Everyone is entitled to their favorites list, and here is mine.
1. Cate Blanchett made it on both the best and worst dressed list, but I think her Givenchy (Spring 2011 Couture) is stunning. Its modern yet intricate, and I adore the lilac hue with pearl and yellow crystal encrusted detail.
2. I knew we would see sheer on the red carpet -- see-through skirts and pants were all over the Fall '11 Collections -- so I was pleased that Mila Kunis' Elie Saab (Spring 2011 Couture) was a thoughtful application of the trend. The lilac chiffon gown with tiered lace detailing was provocative, yet elegant.
3. It's no surprise that I approve of both Gwyneth Paltrow's minimalistic Calvin Klein column (custom design) and the gold Michael Kors gown (Fall 2011 RTW) that she later performed in. According to interviews, about her first look she said, "They made it for me. I wanted to wear a kind of glamorous wetsuit." Although her rendition of "Coming Home" was applause-neutral, her fashion choices, as always, deserve a thumbs-up.
4. I wasn't expecting to see Mandy Moore at the Oscars, but there she was, perfectly styled in a shimmery Monique Lhuillier (Spring 2011 RTW). The gown sparkled, her hair was in a classic chignon, and on her lips -- a very current and punchy red-orange.
Photos: Style.com, WWD.com
...and sticks with it.At the Elle Style Awards in London this week, Lively donned a brilliant blue gown. This time she opted for Pucci, but the bandeau top, cut-outs and thin gold halter neckline are very similar to the Versace featured in my previous post.
The purple heels are a nice touch, and as usual she looks stunning!
My sister sent me this photo of Gossip Girl star Blake Lively in an obsession-worthy Versace. She was taken with it and I completely concur -- I had ripped that page out of InStyle just the day before.I love how the nude dress is like an extension of her own glowing skin, and the texture and styling is so chic. The layered bangles and dangling earrings are a nice juxtaposition and Lively literally radiates with her hair pulled slick away from her face. And the fringe! In a still photo you don't notice it at first, but if you look closer you'll see it's the bodice fabric tightly woven, and then stretched down through the skirt where it swings delicately. Bravo Blake, bravo.
Now, did anyone notice that January Jones wore a similar Versace to the Golden Globes? In bright red, the Mad Men actress donned a longer version with more provocative cut-outs. The movement of the fringe on the red carpet was lovely, and it would be hard to make Jones look bad, but if this were a "who wore it better", my money would be on Lively.
Photos: Instyle and Getty Images
One of the unfortunate parts of loving fashion is that I so often see a drop-dead gorgeous look, but all I can think is that I wish I had a place to wear it.
So I'm instituting a new type of post, in which I show off these outfits that I a) could never afford and b) would never have a place fabulous enough to wear them.
Today's edition is hot off NYC RTW Fall Fashion Week's runway of Prabal Gurung.
Please send me your "I wish I had a place to wear that" looks and I'll feature them in the blog!
Photo: WWD
Attention brides-to-be: more options for finding a wedding dress! Following J.Crew's lead, Shopbop and Anthropologie have now entered the bridal gown space.
According to a Shopbop email, its wedding boutique will offer "a forward approach to Bridal featuring exclusive styles from premier designers". Sign up to be the first to see it. Meanwhile, Anthropologie has launched a new bridal line called "BHLDN", which will be unveiling, appropriately, on Valentine's Day.
Anthro says "BHLDN is a wedding brand born of the Anthropologie aesthetic, but wholly separate...it will brim with gowns and dresses, shoes of all heights and hues, distinctive hair accessories, jewelry and more." Sign up or check back on 2/14.Photo: shopbop.com
