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Red Carpet Inspiration: Venice Film Festival 2011

Check out a few of the looks we went bananas for on the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival. --Angel

The shimmery gold lace, the full, floor-skimming skirt, those sheer long sleeves -- Keira Knightly's Valentino gown was perfection!

 

Kate Winslet was stunning at the Mildred Pierce premiere in a body-con, black and white color-block number by Stella McCartney.

 

Also on the red carpet for the Mildred Pierce premiere was Evan Rachel Wood in an on-trend lacy number from Alessandra Rich.

 

Gwyneth Paltrow chose a fun tangerine Prada frock for the Contagion photo call at the film fest. Orange is one of our ten top trends for Homecoming 2011!

 

Madonna matched red Mui Mui sunnies with the butterflies on her custom embellished Vionnet gown for the premiere of W.E.

 

Also at the W.E. premiere, actress Abbie Cornish was glamorous in a dramatic Atelier Versace gown with tiered ombre petals.

 

Natasha Poly wowed at the W.E. premiere in a scarlet design from Gucci.

 

Actress/model Diane Kruger was positively ethereal in a sparkling, Grecian-inspired Elie Saab dress.

Homecoming 2011 Trend: Tulle Dresses + Ankle Booties

Mixing edgier pieces with pretty, girly dresses is nothing new, but lately we've been completely smitten with the look of fluffy, tulle frocks paired with booties. Here's what we're talking about. --Angel

 

           

 For a pale or nude colored dress, wear black tights and black ankle booties for a dramatic contrast.

 

 

  

If you're rocking a black dress, a colorful or animal print bootie is a bold choice (but one you won't regret).

Red Carpet Inspiration: Our Idiot Brother Premiere

When several of Hollywood's most stylish actresses star in one movie, we already know the red carpet looks for the premiere will be insanely fabulous. No surprise we fell in love with the dresses we saw on the stars of Our Idiot Brother at the film's premiere. --Angel

The always-fetching Zooey Deschanel was beautiful in black and white ruffles from Moschino.

 

Elizabeth Banks paired a sweet and chic black and pink Prada frock with a clutch by the label and shiny Veronica Lake waves.

 

Rashida Jones was right on trend in a colorblocked Stella McCartney and bold pink lips.

 

Olivia Munn didn't star in the film, but we had to feature that gorgeous Carolina Herrera cocktail dress.

Red Carpet Inspiration: VH1 Do Something Awards

The VH1 Do Something Awards were Sunday evening and, as always, our eyes were on the fashion. Here are a few looks we couldn't help but notice. --Angel

Glee actress and host for the evening Jane Lynch was a vision in a flowy Alexander McQueen gown.

 

The always-stunning Kerry Washington mixed sweet and sassy in a textured pink and black Zuhair Murad dress and booties.

 

Rose McGowan rocked Dolce & Gabbana's celestial print in a strapless body-con frock.

 

Kristen Bell chose Etro for the evening and paired the one-shoulder number with bronze heels and a multi-chain bag.

 

Sophia Bush paired an ultra-chic Tibi frock with a Hands Up Not Handouts clutch, made by women in Africa.

 

The lovely Olivia Wilde was beautiful in a pleated Chloe frock with a peekaboo slit in the front.

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2011 Teen Choice Awards

Young Hollywood showed up and showed off their glamorous fashion sense at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards last night. We've put together a few (okay, more than a few) of our favorite looks. --Angel

Actress Kaley Cuoco was host for the evening, wearing a floor-grazing Rebecca Taylor dress and beachy waves.

 

Columbiana star Zoe Saldana was smoking hot in tiered metallic Lanvin and Alexander McQueen heels.

 

The always stylish Rachel Bilson paired a sweet Chloe frock with super-edgy Brian Atwood studded booties.

 

Whether or not you're a Bieleber, you've got to admit, Justin's bow tie and flower were cool complements to the edgy leather vest. 

 

Crazy Stupid Love actress Emma Stone sported a colorblock Christian Dior number as she picked up an award for her role in Easy A.

 

Robert Pattinson accepted his award in Dolce & Gabbana.

 

Gossip Girl star Blake Lively was stunning in an orange, leather Gucci dress and leopard-print Louboutins.

 

Pretty Little Liars actress Ashley Benson chose a patterned, black and gold Alice + Olivia frock for the big event.

 

Fellow Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell was styled by Brad Goreski in a DKNY button-front shirt and the label's sequined skirt.

 

Lucy Hale of Pretty Little Liars was also there, in a dazzling nude and black mini dress.

 

Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev looked sweet in a gingham D&G dress.

 

Selena Gomez accepted awards and performed in a champagne-hued mini frock by Erin Fetherston.

 

Kellan Lutz played it cool, pairing his buttoned sweater and tie with jeans and boots. Guys, take note--this is a great look for Homecoming!

 

Lutz's Twilight co-star Nikki Reed chose a printed Etro halter for the evening.

 

Taylor Swift was a winner in white, wearing a retro-inspired Rafael Cennamo halter dress.

 

The New Girl star Zooey Deschanel was adorable as always in a 50s nude and black Miu Miu frock and scarlet lips.

 

Joe Jonas rocked a polished-casual look, pairing a Z Zegna jacket and pants with a V-neck tee and sneakers.

Looks We Love -- Maxidresses

For some reason when the temperatures rise, us girls want to throw on a long maxidress (seems kind of backwards, doesn't it?). But there is a right way to wear this trend, specially when you're trying to beat the heat, and these celebs have it nailed. Get inspired. --Angel

We can't really think of a time when the trés jolie Angelina didn't look flawless, but in this coral Elie Saab number at the Sarajevo Film Festival, the actress/humanitarian looks beyond!

 

Emma Roberts rocked the maxidress trend in a neutral, lace Leyendecker dress for a shopping event.

 

Nicole Richie celebrated designer Ella Moss in a printed maxidress and bohemian braid.

 

The lovely Freida Pinto looked fresh and summery in a kelly green Juan Carlos Obando dress for the premiere of Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

 

Jaime King hosted a Stand Up to Cancer Benefit and looked lovely in beaded Valentino.

 

Olivia Palermo couldn't have looked prettier at a DKNY Sun Soiree wearing the label's colorblock dress.

Looks We Love: LBDs

Okay, little black dresses aren't exactly a new trend, we know, but in the past few days alone we've spotted some of our favorite stars wearing them and looking so wildly fetching we just had to feature them on Prom Advice. --Angel

Rising star Emma Stone is having a incredibly stylish week! Here she is at the NYC premiere of Crazy, Stupid, Love wearing an embroidered frock from Tom Ford. Dig the sweet velvet bow around her waist!

 

 

Another Crazy, Stupid, Love star, Julianne Moore, chose a sweet Stella McCartney babydoll dress for the film's premiere. The bows all over the swingy frock are just too darling.

 

 

How gorgeous does Diane Kruger look with those Veronica Lake-inspired waves and the Miu Miu LBD? We love the length, and especially love the floral sleeves.

Red Carpet Inspiration: Friends with Benefits Movie Premiere

We love a great rom-com, but we love a stylishly-dressed starlet even more! Here, a few looks from the red carpet of the Friends with Benefits premiere. --Angel

Friends with Benefits star Mila Kunis was radiant in a body-conscious Lanvin design.

 

The adorable Emma Stone wore a vibrant look from Giambattista Valli.

 

Melissa George kept it simple and chic in a pale slip dress and nude slingbacks.

 

Entourage actress Emmanuelle Chriqui also chose a bright look in an eye-popping Plastic Island mini dress.

Trend Report: Butterflies

Shameless actress Emmy Rossum attended a press event in a butterfly print frock by Lyn Devon.

From pretty printed dresses to hair accessories, we love wearing butterflies this time of year--they're lovely and sweet, and add a dose of girliness to an ensemble. Here, ten of the most fetching butterfly looks we've seen. --Angel

1.Gold Medal Butterfly Side Headband, $28   2.Lipstick Queen Butterfly Ball Shimmer Treatment Lipstick, $20   3.Lancôme Paris Butterflies Fever Eyeshadow, $40   4.Kate Spade New York 'Gina' Platform Pump, $350   5.Anuschka Henna Butterfly Clutch, $82   6.Jessica Simpson Butterfly Maxi Dress, $120   7.Betsey Johnson Butterfly Chiffon Dress, $398   8.Vava Lavender Butterfly Dress, $174   9.Cara Accessories 'Critters' Butterfly Crystal Stretch Ring, $68   10.Torrid Butterfly Pendant, $12.50

Garden Party

If there is one trend that defines the season it is flower power. Whether your look is bohemian, glamorous, or romantic you'll find a floral print, applique, or other garden-inspired design that suits you. Here are ten finds we fell for. --Angel

1.Songstress Taylor Swift in a floral print D&G frock.   2.Nanette Lepore 'Daphne' Floral Print Maxi Dress, $598   3.Thin Satin Floral Headband, $4   4.Luciano Padovan Floral Patent Peep Toe Pump, $340   5.Apt. 9® Chiffon Floral Hair Clip, $6   6.Sasha Beaded Clutch, $30   7.A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Flamingo Floral Print Halter Dress, $273   8.Lulu Guiness Floral Leather Clutch, $509   9.Lipsy Floral Tiered One Shoulder Dress, $83   10.Actress Thandie Newton in a floral print peasant dress.