Category: Fashion
Jessica Chastain Oscars 2012 Red Carpet — Alexander McQueen
Jessica Chastain looked AMAZING on the Oscars 2012 red carpet. Her gold and black Alexander McQueen gown and Harry Winston jewels were FABULOUS. And her hair and makeup were flawless.
Jessica Chastain on the Oscars 2012 red carpet in Alexander McQueen
Jessica Chastain on the Oscars Red Carpet
Why I Love Theory
Year after year, season after season, I buy Theory clothes. I love the classic style, neutral colors and flattering fit. And this season’s collection is gorgeous! Here are some of the cutest looks in this season’s collection available at Saks Fifth Avenue. I want to buy every single one!
(P.S. Can you tell I like their dresses?)
Theory Lavindina Multi-Tweed Dress
Theory Nidan Lamb-Leather Dress ($745)
Theory Emoran Silk Chromatic Dress ($395)
Theory Ablana Dress ($315)
Theory Shyann Sleeveless Dress
Theory Haliza Long Wool-Blend Coat ($1,125) Theory Wool Leggings ($345)
Here are a couple more looks from Neiman Marcus:
Theory Patchwork Tweed Coat ($685) Theory Flame-Print Silk Dress ($355)
Plaid Turtleneck Dress ($485)
And one more from Bloomingdales:
Theory Emoran Dress with Leather Details ($415)
Celebrity Check Plus: Kristen Bell in Etro at the Do Something Awards
Kristen Bell looked fabulous at Sunday night’s Do Something awards. She wore a black embellished Etro dress, Casadei pumps and Neil Lane jewels–and she looked amazing! It’s no secret I’m a big fan (I watched ‘You Again’ twice!) but she was by far the best dressed on the Do Something Awards red carpet.
Kristen Bell in Etro at VH1's Do Something Awards
Kristen Bell wears Etro at VH1's Do Something Awards
Isn’t the embellishment gorgeous? And I think the one-shoulder design is really fun and unique. Etro always makes such cool clothing. I lovelovelove it! What do you think: Do you like Bell’s dress?
Fashion Yay or Nay: Jumpsuits
At the premiere of ‘The Change-Up’ in Los Angeles Monday night, Sandra Bullock made a surprise appearance on the red carpet–wearing a strapless, full-length black Lanvin jumpsuit. More and more celebrities are appearing on red carpets in full-length jumpsuits–which begs the question: are they cute?
Here are a couple recent looks. What do you think?
Sandra Bullock in Lanvin
Sandra Bullock in Lanvin jumpsuit at 'The Change-Up' premiere in Los Angeles
Sandra Bullock in black Lanvin jumpsuit at 'The Change-Up' premiere in Los Angeles
Olivia Wilde in Emporio Armani
Olivia Wilde in Emporio Armani jumpsuit at NYLON party
Kristen Bell in TopShop
Kristen Bell in a TopShop jumpsuit at the Teen Choice Awards
Kim Kardashian in Roberto Cavalli
Kim Kardashian in Roberto Cavalli leopard print jumpsuit
Jessica Szohr in a paisley Alice + Olivia jumpsuit at the MTV Movie Awards
After reviewing the different looks, I’ve decided I’m not a big fan of the full-length jumpsuit. That said, of those pictured, Sandra and Kirsten rock the look best. Olivia looks like she’s about to grant somebody three wishes, Jessica looks like a tablecloth and Kim looks… well… ridiculous.
Shorter jumpsuits, however, don’t bother me as much. This one is actually really cute.
Jessica Szohr in Sparkle & Fade
Jessica Szohr in blue Sparkle & Fade jumpsuit
Hot Shoe Alert! Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane Pumps
Alert. Alert. Alert. We interrupt your normally-scheduled blog post to inform you about some incredibly hot new shoes. These aren’t just any old shoes. They are drop dead gorgeous, sky-high black patent leather heels that will make people gasp in awe should you wear them.
Do you feel adequately warned? Because here they are…. Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane Pumps ($650, Saks Fifth Avenue.)
Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane Pumps (front)
Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane Pumps (back)
AREN’T THEY INCREDIBLE? I realize they are reminiscent of the YSL Tribute Mary Janes that I also love but these are just fabulous. I love the covered platform and the shape of the peep toe. Just perfection. I think they might be a $100 or $200 cheaper too.
What do you think? Hot or not?
Designer Line I Love: Notte by Marchesa
Every awards season I always find myself swooning over Marchesa dresses. They are always the most intricate, most beautiful gowns on the red carpet. Sadly, they also have a price tag around $4,000. Spending that much for a dress is simply not happening in my lifetime. (Unless, of course, the novel I haven’t even begun writing becomes a huge blowout success and a movie is made out of it and for some reason I’m nominated for an Oscar for ‘Best Book to Become a Movie’… THEN maybe I’ll drop four grand on a dress. It could happen.)
Ali Larter in Marchesa
Kate Beckinsale in Marchesa (2009)
Reese Witherspoon in Marchesa (2008)
Anyway, much to my delight, designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig released a lower end line several years ago called Notte by Marchesa. The dresses are in the $700 range and still kinda out of my range but they just seem more attainable at that price point. Here are a few dresses from the line. What do you think?
(Note: For some reason, all these models are in ridiculous poses. Don’t let that sway your opinions of the gorgeous dresses they’re wearing.)
One-Shoulder Floral Dress ($725)
Ruffle-Bodice Strapless Gown ($990)
Ruffle-Sleeve Crepe Shift Dress ($660)
Strapless Organza Ruffle Dress ($795)
See the full collection of dresses as Bergdorf Goodman.
Red-Carpet Review: Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Horrible Bosses’ Premiere Dresses
Jennifer Aniston just finished making the international rounds for her ‘Horrible Bosses’ press tour and I thought it’d be fun to review her different looks.
Jennifer Aniston at Los Angeles ‘Horrible Bosses’ Premiere
Jennifer Aniston in Balenciaga Dress at Horrible Bosses Premiere
As a huge sequins fan, I want to really love this dress. And while I think it’s cute, I’m not in love with it. She seems to be standing weird in it and it’s not the most flattering frock in the world.
Jennifer Aniston at London ‘Horrible Bosses’ Premiere
Jennifer Aniston in Valentino Dress at London Horrible Bosses Premiere
This stone-grey dress is pretty amazing–and those Tom Ford shoes! They are gorgeous.
Jennifer Aniston at London Press Call for ‘Horrible Bosses’
Jennifer Aniston in leather Celine dress at Horrible Bosses Photo Call
This dress is FAB-U-LOUS! The cut is extremely flattering and it’d fun to see Aniston sporting some leather. The strappy heels look stellar too.
Emma Watson’s Fashion Faceoff: LBD vs. Long & Tiered
I’m consistently impressed by the gorgeous looks Emma Watson pulls together for the red carpet. She’s been a fashion darling for several years now and it’s been exciting to see her choices on the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows press tour.
Emma Watson in black Rafael Lopez dress
This short Rafael Lopez black and lace dress is just stunning on Watson. It fits her well, it’s a good length for her (not too short, not too long) and she seems to be having fun wearing it. And the belt is the perfect finishing touch. (The Chanel heels aren’t hurting either.)
For the big London premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Thursday, Watson wore a tiered Oscar de la Renta gown. While I understand the event necessitated something a bit more formal than the black frock she wore the day before, I’m not a huge fan of this dress. The bodice is beautiful but I don’t love the color or the tiers–she appears washed out and matronly.
Emma Watson in Oscar de la Renta at London premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'
What do you think? Which dress do you like more?
Recent Red-Carpet Commentary: Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ali Larter and Others
A couple of recent red-carpet looks and my thoughts on each…
Jennifer Aniston at Daily Show taping
We all know I love Jennifer Aniston’s style–and this look is no exception. I think this black Nina Ricci dress is super cute, flirty and fun. And while she’s five minutes away from being too old to wear it, I think she looks fab. (Not the hugest fan of the shoes however.)
Ali Larter
Ali Larter had a baby around the time Kai was born. And needless to say, she looks AMAZING–it’s hard to believe she gave birth just six months ago. I think she’s gorgeous–and while I don’t love her dress, I think her hair and makeup look great. And I covet her shoes.
Jennifer Love Hewitt in Herve Leger by Max Azria
Yikes! Usually I’m a huge fan of Herve Leger dresses–in fact, if I had the figure to wear bandage dresses, I’d live in Herve Leger. But this isn’t working. Perhaps the dress is a size too small? And the top part? All wrong. (She does have great hair though.)
Ashley Greene wearing a nude lip
Ashley Greene is almost always photographed wearing red lipstick but in this photo, she’s wearing a sheer pink gloss–and it looks amazing! Greene is gorgeous but at times I’m distracted by what feels like heavy makeup. And this is a refreshing look for her. Check plus.
Selena Gomez is pretty in purple
Selena Gomez is only 18 years old but she’s one of the best dressed celebrities this year. She always looks classy and cute. I can’t wait to see how her style evolves and pray she avoids the path previously taken by Miley Cyrus.
Pippa Middleton in Tania black knit dress
Pippa Middleton’s maid of honor dress at the Royal Wedding was drop-dead gorgeous–but she’s yet to hit another high note (in my opinion.) Until this little black number. Middletown looks super cute in this Tania black knit dress. Young, flirty, fun… perfect. I wonder if it’s a fluke or if she’s back on track…
Katie Holmes Nails It in Midnight Blue Dress
I already wrote about this dress for Popeater.com, but I loved it so much I thought I’d give it some extra love on the Hot Pink List.
Katie Holmes in midnight blue Contrarian dress
The basics:
Dress: Contrarian
Shoes: Lanvin
Bracelet: Lanvin
This dress is gorgeous and Katie looks sensational in it. The color is great, the shoe color is perfect and her hair and makeup complement the whole look very well.
Check plus, Mrs. Cruise, check plus.
Love the nude heels Katie paired with the dress
Love Katie's hair and makeup
Pockets!! Lovelovelove the pockets.
***My very hip and stylish friend Ann Marie just told me this dress is available at Singer 22 in lavender. The price is surprisingly just $381!
The Hot Pink List 