Red Carpet to Real Life

Last night LA was abuzz with The Hunger Games premiere at Nokia Theatre in downtown. And starlet Jennifer Lawrence did not disappoint in her gold lamé cutout Prabal Gurung gown. Lamé isn't the easiest fabric to pull off, but the actress looked simply out of this world. While Jennifer's dress is strictly red-carpet material, we're here to prove that lamé, if done in doses, can also be worn for your everyday life. From a lamé cutout minidress for your next soiree to a sheer lamé button-down for weekend fun to a lamé pencil skirt for the office, check out three ways to rock the sassy fabric off the red carpet.

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The navy lace Diane von Furstenberg dress that actress Emily VanCamp wore to an LA event honoring her show Revenge is pretty, but it's the pairing of the navy dress with yellow Brian Atwood sandals that really excites us here. The navy lace brings elegance to the yellow, while yellow lends major spunk to navy. And it's a color and style combo that can be worked off the red carpet for work and for play. At the office, tuck a navy lace blouse into a black pencil skirt and finish off with yellow pumps and a black cardigan. Then for play, pair a navy lace top with black skinny jeans and yellow flats. If you love Emily's pretty-cum-sassy look as much as we do, shop similar pieces for everyday below.

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Red gowns were a huge trend at the 2012 Oscars afterparties — everyone from Claire Danes to Salma Hayek to Kate Hudson sported the bold hue. But Diane Kruger's Calvin Klein number ruled the sea of reds. That's because her red lace bandeau bra took the dress to a fresh new level, making it the perfect look for an upcoming wedding. The trick is to keep the look in chic, not trashy, territory. How so? Find the classiest red dress that either has a plunging neckline or a subtle v-neck. Then pair it with a red lace bandeau bra — you can play peekaboo or go all-out bold like Diane did. Just make sure the dress isn't too tight, or else this look can quickly turn cheesy. You can also mimic this look in a more casual way by wearing a lace bandeau bra underneath a v-neck t-shirt, tank, sweater, or cardigan. Shop our favorite red lace bandeau, as well as plunging red pieces, below.

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Leave it to the always-bubbly Katy Perry to coordinate her dress to her blue 'do. During an LA appearance to promote her new line of false lashes, the singer rocked an aqua-and-blue colorblock frock from Roland Mouret's Spring 2012 collection that's part retro, part ladylike, and all scrumptious. If you adore this look but don't really have a fancy occasion coming up, you're in luck because we found this Aqua v-neck colorblock dress ($78) that gives off the same vibe but in a more everyday, approachable cut. All you need to do to make it more Katy Perry is throw on a bow belt, chunky platform sandals (hers are Guiseppe Zanotti), retro shades, and a Solange Azagury-Partridge hot lips ring like the one she accessorized with. Blue hairstyle is totally optional. To get the entire look, see the widget below for how we would style it.

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When Kate Moss showed up to Stella McCartney's London Fashion Week party over the weekend, not only did she stun in her Stella LBD, but she also managed to create a fabulous fashion illusion. How so? Notice how the side panels of the dress are nude, rather than black. This creates mega shape, cinches the waist, and gives the illusion that Kate's bod is super curvacious. Now it's your turn to play a fashion trick at your next fancy soiree, and this Oh My Love mesh panel dress ($49, originally $70) will help you do that. Sure, it's no Stella, but it gives off the same illusion that your waist is tiny. If that one is not to your liking, shop a few other black-and-nude colorblock dresses below.

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There were lots of gorgeously glammed-up ladies at the LA premiere of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island last night, but one look at Rachel McAdams in her floral Peter Som number and it's obvious who stole the fashion spotlight. How can you not in that slitted floral maxi skirt? It's such an obvious stunner. And we love how the blue tee lends a relaxed air to the red-carpet look. While this ensemble would no doubt turn heads wherever you go, it's not an easy one to pull off in your everyday life. So let's create a more casual version by pairing a bright blue tee with a pair of equally fabulous floral pants, blue pointy pumps (hers are Jimmy Choo's Anouk pump), and a matching blue clutch. Or if you already have a floral maxi skirt in your closet, try wearing it with a matching solid tee to get Rachel's same floral fabulousness.

Everywhere you turn celebs are rocking colorful stripes. The latest A-lister on the horizontal-stripes train is Sarah Jessica Parker, who posed in a dazzling Tory Burch number at the Smash premiere in NYC. Her stud belt and suede pumps inject a touch of downtown cool, while her plush velvet blazer and eye-catching VBH clutch — get a larger version here — ooze sophistication. Try a striped cotton dress, a statement necklace, and textured pumps for an everyday take on this red-carpet look.

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Diane Kruger always chooses the most exquisite red-carpet gowns, like her latest Erdem lace number. While this look is fitting for a fancy dinner in Paris, like the one Diane attended, you would need a super-fancy occasion to pull it off. Since most of us aren't invited to chichi soirees overseas, why not get inspired by Diane's sheer overlay detail and rock it in your everyday life? Whether it's a skirt or a dress, here are a handful of picks that will create a subtly sexy peekaboo effect with your limbs. Sport your sheer with heels for a nighttime look, or for something a bit more casual, throw on boots or flats with a chunky sweater up top.

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