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Last night’s Emmys contained some upsets, some safe bets and most importantly some serious fashion. From the no-brainers: Jon Stewart looking dapper in a tuxe and using the word ephemeral in his acceptance speech (swoon) to presenter and winner Claire Danes in a blinding yellow (yes, we can see your career is back), here are the trends we noticed at TV’s big night out.

The Colors Of The Sea:

From a deep Pacific blue to the light azure of the Mediterranean, ocean-inspired hues made waves on the red carpet. Not limited to satin, the stars that went for this soothing shade brought their A-game in sparkles, chiffon and incredible detailing.

Sofia Vergara

Archie Panjabi

Heidi Klum

 Julianne Hough

Yellow, Yellow:

Not limited to a vintage-inspired mustard, sunshine or canary, last night’s yellows hit highlighter heights and beyond!  The best part? Everyone interpreted it in the most incredible way! Long sleeves, strapless, Grecian–all the usual silhouette suspects were present, but were utterly transformed by the saturated hue.

Clare Danes

Julianne Moore

Leslie Mann

Julie Bowen

Shades of Grey:

Whether you’ve read it or not, the book that’s obviously on our collective pop culture conscious is 50 Shades of Grey. Why else would a notoriously difficult color to pull off be so present at an event? Not that we’re complaining! Fresh and unexpected, it brought a exciting aspect to the same old looks we’ve seen at these evening (or afternoon) events. Bring it on!

Emily Van Camp

Connie Britton

Anna Chlumsky

Elle Morena

Intricate Prints & Patterns:

Daring to standout, these lovely ladies brought a sense of avant garde romance with lavish beading, bold prints and unexpectedly ethereal silhouettes. From a sari-styled number on Hayden Panetierre to the stunning statement worn by Julianna Marguiles, each dress let us know that these are women who want to be noticed!

Julianna Marguiles

Elizabeth Moss

January Jones

Hayden Panetierre

Who had your favorite look of the night?

Images via Getty. 

Tinseltown’s most glamorous party, the Academy Awards, are this Sunday and it’s time to bring the glitz home! If there’s one thing we know it’s Hollywood, so we thought we’d put together some tips, snack and party ideas to help you throw the swankiest bash in town. The “Super Bowl” of fashion, the Oscars are a time when you want to break out your yummiest dishes, frou-frou drinks and of course, your hottest look!

Mac n’ Cheese Cups. Photo via cupcakesandcashmere.com

Emily, from cupcakesandcashmere, modified this mac n’cheese recipe for an easy to eat party appetizer. We love the idea of something so comforting getting a posh update.

Popcorn containers. Photo via cupcakesandcashmere.com

If you want to keep cooking to a minimum and still have something to nibble on, serve your guests popcorn in these adorable containers! The theater staple gets an upscale makeover and your friends get a cute keepsake. Available in stores here.

Photo via tipsydiaries.com

Drinks are high on the must-have list at any major party and the Oscars are no exception!  Create The Golden Era, a drink inspired by Midnight in Paris with this easy how-to from tipsydiaries. Effortless, beautiful to look at and absolutely delicious!

One-Shoulder Sequin Dress and Pointedly Sexy Platform Pump. Available at fredericks.com.

Once you’ve got your menu set, it’s time to get glam. Take style cues from the stars with sparkling accents and dramatic dresses! Pair your most luxe looks with fabulous heels and get ready to bask in the accolades from your peers. You’d better have your speech ready!

How are you celebrating the Oscars this Sunday?

Jumpsuits have returned this season and they keep proving themselves to be a must-have wardrobe staple. Even celebrities have been taking this trend to heart on the red carpet with sizzling sartorial results!

Kristen Wiig. Photo via Getty Images.

America’s favorite funny gal, Kristen Wiig lead the fashion pack with her scarlet stunner at the Writer’s Guild Awards, while Rose Byrne set the blogosphere ablaze in her glittering one-piece on the SAG carpet.

Rose Byrne. Photo via Getty Images.

Busy hosting the star-studded Vanity Fair bash, Shailene Woodley was a vision of minimalism in a form-fitting black version and softly waved hair.

Shailene Woodley. Photo via theinsider.com 

Follow in their footsteps with our stunning jumpsuit! From the plunging halter neckline to the wide-leg pants, it’s easy ‘70s elegance will showcase your fashion-forward sense.

Open Back halter Jumpsuit available at fredericks.com.

Style it with laid-back bohemian glamour for day like blogger Haute and Rebellious or go all out for evening in stilettos and a statement necklace!

How do you rock this effortless essential?

With the SAG Awards on the horizon, we’ve been thinking a lot about what makes the perfect red-carpet look. The right dress can be a game-changer but Tinseltown’s brightest stars have always known that the shoes play an important role! Wear the wrong ones and you risk wrecking the whole ensemble. No pressure, right? We’ve rounded up some our favorite kicks so far this season and figured out how to get the look for less!

Featured: Crisscross Glitter Stiletto. Nicole Richie at the Golden Globes, Jimmy Choo Vamp Glitter. Photos via Getty Images. 

Taking a decidedly retro look to full on glamour, Nicole Ritchie rocked her high pony-tail and statuesque gown with a pair of killer Jimmy Choos. Follow her lead and amp up the chic while staying under budget with our glitter stilettos – The effect will be unbelievable!

Featured:Zooey Strappy Stiletto. Amanda Peet at the Golden Globes, Jimmy Choo Lance Sandal. Photos via Getty Images.

Amanda Peet took a softer, more feminine approach with a frothy tiered gown, but her shoes were sleek and utterly sexy. Strappy and featuring just the right amount sultriness, they balance out her look perfectly. Take style notes from this red carpet veteran and mix and match your girly pieces with killer heels for an incredibly hot look. Head over to Frederick’s.com to find more award-winning styles.

Whose look did you love?

Award season is in full swing and that means viewing hundreds of pretty gowns on even prettier stars, best and worst dressed lists to pore through and of course, picking out our favorite looks! Since we don’t have a team of stylists to help us get ready, we did a little research to figure out just how to work some of our favorite trends and red-carpet hair into our wardrobe. Here’s how:

From left to right: Reese Witherspoon at the Golden Globes. Photo via Getty Images. Charlize Theron at the Critic’s Choice Awards. Photo via femalefirst.co.uk 

Braids and beach-y waves have been a big hit so far this season and we are loving every second of these no fuss styles! Charlize Theron won rave reviews for her simple yet elegant side-braided chignon, while Reese Witherspoon took California waves to a new level of glam. Emily from cupcakesandcashmere.com has tutorials for similar hairstyles here, and here. She’s broken them down into steps that are easy to follow and totally effortless!

From top to bottom: Flowy Tank Top, Pleated Strappy Sweetheart Dress, and Banded Blouson Temptress Dress. Photos of Emma Stone and Ginnifer Goodwin via Getty Images. Photo of Maria Menounos via zimbio.com

Other stars, such as Emma Stone, Ginnifer Goodwin and Maria Menounos, rocked in bright jewel tones. From Emma’s emerald green blazer to Maria’s incredible shimmering yellow gown — radiant color seems to be making a comeback on the red-carpet and we couldn’t be happier. The vibrant hues make everyone look utterly gorgeous. Slip into bold colors for a playful look that will make you feel positively radiant! Head over to Frederick’s.com for more brilliant color to make your wardrobe pop!

What are some of your favorite hits (and misses) from the red-carpet?