Hailee Steinfeld made an extra-dazzling appearance at Erin Fetherston's Spring 2012 collection show at New York Fashion Week in this One by Erin Fetherston sequined sheath dress ($550) with nude patent Jimmy Choo peep-toes and a matching box clutch. Some dresses scream "look at me!" from a mile away, and Hailee's dress is one of those. Wear it for your next extravagant affair or, if the price tag is too high, consider this equally shiny alternative: Laundry by Shelli Segal sequined minidress ($106, originally $265). Cinch it with a nude belt and accompany it with nude peep-toes to blind your competition just like Hailee surely did.

Freida Pinto arrived in Italy for the Venice Film Festival in a casual outfit that instantly turned spotlight-worthy thanks to her standout accessories. The actress wore a cloche hat — one of Blake Lively's go-to toppers — Salvatore Ferragamo bow flats, and an Alexander McQueen bag with white embroidery. While her exact textured flats and bag aren't available online, these Ferragamo black bow flats ($434) and this Alexander McQueen bag ($2,595) are similar versions. Next time you wear your jeans and sweater, remember to kick things up a notch with accessories like a cloche hat, bow flats, and a statement designer bag.

The MTV Video Music Awards air tonight — so spend your evening with us! We'll be polling the celebs' red-carpet looks as they arrive, culling the short list of best-dressed starlets, and keeping you up to date on who wore what. Will Katy Perry wow us with yet another larger-than-life costume? Is Rihanna going to continue her edgy skin-baring streak? Can we expect the likes of Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Rashida Jones, and Alicia Keys to turn it out in equally bold-hued numbers? With a cool mix of celebs on deck, we're in for an extra fun dose of playful style. Tune in to our complete VMAs coverage tonight, starting at 6 p.m. EDT / 3 p.m. PDT.

Tonight's the night: with FNO on tap, we've done the legwork for you. All you have to do — other than promise to wear flats — is pick and choose the fashion events that most suit your fancy. It's like being a kid in a candy store. Rachel Zoe and Olivia Palermo will be on-hand to style and celebrate the grand opening of Piperlime's first-ever standalone store, Solange Knowles will be providing a seriously cool DJ-mixed soundtrack at Diane von Furstenberg's Meatpacking District spot, and H&M is employing a fleet of free double-decker buses to take customers to and from selected NYC locations. There's a lot more where that came from, so take a look at our Fashion's Night Out picks below (parsed out by city, no less), and if you're curious to see what else is going on in your city, then head straight to the source.

New York City

• Alexander Wang — Leave it to Mr. Wang to capitalize on those very cool cages he's got set up in his SoHo flagship store — and that's where you come in. He asked FNO participants to get inspired by his Fall 2012 collection, then design an in-store cage installation sketch for an Aug. 22 submission. Since the submit date has passed, we're just excited to see the winning design, which will ultimately be revealed on Fashion's Night Out and will remain up through NY Fashion Week. (103 Grand St., 212-977-9683)
• Alexis Bittar — Indulge in a little retail karaoke and complimentary cocktails at the brand's SoHo boutique. Those who are brave enough to take the mike will also receive a $50 gift certificate to shop — not a bad reason to sing, right? (465 Broome St., 212-625-8340)
• Alice + Olivia — Whether you head to Stacy Bendet's 14th Street location, her midtown oasis, or her Madison Avenue spot, you'll be treated to the ultimate girls' night out. On the docket? You can dance along to awesome '80s jams, watch slumber-party chick flicks, get your hair braided, make a charm bracelet, and get your palm read — and that's just the beginning. (various NYC locations)

For more Fashion's Night Out listings by city, keep reading.