Mia Wasikowska looked like a budding starlet as she arrived at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards. We're especially obsessed with her Rodarte for Opening Ceremony lace-ruffled dress, but love her dual-toned pumps as well. Mia wore little else, but we added some silver accessories for a little punk panache. Shop the exact dress, with all the rest, now.
It's a predominately black palette from Armani, black head-to-toe looks — but should this make you think that the runway was short on variety, you'd be wrong. For Fall '11, Armani delivers a wardrobe for the modern women, 'laxed silhouettes, heavy on the texture and accessories. There is no singular cut, Armani plays with it all: calf-length skirts, easy trousers, long, flowing sheer dresses. Then, we get a dose of sequins, of fuzzy, fur details, and a pop of blue and green on bags, shoes, and shawls. It's a little edgy, just the way today's confident woman would wear her black.
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Bottega Veneta began with Karolina Kurkova in a shaggy mustard coat and bouffant 'do — a seemingly direct ode to the '60s lady — before morphing into something much more modern and original. Designer Tomas Maier made ingenious use of fabrics and textures to tweak classic silhouettes like prim skirtsuits and make them feel young again. Sheer panels trimmed coats, lace was cut into strips and draped along the front of dresses, and an ombré effect on rough-edged skirts looked as though an artist had spray-painted it black. This was no '60s housewife. The collection was ultra cool, but completely sophisticated.
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Fans of Jil Sander's light and color-filled Spring collection might have freaked out a little over the all-black beginning to Fall. Thankfully, it was temporary, before designer Raf Simons introduced a nod to '60s ski motifs with his aviator-capped models in bright, slim knits. Minimalist silhouettes that define the Jil Sander brand got a fresh look through the maximalist lens of last season; shift dresses and boxy tops were blown up, and some fabrics had the thickness of sleeping bags in an interesting but not-so-figure-flattering way. Florals returned, this time smaller and darker, but, thankfully, the bold color stayed on.
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Nicole Kidman is known for choosing crisp, clean lines, and at the Independent Spirit Awards red carpet, she does not fall astray. Her L'Wren Scott lacy red frock is sophisticated and feminine, and a cascade of curls tossed to the side brings it all together. Some pretty-in-pink makeup accents complement her look overall. But what I want to know is what you think. Does Nicole get it right in red?
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Another lovely actress in leopard, Rosario Dawson graced the carpet in a tiered, flowing halter dress. She went with pretty round-toe heels and went totally sans accessories. With such a standout dress, it makes sense that she went easy on the makeup as well — and her loose, shiny hair looks oh-so-sexy blowing in the wind. What do you think of Rosario's understated look?
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Natalie Portman's neon yellow and buff dress really plays up her gorgeous skin tone, and her retro bouffant gives the look a mod touch, but the vintage neon combination definitely isn't something you expect on the red carpet. Do you like this color combination, or do you think Natalie should have worn something softer?
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Amanda Peet just strode the red carpet in a fresh white Nina Ricci dress from Spring '11. She added sexy black Swiss dot tights and platform heels and pulled her hair back in a high ponytail. Her makeup is minimal, with natural-looking rosy cheeks and glossy lips. Talk about flirty schoolgirl charm! Do you love Amanda's outfit?
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The gorgeous Kerry Washington opted to get flirty in red Dolce & Gabbana florals today. Blunt bangs, stick-straight hair, and a bold, red lip lend some glam, while a leopard-print clutch and a pair of red pumps add to the modern-coquette vibe. It's a new, sleek look for Kerry. Are you impressed? 
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