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Thursday, December 26, 2013

2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards Wish List Part 1

Adele Exarchopoulos is a new face on the red carpet after debuting her film 'Blue is the Warmest Color' at the Cannes Film Festival wearing Balmain and Gucci. The film as garnered the 20 year old actress a nomination for Best Young Actor/Actress at the 2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards on January 16th 2014. Having worn some very simple and some very complicated looks I am torn on what to put her in but I ultimately decided to put the French starlet in this Valentino Spring 2014 RTW folk style gown. I think that the star just oozes sex though her pours so that even though that she would be completely covered up in this gown. Finish the look with a pair of nude sandals and a gold clutch to add the right finishing touches.
American Hustle star is Amy Adams has garnered a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy for her work in the film at the 2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards. Earlier this year Amy Adams wore a top and skirt by Vionnet to this event when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in 'The Master.' I have kinda kept the same style for her to wear with this 30s inspired Jenny Packham Spring 2014 RTW gown. I am in love with this gown and I am praying that I will see it take to a red carpet during the 2014 Awards Season and Amy would make the perfect model for this look on the red carpet. Finish the look with a Prada box clutch that matches the salmon pink band in the dress, a pair of bronze Christian Louboutin d'orsay knot peep toe platform pumps as well as some stunning statement jewels in her ears, around her wrist, and on her finger from Bulgari.
My queen of the red carpet Cate Blanchett has been nominated for Best Actress for her work in the Woody Allen flick 'Blue Jasmine' at the 2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards. I am predicting that during the course of awards season that we will see Cate wear one Antonio Berardi ensemble and I think that this pink and red color blocked gown from the Spring 2014 RTW collection will look absolutely amazing on the red carpet. This is amazing dress needs someone with the presence of Cate to pull it off and then who better than the queen. Finish the look very simply with a red Roger Vivier clutch, a pair of red Roger Vivier sandals, and Van Cleef & Arpels diamond drop earrings to ensure that all eyes will be one the queen.
Best Actress for 'Saving Mr. Banks' nominee Emma Thompson has not exactly thrilled me on the red carpet whilst out promoting the film, but I am hoping now that she has garnered some nominations that she will be able to make me fall love some of her looks (if not all). For the 2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards I think that this Naeem Khan Pre-Fall 2014 gown with gold beaded draped fringe would be the perfect gown for the 54 year old British actress. Add a simple Jimmy Choo 'Tube' clutch in gold, a pair of black Salvatore Ferragamo satin peep toe pumps, a pair of Chopard Red Carpet Collection fire opal earrings, and a turtle shaped Chopard ring that consists of 16 carats of yellow, brown, and cognac diamonds to finish off a chic sophisticated look for the nominee.
It would be a delight to see Best Actress in an Action Movie for 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' nominee Evangeline Lilly take to the red carpet at the 2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards. Whilst on the promo tour for this film Evangeline wore a stunning Catherine Dean stone white gown (pictured left) and I still think her best ever red carpet look came from the 'You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger' premiere at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival with a blue and green fringe Emilio Pucci cocktail dress. For this event I think that this slinky body hugging Emilio Pucci Spring 2014 RTW white long sleeve gown that features slashes all over the sleeves and down the sides would make Mrs Lilly looks like a sexy femme fatale queen. An ivory and silver Edie Parker 'Jean' stripe box clutch, a pair of Jimmy Choo 'Lance' sandals, A pair of dazzling Chopard drop earrings featuring 23 carats of emeralds and 5 carats of diamond, and a 20 carat emerald Chopard cocktail ring set in a setting of platinum and diamonds will ensure that this is one of the best looks of the night.
Relative red carpet newcomer Greta Gerwig first stepped out for the world to see on the arm of designer Prabal Gurung wearing one of his creations at the 2012 Met Ball and she looked fantastic' so naturally I turned to the designer to find her look for the 2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards where she is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy for her work in the film 'Francis Ha.' Having a knack for wearing some of the more avant garde looks I chose this bright blue look from the Prabal Gurung Spring 2014 RTW collection which features a portrait neckline. This look takes a very brave woman to make it work and I think that Greta can be one of those women. A pair of simple Jimmy Choo silver 'Raven' sandals, a mirrored Jimmy Choo 'Cosma' Clutch, as well as a pair of Harry Winston sapphire and diamond earrings from 1975, and a newer Harry Winston diamond and sapphire bracelet would complete this absolutely perfect look for Greta.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

2014 Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala Wish List

Amy Adams is a member of the cast of 'American Hustle' which will be reciveing the Ensemble Cast Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala which will kick off awards season on January 4th 2014. The Palm Springs Awards Gala really kicks off the major awards this year but it is different than most because the honorees are announced in the 2 months prior to the event. With a cocktail attire or fancier dress code this is one of the more dressed down events where most ladies don shorter ensembles and have fun. I would love to see one of my favorite Hollywood red heads wear this amazing gold lame Altuzzara Spring 2014 RTW cocktail dress which features a side slit and a plunging neck. There is just something about this look that just makes me think of Amy and I am not quite sure what it is because it is not in her normal realm of style. Finish the look with a gold clutch and a pair of simple gold sandals and Amy will walk the carpet like she owns it.
Camila Alves will be on her husbands, Matthew McConaughey, arm as he receives his Desert Palm Achievement Award for his work in 'Dallas Buyers Club.' Camila has always stood next to Matt as he takes to the red carpet looking nothing short of a stunning trophy wife, though I am sure that she is much more than that. For this event I am going to wish that she wears this black Andrew Gn Resort 2014 knee length dress that features gold coral pattern embroidery and three quarter length sleeves. She really knows how to work a red carpet and I think that this would be the perfect look for her to wear for this event. Just add a simple pair of pointed toe Christian Louboutin black pumps and a red lip and Camila is ready to take the carpet by storm.
Jennifer Lawrence will also help pick up the Ensemble Cast Award for 'American Hustle' with co-star Amy Adams at the 2014 Palm Springs Film Festival. I am clawing to figure out what JLaw will wear for these red carpets because there isn't a whole lot of anything left from the Fall 2013 Couture or Spring 2014 RTW collections from Christian Dior, where she is the face of the brand, so I am re-posting a wish I made for her to wear for the LA Premiere of 'Catching Fire.' While I was highly impressed with her sheer grey Christian Dior Fall 2013 Couture gown on that red carpet I would still like to see Mrs Lawrence take to the red carpet in this tea length gown. Finish the look with a black clutch, a pair of black Saint Laurent 'Jane' sandals, and some simple Chopard diamonds will complete this look for this occasion.
Julia Roberts will be taking home the Spotlight Award at the 2014 Palm Spring Film Festival Awards Gala. The star known for her love of black an her menswear inspired layering should wear a modified version of this long sleeved Altuzzara Resort 2014 dress. I would close this dress up on the one side so there is no skin showing on her leg and remove the leather band around the breasts. Add a statement necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels and a pair of black and gold Saint Laurent 'Janis' metal-trim cap toe platform pump will complete this look for Julia and give her a look that I would actually enjoy seeing her in.
The performance that Lupita Nyong'o gave in '12 Years a Slave' is giving her the Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2014 Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala. So far since she stepped out on the scene in September Lupita has been able to snag looks from some of the worlds most coveted designers from brand new collections to custom creations to couture. For this awards show I would love to see the stunning Kenyan actress wear this copper colored Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2014 gown which is reminiscent of stuff out of the 1930's. A a bronze and brown Kotur art deco clutch as well as a pair of bronze Jimmy Choo sandals and simple earrings complete this look which is perfect for an emerging red carpet talent such as Lupita.
Last but certainly not least we have a wish for Desert Palm Achievement Award recipient for her work in 'Gravity' Sandra Bullock. There are two Sandra's that take to the red carpet. One is almost always on the best dressed lists and one is almost always blah. I am hoping that best dressed Sandy is out on the red carpet on January 4th for the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala. If she were to don this green, blue, and goldenrod Aquilano.Rimondi Spring 2014 RTW dress then I be believe that Sandy would look absolutely stunning on the red carpet. A simple satin black Prada box clutch, a pair of mustard yellow Charlotte Olympia pointed toe platform pumps, and some simple Bulgari jewelery will make for the perfect look for Sandy for the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala on Jan 4th.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

2014 Peoples Choice Awards Wish List Part 3

Scarlett Johansson has taken 2 nominations, for Favorite Movie Actress and Favorite Comedic Movie Actress at the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards on January 8th 2014. The face of Dolce & Gabbana cosmetics and fragrance will no doubt have to wear a requisite frock by the brand sometime during awards season. On the festival circuit between August and November we saw her don one D&G dress at the Rome Film Festival premiere of 'Her' and I am hoping to see her bring something more Hollywood than that dress. This floral embellished Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2014 RTW floaty mini dress. This is the type of look that I think would look stunning on Scarlett and perfect for this event. I would take the giant coin buckle belt and swap it for one that is just a simple gold band and then add a pair of gold Jimmy Choo 'Lance' Sandals and a gold Jimmy Choo 'Tube' clutch to have the perfect look for the Peoples Choice Awards red carpet
This year Selena Gomez is only nominated for Favorite Female Artist at the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards. The pop star might not show up at the event because of her recent lip-synching scandal at the KISS-FM Jingle Ball concert in LA where when it was revealed the starlet dropped a major explicative bomb on stage. If she does take to the red carpet it will be to help build her image back up and this baby pink Versace Pre-Fall 2014 one sleeved cocktail dress would be the right move to make her seem very elegant and back on top. Finish the look with a gold geometric patterned Kotur clutch and a pair of nude satin Charlotte Olympia pumps with a golden mirror heel.
Like gal pal Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift only garnered one nomination for the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards (Favorite Country Artist.) Lately we have been seeing a new side of Taylor, a much more sexy grown up side and I will say I am loving what the 24 year old country music star has been rocking on the red carpet lately. For the PCA's I think that this silver mirror style Tom Ford Spring 2014 RTW long sleeved mini dress would make for a perfect choice for Taylor, who it look like we will be seeing a lot of this year as she has a song nominated for Best Song at the Critics Choice and Golden Globe Awards. This is a great look for a fan voted event and Taylor should save the gowns for the big movie and music academy awards.

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.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

2014 Peoples Choice Awards Wish List Part 1

Amy Adams is nominated for Favorite Dramatic Movie actress at the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards. The very first awards show of the year slated for January 8th, we then go into several back to back to back. The PCA Awards are a much more casual awards show than say the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, or Critics Choice Awards; a nice night for all types of members of Hollywood to let their hair down and be honored by their fans. For this event I would love to see Amy wear this amazing Roksanda Illincic Spring 2014 RTW one shoulder cocktail dress that has every single bold color I love to see her in orange, yellow, purple, and white; all color blocked into a stunning ensemble. Finish the look with a purple Rauwolf clutch and a pair of gold Jimmy Choo strappy sandals. Hair styled into glamorous Veronica Lake waves over one shoulder and simple neutral make-up would just be the icing on top of this absolutely amazing ensemble.
Demi Lovato is nominated for 4 Peoples Choice Awards, including Favorite Music Fan Following, Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Pop Artist, and Favorite Music Video (for Heart Attack) and I am hoping that she will bring it to the red carpet. Back in 2012 Demi really went above and beyond what is expected of a PCA red carpet look in a stunning peach Marchesa gown but I am hoping that this year she will go for something a little more event appropriate. This Saint Laurent Spring 2014 RTW ensemble, that includes a green mini dress and a gold sequin slouchy bolero, is an absolutely amazing look that is perfect for Demi at the Peoples Choice Awards. A pair of gold platform pumps, a red lip and tussled curls (in her natural color which is back not that god awful blue she was trying to rock for a while) thrown over one shoulder and she will have a perfect look on her hands.
Emma Stone is nominated for Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress at the 2014 Peoples Choice Awards and I have to say that I am praying that she takes to the red carpet because she has been missing from it for far to long. I think that this ruby red Elie Saab Spring 2014 RTW embellished mini dress would be a perfect look for Emma to wear for this event. This dress is sexy yet young and sophisticated all wrapped into one look. This is why I love Elie Saab, because he can literally dress anyone from someone in her teens to a sophisticated dame in her 70's. Complete the look with a red Edie Parker clutch and a pair of red Christian Louboutin sandals to ensure that I will die in love with this look.
2013 Peoples Choice Award Favorite Comedic Movie Actress nominee Emma Watson has been all over in how I think she looks on the red carpet in the past year and I am hoping that at this event that she will redeem herself. This black and silver Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2014 RTW mini dress would be a great look for Emma. This modern take on an LBD is a exactly the look that I want to see take to the Peoples Choice Awards red carpet. With a pair of black strappy sandals and a black embellished clutch and Emma will give me an amazing red carpet ensemble.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Dick Clark's 'New Years Rockin Eve' 2014: Fergie and Jennifer Hudson Wish List

The first night of fashion for the year is obviously New Years Eve and each year we see some amazing looks from the Dick Clark's 'New Years Rockin Eve.' We have had Fergie in some amazing Christian Siriano before and Lady Gaga in several Atelier Versace creations. As she is the host of the LA party for 'New Years Rockin Eve' I am expecting some amazing looks from Fergie. Having had a baby a few months back Fergie-Ferg rocked a simple black Versace long sleeved gown at the LCMA Art+Film Gala last month and my first look that I would love to see her wear this amazing Atelier Versace Fall 2013 Couture long sleeved cocktail dress with a sheer panel down the side. Lady Gaga wore a strapless version of this dress while out and about in New York City last month but I am still hoping to see this version on someone, and who better than Fergie on New Year's Eve. For later in the evening, after midnight on the east coast and Fergie is getting ready for the clock to strike 12 in LA, I would love to see her go for something a little more glamorous by way of this stunning jade colored GH Georges Hobeika Spring 2014 RTW one shoulder gown with a sexy slit and a splice on the breast. This gown is glamorous yet still incredibly sexy which is something that I think Fergie loves, I mean she did write a song entitled 'Glamorous.'
Jennifer Hudson is one of the stars that will take to the screen during the telecast of Dick Clark's 'New Years Rockin Eve' to perform. I am not sure what Mrs Hudson will be performing but I am sure that it will be really good no matter what. Now one thing I am not sure will be good is what JHud will be wearing. Back in October Jennifer debuted a cropped pixie cut but has not been able to give me a look to love. She came close at last month's American Music Awards in her orange and pink Christian Dior gown but it still fell short of what I know Jennifer can do. For her performance, if in Times Square in NYC, I would love to see Jennifer don this amazing black and white Christian Dior Fall 2013 RTW shawl collar wool coat paired with a strapless Christian Dior Spring 2014 RTW shattered glass print cocktail dress. Finish the look with black leather gloves ans a pair of purple Christian Dior pumps. If she is performing at the LA party then I would just recommend that the coat and gloves be removed and I will have a winning look from JHud.