Saturday, October 29, 2011

Celeb Style - Ebony & Ivory


The idea of a 'classic black dress' will never tire, while the 'ivory evening gown' will always appear feminine and romantic. This is a clash of colours worn by stylish young celebs on the red carpet this week. Which do you prefer - dark and mysterious or light and airy?

Ebony
Michelle Williams donned a dress from Nina Ricci's Spring 2012 line for the '15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala'. Her blue-black strapless chiffon gown has metallic gold ribbon detailing on the neckline, and a sheer skirt. 
Amber Heard wore all-black to the NYC premiere of her new movie, 'The Rum Diary', which also stars Johnny Depp. The blonde actress chose a modest Jean Paul Gaultier gown with high neck, long sleeves and belted waist. She was bold for choosing not to reveal any skin, but looked sexy and glamorous nonetheless.
Camilla Belle is sensational in a fitted Ralph Lauren gown, which she wore to an event celebrating the designer. It has a sheer neckline, shimmery bodice and ruffled skirt. Elegantly slicked back and hot pink lips complete her look. As I am a Camilla-style fan, I may be biased when I say this look is perfection.
AnnaLynne McCord looked poised in a simple cap-sleeved glittery Alice + Olivia 'Rumor' gown. As it was a charity event, she wore a yellow empowerment bracelet in honour of the 'Somaly Mam Foundation'. Her smokey eye make-up is stellar.

Ivory
Elizabeth Olsen looked like a modern-day fairy at the 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' (try to say that fast five times in a row) movie premiere in London. May-Kate & Ashley's little sister wore an ivory pink ensemble by Chanel Couture. Her square-neck beaded top was paired with a frothy tiered tulle skirt and gold satin Louboutin pumps. As much as I love the skirt, I wish the top were slightly more fitted. I find her make-up too heavy as well.
Jessica Biel was the latest star to walk ivory down the red carpet. She attended the 'Fashion Group International's Night of the Stars' event wearing Giambattista Valli. Her off-white gown was an interesting blend of two different styles - delicate with the soft, flowing fabric, and intrepid with the inflated ruffled sleeves. A bronze leaf belt clinched in her waist. Do you think this dress overwhelms her?
Rachel Zoe was in Los Angeles for 'Rodeo Drive's Walk of Style' event, honouring supermodel Iman. The stylist wore a sheer chiffon frilled blouse and high-waisted palazzo pants from her own fashion line. She looks effortlessly chic.
Coco Rocha was entrancing at the 'WGSN Global Fashion Awards' held in New York last week. The Canadian supermodel wore a tonal beige and ivory gown with layered skirt and embroidered shoulder harness and waistband. I am unfamiliar with designer Biphu Mohapatra, but this dress has me eager to see more from him.

27 comments:

Paolita@BerryHaute said...

I will normally prefer black over any color, but of all those
my favorite is Coco's, so I guess there are always exceptions.

Rachel - Notes from my closet said...

It's hard to choose! they all look so elegant, I think I would wear a dark dress though :)

Love, Vanilla

Medo said...

I prefer dark version, It's so sexy and mysterious! Black is one of my fav colors :) Thanks for visiting my blog and fro that sweet comment:* I follow you and feel welcome for doing the same if you will like my blog:) xoxo, Medo

Rakhshan said...

Annalyne McCord looks chic n classy!i love Rachel zoe's dress; making her look pretty and young!:) x

TAS Upper 1 blog said...

This is a fun post! I have to say I prefer the ivory looks myself. So soft and feminine! But of course ebony has its place too...

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margaret cruzemark said...

Great post girl!!! I adore all the pics!!!
Thank you so much for visiting and for your lovely comment!
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Dandy-Doll said...

I prefer the creamy looks for long cocktail dresses, looks like greek goddess!!

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Marta said...

I think I prefer dark and mysterious! Thanks for your comment! :)

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BlaiseRuby said...

Looove the black gowns! Great post...my fav is Camilla Belle!!

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Kasidy said...

I loved Camilla Belle's dress when I saw it too. A classic dress with a little funk, I definitely dig! Thanks for your blog comment, hope you'll visit again!

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Unknown said...

each has his style, I like them all! kisses! Good blog.

Anonymous said...

oh so sweet, i love the ivory- look

Mom Fashion World said...

Aren't they all gorgeous?!
I like Camilla Belle and Coco Rocha.

Mary said...

AnnaLynne McCord dress is so beautiful! She's gorgeous!

Alice said...

I like dark! I think white will always remind me of wedding dresses- although the ones you picked here don't at all! I like the Rachel Zoe one the best.

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joy said...

Love this post! The dress Rachel Zoe is wearing is so beautiful :) now following.

ChiChi81 said...

For a glamorous night out, I still prefer black over white frocks. Love the dress Camilla Belle's wearing here. It's very classy yet stil sexy.

Cheers,

Wi
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Laura Bray said...

I personally will always be head over heels for the LBD, so classic and chic

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Shang J. said...

Coco Rocha is just so ethereal. I love her.
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Anonymous said...

so beautiful dresses!!
love the last black one!

Unknown said...

I'm more pro-black. My skin is pale so white doesn´t suit me unless I'm a little bit tanned!

xXx

Sharda said...

Thank you very much for your Divali and birthday wishes.;)I prefer light and airy, but I do think that black looks chique. The black dress Michelle Williams is wearing is my favorite.;)

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FashionJazz said...

Loving the dresses! Xx

Nelly said...

AnnaLynne McCord simply and perfect!!

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