Monthly Archives: January 2012

Who wore it best? From the runway to the red carpet (Model vs. Camilla Belle)

Karlie Kloss vs Camilla Belle

This week’s edition of Who wore it best? features one of the season’s most coveted colors. The look comes straight from uber designer Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2012 line and was strutted down the runway by model du jour Karlie Kloss. Actress Camilla Belle was the first to take the dress for a spin at the Art of Elysium gala and she looked absolutely beautiful in this gorgeous dress. So, on to the heavy task of deciding who wore it best.

Camilla Belle in yellow Carolina Herrera

This color is gorgeous on both model and actress but the straps look like they were shortened for Camilla and that little tweak in turn changes the look of the bust. Moreover, one of the selling points of the dress is the tea-length hem and you can’t really tell with Camilla’s because the length goes way past her ankles. I would also have loved to see her in sandals with less fabric. Simple t-strap gold heels would have been perfect for this. That being said, Camilla wears the back well. The delicate ribbon of this dress fits her frame and the train doesn’t overwhelm her. It’s both feminine and elegant and she carried it well. It looks like we’e looking at a 50/50 situation here. Karlie gets the front and Camilla gets the back. Who do you think won this battle?  Share your thoughts below.

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Trend Spotting: Forget the winter blues, shocking yellow is taking over Hollywood

Paula Patton recently shined at the golden globes in shocking yellow

Last week’s red carpet proved that Hollywood was foregoing winter and heading straight for spring.  From the range of bold colors that took over the carpet, one would never guess that we were in the throes of winter. One color in particular that the stars can’t seem to get enough of is shocking yellow. This color was huge over the summer and continues to gain steam on the carpet –with no signs of slowing down. From neon shades to sequin embellished looks, color blocked pieces and elegant gowns, there’s nothing mellow about this season’s yellow. Based on what we’ve seen on the spring runways plus the already active awards season, get ready to see more of this gorgeous, stand out color. (more…)

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Fashion round-up: Chic looks from the past week

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. (more…)

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Golden Globes 2012 Red Carpet Hair – Tips to DIY

Charlize Theron goes soft and romantic with her loose side swept bun and hair band, a perfect match for her blush Dior gown (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

From straight modern styles to bohemian chic locks and channeling old Hollywood glamour in tight waves, the Golden Globes Red Carpet was filled with interesting hair style choices. If you’re looking for some hair-spiration for the new year, we’ve got you covered. Try out Julie Bowen’s “modern retro” style or Nicole Kidman’s  ”bohemian chic” look with these DIY tips from their stylists. (more…)

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Music meets Fashion – This past week’s best and worst looks in music

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…

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2012 Golden Globes Fashion: A breakdown of the night’s biggest trends + best and worst looks from the red carpet

Charlize Theron is a vision in gorgeous blush Dior

Awards season 2012 is in full swing and the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards officially kicked things off this weekend as the stars descended upon the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The red carpet was filled with soft, dramatic and elegant looks as well as surprising hits and misses. Stars like Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron showed why they’re known as red carpet royalty while new comers like Paula Patton brought a breath of fresh air and color to the carpet. Here’s a breakdown of the night’s biggest trends, hits and misses. (more…)

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Music meets Fashion – This past week’s best and worst looks in music

TMI (The Music Insider)

This week when music meets fashion– Kelly Clarkson takes the stage I sat down with Downtown Julie Brown again to break down the best and worst looks in music from the past week. Check it out below…

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Breaking down the good, the bad and the not so awesome on TMI (The Music Insider)

I recently visited Billboard.com’s TMI (The Music Insider) at their Hollywood studio for a live taping of the show and of course to break down the week’s best and worst looks in music. I had an amazing time talking fashion with Downtown Julie Brown. Check out the fashion segment “From Headlines to Hemlines” below…

Behind the scenes fun…

Good times w/ Downtown Julie Brown

The Music Insider w/ yours truly

Drooling over Chanel, Valentino and a little Balenciaga...

Comparing shoes...

A little plug for the Rue de Chic Blog...

 

Fashion always goes by fast...

 

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