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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Runway Report: Moschino Fall 2016 Menswear

At a first glance a lot of what creative director Jeremy Scott sends down the Moschino runway is very overwhelming and that still rang true for the Fall 2016 Menswear collection. Loud cartoonish prints on suits, jeans, shirt, and jackets dominated the collection with pop art style patterns rounding out the second half. I love to see statement suits, and I think I would wear either the hot pink or the purple suit, but I know not everyone would get on board with these type of looks. A lot of the jackets and coats would look even better when dismantled from the runway look and paired with basic jeans and white or black shirts. I think that is why I love the stuff that Jeremy Scott creates for Moschino because my personal style loves a statement in some way and his clothes allow for that statement jacket, shirt, shoe, or coat. My favorite piece from the collection is the blue motorcycle jacket. This is another collection where I would willingly take almost anything.
Moschino Fall 2016 Menswear

Runway Report: Alexander McQueen Fall 2016 Menswear

For the Fall 2016 Menswear creative director Sarah Burton stuck with the Victorian inspiration that she has been using the past few seasons at Alexander McQueen. This season the McQueen man is dark and brooding with pops of red, black and white florals, and moth print and embroidery featured throughout. When I pin collections to Pinterest I only pin the looks which I love at least one piece of (usually a coat or jacket) and I pinned every single looks in this collection. I think that what I love about this collection is that as we are seeing a lot of references to more relaxed silhouettes of the 70s and 90s on the runways at most brands that the Alexander McQueen Fall 2016 Menswear collection was structured and elegant with an amazing amount of diversity to keep it from being boring or standard. I would personally wear almost everything from this collection, so McQueen people if you are reading this I'm a 38 jacket, 32x30 pant, small shirt, and a 9.5 shoe!
Alexander McQueen Fall 2016 Menswear

2016 Critics Choice Awards Red Carpet Wish List Part 2

I was underwhelmed (as per usual) by Eva Green on the Golden Globes red carpet this past weekend (even though she was wearing Elie Saab Couture) and I am going to give her one more chance to redeem herself at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night. Nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her Showtime series Penny Dreadful I would love to see Eva wearing some color on the red carpet so that mean she would most likely wear a jewel tone so why not this ruby red Jenny Packham Resort 2016 batwing beaded gown? I think that the relaxed glamour of this silhouette (and it's color being one that Eva prefers) is exactly what I would love to see Eva wearing on the Critics Choice red carpet. Where this look that the potential to go bad is in the styling. A pair of black sandals, old Hollywood waves, a red lip, and a pair of diamond drop earrings would ensure that Eva has a top notch look on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet.
We haven't seen Hayden Panettiere on the red carpet in a hot minute and I am interested to see if she is going to show up at the Critics Choice Awards this weekend where she is nominated for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for the hit ABC show Nashville. This would be Hayden's first major red carpet since she gave birth and what better platform to show off a rocking post-baby body? I think that this lemon yellow Naeem Khan Spring 2016 RTW twisted halter silk chiffon gown would look amazing on Hayden for this red carpet. I love that the bodice is fitted and flares out ethereally from the hips. A chic classic silhouette in a bold color is a perfect way to get back into the red carpet game. Finish this look with a pair of gold sandals, a yellow clutch, and a pair of yellow diamond earrings to ensure that Hayden has a beautiful red carpet look at the Critics Choice Awards.
The ever elegant Helen Mirren is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Critics Choice Movie Awards thanks to her work on the film Trumbo. I always find delight in Helen's formal red carpet ensembles and I am sure that her gown for the Critics Choice Awards. I picked this navy blue and black Akris Pre-Fall 2016 a-line embellished sleeveless gown for Helen to wear on the red carpet. Akris is not usually a brand that we see Helen wearing on the red carpet but I think that this gown would look amazing on her. I would imagine that Helen would have navy blue sheer sleeves added to this look to make it a little more sophisticated for her. If Helen finished this look with a pair of diamond and sapphire earrings, a navy clutch, navy pumps, and a red lip this could possibly be one of my favorite looks from the 70 year old actress.
Jennifer Lawrence delivered her best ever look on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards this past week so I have a high expectation for her at the Critics Choice Awards. The actress, who won the Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy at the Globes, is nominated for Best Actress and Best Actress in a Comedy for Joy and Best Actress in an Action Movie for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 and I am really hoping she wow's me. I picked this gold Cushnie Et Ochs Pre-Fall 2015 "Zahara" draped silk charmuse gown for JLaw to wear for the Critics red carpet. While not as impact making as her red Dior Couture from the Globes this gown is chic and elegant, with a dash of refined glamour which is perfect for the Critics Choice Awards red carpet. Keeping the look ever glamorous with a pair of yellow diamond drop earrings, a gold clutch, a pair of gold sandals, chic waves, and a fresh face of makeup will ensure that Jennifer keeps up a great red carpet streak.
Finally for today is my wish for Critics Choice Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress, and Golden Globe Award winning, Kate Winslet. I tend to get bored of Kate on the red carpet. She has a very cut and dry standard of wearing fitted looks on the red carpet (which she strays from very rarely) and I don't see that changing anytime soon. With that in mind I would still very much love to see Kate wear this emerald Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2016 double face duchesse satin strapless gown which features a mermaid silhouette with a structured bodice and a curved neckline. It has been a hot minute since I remember seeing Kate wearing a Zac Posen gown which surprises me because their red carpet MO's are the same. Keep the look chic with old Hollywood waves over one shoulder, a red lip, diamond drop earrings, and a pair of dyed to match pumps would ensure that Kate doesn't bore me on the red carpet.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

2016 Critics Choice Awards Red Carpet Wish List Part 1

The Golden Globes are officially over, now it is time to move on to the next awards show of the season, the Critics Choice Awards. The 2016 Critics Choice Awards are on Sunday night and it is looking like it is going to be celebrity packed. This year the critics are combining the movie and television awards into one ceremony and with the star power I am excited to see which stars will show up. Alicia showed up to the Golden Globe Awards in a beautiful white sequined Louis Vuitton gown, proving that she continues to be the best brand ambassador for the brand, and I am quite intriguer to see what she will wear for the Critics Choice Awards this weekend. I love that Alicia has had many looks this red carpet season so far and yet only two have come from LV and I expect that she won't wear LV exclusively the whole season. For the Critics Choice Awards I would love to see Alicia wear this coral, red, purple, and black Alexis Mabille Pre-Fall 2016 Pre-Fall 2016 lace gown. There is a lot going on in this gown and it would take someone with a relaxed sophistication to make this work on a red carpet and I think that Alicia has exactly that type of look. The styling for this look should be kept extremely simple with just a chic updo, small diamond drop earrings, and a pair of black sandals finishing the look.
Brie Larson has been the breakout star this awards season. I knew Alicia would wow me but Brie had never really garnered any attention from me in the past, until the start of this year. Her golden Calvin Klein moment at the Golden Globes was one for her record books and I hope to continue to see her grow as a red carpet star. For the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday I would love to see Brie wearing this red Monique Lhuillier Spring 2016 RTW strapless peplum blouse and coral floral embroidered skirt. I think Brie would look incredibly chic wearing this gown on the red carpet but I am more feeling like she would show up wearing a custom gown by Michael Kors, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, or J. Mendel. If she were to wear this gown I would pair it with a red and gold Roger Vivier clutch, like the one Emmy Rossum carried at the Golden Globe Awards, a pair of gold pump, hair worn up, and a pink lip to keep the elegant nature of the gown going.
I got really excited at the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala when Cate Blanchett stepped out in an amazing custom Marc Jacobs gown because I thought that the red carpet queen was back, but then her pale pink fringed Givenchy Couture gown at the Golden Globe Awards happened. I have been on this roller coaster with Cate and I really want to see her back on top form. For the Critics Choice Awards I would love to see Cate wearing this roman armor inspired Valentino Fall 2015 Couture gold gown which features touches of red and black. Not many could make such a gown work off the red carpet and not have it come across looking like a costume, but I know that Cate has it inside her to make this look like she is a fierce warrior goddess. Finished with a sleek gold clutch, a pair of gold sandals, a sleek hairstyle and a red lip and this look could be a personal best for Cate.
Charlize Theron has not been on the red carpet at any of the awards events where her film Mad Max: Fury Road has been honored but I am hoping that Sunday at the Critics Choice Awards, where she is nominated for Best Actress and Best Actress in an Action Movie, that she will finally step out. As a Dior lady I am sure that Charlize will step out wearing the brand and I am hoping for a beautiful moment. I think that this yellow patterned Christian Dior Fall 2015 Couture column gown with a daring plunge would be perfect for this red carpet on Charlize. I love that this gown perfectly mashes together bohemian glamour and haute couture, which I think Charlize would look so effortlessly chic in. Loose waves, sun kissed makeup, a yellow Roger Vivier clutch, and a pair of gold sandals would finish this look off perfectly to ensure that Charlize just glows on the red carpet.
I am really hoping that Emily Blunt, who is nominated for Best Actress in an Action Movie, will be on the red carpet Sunday night at the Critics Choice Awards. Emily Blunt is one of my favorite ladies to see on the red carpet because she always has this very chic glamour and I am really hoping she will be bringing it to the red carpet. I picked this chic pale pin and gold embroidered Elie Saab Fall 2015 Couture ethereal gown for Emily because it has been a long time since she has had an ethereal moment and this gown is perfect for this red carpet. A chic romantic updo, a pink lip, a gold clutch, and gold sandals would just add the perfect finishing touches to this look.

Monday, January 11, 2016

10 Worst Looks from the 2016 Golden Globe Awards





Top 10 Looks at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards


I put together a video with all the 10 looks that I loved above all else on the red carpet. I was surprised by my non-love of Cate Blanchett and my inability to stop gushing over Jennifer Lopez (who wore the gown I picked for Cate Blanchett.) The Globes red carpet was pretty awesome and I have to say that I am now excited for awards season.

Marie Claire Image Maker Awards Red Carpet Wish List

Marie Claire is pioneering an awards show that honors all of the people that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make your favorite red carpet stars look the best that they can. The 1st Annual Marie Claire Image Awards is on tomorrow and a bevy of different stars are scheduled to turn out to honor the people that make them even more beautiful. Jennifer Garner is going to be on hand to honor her hair stylist Adir Abergel with the Choice Hair Stylist award. I am intrigued to see what Jennifer will end up wearing on the red carpet. We have not seen much of her on the red carpet since her split with Ben Affleck, and I thought her best looks came when she was supporting him, so I am interested to see what she will show up wearing. I think that this pale cherry blossom pink J. Mendel Spring 2016 micro-pleated silk chiffon strapless handkerchief cocktail dress would make for a perfect red carpet moment for Jenn. Since she is going to be honoring her hairstylist I am expecting some gorgeous voluminous waves that with a pink lip, a pair of gold sandals and a gold clutch would be the perfect finishing touches for this red carpet look.
Jessica Biel will be honoring her colorist Tracey Cunningham as Detail Maker award at the Marie Claire Image Maker awards tomorrow night. I tend to think that Jessica Biel overcooks her red carpet looks. Her blush Monse gown at the 2015 Baby2Baby Gala (pictured L) is a perfect example. The sleeves had too much volume, the clutch was unneeded, and the necklace almost seemed out of place, so I am hoping that at the Image Maker Awards that Jessica is 100% on point. I picked this black Oscar de la Renta Spring 2016 RTW chiffon and lace bead embroidered a-line cocktail dress for Jessica because it has a lot of chic details which I think she would love. I don't think that this is the type of event where crazy couture is going to come into play and this dress would look beautiful on Jessica. Add a little spice to this look with an Edie Parker black and rainbow confetti striped 'Jean' clutch and a pair of Christian Louboutin 'Tiny' sandals and Jessica will have an amazing look.
Kristen Stewart will be honoring her make-up artist Jillian Dempsey with the Choice Makeup Artist. I might fall a little in the not understanding this award as Kristen tends to have a very heavy makeup that doesn't go with her look, but we are not here to question the honorees. Since the presentation Kristen Stewart has worn 3 looks from the Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 collection, and none of them have lived up to anything. I'm pretty sure that Kirsten will wear another Chanel frock on the red carpet and I am going to give this collection one last shot. I think that this strapless white silk top and black leather pencil skirt would look extremely chic on Kristen, which isn't a term I associate with her very often. I think that this look mixes Kristen's love of edge and Chanel's classic elegance. What I am really hoping for is that Kristen ditches the Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 pointed to mule shoes that she has been wearing a lot recently. I think that they have taken down each of her red carpet looks. A pair of black lace Christian Louboutin 'Magicadiva' pumps, tousled bob, and a red lip would make this a perfect red carpet look for Kristen.
Finally Lupita Nyong'o will be at the Marie Claire Image Maker Awards to giver her stylist Micaela Erlanger the Choice Stylist award. Lupita made my Best Dressed of the Year list wearing a BOSS ensemble and I have loved all of the looks that the pair has made on the red carpet. What I have been missing lately has been Lupita's signature love of color and I think that this occasion would be a perfect opportunity for her to break out the bold color again. I think that Lupita would look amazingly elegant wearing this pleated electric blue BOSS Spring 20166 RTW cocktail dress for this red carpet. Another of Lupita's signature style accents is adding bold accessories to hear already bold outfits. I would pair this look with a pair of black and white daisy printed Paul Andrew 'Zenadia' pumps, a red lip, and a blue lined eye to just make this look as magical as it could possibly be.