2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 14

We are close to the end of my Oscar parties wish lists, and we are going to go out strong. Emmy Rossum is always one that I am excited to see on the red carpet and she usually steps out for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, so I am hoping that next Sunday she will be one of the gorgeous women out on the red carpet. I would die to see Emmy wearing this strapless Giambattista Valli Fall 2014 Couture floral embroidered tea length gown. I think that this gown would make for very chic red carpet moment for Emmy on the Vanity Fair red carpet. Old Hollywood waves, a red lip, yellow clutch, a pair of red pumps, and diamond cluster earrings would finish this red carpet look perfectly.

Jennifer Lopez is currently on hiatus from her Las Vegas residency as she judges the final season of American Idol so I am hoping that she will journey to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party giving us life with her red carpet moment. I have been wanting to see Jennifer wearing this silver Zuhair Murad Fall 2014 Couture long sleeve embellished gown since it first took to the runway. Since she is not going to the main show why not wear it for the party? I think that this gown mixes classic JLo sexy with high glam which makes it a perfect look for an Oscar night red carpet. Sultry styling via old Hollywood waves pushed over one shoulder, a silver clutch, a pair of silver pumps, diamond cluster earrings, and a red lip would ensure that JLo kills the red carpet.

Lea Michele is one of the celebrity co-chairs for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party and I gotta say that I am kinda not looking forward to seeing her. In the past year or so Lea has not delivered anything on the red carpet that has made me stop and take notice. I would love to see her wearing this ruby red Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture strapless embellished cocktail dress. Lea will most likely show up on the red carpet in some gown but I think that this cocktail ensemble is a perfect look for Oscar night. One can get away with shunning a gown for an Oscar party red carpet if it is avant garde or haute couture. Keeping the styling low key is the most important part of keeping this look perfect. I would have a pair of dyed to match ruby red satin peep toe pumps, a diamond bracelet, red lip, and a pair of diamond drop earrings on hand to ensure that Lea has a wow moment.

After appearing at the Academy Governors Awards late last year and appearing on the cover of the 2016 Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue, I am betting that Rachel Weisz is at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party next Sunday night. Rachel is one that I loved seeing on the red carpet last year and I hope that love continues on Oscar night. I picked this hot off the runway purple velvet Ralph Lauren Fall 2016 RTW strapless gown for Rachel as I think that it would give us a chic modern interpretation of old Hollywood glamour. Classic styling including a chic updo, a red lip, black clutch, a pair of black pumps, and a statement diamond necklace would finish this look off perfectly for Rachel.

Riley Keough brings cool girl chic to every red carpet that she steps onto. I am hoping that the Mad Max: Fury Road actress will be out on the Vanity Fair red carpet next Sunday. I would love to see Riley walking the red carpet in this Altuzarra Fall 2016 RTW sequined red and black handkerchief gown. It would take a woman with a very relaxed type of glamour to make this gown work on the red carpet and Riley has that type of red carpet persona. Blown out waves, a dark red lip, and black pumps would ensure that Riley kills the Vanity Fair red carpet.

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A person I would love to see on the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet is the ever beautiful Christina Ricci. A red carpet appearance by Christina is something that is far and few between but when she does they are always great red carpet moments. I would love to see Christina wearing this black Ashi Studio Spring 2016 Couture strapless high-low embroidered ball gown. I think that this is a high impact classic glam look that Christina would rock on the red carpet with ease. A black clutch, black strappy Christian Louboutin sandals, a chic updo, red lips, and a pair of dazzling emerald and diamond earrings would just punctuate this perfect red carpet ensemble.

Kate Bosworth is always a favorite of mine when she steps out on the red carpet. The pink Dolce & Gabbana gown she wore on the red carpet at the Golden Globes is something I will be remembering at the end of the year, that is unless something even more major comes around. Last month when Bertrand Guyon presented his Spring 2016 Couture collection for Schiaparelli Kate was perched ever so perfectly front row, undoubtedly scouting out potential looks for Oscar night. I believe that Kate would look absolutely stunning wearing this draped cherry printed gown from that collection would make for a perfect look for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Keep things very classic glam with a chic updo, red lip, silver pumps, a pair of diamond drop earrings, and a red Edie Parker clutch so that Kate has an absolutely stunning red carpet ensemble.

Natalie Portman usually steps out on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and I am hoping that will be the case come this years red carpet. The Miss Dior perfume spokesmodel will for sure be wearing Dior for the carpet and I would love to see her wear this blue Christian Dior Spring 2013 Couture strapless cocktail dress. Most will wear a gown on this red carpet, and Natalie normally does, but I think that this dress would make for just a glamorous a statement as a gown would. Styled with a pair of black sandals, a silver Dior clutch, a chic updo, and a pair of diamond drop earrings this would be one of my favorite red carpet looks from Natalie.

 Selena Gomez is no stranger to movie awards show after parties having been to Golden Globes and Oscar parties many times in the past and I am hoping that the songstress will be out in her full glam style at the Vanity Fair party. While a gown is most likely what Selena would wear I would love for her to take on this sexy black Atelier Versace Spring 2016 Couture suit laced together with a handmade Swarovski crystal lace. We have been seeing Selena go for very sexy looks in her performances and music videos but still mostly goes for sweet looks on the red carpet and I am hoping that she will start giving us sexy looks on the red carpet too. This suit would do just that, give Selena a sizzling glamorous red carpet ensemble. A pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps, a black clutch, sexy waves, a pair of diamond cluster earrings, and a red lip would ensure that Selena gives me a major wow on the Vanity Fair red carpet.

I was very excited to read that Zoe Saldana is a chair of the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing party. Zoe has been one of my favorite red carpet ladies and I am excited to see what she will wear on the red carpet on Oscar night. I would love to see Zoe wearing this red and black Altuzarra Pre-Fall 2016 flapper dress. Zoe is a major movie star and one of the few that could get away with wearing this dress on the red carpet at the Elton John party where an evening gown is almost required. A pair of strappy black sandals, a black Edie Parker clutch, a wavy faux bob, and a pair of gold set diamond drop earrings would finish this look off perfectly for the red carpet.

You Better Werk: Kate Bosworth at New York Fashion Week: Fall 2016

Kate Bosworth has been making the rounds over the first three days of New York Fashion Week and doing so in such fine style. Her first appearance was at the Kate Spade New York Fall 2016 RTW presentation where Kate showed up wearing a head to toe black Kate Spade look which included a pair of cropped pants, a short sleeved sweater with a beaded peter pan collar, black clutch, and black suede loafers. I love how this relaxed chic looks makes an impact despite being a head to toe black look. Kate then attended the International Woolmark Prize runway show where she was perched front row wearing a hot off the runway Creatures of the Wind Fall 2016 RTW bold red ensemble which featured a geometric sweater and leather a-line skirt. It was I think the fastest runway to celebrity turnover time in the world and Kate looked absolutely beautiful in it. Yesterday Kate attended the first Rebecca Minkoff Direct-to-Consumer show, where every piece in the collection is now available to purchase, wearing a cute nude pink laced shift dress and thigh high black leather boots. This is probably my favorite look as it was really cold in NYC yesterday but Kate looks unfazed. Rounding out the quartet of looks is the Pre-Fall 2016 look that Kate wore while seated front row a the Altuzarra Fall 2016 RTW presentation. This is a moody modern look with a beautiful pailette embellished bodice and might be my favorite look of the four from Kate. I am hoping that she keeps up appearances during NYFW and continues to do so in high style like she has been.

Runway Report: Altuzarra Fall 2016 RTW

Joseph Altuzarra showed his Fall 2016 Ready-to-Wear collection to a star studded front row which included Emily Ratajkowski, Jaime King, Kate Beckinsale, and Olivia Palermo. The curiosity of the main characters in the Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton staring film Only Lover's Left Alive was the starting point for this collection. The characters live in a vibrant but isolated community and evokes like kind of gypsy spirit that you definitely see in the styling of this collection. I love that Altuzarra mixes his red carpet looks with pieces that make for amazing sartorial style. There were a few coats from this collection that I am dying to get my hands on, as well as a bevy of looks that I am dying to see on a red carpet. My favorite look in the collection was a sleeveless sequined handkerchief gown that I can see on the red carpet on the back of Allison Williams, Zoe Saldana, or Emma Stone. Other ladies I can picture wearing this collection include Sarah Jessica Parker, Nicole Kidman, Olivia Wilde, Michelle Obama, Anna Wintour, Miranda Kerr, Olivia Palermo, Jaime King, Olivia Munn, Cate Blanchett, and Naomie Harris.

Make sure you check out all my favorite looks from the Fall 2016 RTW collections (and my immediate wishes) over on my Pinterest page.

2016 Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala Wish List Part 1

It was a quick holiday break but I am already back and ready to start bringing you all my red carpet wish lists for all the events that will kick off at the beginning of 2016. Awards season officially kicks of just after the turn on the new year on January 2, 2016 with the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala. Each year the Palm Springs Film Festival honors some of the best of the best from the film world from the year before and this year there is an amazing line up of honorees. Alicia Vikander has been announced as the recipient of of the Rising Star Award and I cannot wait to see what she will wear for the red carpet. I am hoping that 2016 doesn't see Alicia wearing Louis Vuitton to every red carpet event as the looks can get very state (even if Alicia is the best LV ambassador). For this red carpet I would love to see Alicia wear this black Versace Pre-Fall 2016 gown which incorporates sheer sleeves and abstract embellishments. Minimalistic with a hint of sparkle, something that I am always in the mood for. Hair worn slicked back with a lightly lined eye and a red lip would add the perfect beauty touches for this look, add a black Louis Vuitton clutch and some black sandals and this look would be completely perfect head to toe.

Amber Heard will most likely be on the red carpet at the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala on the arm of her hubby Johnny Depp who will be receiving the Desert Palm Achievement Award thanks to his amazing work in Black Mass. I have been loving seeing Amber head back to sexy glamour after a while of wearing things that were really too voluminous on her. I love it when Amber really shows her bombshell side so as a plus one I picked this black Balenciaga Resort 2016 peplum midi dress. I think that this cocktail dress is absolutely unbelievably chic and Amber would breath the right kind of Marylin Monroe sexy into this look. Finished with a pair of black pumps, old Hollywood waves, and a red lip and Amber will start her campaign to be the Best Plus One in 2016.

Her performance in Room has earned Brie Larson the Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2016 Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala. Brie has just in the past year started to capture my attention with some of her looks for the right reasons. I tend to like seeing Brie in simple classic type of looks as she doesn't have the personality for things that are very complicated. For this red carpet I picked this red Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2015 Alta Moda off the shoulder pencil dress. This is such a classic look that I think that Brie would just sizzle in. Not many people get lucky enough to wear Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda, and Brie already has (for the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party and the 2015 Met Gala). I would finish off this look with a pair of simple red sandals and an red Edie Parker clutch and a sleek hairstyle to ensure that Brie continues to work the red carpet.

Over the past year I have been struggling to keep my love of Cate Blanchett alive. It has been up and down and I am hoping that through awards season that she falls back into my good graces. Her first chance will be at the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala where she is going to be honored with the Desert Palm Achievement Award for her work in the film Carol. I would absolutely drop dead if Cate showed up wearing this Altuzarra Pre-Fall 2016 gown which features a pailette embellished bodice and a simple black skirt. This is a little more edgy than what Cate usually wears but I think that this gown is something that she would look absolutely stunning in. A black Edie Parker clutch, a pair of black pumps, a chic up do and a red lip would finish this look off perfectly for this red carpet.

Runway Report: Altuzarra Spring/Summer 2016 RTW

Joseph Altuzarra showed an amazing Spring/Summer 2016 RTW collection during New York Fashion Week yesterday. Just last week I was rummaging through all of Altuzarra's past collections and I noticed a pattern of relaxed looks for spring and more tailored looks for fall and he definitely kept the pattern going. These are the types of looks that I would want to wear on vacation to the desert, I mean a very high class resort in the desert but still the desert. Usually I talk about how much I wanna see XYZ on the red carpet but while I know that this collection will show up on the red carpet I really wanna see style stars like Anna Wintour, Reese Witherspoon, & Rihanna rocking these looks on the sidewalks.

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

2015 Venice Film Festival: "The Danish Girl" Premiere Wish List

Eddie Redmayne is gunning to be the next back to back Best Actor winner at the Academy Awards. This has not been done since 1994 when Tom Hanks won for "Forrest Gump" just a year after winning for playing Andrew Beckett in "Philadelphia." Eddie's portrayal of artist Einar Wegener/Lili Elbe, one of the first transgendered women in the world, in 'The Danish Girl" is garnering the buzz needed to be able to take home the prize yet again. I was slightly disappointed by Eddie this past awards season as he let his fun quirky sense of style take a back seat to the red carpet standard black and navy blue tuxedo's. I am hoping that Eddie will bring back the fun styles for his promo tour of "The Danish Girl" which starts during the 2015 Venice Film Festival. For the films photocall I picked a rusty brown Burberry Prorsum Spring 2016 single breasted suit that I would keep paired with the runways cream lace button down shirt and turquoise tie. I would figure that Eddie would choose a pair of sold light brown oxfords but I have to say that I would love to see him wear the runways two toned black and green oxfords instead. To step out for the big red carpet premiere is where I am really hoping that Eddie sticks to his sartorial guns and rocks this black and white Tom Ford Spring 2016 Menswear dotted tuxedo blazer paired with black tuxedo pants, a crisp white shirt. This is the type of look that I have missed from Eddie. I loved him for pushing the boundaries of menswear on the red carpet and this Tom Ford tuxedo definitely does just that.

Alicia Vikander is also getting a bit of Oscar buzz for her performance as Gerda Wegener, the wife of Eddie's character, and I am hoping that she will really turn it out for the "The Danish Girl" premiere. As a face of Louis Vuitton I am holding out hope that Alicia will be allowed to wear other brands besides LV as I get tired of seeing the same styles all the time. I am picking this simple black Louis Vuitton Fall 2015 RTW shift mini dress with a squiggly visual detail on the long sheer sleeves for Alicia to wear during the films photocall. Paired with a pair of blue pumps to add a bold pop of color to the look and a red lip this would be a perfect photocall look. For the red carpet premiere I picked this stunning royal blue Alberta Ferretti Fall 2015 Demi Couture chiffon gown. We see a lot of Alberta Ferretti during Venice and I think that this goddess like silhouette would be perfect for Alicia. The way that this gown drapes makes for an elegant red carpet moment. Finish off the look with a pair of silver sandals, a Louis Vuitton black and white Petite Malle graphic print clutch, ruby and diamond earrings, a soft ethereal updo, and a red lip to ensure that Alicia looks every part the Hollywood heavy hitter that she is becoming.

This year Amber Heard has gone from bad to pretty good and I am looking forward to seeing if she continues to bring the sexy to the red carpet during the 2015 Venice Film Festival. For the "The Danish Girl" photocall I would love to see Amber wear this simplistically sexy Altuzarra Resort 2016 red suit with a slight flared pant leg, impeccably tailored blazer, and black and white thin striped button down blouse. This is not an in your face sexy look but I think that a woman in an impeccably well fitted suit who oozes sex appeal looks so sensual. The borrowed from the boys look paired with a pair of gold Christian Louboutin pump, soft waves, and neutral makeup is a perfect look for Amber to wear for the photocall. The look that I picked for Amber to wear for the film's big red carpet premiere is much more classically sexy. This peacock blue velvet Ralph & Russo Fall 2015 Couture long sleeve gown that features a plunging neckline and split to there is just so elegantly sexy that Amber would look drop dead gorgeous. A chic updo, a red lip, a pair of black sandals, and a statement diamond necklace will ensure that Amber exudes old Hollywood glamour on the Venice Film Festival red carpet.

I have been trying to figure out who I wanted to wear this stunning cream Elie Saab Spring 2015 Couture featured and beaded gown with its remarkably sexy thigh high split. When Diane Kruger was announced as a juror for the 2015 Venice Film Festival I knew right then and there that she was the one. No one wears a gown quite like Diane and I have to say that I could see Diane making this sexy look very chic and sophisticated while still working that sexy central split to ensure that she isn't overwhelmed by all that is going on in this gown. Finished with a chic up do, a light pink lip and gold sandals and Diane would kill this look on the red carpet.

The curators of the Venice Film Festival have really given us fashion lovers a treat by not just giving us Diane Kruger on the Jury but also Elizabeth Banks. Each is a red carpet heavyweight but in their own ways. Elizabeth knows how to work the more demure looks really well while Diane works the avant garde with ease. For the "The Danish Girl" premiere I would love to see Elizabeth wear this elegant Marches Resort 2016 antique gold gown with 3-D floral embroidery. This gown needs someone who will wear it will confidence and Elizabeth defiantly has the presence to rock this gown on the red carpet. A gold box clutch, a pair of gold sandals, a red lip, and a simple updo will ensure that Elizabeth wears this gown and the gown does not overwhelm her.

Be sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook during the 2015 Venice Film Festival, which runs from September 2 to September 12, to keep on top of all the looks that come down the red carpet.

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"How To Train Your Dragon 2" London Premiere Wish List

America Ferrera has been consistently giving really pretty looks while on the road promoting her latest film "How To Train Your Dragon 2" and Sunday there will be a gala screening of the film in London. I would love to see America wear this black and nude bugle beaded striped Tadashi Shoji Resort 2015 boat neck gown for this premiere. Its elegant and perfect for a gala premiere. A black and gold sparkling clutch and a pair of black satin peep toe pumps would finish this look perfectly for this big premiere for America in London.

I don't know if it's because its an animated film or what but I have not been getting that all hail the queen when it comes to the looks that Cate Blanchett has been donning while promoting "How To Train Your Dragon 2." I am hoping that at the London screening Sunday night that we see Cate bring the wow. This cream Altuzarra Resort 2014 high neck gown with fringe details and cap sleeves would put her back on top, even though she did not falter to far from the top even her disappointing looks were best dressed worthy. I think that this is a fashion meets classic meets sailor look that only someone like Queen Cate Blanchett could pull off. A gold Edie Parker confetti clutch, a pair of gold sandals, and a red lip would finish this look off in a perfect way for this premiere.

Runway Report: Altuzzara Resort 2015

Joesph Altuzarra looked to the 1982 film "Querelle" for the inspiration for his Resort 2015 collection. This brought about the nautical inspired details as well as the black, red, white, navy, and gold color palate. With each collection that Altuzarra releases I grow more and more excited for the one that will follow. He brings classic with a twist. There always items that bring a new insight to the items that are required for a perfect wardrobe and would be a perfect investment for anyone to ad to their closets. The amazing creations have also caught the eyes of up and coming red carpet darlings, such as Lupita Nyong'o, and veteran red carpet divas, Like Cate Blanchett & Nicole Kidman. I am already excited to see what the winner of this years CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award will present come New York Fashion Week for his Spring 2015 collection come September.

'Insidious Chapter 2' Premiere Wish List

If anyone could bring some glamour to the premiere of a horror film Rose Byrne is it. I am hoping that if 'Insidious Chapter 2' gets a red carpet premiere that the stunning Australian beauty will rock the red carpet in a stunning design that would make me swoon. This white Altuzarra Resort 2014 long sleeved cocktail dress with a split up to there this dress is elegant and sexy all at the same time. I would not pair this dress with the fur stole on the red carpet, but I would pair this with a white and gold Bulgari clutch, a pair of gold Diane von Furstenberg mesh sandals, and simple gold jewels would be the way that I would finish this look for Rose for this premiere.

Emilia Clarke to wear the Resort 2014 Collections

 Emilia Clarke has defiantly been on my radar this year after she broke her steady run of Chanel only looks. One of the designers that she broke away with was a stunning Altuzarra dress while doing press for her hit HBO show 'Game of Thrones.' I think that this blue and white long sleeved Altuzarra Resort 2014 backless dress would be another perfect look for Emilia to wear while out on the promotional trail be it for 'Game of Thrones' or her Venice Film Festival contender 'Dom Hemingway.' Emilia usually looks the part of a glamorous fashion forward woman so I could totally see her rocking this dress with a pair of white high heeled sandals and loose wavy locks so that the focus would still be on any interview that she would give.

 An up and coming red carpet star should also wear other up and coming red carpet stars (no not in the Hannibal Lector way but up an coming celebrities should wear up and coming designers which is what I am wishing for with this amazing black with silver embellishment Maxime Simoens Resort 2014 gown. This gown has to be one of my favorites from all of the Resort 2014 collections. I am hoping to see it on some major red carpet between now and awards season and I think Emilia would be the perfect choice to give this gown its much needed red carpet moment. Finish the look with a black Edie Parker confetti clutch and a pair of crystal embellished Jimmy Choo sandals as well as some stunning Chopard diamonds would be the perfect top off to this amazing ensemble.

The final wish for Emilia is this amazing blush pink Zac Posen Resort 2014 strapless  peplum cocktail dress. Another favorite from the Resort 2014 collections and possibly one with the most potential to make it onto a major red carpet and I am hoping that Emilia will be the one to scoop it up especially after being the date of Zac to the amFAR Gala to Kick Off New York Fashion Week. This would be perfect for a pre-Emmy party or even the HBO Emmy Awards After Party. A pair of gold Jimmy Choo 'Lance' sandals and a gold Judith Leiber clutch would be the perfect options to finish off this amazing ensemble.

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