Left: A model in Armani Prive Right: Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive
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February 2009 Archives
Christian Siriano's fashion show in New York City last week cemented his status as an established designer. He showed a thoughful, polished and progressive collection in a modern color palette of gray, bright orange and Michelle Obama's signature lemongrass shade (look closely - some models were even wearing bright yellow lipstick!). Overall, we thought it was a really exciting collection.
photos via trendmill
photos via trendmill
Angelina Jolie stayed warm on her movie set in New York City in floor-length North Face puffy coat. Check out other stars like Jessica Biel and Jennifer Garner in their North Face jackets.photo via justjared
Just when we thought we had Freida Pinto's style all figured out, we noticed another trend she has going...gold and nude metallics!photos via justjared
Freida Pinto's favorite thing to wear? Brights! We've got the proof too - the Slumdog Millionaire actress obviously loves pairing a bright color with basic black.
photos via justjared
photos via justjared
The glitz of last night's Academy Awards red carpet was unreal. Bright color was noticeably absent, but volume and detail were not. In the rest of the country, the recession might be prompting people to pare down and simplify, but the economy certainly didn't keep the stars from pulling out all the stops. Scroll down for our take on all the fabulous fashion.
The Battle Of The Dior Haute Couture Dresses
Marion Cotillard and Sarah Jessica Parker both wore belted Dior Haute Couture gowns with yards and yards of tulle. Sarah Jessica called her dress "barely mint" and commented that the second Sex and the City movie is almost a certainty. Yippee.
Obviously we loved Marion's mermaid dress last year, but we were glad to see she didn't play it safe here either. As for Sarah Jessica, the fit of her bustier was a bit tight, but the color was very refreshing and we were glad she finally gave us Carrie-Bradshaw-glamor.
Watch Out For Marisa's Train!Obviously we loved Marion's mermaid dress last year, but we were glad to see she didn't play it safe here either. As for Sarah Jessica, the fit of her bustier was a bit tight, but the color was very refreshing and we were glad she finally gave us Carrie-Bradshaw-glamor.
Two of the most dramatic dresses of the night were worn by Marisa Tomei
(Versace) and Penelope Cruz (vintage Balmain), who picked up a Best
Supporting Actress win. We preferred Marisa's beautiful pleated dress to Penelope's wedding-dress-esque gown.
A Few Of Our Favorite Looks Of The Night
Gosh, we really, really loved Miley Cyrus! The Bolt actress totally took us by surprise on the red carpet when she showed up in a stunning layered Zuhair Murad frock. Anne Hathaway was a little safe, but completely classic looking in her slinky Armani Prive dress and Taraji Henson looked simple and chic in her tiered dress (a little bridal though like Penelope - was that a trend?) and we would have picked a different clutch.
Their Jewelry Made Their Looks...
We're not usually fans of red on the red carpet, but Amy Adams' Carolina Hererra number was an exception to the rule. The dress was truly striking and her massive bejeweled Fred Leighton necklace complemented it really well. Tim Gunn even called her a "beacon for fashion" and we agree. Remember she topped our list last year too.
And Angelina Jolie! We thought she played it really safe with her black Elie Saab dress (until we saw the slit), but she also rocked huge green emerald earrings and a cocktail ring the size of a golf ball.
And Angelina Jolie! We thought she played it really safe with her black Elie Saab dress (until we saw the slit), but she also rocked huge green emerald earrings and a cocktail ring the size of a golf ball.
We Wanted To Love But Didn't Really
Kate Winslet and Freida Pinto. Both wore dresses with asymmetrical necklines - Kate in Yves Saint Laurent and Freida in John Galliano. But we just weren't completely in love with either. By the way, besides the award for Best Actress, Kate wins our award for best beauty! Her makeup and hair were breathtakingly beautiful and her earrings were fab.
We loved the bright color of Freida's dress, but we're not huge fans of lace sleeves...especially just one of them. She might have been higher on our list then without the sleeve since we really loved the rest of the dress.
We loved the bright color of Freida's dress, but we're not huge fans of lace sleeves...especially just one of them. She might have been higher on our list then without the sleeve since we really loved the rest of the dress.
We Wanted To Love But Really Didn't
Jessica Biel and Amanda Seyfried's large bows look like something we've seen many times before. And neither one of them did a very good job of picking out shoes to go with their dresses (Jess' looked like black tennis shoes!). Although, we have to say it was kind of nice to see stars with hair that wasn't so overdone, especially Jessica's laid back locks.
photos via eonline, justjared and instyle
photos via eonline, justjared and instyle
Sophia Bush must really, really love wearing Herve Leger by Max Azria. She just attended his fashion show in New York City wearing a Herve Leger dress, and she did the exact same thing last year!
(Sophia with the designer, Max Azria)
photos via justjared
(Sophia with the designer, Max Azria)photos via justjared
Michelle Obama forgoes expensive designers and wears head-to-toe J.Crew for a photo in the March issue of Vogue.photo via style
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