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By Michael Lopez

There was definitely a strong Latino presence at last night's 18th Annual SAG Awards. Stars like Demián Bichir, Bérénice Bejo, and Sofía Vergara were all nominated in pivotal categories, though sadly none of them won. But at least Sofia didn't walk away empty handed, as she and co-star Rico Rodriguez took home Best Ensemble statues for their performances on Modern Family.

As usual, Vergara wowed the press with her red carpet strut. Proudly showing her famous Colombian curves, the 39-year-old turned heads in a very revealing Marchesa dress. Naya Rivera (who also received a Best Ensemble nomination for her work on Glee) dazzled the crowd too, in a sexy gown designed by Naeem Khan.

Another big style winner was Zoe Saldana, who strutted into the event wearing a sparkling Riccardo Tisci gown accentuated with Tiffany jewels. Angelina Jolie, who supported her nominated steady Brad Pitt, showed off some impressive pieces of bling too, which included a House of Lavande bracelet and a Platt Boutique ring.

"I wanted to be comfortable," she told reporters. "I always liked vintage jewelry and I don't wear it often."

But of course, the show wasn't just about the glimmering gowns and fancy earrings. It was the speeches and the winning performances that stole the evening. The Artist’s Jean Dujardin took home Best Film Actor (beating one of our faves, Demián Bichir) and Viola Davis won Best Actress for her role in The Help.

Christopher Plummer and Octavia Spencer won in the Best Supporting film categories for their respective roles in Beginners and The Help. Steve Buscemi's Boardwalk Empire performance got him the Best Dramatic TV Actor award, while Jessica Lange took down Best Dramatic TV Actress for her work in American Horror Story.

Perhaps the biggest ovation of the night went to Betty White, who won in the Best Supporting TV Actress category for Hot In Cleveland. Though we were a little miffed that she beat out Sofia, we do have to give the 90-year-old legend some credit for staying in the game so long.

"I think they made a terrible mistake," White jokingly told the crowd as she accepted her award.

And don't think the SAGs were just about Shakespearean thespians getting all weepy for the camera. HBO's Game of Thrones cast got honored for their heavy onscreen brutality, taking home the night's Best Stunt Ensemble award.

Who do you think delivered the best acting performance of 2011? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

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By Michael Lopez

There were no major sweeps at this past Sunday's Golden Globes. Nearly every big win came from a different movie or television show. But in a way, that made for a much more interesting (and hard to predict) broadcast, which still had plenty of memorable moments thanks to unpredictable host Ricky Gervais.

Sadly, all of the Tr3s faves did not win in their respective categories. Sofia Vergara lost her Best Supporting TV Actress statue to American Horror Story’s Jessica Lange. But the Modern Family star still made a very big splash, strutting down the red carpet in over $5 million worth of jewels!

We also had high hopes for The Artist’s Bérénice Bejo. The Argentine star was highly favored to take home the night's Best Supporting Film Actress statue for her performance as silent screen goddess Peppy Miller. But she too lost out, this time to The Help’s Octavia Spencer.

The Artist film, however, did prove to be a major success and is expected to earn some big time Oscar love when the Academy Award nominations are announced. Bejo's movie nabbed Best Motion Picture Musical and Best Lead Actor for Jean Dujardin.

Best Motion Picture Drama went to The Descendants, which also scored George Clooney a Best Dramatic Actor Globe. Meryl Streep won Best Dramatic Actress for The Iron Lady and My Week With Marilyn's Michelle Williams took it down for the Best Lead Actress Musical or Comedy.

The night's Best Director statue went to Martin Scorsese for Hugo and The Adventures of Tintin won Best Animated Feature Film (beating out another Tr3s fave, Puss In Boots).

On the TV side of things, Modern Family was honored as Best Comedy Series and Showtime's Homeland won Best Drama. Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage earned huge applause for his Best Supporting Actor win and gave a heartfelt speech about a fellow dwarf actor.

Now as far as Ricky was concerned, his opening monologue was still as ruthless as ever. The British comic skewered celebs like Madonna, Johnny Depp, and Jodie Foster with his trademark wit and kept the show fun and lively. He even took a mean spirited crack at Justin Bieber's recent baby daddy drama.

"The only way [Justin] could impregnate a girl," Gervais joked, "is if he borrowed one of Martha Stewart's turkey basters."

As expected, fashion was in full bloom at the event too. Charlize Theron seemed to grab the most attention for her daring yet classy Dior gown. Claire Danes won over the style critics with her black-and-white J. Mendel ensemble. And keeping her alt chick character fully intact, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’s Rooney Mara dressed up extra racy in a dark Nina Ricci gown.

What did you think of this year's Golden Globes? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

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By Michael Lopez

The "People" have spoken and it seems they love Demi Lovato. The part-Mexican starlet proved to be the belle of the ball at last night's People's Choice Awards, taking home Best Pop Artist and delivering a powerhouse performance of "Give Your Heart A Break."

But Lovato wasn't the only one the crowds went nuts for. Robert Pattinson, Lea Michelle, and Emma Stone made a major mark as well.

In the movie department, the Choice was clearly Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. The final Hogwarts installment nabbed Favorite Movie, Favorite Action Movie, and Favorite Ensemble Cast. Johnny Depp (who skipped the ceremony) made a big mark as well, earning Favorite Action Movie Star and Favorite Animated Movie Voice for Rango.

Other winners from the big screen included Ryan Reynolds for his work in Green Lantern and Hugh Jackman for Real Steel. The box office smash Bridesmaids earned the title of Favorite Comedy Movie and Morgan Freeman took home Favorite Movie Icon.

On the TV side of things, How I Met Your Mother got plenty love, first for Favorite Comedy and then for Favorite Actor (which went to Neil Patrick Harris).

Betty White was on hand to accept a Favorite Cable TV Comedy award for her show Hot In Cleveland and Jimmy Fallon earned the title of Favorite Late Night TV Host.

In the reality realm, American Idol beat out The Voice for Favorite TV Competition Show. And not surprisingly, Kim Kardashian earned the title of Favorite TV Celebreality Star (though some in the crowd weren't too happy about that).

In the world of music, Katy Perry scored four awards for Favorite Song ("E.T."), Favorite Video, Favorite Female Artist, and Favorite Tour Headliner. That would have been quite an accomplishment for the pop songstress…if she decided to show. But seeing how Katy’s going through a painful divorce, she chose to bail on the festivities.

Tr3s fave Bruno Mars earned the title of Favorite Male Artist. And though he didn't get up on the stage, he let his fans know that was eternally grateful for the honor.

"I'm currently walking down the street screaming "I am an ultimate male"!! Thank you at @peopleschoice and to those that voted! #hooligans" he tweeted.

And, as per usual, there was plenty of high fashion in effect last night too. Miley Cyrus wowed the crowd with a chique revealing white dress. Vanessa Hudgens chose the glam route, bedazzling herself in a gold and black ensemble. And hostess Kaley Cuoco strutted very elegantly across the red carpet in a shimmering cream-colored gown.

What did you think of this year’s People's Choice Awards? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

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By Michael Lopez

With a new season comes new fashion trends. And while most of the New York supermodels are flossing thick coats and scarves, down below the border it's all about huipiles, bright flowers, and hieroglyphics! Yup, indigenous designs are now the latest Latin American clothing craze.

Over in Mexico, retro tunics have been seen on a ton of runways. Typical patterns include colorful bird imagery, geometric shapes, and plenty of bare midriffs to bump up the sex appeal. According to several of the country's top designers, the trend began popping up during last year's bicentennial celebrations.

"We began to see how people were reassessing Indian art," designer Paulina Fosado told Fox News Latino. "Before, if you were to put something indigenous on, they would ask you 'Why would you wear that?' Now it's in style."

Fosado, who runs a line with her sister Malinali, debuted some interesting twists to the traditional garb at a recent fashion show. Some of their more popular outfits included sewn-in beads, floral embroidery, and just a touch of puffiness to keep things contemporary.

And both Fosado sisters admitted, weaving together the traditional designs is an art form unto itself. For centuries, indigenous seamstresses incorporated tools like the backstrap loom to carefully hand-spin cotton threads between fibers (something we doubt Oscar de la Renta's team has the skill set to do).

And interestingly, to help make the indigenous lines more accessible, designers tend to cut out portions of traditionally sewn material and incorporate them into silk fabrics (which helps with form-fitting "wearability").

Of course, purists tend to believe that the alterations take away from indigenous authenticity. But in the world of mass-produced fashion, that's pretty much a given.

The Fosado sisters (and many other Latino designers) seem to be happy just exposing young shoppers to the style and history of cultures gone by. And the fact that they're charging up to $1,100 for an indigenous designed dress certainly helps things too.

Which fashion styles do you find most intriguing right now? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cultura, Fashion, Malinali Fosado, Mexico, Paulina Fosado, Style

By Michael Lopez

Forget the Oscars and those royal dinners. If you really want to see the best clothing designs on the market, head to Fashion's Night Out! This Thursday, retailers across the globe will be celebrating hawt haute couture with the ultimate evening of retail therapy.

Started in 2009 by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, FNO is all about celebrating style. Designers, celebrities, and everyday shoppers will be mingling at their favorite department stores for an evening of cocktails, killer sales, and runway shows. Its basis is to get people excited about fall clothing lines (and spur up clothing sales during the recession).

As expected, New York will be jumping with activity on September 8. There will reportedly be over 1,100 parties going on in the city and several fashion sites have already added multiple locales to their FNO "Must List."

Reality star Rachel Zoe will be mingling with shoppers at Intermix, Teen Vogue is throwing a block party (complete with free manicures) on West 11th St., and legendary designer Betsey Johnson will be serving yogurt parfaits at her store on Wooster. Argentine polo player Nachos Figueras will also be in the city, signing autographs at (where else?) the Ralph Lauren Polo Store.

Over on the other coast, L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will kick off So Cal Fashion Night with a party at the city's posh Beverly Center. The famous shopping mall will include a full-blown ferris wheel and Cirque du Soleil acrobats. Nicole Richie will also be hosting her own FNO event in nearby Beverly Hills.

And don't think it's just America enjoying in the festivities. 17 countries across the globe will be getting their FNO party on. This year marks the first time that Mexico is participating, with a massive event scheduled in Mexico City from 6pm-11pm.

Vogue Mexico Editor-in-Chief, Eva Hughes, seemed to be very excited about getting Latinos involved in the style celebration.

"It's a chance to show the world that Mexico is able to have a fashion night rivaling the best that other cities in the world can muster," she said. "There was a need to involve people again in the luxury world, in shopping ...The success was such that new countries began to join in."

Brazil, Japan, Australia, and Spain are just a few of other nations organizing massive Thursday fashion fiestas. It all sounds like a lot of fun to us. But of course, the best part will be checking out the ensembles people stroll out in on Fashion’s Morning After.

Are you excited about this year's Fashion's Night Out? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Anna Wintour, Antonio Villaraigosa, Betsey Johnson, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Fashion's Night Out, Nachos Figueras, Nicole Richie, Rachel Zoe, Style, Vogue

By Simone Hilliard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Annual Costume Institute Gala is one night of high fashion that never disappoints. 2011's celebration was no different, and with Monday night's event aimed at honoring the late Alexander McQueen, the A-listers did their all to channel the late designer's drama and decadence.

Wearing the works of McQueen's design house, Salma Hayek Pinault looked ethereal in a one shoulder gold chiffon gown, Gisele Bundchen was ravishing in a red strapless, and Sarah Jessica Parker sashayed in a studded nude embellished sheath.

Jennifer Lopez's Gucci showcased fuschia and florals, while Jessica Alba's Ralph Lauren looked subtle against her burgeoning baby bump. Adding a new element to the red carpet, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester looked edgy in a leather cocktail dress by Louis Vuitton, and caged heels.

Beyonce donned a daring Emilio Pucci which showcased her decolletage, Fergie looked majestic in Marchesa and Caribbean beauty Rihanna wore a one shoulder Stella McCartney ensemble, with lace overlay.

Blake Lively and Twilight's Ashley Greene were our favorite fashionistas of the night in Chanel Haute Couture and Donna Karan respectively.

Who was your pick for best dressed? Sound off in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Ashley, Beyonce, Blake Lively, Fergie, Gisele Bündchen, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Leighton Meester, Rihanna, Salma Hayek Pinault, Sarah Jessica Parker, Twilight

By Michael Lopez

It looks like Jennifer Aniston’s perfume line may have some stiff competition headed its way. Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta is releasing his first fragrance in over 10 years and using a very different medium to debut it. According to Time, the Dominican designer is launching Esprit d’Oscar via Facebook.

As of right now, Facebook users have the option of receiving free samples of the scent by “Liking” Oscar’s official Fan Page. The actual bottle isn’t set to hit fragrance counters for another two weeks, so as of right now, the social network is the only way to try it.

Only 5,000 samples of Esprit will be made available, so there is a good chance the promotion will finish up quick (especially when you consider that Oscar already has over 120,000 Fans). Touting itself as “the spirit of femininity,” the cute flower-shaped bottle is actually being marketed as an affordable perfume line, which is a major contrast to the pricey fashion designs De la Renta fans are used to.

And though Oscar may think of himself as a Facebook fragrance trailblazer, in actuality stunts like these have been utilized before. Marc Jacobs launched a scent last year tied into the social network game Bang! You’re It! And, not surprisingly, it was a major hit.

Which is your favorite designer perfume? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Esprit d'Oscar, Facebook, Fashion, Oscar De La Renta, Perfumes, Style

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Peruvian designer Claudia Bertolero shows us her "Tiento" line.

Colombian Ana Carolina Valencia talks about her latest designs.

Do you have a favorite Latino designer? Let us know in the comments section below!

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By Simone Hilliard

Naeem Khan and Tibi each debuted similar red-and-black maxis with plunging neck lines during 2011 New York Fashion Week.

Who designed it best? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Designer Face Off, Fashion Face-Off, Naeem Khan, Tibi

By Michael Lopez

Rico Rodriguez may not share the same passion for fedoras and pocket squares as his Modern Family character Manny, but he’s definitely got an eye for style, as evidenced by his new fashion line.

RAR It Fitz Fashions, the brainchild of Rico and his sister Raini (who makes up the other “R”), specializes in colorful hoodies, beanie caps and T-shirts — a far cry from Manny's infamous three-piece suits.

And Rico has become quite the pitchman for his new venture, tweeting about it to thousands of followers:

“Have you checked out our clothing line website for new updates yet? We just added some new designs.”

Although it would be out of character for Manny to sport any RAR fashions on the show, we wouldn’t be surprised if some of those trademark beanies wound up on the other Modern Family kids.

Find out more about Rico’s new biz on the RAR website.

What do you think of Rico’s clothing designs? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Clothes, Modern Family, Raini Rodriguez, RAR It Fitz Fashions, RAR It Fitz Fashionz, Rico Rodriguez, Style