Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion Breakdown

It’s the Globes. The show’s about to start, so it’s time for my red carpet breakdown. SO many hits! (Sorry, it’s a bit long: there was so many great dresses!)

Here we go:

B7Gytk6IEAAO5Fj Gina Rodriguez of “Jane the Virgin” is a Globe virgin, but stuns nonetheless.

54b3074a35276.image Quvenzhane Wallis aka the new “Annie.” Okay, so I love the TOP of it and the BOTTOM of the dress. I just don’t love them both together.

Screen Shot 2015-01-11 at 6.50.42 PM Miss Golden Globe Greer Grammer (Kelsey’s daughter). Love! The “Awkward” star looks so beautiful.

B7G4NEkIEAEexmU No red carpet breakdown can be complete without “Girls” and “Peter Pan Live” star Allison Williams. Gorge. Love. End of story.

54b30bcacec73.image 195bc3d4dcdcb2d1657f715c63e73e6f17278f18EDDIE REDMAYNE! I’ve kind of been obsessed with him ever since I saw him in Les Mis and promoting it. He looks so dapper. And look how happy the newlywed is to have his bride on his arm. 🙂

54b30ca8bba58.image Lorde. Ehh. Not the biggest fan. Is it her? Yes. Is it my taste? No.

54b3133aefe88.image Kate Beckinsale. Gorge. Tailored to perfection.

54b3133b40227.image ANNA KENDRICK LOOKS PERFECT. OMG, she looks great. LOVE LOVE LOVE. And I can’t wait to see her in “The Last Five Years” when it comes out in February.

54b30ca9099ba.image Julia Goldani Telles. Oh wow, I totally didn’t know she’d be here! She was in “Bunheads.” And I loved “Bunheads.” (Cancelled before it’s time… <sad face>) But, her dress looks perfect.

 

54b31775703c3.image B7HAlGFCAAAFKmmGEORGE & AMAL!! So glam.

 

54b317003707a.image Another celeb couple looks perfect. And he is her official train-holder!

 

Kate Hudson Kate Hudson. Gorge. What else to say?

Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon: so glam. Love it.

72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals And Emma Stone is rocking a pantsuit. Hahaha Ryan Seacrest asked her “Aren’t you supposed to be on Broadway?” She said, “Probably.”

Great looks!

 

It’s all about the People… On the Red Carpet.

Tonight was the People’s Choice Awards… and with that comes my red carpet fashion critique. Here we go.

1. Screen Shot 2015-01-07 at 9.17.02 PM Here we have the Once happy couple: Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas (#Snowing!) I love how their on-screen chemistry transcended to real life. But, back to fashion, their outfits are perfectly tailored and they are dressed to the nines.

2. Screen Shot 2015-01-07 at 9.18.12 PM E! reporter Giuliana Rancic looks gorgeous in a tulle mint gown. #PinterestWorthy.

3. Screen Shot 2015-01-07 at 9.17.11 PM Disney starlet Bella Thorne… actually looks good. But, maybe a little too mature? The pantsuit is well-tailored. But, she’s 16 not 30. And it looks she’s had a little something done to her face. But, her stylist deserves so much praise for that tailoring job: love.

4. Screen Shot 2015-01-07 at 9.19.22 PM Country superstar Hunter Hayes looks dapper in a black-on-black suit. And my fingers are crossed for him at the Grammys next month!

5. Screen Shot 2015-01-07 at 9.17.21 PM “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland: she looks gorgeous and looks very happy. However, I’m not a fan of that overlay. Get rid of that, and it’s a 10.

6. Screen Shot 2015-01-07 at 9.17.41 PM Kelly McCreary aka Dr. Maggie Pierce on “Greys Anatomy” looks fun and cute. The new cardio doctor at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and Meredith’s latest sister’s dress is making me envious! Love love love it. It’s fun and edgy, but so chic at the same time.

7. Screen Shot 2015-01-07 at 9.17.49 PM Melissa McCarthy: it slims her down and she looks so glamorous. And that’s what I think she rocks the best.

8. Screen Shot 2015-01-07 at 9.18.05 PM And finally, we have Bellamy Young who plays Mellie on another Shonda hit, “Scandal.” Her dress is edgy and she rocks it, but, it looks a little matronly with her hair. She’s gorgeous and knows how to dress, but this is aging her prematurely.

Alright, those are my favorite looks from the PCA’s. How about you?

Guess who’s coming to the States? And brought her fashionable closet with her?

Hey y’all so I’m currently waiting for my plane to take off (woo! winter break!!), so I decided to blog.

You may have heard by now that Wills and Kate are now stateside, in NEW YORK aka my home for this upcoming summer.

I decided to rank her best looks of the trip:

1. prince-william-600x800 She looks ah-mazing: I love love love her coat! Gorge.

2. kate-middleton-435 Another perfectly tailored coat; and her hair looks amazing! I want her hair!!

3. beyonce-willkat-800 Can we just mention how, yes her and her hubby met Beyonce and Jay-Z at the Nets game, but her outfit is so chic and on point (as it Mrs. Carter’s too).

4. kate-middleton-600x800 Gorgeous coat! And look at the baby brother or sister for George making a cameo!

4.kate-middleton-600x8002  And then there’s this gorgeous black lace dress. Can she do any outfit wrong?

It seems like Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and mother to the future king of England,  can do no wrong in terms of fashion. Best dressed for a lifetime, I mean I guess when you have royal tailors that’s your life…

Winter Fashion Looks

It’s getting colder, so it’s time to break out the sweaters, tights and boots and stay fashion-savvy while staying warm. So, it’s time for my winter fashions post! (Images found by searching Pinterest, of course.)

So, lately, I’ve gotten more into wearing tights, boots, a sweater and a skirt in winter. My new thing with fashion now. I have Lilly ones, J.Crew ones and ones with French phrases. Ce sont mignons. 

What to know:

1. Sweaters are a must (think whites, blacks and other neutral colors)

2. Have a designated winter coat to wear when it gets cold! (It can still be cute as long as it’s functional!)

3. Tights are an easy way to convert your spring/summer wardrobe to fit the winter weather. Skirts and dresses look adorable with tights (try patterned ones!), your coat and boots! It’s my staple!

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And for a more formal look…

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What do you think? How would you bundle up in the winter months without sacrificing your style?

My Fall Fashion Looks

As it’s mid-October, I thought it was time for another fashion post. My looks come straight from Pinterest and are some of my fall fashion inspirations.

Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 11.56.46 AM Epitome of fall.

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Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 11.57.09 AM Preppy to a tee.

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Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 11.57.50 AM The monogram placement!! My new fave vest look.

 

Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 11.57.55 AMGorge for winter.

Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 11.58.02 AM So adorable! The chambray, jumper and the necklace. I want.

Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 11.58.06 AM Preppy. But I adore it nonetheless.

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Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 11.58.55 AM Perfect for fall/winter. Gotta love a peplum!

 

Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 12.00.56 PM Love love love this one!

 

Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 12.02.15 PM Perfect for winter!

Screen Shot 2014-10-26 at 12.02.43 PM Isn’t this top so cute?

For more fall fashion looks, check me out on Pinterest:

 

2014 Emmys Red Carpet

Tonight was the Emmy’s, so you know what that means: my fashion critique.

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Sofia Vergara will stun in pretty much everything. That, and her styling squad knows how to perfectly tailor a dress to her every curve. Love the green ring with it!

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Here’s Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves, who I think looks better than her hubby here. The dress is almost a Beyonce/ J.Lo duplicate. So who wore it better? Alves, Beyonce, or J.Lo?

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Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting. I don’t like the dress on its own, however, paired with her pixie cut, the messiness of the dress kind of works. And she looks good in the dress.

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My camp alum! She looks happy and pretty and no complaints here.

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Olivia Pope…. thinks it’s Halloween? Kerry Washington: I’m not a fan. It’s a beautiful dress, with the sequins and the color and the fit. However, it’s not Kerry Washington or her alter ego Olivia Pope. The hair and makeup are too dark for the summertime Emmys.

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Allison Williams. Gorgeous. Top pick. Love her dress. Love her. She’s tall, so basically she can pull off anything. Looks great.

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Kristen Wiig all-in-white. Too saggy in the boob area and DO NOT wear black shoes with a white dress. Who gave her permission for that? Just no.

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Hayden Panettiere. Perfection. And she’s pregnant. She’s happy, she’s glowing, she looks great.

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Here’s THE worst: Lena Dunham. What were you thinking??? It’s so bad, from her hair, skirt, top, it’s all wrong. Fashion Police, over here!

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Lizzy Caplan. Who? Janis Ian from “Mean Girls.” Love the sleek, polished look, but not the white train. Should have been all black. Color-blocking is out on the red carpet now.

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January Jones. LOVE IT. The texture, the hi-low skirt. Tailored to perfection. TOP HONORS.

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Sarah Hyland looks young and beachy. And I like the look and the hair. It all works, unlike her hosting duties at the Teen Choice Awards a couple weeks ago. Love the crop top and full skirt. Makes her look taller. Perfect. LOVE.

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ADAM LEVINE. And his wife, the supermodel. Why’s he here? But, he does know how to wear a suit. Just one question: No tie, but sunglasses are okay?

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Another “Modern Family” starlet, Ariel Winter. It’s nice. I like it, it just seems a little too casual and old for her. But, it’s tailored well. So, props to her tailor.

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It’s great to see Melissa McCarthy all dressed up and happy, smiling. She owns her curves, which makes her an even better role model/celeb.

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KeKe Palmer. Too prom-my, I think it’s the satin fabric– that’s not forgiving. Also, for a young girl, too much cleavage action. Get your tailor to cover up a little. This dress, as is, would be better suited for an older star.

Who were your standouts and fashion flops?

And visit http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners for all the winners.

Theatricality is a must at a Katy Perry concert.

Yes, that’s how I spent my Sunday night: at the Katy Perry Prismatic world tour stop in St. Louis. I thought I’d recap, review, and rehash the fashions and the happenings of the show

At the beginning, there were glow-in-the-dark warriors (her dancers) doing aerials across the stage. Pretty impressive. Then, Katy comes out (bursts through a giant triangle  in the floor) and singing “Roar.” (Which I knew would be the opening song.)

Then she went into “Part of Me” and practically yelled every lyric. Not so endearing.

With the fashion, I was expecting a hell of a lot, knowing what Katy Perry is capable of. Her first outfit is very couture with glow-in-the-dark abilities.

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Very edgy and couture, especially this shot. But, it is indeed a crop top and skirt.

Then, she appeared sitting sidesaddle on a mechanical horse to intro “Dark Horse.” Personally, I think this song would do better with black costumes as opposed to gold sequins and purple (here in a bodysuit). Honestly, I ended up dancing more to Juicy J’s section in the song than Katy’s and he wasn’t there.

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Here’s her Dark Horse apparel. But what is that skunk-pharoah hairdo? Not good.

During the first several songs, including “Legendary Lovers” (which didn’t have a good crowd energy), a father sitting behind me kept yelling for my entire row to sit down. You do realize this is Katy Perry? And it was during her big dance hits! Who would actually sit during that concert?

For the song that “put her on the map,” “I kissed a girl,” Katy appears in a lilac bodysuit. very couture. Like. Although, I did not like the background vocals that yelled the lyrics out. KP lacked energy for her first major hit.

Then, we kept waiting for the standard long dance break and guitar riff for her to change into another ostentatious couture outfit.

Then, it’s Welcome to Kittywood with a cat themed set to sing “Hot N Cold.” She’s wearing a pink sequined leopard inspired bodysuit and her face was completely emotionless during that set. It sounded robotic and creepy, including the normally-upbeat chorus. Do not like.

At this point, KP has yet to address the crowd. Total dislike.

Then she sings “International Smile” and I can’t hear the vocals, there’s way too much bass. I don’t know what she onstage changed into, but it looked very haute couture, to which, she does a runway walk to Madonna’s Vogue. Do you think Katy is gunning for a guest judging spot on ANTM? After all, she treated her concert like an over-the-top fashion show.

Next set is at the very tip of the triangle stage, covered in sunflowers. She adds, “I just had to change into something more SPARKLY.” She sounds a bit, crazy.

She’s sporting rainbow-colored hair; clearly a wig, KP.

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I love the bottom of her flower dress, so couture. I’m not crazy about the over the top sparkly bust.

Clearly, Katy the cartoon character is here tonight.

She sings “By the Grace of God” and for the first time all night, I can actually hear her vocals, which are pretty good. It’s a beautiful ballad and really shows her passion for music and performing.

But that wig! It’s almost making a mockery out of her beautiful song and vocals. What a shame.

Then, the first support act, Ferras pops out to duet “Legends Never Die,” which wasn’t bad. He was weird hair, but I like his song. Pretty vocals, Katy’s voice too.

She brings out a glitter acoustic guitar for “The One That Got Away.” It’s a ballad-remix. It sounds pretty, but so sad. Hmm….

Then, she infuses that with “Thinking of You!” It’s one of her old hits I loved! Thanks for bringing that back, KP! Definitely one of her old best songs.

She goes into “Unconditionally” and the crowd lights up their flashlight apps. I love the song to begin with, but Katy’s dancers made butterflies that flew around, that made it way too adorable for the song.

Towards the end, I was no fan of her costumes. Too crazy and out there. Stick to the couture. Much better.

Her new song, “This is How We Do” sounds totally synthesized and I didn’t like that.

She goes into “Teenage Dream” and “California Girls,” where she changes some lyrics to fit the town. And she sports what is a couture version of a sexy Tinkerbell costume.

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At 10:57, it’s time for the encore. She appears in a pink vinyl dress turned bedazzled nude body suit for “Birthday” where she celebrates a local girl’s bday. How sweet. And she does that at every show! Then, she flys across the audience.

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She ran across the stage and hi-fived members of her band. How down-to-earth. I love it when stars act like regular people.

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Then, she plays “Firework” wearing a firework-inspired ball gown with blue glitter pants underneath, which I want. The song sounds just like vintage Katy, including her old hairstyle of long brown hair with a bang.

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At the end, her triangle stage fold up with her inside, the opposite of how the show started.

All in all, it was very theatrical and over-the-top, but, nonetheless, it was entertaining. I had fun.

Teen Choice Awards were quite fashionable

Tonight on FOX was the annual Teen Choice Awards. I thought I’d break down some of the best red carpet style of the night.

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Ariana Grande is fast becoming one of the top artists of the summer. (Have you heard Bang Bang? You should.) Her style is very uniquely her, and she looks just like her brand. The only thing: I never realized how much hair she has??? (It’s so thick… Twins!)

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The Vampire Diaries’ Nina Dobrev looks fun and edgy in her crop top and shorts. So perfect for summer! And love that side braid she’s working! However, I’m not loving her facial expression—hello? You won a surfboard at the TCA’s… Act like the star you are (As Tyra Banks of ANTM would say, ‘Smize.’)!

 

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IT’S LIZZIE MCGUIRE. SHE’S BACK. Not only is her newest song “Chasing the Sun” the perfect catchy summertime hit, she looks modern. Once again, Hilary Duff is the perfect fashion role model. I love her top and skirt, and even her stilettos, however, I’m not loving her pose– it just looks awkward.

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Pretty Little Liars teen queen Lucy Hale looked pretty in red this evening! Gorgeous, but a little overdressed perhaps?

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16-year-old starlet Bella Thorne is trying too hard to dress older. While I LOVE this super couture dress, it’s too mature for her. (Maybe someone like Lucy Hale or Ariana Grande would wear this better??) And, from one girl to another, PULL. IT. UP. And another thing: throughout the TCAs, we saw her commercials for Candies brand– she had no enthusiasm for the set or anything. As a communications major, she didn’t sell the brand, the clothes, anything to me. What’s the hurry to grow up, Bella? Stay young as long as you can. You’ll have time to dress like a twenty-something when you get older; don’t rush it.

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I don’t know much about The Band Perry, but I love the main girl’s dress. Gorgeous, high fashion, and kind of works at the TCAs. LOVE. No complaints from this blogger.

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Taylor Swift, who may or may not have a new studio album coming out soon, wore this outfit, and to be honest: I’m not feeling it. While I think it’s an adorable ensemble for an ordinary summer day– it doesn’t flow for a red carpet, unless someone like Bella Thorne or Chloe Grace Moretz were to wear it. Love it for a summer day or on a younger star, but Taylor didn’t wow me. AND, when she was presenting, she didn’t show her personality… What’s wrong, Taylor?

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Demi Lovato. While I wasn’t a fan of her on-stage apparel, this dress is classy and simple. However, it’s the TCAs–the place to be edgy and fun, not like you’re going to the Emmys or something. This doesn’t scream, “Demi Lovato,” and for her brand, it should have. Gorgeous dress, but not for her. Maybe Taylor Swift or her pal Selena Gomez should have chosen this dress instead?

Who are your Best Dressed picks?

Celebs spotted: One Direction

On July 21, I read an article on Buzzfeed, http://www.buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/this-is-how-the-boys-of-one-direction-dress-for-a-wedding#, and being a 1D fan, I knew I had to blog about it (excuse the late post), I mean, I’ve even seen them live in concert last year– such a great moment.

So, back to the article. Louis’ mum (he’s British, I had to.) recently got married, and most of his bandmates were in attendance. Also there, his girlfriend Eleanor Calder who posed as a bridesmaid by the looks of it. (Such a fashion icon herself.)

Here’s Louis rocking a blue suit.

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And Niall sporting a perfectly tailored navy suit and rockin’ some Ray-Bans.

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And Liam was there too.

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And then, there’s Harry. (Always a “trendsetter” that one…)

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We’ve all seen the boys rock their signature boy band style from tours, interviews, and music videos, but wedding attire is completely different for the X Factor band.

I have a wedding coming up soon, and what I wouldn’t give to have one of these boys as a plus one (not to mention they’ll literally be in my hometown TWO days prior.)

Going Shopping…

When I go shopping, I always end up “just looking” more than anything. I go through all the stores in the mall, without a single shopping bag (haha, college student problems…) as I take mental notes of what I like, mostly for Pinspiration.

Here’s some looks from my recent shopping escapades:

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I love this middle outfit from BCBG Max Azria, the designer I wore for my Bat Mitzvah and again for my senior prom. It’s gorge. I love the royal blue color of the dress paired with the chunky statement necklace. Perhaps adding a leather moto jacket would complete the look? (Make it more casual.)

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I adore these Kate Spade glittery heels. Adorbs. Talk about an updated ruby slipper for Dorothy in Oz! 🙂

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Another Kate Spade shoe, this time a flat reminiscent of Carrie’s engagement Manolos from Sex and the City. Love these.

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And I’m utterly obsessed with these Valentino stilettos all the stylish celebs are wearing, talk about show envy! These are amazing! (Check out the color options! Ah-mazing!)

That’s all for now. More shopping adventures to come. Keep you posted. ❤ xx