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The glamorous gowns that showcase at New York Fashion Week are always a major highlight, and Fall/Winter 2011's selection was no exception.

Trend: Sheer Black
Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Yigal Azrouel

Trend: Vibrant Reds
Diane von Furstenberg, Chado Ralph Rucci, Farah Angsana
Jason Wu, Monique Lhullier, Prabal Gurung

Trend: Shimmery Metallics
Halston, Oscar, Yigal Azrouel

Trend: Thigh-high slits

Designers at New York Fashion Week brought back the hot looks in outerwear from 2010 into Fall/Winter 2011:

Oversized Blazers
Many collections were clearly menswear-influenced, oversized blazers replaced cropped jackets and typical trenches.

Yigal Azrouel, DKNY
Steven Alan (both)

Ponchos & Capes
The slip-over coverups were embellished with fur, fringe and zipper details.

Rag & Bone, Milly,...

We gave you a preview of the draped dress trend in our coverage of Draped Cocktail Dresses, and we now bring you some more formal and elegant styles ideal for holiday banquets and gala events.

Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox, and Gemma Arterton on the red carpet

As seen for S/S 2011: Elie Saab, J. Mendel, Malandrino

Check out these 9 draped gowns for your shopping inspiration...
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz...

In the midst of all this talk of glamorous holiday fashion, digressing for a moment to an edgier look feels timely.  Pairing a graphic tee with a skirt is nothing new (celebs have been wearing it high-waisted and mini for ages), but now we're liking the look with longer, fuller styles.

That was then...
Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce, Agyness Deyn

This is now...
Rihanna, Nicola Roberts, Sarah...

Shopping for special occasion dresses is fun but can be challenging to find something you'll be able to wear again.  We've covered fabric trends of Velvet and Gold Brocade which are hot for Holiday 2010, but for a truly transitional look we're looking to the draped styles that the Spring/Summer 2011 fashion weeks tell us will stick.

A.F. Vandevorst, Doo.Ri, Elie Saab
Halston, Vera...

Try something different with your makeup this holiday season, starting with Green eye shadows. More than merely a Christmas colour, greens are fresh, bold, and pair perfectly with dark eyes. 

Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Leighton Meester

Alicia's look is more subtle, and she matches her shadow to her green dress. Katy (being Katy) boldly blended green with grey and brown, and completed the...

It's that time of year again: we're in the hunt for gorgeous holiday dresses and glamourous accessories (otherwise known as our Favourite Time of the Year). We showed you how Gold Brocade is translating into holiday fashion, and now we're talking luxurious Velvet.

Emma Watson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Diane Kruger

Love it or Hate it, there's no denying that velvet is on trend this year....

We thought it a bit odd seeing shorts bearing an unfortunate resemblance to the dreaded Granny Panty on trend-conscious celebs...

Sienna Miller, Rihanna, Katy Perry

...and we dismissed it as a Gaga-esque trend we hoped we'd never see again-- that is, until we spotted the shorts on models walking the catwalk during the Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week!

Elie Tahari, Jeremy Scott, Project...

Need some shopping ideas for the holiday parties and events coming up? Go glam with gold!

Fall 2010 RTW saw gold brocade and embellishments by Balmain, Jason Wu, and Moschino ...
...and carried over even glitzier and more intricate for S/S 2011 at Rodarte, Alexander McQueen, and Davod Koma

Golden celeb style on Megan Fox, Hilary Swank, Kristen StewartBusy Phillips, Emma Watson, Drew Barrymore