Casadei

Last night's Directors Guild Awards played host to yet another round of slick red-carpet cocktail attire. While not quite the stuff of black-tie affairs, our two favorite looks certainly held enough intrigue to supply ample (sleeveless) styling inspiration. Jennifer Garner opted for an Antonio Berardi LWD that, once again, proved her ability to find the balance in sexy cuts and glamorous finishes. And for us, the combination of a body-conscious silhouette, embellished top, and a crisp Winter white hue made this the kind of monochromatic outfit that never veers toward boring. To counter the sleeveless shift, she accessorized with muted metallic pieces, namely a Salvatore Ferragamo box clutch and matching satin peep-toe pumps, then added just a hint of sparkle via Cartier jewels. Jennifer's look is the perfect solution to your "how to wear white at night" question. But if you're not a fan of the peep-toe look in Winter, try a pointy-toe pump in the same neutral tone instead.

This award season's wild-card styler, Anne Hathaway, went for a punchier print look, donning a sleeveless pink-and-blue beaded Valentino Couture dress with navy blue Casadei vegan heels. Because the dress offered up a serious textual statement, the Les Misérables actress didn't do much else in the way of add-ons. Her diamond studs, tennis bracelet, and wedding ring served as the outfit's only accents, and in this case, it totally worked. Anne's playful choice is the kind of dress you should wear on the next night out with the girls — it's fun, festive, but doesn't feel overdone in the least. Which look would you wear? Tell us in the comments.

These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.

• To celebrate the launch of her ecommerce site next month, Victoria Beckham will release Icon, a capsule collection featuring the most popular dresses from her brand's history. [Vogue UK]
• Diane von Furstenberg will revive her popular collection for Gap Kids in April. [Fashion Foie Gras]
• Mark your calendars: Barneys New York has announced that it will launch a dedicated outlet site, BarneysWarehouse.com, on Monday. [Racked]
• Michael Kors plans to open its largest flagship ever later this year in SoHo. [Fashionologie Inbox]
• Picture-based social media app Pose is quickly gaining the attention — and admiration — of the fashion crowd. [Mashable]
• J.Crew has enlisted Glenn O'Brien to be the first-ever outside editorial contributor in the most recent issue of J.Crew Style Guide. [WWD]
• After her debut presentation last season, Katie Holmes's fashion line, Holmes & Yang, will not be returning to Lincoln Center this season. [The Huffington Post]
• In other Fashion Week news, Rachel Roy is the latest designer to decide to present her Fall 2013 collection in a digital fashion show; it will be available for viewing on her brand's Facebook page on Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. [The Fabulous Report]

Above: A dress from Victoria Beckham's Icon collection.

Australian actress Rose Byrne attended the Sydney premiere of I Give It a Year looking (pun coming your way) berry beautiful in this Jill Stuart leather-skirt dress ($345, originally $1,150) — that's 70 percent off! She completed her red-carpet style with black suede pointy Casadei pumps, a black Kotur clutch, a matching black cocktail ring, and round silver earrings. Invest in Rose's exact berry-colored dress to wear everywhere from the office to parties. Throw it on with tights and a blazer for work, then come the weekend, ditch the tights and blazer for strappy sandals and a cropped jacket.

Kate Bosworth struck a pose in a sleeveless floral blouse and asymmetrical white skirt (both by Preen) and white Casadei pumps at an SK-II skin care event in Sydney. Some may think white on white should be reserved for warmer months, but we think Kate's white-hot look is perfectly acceptable for Fall. The blond beauty kept her accessories minimal, working a pair of diamond stud earrings, her brilliant engagement ring, and a pink pout. Re-create her sexy look with a sleeveless floral blouse, sexy white skirt, and matching pumps for date night, or swap her printed blouse for this black leather-sleeve Generation Loves Bobo sweater ($171) and matching pointed pumps for an unexpectedly chic combo.