The Best and Worst Dressed of 2010

And the top 5 best dressed are...

5. Eva Mendes. Eva is always confident and always willing to take a few risks, which we definitely appreciate. We love her in the Prada dress!

Happy Birthday to You!: Jude Law

Today Jude Law is 38 and he is still sooooo cute. By the way, we're pretty sure Sienna is wearing Pucci and she looks great, too. Anyway, happy b-day Jude. We love you.

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection: Lost and Found

We are way behind on blogging the Fashion Show and we can't even pretend to catch up, but we have decided to give you a few highlights from last week's episode, in which the designers were required to create weekend looks from "lost and found" clothes, anyway:

1. Iman reduces all of the remaining designers to the insignificant posers that they are by telling them that all of the designs sucked and no one deserves to win. And let's face it, most of the kids (except Dominique maybe) have not given us any indication that they are deserving of real live designer status yet.

2. Despite this, the House of Nami wins again.

3. And, finally, finally Dominique wins. And we must say her win is well-deserved as her dress, made from umbrellas, was adorable and creative. However, we fear that Dominique will be in trouble in the future as her boyfriend David was cut for his totally uninspired cheap Banana Republic safari chic knock off.

4. Cesar has started to make some really ugly clothes. He had better watch himself.


5. And, then, finally, there was our fave line of the night, from who else, but Calvin:

"Cesar deny me on stage. Dominique, stabbing me in the back. Jeffrey kick the crap out of me. Oh, now the new ballgame has just drop-ped. So I'm coming back, and just like eh. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!"

Please, please Fashion Show producers do not cut Calvin. He provides way too much entertainment to lose.

This week, there was no new episode, so until next week, ciao.

Five Most Stylish Holiday Flicks

So as we get more and more into the holiday spirit, making sure to catch all of our fave Christmas movies before the big day, we saw no reason not to also rank these fine films by the quality of their wardrobes. As such, we now give you the top five holiday films with the best fashion sense.

5. Die Hard. This may seem to be a strange choice, but the truth is, other than Working Girl, we can't think of another film that so beautifully displays 80s power suits. Plus, Bruce Willis looks super hot in a wife beater.

Part 6: Road to Sweden with Alexander Skarsgard and Kate Bosworth

So who better to spend the Christmas holidays with than Alexander Skarsgard and fashionista girlfriend Kate Bosworth. And where better to spend Christmas than Sweden, which claims to be the home of Santa Claus. And, so dear hearts, please join us on our journey to the land of trolls, meatballs, and minimalist furniture...



1. Stockholm. Upon our arrival in Stockholm, we are taken to our hotel, the Rival Hotel, owned by Benny Andersson. That's right Benny Andersson of ABBA. We personally love ABBA, so we are quite excited (ok maybe not Mr. Fashionista so much, but we have certainly caught him singing Lay All Your Love on Me while watching Mamma Mia). We our led to our suite, which is beautifully decorated in gorge blonde Swedish furniture (but the fancy kind, not the kind you assemble yourself from a box a la Ikea) and a complimentary ABBA cd to listen to during our visit. Our suite overlooks Mariatorget, aka Maria Square, and we can just see the statue of Thor, covered in snow, from our balcony. Mr. Fashionista and I settle in and decide to change clothes and get nice and bundled for a day of sightseeing in the tundra. It's a little after noon, and we only have a couple of hours of daylight left, so we make our wardrobe change quick.

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection: Synergy with the Real Housewives

The name of the game these days is Synergy.  And so, for this week's installment, Bravo has let the Real Housewives from both New Jersey and Orange County play with the folks on the Fashion Show.

1. The Challenge. Specifically, the designers are required to design a ballgown fit for a charity gala. Calvin is immediately freaked out, and in a serious case of pot calling the kettle, declares: "I don't work with clients because they're kind of bitchy." Truer words were never spoken Cal, at least with respect to some of the Housewives.

Red Carpet: Country Strong Premiere

So, looks like a normal white dress, right? Kinda Calvin Klein-ish. Also, kind of reminds us of the white backless column gown Kate Hudson wore at the SAG awards last year. Although this version does not fit Ms. Paltrow anywhere near as beautifully as the dress Kate wore. On the other hand, there's nothing either too exciting or offensive about this dress. Unless boring can be considered offensive.

What Mrs. Fashionista Wears on Vacation

So, dear hearts, it's bone-chillingly cold outside and so, for our winter vacation this year, Mr. Fashionista and I have decided to jet off to the beautiful and exclusive Caribbean island of Nevis. We, of course, require a completely new and fab wardrobe for our trip, and have basically decided to pack the following items...

Happy Birthday to You!: Taylor Swift

Today is Swifty's 21st B-Day! So exciting. Taylor can finally legally slam back shots with her boyfriend Jakie. No matter what she does though, we hope she's looking chic like she does in the pic below. Gorgeous dress Taylor, even if it reads just a tad bit old. Enjoy your day and tomorrow, the bloody mary's on us.

Tied Up With Emily Blunt

Tie me up. Tie me down. Tie me with way too many ribbons. Emily Blunt, whose style we normally adore, had a bit of a misstep in our opinion as the ribbons and bows on the dress compete with the ribbons and bows on the shoes. We actually think the dress and shoes, separately, could be cute. Together, though, Em looks just a little too precious (and matchy-matchy) for us. Overall, not terrible or anything, but not great either.

Kate Bosworth in Jil Sander

Kate Bosworth recently attended the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards in the Jil Sander t-shirt ball gown, which we looooooooooved at Milan Fashion Week. Not everyone loved this like we did. And, as we sit here today, we're actually a little torn. We still very much like the idea of this very simple dress, turned elegant ball gown. And this may be sacrilegious, but there is something very J Crew about this dress (which is not necessarily a bad thing). We also think Kate looks young, fresh and fashion forward and better than the model as she actually fills the dress out.


But we kinda wish Kate had styled her look just a bit differently from the runway show and jazzed it up just a bit, with a sparkly statement necklace or some giant diamond studs. Of course, maybe that would defeat the purpose of the whole dress as an exercise in simplicity? What do you think readers? Perfect as is, Terrible all around, or Add some sparkle?

Happy Birthday to You!: Jennifer Connelly

Happy Birthday Jennifer Connelly! Today, Ms. Connelly is 40 years old. And in honor of Jen's birthday, let's go ahead and check out her most recent red carpet outing:

Dress: 3.5/4. Love the pattern and the sparkle of the dress.
Jacket: 3.5/4. Totally fierce, but not sure about how it goes with the dress.
Shoes: 4/4. So fab. These shoes could work in a variety of situations. Love them.

In or Out? Since it's her b-day and every item she's wearing is Balenciaga and she looks totally gorge for a 40 yr old, we're giving Jennifer an IN (BTW, hubby Paul Bettany is looking pretty dapper himself). Happy Birthday!

Oprah and Gayle Do Australia

You know we've never really associated tropical printed muumuus with Sydney, Australia, but then who are we to tell Oprah and Gayle they're not dressed appropriately? However, we really must comment on how unflattering such a look can be on larger ladies. Oprah, babe, everyone knows you should try to create a shape, not emphasize your lack of a waist by raiding Mrs. Roper's closet.

One Word Red Carpet Reviews: Spike TV 2010 Video Game Awards

Hello, hello dear hearts and gentle souls! So, what did we think of what our fave (or perhaps our geekiest?) celebs showed up wearing at the Spike TV 2010 Video Game Awards?

The rules are as always: Please use one word or less!

1. NPH. Gangsta.

Carey Mulligan and the Sheik

We hate to continually dote on Ms. Mulligan, but we just can't help ourselves, particularly when she looks sooooo Tippi Hedron. The Sheik may be trying really hard not to grin, but we know Carey must have totally charmed this guy.

Red Carpet: Kate Walsh in a Pantsuit

There is so much wrong with Kate Walsh's pantsuit, seen below at the Trevor LIVE evening in Hollywood, that we're not quite sure where to begin. But for your sake gentle readers, we will, of course, try.

First of all, we hate the tapered ankles, which do a fantastic job of making Miss Kate's hips look three times larger than they actually are. Plus, we have never been a fan of any variation of the harem pant. Second, it certainly looks like somebody forgot to do the flash test. Yep. That's right. Kate's bra cups are showing right through this get-up although we suppose that's better than exposing nipple. And, finally, we're pretty sure those pants are pleated. In a word, no.

In short, we think this entire outfit may be the worst move Kate's made since she left Grey's Anatomy for Private Practice. What say you dear hearts?

Angelina Jolie Circa 1984

So, here's a riddle for you, dear hearts: What do you get when you cross Joan Collins with Tammy Wynette?

Still haven't guessed it darlings? Why the answer is Angelina Jolie, of course. 

Oh, Angie, dear, what were you thinking? Between the strong shoulders in your gown and the giant aquanetted  hair, we're not sure if we've been thrown into a 1984 soap opera or a bad country song. Ange, let's tone down the hair next time, shall we?

Red Carpet: Anne Hathaway does J Lo

Never in a million years would we ever have believed that Anne Hathaway could look as good or better in a dress so typically J Lo. But here we are, dear hearts, looking at what  we think is one of Anne's best looks in awhile (although actually she's been doing must better than usual lately).

The gold lights up her whole face and the mod dress is both super flattering and super fun on Ms. Hathaway. Her entire look is both effortless and put together. And it appears that even Anne, herself, knows she looks pretty great as she's all smiles. Definitely IN.

Red Carpet: Carey Mulligan at the Moet British Independent Film Awards

 
Carey Mulligan showed up in red at the Moet British Independent Film Awards. And, as usual, Ms. Mulligan also showed up looking adorable. We love the color on her and think there's something very Hitchcock-icy-blond about her in this dress, with that hair and those shoes. In other words, there's something fabulously retro about Carey's look...which is why we're just a bit confused by the weird remote control purse she seems to be carrying.

Red Carpet: Marion Cotillard at 10th International Film Festival

Marion Cotillard recently attended the 10th International Film Festival in Marrakech, dressed as an ostrich with a bad perm. Unfortunately, Ms. M also seems to have been attacked by blue amoebas. 

There's nothing more to say really dear readers, except that we weep when one of our former fashion faves descends into the depths of fashion faux pas. Come back to the light Marion. Come back.

Red Carpet: Lea Michele at Billboard's 5th Annual Women in Music Awards

We absolutely hate it that we are so terribly annoyed with Lea Michele these days, but we just can't help it. Her it girl status just drips off of her in a horribly smug way. As for her fashion sense, well, this is a bit Judy Jetson, but, overall, we think she looks cute and we will accept it. Which is more than we can say of Rachel Berry these days. Glee has gone way downhill in our opinion. What say you gentle readers, in or out?

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection: Man Up

Tonight's episode begins with Golnessa talking about stepping up her game. In fact, many of the remaining designers are concerned about showing the judges what they've got.



1. The Challenge. Soon thereafter,  Iman sends word to the remaining contestants to meet her at the Museum of Natural History. Once the designers arrive, they see nine metal boxes surrounding a fortune cookie shaped fountain. Iman informs them that in the middle of the fountain is a time capsule, which will be opened in 1000 years. Similarly, in each of the nine metal boxes surrounding the fortune cookie is a time capsule for a different year. Each designer will choose a different box and his or her look must then be inspired by the year of the time capsule he or she chooses. However, all looks must still fit together as a collection.


For Team Emerald, Golnessa must design for 1951, Jeffrey for 1989, Cesar for 2001, and Cindy for 1965. For Team Nami, Eduardo must design for 1976, Calvin for 1957, Dominique for 1994, Rolando for 1969, and David for 1982. Once everyone has their design year, Iman informs the designers that they must also use plaid in their designs. Moaning and groaning ensues as most designers can't imagine having to work with plaid.

Winona Ryder is the Man in Black

Wow. Winnie must have read our blog about how she's always wearing black poofy dresses. Ms. Ryder, we now apologize to you as we would never, never want to encourage any person to wear this suit. Ever. In a million years. Unless, of course, you're impersonating Johnny Cash. Then, we say go for it.

There is so very much wrong with the look, dear hearts, that it's really hard to know where to begin, but let's just say, we're not big fans of the chunky pendant that seems to be doubling as a bolo tie. Indeed, the fact that Winnie has buttoned her shirt up all the way completes this image. Further, we hate the cut of this jacket, which is not feminine at all, is too long and makes Ms. Ryder's legs look way shorter than they actually are. Just awful.

Again, unless you've shot a man in Reno just to watch him die, please ignore our last post Winnie and bring back the black poofy dress. Please?

Winona Ryder and the Black Poofy Dress

Winona Ryder has been perpetually stuck in a poofy, black dress for months now, and for the life of us, we can't figure out why as the look has been mostly unsuccessful on her.

As you may recall, on September 13, Winnie made her way onto the red carpet in an ill-fitting bodice where the girls made every attempt to escape their corseted cage. Not a good look.



As you can see on the right, however, by  November 11, WR had managed to clean her look up quite a bit. Plus, the added length in the skirt slimmed her down, too, and we began to believe in Wynona's ability to rock a black, poofy dress, until...

Leighton Meester in Menswear

What do we think dear hearts?  Is Leighton pulling this off or not?

We're not actually sure, ourselves.We kinda like the slightly disheveled, long-day-after-work look she's going for here. On the other hand, maybe we're just glad for change, any change, in her style. So, you must help us, is she in or is she out?

First Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Fashion Awards

Okay, okay. So, instead of packing for our trip tomorrow, we just could not help ourselves from doing one last post. And so we present the First Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Fashion Awards. The envelope please...

1. Best Cryogenically Frozen Ice Queen. And the winner is Joan Rivers. We love you Ms. Rivers. Great look for you. Truly.

Christmas Shopping Season Kick Off

And so, dear hearts, I must now disappear for a few more days, as I will be doing a bit of Turkey Day traveling. However, don't forget to go shopping this weekend. Or, at the very least, do a little window shopping.

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection: Swashbucklers Unite!

Everyone on Team Nami is pissed and terrified that Calvin is on their team (we don't blame them). Even Cal knows it: "The way I've been behaving the past two weeks. Hell I don't think they like me very much." After the bitching dies down, everyone scurries along to meet Iman.



1. The Challenge. Woah. Iman is in a tin foil jumpsuit. Fabulous. Mata Hari, vampires... The challenge this week is to create night time looks inspired by the femme fatale. Fun! The other twist is that the Fashion Show will be tomorrow, meaning they will only have 24 hours to complete their looks.

Mata Hari

2. The Workroom. Now that Cesar is in the House of Emerald, he gets to work bossing his new team around and pretty immediately tells Tamara that her fabric doesn't fit in, that she should stop working on her outfit and come help the rest of the team out with the mood board. Of course, when Isaac comes in to check out the mood board, he's not too impressed and also adds "Cal's on the other team now, so you kind of have to beat them." Ha! Team Emerald continues to struggle.Golnessa finds her fabric uncooperative and Tammy and Cesar continue to bicker.


Team Nami, on the other hand, seems to be doing just fine, even with Calvin. They've decided to go with a purple and black 1940s vampire theme. Isaac likes the idea very much. Nami then gets to work, and aside from Rolando seeking help from Cesar (and Cesar actually helps him!), nothing too controversial happens. Of course, Cesar's not the only one consorting with the enemy. Calvin and Tammy are BFFs.

Coming Soon: The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection Post

Hello dear hearts, never fear the Fashion Show post is coming soon! Due to DVR issues, it has only been delayed.

We can only guess what will happen with Calvin on the other team!

Taylor Swift's Makeover

Who would have thought that adding a heavy bang and straightening hair could make a girl who we have always thought looked a bit like an alien look like a knockout model? Plus, Ms. Swift's dress is fierce. This may be the best makeover we've seen in awhile. Well done Taylor.

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection: Body Image

This week's episode, aka Body Image, begins with everyone bad mouthing last week's loser, Francine (poor thing, was that necessary kids?). Mike also comments that he doesn't think Cesar should have won for last week's snow leopard print dress. But more on Mike later.


1. The Challenge. After the bitch session, the designers all meet up with Iman at the Bodies art exhibition, which consists of art displaying the human body from the inside out. Which can only mean that this week's challenge is to design a collection inspired by the human body. The designers then walk around the room and get some inspiration. David says he loves the vagina and plans to use it as his inspiration.

Dowdy Andie MacDowell

We will be the first to admit that we watched both "The Front" and its sister movie "At Risk" on Lifetime. On a Saturday night. And in those two very fine films, Andie MacDowell played a sexy and deliciously manipulative DA who (spoiler alert!)slept with not one, but two murderers.

Andie is fooling no one here, however. She looks a like a middle-aged Mom who added a sparkly scarf in an attempt to jazz things up and look a little sexy for a night out on the town with her hubby in beautiful downtown Peoria. Oh. And she added her fave red heels for good measure. Of course, she is perfect for the occasion, which is apparently sponsored by over the hill ladies.Sorry Andie. You're out.

One Word Red Carpet Reviews: Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.

Hello, hello again! So, what did we think of what our fashion designers and trend-setting actors decided to wear to the Vogue Fashion Fund Awards this year?

In one word or less, please. Go.

1. Stephen Moyer. Anna Paquin. Richard Chai.  Tool. Bleh. Shirttails?

Katy Perry, Black and Blue

We've been gone awhile dear hearts and what, you may ask, brought us back to blogging and away from working late at the office as we should? This:

Katy Perry looks normal and pretty. Crazy. We always love purply blue, but it's particularly gorge on the black haired, blue eyed pop star. Well done Kate.

Heidi Klum in the Infamous Polka Dot Dress

Heidi Klum showed up at the Black Swan Closing Night Gala wearing what else, but Mondo Guerra's much hated polka dot dress, which basically lost him the title of Project Runway champ. Take that Nina and Michael!

And you know what, it's adorable. Absolutely adorable. Of course, Heidi has made a few changes, including getting rid of the sleeves, which was probably the right move for Ms. Klum now that we see the two gowns side by side. Plus, by keeping her hair and makeup simple, Heidi lets those Mondo Polka Dots speak for themselves. So, what do you think gentle readers? Is Heidi in or is she out?