Runway Report: Tory Burch Resort 2015

Almost every collection (Spring, Fall, Pre-Fall, and Resort) seems like a Resort collection when presented by Tory Burch. They all have a light breezy air about them. The Tory Burch Resort 2015 collection is along the same lines. This collection with its muted tones and classic patterns would not look out of place in resort towns like Cannes or Saint-Tropez. The buttery yellow, cornflower blue, dusty brown, beige, and cream colors of this collection will fly off of racks in stores as they are everyday wearable. This collection is perfect for more casual events and street style and the celebrities that I picture wearing these collection. 60's styles dominated this collection as they have been trending on the runways since Spring 2014 collection started rolling out.

Runway Report: Valentino Spring 2014 Couture

I watched the Valentino Spring 2014 Couture collection take to the runway via a live stream from my dorm room in Florida on Wednesday, and I sat on the edge of my seat for the entire show as I was extremely impressed from the first musical note embroidered look out to the final sheer tulle ballgown with a tiger motif on the bottom. Each of the 55 looks in the collection corresponded to a different opera with the theme of embodying the protagonist, butterflies, and a color palate that wouldn't look out of place in a mossy Scottish forest in the summer. Florence Welch, Olga Kurylenko, Clotilde Courau sat front row taking in the stunning couture collection. I am hoping to see this collection on the likes of Zooey Deschanel, Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Elizabeth Olsen, Keira Knightley, Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Berenice Bejo, Lupita Nyong'o, Diane Kruger, Paz Vega, and Naomie Harris. Bellow are my 4 favorite looks from this collection and then a video of the runway show at the bottom. What do you think about this collection? Haute? Red Carpet Ready? Fugly?

2014 Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy Wish List

Edie Falco has brought herself another nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy thanks to her Showtime original series 'Nurse Jackie.' I can honestly say that I have never liked a look that Edie Falco has worn on  the red carpet despite the fact that I know that she has huge potential to wow me. For the 2014 Golden Globe Awards next Sunday I am hoping to see Edie wear this fantastic white and black Prabal Gurung Resort 2014 gown. This is a very sporty yet flowy gown for the star which is what she should she should wear with her athletic type body. Finish the look with a bold red clutch, a pair of Christian Louboutin black satin peep toe pumps and Edie will have a red carpet ready look perfect for the Golden Globe Awards.

While she has never taken home a trophy Zooey Deschanel has always stunned me on the Golden Globes red carpet. Next Sunday Zooey is nominated for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy for her hit show on FOX 'New Girl.' It has been a few years since we have seen Zooey wear an Andrew Gn design, the last was at the 2011 Critics Choice Television Awards were she wore a short white number with black tights, and I am hoping that she will rediscover this designer with this amazing Andrew Gn Spring 2014 RTW black, white, and gold structural one shouldered ball gown. This gown has to be one of my favorite looks from all of the spring 2014 RTW collection, and who better to do it justice that quirky Zooey who brings this 60's type glamour to any red carpet that she walks. I would just finish this look with a pair of black simple sandals and some vintage jewels in her ears (something very small) and on her wrist.

2013 Critics Choice Awards Wish List Part 5

Best Actress in a Comedy for the ABC Family series 'Bunheads.'

Vera Farmiga is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama connected with the hit new A&E series 'Bates Motel.'

Zooey Deschanel is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy alongside Sutton Foster but for her own show, FOX networks 'New Girl.'

2013 Golden Globe Awards Wish List: Best Actress in a TV Comedy

There are only two wishes in this category because both the hostesses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are the fellow nominees so there was no need to feature them twice. Julia debuted this softer non Narciso Rodriguez wearing self at the 2012 Emmy Awards where she won the same award that she is nominated here for. I have chosen to keep Julia branching out her designers by putting her in this pink Georges Hobeika Spring 2013 RTW gown with gold embroidery. I think that this gown would look stunning on Julia as she has a complexion that would compliment this gown fantastically. Finish off the look with a gold embellished clutch, and some gold strappy sandals as well as a pair of gold earrings and she is ready to walk the carpet.

Zooey Deschanel is one of my favorites in the past year to see take to the red carpet. From her black and acid green Prada at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards and her ice blue laser cut Reem Acra gown at the 2012 Emmy Awards she has kept me on my toes with her quirky red carpet style. Her style is obviously what inspired me to pick this navy blue and white stripped Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013 RTW ball gown. This gown is one of my favorites that walked the Oscar de la Renta Spring runway but because it has the bold striped pattern it deters a lot of people from wearing it. Zoe would finish this with a bright green or yellow clutch, gold pumps, and her signature 60s style hair and make up complete the look.

2012 Emmy Awards: Comedy Actress Nominees

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy nominee Amy Poehler who stars in the hit comedy show Parks and Recreation does not tend to hit the red carpet high notes. Well here at If I Was A Stylist I would like to change that and I would do so by handing her this amazing orange Georges Hobeika Fall 2012 RTW gown. I think that this gown with a sequined top and chiffon skirt would make the actress look elegant as long as she has the right size top because her gowns tend to be to tight on the top. Add a gold clutch and some gold pumps and this look will be make perfect for the red carpet.

Edie Falco is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for her work as the title character in Nurse Jackie. Depending on her red carpet outing Edie either is best dressed or worst dressed there is no in between. I think that this red Romona Kevesa Fall 2012 RTW long sleeved asymmetrical gown would look amazing on the star. I think that the gown is out of Edie's comfort zone of grey and black but would be a great choice. A pair of silver strappy sandals, a black clutch, and some amazing jewels this look is now red carpet ready.

HBO's new hit show 'VEEP' about a fictional female Vice President of the United States is where Julia Louise-Dreyfus gets her nomination from. This amazing grape colored Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 RTW draped halter neck gown. Julia usually only wears Narciso Rodriguez gowns on the red carpet should open her horizons to other gowns because if this nomination means anything to next years awards season I do not want to keep seeing these Narciso gowns on her on the carpet. I think that this color would look amazing on Julia. Add a gold bejeweled clutch and some gold pumps will make this look simple and chic.

 I think that Kristen Wiig will win the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy for all of her ensemble work on the classic sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live because the star just announced her retirement from the show. I think that this black Bibhu Mohapatra Resort 2013 gown with lace inserts would just hug Kristen's body. We have really seen Kristen evolve on the red carpet this year. Starting with a really bad Bill Blass nude gown at the Golden Globe awards to her stunning orange lace Stella McCartney full skirted 50's inspired cocktail dress at the Met Ball. I think that even though this is a black look that it has the potential to be Kristen's best look of the year. Add an emerald clutch, black pumps, and some amazing emerald and diamond earrings and this look would have a huge impact on the red carpet for just another black gown.

I have no real idea of who Lena Dunham is but I know she is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy thanks to her HBO show 'Girls'. At the Met Ball Lena wore an emerald green 60's inspired Stella McCartney gown that she brilliantly accessorized with bubblegum pink pumps and a black clutch. Well I would like to see Lena wear this amazing toffee/taupe Carmen Marc Valvo Fall 2012 RTW gown which instead of making her look short and dumpy like her McCartney gown, I believe would elongate her frame. I would add a Donna Karan Spring 2012 wood grain clutch and a pair of gold heel nude Lanvin Spring 2012 heels.

Tina Fey is ALWAYS nominated for an award for her role of Liz Lemon on the NBC comedy '30 Rock.' I am not sure why as I personally feel that there are far better and funnier actresses on the big screen. Well regardless of my feelings I think that Tina should once again find friends with Oscar de la Renta and wear this stunning red asymmetrical gown with a silver waist band for this years awards. I think that this gown would elongate Tina's short stature whilst giving the fashion world something to actually be interested in. A silver sandal and a silver clutch will leave fashionista's everywhere with their jaws dropped.

And last but certainly not least we have Zooey Deschanel who over the past year has really started to capture my attention with some amazing looks. Zooey is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for her character Jess on the hit show, 'New Girl.' I think for this years awards I would love to see Zooey wear this silver jacquard Andrew Gn Resort 2013 ball gown because it really is a Zooey type of gown. Add a silver clutch and some silver pumps to complete the ensemble.

2012 Golden Globe Awards Best Dressed

I knew from the moment that Charlize Theron stepped out of her limo that she would be my best dressed, and that is saying a lot, as it was a very very high fashion best dressed red carpet. Charlize stunned in this blush Christian Dior Couture gown with a diamond headband bringing old Hollywood glamour all night long.

#2 is Angelina Jolie in this amazing custom Atelier Versace red and white gown. Now, I have to say that she is only in second by a very slim margin.

Everyone is close on the heels of the one before, and this is one giant best dressed award; the rest of my favorites will be posted in the weekly Best Dressed Album on the Facebook Fan Page. Anyway, following Angie in the 3rd place spot is Jessica Alba is this amazing custom Gucci gown. This really reminds me of vintage 50's and 60's Christian Dior, Cristobal Balenciaga, and Hubert de Givenchy gowns and I could totally picture someone like Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, or Jackie Kennedy wearing this exact same gown back then.

Kate Beckinsale slips into the 4th place position wearing this blush Roberto Cavalli gown. Kate has never met a mermaid gown that she doesn't love, and this is exactly why. Each time she steps out in one, she ends up on someones best dressed list.

The vintage inspired gown was the biggest thing on the red carpet tonight. Here, Natalie Portman wears another pink gown (last year she also wore a pink gown courtesy of Viktor & Rolf) to the Golden Globe Awards this time from her favorite designer, Lanvin. I love this dress, and much like Jessica's gown, I could see Grace Kelly fighting Natalie over this gown.

This was the biggest surprise of the night. Nicole Kidman usually sticks to very classic style dresses when walking on the red carpet, so when I saw her in this mint green Versace Spring 2012 RTW gown, that I would have pictured on someone like Kate Beckinsale or Nicole Richie, I was amazed. However, I will say that Nicole takes my breath away in this gown.

This was another surprise of the night, Dianna Agron wore this amazing lazer cut swan gown from the Giles Spring 2012 RTW collection. This is a very fashion forward gown for the star who favors classic ladylike and sportswear inspired frocks. I love this the imitated lace and everything else about this look.

Here we have a gown that Bianca Jagger and Bridget Bardot would have fought over in the 1960's, but is brought to us in 2012 by Prada on the always stunning Zooey Deschanel. I love that this is a departure from Zooey's normal very girly style to be a very fashion forward moment.

I love a description I read of this burgundy and raspberry Lanvin gown with an eagle belt, and it is high fashion meets Harley Davidson.

And last, but not least, the first lady of the Gucci Group continued her brand ambassador duties by wearing this stunning black and gold custom made art deco Gucci gown. It is very reminiscent of the frocks shown in the Gucci Spring 2012 RTW collection.

Don't forget to check out the rest of my favorites in the Best Dressed of the Week album that will post on the Facebook page on Friday!