Emmys Red Carpet 2011

Katie Holmes in Calvin Klein: 10/10

For once I am in love with what Katie is wearing. Usually there is always one item in her look that doesn't work, but this Calvin dress is simple and beautiful. The neckline cut and color is just so delicious. Love

Lea Michelle in Marchesa: 5/10

It's either hit or miss with Lea's red-carpet style. This time it's a definite miss. Red is very overdone, but that is not the bad part. I'm a Marchesa fan, but the top half of this gown is ill fitting and engulfs her. I wish her hair was in a nice up-do or there was some stand-out jewelry.

Claire Danes in Oscar de la Renta: 12/10

Claire gets extra points for choosing an unexpected gown for this red carpet. In a night of many shimmering sequin dresses, this shiny one stands out for its unique patchwork pattern and mix of different blue hues. Simple hair and accessories complete a wonderful look. What else can we expect from Claire but perfection?

Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan: 20/10

Nina is by far my favorite at the Emmys! Normally I tend to dislike red on the red carpet, but Nina brings star power to an overdone color. The dress is perfectly fitted, the train is stunning and that luxurious necklace tops it off wonderfully. She blew everyone out of the water.

Sarah Hyland in Christian Siriano: 8/10

Sarah is almost perfection in this pink confection. I do love the rich pink color and the waist clinching belt, but I'm not a fan off matchy matchy shoes. Also her hair seem more prom than Emmys. But overall she looks adorably cute.

Julia Stiles in Georges Hokeika: 10/10

Julia always goes for simple modern looks, and tonight was no different. The dress is fit perfectly and I adore the slight shimmer appeal, not to mention the dusty blue hue. She can do no wrong in my opinion.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Emilio Pucci: 2/10

Gwyneth what happened?! The lace is nice and so is the cap sleeves, but a midriff? It's not appropriate at all for the Emmys let alone someone older than thirty. Strike one for Gwyneth.

Anna Faris: 15/10

Give me a gold dress, a Grecian mix with tribal pattern appeal, and Anna Faris and I'm sold. She just looks so stunning.

Emily Blunt in Elie Saab: 10/10

You can never go wrong with Elie Saab on the red carpet. Emily pulls off this navy intricately detailed textured gown perfectly. And with that deep v-neckline, up swept hair is the right choice. Well done.

Elisabeth Moss in Marchesa: 12/10

Now here is Marchesa done right. That cream color on Elisabeth's pale skin in wonderful. I also adore the branching effect of sequins up and down the bodice and acting as faux sleeves.

Olivia Munn: 5/10

Emerald green is an up and coming trend, especially seen alot on Spring 2012 runways these past 2 weeks. But sadly this emerald green dress doesn't do anything for me. I don't understand the stripes up the front. Or are they wrinkles in the gown? The only thing working for me is her beautifully wavy crop cut.

Kerry Washington: 8/10

I'm on the fence about this look. I like the fringy skirt and shimmer effect of the dress, but I wish it was in a different color. A dark hue like navy or plum would look so much better! Her hair looks a little deflated as well.

Julianna Margulies: 3/10

I like that she was going for the whole Snow White look with the dark hair, rosy skin and white white gown. But satin? It's very hard to pull satin off, let alone a pure white shiny column gown.
And don't even get me started on the weird holey details on the bodice. I just don't get it.

Aubrey Plaza: 20/10

This is my second favorite look tonight besides Nina. I absolutely love this look head to toe! The halter neck is perfection and I love the way it flows at the bottom. Beautiful hair and red lips complete this fabulous look. This is white done right!

Brooke Burke: 15/10

I love this look mainly for the barney purple color. It's a breath of fresh air on a red carpet full of the usual sequins and red. The mile high hair is another story however.

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Brits to Watch Red Carpet Event 2011

This was one star studded night as everyone from Ms. Kidman to Gossip Girl Blake arrived on the red carpet in high style. But the most A-list attendee of the evening were royal newlyweds, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (AKA: William and Kate). Below I rate the celebs' looks.

Tea Length Vintage

Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta : 9/10

Love the short flirtier hemline and the matchy satin of the heels. Snow White hair completes this fairytale look.

McQueen For a Day

Duchess Catherine in McQueen: 10/10

Such a divine color! Simple, comfortable and stunning describes this look. Just wish she did something different with her hair.

Grecian Goddess

Blake Lively in Marchesa: 9/10

While I think Blake looks amazing in this one-shoulder number, I feel like she keeps doing the same look: long, flowy and bejeweled. Love that she's a blonde again however!

In the Nude

Leslie Mann in L'Wren Scott: 3/10

Okay so don't even get me started on this attire. Maybe she thought her tan was darker than the dress, or maybe she thought the under lining was the actual dress. Either way, wearing your skin tone isn't cool. Squint your eyes and it appears like Leslie has nothing on or is an air brushed Barbie.

Bronze Diva

Kristin Chenoweth in BCBG Max Azria: 15/10

Always a fan of Kristin's big personality and singing voice, I now can say that her look matches that superstar quality about her. It's not easy to pull off bronze without looking cheap, but Miss Broadway does so with absolute ease. Love the shape it gives her petite frame and the glam-ified sleek hair.

Super Size Me

Jennifer Garner: 2/10

I am usually a huge fan of Jennifer's red carpet style (typically provided by Rachel Zoe). But for this event she just looks sad in an over-size ill fitting gown. She picked the right color in navy, but a chunky peep-toe, saggy mid section and been-there-done-that hair brings this whole look down.

Body-Con Cuts

JLo in Emilio Pucci: 8/10

This sexy look screams for attention, but while I like the idea of it's serpent queen quality, JLo doesn't quite pull it off. We all know that she has a killer body for someone of her age, but to constantly throw that info in our faces every red carpet is getting old (pun intended). And long sleeves in the summer? no excuse.

Feeling Blue

Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Reem Acra: 20/10

This is one of my favorite looks of the night. Olivia Wilde wore a similar shape Reem Acra gown to the Golden Globes a couple years back but Gugu takes it to a new level in majestic cobalt blue. I have a fashion weakness for cap-sleeves and draped jersey, so this gown is heaven. Simple hair and pearl drop earrings complete her stunning look.

All Buttoned Up

Elizabeth Banks in Versace: 5/10

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Versace showstopper. But this white gown stopped me for the wrong reasons. First of all, the buttons on the shoulder is weird and the gold-on-gold accessories is too much. It's just seems like this would have worked as a shorter dress for a more causal event. Plus that side ponytail is too "young" for mature Versace any day.

Icy in Elie

Nicole Kidman in Elie Saab: 10/10

Recently Nicole has been "missing" in the red carpet style department, but this lovely look puts her back on top in my opinion. The pale blue is the perfect compliment against her creamy skin tone and subdued strawberry red hair. Plus the deep v-neck and fitted waist flatters her tall slim figure wonderfully. She just looks so youthful and fresh.

20's Bohemian

Cat Deeley in Dior: 6/10

The host of So You Think You Can Dance? took a note from Nicole Kidman's book, and wore a light blue hue as well. This one, however, doesn't quite work. While I am a huge fan of Cat's style and massive vintage designer collection, this ill-fitting Dior gown flunks out for me. I like the idea of a 20's like drop-waist, but then the dress should have been knee length. Also the fabric looks messy like bedsheets. Love the wavy golden hair though.

(photos: people.com)

Cannes Film Festival 2011- Part V

Bar Refaeli

-Long sleeve navy gown: 6/10 (First of all it's spring so why the long sleeves? Second, yes her bum and body are great but I dislike the clingy material and the low skirt)

Dasha Zhukova

-Long sleeve red gown: 8/10 (oh gosh, another long sleever. This one is better because the material is lighter and the color divine. Reminds me a little of MK Olsen's dress for the Met Gala though)

Doutzen Kroes

-White high slit gown: 10/10 (so stunning! Yes she's a model so it's expected but her styling is great as well. I love the blue clutch and sexy strappy heels, with sleek straight hair. White done right)

Fan Bing Bing

-Green Oscar de la Renta gown: 20/10 (oh she looks like a character from a fairytale, in a good way! I lust over this creamy green hue and the red lip is so Snow-White. Usually I dislike so much volume, but this is just perfect)


Karolina Kurkova

-Black cut-out Pucci gown: 20/10 (another great look for Karolina! This dress is so simple in it's execution and color but with slicked back hair, a great sexy heel, and a confident pose, she hits a home run in my book)


Kristen Dunst

-Yellow Chloe dress: 10/10 (I've been a huge fan of Kristen's style ever since the Spider Man promotions. The mustard color and pleated skirt are pure Kristen, a mix of pretty and quirky. LOVE!)



Naomi Campbell

-Burgundy Azzedine Alaia gown: 15/10 (I love when Naomi chooses simplicity over high fashion and over the top. This look is chic, fitted perfectly and looks great against her skin tone. I adore the tiered skirt and the interesting neckline cutouts. Her hair is wonderful too)


Zoe Saldana

-Printed Vionnet gown: 5/10 (ah I hate to give this score to Zoe but her Cannes style hasn't been impressing me. Alone the print of this dress is great, but it should have been a shorter hemline and the belt throws me off. I miss her leg baring daring looks)

(photos: harpersbazaar.com, people.com)

Cannes Film Festival 2011- Part IV

Vanessa Hudgens

-Pale Pink Fendi Gown: 3/10 (So what happened to boho Vanessa? Her Dress is too sugary sweet and its looks too much like a heavy down comforter. Dislike the light teal ribbon too)

Jasmine Trinca

-Light teal dress: 10/10 (This looks is so summer time Cannes and the fedora adds a touch of fun to the outfit. Easy breezy and beautiful)

Sarah Jessica Parker

-Printed Elie Saab gown: 10/10 (This is a different look for SJP that is both fun and chic while still having that stylish edge she is so well known for. I love the side swept hair and that she kept her accessories to a minimum so the busy print really shined)


Zoe Saldana

-Red and white Giorgio Armani gown: 8/10 (Usually Zoe hits it out of the park everytime for me, but this time her look is a little too wacky for my taste. I like the shape of the gown and even the double skirt, but the candy stripper pattern is too barber shop for any red carpet)



Gwen Stefani

-Black sequin Stella McCartney jumper: 10/10 (While Gwen cannot upstage Iman in her gold version at The Met Gala, she does look stunning. The funky curls and rock and roll look suit her personality well)

Angelina Jolie

-Brown Atelier Versace gown: 9/10 (aw she almost had it! I love this dramatic gown on Angie from the high slit to the fit bodice, but the color is killing me. I hate brown and not even Ms. Pitt can pull it off. For someone as beautiful as she is, she would look good in anything. But more effort is desired)

Jessica Chastain

-Red Oscar de la Renta dress: 9/10 (red heads always look best in red and Jessica proves that in this very chic Oscar dress. I like the choice of nude pumps but I wish she had more jewelry, like a nice gold necklace)

-Yellow Zac Posen gown: 15/20 (First of all I am a sucker for this creamy yellow color so Jessica scores major points there. Besides that she looks stunning in this interesting bodice gown and I love the whimsical curls. She brings even more sunshine to Cannes!)


(photos: people.com; fashion.telegraph.co.uk)

Award Show Season: Screen Actors Guild 2011

Who: Sarah Hyland; What: Max Mara; Why: Looking young and fresh, Sarah Hyland from Modern Family glows in this simple yet chic dress. She was smart to wear the color of the moment, orange, which looks great with her brunette locks and olive complexion.

Who: Tina Fey; What: Oscar de la Renta; Why: It seems that Ms. 30 Rock herself is finally stepping up her game on the red carpet. She'll wins high points from me any day she's not wearing black, but this red color on her is divine. Simple up swept hair and the perfect accents make this look a home run.

Who: Lea Michelle; What: Oscar de la Renta; Why: It is no shocker that Lea decided to wear her favorite designer, Oscar de la Renta, to the SAGs. When she wore the designer to the Golden Globes it was just ehh ok, but this time she pulls a 180 and looks stunning. Going for a more sexier feel with blown out hair, sultry makeup, and a hip hugging gown, Lea is back on my good list.

Who: Nicole Kidman; What: Nina Ricci: Why: Some may knock her for wearing black on the red carpet, but I think the color looks amazing against her milky skin tone and red hair. I adore the lace detail, the darling cap sleeves, and that standout chunky necklace. Head to toe, Nicole is breath taking.


Who: Rosario Dawson; What: J Mendel; Why: Now this is hue we don't normally see on the red carpet, honeysuckle yellow. I am not usually a big fan of Rosario's style choices but on this occasion I have to hand it to her. I love the mix of colors with the yellow of the dress paired with the green drop earrings and pewter tone heels. It's a smart, simple and sophisticated look that compliments her figure well.

Who: Mila Kunis; What: Alexander McQueen; Why: Mila is by far my best dressed of the night. Wearing the late great legendary designer himself, McQueen, Mila's look is refreshing on a carpet full of monotone outfits. The color is right on trend for spring, the floral pattern whimsical, and the belt is so unexpected but perfect. She can do no wrong in my eyes.


Who: Claire Danes: What: Louis Vuitton: Why: Wearing a designer not usually seen on the award season red carpet, Claire is a knock out once again. The floral print, the lightness of the fabric, and the simplicity of her hair/makeup is just so nice to see. I love how she always changes up her look and seems to pull everything look off wonderfully. And again, the belt is a great last touch.

Who: January Jones; What: Carolina Herrera; Why: Finally! She's actually wearing something that isn't Versace nor skin tight. January Jones shocks in this beautiful and slimming gold/black gown. Some may say she looks rather old in this dress with her retro hair and such, but I think it's a step in the right direction. Anything is better than that red fringe mess of a dress she wore 2 weeks ago.


Who: Hailee Steinfeld; What: Prada; Why: OMG is all I say can about newcomer fashionista Hailee's look. Wearing perhaps the best spring 2011 designer collection, Prada, this young style star is absolute perfection. I love the bright bold trendy hues, the fun stripes, the mermaid skirt, and her simple chic hair. THIS is how young Hollywood should be dressing!

Who: Natalie Portman; Who: Azzaro; Why: I am sure after the mixed reaction of her Golden Globes dress, Natalie will be receiving high remarks for this look. She glows in this ethereal white gown by one of her favorite designers, Azzaro. It accents her growing baby bump perfectly and I just adore the sparkle detail. Her hair is ten times better than last time as well.

(Photos: people.com)