2016 People's Choice Awards Red Carpet Wish List Part 2

At the People's Choice Awards next Wednesday I am interested to see what Dakota Johnson will wear on the red carpet as she is nominated for Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress thanks to 50 Shades of Grey and she is also going to be presenting. People's Choice is a more casual version of an awards show so I think that this black Michael Kors Spring 2016 RTW shirt dress embellished with neck ribbons and grommets on the tiered skirt. This is a casual meets cocktail type of look and with the right styling I think that this dress would be perfect on Dakota for the People's Choice Awards red carpet. Keeping the runways belt and adding a pair of strappy sandals, a slicked back bun, and a red lip would ensure that Dakota keeps up the love I have of her on the People's Choice red carpet.

After nabbing the number 2 spot on my Best Dressed of the Year list it would seem that Emmy Rossum has a lot to live up to in 2016 and I know that she can handle the pressure. I am hoping that the actress, who thanks to her show Shameless, is nominated for the Favorite Premium Cable TV Actress will take to the red carpet at the 2016 People's Choice Awards. To keep up her flirty feminine style what better look to choose than this Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall marigold and blush 3D guipure lace sleeveless dress. The moment I saw this dress in the lookbook I put it on reserve for Emmy so I really hope that she works her magic and gets her hands on this fantastic flirty dress. While I appreciate that Monique was trying to make this look more modern with the ankle boots, I would pair this look with a chic pair of simple gold sandals, a pink lip, and a gold metallic clutch to finish this look off perfectly for Emmy.

Like Dakota, Jennifer Lopez is nominated for Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress at the People's Choice Awards next Wednesday. We all know JLo has a flair for the dramatic and the sexy and this Naeem Khan Spring 2016 RTW gunmetal grey beaded chiffon halter jumpsuit is exactly what she would wear for an event like this. I know many are looking for something new from Jennifer but I know that when she does what she knows best, at it's best, that she truly shines on the red carpet. I would have Jennifer wear hear hair sleek with this jumpsuit adding minimal accessories like a pair of metallic gunmetal grey Jimmy Choo sandals and a red lip to ensure that this is JLo at her best and nothing less.

Julianne Hough has been on a lot of red carpets recently and I do not know why, at the People's Choice Awards she will be attending as a presenter with her Grease: Live co-stars Vanessa Hudgens and Carly Rae Jepsen. I am hoping that the try hardness that came with most of her looks in 2015 will be absent on the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards. I picked this black and white floral printed J. Mendel Spring 2016 RTW ensemble that consists of a chiffon micro-pleated blouse and mini skirt. This is the perfect look to help Julianne kick off 2016 in the right way, it is chic and simple and perfectly event appropriate. A pair of silver pumps or sandals and a silver Edie Parker clutch would be the perfect accessories to add to this look with chic simple curls and a pink lip to ensure that Julianne has a magical moment on the red carpet.

Kate Hudson will be on hand at the 2016 People's Choice Awards as a presenter. This news was very exciting to me because Kate had a GREAT year on the red carpet in 2015 and I am excited to see what 2016 will bring to her. I decided to pair Kate with the brand that landed her on the 2015 Best Dressed of the Year list for this red carpet, Versace. I think that since that Kate is a big movie star and not overly showy that this Versace Pre-Fall 2016 black pencil dress with detailed top which has a bit of sky blue in the featured spaghetti straps. This is the chic sexy look that I know Kate has the body and presence for. Finished with a pair of sky blue Jimmy Choo pumps, a black clutch, and a lightly smokey eye will finish this look off perfectly for this red carpet.

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Runway Report: Houghton Fall 2014 RTW

 This past Thursday I was blessed to attend my very first runway show during New York Fashion Week. Houghton Fall 2014 RTW was shown during MADE Fashion Week at Milk Studios at 10 am on Thursday morning. Designer Katherine Polk looked to two of the most iconic women in fashion history, Katherine Hepburn (Polk's namesake) and Bianca Jagger. A good percentage of the collection focused on pants, mostly wide legged palazzo pants that opened and closed the show. The collection that Polk entitled 'The Rose Collection' which came from the ivory rose motif jacquard fabric that was featured in the first look and then followed several other looks within the collection. Coats were the real center piece of this collection  as almost every single look featured a different coat draped over she shoulders of the models in true Bianca Jagger style. My favorite piece of this collection was the leather bomber style coat with a mohair lining an collar, I could picture Kelly Rowland (who was seated front row) rocking this coat in her day to day street style. A neutral color palette of greys, camel, ivory, and black made this collection light and elegant. Expert draping played quite well against impeccable tailoring to make sure that each look embodied the glamour of the 1940's and the casual elegance of the 1970's. Each look was accessorized with a pair of custom Houghton x Birkenstock sandals that featured a wide range of embellishments including mohair and crystal encrusted appliques. Hair provided by Adam Markarian for Oribe and makeup provided by Maud Laceppe for MAC completed the fantastic look that Katherine Polk envisioned for Fall 2014. Below are some of the looks that I most want to see take to the red carpet from the collection and the stars who I can picture wearing them. I was really excited to see this collection and I hope that I am able to take in the Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear collection come September.

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2013 CFDA Awards Wish List Part 2

When Emilia Clarke burst onto the red carpet scene after gaining fame from her hit HBO series 'Game of Thrones' she almost exclusively wore Chanel for all of her major red carpet appearances, and while the two were a match made in fashion heaven I am glad that she has been embracing other brands for her red carpet outings so far this year. One designer that she has been wearing a lot of has been Zac Posen and I think that Emilia should wear this wine colored Zac Posen Fall 2013 RTW gown with a matching cape. This gown is perfect because Zac is not nominated but would be in attendance just a a member and supporter of his fellow American designers. Complete this look with a gold box clutch, gold sandals, a gold cuff, and a sleek updo and Emilia will add much needed drama to the CFDA Awards red carpet on June 3, 2013.

Model Hilary Rhoda has been hot on the New York City red carpet scene attending several major red carpet galas, parties, and premieres this year looking best dressed worthy on almost all of her red carpet appearances. This amazing 20's/30's inspired Tory Burch Fall 2013 RTW gown would look absolutely amazing on the model who knows how to work the red carpet. Tory like Zac Posen is not nominated but a fixture at the CFDA Awards as she has been an honoree in the past and I am expected to see her designs take to the red carpet. A sleek silver Judith Leiber clutch, black sandals, and her hair worn up in a faux bob would make this ensemble perfect for the CFDA Awards.

Julianne Hough is someone who I either love or loathe when she steps out on the red carpet as her red carpet aesthetic is extremely bi-polar. I am wishing that she takes to the red carpet at Lincoln Center wearing a gown from CFDA member Naeem Khan's Fall 2013 RTW cream gown with an embellished gunmetal waistband. I am incredibly surprised that Naeem has never been honored by the CFDA with his stunning designs that end up on the likes of international socialites, First Ladies, actresses, models, and singers. Complete this look for Julianne with a pair of cream pumps, a gunmetal clutch, and a sleek up do would complete this amazing red carpet ensemble.

And finally for today we have Kerry Washington to wear an amazing white with floral embroidery Marchesa Fall 2013 RTW cocktail dress with sheer voluminous sleeves. Like everyone else in this post Georgina Chapman and Karen Craig, the chief designers at Marchesa, are not nominated and much like Naeem Khan the ladies have never been honored despite there huge following of their stunning evening wear. Kerry has not been my favorite on the red carpet this year like she has been in the past but I am hoping that the 'Scandal' star will wow me on the red carpet at this years CFDA Awards in this dress. Complete the look with a red Marchesa clutch, gold Christian Louboutin sandals, and her hair worn up in a top knot and Kerry will have a winning look on her hands.

'Safe Haven' LA Premiere Wish List

Julianne Hough is the star of the new Nicolas Sparks novel inspired film 'Safe Haven' which will premiere in LA on February 5th. Julianne will undoubtedly walk the red carpet and I can say that I am really looking forward to seeing what she will wear. Julianne has become someone to watch on the red carpet in the past year looking fabulous in Monique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera, Jenny Packham, and Georges Hobieka. For this premiere I would love to see Julianne wear this stunning aqua/seafoam Georges Hobeika Spring 2013 Couture gown with a jeweled neckline. This paired with a sleek up do and some silver peep toe pumps would make this look 100% amazing.

Cobie Smulders is one of the main supporting actresses in 'Safe Haven' and I am sure the red carpet lover will be on hand at the LA premiere of the film. For the premiere I would love to see her wear this red silk Alberta Ferretti Pre-Fall 2013 gown. She usually goes for high impact looks when strutting her stuff on the red carpet and this look would be no different. Pair this look with a ruby red Judith Leiber clutch, red and gold Charlotte Olympia pumps and I am really excited to see what she brings to the red carpet.

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'Rock of Ages' LA Premiere Wish List

'Rock of Ages' is a jukebox musical that took Broadway by storm when it opened in 2009 and now they have assembled and all star movie cast to perform all the 1980's classic rock hits from bands such as Journey, Bon Jovi , and Styx. Catherine Zeta Jones is amongst the cast and I am excited to see what one of my favorite red carpet divas brings to the red carpet at the LA premiere. I would love to see her wear this amazing long sleeves crochet Elie Saab Fall 2012 RTW black gown. I think that this gown would look absolutely stunning on Catherine as it is sexy while still being sophisticated. Catherine never really carry's a clutch so weather she does or not doesn't really bother me but she must add a pair of black strappy sandals.

Julianne Hough is a hit or a miss on the red carpet for me and I think that if she takes my advice and wears this stunning gold Naeem Khan Fall 2012 RTW disco gown that she could quite possibly have a hit on her hands. To complete this look she should a gold Edie Parker clutch, gold metallic strappy sandals, and her hair voluminous and giant but not tacky.

 Malin Ackerman is another one of the stunning actresses who graces the big screen in this Broadway to Hollywood musical film and it would not surprise me to see her at the LA premiere, I mean it is her movie after all lol. For this premiere I had originally wished for Malin to wear a maroon stunning J. Mendel Fall 2012 RTW gown but Mia Wasikowska wore it to her Cannes Film Festival premiere before I could post the wish, so back to the drawing boards I went. I ended up picking this stunning red Maria Lucia Hohan Fall 2012 RTW Gown. Maria has been really popular on the red carpet since about October of last year and since as dressed everyone from Taylor Swift to Jennifer Lopez to Katherine Heigl and Stacy Keibler. I wanted Malin to bring the old school glam for this premiere and I think that she could with this gown with a classic wavy up-do a la Grace Kelly, a red clutch, red strappy sandals, a few small diamond bracelets, and simple makeup.

Mary J. Blige is the last major celebrity that is set to grace the screen in this film. For the LA Premiere there are three brands that she will most likely choose from Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Michael Kors. I am hoping that she goes with this stunning black Michael Kors Fall 2012 RTW gown with a plunging neckline. I think that this would be absolutely stunning on Mary who tends to get it all wrong on the red carpet. I am not saying that this will get her on the best dressed lists, but it will keep her off the worst dressed lists. Add a black clutch, black peep toes, and some amazing diamonds and she is set.