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.

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!

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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 recently had the pleasure of chatting with one of our favorite style bloggers, Taylor, from the adorable and inspiring Sterling Style! She has a way of infusing all of her outfits with a certain girly something… we are loving every look she puts together. Check out our interview with Taylor below, and be sure to subscribe to her amazing blog!

What inspired you to start a blog and how did you choose the name Sterling Style?

I decided to start a blog so that I could share all my inspirations online with others. I chose “Sterling Style” because Sterling is my middle name and has been in my family for years. My dad calls me Sterling. Plus, I thought it was fitting.

How would you describe your style in a nutshell?

My style is a little all over. I am inspired by different things every day. However, I tend to dress casual, feminine, and bohemian a lot. Lately, I am feeling more classic.

What are three articles of clothing you couldn’t live without and why?

My watch- I love wearing a watch and I feel naked without one. My blazer- it can be transformed into so many styles and looks. A white tee- always classic and comfortable.

What are 5 of your favorite brands?

Stella McCartney- for her classic and beautiful animal friendly designs, Chloe- I always love the neutral colors and beautiful menswear looks, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Acne, and my new favorite Isabel Marant!

What types of items do you like to save $$ on and what do you find “splurgeworthy”?

I like to save money on basics. It is easy to get great tanks and tees at Gap, American Apparel and H&M. I like to splurge on accessories like handbags and shoes! Right now I am coveting a handbags by Botkier and Balenciaga, and shoes from Acne.

Any tips/style advice you’re willing to offer our readers?

Always stay true to yourself. Style comes from a woman who is confident and happy. Her true beauty and personality shows through her style. It is fine to grab inspiration from others, but don’t try something unless it feels right to you.

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We’ve teamed up with Sterling Style and are giving away an adorable Marc by Marc Jacobs bag! Hurry, hurry and enter the contest now!

Happy 4th of July from the Shop It To Me team! We hope everyone has a fun-filled, safe, and patriotic holiday. However you may be celebrating, be sure to enjoy and stay stylish!

(image: Jasper Johns)

A few fun ways to embrace the holiday:

Glamorize with bright red lipstick

Have a BBQ: hot dogs and hamburgers, please!

Paint your nails red, white, and blue

Rock  your old Levi’s jeans or cutoff shorts

Go see your local Independence Day parade

Braid your hair and tie it up in festive bows

Shop online!! There are awesome sales going on

Last but not least, don’t miss those fireworks!

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Royal Ascot is a key event in the UK’s social calendar. Dating back to the 18th century it is particularly well known for Ladies Day, when ladies sport the most spectacular hats.

Royal Ascot has lived up to its reputation for weird and wacky head gear this year, including a compilation of London sights (Big Ben and the London Eye), a giant ice-cream, horses head and a huge model of the Wold Cup trophy, as well as the usual feathers, fluff and dangly bits!

This year’s fashion winners were beautiful blues as seen on Amanda Holden, Jasmine Guinness, Princess Beatrice and even the Queen.

If you love a sky blue check out this RM by Roland Mouret linen blend dress – a steal at £409 reduced from £1023 or if sober navy is more you the Calvin Klein silk shift now £277 from £797.

We also loved the fact that some celebrities looked like they’d stepped off the set of My Fair Lady with their monochrome outfits; Jasmine Guinness with a fabulous Stephen Jones creation, Erin O’Connor, Kate Silverton, Holly Valance, Carol Vorderman and Louise Redknapp.

To be honest every girl needs a good little back dress as one of her wardrobe essentials. We like this McQ Alexander McQueen dress reduced to £157 from £315 or the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania black drape dress.

*images via Daily Mail, independent.co.uk, unknown

The oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world starts today in Wimbledon, London; well known for its strawberries and cream, Henman Hill / Murray’s Mount, and Cliff Richard doing sing-a-longs when it rains! While the club colours are purple and green, the players are required to play in all white, though already this year 19 year old French woman Tatiana Golovin has been causing a stir with her red knickers.

We thought it would be great to support this tradition (and show a little love to our UK readers!) by looking at the fabulous white dresses that came up in Shop It To Me UK Sale Spot this week.

1. SEE by Chloe silk bow dress £181  2. Rick Owens Lilies Sleeveless dress £92  3. Day Birger et Mikkelsen Day Collection Beaded Trim Dress £209  4. Jil Sander Sleeveless jersey tie dress £286  5. Paul & Joe esperant cross front dress £137.50  6. Alexander Wang off the shoulder dress £370  7. Calvin Klein box pleated dress £278.93  8. Halston jersey cowl back dress £406  9. Melissa Odabash cotton sundress £68

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We’re always on the lookout for ways to get great fashion on a budget. What better way than a Summer Swap Party? Tomorrow our very own Trendsetter Julia of BargainBabe.com presents the Frugal Festival’s Summer Swap Party —  LA’s biggest-ever clothing swap!

Head on over to let clothing you don’t wear find a new home and score some chic finds of your own. It’s a great way to recycle your gently-used items and find hidden gems for yourself, even before they hit the vintage stores.

Plus, you have the chances for goodies galore. Each attendee will receive a reusable swap bag filled with free swag – including a $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate and Starbucks samples! With paid admission you’re also automatically entered to win raffle prizes like an iPod or weekend retreat.

Go forth and swap. Your wardrobe (and your wallet) will thank you.

Frugal Festival’s Summer Swap Party
WHEN: Saturday June 19, 2010, 1 – 3 PM
WHERE: Noho Performing Arts Center
11020 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood
PRICE: $5 – $10, buy tickets here

Coachella may be only a memory, but this doesn’t mean we can put spring/summer music festival style behind us! With the New Orleans Jazz Festival just passed, and a long lineup of festivals approaching, there’s no better time than now to get your closet concert-ready.

Coachella was flooded tons of our favorite celebrities, and some of these ladies really know a thing or two about style! Rachel Bilson, Camilla Belle, and Alexa Chung nailed it with their chic, casual looks. Checking out photos from festivals past is a great way to find outfit inspiration…

When it comes to festival attire – there are two main things to consider: looking stylish, and feeling comfortable. Think loose, flowy dresses and airy jumpers. Top off your look with a solid pair of sunnies and don’t be afraid to pile on the jewelry!

For all those in the UK… we know many of you even made the trek to Coachella! So no matter where you live – whether you’re waiting for Bonnaroo or gearing up for Glastonbury – Sale Spot has what you need to land your music-inspired masterpiece!

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Disco Stripe Romper: was $248, now $173 2. Antik Batik Embellished Maxi Dress: was $186, now $109 3. ASOS satin and chain headband: was $13, now $8 4. Free People denim boyfriend shorts: was $78, now $45 5. Free People tunic dress: was $128, now $89 6. Steve Madden boots: was $149, now $49

And if you forget everything we’ve said, let us just leave you with this: be creative and have a blast! Festivals are the perfect time to get funky and have a little fun with fashion!