Red Carpet Fashion: Oscar 2012 After Parties

As great as the Red Carpet looks are, let's not count out the amazing fashions from all the star-studded After Parties! And since I didn't list any honorable mentions from the arrivals as I usually do, I figured I would show case a few party looks instead! I won't go into as much detail as the awards season picks but here are some fabulous ladies rocking gorgeous gowns & dresses

Red Carpet Fashion: Golden Globes 2012

Awards season is in full swing people! Sunday I curled up on the couch with 2 girlfriends and a few bottles of wine while we anxiously awaited the Red Carpet arrivals. As we filled out our official ballots (yes we're serious award watchers) I was actually super giddy to see what everyone was going to wear. And let me tell you, they did not disappoint this year. A few trends from the carpet included blush/neutral tones, bold colors, metallics, and heavy statement jewels. In fact a few of my favs were rocking these! So let's take a look at my picks!

Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture

Red Carpet Fashion: Golden Globes 2011

Ok.. Ok.. OK! I know this post is extremely late - I am sorry! Blogging has been on my mind lately - I just haven't had the time to put anything down yet! I guess it's better late than never right ;) So some of you emailed me dying to know my picks for my favorite dresses from Sunday's Golden Globes. I was honestly a little hesitant after every celebrity showed up in a disastrous outfit at last week's People's Choice Awards. I couldn't even pick one look to post about. Zero!!  Last year the Globes brought out great fashion and the show was hilarious! This year - Ricky Gervais took a few below the belt hits and the tone wasn't quite as light. But, thankfully,the fashion was still pretty damn good... So let's check out my picks! :)

Red Carpet Fashion: Emmys 2010

As summer comes to a close and Labor day approaches we finally get a breakthrough in the awards season drought - The Emmys! I myself am a big TV head and watch anything from Mad Men to 90210 to Sons of Anarchy to Top Chef (just to name a few favs). It's great that these actors, who come into our lives each week giving us laughter or tears, are honored for their work. Plus I have been missing the red carpet fashions and am so glad to get a quick fix before it goes away again. I can wait to dive in and share what looks I loved from the ladies of the small screen. We couldn't have asked for better weather here in LA on Sunday - a perfect mix of sun, warmth and a light breeze. I am sure the gentlemen in their dashing tuxedos and ladies in floor length gowns appreciate it. So let's see take a look at a few ladies who had my fav looks:

 

I have been a huge "Vampire Diaries" from the very beginning (read the books if you haven't!) My friend Meissa and I became obsessed from watching the first episode together and I am totally hooked. I also have a tiny girl crush on the female lead Nina Dobrev. I got to see her up close at the Young Hollywood awards last May. And Yes - she is that beautiful in real life. So it's no surprise to me that she looked absolutely stunning on the red carpet in this blush Zuhair Murad gown. I love everything about this look. Her hair and makeup? Perfection. And I am dying over those diamond earrings. But it's the dress that has really captured my heart. I am in L-O-V-E and it is ahhhh-mazing and fits her to a T. Because the color of the dress is so soft and pretty, the ruffle and lace details don't overwhelm her. Her high slit also adds a bit of sexiness without going overboard. Overall, this definitely in the running for my favorite of the night. Check out more photos of the gorg Nina below:

Love the back! And I need those chandelier earrings asap.

I am absolutely swooning over this metallic gown worn by "Dexter" star Jennifer Carpenter. It's simple, elegant and edgy all at the same time (if that's possible!) The proportions of skin to dress is absolute perfection and I love that this one shouldered look has a full sleeve instead of just sleeveless. Trains were another big trend at this year's awards and I love how this one is directly opposite her bare shoulder and arm. Plus the gunmetal color of the sequins keeps this dress from running into the Vegas territory and more in the land of edgey-glam. Jennifer knew the key to nailing this look was to keep it simple and let the dress shine (or shimmer in this case) Fuss free hair and barely there jewelry complete this fantastic look.

Jayma Mays, who plays uptight germ-a-phob counselor Emma Pillsbury on Glee, decided to go with one of the more popular colors of the night - midnight/navy blue. Her Burberry chiffon dress fits amazingly on her body and I love that this was an unexpected pick for me. The rouching and detail at the bottom is totally drawing me in. Plus with her gold accents and gorgeous strawberry blond hair the whole entire color scheme totally works. Take note ladies - this is how you do touseled locks correctly!

In the words of the amazing Rachel Zoe "Honey, I love myself a sequin" and do I ever! This Giorgio Armani Prive absolutely takes the cake for me. The second I saw it I turned to Billy and gushed "goooooorrrr-geousssss!" Claire Danes looked every bit Hollywood Glamour as she shined in this Swarovski crystal number. Love that all she needed was a sun kissed glow and a pink cocktail ring - simple and anything but understated. She was definitely a winner on and off the carpet as she picked up her statue for Best Actress in a Mini-Series or Movie. Congrats on a great dress and nabbing the emmy too!

These last two looks are honorable mentions. I'm not in total full on love but definitely in like with both. Kyra Sedgwick looks positively glowing in her Monique Lhuiller gown. I love how everything was kept in the same color family yet strayed away from matchy-matchy. Her beautiful waves and red lips are right on trend - but I am loving those accessories she is sporting. The ruby red ring and colorful bracelets were perfect accents for her bergundy gown. Plus Kyra seems like the sweetest woman ever you can't help but be excited and happy for her anytime she wins. You know I just had to include a short dress in my picks - and surprise surprise - it's Heidi Klum. Only Heidi could rock this extremely short hemline and still look absolutely fantastic doing it. Wearing a gorgeous textured Machesa, the Project Runway host wore spikey Christian Louboutins and her usual Lorraine Schwartz jewels. I can't believe this woman has had 4 babies and still looks like she does. Check out the closeups of their gorg accessories:

Also I would like it to be known that I resisted putting January Jones' fashion forward cobalt blue dress on here. I know that everyone hated it - but I kind of loved it! But what are your thoughts on this red carpet? Did you agree with any of my picks? Is there anyone who you thought was better dressed? I would love to know! Leave your comments below in the comment section!! Happy Monday everyone!! xoxo

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Ladies In Red

Red dresses have always been a part of fashion and red carpets but we’ve been seeing them more frequently throughout the summer. Whether our favorite fashionistas are sporting shorter hemlines or long trains – each looks gorgeous and sexy – in their own way. We’ve already seen Jessica Alba in a TDF (to die for) dazzling Valentino gown while running around France. Let’s see what other celebrities are seeing red…

Claire Danes, also clad in a Valentino frock, is a long way from when we first met her on MTV’s My So Called Life. The ruffles and long sleeves are a perfection pairing with the short hemline. Claire’s Nude t-straps are my favorite color choice for short red dresses. They lengthen her legs and the stud embellishments add a bit of edginess to the ruffled dress. (Check out that clutch she’s carrying – dying!) To be honest, I normally don’t turn to Angelina for the newest trends. And while she always looks stunning on the red carpet she tends to stick to basic and darker colors. I mean no one can wear leather like Ange. But she really stunned me here with her floor length Atelier Versace gown during her overseas Salt tour. Can you say Va Va Voom? Stepping out of her color comfort zone she totally kills it in this lipstick red. Nevertheless Angelina still rocks her trademark “Vixen” look – tousled hair and MAJOR red lips.

I’d never thought I would love a head to toe Red look – but Kate Bosworth changed my mind the second I saw this photo of her at a dinner last week. Red Dress, Red Heels, Red Jacket, Red Lips. What more do you need? Absolutely Nothing…. I love that she kept her makeup and hair simple and just added a small gold necklace. Perfection! Resident vampire cutie Ashley Greene is quickly climbing my favored list of fashion risk takers. She’s never afraid to wear classic pieces or go fashion forward like she did with this Raven Kauffman Couture dress. Usually I am not a fan of black shoes with red dresses – but she makes it work here. The dress’ lines are clean, simple, understated but hot! I love that it has a higher neck yet she’s showing some skin by baring shoulders and leg - Proof that you don’t have to go mega short to be sexy.

Last but not least – the beautiful Jessica Biel. For a girl who said sometimes she “can’t be bothered by fashion” she certainly dominates both red carpets and the streets with her flawless pairings. (It probably helps that her body is ridiculous too!) At the London A Team premiere She takes a cue from Kate paring her gorgeous crimson gown with red shoes. But the black waistband shows off her amazing shape and gives a little pop to dress. And of course – every girl knows diamonds always look good with red.

I don’t know about you – but these ladies are inspiring me right this very moment! I have a fun dinner tonight and I haven’t broken out my awesome Zac Posen red dress which you can now purchase for a STEAL… perhaps tonight will be the night!

 

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