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Sep 23 2013

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10 Best Dressed of the Emmys Red Carpet

To kick off Awards Season I have picked my favorite looks from the 2013 Emmys Red Carpet. As always, the fashions of the red carpet did not disappoint and in fact it was a full on glam fest! After compiling my list I realized that there are some serious trends that define my 10 best: nudes/neutrals, sheer, laser cuts, open backs, and cut outs. None of this comes as a surprise, because I love these trends in ready-to-wear so why wouldn’t I love them as red carpet looks, but it is wonderful seeing the translation. So how does your list stack up next to mine? Who were your favorites from the red carpet?

Rose Byrne in Calvin Klein

Sandrine Holt in Honor

Laura Dern in Naeem Khan

Leslie Mann in J. Mendel

Kate Mara in J. Mendel

Taylor Schilling in Thakoon

January Jones in Givenchy

Claire Danes in Armani

Allison Williams in Ralph Lauren

Zooey Deschanel in J. Mendel

Jun 06 2013

CFDA Fashion Awards

I know this is a little late, but I couldn’t resist putting together a best dressed list from this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards. The Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards are the fashion equivalent to the Oscar’s, except more fabulous and adventurous. Designers pull out all the stops and rock the red carpet with the “it” model of the moment on their arm. Epic duos are debuted and fashion history is made. This year the CFDA Awards were as glamorous as ever with incredible highs like Erin Wasson in Alexander Wang and Karolina Kurkova redefining the red carpet dress code in shorts designed by Michael Kors. Sadly, there were some lows, most notably (and upsetting) Rachel Roy, who I normally love, but she just missed the mark this year in a white unflattering jumpsuit. Between the highs and lows was glitz and glamour at its finest. The boys of Proenza Schouler came away with the coveted womenswear designer of the year award and the always inspiring Vera Wang, who looked gorgeous, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

So what did you think of the red carpet? Who were your favs? Which looks have you pinned and can’t get enough of and which looks do you wish would just disappear?

Erin Wasson in Alexander Wang with Alexander Wang

Lauren Santo Domingo in Proenza Schouler

Linda Fargo in Michael Kors

Rooney Mara in Calvin Klein

Vera Wang

Karolina Kurkova in Michael Kors

Karlie Kloss in Cushnie et Ochs with the gorgeous designers

Olivia Palermo in Dennis Basso

Tagged Alexander Wang, celebrity, CFDA, CFDA Fashion Awards, designers, Erin Wasson, Karlie Kloss, Karolina Kurkova, Michael Kors, models, red carpet, Vera Wang

Feb 25 2013

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Oscars 2013 Best Dressed

The magical night that we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! Dresses are snatched fresh off the runways of fashion weeks worldwide and placed onto Hollywood’s ultimate runway, the Academy Awards Red Carpet. The real excitement for me is the red carpet, obviously I care about the big awards and I always root for my favorite movies, but the red carpet is really where it’s at. Similar to the awards, I have my fashion favorites and I root for their red carpet success and my must sees this year did not disappoint. In the spirit of true glitz and glamour sheer, sequins, sparkle, tulle, and texture dominated the carpet this year! I hope you enjoy my favorites from this years Oscars Red Carpet and feel inspired to embrace some of this glamour into your every day life.

Naomi Watts in Armani Prive

Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive

Alicia Vikander in Elie Saab

Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

Sandra Bullock in Elie Saab

Jennifer Hudson in Roberto Cavalli

Georgina Chapman in Marchesa

Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan

Louise Roe in Monique Lhullier

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Jan 14 2013

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Best Dressed of the Golden Globes Red Carpet

Finally, awards season has arrived! Between the red carpet and the big show, it’s definitely a toss up for what I enjoy most. This season these A-listers brought their A-game, delivering high glitz and drama on the red carpet, with high slits, red, black, sequins and cleavage stealing the show.

Amanda Seyfried in GIvenchy

Claire Danes in Versace

Hayden Panettiere in Roberto Cavalli

Helen Mirren in Badgley Mischka

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture

Julianna Margulies in Emilio Pucci

Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen

Katharine McPhee in Theyskens Theory

Naomi Watts in Zac Posen

Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen

Nicole Richie in Naeem Khan

Tagged awards season, celebrities, celebrity, golden globes, high slights, lace, nude, red, red carpet

Sep 25 2012

Emmy’s Best Dressed

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love awards season! There is just something so magical about the glitz and glamour of the evening making it is easy to forget the hours/days of preparation the lovely starts endure just to make it on a best dressed list–Garden of Glam’s obviously being the most coveted. The 2012 Emmy’s did not disappoint with very clear (and somewhat contradicting) trends emerging. From mermaid to structure to neutral to neon this year’s red carpet delivered!

Julie Bowen simply glowed in this neon Monique Lhullier show stopper. She looked fresh and fabulous!

Jessica Pare looked fantastic in Jason Wu’s straightforward and classic silhouette. And as you know, black and white is the perfect combination.

Morena Baccarin is stunning in this demur Basil Soda pewter gown. The plunging neckline is perfectly complemented by the structural pleats.

Padma Lakshmi oozes confidence in this ultra feminine Monique Lhullier gown. I also commend her on the bold choice of color.

Kat Dennings looks incredible in this red J. Mendel gown that perfectly highlights her voluptuous figure.

Allison Williams dominates her first Emmy appearance in this structural peplum Oscar de la Renta stunner!

Favorite look of the night! January Jones is awe inspiring with her bold sartorial choices! She is looks modern and feminine in this edgy Zac Posen gown.

Tagged celebrities, neon, peplum, red carpet

Mar 06 2012

Red Carpet Perfection

Sandwiched between fashion weeks worldwide, awards season is the most fashionable and fabulous time of year! Celebs pull out all the stops and bring their fashion A game to the red carpet (obviously with the help of a seasoned team of stylists). This year was particularly glamorous with strong silhouettes, bold colors (and a lot of white), and flawless accessories!

Charlize Theron in Dior Couture at the Golden Globes--always flawless and interesting. the accents are also flawless....i love the 20's cartier inspired headband. also, she has legs for days!

Charlize Theron in Dior Couture at the Golden Globes--always interesting, the accents are also flawless....i love the cartier 20's inspired headband.

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang at the Golden Globes--VAVAVOOM....she is killing it!

Emma Stone in Lanvin at the Golden Globes--i love love love love this look. from the color combo to the sheer fabric to the bold belt this look is perfection!

Emma Stone in Lanvin at the Golden Globes--i love LOVE love love this look! from the color combo to the fabric to the bold belt this is just absolute perfection!

Rose Byrne in Elie Saab at the SAG Awards--incredible and adventurous! i LOVE a jumpsuit...so unexpected and so fabulous!

Amber Heard in Zac Posen at the SAG Awards--i love the cut outs and the conservative yet sexy shape

Glenn Close in Zac Posen at the Oscars--perfect silhouette, she is the definition of beauty and confidence

Louise Roe in Black Halo at the Oscars--i love how architectural this dress in and so completely different from anything else on the carpet

Louise Roe in Black Halo at the Oscars--i love how architectural this dress is and so completely different from anything else on the carpet

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen at the Oscars--so dramatic and fabulous!

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen at the Oscars--so dramatic and glamorous!

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli at the Oscars--red on red on red....fearless and interesting

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli at the Oscars--red on pink on red, she is fearless

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji--i love the lines of this dress and simplicity of this dress

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji at the Oscars--i love the lines, the beading, and the simplicity of this dress

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton at the Oscars--so feminine and flirtatious. she looks absolutely stunning

Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford at the Oscars--only Gwyneth could pull off a cape so flawlessly! she somehow manages to be sophisticated and casual at the same time. i also love the low pony tail. Gwyneth, you can do no wrong!

Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford at the VF Oscars party--just the dress, simply perfect

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