As usual, the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of the Arts did not disappoint its reputation as fashion's Oscars. There are some wild and interesting looks on display.
My top five favorites:
1) Anne Hathaway went to her favorite, Valentino, for this creation, and she looked incredible. I also love the punked-up blonde hairdo.
2) Beyonce did not disappoint with her Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci outfit. I like the matching printed boots.
3) Emma Watson looked amazing in her Prabal Gurung dress. The overall effect is sexy, but understated.
4) Blake Lively wore a gorgeous Gucci dress with fantastic earrings. This is how you bring drama without going overboard.
5) Only Sarah Jessica Parker can pull off this Giles Deacon dress and the custom Philip Treacy hat.
My bottom five:
1) Katy Perry donned Dolce and Gabbana, and I actually think the dress itself might have been OK, but the crown and the earrings caused the outfit to go overboard.
2) Allison Williams's Joseph Altuzarra dress is wrong from top to bottom - the mix of different textures and shapes ended up being too busy.
3) Kim Kardashian wore a flowered bedspread custom-made by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. I get cross-eyed just looking at that dress for more than a second.
4) Christina Ricci wore a McAndrew Tartan corset gown from the Vivienne Westwood Couture collection. I think the dress would work better if it just sticks to one length.
5) Madonna in Givenchy - just no.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Catching Fire - Katniss's Dress
New posters were released of the second movie in the Hunger Games trilogy - Catching Fire, featuring portraits of the different characters. The costumes are pretty eye-catching, especially Katniss's and Peeta's wedding outfits. Katniss's wedding dress, which many thought was designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, was actually designed by 28-year-old Tex Tex Saverio, an Indonesian designer who had previously dressed Lady Gaga in the May 2011 issue of Harper's Bazaar and Kim Kardashian in the March 2013 issue of Elle.
Catching Fire's costume designer, Trish Summerville, told the Hollywood Reporter that she and Saverio worked together over Skype to design the dress, which was based in this amazing creation from Saverio's fashion line. The bodice of the dress has an organza corset under a metal cage covered with Swarovski crystals, with metal pieces rising up that represent fire and flame. The skirt is made from organza and chiffon. There are laser-cut feathers on the shoulders and waist that hint at Katniss's eventual transformation into the Mockingjay.
Wall Street Journal's Scene Asia blog did an article on Saverio after the Lady Gaga picture where he talked about being humbled by the comparison to Alexander McQueen, and how he created his clothes to fit the more conservative society in Asia while still delivering flare and drama. He lives in North Jakarta with his ethnic Chinese parents, with his design studio adjacent to them home and his studio on the ground floor.
Looking forward to seeing more from this very talented designer.
Wall Street Journal's Scene Asia blog did an article on Saverio after the Lady Gaga picture where he talked about being humbled by the comparison to Alexander McQueen, and how he created his clothes to fit the more conservative society in Asia while still delivering flare and drama. He lives in North Jakarta with his ethnic Chinese parents, with his design studio adjacent to them home and his studio on the ground floor.
Looking forward to seeing more from this very talented designer.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Nicholas Hoult
GQ has released cool photos featuring Nicholas Hoult in its March 2013 issue, and he looks so different from his usual casual, laid-back style. It's a nice change for the up-and-coming actor.
Nicholas became famous playing Marcus in the film adaptation of About a Boy, co-starring Hugh Grant, and was one of the stars of the controversial British teen series Skins. He also played the younger Beast/Hank McCoy in X-Men: First Class, and will reprise his role in the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. He stars in two movies coming out within weeks of each other this year, the zombie movie Warm Bodies, which took in $20 million and first place when it came out a few weeks ago, and Jack the Giant Slayer, coming out on March 1, 2013.
Nicholas dated newly-minted Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence for about two years, until they broke up earlier this year. They met on the set of X-Men: First Class, where Jennifer played Mystique/Raven Darkholme. It appeared that the break-up was pretty amicable, and Nicholas was quoted as being very excited for his ex-girlfriend's Oscar success. They seemed very cute and grounded together, so maybe this is not the end of the road for the two of them.
Nicholas became famous playing Marcus in the film adaptation of About a Boy, co-starring Hugh Grant, and was one of the stars of the controversial British teen series Skins. He also played the younger Beast/Hank McCoy in X-Men: First Class, and will reprise his role in the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. He stars in two movies coming out within weeks of each other this year, the zombie movie Warm Bodies, which took in $20 million and first place when it came out a few weeks ago, and Jack the Giant Slayer, coming out on March 1, 2013.
Nicholas dated newly-minted Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence for about two years, until they broke up earlier this year. They met on the set of X-Men: First Class, where Jennifer played Mystique/Raven Darkholme. It appeared that the break-up was pretty amicable, and Nicholas was quoted as being very excited for his ex-girlfriend's Oscar success. They seemed very cute and grounded together, so maybe this is not the end of the road for the two of them.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Oscars Review and Fashion
The Oscars are now over, and it's like waking up for a long hangover that is the awards season. I thought Seth McFarlane did an OK job. A lot of his jokes were dumb and misogynistic, but some bits did make me out laugh.
I was right in six out of the 10 categories where I made predictions. I was wrong in Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director.
Best Parts
- The dance numbers with Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron, Daniel Radcliffe, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were weird and awesome at the same time.
- I like the musical numbers for the most part. Jennifer Hudson knocked it out of the park with her rendition of "And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going," and the Les Miserables cast did a great job with the medley of songs. Russell Crowe was the only sour note from the Les Miserables number - his voice did not fit the songs at all.
- The Sound of Music tribute/joke was made even funnier by Christopher Plummer's grouchy response
- I wish Shirley Bassey and Adele did a duet, but individually they sound great, too.
- All the guys with long hair
- Daniel Day-Lewis's speech - who knew he was such a comedian?
I was right in six out of the 10 categories where I made predictions. I was wrong in Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director.
Best Parts
- The dance numbers with Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron, Daniel Radcliffe, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were weird and awesome at the same time.
- I like the musical numbers for the most part. Jennifer Hudson knocked it out of the park with her rendition of "And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going," and the Les Miserables cast did a great job with the medley of songs. Russell Crowe was the only sour note from the Les Miserables number - his voice did not fit the songs at all.
- The Sound of Music tribute/joke was made even funnier by Christopher Plummer's grouchy response
- I wish Shirley Bassey and Adele did a duet, but individually they sound great, too.
- All the guys with long hair
- Daniel Day-Lewis's speech - who knew he was such a comedian?
Worst Parts
- William Shatner stuffed into the Starfleet uniform and the over-long from-the-future joke
- Quentin Tarantino's speech
- The Jaws theme cutting off the visual effects winners
- The Jaws theme cutting off the visual effects winners
Best Dressed
- Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck - The prom king and queen of the Oscars. I love Jennifer's custom Gucci gown and Neil Lane jewels, and Ben Affleck looked very handsome in his Gucci tuxedo, despite his beard.
- Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness - I love this couple, and how in love they are. I also love how Deborra-Lee eschews a traditional dress for the tuxedo outfit.
- Sandra Bullock - She looks amazing in the cap-sleeve gown with lace panels from Elie Saab.
- Queen Latifah - The Queen looks very regal in her white Badgley Mischka dress.
- Jennifer Aniston - The Valentino red dress was a nice change on the red carpet, and her hair looks great as usual.
- Naomi Watts - At first I couldn't decide whether the dress was great or too sparkly, but Naomi Watts' inner elegance really carries this Armani Prive gown.
- Charlize Theron - Only Charlize Theron can pull off this Dior Haute Couture and with that short haircut she has been spotting for the new Mad Max movie.
- Catherine Zeta-Jones - The golden embroidered dress was straight off Zuhair Murad's 2013 Couture runway, and she looks amazing in it.
- Jennifer Lawrence - Beautiful pale pink Dior Haute Couture gown. I like the long Chopard necklace draped down her back.
- Kerry Washington - The Miu Miu dress looks so easy-breezy on Kerry Washington, and I love the shade.
- Jessica Chastain - I wish the shade was a little more distinctive from her skin, but the fit of the Armani Prive gown is perfect.
- Halle Berry - Halle Berry made the comment that she chose this Versace dress to bring out her inner Bond girl, and it definitely works.
- Halle Berry - Halle Berry made the comment that she chose this Versace dress to bring out her inner Bond girl, and it definitely works.
Worst Dressed
- Helena Bonham Carter - She actually looks more put together than usual, but the Vivienne Westwood is still messy and her hair is unkempt.
- Marcia Gay Harden - This David Meister dress was ill-fitting and the embroidered sleeves don't look like they belong to the dress.
- Melissa McCarthy - Oh, Melissa. There are so many things wrong with this dress, especially the color and the draping.
- Olivia Munn - There's too much material to this Marchesa dress, although the color is beautiful.
- Zoe Saldana - She has never been afraid to take risks, but this Alexis Mabille Couture dress is too much.
- Fan Bingbing - Her Marchesa dress has too much volume and the color does not look good on her.
- Fan Bingbing - Her Marchesa dress has too much volume and the color does not look good on her.
Monday, September 24, 2012
The 2012 Emmys Fashion
The 2012 Emmys were last night, and there was quite a bit of a fashion parade going on. In general, there was a lot of sparkly, sequined dresses, bright colors (yellows, oranges, lime greens), and patterns. It definitely wasn't a boring red carpet. Here are my hits and misses (in no particular order).
BEST DRESSED
Sofia Vergara - Zuhair Murad. She knows what works on her, and has donned the mermaid-style gowns for multiple award shows. The color, the sparkle, and the fit are perfect, plus that large engagement ring and the rest of the diamonds really work on her.
Julie Bowen - Monique Lhuillier. The color is bright, but it actually works on her, and the fit and the drape was great. Plus it looks great with the new Emmy that she won.
Tina Fey - Vivienne Westwood. Tina Fey has really stepped up her red carpet game in the past few appearances. This dress has a deep red color that flatters her, and she smartly leaves off any distracting necklace to let the jeweled neckline shine.
Padma Lakshmi - Monique Lhuillier. Orange is a popular color, and this is one of the best on the red carpet last night. The cut itself is a bit boring, but she looks great in it.
January Jones - Zac Posen. Black is actually the minority for the red carpet last night, and this one stands out because of the dramatic draping and skirt. I don't always like her choices, but this one is a winner.
Emily Van Camp - J. Mendel. I think the color is a bit boring, but the dress is pretty and she looks amazing in it. I also love the hair and soft makeup.
Jessica Pare - Jason Wu. Beautiful white dress and it fits her perfectly. What a red carpet debut for the Mad Men star.
Ginnifer Goodwin - Monique Lhuillier. At first I thought I hate this dress, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. It is a daring dress, but she pulls it off with the haircut and her amazing face.
Amy Poehler - Stella McCartney. The newly-separated star rocks a much more daring look than her previous red carpet dresses, and she looks incredible. Way to show off your assets, Amy.
Jennifer Westfeldt - J. Mendel. Simple dress, but great fit and beautiful navy color. Of course her best accessory is her longtime love, Jon Hamm.
Cat Deeley - Tadashi Shoji. Cat looks elegant and statuesque in her bright orange-red gown, with just the right amount of detailing.
WORST DRESSED
Christina Hendricks - Christian Siriano. The color is pretty, but I thought the draping was weird and that belt was just an odd way to cinch her waist.
Julianne Hough - Georges Hobeika Couture. I hate the whole look - the hair makes her looks 20 years older than she is, and the weird feathering on the bottom doesn't do the dress any favor.
Leslie Mann - Naeem Khan. She looks like an old lady on top and the skirt color just hurts my eye.
Kristin Wiig - Balenciaga. She looks washed out in this cream gown, and the bottom looks like an old-fashioned lace tablecloth.
Julianne Moore - Dior Haute Couture. There is just too much dress, especially in that bright yellow, and it really overwhelms the petite star.
Lena Dunham - Prada. A talented lady, but she looks so much older in this dress. Lena, you are only 26 years old. You don't have to dress like you're in your 40s.
Elisabeth Moss - Dolce & Gabbana. Her new blonde bob looks incredible, but what's with the curtain-turned-into-a-dress look?
Julianna Margulies - Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. Another one that looks like a curtain, complete with a seam right down the front.
Ashley Judd - Carolina Herrera. Ashley looks like a prom queen, which is not a good thing for the Emmys. That hair is also a miss.
Lena Headey - Giorgio Armani. Lena Headey is a beautiful woman, but she looks like a witch in that dress. Plus her makeup and hair just look so odd.
Zosia Mamet - Bihbu Mahopatra. Everything about this look is just wrong, from the dress to the hair and the makeup.
SPLIT DECISION
Zooey Deschanel - Reem Acra. The bottom of the dress is gorgeous and the color looks great on her, but the top is ill-fitting and squishes her chest in such a weird way. It ruins an otherwise beautiful look.
Nicole Kidman - Antonio Berardi. I'm not sure about the blue beading on the top, although she does look elegant as usual.
Kat Dennings - J. Mendel. Another one who is beautiful on the bottom and has a great red color, but the ill-fitting top is awful. I was afraid her boobs were going to pop out at any moment.
Lucy Liu - Versace. Her dress is bordering on futuristic, and not in a good way, but I think somehow she pulls it off.
BEST DRESSED
Sofia Vergara - Zuhair Murad. She knows what works on her, and has donned the mermaid-style gowns for multiple award shows. The color, the sparkle, and the fit are perfect, plus that large engagement ring and the rest of the diamonds really work on her.
Julie Bowen - Monique Lhuillier. The color is bright, but it actually works on her, and the fit and the drape was great. Plus it looks great with the new Emmy that she won.
Tina Fey - Vivienne Westwood. Tina Fey has really stepped up her red carpet game in the past few appearances. This dress has a deep red color that flatters her, and she smartly leaves off any distracting necklace to let the jeweled neckline shine.
Padma Lakshmi - Monique Lhuillier. Orange is a popular color, and this is one of the best on the red carpet last night. The cut itself is a bit boring, but she looks great in it.
January Jones - Zac Posen. Black is actually the minority for the red carpet last night, and this one stands out because of the dramatic draping and skirt. I don't always like her choices, but this one is a winner.
Emily Van Camp - J. Mendel. I think the color is a bit boring, but the dress is pretty and she looks amazing in it. I also love the hair and soft makeup.
Jessica Pare - Jason Wu. Beautiful white dress and it fits her perfectly. What a red carpet debut for the Mad Men star.
Ginnifer Goodwin - Monique Lhuillier. At first I thought I hate this dress, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. It is a daring dress, but she pulls it off with the haircut and her amazing face.
Amy Poehler - Stella McCartney. The newly-separated star rocks a much more daring look than her previous red carpet dresses, and she looks incredible. Way to show off your assets, Amy.
Jennifer Westfeldt - J. Mendel. Simple dress, but great fit and beautiful navy color. Of course her best accessory is her longtime love, Jon Hamm.
Cat Deeley - Tadashi Shoji. Cat looks elegant and statuesque in her bright orange-red gown, with just the right amount of detailing.
WORST DRESSED
Christina Hendricks - Christian Siriano. The color is pretty, but I thought the draping was weird and that belt was just an odd way to cinch her waist.
Julianne Hough - Georges Hobeika Couture. I hate the whole look - the hair makes her looks 20 years older than she is, and the weird feathering on the bottom doesn't do the dress any favor.
Leslie Mann - Naeem Khan. She looks like an old lady on top and the skirt color just hurts my eye.
Kristin Wiig - Balenciaga. She looks washed out in this cream gown, and the bottom looks like an old-fashioned lace tablecloth.
Julianne Moore - Dior Haute Couture. There is just too much dress, especially in that bright yellow, and it really overwhelms the petite star.
Lena Dunham - Prada. A talented lady, but she looks so much older in this dress. Lena, you are only 26 years old. You don't have to dress like you're in your 40s.
Elisabeth Moss - Dolce & Gabbana. Her new blonde bob looks incredible, but what's with the curtain-turned-into-a-dress look?
Julianna Margulies - Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. Another one that looks like a curtain, complete with a seam right down the front.
Ashley Judd - Carolina Herrera. Ashley looks like a prom queen, which is not a good thing for the Emmys. That hair is also a miss.
Lena Headey - Giorgio Armani. Lena Headey is a beautiful woman, but she looks like a witch in that dress. Plus her makeup and hair just look so odd.
Zosia Mamet - Bihbu Mahopatra. Everything about this look is just wrong, from the dress to the hair and the makeup.
SPLIT DECISION
Zooey Deschanel - Reem Acra. The bottom of the dress is gorgeous and the color looks great on her, but the top is ill-fitting and squishes her chest in such a weird way. It ruins an otherwise beautiful look.
Nicole Kidman - Antonio Berardi. I'm not sure about the blue beading on the top, although she does look elegant as usual.
Kat Dennings - J. Mendel. Another one who is beautiful on the bottom and has a great red color, but the ill-fitting top is awful. I was afraid her boobs were going to pop out at any moment.
Lucy Liu - Versace. Her dress is bordering on futuristic, and not in a good way, but I think somehow she pulls it off.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Facekinis
Apparently the new craze in China is for people to wear these crazy facekinis while on the beaches. As opposed to Americans and other Western societies who favor tan skins, the Chinese people (and a lot of East Asians generally) value pale skin more than getting a tan. Pale skin is associated with wealth and prosperity because if you're pale, that means you are wealthy and don't have to work in the fields. In Asia there are a lot of whitening creams being sold in drugstores. During really sunny days it's not unusual to see a lot of the women wearing long sleeves and pants, and carrying umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun.
I find these facekinis ridiculous. They make people look like bank robbers or Mexican wrestlers. Plus they don't look that comfortable. Why go to the beach or go swimming if you won't even enjoy a little bit of sun?
I find these facekinis ridiculous. They make people look like bank robbers or Mexican wrestlers. Plus they don't look that comfortable. Why go to the beach or go swimming if you won't even enjoy a little bit of sun?
Monday, July 16, 2012
Fendi Baguette
The famous rectangular Fendi Baguette is celebrating its 15-year anniversary, and it is re-issuing six of its most famous Baguette bags. It's named after the crusty French bread because like the baguette, it's designed to be tucked under one arm.
The Fendi Baguette is the first It-Bag I remember, and it was because of Sex and the City. In an episode, a mugger took Carrie Bradshaw's purple sequined Baguette, and she uttered the memorable line, "It's not a bag! It's a Baguette." I was intrigued by the shape and decided to look it up, and I thought it was great that this simple shape can be a canvas for so many wild fabric and details.
Time did a profile on its 15 favorite Fendi Baguettes, and Pamella deVos, a fashion designer under the name of Pamella Roland, was featured in the New York Times for her collection of 75 Fendi Baguettes.
My personal favorite among the ones I saw? This one.
The Fendi Baguette is the first It-Bag I remember, and it was because of Sex and the City. In an episode, a mugger took Carrie Bradshaw's purple sequined Baguette, and she uttered the memorable line, "It's not a bag! It's a Baguette." I was intrigued by the shape and decided to look it up, and I thought it was great that this simple shape can be a canvas for so many wild fabric and details.
Time did a profile on its 15 favorite Fendi Baguettes, and Pamella deVos, a fashion designer under the name of Pamella Roland, was featured in the New York Times for her collection of 75 Fendi Baguettes.
My personal favorite among the ones I saw? This one.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
CFDA Awards
The Council of Fashion Designers of America held its annual awards last night, and a lot of fashion royalty as well as a random assortment of celebrities showed up in amazing and sometimes weird outfits.
My favorites were Julianne Hough, Kyra Sedgwick, and Zoe Saldana.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen won the coveted Womenswear Designer of the Year awards for their work on the luxury label The Row. It's amazing to think of Michelle Tanner winning design awards! But they have been designing for awhile and their clothes actually seem to look good, even if they themselves usually look weird. Plus they would look so much better if they smile more. I do give them props for crafting new, sustainable careers instead of burning out like so many child stars.
My favorites were Julianne Hough, Kyra Sedgwick, and Zoe Saldana.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen won the coveted Womenswear Designer of the Year awards for their work on the luxury label The Row. It's amazing to think of Michelle Tanner winning design awards! But they have been designing for awhile and their clothes actually seem to look good, even if they themselves usually look weird. Plus they would look so much better if they smile more. I do give them props for crafting new, sustainable careers instead of burning out like so many child stars.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The Met Gala and The James Beard Awards
New York was the site of two very different red carpets on Monday night - the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of the Arts and the James Beard Awards at Lincoln Center. It's rather amusing to compare the two red carpets:
Met Gala
James Beard Awards
The Met Gala is usually referred to as fashion's Oscars, and there are some jaw-dropping dresses on the red carpet (both good and bad). Highlights for me include Beyonce's Givenchy Haute Couture dress, Cary Mulligan's Prada paillette dress, and Nina Dobrev's dramatic Donna Karan.
As for Jessica Biel, I didn't like the dress, but nice arm candy. My favorite couple, though, is Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. They look so adorable together!
But what was up with Kirsten Dunst and Elizabeth Banks? Those dresses are just ugly.
At the James Beard red carpet, the fashions weren't as dramatic, and in comparison to the Met Gala a bit nerdy, but it's nice to see the chefs out of their whites. Yay for Top Chef: Texas winner Paul Qui winning Best Chef Southwest. Plus it's nice to see another Top Chef: Texas favorite Ed Lee again!
Met Gala
James Beard Awards
The Met Gala is usually referred to as fashion's Oscars, and there are some jaw-dropping dresses on the red carpet (both good and bad). Highlights for me include Beyonce's Givenchy Haute Couture dress, Cary Mulligan's Prada paillette dress, and Nina Dobrev's dramatic Donna Karan.
As for Jessica Biel, I didn't like the dress, but nice arm candy. My favorite couple, though, is Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. They look so adorable together!
But what was up with Kirsten Dunst and Elizabeth Banks? Those dresses are just ugly.
At the James Beard red carpet, the fashions weren't as dramatic, and in comparison to the Met Gala a bit nerdy, but it's nice to see the chefs out of their whites. Yay for Top Chef: Texas winner Paul Qui winning Best Chef Southwest. Plus it's nice to see another Top Chef: Texas favorite Ed Lee again!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
2012 Golden Globes Fashion
It's that time of the year - awards season! The 2012 Golden Globes is tonight, and the fashion is certainly memorable. There aren't a lot of boring gowns on the red carpet, and not as many obvious trends. There are a lot of mermaid-style gowns, but there does not seem to be one dominating color.
My favorites:
1) Lea Michele - Marchesa. Sexy, beautiful, and elegant.
2) Emma Stone - Lanvin. Beautiful silhouette, beautiful color, and she carries it well.
3) Sofia Vergara - Vera Wang. Sofia wears a lot of Vera Wang dresses, and no wonder. She always looks flawless.
4) Dianna Agron - dramatic dress and color, and she wears it well.
5) Kate Winslet - Jenny Packham. Love the black and white color scheme.
6) Paula Patton - Monique Lhuillier. Love the color and the fit. She looks amazing in it.
My least favorites:
1) Madonna - Reem Acra. What the heck is she wearing? The bottom looks like a bunch of gift wrap ribbons sewn together, and the top looks terrible.
2) Sarah Michelle Gellar - Monique Lhuillier. It's never a good idea to let your two-year-old daughter chooses the gown.
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/sarah-michelle-gellars-daughter-chose-her-golden-globes-gown-2012151
3) Salma Hayek - Gucci. She looks like the Chrysler Building, and not in a good way.
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/sarah-michelle-gellars-daughter-chose-her-golden-globes-gown-2012151
3) Salma Hayek - Gucci. She looks like the Chrysler Building, and not in a good way.
4) Julianna Margulies - Naeem Khan. I thought this dress was too severe on her, especially with the pulled back hair. Lovely color, though.
5) Freida Pinto - Prada. I thought the fit was a little weird, especially up top. She actually looks pregnant. But the jewelry is beautiful.
Split decision:
1) Michelle Williams - Jason Wu - some people is going to love this dress, others is going to hate it. I don't know how I feel about it. She really looks good wearing it, but that headband is a little much.
2) Charlize Theron - Dior Haute Couture. Now this dress is certainly high couture. If anyone else wearing it, it would automatically land on the worst dressed list. But because Charlize Theron is wearing it, it's high fashion, but I don't think it's fully successful.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Angry Birds Dress
Teija Vesterbacka, the wife of Peter Vesterbacka, Chief Marketing Officer of Rovio, wore an Angry Birds dress to a formal event at the Finnish Palace. Rovio is the company behind the Angry Birds game.
You can see the picture here:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/12/wife-of-rovio-executive-dons-formal-angry-birds-gown-at-fancy-finnish-ball.html
I personally think the dress is awesome. Totally appropriate for the occasion because it's still a formal dress, but with the great design. I think she looks great!
You can see the picture here:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/12/wife-of-rovio-executive-dons-formal-angry-birds-gown-at-fancy-finnish-ball.html
I personally think the dress is awesome. Totally appropriate for the occasion because it's still a formal dress, but with the great design. I think she looks great!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Fashion at the Emmys
There were lot of beautiful dresses on the red carpet at the Emmys, and some very weird ones. My top ten favorites:
1) Lea Michele
A lot of women wore red at the Emmys, but her Marchesa gown was my favorite. Very pretty and modern, and fits her perfectly.
2) Kate Winslet
Another red dress and another winner from Elie Saab. She always looks fabulous.
3) Cat Deeley
Cat Deeley always looks fabulous on So You Think You Can Dance, even in the craziest outfits. Her Monique Lhuillier was beautiful and just right.
4) Evan Rachel Wood
I haven't always been a fan of her looks (the weird Marilyn Manson years come to mind), but at the Emmys she look very retro in a good way in her black Elie Saab gown.
5) Sofia Vergara
Sofia can do no wrong on the red carpet. This Vera Wang gown perfectly fit her curves and the color is beautiful. I also love her crazy earrings.
6) Cobie
Cobie's dress is so romantic and soft, and it's nice to see her all dressed up.
7) Kristen Wiig
Kristen looked fabulous in her Zac Posen with the really low slit in the front. It's a different look for her and it works.
8) Julia Stiles
Julia's Georges Hobeika Couture dress fits her perfectly, and her side-swept hair was so beautiful.
9) and 10) Favorite couple - Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt
I love this couple and how good they always look together. Jennifer's vintage dress is so sunny and pretty, and Jon always looks good.
A few that didn't really work for me:
1) Gwyneth
I don't understand the bare midriff on her Pucci gown. I guess she's trying to be edgy, but to me she just looks weird.
2) Katie Holmes
There's nothing egregiously wrong about her Calvin Klein Collection dress, but the overall effect was just blah. Especially that hair...
3) Heidi
Heidi wore a Christian Soriano original (he won Project Runway's season 4). If even a supermodel like her can't pull it off, then you know the dress is bad. Gotta admire her for never staying safe, though.
4) Dianna Agron
The color of her Roksanda Ilincic gown is beautiful, but the fit and the material do not look right on her.
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