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Red Carpet Inspiration: 2012 Golden Globe Awards

It's hard to ignore the glitz and glamour of Hollywood award season -- the gorgeous gowns, the beautiful hair, the amazing accessories -- we love it all! The Golden Globes were last night and we're still swooning. Here are some of the night's winning looks. --Angel

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol actress Paula Patton looked flawless in a sunny yellow design by FIDM's own Monique Lhuillier.

 

Ringer actress Sarah Michelle Gellar looked stunning in full, printed gown from FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2012 collection.

 

We love the playful color and silhouette of Modern Family star Ariel Winter's Dolce & Gabbana frock. Wouldn't it be simply fantastic for Prom?

 

Katherine McPhee, one of the evening's presenters, accessorized her embroidered Donna Karan dress with platform stilettos and a Judith Leiber minaudiere, all in a neutral palette.

 

There was so much to love about Charlize Theron's look -- the dress of course, a Dior Couture design, but we absolutely j'adored the vintage Cartier headband too!

 

The Help actress Viola Davis was lucky enough to have Italian label Emilio Pucci make this insanely chic, bourdeaux gown just for her...we're just a bit jealous.

 

Evan Rachel Wood was the picture of glamour in a sequin and feather embellished gown by Gucci.

 

Homeland star Claire Danes worked it on the red carpet, rocking a black J. Mendel column accessorized with a bold red lip.

 

Reese Witherspoon presented in a scarlet-hued Zac Posen design which she paired with beachy waves.

 

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara has been having an "It" girl moment as she promotes her film. Last night she was flawless in Nina Ricci.

 

The always impeccable Angelina Jolie was gorgeous in a white Atelier Versace gown with a red foldover trim and lips and bag to match.

 

Presenter Freida Pinto couldn't have been more beautiful in peacock blue Prada, which she accessorized with loads of gold and diamonds.

 

Nominated for her role in Mildred Pierce, Kate Winslet channeled Old Hollywood in a va-va-va-voom black and white gown from Jenny Packham.

 

Glee's Amber Riley chose a strapless, ruffle-front design by design duo Badgley Mischka. We love the sideswept bang!

 

Somehow Natalie Portman gets prettier and prettier with each red carpet appearance. Last night she was a vision in a strapless fuchsia gown by Lanvin.

 

Indie cutie Zooey Deschanel was all-out glamorous in silk Prada studded with ebony and emerald glass pearls.

 

Mila Kunis looked picture perfect in a black silk and tulle gown by Christian Dior. We love how the actress accented the look with sleek hair and shimmery, barely-there makeup.

 

The Help actress Emma Stone complemented her famous red locks with a romantic, aubergine gown from Lanvin.

 

American Horror Story star Taissa Farmiga kept her hair and makeup simple so all eyes were on her ruched strapless gown.

 

My Week with Marilyn star Michelle Williams chose a velvet embroidered gown by designer-of-the-moment Jason Wu, accessorized with an adorable headband.

 

Actress Jessica Alba presented in a lavender Gucci gown with shimmery embroidery, matched with pale shimmery makeup.

 

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland was fetching and glamorous and all things lovely in vintage Dior (does it even get more fabulous than that?) and a sideswept updo.

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2012 People's Choice Awards

The 2012 People's Choice Awards were last night. As always, we picked out a few of our favorite looks from the red carpet, and we think you'll agree they are the perfect inspiration for Prom. --Angel

The Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence chose a bold design by Viktor & Rolf.

 

Footloose star Julianne Hough sparkled in a backless Kaufmanfranco dress.

 

Actress Tia Mowry was radiant in a drapey Collette Dinnigan gown.

 

And Mowry's twin sister, Tamera, was sweet and sassy in an LBD by Nina

 

Also in an LBD, 2 Broke Girls star Kat Dennings, adding a bold, red lip to complete the look.

 

Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson chose a girly design by Alice + Olivia.

 

Ginnifer Goodwin turned heads in vibrant pink by Roksanda Illincic.

 

Actress Elisha Cuthbert made a statement in a black and gold gown from Vawk.

 

Singer Demi Lovato was flawless in peach Marchesa.

 

Actress/singer Vanessa Hudgens wowed in a black and gold Jenny Packham that featured an eye-catching web design.

Match Your Lip Color to Your Dress

Here's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara looking absolutely stunning in a scarlet Valentino gown at the Rome premiere of her film. We love how she's matched her lip color to that vibrant red dress -- totally brill! If you're planning to wear any shade of red, berry, or pink to Prom, try matching your lip color to your dress (and see how many heads you turn!). --Angel

Inspired by...Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012

It's never too early to start thinking about Prom. In fact, we've been thinking about Prom 2012 since Prom 2011! To get things jumping, we're starting a new feature where we highlight Prom looks inspired by the Spring 2012 collections of some of our favorite designers. Who better to kick off the series than FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier? --Angel

FLOOR-SWEEPING

It wouldn't be Prom without full, floor-sweeping gowns. For her spring collection, Lhuillier did harness detailing, colorblocking, and an insanely cool inky print. You can do something equally unexpected with a bold color, like this Max & Cleo Strapless Gown.

 

FIFTIES

 

Sweet and flirty, but with just the right amount of sophistication, '50s-inspired dresses are always a favorite Prom trend. We love the edgy grafitti print we saw at the Monique Lhuillier runway show, but we also adore a floral print, like this BB Dakota Clarissa Jacquard Dress.

MERMAID

When it comes to glamour there are few things more glamorous than Old Hollywood-style mermaid gowns. Lhuillier stuck with primary colors and did it with ruching, draping, and lots of tulle, but you can also find tons of styles with ruffles, pleats, or a hint of shimmer, like this Halle Prom Dress from Windsor.

Olivia Wilde in Monique Lhuillier

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Actress Olivia Wilde is rarely found on anything but the best-dressed list, and for good reason: the stylish star chose a design from FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2012 collection for a big night at the Palm Springs Film Festival. The black gown was chic and sophisticated in front, but when the star turned around the look's edgier, more playful side was revealed--a lace racerback and up-to-there slit. --Angel

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Try the Trend: LBDs

Black is nothing new in the world of fashion--it is perpetually the 'color of the moment.' But lately, amid a sea of Fall 2011's most gorgeous mustards, reds, teals, burgandies, and navies, we've noticed several of Hollywood's brightest stars rocking always-flawless LBDs on the red carpet. --Angel

 

Newly-engaged Anne Hathaway looked effortless and classic in a dark sheath for the NYC premiere of The Iron Lady.

 

Also at The Iron Lady premiere in New York, Olivia Wilde was perfection in Dolce & Gabbana.

 

Kate Beckinsale dazzled in sparkling jersey by Michael Kors for a Flaunt magazine event.

 

For the premiere of her film We Bought a Zoo Scarlett Johansson chose a va-va-voom two-piece number from Dolce & Gabbana.

 

Jessica Biel was right on trend in a lacy Valentino dress for a Charity:Water benefit.

 

Olivia Palermo feted the launch of the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum in sweet and sassy Marchesa.

 

Clockwise from top left: Diane von Furstenberg Sequin-Skirt Combo Dress; Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress; H&M Conscious Collection Black Dress; Queen of Swing Black Dress; ASOS Polo Neck Midi Dress

Red Carpet Inspiration: 'New Year's Eve' L.A. Premiere

Last night's New Year's Eve premiere in Los Angeles was perhaps one of the most stylish movie premieres we've seen in a long time. We were especially taken with Fergie's look: a strapless mirrored dress from FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier's Resort 2012 collection. --Angel

The Duchess, on the red carpet to support hubby Josh Duhamel (in Calvin Klein), looked particularly Fergalicious in a sassy silver frock by Monique Lhuillier.

 

Lea Michele was stunning in a champagne-hued Valentino gown.

 

Hilary Swank chose a sparkling cocktail dress by Elie Saab in one of the season's hottest colors--navy.

 

Zac Efron sported a steel-colored three-piece suit (and a five o'clock shadow that made him look dreamily moody and dark).

 

Katherine Heigl was classic in a lace Dolce & Gabbana dress and sparkling jewels.

 

Also in Dolce & Gabbana, Michelle Pfeiffer was plum pretty in the other color of the moment.

 

Abigail Breslin chose a romantic tulle and corseted number by Marchesa.

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2011 American Music Awards

Last night's American Music Awards was a Who's Who of the entertainment industry, all of them wearing some of the biggest names in the fashion industry. Check out our favorites. --Angel

Songbird Taylor Swift accepted her Artist of the Year, Favorite Album, and Favorite Female Artist awards in a Reem Acra design covered in gold sequins.

 

Favorite Latin Music Artist award winner Jennifer Lopez flaunted her famous curves in a body-skimming, one-sleeved Zuhair Murad creation.

 

Perfumista Katy Perry accented her strapless Vivienne Westwood dress with a bright red lip and blue peep-toe shoes.

 

Actress Katherine Heigl presented in a charcoal-hued gown by Roberto Cavalli.

 

Singer Mary J. Blige also wore Roberto Cavalli, hers a single-shoulder gown in an animal print.

 

The always effervescent Nicki Minaj, decked out in taffeta Oscar de la Renta, took home Favorite Hip Hop/Rap Artist and Favorite Hip Hop/Rap Album awards.

 

Singer/actress Selena Gomez accessorized a silver satin gown by Giorgio Armani with Jimmy Choo shoes and tuxedo-clad boyfriend Justin Bieber.

 

Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott donned an embellished black gown by designer Rani Zakhem.

 

Songstress Jennifer Hudson chose a drapey, metallic mini frock by Jenny Packham for the big night.

 

Jenny McCarthy presented in a plum Victoria Beckham design.

Camilla Belle in Monique Lhuillier

We've got to admit, we loved this dress the minute we saw it. Then we noticed that the lovely Camilla Belle was the one wearing it, and we loved it even more. But when we realized that it's a design from FIDM's own Monique Lhuillier we fell head over heels. The color, the silhouette, the sparkle--it is absolutely the perfect dress! --Angel

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Red Hot Dresses

We couldn't help but notice some of Hollywood's brightest young stars have been showing up to parties and events in the season's most festive hue. --Angel

Twilight Saga actress Nikki Reed wore a single-shoulder red frock on the Late Show with David Letterman to promote Breaking Dawn, Pt. 1.

 

Reed's co-star Ashley Greene was radiant in red Narciso Rodriguez while promoting the film in Toronto.

 

Emma Roberts showed up to the GQ Men of the Year bash in a red hot sheath.

 

Also at the Men of the Year party was Anna Faris in a full-skirted dress by Preen.

 

Actress Nora Zehetner was on hand at the MoMA Film benefit wearing a bright Calvin Klein number.

 

Nicole Richie was picture perfect in Stella McCartney for the Baby2Baby Winter Wonderland benefit.