If there were any Oscar nominees in the house tonight, they're likely putting in their requests for dresses as we speak. Monique Lhuillier's Fall collection was filled with the kind of full-on dramatic glamour the designer's become known for — the kind that would light up any red carpet. This season, Lhuillier hones in on her craft with a dark, sexy tilt. Cutouts, black and red lace, and edgier Read more

L'Agence, the cool contemporary brand that found success with its line of perfectly draped tees and later with a complete line of chic, clean-lined separates, has expanded into accessories. Our favorite of the lot is this lace-up heel, which is a perfect mix of sexy and crisp. Bags are the classic hobo shape, some with contrasting color detail. Shoes will retail between $395-$425, while handbags Read more

Nothing could kick-start Couture Fashion Week quite like Atelier Versace's confident return to the ring after an eight-year hiatus. Donatella Versace presented the label's couture collection for the first time since 2004, marking its resurrection in signature brights and distinctly sexy silhouettes. All the elements we've come to rely on from a Versace collection were present — curve-hugging Read more

Kate Beckinsale, dressed in a lace dress and nude patent Brian Atwood pumps, and Anthony Mackie joined forces this morning in LA to announce the 2011 Spirit Award nominees. The Artist and Take Shelter were the front-runners with five nominations each while Ryan Gosling's Drive was right on their heels picking up four nods. Ryan himself was recognized in the best male lead category along with Read more

Like an irresistible treat, images from the See by Chloé resort collection landed in our inbox, and we gleefully ate it up. It's playful and feminine, and we have fallen hard for the accessories in particular. Items are just beginning to hit stores this month, so keep an eye out. Here's what we're gleaning from the collection, and what we've got marked for purchase: Holiday party coming up? The Read more

After months of shuffling and shifting at Ungaro, Jeanne Labib-Lamour's presence as chief designer seems to offer clarity in a bright, beautifully crafted Spring 2012. At the forefront of our minds are the bold abstract prints in fresh poppy-red and turquoise that ran throughout, dotting shifts, pants, blouses, and even swimwear. The pattern is actually inspired by aerial shots from NASA, proving Read more

Dries Van Noten gave us a beautiful vision for Spring 2012, thanks to a myriad of photo prints that ranged from a turquoise sea to the twinkling lights of Las Vegas to idyllic painted landscapes rendered in monochromatic tones. These prints were collaged together on loose silk shifts, crisp white button-downs, and knee-length skirts, in a surprising vignette of beautiful things. Silhouettes Read more

For his Spring '12 collection, Joseph Altuzarra offered up techno-infused prints, structured silhouettes, and sexy-chic leather cutouts. The designer wowed with brilliant color and high-wattage prints, while leather vests and jackets countered with slick shapes, and knits with effortless wearability. It's the perfect mix of the tough girl and the optimist with edgier details on jackets and Read more

New York Fashion Week may be over, but we're just getting started on our Fall 2011 "to-shoe" lists. We don't even know where to begin; from Vena Cava's lace-up flatforms and the candy-colored cap toes at Peter Som, right down to the spage-age, Spice Girl-esque heels at Marc Jacobs and Theyskens' Theory, designers really stepped up their shoe games and gave us tons of inspiration for the coming Read more