Celebrity Olivia Wilde's InStyle August 2013 Issue Now on Newsstands! Go Behind-the-Scenes at Her Cover Shoot By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on July 12, 2013 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Photo The new August issue of InStyle with cover girl Olivia Wilde is now on newsstands! Inside the issue, the 29-year-old works her best model poses in Louis Vuitton, Burberry Prorsum, Carolina Herrera, Chanel and more high-fashion looks curated by Style Director Melissa Rubini. Behind-the-scenes, it was all about creating, as our star called it, "a futuristic Katharine Hepburn look," with a dazzling mix of elegance and embellishment using statement coats, handbags, and dresses in an array of rich textures including calfskin, silk, crocodile, tweed, python. "The shoot was a collaboration," said makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis, who along with hairstylist Ben Skervin, created her effortless beauty looks snapped by photographer Giampaolo Sgura. Click to get a behind-the-scenes look at the cover shoot, and be sure to pick up the new InStyle, on newsstands and available for download to your tablet now. MORE:Three Things You'll Learn About Cover Girl Olivia Wilde Watch Olivia's Cover Shoot Video!Olivia Wilde's Best Looks Ever! 01 of 11 Wilde's Inspiration Courtesy Photo "I use actresses and models of the past as inspiration," she said in InStyle's cover shoot video. "I've always had a thing for both Hepburns—I've had both Audrey and Katharine up on the inspiration board." 02 of 11 Hands On Courtesy Photo During the shoot, Wilde looked over the day's worth of photos with the team. 03 of 11 Shoes, Shoes, Shoes Courtesy Photo Wilde had numerous shoes waiting for her to step into at Milk Studios in New York City. 04 of 11 The Accessories Courtesy Photo With trays of sunglasses and piles of handbags, there were plenty of options for our cover star. She even used a Chanel chain-link belt as a bracelet, which is featured on her cover! 05 of 11 The Looks Courtesy Photo The actress helped with the inspiration for the cover shoot, choosing embellished coats, dresses, and tops to create a "futuristic Katharine Hepburn" look. 06 of 11 Finishing Touches Courtesy Photo Wearing a Burberry Prorsum statement coat, Wilde got a few touch-ups in-between takes by makeup artist, Mélanie Inglessis, who said "the shoot was a collaboration, and Olivia loved it." 07 of 11 Lights, Camera, Action Courtesy Photo Olivia listened to the soundtrack from Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, with songs by Jay-Z and Gotye, during the day's shoot. 08 of 11 Louis Vuitton Look Courtesy Photo Style Director Melissa Rubini was leading the charge in choosing the outfits Wilde wore, including this Louis Vuitton top and skirt. 09 of 11 Nail Play Courtesy Photo Wilde jazzed up her manicure with Jin Soon polishes, which played well with her vintage emerald-and-diamond engagement ring from SNL funnyman, Jason Sudeikis. 10 of 11 Prada Look Courtesy Photo Photographer Giampaolo Sgura captured Wilde in a Prada embellished tweed dress with metallic leather heels. 11 of 11 Wilde Goes for Structured Courtesy Photo Wilde, in a Salvatore Ferragamo silk dress with an Emporio Armani velvet clutch, told InStyle, "I went for flowy things, but now I like structured pieces. I'm less Edie Sedgwick and more Katharine Hepburn." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit