Ginnifer Goodwin sizzles in a hot pink Roksanda Ilincic dress

I love it when I see a risk on the carpet that pays off and I definitely have to say kudos to Ginnifer Goodwin for not always playing it safe when it comes to her red carpet style choices. She’s gone bold in shocking color, played with texture and print and is not afraid to experiment with edgy cuts when it comes to her hair. Above, she continues her reign as  a red carpet favorite in an absolutely gorgeous hot pink Rocksanda Ilincic frock. Her glamorous waves are a perfect match for her retro bell sleeves and with neutral makeup and edgy accessories, her look is pure perfection. What do you think of Ginnifer’s look? Share your thoughts below…

Minka Kelly attends the Art of Elysium gala in a shocking yellow Oscar de la Renta number

It’s an explosion of color this week in fashion! Winter has only just begun but judging from this past week in red carpet looks, stars are already taking a page out of the spring look book. Showing off gorgeous colors, stars like Charlize Theron and Jessica Chastain in gorgeous green, Jennifer Lopez in tangerine orange, Kirsten Dunst and Minka Kelly in shocking yellow and Lea Michele in turquoise blue show that winter blues are simply a state of mind not style. Here are the chic looks from this past week.

Kirsten Dunst brings the sunshine in a yellow Stella McCartney Jacket and brocade trousers

Diane Kruger goes for pastels at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Elle Fanning channels spring and steps out in a floral print Rodarte dress

Elle's big sis Dakota also goes bold in a printed skirt paired with a crisp white shirt and tip-dyed hair

Charlize Theron is elegant in green Reed Krakoff

Jessica Chastain shows off her style chops in a neon green sheath

Nina Dobrev attends the people's choice awards in a green frock with lacy sleeves

Emma Stone offsets her red hair with a gorgeous green number with cut-out details

Rachel Bilson is feathered and tulled at The Art Of Elysium's 5th Annual Heaven Gala

Jennifer Lopez in a beautifully draped orange mini

How I Met Your Mother's Cobie Smulders attends the People's Choice Awards in a smouldering cobalt blue number

Berenice Bejo sparkles in cobalt blue at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Lea Michele brings a pop of color to the TCA carpet in turquoise

Vanessa Hudgens is cool in blue

Jennifer Lopez brings a glamourous twist to her casual sweater and distressed blue jeans

Victoria's Secret Super Angel Adrianna Lima looked angelic in white in Switzerland

Ali Larter stuns in white at The Art Of Elysium's 5th Annual Heaven Gala

Michelle Williams arrives at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in a black and white wrap dress

Angelina Jolie is the picture of elegance in a pencil leather skirt and blouse while attending the New York Film Critics Circle Awards

Jessica Alba goes graphic in black and white Chanel

Marion Cotillard in a printed Dior dress

Diane Kruger looks parisian chic in a printed Versace mini while attending the Atelier Versace Couture show

Zoe Saldana looks elegant at an Audi event in a flowing black dress with an embellished collar

Rooney Mara in a belted and embellished Louis Vuitton LBD

Cameron Diaz goes dark in Versace

Elizabeth Banks premieres Man on a Ledge in an embellished and pleated Versace mini

Rachel McAdams looks gorgeous in a delicate Collette Dinnigan sheath

Jessica Chastain brings a little spring to winter in her embroidered Zac Posen dress

Kate Bosworth in an embellished Antonio Berardi sheath dress

Rooney Mara contrasts her bold dark hair with a bright red Valentino dress

What do you think about this week’s explosion of color? Share your thoughts below.

This past week, I was back on the couch and chatting with The Music Insider’s Downtown Julie Brown about the week’s biggest hits and flops. From Kelly Clarkson’s failed Herve Leger look to Shakira channeling Jessica Rabbit, check out the segment ‘From Headlines to Hemlines’ below (starts around the 6:50 time mark) + share your thoughts on this week’s fashion hits and misses in the comments section…

Attending the Divine Design Gala holiday event in a ZARA floral print dress

It’s always great to look to the past for style ideas but fashion is also mostly about looking forward. As the holiday season comes to an end, the ultimate celebration of the year’s end is a New Year’s Eve party and with every party comes the question - what am I going to wear? Many of you have already figured this out but for the last-minute shoppers, here’s a super chic look that will make you stand out from the crowd. I recently wore this look to a holiday event and it was a big hit. Incredibly light and comfortable, I felt like I was floating most of the night. Here’s a breakdown of the outfit:

The Dress: Zara Printed Dress with Asymmetrical Hem

Zara Printed Dress with Asymmetrical Hem

This was such an inspiring dress and I knew the moment that I saw it that it was coming home with me. It’s not your typical holiday dress and the reason I fell in love with it was that it was reminiscent of early spring. Its gorgeous but toned down pastel colors and floral print make it easy to wear with the Los Angeles weather while its airy feel makes it easy to navigate any event. The original dress didn’t come with a belt but I loved defining my waist with a metallic belt that I picked up from Forever21 earlier this fall for under $3.

The Shoes: BOUCH by Aldo Shoes

BOUCH by Aldo Shoes

With my dress providing a plethora of colors to play off, I was really looking forward to doing something interesting with my footwear and these feathered and stoned purple suede pumps from Aldo were perfect.

BOUCH by Aldo Shoes - Back

The heel had a hint of rustic pink and gray which subtly complimented my belt and the background colors of my dress. The feathers added a little funk while the stones added a little bling.

The Bag: CELUCH by Aldo

CELUCH clutch by Aldo

Speaking of a little bling, this clutch added the perfect hint of sparkle and glamour to my overall look. The champagne pink color was playful and sexy and complemented the outfit perfectly.

The Jewelry: The Josette Necklace Set (Rue de Chic.com)

The Josette Necklace Set

I kept things pretty simple with the jewelry, opting to wear just the earrings from this set and foregoing the necklace all together. The melange of metals in the drop earrings which included gold and gun-metal gray reflected well on the dress as well as the clutch and shoes.

Wishing you a fashionable and affordable New Year’s Eve!

Sarah Michelle Gellar covers SELF Magazine

The holiday season is in full swing and between all the gorgeous bright colors, shimmer and shine, it’s sometimes a handful deciding how to work some of the current holiday trends into one’s wardrobe. Not to worry, SELF Magazine’s Fashion Director, Evyan Metzner is making things as easy and chic as possible. Evyan recently shared tips on sporting the season’s biggest trends as well as other insider info for the most curious fashionista. Check out my interview with Evyan below.

Borrowing from the boys

Borrowing from the boys was a recurring theme this year in fashion. From tuxedo blazers to school boy blazers, tweed jackets with elbow patches and boyfriend jackets. It was also featured in the November issue of SELF. What are some easy ways to incorporate this trend into a lady’s wardrobe without losing one’s feminine side?

Taking a traditional menswear piece like a blazer or menswear pant, try to always mix it with something soft and feminine, like a floral blouse or a silk dress, or even a brightly colored patchwork sweater. You could also add in sparkly, fun, feminine jewelry. And also choose some menswear type pieces that might have a more feminine colorway in them like red, or orange, or purple tweeds. Also, a red nail or a little pink lip feminizes anything.

Nikki Reed shimmers and sparkles in a sequin dress

You recently did a spread with Twilight’s Nikki Reed, which featured some uber chic sequin dresses. Sarah Michelle Geller is also on the December cover in a cute sequin skirt. With the holiday season, we’re definitely seeing a lot of sequin, shimmer and shine and since one can easily look inappropriate or even like a Christmas tree when it comes to this trend, what are some suggestions for sporting the sequin trend in a chic way this season?

One of the great things about wearing sequins this holiday is that they’re on fabrics that stretch, and they’re separates. So you can easily wear a sequin miniskirt like the one on Sarah Michelle Gellar and mix it with a knit, so you’re not overly blingy (even a metallic knit). You can also wear a sequin dress like the Topshop dress we featured on Nikki Reed where the sequins were only in the front, and the back looks like a little black dress.  So its not overwhelming. A good rule is to keep the sequins to the same color. And choose whether you want it on top or bottom, if you’re doing separates. And also, for a more casual look, wear a little fisherman’s sweater with your sequin skirt this holiday. You can also keep your accessories to a minimum.

When you style celebrities for a shoot, in addition to keeping that celebrity’s style as well as current trends in mind, how much does your personal style or style leanings factor into creating a fashion story?

Before we even get to the shoot, there’s nothing I would show a celebrity that I would be unhappy using. So my personal taste is in the edit that I bring. But while I’m editing, I’m always thinking about the things (shapes, colors) that that person would like to wear and what would look best on them. I’m really on their side — its not about me.

In addition to being the full time Fashion Editor for SELF, you’ve also styled for major publications such as Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue and InStyle. How do you stay inspired and keep things fresh after 20 years in the industry?

I love going to the movies and reading books and going to photography exhibitions. And the thing about fashion is that its always changing. And even though its a skirt and a blouse and shirt, its how you put it together.  And who you put it together with/on and where you put it together is always changing. You have to keep finding your inspiration in different things. Also, all the changes in digital photography and videos and iPads and blogging has made it more work, but more interesting. And I love the amount of information that’s available at your fingertips that used to be impossible to get.

With reality television and ‘behind the scenes’ access to so many things including fashion these days, the everyday fashion-curious gal/guy has been able to sneak a peek behind the curtain of the fashion world. For many however, that world still seems inaccessible in so many ways. Knowing what you know now versus when you first started out, what would you say to someone looking to break into this industry?

Looking at fashion shows is a very small part of what I do on my job. Its being able to look at all of those trends and figure out how you can present it over a certain amount of pages with a clear message of what you’re trying to say, who you’re going to be shooting it with and where you’re going to be shooting it, and how you’re handling all those personalities and putting together all these pieces of the puzzle together — that is what you don’t see in a behind-the-scenes video. That’s only the shoot day.
Interning is the key to really getting your foot in the door to see how all the different departments work within a magazine. And finding out what you like best — whether you want to style, or be a market editor, or be a photo director, etc. Its a team. Its definitely a team. I’d also suggest simply looking at magazines — what do you react to? What makes you smile? What makes you go “that’s so cool?” What photographers do you like? What fashion do you like and why? What designers? Its important to be able to say why you like things and not just say “because.”

Of course it wouldn’t be fashion if we weren’t looking forward. What trends are you most excited about for spring?

I am so looking forward to the sugary confectionary Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, “power of pretty” look this spring. I can hardly wait.

For more ideas on how to sparkle this holiday season, check out behind the scenes video footage from cover girl Sarah Michelle Gellar’s shoot as well as footage from Nikki Reed’s fashion spread — featuring some of the season’s most mouth watering party dresses. The December issue of SELF Magazine is on stands now.

Iman puts women half her age to shame in gorgeous red Zac Posen halter gown

There are models and then there are SUPERmodels. Iman not only falls in the latter category, she does so with an ample amount of grace. After so many years in the business, she continues to carry herself with poise, elegance and style, proving that age really is just a number. Attending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater gala in New York, she stepped out in a gorgeous red taffeta and silk Zac Posen number complete with a flowing train. Her red clutch, streamlined jewelry and retro hair complemented her look perfectly. What do you think of Iman’s look? Share your thoughts below…

Jennifer Lopez at The American Music Awards (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Despite her impending divorce, this year has been a pretty great year for Singer/Actress, Jennifer Lopez. After reviving her career with a winning turn on American Idol, endorsement deals with Fiat, L’Oreal, Gucci and Tous Jewelry as well as her musical hit On the Floor, she continued to rack up career achievements last night at The American Music Awards– picking up the award for Favorite Latin Artist.

Jennifer Lopez at the American Music Awards (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Sporting a black one-sleeved lace gown with nude underlay and a side slit, Lopez was every inch the star while walking the red carpet.

Jennifer Lopez shows off her gown at the 2011 American Music Awards (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

After the night’s main event, Jennifer was ready to celebrate her win and slipped into something with a little more sparkle for her after-party sponsored by Fiat.

Jennifer Lopez sports a metallic mini to her 2011 American Music Awards Post-Party (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

Fiat Presents Jennifer Lopez's Official American Music Awards After Party (Photo by Chris Weeks/Getty Images for Fiat)

She accessorized her look with some serious bling (Photo by Chris Weeks/Getty Images for Fiat)

What do you think of Jennifer’s red carpet choices? Share your thoughts…

Christian Louboutin ballet heels on display at The Shoes for Show exhibition in east London

Christian Louboutin is a master when it comes to the art of shoes. His red soles are recognizable every where and have graced the feet of celebrities, royals and fashionistas alike. It’s no surprise then, that a man who’s been in his field for so long has to push the limits and challenge how far women will go for the love of fashion. On the ‘heels’ of such gravity defying creations like the Alexander McQueen Armadillo platforms (as seen on Lady Gaga, Kelis and Beyonce) as well as the Heel-less Antonio Berardi PVC boots sported by Victoria Beckham,  the king of shoes has designed a pair of heels that even the bravest and style-obsessed fashion divas would think twice about.

Lady Gaga attends the Video Music Awards in 12 inch Alexander McQueen Armadillo heels

Alexander McQueen 12 inch Armadillo heels on the runway

Victoria Beckam in Antonio Berardi's heel-less platforms

Victoria Beckham's Antonio Berardi shoes

Christian Louboutin 8 inch ballet heels

So what’s Louboutin’s reasoning behind creating these? The French designer who views “the classical dancing ballet slipper <as> the ultimate heel” told The Sun he wanted to create “heels that <would make> dancers closer than any other women to the sky, to heaven”. Yes, these heels look like they could definitely land you in another dimension. All jokes aside however, The Swarovski crystals embellished slippers were designed to raise money for the English National Ballet and they will probably be bought as a display and not for every day wear or for any special occasions for that matter.  Share your thoughts on the 8-inch Louboutins below….When it comes to heels,  how high do you feel comfortable going?

Jennifer Love Hewitt is gorgeous in green

Jennifer Love Hewitt seems like a sweet girl, a sweet girl who seriously loves Hervé Léger bandage style dresses and by ‘seriously loves’, we really mean ‘seriously loves’ – A LOT. Over the past two years, the actress has shown up in every version of the bandage dress created by designer Max Azria for the Hervé Léger line. If you don’t believe it, scroll down below. Needless to say it was nice to finally see her break away from the same cut and design that she’s strongly favored and doesn’t seem to want to let go of.

Jennifer Love Hewitt attended the premiere of Breaking Dawn in a gorgeous green dress accented with a chic black bow

She attended “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″  premiere in Los Angeles last night sporting a green dress with a corset top, slim skirt and black bow belt. The dress was definitely still form fitting and skin tight but it’s ok….baby steps Love Hewitt, baby steps.

The many faces of Jennifer Love Hewitt in Hervé Léger:

Jennifer Love Hewitt at the premiere of J.Edgar in black Hervé Léger

Jennifer Love Hewitt at the premiere of Like Crazy in navy blue Hervé Léger

Jennifer Love Hewitt attends the Project Runway Spring 2012 Fashion Show in red Hervé Léger

Jennifer Love Hewitt attends the 3rd annual Give and Get event in a graphic print Hervé Léger dress

Jennifer Love Hewitt in pink Hervé Léger

Jennifer Love Hewitt in baby blue Hervé Léger

Jennifer Love Hewitt attends the premiere of Sex and the City 2 in an embellished Hervé Léger dress

What do you think of J. Love’s pretty green number? Loving it or would you rather see her in her regular duds? Share your thoughts below…

Kerry Washington is a winter princess in a dramatic tea-length Donna Karan frock

As the holiday season approaches, the red carpet starts to see a hint of sparkle as well as colors like green, red, white and even ice blue. Who could forget Leighton Meester’s gorgeous Elie Saab number from last year. Spotted in this year’s must have look is actress, Kerry Washington in a dramatic tea-length Donna Karan frock. A great inspiration for upcoming holiday parties, this dress not only makes a statement, it retains an elegant poise while doing so. From the gorgeous whimsical skirt, which carries just the right amount of volume to the transparent stripes, this dress is like a piece of art. Kerry’s look is completed with a simple embellished envelope clutch and blush Louboutins. What do you think of Kerry’s Donna Karan frock? Are you impressed? Share your thoughts below…

Leighton Meester is an ice blue Princess in Elie Saab