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Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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...

Thursday, November 25, 2010

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.
Nov. 25, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - JOAN RIVERS attends the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. © Red Carpet Pictures

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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:

47554, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Tuesday November 16, 2010. Katy Perry arrives at the release of her fragrance 'Purr' wearing a purple dress and meeting with fans in a purple truck this afternoon. Photograph:  Wagner Az, PacificCoastNews.com


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.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Heidi Klum in the Infamous Polka Dot Dress

HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 11: Heidi Klum arrives at the 'Black Swan' closing night gala during AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on November 11, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)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?



NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Designer Mondo Guerra speaks on the Project Runway Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 9, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG)HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 11: Heidi Klum arrives at the 'Black Swan' closing night gala during AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on November 11, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)








Thursday, November 11, 2010

The Eight Faces of Carrie Underwood

For the third year in a row, Carrie Underwood hosted the Country Music Awards. And, once again, she was only permitted to stay in any one outfit for 10 minutes or less. Let's go ahead and take a look dear hearts.


Carrie Underwood arrives for the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on November 10, 2010. UPI/Kevin Dietsch Photo via Newscom


NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10: Carrie Underwood performs 'Mama's Song' at the 44th Annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Mermaid v. Prom Queen
While we could do without the middle flounce in the mermaid gown, that purple dress has a polyester bridal look about it.

Winner: Mermaid







Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Stop the Press: Paris Hilton Is In

We can not believe we are about to say this, but Paris Hilton looks absolutely adorable here and, dare we say, classy. We're so proud of you, Paris. Our little baby girl is all grown up.

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10: Paris Hilton arrives for the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on November 10, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

2010 Jakarta Fashion Week

We can only assume the headpiece on this look is inspired by traditional Indonesian garb somehow, so we'll give it a pass.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA - NOVEMBER 09: A model showcases designs on the runway by Danjyo/Hyoji during the Cleo Fashion Awards show on the third day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2010 at Pacific Place on November 9, 2010 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images for Jakarta Fashion Week)


Sunday, October 31, 2010

Part 1: Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween ghouls and ghosts! Before you eat another Reese's peanut butter cup, please enjoy these photos from the 2010 Lanvin Halloween Extravaganza. Some of these ladies were costumed as the world's skinniest rumored-to-be pregnant ladies (hello, Rachel Zoe), some came dressed as Victor/ Victoria (we're looking at you Janet Jackson), some we were not certain whether they were wearing a costume or not (yes, Padma Lakshmi, is that a Pocahontas costume or just your everyday wear, we're confused?) and some looked like strange half-leopard half-bird creatures, whose Hershey bars had really gone to their hips (Anne Hathaway dear, what were you thinking?).

Well, ciao for now. Enjoy and we'll post some sillier costume pics later. Boo!
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Stylist Rachel Zoe attends the Halloween Extravaganza at Lanvin Boutique on October 29, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
World's Least Obvious Baby Bump

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Project Runway: (A Very Sad) Finale Part 1


NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: (L-R) Fashion Director of Elle and Marie Claire Nina Garcia, model Heidi Klum and Michael Kors walk the runway at Project Runway Fall 2010 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 12, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG)
So, tonight's episode, which is the first part of the two-part finale,  begins and we are reminded again that April is out. So sad. We plan to show her collection in its entirety in the next post, so you can see it.

Heidi informs the remaining four designers that they each get $9000 and 6 weeks to show a 10 piece collection. See you in 6 weeks suckers...









Wednesday, October 20, 2010

White Trash Beautiful: Heather Locklear and Ava Sambora

We recently learned a few things about Heather Locklear's fam that we didn't know before.

Photo by: Galaxy/starmaxinc.com 2010  10/17/10 Ava Elizabeth Sambora at the WTB Fashion Show. (Hollywood, CA) Photo via NewscomPhoto by: Galaxy/starmaxinc.com 2010  10/17/10 Ava Elizabeth Sambora and Heather Locklear at the WTB Fashion Show. (Hollywood, CA) Photo via Newscom1. Heather Locklear and her daughter Ava Sambora look practically identical.





2. Heather's ex Richie Sambora has a women's clothing line called White Trash Beautiful.



3. Heather's 13 year old daughter Ava is currently a model (or at least she is whenever Dad designs the clothes).


We're most surprised by the second revelation. You?

Day and Night with Freida Pinto

Indian actress Frieda Pinto attends a photo call for Miral at Vue, Leicester Square in London on October 18, 2010.   UPI/Rune Hellestad Photo via Newscom
Freida Pinto by Day. Freida has been working it for her new movie Miral. Here she is in a day look for a photo shoot. We love the soft browns, which almost blend into her skin. We think her ensemble is a perfect look for such an occasion. Our biggest issue is the fact that her neck has disappeared. We have noticed this before with Freida. We're not sure if she has a short neck or if she just has tendency to hide it. Either way, it would have been nice to have seen a look that elongated her neck more.

Despite the neck problem, her shoes are too cute. We were worried they were too dark for the softness of her skirt and shirt, but we actually think they add some nice contrast and, well, they're just too darn cute to say anything bad about. So, we say IN for this day look even if there were some things we would have done differently.
















Question: And what does Ms. Pinto wear when the sun goes down?

Monday, October 18, 2010

Worst Dressed Actresses at the Scream Awards

Also at the Scream Awards, were several actresses who looked frighteningly awful. Our nominees for Worst Dressed are:

1. Betsy Russell. Saw star Betsy Russell showed up with one of the most disturbing cleavage shots we've seen in awhile. This is just plain ugly. You should really be wearing a bra dear because the girls need some help.

Oct. 16, 2010 - Los Angeles, California, USA - Oct 16, 2010 - Los Angeles, California, USA - Actress BETSY RUSSELL  at the 2010 Scream Awards held at the Greek Theater, Hollywood. © Red Carpet PicturesOct. 16, 2010 - Los Angeles, California, USA - Oct 16, 2010 - Los Angeles, California, USA - Actress BETSY RUSSELL  at the 2010 Scream Awards held at the Greek Theater, Hollywood. © Red Carpet Pictures

Best Dressed Actresses at the Scream Awards

Many of our fave celebs attended this year's Scream Awards. Some looked divine, while other looked screamingly awful. And the nominees for Best Dressed are:

1. Blake Lively. We think this gray looks very pretty on the always fashionable Blake Lively. The leather detail is also interesting and the jewel detail at the neckline adds just the right amount of sparkle to break up a look that might otherwise be a bit drab.

Oct. 16, 2010 - Los Angeles, California, USA - Oct 16, 2010 - Los Angeles, California, USA - Actress BLAKE LIVELY  at the 2010 Scream Awards held at the Greek Theater, Hollywood. © Red Carpet Pictures


Sunday, October 17, 2010

Red Carpet: Conviction Premiere in London

Cleopatra and the Mummy attend the Conviction premiere in London.

British actress Minnie Driver attends the premiere of Conviction at Vue, Leicester Square in London on October 15, 2010.   UPI/Rune Hellestad Photo via Newscom
U.S. actress Hilary Swank poses for photographers as she arrives for the premiere of Conviction at the 54th London Film Festival at Leicester Square in London October 15, 2010. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
True, Minnie Driver and Hillary Swank look like they're attending an Egyptian-themed costume party, but that's no reason not to step back and give an objective review of their chosen gowns anyway.

We absolutely love the turquoise on Minnie Driver and we love the detail, but we worry it's just a bit costumey for us. Otherwise, we love it. She looks beautiful and the dress is incredibly flattering on her. So, we say she's IN.

Hillary Swank, on the other hand, looks like she's wearing shiny bandages. We think the bottom is pretty, but the top just doesn't work for us. It bunches in an unflattering way and her hair distracts from the neckline, which even if we don't like the way it bunches, seems to be the focal point of the dress. We also think this particular metallic is washing her out. For us, Ms. Swank is OUT.




Sunday, October 10, 2010

Part 1: If We Were Rachel Zoe in Paris...

Well, dear hearts, Paris Fashion Week has ended and we must say we were really quite impressed. Although the Paris shows may not have been as edgy as those in Milan, there were certainly many beautiful looks from some of our fave designers. And, of course, we noticed many different trends as well.

Ordinarily, we are not overly fond of jumpsuits. Believe it or not, however, we thought there were quite a few gorgeous jumpsuits walking the Parisian catwalks this year, and below we show you some of the very best. 


1. Project Runway Jumpsuit. This jumpsuit, designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine, has an interesting detail that we feel like we've seen week after week on Project Runway. In fact, we're wondering if Ms. Philo talked to Michael Kors, former creative director at Celine, about his time on PR because this detail is unmistakably PR. That's right. It's the very shiny, very exposed zipper   Unlike the PR zippers, however, Ms. Philo has placed her zipper in the front rather than the back of the garment, and we think we rather like it (although we're not sure about the way it ends right at her lady parts). What we love most about this jumpsuit, however, is the shape at the top. We also quite like how minimalistic it is. For jumpsuits, which are so often associated with the seventies, the cleanness of the lines in this garment make it, in our eyes anyway, super modern. Plus, we think it's super sexy and could be a bold statement on a Red Carpet. We could see someone tall, slim and edgy pulling this look off. In other words, we could totally see this on Keira Knightley.
PARIS - OCTOBER 05: Keira Knightley attends the Chanel Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2011 show during Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on October 5, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)A model displays a creation by Michael Kors for Celine spring-summer 2011 ready-to wear collection presentation in Paris, France on October 03, 2010. Photo by Thierry Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Sarah Jessica Parker Does Simple

Very rarely do we ever see SJP looking this simple and this stunning. Gorgeous. Well done Carrie Bradshaw.
45846, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Thursday October 7, 2010. Sarah Jessica Parker dazzles in a long evening gown outside the Lincoln Center in NYC on her way to attend the New York City Ballet Fall Gala. Photograph:  PacificCoastNews.com

Project Runway: Sloppy Pajama Party!

NEW YORK - JULY 28: Model and Project Runway Judge Heidi Klum attends the 'Project Runway' Season 8 premiere at the Empire Hotel on July 28, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)1. Everthing's Changed.  At the beginning of tonight's episode, we find out that everything has changed. April and Gretchen are the only ladies left and Gretchen notes how quiet it is now without the constant chatter and giggling of the other silly girls. April does not seem to disagree with this assessment. The living arrangements, however, are not the only changes that will be made. Once the designers go before Heidi on the runway, Mrs. Seal informs the designers that they will be required to switch models. The designers agonize through their choices and none of us really care because who are these models anyway?



2. The Challenge/ Heidi's Take. Heidi next tells the designers that for this challenge she will be their client and the designers will be required to create a look for her new line of active wear at New Balance. We fear that what Heidi means is that the designers will be required to create sweatpants. After Heidi shows the looks from her line, our fears appear to be confirmed as she shows hoodies, yoga pants, and sports bras in grays and blacks. But, in case this prospect is not exciting enough to the designers (which we suspect it is not to many of them), Heidi informs them that the winning look will be sold on Amazon! Yippee!


Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Bridal Stylings of Lauren Conrad

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Reality TV Personality Lauren Conrad promotes 'Sugar and Spice' & 'Lauren Conrad Style Guide' at Barnes & Noble, 86th & Lexington on October 5, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images)Lauren Conrad recently appeared at a Barnes & Noble in NYC wearing a white lacy dress with headband to sign copies of her new books Sugar and Spice and Lauren Conrad Style. And what we have to say is this: Please stop wearing headbands LC. In fact, everyone let's say it together now. No more headbands. And why are we so opposed to headbands, you may ask? Well, there's no good reason really, as they are a quick easy, often inexpensive hair styling solution. Yet, we feel strongly that what should have been a short-lived trend has lasted for far too long, and to be honest, headbands give us a terrible headache. And we don't like painful fashion. Not one bit. Example: Our beautiful pair of 4 inch platform peeptoes just sit in our closet wasted in their adorable glory. And why? Because they literally weigh 10 pounds, kill our feet and we find walking in them to be impossible after about 15 feet out. A better trend? Wedges of any kind...so comfy and cute...




But we digress. Back to LC...

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

I've Got Something in My Front Pocket at YSL

Is it just us or is there something slightly vulgar about these front pockets featured in several of the Yves Saint Laurent looks shown this week at Paris Fashion Week? And yet, this funky front pocket, isn't something we've seen before and sometimes, you know, your right hand gets cold.What say you gentle readers? In or out?

A model displays a creation by designer Stephano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent spring-summer 2011 ready-to wear collection presentation held at the Hotel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris, France on October 4, 2010. Photo Frederic Nebinger/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom


Enormous Hats at Chanel

OK, dear hearts, when we first saw this, we thought it was the world's largest hat. Alas, no, it's only an umbrella. But you know what? We kind of think it's a fabulous double take and we enjoy our fashion with a sense of humor.
PARIS - OCTOBER 05: A model walks the runway during the Chanel Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2011 show during Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on October 5, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)


Let's go ahead and check out the front.