Friday, September 10th will be the second year of the global event, Fashion’s Night Out.  It was created to encourage shoppers to go out and patronize their favorite retail establishment.  It’s a night of parties, fun and celebration.  This is the evening when you can actually shop till you drop because some stores will be open as late as 11:00pm.  Below is a list of a few boutiques and department stores where you can engage in some after-work retail therapy in New York City.

Fashion’s Night Out 2010: NYC

Bergdorf’s - Sarah Jessica Parker and Tom Ford among others.  There will also be a runway show for the dogs, yes man’s best friend.  Expect Georgina Chapman and Monique Lhuillier to take part with their furry friends. 754 Fifth Avenue.

Botiker -  Open late at 246 Mott Street in NoLIta, cocktails & sweet treats!

Derek Lam – Model Maryna Linchuk will be hosting an #FNO celebration at Derek Lam’s boutique on Crosby Street.

Lord and Taylor - Singer Matisse will be performing at L&T during FNO.

Nordstrom -  Jeffrey store in the heart of the Meatpacking District in New York City, where partygoers will include Christina Ricci, Jason Wu, Nicholas Kirkwood, Monique Pean, Devon Scott and more.

Rachel Roy @Macy’s – Jessica Stam will style you

Rag & Bone - Halle Berry (Vogue’s cover girl) at , with Gucci Westman for Revlon Time: 7:30 PM Location: 119 Mercer Street (between Prince & Spring)

Diane von Furstenberg and Refinery 29 are hosting a party with HP for FNO and you’re invited! Friday, September 10, 6 to 11 p.m., Diane von Furstenberg; 874 Washington Street (at West 14th Street).

Victoria’s Secret SoHo Store – Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Chanel Iman at Time: 7-10 PM Location: 591 Broadway (between Houston & Prince

Models, designers, editors and fashionista’s came out this evening to support Fashion’s Night Out’s fashion show.  The event showcased over 150 models in Fall 2010 looks from many designers, and these pieces are in stores now.  Some of the biggest names in the modeling industry graced the seemingly intricate catwalk.  The show was streamed live for all to see and to enjoy the awe of one of the largest fashion shows ever.  Andre Leon Talley was one of our hosts for the evening, and he was a delight.  It was a sight to see the models rock the runway with such poise and precision, all 150 of them.  This event started as the brainchild of Anna Wintour and Vogue last year, and has grown exponentially in just one year.  The making of FNO will be aired on CBS on September 14th, and it is sure to include the evening’s fashion show, as well as the worldwide shopping extravaganza on Friday, September 10th.  Don’t forget that these events help to support a worthy cause;  a portion of the proceeds goes to the New York City AIDS Fund.  We can hardly wait until Friday for Fashion’s Night Out’s second night out.  Happy shopping!!!

Michelle Williams was demure and ladylike in this Jason Wu gown at the Venice Film Festival in Italy.  She is there for the screening of her new film, Meek’s Cut-off.  The nude color of the dress is perfect against her tanned skin and pixie-cut blond hair.  It has a mod-like vibe, from the picture perfect bow down to the elbow-length sleeves.  The train highlighted the glamour of the gown along with a flurry of tiny embellishments throughout the upper portion.  When the right dress meets the right girl with the right hair cut, you get magic;  Michelle Williams and Jason Wu achieved that on the red carpet in Venice.

Victoria Beckham has been nominated for Designer Brand of the Year by the British Fashion Awards.  This is an impressive achievement for the relatively new designer.  She began her designing career with dvb, her denim collection.  Then she worked her way to a high-end dress line called Victoria Beckham Collection.  Her dresses are feminine without the frills.   The shapes are the most compelling things about her dress collection.  They are very architectural, yet soft and approachable.  Beckham’s signature style is all over this line; it’s as if she designs each piece for herself.  Just take note of the images of her Russian Vogue editorial early last year. 

The former Spice Girl is in excellent company for this nomination; Burberry, Mulberry and Pringle of Scotland are also in contention.  The winners will be announced on December 7th.  It appears to me that in this esteemed company, the nomination has already made Beckham a winner.

Designer Brand of the Year:

• Burberry
• Mulberry
• Pringle of Scotland
• Victoria Beckham

Monthly Fashion Round-up for August 2010

Accessorize

Brian Atwood’s New Lower-Priced Shoe Line

Tiffany & Co. Designs Handbag Line

Victoria Beckham Handbags?

Ad Campaigns

Behind-the-Scenes: Lara Stone’s ck Calvin Klein Shoot

Marchesa Debuts New Cosmetic Line

Scarlett Johansson’s Dolce & Gabbana Cosmetics Ad for Fall 2010

Zoe Saldana: Behind the Scenes of Calvin Klein’s Envy Ad

Alexander Wang Taps Zoe Kravitz for Fall 2010 Ad

Alexander Wang’s Video Ad Campaign for Fall 2010

Megan Fox for Armani Jeans’ Fall 2010 Campaign

Monthly Fashion Round-up for July 2010

Entertainment

Jessica Alba Was Golden in Balmain on Machete Red Carpet

Drew Barrymore in McQ at London Premiere

Angelina’s ‘Salt’ Premiere in Paris

Gossip Girl Trailer: Season 4

Mad Men’s Auction for Charity

Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem at Eat Pray Love Premiere

Julia Roberts Covers Elle’s September Issue

Forbes’ List of Highest Paid Actresses Are Red Carpet Darlings

Monthly Fashion Round-up for July 2010

Fashion Week

Fashion’s Night Out Designed New Collection

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center – Spring 2011 Schedule

Giving Back

Naomi Campbell and Dolce & Gabbana Design T-Shirts for Charity

Fashion’s Night Out Designed New Collection

Mad Men’s Auction for Charity

Jean Paul Gaultier Designs T-Shirt for Charity

Magazines

Jessica Szohr is Nylon Magazines’ September Cover

Blake Lively’s ‘Interview’ Magazine Cover

Glamour Magazine: Jennifer Lopez’ September 2010 Cover

Halle Berry’s Vogue Cover Revealed

Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron at Details’ Party

W Magazine Revamps September Issue

Julia Roberts Covers Elle’s September Issue

Gisele for Harper’s Bazaar’s UK September Issue

Diane Kruger, Carey Mulligan and Javier Bardem Made Vanity Fair’s Best-Dressed List 2010

Red Carpet

Jessica Alba In Valentino At L’Uomo Vogue Party

Emmys 2010: Top 5 Best Dressed

Jessica Alba Was Golden in Balmain on Machete Red Carpet

Drew Barrymore in McQ at London Premiere

Angelina’s ‘Salt’ Premiere in Paris

Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem at Eat Pray Love Premiere

Teen Choice Awards 2010: Best Dressed On the Red Carpet

Forbes’ List of Highest Paid Actresses Are Red Carpet Darlings

Jessica Alba switch it up once again and opted for a more fashion forward Valentino haute couture gown at the Venice Film Festival last night.   Her dress was short in front to show off her legs, as it lengthened in the back with cascading waves of lace that tumbled to the floor.  It was strapless with ornate embellishments, but also kept an edgy vibe.  She paired it with black lace up Ferragamo sandals to counteract the delicacy of the lace.  The look reminded me of her days on the television drama Dark Angel; sweet, yet dangerous.    Alba gave us the ‘little black dress’ that had a big personality; it had enough attitude and drama for on-and-off the red carpet.

Related: Jessica Alba In Valentino At L’Uomo Vogue Party

Marc Jacobs and Lady Gaga cover the Fall 2010 issue of V Magazine.  Also featured are Liya Kebede and Andre Balazs among other prominent names in the annual New York issue.  Fashion photograher Mario Testino captured the images of these amazing talents on film.  If you had any doubt that this was the New York issue, a partially dressed Gaga with her own interpretation of Lady Liberty’s crown and torch should clue you in.  The cover is very artistic, bordering on genius.  If I were a betting woman, I would bet that Lady Gaga was, um, wearing a Marc Jacobs gown.  Marc Jacobs is the fashion designer with leading man good looks, and he gives us his best side profile as he sits on a television set that could have come straight out of the 1950′s. 

Model Liya Kebede and hotelier Andre Balazs are obviously channeling uber-chic Upper-East-Siders in their spread.  The two are dressed up to the nines for a shopping trip that included an apparent stop at Michael Kors’ boutique.  Testino’s tell tale sign that this was a scene from the streets of New York would be the trash bin on the corner with an empty pizza deliver box inside.  The spread includes other famous names like Chloe Sevigny, Marina Abramovic and Debbie Harry to name a few.  Nicola Formichetti styled this amazing photoshoot.

It takes a ton of confidence to grace an actual red carpet in a red dress, and Natalie Portman did just that at the premiere of “The Black Swan.”  She selected a flowing Rodarte gown with beautiful embellishment along the bodice and neckline to make her entrance.  If this scene were a movie, it would have been called “The Lady in Rodarte.”  Her gown gets high marks for the way it moves as she walks, and for the thigh-high slit that is simultaneously modest and revealing.  Portman’s hair and makeup were extremely classic to balance the drama of the gown.  We’re thrilled that she went for the gold strappy sandals after opting for a cream evening bag.  The actress has been making the rounds while at the Venice Film Festival, and we can’t wait to see what she wears to her next public appearance.

Model Miranda Kerr has introduced her new organic skincare line, Kora.  She is incredibly natural and relaxed in front of the camera as she explains why she created this product.  The expectant mother wanted skincare that would be nuturing to the body especially with her hectic lifestyle.  We see an active Kerr engaging in her daily activites of running, produce shopping and cooking; all are in line with healthy and natural living.  We’re sure that much of her beauty came from her genetic pool, but wouldn’t it be great if she has managed to bottle some of her ‘it’ factor in Kora.

Jessica Alba was pretty as a picture at the L’Uomo Vogue Party in Venice, Italy this evening.  The actress was in town for the Venice Film Festival.  She wore an ultra feminine grey minidress with a ruffled peach tier and side piping from Valentino’s haute couture collection.  Her dress was flirty and fun, a total contrast to the Balmain she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of Machete.  Alba wisely opted for minimal jewelry and allowed the dress to take center stage with the beautiful rose appliques surrounding the lower half of her dress;  being couture, all were hand-made to perfection.

Related: Jessica Alba Was Golden in Balmain on Machete Red Carpet