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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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2011 Emmy Awards Fashion: A breakdown of the night’s biggest trends + best & worst looks from the carpet to the after parties

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Kerry Washington in the night's hottest hue, goes for a bombshell look in red Zuhair Murad.

The 2011 Emmy Awards took over Hollywood last night and some of the biggest names on the small screen as well as the big screen showed off their best Sunday wear on the red carpet. From vivid colors like crimson and cobalt blue to classic black, jewel tones and lace galore, the carpet was filled with fall’s biggest trends. Here’s a breakdown of the night’s best and worst looks.

Red was the night’s biggest color…

Nina Dobrev in a red Donna Karan dress with a dramatic train.

Lea Michele strayed from Oscar de la Renta for the night and went with a red Marchesa gown.

Kate Winslet looked stunning in red Elie Saab.

Angela Kinsey in a one shoulder red gown.

Adrianne Palicki in a red halter gown.

Connie Britton goes for crimson.

Martha Plimpton sparkles in dark red.

The winner in this category: As beautiful as all the ladies were, the best dressed award in this category goes to Kerry Washington. She looked so elegant and beautiful. She sparkled and stood out in the sea of reds and the fit of the dress was utter perfection. Her matching lips and retro-style hair were also perfectly in sync with her gorgeous Zuhair Murad dress.

All the shades of blue…

Katie Holmes in a cobalt blue Calvin Klein silk dress. Calvin Klein is all about the minimalist look these days and Katie definitely looks simple and elegant in this silk gown. Unfortunately, it just wasn't enough for the Emmy's.

Another underwhelming look of the night was Glee's Diana Agron in an ill-fitting draped and belted cobalt blue silk gown.

Cobie Smulders looked stunning in a turquoise blue Alberta Ferretti gown.

Claire Danes added pops of blue to her black Oscar de la Renta gown.

Minka Kelly looked elegant in a tiered navy blue lace Dior.

Funny lady Amy Poehler stepped outside of her comfort zone in a glittering navy blue Peter Som. Unfortunately, this look didn't do anything for her. It's a very fitted dress that hugs her in all the wrong places.

Emily Blunt in navy blue tulle embellished Elie Saab gown with a plunging neckline.

Paula Abdul's navy blue tiered lace dress had some potential but the ill-fitting top and unnecessary embellished silver belt threw the whole dress off.

Heather Morris bombed in this ruffled low-cut homecoming dance inspired dress and literally over the top bouffant style hair.

Other pops of color…

Sofia Vergara in a body-con one shoulder coral Vera Wang.

Olivia Munn in an emerald green Carolina Herrera gown.

Dancing with the Stars Host, Brooke Burke in purple.

Kelly Osborne in a deep purple J Mendel gown.

Jennifer Westfeld in a pop of bright yellow.

Pastels and jewel tones also ruled the carpet…

Dexter's Julia Stiles in a lavender lace Georges Hobeika gown.

Mad Men's Elizabeth Moss in an embroidered blush Marchesa gown.

Jayma Mays in a blush tiered Zuhair Murad gown.

Rashida Jones in a pink tulle Alberta Ferretti number.

Modern Family's Ariel Winter is all grown up in pink lace.

Boardwalk Empire's Paz de la Huerta looked a little rough in a pink gown, gray lipstick and unbrushed hair.

Julianne Hough matched her dress to her skin tone in a pink, peach and black mermaid gown. The look unfortunately doesn't work and looks like something Barbie tossed out.

Never one to blend in the crowd, Heidi Klum opts for nude tulle and ruffles. The jury's still out on this number. The verdict on husband, Seal's outfit is however very clear - This is the Emmys. Please button up. Thank you.

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks poured herself into this Johanna Johnson jewel encrusted number.

Jennifer Carpenter showed off a little leg in a pink embellished gown.

Cat Deely glitters in Monique Lhullier.

Ellie Kemper glitters in a one shoulder gown.

Maria Bello opted for an embellished one shoulder gown but her dress and hair were a little lack luster. Maybe it's the geometric pattern on the dress or the combination of her falling waves and minimal makeup, it just doesn't seem like she put any effort into her look.

Best Actress Winner, Julianna Marguiles failed to impress in this silver Armani Prive column gown. The stones attached to the bustier portion of the dress was just plain odd.

New mom, Jane Krakowski also went metallic.

Anna Faris glittered in gold

While Kristin Wiig went for an ombre effect.

Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi followed suit in a bronze number.

Worst dressed: Eva La Rue was the worst dressed in this category. The actress’ overly embellished peach dress was both unflattering for her figure and tanned skin.

Eva La Rue

Fade to black…

Evan Rachel Wood was absolutely stunning in glittering Elie Saab.

Gwyneth Paltrow went against the mold and dared to bare in a revealing Emilio Pucci gown.

Christine Baranski was elegant in Zac Posen.

Lena Heady was minimalist chic in a black long sleeved belted dress.

Gretchen Mol also went with black.

Glee's Naya Rivera in an origami style column dress.

Michelle Forbes in a ruffled black dress.

Prom's Aimee Teegarden in a one shoulder black gown.

Kaley Cuoco tried a different length in a one shoulder, black tulle Romona Keveza gown.

Best Actress in a Comedy Winner, Julie Bowen opted for an Oscar de la Renta gown with a plunging neckline.

After Party Trends…

90210's Jessica Lowndes continued the "red trend" while attending the 15th Annual Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party at Vibiana.

Comedian, Kathy Griffith also went for red at the 15th Annual Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party .

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland attended the EMMY nominees celebration with FOX Broadcasting Company in a white ruffled mini.

Necessary Roughness' Andrea Anders attended Showtime's 2011 Emmy Nominee Reception at SkyBar in a white and gray mini.

Dexter's Jennifer Carpenter attended Showtime's 2011 Emmy Nominee Reception at SkyBar in a chic corseted black and silver mini.

While True Blood's Anna Paquin opted for black and gold at HBO's Annual Emmy Awards Post Award Reception.

Lisa Bonet in a voile black and white number at HBO's Annual Emmy Awards Post Award Reception.

Amanda Peet went for a tiered number at HBO's Annual Emmy Awards Post Award Reception.

While Claire Danes opted for a checkered pink and gray dress at Showtime's 2011 Emmy Nominee Reception.

Marisol Nichols looked lovely in ruched lavender at the 15th Annual Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party.

The Big C's Laura Linney went for gorgeous purple at Showtime's 2011 Emmy Nominee Reception but the fit of the dress was so bad and it ended up being incredibly unflattering.

Share your thoughts on television’s biggest night. Who rocked the carpet and who do you think bombed this year?

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Who wore it best – From the runway to the carpet (Model vs. Blake Lively)

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

Blake Lively goes red in Marchesa

In today’s edition of who wore it best? It’s another battle over Marchesa. The British brand is no doubt a staple with A-list stars. Everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson and Rihanna has at some point been beautifully draped in Marchesa. If you’re familiar with the brand, you know that it’s all about details when it comes to the clothes and the same is true with this embroidered red silk organza illusion cap sleeve dress with tulle ruffle skirt. So who wore it best? As much as Blake Lively has always proven herself on the carpet, the winner of this dress battle is the model and here’s why…The dress is a very full/heavy dress. The materials used and the texture created make it that way. Blake Lively loves to show off those legs and the dress looks like it may have been hemmed or shortened from the original version. By shortening the dress, you also lose the original shape and as a result, it looks a little boxy. Pair that with the cap sleeves which are tricky on most – including stunning Hollywood beauties and you have a not-quite-there fit. On the model, the dress has a shape and you know what they say, fit is everything!

MARCHESA FALL 2011- NEW YORK

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Master the trends for Fall – A breakdown of Fall 2011′s must-have looks + tips to make them your own

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

Fashion "springs" forward this week in NYC - Rodarte Spring 2012 RTW

As Fashion Week gets underway in NYC and the gorgeous and colorful Spring 2011 looks saunter down the runways, it’s easy to forget that fall is here and now and spring is more than a few months away. Not to worry though, based on the looks featured on the earlier fall runways, the upcoming months need not be dreary nor do you need to give up even an ounce of color. With the runways featuring rich colors like cobalt blue, marigold, burnt orange and shocking red; texture that ranged from lace to leather and prints galore, the upcoming season is gearing up to be anything but boring when it comes to fashion.

Here’s a peek at trends to look forward to this coming fall season…

Color: The runways were rich with color for fall, two colors in particular made their mark – Cobalt Blue and Emerald Green. Everyone from Oscar de la Renta to Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Ralph Lauren and 3.1 Phillip Lim showed their love for these colors. Other interesting colors to look out for fall are Marigold and burnt Orange. Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler and Victoria Beckham all featured these gorgeous colors.

Cobalt Blue at 3.1 Phillip Lim

Cobalt Blue at Jason Wu

Cobalt Blue at Thakoon

Cobalt Blue at Derek Lam

Emerald Green at 3.1 Phillip Lim

Emerald Green at Marc by Marc Jacobs

Deep reds at Louis Vuitton

Marigold at Thakoon

Marigold at Proenza Schouler

Marigold at Victoria Beckham

Burnt Orange Print at Marc by Marc Jacobs

Style Tip: Color is the best and easiest way to stand out with your fall wardrobe. Go for structured jackets in shocking colors to incorporate this runway trend into your wardrobe. Try a cobalt blue swing jacket or an emerald green trench coat. You’ll keep warm and stay stylish, all with a pop of color.

Lace: Looks like lace is here to stay. Both Carolina Herrera and Monique Lhuillier showed very feminine and elegant looks incorporating lace and lace print. Prabal Gurung and Jason Wu also featured this trend.

Lace at Jason Wu

Lace at Monique Lhuillier

Lace and Lace Print at Monique Lhuillier

Lace Mix at Jason Wu

Lace Print at Prabal Gurung

Style Tip: The key to keeping the elegance of this trend is to find something that doesn’t show too much skin or combines the use of other materials like black silk or leather.

Leather: The leather movement is going strong and from what we saw during New York Fashion Week, it has no intention of slowing down. From 3.1 Phillip Lim to Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, leather made a huge splash. It came in pants, shift dresses, pastel colors, rich dark colors and it was fabulous.

Leather at 3.1 Phillip Lim

Leather Highlights at 3.1 Phillip Lim

Leather at Derek Lam

Leather at Prabal Gurung

Gray Leather at Calvin Klein

Nude Leather at Calvin Klein

Style Tip: This is such an easy trend to incorporate into your wardrobe. You can pair some leather leggings with an oversized sweater and pumps, go for a rocker chic look with a motorcycle jacket which can be worn with skinny jeans, leggings or a dress to add a feminine touch.

Print: If color played a starring role in the collections, print played a co-starring role. Oscar de la Renta’s runway was rich with exotic prints which is an extension of what we saw in the spring and summer months. Marc Jacobs made us fall in love with polka dots, big and small, Proenza Schouler incorporated his mélange of prints into everything from structured jackets to pants, skirts and shift dresses and Monique Lhuillier made animal print incredibly elegant.

Ikat Print at Oscar de la Renta

Print at Thakoon

Print at Proenza Schouler

Polka Dots at Marc Jacobs

Animal print meets elegance at Monique Lhuillier

Style Tip: Always balance out your prints with an item in a solid color. Pair a tribal print shift dress with a structured black blazer or print pants with a simple pastel colored silk top.

The “new” Pants: The runways featured sleek, elegant trousers for fall so just because summer is over doesn’t mean you should pack up those 70s inspired pants. Sticking to the theme of elegant simplicity, the “it” pants of the season are definitely the ankle pants. Everyone from Calvin Klein to 3.1 Phillip Lim and Jason Wu showed us the perfect city chic look with these pants.

70s style pants at Marc by Marc Jacobs

70s inspired Pants at Jason Wu

Ankle Pants at Jason Wu

Ankle Pants at Calvin Klein

Ankle Pants at 3.1 Phillip Lim

Style Tip: These pants are equally chic with a pair of oxfords or sky high pumps.

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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?

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Who wore it best – From the runway to the carpet (Model vs. Rachel McAdams)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by admin

Rachel McAdams stands out in gorgeous red Marchesa

In today’s edition of who wore it best, it’s a battle over the gorgeous MARCHESA embroidered red illusion dress with applique cascade skirt and shoulder. Rachel turned heads in this strategically sheer and super delicate dress at the Cannes film festival a few months ago while promoting her film, Midnight in Paris. As beautiful as the dress was on Rachel, after seeing it on display at the Marchesa Fall 2011 show, this dress was meant to be admired at a standstill. The beauty is in the details and every inch of this dress is a work of art.

MARCHESA embroidered red illusion dress with applique cascade skirt and shoulder

Who do you think wore it best? Rachel or the Model? Share your thoughts below…

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Glitz & Glamour in Venice – A breakdown of red carpet style at the Venice Film Festival

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Gwyneth Paltrow at the "Contagion" Premiere - 68th Venice Film Festival

Film festivals like the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival are where A-listers go to generate buzz for their films and to show the international film community how much credibility they have as artists. It’s also most importantly, where you go to show off your Couture. From Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada to Keira Knightely in Valentino, there were definitely a lot of hits in Venice this year but as we all know, where there are hits, there will be misses. Here’s a look at the glitz and glamour in Venice.

Before a premiere, there’s usually a photo call. Below, we’ve gathered all the fashionable photocall looks from the past week.

Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her toned gams at the "Contagion" photocall - 68th Venice Film Festival

Madonna goes proper in a L'Wren Scott sheath at the photocall for "W.E"

Marissa Tomei color blocks in Preen at the photocall for "The Ides of March"

Keira Knightely attends the photocall for "A Dangerous Method" in a bold patterned tea length dress

Evan Rachel Wood goes for a high neck and houndstooth pumps at "The Ides Of March" photocall - 68th Venice Film Festival

The actress also attended the photocall for "Mildred Pierce" and went for a menswear inspired look with a feminine twist

Evan Rachel Wood was joined by her costar Kate Winslet, who sported chic shorts and a blazer at the "Mildred Pierce" photocall

Kate Winslet in an LBD paired with strappy sandals at the photocall for "Carnage"

Jessica Chastain attended the "Wild Salome" photocall in a red dress

New mom Selma Blair shows off her post baby body at the "Dark Horse" photocall

On to the carpet…

Keira Knightely is stunning in Valentino Couture

Gwyneth Paltrow goes blush in Prada

Diane Kruger glows in Elie Saab

Diane Kruger at "The Ides Of March" Premiere

Jessica Chastain in a brocade and lace Elie Saab gown

Madonna attends the premiere of her film "W.E" in a butterly adorned lilac number

Marisa Tomei goes for a pop of color and pearls to her look at "The Ides Of March" premiere

Cindy Crawford at the "Ides Of March" premiere

Selma Blair is gorgeous in stand-out red at the "Dark Horse" premiere

Evan Rachel Wood goes for black column dress with lace inserts at the "Mildred Pierce" premiere

Kate Winslet is striking in Victoria Beckham at the "Carnage" premiere

Kate Winslet premieres Mildred Pierce in Stella McCartney

Other red carpet events around town…

Salma Hayek goes for layers at the 2011 GUCCI Award For Women In Cinema - 68th Venice Film Festival

Madonna at the 2011 GUCCI Award For Women In Cinema - 68th Venice Film Festival

Abbie Cornish dons a black and white column dress at the 2011 GUCCI Award For Women In Cinema

Selma Blair goes for a tuxedo inspired dress at the Lancia Cafe Event

Abbie Cornish goes with a printed flowing maxi at the Lancia Cafe Event

Missteps at the Festival

Pre- photocall, Abbie Cornish in Elie Saab. Abbie definitely made some chic choices while in Venice but this LBD was not a winner. There's nothing wrong with the dress itself. The problem is that cap sleeves don't work on everyone. In this case, they make the actress look bulkier than she really is. The necklace is also a no-go. It's completely pointless with this dress and almost makes here neck look stunted. Remember, it's all about cut and fit.

Robin Wright attended the 2011 GUCCI Award For Women In Cinema in a gold dress that did nothing for her shape. Her boyish cut and pale makeup was also a mismatch for the whole look. Sometimes, simple is better.

Model, Bar Rafaeli donned a silk jumpsuit with lace inserts at the "Carnage" premiere. Bar is a beautiful girl but this is neither the place nor the time for a jumpsuit. The film festival is all about glamour and elegance whether simple or exaggerated. This jumpsuit is neither.

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Look of the Day – Gwyneth Paltrow is draped to perfection in orange Lanvin

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Gwyneth Paltrow is draped to perfection in orange Lanvin

Fashion week is officially in full swing which means a non-stop flow of amazing looks from NYC. Last year Blake Lively kicked things off in a gorgeous yellow and black tribal Marchesa mini. This year, Gwyneth Paltrow is raising the bar in Lanvin. After showing off her elegant style at the Venice film festival, the actress continues to impress in this shocking orange, draped number.

She accessorized her look with an animal print clutch and red peep toe booties.

What do you think of Gwyneth’s look? Share your thoughts below…

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This past week in color

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Sarah Jessica Parker goes bold in a color blocked ensemble

This past week was definitely a week of gorgeous looks and colors. Sarah Jessica Parker, one of the week’s style stars, continued her chic fashion run in elegant floral frocks and stylish color blocked looks. Zigzag was the print of the week, thanks to Missoni launching it’s limited edition line at Target while orange continued to be the front runner for this coming season’s hottest hue. With summer closing its doors and fall officially getting a welcome hug, here’s a look at what’s trending in red carpet looks.