A Year to Remember: Style Survivors

It was a year of fashion hits, misses, and some unfortunate tragedies. But these ladies proved that their envious style can not only evolve with the trends but also set them. Can't wait to see what they wear on and off the red carpet come 2012!

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Jessica Alba

Kate Bosworth

Sarah Jessica Parker

Victoria Beckham

Jennifer Aniston

Emma Stone

(photos: people.com)

The Wintery Mix: Best Cold Weather Wear

Skinny Pants by Current/Elliott
Flats by J.Crew

About the only thing about bitter winter weather that I like is that I get to wear lots of cute layers! It's the perfect time to pile on your comfy sweaters, thick scarves, and tall boots. You know you're going to be miserable once you step outside anyway, (especially if you're from DE like me!), so you might as well look stylish. Above are my absolute favorite cold weather items- things that I look forward to taking out of the back of my closet every fall. I also threw in a few other items as well :)

Dark Printed Skirt: Take spring florals down a notch with moodier hues

Knit Headband: Cover your ears with a standout topper

Tweed Chain Bag: So regal and dainty, it will perfectly off set your winter look

Long Coat: Chic and trendy, a below the knee coat keeps your dress/skirt at bay in the wind

Leopard Booties: Boots, check. Lace-up, check. Snow proof, check. Sexy print, super check

Mixed Material Vest: Fur for warmth and leather for flare = a great 2 in 1 deal

Glitter Loafers: Shine like snow in made-for-girls loafers. You'll wear them again and again, I promise

Navajo Top: Be down to earth in a fun and surprisingly neutral print

Brown Leather Pants: You can still rock out in these pants without looking like a poser

Infinity Scarf: Easy to wear (no instructions needed!), and provides optimal warmth. Winning

Suede Gloves: Keep your digits toasty in trendy suede- others will be jealous, guaranteed

Cozy Knit Cardigan: Wrap yourself up in this classic winter staple. LOVE

Teal Earrings: The perfect color that goes with literally everything your wear. So pretty!

VMAs 2011: Red Carpet Coverage

Proud Mama

Beyonce came tonight with some huge news....she's preggo! And boy does pregnancy look good on her. She stunned in this orange-redish one shoulder Lanvin gown and side swept ponytail. She knocked it out on the red-carpet, as well as with her performance of "Love on Top" in a Dolce & Gabbana pink sequin blazer. Congrats!

Metallic Mania

Shiny metallics seemed to be the fad trend at tonight's VMAs, but I am starting to get pretty sick of the look. Victoria Justice does pull it off very nicely with the complementing silver pumps and diva-ifed hair, but to me it's just "been there, done that".

Everything But the Kitchen Sink

Nicki Minaj looks a hot mess in this weird contraption. I really don't get it at all. What's with the stuffed cat toys, ballet tights, and face mask? Nicki tends to adorn outfits that I find neither fun nor fashionable, and this look really tops it off for me. Gimmicks need to stop, ahh.

Britney is Back in Black

I absolutely loved that Britney won for her video and received the lifetime achievement award (presented by a cross-dressing Lady GaGa), but her look was boring as usual. What happened to the days of denim dresses, pink pleather pants and midriff tops? Not that her past looks were very flattering or fashion forward, but at least they had the wow factor. This simple Missoni mini and calf cutting bootie look just falls flat. A much better effort on the hair though.

Swamp Creature

Really Miley? She looks like a woodland monster from the murky abyss in this dull and drab long sleeve gown. It's neither young, fun, or trendy and makes her appear twice her age. I would have shorten the hem, chopped off the sleeves, changed the color and print, taken down her hair, lighten up her makeup....basically change the entire look head to toe. Really Miley?

Gretel's Shoes

Ok first off, why is Katie Holmes at the VMAs? And why did she get to present the biggest award of the night? And slighty off topic, why did she guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance? a few weeks back? The answer we can all guess at (cough cough Tom Cruise), but my largest concern was her hideous clown shoes. They do not go with her dress, nor with anything for that matter (maybe a yodeling outfit?). Just plain wrong all around.

Asian Influence

Katy Perry looked surprisingly tame (in her terms) tonight on the red (well black), carpet. Of course that being said....it is WAY too costume-like, and the parcel? Unnecessary and gimmicky. But can we expect anything less from Mrs. Russel Brand? I do love her pink strappy Jimmy Choo sandals though.

Bewitching

For fashion purposes I actually liked Selena's Julien MacDonald gown. The details are stunning and the double skirt interesting; her hair matched well too. In VMAs terms, this look was one of the safer ones, but I found that refreshing in a sea of overdone metallics, animal print and craft projects. So props Selena...now about your boytoy....

Best Dressed

Loved Zoe on tonight's red carpet! Her Barbara Bui mini is fabulous with that sexy v-neck and cool details. Those pumps are to die for as well. No one messes with Zoe when it comes to event dressing.

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(photos: people.com)

Couture Coverage: Fall 2011

VALENTINO

This collection showcased a more sophisticated side to the usually ballerina pretty label. blazers, crisp colors and decadent details were showcased.

JEAN PAUL GAUTIER
Known for over the top whimsy and naturalistic effects, Gaultier brought his A game to couture once again. Birds feathers, sultry femme fatale, and major volume were showcased.

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI

Otherworldly extravagance mixed with lady-like quality is Valli's expertise. Sleek hair/makeup, luxurious white, 3D details, and animal print were showcased.

ELIE SAAB

The reigning Red Carpet designer powerhouse, Elie Saab loves a good sparkle and flow to his princess gowns. Monotone looks, lace details, short sleeve dresses, and sheerness were showcased.

CHANEL
Karl Lagerfeld has been throwing out somber glam collections lately, and this couture one was no exception. Fitted jackets, heavy fabrics, round hats, and trademark patent toe boots were showcased.

AZZEDINE ALAIA
Bold luxury and timeless clothing describe Azzedine Alaia's design aesthetic. Snakeskin, feathers, short hems, booties, and tiers of layers were showcased.

ALEXIS MABILLE

A couture front-runner, Mabille loves to play with dark glamour mixed with fun whimsy. Large quail feathers, velvet and lace, Peter Pan tights, and severe animistic style were showcased.

(photos: style.com)

The Final Bow: Emma's Best HP Red Carpet Looks

During the next few weeks, the Harry Potter cast will be traveling the world for the premiere of the final installment of the historic movie series. Cue tears :( It's been a whirlwind of more than 10 years of Potter mania.

For those of you who are my age (18 plus), we have practically grown up with these wonderful movies and their main stars, Emma, Rupert, and Daniel. Besides the flying broomsticks, the delicious looking butterbeer, the evil hooded men, the hilarious characters, the British accents, the rememberable wizardry quotes, and the magical tale of friendship and bravery.....I also will always look back to how these once young stars grew up and grew up fast!

Emma Watson, who has impeccable style, was not always the best dresser. So for you viewing pleasure, here is a timeline of Emma's red carpet looks: the good, the bad, and the just plain lovely.

And here's to a great last movie (next Friday yay!), and a generation of magic!

(photos: justjaredjr.com, google)

Cannes Film Festival 2011- Part VII

Janet Jackson

-Colorblocked Haider Ackermann gown: 10/10 (Usually Janet's fashion choices are quite questionable, but she looks so regal in this gown by one of my favorite designers, Haider Ackermann. Also it seems she has slimmed down alot too)

Jane Fonda

-Animal print gown: 15/10 (At her age, Jane Fonda knocks the socks off of all the Hollywood youngsters for sure in this stunner. I love the sequin animal print and the lighter tones. I can only wish I look this good down the road)

Eve Hewson

-Pink and black Chanel dress: 6/10 (I was really not a fan of the collection this Chanel dress hails from, but I was hoping it would translate better on the red carpet. Sadly it does not. I strongly dislike the heavy black pumps and the baby pink skirt just isn't flattering mixed with the weird halter top)

-Printed Miu Miu dress: 9/10 (Now this is much better! I think the green neckline detail is very interesting and refreshing against the black and white pattern. I also like the bright purple pump. However the dress has no shape. If it were longer or more structured this would have been a 10)

Claudia Schiffer

-Black lace Dolce & Gabbana gown: 15/10 (Love this! So sexy, chic and simple. A throwback to the 90's which is fabulous. Pointy toe heels, wind blown hair and supermodel strut complete this great look)



Kristen Dunst

-Sheer Chanel gown: 20/10 (I adore Kristen's style choices at Cannes this past week, and this is no exception. Feminine and simply beautiful, this delicate gown makes her shine. Dewy skin and pulled up hair keep things pretty)



Rosario Dawson

-Red mermaid gown: 7/10 (Oh she almost had it! I absolutely love this bright fun red hue against her skin tone. I even love the fit and light material. However the peek a boo white really bugs me. Kinda looks like a mistake or the underlining of the dress)

Gwen Stefani

-Black and white Armani Prive gown: 10/10 (fabulous. Graphic, chic and bold all describe this look and all describe Gwen to a tee. the single stripe on the middle and the bandeau bodice is so youthful and unique. Rocker lips and hair finish off a perfect look)

(photos: people.com, harperbazaar.com)