Rihanna in a bold hued leather A-line mini and printed blouse
If there’s one trend that seems to be going strong long after its recent revitalization, it’s the use of leather. Not only is it appropriate for all seasons these days, it has also taken a colorful turn. This week, four stylish ladies took on leather in color and made our mouths water for more. First up was Rihanna in her gorgeous blue leather skirt which she paired with an equally colorful, printed blouse. Her A-line mini not only turned heads, it made sure all eyes stayed on the always sexy songstress.
Heidi Klum in a colored leather Thomas Wylde dress
Keeping with the sexy theme but adding a little edge to the mix was Heidi Klum in her motorcycle jacket inspired dress. The exquisite navy blue color is a must have and while she kept covered with long sleeves and a knee length cut, the zipper on top let her play with just showing a hint of skin.
Jessica Alba added an extra pop of color to her Dolce and Gabbana dress with a yellow Burberry leather jacket
Another notable look was Jessica Alba’s gorgeous yellow motorcycle jacket. The stylish star paired her Burberry jacket with a bold Dolce and Gabbana dress and completed her look with a chic purple tote.
Stacy Keibler in plum colored leather
If Heidi took rich color up a notch, George Clooney’s gal pal, Stacey Keibler took her leather sheath to another level. Sporting a rich plum hue and a semi-futuristic cut (check out the stitched panels and side flare), the sometimes wrestler looked elegant yet incredibly chic.
Who do you think wore the colored leather look best? Share your thoughts below.
Sarah Jessica Parker mixed punk with glamour and showed off her fashion A-list status in a Giles Deacon gown, plaid Christian Louboutin boots and a Philip Treacy feathered headpiece.
Fashion’s biggest night took over New York City last night. The venue was the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the theme was dark, edgy and rebellious. Simply put, it was punk. Anna Wintour hosted the event with actress Rooney Mara who brought her best version of punk to the big screen in the english speaking version of “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”. The event’s other co-chair was socialite and Vogue contributing editor, Lauren Santo Domingo. The punk themed event apparently caused a frenzy amongst stylists and stars alike as many wondered how they would mix this very specific style with the glamour that the red carpet requires. As stars from the entertainment, fashion and sports world congregated on the famed Metropolitan stairs, the one question on everyone’s mind as always was “who are you wearing?”. Here’s a breakdown of the night’s most daring looks.
Co-chair Lauren Santo Domingo
Beyonce disappointed in an overwhelmingly un-punk paisley Ricardo Tisci gown with matching paisley boots (trust us, we never thought we’d put paisley and boots together in one sentence either)
Blake Lively brought the drama with her dark and textured train courtesy of Gucci Premiere
Brooklyn Decker in Peter Pilotto
Cameron Diaz donned a dramatic Stella McCartney dress complete with a backless cape and spiked belt
Model, Cara Delevigne opted for a low cut studded Burberry number and charcoal lined eyes
Last year’s co-host Carey Mulligan kept with the dark and edgy theme in a chocolate brown cut-out dress
Chloe Sevigny in Proenza Schouler
Christina Ricci in Vivienne Westwood
Looks like new mom Claire Danes wasn’t feeling the punk theme
Elizabeth Banks in Atelier Versace
Elle Fanning mixed a little tie-dye with a little punk in Rodarte
Emma Watson showed off some skin in Prabal Gurung
Florence Welch in dramatic black
Ginnifer Goodwin’s punky pixie was right at home at the event. The actress looked stunning in Tory Burch
Gisele Bundchen showed off her gorgeous post baby body in Anthony Vaccarello
Gwen Stefani in Maison Martin Margiela
Gwyneth Paltrow wasn’t the only one who equated pink with punk. Anna Wintour vouched for the color as well.
Jamie King went with a black pantsuit and bold hair accessory
January Jones went all the way in Chanel and super dramatic eyes
January’s Mad Men co-star Jessica Pare also went with dramatic eyes paired with a blue Jason Wu halter
Jennifer Lawrence in Dior
Jennifer Lopez in a textured animal print Michael Kors gown and sky high hair
Jennifer Morrison went with sheer black and a faux-hawk
Jessica Biel in a Giambattista Valli macramé gown
It wasn’t punk but Joely Richardson brought a pop of color to the mostly dark carpet
Kate Bosworth in Balmain
Katy Perry channeled Joan of Arc in her printed mini and major crown
Kerry Washington went gothic in a purple Vera Wang gown which she matched to her hair and paired with elbow length leather gloves
The worst dressed award of the night went to Kim Kardashian who made her Met Gala debut in head to toe floral print Ricardo Tisci
True punk girl at heart Kristen Stewart in Stella McCartney
Lily Collins in Moschino
Madonna in Givenchy Couture
Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs
Minka Kelly in Carolina Herrera
Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors
Call us crazy but we love that Nicole Richie went all the way punk in her colored hair and beaded column gown
Nina Dobrev channeled her inner vampire and on screen alter ego in Monique Lhullier
Alexa Chung in sheer Erdem
Allison Williams in Joseph Altuzarra
Even Taylor swift added a little edge to her style in J. Mendel
Punk girl and co-chair Rooney Mara in gothic white
We are totally geeking out and seriously counting down the days till Star Trek Into Darknesshits theaters. While anticipation builds for the U.S. premiere, the stars of the movie are taking taking over Europe in style. The leading ladies of the upcoming blockbuster –Alice Eve and Zoe Saldana stepped out in their best couture to fete the film in Berlin. Sporting a gorgeous crimson red gown with a high back slit, Brit, Alice Eve cemented her rising star status on the red carpet. She matched her gown with equally red lips and a fringe bob. Not to be outdone, Zoe Saldana stepped out in a gorgeous embroidered mini that showed off her mile long legs. She completed her look with the perfect accessory –a pair of red soled Christian Louboutins.
Zoe Saldana showed off her mile long legs in an embroidered mini
Zoe joined Alice Eve, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine and director J.J Abrams on the red carpet
Zoe’s stylish European tour started earlier in the day at a photocall for the film. There, she joined co-stars Alice Eve, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine and director J.J Abrams in a midriff baring gray Calvin Klein number and nude heels.
Zoe Saldana showed off some skin in Calvin Klein
Zoe Saldana and Alice Eve attended a photocall for Star Trek Into the Darkness in Berlin
The cast of Star Trek Into Darkness attended a photocall for the film in Berlin
Pink rocked a LOVE ring at her People Magazine’s Most Beautiful shoot
People Magazine recently announced their 2013 “Most Beautiful” list with Gwyneth Paltrow heading the class this year. Amongst the Hollywood beauties photographed for this year’s issue was singer Pink whose honest approach to her music and life in general makes her one of our favorites. The singer and soon to be actress (she’s coincidentally starring in a film with Gwyneth Paltrow) rocked some seriously red lips and a super chic “Love” ring on her pinky finger. You can steal Pink’s look for a fraction of the price with the Rue de Chic “LOVE” ring which is available in gold and silver. As for her smile, that can only be attributed to the fact that the artist is truly living her dream life.
Talented, yes. Cultured, yes. Outspoken, absolutely. We all know Karl Lagerfeld is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world. As the genius behind the rejuvenation of the house of Chanel, Lagerfeld has single handedly brought the iconic brand into the modern world without losing any of it’s classic charm. Although most agree that he’s incredibly talented, he has also found many ways to ruffle quite a few feathers with his words. The trilingual (German, French and Italian) designer has quite a way with words that only he can get away with. From fellow designers to ex-muses, supermodels, royals and his mother, no one and no fad is safe from the brutally honest opinions of Monsieur Lagerfeld. We’ve compiled some of the 77 year old’s most outrageous quotes for your Friday viewing pleasure.
On his mother…
“I love hats, in a way, but when I was a child, I’d wear Tyrolean hats, and my mother – I was something like eight – said to me, ‘You shouldn’t wear hats. You look like an old dyke…’ Do you say such things to children? She was quite funny, no?”
On not having children…
“It would have been difficult to have an ugly daughter.”
On the Middleton sisters…
“Kate Middleton has a nice silhouette and she is the right girl for that boy, I like that kind of woman, I like romantic beauties. On the other hand, her sister struggles. I don’t like the sister’s face. She should only show her back.”
On style at the royal wedding…
“This was not a collection, this was the choices of this kind of woman for this kind of ceremony: the bad proportions, the ugly hats, the short skirts on fat legs”
On Russians…
“If I was a woman in Russia I would be a lesbian, as the men are very ugly. There are a few handsome ones, like Naomi Campbell’s boyfriend, but there you see the most beautiful women and the most horrible men.”
In spite of his outspoken nature, the designer always seems to be in on the joke
On fellow German and supermodel Heidi Klum…
“I don’t know Heidi Klum, she was never known in France. Claudia Schiffer also doesn’t know who she is.”
On Ines de la Fressange, his former muse…
“I wish her all the luck in the world, just so long as I don’t have to see her anymore or hear her spoken about.”
On designer, Yves Saint Laurent in 1984…
‘He is very middle-of-the-road French-very pied-noir, very provincial.”
On Lana del Rey…
“Is she a construct with all her implants?”
On women who complain about seeing thin models in fashion magazines…
“They are fat mummies sitting with their bags of crisps in front of the television, saying that thin models are ugly.”
On the Queen of England…
“She looks a little bit like her grandmother– a more smiley version. In terms of what she wears, she’s come into herself a little bit more– whatever that is.”
On being working-class…
“I’m a working-class person, working with class.”
On meetings…
“I don’t do meetings.”
On office work…
“There’s something boring about people who have to go to an office for a living.”
On losing all that weight…
“Some people would like me to be round again.”
On working so much…
“Why should I stop working? If I do, I’ll die and it’ll all be finished.”
On tattoos…
“I think tattoos are horrible. It’s like living in a Pucci dress full-time.”
Finally, on not taking his words so seriously…
“Everything I say is a joke. I am a joke myself.”
Kerry Washington went for bold color and cut in her black and yellow number while attending the MTV Movie Awards
How do you know that spring is officially here? By the plethora of “white looks” that slowly take over the red carpet. This past week, white was the color du jour. Model Karlie Kloss showed off some serious skin in an all white look while attending the MTV Movie Awards. Gwyneth Paltrow also opted for white at the premiere of Iron Man 3. Keeping with the theme of light colors, this week was also filled with gorgeous shades of yellow. Olivia Wilde lightened up in an “almost floating” yellow Monique Lhuillier frock while fashion plate Olivia Palermo didn’t disappoint in a bright yellow Katie Ermilio number paired with some super fun Jimmy Choo heels. Here’s a breakdown of the past week in color.
Olivia Palermo brightened up the room in a yellow Katie Ermilio dress and colorful Jimmy Choo heels
Kate Mara attended the Young for Target party in an embellished yellow sheath
Olivia Wilde lightened up in yellow Monique Lhuillier
Emmy Rossum embraced spring in a Schumacher dress
Julianne Hough attended the Lucky FABB event in Carolina Herrera
Stacey Keibler looked lovely and light in Rebecca Minkoff
Solange Knowles looked ultra chic in a pair of cloud print pants and tuxedo jacket by Michael Kors
Gwyneth Paltrow attented the premiere of Iron Man in white
Hailee Steinfeld also opted for white at a Coach event
Olga Kurylenko in white Ferragamo
Jordana Brewster in a one-shouldered white dress
Model, Karlie Kloss showed a lot of skin in her all white look at the MTV Movie Awards
Thandie Newton made a bold statement in Temperley London
Andrea Riseborough in bright red David Koma
Freida Pinto attended the Indian Film Festival in a ruffled pink dress
Molly Sims added a pop of color to her all black look with a hot pink blazer
Katy Perry accented her printed Thakoon dress with a purple clutch
Emmy Rossum accented her floral halter with a cobalt blue envelope clutch
Gwyneth Paltrow brightened up the red carpet in a purple Victoria Beckham dress and color blocked heels
Olivia Palermo looked ever so stylish with the pops of orange color added to her winter wear
With spring in full swing, we’re bringing back our weekly round-up of colorful street style and red carpet looks. This week, pastel colored hues ushered in the new season with stars like Emmy Rossum, Olga Kurylenko and Marion Cotillard stepping out in lilac and lighter shades of blue. Lighter tones continued to make a strong showing in print as well. Both Blake Lively and Solange Knowles made fashion forward statements in their printed, spring inspired looks. Rounding out the week in shades of peach and orange were Karolina Kurkova, Eva Mendes, Olivia Palermo and Freida Pinto who proved that you can’t go wrong in bold hues. Check out our favorite colorful looks from the past week.
Marion Cotillard premiered Rust and Bone in a dramatic floral asymmetrical Dior dress
Olga Kurylenko looked lovely in an embellished lilac Elie Saab frock
Emmy Rossum in a gorgeous light blue Temperley London frock
Zosia Mamet in head to toe cobalt blue
Diane Kruger mixed stripes with dots and a bold red belt
Blake Lively channeled spring in a pastel hued printed dress
Solange Knowles looked positively spring chic in a Theyskens? Theory top and Edun shorts
Sarah Jessica channeled Carrie Bradshaw in a flower powered look at a Target event
Karolina Kurkova in a Cédric Charlier mini
Saoirse Ronan opted for a watercolor print Proenza Schouler print dress at a screening of her latest film — The Host
Freida Pinto smoldered in orange Proenza Schouler
Karolina Kurkova looked gorgeous in marigold separates
Eva Mendes went for a gorgeous and romantic peach number at the premiere of her latest film
The House of Prada has always been synonymous with refined and at times understated elegance as well as exquisite and extraordinary detail. All you have to do is look back at last year’s Met Gala which honored Miuccia Prada and her accomplishments in fashion. The exhibit featured Prada’s designs from the late 1980s to the present, which meant a lot of Prada frocks on the carpet. From Carey Mulligan’s gold and silver paillete halter dress to Diane Kruger’s feathered violet number and Gwyneth Paltrow’s metallic mini, it was a night filled with some of the House’s most fascinating creations. While the well established brand has flourished over the years, it’s younger sister Miu Miu (an homage to Miuccia’s nickname) has created a niche by not only harvesting the elegance of the elder Prada brand, it has also incorporated a certain “chic” as well some “ladylike edge”.
Pastel Hued Leather – Miu Miu Spring 2013 Collection
A few weeks ago, the Rodeo Drive Miu Miu store in Beverly Hills unveiled what the brand has in store for spring, and it was certainly a mouth watering experience to say the least. Gorgeous pastel leather coats, dyed fur, beautiful stoles and exquisite silks immediately grab your eye. With many of the pieces flown in from Milan, it was hard to ignore the detail that went into creating each look that any girl would be excited to call her own.
The collection featured quite a few leather pieces
Ladylike Chic – Miu Miu Spring 2013 Collection
Dyed Fur – Miu Miu 2013 Spring Collection
In the midst of all the skin baring looks du jour, Miu Miu has separated itself by heralding a return to ladylike chic. Far from boring, the collection features pale and understated colors with a personality of their own. For the bohemian chic California girl, colorful platforms in pink, lime green and coral channel the stylish 60s. Crinkled silk blouses and dresses create effortless looks for the on-the-go girl while paint splatter print dresses easily take the working girl from day to night.
Print – Miu Miu Spring 2013 Collection
Get a fix of the latest Miu Miu collection at The Rodeo Drive location. The fantastic selection coupled with an incredibly generous staff makes it luxury at its finest.
Up close and personal on Rodeo Drive…
Gorgeous color and print will easily transition the working girl from day to night
Paint splatter print on beautiful silks leave an impression
Infusion of polka dots announce the arrival of spring
Colorful platforms are perfect for the California girl
