2016 AFI Awards Red Carpet Wish List Part 1

Every year the American Film Institute compiles a list of the 10 best movies and television shows of the previous year. This year this list is chock full of movies and television shows that have strong female performances and we are bound to see the stars of these films and shows on the red carpet of the AFI Awards luncheon red carpet on January 8, 2016. Brie Larson might be this seasons biggest underdog and the one to watch. I am really looking forward to seeing what the Room actress will be bringing to the red carpet. For this event I would love to see Brie wearing this white Bottega Veneta Spring 2016 RTW halter dress. This dress is such a chic and simple look which is perfect for a daytime luncheon. I am hoping that Brie continues to expand her repertoire of designers and this would be a lovely addition. Finish with a pair of simple nude sandals and fresh faced make up to finish this luncheon look off perfectly.

I can't believe I am saying this but I was very underwhelmed by what Cate Blanchett brought to the red carpet last year. I think that this is the first time in a while where I haven't had a single look from Cate gracing any of my end of the year awards. I am hoping that come awards season that Cate finds her footing again as she is set to be on every major red carpet this season. For the AFI Awards I would love to see Cate wearing this Roksanda Spring 2016 RTW ensemble which incorporates a simple sky blue silk blouse and pair of beige desert printed pants with sculptural detail in goldenrod on the right hip. I think that this look is something that many would not be able to pull of but the red carpet queen would have no trouble. This is the type of look that I think Cate needs to get me interested in her again, if she steps out in one more black Armani look I might cry.

I am super excited to see Charlize Theron on the red carpet this awards season. I know that she will undoubtedly be in Dior at all the big events but for some of the smaller event I am hoping that she will dig into some of the other brands that she tends to favor. For the AFI Awards I picked this incredibly chic black Jason Wu Spring 2016 RTW structured dress which features side cutouts and ruffles. I love how this look mixes classic sophistication with a fun flirtatious edge. Charlize knows how to take a simple look like this and make me fall head over heels in love with it. Something like the black Christian Louboutin 'Bareta' studded pumps, casual hair, a red lip, and a Dior clutch would ensure that Charlize slays this look at the AFI Awards.

Claire Danes is another whom I usually love but in 2015 she really let me down. I am hoping that if she takes to the red carpet at the AFI Awards for her show Homeland that she will be back on form. To help her do so I picked a sexy borrowed from the boys type of look. This Versace Spring 2016 RTW black pinstripe dress is something that is sexy and sophisticated, perfect for the AFI Awards luncheon. I know that while some might be tempted to go all Angelina Jolie with their leg and that sexy slit, I know that Claire would keep it classy and just let the leg pop out the split naturally. Finished with a pair of simple black Jimmy Choo pumps and fresh faced makeup and Claire will be ready to hit the red carpet and work it like she hasn't worked on in a long time.

If there was a fashion breakout star in 2015 it had to be Daisy Ridley who captured our hearts and the eye of many of the top designers. As she did such an amazing job while promoting Star Wars: The Force Awakens so I am sure that they will send her to the AFI Awards, where the film is being honored. Since Daisy has yet to double dip on designers I am continuing to expand her base by picking this black Etro Spring 2016 RTW ensemble which consists of a floral printed leather bodice and a tiered eyelet hem skirt. With the caliber of looks that Daisy has been putting out I could see many being bored with this type of look, but I think that the visual interest on the blouse is perfect for this type of more casual type of a red carpet. Finished with soft curls, a pink lip, and a pair of gold Christian Louboutin pointed toe pump and this is a perfect AFI Awards red carpet look.

Emilia Clarke was up and down last year and I am hoping that if she attends the 2016 AFI Awards to represent Game of Thrones that she starts the year on the right foot. What better way to do that than wearing this aqua blue Roland Mouret Spring 2016 RTW flared dress. Emilia is not one who is afraid of a bold color and since the AFI Awards are handed out during a luncheon this more laid back style is totally appropriate. The dress is classic and has a sense of flirtation with it's flared skirt. I would just add a pair of gold Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' sandals and a pink lip to finish this look off.

2014 Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama Wish List

Julianna Margulies is nominated yet again for Best Performance by an Actress in A Television Series Drama for her hit show, 'The Good Wife.' Julianna can give me an amazing red carpet look or one that I really just can not like. I can pray that I will love what Julianna brings to the red carpet next Sunday for the 2014 Golden Globe Awards. I think that this black Armani Prive Fall 2013 Couture embellished a-line gown with spaghetti straps would look amazing on Julianna who tends to favor black designs with some sort of visual interest on the red carpet. Complete the look with a black satin clutch, a pair of black satin pumps, and some stunning vintage Fred Leighton diamond earrings to ensure that Julianna Margulies makes it onto my Best Dressed list for this event.

A very much pregnant Kerry Washington will take to the red carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards next Sunday night. The 'Scandal' star has earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Drama for the series, that I must say I just discovered and am truly addicted to. Kerry had a bit of a style bump as her baby bump started to grow at the red of last year and I am hoping that now that the news is out she will embrace the bump and dress to impress on the red carpet for this event. I think that this red Elie Saab Spring 2014 RTW almost sack dress would be a perfect choice. This is the perfect gown to showcase a baby bump in a subtle way as Kerry can hold her bump in her hands to showcase it or just let the fabric drape ever so elegantly over the bump. Finish the look with a stunning pair of statement earrings and for some reason I can see Kerry wearing a pair of metallic orange pointed toe pumps to give a look that I am sure will be loved within fashion circles and much talked about around the world.

The Netflix original series 'House of Cards' has garnered Robin Wright a Best Actress in a TV Drama nomination at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards. The stunning actress has really lost her red carpet footing since divorcing ex-husband Sean Penn. Robin used to have stunning moments in Chanel and Elie Saab couture and now almost every appearance sees her wearing baggy pant suits or jeans and a blazer, neither of which are appropriate for the Golden Globe Awards. I think that this emerald green Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture gown with no train and three-quarter length sleeves would be the perfect look to help bring Robin back to her top form. I would just pair this with the matching emerald green Elie Saab satin pumps from the same collection and a simple pair of emerald and diamond Chopard earrings to let Robin shine through at the Globes.

Last but not least for today we have a look for first time Golden Globe nominee Taylor Schilling. Taylor has earned her nomination via another Netflix original series 'Orange is the New Black.' When she took took to the red carpet at the 2013 Emmy Awards Taylor looked fantastic in a custom white Thakoon gown and I am hoping to see her love of underrated red carpet designers grow. I think that this white Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2014 gown that comes mixed with bronzey sequined patches all over just screams Taylor to me. I think that she is one of the few women in the world that has the glamour and the edge to pull off this gown and it really does deserve a red carpet moment. I would finish the look with a brown Rauwolf octagon gemstone clutch, a pair of nude Casadei leather cage strappy booties, and some very simple drop earrings will make it another extremely successful look for Taylor as she keeps gaining her red carpet footing.

2013 AFI Fest: 'Her' Screening Wish List

2013 Cannes Film Festival: Photocall Wish List 1

Academy Award winner and last years Cannes Film Festival Mistress of Ceremonies Berenice Bejo will be in attendance during the festival that starts on May 15th 2013 to present her film 'The Past.' For the photocall for this film I would love to see her wear this amazing canary yellow Elie Saab Fall 2013 RTW. The key to taking this fall ensemble and perfecting it for the French Riviera in May is to scrunch up the sleeves and pair it with a pair of yellow Elie Saab sandals and tousled waves will complete this amazing ensemble for her photocall.

On top of opening the Cannes Film Festival with her latest film 'The Great Gatsby' Carey Mulligan will also be presenting her new film 'Inside Llewyn Davis' with co-star Justin Timberlake in competition for the festival. For this photocall I would love to see her wear this amazing brown Bottega Veneta Fall 2013 RTW dress. This very amazing 1940's style dress is something that I am looking forward to seeing worn off the runway. Complete this amazing look with wavy hair and a pair of bronze pumps would complete this amazing photo shoot ensemble.

Also in attendance during this years Cannes Film Festival promoting her film 'Only God Forgives' with hunky heartthrob Ryan Gosling will be Kristin Scott Thomas. Kristin has a small gaggle of designers that she goes to when she chooses her red carpet ensembles and for the Cannes Film Festival photo call of this film I would love to see Kristin wear Lanvin. This gardenia print Lanvin Fall 2013 RTW dress would be perfect against the bright blue sky and the crystal waters of the French Riviera. Complete this amazing ensemble with a pair of silver pumps and slick back hair and Kristin will shine bright.

2013 Cannes Film Festival: Diane Kurger and Eva Herzigova Off-Duty Style Wishes

The fun of the Cannes Film Festival doesn't all happen on the photocall terrace or the stairs of the Palais de Festivals. The sidewalks of the the exclusive town on the French Riviera are just as full of glamorous fashions. During her time at this years festivals I am looking forward to seeing what Diane Kruger has to offer to the red carpet I am also looking forward to seeing what she wears as she arrives and departs the festival via the Nice airport and on the streets for personal dinners and such. One perfect look would be this amazing Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2013 red and white patterned dress. I see Diane getting this dress and shortening it for her everyday wear. Pair it with a pair of gold cage sandal pumps and we are set for the perfect for a dinner out during the festival for Diane. For her arrival to the festival I would love to see Diane wear this Diane von Furstenberg Pre-Fall 2013 ruby colored dress. Pair this dress with a large slouchy Givenchy leather handbag with gold studded accents as well as a pair of gold flat strappy sandals and Diane will be set for a fabulous arrival.

Eva Herzigova looks nothing but the model that she is. Last year the model looks fantastic in her Dolce and Gabbana as well as her Prada looks during the festival. For this years festivals off duty ensembles for Eva I have picked two looks perfect for the French Riviera for Eva. First up I have this simple white Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013 RTW dress. It is simple yet elegant in it design. Complete this look with a red Prada bowling bag and red Dolce & Gabbana lace and crystal encrusted sling back kitten heels for a perfect Cannes ensemble. The other dress is this amazing blue, black, and white Guy Laroche Fall 2013 RTW 70's inspired dress. This dress paired with a black and blue Bulgari bag and a pair of nude Jimmy Choo pointy toe pumps and Eva will shine on the luxurious sidewalks of Cannes on the French Riviera

'OZ: The Great and Powerful' London Premiere Wish List

The dress that Michelle Williams wore for the LA Premiere of 'OZ: The Great and Powerful' was interesting wasn't horrible but it wasn't amazing. For the London premiere of this film I would love to see her wear this white Giambattista Valli Spring 2013 Couture dress with slights hints of baby pink. I think that this dress is something that Michelle would gravitate to and I think that this would look stunning on her. To complete this look add a silver clutch and a pair of silver sandals, and she will look absolutely fabulous.

Mila Kunis tends to look fabulous and lately she has been wowing me even more than she has before. I think that for the London premiere of 'OZ: The Great and Powerful' I would love to see her in this deep green Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2013 dress with a draped detail on one hip. A key piece of this look although would have to be keeping the thin gold belt to keep her waist defined. Complete the look with a gold clutch and black cage sandals and Mila will once again wow me on the red carpet at this premiere!

Rachel Weisz has been giving a more edgy looks to go with the persona of her wicked witch character in 'OZ: The Great and Powerful.' For the London premiere I would love to see Rachel wear this amazing Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2013 black cocktail dress with sexy side cut-outs. Finish the look with a dazzling crystal embellished clutch and some black pumps.

Photo Credit: Style.com/Zimbio

2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards Wish List: Best Actress in a TV Comedy

Edie Falco has never wowed me on the red carpet, there is always something off with her looks. I think that if she wore this simple Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2013 grey dress with the matching runway clutch and some gunmetal Jimmy Choo pumps. Finish off this look with some silver metal jewelery, no sparkle just cold metal.

Tina Fey wowed me two weeks ago when she hosted the Golden Globe Awards wearing two amazing L'Wren Scott custom looks. There was no solid black gown in sight and Tina looked amazing. For the 2013 SAG Awards I would love to see Tina wear this navy blue Romona Kevesa Spring 2013 RTW gown. This is a simple look that has a a classic look about it and would be perfevct for Tina. Finish this with a black box clutch, black peep toe pumps, as well as some amazing diamonds and I will be in shock of how amazing Tina looks.

I know that I will never get the pageant girl out of Sofia Vergara but I am hoping to at least get high class pageant girl instead of Miss West Colombia. I think that this white Zuhair Murad Spring 2013 RTW gown would be perfect for Sofia because it would help her glow as she tends to do at any event anyway. Finish this look with a silver crystal embellished clutch, a pair of silver sandals, and some statement colored jewelry like emeralds or turquoise.

2012 Hollywood Film Awards Gala Wish List

Marion Cotillard is going to be attending the 2012 Hollywood Film Awards Gala as she is this years recipient of the Hollywood Actress Award for her film 'Rust and Bone' which first premiered in May at the Cannes Film Festival. The Christian Dior spokesmodel will do doubt be wearing a Dior creation for this event. I would love to see her wear this amazing black sequined dress with a sheer tulle overlay. I think that this dress is amazing for the French star. Finish this look off with just a simple pair of black peep toe pumps, a silver box clutch, and some amazing jewelry and she will shine on her night.

Amy Adams is also being reconized at the 2012 Hollywood Film Awards Gala with the Hollywood Supporting Actress Award for her work in 'The Master.' The recipients of the awards usually dons some amazing gowns and I would love to see Amy wear this amazing black and white Gianfranco Ferre Spring 2013 RTW gown. I think that Amy would look absolutely amazing in this gown that is classic yet modern all at the same time. I would not pair this gown with the bronze belt that it was paired with on the runway and just send it with just the gown. Add a pair of black strappy sandals and a black Edie Parker clutch and this look is ready to take the red carpet and stage by storm.

Amanda Seyfried's next hit film, the movie version of the hit Broadway musical Les Miserables, is being honored at this years Hollywood Film Awards and I am hoping that she will be in attendance. I have a love hate relationship with what Amanda wears on the red carpet because sometime I feel like she tries so hard to be edgy when in reality should stick to classic looks. That is why I have chosen this white Prabal Gurung Spring 2013 RTW dress with a flowing chiffon caplet. This dress is simple and elegant and a perfect choice for Amanda. She is one of the few extremely pale people that can get away with wearing white. Pair this with a pair of silver strappy Jimmy Choo sandals and a silver Edie Parker confetti clutch would be the perfect way to finish off this look

Anne Hathaway is also in Les Miserables and I would really like to see her walk the red carpet at this event. After cutting off her hair for the film I have to say that she has been rocking a very amazing sense of style. I have chosen this classic style Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013 RTW robins egg blue lace cocktail dress for her for the occasion. I think that if Anne were to don this dress that she would have an amazing Audrey Hepburn moment on the red carpet. Pair this dress with a simple pair of silver peep toe pumps, a silver Leiber clutch, and some diamond and pearl Tiffany and Co. earrings and the look would scream classic chic.

Jennifer Lawrence should be on hand to help honor her 'Silver Linings Playlist' costar Bradley Cooper with his Hollywood Actor Award and the films director who is reciving the Hollywood Director Award. Even though Jennifer has just been announced as a new face of Miss Dior I am wishing that she will wear this rust and cream Bottega Veneta Spring 2013 RTW fringe dress. To fulfill her brand ambassador duties to Dior I would have her pick a cream Dior clutch, and some Christian Louboutin rust or bronze peep toe pumps to complete this ensemble.

Keira Knightley's film 'Anna Karenina' is being honored. The star and face of Chanel has not worn nearly enough of the brand this year and for this event I would love to see her wear this amazing blue embellished Chanel Spring 2012 Couture cocktail dress. This dress is out of Keira's normal comfort zone as it is very bright but I think that it would be an amazing choice for her. Pair this with silver pumps and a silver clutch and she is set to go.

Kerry Washington is a star of the new Quentin Tarantino film 'Django Unchained' for which he is receiving the screenplay award. I would love to see Kerry wear this black Valentino Fall 2012 Couture draped dress with gold metallic details. Finish this look off with a black and gold clutch and some black strappy sandals and she will no doubt make it on my best dressed list.

Top 10 Looks From Milan Fashion Week

Best of Milan Fashion Week