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Look of the day – Kate Bosworth dares to bare in an edgy Proenza Schouler look

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

Kate Bosworth attends an event celebrating The 2011 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists

Actress, Kate Bosworth has shown us over the past few years that when it comes to fashion, she’s not afraid to take a risk. Case in point, this Proenza Schouler ensemble from the designer’s spring 2012 collection.

The look: She pairs her neon and animal print cropped top with a belted high-waisted skirt and black wedges.

The event:  A lunch celebrating The 2011 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists in Los Angeles.

The verdict: This is a very risky look but I think she pulls it off well. It’s young and edgy and works well with her physique. In the age of cookie-cutter Hollywood style, it’s refreshing to see Kate marching to the beat of her own drum and carrying that beat with confidence.

What do you think of Kate’s look? Hot or Not? Share your thoughts below…

Kate Bosworth in Proenza Schouler

It's not the first time Kate's taken a risk in Proenza Schouler. She sported another neon look from the label earlier this year.

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Look of the day – Lucy Liu goes bold in Giambattista Valli

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin

Lucy Liu goes bold in Giambattista Valli

Who knew she was multi-talented? Lucy Liu took a risk with a bold shouldered Giambattista Valli print dress at the launch of her book “Lucy Liu: Seventy Two”in New York City. The book features 72 abstract ink and acrylic paintings created by the actress. She added a pop of color to her black and white dress with a turquoise clutch by Tory Burch. What do you think of Lucy’s look? Did her risk pay off?

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Trend Spotting – The allure of the Peter Pan collar + tips to make this trend your own

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

Abbie Cornish goes retro in a sheer Louis Vuitton dress with a Peter Pan collar

There’s nothing immature about the latest trend gaining speed in fall fashion. The Peter Pan collar is a mix of ladylike qualities and youthful independence. It’s slightly delicate and playful at the same time. Hollywood of course is front and center with this trend. From the runways of Louis Vuitton to the red carpet and magazine covers, Stars can’t seem to get enough. Here are some stand out looks featuring the Peter Pan collar.

Sleeping Beauty's Emily Browning attends the amfAR Inspiration Gala in Paris

Alexa Chung, Brooklyn Decker and Naya Rivera rock the Peter Pan collar trend

Gwyneth Paltrow covers Elle Magazine in a Peter Pan collared jacket with fur sleeves

Model, Daria Strokous looks like a lady at Vuitton's Paris show

More of the Peter Pan collar at Louis Vuitton

Elle Fanning and Dakota Fanning grace the pages of Vogue Magazine in one of fall's biggest trends

Freida Pinto also rocks the trend

Alexa Chung attends the Louis Vuitton show in a playful but ladylike dress with a Peter Pan collar

Pan Am's Christina Ricci steps out in a very chic coat with a Peter Pan collar

Test driving the trend: The Peter Pan collar happens to be one of my favorite features on a jacket. I’m a huge fan of 50s and 60s style jackets and have found over the years that I’ve acquired quite a few pieces with the Peter Pan collar. It’s allure to me is that it’s delicate, structured and ladylike all at once.

Test driving the Peter Pan collar trend

Style Tip: A jacket with a Peter Pan collar can be buttoned up or even played up with a scarf tied into a bow. In the past, I’ve paired the light wool jacket I’m wearing above with skinny jeans and over-the-knee boots as well as with a pencil skirt. I love that it’s that versatile.

What do you think of the Peter Pan collar? Would you wear it?

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Who wore it best? Three Stars take on one look (Kate Moss vs. Fergie vs. Gwyneth Paltrow)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by admin

Fergie in Louis Vuitton

The battle: Today’s edition of ‘Who wore it best?‘ features 3 heavyweights lightweights from the worlds of fashion, music and acting. Kate Moss, Fergie and Gwyneth Paltrow are all sporting one of fall’s biggest trends — the Peter Pan collar.

Kate Moss at Louis Vuitton

The brand: Louis Vuitton

Who: Kate Moss strutted down the Louis Vuitton runway in the look; Fergie partied in the same look at the AmfAR Inspiration Gala in Paris while Gwneth Paltrow rocked her look on one of her multiple covers for Elle Magazine.

Gwyneth Paltrow rocks her Louis Vuitton ensemble on the cover of Elle magazine

So who wore it best? This is such a daring look that all three ladies get kudos for even attempting to make this work. Kate looks amazing at LV but since most pieces on the runway don’t even make it into production — mainly because they don’t translate into the real world, Fergie gets some extra points for wearing this look to a party. Sorry Gwyneth but unfortunately, retouched magazine covers don’t count as reality. Fergie is obviously very confident and comfortable with herself which are 2 very important qualities needed to carry off such a bold look. Her opaque tights and lace up boots also work perfectly with the overall edgy ensemble. Who do you think wore it best? Share your thoughts below…

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This week in trends + color

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin

Olivia Wilde opts for a bold print in a vintage Oscar de la Renta tea-length dress

Ladylike and elegant looks rule the carpet this week. Bold prints continue to be front and center and while basic black seems to be the go to color, chic blazers are the go to pieces. Here’s what’s hot this week in color and trends…

Camilla Belle goes bold in an orange and black printed frock

Hailee Steinfeld is Miu Miu clad in Paris

Nicole Richie goes for orange in Paris

Molly Sims in a burnt orange dress and oversized blazer

Olivia Munn in a ruched peach dress

Salma Hayek color blocks in a belted satin dress

Julianne Hough is chic in a crimson Tibi blouse and shorts combo

Elizabeth Moss in a red Rachel Roy shift dress

Evan Rachel Wood in a Merlot colored coat dress and fedora

Elizabeth Olsen opts for a pop of color in a watercolor print pencil skirt and simple tee

Nikki Reed in a ruffled teal dress

Jessica Biel shows her affinity for pastel hues in Paris

Kate Mara in a belted amethyst Dior number

Emily Blunt goes bold in a silk purple top and copper snakeskin skirt

Uma Thurman sows off her statuesque frame in Chanel at the Fashion House's presentation

Naomi Campbell and Liv Tyler are on complete ends of the color spectrum at a Givenchy event

Gisele Bundchen goes for gold at the Givenchy show

Bar Rafaeli goes for a nude ruffled Marchesa number

Salma Hayek is sleek in a nude leather sheath while attending the Yves Saint Laurent show

Michelle Monaghan in a gorgeous embroidered Marchesa dress

Kirsten Dunst in a belted white floor length shift dress

Leighton Meester goes for a tiered Christian Dior dress at the Fashion House's Paris presentation

Scarlett Johansson goes for black and white in Michael Kors

Glee's Naya Rivera in a black and white tiered mini

Nicole Richie opts for a graphic black and white print in London

Emma Stone opts for chic polka dots in London

Alexa Chung is playful but ladylike in a Louis Vuitton dress with a Peter Pan collar and Mary Jane pumps

Reese Witherspoon goes for spots and a chic blazer in West Hollywood

Sarah Jessica Parker pairs her sheer slip dress with an oversized black blazer

Ashley Tisdale goes for a lacy LBD at the premiere of Footloose

Lea Michele attends the Hogan by Karl Lagerfeld party in a sheer black number

Fergie adds a pop of color to her LBD with some neon colored accessories

Jessica Simpson goes for all black while launching her ready to wear collection in San Francisco

Kirsten Dunst is simple and elegant in a black keyhole column Chloé dress

Gemma Arterton goes for a chic LBD

Abbie Cornish goes retro in a sheer Louis Vuitton dress with a Peter Pan collar

Milla Jovovich sparkles in a low cut Salvatorre Ferragamo dress

Clemence Poesy is elegant at the Chanel presentation in Paris

Olivia Wilde is ladylike at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris

Cameron Diaz in an LBD paired with a navy tuxedo jacket and Mary Janes

Sarah Jessica Parker is gorgeous in a navy blue strapless dress with tulle skirt

Lea Michele goes super short in a navy lace ASOS mini

Marisa Tomei mixes conservative with edge in a navy blue ensemble

 

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Look of the Day – Rachel Bilson makes a chic transition into fall

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Rachel Bilson shows off her sense of style in a white lace frock topped with a salmon colored jacket and sky-high Mary Jane pumps

Forget the rules of no white after labor day, packing up your shorts after the summer months and filling your wardrobe with black and gray for fall and winter. This season is the perfect time to recycle and transition some of your best summer pieces. Case in point, the stylish star of Hart of Dixie, Rachel Bilson, who paired an uber chic white lace dress (one of summer’s hottest pieces) with an equally chic and sharp salmon blazer. She completed her look with sky-high taupe Mary Jane pumps. Now who said breaking the fashion rules isn’t fun?

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This week in color + trends

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

Gossip Girl's newest addition, Elizabeth Hurley goes for a curve hugging LPD (Little Pink Dress)

As we settle into the early days of fall, stars continue to show off and keep things interesting in bold and bright colors. Hot pink was hot this past week and so was red. It’s also clear that burnt orange and cobalt blue are here to say while white continues to rule even after the summer months. In the week’s trend report, bold prints were front and center on the carpet, ladies continued to be ladies in peplum skirts and tea length dresses and leather showed no sign of slowing down. Here’s this past week in color and trends…

Anna Paquin also goes for hot pink in a Prabal Gurung dress

Joanna Garcia in a red Monique Lhuillier mini

Mario Bello goes red in Salvatore Ferragamo

Salma Hayek in falls hottest hue - burnt orange

Camilla Belle glitters in Gucci

Kate Winslet in a cobalt blue halter gown

Nina Dobrev in a printed lilac frock

Hailee Steinfeld goes bold and graphic in Versace

Leelee Sobiesky also goes bold in a silk jacquard Mary Katrantzou number

Alexa Chung in a floral print dress

Kirsten Dunst goes for an understated paisely print

Heidi Klum goes wild in animal print

Kirsten Dunst in a white shirt dress

Jessica Biel looks chic in white and metallics while attending the Giambattista Valli show in Paris

Liz Hurley shines in a metallic strapless dress

Olivia Wilde in a white sheath with lace print accents

Demi Moore in a cream Victoria Beckham sheath and snakeskin platforms

Heidi Klum in a beaded Roberto Cavalli dress

Scarlett Johansson in a blush lace Dolce and Gabbana sheath

Evan Rachel Wood is white and black in Yves Saint Laurent

Ciara is leather clad at Paris Fashion week

Sarah Jessica also opts for leather while running errands in NYC

Anna Faris is ladylike in a peplum Moschino sheath and bow belt

Jennifer Hudson is on trend in an LBD with a peplum skirt

Jennifer Aniston in a menswear inspired Dolce and Gabbana vest and pants

Heidi Klum in a military inspired Versace sheath

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Macy’s “Glamorama” brings an impressive night of Fashion & Entertainment to L.A

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

The Rachel Rachel Roy woman was elegant, bold, daring and curious with a sense of adventure

For the second year in a row, Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama took over The Orpheum Theatre in Downtown LA for an “ARTrageous” night.  This year, it was all about the merging of fashion and entertainment to raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS organizations. The night brought together the hottest designers, celebrities, models and entertainers for a night of glitz and glamour. From incredible runway looks from designers like Armani Jeans, Bar III, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse, Papi, Rachel Rachel Roy, Tommy Hilfiger, Tracy Reese and more to unforgettable performances by Cee Lo and Far East Movement, the night definitely made a mark as one to remember. Closing out the night was an “artlandish” post-party at CalMart, also in Downtown LA.

Stars like Jennifer Love Hewitt came out to support a good cause at Macy's Glomarama

The boys at Armani Jeans were fitted in military style looks, textured sweaters, schoolboy blazers and leather jackets - rugged masculinity all the way

The 70s girl was in complete control at Tracy Reese - pleated flowing skirts, faux fur paired with aviators, tiered looks, ruffles and sequins - who could say no?

 

The show took a few minutes to salute the late Elizabeth Taylor and honor her for all her charitable contributions to AIDS and HIV causes

Sharon Stone took the stage with Elizabeth Taylor's grandsons to honor the late Actress and Philanthropist

Tommy Girl was all about preppy chic. Plaid and stripes were all the rage on the runway

Plaid, faux leather, boucle textures and faux fur were hot for the impulse collection - 1920s Parisian chic meets 70s party girl

Impulse Collection

A little eye candy - Papi had the boys in rugby inspired underwear

Cee Lo Green closed out the show with an enthusiastic audience

Take a front row seat and experience the Glamorama magic…

This year’s event once again benefited AIDS Project Los Angeles and Project Angel Food.

 

 

 

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This week in color

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

Eva Longoria sends off Desperate Housewives in an Alberta Ferretti black feathery mini

Most of the red carpet looks this past week suggested that our featured celebrities are in a fall state of mind. Black featured prominently while winter white and gray took an elegant turn. While so many went for the contrasting colors, others channeled falls boldest colors, namely emerald green, cobalt blue and shocking red. Here’s this past week in color…

Liv Tyler is sheer in a black lace Stella McCartney gown

Abbie Cornish in a black boucle dress

Emmy Rossum in a black leather sheath

Hailee Steinfeld mixes trends in a conservative blouse and pleather shorts

Leighton Meester in a Marios Schwab top, printed skirt and beaded sandals

Felicity Hoffman adds a pop of orange to her LBD

Sofia Vergara in a chic black blazer and teal animal print blouse

Olivia Wilde accessorizes her black Ralph Lauren jumpsuit with a turquoise clutch

Zooey Deschanel in Collette Dinnigan dress

Elizabeth Olsen in a black taffeta mini

Emmy Rossum in Dior

Michelle Monaghan in a studded blazer and skinny pants

Jessica Chastain in a black Louis Vuitton jumpsuit with a peter pan collar

Heidi Klum in a Michael Kors sequin jumpsuit

Sarah Jessica in a body hugging Antonio Berardi crocheted dress

Chloe Moretz in Valentino

Madonna in Tom Ford

Angelina Jolie in a black silk Vivienne Westwood gown and gold Louis Vuitton clutch

Zoe Saldana in a No. 21 silk tank and skirt

Selena Gomez sparkles in a black top and mini skirt

Kate Bosworth sparkles in black

Bar Rafaeli in a black halter dress

Malin Ackerman in black lace

 

Heidi Klum's simple leather look

Sarah Jessica Parker in a black perforated leather dress

Naomi Watts goes strapless in black

 

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen in Boyfriend blazers

Rachel Bilson in a cream flowing skirt and a black blazer with exagerrated shoulders

Christina Hendricks in a black and white combo

Michelle Monaghan in a tweed and leather shift dress

Lily Collins adds a pop of color to her black and white printed dress

Kirsten Dunst in a polka dot shirt and white skirt

Whitney Port in a multi colored sweater and cream wide leg pants

Rosario Dawson in a belted white lace column dress

Naomi Watts in an ivory Stella McCartney ensemble

Sarah Jessica Parker in a white lace one shoulder Stella McCartney mini

Anna Faris in a strapless ivory dress

Rosie Huntington Whiteley in a low cut white gown

Leighton Meester in a white crocheted tiered dress

Abbie Cornish in a beaded and tiered Elie Saab dress

Christina Ricci in a flouncy white trapeze mini

Olivia Wilde goes Grecian in a beaded white Marchesa gown

Maggie Gyllenhall in white lace Lanvin

Elle Fanning in a white Alexa Ching for Madewell lace mini

Beyonce in a feathered Lanvin halter gown

Zoe Saldana in a floral print mini

Lea Michele in J. Mendel

Beyonce in lavender

Paula Patton in a beaded shift dress

Rachel Bilson in a pink ruffled mini

Jennifer Garner in a beaded light pink Valentino mini

Naomi Watts in pale pink Nina Ricci

Bar Rafaeli channels fall's wide leg trend in a pair of pink cuffed trousers

Demi Lovato in a peach belted dress

Eva Longoria in a salmon colored dress

Blake Lively in a coral maxi on the set of her film Savages

Kate Bosworth in light orange

Amanda Seyfried in an ombre orange and pink sheath

Lea Michele in a pink Michael Kors mini

Jayma Mays in pink lace

Rose Byrne goes for fuchsia

Fergie is draped in a red Zuhair Murad dress

Jennifer Hudson in a red ruched mini

Julie Bowen is bright red in a Michael Kors halter

Mandy Moore in Lela Rose

Madonna in red

Rose Byrne takes a risk in a multi color and print Christine Alcay dress

Leighton Meester in another yellow outfit on the NYC set of Gossip Girl

Jessica Chastain in a one shouldered marigold Victor and Rolf dress

Eva Longoria also goes for yellow

Sophia Bush in a patterned A.L.C blouse and leather pants

Elisha Cuthbert color blocks at BCBG

Dianna Agron in a burnt orange Madewell shirt dress

Salma Hayek in a belted, embellished sheath dress

Busy Phillips in a striped orange and black mini

 

Vanessa Hudgens goes for copper

Jessica Chastain in a gold Vivienne Westwood foil dress

Olivia Palermo is elegant in a glittering below the knee dress

Keira Knightely in nude lace Elie Saab

Alexis Bledel shimmers in a sequined Salomi illusion dress

Renee Zellweger in a nude sheath

Heidi Klum goes neutral in a draped top and Paige jeans

Rosie Huntington Whiteley in a tan fitted suit

Jamie King and Emma Roberts go for pleats and multi color dresses at the Jill Stuart show

Charlize Theron goes bold in green

Michelle Monaghan in an emerald green Valentino dress

Britney Spears cleans up in green

Cat Deely in a watercolor Roland Mouret column dress

Emmy Rossum looks elegant in emerald Johanna Johnson

Julia Stiles in a dark blue Zac Posen mini

Uma Thurman in navy blue Calvin Klein

Marcia Cross in a navy blue lace Jean Fares Couture gown

Emily Blunt in a vivid blue wrap dress and gray booties

Alexis Bledel in cobalt blue Nicole Miller

Sofia Vergara in a draped cobalt blue mini

Kate Bosworth in a printed sheath

Sophia Bush goes for boho chic in a multi print BCBG Max Azria tunic

Kristen Stewart in a graphic mini

Alessandra Ambrosio is a princess for a night in Valentino

Taylor Swift sparkles in an Elie Saab mini

Minka Kelly in a gunmetal gray halter dress

Kate Moss goes gray

Zoe Saldana also goes gray

Michelle Trachtenberg in a heather gray strapless dress

Abbie Cornish, Melissa George and Malin Ackerman go for fall staple hues at the Tommy Hilfiger show

 

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Look of the day – Charlize Theron is 70s chic with a modern twist

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

Charlize Theron goes for 70s style pants at the GQ Men of the Year Awards

The tall drink of water that is Charlize Theron recently pulled off a very tricky look at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. Pairing her high waisted, heather gray pants with a low-cut silk blouse, she was ladylike and edgy at the same time. She really plays up her height with this look and since the pants are so dramatic, she balances them out with a very simple top in a light color. With flawless makeup and a slight pompadour to add to her edge, the actress steals the spotlight in this look.

Charlize Theron shines in Roland Mouret

What do you think of Charlize’s look? Hit or Miss?

Click here for more wideleg looks, no doubt a big trend for both summer and fall.

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