2015 America Music Awards: Hailee, Julianne, Selena, & Zendaya Red Carpet Wish List

"10,000 Saints" NYC Premiere Wish List

The "10,000 Saints" premiere in NYC popped up on my radar recently and I have actually never heard of this film. I had to do an IMDB search to see what the film is about. I didn't learn much besides the movie is set in 1980's NYC and it stars Hailee Steinfeld and Ethan Hawke. I gotta say that the attachment of Hailee Steinfeld to the project made the movie that much more desirable to me to post about. I love seeing what Hailee wears on the red carpet and this premiere will be no different. I would love to see Hailee wear this pink, black, and white Lanvin Resort 2016 shift dress. This dress is chic but still age appropriate for the 18 year old actress. Finished with a pink clutch, black sandals and some chic hair and makeup and Hailee will have a perfect premiere look.

Top 10 Looks from March 2015

 They say that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Well in regards to fashion that was surely not the case. The red carpets were ablaze all month long and it was hard for me to choose just ten looks for me to feature. Lily James shedded her princess gowns and Disney inspired looks to work a sleek modern custom Balenciaga grey strapless gown with gold button details for the "Cinderella" premiere in London. This was more on an iconic look for me than the princess statement that she made a the films premiere in LA wearing Elie Saab Couture because it was an unexpected choice. This will definitely be on my mind when I am crafting my Best Dressed of the Year list.

 Jessica Alba was spotted out and about running from meeting to meeting in New York City in early March looking impossibly chic. Jessica snatched up a peach head to toe ensemble from the Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2015 RTW runway collection that she paired with a Kenzo bag. I love that she took this head to toe runway look and owned it on the sidewalk runway. Christina Hendricks helped celebrate the finale of her hit series "Mad Men" ad the Black and Red Ball wearing a custom Zac Posen emerald gown with jacquard leopard spots on the hem. This gown also included a detachable ball skirt, that I was not a huge fan of. The red carpet didn't seem grand enough for a ball skirt, but the more streamlined silhouette featured here was perfection. The beginning of March ushered in Paris Fashion Week which had celebrity packed front rows. Hailee Steinfeld was the stand out of all the ladies who packed the Christian Dior Fall 2015 RTW presentation. I thought that her orange Christian Dior long sleeved dress, which she paired with Dior accessories including a white clutch, green knee high boots and stunning cat-eye sunglasses, was the perfect look for a front row. Hailee looked modern, youthful and incredibly chic taking her front row seat.

 What would a best dressed list be without a Chastain appearance? Jessica Chastain became the third person, behind Sienna Miller and Anna Wintour, to be dressed in the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2015 RTW Collection. The houses first collection since the death of the namesake and the take over by Peter Copping. What I love about this look is that the black and white floral tapestry inspired long sleeve gown is perfection on the red headed beauty. This look evokes the 1960s to me and I could see the likes of Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn loving this gown. Simple hair and makeup were all that were needed to finish this look off perfectly for the Jameson Empire Awards. For the first ever amfAR Hong Kong Gala, Hong Kong film star Carina Lau wowed in a custom gown version of a cocktail dress presented in the Schiaparelli Spring 2015 Couture collection. I quickly developed a love affair with this collection and so far every look that has hit a red carpet from it has been utter perfection. The beaded necklace detail with hands clasping in the back made this an avant garde take on a very classic look. A look that I believe that Mademoiselle Schiaparelli would be proud of. The fight for breakout star of the year is going to be a tough one. Carmen Ejogo has been making the red carpet rounds since the premiere of her Oscar nominated film "Selma," and has really been coming into her own. I loved her black and white Balmain sequined window pane long sleeved mini dress that was worn to BET's "Black Girls Rock." What I loved about this look is that Carmen took this dress and went for full glamour with the styling. From the bouncy pinned back behind one ear curls, to the matte red lip and the black black sandals just made this look perfection.

Only Charlize Theron, and of course Angelina Jolie, could don a simple black dress on the red carpet and still end up on my Best Dressed of the Month list. For the Parisian premiere of her film "Dark Places," Charlize wore a stunning custom Christian Dior Couture black beaded strapless knee length dress which she paired with a pair of black Dior sandals, a black Dior satin clutch and Jessica McCormack diamond jewelry. What made this such a major statement was just the air about Charlize. She knows how to own a red carpet and own this one she did. Kerry Washington continued to be one of my favorite red carpet ladies wearing a black, yellow and maroon Mary Katrantzou Pre-Fall 2015 mini dress for PALEYFEST LA presents "Scandal." I love how Kerry styled her look oping for complimentary yellow pumps, a nondescript black clutch, a berry lip and slicked back pulled up hair. All of these additions just made sure that this was a best dressed worth look. When I saw Kate Bosworth at the Fine Arts Museum San Francisco Mid-Winter gala in this red and white Christian Dior Spring 2014 Couture strapless gown I let out a little cheer. I have been obsessed with this gown since it was first presented in January of last year and I am glad that Kate really did this gown justice. The gown itself is just so detailed all of the circular details are made up by hand place sequin details. Toussled locks, a red lip and a white Christian Dior clutch made this look all about the dress which, as the work of art that this gown is, should have been the case.

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2013 Rome Film Festival: 'Romeo & Juliet' Premiere Wish List

Despite the only promotion that was done for 'Romeo & Juliet' being an LA Premiere back in September the film will still have a red carpet premiere during the 2013 Rome Film Festival. Star Hailee Steinfeld was not amongst the 'Best Dressed of September' in her Prabal Gurung dress at the LA premiere, mostly because I thought it was too grown up for the 16 year old actress. This bright yellow Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture gown is a fun youthful choice that I would love to see on Hailee. She has had so many great looks in the past but recently I just think that she has gone too grungy for her red carpet good, she really should stick to sleek and fun as those are her best red carpet ensembles. Finish the look with gold Brian Atwood platform sandals, a gold clutch, and a simple fun up-do and Hailee will wow in Rome.

2013 Toronto International Film Festival Premieres Wish List Part 3

After premiering 'Kill Your Darlings' during the 2013 Venice Film Festival, Elizabeth Olsen will keep the momentum going by flying to Toronto with co-star Daniel Radcliffe to premiere the film during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Venice is where I expect to see Elizabeth don a grand designer gown and at Toronto I think Elizabeth will tone it down with a much simpler cocktail ensemble. I have chosen this classically draped black Balenciaga Resort 2014 cocktail dress. Last month Elizabeth wore a white top and black shorts from the same Balenciaga for Comic-Con and I am hoping that she will grab another dress from that collection. Finish this look with a simple pair of black sandals and simple diamond earrings will be the perfect way to complete this look for Lizzy.

Hailee Steinfeld will have her second film to premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival 'Hateship/Loveship' alongside co-stars Kristen Wiig, Nick Nolte, and Guy Pierce. For this premiere I would love to the the sixteen year old actress wear this amazing red, black, and white Prabal Gurung Resort 2014 sporty gown. I either love a rise and fall hemline or I don't and I think that this would be one of the times that I love it because it makes this look much less formal and much more appropriate for the Toronto International Film Festival. Finish the look with a chic pair of black Christian Louboutin sandals and a high sleek ponytail and Hailee will have a perfect elegant yet age apporpriate ensemble for the Toronto International Film Festival.

In the last year Australian actress Melissa George has really let me down. She went from the woman who always look sexy yet sophisticated in the likes of Victoria Beckham, J. Mendel, and Armani Prive to wearing a lot of looks that are just overly edgy or all together unimpressive. I am hoping to see her revert back to the star that I fell in love with on the red carpet when she premieres her film 'Felony' during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. I think that this ruby red strapless Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture embellished column gown would be perfect for this red carpet sans the neck scarf that it was paired with on the runway. A red Edie Parker clutch and a pair of red satin pumps as well as a sleek updo would complete this perfect look for TIFF and give Melissa a knock out look which is not something that I have seen from her in a while.

Sandra Bullock has had a pretty great year with her red carpet style and I don't see it slowing down anytime soon. After her film 'Gravity' screens as the opening film of the 2013 Venice Film Festival it then head to the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival for a premiere there as well. Like Elizabeth I am expecting Sandra to bring all the Hollywood glamour to Venice and bring a more casual cocktail dress for Toronto. I think that this navy blue Aquilano.Rimondi Fall 2013 RTW cap sleeved cocktail dress that features a peplum of sorts due to the sculptural pockets. I think that this is a sophisticated choice for Sandy to wear for TIFF and that she would look absolutely stunning in it, in a way that we have never seen from her outside of a gown. Just a pair of black satin Salvatore Ferragamo peep toe pumps would be the only accessory that I would pair with this amazing dress as it is a work of art all on its own. Sandy should wear her straight locks over one shoulder and apply a bold red lip to complete this ensemble as she premieres 'Gravity' at TIFF.

2013 Toronto International Film Festival Premieres Wish List Part 1

The Toronto International Film Festival will open on September 5th with the film 'The Fifth Estate' which is based on the life Wiki-Leaks founder Julian Assange. Stunning Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, most known right now for her role in the 2012 incarnation of 'Anna Karenina,' will be seen in this film as well. I am hoping to see her take to the red carpet on the opening night of TIFF. She has started growing numerous friends in the fashion world like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rodarte, and Elie Saab. The light blue heavily embellished Elie Saab couture gown that Alicia wore at the 2013 Academy Awards, just as an attendee not a presenter or nominee, was one of my favorite looks of hers and I am hoping that the partnership continues. To premiere her film on opening night of TIFF I would love to see her wear this emerald green Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture column gown with an embellished tulle lace train. At TIFF this would be the perfect look for a premiere after last year where couture gowns ran rapid and the level of glamour took a step up. Add an emerald Edie Parker clutch, a pair of green Elie Saab satin pumps, and a simple sweet updo and Alicia would look absolutely fantastic as she continues to gain her spotlight.

Keira Knightly will be in Toronto for the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of her latest film 'Can a Song Save Your Life.' Last year Keira helped up the anty for fashion by wearing a glamorous black Elie Saab couture embellished ballgown for the premiere of 'Anna Karenina' at the festival. I am hoping that she keeps on bringing glamour by wearing this amazing white Chanel Resort 2014 pearl accented draped gown. Keira has had an amazing relationship with the House of Chanel for quite some time and they know how to make red carpet magic together. Finish this look with a matching clutch and pumps as well as some simple diamond and pearl Chanel Fine Jewelry and Keira will have another red carpet hit on her hands courtesy of Chanel.

Hailee Steinfeld will join Keira Knightley during the Toronto International Film Festival to premiere 'Can a Song Save Your Life' as well. The 16 year old actress has been hitting major red carpet highs and lows this year. Among her highs were her House of Holland dress at last nights Teen Choice Awards and her safety pin embellished Donna Karan Atelier at the 2013 Met Ball and some of her lows come from Michael Kors at Comic Con and Valentino at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. I am hoping that Hailee will live up to her red carpet potential standing up against fashion heavy hitter Keira. I think that this bubblegum pink Christian Dior Resort 2014 50's style a-line dress that zips down the front would be a great choice for the young star. I think that this look is extremely youthful yet sophisticated as well as modern and classic all rolled into one very chic dress. I would pair this with a sliver Jimmy Choo glitter 'Candy' clutch and a chic pair of Jimmy Choo silver sandals. If  she does as I have said she will without a doubt be able to hold her own during TIFF.

Lea Seydoux will make a red carpet return after a very successful run during the Cannes Film Festival where she promoted her film 'Blue is the Warmest Color' which will also screen during the Toronto International Film Festival. Having already received the Palme d'Or during Cannes for this film Lea is expected to take this film all the way to the 2014 Academy Awards, at least for Foreign Language Film that is, but before that she will take to the red carpet at TIFF. For this appearance I would love to see the beautiful French actress wear this Andrew Gn Resort 2014 gown which consists of a red and white coral print bustier and black full length skirt. This dress has potential to go one of two ways, very kitschy because of the coral print or extremely elegant because of Lea's sophistication. I believe that on Lea this dress would be a knockout winner. Finish it off with a pair of black satin Salvatore Ferragamo peep toe pumps, a pearl white Valentino Fall 2013 Couture clutch accented with a red coral shaped clasp, sleek hair, light eye makeup, a bold red, and minimal jewelry and Lea will keep her streak of fabulous red carpet looks going during TIFF.

Best Dressed Ready to wear Designer of 2011: Versace

 

I was overjoyed that when I came to do the Best Dressed Ready to Wear Brand Award that someone beat out Marchesa for the first time in this blogs history and I am glad it is Versace because I love this brand, If I could live in just one brand it would have to be Versace. Now there may only be a few looks but remember that I came up with these awards based on a complication of the looks from all the awards and then other looks that I had nominated. I had over 500 looks that were put into consideration, and took a lot to narrow it down to 100 for the reader choice poll and was almost impossible to choose just 10 to be my best dressed list.

Best Dressed Teen of 2011: Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld made her debut on the big screen in the Oscar nominated film "True Grit" and earned herself a best supporting actress nomination as well, so naturally she was seen everywhere this awards season. She wore things that suited the fourteen year old girl that she is, of course she had a few miss steps (especially in her Miu Miu spokesmodel phase just because the collection is to old for her) but ultimately she prevailed wearing cute designs from Prada, Marchesa, Prabal Gurung, Chloe, and Versace. I hope to see more of Hailee as she slowly becomes a young adult and eventually a woman.

Random Wish List: Hailee Steinfeld

 Hailee Steinfeld has taken the fashion world by storm since she first stepped out in Marchesa Spring 2011 RTW at the Critics Choice Awards. She made it through awards season wearing designers such as Prada, Miu Miu, Prabal Gurung, and another Marchesa. But recently has been dressing beyond her teen years, so I have come up with four red carpet looks for her. To make it easier to visualize her in the dress I placed her head on the models body. X-D. The Blue Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture mini dress is paired with a blue Judith Leiber clutch, Nicholas Kirkwood shoes, Loree Rodkin diamond earrings, and a Harry Winston ring; the Marchesa Resort 2012 cocktail dress is paired with an aqua Nancy Gonzalez clutch paired with aqua Brian Atwood peep toe pumps and matching Bulgari earrings; to top off the Miu Miu Resort 2012 ensemble I choose to pair it with a black and orange Alexander McQueen Union Jack clutch and orange Versace shooties; and last but not least I have paired the pink Oscar de la Renta Resort 2012 gown with a pink and purple butterfly Judith Leiber clutch, crystal encrusted Jimmy Choo sandals, Cartier chandelier earrings, and a vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bracelet.

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Teen Choice Awards Dress Picks: Eva, Ginnifer, and Hailee

Resident sex kitten who has recently started to get her mojo back would looks STUNNING in this fringey flapper style Lanvin Resort 2012 dress. I don't usually agree with dressing someone off a runway head to toe in one designer but for this look I would pair this dress with a Lanvin striped peralized minaudire Resort 2011 clutch and a pair of gold Lanvin wedgeless wedges from the Fall 2011 RTW collection.

Ginnifer has a cutesie quirky style and is a fan of Christian Dior, which is why I choose this pale yellow full skirted mini dress. I would pair this dress with a Judith Leiber Fizzy clutch and Fendi tulle wrap plexi platform sandals.

Hailee is the current face of Miu Miu so it is expected for her to wear the brand for any major red carpet appearance. The Fall 2011 RTW collection does not translate well for the young star as it is targeted towards a much older audience so I picked this youthful dress from the Resort 2012 collection. This is a rare case again where she is pretty much obligated to wear the brand head to toe so I would pair it with matching raspberry Miu Miu sandals.