SAG awards: Best and Worst

Last night's SAG awards had everything typical of a Hollywood soiree including great and not-so-great-styles. Here is (in my opinion) the best and worst lookds from that night
BEST:


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The Help star Emma Stone rocked this tea length vintage dress with mary jane peep toe pumps, a bejeweled clutch and a bold bronze knuckle ring. Her makeup can be an example of whats to come for this spring with simple everything except a bright lip is a fun contrast to her porclain skin. The ruffles on the shoe do exactly what an acessory should do: highlight the dress. The ruffles along the bust are a cool way to add texture to what could have been a simple little black dress.



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Fuschia was a popular color last night and this was my favorite silhoette for it. Glee's Dianna Agron's look has been quite matronly in the past year and this is a breath of fresh air. The fish tail braid along the front of her face is a fun bohemian touch to the loose and laid back look of the dress. I love the simplicity, and its not boring because of the hue of the dress. Her face is very similar to the late Grace Kelly and she has remarkable natural beauty. The neckine of the dress shows just the right amount of cleavage and the tie along the waist, cinches it and gives the illusion of curves. This was a welcomed and youthful look that we dont see that often on  her.



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The Office's John Krasinski looked incredible in this slim cut navy tux. I love how the tie if the same color of the tuxedo and the embellishment around the blazer which makes him look devinrerre. The look is very simple but theres not much needed for mens wear to pull off a look. The double breasted buttons of the blazer is a very classic yet cool look.


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This was a very bold look for The Closer's Kyra Sedgewick because someone of her age wouldn't go near a dress with this cut. She looks stunning in this coral gown and it lookds like ti fits her like a glove. The diamond shape along the rib cage with the halter is a fun and carefree look with the loose waves and bronze bangles. This is another example of a very simple look yet not boring because of the color and cut along the sides.


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BridesMaid's Rose Bryne took a very daring change with this white jumpsuit yet it looks effortless. This is a look that you either love it or hate it and im in between. She avoids the "disco queen" factor with being minimal on the jewelry and the THOUSANDS of pearls embedded on the dress. I think the two trends of draping and embriodery are a little much, together, but the fit is perfect for her frame and she resembles hollywood glam and other than the jumpsuit she keeps the ascessories minimal.

WORST:


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I think The Decendents star Shailene Woodley took filming in Hawaii a little too seriously. This looks like the younger version of our grandmas moomoo that the kids took to a sewing machine. The neckline does nothing for her, no jewelry at all to save herself, her roots are a greasy mess and this looks like a 12 year old dressed her. Just sad because she really is a natrually pretty girl.


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BridesMaid's Kristen Wiig should know that dog collars don't belong on people. The clutch is random (where did the peach color come from??) and  the choker takes away (in a bad way) the neckline of the terribly boring dress. This is why Coco Chanel always said you should take one thing off before leaving the house.


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I understand the look Glee's Amber Riley was going for, but this is TOO MUCH! From the oversized awkward bow on the bustline, the hip pockets on the dress, the sash along the waist, the vintage wall paper pattern on the fabric and to top THAT all off, the chunky maryjanes that makes me wonder if the stylists got into an acessory fight and couldn' exactly decide what would look good so they just put everything on her. just too much going on at once. Also this look is very costum-y and looks cheap.


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I'm not sure what was going through Glee's Heather Morris's head, but I think she took theaticality way too far! This looks like a witches costume and the hair is just wrong. In fact everything about this look is wrong . . . .


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This is a high fashion look that Avatar's Zoe Saldana usually goes for but I am not so sure about this with the sheer cape, dress with straps so thick it looks like a wife beater tank top sewed togeher with a skirt that was inspired by a lamp. I dont understand why they are jewels along the hem line and this look seems too old for Zoe. Especially with her hair pulled back, she looks very matronly.

Jason Wu for Target

Jason Wu has become the next sensation to follow in the paths of high end designers loaning their materials and style genuis to the oh, so deserving hands of the general public. Not to mention the prices are below the usual margins someone like Jason Wu would offer on a regular basis.Wu's line will be available to the public on Feb. 5th, but we can get a preview RIGHT NOW! if you are not familar, Jason Wu is  rather "fresh face" to the industry but is quickly gaining popularity for his designs. He gained popularity with socialites of the big apple with his effortless yet elegant designs. His attention to detail and clean silhoettes contrast with fun bright yet sophisticated shades of colors. Which in point sumed up to retro romanic designs modernized with fun colors. he follows this type of "motto," for say, with his Target line, which is actually genius because nothing in the line looks too much of something or over the top like you would sometimes see on a runway show. This is obviously tailored towards the average woman for work, or a cocktail party. One thing I must say is that with the pictures, I am not a fan of the sheer socks with heels because it reminds me of someone trying look like a doll or a child.


coutesy photo: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/, If you are like me, who's a sucker for sheer cutouts, I love the fun, floral prairie like print with the sheer cutout neckiline which gives this dress an eclectic vibe that you wouldnt expect from such a "down home" print. This would be a great party dress or shopping in the spring. The clutch are great because they don't compete with the print and match the dress. I'm not sure about the sheer socks with the heels because they cut her off at a weird angle with the hemline of the dress which is drawing my eyes toward her thighs, which most ladies DON'T want.



coutresy photo: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/, I adore this look! This trend of high waist skirts and fitted blouses were everywhere last fall and this a perfect example that clothes from fall can be recycled for spring. The skirt which goes out along the hem line creates the illusion of an hourglass waist and nude heels are very subtle yet very sexy, ladies! This goes along the phrase "Less is more" which is a phrase that should be used very carefully, these days. I imagine this look for work because it is conservative enough for the office but not like a doubty work-a-holic who sits behind a cublicle. This shows that it is possible to have fun with your work clothes and still look office appropriate.


courtesy photo: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/, Ladies, if you are looking for something for say, a date night, this would be perfect for it. It has the classic yet romantic neck line yet with a flirty twist with black ruflles slightly under the hem line. The skinny belt accentuates a waist and heres a note: show off those gams! They say, show off one major body part and minimize everything else because this draws to the imagination for the guys. But show it off in a classy way because, I'm sorry, but over exposure is raunchy, not sexy.



courtesy photo: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/, Jason followed similar designs for his line of bag with the square shape but added kept it classic so it's easy to accessorize with almost anything! Also the handles are adjustable so that you can fix it no matter what your height or arm length is!!




Jason Wu's line for Target is available Feb. 5th and prices range from $19.99-$49.99 at Target!

new year, new trends

HELOOOOOO anyone who is reading!!!
   I'm back after much needed break and I have been gathering my thoughts and ready to spill the hot trends I have spotted over the season. Much to my wondering eye, I spotted much of color coming back! (Thank goodness!). As much as I love the whole, fall neutral somber look, I feel as much as probably others that it's time to bring back pastels and fun neons into the mix. One major trend I remember from fall fashion week which could be a good depiction of what could be seen much this year is color blocking. May I remind you that "color blocking" is bold, solid colors stacked onto each other. Such as, I spotted many shades such as teals and coral colors put together with non-fuss silhoettes (sorry for the spelling!). This is a very clean look and very put together but without the fuss and with the bright colors means none to little use for acessories. Let's say it together,  (Less.is.more.). if you aren't quite sure about adding colors you can go for a small pop of color to light up something that has minimal color. if you feel ready for the trend, stick to three colors or less to avoid the "clown effect."
   Another trend I have spotted coming from the models is bold bright lip shades with bold (yet shapen) eye brows. I adore this trend and I love a good bold brow to be honest. Also, the bright lip that strays from usual red and shows us colors such as fun pinks puts a modern twist on this trend. Models for the shows tend to bring the bold brow to the extreme for runway shows, so a simple everday wearable tip (if those of you aren't fortunate enough to have the genes for bold brows) is using an eyebrow pencil and shading in your eye brows to bring in more attention to the face. also to shape the brows, just tweeze or wax around the outside. Remember to keep the eye makeup mininal so it isn't competing for attention with your brows and keep this is mind if you are going for a bright lip. One important makeup tip I still remember to this day is pick one area of the face to accentuate and never more than one. Another tip with eye brows is to keep them looking natural. For example if you have light hair make sure to not make the brows too dark and likewise for those with dark hair.
    One trend I am very partial to is layering acessories. One important advice that is said by the great Coco Chanel is, "always take one acessory off before leaving the house." Make sure that if you are going to layer is to make sure that the pieces are different lengths and one piece isnt overpowering the other. With jewelry trends, they are going beyond the simple silver and gold, and adding colored gems. These can be great with a simple outfit to "jazz it up." Much of the jewelry this year is going to have a tribal vibe with large bright gems and fun colors. With fun colors come bold prints that made a huge appearance in runway shows last fall. Much of the pieces were geometrical or floral and can add personality to a simple outfit. There were also prints that were pixelated and had a "futursitic feel" to them. remember when going for this trend to use one pattern and accentuate it! \
   if you arent feeling the accessories, why not try clothes that have an accessory feel? metallic is not only for shoes or bags, anymore. The silvery material was found on pants and skirts and can brighten up something as simple as a blouse. Not only were they spotted in the usual metals, but fun bright colors such as emerald green were spotted.
   Of course with spring comes pastel colors, but styles put a different turn on the usually candy egg bright colors. They lowered the hue a bit and gave a more mature feel to the trend which could be perfect for a garden party or spring outting in general. These were featured on many dresses that showed off the legs which is perfect for spring. With the prim and proper aspect of spring coming into the stores, were tops that had ruffle along the waist which added dimension and the illusion of curves to pencil skirts and cropped pants. This look will show off your best features in the most flattering way!