Jessica Alba was radiant in a color block Diane von Furstenberg dress at the 2011 CFDA Awards last night.  It was a floor length gown with orange in the bodice and fuchsia in the long skirt.  The wrap style with a deep V-neckline, and empire waist looked lovely on the expectant mom.  She wore a golden cuff on each hand, a pair of drop-down earrings and a miniature clutch.  Her sleek hair and bold lips completed her look for the evening.

January Jones covers the May 2011 issue of Marie Claire UK.  She wore Diane von Furstenberg for the subscriber’s issue, a sleeveless fuchsia dress and a gold cuff.  For the newsstand cover, Gucci was selected, a purple peek-a-boo cut-out top and orange bottom.  The DVF look was more modest, a lot like her “Mad Men” character, Betty Draper.  Inside January was dressed in a beautiful floral Balenciaga dress and a sexy purple Versace.  Even the editorial took on the vibe of the covers, some looks were more daring while others were more subtle.  The issue hits newsstands on Thursday, April 7th.

Nicole Kidman covers the February 2011 issue of Harper’s Bazaar.  The actress posed in a white Diane von Furstenberg halter dress for the magazine’s Spring Fashion publication.  These images embody the lightness and beauty of springtime.  Nicole’s strawberry blond hair is gorgeous under the sunlight in loose curls just below her shoulders.  Inside she was interviewed by fellow actress Jennifer Aniston, which is reason enough to pick up a copy.  This issue will be on newsstands on Tuesday, January 18th.

Friday, September 10th will be the second year of the global event, Fashion’s Night Out.  It was created to encourage shoppers to go out and patronize their favorite retail establishment.  It’s a night of parties, fun and celebration.  This is the evening when you can actually shop till you drop because some stores will be open as late as 11:00pm.  Below is a list of a few boutiques and department stores where you can engage in some after-work retail therapy in New York City.

Fashion’s Night Out 2010: NYC

Bergdorf’s - Sarah Jessica Parker and Tom Ford among others.  There will also be a runway show for the dogs, yes man’s best friend.  Expect Georgina Chapman and Monique Lhuillier to take part with their furry friends. 754 Fifth Avenue.

Botiker -  Open late at 246 Mott Street in NoLIta, cocktails & sweet treats!

Derek Lam – Model Maryna Linchuk will be hosting an #FNO celebration at Derek Lam’s boutique on 12 Crosby Street; corner of Howard.

Diane von Furstenberg and Refinery 29 are hosting a party with HP for FNO and you’re invited! Friday, September 10, 6:00 to 11:00p.m., Diane von Furstenberg; 874 Washington Street (at West 14th Street.)

Lord & Taylor - Singer Matisse will be performing at Lord & Taylor during FNO. – 424 5th Avenue.

Marc by Marc Jacobs @ Bloomingdales - Ice-Cream truck will be parked out front of Bloomingdale’s Soho store.  Truck will sell jewelry from Fall collection. – 504 Broadway.

Nordstrom -  Jeffrey store in the heart of the Meatpacking District in New York City, where partygoers will include Christina Ricci, Jason Wu, Nicholas Kirkwood, Monique Pean, Devon Scott and more. – 449 West 14th Street.

Rachel Roy @Macy’s – Jessica Stam will style you at Macy’s Herald Square, 151 West 34th Street from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Rag & Bone - Halle Berry (Vogue’s cover girl) will be there, with Gucci Westman for Revlon at 7:30pm. – 119 Mercer Street (between Prince & Spring.)

Victoria’s Secret SoHo Store – Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Chanel Iman will be there from 7:00pm-10:00pm. - 591 Broadway (between Houston & Prince.)

Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem walked the red carpet for the New York City premiere of Eat Pray Love.  Roberts plays a woman on a journey to self-discovery after her divorce.  This journey takes her to Italy, India and Bali. 

The actress looked very modern in  a Stella McCartney blazer, Diane von Furstenberg shorts and strappy Roger Vivier sandals.  Even the mixing of the labels was very contemporary.  The pretty woman’s legs looked extra long in her sleek black shorts and high-heeled sandals.  She also sported a beaming smile as she posed with her sexy leading man by her side.

1. Sandra Bullock in Oday Shakar

2. Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana

3. Eva Mendes in Stella McCartney

4. Cameron Diaz in Diane von Furstenberg

5. Kristen Stewart in Dolce & Gabbana

These five ladies represented the trend of the evening.  It was a night of bold colors, sparkles, prints and legs.

1. Sandra Bullock was sexy in a black beaded dress with a plunging back.  She pulled out all the stops last night, and received an MTV Movie Generation Award.

2. Scarlett Johansson was very lady-like in her emerald green cocktail dress.  The actress was very elegant and poised in Dolce & Gabbana.

3. Eva Mendes sparked in silver and turquoise sequins.  Stella McCartney’s one-shoulder dress was on-trend for the night.

4. Cameron Diaz was all legs in her printed mini dress.  It was youthful and summery, just perfect for the more layed-back movie awards show.

5. Kristen Stewart was a winner all night.  She took home the award for best actress for Twilight, and the movie won virtually every other award.  The actress opted for a short gold and tweed mini dress by Dolce & Gabbana for her big night.  Her dress was young and a little unexpected.

So you have that special event to attend, but choose to splurge on rent instead of a new designer dress.  What are your options?  Well, you could go to Rent the Runway, a new online site that rents high-end dresses at a fraction of the cost of retail.  Do I have your attention now?

Their selection range from Diane Von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, Badgley Mischka, Giambattista Valli, to Herve Leger, and the rentals will cost between $50 to $200.  They are shipped to your home, and returned in a pre-paid envelope.  The dress is essentially yours for four nights, but don’t take that too literally because it could cost you.  Handle the merchandise with care because if you destroy it, congratulations, you’ve bought it. 

It sounds simple enough, if you don’t count the waitlist of 20,000 women who’ve already signed up for the service.  The concept is definitely recession friendly; Rent the Runway has the ability to capture the market of women who merely want to borrow instead of own. 

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