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Gossip Girl's newest addition, Elizabeth Hurley goes for a curve hugging LPD (Little Pink Dress)As we settle into the early days of fall, stars continue to show off and keep things interesting in bold and bright colors. Hot pink was hot this past week and so was red. It's also clear that burnt orange and cobalt blue are here to say while white continues to rule even after the summer months. In the week's trend report, bold prints were front and center on the carpet, ladies continued to be ladies in peplum skirts and tea length dresses and leather showed no sign of slowing down. Here's this past week in color and trends…

The Rachel Rachel Roy woman was elegant, bold, daring and curious with a sense of adventure

For the second year in a row, Macy's Passport Presents Glamorama took over The Orpheum Theatre in Downtown LA for an "ARTrageous" night. This year, it was all about the merging of fashion and entertainment to raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS organizations. The night brought together the hottest designers, celebrities, models and entertainers for a night of glitz and glamour. From incredible runway looks from designers like Armani Jeans, Bar III, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse, Papi, Rachel Rachel Roy, Tommy Hilfiger, Tracy Reese and more to unforgettable performances by Cee Lo and Far East Movement, the night definitely made a mark as one to remember. Closing out the night was an "artlandish" post-party at CalMart, also in Downtown LA.

Stars like Jennifer Love Hewitt came out to support a good cause at Macy's Glomarama

The boys at Armani Jeans were fitted in military style looks, textured sweaters, schoolboy blazers and leather jackets - rugged masculinity all the way

The 70s girl was in complete control at Tracy Reese- pleated flowing skirts, faux fur paired with aviators, tiered looks, ruffles and sequins - who could say no?

The show took a few minutes to salute the late Elizabeth Taylor and honor her for all her charitable contributions to AIDS and HIV causes

Sharon Stone took the stage with Elizabeth Taylor's grandsons to honor the late Actress and Philanthropist

Tommy Girl was all about preppy chic. Plaid and stripes were all the rage on the runway.

Plaid, faux leather, boucle textures and faux fur were hot for the impulse collection - 1920s Parisian chic meets 70s party girl

Impulse Collection

A little eye candy - Papi had the boys in rugby inspired underwear

Cee Lo Green closed out the show with an enthusiastic audience

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Eva Longoria sends off Desperate Housewives in an Alberta Ferretti black feathery miniMost of the red carpet looks this past week suggested that our featured celebrities are in a fall state of mind. Black featured prominently while winter white and gray took an elegant turn. While so many went for the contrasting colors, others channeled falls boldest colors, namely emerald green, cobalt blue and shocking red. Here's this past week in color…

Kerry Washington in the night's hottest hue, goes for a bombshell look in red Zuhair Murad.The 2011 Emmy Awards took over Hollywood last night and some of the biggest names on the small screen as well as the big screen showed off their best Sunday wear on the red carpet. From vivid colors like crimson and cobalt blue to classic black, jewel tones and lace galore, the carpet was filled with fall's biggest trends. Click here for a breakdown of the night's best and worst looks.
Evan Rachel Wood was absolutely stunning in glittering Elie Saab.

Blake Lively goes red in MarchesaIn today's edition of who wore it best? It's another battle over Marchesa. The British brand is no doubt a staple with A-list stars. Everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson and Rihanna has at some point been beautifully draped in Marchesa. Click here to read the rest of this story and to see Blake's full look.

Fashion

As Fashion Week gets underway in NYC and the gorgeous and colorful Spring 2011 looks saunter down the runways, it's easy to forget that fall is here and now and spring is more than a few months away. Not to worry though, based on the looks featured on the earlier fall runways, the upcoming months need not be dreary nor do you need to give up even an ounce of color. With the runways featuring rich colors like cobalt blue, marigold, burnt orange and shocking red; texture that ranged from lace to leather and prints galore, the upcoming season is gearing up to be anything but boring when it comes to fashion.

Here's a peek at trends to look forward to this coming fall season...

Color: The runways were rich with color for fall, two colors in particular made their mark - Cobalt Blue and Emerald Green. Everyone from Oscar de la Renta to Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Ralph Lauren and 3.1 Phillip Lim showed their love for these colors. Other interesting colors to look

Charlize Theron goes for 70s style pants at the GQ Men of the Year AwardsThe tall drink of water that is Charlize Theron recently pulled off a very tricky look at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. Pairing her high waisted, heather gray pants with a low-cut silk blouse, she was ladylike and edgy at the same time. Click here to read the rest of this article and to view Charlize's full look.

Rachel McAdams stands out in gorgeous red Marchesa

MARCHESA embroidered red illusion dress with applique cascade skirt and shoulder

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