Archive for September, 2011

STYLE STARS – Zoe Saldana in Giambattista Valli at the Machine Gun Preacher Premiere

Sunday, 25 September, 2011
Actress Zoe Saldana poses at the premiere of “Machine Gun Preacher” at the Samuel Goldwyn theatre in Beverly Hills, California September 21, 2011. The movie opens in the U.S. on September 23. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Zoe Saldana attended the LA premiere of Machine Gun Preacher this week. For the occasion Zoe wore a floral print dress by Giambattista Valli. I’m never a big fan of prints on the red carpet but this is a very pretty number; it’s high necked and fitted making it a chic choice. The dress is teamed with a pair of pink Brian Atwood sandals that bring out the pink in the print of this design.

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STYLE STARS – Natalia Vodianova in Givenchy Couture at the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party

Sunday, 25 September, 2011
Russian model Natalia Vodianova attends “Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party” at Hampton Court in London on September 22, 2011. UPI/Rune Hellestad

Natalia Vodianova was a guest at the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party in London this week. Natalia wore a fairytale dress from the fall collection by Givenchy couture. This design may be a little too much for some with the layers of tulle and lace but Natalia pulls it off the way only a supermodel could. The choice of a bright statement lip makes the look.

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STYLE STARS – Beyonce in Lanvin at Macy’s New York

Sunday, 25 September, 2011
Beyonce at a promotional event for her new fragrance, “Pulse”. (NYC)

Beyonce may be pregnant but that doesn’t seem to be slowing her down. She appeared in Macy’s New York to promote the launch of her newest fragrance – Pulse. For the event Beyonce went for a glamorous halterneck feather hem gown from the resort collection by Lanvin. High-fashion maternity wear!

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STYLE STARS – Sarah Jessica Parker & Liv Tyler in Stella McCartney at the New York City Ballet

Sunday, 25 September, 2011
Sarah Jessica Parker at the New York City Ballet Fall Gala. (NYC)

The New York City Ballet Gala is one of the highlights of the NYC social scene, the fall gala took place earlier this week. Stella McCartney attended alongwith a few of her celeb friends dressed head-to-toe in her label of course.

Sarah Jessica Parker got lucky with the loan of a lace one-shouldered dress from next year’s Spring collection, not yet seen on the runway. The pretty dress was teamed with a silver Stella McCartney bag and dark green stiletto heels.

Liv Tyler also wore a Stella McCartney creation; a stunning strapless lace bodice detail gown from the pre-fall collection.

Liv Tyler at the New York City Ballet Fall Gala. (NYC)
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STYLE STARS – Demi Moore in Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria in Salvatore Ferragamo

Sunday, 25 September, 2011
Demi Moore at the 3rd Annual Variety’s Power of Women Event presented by Lifetime. (Beverly Hills, CA)

Demi Moore was one of the best dressed attendees at Variety’s 3rd Annual Power of Women Event this week. Demi looked super chic in an off-white shift dress from next spring’s collection by Victoria Beckham. The dress is effortlessly stylish with a midi-hemline that is very on trend. Demi’s choice snakeskin Alexandre Birman heels are the perfect accessories.

Eva Longoria also stunned in a simple strapless red dress by Salvatore Ferragamo. Whilst the cut is simple Eva goes with red a colour that is instantly dramatic and works beautifully with her skintone.

Eva Longoria at the 3rd Annual Variety’s Power of Women Event presented by Lifetime. (Beverly Hills, CA)
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WHAT WAS SHE THINKING – Lea Michele in Katherine Kidd and Olivia Wilde in Jason Wu

Sunday, 25 September, 2011
Lea Michele at the 3rd Annual Variety’s Power of Women Event presented by Lifetime. (Beverly Hills, CA)

The 3rd Annual Variety’s Power of Women Event took place earlier this week in Beverly Hills with guests including some of Hollywood’s female elite. Glee’s Lea Michele attended the event wearing a white shift dress from the spring collection by Katherine Kidd, not her best look everything from the tacky white metallic to the big shouldered shape doesn’t work for Lea.

Equally badly dressed was Olivia Wilde. Olivia who usually rests firmly in best dressed lists had a style setback in a monochrome dress by Jason Wu. The dress is shapeless and again has the same tacky metallic sheen as Lea’s.

Olivia Wilde at the 3rd Annual Variety’s Power of Women Event presented by Lifetime. (Beverly Hills, CA)
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AWARDS SEASON – Who Wore What at the 2011 Emmy Awards

Tuesday, 20 September, 2011
Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 18, 2011. UPI/Jayne Kamin Oncea

The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony which celebrates the best in television attracted an impressive array of stars. But it was the Brits who cleaned up on the night with Downton Abbey winning big and Kate Winslet taking best actress.

The red carpet was an impressive sight with stars bringing out their best in what is the first big event after the summer, signalling the start of awards season. Here you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of who wore what all condensed into one giant post!

First up was Gwyneth Paltrow who definitely likes to make a statement, it’s not often you see the flash of a stomach on the red carpet but Gwyneth showed hers off with pride. Gwyneth’s design of choice was a cropped top and long skirt ensemble by Emilio Pucci. The sight of her midriff detracts somewhat from the exquisite detail of this look which is a shame.

Kate Winslet at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Los Angeles, CA)

Kate Winslet was one of the big winners of the night, taking away the best actress accolade for her role in tv-series Mildred Pierce. For the occasion Kate looked every inch the movie star in a figure hugging red gown from the resort collection by Elie Saab. The gown is simple with it’s cap-sleeves and split-neckline but stunning in a dramatic red.

Katie Holmes arrives at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 18, 2011. UPI/Jayne Kamin Oncea

Katie Holmes took to the red carpet in a simple but elegant halterneck gown by Calvin Klein. The azure blue is a stunning colour on Katie’s olive complexion and the Calvin Klein silver belt nips in the waist giving a bit of shape to the gown.

Claire Danes at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Los Angeles, CA)

Claire Danes sits firmly in the best dress category for Emmy award attendees. The actress wore a strapless metallic blue gown from the resort collection by Oscar De La Renta. Metallic blue is an unusual colour to see on the red carpet, this design with it’s geometric shape pattern is particularly stunning

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Los Angeles, CA)

Devil Wears Prada star Emily Blunt was one of my best dressed attendees. Emily wore a midnight blue beaded gown from the fall haute couture collection by Elie Saab. The dress fits her perfectly and the plunging neckline adds an element of drama to this exquisite look.

Nina Dobrev at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Los Angeles, CA)

Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev wowed in what was one of her best ever red carpet looks; a strapless gown from the resort collection by Donna Karan. She teamed the dress with a Neil Lane necklace and Judith Leiber clutch. I love her elegant side-swept hair – the perfect do for this dress.

Actors Scott Caan and Anna Paquin present an award during the 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 18, 2011. UPI/Jim Ruymen

True Blood star, Anna Paquin didn’t walk the red carpet but she did appear on stage to present an award. For Anna when it comes to a red carpet there is really only one designer of choice and that is Alexander McQueen. Anna wore a draped black gown with gold accents by Alexander McQueen. Accents of gold Van Cleef & Arpels set the look off perfectly.

Actors Will Arnett and Zooey Deschanel present an award during the 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 18, 2011. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Zooey Deschanel attended the Emmy Awards wearing a pretty strapless full skirted gown from the resort collection of Monique Lhuillier. This gown has a real high school prom feel about it with the soft pink palette and retro updo but in a typically Zooey way this works with a real quirky vibe.

Julianna Margulies at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Los Angeles, CA)

Julianna Margulies made an unusual choice in red carpet gown for the Emmy’s. Julianna chose a strapless gown by Armani Prive in a bright white. White can sometimes seem a little bridal which is why it’s usually avoided at black tie events but this particularly design with it’s crystal stone detailing on the bodice and slight metallic sheen to it absolutely works.

Lea Michele arrives at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 18, 2001. UPI/Jayne Kamin Oncea

Yet another red dress, this time on Glee’s Lea Michele. Lea wore this shoulder ruffle design by Marchesa. Whilst as a dress in itself it’s perfectly nice but it doesn’t really standout especially amongst the other looks from the event. IT doesn’t look like it fits particularly well however its one redeeming feature is the cowl back.

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STYLE STARS – Lea Michele in J.Mendel at the Fox Party

Thursday, 15 September, 2011
Lea Michele at the FOX Eco-Casino Party. (Culver City, CA)

Lea Michele was a guest at the Fox Eco-Casino Party earlier this week. She attended the event alongside her fellow Glee cast members. For the occasion Lea went for an all out glamorous look in a sequinned chiffon plunging neckline gown from the fall collection by J.Mendel. Whilst I like this gown on Lea, the mocha colour looks especially good with her skin-tone, I can’t help the try-hard vibe I get from it.

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STYLE STARS – Ashley Greene in Oscar De La Renta at the Toronto Film Festival

Thursday, 15 September, 2011
Cast member Ashley Greene poses at the gala presentation for the film “Butter” at the 36th Toronto International Film Festival September 13, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Cassese (CANADA – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Twilight star Ashley Greene attended the Toronto Film Festival screening of new movie Butter earlier this week. The actress went for a chic look in a silk chiffon sequin dress from the resort collection by Oscar De La Renta. She teamed the dress with classic black Salvatore Ferragamo pumps.

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STYLE STARS – Olivia Wilde in Marchesa at the Toronto Film Festival

Thursday, 15 September, 2011
Actress Olivia Wilde attends the gala screening of ‘Butter’ at Roy Thomson Hall during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2011. UPI/Christine Chew

Another celeb on the red carpet for the screening of Butter at the Toronto Film Festival was Olivia Wilde. Olivia also went for an ultra girlie look in a white longsleeve gown with gold embroidery from the resort collection by Marchesa. This is a stunning dress with a real Grecian feel about it, however with its billowing skirt it feels just a little too ‘holiday’ and doesn’t really make the most of Olivia’s slim figure.

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