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2013 Met Gala – The oscars of fashion channel the punk era

Sarah Jessica Parker mixed punk with glamour and showed off her fashion A-list status in a Giles Deacon gown, plaid Christian Louboutin boots and a Philip Treacy feathered headpiece.

Sarah Jessica Parker mixed punk with glamour and showed off her fashion A-list status in a Giles Deacon gown, plaid Christian Louboutin boots and a Philip Treacy feathered headpiece.

Fashion’s biggest night took over New York City last night. The venue was the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the theme was dark, edgy and rebellious. Simply put, it was punk. Anna Wintour hosted the event with actress Rooney Mara who brought her  best version of punk to the big screen in the english speaking version of “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”. The event’s other co-chair was socialite and Vogue contributing editor, Lauren Santo Domingo. The punk themed event apparently caused a frenzy amongst stylists and stars alike as many wondered how they would mix this very specific style with the glamour that the red carpet requires. As stars from the entertainment, fashion and sports world congregated on the famed Metropolitan stairs, the one question on everyone’s mind as always was “who are you wearing?”. Here’s a breakdown of the night’s most daring looks.

Co-chair Lauren Santo Domingo

Co-chair Lauren Santo Domingo

Beyonce disappointed in an overwhelmingly un-punk paisley Ricardo Tisci gown with matching paisley boots (trust us, we never thought we'd put paisley and boots together in one sentence either)

Beyonce disappointed in an overwhelmingly un-punk paisley Ricardo Tisci gown with matching paisley boots (trust us, we never thought we’d put paisley and boots together in one sentence either)

Blake Lively brought the drama with her dark and textured train

Blake Lively brought the drama with her dark and textured train courtesy of Gucci Premiere 

Brooklyn Decker in Peter Pilotto

Brooklyn Decker in Peter Pilotto

Cameron Diaz donned a dramatic Stella McCartney dress complete with a backless cape and spiked belt

Cameron Diaz donned a dramatic Stella McCartney dress complete with a backless cape and spiked belt

Model, Cara Delevigne opted for a low cut studded Burberry number and charcoal lined eyes

Model, Cara Delevigne opted for a low cut studded Burberry number and charcoal lined eyes

Last year's co-host Carey Mulligan kept with the dark and edgy theme in a chocolate brown cut-out dress

Last year’s co-host Carey Mulligan kept with the dark and edgy theme in a chocolate brown cut-out dress

Chloe Sevigny in Proenza Schouler

Chloe Sevigny in Proenza Schouler

Christina Ricci in Vivienne Westwood

Christina Ricci in Vivienne Westwood

Looks like new mom Claire Danes wasn't feeling the punk theme

Looks like new mom Claire Danes wasn’t feeling the punk theme

Elizabeth Banks in Atelier Versace

Elizabeth Banks in Atelier Versace

Elle Fanning mixed a little tie-dye with a little punk in Rodarte

Elle Fanning mixed a little tie-dye with a little punk in Rodarte

Emma Watson showed off some skin in Prabal Gurung

Emma Watson showed off some skin in Prabal Gurung

Florence Welch in dramatic black

Florence Welch in dramatic black

Ginnifer Goodwin's punky pixie was right at home at the event. The actress looked stunning in Tory Burch.

Ginnifer Goodwin’s punky pixie was right at home at the event. The actress looked stunning in Tory Burch

Gisele Bundchen showed off her gorgeous post baby body in Anthony Vaccarello

Gisele Bundchen showed off her gorgeous post baby body in Anthony Vaccarello

Gwen Stefani in Maison Martin Margiela

Gwen Stefani in Maison Martin Margiela

Gwyneth Paltrow wasn't the only one who equated pink with punk. Anna Wintour vouched for the color as well.

Gwyneth Paltrow wasn’t the only one who equated pink with punk. Anna Wintour vouched for the color as well.

Jamie King went with a black pantsuit and bold hair accessory

Jamie King went with a black pantsuit and bold hair accessory

January Jones went all the way in Chanel and super dramatic eyes

January Jones went all the way in Chanel and super dramatic eyes

January's Mad Men co-star Jessica Pare also went with dramatic eyes paired with a blue Jason Wu halter

January’s Mad Men co-star Jessica Pare also went with dramatic eyes paired with a blue Jason Wu halter

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior

Jennifer Lopez in a textured animal print Michael Kors gown and sky high hair

Jennifer Lopez in a textured animal print Michael Kors gown and sky high hair

Jennifer Morrison went with sheer black and a faux-hawk

Jennifer Morrison went with sheer black and a faux-hawk

Jessica Biel in a Giambattista Valli macramé gown

Jessica Biel in a Giambattista Valli macramé gown

It wasn't punk but Joely Richardson brought a pop of color in the sea of black

It wasn’t punk but Joely Richardson brought a pop of color to the mostly dark carpet

Kate Bosworth in Balmain

Kate Bosworth in Balmain

Katy Perry channeled Joan of Arc in her printed mini and major crown

Katy Perry channeled Joan of Arc in her printed mini and major crown

Kerry Washington went gothic in a purple Vera Wang gown which she matched to her hair and paired with elbow length leather gloves

Kerry Washington went gothic in a purple Vera Wang gown which she matched to her hair and paired with elbow length leather gloves

The worst dressed award of the night went to Kim Kardashian who made her Met Gala debut in head to toe floral print Ricardo Tisci

The worst dressed award of the night went to Kim Kardashian who made her Met Gala debut in head to toe floral print Ricardo Tisci

True punk girl at heart Kristen Stewart in Stella McCartney

True punk girl at heart Kristen Stewart in Stella McCartney

Lily Collins in Moschino

Lily Collins in Moschino

Madonna in Givenchy Couture

Madonna in Givenchy Couture

Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs

Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs

Minka Kelly in Carolina Herrera

Minka Kelly in Carolina Herrera

Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors

Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors

Call us crazy but we love that Nicole Richie went all the way punk in her colored hair and beaded column gown

Call us crazy but we love that Nicole Richie went all the way punk in her colored hair and beaded column gown

Nina Dobrev channeled her inner vampire and on screen alter ego in Monique Lhullier

Nina Dobrev channeled her inner vampire and on screen alter ego in Monique Lhullier

Alexa Chung in sheer Erdem

Alexa Chung in sheer Erdem

Allison Williams in Joseph Altuzarra

Allison Williams in Joseph Altuzarra

Even Taylor swift added a little edge to her style in J. Mendel

Even Taylor swift added a little edge to her style in J. Mendel

Punk girl and co-chair Rooney Mara in gothic white

Punk girl and co-chair Rooney Mara in gothic white

Sienna Miller in Burberry

Sienna Miller in Burberry

 

 

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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

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. 

Angelina Jolie also pops in this gorgeous color wearing Atelier Versace.

Angelina Jolie also pops in this gorgeous color wearing Atelier Versace.

Mila Kunis joined A-list company in this custom emerald green Vera Wang

Mila Kunis joined A-list company in this custom emerald green Vera Wang

Olivia Munn in an emerald green Carolina Herrera gown

Olivia Munn in an emerald green Carolina Herrera gown

Freida Pinto is enviable in emerald green at "The Last Airbender" Premiere in New York

Freida Pinto is enviable in emerald green at “The Last Airbender” Premiere in New York

Zoe Saldana in an emerald sequin Elie Saab gown

Zoe Saldana in an emerald sequin Elie Saab gown

Gwyneth Paltrow is gorgeous in an emerald green sequin adorned Elie Saab gown

Gwyneth Paltrow is gorgeous in an emerald green sequin adorned Elie Saab gown

Charlize Theron is elegant in emerald green Reed Krakoff

Charlize Theron is elegant in emerald green Reed Krakoff

Charlize Theron goes bold in green

Charlize goes bold but casual this time in the popular hue

Michelle Monaghan in an emerald green Valentino dress

Michelle Monaghan in an emerald green Valentino dress

Michelle Monaghan goes green in Roksanda Ilincic

Michelle Monaghan goes green again in Roksanda Ilincic

Amanda Seyfried in an emerald green Prabal Gurung silk dress

Amanda Seyfried in an emerald green Prabal Gurung silk dress

Emma Stone in an emerald green lace Dolce and Gabbana sheath

Emma Stone in an emerald green lace Dolce and Gabbana sheath

Jayma Mays puts a neon twist on an emerald Reem Acra mini

Jayma Mays puts a neon twist on an emerald Reem Acra mini

Freida Pinto is draped in the famous shade of green

Freida Pinto is draped in the famous shade of green

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2011 Oscars Red Carpet – The trends, the couture and the stars who wore it best

The Awards show season ended on high note at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. Stars came out in full force in their best couture and once again we’re breaking down all the red carpet action. Scroll down for a complete look at the night’s biggest trends and best dressed.

Scarlet Beauties…

There’s no doubt red played the headlining role on the carpet. Everyone from Host, Anne Hathaway to Best Actress Nominee Jennifer Lawrence and last year’s Best Actress Winner Sandra Bullock turned up the heat in this color.

Anne Hathaway in Vintage Valentino Couture with floral appliqué accents on her train

Best Actress Nominee for Winter's Bone, Jennifer Lawrence in a simple Calvin Klein

Last year's Best Actress Winner, Sandra Bullock in a corseted Vera Wang

New mom Penelope Cruz came out to support her guy Javier Bardem in L'Wren Scott

Going nude…

Stars continued to show their love for the “nude” trend which was all over the red carpet this award season. It’s a soft feminine look that works beautifully on almost every skin tone.

Halle Berry wore a nude Marchesa gown with a tulle train

True Grit's Hailee Steinfeld looked like a modern day princess in her age appropriate custom Marchesa gown. Kudos to the young actress for her fashion choices this awards season.

Mandy Moore also looked soft and beautiful in her elegant Monique Lhuillier gown

If all else fails, go with white…

The red carpet always has it’s “white moments” and the Oscar’s carpet was no exception.

Best Actress Nominee Michelle Williams wowed in Chanel Haute Couture

Best Actress Nominee Nicole Kidman wore a white Dior Haute Couture gown with crystal detailing

Reese Witherspoon color blocked with a little white and a lot of black in a retro chic Giorgio Armani Privé and matching retro updo

Minimalist and Metallic…

The minimalist trend was huge for fall and we saw a lot of it at the Golden Globes this year, the same goes for the metallic trend. Both Celine Dion and Gwyneth Paltrow carried on the torch.

Celine Dion in Giorgio Armani Privé

Gwyneth Paltrow in a metallic Calvin Klein column dress

All shades of Purple…

A pleasant surprise of the night was the many shades of the color purple on the carpet. From lilac to plum, there were so many beautiful dresses that spanned the spectrum of this gorgeous color.

One of the front runners of the night was Mila Kunis in a lavender, lace Elie Saab Couture gown

Cate Blanchett shows off her unpredictable yet always fitting sense of style in a lilac Givenchy Haute Couture gown with beaded accents and a pleated skirt

Finally! Natalie Portman looked absolutely beautiful in this violet Rodarte off the shoulder gown. Sometimes it pays to stick with what you know works and her collaboration with the Mulleavy sisters of Rodarte always works.The dress flows beautifully and compliments the pregnant star's current physique. Her retro curls finish off her look perfectly.

Natalie Portman and Fiancé Benjamin Millepied

Scarlett Johansson goes with the trends in lace and one of the night's hottest colors

Other notables…

Hilary Swank in a feathered and sequined Gucci Première gown with an ombré train

Best Supprting Actress Nominee Amy Adams in a cap sleeved, sequined L'Wren Scott and Emerald Cartier Jewels. The jewelry set would have been better suited for another dress. The color unfortunately clashes with her dress and the necklace doesn't work with her dress' neckline either. Elegantly cut diamond drop earrings would have made the perfect accessories here.

Amy Adams and Fiancé Darren Le Gallo

Until next year….

If you missed our coverage of the awards season, click here for all the Golden Globes red carpet details and here for the SAG Awards red carpet breakdown.

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Rue de Chic Look of the Day – Gwyneth Paltrow Keeps it Chic in Shorts

Gwyneth Paltrow keeps it simple and chic in shorts

Shorts are the perfect way to start off the summer and quite frankly there’s no better way to round off the summer. The key to keeping it chic is in the length. Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her long, lean gams in chic highwaisted shorts complimented by a simple silk white blouse and pointed toe pumps. It’s a very simple look but nonetheless a very elegant one.

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