Amy Adams is a Hollywood movie star who’s been in everything from indie films (Junebug) to Disney princess movies (Enchanted). She likes mixing it up on the red carpet (and out on the town), but usually picks classic—and classy—dresses that look great with her red hair and fair skin.

At the Golden Globes a few months ago, she took advantage of the one-shoulder craze to wear this awesome teal gown with scalloped accents. I don’t know if I love the left-hip ruffles, but the rest of it is style-perfect.

Here she is at an awards show in 2009:

I love this dress, too, although if you don’t ever like ruffles, the front isn’t going to do much for you. Still, the color is stunning (I’m a sucker for purple) and she looks great in it.

And finally, this year’s Academy Awards. Her blue dress was absolutely classic and, as Slate magazine put it, very reminiscent of old-time Hollywood star Lauren Bacall.

Check out the jewelry she’s wearing too—it sparkles nearly as much as her dress and adds a fun green addition Oh, yeah, and it was $1.35 MILLION WORTH of bling!

Ruffles have been a big hit in the last year, and they continue to be a hot trend in 2011. They bring fun feminine accents to almost any piece of clothing, so no wonder they’re so popular!

While you don’t want to go overboard with the ruffles, there are great pieces out there that help bring just the right amount of rufflage (my new word!) into your clothing options.

This layered ruffle blouse is perfect for a party or night-out. With fitted jeans or leggings, you get the feminine look of ruffles paired with a more simple pant.

Another great shirt to wear with leggings or fitted jeans is this pretty ruffle shirt, which you can dress up or down depending on the situation.

And this flattering ruffle sleeve dress gives you just a touch of flair without going ruffle-crazy. Plus the fabric and style make this dress great for travel—just throw it in your suitcase, pull it out at your destination and you’re on your way!

I recently saw a question on another website asking about the best shoes to wear with skinny jeans or leggings—if you’re not wearing boots. The asker got a number of responses and the women all agreed that flats, especially of the ballet variety, are the best choice, with other flat shoes like flip-flops coming in second.

So, if you don’t like boots or just want to switch things up when you wear a tunic-legging combo, check out these flat shoe options:

Suede ballet flats with a quilted top are soft and comfortable. Plus they come in a ton of colors, so you can get a couple of pairs if you need to match several outfits.

These essential skimmers are another good flat option, and you can pretty much wear these shoes with anything. Lots of neutral colors or a shiny patent leather!

And if you’re lucky enough to be in a warm place where you still break out the leggings or jeans, these cute ruffled sandals would also work really well.

Just because everyone else pairs boots and leggings doesn’t mean that you have to. Try mixing it up and see what combos work for you.

Ruffles are definitely a fall trend this year—they’ve been showing up on runways and are now making their way into everyday fashion. Sometimes when people hear ruffles they think way-too-frilly girly outfits. But that doesn’t need to be the case at all.

There are tons of ways to incorporate ruffles into your wardrobe.

In bags! Check out this fun ruffle snake bag that’s uber-fashionable. It’s also very exotic, and has pockets for all your goodies and a convenient snap closure.

In shoes! These ruffle booties add a great little flair to your outfit and are a wonderful way to incorporate a trend without going overboard.

In shirts! This ruffle-trim flannel shirt mixes boyfriend comfort with feminine fall style—so pretty much everything you could want in a shirt. And this dot ruffle blouse is also a great option.

In sleeves! Check out this ruffle-sleeved blouse or this ruffle-sleeved dress for another way to add some feminine flair to your outfit.

One of the hottest trends right now are ruffles. So pretty and so feminine. I love wearing ruffled things when I’m feeling girly.

Silhouettes.com has a special “trends” section devoted to some very pretty ruffled pieces that work for summer and will go with you right into fall. Unlike crazy trends like leisure suits or enormous bell-bottoms, ruffles never really go out of fashion. They’re simple and classic enough to wear for months or even years!

One of the pieces I love is this crepe ruffled tiered plus size dress in pink (it’s also available in black). It fits really well and has a fun, almost “flapper” feel to it. You can pair it with heels or flats depending on the occasion.

This long, flowing, ruffled plus size Ombre skirt is another fun and cool look for summer. Spin around and make it stand out! The shading from light to dark is flattering and beautiful, and it would work great with flats or with these ruffled sandals.

Another really trendy look right now is the rosette. Like the ruffled look, it’s pretty, feminine and classic. This rosette tee is simple enough to pair with the Ombre skirt and matches beautifully. You could also wear it with jeans, another pair of pants, or a shorter skirt. For chilly nights, throw on the rosette cardigan. It goes with almost anything, especially in basic black.

Enjoy your ruffles and rosettes!