Red Carpet Fashion: Met Gala 2012

The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art {aka the Met Gala} promises to bring a night of stunning red carper looks. VIPs, actresses, models, designers, and more flood the red carpet in balls of tulle, layers of lace and shiny sequins making this star studded event one for the books. As one fashion's most prestigious nights, over the top glamour is a must. Here's the short and sweet version of my fav looks from 2012's Met Gala

Diane Kruger is flawless in this pleated and feathered purple Prada gown. The hippie chic jewelry, the hot pink Prada clutch, perfect and slightly messy tresses. I am swooning over this look. Amazeballs.

January Jones struck a major fashion forward vibe in this structured Versace lemon yellow gown. I so appreciate that since she wears so much vintage on Mad Men, she tries to step out of the box in real life and on the carpet. This futuristic shape is extremely flattering while the color and her Cartier turquoise necklace keep the vibe modern and current. Love!

Gold lamé is definitely not easy to pull off. But Jessica Alba wears her Michael Kors with grace and elegance. The key to keeping this fabric out of trashy territory is simplicity. Side swept curls and golden toned accessories make this look a definite "Do"

Camilla Belle's look is nothing short of dramatic. The dark lips, glittering column gown and severe chignon all seem to work together in perfect harmony. This ivory Ralph Lauren Collection piece fits her body to a T and I feel like she's totally channeling a roaring 1920's siren. Taking it one step further, she compliments the exquisite dress with the designer's Vintage Collection gems. Vamp it up Camilla!

Last but not least, Eva Mendes glammed up the carpet with this bright orange Prada choice. The peplum waist and two-toned embellished bodice is quirky and something that maybe only she could pull off. Eva matched her Prada clutch and Fred Leighton earrings fabulously. P.S. can I please have her hair?!

Those were my picks - what were yours?! I want to know! Anyone you loved that I missed?

all images via People {one, two, three, four, five}

Fabulous Find: Leopard Booties

Hi Loves! How was your holiday weekend? Hopefully you enjoyed it. I'll indulge you with a purchase that finally arrived today!

I've been on the hunt for some leopard booties ever since this post. I actually found those amazing Rock & Republic shoes one day from a sale on HauteLook. But due to a sizing issue they sadly never worked and I was back on the trail again. After searching and searching for another option that was cute and affordable [key word!] I came across these adorable booties a few weeks ago. I was shocked when I saw they were from Charlotte Russe and only 35 bucks! I immediately purchased them and they arrived today cheering my Tuesday right up! Even though we're about to hit summer I figure I still have a few days left to wear them and they'll be perfect for all my fall outfits! Do you love? Head over here to Charlotte Russe where you can add these to your own closet and take note from these lovely celebs on ways to style them!

Diane Kruger and Olivia Palermo prove Menswear Chic or Girly Style both go with leopard booties

Whitney Port wears edgy leather shorts while Jessica Szohr dons a black jumpsuit for their leopard boots

 I can't wait to rush home and put them on to see if they fit! Here's hoping.... Happy Tuesday! :)

images via People

Steal Her Look For Less: Diane Kruger in Dolce & Gabbana

Wowza!! Diane Kruger is a style Goddess. I love how she just absolutely nails every look she wears - even if it's a little quirky or different. The woman can pull off almost anything and it always looks effortless. [A well known secret about Diane - she doesn't even use a stylist!] She's also known for wearing a lot of pieces straight off the runway including this one! Diane attended the Westwood premiere of her new film Unknown wearing this gorgeous Dolce & Gabana white lace dress with embellishments and a pair of amazing Brian Atwood nude pumps. This outfit would be perfect for attending a girls night out or a fun date and can easily be recreated. The LWD was a major part of spring trends on the runway so you will be right on the style track with this choice. I am not sure the exact price on the Dolce & Gabana dress - it's from the Spring 2011 line - I am sure the price tag is pretty hefty. The pumps will set you back about $600. Lucky for you I have found some amazing choices at fabulous prices so you can recreate this look.

If you're worried about showing too much skin or don't feel as comfortable as Diane - don't worry! Choose a one shoulder look to keep you more covered up or try a cute cap sleeve. You will still look sexy and feel good too. If all you can find is a lace dress - feel free to add on the sparkle yourself! Try a cool rhinestone necklace to get her collar effect or an embellished skinny belt (H&M & Forever 21 are your best bet for inexpensive choices or make your own by grabbing this Express skinny belt, some fabric glue and a handful of rhinestones from the craft store - super easy!!) As for the pumps - try and pick a color that best suites your skin tone. Nude shoes are a perfect way to elongate your gams and make them even more fab than they already are. (Check out another one of Diane's LWD/Nude shoe combos here) Wear diamond studs and a simple bracelet or cocktail ring and out the door you go!

Happy weekend loves! xoxoxo

Day Dresses by BCBG MAX AZRIA
Pumps by Steve Madden

Image of Diane Kruger via Zimbio

Don't Mind If I Choo

I practically drooled over these Jimmy Choo sandal when I first saw Heidi Klum flashing her fantastic legs in them at the Grammy Awards in January. Recently I discovered the tan "Quinze Sandal" has a hot little sister - the black suede booties on the right. GOR-GEOUS! These crystal embellished stunners are sure to add extra oomph to any outfit. you can't go wrong with either color. I love nude colored shoes and the illusion of a long lean leg they give but the black mesh creates a sexy bootie look that is perfect for short dresses. And Heidi isn't the only one who's become a fan. Check out these photos of a few celebrities who share a love for this to die for shoe.

Zoe Saldana rocks the black choice at an event in February while Elizabeth Banks dressed her nude pair with black skinny jeans and a classic Chanel jacket at a pre-Oscars dinner in March. Love both looks!

Diane Kruger, one of my style icons, paired her Quinze sandals with an upcoming Spring trend - a nude dress. The gorgeous Monet Mazur added a little kick to her short black frock. I love that both ladies kept their looks simple and added bright colored bags to complete their outfits. (Oh and Diane... Joshua Jackson aka Pacey Witter will always have a place in my ♥)

Also - if I ever find that $1,795.00 I have lying around somewhere I'm headed out to buy these the second I come across it. :) Happy Wednesday! xoxo

images via Jimmy Choo & CoolSpotters

Red Carpet Fashion: Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010

Thank goodness the Sunshine decided to make an appearance this weekend at the SAG awards. We've been getting rain non-stop (although I was enjoying it a little bit!) and Saturday was the first peak of sun in 6 days. As with any rainstorm, the sunshine brought a rainbow of colors that headed straight to the red carpet. Bright greens, purples, reds, whites and (finally) hardly any black (yay!) So let's get started with my absolute top favorite pick (I'll give you one guess who you think it is....)

Oh Diane Kruger....Is it normal that I have become this fashion obsessed with you?? This look is absolutely killing me! This one shoulder/off the shoulder mustard colored gown was made especially for her by Jason Wu. Her coral lips and braided hair tie up the whole look and she's full on Hollywood Glamour. Although it is reminiscent of one of my all time favorite red carpet looks I still have to give it to her - she's totally knocked it out of the park. Plus she's wearing vintage Harry Winston. And they're rubies. ahhh!

My mother and I will always and forever be Kyra Sedgwick fans - and for those of you who haven't ever seen The Closer - you are missing out! Her cream body conscious Vera Wang gown has a hint of the monochromatic trend we saw at the People's Choice Awards. I am loving the ruffles, the gray sheer band hits and hugs in all the right places and that broach is just the icing on the cake. Add in her upswept hair and lavender makeup and Kyra looks less bridal and more red carpet gorgeousness.

I think it's safe to say everyone is a "Gleek" at this point. But Lea Michele looked nothing like a slushy faced geek in her green Catherine Malandrino gown. Lea has played around with a lot of looks this award season (like last week's princess dress - yikes!) but this is definitely her best choice by far. The plunging v-neck, banded waist and ruffled sleeves are fabulous. And even though I've been loving the shorter curls lately - her long locks round out this va-va voom look. From total geek to totally chic!

Kate Hudson is usually a fashion fav but I was getting worried when she showed up at the globes wearing this structured Marchesa. However she certainly delivered Saturday in this backless Emilio Pucci floor length dress. And she's got the posing down pat. She dropped the black eyeliner going with a softer eye and natural curls. Kate is also literally dripping in jewels as she's wearing $1.75 million in Cartier jewelry (loving that sautoir necklace!). Plus the addition of the side jewel keeps her dress from being too boring taking it from Plane Jane to Fashion Forward.

Woah Dynasty - and I mean that in the best way possible. I am loving Sandra Bullock's Alexander McQueen dress - She looks amazing! Even though it's black, that bright blue on the top just pops out. I love that she kind of stepped outside the relm of red carpet gowns and the SAG awards was the perfect opportunity to do that. It was a perfect fit for her body and I love that her hair is pulled back and her makeup looks fresh. Overall Sandy got it right!

Did you have a favorite red carpet look? Do tell! :)

images via FabSugar & Celebrity Gossip

Red Carpet Fashion: Golden Globes 2010

Were the rest of you in stitches after last night's Golden Globes? Ricky Gervais had me laughing so hard with his British dry sense of humor. There were also sweet moments like Meryl Streep's acceptance speech and Martin Scorsese receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award. And of course - it was a night of fashion! So let's get started with my favs from last night. And boy was there a lot to choose from! (remember - these are just my meek and mild choices of personal favorites and have no merit except for my ♥ for fashion)

Well this is a no brainer! Emily Blunt is absolutely radiant in her pink ruffled tulle Dolce & Gabbana gown. It was so nice to see splashes of color throughout the carpet and this is a top pick! She paired her gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Ferragamo clutch. By the way did I mention that I LOVE the ruffles and tulle?? She looks absolutely fantastic and I am sure we will see this as a Best Dressed pick everywhere. (Plus she's wearing the same mid length curly locks we spotted a few weeks ago at the People's Choice Awards)

 

Vogue's September issue told us that Red would be the new color (see the amazing Red Riding Hood editorial here and Cameron Diaz seems to pull it off effortlessly. Her scarlet satin Alexander McQueen dress plays up the 80's big shoulder trend and the minimal draping in the front is perfect. Ferragamo pumps and bright red lips are easily the best accessories and keep Cameron's look simple and elegant. Very chic.

Whoa Mamma! Jennifer Garner shows off her post baby bod and looks absolutely fabulous in her beaded Atelier Versace gown. The back of the dress is absolute OOC - I am obsessed with it and still currently searching for a picture. Jen called it an "Aquanet kind of day" and her teased half up half down hair pairs nicely and keeps her from seeming too "overdone". A dust of burgundy eye shadow, coral lips and Bulgari diamonds (that gorgeous bracelet is vintage - ah dying!) round out her look. What a stunner!!

What? You think I'd go through a red carpet without picking something sparkly??? I think not! Toni Collette shimmers in this long Elie Saab glittered gown. Toni really kept everything in the Gold color hue (golden dress, golden skin, golden makeup, and that hair is an amazing color) which went nicely with her win for Best Actress in a TV Series. Jewelry by Neil Lane finalized this look. While this choice may seem safe or done before - I'm totally loving it. The gown fits her body to a T and she looks really radiant. Plus I really am a sucker for bedazzled anything.

While I couldn't choose every look I loved - here are a few of my honorable mentions. :)

Dianna Agron, who plays cheerleader-turned-glee member Gwen, had a safe but beautiful champagne Reem Acra. Love the bodice!

Diane Kruger's Christian Lacroix is a fuchsia avant-garde at its finest. Never one to shy away from a fashion risk this frock seems to fit well for Diane. It's textured and the white bow is a stark contrast that gives it that couture feel.

Olivia Wilde, who was the epitome of girly last year in this lilac Reem Acra gown, decided to go more edgy this year proving she can rock either look. Smokey eyes and a sassy ponytail add to her absolutely gorgeous look. This gunmetal Gucci gown looks as if it was made specifically for her body. But one lucky person can own this dress as Olivia has offered it up for auction with the proceeds going towards the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Find out more information here.

And this is only the beginning! We've got the The Screen Actor's Guild awards and the Grammys coming up this month! Can't wait to see what else 2010 has in store fashion wise! Happy Monday! xoxo

images via Celebrity Gossip & FabSugar

Red Carpet Fashion: People's Choice Awards 2010

It's started! I'm already lusting after dresses, craving shoes and ready to test out the newest nail polish trends (yes polish trends!) I also saw some trends being sported including a key hair look on a few lovely ladies. Plus one gorgeous fashion newbie who is usually a fav of mine took a big risk that's getting different responses. So here is my list of top fashion choices from this year's People's Choice awards!

Diane Kruger. I mean can the girl do no wrong? 2009 was certainly her fashion year - she looked smashing at every red carpet and press junket and here she does it again! Herve Leger, strappy sandals, and bangles (one's from H&M - score!) round out an awesome look (take note - this is one right way to do pleating) Plus her hair - TDF (to die for) I'm loving this whole look.

Ginnifer Goodwin is so damn cute I can't stand it. With her Twiggy inspired hair, cream skin and green eyes she literally looks like a doll. This navy and white Christian Lacroix dress is perfect for her and right on trend with the Black and White thing going on now. Plus how can you not love that amazingly gorgeous shoulder corsage? Ummm.. I'll take one please Thanks!

Carrie Underwood usually a fan of the long sparkles went pretty out of the box with this Christian Cota dress. The nude color with black netting is very avant-garde. Rocking her trademark blond locks and long lashes how can she not be country music's sweetheart? Plus the bride-to-be is sporting a big ol rock on her left hand and who wouldn't be glowing with excitement about that? :)

While this hasn't been fashion critics favorite pick I had to add it in. If it's Short, Sparkly and Funky - you know I'm going to love it. Jessica Alba's tan from her Mexico holiday vacation makes the silver stand out even more in her structured Antonio Berardi mini. The origami shape is very cool and I am dying over those Burberry platforms. Decked out in jewelry all from Cartier (including this awesome onyx panther ring) I had to pick her as a personal fav. Plus she's got the same medium length soft locks that we've seen on Carrie and Diane Kruger. Makes me want to chop my hair right now!

My one back-and-forth choice of the night - Katie Cassidy. Usually I am crazy over her fashion choices (a la here & here) and she is definitely a fashion risk taker which I can soooo appreciate. Her Talbot Runhof cocktail dress I think could have done without foiled accent fringe. I love the color and the draping at the waist. Plus her messy braid is totally something I would rock. But I'm still not sure about the overall look.. I'm still just... "Meh"

So all in all the trends spotted: cute medium length curls, black and white/monocromatic, galactic looks (both dresses and clutches), straight shiny hair (pulled to one side on Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman), plus a little vintage glam (for those looks check out Ginnifer Goodwin, Sandra Bullock, & Oliva Wilde). What are your thoughts?!?

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