Style Idol: Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington, star of ABC's Scandal and the newly-released Django Unchained, has been making her press rounds to support both looking absolutely fierce. She really seems to have figured out what works for her, and rarely strays far from it.  To wit:

Bold patterns:

From left: Kerry Washington in Peter Pilotto's mixed prints and navy Nicholas Kirkwood pumps; in a textured Gucci dress and buckled sandals; in a printed Mary Karantzou dress and studded Christian Louboutin accessories.

White dresses:

From left: Kerry Washington in a peek-a-boo Prada dress styled with the label's clutch, a coiled Jennifer Fisher bracelet and pointy-toe Jimmy Choo heels; in a printed Giles design, metallic clutch and pointy-toe pumps;in a white Dolce & Gabbana shift, mirrored clutch and pointy-toe Christian Louboutin stilettos.

Shades of pink:

From left: Kerry Washington in a Dior minidress and nude Christian Louboutin pumps; in a silk chiffon J. Mendel gown and gold jewelry, including a wide Jennifer Fisher ring, and a leather clutch; in a bowed Temperley London gown and diamond jewels.

And the always reliable LBD:

 

From left: Kerry Washington in a Altuzarra dress styled with a black box clutch and suede pumps; in a leather A.L.C. dress accented with layered necklaces, including a House of Lavande shark tooth pendant, and pointy-toe pumps; in a black and white Kate Spade New York dress with a crocodile Nancy Gonzalez clutch and bowed Roger Vivier pumps.

She embraces trends, but figures out a way to make them work for her instead of the other way around.  Take a cue from Kerry and take the time to figure out what colors and styles work for you - it makes getting dressed that much easier!