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Red Carpet Inspiration: 2011 SAG Awards

Check out our favorite looks from the red carpet at last night's Screen Actors Guild Awards. --Angel

The lovely Angie Harmon looked flawless in a ballerina-inspired gown designed by FIDM Grad Monique huillier.

 

No Strings Attached star Natalie Portman chose a white Azzaro gown for the big night.

 

 Rosario Dawson looked polished and pretty in a citron creation from J. Mendel.

 

Actress Claire Danes accented her floral Louis Vuitton ball gown with bright pink lips and nails.

 

Actress Dianna Agron gushed that she'd never felt girlier in her tea-length Chanel frock. We agree--it's totally sweet!

 

Glee actress Heather Morris was picture perfect in a blush-colored design by Romona Keveza.

 

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland wore a punchy Max Mara gown, continuing to make a name for herself as a style star.

 

Black Swan actress Mila Kunis was stunning in blood orange Alexander McQueen.

 

We love the hot pink and black combo of this Oscar de la Renta number worn by Jennifer Lawrence.

 

Glee star Lea Michele sparkled from head to toe in Oscar de la Renta.

 

Hilary Swank chose a Grecian-inspired, one-shoulder gown from Versace in one of the season's most fetching colors--pale blush.

 

Jayma Mays picked the perfect shade of peach to match her hair, wearing a drapey design by Jenny Packham.

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2011 Golden Globe Awards, Part II

More looks to love from the 2011 Golden Globe Awards. So inspiring!  --Angel

Glee's Lea Michelle picked a one-shoulder Oscar de la Renta in color-of-the-moment pink.

 

Black Swan star and Best Actress winner Natalie Portman was radiant in Viktor & Rolf.

 

Glee actress Dianna Agron looked stunning in a blush-hued J. Mendel number.

 

Eva Longoria picked an anything-but-basic black Zac Posen gown.

 

Actress Jennifer Lawrence made her Golden Globes debut in a swirling Louis Vuitton frock.

 

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland was beautiful in a super feminine cafe au lait-colored Max Azria gown.

 

Glee's Amber Riley dazzled in shimmering gunmetal by Oliver Tolentino.

 

Tron actress Oliva Wilde wore a dramatic glittering Marchesa dress.

 

The lovely January Jones was wildly glamorous in a plunging red gown from Versace.

 

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara was gorgeous in an eye-catching Vera Wang.

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2011 Golden Globe Awards, Part I

The 2011 Golden Globes were overflowing with exquisite looks from Hollywood's most adored tastemakers. There were so many gorgeous gowns at the awards show I had to break this post up into two parts! --Angel

Tangled star Mandy Moore was a vision in a deep blue gown from FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier.

 

 Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones was also lovely in Monique Lhuillier.

 

Frankie and Alice star Halle Berry was the talk of the red carpet in this so-sexy Nina Ricci bustier dress.

 

Black Swan actress Mila Kunis looked flawless in an emerald green Vera Wang number.

 

Sandra Bullock presented in an ultra-feminine beaded gown by Jenny Packham.

 

Love and Other Drugs actress Anne Hathaway sparkled in an paillette and crystal-embellished Giorgio Armani Prive dress.

 

Easy A's Emma Stone accented her newly-blonde locks with a peach-hued Calvin Klein design.

 

Glee's Heather Morris chose a sleek and elegant look by Lorena Sarbu.

 

Songstress Carrie Underwood was stunning in a dazzling sequined gown from Badgley Mischka.

 

Brad Pitt's leading lady, the lovely Angelina Jolie was money in green Versace.

 

The always beautiful Scarlett Johannson looked sensational in an Elie Saab gown.

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Minidresses

Whether it's for a movie premiere or a Hollywood party, stars seem to be favoring the flirtiest little frocks they can find! --Angel

Fashion designer/actor/author Nicole Richie celebrated her Luckymagazine cover in an eye-catching Emilio Pucci number.

 

Actress Sophia Bush showed off her gams in a shimmery dress by Lorena Sarbu at the Los Angeles premiere of The Green Hornet.

 

The always stylish Kerry Washington donned a glittery blue Alberto Makali mini frock at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

 

Gossip Girlstar (and the face of the new Chanel handbag campaign) Blake Lively chose an aubergine Marchesa dress for the National Board of Review Gala in the Big Apple.

 

The beautiful Camilla Belle wore an intricately pleated minidress to a dinner honoring fashion designer Alberta Feretti in Florence, Italy.

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2011 People's Choice Awards

The 2011 People's Choice Awards were held on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, and some of Hollywood's hottest stars made a stylish appearance. Here are just a few of the looks that caught our eyes. --Angel

Emma Roberts proved that LBDs can be chic and sweet in a ruffled Christian Dior frock.

 

Favorite country star winner Taylor Swift picked a ballerina-style dress from J. Mendel in a romantic blush hue.

 

Black Swanactress Mila Kunis chose a ruffled J. Mendel in an olive tone that looked stunning on her skin.

 

Twilight star Kristen Stewart accepted her award for favorite movie actress in a glittering minidress from Reem Acra.

 

Minka Kelly looked lovely in a lacy Vivienne Westwood bustier minidress.

 

Queen Latifah hosted the show and was positively radiant in a brilliant aqua Edition by Georges Chakra gown.

 

So You Think You Can Dancehost Cat Deely was charming in a vintage tea-length frock.

Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2011

Marc Jacobs channeled all the glamour and glitz of the Art Deco era for his Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2011 collection. The looks were deliciously luxurious and dramatic (fur headbands!) and utterly ideal for a swanky party. --Angel

 
 

Candy Girls

 

We fell in love with the rainbow of colors on the faces of models at the Christian Dior Spring 2011 show. Eyelids and lips looked candy-coated in bright shades of pink, red, green, orange, and blue...perfect for a fun, festive night out! --Angel

 

1.L'Oreal HIP Color Rich Cream Eyeliner in Teal, $11.99   2.Essie Nail Color in Mesmerised, $7.75   3.Ulta Super Shiny Lip Gloss in Cosmo, $8   4.Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner, $18   5.CoverGirl Continuous Color Lipstick in Really Red, $5.50   6.Benefit BADGal Blue Mascara, $19   7.Stila Traveling Color Palette in Trendsetting in Tokyo, $10   8.Tarte Cheek Stain, $30   9.Sephora Color Play 5-in-1 Fashion Edition, $30   10.Nars 5-Piece Lip Gloss Coffret in Crazy Heart, $50

Make Room for Plumes

There's a reason we saw so many designers embellish their Spring 2011 looks with feathers: they make everything (seriously, everything) look infinitely more glamorous. Wear a beautiful, feathery dress to a party or wedding, or up the 'Wow!' factor of jeans and a T-shirt with a gorgeous plume-embellished accessory. Here are 10 ideas to inspire you. --Angel

1.BCBG Max Azria Draped Feather-Embellished Gown, $548   2.Sue Wong Embellished Ostrich Feather Dress, $548   3.Madison Marcus Feathered Silk Dress, $328   4.A look from Chanel Spring 2011 runway   5.Micha Design Feather Collar Necklace, $187   6.Nana 'Bettina' Feather Headband, $450   7.Forever 21 Feather Faux Diamond Headband, $7   8.Nina 'Vaso' Sandal, $94   9.A.V. Max Black Feather Hoop Earrings, $37   10.ASOS Nude Feather Clutch, $45

Prom Advice for Every Special Occasion

Winter Formal is over and you'll have to wait another 12 months for holiday parties, but there are still tons of reasons to get dressed up. From birthdays to bat mitzvahs, first dates to weddings, and of course, Prom, you'll find updates on the season's hottest fashion and accessory trends, hair and beauty looks, and special occasion styles for guys all right here on Prom Advice! --Angel