While she may have gotten her start in matching outfits as a member of Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland has clearly moved on from the bra tops and pleather dresses. Though Kelly has still been known to sport neon colors and occasionally rock a crop top, her style is more refined, favoring figure-flattering dresses and metallic accessories.  This evolution from costume sets to stand-out solo style makes Kelly deserving of this week’s Style Spotlight.

With a hot Hervé Léger bandage dress, Kelly steps out of Beyonce’s shadow.  Add a stack of sparkly bangles and metallic heels to complete the look.

Try Kelly’s easy-fitting, gray jersey for a dinner party with friends.  The look is super flattering and super comfy!

Kelly flaunts her figure in this gorgeous blue dress.  Take her lead and try this Nicole Miller ruched dress with stunning earrings for an evening wedding.

1 Beauty by Lancôme

When we say the complete look, we mean head to toe. Lancôme products are now available to purchase at Rent the Runway so you can get the gloss to go with the dress. Who's excited?

2 Santiago's Bodega

If you’re heading to Key West, Florida on vacation, our PR Director AJ suggests Santiago’s tapas restaurant for a big group.

3 NY Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

It couldn’t have been a more perfect timing.  With Governor Andrew Cuomo’s support the state of New York legalized same-sex marriage just in time for Pride Weekend!

4 Jay Godfrey

The celeb-favorite has landed at Rent the Runway. Finally!

5 Red Hook

Jenny loves the Red Hook lobster food truck, especially now that it parks outside our office!

6 True Blood

Our intern Megan is super excited about the new season of True Blood, more specifically a new season of watching Alexander Skarsgard.

7 Spritzenhaus

Erica loves the new 6,000 square foot beer hall and gastropub in Greenpoint, the sister to Spitzer's Corner in the Lower East Side.  What’s not to love about over 100 beers on tap, a wood-burning oven, tasty German treats and a marble bar?

8 Yoga to the People

No more excuses for skipping yoga class.  Chondita loves the podcasts from the NY studio, Yoga to the People.

9 Cirque du Soleil

Stylist Alissa just saw the Cirque du Soleil show Zarkana at Radio City Music Hall and highly recommends it.  Book your tickets before the show moves to Spain in November!

10 Wordle

Check out a word cloud of what comes up most in our dress names!  It’s even more proof that we love sequins, ruffles, and lace.

Because no party dress is complete without the trendiest lip shade and a bombshell blowout, today we’re excited to announce the addition of Lancôme to the site, our first brand in the beauty category. We dusted, swiped, and squeezed hundreds of products before choosing to introduce this category with cult-favorite Lancôme, a brand that has always held a special place in our hearts (and cosmetic cases!).

In addition to the amazing products, we will also be bringing you how-to tutorials, the scoop on new beauty trends (through backstage access, expert tips and tricks) and much more. Stay tuned for more new beauty brand launches in the coming months.  And please join the conversation and let us know what you want to buy or read about on RTR when it comes to beauty-- we look forward to hearing from you!

- Jenn + Jenny

Rent the Runway sells an edited selection of Lancôme products.  Discover the rest at Lancôme.com.

Stymied by too many stunning styles on RTR? 

Dizzied by all the dazzling jewels? 

Not to fret- our Fashion Insiders share their RTR ♥s  for this summer edit.

“This summer prepare to shine. Embellishment and high metallics are the look du jour and are no longer reserved for the red carpet or formal events. Style with a jean jacket, a chunky piece of jewelry, hair in a loose ponytail and a flat sandal to dazzle."

-Zanna Roberts, Senior Fashion Editor, Marie Claire USA

Shop all of Zanna's ♥ here.

"The perfect summer dresses are effortlessly chic and equally appropriate for sweltering days at the office, rooftop cocktails with friends, and weekend celebrations. With the right pair of shoes, a fresh frock will have you feeling instantly pulled together.

-Nola Weinstein, Style Editorial Director, Glam.com

Shop all Nola's ♥ here.

 "Sometimes not having the right piece or the right shoe is a blessing in disguise. The expected is predictable- repurposing day shoes for evening or evening pieces with a sweater for day is creative and how new looks get invented. There are no new pieces, only new combinations of pieces, so mix it up- there is no right or wrong, it's all just opinion."

-Annabel Tollman, Celebrity Stylist
Shop all Annabel's ♥ here.

Meet The Insiders

Zanna Roberts Rassi is the Senior Editor of Marie Claire USA.  Along with styling fashion shoots and celebrities for the magazine, she is a regular on screen contributor to Entertainment Tonight's- The Insider, Rachel Ray, Project Runway, and The View.

Nola Weinstein is the Fashion & Style Editorial Director at Glam.com, where she overseas the network's fashion, shopping and luxury content. Prior to joining Glam, Weinstein was associate fashion news editor at IMG's The Daily and Fashionweekdaily.com. Her work has also appeared in Seventeen, YM, Radar, Elegant Bride, and Women's Wear Daily.

Annabel Tollman is a celebrity stylist whose A-list clients include Scarlet Johansson and Liv Tyler as well as several international brands and prestigious photographers. Her own personal style is bombsell glamour and she currently splits her time between New York City and Los Angeles.

Edgy and cute might not seem like words that could both describe the same thing, but Eddie Borgo’s Capsule Collection for J. Crew fits both adjectives perfectly.  We’re totally obsessed with the combination of sweet bows and sassy studs on these pins, and we would stick one on a blazer, a tote bag, a belt, and anything else we could find!

With George Clooney back on the market, we hope you've started planning your trip to Lake Como to make your move before the next model enters the fray. What to pack for an Italian summer vacay? We've rounded up some of our favorite summer styles from Italian designers Missoni, Moschino, and Alberta Ferretti. Which one do you think will win George over?

"I never ever tire of The Black Dress. I especially love 'summer black' as it gives that little edge and is as flattering as candle light."

"There is something beautifully black for everyone this season from short and lacey to chiffon and jersey. Black glamour is fit for any event, be it a rooftop dinner or your very own movie premiere- you choose. Simply swoop your hair up ala the 'Black Swan' bun, add a smokey eye and a lot of lipgloss (editors note: keep the skin lightly made up to stay young and chic). Done. J’adore."  Lucy

Meet Lucy

Lucy Sykes Rellie is a fashion consultant and creative director who has collaborated with Ralph Lauren, Judith Leiber, Tommy Hilfiger, Ports 1961 and most recently Rent the Runway. The British born fashionista arrived in NYC in 1995 and has worked as a stylist on staff at Allure, Town & Country and Harpers Bazaar. Lucy was also the Fashion Director of Marie Claire for 6 years. We love working with Lucy and remain in awe of her smart and effortless style.

At the Women in Film Awards this weekend, Katie Holmes looked picture-perfect in a Max Mara black and white cocktail dress. Accessorizing with minimal jewelry and nude pumps, Katie looks chic and red carpet ready to accept her award as the “Face of the Future.” 

Black and white is definitely a go-to for any occasion, and we love the way Katie makes the look super sophisticated with neutral accessories. Look flawless at your next cocktail party by paring neutral pumps with one of these picks from RTR.

Today we rolled out a new feature that we think will make a lot of you very happy. We’ve seen a great response to our previous wishlist system, but often we get one of the following questions “Where do I find my wishlist?”, “How can I share my wishlist with friends?”, and our personal favorite “What do I get out of making a wishlist?”

Well, as of today, consider your questions answered. With hearts, you’ll have it all. Here’s a quick download on what you’re getting and why we think you’ll fall in ♥.

• Easy one click access: You can find all your ♥s in the ♥MY RTR section at the top left of the navigation bar. Or, if you’re on the dresses page and want to see all of your ♥s quickly, simply click the My ♥ filter on the left.

• Personalized recommendations: Once you ♥ five items, we’ll populate the stylist suggestions on the My ♥ page with things we think YOU might like. The more items you ♥, the better our recommendations will get.

• Feedback from friends: It’s easy to share your ♥s with friends. On the My ♥ page, you can share a link to your ♥s on facebook and twitter (don’t worry, email’s coming soon). Your friends can comment and let you know which one they like best and what earrings you should wear with what dress.

• Access to influencer lookbooks: Everyday for the next week, we’ll be sharing the wishlist of a fabulous fashionista so you can see their picks. Today we're featuring your favorite in-house celebrities – us! Stay tuned for our next guest editor tomorrow and check out Father & daughter duo Arthur & Sophie Elgort's camera ready picks from yesterday!

We hope you’ll give us your ♥ - and please let us know what you think in the comments!

Xoxo,

Jenn + Jenny

To celebrate the launch of his first ever resort collection, one of our favorite designers, Prabal Gurung, produced a music video with Rye Rye, an emerging rap-dance artist from Baltimore.  The video, titled “New Thing,” is inspired by the collection’s flashy neon colors, floral patterns, and graphic prints, and of course, showcases Rye Rye wearing pieces from the collection.

With its catchy dance beats and punchy visual effects, the video is so spectacularly fun that it deserves this week's post all to itself. We are looking forward to dancing around in Prabal’s resort wear while listening to more Rye Rye...

In case you forgot, Father’s Day is this Sunday, and dear old dad definitely needs some recognition.  After all those years of support, it’s the one day a year that reminds you to show your appreciation. Let Dad know how much he means to you with one of these fun gifts. 

For the Style-Conscious Dad

Make dad will think of you every time he wears this Brooks Brothers tie or pulls out one of these kitschy Jack Spade money clips that identify his cash as “cheddar” or “bones.”  If he's into reading about fashion, you can also help him make sure his wardrobe is complete by reading up on the history of men’s style in Josh Sims’ book Icons of Men’s Style.

For the Gadget-Loving Dad

Give your dad a reason to dust off his old records and relive his favorite musical moments of his youth with this USB Turntable from Audio-Technica.  The turntable is even capable of converting the records into mp3s, so he can take his oldies favorites with him anywhere.  If he's not spinning tunes, then sure Dad is grilling to perfection with this iGrill Cooking Thermometer and app for his iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. 

For the Sporty Dad

If your dad is a major sports fan, he’ll love this boxed set of 30 for 30 documentaries from ESPN that explores pivotal moments in sports history.  You can also sign him up for the Craft Beer Club's Beer of the Month Club to enjoy different microbrews as he watches the DVDs or a live game.

Happy early Father's Day to all the dads out there!

What better way to celebrate summer than with the Ultimate Shoe Giveaway? We’ve partnered with the Zoe Report to bring you this amazing prize– 2 pairs of Brian Atwoods + $1000 credit to Rent the Runway. To enter, simply click here.

At this month’s Spike TV Guy’s Choice Awards, Jennifer Aniston rocked a tight-fitting little black dress.  Hers is the quintessential LBD with no frills…and no excitement. Jen always looks great and we love the classic simplicity of her look, but if it were up to us, we’d like to spice it up a bit.

Take Jennifer’s basic black foundation and build on it with colorful statement jewelry.  If you’re feeling especially bold, try out some colorful heels and kick your look up to the next level.

Our Favorite Sexy LBDs

Colorful, Sassy Pieces to Pair them With

1 Z Spoke Zac Posen

Amazing dresses for your next summer wedding - available now. Finally, Z Spoke Zac Posen is here and we are beyond thrilled. Plus, we're giving away fabulous Z Spoke handbags!

2 Sutton Foster and the cast of Anything Goes

They performed at the Tony's last night and Neil's mind has been officially blown. Check it out here.

3 Midnight in Paris

Probably one of the best Woody Allen movies since Annie Hall. Adrian Brody cameos as Salvador Dali; hilarity ensues.

4 New Parker Styles

We love these fun, easy styles for summer - they are the perfect packing piece for a weekend in the Hamptons.

5 Renegade Craft Fair

Erica loves this craft fair that features goods for sale along with interactive workshops.

6 DJ Chef

He spins, he cooks. Hire DJ Chef for your next house party. He came to Ashley's hamptons house this weekend, DJ'd for 3 hours and cooked dinner and dessert for her friends bachelorette. Swoon.

7 Liberte Mediterranee Yogurt

The apple crumble flavor has rocked Chondita's world and she will never be the same.

8 Book of Mormon

Jenny took in this Tony Award winner last week and absolutely loved it!

9 Mr. Rodriguez

We fell in love with this picture at the Narciso studio last week. One part Edward Scissorhands, one part awesome.

10 Gluten-Free Eats

Sprout & Pea offers home cooking in an urban, organic, gluten-conscious kitchen food blog. The bloggers also just started a supper club in Greenpoint.

If you’re wondering how to pull off an elegant look for an upcoming summer charity benefit, take a cue from the lovely Duchess of Cambridge.  The newest and chicest member of Britain’s royal family, Kate Middleton, appeared last night at a charity gala wearing a gorgeous floor-length Jenny Packham gown.

We love the gown’s neutral shimmer, which is festive and party-appropriate yet understated and classy at the same time.  There’s no fussy up-do or excessive eye make-up for this princess.  She stuck to her tried-and-true loose hair and simple make-up to complement the glitter of her gown.

Kate continues to show us that eye-catching fashion doesn’t necessarily mean flashy or over-dramatic, and for that, we bow down.

OUR FAVORITE SUMMER BENEFIT STYLES

Congrats to Kristin, this week's Style Awards winner! She was looking and feeling good at a Minneapolis wedding and said "I absolutely loved the dress, and I received so many compliments". The fans agree! 

Do you have a picture in RTR that you want to share? If you would like to see it end up on our facebook page or blog, please send it to ShareRTR@renttherunway.com. 

Though she may have grown up in her rocker dad’s shadow, Liv Tyler is a fashion force all her own.  Her edgy sophistication sets her apart from her peers, and just this week she surfaced at the CFDA Fashion Awards on the arms of the award winning Proenza Schouler designers, confirming her fashionable status.  With Lazarro +Jack as fans, we think she deserves some time in the Style Spotlight. 

Award Winning Style

Liv’s Proenza Schouler at the CFDAs this week offers a conservative cut with bright colors incorporated into the pattern.  Get the look with this Missoni dress and this black Kara Ross clutch.

Downtown Glam

Liven up a basic black dress like Liv with polka dot sheer overlay. Pair this Pencey dress with these CC Skye earrings for an added edge.

Street Style

Copy Liv’s classy street style with this Yumi Kim floral dress and pair it with these funky gold hoops by Citrine by the Stones.

In Your Teens

Sport a cut-out style for a fresh young look.

In Your 20’s

Try a fun style with a little spunk for a date night with Mr. Right.

In Your 30’s

Choose a style with a built-in shape for a look that flatters your figure.

In Your 40’s

Pair a white Pashmina with a bright orange gown for a summer wedding or beach benefit.

In Your 50’s

Try a lady like style in a pale shade for a day to night look.

Designer Shoshanna Gruss embraces color, curves, and finds the fun in fashion - a woman after our own hearts. Since bursting onto the scene in 1998, she has grown her collection to include dresses, sportswear, swimwear - and you can find her wares in more than 500 stores nationwide. We went behind the seams with Shoshanna to find out what makes her tick and what's coming up in 2011. -- Lara

What inspired your latest collection?

My collections always start with a color story, which for spring was a nice blend of soft neutrals and dramatic bold prints. The contrast between the two, remind me of the change in seasons when I like to switch out my wardrobe and slowly start sprinkling in hints of great color!

What new concepts or materials did you introduce in this collection?

The spring collection was the first season we introduced a fabric called blossom jacquard in three different silhouettes. This particular fabric looks like a printed dress, but is really made up of the most intricate woven cotton blend.   

Which part of the design process do you like the best?

I love the feeling of starting from scratch, when the sky is truly the limit and we begin looking at new fabrics, beads and silhouettes.  It is so exciting to see the transformation of an idea turning into something like a one shoulder beaded dress!  

How do you celebrate finishing a collection?

We have over eight collections per year with swim, baby girl and the Charlotte Ronson collaboration, so by the time we finish one season we have already moved onto the next.  It is hard to find time to actually sit down and celebrate. However, the ultimate satisfaction for me comes when I see someone wearing one of my designs on the street!

What words would you use to describe Shoshanna?

Celebratory, functional, wearable and beautiful.

How is the Shoshanna brand growing in 2011?

Since the launch of my collection in 1998, I have always grown the business in a very organic way by adding new categories as it seems fit.   This year while designing the next swim line, we have put an emphasis on cover ups and will be adding a new variety of silhouettes, fabrics and embellishments.

If a girl was going to purchase her first Shoshanna piece, what would it be?

A dress, it is the signature piece from Shoshanna!

This week's Style Awards was all about prom. Congrats to Tammy, this week's winner! She was a prom princess in the Nicole Miller Such a Sweetheart Gown... what a lucky date!

Do you have a picture in RTR that you want to share? Send it to ShareRTR@renttherunway.com. If it's on our facebook page or blog, don't say we didn't warn you!

It is getting hot in NYC and we're excited to get the summer started in style. We'll be traveling,  spending some time in the Hamptons, and generally relaxing - in style, of course. How are you wearing RTR this month? - Jenn & Jenny

Jenn's Calendar

6/4: Californication

6/14: Rooftop BBQ

6/16: Summer Fashion Benefit

6/28: Date Night

Jenny's Calendar

6/7: NYC Benefit

6/8: Women in Entrepreneurship Breakfast

6/23: Dinner with Friends

6/26: Hamptons Brunch