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Showing posts with label Alicia Keys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alicia Keys. Show all posts

Thursday, February 11, 2016

#Grammys 2016: Alicia Keys, Amber Heard, Lady Gaga, & Nicole Richie Red Carpet Wish List


Alicia Keys was on hand to help announce all of this year Grammy Awards nominees and that could translate into her presenting or attending the show on Monday night. Alicia has always been one that I find interesting to see on the red carpet because she usually goes very edgy or very glam and I would be intrigued to see what she will wear on the red carpet Monday. I would love to see Alicia wearing this light pink Givenchy Spring 2016 Couture halter neck gown with side cut-outs and open back. Julianne Moore wore a similar look from this collection in chartreuse sequins for the SAG Awards so the style of gown might not appeal to someone as it could go into a "Who Wore It Better" type of situation. I think that this classic ethereal style is perfect for Alicia. I would style her hair into a large braided bun, add a pair of Bulgari earrings which feature a some pink stones, a gold clutch, and a pair of gold sandals to ensure that Alicia has a beautiful red carpet moment at the Grammy's.
Amber Heard is most likely going to be attending the Grammy Awards on Monday night as the plus one of her husband and Grammy performer Johnny Depp. You read that right. Johnny Depp will be making his Grammy Awards debut with the other members of The Hollywood Vampires, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry. I am excited to see what Amber is going to wear on the red carpet at the Grammy's as she is so versatile. I picked this dark pink Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2016 Alta Moda long sleeve sequin floral pattern cocktail dress for Amber because I think that this is a chic fun look for a movie star to wear on the Grammy Awards red carpet as a guest of a performer. I would keep the look simple with chic waves, a black clutch, and a pair of black peep toe pumps to ensure that Amber dazzles on the red carpet on Monday night.
Lady Gaga has been announced to perform a tribute to the late David Bowie on the Grammy Awards telecast on Monday night and I am very excited to see what she is going to wear on the red carpet and for her performance. I have been loving Gaga's style recently and I don't think that she will let me down on Monday night. For the red carpet I would love to see Gaga wearing this Armani Spring 2016 Couture gown which features a sequin embellished tiered skirt and black lace bodice on illusion fabric to give a sexy and edgy yet vert glamorous look. Gaga has toned down her crazy antics and has made me quite love her style recently. This paired with old Hollywood waves, a pair of black pumps, Diamond drop earrings, and a red lip would make for a perfect glamorous Grammy Awards red carpet look. For her performance of a selection of David Bowie's greatest hits I would love to see Gaga wearing this hot pink Moschino Pre-Fall 2016 cartoonish suit, though it might be a little to similar to the Gucci suit that she wore to perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl 50. I think that this suit embodies the spirit of David Bowie's iconic style and would make for the perfect look for Gaga to wear to memorialize the late pop icon.
Finally I have a wish for Nicole Richie to wear a beautiful Reem Acra Spring 2016 RTW teal gown which features stunning floral embroidery as I bet she will be on the red carpet as her father Lionel Richie is going to be honored as the MusiCares person of the year and will have a tribute to his music performed during the Grammy Awards on Monday night. I think that this type of chic Indian inspired gown would look amazing on Nicole though she might not go for such a princess moment on a night where she is just attending as a guest. Finished with a gold clutch and a pair of gold sandals and I believe that this would be an absolutely beautiful red carpet moment for Nicole.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Runway Report: Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2014 Couture

Alexandre Vauthier brought the sexy to the runways of Paris Haute Couture fashion week. The young designer has a specific audience and it doesn't look like that is going to change any time soon. It is a nice change of pace to see during the week of elegant classic gowns, cocktail dresses, and suits that take to the runway during this week. Black and oxblood contrasted bright whites, blue, chartreuse, leopard print, and gold embellishments as they took to the runway. Alexandre Vauthier partnered with Christian Louboutin yet again to create a new collection of shoes that the models wore while storming the runway. I can see a host of sexy women wearing this collection including Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Ashley Madekwe, Camila Alves, Kylie Minogue, Emma Roberts, Alicia Keys, Heidi Klum, Rita Ora, Kate Beckinsale, Lady Gaga, Paula Patton, Jennifer Hudson, Nina Dobrev, and even Taylor Swift. See my top 4 looks from the collection bellow.


In the days prior to the Grammy Awards Rita Ora and Rihanna were seen making the pre-show party rounds wearing a bevy of different looks from this collection. I wasn't a huge fan of the gold lurex dress Rita Ora wore a private party at the Chateau Marmont, but then I did like the white jacket, skirt, and white button down she wore to the ROC Nation Brunch the next night. I planned this post the night before the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and then Rihanna showed up in the yellow silk draped shirt dress, I did a little squeal of delight as I had wanted to see RiRi in this gown. Both of these ladies wore Christian Louboutin shoes, Rita rocked sandals from the collection and Rihanna wore a pair of gold pointed toe pumps.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

2014 Grammy Awards: Nominee Wish List Part 1

Sunday night will bring us another big awards show red carpet, and quite possibly the funnest one of the season, The Grammy's. Alicia Keys has one nomination at this years Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album for 'Girl on Fire.' I will say at the end of 2013 Alicia worked the stage, performing at several different events, in designers like Armani Prive and Manning Cartel and I am hoping that she will keep up the fantastic looks come Sunday. While a new Alexandre Vauthier collection was released today I think that Alicia should wear this edgy Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2013 Couture halter neck mono-chromatic ensemble. I think what makes me love this look for Alicia is the mix of classic and uber sexy, which is exactly what works for her. Finish the look with a pair of gold Christian Louboutin sandals and some simple jewelry and this will make for the perfect Grammy look.
Last year Beyonce might not have taken to the red carpet a lot but showed her amazing sense of style through her performance ensembles while on her Mrs. Carter World Tour and ultimately won my Entertainer of the Year award. Sunday night Beyonce is nominated as the featured artist on her hubby Jay-Z's Best Rap/Sung Collaboration or 'Part II (On the Run)' and I am praying for a stunning red carpet ensemble. I am turning to one of the brands that Bey wore quite a bit while on tour, Emilio Pucci. This body hugging white Emilio Pucci Spring 2014 RTW long sleeved gown features quite a bit of skin for a gown which is so covered up and I think that it would look absolutely fantastic on Beyonce. Add a white and gold Edie Parker clutch and a pair of Christian Louboutin gold sandals to complete this look and give Beyonce a best dressed list worth ensemble.
While Amy Adams gave us our first peak into the Valentino Shanghai Collection 2013 on the red carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards, I am hoping that we will see Grammy nominee Florence Welch also pluck a gown from this collection. Florence Welch is nominated in collaboration with Calvin Harris for a Best Dance Song Grammy for their hit 'Sweet Nothing.' I am hoping to see the indie rock diva wear this red and maroon Valentino Shanghai Collection 2013 long sleeved collard gown. This is something that I can see Flo really going for on a red carpet, it's floaty and very vintage looking. With her red hair pulled up and a pair of red sandals on her feet a red lip will be all that I wish for to complete this ensemble for the Grammy Awards red carpet.
I have not loved a Katy Perry look in a very long time. Last year Katy ditched the quirky persona that made me fall in love with her in favor of much more sophisticated looks. If sophisticated is the route that Katy is going to go then I would like to see the the Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance nominee for 'Roar' wear this white Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture rise and fall strapless gown. The Spring 2014 Collection for Giambattista Valli was presented yesterday in Paris but I am still holding out a little bit of hope that this gown will get a red carpet appearance and I think the new Katy is the girl to do it. Finish the look with a strappy pair of silver sandals and some statement diamond earrings in her ears and Katy will make a big sophisticated statement.
And finally for today we have Best Song Written for Visual Media ('Young & Beautiful' from 'The Great Gatsby') and Best Pop Vocal Album (Paradise) nominee Lana Del Rey. I am usually very indifferent to anything Lana Del Rey does. She usually fails to elicit any excitement from me in either her music or fashion so I really don't follow her work. With that said I do not expect much from her at the Grammy's but in the slight hope that she might surprise me I think that this black, white, and ivory Antonio Berardi Spring 2014 RTW gown would actually look really stunning on Lana. Lana is a British star who tends to rock British brands and one of the ultimate's right now is Antonio Berardi. Finish this look with a black clutch and a pair of black sandals and Lana will shock me with a great look at the 2014 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

2013 American Music Awards: Alicia Keys & Arianna Grande Wish List

Alicia Keys has had a pretty good year on the red carpet and I am hoping that she ends it with yet another glam look on the red carpet. The R&B singer, who is nominated for 1 American Music Award, would look killer stunning in this black liquid sequin Saint Laurent Spring 2014 RTW one shouldered gown. I will admit that I have finally succumbed to liking some of the amazing pieces that came down the Spring 2014 RTW runway. This sleek design paired with a simple black and silver clutch, a pair of black Saint Laurent sandals, and simple diamond will make sure that Alicia looks sleek and sexy as she attends the 2013 American Music Awards.
Ariana Grande looks like she is 15 but in actuality she is 20 years old, I'm actually exactly 2 months older than her, but I also look 8 years older than here. But enough about me. Ariana is nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 2013 American Music Awards. I am sure that we will see her take to the red carpet in a cutesy vintage inspired look. This cornflower blue Romona Kevesa Spring 2014 RTW strapless a-line dress is perfect for Ariana as it is sweet without being too over the top Hollywood glam for a music awards ceremony. Finish the look with the runway belt, a gold clutch, and a pair of gold pumps and Ariana will have the perfect look for the AMA's

Saturday, February 9, 2013

2013 Grammy Awards: Performers Wish List

Alicia Keys is one of the performers tomorrow night at the 2013 Grammy Awards and after listening to her new album 'Girl On Fire' (and being mildly obsessed with it) I think that the Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2013 Couture ensemble on the far right paired with the sequined jacket, pictured center. I think that this a perfect look that mixes stage wear with Alicia's style. Finish this look with a pair of Christian Louboutin ankle boots to create the perfect ensemble for Alicia's performance.
After listening to Rihanna's new album 'Unapologetic' I think that she will perform her new song 'Stay' and I have to say that it is an amazingly beautiful song that would need nothing more than this stunning Georges Chakra Spring 2013 Couture black gown with illusion cutouts. I could even see Rihanna wearing her new hair in the style that was presented on the runway with a bold red lip for her beauty with this look. Accessorize this gown with a simple pair of black sandals and she is set to make a simple elegant but edgy statement.

Friday, February 8, 2013

2013 Grammy Awards: Guests Wish List

Alicia Keys is one of the performers set to perform on Sunday night at the Grammy Awards. I will show what I think she should perform in a post tomorrow, but this wish is for what I think she should wear for the red carpet. Alicia is a HUGE fan of Givenchy and since they did not present a Spring 2013 Couture collection I dug into the Spring 2013 RTW collection (which surprisingly has not seen much outing on the red carpet.) I think this white one shouldered tunic gown with a pair of black cigarette pants would be perfect for Alicia as she likes the minimalistic edgy designs. There really isn't another person that I can think of that would look good in this so she should WORK it! Finish this look with a sleek hairstyle, black Christian Louboutin peep toe pumps, and a black and gold Givenchy clutch then I will fall over because she would work this look like it owes her back rent.
Nicole Kidman has been taking risks on the red carpet again and I love it but she has not wowed me yet and even though she might be attending the 2013 Grammy Awards as the plus one of performer and husband Keith Urban I think she still has the potential to wow me, as she usually does when the spotlight is not on her. I think that this black Versace Pre-Fall 2013 gown with gold embroidered shoulders and cuffs would be perfect or the statuesque Aussie beauty. This gown undoubtedly has a cut out back which would only add to the sultriness of this look. To accessorize this look I would start with removing the big belt that it was styled with in the lookbook and then add a black and gold Bulgari clutch, strappy black Manolo Blahnik sandals and minimal jewelry if any.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

2012 Grammy Attendees Wish List

Alicia Keys is set to perform with Bonnie Raitt (Something to Talk About) in a tribute to the late matriarch of R&B Etta James. For the red carpet, I would love for her to wear this black mermaid Vera Wang gown from her Fall 2012 Bridal collection. Just this dress, a pair of black Christan Louboutin sandals, and some bomb ass diamond earrings and bracelets maybe infusing either black diamonds or sapphires into it would be absolutely stunning.
Gwyneth Paltrow is going to be among the presenters at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night. I think that Gwynie, who usually skips the red carpet at this event, which sucks because she always looks stunning, should wear this gold and white Balmain long-sleeved mini dress with fringe on the sleeves. What you may not notice from the picture is that the gold pattern isn't a print or even sewn embroidery, it is all hand sewn beads, which makes Balmain almost couture level. I think that this is truly a Gwyn dress as she loves herself a long sleeved mini. I would leave one of the top buttons undone to show just a little bit of cleavage, but not a lot, and wear some amazing gold strappy sandals. Her hair should be wavy and voluminous, kind of like she did last year when she visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Friday, January 20, 2012

2012 Producers Guild of America Awards Wish List

Alicia Keys is going to be the key note performer at the 2012 Producers Guild of America tomorrow night in Hollywood. Alicia is a huge fan of Giorgio Armani, and has worn his designs on numerous occasions; I am really looking forward to seeing her walk the red carpet tomorrow night. This Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 RTW dress is so elegant and I am a huge fan of this specific collection, with its elegant elements and moon inspired necklines. Now for Alicia, I would actually have the moon neck removed and to be straighter because of her bust line. A pair of silver sandals and a silver crystal encrusted clutch would make this look perfect for her.
Angelina Jolie is going to be honored for her film 'In The Land of Blood And Honey' tomorrow night and I am really excited to see what she brings forward to the table, especially after her white and red Atelier Versace number at the golden globes. Angie is one of the very few people that I think can pull off this mid calf length dress, but only when it is a tappered tailored skirt like the one shown here on the Armani Prive Fall 2011 Couture runway that I would love to see Angie don. This dress paired with black Salvatore Ferragamo peep toe pumps and some amazing earrings would look absolutely stunning on the actress and producer.
I love Evan Rachel Wood on the red carpet and it is because of the sense of style that she always brings to the table. Like when she stepped out at the Golden Globes in a feather embellished gown, not many others in Hollywood could have pulled that off but she did. For tomorrow nights PGA Awards, I would love for Evan to don this stunning Chanel Fall 2011 Couture black dress with a pair of black satin Christian Louboutin peep toe pumps.
Last, but not least, Jessica Chastain is going to be at the 2012 PGA Awards as a presenter and I would love to see her don white, again, as I think she looks absolutely divine in it. This amazing Giambattista Valli Fall 2011 Couture dress has not yet been worn, and with couture fashion week starting up on Monday in Paris, I am going to be very disappointed if this dress never gets a red carpet outing. A pair of silver crystal embellished strappy sandals and some statement earrings in a bold blue or aqua along with a white clutch would just make me die if she wore it.