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The jury is still out on whether or not the Supermodel still exists, but if they do then Cara Delevingne is certainly one. In the past few years Cara has become a household name, and no matter how you discovered her—as a high fashion model, as a Victoria's Secret Angel, as an eyebrow icon, or even a subject of pronunciation confusion for Reese Witherspoon—you know who she is.

Cara's a bit polarizing; you either love her or love to hate her, but one thing is clear: you cannot escape Cara. Recently named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, Cara has had an outstanding year. She's Karl Lagerfeld's muse, she's landed countless magazine covers and editorials, and she's just been cast in two highly-anticipated new movies (yes, Delevingne is trying the model-actor route): as Margo in the film adaptation of John Green's Paper Towns and June Moone aka Enchantress in DC's Suicide Squad.

Style-wise, Cara is most known for her tomboy off-duty style, but I think it's in her red carpet appearances that she truly shines. She's a true queen of glam and isn't afraid of a dazzling sparkle or daring slit or sheer skirt. Even her menswear-inspired blue tuxedo is sexy and edgy, and the sneakers add a fun touch. She's got serious style but doesn't take herself too seriously. In essence, Cara has the "cool" factor.

And really, isn't that what being an It Girl is all about?

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With Karl Lagerfeld there's no half-assing a project. You either take it to the extreme or you don't do it at all. His latest Métiers d'Art collection (Chanel's version of pre-fall) is no exception. The decadent Schloss Leopoldskron outside Salzburg, Austria, is where the 2015 show took place, and Karl did not hesitate to draw from the many rich sources of inspiration he had at his disposal.

Drawing from typical Tyrolean attire, models traipsed through the dining rooms and libraries of the baroque estate in lederhosen, feathered hats, and embroidered cloaks. Frocks made from curtains these were not; no, this was Chanel at its finest and most extravagant.

Flawless frauleins at the Chanel Métiers d'Art presentation in Austria; images via style.com

As it should be, too. The Métiers d'Art collection is first and foremost a celebration of the craftsmen and artisans of the Chanel brand, a nod to all the tiny details that make Chanel so extraordinary. The clothes presented were over-the-top Alpine, a couture Disneyland fantasy world. And there is a fairytale quality to these clothes, and not just because I think of figures from "It's A Small World" upon viewing this collection. I almost want there to be a live-action fairytale film where the entire cast is outfitted with looks from this collection because these clothes are so fantastic, so kitsch in their appropriation of Tyrolean dress, and oh so very fun.

Speaking of fairytales, the association with a fantastical fairytale presence becomes more apparent when one considers Lagerfeld's newly released fashion short-film that features Pharrell Williams and it-girl model Cara Delevingne as "reincarnations" of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria, respectively. "Sissi" he calls her as they waltz in the twilight to a song that was written by Pharrell (and we get to hear Cara's lovely singing voice, too!). But it's also "CC" as in, the interlocking C logo and the initials of founder Coco Chanel.

Lagerfeld is an artist and a showman, as collections like this prove time and time again, but he's also a businessman. He'll find any way he can to associate his inspirations directly with the Chanel brand, from "Sissi"/"CC" to the interlocking C hand motions Pharrell makes while dancing, to an appearance by the legend Chanel herself (played by a plucky Géraldine Chaplin). There's no confusion: the Chanel brand is everywhere.

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Halloween is fast approaching, and for those of you who go for the clever and fashionable costumes over the scary and gory, this post is for you.

I always love a good fashion-related costume, and luckily there are so many lively characters with iconic looks to mimic for the 31st of October. So here it is, The Fashion Barbie's best fashion costume ideas:

Choupette the Cat

Karl Lagerfeld's pampered puss is more fashionable than like 99% of the population, so why not dress up as this cute kitty cat?

Key Pieces: all-white ensemble, white cat ears, baby blue eyes, your own makeup line
Bonus Points if: You have a friend dress up as Karl and take pictures of you all night doing cute cat things

Moschino Dress

Jeremy Scott has embraced the kitsch vibes at Moschino, which is great because he is often inspired by household items, making this a DIY-er's dream costume!

Key Pieces: boxes from your favorite childhood cereals and your imagination!
Bonus Points if: You accessorize with the $1000+ Anya Hindmarch bags that were also inspired by cereal characters. Seriously, who knew Tony the Tiger was such a tastemaker?

Cara Delevingne

There seems to be something so effortlessly stylish about a polished denim on denim ensemble. Chambray button-downs are the best of both worlds: professional and sleek while laid-back and comfortable. And of course, who doesn't love a good pair of jeans!

To avoid looking like you're donning a denim jumpsuit, try different shades of blue - a washed-out shirt and indigo jeans, perhaps - or go for printed pieces. And definitely play with proportions: if your shirt is oversized, make sure to polish it up with a straight leg and smart shoes.

Cara Delevingne for Free People

Photo by Garance Dore

Olivia Palermo tries out a denim skirt