Celebrity Close Up

Christina Ricci stepped out in this body conscious LBD with confidence — she knows that a below-the-knee length is the most flattering. And that push-up bustier certainly does wonders for her décolletage.SHOP NOW: Body Conscious Black Dress, $124

Tennis star Venus Williams beats the heat in a classic navy and white ensemble. A pair of tapered pants is a smart buy right now as they’ll serve you well in the last sweltering months of summer and continue to work for fall’s cooler weather.SHOP NOW: Tapered Pants, $235

Kristen Bell looks sweet in this watercolor print dress with a flirty pleated skirt. She keeps her accessories relatively simple, and we are swooning for those chunky nude platforms.SHOP NOW: Platform Sandals, $195

Ellen Page looks like quite the Hollywood starlet in this green dress with cut-outs. This shade is flattering on most skin types but if you don’t want to go all-out, try a green top over a neutral bottom.SHOP NOW: Green Blouse, $203

Kyra Sedgwick made an appearance in NYC in this stunning paneled dress. We can’t imagine these dramatic shoulders for every day but try something a bit avant-garde for a special occasion and watch the compliments roll in.SHOP NOW: Puff Shoulder Top, $230

Actress Sanaa Lathan struts her stuff in a dance-inspired look. We love a choppy uneven hem — if the top of the dress is very simple it makes for a very elegant look.SHOP NOW: Asymmetrical Hem Dress, $379

Making one last appearance for The Hills, Lauren Conrad poses in a sequin-embellished mini dress. An all-over sequin look is not for the timid; for a subtler look with a little sparkle, try a top with sequin trim.SHOP NOW: Sequin Detailed Top, $25

Marion Cotillard continues her flawless tour of red carpets everywhere while promoting Inception. This shimmering navy gown is no exception (trust us about the below-the-knee length).SHOP NOW: Navy Dress, $108