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Emmy Awards Trend Alert: Celebrities Steal the Show in Citrus Dresses!

Hollywood's hottest got glam at the 2012 Emmy Awards in LA last night, and in a sea of stunning ensembles, there was one hue that shined brighter than the rest.

Hollywood's hottest got glam at the 2012 Emmy Awards in LA last night, and in a sea of stunning ensembles, there was one hue that shined brighter than the rest. Citrus dresses lit up the red carpet — from strapless structured gowns to full skirt numbers, celebrities couldn't get enough of the bold color. Julie Bowen worked a strapless fishtail Lanvin gown with a sparkling Swarovski clutch, Claire Danes styled her effortless draped Lanvin dress with gold Barbara Bui sandals, while Julianne Moore went all out in a long-sleeve full skirt Christian Dior number and Fred Leighton jewels. This luminous hue is fitting any time of year and in any silhouette, so get inspired by these stylish stars and shop our favorite citrus dresses to work at your next big event.

Emmy Awards

Emmys: Julie Bowen

Let the battle of the brights continue — this time with a fitted, strapless iteration worn by none other than Emmy Award winner Julie Bowen.

Let the battle of the brights continue — this time with a fitted, strapless iteration worn by none other than Emmy Award winner Julie Bowen. The Modern Family comedienne chose a citron-hued Monique Lhuillier mermaid gown for her big night, and the (color) payoff could be seen in every ruched bodice detail. To make that bold hue pop even more, Julie accented the look with a gem-encrusted gold clutch and statement earrings. Do you think she nailed it?

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Emmys: Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin stepped onto the red carpet in a heavily embroidered gown by Monique Lhuillier.

Ginnifer Goodwin stepped onto the red carpet in a heavily embroidered gown by Monique Lhuillier. The gown, with orange embellishments twisted and meandered around its classic silhouette, was just short enough in the front to show off Ginnifer's matching pair of ankle-strap Christian Louboutins. Adding some sparkle to her look were not only her jewels by Rona Pfeiffer but also her metallic Salvatore Ferragamo clutch sparkling with crystals. What do you think of Ginnifer's embellished look?

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Emmys: Padma Lakshmi

It doesn't take much for Padma Lakshmi to make an entrance, so when the beautiful Top Chef host opted for a high-wattage, fits-like-a-glove Monique Lhuillier strapless on tonight's red carpet, the results were stunning.

It doesn't take much for Padma Lakshmi to make an entrance, so when the beautiful Top Chef host opted for a high-wattage, fits-like-a-glove Monique Lhuillier strapless on tonight's red carpet, the results were stunning. Padma highlighted her glowing tan with a bold orange hue and complemented her enviable figure with a curve-flaunting fishtail silhouette. She also knew when to dial it down, letting the gown speak for itself and opting for just a pair of diamond earrings to complete her look. Do you love it as much as we do?

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Fashion Flash

Monique Lhuillier's Revealing Dresses Are Inspired by the "Sensual Season"

If anyone is going to forecast the next wave of red-carpet glamour, we're pretty sure Monique Lhuillier would top that list.

If anyone is going to forecast the next wave of red-carpet glamour, we're pretty sure Monique Lhuillier would top that list. For Spring 2013, the designer predicts that even more skin-baring dresses will appear on our favorite A-list starlets — which are exactly the kind of gowns you'll see on her runway. Add to the mix a bevy of slick digital-print sheaths, leather peplum silhouettes, and gorgeous asymmetrical necklines, and you've got, as Monique deems it, a "sensual season" of wares to covet. See the complete show right here, right now.

The Mermaid-Inspired Look You'll Want to Wear

At Monique Lhuillier, the look was all about being under the sea.

At Monique Lhuillier, the look was all about being under the sea. Hair and makeup sought to represent the fluidity of water and all things aquatic.

The look: Turquoise and gold eye makeup, cascading waves, and light lavender nails
The inspiration: Mermaids and ocean waves
Who would wear it: The Little Mermaid — if she climbed onshore and moved to the big city

New York Fashion Week

Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013

Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2013 collection took its direction from the beauty found underneath the ocean's surface.
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 | Runway

Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2013 collection took its direction from the beauty found underneath the ocean's surface. Her customarily gorgeous gowns and dresses were, this season, covered in prints that resembled glittering aqua fish scales or stylized images of koi. Other dresses were covered in small shells painted a deep blue that caught the light as the models moved down the runway. Peplums, an enduring trend this season, were used to create fishtail silhouettes with a number of the collection's tops.

But even the dresses that didn't look like they were pulled straight out of the water carried reminders of the sea. Gauzy tulle numbers were embellished with lace or sequin embroidery that looked like the patterns of the ocean current, and one strapless gown was covered in a multicolored print that resembled the ocean depths fading from light blue to dark.

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Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013

Monique Lhuillier showed off her modern side for Spring '13, highlighting gorgeous digital prints and smart separates along with her trademark red-carpet-worthy gowns.

Monique Lhuillier showed off her modern side for Spring '13, highlighting gorgeous digital prints and smart separates along with her trademark red-carpet-worthy gowns. A bevy of sleek, peplum-infused separates celebrated the designer's under-the-sea inspiration highlighting fish scales and koi motifs. Meanwhile, slick sheaths and fit-and-flare dresses provided fresh, ladylike options for the party crowd. The eveningwear portion of the show did not disappoint: from ethereal one-shouldered silk teal gowns to stunning lace confections, the designer wowed the crowd with her eye for detail. We can already picture the long list of celebrities waiting to get their hands on one of these glamorous gowns.

  • Trends: Digital prints, peplum, lace.
  • Colors: Blue, turquoise, fuchsia, gold, black, navy blue, white, red, teal.
  • Key Piece: The stunning navy lace gown.
  • Accessories: Strappy high-heel sandals from Monique's debut shoe collection, .
  • Who Should Wear It: Red-carpet stunners like Sofia Vergara and Emma Stone.
Vogue

Love All: Designers Customize Tennis Balls For Vogue

In honor of the US Open Tennis Championships, which started in New York on Monday, Vogue asked designers including Pamela Love, Peter Som, and Eddie Borgo to design tennis balls with elements of their signature motifs.
Vogue Designer Tennis Balls For US Open 2012

In honor of the US Open Tennis Championships, which started in New York on Monday, Vogue asked designers including Pamela Love, Peter Som, and Eddie Borgo to design tennis balls with elements of their signature motifs. The one-of-a-kind balls are decorated with everything from cloth flowers to rhinestones, lace, leather, and aggressive metal studs. Love shot an arrow through her design ("I have four arrow tattoos, so I thought, why not?" she says), while Som's sparkly entry takes inspiration from a diamond tennis bracelet. Dana Lorenz's Fenton ball, with brass chains and pearls, takes inspiration from Christian Lacroix and the glamorous supermodels of the '90s. A selection of our favorites from the project here in the gallery.

Photo via Vogue.

Celebrity Style

Celebrity Color Combo: Orange Dresses With Nude Heels

This Summer, celebrities like Ashley Greene, Eva Longoria, and Leslie Mann are all embracing a fresh new color combo: orange and nude.

This Summer, celebrities like Ashley Greene, Eva Longoria, and Leslie Mann are all embracing a fresh new color combo: orange and nude. In particular, orange dresses in all shades with various styles of nude heels. Ashley's orange lace Yigal Azrouel dress lent major pizazz to her nude suede Barbara Bui pumps, Eva's Brian Atwood patent ankle-strap pumps got a jolt of bold via her orange Victoria Beckham sheath dress, while Leslie's orange Monique Lhuillier knee-length dress got sweet with her nude Givenchy pointy pumps. For your next formal event, or even in your everyday wear, consider this fabulous color match by shopping our handpicked orange dresses and nude heels below.