PUNK: Chaos to Couture

Another Met Gala has come and gone, and I have to say, I LOVED this year's theme! It leaves so many options to be experimental and have fun with it! While some options were gorgeous, I still thought there were a lot of safe looks, especially for the theme. Below are all my favorite looks- and remember, I took the theme heavily into consideration!

Anja Rubik fierce in Anthony Vaccarello: She was RED HOT and so daring with this. Totally something you could see a glam 80's rockstar wearing!

Kate Bosworth pretty in punk wearing Balmain: I loved this look. The heavily embellished details, and the smokey eye lent to the punk factor just enough.

Sarah Jessica Parker going all out in a Giles Deacon gown and Philip Treacy headpiece: Well if the gold medal was to be given to anyone who really took the theme to heart, it's SJP. I mean, look at that headpiece!!! She killed it!

Kerry Washington going fleur noir in Vera Wang: This is pretty, and still punk, to me. I love the darker color palette, leather, and black tulle details, and the hint of goth in the bodice webbing detail. Also, notice the purple hair streaks- subtle but effective.

Sienna Miller going 80's chic in Burberry: I felt as though this is a little bit 80's punk bride, but I couldn't help loving it anyways. That leather jacket is sick, and the headpiece was a clever detail. Both elements helped toughen up the pretty and simple white gown.

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Red Carpet Round-Up: 2013 SAG Awards

Marion Cotillard in Dior Haute Couture

I absolutely loved Marion Cotillard's ensemble at the SAG awards this past weekend. She looked absolutely gorgeous in this gown! I loved how it accentuated the blue in her eyes. Her makeup was the perfect compliment to the get-up, as was the necklace, and watch. The only thing I would get rid of would be the clutch, it seemed out of place, though in the scheme of things, it's very minor. Amazing!

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Red Carpet Round-Up: People's Choice Awards 2013

Ah yes; the first awards show of the season, People's Choice, was earlier this week. I was excited to see how the stars would start off their red-carpet looks for the year, so here are the three that stood out the most for me.

 Jennifer Lawrence in Valentino Couture

I think this dress is great for her body. She has been pulling of the super embellished looks wonderfully this past year, and while there is no problem with continuing on this path- I'd love to see her in something more minimal, and classic.

 Naomi Watts in Alexander McQueen

Naomi has never really impressed me on the red-carpet, but this look is a winner. Very sexy, and glam. I think it fits her well, and definitely stood out among the other star's ensembles. She also is aging quite gracefully, and though this dress is probably more appropriate for someone 10 years younger, she beats out all the starlets!

Ellen Pompeo in Lanvin

This boho inspired gown is such a great piece. Since this event isn't the most glamourous, a simple white gown with some statement pieces is perfectly appropriate. This is also something you could dress down, so I'm glad she showed some versatility on the red-carpet!!

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Celebrity Style: Florence Welch

One may say that I have a bit of a crush on Florence Welch, and my response would be "guilty as charged!" She has a beautiful voice, a sweet personality, fiery red hair that I envy, and a killer fashion sense. She sticks to her guns on stage, on the red carpet, and on the street. Ethereal and vintage is her way, and it suits her beautifully.

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Red Carpet Round Up: 2013 Emmy's

Time for another Red Carpet Round-Up to lighten your Monday night blues! Let's get to it...

Jessica Pare in Jason Wu

This look was simple, elegant, and Jessica looked stunning. Need I say more?

Tina Fey in Vivienne Westwood

Tina has had some not so great red carpet moments, but this is a far cry from looks of the past! This dress fits her well, the cut and color is flattering, and the overall look is in no way aging. Score for my favorite funny girl!

Emilia Clarke in Chanel

By far my favorite look of the night, the Game of Thrones star really brought her A-game. The dress is stunning, she is stunning, and I'm coveting this look. 

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Celebrity Style: Charlize Theron

With an enviable, amazonian body, and drop dead gorgeous looks, Charlize Theron is a scene stealer, even if she were to wear a paper bag. Charlize has amazing style, on and off the red carpet. She is daring on the red-carpet, going for different and unique details, colors, and silhouettes, and off the red carpet, she is always put together, clean, and classy. More women should definitely look to her for easy going, yet chic, style.

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Red Carpet Round-Up: Met Gala 2012

I may be a few days late, but I had to share my favorite ensembles from the Met Gala, that happened this past Monday. The Met may be considered the Oscars of the East Coast, but since it is a celebration of Fashion, I think it's way bigger, so attendees need to bring their A-game... and then some. There were some lovely gowns on beautiful ladies that night, and some not so lovely ones, but below I decided to share my top 4.

Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren:

I honestly don't know how Camilla gets her invites to events like these, because other than being in a Disney movie a decade ago, and briefly dating a Jonas Brother, I don't know what she does. What I can say though, is that she always looks great; so her publicist and stylist are amazing. Here she is wearing a beautifully fitting beaded Ralph Lauren gown. She paired it with a dainty silver clutch, diamond bracelet, and gorgeous drop earrings. The gown itself is not avant-garde, but her vampy make-up lends to the feel, and I thought she looked Met appropriate. I also need the dress... NOW!

Rooney Mara in Givenchy

Rooney Mara is all about the dramatic black gown, and she really did bring the drama. The sheerness is an inch away from danger zone, but the dress is so beautiful, and she is so chic and classy, that I can forgive her. She didn't accessorize, and wore simple, yet beautiful makeup, letting the gorgeous gown shine. I'm all about it.

Kristen Dunst in Rodarte

Kristen Dunst got a lot of hate for wearing this ensemble. Some said it aged her, others said it was plain ugly. I happen to love it. It speaks to her quirky and daring style sense, fits her well, and is event appropriate. The Met has been all about being your most daring in style, so this is perfect. It's retro, cool, and stood out in a sea of beautiful, yet seen before, get-ups. I applaud her for taking a risk and wearing this!

Diane Kruger in Prada

Oh, Diane. A woman after my own heart. I hate feathers on gowns for the most part, but she made it work. Beyonce should take note. The color of this gown is gorgeous, and I love the contrast of the gold in her jewelry, and pink in her clutch. I'm so happy she wore something with this silhouette; which is still sexy without being body skimming. The best part is that in such a dramatic and statement making outfit, she wore simple hair and make-up, lending to her laid back, effortless sense of style. This may be my absolute favorite of the night.

What look was your favorite of the event? Am I missing anyone I should have mentioned? Have a happy Friday, and great weekend!

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Red Carpet Round-Up: 2012 SAG Awards

Ah, how I love awards season. I love looking at how different celebrities (and celebrity stylists) interpret their style on the Red Carpet. Here I have some eye candy from the 2012 SAG Awards. I have to be honest, I really was not impressed with what I saw. There were some pretty gowns, but nothing really made me think, "Wow that is BRILLIANT!" Below I have my three favorite looks from the night. Each of the looks had a stand out element in them, so they stood out the most, for me.

Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta

LOOK at the color!! It's beautiful. No one can do color like Oscar, and in a sea of neutral, but pretty gowns, Emily's gown stood out and screamed, "Look at me!" The fit is excellent, and she accessorized perfectly with some fun bangles, a sparkly clutch, and equally sparkly shoes. Her makeup was perfectly natural, and her hair pulled up casually, so the dress really could stand out.

Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen

Another great look from Emma Stone, who is quickly becoming a Red Carpet favorite. What I love about her look is that it is equally as glam as any floor length gown, but its tea length stands out, and is special. Her ring is also amazingly fierce, and adds so much edge to a sweet, but dark, look.

Jayma Mays in Reem Acra

Jayma Mays is always cute and put together on the red carpet, but she hasn't really ever stolen the show. However, I think last night's look really stood out. The navy color, and all over embellishment is fantastic. The cut, though conservative, is different, and beautiful. What really did it for me is the sweet, and sexy, lace back. The dress would have been beautiful without it, or even if it was just cut out, but the addition of lace gives another element to the whole look. Her hair, makeup, and accessories compliment the look wonderfully, and I think she looks amazing.

Who do you think stole the show? Anyone you'd like to add to the list?

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Celebrity Style: Diane Kruger

Hello everyone! Here is another installment of 'Celebrity Style'! Diane Kruger is my red-carpet idol. Not only is she drop dead gorgeous (she did play Helen of Troy, anyway), but she is also the epitome of glam, sophisticated, and sexy. She isn't afraid of color, daring and body-con silhouettes, and being different. Everything she has worn on the red-carpet has had me floored. Her street style is just as great, and effortless. She isn't afraid to be ultra-femme in a dress, and at the same time, she works mens-wear like no other. Here are a few shots of my favorite red carpet and street style moments, and let me tell you it was hard to choose just a few.

Red Carpet 1, 2, 3, 4

Casual 1, 2, 3, 4

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Red Carpet Round-Up: 2012 Golden Globes

I don't know if any of you have been keeping up with the 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet looks, but I've been eagerly awaiting each star's arrival. I think this year all the ladies really stepped up and brought it, and there weren't too many dresses that I didn't care for, so picking my top 4 favorite looks was hard.

Claire Danes in J. Mendel: There have been a couple of black and white looks on the red-carpet this past week. Kate Winslet wore one tonight, while Michelle Williams wore a B&W Chanel Gown to the Critics Choice Awards a few nights ago. None of them stood out for me, except for this J. Mendel Gown on Claire Danes. The fit is great, and the front is simple. What stood out for me is the back of the gown. The big cut out, and surrounding pattern, make this gown unique and modern, without it making a scene. I love that it's understated, but still gets your attention, much like Claire Danes herself. This gown, I think, is the perfect match for her. She kept everything else simple, and I think she looks great.

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace: Angelina looks gorgeous, as always, and I love how this gown is so simple, and yet makes a huge statement. The white gown with the red collar accent is very striking, and I think highlighting the red on the gown with her lips, clutch, and earrings was a very smart, and cohesive move. Pulled back hair, and a smokey cat-eye really pull this look together by letting everything else shine.

Sarah Hyland in Dolce & Gabbana: I thought this gown is extremely elegant and sexy, all while being age appropriate. The fit is perfect, the color compliments her skin and hair beautifully, and the belt detail adds the perfect amount of visual interest. She accessorized perfectly with a simple box clutch, and her hair and make-up compliment the look quite nicely.

Emma Stone in custom made Lanvin: This look is my absolute favorite from the night. The burgundy and berry hue is perfect for her complexion, and surprisingly doesn't compete with her red locks. The fit is perfect, of course, since it's custom made. The wispy fabric is romantic and sexy at the same time, and the stand out belt and shoulder details add some edge. I love her strappy platform sandals, simple black clutch, and smokey eyes. This is perfection.

What look was your favorite of the night? Is there anyone I missed?

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Emmys Recap

This may be a few days too late, but I did want to share with you all my top three favorite dresses from the Emmys this past weekend. I have to be honest; I was not quite as impressed as I wanted to be with the stars' outfits. Most seemed to be almost there, but not quite perfect in my opinion. Below are the three that stood out the most for me.

Diana Agron: I love her get-up for a few reasons. The color of her dress is not only beautiful on its own, but it compliments her skin, hair and features beautifully. The cut of the dress is also unique, and while some critics thought it to be unflattering, I think it balanced her shape out quite well since she is actually a bit bottom heavy. She accessorized in a very smart manner with statement earrings (I love them), a diamond bracelet, and fun clutch. What pulls it all together is her hair and makeup. Her hair is pulled up in a modern take on a retro up-do and her makeup is clean with a clear focus on her eyes. The teal eye-liner was the perfect touch!

Clare Danes: This look is a bit similar to Diana's outfit, though much edgier. First off I would like to point out that the fit of this dress is absolutely fantastic on Clare. She has always been a more daring person to watch on the red carpet, and this is no exception. Some people thought this dress was too busy, and I can see where they are coming from, however, since she kept accessories to a minimum (just a fun pair of earrings), and her hair simple, the focus is all on the dress, where it should be. Her make-up just adds to the over all edginess of the look.

Julia Stiles: What caught my eye most about this look is the detailing and fit of the dress. I wish the color was a bit richer, but Julia pulls this dress off with her fair skin and blond hair. If she were fair with darker hair it may have washed her out. The side swept waves add to the overall ethereal look, making this a very cohesive outfit. If she had her hair up I would have liked to see a statement necklace, but the way it is is just perfect.
And there you have it, my three favorite looks from the night. Like I said before, I wish there was more that I could have been impressed with. I would have liked to see some daring dresses, or super funky accessories, but it seems as though the girls played it safe this time around. What dresses were your favorites? Do you agree with my top three or do you think I missed someone?

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