Venice Film Festival: Best Dressed

Last week were the 68th Venice Film Festival, and the stars went all out.

Keira Knightley looked summery and chic as she stepped off a boat in an Orla Kiely shirt dress, Ralph Lauren sunglasses, and Tabitha Simmons loafer heels.

Gwyneth Paltrow wowed on the red carpet for her film Contagion in this blush pink gown from Prada. She finished the look with a clutch from the brand, and Vernice platform pumps, and Bvlgari earrings.

Jessica Chastain continued her best dressed streak in a Gucci gown from the 2012 Resort collection as she received an award at the 2011 Gucci Award for Woman in Cinema event.

Selma Hayek look beautiful in a crystal embellished Gucci Premiere gown at the Gucci Women in Cinema event. She complemented the look with a sleek updo and making smoky eye.

Marisa Tomei attended the premiere of her film Ides of March in a long sleeve Marios Schwab dress in electric yellow with a pearl embellished neckline.

Diane Kruger attended the festival's opening dinner in a black and white Chanel ensemble with a matching striped clutch.

Bar Refaeli showed off her assets in a black Emilio Pucci jumpsuit on the red carpet.

At a photocall for Carnage, Kate Winslet paired her LBD with a tan blazer, and matching shoes. A House of Lavande bracelet and gold hoops finished off the look.

British actress Andrea Riseborough looked regal was she walked the red carpet at the W.E. premiere in a Christian Dior Couture gown, Chopard chandelier earrings, and a gold Raven Kauffman Couture clutch.

Also at the W.E. premiere, Natasha Poly wore a red silk chiffon scarf gown, gold python heels, and a gold box clutch all from Gucci's fall collection.

Nail Polish Pick of the Week

Butter London "Toff"

Mauve and/or dusty rose is another popular nail colour for the Fall/Winter season this year. This one from Butter London is a muddy dusty rose, and will look great on both your fingers and toes as colder weather approaches. 

Shoe of the Day

Jimmy Choo

Update your Fall look with a pair of  biker boots. Wear them with skinny jeans or a floral dress for some urban edge.

Looks of the Week

TGIF! Here are the best from the week in celebrity fashion.

Dita Von Teese walked through Manhattan in a white polka dot dress, nude wedges, and a top handle Dolce & Gabbana handbag.

At a VMA's after-party, Ashley Tisdale wore a patterned Tibi dress, Vince Camuto heels, and a Nicholai by Nicky Hilton ring.

The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman in a houndstooth Carolina Herrera skirt and sheer top, that she paired with black patent heels and gold hoop earrings.

Kim Kardashian was back in NYC to film another season of Kourtney & Kim Take New York wearing a red mini-dress, snakeskin Louboutins, and a Erickson Beamon statement necklace.

Sofia Vergara supported her TV husband Ed O'Neill as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in a draped LWD with a beaded waistline, leopard print Louboutins, and Adeler jewellery.

Sarah Jessica Parker attended a press event for her movie I Don't Know How She Does It in London wearing a printed Prabal Gurung dress and glitter heels.

See SJP's other great looks as she promotes her film here, here, and here, and here.

Keira Knightley stepped off a boat at the Venice Film Festival in a tea-length silk printed Mary Katrantzou dress, nude heels, and black sunglasses.

Diane Kruger shined once again on the red carpet in an Elie Saab gown at the Venice Film Festival screening of The Ides of March.

She also looked great at Festival's opening night party (see it here).

Star of The Help, Emma Stone attended the Deauville American Film Festival in a bronze Roland Mouret column dress and black Alexander McQueen accessories. 

Kate Winslet stunned on the Venice Film Festival red carpet for Mildred Pierce premiere in a cotton Stella McCartney dress and Yves Saint Laurent heels.

Other great looks from the star this week can be seen here and here.

Shoe of the Day

J.Crew

With August coming to an end, so does summer footwear for many of us. So why not end it on a high note with a pair of bright, fun wedge sandals. Worn with a t-shirt dress and a cross-body bag, these wedges from J.Crew are a perfect way to send off Summer and welcome Fall (especially at those Labour Day BBQ's this week-end).

Nail Polish Pick of the Week

Sonia Kushuk "Smoke and Mirrors"

Silver nails are having a moment, and it looks like it's one that will continue into Fall. This one from Sonia Kushuk is very pearlescent and looks like liquid silver. Plus it's from Target, so you don't have to pay a lot to be trendy.

Shoe of the Day

Loeffler Randall "Zuri"

From Loeffler Randall's new bridal collection, these metallic lizard embossed pumps can take you beyond that walk down the aisle.

MTV VMA's: Best Dressed

MTV had there annual Video Music Awards, even though we all know they don't play videos on MTV any more. Nevertheless, the awards show is known for it's wacky fashions (Lady Gaga's meat dress anyone?), and although last night had it's share, for the most part the stars who walked the "black carpet" did so in style.

Beyonce announced she was pregnant by showing off her baby bump in a one-shoulder Lanvin gown. She completed the look in Rene Caovilla heels and some serious jewellery.

Selena Gomez matched the black carpet in an edgy lace "mullet dress" from Julien MacDonald, with a plunging back. She added some sparkle to her look with gold Brian Atwood pumps, Judith Leiber clutch, and Ofira cuff.

Newlywed Kim Kardashian attended the awards in a silver sequinned gown from Kaufman Franco.

Adele was sleek in a black Burberry dress with an Art-Deco neckline, and black pumps.

Katie Holmes posed on the black carpet in a Alaia dress and Proenza Schouler boots.

Presenter Zoe Saldana rocked the black carpet in a leather panelled Barbara Bui mini and snakeskin platforms. A Lanvin clutch and Ofira cuff completed the ensemble.

Also in a black minidress was Kelly Rowland, who went for a gold and feather-embellished one from Falguni & Shane Peacock. Spiked Christian Louboutin pumps and Bavna jewellery rounded off the look.

Victoria Justice went for sparkle in a sequinned Theia dress and chain embellished Rock and Republic pumps.

With a tan rivalling Snookie's, Demi Lovato also went for sparkle in a silver Mandalay mini with a plunging neckline, and gunmetal Louboutins.

Maria Menounos went for colour on the black carpet in a front-zip dress by Amanda Wakeley. Giuseppe Zanotti metallic heels and a Lana Marks clutch rounded out the look.

Shoe of the Day

Tom Ford

Fuchsia velvet is what make these lace-up ankle-tie sandals special. Let them stand out in a mini or your favourite skinny jeans.

Looks of the Week

It's the end of the week, and that means it's time to take a look back at who was best dressed this week.

Jennifer Love Hewitt attended Project Angel Food's Angel Awards in a bright white dress with gold detailing. She finished the look with metallic accessories and a newly cropped 'do.

At Disney's D23 Expo, Scarlett Johansson wore a pop of colour in a Roland Mouret sheath paired with nude heels.

Julianne Moore hosted an event in a colour-blocked Bogetta Veneta dress and snakeskin shoes.

Rose Byrne stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman studios in a Dolce & Gabbana dress and high platform Sergio Rossi pumps.

Jessica Chastain attended the NYC screening of her movie The Debt in a Christian Dior dress, Harry Winston jewels, and nude Louboutin heels. And check out this style star's other great looks from the week here, and here.

Anne Hathaway walked the red carpet at the London premiere of her latest movie One Day in a white lace Alexander McQueen sheath with caramel shoes and skull clutch from the label. To top it off she added over $100,000 in Tiffany & Co. jewellery.

Columbiana star Zoe Saldana walked the red carpet at the movie's premiere in an on-trend leather dress from Valentino. Complementing the look was rose gold Irene Neuwirth jewellery, woven Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and nude pumps.

This wasn't the only time she looked good while on the red carpet this week. See the others here and here.

Lake Bell flashed some skin at an LA screening of A Good Old Fashioned Orgy in a Cushnie et Ochs dress, paired with an M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza cuff, Lena Erziak miniaudiere, and Ferragamo pumps.

At a dinner hosted by Ferragamo, Minka Kelly donned a flowing LBD and purple pumps from the label.

Leighton Meester attended the debut of Vera Wang's latest fragrance, Lovestruck, for which she is the face,  in a  belted dress from the designer's Lavender line. She added Van Cleef & Arpels jewels, and black Jimmy Choo pumps to complete the look.

Lady Gaga Goes Ladylike

The past few weeks, Lady Gaga has been stepping out in looks that are a bit of a departure for you usual out there looks. Some are downright demure. Gone is the green hair and leather, in it's place is long, sleek blonde looks and couture from designers like Versace and Tom Ford.

Lady Gaga out in LA in 3 looks from Versace: printed cocktail dress, snake print cocktail dress, and chiffon evening gown

Lady Gaga leaves an LA restaurant in a long black gown; at MTV in Tom Ford

Shoe of the Day

Marni Watersnake Wedge Sandals

With a platform so high (2.5inches to a 4inch heel) they are almost "flatforms" these exotic wedges are one Fall piece that you can wear now. To get that '70's feel pair them with a jumpsuit or maxidress.

Nail Polish Pick of the Week

Essie "Carry On"

Deep burgundy is going to be a popular nail colour this fall, and this one from Essie is particularly nice one. Get it now to stay ahead of the curve.