores Turnovers

There is no need to go to camp to have s'mores. These Peanut Butter- S'mores Turnovers from Recipe Girl are perfect for an untraditional treat. Click here for the recipe.

6 Michelle Obama

The first lady has been rocking some pretty stylish ensembles lately, and of course they can be found on RTR. Are you first lady chic? These are some of our favorites of Michelle in Miriam Haskell and Rachel Roy.

7 Macy's Flower Show

The Macy's Flower Show was in full bloom yesterday! The store is celebrating spring with their annual show and you should not miss it. It runs until April 10, so make sure to get your floral fix soon.

8 Stone Cold Fox

Amy put the office onto Stone Cold Fox, a Laguna Beach label with a punch of attitude and feminine details. We love their separates, like the Jitane Shawl. 

9 MLB Opening Day

MLB Opening Day is on Thursday, which means Yankee fever is about to spread like plague.

10 Los Feliz

Los Feliz in the Lower East Side is where Jenny goes to get her tacos and tequila. See you there this week!

We’ve been behind the scenes of our prom look book shoot, met the photographers and have gushed over the gowns for weeks, but there’s one thing you’ve all been asking about… how can you get the make-up looks from the shoot? Lancôme gave us their secrets on how to get the RTR prom look with most of the focus on your eyes and lips, keeping it au naturale.

Eyes that Mesmerize

To accentuate the eyes of each girl, their eyelids were lightly colored with the Color Design Amethyst Glam color palette. Here's how to do it: smooth the eyeshadow over the entire lid and a little above the crease with the lightest color at the top. Cover only the lid with the first color in the second row and use the color right in the middle for the crease. Don’t over apply color in the crease of the eye, just blend with the last color in that row and use the bottom shade as a liner, closest to the eyelashes. Then make strong eye contact with whoever you dance with to mesmerize them!   

Wide Eyed Gal

No eye is complete without mascara. To get the lashes that go the extra mile, use the Définicils High Definition Mascara in Black. Make sure you also get the inner lashes by tilting the brush slightly towards the center of your face.

Lip Matters

Let your lip lead the look and add that little extra punch of color. Start at the middle of the lip and blend outwards to both corners for the most natural look. Our favorites are the Berry Bold Juicy Tube and Color Design Lipstick in Red Haute. For extra shine, dab a little of the lip gloss over the lipstick.

For more Lancôme products for your perfect prom make up look, click here.

For all the moments that you’ve thought “I wish I had…” in a fashion emergency, Braza has got you covered. Here are the top three solutions for any fashion savvy gal. If you don’t already have these, no worries! We now carry them on RTR and you can add them to your rental or order them on their own. After all, it’s better late than never!

Emergency 1: Backless Dress + Full Frontal Coverage

There aren’t many of us who can attend a fête without a bra. For some it’s a blessing, for others it’s a curse, and for you there’s a solution. The Braza Strapless Adhesive Bra is super easy to apply and when you are finished, simply throw it out- each pack comes with five sets. Now you can wear any dress!

Emergency 2: “Cup” Half Full

Sometimes you just can’t fill it up. There’s no need to go looking for a pricey strapless push up that you’ll only use a handful of times.  Braza’s Add a Bra Size Inserts will get you there. Now you can look at this as a “cup” half full situation.

Emergency 3: Just a Tad Too Low

When the dress is just a tad too low and moving your bra strap out of sight is not an option, try Braza’s The Low Down. This bra converter will pull the strap low enough and leave you in the clear.

One of the biggest trends spotted on the runway was color blocking. We’ve asked our stylists to put together their must have color blocking look for the season. Make sure you are wearing sunglasses this spring because you are bound to see bright colors all over the street. Which is your favorite?

Amy

I'll be brighter than the NYC sun in my Vena Cava Scarlet Snake Dress, bold Vivienne Mixed Media Platform Sandals by Jimmy Choo and Kenneth Jay Lane Picasso Crystal Cuff.

[Shoes: Saks]

Alissa

Don't be scared of this Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent rich yellow dress that exudes a green undertone.  The warm shade will look amazing on any skin color this spring. Pair it with a signature pair of YSL Tribute Sandals and a stack of AV Max gold bangles and you're good to go.

[Shoes: Net-a-porter]

Emily

This spring will be all about making statement with color - I'll be bold and bright in Nanette Lepore's All Tuckered Out Dress, Prada's new Multi Striped Elastic Strap Sandals and AV Max Metallic Silver Stack. 

[Shoes: Saks]

Justine

Spring's hottest trend is perfect for day in this Optic Color Block dress paired with the Subversive Pink Sunken Treasure Necklace and Alexander Wang Dakota Lace Up booties- that I'm dying to own!

[Shoes: Shopbop]

Rachel

I can’t wait to wear the new Pomegranate Martini Dress and ' color-block- it up' with these amazing Miu Miu platforms! I love how concentrated the colors are and to smooth it out I'll have the Double Dagger Bracelet on my wrist.

[Shoes: Net-a-porter]

Ashley

I'm ready to add a burst of color this spring by combining the Missoni Crazed Colorblock Dress with my Marc Jacobs sunnies and Chamak's Perfect Plum Bangle Set!

[Sunglasses: Shopbop]

O.C. favorite and trend setter Rachel Bilson is under the RTR Style Spotlight this week. The petite “it” girl was shot in three short films this week directed by Karl Lagerfeld for Magnum Ice Cream. She plays all of our favorite characters- model, prima ballerina and muse- embodying all of them in real life too! We love her simple yet trendy style, always favoring a flattering cut and solid colors to a crazy print and loosey-goosey top. These picks are everything we love about Bilson- simple, glam, trendy and always a lady. What is your favorite look?

Simple & Chic

This look is simple, but there’s a twist- she wore silver sandals with a dress that has brass buttons. Mix up your metals in a simple chic way with the Perfect Picturesque Dress and Elizabeth Cole Full Bloom Earrings.

Glitzy Glam

This one shoulder dress is ideal for a movie premier. Rachel never over does accessories, but the right contrast is just enough to make the piece pop. Try the Rachel Roy Mercury One Shoulder Dress and Ciner Pave Arrow Bangle for the next time you want to be premier ready.

Trend Done Right

Looking for a shapeless dress that won’t drown your figure? That’s a tough one. To play it off well, wear a one shoulder that falls in the right place. We love the Yigal Azrouel Burgundy One Shoulder Draped Dress and Lauren Merkin Louise Clutch to finish the look.

Perfect Lady

Don’t forget to add a belt to the Perfect Parisian Sheath to get this Rachel look. Add some excitement with the Erickson Beamon Crystal Chandelier Earrings and you are ready for almost anything,  from day to night.

The best time of the year to be in New York is fashion week! Fashion week occurs twice a year in NYC as designers put on shows to preview their collections to retailers. RTR’s fashion team attends the big shows at the tents to find the best styles to bring to the site. In this post, our stylist Alissa gives us the run down on how RTR buys for all of you.

1. Fashion Shows

Designers present their latest collections, showing us their vision for the upcoming season. RTR attends to see what’s to come for the following season.
 

2. Market Week

After the show our buyers attend “market week” to view the collection in person. The collection is usually a combination of sample pieces that walked on the runway, commercial looks (a more “wearable” version of the runway looks) and pieces that weren’t shown on the catwalk. Here, they usually bump into some of our friends from Saks, Bergdorf and Barney’s- we buy just like they would. Pictures and notes are taken of dresses the team loves and taken back to the office to be decided on later.

3. Order

This is the hardest part! The team looks through all of the photos that were taken throughout market week and takes into consideration our member requests, Style Council votes and trend analysis before placing the big order. Each order is placed to the specific designer and the rest is history.

4. Photo Shoot

Once they’ve decided on the styles they love, they call in all the dresses. Each designer sends RTR a dress from the order we placed for a photo shoot at the RTR headquarters. We photograph the dresses a few months before the dresses actually arrive in our warehouse.
 

5. Site

After we choose our favorite pics for the site, the finished dresses are shipped to the RTR warehouse where they are barcoded, racked and finally, ready to rent!

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1 New Arrivals on RTR!

The latest styles have arrived, from Gerard Yosca earrings to Herve Leger gowns, and so much more!

2 RTR on Campus

We've launched a new blog for all of our college runway reps and college girls everywhere. There's new content posted daily, including what's new on campus and what styles are best for your next formal. Our girls have got you covered - Click here to check it out!

3 Braza Fashion Solutions

For all those times you are in a pinch or think to yourself- "I wish I had..." there is Braza. We now carry Braza for all of your fashion solutions, including the infamous backless bra, bra clip, concealers, etc. You can thank us later.

4 Drill Bit Pencil Sharpener

For super speedy pencil sharpening with a twist, this drill bit pencil sharpener is definitely on our shopping list. Makes for a great gift as well. 

5 Costume Parties

AJ went to a costume party recently and was reminded of how incredibly fun they are. She went as a flapper- what would you go as?

6 Chelsea Gallery Walk

Nothing like a little culture break-up the weekend. After catching brunch at B.E.S., our on staff art lover Chondita went gallery hopping. She recommends the Tara Donovan installation at the Pace Gallery.

7 Stacy London

Our stylists went to a workshop this weekend with Stacy London to learn even more styling tips to share with all of our members. Not only was it fun, but it showed Stacy just how much our team knows.

8 Fredric Fekkai

Our favorite salon and go to place for a quick blow dry or full out hair style change. We love the stylists and the products... what else could you want?

9 Tea Tree Sticks

Christina has already converted half of the office to use these chewing sticks as an alternative to gum. We're hooked.

10 Twitter's Birthday

Today marks the fifth year of the social media phenomenon we all can't live without. Best wishes!

This week, you chose Sabrina as the winner of the Style Awards! Congrats to her for being able to hang with the boys in a tux and look feminine and gorgeous doing so. She went to the New York City Opera Fall Gala and was turning heads in her RTR dress for all the right reasons.

If you have a picture in RTR that you think should be featured on our facebook wall and chosen as our most fashionable member of the week, share it with us. Send it to ShareRTR@RentTheRunway.com and tell us where you were. We just can’t get enough of them!

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and our green dresses have been shipped all over the country.  Our stylists have their outfits picked out for their stroll around town in full on St. Patty's Day. They’ll be hitting place to place in these looks together. What are you doing tonight?

Emily

There’s beautiful weather in NYC today, perfect for the Show Some Shoulder Dress. I have to add gold for good luck with the Gemma Redux Pyrite Rock Steady Necklace and I’m all set. Hopefully me and my RTR gang will find a pot of gold!

Rachel

I'll be sporting the Forest Ruffle Dress by Parker and  Lena Bracelet by Dannijo on this St. Patty's  with my RTR girls night out!

Amy

I'll be looking brighter than a pot of gold when I hit the town with my friends in my Confetti Sequins Dress by Tibi and the Gerard Yosca Helios Disc Earrings.

Alissa

I am ready to go out with the RTR girls and nothing will stop me in the Herve Leger Leaf Him Behind Dress and Ted Rossi Strut Your Stuff Cuff.

Ashley

Any occasion is an excuse for the RTR girls to get together outside of work! This St. Patty's Day, I'll be wearing the Perfect Picturesque Dress and Badgley Mischka's Dramatic Drop Earrings!

Justine

I'll be spending the St. Patrick's holiday night out with the ladies of RTR in this emerald green Corseted Bustier Sheath by Proenza and funky Elizabeth Cole Fish Earrings!

When you’re not grabbing drinks with the girls a typical night in the winter is staying in, watching award shows and complaining about your chapped lips. When it’s cold outside you have to moisturize, otherwise your body looks as if you’ve walked through a cloud of chalk. An office favorite to remedy the annual problem is bliss spa. Whether it’s their best of Skintensions Moisturizer or Blissage 75 with extra body butter, it never fails.  

Better yet, we couldn't contain our love for bliss and partnered up with them to offer you plus one a Girls’ Night Package! Get your bliss on with a bliss gift card, Youth as We Know It gift bags and looks from RTR to wear out together after you’ve been pampered. After all, there’s no better way to tackle your problems and celebrate the good times than with the best of company.

All you have to do is click here to win!

This Dress Diary was brought to Rent the Runway by Julie Chang

As an entertainment reporter with Fox 5, I’ve covered Rent the Runway in the past with and have always loved their idea. It wasn’t until I was in a last minute jam that I truly understood their value.

I was invited to participate in a celebrity cook off. The winner’s party was coming up, hosted by Aaron Eckhart at the Smyth Hotel. As I had been searching for what to wear for days and wasn’t excited about anything, I realized that the real challenge of the event wasn’t the food- it was my outfit! Since I’m always on camera and I knew I would be filmed there too, I couldn’t wear something I already had but wanted to look great. I also didn’t have all the time in the world to search all over New York City- what girl does? That’s when a light bulb went off and I remembered RTR! 

I got online and started searching. I had my heart set on wearing the Preen Plaza Dress for the event- red is always great on camera and asymmetrical necklines are a flattering cut for me. Several clicks later my dress was booked and my headache was gone. I got so many compliments and love how the pictures look. It was exactly what I needed and am sure I’ll be renting again soon!

Click here for coverage from the party- thanks RTR!

Julie Chang, Fox 5, New York City

1 Nanette Lepore on RTR!

We are pretty much obsessed with the newest designer to join the Rent the Runway collection, Nanette Lepore. Welcome!

2 Floral Friends

Mikkel is in love with the flowers springing up- in person and in stores!

3 Flats, Flats, Flats

The weather finally warmed up enough to wear flats this weekend! Christina roamed the streets of NYC in her new Melissa Vivienne Westwood flats and Ashelyn purchased a brand new pair of Miu Miu's for Spring and wore them out of the store. 

4 Book of Mormon

Raunchy and hilarious show Jenn saw opening week written by creators of South Park, with an expected biting commentary on sex and religion in today's society. It's clearly not a show she'd recommend for a Salt Lake City audience (unless you've got quite a sense of humor!) but the NYC liberals loved it.

5 Brooklyn Flea

The Brooklyn Flea officially moves outdoors April 1st! This summer it's not only going to be in Fort Green on Saturdays but also on the Williamsburg water front on Sundays and we can't wait to stop by and shop.

6 Glenn Ligon at the Whitney Museum

After seeing this provocative exhibit at the Whitney this weekend, Chondita's not surprised why President Obama chose pieces by Glenn Ligon for the White House living room.  Wow!

7 Tokujin Yoshioka

Inspiring sketches by this artist makes us want to redecorate our apartments! 

8 Spring Fling Bags

After seeing our Best Bets Spring handbag edition (click here), Lauren got to working on her own list. She's head over heels for the Madewell Dusty Roads Messenger bag. It's not quite the PS1 but it will still do!

9 Missoni Clogs

If there is a funky pair of shoes that are on our wishlist this Spring, it's totally these Missoni clogs.

10 Orchid Show

The Orchid Show at the Botanical Gardens was absolutely amazing this weekend. This is one of our favorite orchids that you can see if you visit by April 25!

Designers are branching out and expanding into new markets. Whether it is TV shows, bridal, capsule collections or distribution through RTR they're pushing the envelope. Check out the ambitious designers who put it all out there this week in the fashion world.

Matthew Williamson: Bridal, Macy’s and More

Matthew Williamson is ambitiously branching out into two new things: a full on bridal collection and a collaboration with Macy’s. His bridal collection has 12 pieces to date and they are each more breath taking than the one before. [FabSugar] The Macy’s collaboration came as a surprise for everyone. The capsule collection will debut April 13 and will have 30 pieces. Will you be flocking to Macy’s to get your hands on the collection? [StyleCaster]

Welcome Nanette Lepore!

Nanette Lepore is now on RTR! After sooo many requests from all of you for the designer to be featured on the site, she’s finally here. Click here to check out the new styles and pre-reserve before they’re all snatched up.

Nicole Miller TV

Nicole Miller announced that she will be launching Nicole Miller TV on YouTube. The show launches March 14 and new videos will be up biweekly. Ready to step into her shoes for a day? [Racked]

This week was a competition to remember! The girls really went head to head to take the spot of our choice fashionista for the week. Last night we really weren’t sure who was going to take it home, but you all decided on Tiffany C. in the Herve Leger Papaya Bandage Dress. Congrats! She was representing RTR on the UCLA campus and doing a pretty fab job. We’re certain she’s the girl to know on campus- only insiders rock RTR!

If you have a picture that you love of yourself in RTR, send it our way! We love to see and hear how our customers are incorporating RTR in their memories. Who knows, you might see yourself on our facebook wall or blog as our choice fashionista! ShareRTR@renttherunway.com

Tomorrow I pack my bags and head to Sin city for the weekend. I'll need at least 2 killer looks to wear out Friday & Saturday night, so I turned to our staff to put together some killer Vegas outfits. Check out our staff picks - which ones would you bring in your bags?  -- Lara

Chondita, Director of Business Development

"Complete with a handbag for $100. One word - Wynn-ing!!!"

Anushka, Director of Merchandising

"Your favorite necklace and the aptly named dance to the beat dress!"

Jaime, Accessories Operations Manager

"Keep it simple + sexy. This dress is also super comfy!"

AJ, PR Director

"Red hot + perfect with the bracelet its styled with."

Mikkel, Digital Assets Associate

"I wore this in Vegas a few weeks ago and I felt GREAT!"

We are truly inspired by the women of Rent the Runway. They provide the most detailed feedback, best ideas for our business and are RTR enthusiasts, sharing our vision across the country. They are also trendsetters and leaders of RTR and in our Dress Diaries we have the pleasure of sharing their experiences with our community.

Before the launch of RTR Weddings, we were blown away by the number of women who took the opportunity to rent for everything leading up to her special day- from the engagement photo shoot to the rehearsal dinner and everything in between. Not only was it better for their budget, but it allowed them to have the designer experience of their dreams for the memories that count the most.

This week RTR veteran and super-renter, Lauren Cobb takes you through her wedding process and how she included us each step of the way. One of the early adapters of RTR, Lauren rented before RTR Weddings… and has continued renting since.

We hope that you enjoy these stories and that they excite and inspire you as much as they do us.  If you have one to share, please send it our way to ShareRTR@renttherunway.com. There is nothing we love more than reading about your experience with us!

Love,

Jenn & Jenny

Spring is almost here and to celebrate its warmth we’ve partnered up with Lilly Pulitzer to offer you a chance to pack for paradise with a 3 day, 2 night trip to Bermuda, a stay at Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa, Lilly Pulitzer tote and swim tunic and the resort chic attire you’ll need to pack in your luggage from RTR!

Lilly Pulitzer is all about resort chic and in Bermuda that’s all you can be, especially at Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa. The resort has its own golf club, panoramic views of the Atlantic and award winning restaurants on site. Click here for breathtaking photos. You’ll be comfy, cozy and stylish in your Lilly Pulitzer tote and tunic and Rent the Runway resort wear all yours for the taking. Let the Bermuda Department of Tourism book your flight for this amazing getaway that can't come at a better time. What are you waiting for?

Just click here to win!

The weather is getting warmer and the layers are peeling off. Now that you might expose your very first layer to your co-workers during your meeting and are running to happy hour with your friends after work, you need to wear something you don’t need to change out of. These are a couple of our favorite looks that you can wear from breakfast to bedtime. Which is your favorite look?

Metallic Monday

Pair this Ports 1961 dress with a blazer for the boardroom and take it off to reveal a look ready for a dinner date. Pair it with the Badgley Mischka Crystal Cluster Earrings- they are subtle enough for day and add a dash of mystery for night.

Lace in the Workplace

Wear this DVF dress on a fun Friday and slip this lace bolero over it to add a little romance. Take only what you need out of your handbag and slip it into the Judith Leiber Tuxedo bag and you’re off to that special someone’s birthday.

Belted Black

If the purple dress above is not for you, you can always do black. Add this funky belt and Fallon Collage Cuff to the See by Chloe Noir Ruffle Girl Dress and you’ve turned rocker chic. Now you’re ready to meet your friends for drinks.

Judith Leiber & the Oscars

The Oscars were this Sunday and it was quite a show (check out our trend recap here). We saw RTR all over that red carpet from the girls at PopSugar interviewing all the celebs to the gorgeous women who walked the red carpet wearing designers we carry on RTR. Our favorite part was counting how many of those celebs were wearing Judith Leiber clutches. It might have been a record this year at the Oscars, because there were 16! Recognize any of them? [JudithLeiber]

Alice Temperley & the Queen of England

RTR coveted designer Alice Temperley, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the queen herself this week.  She attended the ceremony in a masculine suit but forgot to curtsey after receiving the title. She might be on her way to becoming a dame of England but she forgot her manners at home - oops! [DailyMailUK]

Paris Fashion Week Mayhem

Paris Fashion Week has commenced! We are only four days in and there has been plenty more drama than we were expecting. Between the firing of John Galliano, Natalie Portman’s announcement that she was dropping Dior and Lady Gaga making a runway appearance at the Mugler show we have twitter material for ages. We can’t wait to see what else happens. 

If your order for Sunday brunch is an omelet and a side of toast, why not just ask for a breakfast pizza? This genius idea has been filed under the “why did I think of that?” at RTR headquarters. Host brunch at your place and see how quickly everyone will become obsessed with what their own pizza would have on it.  What would yours have? 

Click here for the recipe!

Thanks to our friends at CupcakesAndCashmere for the pic!

Bringing the red carpet to Athens, GA, the Creative Consultants Rent the Runway team at UGA held a glamorous 2011 Oscar’s Viewing Party this past Sunday night. What better way to tie in Rent the Runway to a glamour girl’s heart than eyeing gorgeous must-see gowns on the big screen? Here Christine, walks us through all the festivities.

We had a great time hosting our very own Oscar viewing party on Sunday and have to share just how we made it happen.

Hosted at a beautiful sorority house, just inside the French doors was a real life red carpet for guests of our Oscars party! When fashionable guests entered the room and followed the red carpet, it lead them right to the big screen. We even had a computer station where newcomers were able to register for Rent the Runway while guests chatted and fawned over gowns on the RTR website.

On commercial breaks, we gave away fun prizes.To win, our guests had to participate in RTR games like “Name that Price”, “Guess the Price” and RTR trivia.  The team even introduced the new frocks to rent for only $40, which many girls were super excited about!

Girls loved coming together to watch the Oscar’s while learning about Rent the Runway to win free goodies. My RTR team is hoping this will become an annual event and even inspire other college campuses to do the same. Afterall, who wouldn't want to know about Rent the Runway??!

Happy Renting from the UGA RTR team!

This red carpet season there's been one standout star: Mila Kunis. If your comments on facebook are any indication, many of you agree. She has yet to disappoint and this week we feature Mila for our RTR Style Spotlight. Her attention to detail is impeccable and her color choices are always on point. Here's our favorite looks from Mila’s collection and our picks for how to get them .

MK Look 1: “G” is for Gorgeous Gowns

This iridescent gown is made for a walk down a red carpet. We especially like the detail at the waist and the neckline. Try this look with the Yigal Azrouel Athena The Admirer Gown and Lauren Merkin clutch.

MK Look 2: Tiered and True

For a fun and flirty look like Mila’s, try the Rebecca Taylor Blue Smoked Tiered Dress and Badgley Mischka Big Bow Bracelet.

MK Look 3: Cherry Bomb

In this Christian Siriano dress she’ll have to be a member of The Runaways… everyone with a camera will need more than one shot. She made the look downtown with a crinkled blazer, smokey eyes and straight hair. Pair it with the Carlos Falchi Vanilla Latte Clutch to finish the look.

MK Look 4: Black Swan Returns

This D&G Beaded Treasure Gown makes for a great return to Mila’s deceptively bad girl black swan attitude. Pair it with a bunch of Chamak Balinese Bliss Bangles for a completely smoking look.

March is poetry month and to kick it off we have some inspiring words from the women who rent from RTR. Have an RTR poem you'd like to share? Send them to ShareRTR@RentTheRunway.com and check our blog throughout the month to see if we feature your fashionable words!

Rent the Runway Makes Dreams Come True

There was once a time where I wondered in despair

About looking in my closet and thinking “what to wear?”

Until my best friend told me not to worry,

She knew of a secret that would get dresses to my door in a hurry.

A few clicks of a mouse and I’m in the closet of my dreams

With looks so amazing they make me want to scream.

With so many choices I don’t know what to do,

So I call an RTR stylist to get me through.

She is patient and understanding and gets me and my needs

Plus there's always a new pic on facebook newsfeeds.

When my package arrives I tweet in delight!

Then try to figure out which to wear that night

With a second size and back up dress too

I now have two options and can choose what to do.

I decide to let my sister wear my extra dress

So when we hit the town together we’ll both look our best.

Thank you Rent the Runway for helping me out

I’ve been busy spreading the word, no doubt!

With birthdays and weddings and girl nights galore

I’m sure-

I’ll be renting dresses forevermore!