Who Wore Emilio Pucci Better? Jessica Chastain or Alexa Chung

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain was the first to don this black lace-sleeved velvet Emilio Pucci Fall 2011 dress with a white collar for the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala which took place at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art in New York City back in May.
The actress teamed the long-sleeve frock with a pair of simple black slingback Christian Louboutin heels and diamond drop earrings.
She styled her hair in a side swept updo, kohl rimmed eyes and a nude lip completed her look.
On Tuesday night, Alexa Chung wore the same dress to the Emilio Pucci new boutique launch at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.
While the dress fits the gal’s personality (and style) more, she teamed the frock with chunky T-strap pumps that made her ensemble look too gothic.
As always, her barely there makeup and casual tresses completed her look.
This time around Jessica’s simple styling wins it for me.
If you can’t make up your mind, click on the image above to see more pictures of these ladies in their Pucci dress.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 Press Preview

Giorgio Arman

This week I attended the Giorgio Armani press preview in London which showcased the Spring 2012 collection.
I was very excited to see one of the embellished dresses worn by the finale goddesses. This dress most definitely needs a red carpet moment.
I’m usually scared to touch things on display in fear of breaking something, but I was really curious to get my hands into the moon-crescent bodice to find answers to my questions. Would it be restrictive on the wearer? Does it have an inbuilt bra?
From my manhandling of the dresses, my findings, as I believe, are that its no more restrictive than any other corset and it doesn’t have a built in bra.

Crown Oaks Day

Sarah Jessica

Sarah Jessica Parker may have been in Melbourne, Australia for the Oaks Ladies Day 2011 Spring Carnival, but she was flying the flag for British Fashion.
The star wore a Jonathan Saunders Spring 2012 pink ombre sleeveless dress which was the perfect choice for Ladies Day.
Her dress was teamed with an Antonio Berardi Spring 2012 tailored silver coat, a string of pearls and mint green Manolo Blahnik pumps.
After wearing a hat which totally overwhelmed her yesterday, SJP opted for a bejewelled headpiece.
The piece was made by her hairdresser Serge Normat, who also styled her tresses into this elaborate bun.
This is SJP’s forth look this week.
Which one is your favourite?
Vera Wang? Chanel? Prabal Gurung? or this Jonathan Saunders dress?

Avon Foundation For Women Global Voices For Change Gala

Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene attended the Avon Foundation For Women Global Voices For Change Gala in New York City last night.
My first reaction to her in this custom Donna Karan dress was, ‘This is more like it’.
Finally a spark, a genuine smile, some personality and some va va voom.
The electric-blue one-shoulder satin dress with a gathered detail at the hip also and also has a thigh-high split. It’s an amazing silhouette which shows off her figure to perfection.
Her hair was styled into loose pin curls to give an old Hollywood flavour, and she added a soft pink lip colour.
Kwiat vintage jewels and black accessories including Casadei pumps completed the look.
I would complain about the slightly uninspiring accessories, but she made such a huge effort in every other department that it would just be nit-picking on a much improved look.

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‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’ LA Premiere

Mena Suvari

Mena Suvari donned a very festive frock on the red carpet for the LA premiere of ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’.
She wore a Tibi Pirouette Party dress from the Fall 2011 collection.
The head-turning fiery halter dress with a bold print and a unique cut-out back was teamed with black Ruthie Davis ‘Avatar’ pumps and a matching patent black clutch.
Her bob was pushed back behind her ears so we could see her gorgeous black earrings.
I don’t think I’ve ever owned black earrings, but these teardrop beauties work perfectly with her overall look.
Kohl-rimmed eyes, silvery eye shadow and glossy lips completed her super-cute red carpet look.

Amanda Seyfried In Michael Angel

Amanda Seyfried

Earlier today Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake were in Madrid, Spain, for the next stop on their European tour for their new movie, ‘In Time’.
The blonde actress continues to seek out colourful looks for her red carpet appearances, and on this occasion she wore a Michael Angel Spring 2011 dress.
As much as I have raved about her glossy locks over the past few days, she should’ve really pulled her hair back to show off the neckline on this stunning psychedelic-print dress, even though she opted out of wearing the Peter Pan collar.
The eggplant Lanvin pumps are tres plain, but maybe she didn’t want to upstage the dress.
Michael Angel is very much an underrated designer by Hollywood starlets.
I wish more celebs would wear his unique pieces.

‘Love For Life’ Rome Film Festival Premiere & Photocall

Zhang Ziyi

The Rome Film Festival came alive again last night as Zhang Ziyi graced the red carpet for the ‘Love for Life’ premiere.
I have goosebumps as I’m writing this; Zhang is beyond breathtaking in her Christian Dior Resort 2011 gown.
Her baby-blue strapless embroidered gown with a matching ribbon tied to the waist will no doubt make many BDOTY lists.
Zhang kinda fell off the radar for a while, but this is a surefire way to signal to everyone that she’s back.
A darker-blue embellished clutch was teamed with ivory drop earrings and a diamond-encrusted bracelet.
I think the bracelet was one accessory too many for this look, but I’m just thankful that she didn’t add a necklace.

Florence Welch’s Jason Wu Swarovski Elements Embellished Coat

Florence Welch

Celebrities sure know how to fly in style.
Florence Welch was spotted heading out of London Heathrow Airport yesterday wearing a beautiful Jason Wu Fall 2011 coat.
Her stunning charcoal coat is embroidered with rich Swarovski Elements.
She complemented the burgundy Swarovski Elements on her coat by adding a Gucci hat, belt, ballet flats and Mulberry Polly Push Lock bag in the rich autumn hue.

Good Day LA

Rebecca Romijn

Rebecca Romijn was at the Good Day LA studios in Hollywood last week where she dished on her TV movie, ‘Possessing Piper Rose’.
The ‘Ugly Betty’ actress wore a Raoul Spring 2012 dress.
Her navy and pink colour-block dress with brown leather panels was the perfect relaxed, feminine, approachable look for daytime TV.
I would’ve added some navy heels instead of black, but Hollywood starlets do love their black pumps.

Celebrities Love…Isabel Marant Dicker Suede Ankle Boots

Isabel Marant ‘Dicker’ ankle booties have been worn by a bevy of beauties—we’re talking Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Hilary Rhoda, Kate Bosworth and Katie Holmes.
These boots have been a complete hit because they are one part chic and one part edgy.
The suede shoes have become one of the must-have items of casual footwear for fall. But the great thing about them is that they can also be worn during the spring and summer with cutoff shorts like Katie, or a floral dress like Hilary.
The coveted Isabel Marant booties will set you back $615. That is if you can still find them in stores because most of the shops are sold out.

People of the Year Awards 2011 by Bazaar Men

Fan Bingbing

Fan Bingbing proved that she is most definitely the unofficial (or even official) brand ambassador for Elie Saab at the People of the Year Awards 2011.
The event was held in Beijing, China, in conjunction with Bazaar Men for Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week.
She looked breathtaking (when doesn’t she?) wearing an Elie Saab Spring 2011 Couture gown.
Her stone-embroidered gown with a grosgrain waistband and elbow-length sleeves was teamed with Cartier jewels which sparkled as brightly as her gown.
A side-swept bun and coral lips completed her look.

Lady Gaga’s Michael Kors Fur Coat

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga was all fur coat and Louboutins as she was spotted leaving the Soho Screening Rooms in London on Tuesday.
The singer wore a nude Michael Kors Fall 2011 fluffy fur coat with fishnet tights.
Nude Christian Louboutin ‘Lady Daf’ pumps, John Lennon-style shades, floral-shaped earrings and a diamond bracelet completed her look.
The singer is in town before heading to Belfast for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards which takes place on Sunday night.

Hand And Footprint Ceremony At Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart was joined by her Twilight co-stars, Robert Pattinson (in Armani) and Taylor Lautner, for the Hand and Foot Print Ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood this afternoon.
The actress wore a Marios Schwab Spring 2012 dress, which is our second look from this collection to hit the red carpet.
Her nude halter dress with a Swarovski crystal net overlay and patent leather detailing was paired with what looks like checkered Keds.
I was shocked at first, but the sneakers are clearly for the footprint part of the ceremony.

Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards

Abbey Clancy

Abbey Clancy was one of the first to arrive on the red carpet at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards 2011 which took place at Banqueting House in London this evening.
The TV presenter/WAG donned an Emilio Pucci dress from the Fall 2011 collection.
Pre-bias aside, those roots just don’t work with this Pucci dress.
She tried to do the sexy, sophisticated thing in this long-sleeve lace-trimmed kaleidoscope print dress with a high neckline and sultry keyhole detail, but she doesn’t have the chops to pull it off.
The only thing I like here are the Christian Louboutin pumps.

Good Morning America

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst started off her morning with a guest appearance on Good Morning America in New York City.
She was there to promote her new movie, ‘Melancholia’.
The actress looked beautiful wearing a summery Chloé Resort 2012 dress.
Her floral sleeveless shift dress was teamed with two-tone Chanel pumps and coral lipstick for a very ladylike look for daytime TV.

Kirsten arrived at the ABC studios wearing a coral Chloé double breasted coat from the same collection.
The military style coat was adorned with gold buttons and teamed with a feathered Chanel bag.
Now the coral lip colour makes even more sense.

The Rum Diary’ London Premiere

Amber Heard

Amber Heard brought her hypnotic charm to a cold and wet night on the red carpet for ‘The Rum Diary’ London premiere.
The blonde bombshell looked outstanding wearing an Alessandra Rich Spring 2012 dress.
Her pale rose paillette column dress was kept very simple.
I’m glad she didn’t follow the model’s lead with the necktie, the belt and the fuchsia heels.
Amber just added nude patent Louboutin peep-toes, glossy lips and swept her hair up into a chic updo.
This is one of my favourite looks from her. She knows how to work a dress.