The Lady’ Rome Film Festival Premiere & Photocall

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh is in Italy for the 2011 Rome Film Festival.
She attended the premiere for ‘The Lady’ wearing a Valentino Resort 2012 gown.
Her soft grey gown has a beautiful embroidered bodice with the same detail stripped on her skirt.
Whilst her green bangles and green watch complement the green stones in her earrings, they bring down the look for me.

The Lady Rome Film Festival Premiere

 Luisa Raneri

Luisa Raneri attended the 2011 Rome Film Festival premiere for ‘The Lady’ yesterday evening.
The gorgeous Italian actress and Master Of Ceremonies for the festival wore an Atelier Versace gown.
It’s always a pleasure to see an Atelier Versace gown on the red carpet and this is no exception.
The one-shoulder silk-chiffon gown has a dramatic multiple-layered skirt and a bow detail on the bodice.
Luisa added two diamond-encrusted bracelets and studded earrings to her look.
I would’ve preferred a chic chignon, but she styled her hair into a high ponytail.

Fashion Group International’s 28th Annual Night of Stars Gala

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel attended Fashion Group International’s 28th annual Night of Stars, which was held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City yesterday evening, as the guest of Giambattista Valli.
The actress, who was front row at the designer’s Spring 2012 presentation earlier this month, wore a stunning white Giambattista Valli Fall 2011 Couture gown.
I had to look at this twice, because the first time I was looking at Jessica with a lot of pre-bias – greasy hair, boring Biel circa 2009, etc.
On second look I think she held her own in this gown. It’s not an easy look to pull off with the puffy layers on the shoulders.
Two years ago this gown would’ve overwhelmed her, but she stood tall and took complete ownership of this look.
I love her dewy glow and soft pink lips. Her make-up is perfect for this ethereal look.
A Giambattista Valli gold leaf belt and Fred Leighton jewels completed her look.

Justin Timberlake In Dsquared²

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake had good reason to be happy as he made his way to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City yesterday for a guest appearance on the ‘Late Show With David Letterman’.
That’s because he’s managed to redeem himself from that awful camel suit he wore last time out.
On this occasion he was back to his dapper best wearing a Dsquared² suit.
His dark grey classic three-piece suit with a single breasted blazer, light blue shirt and grey pocket square was teamed with a textured tie.
I love the grey suede shoes, but I wish his blackberry wasn’t so visible in his pocket.

Rose McGowan In Tom Ford

Rose McGowan

Justin Timberlake wasn’t the only one suiting up yesterday.
Rose McGowan worked the menswear trend at the 2011 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles yesterday evening wearing a Tom Ford suit.
Her sexy look consisted of a satin ivory tuxedo jacket with black lapels and black satin pants.
She smouldered working a coral lip colour, when red would’ve been a more obvious choice.
Her brunette locks were swept over one shoulder to reveal her Miriam Haskell for Decades earrings.
The pants are too long for my personal taste and the jacket appears to be a tad too big. I’m guessing this was to accommodate the twins.

Dita Von Teese Launches Dita Von Teese ‘Muse’ Collection

Dita Von Teese

Dita von Teese was in Melbourne, Australia yesterday for the launch of her first ever clothing line, Dita Von Teese ‘Muse’ Collection.
The Burlesque Queen designed her very own limited edition collection, which will allow us to emulate her ladylike look.
The collection of only five pieces, which includes vintage-inspired dresses and a tulle layered trench coat, will be sold exclusively through Australian retailer David Jones.
We should expect couture detailing, cinched-in waists, vintage inspirations and impeccable attention to detail.
The collection will be available at David Jones from February 2012.
Dita opted for a bold, colourful look for the launch which included a floral print dress and red hot signature touches.

Lady Gaga In Naeem Khan

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is currently in New Delhi, India where she’s due to perform at the Formula One after-party as part of India’s debut on the F1 circuit.
She held a press conference at the Taj Mansingh Hotel to announce her performance wearing a Naeem Khan Resort 2012 gown.
The watercolour one-shoulder gown isn’t the most obvious choice for the singer, but as usual she makes it work for her by colouring her tightly wrapped bun to match her gown.

Kate Bosworth In Chanel

Kate Bosworth

Following her colourful look at the Burberry Body Launch event, Kate Bosworth donned a head-to-toe black look for Chanel’s intimate dinner party which was held at the Robertson Blvd. Boutique in LA yesterday evening.
Her Chanel ensemble consisted of a black A-line tweed skirt which she paired with a black long-sleeve silk shirt.
The shirt has embroidered gold chain cuffs, plus the same details covered the buttons.
Her Chanel lace-up wedges also had a gold chain trim.
Kate accessorized with a sequin Chanel bag and a single gold banded ring.
A simple bun and minimal makeup completed her look.

Hysteria Rome Film Festival Photocall

Maggie Gyllenhaal attended the ‘Hysteria’ Rome Film Festival photocall this afternoon.
The actress gives us our first red carpet look at the Dries van Noten Spring 2012 collection.
This isn’t a surprise as the actress is a huge fan of the brand and is often the one to snag the first look.
Her loose-fitted waterprint dress with one draped sleeve excited me more on the model as I prefer the strappy sandals, but this is a perfect laidback look for a photocall.
Brown wooden wedges, a simple bun, rosy cheeks and red lips completed her look.
I’m very excited to see what Maggie wears to the premiere later this evening.

Milla Jovovich In Prada

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich attended both the press conference and the party for the launch for the 2012 Campari Calendar unveiling in Milan, Italy yesterday.
The actress wore two Prada looks.
For the press conference she wore a flirty red chiffon printed blouse and a blue dotted skirt.
She accessorized with fine jewelry, black satin Prada peep-toes and a Prada ‘Visone’ crocodile bag.
Milla sported sleek locks on this occasion, and that rouge lip colour which matches her shirt is to die for.
I just love her attitude. She’s oozing confidence from her every pore.
For the party, Milla changed into a Prada red chiffon dress which was designed especially for the occasion.
I’m not sure I like the lace embroidered red roses on the bodice which are embellished with ruby cabochons.
Nor do I like the pale pink satin Prada shoes with this gown.
A black crystal embellished Prada clutch, oversized earrings and a chic updo completed her look.
I much prefer the photocall look.
Which do you prefer?

Beauty Trend Spotting Lacquered Locks

Between the messy side braid, the disheveled top knot, and tousled bedhead tresses, it’s truly hard to fathom why women still have bad hair days, and have yet to master the done-undone look.
Another chic and easy hairstyle to fallback on? The shiny slick back.
Seen all over the Fall 2011 runways (Ralph Lauren, Giambattista Valli, Mary Katrantzou, Salvatore Ferragamo, The Row), stars like Camilla Belle and Keira Knightley are starting to shellac their strands to their scalps as well. Such a laissez-faire, yet entirely appropriate red carpet look.

Janie Jones New York Premiere

Abigail Breslin

Abigail Breslin was in New York City last night for the premiere of her latest movie, ‘Janie Jones’.
She donned a blinding neon-yellow Nanette Lepore Spring 2012 look fresh off the runway.
Well, actually looking at the runway, the blazer and pleated skirt don’t appear to be neon-yellow – more like lemon – but the photographer’s flash has made it appear harsher on the red carpet.
It was always going to be hard to accessorize this look and find the right lip colour, and that has proven to be the case.
The berry lip colour and pumps say fall, whilst the ensemble says spring. The mixed messages are just darn confusing.
Whilst it was a very cute look on the runway, it doesn’t work for me on the red carpet.
A David Yurman pearl chain necklace completed her look.

Salma Hayek In Stella McCartney

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek dropped by the NBC studios in New York City to promote her new movie ‘Puss In Boots’ on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’.
The actress called first dibs on a look from the Stella McCartney Spring 2012 collection, like she did with Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen who are also part of the Gucci Group.
I wonder if she’s going to debut the whole set which would include Gucci, YSL and Balenciaga.
Her navy and blue tank Stella McCartney dress with a swirl velvet appliqué was teamed with a black blazer with satin lapels.
An silver choker, black tights, a silver cuff, and YSL Tribtoo pumps completed her look.
The surprising thing about this look is the addition of the blazer, considering how much she was showing off in her Antonio Berardi dress on ‘Letterman’ earlier this week.

2011 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock attended the 2011 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles yesterday evening at the Chateau Marmont.
We don’t often see her on the red carpet, and when we do she’s usually wearing head-to-toe black, so I’m happy to see her in this AllSaints ‘Eagle’ dress.
Her gold embellished mini dress was teamed with a black Stella McCartney tuxedo jacket.
Irit designs earrings; a Pomellato bracelet and ring provided even more bling.
A Jimmy Choo ‘Cosma’ clutch, a loose updo, metallic smoky eyes and frosty pink lips completed her look.
From the ankles up I love this look as it’s so different for Sandra.
I would’ve preferred black strappy sandals, but she opted for silver Jimmy Choo ‘Eros’ pumps.

Elle Fanning and Hailee Steinfeld In Chanel

Elle Fanning and Hailee Steinfeld

Elle Fanning and Hailee Steinfeld were both out last night attending the Chanel Intimate Dinner which was held in LA yesterday evening.
I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to feel slightly fatigued by these two.
What started off as being two young talented actresses looking cute in designer looks has become two young talented actresses looking older than their teen years in designer clothes.
Nothing really feels organic with these two anymore, but I don’t blame them it’s the fault of those dressing them.
Elle wore Chanel look with a suffocating high neckline and ivory shorts with office pumps, whilst Hailee is once again wearing too much makeup with her Chanel head-to-toe look.
What happened to teens wearing cute dresses by D&G, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Moschino Cheap & Chic or Alice + Olivia?

Death And The Maiden Press Night After Party

It’s been over a month since we last saw Thandie Newton. The British actress attended the ‘Death and the Maiden’ press after-party in London last night.
On her last outing she wore a Giles Resort 2012 dress; this time she wore a Giles Spring 2012 dress.
As always she looks absolutely divine.
I love the mix of colours, textures and prints here.
Her dress has a leopard print and silk print top with a red waistband and a silver metallic skirt.
I just love the unexpected pop of aqua Nicholas Kirkwood pumps.
This isn’t an easy look to pull off with so much going on, plus she doesn’t play it safe with black pumps.
It’s going to be a hard week, but I would love to squeeze this into BDOTW.
Solange Azagury-Partridge jewels completed her look.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looked devastatingly beautiful (without much effort) on the red carpet at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala which was held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, California last night.
She opted for a long-sleeve Emilio Pucci Fall 2011 dress.
Her ornate embroidered floral dress, which is elegantly offset by the crystal embellishment, has an open back and a subtle side split for added sex appeal.

Lincoln Center Presents An Evening With Ralph Lauren

Camilla Belle

I have to give credit where credit is due – Camilla Belle has been nothing short of sensational on the red carpet the last few outings.
This was most definitely the case as she entered the Lincoln Center for An Evening with Ralph Lauren, hosted by Oprah Winfrey, in New York City yesterday evening.
The gorgeous actress wore a Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 gown.
Her outstanding gown with a sheer yoke, beaded body and feather-like chiffon train gave her an amazing silhouette.
I’m sure many of you will pick at her lack of imagination for styling her hair and makeup almost identically to the model, but it’s working for her as she oozes sexy sophistication.
I especially love the glossy pink lips.
For me this is a BDOTW contender.
What do you think?

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning attended the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala in Beverly Hills yesterday evening.
The teen actress opted for a Valentino Spring 2012 dress – our first look at this collection on the red carpet.
Her nude cotton-lace floor-length short-sleeve dress with embroidered details was just the right length for the young star.
My problem with this look is that she’s wearing yet another nude dress.
I would’ve loved to have seen her in something more colourful and less aging from this collection.
On this occasion her hairstyle also lets her down.
Gold Valentino sandals completed her look.

Tower Heist New York Premiere

It was another family night out as Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick and young James Wilkie Broderick hit the red carpet for the ‘Tower Heist’ New York premiere.
SJP wore a Narciso Rodriguez dress with Fred Leighton jewels.
I’ve tried really hard, but I’m failing to like this blush, copper and royal-blue cotton-taffeta dress.
I don’t feel like this style of dress suits SJP at all.
It’s not particularly flattering, especially around the chest area.
I would have loved to have seen this dress on Elle Fanning, as this dress seems more appropriate for someone within her age bracket.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan opted for a head-to-toe black look on the red carpet for the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala last night where she picked up the ‘Supporting Actress’ award for ‘Shame’.
The British actress had been M.I.A. on the red carpet for a while, but she made a welcome return giving us a second look from the Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 collection on the red carpet.
Her embellished halter dress was paired with simple black satin Ferragamo peep-toes and a Bottega Veneta waxy studded intrecciato leather box clutch.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala

Anne Hathaway f

Anne Hathaway flashed her pearly whites on the red carpet at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala in Beverly Hills last night.
She snagged the first look from the Erdem Spring 2012 collection.
Her sexy floral-print embroidered dress with a high-waist skirt and spaghetti-string bralet was unfortunately teamed with uninspiring footwear.
The runway Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem shoes may have been too matchy-matchy, but they would’ve been a more interesting choice for me.

Lincoln Center Presents: An Evening With Ralph Lauren

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington looked very statuesque on the red carpet whilst arriving at the Lincoln Center in New York City for An Evening with Ralph Lauren hosted by Oprah Winfrey.
She opted for a shimmering black Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 gown.
I love the silver beaded metallic ringed neckline which makes her look like a beautiful Masai warrior.
She selected a complementary silver Raven Kauffman Couture ‘Charlie’ clutch and swept her hair back into a sleek bun.
Red-hot lips completed her look.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala October 25th, 2011

Emma Stone

Emma Stone and her co-stars from her hit movie ‘The Help’ won ‘Best Ensemble Cast’ at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala which took place in LA last night.
The actress wore a dress from the Jonathan Saunders Spring 2012 collection, which is yet another first look.
It seems like stars are only wearing Spring 2012 looks now.
Her delicate beige pleated dress was paired with the same Christian Dior sandals we saw Shailene Woodley wear last week.

2011 Glamour Reel Moments Premiere

Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana attended the 2011 Glamour Reel Moments premiere which was held at the Directors Guild Of America in West Hollywood, California last night.
The actress, who directed the film, wore a Reed Krakoff Resort 2012 dress.
Her feminine, sporty purple wrap dress has a dazzling gunmetal-grey chainmail panel and black sheer overlay.
I love the mix of dark fall colours with the neutral pumps she paired with the look.
With all that bedazzlement, she didn’t need any accessories apart from her Lanvin earrings.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards

Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough had a chance to quickly redeem herself from her London Film Festival disaster at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California last night.
The actress wore a custom Vionnet gown.
Her ivory multilayered silk-chiffon bustier gown has beautiful draped sleeves and crystal floral embroidered details while the waistband helps give the dress a gorgeous silhouette.
Andrea opted for a coral lip colour and copper eye makeup to complement her newly dyed strawberry-blonde hair colour.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams took home the ‘Best Actress’ award for her role in ‘My Week with Marilyn’ at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala in LA last night.
She did so wearing a Nina Ricci Spring 2012 gown which is her second first pick from the recently presented Spring 2012 collections.
I love her midnight-blue silk-chiffon gown, especially the metal and sequin embroidered neckline.
My only issue is that Michelle isn’t selling this dramatic gown to me.
I wish this look was saved for someone who has a bit more red carpet presence and she opted for Look 38 instead.

‘Puss In Boots New York Screening

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek continued to promote her new movie ‘Puss In Boots’ at the New York screening held within the Hearst Tower yesterday.
The actress donned yet another dress from the Alexander McQueen Resort 2012 collection.
This has to be my favourite McQueen look from Salma.
She’s finally found a dress which suits her curvaceous, sexy figure.
Her ocelot jacquard dress with a full skirt is thankfully not paired with the corseted belt.
The belt would’ve been too much for her petite frame and it would’ve pushed up the twins and put this look to Tackyville.
Tousled ombre locks, an orangey-red lip colour and caramel pumps completed her look

Lincoln Center Presents: An Evening With Ralph Lauren

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts joined Camilla Belle and Kerry Washington on the red carpet at the Lincoln Center for Oprah Winfrey’s Evening with Ralph Lauren in New York City last night.
The star, known for her love of minimalism, wore a Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 dress.
She go the black and silver memo, as she wore a sleek black silk charmeuse gown with a keyhole detail and beaded silver sleeves.
The actress accessorized with a silver Ralph Lauren clutch and vintage Ralph Lauren jewels.
Unlike the other ladies, Naomi opted for a subtle nude lip colour and simple whispy updo.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala

Amber Heard

Amber Heard looked stunning on the red carpet for the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala in LA yesterday evening.
The actress wore a Roksanda Illincic Spring 2010 ensemble which shows that she’s more than just a fitted dress wearing; thigh-high split revealing blonde bombshell.
Her silk mint-green and black lace-trimmed top was paired with an aqua skirt with a long train.
The look had an additional black accent via a waistband.

Lincoln Center Presents: An Evening With Ralph Lauren

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey hosted An Evening with Ralph Lauren at the Lincoln Center in New York City last night.
She greeted her guests wearing a breathtaking custom Ralph Lauren gown.
Red appears to be her favourite colour, as she has donned this hue for several special occasions.
Her off-the-shoulder satin gown with a chiffon skirt is both beautiful and flattering, so it’s no surprise she opts for this style time after time.
All the proceeds from this event benefited The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Lincoln Center Presents An Evening With Ralph Lauren

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba was my least favourite on the red carpet at the Ralph Lauren evening hosted by Oprah Winfrey at the Lincoln Center in New York City last night.
Don’t get me wrong, I love her Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 strapless velvet gown with a beaded bodice, but I’m not as excited about her as I was about the rest of the attendees.
Camilla Belle and Kerry Washington really got into the spirit of this event and almost took on different personas, but I’m not feeling that from Jessica.
It’s very much ‘same Jess, different dress’.
Vintage Ralph Lauren jewels, a Ralph Lauren red deco clutch and simple updo completed her look.
Do you agree or am I being too harsh?

Glamour And Clarisonic Host The New Empowerment Luncheon

Zoe Saldana

Prior to the premiere of Zoe Saldana’s 2011 Glamour Reel Moments, which she directed, the actress attended the Glamour and Clarisonic Em(power)ment luncheon.
She donned her second Antonio Berardi look from the designer’s Spring 2012 collection.
Her sleeveless cream dress with a pleated detail on the hemline was also worn with the runway cropped jacket with layered panels.
Sexy Barbara Bui nude lizard platform sandals, Irene Neuwirth jewels and that gorgeous smile completed this look.

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts was spotted leaving her New York City apartment on her way to the NBC Studios for a guest appearance on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ yesterday afternoon.
She opted to wear a Roland Mouret Estella dress from the Fall 2011 collection.
This duck egg blue colour is divine on her, complementing her fair complexion.
Her cap sleeve dress with signature fold details and a central split is teamed with an ivory gold trimmed belt and nude Brian Atwood ‘Follow Me’ pumps.
Sultry waves completed her look.

2011 Glamour Reel Moments Premiere

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria also premiered her ‘Glamour Reel Moments’ film at the Directors Guild Of America in West Hollywood, California yesterday evening.
The former Desperate Housewives star donned a look designed by her BFF, Victoria Beckham.
Eva’s electric-blue asymmetrical drape neck shift dress comes from Victoria Beckham’s Fall 2010 collection.
Her dress, with a signature black grosgrain belt and exposed zipper at the back, was of course teamed with Brian Atwood ‘Maniac’ satin pumps.
A modern quiff ponytail completed her look.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala

Viola Davis in 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards

Viola Davis was glowing on the red carpet at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala in LA last night.
She opted to wear a David Meister gown.
The vibrant green silk chiffon off-the-shoulder evening gown looks sensational against her skin-tone.
She accessorized with silver De Beers Diamond jewels and a multi coloured clutch.
A beautiful berry lip colour finished off her look.

Black Gold Doha Tribeca Film Festival Photocall

 Trishna in the London Film Festival.

This weekend Freida Pinto was promoting  ‘Trishna’ during the London Film Festival.
Today she is in Qatar to promote ‘Black Gold’ during the 2011 Doha Tribeca Film Festival.
At the photocall the Indian actress looked gorgeous wearing a Salvatore Ferragamo Resort 2012 dress.
Her black and white striped top and skirt has a fresh nautical feel too it, which I will guess is why she kept her makeup to a minimum.
A simple bun, studded earrings and a black strappy sandals completed her look.
This Ferragamo dress is far superior to her previous photocall dress.

15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala

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Felicity Jones in 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards

Felicity Jones, aka the new girl on the block, attended the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala in LA last night.
Despite her having only a handful of red carpet appearances, she’s already wearing big name designers.
She sparkled wearing a Valentino Spring 2012 sleeveless dress.
The nude dress with a nude sheer embellished overlay was teamed with nude Brian Atwood ‘Goldly’ t-bar peep-toes.
That’s a lot of nude, so I wish she opted for shoes in another colour. Despite that she’s gorgeous and continues to be one-to-watch.

‘The Awakening London Film Festival Premiere

Rebecca Hall  London Film Festival Premiere

Rebecca Hall is the latest star to brave a cold night in the capital wearing a Spring 2012 dress.
This evening she walked the red carpet at the Vue West End for the London Film Festival premeire for ‘The Awakening’.
My first thought was that Rebecca is a bit too vanilla to pull off this Marios Schwab Spring 2012 halter mini dress, especially with the runway shoes.
But on reflection I happy that she wore the runway shoes instead Brian Atwood ‘Maniac’ pumps – I think we’ve seen enough of those today.
The only thing that this look really needed was a super sleek high ponytail to give it an edge.