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.

Fashion & Beauty Headlines

• Isaac Mizrahi drops out of NYFW, Avril replaces him [Elle]
• Victoria Beckham forced into flats! [DailyMail]
• Celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves is launching a children's line of hair care products [InStyle]
• A new picture of Kim Kardashian's wedding dress has been released [People]

• Tom Ford Beauty to launch in September [ElleUK]
• Alexander Wang is teaming up with Sally Hansen on a nail polish for his Spring 2012 show [BeautyCounter]
• Giambattista Valli is designing a line for Macy's [Fashionista]
• Tory Burch adds tuxedos to her repertoire [HarpersBazaar]

Shoe of the Day

Alexander McQueen

These ivory leather booties with an intricate laser-cut overlay (and skull zipper pull) from McQueen's Fall 2011 collection are a versatile as they are beautiful. The ivory colour and open-toe say summer, while the bootie itself says autumn, making this a great transition shoe.

More Cute Red Carpet Hairstyles

My last post about cute hairstyles was so popular, that I thought I'd post another one. I hope you enjoy it as much as the last.

Rashida Jones' twisty, textured bun at the Our Idiot Brother premiere.

Olivia Wilde's retro-inspired headband/hair bump at the London premiere of Cowboys & Aliens.

Blake Lively's cute mini ponytail (and strawberry-blonde highlights) at the Teen Choice Awards.

Kristen Bell's romantic, wavy, loose ponytail.

Vera Farmiga's tousled, layered shoulder-grazing hair. I also like the slight ombré colour. 

Claire Danes, faux bun (looks like a bun from the front, but is really just a puffed up and pinned pony).

Marc Jacobs for Dior?

Rumours are flying that Marc Jacobs is in talks with Dior to take over as creative director of the French fashion house. The position, of course, was vacated by John Galliano when he was fired amid allegations of anti-Semitism and racism.
If these rumours prove true, Jacobs is going to have to step down at Louis Vuitton, and WWD is reporting that Phoebe Philo of Celine is the frontrunner to replace him. They also mention that Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci is considered a darkhorse candidate for the position.

Shoe of the Day

Keds "Champion Celeb Wooly"

It's back to school time, and that means new shoes. Keds are a classic for a reason- they are comfortable and practical, while also being more fashionable and sleeker than your typical sport shoes. These ones are an update on the classic Champion style with charcoal grey wool and satin ribbon laces. Perfect for strutting through the halls.

Looks of the Week

It's Friday, and that means it's time to take a look back at the best dressed from the past week. Below are my picks.

Hailee Steinfeld attended the Day of Indulgence in a dress from H&M and Nine West wedges.

Stylist Rachel Zoe attended a screening in an LNA maxidress that she cinched with a vintage Alaia belt, and accessorized with a statement necklace and Gucci clutch.

Pippa Middleton added some edge to her Whistles print dress with a leather jacket from the label. Tan espadrilles and envelop clutch completed the ensemble.

Olivia Munn attended the premiere of Our Idiot Brother in a single-shoulder Carolina Herrera cocktail dress, coral Neil Lane jewels, and nude patent leather peep-toe pumps.

Also at the premiere of Our Idiot Brother, in which she stars, Rashida Jones wore a colour-blocked dress from Stella McCartney, Neil Lane jewellery, and suede pumps.

Julianne Moore was demure in a bow-neck Jason Wu dress at the Blu-ray release of The Big Lebowski in NYC. She sexed up the outfit with a pair of leopard Tabitha Simmons shoes.

For her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Elizabeth Banks (star of Our Idiot Brother- see her also looking great at the premiere here) worked the polka dot trend in a sexy strapless dress from Dolce & Gabbana. Black patent Louboutins completed the look.

Emmanuelle Chriqui went 70's glam in Tucker by Gaby Basora trousers, and a sheer blouse at the NYC premiere of 5 Days of War.

Katie Holmes attended a Tiffany & Co. party in Beverly Hills in a Calvin Klein Collection shirt dress and Lanvin pumps.

Emmy Rossum was also at the Tiffany & Co. party in a silver Katharine Kidd dress that she accessorized with Christian Louboutin heels and clutch.

Nail Polish Pick of the Week

NARS "Night Breed"

From the NARS Fall collection, based off NARS Night Series Eyeshadows, this nail polish is an opaque black with a ton of silver "pearls" or glitter in it. Better than basic black for your Fall and Winter fingers (it might be a little heavy for this time of year).

Shoe of the Day

Prada Elastic  Crisscross Specchio Sandal

These sandals from Prada are cute and with their elastic ankle straps, will hold you in. Plus the stacked heel and mini platform make this metallic sandal all the easier to wear.