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Showing posts with label Lea Michele. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lea Michele. Show all posts

Saturday, February 20, 2016

2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 14

We are close to the end of my Oscar parties wish lists, and we are going to go out strong. Emmy Rossum is always one that I am excited to see on the red carpet and she usually steps out for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, so I am hoping that next Sunday she will be one of the gorgeous women out on the red carpet. I would die to see Emmy wearing this strapless Giambattista Valli Fall 2014 Couture floral embroidered tea length gown. I think that this gown would make for very chic red carpet moment for Emmy on the Vanity Fair red carpet. Old Hollywood waves, a red lip, yellow clutch, a pair of red pumps, and diamond cluster earrings would finish this red carpet look perfectly.
Jennifer Lopez is currently on hiatus from her Las Vegas residency as she judges the final season of American Idol so I am hoping that she will journey to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party giving us life with her red carpet moment. I have been wanting to see Jennifer wearing this silver Zuhair Murad Fall 2014 Couture long sleeve embellished gown since it first took to the runway. Since she is not going to the main show why not wear it for the party? I think that this gown mixes classic JLo sexy with high glam which makes it a perfect look for an Oscar night red carpet. Sultry styling via old Hollywood waves pushed over one shoulder, a silver clutch, a pair of silver pumps, diamond cluster earrings, and a red lip would ensure that JLo kills the red carpet.
Lea Michele is one of the celebrity co-chairs for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party and I gotta say that I am kinda not looking forward to seeing her. In the past year or so Lea has not delivered anything on the red carpet that has made me stop and take notice. I would love to see her wearing this ruby red Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture strapless embellished cocktail dress. Lea will most likely show up on the red carpet in some gown but I think that this cocktail ensemble is a perfect look for Oscar night. One can get away with shunning a gown for an Oscar party red carpet if it is avant garde or haute couture. Keeping the styling low key is the most important part of keeping this look perfect. I would have a pair of dyed to match ruby red satin peep toe pumps, a diamond bracelet, red lip, and a pair of diamond drop earrings on hand to ensure that Lea has a wow moment.
After appearing at the Academy Governors Awards late last year and appearing on the cover of the 2016 Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue, I am betting that Rachel Weisz is at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party next Sunday night. Rachel is one that I loved seeing on the red carpet last year and I hope that love continues on Oscar night. I picked this hot off the runway purple velvet Ralph Lauren Fall 2016 RTW strapless gown for Rachel as I think that it would give us a chic modern interpretation of old Hollywood glamour. Classic styling including a chic updo, a red lip, black clutch, a pair of black pumps, and a statement diamond necklace would finish this look off perfectly for Rachel.
Riley Keough brings cool girl chic to every red carpet that she steps onto. I am hoping that the Mad Max: Fury Road actress will be out on the Vanity Fair red carpet next Sunday. I would love to see Riley walking the red carpet in this Altuzarra Fall 2016 RTW sequined red and black handkerchief gown. It would take a woman with a very relaxed type of glamour to make this gown work on the red carpet and Riley has that type of red carpet persona. Blown out waves, a dark red lip, and black pumps would ensure that Riley kills the Vanity Fair red carpet.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

2016 Peoples Choice Awards Red Carpet Wish List Part 3

Continuing with today's 2016 People's Choice Awards wish lists I m going to continue with my wish for the stunning Kerry Washington. Kerry has always been one of my favorite ladies to see on the red carpet (she was another of the ladies who made it on to my Best Dressed of the Year list) and I am sure that she will slay the red carpet next Wednesday at the People's Choice Awards (if she attends.) Nominated for Favorite Dramatic TV Actress, I would love to see Kerry wear this amazing multicolored floral Jason Wu Spring 2016 RTW halter dress. I love the flirty volume added to this dress by the amazing voluminous ruffles. This perfect look would be finished off with a pair of pink sandals and a gold Edie Parker clutch to make it just that much more elegant.
Not many women would be able to make couture work on the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards but Lady Gaga is one of the few that could. Nominated for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy actress thanks to her amazing work on American Horror Story: Hotel. At the close of 2015 it has been a lot of Brandon Maxwell (Gaga's friend and stylist turned designer) on the back of Gaga and I am excited to see what she has in store for 2016. I think that Gaga would look amazing wearing this 3D floral embroidered Giambattista Valli Fall 2015 Couture ensemble which consists of a feather embellished tunic top and a pair of wide leg pants. This is a chic, edgy ensemble is perfect for Gaga who is about the only person that I can picture wearing this ensemble. A pair of platform sandals, chic updo, and a red lip would ensure that Gaga kills the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards.
I am about over seeing Lea Michele on the red carpet but alas she is nominated for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series and is presenting at the People's Choice Awards, so she will be on hand. I picked this long sleeve Zuhair Murad Fall 2015 Couture celestial embellished mini-dress for Lea because I feel like it is where she is with her red carpet style. A while ago I would have had wished for chic Elie Saab or Zac Posen moments but I don't think that she is there anymore. Lea has potential to make for a major red carpet being but she has gotten lost. This would make for a very pretty look finished with a pair of black crystal embellished pumps and a red lip.
Like Lea, Priyanka Chopra is nominated at the People's Choice Awards for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series and is presenting. Priyanka has started to make waves in the fashion world for her bold choices for the red carpet and I am really excited to see what she is going to bring to the table. I think that this mint blue Cushnie et Ochs Spring 2016 RTW silk shawl dress would be a chic elegant way for Priyanka to show up now that she has a following from her hit series Quantico. A pair of black and white Sophia Webster sandals to add a statement and a red lip will ensure that Priyanka kills the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards.
After wowing me in 2014 I was really surprised by how underwhelming Shailene Woodley was for me. I am hoping that 2016 will see her back on top form. At the People's Choice Awards next week I would love to see Shailene, who's nominated for Favorite Action Movie Actress, Mugler Spring 2016 RTW ensemble. I love that this ensemble, which consists of a navy blue sweater with a large pocket and military buttons down one sleeve and a navy metal embellished asymmetrical skirt, and I think that this gown would be event appropriate and fabulous. Shailene is not known for her feminine style and this look mixes femininity with a whole lot of edge. Finish the look with a pair of black and silver Giuseppe Zanotti pumps and simple hair and makeup and Shailene will work this red carpet.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles Red Carpet Wish List

Tomorrow night amfAR will honor Ryan Murphy at the Los Angeles Inspiration Gala. The stars of all of his shows and TV movies are co-chairs for this event and I am excited to see who will show up. Chloe Sevigny has been in two incarnations of Murphy's "American Horror Story" "Asylum" and now "Hotel" and I am actually really excited to see what she will wear as Chloe has been known for her eclectic taste in fashion. I have been long enjoying watching TOME develop as brand the past few seasons and I wish stars would embrace this brand on the red carpet. I would love to see Chloe wear this TOME Spring 2016 RTW ensemble which features a black cotton wrap halter top, a black and purple taffeta and cotton ball skirt, and a pair of black silk jersey ankle tie skinny pants. This is such a complicated look that not many would be able to pull off and I think that Chloe has the edge to be able to do so. With this complicated dress I would keep the styling to a minimum; sleek hair, pink lip, black clutch, & a pair of black sandals are all that are needed to ensure that this is a winning look.
Emma Roberts has been in multiple seasons of "American Horror Story" and is a star in Ryan Murphy's new series "Scream Queens" and is one of the co-chairs of the amfAR Inspiration Gala LA. I am interested to see what Emma will wear because she has been giving us lots of no color looks lately and I would like to see that stop, that is why I picked this cotton candy pink Badgley Mischka Spring 2016 RTW gown. This gown with it's simple silhouette, small lace peekaboo's, pleated skirt, and embroidery is something that I could totally picture Emma wearing as the silhouette is something that she tends to go for in a red carpet gown. Keep the sugar going with a silver glittering clutch, a pair of silver sandals, a light pink lip, and old Hollywood wave. If Emma does this I believe that this would be an absolutely amazing red carpet moment.
Gwyneth Paltrow is going to be the hostess with the mostess tomorrow night at the amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles and I can not wait to see what she will be wearing. Gwyneth is no stranger to Ryan Murphy herself. The queen of GOOP was a favorite reoccurring character on "Glee" and are currently working together on getting "One Hit Wonders" off the ground. For this event I would love to see Gwenie wear this Prabal Gurung Spring 2016 RTW tea rose ensemble which includes a crepe de chine blouse and chiffon fitted evening skirt with coiled pleating details and a slightly flared hem. This almost nude pink ensemble is perfection and it is something that Gwyneth would totally wear on a red carpet, so why not for the amfAR gala? A pair of gold sandals, a gold clutch, fresh faced makeup, a sleek straight pulled back hairstyle, & a pair of Harry Winston diamond cluster earrings would be the perfect styling to ensure that Gwyneth is perfection on the red carpet.
Lady Gaga is currently giving me life as The Countess on "American Horror Story: Hotel" and I can not wait to see what she is going to be rocking when she steps out on the red carpet tomorrow night for the amfAR Inspiration Gala. Gaga has been giving us more demure looks since "AHS: Hotel" has been going, mostly thanks to her stylist turned designer Brandon Maxwell and as much I have been loving the magic that they are making on the red carpet I am hoping to see her in another label. I would KILL (no pun intended) to see Gaga wearing this nude feather and crystal embellished Elie Saab Spring 2015 Couture gown, which reminds me of a 30's dressing gown. If anyone could make this gown work off of a runway in real life it would be Gaga and I am praying that this moment actually ends up happening. A pair of gold pumps, a chic updo, and a red lip would ensure that Gaga gives us absolutely everything that we hope for from her on the red carpet.
Lea Michele is another who is no stranger to a Ryan Murphy production having stared in "Glee" and now "Scream Queens." I have not been excited about one of Lea's red carpet looks in a long time and I am hoping that she will give me something to talk about tomorrow night. I believe that this ocean spray blue silk crepe georgette Elie Saab Resort 2016 gown which features an a-line silhouette with a collared halter neckline and ruffle details that outline the front opening on the bodice and cascade down the side of the dress. This is a very simple gown which is exactly what I think Lea needs to be able to get back in my good graces. I honestly think that when it comes to styling that the Elie Saab Swarovski crystal embellished clutch that the gown was paired with in the look book is a perfect choice along with a pair of gold sandals, a pink lip, and a loose romantic updo to keep this look perfect for this red carpet and to help Lea have a best dressed moment.

Monday, December 23, 2013

2014 Peoples Choice Awards Wish List Part 2

The 'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco is nominated for Favorite TV Comedic Actress at the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards. I will say that when it comes to her red carpet style I am not always a fan of Kaley, but when she gets it right she gets it oh so right. At the 2013 Emmy Awards Mrs Cuoco stepped out in a deep red Vera Wang ballgown and I about died because it was the best she has ever looked. For this years PCA's I would love to see Kaley wear this lavender Georges Hobeika Spring 2014 RTW tutu cocktail dress. This is a very pretty dress that would look stunning on Kaley while giving her a classy ensemble. A pair of silver Giuseppe Zanotti satin peep toe platform pump are what she would normally pick, even though I would much prefer her to wear the runways matching sandals, and some very simple jewelry would complete this look.
Katy Perry garnered 5 Peoples Choice Awards Nominations this year including: Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Pop Artist, Favorite Song (Roar), Favorite Music Video (Roar), and Favorite Music Fan Following. In the past year we have really seen a shift in what Katy wears for her public appearances. Gone are the days when she wore really fun or shocking ensembles and in are the more sophisticated and mature looks that were far and few between in the old Katy. With so many nominations this year it would surprise me if Katy didn't attend, if not perform, the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards and I think that this pink and brown Cynthia Rowley Spring 2014 RTW full skirted cocktail dress is the perfect look for her to work for the red carpet. I won't give up on that classic 'Katy Quirk' that made me fall in love with her in the first place by pairing this dress with a pair of Christian Louboutin 'Vampanodo' sandals which feature a pink bow on the back of the heel. Finish the look with some simple jewels, a simple hairstyle and makeup, and then Katy will make the Best Dressed lists for this event.
Lea Michele is nominated for Favorite Comedic TV Actress at the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards. After the death of fiance Cory Monteith, Lea hasn't really been seen on the red carpet any were but with the release of her solo album and her nomination I am hoping that we will see Lea on the red carpet on January 8th. Lea is one of the few stars that are set to attend that I could actually see snagging a couture look for this event and this blue and white Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture mini dress is absolutely perfect for the 27 year old star of stage and screen. This is a fun flirty look that would not be too stiff or over the top for this type of an event. A pair of blue Jimmy Choo sandals and more simple jewels to just let the dress and Lea's diva-tude make this look sing.
This looks like it might again be the year of Sandra Bullock and with 5 nominations at the Peoples Choice Awards, including Favorite Movie Actress, Favorite Movie Duo (2 nominations in this category one for 'Gravity' with George Clooney and one for 'The Heat' with Melissa McCarthy), Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress, and Favorite Comedic Movie Actress it looks like it might start with a few awards given to her from her fans. Not one to love dressing up for the red carpet I can see Mrs Sandra year this strapless fitted Christian Dior Spring 2014 RTW broken glass print cocktail dress. I would remove the hard houndstooth patch on the chest and finish the look with a pair of black leather peep toe Christian Louboutin pumps to keep the look simple.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

2013 Teen Choice Awards Wish List: Lea Michele

I would like to start this post out by sending my most sincere condolences to Lea Michele and the rest of the cast members of  'Glee' as well as the Family, Friends, and Fans of Corey Monteith who past away this past weekend. I am sure that we will not be seeing much of Lea on the red carpet but I think that the 2013 Teen Choice Awards is where she will make her first public appearance after the loss of her long time boyfriend. I think that this ethereal Atelier Versace Spring 2013 Couture dress would look absolutely stunning on the star who likes to go big or go home and this is definitely a little over the top for the 'Glee' star. I would complete this look with a pair of gold sandals and possibly a gold clutch and that would be it!

Saturday, March 30, 2013

2013 Cannes Film Festival: L'Oreal Spokesmodel's Wish List Part 6

I am sooooo sorry for not writing anything before 3:30 today on this post, I am a Florida Gulf Coast University student who was supporting my team in making history and I neglected my site. Jennifer Lopez showed up in Cannes in 2010, but did not attend any of the red carpet premieres but opted only to attend the annual Vanity Fair/Gucci party wearing a silver Gucci cocktail dress and the amFAR Cinema Against AIDS gala wearing a pink Roberto Cavalli Couture gown. I am hoping to see the stunning Latina pop star walking the red carpet and famed stairs at the Palais de Festivals. The first gown I would love to see Jennifer wear is this stunning gold tone on tone stripped Abed Mahfouz Spring 2013 Couture gown. This is a glamorous gown is s sexy sophisticated gown would be a perfect fit for the French Riviera. Next is a stunning seafoam green Georges Hobeika Fall 2012 Couture gown. This gown walked the runway in July of last year and the moment that I saw the leg cut out there has only been one lady that I have been dying to see wear it and that lady is Jennifer. Another sexy flowy yet sophisticated gown perfectly light for the Cannes Film Festival. Last I have a true bold statement via this black Marchesa Fall 2013 RTW gown with gold bodice embroidery. Jennifer has not worn a Marchesa gown in a very long time and I miss the glamorous partnership that the two had together and what a better location then Cannes to rekindle the relationship. This gown with a grand train would be perfect bold statement to make on the red carpet.
 Last year Julianna Margulies looked fantastic wearing a bold red on maroon Reed Krakoff custom gown at the 'Cosmopolis' Premiere at Cannes and then brought classic glamour via a L'Wren Scott black gown at the amFAR Cinema Against Aids Gala. I am hoping to see her again this year working some bold statements yet again. The first look I have is a stunning Armani Prive Spring 2013 Couture red gown with a peplum and flared hem. Julianna has started to show that she is a fashion fan and not just a red carpet one note and she has been wearing several statement making ensembles. Next is a Lanvin Fall 2013 RTW dress, on the runway this gown was presented with a heavy yoke and as a cocktail dress. For the Cannes Film Festival I would love to see her wear this as a full length gown and have it made strapless. This would be a play on old Hollywood from the 1960's and a beautiful red carpet moment. Finally we have a stunning peacock blue Naeem Khan Fall 2013 RTW velvet gown with gold beading and embroidery.  This would be a glamorous moment with a simple silhouette. I will say Julianna is one of my must sees during the festival this year.
Early this year L'Oreal announced Lea Michele as a spokesmodel and as soon as the news was the released the fashion world lit up with prayers that they will send her to Cannes this year. Lea has been working the red carpets this year wearing several couture creations and looking fabulous. If Lea attends this event I would love to see wear these three looks among many others. First is a stunning pink silk Andrew Gn Fall 2013 RTW mermaid gown. Lea needs to make a bold statement on the red carpet and this is it. The last time I remember seeing an Andrew Gn design on the Cannes red carpet was a stunning 40's inspired moment from Elizabeth Banks in 2009 and it will be hard to top that but I do not think Lea needs to try and top it just bring her own glamour to the carpet. Next we have a stunning bright blue Atelier Versace Fall 2012 Couture gown. Lea started a relationship with the House of Versace last year at the SAG Awards wearing a silver silk chiffon gown and I think that this would be the perfect gown from the house for Lea for Cannes. And finally we have a gown from the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 RTW collection. Oscar is one of Lea's favorite designers and they have always had a phenomenal partnership with each other. This chartreuse velvet gown would be a sexy but classic gown but I am hoping to see her have a much more dramatic train with this gown than what it appears to be on the runway. Needless to say Lea is another one to look for this year.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

2013 Golden Globe Awards: Everyone Else Wish List Part 2


Eva Longoria ended her hit TV series 'Desperate Housewives' last year but will be on hand at this years Golden Globe Awards to help present an award. Eva is either a major hit or a tragic miss on the red carpet and lately there have been a lot more misses than hits. I think that if she put on this amazing gold Georges Hobeika Spring 2013 RTW gown that she would be a hit. Eva tends to go for the overly dramatic which sometime works out well (in case of her pink Marchesa gown at last years Cannes Film Festival) but I think that simple silhouette that this gown provides is just the right amount of drama needed for an event like this one tonight. Finish this look off with a gold clutch, gold peep toe pumps, and some amazing diamond jewelry and she will stun.
Halle Berry is not one of the people that I look forward to seeing on the red carpet but I pain through seeing her every time she steps out. The 46 year old actress still dresses like she is 25 and I believe that it is time for her to garner a more sophisticated way of dressing. I think that this black and gold body hugging Badgley Mischka Pre-Fall 2013 gown would be the perfect option for Halle. This gown would show off all her famous curves without showing off too much. Pair this gown with gold strappy Jimmy Choo sandals and Halle's spunk and she has a winning look
Last week on the day that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced that Jennifer Lopez would be attending the Golden Globe Awards as a presenter, Mrs Lopez tweeted a picture of a room full of glamorous gowns saying that she hoped she could find a dress. I looked to see if this red Zuhair Murad Fall 2012 Couture gown was on the racks but it seemed to be a sea of black, grey, silver, and white and I was disappointing to not see this but who knows what will actually be worn. I think that this gown is a total JLo dress and she would work it like it owed her back rent. Finish the look with some black sandals and some stunning jewels and she will look amazing.
Kate Hudson has always been one of my favorites on the red carpet because no matter how fussy of a dress that she may wear Kate always looks glamorous and elegant. Whether wearing an Atelier Versace gown or an Alexander McQueen tuxedo, or a Dolce and Gabbana bodysuit, Kate always looks great. For the Golden Globe Awards where Kate is also a presenter I think that she should wear this light gold Emilio Pucci Pre-Fall 2013 gown. I saw the pictures of this gown from multiple angles on twitter from fashion editors and stylists and buyers who were at the presentation and I fell in love with it right then and there. Pair this with a sparkling pale gold clutch and sandals as well as some vintage jewelry and I know Kate would be on my best dressed list.
Kerry Washington had a great run this week while premiering her latest film 'Django: Unchained,' which is nominated for Best Picture. Kerry will be on hand as a presenter tonight and I think that this very 60's inspired tangerine Jenny Packham Spring 2013 RTW gown would be perfect for the star. She loves to have fun with fashion and has wowed us as a L'Oreal Paris spokesmodel walking the red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival and this has been the first time in a very long time that we have been able to see Kerry break out the showstopping gowns. Pair this gown with a gold clutch, gold pumps, and some gold earrings and she is set.
From one L'Oreal Paris girl to another we have a wish for 'Glee' star and new L'Oreal spokesmodel Lea Michele. Since she has broken out onto the red carpet scene Lea has had a great bond with Oscar de la Renta and they do seem to pair well together. I would love to see her wear this burnt orange Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2013 mermaid gown. Lea loves over the top glamor and has had some show stopping moments and some tragic missteps but I am really looking forward to seeing her on the red carpet this year. Finish this look with the runway clutch, some gold sandals, and some amazing vintage jewelry and Lea will leave me in shock and awe.
Versace does not have any official brand ambassadors like Chanel and Dior do but if they were Lucy Liu would definitely be one of them. Now I know that I am making a very bold wish for her to wear this pink Atelier Versace Fall 2012 Couture gown for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. This is a risk not because it is Versace but because it is a print and traditionally bold printed gowns like this are saved for music stars for the likes of the American Music Awards, the VMA's, or the Grammy's but I think that this is a perfect choice for Lucy as she is one of the few that could pull of this gown. Add the finishing touches of a silver clutch, silver crystal embellished sandals, and some simple jewelry and she is going to be the talk of the red carpet.
Rosie Huntington-Whitely is not a presenter for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards but her long time boyfriend Jason Statham is and I am hoping that she will attend with him. If she does I would love to see her wear this simple black Antonio Bearadi Spring 2013 RTW gown. I would modify this gown to remove the exaggerated peplum as it is a lot for someone who is not a presenter or a nominee. Finish the look with sleek black accessories and some stunning diamonds and even though she would just be a plus one tonight she will look smoking hot and be on any best dressed list.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

2012 Emmy Awards: 'Glee' Cast Wish List

I hope to still see the 'Glee' girls at the 2012 Emmy Awards even though the show is not nominated for any of the major awards. In fact this year there are many new shows but the problem is that most of the shows are male dominated or the females are not fashionistas. Dianna Agron has turned into a fashionista from someone who only wore Carolina Herrera when she first arrived on the scene. I would love to see the white burned detail hater gown it a is still ethereal whilst being extremely edgy at the same time. A gold confetti Edie Parker clutch, gold strappy Jimmy Choo 'Lance' sandals, hair worn in a slight curly up do and simple make up would make this look sing.
Jayma Mays has been the unexpected breakout style star from 'Glee' and she has this sweet style and I think that this mint Jackie O-esque Reem Acra Resort 2013 gown would be an amazing look for the style maven. I think that this look that is not strapless and has a nude illusion netting that allows the lace detail to creep up over the top of the sweetheart neckline of the gown to add a very beautiful detail would look amazing against the milky skin tone and red hair that Jayma has. I think that she would work this gown and end up on everyone's best dressed list with only adding simple diamonds and silver strappy sandals or pumps.
Lea Michele is THE red carpet diva from the show and totally works looks that her character 'Rachel Berry' would run away screaming from. Regular readers of the blog will remember that I put this look in a wish list for Lea to wear just after it walked the runway. Now I am going to help the star style this amazing white Atelier Versace Fall 2012 Couture futuristic bustier gown. I think that Lea should keep it simple by carrying a white or silver clutch (no satin), donning a silver pair of t-bar sandals, and then adding an amazing pair of statement sapphire earrings and a small cuff by her go to red carpet jeweler Lorraine Schwartz.
Last year Naya Rivera attend the Emmy Awards and gave us an amazing modern interpretation of Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' wearing a stunning Loyd Klein gown which was leaps and bounds better than the Simin Couture emerald charmuse puff ball gown with a high slit that was a catastrophe on the 2010 Emmy Awards red carpet. This year I would love to see Naya wear this chocolate bronze Douglas Hannant Fall 2012 RTW strapless gown with a bow accented sweetheart neckline. Add a bronze clutch, black pumps, and some chocolate diamond earrings to complete this look.

Friday, July 13, 2012

Haute Couture Wish List: Atelier Versace

I never would have placed Hilary Swank as a Versace girl but every time the understated sexpot steps out in the brand I am wowed. Hilary favors the softer sweeter designs that the brand creates so the moment that I saw this baby girl pink gown float down the couture runway I didn't see the model storming the runway I saw Hilary. This would be a perfect look for the Emmy, Golden Globe, or SAG Awards.
Jennifer Lopez is a hot sexy mama and a red carpet DIVA. The sexy Latin actress/singer would look absolutely amazing in this Atelier Versace Fall 2012 Couture coat dress. Jennifer knows how to take a sexy look and work it to the line of almost trashy but she never crosses the line and always looks glamorous. I could see JLo wearing this while judging on American Idol, performing at an awards show, or attending a sexy cocktail event.
Lea Michele is another one of the 'vanilla' Versace girls. Having worn the designer a few times in the past and sitting front row at the Fall 2012 Atelier Versace Couture presentation I am sure that the 'Glee' star will wear the collection on the red carpet. This white gown with a structured bustier bodice would be an amazing look for an event like the Emmy Awards, the Oscars of Television.
And last but not least we have Uma Thurman. I am hoping that Uma will smoulder as a presenter at the 2012 Emmy Awards (Yes I am starting to get excited about this event at the nominations are only days away!) as she was a pivitol guest star on the new hit musical series 'SMASH.' I think that this light blue gown would be an amazing choice for the Versace loving Oscar winning actress who has worn the brand many times in the past, including at the opening ceremony of last years Cannes Film Festival which earned her top billing on my 2011 Best Dressed of the Year list!

Monday, January 30, 2012

2012 SAG Awards Best Dressed

1) Lea Michele wowed me by wearing a stunning dove grey Atelier Versace Fall 2010 Couture gown, with a thigh high slit. This is such an unexpected look from the 'Glee' star who usually goes for large Oscar de la Renta ballgowns, sculpted Marchesa designs, or glittery Jenny Packham frocks. So needless to say, when I saw the star not wearing something within her comfort zone and totally out of her box of tricks, my jaw dropped. I always pictured this gown on someone like Angelina Jolie, but well, I have to say that Lea works the hell out of this stunning design.
2) Natalie Portman looked absolutely stunning as she made her appearance on the SAG Awards telecast as a presenter wearing a stunning plum colored Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 Couture gown with a draped chest ruffle. I think that this looks amazing on her and that it is a great choice for her. This gown makes me think of two gowns, one a pink Rodarte Natalie wore to the 2009 Oscars and a purple gown worn by Amy Adams to the SAG's in 2009 by Giambattista Valli as well. I think that that Natalie totally rocks this dress.
3) Emma Stone took a risk by wearing this tea-length Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 gown with a chest ruffle, and I will say it paid off. There is no real innovation in the styling, as it is the same Alexander McQueen clutch that was paired with the dress in the lookbook, and a pair of ruffled Alexander McQueen black peep-toe pumps. But Emma just has the stature to make this look amazing on her.
4) Viola Davis has started taking risks on the red carpet this awards season, and I believe she is doing this because she actually has a shot of winning (and has won most of the awards sans Golden Globe that she has been nominated for) and knows that her face will be all over the news and magazines holding her award. She won last night, and is all over the media in her stunning white Marchesa gown with golden embroidery and embellishment on the bust. Viola really let the dress do the talking by adding a bronze clutch and a few bracelets. Wind whipped up do completed her amazing look.
5) Emily Blunt blew things out of the water again when she attended the SAG Awards with husband and 'The Office' star John Krasinski. I don't know what it is, but my favorite looks from Emily are not from when she is actually dressing as a presenter or a nominee, but when she is dressing as the arm candy of her husband. She definitely did so wearing this green Oscar de la Renta Resort 2012 gown. No one quite does elegant and sexy at the same time like Oscar and I am so excited to see her wear this dress; I thought it was lost forever in the archives as there have been two new collections since this was presented.
6) Baby got back is really all I have to say about Kyra Candlewick's orange halter Emilio Pucci gown with side cutouts. For 46, Kyra looks fantastic in a gown that was most likely intended for a celebrity in her 20's.
7) Naya Rivera looked fantastic and the best she ever has worn is this ice blue Naeem Khan Spring 2012 RTW gown, that she modified to be sleeveless. I think that Naya has finally found a silhouette that works for her, and I hope her days of tacky taffeta ballgowns with thigh high slits are gone. This is elegant and sexy, without being trashy or high school prom which are things that Naya seemed to favor in the past. She let the gown do all the talking by wearing a minimal amount of small style jewelry and not carrying a clutch.
8) Amber Riley completes the 'Glee' girls who made my top 10 at this event. The plus sized actress looked phenomenal wearing this black lace Badgley Mischka cocktail dress with a bow accented bust. I have read lots of criticism of the bow, but I think that it is the best feature on her, as it draws attention to two of her best features and her face. She wisely added a simple black clutch and black peep toe pumps.
9) I don't really know who Emilia Clarke is, but I will say that she looked absolutely stunning last night at the SAG Awards wearing a Chanel Fall 2011 RTW gown with a white top that has puff sleeves and a black feather skirt paired with a black jeweled belt. This is actually a red carpet re-run, Zoe Kravitz wore this gown last year, but I will say that Emilia wears it better; Zoe removed the belt which is desperately needed to complete this look. Messy pulled back hair and red lip color completes this regal look.
10) Rose Byrne also took a huge risk that paid off at the 2012 SAG Awards by wearing this Elie Saab Fall 2009 Couture jumpsuit. Now I can remember celebs trying to wear jumpsuits on this red carpet in the past, but none of them payed off like it has for Rose. This look is amazing, and she accessorized it in the right way by adding a waist band, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and a statement bracelet. These elements created the perfect red carpet approach to wearing this jumpsuit.