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Met Gala: Amy Adams

Marisa Tom — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:41:45 PDT

Amy Adams went for a refined retro vibe in a one-shouldered black-and-white Giambattista Valli number. Tonight's red-carpet ensemble is just further proof that she's nailed that stunning balance between an old-school Veronica Lake movie star and a Disney princess á la Enchanted. While the sweeping floor-length gown spoke for itself, we have to point out her awesome gold bow-tie belt - a perfectly ladylike-cum-quirky accent that provided a gilded boost to the outfit as a whole. She finished off the look with Brian Atwood sandals, Fred Leighton jewelry, and a Judith Leiber clutch. Are you a fan?

3 Ways to Wear the Neon Trend Now

Allison McNamara — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:54 PDT

The Resort runways at Celine, Chanel, and Diane von Furstenberg were filled with vibrant hues, inspiring us to try out super-saturated shades of yellow, pink, and green. In today's episode of Currently Trending, we're taking you to Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills to show you how to incorporate these brilliant pops of color into your own wardrobe. Whether you want to ease in slowly with a bold clutch or you're ready to mix and match in head-to-toe fluorescent, we hope these looks convince you to try out these colors right now. On Allison: Rebecca Minkoff dress.

Brian Atwood on Living With His BFF Melissa McCarthy, the Power of the Red Carpet, and What Makes a Woman Sexy

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:51:13 PDT

Brian Atwood's chic shoes have been spotted on a bevy of stars, like Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Trachtenberg, and, most recently, Jennifer Lawrence at the Hunger Games premiere, to name a few, so we're predicting that his gorgeous new handbag line, only available at Gilt.com, will garner an equally star-studded crowd. Last night, Gilt hosted a beautiful event at The Standard hotel in NYC to celebrate Brian Atwood's new collection, and not only did we get to check out the gorgeous clutch collection in person, but we also got up close and personal with the designer himself and chatted about his new line, his most memorable red-carpet moments, and his best friend, and Oscar nominee, Melissa McCarthy. Read below for all of his fun anecdotes.

FabSugar: What was the inspiration behind your beautiful new handbag collection?
Brian Atwood: It was about being surrounded by amazing women, seeing what their needs were. It was about taking that DNA and excitement from what I put into my shoes into a bag and thinking what would that bag look like, how do we make it cool, gorgeous, and showstopping? It's only the beginning, I'm having so much fun.

FS: What are some of your most memorable red-carpet moments?
BA: The first red carpet I had was with Debra Messing at the 2002 SAG Awards. I had no idea, I think she bought them, and someone told me she was wearing my shoes. That's when you really understand the power of the red carpet; it was pretty amazing. Cameron Diaz also wore [my shoes] at the Oscars with a dress which was short in front and long in back. I thought that was perfect. And now we have the shoe cam, I love the shoe cam!

Brian Atwood on living broke with Melissa McCarthy, what makes a woman sexy, and more.

Sneak Peek! Brian Atwood's Gorgeous New Handbag Line

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:39:48 PDT

If you love Brian Atwood's sexy shoes, prepare to swoon over the designer's new handbag collection. The collection is just as luxurious as his footwear line, showcasing sexy bright snakeskin print envelope clutches and minaudiere hardcase shapes. In fact, we can already picture celebrity fans like Rachel Bilson, Zoe Saldana, and Emma Stone wearing the striking collection on the red carpet. Prices are steep (each clutch costs around 1K), but if you're looking to make a very worthy investment, you can access the exclusive sale at Gilt.com on March 28. Click the slideshow to see more pieces from the gorgeous collection now, then tell us which is your favorite dream piece.

Oscars: Melissa McCarthy

FabSugar — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:39:05 PST

She made us laugh so hard we cried with her Oscar-nominated performance in Bridesmaids, but tonight Melissa McCarthy caught our attention with true Hollywood glamour. Melissa played to the occasion in a gorgeous, custom Marina Rinaldi gown with figure-flattering embellishment at the waist and neckline, though the sweetest part of the look may just be the shoes we can't see - a pair of custom heels, personalized with a message from high school pal Brian Atwood. How did she do?

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Jennifer Lawrence Gets Glam in Prada to Announce the Oscar Nominees!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:02:05 PST

The lovely Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in a cool, colorblocked eyelet sheath dress by Prada to announce the 84th Annual Academy Awards nominees this morning. With stylish ladies including Michelle Williams, Rooney Mara, and Jessica Chastain up for a prestigious statuette, this year's Oscars are sure to be a fashionable feast for the eyes. We can't wait to see what all of these style setters will wear on the big day, but for now, take a look and see why we adore Jennifer's outfit.

Try Out a Cool Military-Inspired Coat à la Rachel McAdams!

Allison McNamara — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:22:51 PST

Rachel McAdams stepped out in a sleek, all-black ensemble in London yesterday that put us on the hunt for a fabulous military-inspired jacket like hers. She complemented a skater-style dress with leather peter pan collar by Lover with super-cool outerwear with gold hardwear by The Row. Watch today's FabFlash to see how to snag a similar chic cold-weather jacket.

Brian Atwood's Gorgeous Lower-Priced Line Is Now Available For Preorder!

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:46:50 PDT

We're currently using the new season as an excuse to buy new footwear, but we all know that's a farce. It takes little coaxing (or reasoning) for us to drop our credit cards for a shiny new pair of shoes, and we think we just found our latest lust with Brian Atwood's lower-priced line dubbed B by Brian Atwood. The celeb-favorite shoe designer - his heels have been worn by the likes of Rachel Bilson, Olivia Palermo, and Emma Stone, to name a few - just released the collection, ranging from $275 to $995, for preorder online, and we're already eyeing a pair, or two, to add to our Fall wardrobe. Here are our top three picks:

These glittery Liese metallic peep-toe booties, seen above, had us at hello - we love the slim ankle-wrap detail.
We can already picture these Edeline wine-hued booties with cropped dark denim skinnies and an angora sweater for a chic understated look.
The exotic detailing on these Blayne peep-toe pumps would go perfect with a scintillating holiday-party ensemble.

Now click the slideshow to see the rest of the collection.

Love It or Leave It - Olivia Wilde in Gucci at Cowboys & Aliens UK Premiere

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:32:57 PDT

While we're used to seeing Olivia Wilde in pretty bohemian gowns or sexy dresses, the actress showed off a different style on the red carpet at the Cowboys and Aliens premiere in the UK. Taking a turn towards the classics, Olivia donned a black and white sheer polka-dot Gucci gown paired with Brian Atwood pumps, red lipstick and a bumped-up hairdo. Look closely and you'll notice her dress is far from conservative thanks to the sexy sheer side panels. Tell us, what do you think of her classic-cum-vamp ensemble.

Style Like Jayma Mays: Use Bold Shoes to Liven Up a LWD

Noria Morales — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:29:10 PDT

If your dress is white, you may automatically reach for a white or nude shoe to pair it with, but before you do, take a look at Jayma Mays's red carpet style. She went for an element of surprise with each of her LWD outfits this past weekend, opting for bold shoes instead of something more subtle. For the Glee 3D Concert movie premiere, Jayma wore an ethereal, ivory J. Mendel dress that would be pretty enough for a beach wedding, but toughened it up with strappy black platform heels. At a Fox All-Star party, Jayma chose a fitted, short-sleeve Pamella Roland sheath dress that would have been perfect for a weekend brunch if paired with nude flats. Instead, she made it party ready with Brian Atwood Maniac calf-hair pumps ($735) in shocking hot pink. We love her style choices here; will you give them a try?