Last night marked the 62nd Annual Emmy Awards, and, as usual, the Red Carpet pre-show had us glued to our televisions. Some celebs took the classic route with black or tan gowns, but a few of them went wild in violet and electric blue! We always love seeing more adventurous styles when it comes to award shows. They don’t call it entertainment for nothin’!

clockwise from top left: Christina Hendricks, Tina Fey in Oscar de la Renta, Claire Danes in Giorgio Armani Prive, Emily Deschanel, Anna Paquin in Alexander McQueen, January Jones in Atelier Versace

If you were attending an award show swarming with celebrities, what would you do: play it safe in a simple but gorgeous gown, or take a risk and sport a stand-out look?

*images via WWD

Listen up! In honor of Fashion’s Night Out, we’re giving away 20 shirts from the adorable Fashion’s Night Out collection! Who wouldn’t want to celebrate the biggest fashion party ever in style?! Now’s your chance to dress the part…

How do you enter? It’s EASY!

1) Just follow us on Twitter

2) Tweet the following:

Did you hear? WIN free Fashion’s Night Out shirts! Follow @shopittome and RT to enter. http://bit.ly/9skvFJ #FNO #NYFW

(or you can just re-tweet what we tweet each day about the giveaway)

3) Watch our Twitter feed for your name each day at 9am PST!

The giveaway starts now and runs through this Friday, September 3rd. Each day, we’ll be announcing 4 winners at 9am PST. Winners will be randomly selected from the previous day’s entries.

Good luck, and happy tweeting!

*image courtesy of Fashion’s Night Out. Click here to view contest rules.

Summer isn’t over yet! And, let’s face it, you could always use a new pair of super cute sandals – especially when they’re on sale! These adorable metallic Dolce Vita sandals are sure to add extra oomph to any summer look. And with their dark, earthy tone they’ll help you get fall-ready. There are plenty of sizes available, so hurry and snag pair while they’re still there! Plus, with free shipping and free returns, you’ve really got nothing to lose.

Dolce Vita Bali sandals (35% off): were $121, now $79

Earlier this week we sent some of our our LA-area Shop It To Me members to the VIP Hollywood premiere of Going the Distance, starring Drew Barrymore.

If you longed for one of the gorgeous dresses the actresses wore down the red carpet, we have good news. The floral corset dress Malin Akerman sported just days ago is now on sale — it gets better — for $99.99. It looks like a million bucks, if we do say so ourselves.

Fleurette Bustier Dress, Reg $148, Now: 99.99

Get it before it’s gone!

It’s not every day that you can snap up a new fall style that’s prominently featured in a current advertising campaign at a fraction of the price.  So when that does happen…we jump!

Just loving the current Banana Republic fall campaign.  With slogans like “Exceed expectations” and “Balancing act”, the ads show women having fun in their stylish work clothing.  This exact advertisement was on the back cover of this month’s Glamour.  I was secretly eye-ing the sweater/blazer piece she’s wearing.

And today, to my delight, in my morning Salemail, this piece (or its twin look-alike) is marked down from $150 to $112.50 (you must use code SITMBR25 at checkout for this price; only valid until tomorrow 8/25).

Banana Republic Herringbone jacket

Original $150, Now $112.50

Use code SITMBR25, only until 8/25

Today is the last day to shop the Tory Burch private sale! When these adorable cropped pants popped up in our Salemail this morning, we thought them too good not to share. Available in wild prints or basic solids, there’s a version of these for everyone! Plus, they are 60% off and under $100 — can’t beat that!

Tory Burch Megane cropped pant: was $175, now $70

Exciting news! We’re giving Shop It To Me members access to the very fabulous, very discounted Tory Burch Private Sale!

Whether you’re dying for a pair of Reva flats or hunting down a hot new bag, now’s your chance to scoop up sought after items at unbeatable prices.

With discounts of up to 60% and special insider access, what are you waiting for!?

Shop It To Me members only: click here to access the Private Sale.

Happy Shopping!

Hey, LA! Want to go to the VIP Hollywood premiere of Going the Distance? We’re giving away free passes for you and a friend. The Warner Bros. comedy portrays the story of an aspiring journalist (played by Drew Barrymore) and a music scout (played by Justin Long). The two find themselves in a long-distance relationship on opposite coasts, in the fashion-forward cities of San Francisco and NYC.

Here’s your chance to see the film, with none other than Drew Barrymore herself in attendance! We can’t wait to see what she’ll be wearing down the red carpet. And since Angelenos are such a stylish bunch, we’re wondering where you’ll be getting your outfit to wear to the premiere. Tell us all about  your favorite LA fashion hot spots.

Where: Hollywood, CA

What: VIP premiere of Going the Distance

When: Mon., August 23rd at 7 PM

To enter, post a comment telling us your favorite fashion boutique in Los Angeles. Be sure to leave your email address (only we will see it). If you’re selected, we’ll contact you with all the details.

Have fun and good luck!

We were so curious about back-to-school shopping habits and style choices of teachers.  So, we surveyed a fine bunch, and received over 200 responses from teachers all over the nation.  And, here’s the data!

(image via Banana Republic)

Primary goal when dressing for school:

44% Being comfortable all day (52% of elementary teachers)

38% Conveying a professional mature look (53% of high school teachers)

16% Looking stylish

2% Staying clean despite working with kids

In selecting your school clothing, what do you care care most about:

55% Expressing personal style

27% What techers/administrators think

9% What parents think (14% of elementary school teachers)

9% What students think (18% of high school teachers)

Most frequent footwear choice:

55% Flats

34% Sensible Shoes

11% Heels

Can you wear jeans to school?

49% Only on casual days like field trips

45% Totally acceptable

6% Never

When it comes to denim…designer or discount?

57% Designer (64% of middle and high school teachers)

43% Discount

Vince denim (50% off), James Jeans, Joe’s Jeans (30% off)

Biggest challenge in shopping for school clothing:

45% Finding clothing that look young enough to be hip but old enough to be taken seriously

34% Stylish clothing on a teachers salary

19% Clothing that goes from classroom to recess to teachers night out

2% Kid-safe clothing

How do you describe the style of your school’s faculty?

71%  Must grade on a curve – we’re a mix

18%  We get an A: our group looks good

11%  Hot Mess! We could use a makeover

How do children in your school dress?

32% Brand name, high fashion

27% Uniforms

27% Torn jeans and graphic tees

15% Hand-me-downs and outdated styles (elementary 23%)

How much do you spend on clothing, shoes & accessories annually?

30%  Under $499

31%  $500-$999

28%  $1000-$1999

12%  $2000+

Thoughts?  Was this information surprising?  Expected?

Methodology: Shop It To Me surveyed over 200 teachers all across the nation during the month of July 2010.

This little black matte jersey dress is perhaps the most versatile piece of clothing I have seen in quite a while.

Need a dress that will travel well & easily fold up into a small duffel for a weekend getaway?  Check!

Need a dress that can be worn all day & jazzed up with jewelry to go out for dinner? Check!

Need a dress that costs under $100?  Double-check (it’s under $75)!

Three Dots Matte Jersey Dress

Regularly $125, Sale $74.90

Coming in at $74.90 on sale (regularly $125), this item is a hard one to pass up…and best of all, all sizes are still available.  Hop to it!