RED CARPET GLAM: SAG AWARDS 2011

The 17th annual SAG Awards took place last night at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and the GLITZ & GLAM was present and accounted for! Everyone fashionista worth her fashion stripes, has her best dressed/worst dressed list and of course, I am no different! I live for this red carpet fab! It breathes life into me like none other...

Mila Kunis looked gorgeous in a bold colorful, silk georgette Alexander McQueen dress. I love this look on her! Lea Michele looked stunning in a deep V-neck embellished gown by Oscar de la Renta. She is my ABSOLUTE favorite for the evening!!! Very simple dress but it says so much! January Jones looked like a goddess in her black and gold Carolina Herrera. She could have done something better with her hair but the dress is very flattering! Kim Kardashian came out the box swinging in a purple, one shoulder Marchesa gown! She sparkles in her Lorraine Schwartz jewels and the natural makeup makes seals her place on my best dressed list. Last but not least, Hilary Swank donned a peach Versace gown and the draping and embellishments looked stunning on her!

For the light, there is always darkness and for the good, there will always be the bad... especially in FASHION!!! Nicole Kidman wore a Nina Ricci black dress with lace cut outs and the dress alone was headed to a dark place and adding that floral necklace only served to seal its fate. Winona Rider wore a white Alberta Ferretti dress that looked like a recycled wedding dress! She looked uncomfortable all night and I have to be honest, looking at her in that dress made me uncomfortable, as well! Christine Hendricks is a total FASHION MISHAP in this L'Wren Scott dress. The silhouette is NOT flattering to her body. It looks like she is wearing a sequin robe! The eyeliner is too heavy. It looks like she took a black marker and just went to work! And the shoes... she broke my heart with those! No further comment. Jennifere Lawrence is new to the red carpet experience but she MUST do better next time! The hair.. the makeup.. the neon, fluorescent pink gown.. all signs point to "NO" Ms. Lawrence. Please try again. Last but not least, the last person on my worst dressed list is Angie Harmon in this pink Monique Lhullier gown. I don't hate the gown, itself, but I don't feel the look is appropriate. It's very youthful and would be better served on someone younger. Ms. Harmon, embrace your age and dress accordingly... please and thank you!

SEEN ON THE SCENE: LOUIS VUITTON

Whenever I blog about a shoe like this, I always deem it necessary to provide a disclaimer. My disclaimer is such: This is not a shoe for a novice! With that being said, Angela Simmons hit up MTV's Staying Alive foundation over in London, this past Friday night wearing this statement piece!

Ooeee la la.. It is a suede and patent leather platform heel by Louis Vuitton. The platform is almost 3" inches and the heel is measuring close to 6" inches. This shoe just never gets old to me but unfortunately it is. The politically correct part of me wants to say this shoe is a few seasons old but honestly, it's more than a few seasons old. It's more like a few years old! But hey.. we all have our favorites that we pull out from year to year. I have a pair of Michael Kors pumps that will never get old because I reinvent my MK pumps everytime I wear them and quite frankly, I plan to have them as long as they have me!

SATURDAY SAVINGS: THE LOOK FOR LESS!

Zoe Saldana made the rounds last week at the Sundance Film Festival, as did pretty much all of Hollywood. She embarked upon the Tide "Loads of Hope" event rocking some FABBBB patent leather riding boots. If this look is causing you a HAUTE attack right now, don't fret! It, too, can be yours!

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FABULOUS FRIDAY: PIERRE HARDY

PIERRE HARDY LASER CUT SLINGBACK - $998

Today our fabulous look is being brought to you by PIERRE HARDY. In the fashion industry, the season that sits between Fall/Winter and Spring is referred to as 'Resort'. With that being said, this is just the PERFECT resort shoe! You can do so many things with this slingback!

For a casual look: Try a boat neck, navy/white stripe shirt, white fit & flare pants, a matching genuine leather camel belt & handbag to match! 

For a couture look: Try it with a really fun, colorful printed dress but make sure the dress has some neutral colors or earth tones running through the print!

Elsewhere, the 'Gossip Girl' herself, Blake Lively, was spotted wearing this exact Pierre Hardy shoe while filming her hit show in New York. The dress is by Diane Von Furstenberg and Kim Kardashian was actually spotted wearing the same dress a few months ago. The print is busy but I love it!!! Oh and that uber HAUTE glazed python tote is by Nancy Gonzalez. Now, that's what I call a FIERCE handbag! Be inspired!!!!!

Happy Friday Fabs!

CELEB STYLE: ANGELA SIMMONS

Angela Simmons touched down in London this week and hit the ground running on her PR tour. She is there to promote her Pastry line and here are a few eclectic looks that she has been rocking. The girl definitely has her own look going but I can't hate. She's a beautiful young lady and the look works for her. I'm all about supporting anyone who is doing something positive! So be sure to check out her 'Pastry' line. 

If you're dying to steal her look, the heart shaped satin clutch comes with a cross body strap and is available at La Regale for only $54. That's a great steal!!

The Chanel boots are from last season so good luck getting your hands on a pair of those. They are SOLD OUT! They also happen to be the same boots that Beyonce rocked last spring at one of her impromptu concerts. Mmm.. Loves them!

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THE LUXE EDITION: VOGUE CELEBRATES GUCCI

 

Soooo... I have to be honest. I have a confession! I, sometimes, find myself hesitant to cover Gucci because I am thrust with images of Gucci Mane, the rapper. I often wonder why he couldn't have found another name. Is it really necessary to disparage the name of an iconic fashion brand?!? Nevertheless, Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is in full swing and last night, VOGUE PARIS threw a major bash to honor Gucci designer, Frida Giannini. It was held at Hotel de la Rouchefoucauld Doudeauville in Paris, France and the celeb power was definitely in the building! As with all fashion houses and their events, celebs come dressed head-to-toe to salute and celebrate the brand. This event, of course, was no different. So, check out some of your favorites celebs rocking their Gucci looks of the evening.