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It's that time of year again. Winter is slowly packing up its stylish but heavy bags and making way for the lightness of spring. To celebrate this transition, we're kicking off a whole week dedicated to spring's hottest trends. From the runways to your favorite celebrities, you'll see what's in store for Spring Fashion 2011 and how you can incorporate these trends into your wardrobe. Today, we're starting off with the adorable polka-dot tights trend. Since most of the country is still experiencing cooler weather, this is a perfect way to bring some spring fun into your wardrobe now, while still being weather appropriate.

Amanda Peet in polka dot tights

Amanda Peet rocks a chic white dress and polka dot tights at the Independent Spirit Awards

Ann Hathaway in Polka Dot Tights

Anne Hathaway complements her sleeveless ruffled white top and pencil skirt with some polka dot tights

Emma Watson Polka Dot Tights

Emma Watson adds a girly touch to her studded rocker chic trench with some black polka dot tights

Another bit of good news is that this fun, whimsical and

The Awards show season ended on high note at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. Stars came out in full force in their best couture and once again we're breaking down all the red carpet action. Click here or scroll down for a complete look at the night's biggest trends and best dressed. Scarlet Beauties…

There's no doubt red played the headlining role on the carpet. Everyone from Host, Anne Hathaway to Best Actress Nominee Jennifer Lawrence and last year's Best Actress Winner Sandra Bullock turned up the heat in this color.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway in Vintage Valentino Couture with floral appliqué accents on her train

Jennifer Lawrence

Best Actress Nominee for Winter's Bone, Jennifer Lawrence in a simple Calvin Klein

Sandra Bullock

Last year's Best Actress Winner, Sandra Bullock in a corseted Vera Wang

Penelope Cruz

New mom Penelope Cruz came out to support her guy Javier Bardem in L'Wren Scott

Stars continued to show their love for the "nude" trend which was all over the red carpet this award season. It's a soft

Halle Berry in Elie Saab

Halle Berry looks stunning in Elie Saab

If this is a preview of what to expect at this Sunday's Oscar Awards Red Carpet, then we're all in for a treat. Halle Berry left her custody troubles at home and stepped out in a gorgeous, elegant and incredibly sexy crimson lace Elie Saab gown. Sex and the City's Kristin Davis also put her best fashion foot forward, taking cue from New York fashion week's print filled runways and stepping out in a polka dot Oscar de la Renta fit for a Park Avenue princess.

Halle Berry in Elie Saab

The back was just as stunning

Kristin Davis in Oscar de la Renta

Sex and the City's Kristin Davis shows her love for polka dots in Oscar de la Renta

Halle Berry and Kristin Davis

Equally elegant Halle Berry and Kristin Davis at the 13th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards

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The good news for everyone is that trends for this year's spring season will be carrying over to the fall 2011 season - which means it all boils down to how you put your looks together. Even better news is that this upcoming fall season is guaranteed to be anything but boring. Judging from the richness of color, texture and print on the runways, it's going to be an exciting season. Here's a breakdown of the biggest trends from New York fashion week:

1. Leather - The leather movement is going strong and from what we saw during New York Fashion Week, it has no intention of slowing down. From 3.1 Phillip Lim to Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, leather made a huge splash. It came in pants, shift dresses, pastel colors, rich dark colors and it was fabulous.

Leather at Alexander Wang

Leather at 3.1 Phillip Lim

Leather at 3.1 Phillip Lim 2

Leather at Derek Lam

Leather at Prabal Gurung

Leather at Calvin Klein

Nude Leather at Calvin Klein

Style Tip: This is such an easy trend to incorporate into your wardrobe. You can pair some leather leggings with an oversized

Jennifer Lopez attends a UNICEF event in Gucci

Jennifer Lopez attends a UNICEF event in a two-tone Gucci ensemble

Jennifer Lopez's current gigs as an American Idol judge, "Legs" of the Venus brand and L'oreal spokeswoman isn't slowing her down. The actress/musician attended a UNICEF event in a Gucci frock that showed off her toned features. Earlier last week, she was a disco queen in a super short, silver Emilio Pucci number at the 2011 Grammy Awards. She definitely shines blending sexy with sophistication and we can't wait to see what she pulls off next.

Jennifer Lopez

Earlier in the week, she glittered in a sexy Emilio Pucci number and matching spiky Louboutins

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we're sure many of you are still trying to come up with that perfect gift for your loved ones. We recently featured an InStyle Magazine / Sports Illustrated Poll where 64% of Men said they would be sticking with flowers this year while 17 % are going with jewelry....the other 19% are pretty sure they'll forget to pick something up....sounds predictable right? Well we're here to help. Here are some ideas to help you achieve that wow factor this year.

If you're looking to go all out, look no further than the glamorous Courchevel, France. The Chalet de Pierres restaurant returns this ski season after a five million euro renovation and debuts the first-ever "en piste" Chanel Boutique. The owners of the Hotel de Charme Les Airelles acquired the restaurant and updated its interiors, set an ice rink on the terrace, and appointed the renowned Chef Mathias Dandine.

CHALET DE PIERRES RESTAURANT

Chalet de Pierres Restaurant

Situated just steps from

Click here for a complete breakdown of the trends, the hits and the misses of the night.
The awards season continued last night with the Screen Actors Guild gala and so did the red carpet tango. Hollywood stars descended on the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center to strut their stuff. When it came to trends, white ruled the carpet, red and black followed strong and floral patterns showed a spring state of mind. Click here for a complete breakdown of who rocked it and those that missed the mark.

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Winter can be a little drab and while the main thing on your mind is probably keeping warm, your winter looks shouldn't suffer. The trench coat can always be counted on for it's stylish allure. Nothing beats the classic trench in tan or black but this winter, feel free to bring some spice to your wardrobe with a colored trench. Blake Lively looks ever-so-chic and oh so stylish in a green Burberry trench and fur stole on the set of Gossip Girl in New York City. The fit, the color, the cut, the fur are all on point and quite frankly, nobody does a perfect trench coat like the British power house.