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 Academy Awards: Presenter Wish List Part 1

Last week I posted a wish list wanting Anne Hathaway to wear a stunning green Zac Posen ballgown. Well this was before anything Oscar red carpet worthy had come down the runways in New York during fashion week. Well two days after this wish list posted this stunning red Marchesa Fall 2013 RTW gown with gold embroidery walked the runway and I knew that I had to amend my wish for Anne saying I would love to see this gown on her. I am begging for extreme drama from Anne at the Academy Awards as she is the one that is going to take home the Best Supporting Actress statue that night. Just a simple fringe hairstyle and gold satin pumps would be perfect accessories for this amazing ensemble.

I have never featured this stunning black and white Christian Dior Spring 2013 Couture ball gown on the blog, the reason is I have never had someone that could pull it off. A year ago when Charlize Theron had tumbling rolling locks but now that she has a short shaved edgy hair I think she mow has the look to pull off this gown. This gown is one of the stunning ball gowns that were presented last January that sadly almost all have not been worn and this makes me very sad. This gown paired with some stunning Chopard diamond and sapphire earrings and simple black peep toe pumps would be all that is needed to complete this stunning ensemble.

When I saw the Reem Acra Fall 2013 RTW collection I fell in love with this stunning white and black gown. I NEED to see this gown at the Oscars or at an Oscar party. While Emma Stone has not been announced as a presenter for the 2013 Academy Awards she was on hand last month to help this years host Seth McFarlane announce all the nominations, so I believe it is a safe bet that she will be at the prestigious awards ceremony. Emma + this stunning gown would make my jaw drop and shoot her on to best dressed lists internationally. An old Hollywood hairstyle, black peep toe Christian Louboutin pumps, and a bold pink lip would only add to the magic of this winning combination.

Halle Berry is another announced presenter, probably to repay for having to pull out of last years ceremony due to breaking her foot. Well I think that the star that usually takes her red carpet dress too far would look stunning in this blue Naeem Khan Fall 2013 RTW art deco gown. Halle tends to do really sexy on the red carpet and I just don't see how Halle's through and through style can mix with the Academy Awards but I think that this Naeem Khan gown is the perfect mix. Finish with a pair of black Jimmy Choo sandals and simple art deco diamond jewelry and I think Halle has a winning look on her hands.

Kelly Rowland will not be presenting during the actual telecast of the 2013 Academy Awards but she will be on hand as a host of the official red carpet pre-show. Kelly was one of the best dressed at the 2013 Grammy Awards wearing an edgy illusion cutout Georges Chakra couture gown but for this event I am choosing to put her in something a little more glam less edge. I think that this Basil Soda Spring 2013 Couture would be the perfect gown to let Kelly look absolutely stunning but reserved while conducting her red carpet interviews.

One that I am really looking forward to seeing on the red carpet is Reese Witherspoon. She has a classic elegant style that usually wow's when she attends these major red carpet events. I think that this deep purple Zac Posen Fall 2013 RTW draped gown would be the most amazing option for her for this event. The rich color would look amazing on her light tanned skin with a her classic blonde hair. The old Hollywood glamour should continue with a wavy fuax bob. Simple jewels, a jewel encrusted black Leiber clutch, and black sandals would also assist in keeping this a classic old Hollywood glam red carpet look.

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2012 Grammy Awards Nominee Wish List: Fergie, Katy, Kelly, and Gaga

I am actually looking forward to seeing Fergie walk the red carpet at the 2012 Grammy Awards, as she is never predictable when she steps out. I would DIE if Fergie took my advice and wore this blush peach colored Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW dress. I think that Fergie would look stunning and she knows how to work a sexy look like this without making it slutty. To accessorize this look, I would add a metallic gold clutch and gold strappy platform sandals.

Can I say how much I wish for Katy Perry to just pick a hair color? I mean something that goes with more than three colors PLEASE Katy PLEASE, go back to black, or I can even stand you as a blonde, but please enough with the crayola box colors PLEASE. This new blue hair color made it extremely hard for me to pick a gown for her to wear on the Grammy red carpet. I ultimately decided to go with this white Georges Chakra Spring 2012 Couture embellished gown. I love this gown and think, even though I picked it out of the fact it wouldn't clash with her hair, but in all retrospect it is still Katy's style. I would pair this look with a silver crystal encrusted clutch, silver crystal encrusted sandals, and some amazing diamond and sapphire jewelry.

I am very wishy washy when it comes to Kelly Rolland on the red carpet, she is not exactly the most fashion forward gal, or getting lots of designer couture thrust upon her. During her run as a judge on the British version of The X-Factor, one of Kelly's best looks came courtesy of a gown lent to her by John Galliano from the spring 2012 RTW collection. I took that gown into consideration when formulating her wish, so I decided to put her in another gown from the collection. As this is the Grammy's, Kelly can get away with wearing this Galliano gown with just a strapless black bodysuit underneath as she wears the sheer over-gown. A black crystal encrusted clutch and black strappy Christian Louboutin sandals would make Kelly look stunning.

Last, but not least for the day, we have my wish for Lady Gaga. Well, I know it is almost impossible to predict what Lady Gaga is going to wear, well ever. I am making a wish for her to wear this Christian Dior Fall 2011 Couture ensemble, ruffle collar and clown hat in all. I think that this ensemble is extremely with in Gaga's style and I know she would rock in with some crazy high shoes and amazing wigs and make up. This would be a great start to one of the many costume changes, that Gaga will most likely wear, on musics big night next Sunday night.

American Music Awards Wish List: J. K, L, M, N!!!

Jennifer Lopez is a DIVA and there is no disputing that. Right now I am pretty sure she could get any designer to lend her clothing to wear on the red carpet because she is on fire. For the 2011 American Music Awards I have chosen this amazing white Givenchy Spring 2012 RTW look. I think that Jennifer should wear it with the sheer panels as presented on the runway. And to complete this look silver Christian Louboutin embellished pumps and a bejeweled clutch would be all this diva needs to work this look.

Katy Perry has a quirky sense of style and that is one of the things I love most about her she is sort of unpredictable. If I choose a gown for her then she will wear a cocktail dress or vise versa. So I have decided to choose this stunning yellow Christian Dior Spring 2011 Couture gown. This is from John Galliano's final collection for the house before his infamous anti-semantic rants. I think that Katy Needs to stay true to the dress and wear it at the ankle length and not go floor length as most would. To top this look gold strappy sandals would be the only thing needed to finish this look off.

Kelly Clarkson is take it or leave it when it comes to seeing her on the red carpet. I am hoping that when she takes to the red carpet for the 2011 American Music Awards that she is a hit. I think that if she wears this black, white, and yellow Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 RTW gown that she will be, She would need to add a pair of silver sandals but as I am almost 100% positive she will wear black pumps and if she must then please let them be peep toe. A great pair of chandelier earrings would add the perfect amount of frost to this hot spring look.

Kelly Rowland has been a hit or miss as well on the red carpet. Playing second best to Beyonce since the breakup of Destiny's Child, Kelly has started to come into her own on the red carpet. The X Factor UK judge and singer has worn Julien Macdonald in the past and rocked it, so I decided to pull from his latest collection for Kelly to wear to the 2011 American Music Awards. This dress is sexy and avant garde and I think the dove grey/silver color would look amazing on Kelly. This looks is edgy as it is but I would add a simple silver tube clutch and some amazing strappy silver Versace Fall 2010 RTW shoes would just make this look PERFECT.

I was not a fan of the new Azzedine Alaia couture collection and if anyone could take to over the top gown and make it work for me it is the Monster Queen herself Lady Gaga. She has worn one look from this collection already and I am hoping to see her in this gown at the 2011 American Music Awards. I know she will add crazy hair or hat and some sky high heels and That is exactly what I want from her in this look.

I have not seen Mary J Blige on the red carpet in such a long time and I am hoping that the Gucci lover decides to take a dress from the Spring 2012 RTW collection. I think that this is a very MJB choice and think that she would look absolutely stunning in it. To finish this look matchy gold clutch and strappy sandals are what I want to see this look paired with.

I have never actually been a fan of Miranda Lambert on the red carpet, why? She has no clue how to dress herself she is always wearing something that is ill-fitting in one way or another. I choose this Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 RTW white peplum dress because I think it is most her style. Footwear is a lost cause with this girl because I already see her wearing heavy black pumps and ruining this look for me. Oh well, NEXT....

Now this is really a stretch, asking Nicki Minaj to sort of me restrained and not covered in cut up stuffed animals. I wish that she would wear this Christian Dior Fall 2011 Couture gown on the red carpet. I can live with her wearing some crazy platform shoes and some giant multi colored Afro if she wore this. But I am already guessing that she is going to disappoint me and be on my worst dressed list.

You can see if any of these wishes come true when the American Music Awards airs live on Sunday Nov 20th at 8pm EST on ABC.