Fashion Run Down | 2015 Met Gala

The 2015 Met Gala has come and gone once again. This year I was pleasantly surprised by how well dressed the majority of the attendees were. The theme was China: Through the Looking Glass, and apparently some celebrities had a difficult time distinguishing between China and Japan - kimonos were a popular choice. Red was HUGE on the carpet this year, as were green and blue. 

Best Dressed

I had a really hard time narrowing it down to just fourteen, but tried to be relatively selective. In my personal opinion the Met Gala is an opportunity for celebrities to take fashion risks and be creative. While it isn't necessary, I give major props to the ones who do. These are in no particular order, I love each and every one so much.

From left to right:

Lizzy Caplan in Donna Karan Atelier

Sarah Jessica Parker in H&M

Poppy Delevingne in Marchesa

Alexa Chung in Erdem

Rose Byrne in Calvin Kelin Collection

Keri Russell in Altuzarra

Hannah Davis in J Mendell

Zoe Kravitz in Alexander Wang 

Kate Hudson in Michael Kors

Kendall Jenner in Calvin Kelin Collection

Rose Huntington-Whiteley in Atelier Versace

Amal Clooney in John Galliano for Maison  Margiela

Imogen Poots in Alberta Ferretti

Gigi Hadid in DVF

Honorable Mention

Okay, so I cheated a little. I couldn't let these AMAZING looks go unmentioned. I know these are technically "honorable mentions" but they're just as good as my picks for best dressed in my opinion.

From left to right:

Cara Delevingne in Stella McCartney

Kim Kardashian West in Roberto Cavalli

Emily Blunt in Prada

Bee Shaffer in Alexander McQueen 

Caroline Trentini in Atelier Versace

Joan Smalls in Roberto Cavalli

Lily Aldrige in Carolina Herrera 

Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga

Claire Danes in Valentino

Beyoncé in Givenchy

Worst Dressed

While the good was good, the bad was bad. A few celebrities decided to take the Chinese theme a little too seriously, and were borderline offensive. Nothing is worse than a beautiful woman trying too hard (I'm talking to you Kris Jenner). I chose these outfits as the worst because they were either age inappropriate ( Dylan Hilfiger), ill-fitting (Katie Holmes), or just plain ugly. The pictures speak for themselves.

From left to right:

Dylan Lauren in Ralph Lauren 

Miley Cyrus in Alexander Wang 

Jennifer Connelly in Louis Vuitton

Adriana Lima in Marc Jacobs

Kris Jenner in Balmain

Chloë Sevigny in J.W. Anderson

Solange Knowles in Giles Resign

Katie Holmes in Zac Posen

Karolina Kurkova in Tommy Hilfiger

Grace Codington in pajamas

Linda Evangelista in Moschino

Grimes in Louis Vuitton

Julie Macklowe 

Anne Hathaway in Ralph Lauren

Fashion Rundown | 2014 Oscars

It has been way to long since I've last blogged and I am so sorry! As most of you know I am a full time student, and things have just been super hectic with exams and papers so I needed to take a little time off, but, I am back. From now on I'm going to be posting on Mondays and Fridays just because I think that's what is going to work best with my schedule.

With that being said, let's just jump right in to the AMAZING, and not so amazing fashion we saw last night at the Oscars. I was presently surprised to see the majority of the stars looking so gorgeous. I'm going to be giving you my picks for best & worst dressed of the night, and while the good were to die for, the bad, were just simply awful.

BEST DRESSED

Women 

1. Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson wore Versace and literally made me emotional walking the red carpet. She looked so drop dead gorgeous it should be a crime. I loved every single thing about this look - her hair was perfect, the shall was phenomenal, make-up was to die for, accessorize were done superbly - I just can't even handle how flawless she is. I even want to go as a far as to say that this is one of my favorite, if not my favorite Oscars look EVER. #KateTheGreat 

2. Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o wore custom Prada and of course looked like a goddess. This entire award season Lupita has been on point and every single one of her looks have been amazing. She has truly made a huge splash, not only in the film world, but the fashion world as well. Her skin tone is just so gorgeous she could wear any color and look to die for. I loved that she went for a softer look with the Robin's egg blue - it was so flattering and really appropriate because it gave her the opportunity to truly have her Cinderella moment. The accessories were also flawless. The headband was a perfect touch, and surprisingly age appropriate. Once again, Lupita killed it. She can do no wrong.

3. Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence wore Christian Dior haute couture dress, and being the face of the brand, no one was surprised by that. When I saw this I think I almost died. Putting aside the fact that I'm just so obsessed with her as a person, she looked so amazing it didn't even seem real. She wore red to the 2012 Oscars, and a lot of fashion critiques said she shouldn't have repeated but I completely disagree. I think the gowns are so different they can't even be compared. I love the fact she brought back the 'exit necklace' from last year.  And her hair was also amazing - all in all, just another fashion win for J-law.

4. Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett wore Armani Privé and looked flawless as usual. This woman could wear a trash bag and be voted best dressed. Beading was a big trend on the red carpet this year, but I have to say, Cate is the only one who got it right. From hair and make-up to accessories, she nailed it on all fronts.The nude was the perfect shade and didn't wash her out at all. Every time we see Cate I feel like she looks younger and younger. I have no idea what she's eating or drinking, but whatever it is, I need to get my hands on some. This dress was truly gorgeous and perfect for her to take home the Oscar for best actress in.

5. Charlize Theron

Charlize also wore a Christian Dior haute couture dress. Usually I would not pick someone who wore black to be on my best dressed list for the Oscars, just because it really doesn't pop or stand out - but - seeing this made me want to take back every time I had ever said that. Charlize looked beyond gorgeous. The detailing on the bottom of the gown was amazing, and the nude straps gave it that little oomph. What I love most isn't just the way the dress fit and looked on her, but the way she was accessorized. She completely killed it. LOVE LOVE LOVE

Men

Because the guys just don't get enough love on the red carpet <3

1. Jared Leto

Jared Leto in St. Laurent - words do not even describe how flawless he is. First of all, can we talk about the fact that he is 42?!?! When I heard that last night, I was beyond shocked. He looks like he's barely 30.  I am such a huge fan of his fashion sense, and I think he's one of the few men who isn't afraid of taking risks when it comes to what he wears. The cream jacket was a HUGE trend this year and I just absolutely love that he went for it. Not only was his outfit amazing, I was having major hair envy when it comes to his perfectly ombré locks. I love that he went for a crisp red bow tie instead of black and paired it with the handkerchief in his jacket pocket. Absolutely amazing.


2. Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth wore a David August tux, as is without a doubt one of the biggest hunks in Hollywood. However, he isn't particularly known for his fashion sense. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw how amazing he looked last night. With a face like that its hard to ever look bad, but I really thought the burgundy jacket and vest, made the look unique - something that can be pretty hard to do when wearing a tux. Unfortunately, it seems that his wife doesn't have the same stylist, because she looked a little less that amazing in Elie Saab.

3. Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan wore a Givenchy tux, paired with AMAZING gold-plated Givenchy shoes. While he hasn't really been in the spot light for that long, I think its so great that he looked so impeccably dressed last night. He was another one of the boys who wasn't afraid to break that traditional black and white tux look and go for something a little more fashion forward and edgy. I loved the shoes, and I especially loved the stars he had pined on the collar of his shirt. Love it all.

4. Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey was another man who was dressed to the nine. Wearing Dolce & Gabbana he went with the cream jacket trend, and nailed it. Unlike Leto, he kept it a little more classic, which I think was a good choice because he did after all win the Oscar for best actor. With his drop dead gorgeous wife as arm candy, he did it all right. Also, incase you didn't see how much of a MILF his mom is, go goggle what she looked like last night because you will die

Honorable Mention:

Kristen Bell

Kristen looked so cute in Roberto Cavalli and was totally channeling her inner 'Frozen' Princess. Really liked this look <3

P!NK

During her tribute to the Wizard of Oz, P!NK looked amazing. Such an appropriate dress for the occasion. She was like a little ruby slipper - loved it.

WORST DRESSED

1. Whoppi Goldberg

There are no words to even describe this atrocity. I don't know what the issue is that Whoppi has with getting dressed but she really needs to either hire a stylist or fire the one she currently has. With the resources available to her looking like this at the OSCARS is unacceptable. She was definitely trying to go for the look Julia Roberts did at the Golden Globes, but it just wasn't working for her. First of all, that shirt looked like it had yellowed from being so old, and the fit did her no favors. The look was disheveled and unorganized. She was trying to be Julia, Dorothy, and Madonna, all in one outfit and it DID NOT WORK.

2. Giulianna Rancic

This one really saddens me because I usually like the things I see Giulianna in. She decided to wear Paolo Sebastian Couture and looked more like she was auditioning for the adult version of Toddlers&Tiaras rather than going to the Oscars. I think the dress in itself was awful - the tool was was too over powering for a woman of such a small frame, the detailing on top looked ill-fitting, and the color washed her out completely. I also think that her hair and make-up added to my negative feelings towards this look. The tight slicked back bun made her face looked oddly shaped and that awful nude lip made her look sick. Sorry G, better luck next time. 


3. Viola Davis

Viola Davis in Escada, was very lack-luster. I thought the color was okay, but the cut was really unflattering. Her shoulders looked even broader that usual, and the folding of the satin over her belly made her look with child. I really hated the hair and the accessories. It looked like she was wearing hand cuffs instead of the diamonds, and I think the Gatsby inspire finger curls aged her. The drop waist was a poor choice in my opinion for a woman of her body type. I think it made her look boxy and disproportional. Overall I was definitely not a fan.

4. Penelope Cruz

Penelope girl, why? She wore Giambattista Valli Couture, and I was really disappointed with this. She looks like she's wearing bed sheets draped around her body. As one of the most beautiful women in the world, it was such a shame she did this to herself. Her body was completely overpowered by the amount of excess fabric on her, and it made her look like she was another star who was expecting. Definitely a poor choice, hopefully next year she makes a comeback. I believe in you P.

5. Liza Menelli

Where do I even start with this hot mess. Liza Menelli followed in Penelope Cruz's footsteps apparently, going for the 'bedroom couture' look. However, she just decided to just wear her silk pajamas to the Oscars. Like really Liza? Really? With the amount of money this woman has, she could have hired someone to make her look amazing. But instead, she looked messy, and it was completely inappropriate for her age. The blue stripe in her had and those earrings, paired with her orthopedic shoes were just so wrong, it pained me to look at her.

6. Pharrell Williams

If there was ever a time to wear  tux Pharrell, this was it. The Oscars are not the appropriate event to get creative with your LANVIN tux and go for capris instead. I thought he looked really poorly styled, and his date was just as bad. For someone with such a interesting style, this was very disappointing. He tried to push the envelope too much, and it just wasn't happening. The black tux is a classic look for a reason Pharrell.

Fashion Run Down | 2014 Grammy's

Hello Beauties ❤

With awards season in full swing, I thought it only appropriate to dedicate my first blog post to the red carpet looks we all saw at the 2014 Grammys last night.

All in all everyone at the awards looked pretty good so picking only four best looks was difficult. However the first one was a no brainer; Taylor Swift. Taylor looked BEYOND drop dead gorgeous in her silver sequin Gucci gown. While I haven't been a huge Taylor Swift fan in the past, I do have to say she made a fan of me with this look. While I won't be singing 'Love Story' from my balcony any time soon, she still looks fabulous. The silhouette was extremely flattering on her tall frame and the cinched in waist line did her serious justice. Combined with the effortlessly chic hair and make-up, no one did it better than T-swift last night; Eat your heart out Harry Styles.

Another stunner in sequins was Christine Teigen, wife of singer John Legend. Apart from being one of the most beautiful women alive in general, she looked so good last night I wished she was my wife. First and foremost we need to talk about her amazing bronzed complexion. Not only did it make her look like a goddess, it complemented her dress extremely well. Paired with the effortless chic ombré in her hair, there was not a thing I didn't like. Her dress was by Australian designer Johanna Johnson and although she was one of the first stars down the red carpet, this flawless look was not forgotten. Also, her arm candy dressed in Gucci really didn't hurt the overall look either.

Another star who just really nailed their look last night was Miranda Lambert.  She looked all types of sexy in her red Pamella Roland gown. First of all,  this woman deserves a round of applause for how AMAZING her body looks. She slimmed down and toned up, and there was no better way to flaunt her new and improved physique then in this dress. The plunging neck line was just enough to be sexy but not overwhelmingly exposed and the silk details on the waist were to die for. Her gorgeous blonde hair swept to the side and curled made her look glamorous and sophisticated - a side of Miranda we have not seen in a while. From her jewelry to her clutch, this look was an absolute 10.

The last best dressed look of the night goes to Ciara, who also rocked some hard core sequins. Wearing a long-sleeved Emilio Pucci Gown, Ciara made pregnancy look GOOD. I have to say she really surprised me with this one because usually I am not a big fan of her fashion choices. That being said, she absolutely killed this look. She looked fierce, sexy, and best of all, appropriate. Being pregnant and wearing a long gown don't always mix well, but she looked comfortable, and it fit like a glove. Having the effortless up-do and toned down make-up really added to the overall glam. With a dress this loud, I am thankful that her hair and make-up team understood that less was more. This was definitely a win for Ciara and preggos everywhere.

While the good were good, the bad were BAD and unfortunately, Ariana Grande, Sara Bareilles, Skylar Grey, and Paula Patton, really missed their marks in the fashion department.

Most disappointing was Ariana Grande who wore Dolce & Gabbana. Not only was there just way too much gown for a girl of her size, it was extremely unflattering. It made her look short and stumpy and most of all much younger than she is. I don't think the look was age appropriate at all, and for a girl as cute as she is, she really did it all wrong. The half up half down hair was awful and juvenile and the whole floral print matched with sating powder pink shoes made her look more like an American Doll than a pop star. Not to mention the fact she topped off the whole look with her nana's nude stockings. What it all boils down to is the fact that she should have worn something else - literally anything else.

Another flop was Skylar Grey. I say this with a heavy heart because I am usually a big Michael Costello fan, but this gown was just awful. There is just so much wrong with this dress that I don't even know where to begin. From the nude color to the awkwardly placed cut in the middle, the gown made Skylar look naked and washed out. The fabric looked like it belonged on a chair in someone's living room and not as part of a mermaid cut gown on the red carpet. However, that being said, Michael Costello is a genius and I am sure he will make up for it next time, Skyler on the other hand, may not.

Then there is Sara Bareilles. While Sara is known for her beautiful voice, this outfit choice really distracted viewers from that. Sara wore a high-low, fathered, Bluemarine gown, but mostly looked like she was wearing a wet handkerchief with old doilies hot glued to it. The color completely washed her out and the shape of the gown was immensely unflattering. But the sad part is, the dress wasn't even the worst of it. Her hair looked dirty to put it mildly. It looked like she was just coming back from spring break and forgot to take out those braids she had done at the beach. The accessories were another bust- the orange clutch and red patten leather pep-toes clashed with the dress every step she took. Better luck next time Sara.

Paula Patton really out did herself this year, taking home the grammy for worst fashion sense in the history of life. Wearing a gown from Nicolas Jebran's 2013 Spring couture collection she managed let the world know how much her stylist hates her. Rounding out the look with a bouffant ponytail and David Yurman Jewels, Paula was hopeless from the start. While I don't think this gown would be appropriate on any occasion other than on the runway, I do give her props for trying to bend the rules of fashion. However, she didn't just bend them, she snapped them, and it didn't work for her. There is just too much going on, between the zebra print, lion heads, and sheer segments, its overwhelming, but most importantly, its just plain ugly. It looks like a lion and a zebra had an unfortunate sexual encounter and the result was this atrocious gown. A beautiful woman like her should know better. There is always next year to redeem yourself Paula - no more animal prints for you.