Runway Report: Christian Dior Fall 2014 Couture

 Raf Simons showed what were like 8 mini collections inside his Fall 2014 Couture collection for Christian Dior. Opening with eight modern takes on 18th century royal court dressing, Marie Antoinette hips for days in gowns or cocktail dresses that it will be quite the difficult for the normal woman to make work off the runway. I can only picture the likes of Marion Cotillard, Natalie Portman, Diane Kruger, and Zhang Ziyi being able to pull off those stunning creations. Then the collection moved into ten couture cosmonaut ensembles that ranged from couture coveralls to zipped dresses and coat dresses. Duster coats in fur and wool paired with simple pants followed the cosmonaut ensembles. Sixties inspired minis, twenties flapper influenced gowns, and more coats finished off the collection. Its going to make picking gowns for Jennifer Lawrence come the fall film season and awards season very difficult.

Runway Report: Chanel Spring 2014 Couture

 Chanel Couture has a tried and true formula that Karl Lagerfeld seems to stick to. Karl works all the houses classics, the suit, the LBD, the bride, classic silhouettes into his more modern take. Each look in this collection was paired with a couture Chanel sneaker and some looks were accessorized with elbow and knee pads and fanny packs. I am just waiting to see who wears the sneakers and fanny packs during New York Fashion Week!

Runway Report: Georges Hobeika Spring 2014 Couture

Georges Hobeika is a designer that I show a lot of love for on this site because his press office has always been so lovely and willing to help me out and in fact they got me all the images from the runway for this post within hours of the show on Tuesday, and for that I thank them! A delicate airy garden was the look that Georges Hobeika was going for in his Spring 2014 Couture collection and I do think that he really achieved this because even his most structured of looks really seemed light and airy. It was like watching nature come to life on the verge of a bight dewy spring morning, With a color palate of pastel powder pink, lemon yellow, peach, pistachio, white, and lilac there was not a heavy dark look in the bunch. This is exactly what I want to see in a spring couture collection. None of the looks here would look out of place at an extravagant wedding seated outdoors in a lavish English garden amongst the roses, wisteria, and foxgloves. I can picture a host of the worlds most elegant women wearing this collection including Emmy Rossum, Ahna O'Reilly, Jayma Mays, Zhang Ziyi, Keirnan Shipka, Anna Kendrick, Lupita Nyong'o, Olga Kurylenko, Emilia Clarke, Lily Collins, and a host of Asian actresses wearing this collection and I really can't wait to see these gowns and cocktail dresses take to major red carpets like the Academy Awards or the Cannes Film Festival this year. Bellow are my four favorite looks and the elegant women I can see wearing them.

2013 End of the Year Style Awards: Queen of Couture

2013 Golden Horse Awards Wish List

Many readers will know that I love an Asian red carpet, mostly because we are more likely to see extravagant avant garde looks than we are on other red carpets around the world. On Saturday the 23rd some of the biggest names in Chinese film will gather for the 2013 Golden Horse Awards. Nominated for Best Leading Actress at this years awards ceremony Guey Lun Mei should go big or go home in this Andrew Gn Resort 2014 ball gown. This sophisticated yet still modern look, consisting of a black ball skirt and lime and yellow strapless bustier, would make for an amazing red carpet moment. Finish the look with a black Roger Vivier crystal buckle clutch and a pair of black pumps and I think that Guey would shine on her big night.

Sammi Cheng stepped out during the 2013 Cannes Film Festival wearing a glittering nude Talbot Runhof long sleeved creation, but to her disadvantage Heidi Klum had worn it weeks earlier. Also nominated for Best Leading Actress, Sammi can redeem herself with the brand by donning this Talbot Runhof Fall 2013 RTW blue and silver sequined gown with one caped sleeve. This gown is edgy yet glamorous which seems like it would fit very well with Sammi's style. A simple black satin clutch and a pair of simple black satin peep toe pumps to keep all the focus on the dress.

Shu Qi is known on the asian red carpets as one who usually brings a very girly regal glamour to the red carpet but there have been a few steps out of that style for her this year and as she is nominated for Best Leading Actress at the 2013 Golden Horse Awards I am hoping to see a big bold look from her. Shu Qi is one of the few ladies that will grace this red carpet that has the ability to be loaned a couture creation and I think that this black Valentino Spring 2013 Couture lace ball gown would be a perfect choice for Shu to wear on the red carpet. This is a very sexy villainess look where as she usually would pick a sweet princess gown. Finish the look with her hair swept back and up, as not to take away from all the shoulder and neckline detail of the dress, and a simple pair of black pumps and she will have a look that would make her look like a sexy temptress.

Now the princess, or well should I say queen, moment will most likely come from my Queen of Cannes Zhang Ziyi at this years 2013 Golden Horse Awards. The stunning Chinese actress always thrills me when she takes to the red carpet because she has such a range of looks. I am praying to see Zhang wear one of the stunning gowns from the Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture collection at this awards show. This dove grey ball gown would look just like a second most glamorous skin on her. Simple diamond jewelry and a pair of silver sandals as well as a simple up do will ensure that Zhang will make it on the best dressed lists.

Zhang Ziyi to wear the Resort 2014 Collections

 Zhang Ziyi has been one of my favorite non mainstream red carpet stars especially after her successful run at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival wearing couture almost exclusively but the stunning Chinese actress doesn't discriminate against Resort or Ready to Wear collections for her red carpet ensembles either. This white Chanel Resort 2014 gown with an embellished shoulder piece would look amazing on Zhang who really knows how to take the complicated looks and make them look effortless and chic. This has to be one of the best Chanel gowns that was featured in this collection but it will definitely bot be chosen by a mainstream star as like I said it is a complicated look.

 A more casual look for Zhang to pull for maybe a photocall or other more casual appearance would be this amazing leaf print Peter Pilotto Resort 2014 dress. This dress is a sexy yet sophisticated look that would be absolutely divine on Zhang. I would pair this dress with the same yellow Christian Louboutin pointy toe pumps that Zhang wore with her Giambattista Valli dress at the 'Un Certain Regard' jury photocall during the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. In fact this Peter Pilotto dress seems like a bit of a commercial version of that garden inspired couture dress (pictured left.)

Last but not least we have this absolutely amazing Zac Posen Resort 2014 ball gown. The Zac Posen Resort 2014 collection was a glamorous 30s inspired glamour collection and that this amazing ball gown is another one of those looks that not many would gravitate toward and I think Zhang Ziyi is one of the few women in the entire world that could take this avant garde gown and make it work on a red carpet and make me love it! I hope you have enjoyed my insight into the Resort 2014 collections, there are even more amazing ensembles that I am sure will be making it onto wish lists for fall Awards Shows and Film Festivals so keep on the look out!

Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture Presentation Wish List

Carina Lau was in Cannes last month to promote her film 'Bends' and to do so she took some amazing Elie Saab couture creations for a spin. I can not recall Carina sitting front row at an Elie Saab show and having recently been taking the brand for a few red carpet test drives I would love to see her attend the Fall 2013 Couture presentation on July 3rd. This teal Elie Saab Fall 2013 RTW dress is perfect for Carina to wear to sit front row and hold court over all the stunning designs that I am sure will undoubtedly take to the runway during this show. Finish with a pair of lace Elie Saab Spring 2013 Couture pumps and Carina will look stunning on her first Elie Saab front row trip.

Queen of Burlesque Dita von Teese is a HUGE fan of Elie Saab and I am a huge fan of Dita in Elie Saab so after making a grand red carpet return during the Cannes Film Festival wearing an Elie Saab Couture cocktail dress. I am hoping that she will make a trip to Paris next week to take in the spectacle that will without a doubt be full of glamorous red carpet ready gowns and cocktail ensembles. For Dita to sit front row I would love to see her wear this black embellished Elie Saab Spring 2013 Couture cocktail dress. I do not think that Dita has ever met a black dress that she hasn't liked complete the look with a pair of go to Christian Louboutin pumps and her signature red lip and Dita will have a look that is perfect for front row at a couture fashion show.

The Queen of Elie Saab title, while with very high competition of Dita von Teese, definitely goes to Fan Bingbing who is a frequent at Elie Saab fashion shows sitting front row just looking for that next gown for her next red carpet appearance. For the Fall 2013 Couture presentation I would love to see Fan wear this amazing lemon yellow Elie Saab Fall 2013 RTW dress. I think that this dress would look amazing against Fan's fair colored skin. Complete with a gold clutch and a pair of nude pumps will make another great look for her and the brand.

Another lady who stunned at the Cannes Film Festival wearing not only one but two glam Elie Saab creations was Zhang Ziyi and I would love to see her attend the Fall 2013 Couture presentation to scope out potential future red carpet looks. To do so I would love to see her wear this amazing blue and white color blocked Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2013 cap sleeved a-line dress. Zhang is one of the few that come to mind when I see this dress and it would be a perfect look for her to snatch up to sit front row. Finish with a pair of black peep toe pumps and Zhang will stand out in a modern yet still elegant ensemble at the Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture presentation next week.

Chanel Fall 2013 Couture Presentation Wish List

Chanel runway shows always bring in a huge celebrity crowd be it Ready To Wear, Cruise, Pre-Fall or Couture the biggest names on the international fashion scene flock to Paris each season to be among the first to see the latest creations from Karl Lagerfeld for the house. Diane Kruger is a regular at the Chanel shows and she had really disappointed me at the Spring 2013 Couture show wearing an ensemble that seemed to twee for the glamorous actress. The new face of Chanel skincare should snatch up this amazing sequined floral Chanel Spring 2013 Couture cocktail dress. For a couture show you are able to go more over the top than you would for a regular fashion show especially for a Chanel Couture show. This dress paired with a simple pair of black sandals and a blue clutch would give Diane the perfect front row ensemble.

Back int he day when Emma Watson was first starting to promote the Harry Potter franchise Emma was a huge fan of Chanel and recently in the promo tour for her newest film 'The Bling Ring' she has returned to the brand that made her one to watch on the red carpet. I would not be surprised if Emma were to walk into the Grand Palais for the Chanel Fall 2013 Couture presentation on July 2nd. For this front row I would love to see Emma wear one of my favorite looks from the Chanel Spring 2013 Couture collection. I love this black chiffon rouched dress which just screams classic Chanel. Emma is a classic beauty and she would pull this dress off with great aplomb. Finish the look with a bold blue Chanel sparkling handbag and a pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps and Emma will stand out even with a simple black dress.

One of my favorite looks from the stunning Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi during her run as a member of the 'Un Certain Regard' jury at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival was when she stepped out in a midnight blue and gold Chanel Fall 2009 Couture strapless peplum gown as it was classic yet futuristic, edgy yet glamorous, and perfect for a night time Cannes premiere. I am hoping that we see a lot of Zhang at Paris Couture Fashion Week next week as she has love affairs with almost all of the couture houses. For the Chanel Spring 2013 Couture show I would love to see Zhang wear this white cap sleeve tweed dress with a bit of an a line skirt. This is another classic Chanel ensemble. I of course would not pair the dress with the matching capris, just a pair of silver pumps and a white Chanel quilted chain strap bag.

Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture Presentation Wish List

Hilary Swank attended amFAR's Life Ball last month wearing an amazing animal print Giambattista Valli Spring 2013 Couture cocktail dress for the red carpet. I loved this look and would love to see Mrs Swank attend the designers Fall 2013 Couture collection presentation on July 1st to see what she might be able to grab off his runway next. To do so I would love to see her grab up the red draped Giambattista Valli Pre-Fall 2013 dress all the way to the right. I think that this is a classic look that would be perfect for a celebrity for the front row of the show. Finish off with a pair of gold pumps by the designer and Hilary has a great look going for her.

Jessica Biel is Giambattista Valli's biggest Hollywood fan and friend. For her wedding late last year to pop star Justin Timberlake, Jessica and her entire wedding party wore custom Giambattista Valli designs. If she were to attend the designers Fall 2013 Couture runway show then I would love to see her wear this very lady like mint green with what looks to be pale pink crystal embroidery. It is not very often we see Jess go for a very classic lady like dress but I think that this would look stunning on her. Add a pair of silver peep toe pumps and Jessica will have the perfect front row ensemble.

Olivia Palermo has attended the Giambattista Valli couture show since the very first one in Fall of 2011. She usually wears high street brands like Zara or Topshop but I think that this snow leopard print Giambattista Valli Pre-Fall 2013 dress is very much in tune with Olivia's sense of style. Of course I would expect her to pair this dress with a white blazer by one of her high street brands, a feather clutch, and a great pair of sandals.

The final star that I would love to see front row at the Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture presentation is Zhang Ziyi. As a member of the Un Certain Regard jury during the 2013 Cannes Film Festival last month Zhang Ziyi wore two looks by Giambattista one for the Jury Photocall and one for the amFAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala. With 2 films premiering towards the end of this year and a stint on the Chinese version of the 'X Factor' coming up I am sure that we will see Zhang scoping out looks during some fashion shows soon. For this show I would love to see Zhang wear this amazing sunflower yellow Giambattista Valli Spring 2013 Couture cocktail dress. I am still a little surprised that this dress hasn't been snapped up for a red carpet appearance yet. The only finishing touch that this dress need is a pair of gold ankle strap pumps and Zhang will shine like a ray of sunshine.

2013 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party Wish List Part 2

Nina Dobrev is one of my favorites to see on the red carpet. Since her now famous red carpet moment in red Donna Karan at the 2011 Emmy Awards which landed her on Best Dressed of the Year Lists (including my own) she has been a forced to be reckoned with on the red carpet. I love seeing her in bold jewel tone colors as she has the perfect complexion to pull off these rich colors and I think that this emerald green Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 RTW long sleeved embellished gown would be perfect for the 'The Vampire Diaries' star to wear for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Gala. This gown would look amazing with some old Hollywood hair, a pair of gunmetal grey sandals, and some amazing emerald and diamond earrings and ring from event sponsor Chopard to complete this amazing look.

Paz Vega is a regular at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Gala and she usually attends in a neutral gown. This year I would like for her to stick to the designer that won her the top spot on my best dressed of the year list, Stephane Rolland, who she also wore for last years EJAF Oscar Gala. This year I would love to see her wear this structured draped Stephane Rolland Spring 2013 couture white gown with green embellishments on the hips. I know many of you may not like this dress and I can already hear what Joan Rivers at E!'s Fashion Police would say about this dress but I think that this would be an amazing choice for Paz Vega. Finish this look off with gold sandals and some emerald Chopard jewels and I think you would be pleasantly surprised by how well this translated from runway to reality.

Rashida Jones is the final co-chair of this event and she is one that I usually find fault with on the red carpet. The actress likes to cover up on the top  and usually does so wearing a basic black tuxedo jacket over the fabulous dresses that she wears. I think that this deep brown Elie Saab Spring 2013 RTW gown would be perfect for her and now that she is being styled by Brad Goreski I am actually hoping that she does get to wear this. Hair in soft curls and the runway pumps are all that are needed to make this amazing red carpet look. And Rashida keep that tux jacket far away from this stunning gown.

Rose McGowan is another HUGE AIDS activist who attends several gala events to raise money and awareness with amFAR and EJAF. Well for this years EJAF Oscar Gala I would love to see Rose wear this amazing red Reem Acra Spring 2013 RTW gown. Rose looks stunning in red and with her new blonde hair I think she would look like a blonde bombshell in this dress. Finish this look with red strappy sandals and some simple jewels and Rose is ready for a major red carpet moment.

Zhang Ziyi has been back on the international red carpet scene lately promoting her latest film 'The Grandmaster.' I hope that she star that has been an repeat visitor to the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Gala and I would love to see her walk the red carpet again this year. I think that this amazing embellished Valentino Pre-Fall 2013 black tiered gown. This is something that would look extremely grandma on some but I think would look amazingly elegant on Zhang. Add a black Swarovski clutch, black strappy jeweled sandals, and bold emerald Chopard jewelry to finish off this classic look.

2013 Berlin Film Festival: 'The Grandmaster' Premiere Wish List

Zhang Ziyi has been busy promoting her new movie 'The Grandmaster' since the beginning of the year wearing looks that are fabulous and looks that are disastrous. This film is going to be the opening film of the 2013 Berlin Film Festival and I am looking forward to seeing what Zhang will wear for the premiere. I think that this navy Valentino Fall 2012 Couture gown would be a great option for her to wear. This red carpet is outdoors at night in the freezing cold of Berlin, Germany in the beginning of February, so I am sure this will be a major thought on Zhang's mind when picking a gown for the red carpet.

2012 Toronto Film Festival: Premiere Wish List Part 2

Chinese Actress Zhang Ziyi of 'Memoirs of a Geisha' and 'Rush Hour 2' fame to those in the USA will be screening her latest film 'Dangerous Liaison' based on the 1782 novel of the same name by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. When Zhang was nominated for a Golden Globe she wore Armani Prive and then for the SAG Awards she wore Giorgio Armani and then for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party wore a stunning Valentino Couture gown. In Toronto you can get away with a stunning cocktail look or a simple gown and I have obviously opted for the later. Well for this year at the Toronto Film Festival I would love to see Zhang wear this stunning fully beaded Ralph Lauren Fall 2012 RTW spaghetti strap gown sans the runway jacket of course. Zhang first wore Ralph Lauren to the Ralph Lauren Vintage Cars Exhibition Launch Gala Dinner and then again for the premiere of her film 'The Devil Inside Me' in Shanghai so I think that this gold gown would be the perfect choice for the star. A gold Edie Parker clutch and some gold strappy sandals would be all needed to complete this stunning look.

Anna Kendrick continues to be one that I can not decide if I like or dislike on the red carpet wearing some things that are uber fabulous like Elie Saab Haute Couture but then she gives the rather cheap looking ensembles for other events. I know that she can not live in couture but others do dressed down rather well. For the 2012 Tornonto Film Festival I want Anna to wear this dusty raspberry Georges Hobeika Fall 2012 Couture cocktail dress. Anna always looks amazing on the red carpet when she is dressed in custom or couture so here she goes. The color would look amazing with her skin and hair tones. I would keep the look simple with a pair of Jimmy Choo strappy sandals and NOT, the much loved by Anna, Brian Atwood 'Manic' pumps in nude and that's it to keep the look simple.

Like Anna, Cody Horn will be in Toronto to promote 'End of Watch' with their costars Jake Gyllenhaal and Michel Pena. At the 'Magic Mike' LA premiere Cody donned a mix of three Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2012 Couture items to create her look and then continued down the sexy route at the ESPY Awards wearing Cushine et Ochs and I would like to see a softer side of her for this event. It is because of this that I have picked this light and airy bubble gum pink Jean Paul Gaultier Resort 2012 chiffon dress with a structured cap sleeve. I think that this is sweet but with an edge coming through those strong shoulders. Add a silver clutch and a silver pair strappy sandals to complete the look.

We really haven't seen much of Annette Bening since she was nominated at the 2010 Oscars and this year at the Toronto Film Festival she has two movies showing, the first being 'Ginger and Rosa.' For this premiere I would like Annette to resort back to the man that designed her Oscar gown, Naeem Khan and this stunning gold and black striped Resort 2013 with flapper hem fringe. I think that this would be a sophisticated age appropriate look for the 54 year old actress. I would add a structured fitted tuxedo blazer unbuttoned, a pair of kitten heel Jimmy Choo gold sandals, and a gold clutch to throw the look into total hollywood glamour.

I always have a hard time with Christina Hendricks on the red carpet becuase she never dresses for her body type. She had a large voluptuous figure and does not know how to dress for it. The example that she should always go by is the lilac Zac Posen gown she wore for the 2010 Emmy Awards, the look accentuated her waist and showed off her decolletage in a sophisticated non-constricting manor and these are the main issues that Christina has on the red carpet. For the Toronto Film Festival Premiere of 'Ginger and Rosa' I have chosen to put Christina in this wine colored Zac Posen Resort 2013 dress but with a few much needed improvement for her figure. First I would have the long sleeves turned into just a cap at the shoulder and then have the pencil skirt made to fit straight down from her waist and not pulling in anywhere. Because Christina is still trying to figure out how to dress her body we will complete the look with a pair of black Christian Louboutin peep toe pumps and a black Judith Leiber clutch.

Where all the eyes will be at the premiere of 'Ginger and Rosa' will really be is on 14 year old Elle Fanning. Elle made a huge splash on the red carpet two years ago making her red carpet debut wearing Marc Jacobs at the Venice Film Festival and continuing to wear amazing looks and becoming the face of Rodarte in 2011. I think that the star will wear a Rodarte ensemble as she has not worn one of their complicated avant garde looks in quite some time and she is on the very short list of stars that actually get to. I have chosen this black and clay colored long sleeved dress from the Rodarte Fall 2012 RTW collection. I think that this look is totally within Elle's style and would complement her new hair color amazingly. Add a simple pair of black peep toes by Jimmy Choo or Nicolas Kirkwood sandals and this look is complete keeping all foucus on the stunning design.

2012 Elton John AIDS Foundtation Oscar Viewing Party Best Dressed

Spanish beauty Paz Vega rocked the Elton John AIDS Foundations Oscar Viewing Party wearing a stunning Stephane Rolland Spring 2012 Couture gown. I love that even though this dress is completely covered that Paz still looks sexy. The other thing I really love about this look is the amazing layered hip detail as it adds visual interest to such a otherwise simple look.

Dita Von Teese can do no wrong in my eyes on the red carpet and she proved why the other night at the Elton John party wearing a pale pink Jenny Packham gown with embellished sleeves and neckline. She always knows how to make the most modern gowns look like they stepped out of a a store in the 1940's. Like I said it will take a lot for me to not put her on a best dressed list.

I expected Heidi Klum to step out in a screw you seal dress and this stunning yellow Atelier Versace Spring 2012 Couture mini dress was just what she needed. When I pictured Heidi walking the red carpet I figured she was going to wear a gown with an extreme neck plunge but instead she covered her breasts and showed her back and legs in this stunning dress. Heidi is not one the world should count out and she would look absolutely stunning in this.

Gwen Stefani is either a hit or a miss on the red carpet for me. Well last night she was a hit in this Asian inspired Zuhair Murad Fall 2011 Couture dress. Gwen who tends to favor Asian influenced looks is working her black and red couture dress.

Marisa Miller looked absolutely stunning and much like an Oscar wearing this amazing golden shimmering Johnna Johnson dress. I think that the model who tends to favor much sexier and revealing gowns and cocktail dresses would looks amazing in this. I am really happy I get to feature her on this list this year.

Rose McGowan worked this orange and black Paule Ka. I love Rose as she looked amazing in this gown but also for the fact that no matter what she is wearing always looks like she is working a haute couture fashion photo shoot.

Speaking of looking like she is working a Haute Couture photo shoot, Petra Nemcova looked amazing in her red Stephane Rolland Spring 2012 Couture gown with a center cutout and draped fabric off the shoulder down the front of this dress. She knows she looks good hence why she is working it so hard.

I was pleased to see Zhang Ziyi look so stunning in Elie Saab grey blue (much like Penelope Cruz's gown) and she just looked so goddess-y. I think that this gown looks amazing on her frame and was well put together.

Nina Dobrev looked great in her sexy vampire chic (lol) J. Mendel Fall 2012 RTW gown. She sat front row at this show in New York and she was obviously shopping the runways for the gown that she was going to wear on Sunday and she chose such a stunning gown.

Last but not least we have a stunning red chiffon gown by Maria Lucia Hohan on Ashley Tisdale. Ashely looks all the part of California blonde that she should be. The tan the hair the gown just looks effortless I am excited to see she isn't going insane after her peak of stardom and actually looks presentable and age appropriate on the red carpet.