Black tie weddings are so much fun. It's a Fab chance to get fancied up and walk arm in arm with a man in a tux. Sexy! Date or not, it's imperative that you dress the part. Black tie weddings call for long gowns or dressy separates. Think of it as getting dolled up for the Oscars . . . minus the red carpet and the mini gold man. And the celebs!
I started you off with this Prada Gathered Satin Clutch ($695) because the satin rosettes are sure to make you an instant hit. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look # 1, created by Ashley2007, is beyond black tie appropriate. The Azzaro gown is a surefire way to turn heads.

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We all know and love V Magazine, but now us online addicts can love it even more because it just went digital. No matter where you are in the world, as long as you have a computer, you can read the most recent, high-quality issue — ad campaigns and all! V Magazine, Spring 2008 is now at your virtual fingertips, so read away. For the most user-friendly experience, click on "pages" to see a full layout of the contents.

It all started last year with the quest for a handbag that goes with everything.

Tired of coming up short, native New Yorker Michelle Vale created her eponymous line of handbags with interchangeable hardware. Each bag comes with straps that can be swapped out, so, your options — wear the bag like a clutch or slung over the shoulder with a gold or silver strap.

While functionality is always a plus, Michelle also believes that practical doesn't have to mean plain. The line may still be young, but Cameron Diaz carries the Mushroom Jete clutch (left, $595) in her upcoming movie What Happens in Vegas and Kate Bosworth was spotted with the Entrechat ($895) on her birthday. More spottings are to come, I'm sure . . . maybe even as close to home as slung over my shoulder.

Michelle Vale Handbags are available at Kataphileo or MichelleVale.com and the Spring collection runs $495-$1500.

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Marchesa, Marchesa, Marchesa. It was all about Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig's creations last night at A Night of a Thousand Lights. The party, which benefited St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in NYC, was attended by none other than fashionable, Marchesa-clad ladies. Diane Kruger, Iman, Michelle Monaghan (whose swirly accordian-pleated dress I want), Joy Bryant, and Mary Alice Stephenson all schmoozed, wined, and dined to the background of a Marchesa fashion show. Tired of hearing me say Marchesa? See the night's events for yourself.

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• Shoe-off: Kate Bosworth vs. Heidi Montag — Off the Rack
• The grace of Derek Lam — Bag Snob
• Today’s couture: Louis Vuitton — Couture in the City
• Chloe python Bay bag — Purse Blog
• Guess which vegetarian actress was carrying this bold animal-print bag? — FabSugar UK
• 10 fresh eco-friendly finds make every day Earth Day — Stylehive
• Naomi Campbell to appear on Ugly Betty — Jezebel
• Now Mary — GenArt Pulse
• Celebs love Ed Hardy swimwear — Styledash
• Simon Doonan hearts MK + A! — Fashionista
• The Spring blouse — Coquette
• Sex and the City: The Movie sells — fashionologie

Joy Bryant showed off a look that was both classic and classy at a charity event for St. Jude's Hospital in NYC last night. The fit of her black Marchesa sheath dress is perfection, and it's refreshing to see a celebrity that isn't accessorized in every possible way. Though it could be called safe, this type of quiet glamour never goes out of style.

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Claire Danes has quite the tough act to follow. It was announced today that she is replacing Drew Barrymore, who was Gucci's first ever celebrity campaign face, as the Gucci Fine Jewelry girl.

Drew's ads were stunning, and hopefully Claire's will be just as iconic — she's being photographed by the same duo as Drew — Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

As for the reasoning behind the choice, Gucci's designer Frida Giannini explains: "Claire's sensual, confident beauty and her passionate, independent, and strong character embodies today's Gucci woman." The ads are set to debut this Fall.

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I know it's Spring and we're supposed to embrace light colors, but the reality is that some days call for darkness. And when those days come around, you don't want to be caught in faded hues. It implies that you don't take good care of your precious clothes. Gasp!

To learn how to keep your dark hues from fading, read more