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Sunday, February 28, 2016

#Oscars 2016: Surpise Red Carpet Wish List Round-Up

 Andra Day is becoming quite the star. After performing at the Grammy Awards and sitting front row at the Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 Presentation during New York Fashion Week. It was Friday when Andra was announced as one of the powerhouse performers for the post Oscars Governors Ball. After sitting front row at Marc I would not be surprised to see Andra wearing a custom gown by the designer for the Oscars red carpet (or maybe one of the unworn looks from Spring 2016) but I would really love to see her wearing this burgundy Georges Hobeika Fall 2014 Couture gown which features a portrait neckline, all over embroidery, and a mermaid silhouette. I think that this is a dramatic look (some might think it's a little too much for someone only attending the Oscars to perform at the after-party) and Andra would be able to rock it. Andra has this rockabilly glamour thing going on and I think that this would be an amazing look. Since Andra usually covers up there is a look from the same Georges Hobeika collection that featured a dramatic cape that could make for an even more dramatic red carpet look draped over her shoulders. I am sure that Andra will style her hair into her signature rockabilly style (though I would trade her signature red hairband for a gold one); add a burgundy lip, winged eyeliner, a gold clutch, a pair of gold pumps, and diamond cluster earrings to ensure that Andra has the most amazing red carpet look for her first Oscars.
 I do not know is Bella Hadid will take the journey from Milan, where she has been for Milan Fashion Week, to LA for the Oscars tonight. Bella is dating Best Original Song nominee The Weekend, and was by his side at the Grammy Awards so I would imagine she will be with him tonight at the Oscars. Bella has been giving some dark brooding looks on the red carpet lately and I gotta say she is making black look anything but basic. I do believe that a black gown would be the best choice for Bella for tonight as she is a model who would be attending a movie event where her only connection is her boyfriend. It isn't her night but I can still see her looking fantastic. I would love to see Bella wearing this black Atelier Versace Spring 2015 Couture asymmetric gown which features crystal netting detailing. I think that this Versace look is a perfect look for a model plus one to wear on the Oscars red carpet as it is sexy but still elegant and beautiful enough to hold court with all of the nominated and presenting actresses.
My final wish is for Naomi Watts who will undoubtedly be on the arm of her beau, and member of the Spotlight, ensemble Liev Schreiber who is presenting tonight. I decided to go the Gucci route for Naomi for tonight's red carpet. I was absolutely enamored by the Gucci Fall 2016 RTW collection and I am praying to see the collection on the red carpet tonight. I think that Naomi would look amazing on the red carpet wearing this red strapless Gucci Fall 2016 RTW gown which has an amazing baroque pattern. While I just went on and on about Bella wearing a simple gown as to not steal the spotlight from the nominees and presenters but if anyone can do it and still play the perfect plus one it would be Naomi. A chic updo, a red clutch, black sandals, and diamond drop earrings would ensure that this is an amazing look for Naomi on the Oscars red carpet.

Friday, February 26, 2016

#Oscars 2016: Final Ladies Red Carpet Wish List Round-Up

Will we see Angelina Jolie on Oscar night? I think that is the question that is on almost every red carpet correspondents mind. Brad Pitt is nominated as a producer of Best Picture nominee The Big Short, so I would love to see her on the red carpet supporting him. The moment I saw this Atelier Versace Spring 2016 Couture gown take to the runway back in January it has been on my mind for Angelina and I wanted to make a post about it before a model gets their hands on it for one of the Oscar parties, Met Ball, or the Cannes Film Festival. I think that this regal, yet still sexy, look is something that Angie would be immediately drawn to. I would imagine that Angelina would have the skirt lined as I don't see her rocking the naked dress trend. Finish the look with a pair of diamond drop earrings, old Hollywood waves, a red lip, and a pair of gold pumps and Angie would have a major red carpet moment as Brad's plus one at the Oscars.
Chrissy Teigan is always fabulous on the red carpet so I am really excited to see what she will rock on the red carpet Sunday night at the Academy Awards. Thus far all of Chrissy's maternity looks on the red carpet have been very fitted over her bump. I would love to see her switch that up and wear something floaty and ethereal like this mint Georges Hobeika Spring 2016 Couture gown which features a beaded blouse, a chiffon skirt with a dramatic train, and a sky high thigh split. Last year Chrissy also wore a gown with a sexy split and gave us a lot of Angelina leg but I would hope to see the expectant mother just flash a little leg. I think a little goes a long way. A chic updo, light pink lip, mint Marchesa jeweled clutch, a simple pair of gold sandals, and diamond drop earrings will ensure that Chrissy has a beautiful red carpet moment.
Jennifer Garner is one of the seasoned celebrity presenters for Sunday nights Academy Awards. I have failed to get excited about one of Jennifer's red carpet looks since her separation from Ben Affleck and I am very intrigued to see what she will show up wearing. I would love to see Jennifer show up on the red carpet at the Oscars wearing this sparking purple Carolina Herrera Fall 2016 RTW sleeveless gown. I think that this rich purple color would look absolutely amazing on Jennifer, who tends to stick to black on the red carpet. I think that as a presenter this gown is perfect look as not to take away from the nights nominees. A purple clutch, a pair of black pumps, a chic updo, and diamond cluster earrings will ensure that Jennifer returns to her full red carpet potential.
From an Oscars veteran to the new girl on the scene. Priyanka Chopra burst onto the Hollywood scene last year after taking a role on the ABC series Quantico, after being a huge star in Bollywood. Now Priyanka is currently filming her first American blockbuster with the Baywatch reboot. For the Oscars on Sunday night I would love to see Priyanka take to the red carpet wearing this blue Elie Saab Spring 2016 Couture embroidered sari inspired gown on the red carpet. Priyanka's first major awards show red carpet ensemble at the SAG Awards came across more like a pageant ensemble than a Hollywood red carpet moment and I am hoping she has learned from that. While I would love to see Priyanka wearing this Elie Saab Couture gown I am afraid that it appropriates her Indian heritage and that would make her shy away from wearing it, but I think that it meshes her heritage and Hollywood perfectly for the Oscars red carpet. A sleek bun, red lip, silver clutch, a pair of silver sandals, and diamond drop earrings would ensure that Priyanka holds her own against some of the most seasoned glamizons on the Oscars red carpet.
Rounding out the ladies wishes for the 2016 Academy Awards on Sunday night is Sofia Vergara. While Sofia is almost always spotted at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party this is the first time that the Colombian actress will step foot on the Oscars red carpet. When it comes to Sofia's style it is usually very predictable, and while I am hoping we see something a little different, I picked a gown that falls right into her wheelhouse. I picked this metallic J. Mendel Fall 2016 RTW strapless draped peplum column gown with a sexy split which is in a color that is almost a chameleon which can go silver, grey black, or gold. While I hope for something dramatic and custom made from Marchesa, Vera Wang, or Roberto Cavalli I do think that Sofia would look beautiful in this gown. A pair of black peep toe pumps, a black & gold Edie Parker clutch, pin straight locks, and a smokey eye would ensure that Sofia has a beautiful red carpet moment for her first Oscars.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

When When Bad Dresses Happen To Good People: Cate Blanchett in Atelier Versace at the 2016 Costume Designers Guild Awards

Cate Blanchett attended the 2016 Costume Designers Guild Awards last night and I have to say oh how the mighty fall. After a major red carpet display at the BAFTA Awards in an amazing Alexander McQueen gown which topped my Best Dressed list, Cate fell wearing a black Atelier Versace chainmail gown on the Costume Designers Guild Awards red carpet. I was expecting something great from Cate as she was receiving an award for wearing clothes so well. Her gown seemed a size to small as her hips appeared wider than they actually are and there was skin rolls popping out of the arm holes of the gown. This is the second custom Atelier Versace gown that has failed recently and I am having some immense fears that it will continue on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday. The lackluster hair and makeup only further let this look down. The only saving grace of this look was the Tiffany & Co. bib necklaces which was made of more than 3,000 diamonds totaling more that 200 carats which was designed to evoke the patterns left on the sand by waves. We are 4 days out from the Oscars and I am hoping Cate, at Versace, get better with their red carpet outings.

Friday, February 19, 2016

2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 12

Heidi Klum is always at every red carpet so when I saw Heidi's name on the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party event co-chairs list I rolled my eyes a little. Heidi rarely gives me a look to love on the red carpet and I don't have very high expectations for her next Sunday night. I picked this white Atelier Versace Spring 2015 Couture gown for Heidi to wear, as the dress checks all her typical boxes. Sexy, fitted, and Versace. As long as Heidi doesn't show up in a feathered look that likens to a mawled old Muppet, I think that I will be okay with just writing her off.
At 16 Kiernan Shipka is already cemented as a fashion "IT" girl rocking couture and custom looks from some of the worlds most coveted and avant garde designers. I am wondering if Kiernan will be out on Oscar night, as I really hope she is, just to add a dose of avant garde glamour to the red carpet. One of Kiernan's favorite brands to wear on the red carpet is Delpozo, whom just presented their Fall 2016 RTW collection at New York Fashion Week, and I am hoping that Kiernan is the first to get her hands on a look from the collection. I picked this strapless cocktail ensemble which features a bold blue bustier and full embroidered skirt for Kiernan to wear on the Vanity Fair red carpet. Kiernan is one of the few that I can picture taking this dress and making it work on the red carpet. A bold blue clutch and gold sandals would be the perfect accessories for this red carpet ensemble.
Olivia Munn just hosted the Academy Scientific/Technical Awards and will be on hand at the main show to present a segment about those awards. I figure that Olivia will make her way from the Dolby theater to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party after the show has concluded. Next week you will see what fabulous Michael Kors ensemble that I would love to see Olivia wear on the main red carpet but for the after party I would love to see Olivia go for something really fun yet glamorous. I think that this gold sequined long sleeve Naeem Khan Fall 2016 RTW jumpsuit with a plunging neckline would be a very fun different look for Olivia to wear on the Vanity Fair red carpet. A lot of stars go as big as they would for the main show at Vanity Fair but I think that this jumpsuit is a more modern glam look, and something a little more relaxed after a major gown at the main show. A gold Rauwolf clutch, a pair of gold pumps, old Hollywood waves, yellow gold set diamond cluster earrings, and a red lip would give this look a disco glam vibe for the Vanity Fair red carpet.
With her film Mad Max: Fury Road being nominated for Best Picture we are sure to see Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on the red carpets of Oscar night, most likely at Vanity Fair. For her Oscar night ensemble I would love to see Rosie wearing this midnight blue and purple Armani Prive Fall 2015 Couture strapless sequined gown which I kind of equate with an oil slick. I think that this is a chic glam moment for Rosie and if anyone can turn a glam gown and give it a punch of sex appeal it would be the former Victoria's Secret angel. Hollywood red carpets tend to call for every glam looks and Rosie knows how to deliver on that front. A navy Edie Parker clutch, a pair of black sandals, glam waves, a red lip, and diamond drop earrings would finish this look off perfectly for Rosie.
Rounding out this post is CREED star Tessa Thompson who is now considered an "IT" girl thanks to her status as a muse for Rodarte. The stunning actress was perched front row at the Rodarte Fall 2016 RTW presentation, no doubt shopping for a red carpet look for Oscar night. I would love to see Tessa wearing this wine Rodarte Fall 2016 RTW lace floral embroidered gown. Not many would be able to make this look work on a red carpet but I believe that Tessa would be able to rock this look with ease. I would love to see Tessa style her hair into a bun of braids, a wine lip, and black sandals to give this look a modern "IT" girl red carpet moment.

2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 11

5 more posts of Oscar party wishes and a post for the Costume Designers Guild Awards red carpet are all that stand between the main stage wishes. I am getting more and more excited as there are a gaggle of red carpets leading up to the Academy Awards next week and the ultra glam parties that follow. Dakota Johnson has been continuously getting better and better with her red carpet looks and I am hoping that she will step out on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party next Sunday. Dakota, and her stylist, have been picking amazing gowns for her red carpet appearances lately and I am intrigued to see what they would pick for the Vanity Fair party. I would love to see Dakota step out in this ultra sexy glam black Cushnie et Ochs Fall 2016 RTW long sleeve crystal embroidered gown which has a daring plunging neckline. I believe that this classic chic gown would be very high impact on Dakota who knows how to elevate a classic look. A black Edie Parker clutch, a pair of black satin sandals, a dazzling diamond necklace, a bold red lip, chic waves, and a pair of diamond studs would just ensure that Dakota has a sultry and glamorous look on the Vanity Fair red carpet.
Jessica Biel would be a fun person to see out on the red carpet on Oscar night with hubby Justin Timberlake, giving them an ultra glam date night while a sitter stays home with the baby. Jessica has been on very few red carpets since giving birth and I have not had a major wow moment, so I think that this opportunity would make for a great chance for her to redeem herself. I think that this black and blue Atelier Versace Spring 2016 Couture strapless embroidered mermaid gown would make for such a major red carpet moment for Jessica. Some of my favorite moments from Jessica in the past have come thanks to Versace and I think that this would be another. While I know some people are wanting to see this at the main event I think that this is something more in tune to an after party and I am really hoping that Jessica gets her hands on it.
After the year she had last year I am kind of expecting to see Lea Seydoux on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party next Sunday. Lea was jettisoned to international fame after her role as a Bond girl in Spectre, the latest installation of the James Bond franchise. Earlier this year Lea was announced as a face of Louis Vuitton and I let my heart sink. Her first look with the brand was a disaster, only Alicia Vikander has had continued success as a Louis Vuitton ambassador, so I am hoping since it is going to be Alicia's big night that Lea takes to the red carpet in another brand. I would love to see Lea in a custom Prada or Miu Miu gown or this amazing emerald green Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture fulled embellished gown with a 3/4 length sleeve. This is a regal red carpet moment waiting to happen and I think that Lea would punctuate that regality perfectly. A sleek hairstyle, a red lip, and diamond cluster earrings would finish this regal moment with ease.
I am interested to see what Nicole Kidman will wear on Oscar night. I am betting that she wears one look all night from the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party (which she is one of the events co-chairs) to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party after the ceremony. Nicole usually sticks to one look and I am hoping that it is something that I love. I think that soft dusty pink Gucci Pre-Fall 2016 puffy sleeve gown with bow detailing on the bodice and subtle print. I think it would take a woman with regal presence to make this gown work on the red carpet and Nicole has it, when she wants it. I think that this would make for a very old Hollywood moment as the gown evokes the styles of the 1940's, so I think a chic vintage inspired bob, fresh faced makeup, a gold clutch, pair of gold sandals, and yellow gold set diamond cluster earrings would ensure that Nicole has a great night on the red carpet.
Saoirse Ronan might be the nominated actress that I am most worried about when it comes to her Oscar night style. I think that the actress and Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue cover star will most likely go short for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. After a glam gown on the main stage I would love to see Saoirse wearing this black and silver Burberry Pre-Fall 2016 gown with beautiful beaded fringe gown on the red carpet at Vanity Fair. I think that this kind of relaxed modern flapper look would be a perfect look for an after party. Keep the styling along the lines of a modern flapper with a sleek ponytail, a smoky eye, black clutch, and a pair of simple black sandals and Saoirse would have an after party look worthy of an Oscar nominated actress.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

That's Not Your Look: Taylor Swift in Atelier Versace at the 2016 Grammy Awards

I was quite disappointed by Taylor Swift on the red carpet at the 2016 Grammy Awards. I have been waiting for a very long time for Taylor to don an Atelier Versace creation and this orange and hot pink look was not what I wanted. From the Anna Wintour bob, and the pink panty on the skirt just made me think of Julia Roberts at the beginning of Pretty Woman. This look has been done on the red carpet already too. Leslie Mann wore this look created by Monique Lhuillier for the LA Premiere of The Other Woman two years ago. Didn't like it then, and I still don't like it now.

Monday, February 15, 2016

2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 4

Model Chanel Iman has been spotted at all the major parties over the last year so I am sure that the Vanity Fair Oscar Party veteran will be out on Oscar night. Chanel is one of the few models whom I actually quite enjoy seeing on the red carpet and I cannot wait to see what she is going to bring to the red carpet next Sunday night. I would love to see Chanel wearing this cream Zuhair Murad Spring 2016 Couture long sleeve gown which featured beaded stripes and mid-section cutouts. I think that this demur, but still very sexy look is the perfect thing for a model to choose for an Oscar night red carpet. With this look Chanel will be able to hold her own against some of the hardest hitting red carpet stars, who will undoubtedly be on top form that night.
Charlize Theron is one of the women whom I have reserved high expectations for come Oscar night. Charlize is one of the nights presenters, and I am sure that she will be wearing a gorgeous custom Christian Dior Couture gown for the ceremony. I am here wishing that Charlize will change out of her Dior Couture gown from the ceremony and into this black and white Zac Posen Spring 2016 RTW gown rendered in a printed velvet devore and features an inverted halter that drapes at the back, a relaxed floor length silhouette, and an exposed split at the back. This was one of my favorite gowns from Spring 2016 and I am sad that it hasn't had a red carpet moment yet and I think that Charlize would slay a red carpet wearing this gown. Finish with diamond cluster earrings, a red lip, black Dior clutch, and black Christian Louboutin sandals to just let this gown do all the talking.
Diane Kruger has been making the rounds during New York Fashion Week seated front row at all of her favorite labels like Prabal Gurung and Jason Wu, probably looking for a look for Oscar night. While there a definitely a bunch of looks from NYFW that I would love to see Diane wearing I would most like to see her wearing this blue Balmain Pre-Fall 2016 long sleeved tassel embellished mini dress. After a period of not loving what Balmain has presented I have finally fallen in love with a whole collection and I am hoping that we will see a lot of this collection on the red carpet. I believe that Diane would be one of the few non-models that I can picture working this collection on the red carpet. Keeping the styling simple is exactly what this look will need. A pair of simple black sandals, a black tube clutch, sleek updo, and diamond cluster earrings would ensure that this look is perfection on the red carpet.
It has been a hot muinite since we have seen Elizabeth Banks wear a Versace gown on the red carpet and I am starting to miss those days. I would love to see Elizabeth walk the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing this sexy light blue Atelier Versace Fall 2015 Couture goddess gown. Elizabeth has been giving us a lot of very chic lady like looks recently and I am dying for something sexy and this gown would give me the sex appeal that I have been looking for. The sexy that this gown brings is a chic subtle kind which would come off as oozing sexy glamour. Old Hollywood waves strewn over one shoulder, a red lip, silver sandals, diamond drop earrings, and a diamond bracelet would just finish this look off for a perfect red carpet moment.

2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 3

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.

Sunday, February 14, 2016

2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 1

Ladies and gentlemen strap yourselves in and prepare for the onslaught of two Oscar party wish lists a day for the next week. I am combining my wishes for the two biggest parties on Oscar night the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Kicking off my wishes is Academy Award nominee, and probable winner, Alicia Vikander. I am betting that she will wear a custom Louis Vuitton gown for the red carpet but I am also betting that she will change for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party after the ceremony. I picked this vintage floral print Alexander McQueen Spring 2016 one shoulder chiffon gown for Alicia because I can picture her wearing this gown as a relaxed look after the big red carpet. This look would be perfectly accessorized with a pair of gold sandals, red lip, Louis Vuitton fine jewelry drop earrings, & an Oscar statuette for the
Vanity Fair red carpet.
We will be seeing Allison Williams on the red carpet on Oscar night at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party where is is one of the event's many celebrity co-chairs. Allison is one of the lovely ladies of television that I adore seeing on the red carpet and I think that she will shut the red carpet down. I am almost expecting to see her in something custom from Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta, or Altuzarra but I would fall over if she were to wear this amazing Elie Saab Spring 2015 Couture sleeveless hand painted floral print ballgown. I have been wanting to see this gown on the red carpet and I think that Allison would be a vision in this gown on the Elton John party. A chic romantic updo, a pink lip, and gold pumps would finish this look off perfectly.
I usually adore seeing Amanda Seyfried on the red carpet and I am really hoping that the actress will be out on Oscar night at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. If she does I would love to see her wearing this pale pink Givenchy Spring 2016 Couture draped halter gown which features crocodile leather detailing along the side cutouts. I think that this gown is chic, modern, and elegant which is exactly what I think about when I think of Amanda's red carpet style. Keep this look chic with a pair of gold sandals, a diamond bracelet, & a sleek updo to ensure that Amanda has a winning red carpet look.
Amber Heard was a vision in custom Gucci at the Golden Globe Awards at the kick off of awards season and I am hoping to see her make the full round by attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Amber was part of the ensemble cast of The Danish Girl and has been making her rounds this season promoting the film as well as with her husband Johnny Depp. For Vanity Fair I would love to see Amber wearing this Miu Miu Pre-Fall 2016 draped gown with a beautiful print. I think that this is something that Amber would look absolutely stunning wearing, and it is something that I can picture her snatching this gown off the runway. A matching dark green satin clutch, a pair of gold pumps, a vintage inspired hairstyle, and a red lip will ensure that Amber had a killer moment on the red carpet.
One of the people that I am really hoping to see on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar party is Amy Adams. Amy always kills it on the red carpet and with three movies come out this year I am sure we will be seeing her on a lot of red carpets keeping up appearances. Last year Amy wore a strapless light blue Atelier Versace gown for the Vanity Fair party and I am hoping that she goes back to Versace again as she has had some of her best red carpet moments in the brand. I would love to see Amy wearing this strapless white Atelier Versace Spring 2015 Couture mermaid gown for this years Vanity Fair party as she really does work fitted classic looks really well and I think that the white gown would just look so ethereal on her, in a modern sexy way since that is the only way Versace knows how to do. Add a pop of color via a bold clutch, silver sandals, a statement diamond necklace, red lip, and old Hollywood waves to finish this look off perfectly for Amy.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

#Grammys 2016: Adele, Carrie, Florence, Nicki, & Taylor Red Carpet Wish List

The Grammy Awards are coming up next Monday and I am super excited for this years red carpet and show. There are so many strong and fabulous women performing, nominated, and attending that I think the red carpet will be an overload of edge and glam. Adele is probably one of the women that I am most looking forward to seeing on the red carpet. The last time Adele was on the red carpet she wore a Valentino Couture floral print cocktail dress, which some likened to grandma's sofa, and people either loved or loathed it. I personally loved this look on Adele. It was the first time that she was seen as a person who could take fashion by storm. For the red carpet on Monday I am sure that Adele will show up wearing a gown or dress custom made for her by her friends at Burberry or Jenny Packham, but if she would pick a gown off the runway I think that this floral black and navy lace Oscar de la Renta Spring 2016 RTW gown which is rendered in tulle and features an a-line silhouette with a jewel neckline, ruby and navy floral appliques scattered throughout and a full floor length skirt. I think that this romantic feminine look is perfect for Adele. The cap sleeves and the full skirt just add to the chic romantic sophistication of this gown. Finished with a pair of black sandals, voluminous waves, a red lip, a smoky eye, and diamond cluster earrings would just continue to cement Adele as a fashionista. For her performance of "When We Were Young" during the telecast I would love to see Adele rep a British brand wearing this bronze Ralph & Russo Fall 2015 Couture long sleeve gown which featured an embellished lace bodice and a pleated lamé skirt. I think that this gown fits the mood of the song and I can picture her on the stage behind her microphone with lights beaming off into different directions and autumn leaves projected onto screens behind her. Now is that the set up that is going to happen? I don't actually know but I can picture it in my head.
Carrie Underwood is very hit or miss on the red carpet for me. I tend to think that she is a little more pageant style than red carpet but when she does it right she is really good. I picked this strapless silver white Tony Ward Spring 2016 Couture textured gown which features an asymmetrical high-low hemline, sequin embroidery, and organza ruffles for Carrie to wear on the red carpet for the Grammy Awards on Monday night. It might be a little oxymoronic that I picked this gown after just stating that Carrie tends to look very pageant-y and this gown has the potential to go that direction. I think that if Carrie styles this look correctly that this could be a great red carpet moment. I would add a silver glitter Amanda Pearl clutch, silver Jimmy Choo 'Leslie' sandals, old Hollywood waves, a smoky eye and nude lip to keep this look edgy glam and not toe the pageant line.
Florence Welch and her band The Machine are nominated for five awards at the 2016 Grammy Awards and I am super excited to see what she is going to wear on the red carpet on Monday night. Florence has always been one for me to watch and there are a gaggle of potential designers for her Grammy night ensemble. The two times that Flo has been on the Grammy red carpet she has worn Givenchy Couture, recently she has been wearing a lot of Gucci on the red carpet so she might wear a custom Gucci gown, but I would really love to see Flo wearing this red Valentino Spring 2016 Couture batwing gown which featured delicate embroidery and a drop waist. I think that this gown fits perfectly with Florence's bohemian vintage inspired style and the sheerness of the gown adds the perfect Grammy Awards red carpet edge. A pair of gold sandals, a gold clutch, and fresh faced makeup would finish this look off perfectly for the red carpet.
Nicki Minaj is nominated for 3 awards at the Grammy Awards and I am very intrigued to see what the rapper is going to wear on the red carpet. Last year Nicki was very subdued in a black beaded fringe gown by Tom Ford and she was seated front row at the Givenchy Spring 2016 RTW presentation in New York back in September but I am going in a different direction for her red carpet looks. I picked this gold sequined Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2016 tea length gown which features a plunging neckline, long sleeves, and sheer panels for Nicki because it meshes her attention grabbing antics with classic glamour which I feel has been something that she has been going for a little more of with her red carpet options. Finish the look with a pair of black Givenchy sandals, pin straight slicked back hair, and a red lip to keep this look subtly sexy and chic.
Taylor Swift will be performing one of the songs from her album 1989 that hasn't been nominated to open the 2016 Grammy Awards on Monday night and I am excited to see what she will wear on the red carpet prior to her performance. I would love to see Taylor, who is nominated for seven awards, wearing this white and orange Atelier Versace Spring 2016 Couture long sleeve gown which features a crystal mesh sleeve and cutout detail for her red carpet appearance. Taylor has not yet worn Atelier Versace on the red carpet but I think that she would kill the red carpet wearing this type of gown. Since coming out with 1989 and fully transitioning into pop Tay has been experimenting with her red carpet looks and I think that this would be the ultimate culmination of her red carpet transformation. This look combines high glamour with edge, sex appeal, and athleisure which I think would make for a perfect Grammy Awards red carpet look for Taylor. I would have Taylor wearing a pair of orange Versace sandals, carrying a white Edie Parker clutch, and her bob worn pin straight to just punctuate this look perfectly for the Grammy's and for Taylor.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Classic Beauty: Penelope Cruz in Atelier Versace at the GOYA Awards

Penelope Cruz has been on a role promoting her latest film Zoolander No. 2 and that role continued at the Goya Awards (the Spanish version of the Oscars) where she was nominated for Best Actress. While out promoting Zoolander No. 2 Penelope has worn two custom Atelier Versace gowns but this classic black gown, also by Atelier Versace, takes the cake of all of them. Penelope wears Atelier Versace like no other, some of her best looks have been with the brand, and this look just exudes classic glamour. Classic glamour isn't something that I usually think of when I think of Versace but when Donatella does it, it goes oh so right. Chopard diamonds and classic hair and makeup just punctuated the classic glamour of this gown, a Spanish Audrey Hepburn.

Friday, February 5, 2016

You Better Werk!: Penelope Cruz in Atelier Versace at the "Zoolander 2" London Premiere

Each look that Penelope Cruz has worn over the course of the Zoolander No. 2 promo tour has been better than the last, and last night at the London premiere she had her best look. Penelope dazzled in a silver draped chainmail Atelier Versace gown with a sexy thigh high split. This gown with the sleek hair, silver Versace sandals, and Chopard diamonds was a total winner. I have missed Penelope delivering stunning red carpet moments on the red carpet and I am happy to see her back at her best.

Sunday, January 31, 2016

2016 Berlin International Film Festival: Opening Ceremony & "Hail, Caesar!" Premiere Wish List

The Berlin International Film Festival will kick off on February 11, 2016 with a grand gala premiere of the latest Cohen Brothers film "Hail, Caesar!" Sure to be in attendance is the president of this years International Jury, Meryl Streep. A year ago I would have scoffed at Meryl being on a film festival jury as the fashion was bound to be bland and blah but towards the end of last year (and the emergence of a new stylist) Meryl started making more of an impact on the red carpet, so now I am intrigued to see what she is going to wear for the red carpets during the festival. I picked this navy blue Alexis Mabille Fall 2015 Couture long sleeve embroidered shirt dress ballgown for Meryl to wear for the Opening Ceremony and "Hail, Caesar!" premiere. I believe that this gown embodies Meryl's relaxed classic look but does so in a grand way. We did not get to see any of this collection on the red carpet during festival season in the Fall so I am hoping that Meryl gets her hands on it for Berlin. Finish the look off with simple styling including a pair of navy satin pumps, a chic updo, and a pair of diamond cluster earrings and Meryl will kick of the festival in style.
With such an all-star cast it is hard to know exactly who will be showing up for the "Hail, Caesar!" premiere but there are two female stars that I have high hopes for showing up looking glamorous. Scarlett Johansson steps out ever so infrequently for red carpets so I am really hoping that for this premiere that she brings her signature sex appeal to the red carpet. The last time we actually saw ScarJo on the red carpet was almost a year ago at the Academy Awards. I would die if Scarlett got her hands on this blue and black embroidered Atelier Versace Spring 2016 Couture strapless mermaid gown for this red carpet. This gown would bring sexy glamour to the red carpet, something that Scarlett is quite known for. I think that silhouette would hug her curves and the train would just add dramatic impact. Finish the look with a pair of black sandals, an edgy glam updo, red lip, and a pair of diamond drop earrings and this would be a look to remember for Scarlett on the Berlin red carpet.
The other star of the film that I am uber hopeful will show up is the stunning Tilda Swinton. Tilda is always one that I enjoy seeing on the red carpet as she has quite the unpredictable style. She could go high glamour or menswear inspired or something modern and edgy. I decided to go with a modern edgy glam look with this white Christian Dior Spring 2016 Couture asymmetrical scoop neck bell shaped gown. When I watched this runway show Tilda was the first woman that came to my mind when this gown took to the runway. I believe that it embodies a lot of what Tilda likes to bring to the red carpet: glamour, modernity, and edge. With such a sleek silhouette it really could be brought down by the wrong styling so I would keep it simple with a pair of metallic silver pumps, edgy pouf, diamond cluster earrings, and a pink lip. All this together would give Tilda a red carpet look that would rival some of her greats red carpet hits.

You Better Werk: Brie Larson in Atelier Versace at the SAG Awards

 So the SAG Awards were last night in Hollywood and I was honestly bored by most of the red carpet so there will be no Top 10 list from this event. Instead I am going to introduce a new red carpet fashion post called "You Better Werk." Last night when the E! Live From The Red Carpet cameras cut to Brie Larson getting out out of her car I let out a little squeal because she was wearing one of my favorite looks from the sporty Atelier Versace Spring 2016 Couture collection, which walked the runway just a week ago. I was expecting to Brie to wear something very pretty but this was just a major unexpected WOW moment for me.
 What I really loved aside from the modern glamour of this is that Brie looked so shining and confident wearing it especially when she was holding her award (which almost matched the dress!) I was not a huge fan of Brie's going into Awards Season but she has consistently shown me that she is one that I should take seriously on the red carpet and her looks are proving that. She keeps building on the success of her last look and I am already trying to figure out what I would love to see her in at the Academy Awards!
What really made this look were all of the little details that were infuses from her custom dyed Roger Vivier silver satin sandals, Jacob & Co. diamonds, an unseen except on Instagram quirky Anya Hindmarch clutch, as well as the details on the dress like the orange safety strap and Swarovski crystal rope detailing all made this look one that I will definitely be remembering come Best Dressed of the Year time.