You Better Werk!: Diane Kruger in Prada at the amfAR New York Gala

Diane Kruger was on the red carpet at the amfAR New York Gala last night and she was just as beautiful as ever wearing a custom Prada gown. Diane has always been one of my favorite red carpet ladies and she, unlike most, seems to almost always get her hands on the best custom Prada gowns and this is no exception. The messy updo and diamond cluster earrings were perfection. I could take or leave the clutch but it does add to the look. This will for sure be a contender for my Best Dressed of the Month list.

You Better Werk: Rachel McAdams in Prada at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon

Rachel McAdams attended the Oscar Nominees Luncheon in Hollywood yesterday wearing a fun flirty custom Prada pink embellished cocktail dress. When I first saw this dress I honestly thought it was a custom Gucci piece but was pleasantly surprised that Prada had custom made this for Rachel as Prada has never made a custom cocktail look that I have actually liked. I think that 60's inspired look of this dress paired with the nondescript nude pumps, and wavy bob just made for a killer red carpet look from Rachel.

2015 End of the Year Style Awards: Best Brand Ambassador

To say it was the year of Lea Seydoux is an understatement. At the beginning of the year if you didn't follow fashion or the European film circuit you are most likely to never have heard of Lea and now with title of Bond Girl under her belt people have begun to take notice. For almost all of her looks this year, I think there might have been one Schiaparelli Couture look and one Alexis Mabille Couture look, Lea was exclusively dressed by either Prada or its little sister Miu Miu. Muccia Prada is not exactly well regarded for her custom designed gowns for the red carpet but Lea is the only person I know that has a perfect record of never wearing a Prada or Miu Miu gown that isn't flawless. Many of Lea's Prada/Miu Miu looks ended up in contention for a spot on the Best Dressed of the Year List and I am sure that you can see why. All of these glamorous looks and styles that are quite varied. Check out some more of Lea's Prada/Miu Miu moments and don't forget to check back every day as more awards are posted leading up to the Best Dressed of the Year list on December 25!

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Best Dressed of the Venice FIlm Festiva Day One

The Venice Film Festival kicked off today and I have to say that I am already more in love with this festivals red carpet than Cannes. The fashionable jury members (Diane Kruger, Elizabeth Banks, & Paz Vega) made up for the lack of Keira Knightley at the "Everest" premiere and Opening Ceremony today. Diane Kruger will forever be one of my red carpet queens and this custom Prada gown definitely proves why. It was a bold choice for Diane to wear a Prada gown on the first day of Venice since her major moment at Cannes earlier this year, and my favorite look from the festival, came from the brand. I love this 60s inspired mod, which is in total contrast of the gown she wore for Cannes. I am extremely excited to see what else Diane has in store for us during the festival.

You can see all the looks from the Venice Film Festival as they come on my Twitter page or all in an album on my Facebook page. I would love to hear more from all of you. What do you think of Diane's look? Who was your favorite of the day? Leave some comments or shoot me an email!

#Cannes2015: "The Lobster" Premiere Wish List

I don't think that the Cannes Film Festival would be complete without at least one appearance by French actress Lea Seydoux. On Friday May 15, Lea will take to the festival to promote her latest film "The Lobster." I am honestly waiting with bated breath to see what Lea will be bringing to the red carpet. For the photocall during the day I would love to see Lea wear this bubblegum pink Prada Fall 2015 RTW with red lapel details and an aqua blue top. As a brand ambassador for Prada, Lea is one of the few ladies that has a near perfect track record when it comes to the brand on the red carpet. I expected that one, if not both of Lea's looks during the Cannes Film Festival will come from Prada. Finish off the photocall ensemble with chic waves, a red lip and a pair of red pumps to ensure that the look checks all the boxes. For the premiere I am predicting that Lea will wear a custom Prada gown but if I had to pick a runway look for her to wear on the red carpet it would definitely be this Elie Saab Spring 2015 Couture nude ball gown. This floral beaded ball gown would look so elegant on Lea who would work this with great aplomb.  A chic low bun, simple earrings, a gold clutch, and a pair off gold sandals would ensure that Lea continues her sophisticated Cannes red carpet run.

"The Lobster" is one of two films that Rachel Weisz is going to be promoting during this years Cannes Film Festival. I was heavily disappointed in the Chanel Couture dress that Rachel wore to the Met Gala this past Monday and I am hoping that we will see her red carpet mojo return quickly for Cannes. I would like to see Rachel try Chanel Couture again for Cannes via this electric blue Chanel Spring 2015 Couture tea length dress which I think would be perfection for a photocall. I would even like to see Rachel wear a modified version of the floral bolero that the dress was paired with on the runway. While I would figure that Rachel would quickly step into a pair of black pumps to finish this look off, I would recommend that she wear a pair of very simple almost naked Saint Laurent "Jane" sandals in black to make sure that she keeps this look breezy for the French riviera. A red lip and simple hair would ensure that Rachel redeems herself from that ugly Met Ball dress. For the premiere I am praying that she will blow me away. I am praying that someone picks up this white Giambattista Valli Fall 2014 Couture strapless goddess gown emblazoned with purple floral details. I think that Rachel would look amazing in this gown and that it would be a perfect look for a Cannes Film Festival premiere. A simple pair of diamond earrings, chic waves, and a pair of silver sandals would ensure that Rachel kills her first premiere during the festival.

Best Dressed at the 2015 BAFTA Awards

Yesterday was a MAJOR day on the red carpets. It started in London with the BAFTA Awards. I was disappointed that Emma Stone didn't attend but I have to say that there was an amazing red carpet none the less, but there were only four real stand out looks for me. When Lea Seydoux stepped out on the red carpet in her custom saffron yellow Prada chiffon gown, I was taken aback. Lea was my Best Brand Ambassador for Prada last year and this gown just shows why. Lea is the only woman who has a 100% success rate with Prada looks on the red carpet and this look gave me a stunning red carpet summery look in the dead of the British winter. 

Julianne Moore broke her red carpet run of wearing Givenchy Couture for major red carpets by wearing a custom Tom Ford red gown with a velvet top and a silk skirt. I totally called this as Julianne and Tom attended pre-BAFTA parties the night before. This is how a 54 year brings the sexy to the red carpet. A redhead in red is a winning combination. Julianne has been picking the winning colors for the red carpets so I am excited to see her wear even more bold colors on the red carpets still to come this awards season. Gugu Mbatha-Raw is still becoming one of my favorites on the red carpet. I loved her soft lavender custom Prada gown (yesterday was a real winning day for Prada on the red carpet). I don't see any other woman making this gown look as beautiful as Gugu does. There was some debate about who Amy Adams wore to the BAFTAs yesterday. I have to say that this amazing custom Lanvin white gown with an embellished waist and tassel belt. This was chic yet impactful. I love that she let the waist do all the talking.  

2014 End of the Year Awards: Best Brand Ambassador

French Actress Lea Seydoux has won the Best Brand Ambassador award for her paring with Muccia Prada and all of the stunning custom Prada and Miu Miu creations that she has worn this year. Be it a custom gown, a commercial photo call ensemble, or something that came off of the runway Lea has won my heart being one of the few people who ALWAYS hits a home run wearing Prada. She makes the perfect muse for the Italian brand. With her role as a femme fatale in "Bond 24" and two other films premiering in 2015, I am sure that we will see a lot more of Mrs Seydoux on the red carpet and lots more custom Prada/Miu Miu looks from her in the coming year.

2014 Emmy Awards: Best Actress in a Comedy Series Nominees Wish List

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is nominated yet again in the Best Actress in a Comedy Series thanks to  her role as Vice President Selina Meyer in the HBO series "VEEP," which has won her the award the past two years. Julia has swept this award each year she has been nominated and the speculation is that she will take it home yet again. I would love to see her doing so wearing this stunning royal blue Reem Acra Resort 2015 gown that features a beaded sheer lace cap sleeve bodice and a flowing chiffon skirt. I think that this is a regal, yet sexy, yet sophisticated look that we haven't yet seen from Julia. She tends to wear her favorite designer, Narciso Rodriguez, for this event and his gowns are all starting to look the same. Especially when on the same person. A simple pair of dyed to match Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' sandals and a pair of simple diamond earrings will finish this look off perfectly, the only other accessory she would need is the Emmy itself.

For the past two years "GIRLS" star Lena Dunham has looked to Muccia Prada to create her Emmy's gown. Her first drab blue lace gown worn for the 2012 ceremony made her look stumpy and frumpy, and last year at the 2013 ceremony the green and orange floral print gown just didn't fit her right and the matchy makeup didn't help. While I don't believe that Lena will wear the short 1920's inspired black Prada Resort 2015 cocktail dress with diamante details that is pictured I do believe that she will wear another custom Prada design. Probably one that hails from the same collection. If I were to turn this cocktail ensemble into a gown for Lena, I would remove the sheer sleeves, yoke, and embellished high neckline leaving a spaghetti strap belted dress and of course have it skim the floor with a slight train trailing right behind it. A pair of her signature black pumps, a black Prada satin box clutch, and a fresh face of natural makeup will ensure that Lena continues to learn how to look her best on the red carpet come the 2014 Emmy Awards.

Last year Best Actress in a Comedy Series nominee Taylor Schilling attended that Emmy Awards as a presenter wearing a white hot custom Thakoon gown that solidified her as a red carpet cool girl. This year though being her very first Emmy nomination, and the favorite to upset Julia Louis-Dreyfus' winning streak, I think that the "Orange is the New Black" star will opt for something much more regal and glamorous. For that reason I have picked the ruby red Zuhair Murad Fall 2014 Couture satin draped strapless gown with a train that billows off from the side. I think that this would be the ultimate winning moment whether she takes home a trophy or not. I would pair this look with a pair of gold sandals, a dyed to match satin box clutch, and simple gold jewels to ensure that Taylor looks regal yet effortless. Also she should go light with the makeup because her face doesn't wear it well and she ends up looking way over done. I honestly can not wait to see what Taylor will wear come the 2014 Emmy Awards on August 25th!

2014 Cannes Film Festival: Photocall Wish List Part 2

2014 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress Nominee Wish List

Jennifer Lawrence has been MIA on the red carpet for a while, whilst filming 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2', missing the Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon and the BAFTA awards. A week from tonight are the 2014 Academy Awards and I am hoping that the producers of the film will give her the night off to attend. Nominated for her work in 'American Hustle' the Dior spokesmodel will most likely wear another gown from the house. Not feeling like there are any Oscar worthy gowns in the Christian Dior Spring 2014 Couture collection I have dug into the archives back to Raf Simons first collection for the house. This Christian Dior Fall 2012 Couture strapless gown which is peachy embellished on the from and blue embellished on the back. I have wanted to see one of these gowns on the red carpet since they first took to the runway. Finish this gown with a pair of gold sandals from Christian Louboutin, a gold Edie Parker clutch, and some simple jewels her hair worn in old Hollywood waves over one shoulder and simple makeup will give JLaw another great moment in Dior on the red carpet.

Julia Roberts, much like 'August: Osage County' co-star, Meryl Streep, has not had a great run this awards season. After missing the Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon, much like fellow Best Supporting Actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence, I am hoping that Julia will make a glam statement on the Academy Awards red carpet next Sunday. I am hoping that Julia will revert back to Valentino for Hollywood's biggest night. This amazing long sleeve Valentino Spring 2014 Couture  long sleeved gown is the perfect choice for Julia for this red carpet. This is a mix of indie spirit and red carpet glamorous is something that Julia loves to play with on the red carpet along with menswear. Having played with menswear inspired looks quite a bit this season, I am ready to see Julia rock some hardcore glamour. Silver sandals and some simple Fred Leighton jewels will complete this ensemble for Julia for the Academy Awards next Sunday.

Lupita Nyong'o will undoubtedly wear a Prada or Miu Miu gown come next Sunday at the 2014 Academy Awards. Which is a shame for me because there have been no gowns taking to any of the Prada or Miu Miu runways. There have been quite a number of fabulous gowns from the Prada atelier. If I had to look to the runways for a look to inspire the gown Lupita should wear next Sunday. This black dress with red piping from the recently presented Prada Fall 2014 RTW dress would be absolutely amazing full length without a train. A red Prada clutch, a pair of black Prada sandals, and some amazing diamonds will make this look complete. Just a disclaimer that I think that Lupita will be a joint Best Dressed with Cate and this dress will not get her there but I am sure that she will look absolutely fantastic.

Anna Wintour Style Wish List

Anna Wintour shops the runways for her day to day wear and here I have a few things that I think will make the cut into the infamous Vogue Editor-in-Chiefs closet for the upcoming season. Up first we have a stunning black and grey marble print Balenciaga Fall 2013 RTW dress. Anna has worn many looks from the French design house in the past but I think now that Vogue/CFDA favorite Alexander Wang is at the helm we will see more looks from the House than in the past. This black and grey look would be perfect for running around New York City and sitting behind her desk doing day to day activities. Last year Anna was all about her Manolo Blahnik 'AW' Sandals but I am hoping that this year we see her find a new shoe. This amazing Nicholas Kirkwood black and blue kitten heel would be a perfect compliment for this amazing dress.

This black silk Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 RTW tweed suit is a total Anna ensemble and would be a perfect look for the slender beautiful editor for a day in at the office. Pair this dress with a pair of nude and black Sergio Rossi closed toe kitten heel sandals and Anna is ready to take the world by storm. Wearing this she will fit in at any boardroom or photo shoot that she attends.

In the day before the Met Ball Anna Wintour will join the rest of the curators of the Costume Institute's 'Punk: Chaos to Couture' exhibit in a press confrence and preview of the exhibit. For this event I would like to see Anna wear this blue and white Prada Fall 2013 RTW dress. Anna and Prada go hand in hand, like they say 'The Devil Wears Prada.' Complete this with the same Nicolas Kirkwood black and blue sandals as I paired with the Balenciaga dress.

2013 Cannes Film Festival: L'Oreal Spokesmodel's Wish List Part 7

Michelle Yeoh used to be a regular at the Cannes Film Festival wearing Elie Saab, Atelier Versace, and Roberto Cavalli Couture; but has been absent from the festival since 2010. As she is still an active L'Oreal spokesmodel I am hoping that she makes her return to the red carpet at the Palais de Festivals next month. Here I have three looks for Michelle to wear for this years festival. First up is this simple black Armani Prive Spring 2013 Couture dress with a beaded lace at the neckline. Following that is a stunning pastel pink Elie Saab Spring 2012 Couture gown. This gown was almost made for Michelle to wear for the festival. Finally we have a champagne gold Elie Saab Spring 2013 Couture gown with long sleeves. Whatever Michelle wears I am sure that I will be wowed.

In 2010 Milla Jovovich was spotted on one Cannes Film Festival premiere red carpet wearing a beautiful custom lilac Prada gown, a L'Oreal cocktail party wearing another Prada gown, and the amFAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala wearing Atelier Versace. I am hoping to see the model/actress back on the Cannes red carpet next month bringing her beautiful style to the red carpet covered stairs at the Palais de Festivals. One gown I would love to see Milla wear is this red and white bustier Armani Prive Spring 2013 Couture gown with a plain black silk skirt. This gown on Milla with her amazing red carpet posing and a sweeping train would look absolutely stunning. The next is this Christian Dior Spring 2013 Couture gown. I will be honest I wasn't sure how this gown would look off the runway until I saw it featured in a magazine and saw the beautiful structure of the gown. This would look fantastic on Milla and I love to see her in white. And the final Prada Fall 2013 RTW wish that I have made for Milla. Well I think the black sparkly dress under the bulky fur coat would be a beautiful gown and Milla wears a lot of Prada for Cannes wearing a stunning champagne and red gown by the brand in 2011 on top of the two from last year. Whatever Milla ends up wearing on the red carpet during Cannes I am sure I will fall in love.

The Stephane Rolland couture gown that Paz Vega wore for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival premiere of 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' topped my Best Dressed of the Year list for all the drama that it created. Coming off her win the first few looks from Paz this year have been really boring or ugly so I am hoping to see her back on top form during the Cannes Film Festival. This bright seafoam green Georges Hobeika Spring 2013 Couture gown with a crystallized neckline and a deep V low back would be perfect for a sunny or rainy day on the Cannes Red Carpet. The look that follows that is a stunning white Giambattista Valli Spring 2013 Couture sparkling ballgown with gold embroidery and embellishments around the waist. This gown would be perfect for one of the major gala screenings as it is a grand statement. Finally we have this white and black Stephane Rolland Spring 2013 Couture gown with smoke colored embellishments. After her stunning Stephane Rolland gown last year this would be a perfect follow up act for the pair to put out on the red carpet.

The final member of the L'Oreal Paris Spokesmodel wish lists is Indian L'Oreal girl Sonam Kapoor. Since she started attending the festival for L'Oreal in 2011 wearing a Jean Paul Gauliter couture gown (pictured far left) she has not had a best dressed moment on this red carpet which is sad because she is a stunning woman. Up first we have this Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 RTW strapless ballgown. Last year Sonam wore an avant garde Alexander McQueen look for the Closing Ceremony of the festival and she was not able to pull it off. I think that the cream and gold Fall 2013 gown would look stunning on Sonam and is an impact making dress that she likes to go for. The McQueen is followed by a stunning floral printed Elie Saab Spring 2013 Couture gown with a flowing cape. This is the type of gown that I would love to see Sonam wear as it is glamorous without being over the top. And finally we have a champagne Naeem Khan Fall 2013 RTW gown. Naeem is an Indian born designer so it does not surprise me that him and Sonam have partnered before like last year's black and white dot printed gown for Cannes after parties. This gown would be perfect for a typical day on the Cannes red carpet. 

If you haven't been able to tell I am extremely excited for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and the rumors are swirling about who will be on the Jury (Nicole Kidman is the talk of the town right now) and what films will be screened and who the stars of those films are. Believe me I am keeping on top of all the latest news so that I can bring you the most complete wish list pre-event coverage that I possibly can. Stay tuned!

Spring 2013 Fashion Week Wish List for Anna Wintour

In just under a month on September 6th New York Fashion Week kicks off a month long celebration of the Spring 2013 Ready-To-Wear (RTW) runway collections. The person that is in the front row of each and every single one of the major shows from Ralph Lauren and Dior to Prada and Chanel is the queen of the fashion industry, the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour. I have compiled a few looks that I could see her wearing whilst attending these shows. I am sure that all these looks will be paired with three things large sunglasses, beaded necklaces, and Anna's shoe obsession the Manolo Blahnik 'AW' nude slingback sandals. The first wish I have is for Anna to wear this navy blue with a black lace print Celine Resort 2013 coat paired with this black and blue striped Carolina Herrera Fall 2012 RTW cap sleeve dress. I think that this is a typical Anna look and could seeing her wearing this to any other show but Celine and Carolina Herrera. 

Next up I have paired a stunning ivory Giambatistta Valli Spring 2012 couture flower embellished coat with a stunning green and lilac Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 dress. The coat is not necessarily 100% Anna but paired with the Oscar dress which I am almost positive that Anna will own if she didn't grab the runway sample.

Following that I have a white and rust Carolina Herrera Resort 2013 tweed coat that I have ever so boldly paired with a black and white geometric Marni Resort 2013 dress that has a slight neck detail. I can see Anna walking into Bergdorf's and picking both of these items off the rack and running away to find her seat at the next show.

I love this stunning structured Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 RTW and think that it is a great choice for Fashion Month this September and can see Anna pulling this one out a few times during the course of the four fashion weeks.

Now this is just a look that I would like to see Anna wear even if she doesn't for this fashion week maybe for Couture in January or for the next fashion month next February/March. Now this is kinda a stretch as it is very rarely that Anna wears the same designer unless that designer is Marni, Prada, or Chanel unless she is just wearing a simple dress but I think that this blush fur collared black coat and ivory flapper dress from Nina Ricci Fall 2012 RTW would look amazing together on Anna.

I could not post anything about Anna's personal style without showing at least one Prada item which is this grey and white Prada Resort 2013 coat that I have paired with this blue broach print Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 RTW sheath. Of the things shown on the Prada Fall/Resort runways this is the only piece that I could see Anna wearing straight off the runway and I love it paired with the Oscar dress. As they say, 'The Devil Wears Prada.'

And finally we have a stunning pink Chanel Fall 2012 Couture classic tweed suit with a cropped sleeve bolero jacket and a dress with a slight flare at the hem. Anna wears Chanel almost regularly and I think that this amazing pink creation would be a great addition to her closet.

MTV Video Music Awards Wish Lists: Katy Perry

 Quirky Katy Perry loves herself some Georges Chakra!!! This is why I picked a gown from the Georges Chakra Spring 2011 Couture collection. The minute I saw the salmony color and the stripes and feathers I just knew that I wanted to see Katy in it.

The dress is such a statement that I just decided to pair it with black crystal embellished Prada sandals and a Bochic ring.

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