2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 15

Hilary Swank usually knocks it out of the park when she steps out on the red carpet and I am hoping that she will be one of the many stars to grace the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Hilary has an animated movie coming out this year (as well as being a Vanity Fair party regular) so I think the chances of her showing up are quite high. I would love to see Hilary work the red carpet in this dusty rose and mauve Valentino Pre-Fall 2016 long sleeve embroidered gown. This gown is classic and elegant with modern Japanese inspired embroidery which I think would make for a very romantic red carpet moment for Hilary. Keeping the look romantic with a chic updo, a gold clutch, and a pair of gold sandals would ensure that the romanticism of this gown is on full display.

Last year Karolina Kurkova took to the red carpet at the Academy Awards, Elton John AIDS Foundation, and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party as a promotional deal for Chopard. While I loved her Vanity Fair look I was underwhelms by her other looks. I am used to Karolina giving some of the most glam avant garde red carpet looks. For this years Vanity Fair party I would love to see Karolina wearing this black Brandon Maxwell Fall 2016 RTW column gown with a dramatic bust ruffle. I think that this gown will either end up on the back of Lady Gaga or a supermodel, I don't think anyone else has the chutzpah to pull this gown off. With such a dramatic ruffle I would have Karolina style her hair into a tight low bun, add a pair of diamond drop earrings (but nothing to big), add a red lip, a black crystal embellished Alexander McQueen clutch, and a pair of black Christian Louboutin sandals and this look is set to wow on the red carpet.

Michelle Monaghan has been faltering with her red carpet style recently. I usually love what the actress wears on the red carpet but the ugly shapeless orange and blue Prabal Gurung gown that Michelle wore to the Warner Bros/InStyle Golden Globes party was a disaster. I am praying that glam Michelle is back on the red carpet come Oscar night. To get her back on track I picked this amazing wine Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2016 gown rendered in double face duchesse satin and features a mermaid silhouette with a wrap around off the shoulder neckline and a flounced asymmetrical hem. I think that this gown is a dramatic and classic look all at the same time. This makes me think of some of the great looks that came out of the 1940's and I am hoping that is the way that Michelle would take the styling. A chic vintage inspired updo, a pair of diamond drop earrings, a dyed to match satin box clutch, and a pair of dyed to match peep toe pumps would ensure that Michelle is back on top form.

Miley Cyrus is a usual at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party, and since her name has been back in the headlines again I am wondering if she will be out on Oscar night. If she were to attend the Elton John party I would kinda like to see edgy glam Miley on the red carpet over whacked out Miley. I think that this black Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2016 rouched crepe jersey gown which features a leather harness-like grommeted detail would be a perfect look to mesh edge and glamour for Oscar night. When it comes to Miley I have a love or loathe type of relationship and her loathe usually comes when she takes things too far. Her blonde pixie cut, a black clutch, and a pair of black sandals would ensure that Miley has a glam rocker moment on Hollywood's biggest night.

Rounding out my final post of Oscar party wishes is Viola Davis, whom I am expecting to grace the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party since she was one of the cover girls of the magazines 2016 Hollywood issue. After the backlash of #OscarsSoWhite I am interested to see which African-American stars show up on the Oscar night red carpets. I hope that doesn't mean Viola won't be out as she earned her place on that Vanity Fair cover. I would love to see Viola wearing this bordeaux banded jersey knit Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2016 sheath gown with a criss-cross halter neckline, and triangle cutouts at the bodice and back. We have not seen the sexier side of Viola in a while and I think an Oscar party is the perfect place for that side of her to show up on the red carpet. A black clutch, a pair of black sandals, a red lip, diamond drop earrings, and a wavy bob would ensure that Viola really brings it to the Vanity Fair red carpet. 

15 posts and 75 wishes later that concludes all my wishes for the Vanity Fair and Elton John Oscar parties. Some of these people I know will be out on Oscar night and some of them I do not. Tomorrow will be a quick post for some ladies to wear amazing looks for the Costume Designers Guild Awards and then the big main stage Oscars posts start on Monday with the nominees. I will be live tweeting the Academy Awards next Sunday night. Are you going to pour yourself a glass of champagne and join me?

2016 Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries Nominees Wish List

We are just 5 days away from the Golden Globe Awards! I am so excited to see all the amazing looks that are going to gracing the red carpets, today I am making my wishes for the very talented women who are nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries. Up first is American Crime star Felicity Huffman. I can't honestly say that I am expecting Felicity to wow me, it has been a long time since that has happened, but I am sure that she will wear something very pretty. I think that this tangerine Jenny Packham Resort 2016 chiffon halter gown with a neck scarf would be a perfect choice for Felicity to make for this red carpet. I think that by choosing something in such an interesting color will keep me more interested than a dramatic gown in black (which is what I am expecting). I think that the color would compliment her skin tone, as well as her new darker hair. Finished with a  gold clutch, a chic up-do, pink lip, and a pair of gold pumps and this look will be exactly what Felicity needs to get me a little interested in her style again.

I am incredibly excited that Kirsten Dunst has earned a Golden Globe nomination, thanks to Fargo, not because I watch the show but because I love her on the red carpet. Kirsten knows how to work some of the brands known for their edgy designs like Rodarte, Chanel Couture, and Proenza Schouler on the red carpet and I am hoping that she brings one of those brands to the red carpet on Sunday. I would die if she showed up in this black and white Rodarte Spring 2016 RTW silk velvet lace gown with its stunning navy floral embroidery. I think that this gown reminds me of a bygone era and Kirsten is one of the few who I could picture making this gown work off the runway because of that vintage spirit she possesses. With her pale skin, a red lip, vintage inspired hair, diamond drop earrings, a white Edie Parker clutch, and a pair of silver sandals this look would just elevate to a whole other level of red carpet beauty.

I was a little shocked that Lady Gaga was actually nominated for her work on American Horror Story: Hotel, but I am very excited that she is going to be on hand. We have seen a more toned down, by Gaga standards at least, version of Lady Gaga since she has been on the show and I am pretty sure that more demure glam side will be out on display on Sunday night. I honestly predict that Gaga will be wearing a custom gown from one of her fabulous designer friends like Tom Ford, Brandon Maxwell, or Donatella Versace. I personally would love to see Gaga wearing this jet black Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2016 crepe jersey gown which features a racer design neckline, a ruched bodice with grommeted leather trim, and a floor length pleated column skirt. While this look is very subtle, maybe a little too subtle for Gaga since she is actually nominated, I think that it has that rocker edge with the leather grommeted trim that it could make the cut. I think that if she took this look and went full Hollywood with old Hollywood waves, a red lip, diamond chandelier earrings, and a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps that Gaga would slay the Globes red carpet.

I find Queen Latifah to be a delight to see on the red carpet. She might stick to a small group of designers but she always look beautiful. I am hoping that the Bessie actress will really bring it to the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday and I think that she would do exactly that wearing this dark teal Zuhair Murad Fall 2015 Couture halter cape embellished gown. I think that any type of Zuhair Murad cape gown will be compared to JLo at last years Globes but I think that this gown is very different with its fitted sheath gown and cape sleeves. I feel like this is a statement that Queen Latifah has never made on the red carpet and I think that it has a lot of red carpet potential. Finished with a gold clutch, a pair of gold peep toe pumps, chic up-do, and a fierce eye and this look will for sure keep Queen Latifah on the top of Best Dressed Lists. 

I will be live tweeting the Golden Globe Awards red carpet with my partner in snark Kelly from Dream In Lace on Sunday January 8, 2016 starting a 6pm. Make sure you check out Kelly's blog and then follow us both (@DreamInLace and @FutureStylist93) on Twitter. Join in on the snark and the fashion of the first major awards show of the year!

Runway Report: Alexander Wang Spring 2016 RTW

Spring/Summer 2016 RTW marked the 10 year anniversary of the Alexander Wang label and for this collection we saw Alex go back to his street roots. I have always admired that Alex has never really stopped producing streetwear but he has refined it since the first collections. The Wang woman has grown with the brand and she is chicer but edgier than ever. This is one of those collections that I found really dark and heavy for a Spring collection, but I can tell you that this collection will sell and we will see it on the carpet. I think his time at Balenciaga has turned Alex Wang on to creating more red carpet looks. Kasia Struss strutted down the runway wearing a black leather fringe saddle inspired corset and white skirt, which I can't wait to see someone like Zoe Kravitz wearing on the red carpet, quickly turned into my favorite look.

See all my favorite looks from Spring/Summer 2016 over on Pinterest.

2014 Hollywood Film Awards: Guest Wish List Part 2

 Angelina Jolie will be on hand tomorrow night at the Hollywood Film Awards which will kick off her Oscar campaign. The actress and director is, at least on paper, a shoe-in for a Best Picture and Best Director nomination at the 2015 Academy Awards for her film "Unbroken" that will premiere later this year. I am very excited because when Angie is nominated she knows how to be on point. I figure that will be the case when she shows up for the Hollywood Film Awards tomorrow night. I have saved this white Atelier Versace Spring 2014 Couture long sleeve gown which features silver beading and an open cut out back. I am sure that we will see Mrs Jolie-Pitt in more than one look from Atelier Versace as she has such a good relationship with the house, and they almost always make red carpet magic together. The collections signature headscarf would be removed as it just does not suit Angie; and a pair of white Saint Laurent pumps would be added to ensure that this is a perfect red carpet ensemble for Mrs Jolie.

 With a slight misstep in Antonio Berardi at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Governors Awards this past Saturday, I am hoping that at the Hollywood Film Awards Hilary Swank will be back to her best as she really has been on a roll this year. I think that this Marchesa Resort 2015 pale coral sleeveless silk crepe cocktail dress that features a gathered neckline with draped rose detail at shoulder, peplum waist, and a slim-fit knee-length skirt with side slit accent would be the most elegant and glamorous choice for Hilary to make for this occasion. Stars show up in everything from short to long dresses for this event and I am figuring more stars will opt for shorter dresses this year. A pair of metallic gold pumps, a metallic gold box clutch, and a simple updo will finish this look off perfectly for Hilary for the Hollywood Film Awards red carpet.

 Janelle Monae will be on hand at the 2014 Hollywood Film Awards as the house performer for the evening. The R&B/Soul singer is known for her masculine style of dressing always working a variation of the pantsuit for the red carpet. I am a firm believer in personal style but I am hoping for something a little more modern from Janelle at the Hollywood Film Awards tomorrow night. It is for that reason that I picked this look from the Alexander Wang Spring 2015 RTW collection. The look which consists of a double face compact cotton cropped jacked with knit mesh belt, white couture cotton tee, and double weave crepe high waisted referee pants with a mesh stripe down the side. I think that this is a sleeker look than Janelle usually rocks, as her looks usually consist of ruffled shirts. Her signature broach could be worn on the lapel of the jacket; add a pair of metallic silver Saint Laurent pumps and a bold red lip and this look is performance ready.

 Keira Knightley, like many of the other ladies preparing for a slew of awards nominations, has been 100% on point recently and I am excited to see what she will bring to the red carpet tomorrow night at the 2014 Hollywood Film Awards. I personally really want to see Keira wear some color (other than black, deep blue, and gold) so I went back to the Elie Saab Spring 2014 Couture collection and picked this raspberry red long sleeved floral embellished cocktail dress which hits just below the knee. I love the vintage 1950s feel that this dress gives off and I think that Keira would inject some sexy modernity into this classic dress. A pair of gold sandals and a sleek hairstyle would ensure that Keira has the perfect red carpet look for the Hollywood Film Awards.

2013 CMT Music Awards Nominees Wish List

Carrie Underwood used to be one of my favorites on the red carpet but she hasn't given me a look to die over in a very long time. I blame some of this on her departure from wearing couture and embellished gowns. I say that if its a formula that works then why necessarily walk away from it. Here I have decided to put Carrie in this gold Abed Mahfouz Spring 2013 Couture butter yellow embellished striped gown. I think that this gown would look absolutely amazing on Carrie. Finish this look off with a gold minaudiere, gold sandals, and some canary diamonds would complete this absolutely stunning ensemble for the CMT Music Awards.

 For the 2013 ACM Awards Faith Hill choose a black lack shirt dress from Chado Ralph Rucci for her red carpet appearance. I was not thrilled at all with this choice as there were many other splendid looks from her go to red carpet designer than that hideous lace confection. From the same collection comes this purple halter neck Chado Ralph Rucci Fall 2013 RTW gown. I think that this gown would be perfect for Faith as it is classic, sexy, and elegant all rolled into one simple design. Complete this ensemble with flowing tresses, a gold Kotur clutch, and a pair of gold sandals.

Last but not least we have the Queen of Red Carpet Bling, Taylor Swift, paired with the King of Red Carpet Bling, Elie Saab. Well while this sugary peach Elie Saab Fall 2012 Couture gown might not be one of the signature heavily embellished gowns that Taylor may usually gravitate twoards but I think that this gown would look absolutely fabulous on Taylor. She should style her hair into a sleek pony tail with this gown. Add a pair of gold sandals to complete this absolutely amazing ensemble for the 2013 CMT Music Awards on June 5, 2013 at 8pm on CMT.

2013 CFDA Awards Wish List Part 3

 We haven't seen much of Leighton Meester since her hit show 'Gossip Girl' ended in December but I am hopeful that she will make a red carpet return at this years CFDA Awards. Leighton is the face of Vera Wang's 'Lovestruck' fragrance and this year the glam designer will be receiving the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award so it surprise me if Leighton isn't their to support Vera. I would love to see Leighton take to the red carpet wearing this black and white jacquard print cocktail dress from the Vera Wang Fall 2013 RTW collection. Leighton is usually known for amazing interesting taste in footwear so I am expecting some amazing Jimmy Choo or Brian Atwood dazzler and some amazing Harry Winston sparklers to complete this amazing red carpet ensemble.

 I have a hate/love relationship with Rita Ora on the red carpet sometimes she looks absolutely fantastic and others its a complete disaster doesn't seem like there is any middle ground. As Rita knows Alexander Wang well it would not surprise me if Rita attends as his guest as she knows how to do downtown glam and could pull off with great aplomb the dressy dressed down looks from Alexander Wang. For the CFDA Awards I would love to see Rita wear this white halter top and pants from the Alexander Wang Fall 2013 RTW collection. Complete this ensemble with her signature red lip and a pair of silver sandals and Rita will be a great ambassador for the Women's Wear Designer of the Year nominee on the red carpet.

And Finally to round out the 2013 CFDA Awards wish lists we have Stacy Keibler. Since she stepped out on the red carpet scene on the arm of George Clooney in the Fall of 2011 Stacy has been showing all of Hollywood that she is one to watch on the red carpet appearing in amazing gowns from the likes of Naeem Khan, Marchesa, and Armani Prive. But for this years CFDA Awards I would love to see Stacy support Accessories Designer of the Year nominee Phillip Lim by wearing this midnight blue 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2013 RTW velvet double breasted suit. I would want Stacy to ooze sex appeal wearing this menswear inspired ensemble so I would recommend that she go topless under the blazer highlighting her decolletage with a diamond and sapphire statement necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels, a pair of Casadei black patent leather t-strap 'Blade' pumps, and a cocktail ring would complete this absolutely amazing androgynous ensemble.

Gossip Girl Week: Serena Van Der Woodson Daywear

Serena has this very boho chic but still sexy style on Gossip Girl so I think that this amazing blue knit with black detailing Mark Fast Fall 2012 RTW long sleeve mini would be a perfect Serena dress. I could just see Eric Damon putting her in this dress with a slouchy tote much like the Alexander Wang Coco Duffel bag and a pair of sky high black platform peep toe pumps. Serena (aka Blake Lively) would look amazing in this and I hope to see it on the screen next season.