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2013 Academy Awards Red Carpet – The trends, the style and the unfortunate misses
The awards season is finally coming to an end with the 2013 Oscars closing things out this evening at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. As usual, we have all the style moments from the night’s red carpet. We started the awards season with a lot of black and continued on with a ton of navy blue. This evening, the nude and light colors trend that we saw at the Golden Globes continued to make a strong showing. In fact, if there was a common theme on film’s biggest night, it was understated elegance. From Charlize Theron’s white peplum Dior gown to Anne Hathaway’s baby pink Prada and golden girl Jennifer Lawrence’s light pink Dior ball gown, the message was clear — less is more. Let’s note however that while some stars decided to go “light” with their looks, there was also a huge surge in embellished and embroidered gowns (although not all of them worked). Catherine Zeta-Jones, Amanda Seyfried and Kirsten Stewart went with full length embroidered gowns while Kerry Washington and Zoe Saldana opted for embroidered busts. This year’s red carpet unfortunately didn’t provide very many “wow” moments. Check out our full breakdown of the night’s trends plus best and worst looks below.

Jessica Chastain’s elegant Armani Prive look accessorized with Harry Winston jewels was reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour

The award for “most mind-puzzling arrival” went to reality personality Brandy Glanville whose tan dress showed a little too much skin

The queen of detail, Georgina Chapman showed off her bump in her own Marchesa creation with embroidered sleeves
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Grammy Awards 2013 Red Carpet Fashion – The trends, who wore it best and the looks that bombed

Grammy 2013 Fashion – Rihanna stunned while J.Lo unfortunately disappointed
The Grammy Awards can always be counted on to bring the weird, the wacky and definitely the inappropriate on the red carpet. A look back at Jennifer Lopez’s infamous Versace number and Lady Gaga’s meat dress is all we need as a mental jog. This year, CBS sent out a letter ahead of music’s biggest night appealing to the stars to be on their best behavior when it comes to fashion. In a letter leaked to several media outlets, CBS’ Standards and Practices department urged the presenters and performers on Sunday night to ”Please be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered”. The letter also stated, ”Thong type costumes are problematic. Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks and buttock crack…Bare sides or under curvature of the breasts is also problematic. Please avoid sheer see-through clothing that could possibly expose female breast nipples. Please be sure the genital region is adequately covered so that there is no visible ‘puffy’ bare skin exposure.”
On that note, let’s see if any of the night’s biggest names adhered to the rules. Here are all the hits and misses of the night.

Black & Skin were huge this evening: Jennifer Lopez was the first big miss of the night in this black number with thigh-high slit

Beyonce’s understated look also shocked the red carpet. The singer looked chic if slightly under dressed in color blocked Osman separates.
Take a trip down memory lane and relive last year’s best and worst red carpet moments.
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Tagged Adele, Alexa Chung, Alicia Keys, Allisson Williams in KaufmanFranco, Ashanti, Beyonce, Carly Rae Jespen, Carrie Underwood in Roberto Cavalli, Chris Brown, Christine Teigen, Drake, Estelle, Faith Hill, Florence Welch, Grammy Awards 2013, Grammys 2013, Grammys Red Carpet, J.Lo, Janelle Monet, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Karen Fairchild, Kathy Griffin, Kathy Griffith, Katy Perry, Kelly Rowland in Georges Chakra, Nas, Natasha Bedingfield, Rihanna, Skylar Grey, Solange Knowles, Tamia, Taylor Swift, Trey Songz
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Grammy’s Throwback – Relive last year’s hits and misses

Carrie Underwood shimmers in silver at the 2012 Grammy Awards
As we’re preparing to start our LIVE red carpet coverage of the 2013 Grammy Awards, take a look back at who rocked and who bombed on last year’s red carpet. From Alicia Keys’ futuristic LBD, Fergie’s see through lace number to Carrie Underwood’s stunning metallic gown and let’s not forget Nicki Minaj’s Little Red Riding Hood meets Pope John Paul look, Billboard’s Downtown Julie Brown and I had a lot to talk about after last year’s show.
Look of the day – Kerry Washington stuns in pastel hued Oscar de la Renta

Kerry Washington at the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards
To say that Scandal star, Kerry Washington is having a “moment” is a bit of an understatement. From a hit T.V show to a hit movie (Django Unchained) and let’s not forget her exceptional style run on the red carpet, all the stars are aligned for Hollywood’s current “it” girl. Recognizing that it is indeed her moment, the actress who plays crisis management consultant Olivia Pope on “Scandal,” and serves on President Barack Obama’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities was honored with 3 awards at the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards this past weekend in Los Angeles.

Kerry Washington is lovely in pastel hued Oscar de la Renta
Sporting a glorious pastel hued lace Oscar de la Renta gown and nude Christian Louboutin pumps, Kerry was accompanied by her proud parents on the red carpet. Her soft, feminine look was completed with a light pink Kotur box clutch and equally soft hair and make-up. What do you think of Kerry’s look? Are you as enamored with her color blocked Oscar de la Renta gown as we are? Share your thoughts below…

Channeling spring – Kerry Washington in Oscar de la Renta

Kerry’s makeup was also light and natural

Natural Beauty – Kerry went for light pink lips and flowing hair

Kerry’s accessories

Kerry showed of the back of her gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown backstage at the 44th Annual NAACP Awards

Kerry Washington poses with her onscreen leading man Tony Goldwyn

Kerry Washington was accompanied by her parents on the red carpet
2013 SAG Awards Red Carpet – The bold and the beautiful bring their fashion best

Marion Cotilllard’s navy blue Dior Couture look is elegance at its best.
The season of celebrating the highest achievements in film continued this weekend with the Screen Actors Guild Awards. As usual, we have all the red carpet trends as well as the best looks in tow. If black was the color of the 2013 Golden Globes, navy blue was the color of the SAG Awards. While one of the best dressed ladies of the night –Marion Cotillard stunned in navy Dior Couture, other chic ladies like Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Lawrence and the statuesque Nicole Kidman gave her a run for her money in the trending hue. Other stand out beauties of the night include Jennifer Garner in gold Oscar de la Renta and Jessica Chastain in red hot Alexander McQueen. While a lot of the stars played it safe on the carpet, the “risk-taker” award of the night would have to go to Mad Men’s January Jones, The Good Wife’s Julianna Margulies and Homeland’s Claire Danes for their bold black and white looks. Here’s a slide show of the night’s stand out looks below. Who rocked the carpet and whose look fell flat? Share your thoughts below…
- Marion Cotilllard’s navy blue Dior Couture look is elegance at its best.
- Amanda Seyfried in navy blue Zac Posen
- Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture
- Nicole Kidman in navy blue Vivienne Westwood Couture
- Jessica Chastain is red hot in Alexander McQueen
- Sarah Hyland looked all grown up in this purple number
- Sally Field went for an embellished purple number
- Alexis Bledel who was accompanied by boyfried and Mad Men costar Vincent Kartheiser looked lovely in green
- Nina Dobrev in hot pink Elie Saab
- Freida Pinto went with hot pink Roland Mouret
- Anne Hathaway in a sheer black number
- Glee’s Naya Rivera also went with black
- Claire Danes was edgy in a one-shouldered Givenchy number embellished with a black and white pattern
- Julianna Margulies was bold in black and white
- January Jones also opted for black and white in a high neck halter gown
- Kerry Washington in white Rodarte
- Sofia Vergara in Donna Karan Atelier
- Naomi Watts was soft in gray lace Marchesa
- Rose Byrne went for a little flower power in Valentino
- Mad Men’s Kiernan Shipka looked adorable and chic in Oscar de la Renta
- Jennifer Garner looked stunning in gold Oscar de la Renta
- Helen Hunt in metallic Romona Keveza
- Jenna Fischer in a black short sleeve number sprinkled with a little metallic dust
- Justin Timberlake took a risk in plaid
- Bradley Cooper looked dapper in his tux
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2013 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet – The night’s biggest trends plus the good, bad and unimpressive
The Golden Globe Awards descended upon the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills once again this year for its 70th year. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Adele, Anne Hathaway, Claire Danes, Halle Berry, Kerry Washington and many more stepped out in Couture and diamonds to celebrate this past year’s achievements in film and television. As usual, we have the night’s biggest trends, plus the best and worst looks of the night. Black was the night’s number one color with stars like Salma Hayek and Sofia Vergara draping their famous curves in pieces by Gucci and other big name designers. Red also made a prominent showing on the carpet while pastel colors and nudes showed that they’re here to stay thanks to dresses worn by Jennifer Lopez, Amy Adams, Hayden Panettiere and Amanda Seyfried. With all the serious hits also came some devastating misses. Olympic Medalist Gabby Douglas made a wrong turn with her Golden Globes debut by sporting a “too grown up” sequin number. Usual red carpet stunner Halle Berry was also an unfortunate miss. Her Versace gown had too much print going on and left very little to the imagination. Here’s a complete breakdown of the night’s looks.
Pretty Pastels

Amy Adams looked stunning in blush Marchesa and almost half a million worth of Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Megan Fox opted for nude lace in Dolce and Gabbana.

Kaley Cuoco also went with nude.

Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta and Harry Winston jewels.

Kristen Bell glowed in lavender.

Jessica Chastain in powder blue Calvin Klein.

Rosario Dawson also sported powder blue.
Shades of Blue

Sally Field was the epitome of elegance in navy blue.

Glenn Close also looked elegant in a navy blue tafetta gown.

Helen Mirren looked stunning in a navy blue gown with gold accents.

Jodi Foster opted for a blue sequin halter.
Not so impressive

Morena Baccarin’s navy and black pleated number did nothing for the actress. Her retro curls on the other hand framed her face beautifully.

Julie Bowen’s one shouldered dress was also a miss.
Basic Black

Eva Longoria in Emilio Pucci.

Katherine McPhee in Oliver Theyskens’ Theory.

Salma Hayek in Gucci Première.

Sofia Vergara sparkled in black.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was also in black.

Sarah Hyland and costar Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen.

Emily Deschanel in an embellished cap sleeved black gown.

Julianne Moore went with a black dress with white panels.

Girls’ star Zosia Mamet took a risk in a black dress with leather panels.
Not so impressive

Rachel Weisz’s sheer polka dot skirt looked missplaced.

Nicole Kidman’s sheer polka dot and stripes midriff panel was also a bit off.

Debra Messing was a miss with her over-ruched and therefore over-voluminous black number.

Funny lady Kristin Wiig’s black dress with a stomach cutout was a huge miss.
Lace Queens

Julianna Margulies in Emilio Pucci.

Julia Louis Dreyfus also opted for a dress with a lace underlay.
Winter White

Heidi Klum in a one shouldered white gown with thigh high slit.

Michelle Dockery in Alexandre Vauthier.

Anne Hathaway went the minimalist route in a white column gown.
Not so impressive

Julianne Hough’s overly embellished gown lacked elegance and style.
Red Hot

Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta.

Jennifer Lawrence cinched her waist in red.

Claire Danes in Versace.

Jennifer Garner in Vivienne Westwood Couture.

Naomi Watts also opted for red.
Misses in Color

Alyssa Milano sported a gorgeous marigold color but the horrible fit of this dress doomed the whole look.

Gabby Douglas’ “too grown up” look was also a complete miss.

Marion Cotillard stepped out in gorgeous orange but her slanted hemline was a miss.
Print gone wrong

Halle Berry in Versace – Halle Berry can usually do no wrong in the fashion department but this printed mess with a weird side cut out and side slit is a big miss for the actress. Too much skin and too much print is never a good combo.

We love Lucy Liu for stepping out of the box but her attempt at a floral print ball gown fell flat.
All that Glitters

Thandie Newton shined in a sparkling lavender mini.

Connie Britton in a strapless sequin gown.

Lea Michele also sparkled in a beaded Elie Saab number.

Emily Mortimer went for a sequin silver gown.
The Boys

Bradley Cooper

Eddie Redmayne
Other Notable Looks

Taylor Swift was all grown up in plum Donna Karan Atelier.
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It’s official, tangerine’s out and emerald green is in – Pantone picks color of 2013

Catherine Zeta Jones showed us why she’s Hollywood royalty in an emerald Monique Lhuillier at the 2011 Golden Globes
Tangerine is out and Emerald Green is in. It’s official, Pantone has announced the regal color that is Emerald Green as the official color of 2013. This shocking, rich hue is right in line with the gorgeous colors shown on this past year’s runways. Interestingly enough, this particular shade of green has been burning up the red carpets as well as the runways for quite some time now, so it makes sense that it’s coming to the forefront of fashion in the upcoming year. It’s a color that transcends trends and seasons. It can go from a structured sheath to a ball gown and back to skinny jeans. In honor of this stunning color, we’ve combed our Rue de Chic Blog archives for some of our favorite Emerald Green looks. So, are you excited to get green? Tell us what you think about Pantone’s pick for color of the year below.
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Tagged Amanda Seyfried, Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta Jones, Celebrities in Emerald Green, Charlize Theron, Emerald Green, Emma Stone, Freida Pinto, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jayma Mays, Michelle Monaghan, Mila Kunis, Olivia Munn, Pantone Color of the Year, Red Carpet Emerald Green Looks, Zoe Saldana
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Red carpet round-up: Style favorites from the Teen Choice Awards
It’s that time of the year again. The Teen Choice Awards descended on Hollywood last night with stars like Kristen Stewart, Rob Pattinson, No Doubt, Lea Michele, Nina Dobrev, Zooey Descahnel, Ellen DeGeneres and many more not only in attendance but also strutting their stuff on the red carpet. The awards honor the year’s biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, voted by teen viewers. This year, the casts of “The Hunger Games” and the “Twilight” saga were all winners. So were the TV series “The Vampire Diaries” which picked up several awards and “Pretty Little Liars” with four awards, including choice TV drama.
The broadcast featured performances by Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber and No Doubt, who took the stage with their first televised performance of their new single, “Settle Down.” On the purple carpet, the looks were kept simple and colorful. Here are some of our favorite looks of the night.
2012 Academy Awards Red Carpet – The trends, the couture and the stars who wore it best

Despite some negative whispers about her "almost" malfunction on stage, Jennifer Lopez stunned in Zuhair Murad earlier on the red carpet
This year’s Academy Awards Red Carpet was filled with shimmer, shine, delicate and intricate beading and embroidery, gorgeous silhouettes and some stand out looks. From peplum skirts to one shouldered looks, vintage pieces and matching capes, here’s a breakdown of the night’s biggest trends, outstanding looks and the not so impressive ones too.
Starting off with the best dressed ladies of the night… (more…)
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