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Insta-Insider: Lupita's Stylist Revealed!

Find out who's the fashion maven and the deets behind all of the looks we love.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Stylist & Muse

“So proud of my girl! CONGRATULATIONS on the win! Time to celebrate!! ❤️ #bestmotionpicturedrama #12yearsaslave @goldenglobes @foxsearchlight @lupitanyongo,” instagrammed the bi-coastal, LA and New York-based stylist Micaela Erlanger (shown here), who’s been styling Nyong’o since she first hit the spotlight.

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Style Trio

Erlanger is the style maven behind both Nyong’o and Michelle Dockery, who is best known for her role as Lady Mary Crawley in the series Downton Abbey. Here the ladies have a little “#Photoboothfun! #mygirls #goldenglobesglam,” as the stylist posted.

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In The Nude

“Oh heyyyy! @lupitanyongo certainly knows how to pull off the bodycon trend wearing this @stellamccartney one shoulder dress @jamiewolfnyc #gold jewelry and a stingray clutch from Kenyan designer #chesneauheltzelminauderies,” the stylist humbly bragged.

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Beautifully Blossomed

“@lupitanyongo had fun wearing this little vintage #Valentina dress at the EW SAG Pre-party! Thanks to fabulous @newyorkvintageinc for sharing this museum piece with us!”

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Brighter Day

“@lupitanyongo is a stunner is this brilliant turquoise @gucci gown, @leightonjewels #gold jewels, @louboutinworld heels and @monicarichkosann #gold clutch. SO proud of you and congratulations on the win!! #SAGawards,” gushed Erlanger, who has also styled Jamie Foxx in the past.

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Wild Fire

“No Words. She is a vision in red ❤️Lupita is absolutely divine wearing @ralphlauren stunning gold jewelry @leightonjewels @lovegoldlive custom shoes by @pandrewdesign and @monicarichkosann rose gold clutch.”

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Cocktail Hour

“Last nights LAFCA Awards…dreamy….in @altuzarrastudio @monicarichkosann @brunomagliofficial @dior fine jewelry.”

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Following Patterns

“Keeping in line with our blue story yesterday @lupitanyongo attending the Independent film makers grant and spirit awards nominees brunch! Outfit @peterpilotto Clutch @anyahindmarch shoes @sophiawebstershoes jewels @wbrittnyc,” dished the stylist.

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Ray of Sunshine

“Bodycon Babe @lupitanyongo @victoriabeckham #preenbyaldo @kwiatdiamonds.“

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Ink Well

“A lady that lunches is always chic in @houseofherrera @jamiewolfnyc @manoloblahnikhq @katiereppert #AFILuncheon.”

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Black Beauty

“#fiercelady #lookingbomb @lupitanyongo @proenzaschouler @efcollection @wmagazine,” the talented stylist boasted.

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Brocade Bound

“Gorgeous Lupita at the #PSIFF wearing a divine frock by @eliesaabworld and accessories by @louboutinworld @judithleiberny @cartier.“

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Inside Out

“❤️@lupitanyongo @davidyurman @eliesaabworld @nicholaskirkwoodofficial,” Erlanger credited on Instagram.

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Pure Perfection

“Thank you @lanvinofficial @leightonjewels Lupita sure looks like a lady in this dress cc: @lupita_nyongo,” the stylist graciously posted about this simply pretty look she excutes so well.

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TOPICS:  Lupita Nyong’o