Red Carpet - CFDA Fashion Awards 2014

Red Carpet Roundup
The CFDA Awards 2014

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) held their annual awards evening in New York last night, with a studded lineup of designers, models and celebrities in attendance. This is the roundup of last nights most prominent looks, minus the scandalous gown worn by Rihanna, which is still giving me hives. Please click on each image for a larger view.

Cut It Out 

Jessica Stam looked polished in a white peplum suit with keyhole cut neckline by Guilietta. Joan Smalls had all eyes on her sultry midnight hue chiffon cut-out gown by Prabal Gurung. Keri Russell donned a black and white plunge-neck gown by Rosie Assoulin which features a mint draped scarf around the bodice. Jennifer Hudson was elegantly dressed in a black one-shouldered Kaufman Franco gown.

After Dark

Olivia Palermo brought her unique sense of style to the event in an Ann Taylor ensemble with fringed skirt and feathered Aquazurra heels. Olivia Wilde also went fringed, in a one-shouldered gown by Decades Vintage. The Olsen twins matched up in roomy black looks from their own label, The Row. Chanel Iman was exquisitely fitted in a long-sleeved beaded Monique Lhuillier gown.

Flaired Affair

Bridget Moynahan wears a radiant orchid strapless sweetheart neck satin ballgown by Lela Rose. Emmy Rossum's olive green dress with black beaded tulle neckline and layered pleated skirt is by J.Mendel. Heidi Klum was swept away in an apricot halter neck kaftan dress by Donna Karan. Beth Behrs was brightly decked in a Kelly green cropped top and full high-low skirt by Alice + Olivia.

Short on Formalities

Zoey Deutch looked chic in this teal and black floral painted Rebecca Minkoff fit-and-flair dress. Kate Foley was patterned in a blue and white high-neck Suno midi dress with Louboutin heels. Blake Lively showed off her pins in a pink and sage green sequined scallop-hemmed mini dress by Michael Kors, along with pink suede Casadei pumps. Anna Chlumsky wore an ice blue floral skirt & white printed cropped top by Cynthia Rowley.

Model Behaviour

Coco Rocha's dramatic black and white off the shoulder gown with sequined mermaid skirt is by Christian Siriano. Dree Hemingway was safari chic in a paneled animal print Diane von Furstenburg dress. Karlie Kloss had on a white pageanty Band of Outsiders gown with inappropriate footwear. Liya Kebede kept her outfit simple and more suitable for the office, wearing a white shirt and printed pencil skirt by Wes Gordon.

Wearing the Pants

Lupita Nyong'o was geometrically printed in a cropped top and shorts suit by Suno, along with red Sophia Webster shoes. Anja Rubik displayed class in a timeless black Stella McCartney jumpsuit. Anne V went urban luxe in a sporty top and grayscale shorts by Jonathan Simkhai. Jenna Lyons was modishly put-together in a blue tuxedo blazer, white crew-neck tee, floral printed pants and an orange satin clutch. 

Metallic Moments

Model Karen Elson glimmered in a gold wide-neck Michael Kors midi dress. Rachel Zoe was glamed up in a custom-made one-sleeved gown from her own label. Solange shimmered with beauty in this molten silver Calvin Klein gown with hot pink lip. Brie Larson donned a black and gold star-specked Diane von Furstenburg dress. Naomi Campbell made a glittering appearance in a charcoal sequin dipped DvF dress.

Summer Romance

Marion Cotillard's embroidered lace Christian Dior dress placed all focus on exaggerated peplum design. Jaime King presented a sheer white Calvin Klein gown with tier fringed skirt. Bee Shaffer was dressed by Dolce & Gabbana in a coin & floral print mini dress. Miroslava Duma was prettily poised in a soft peach Delpozo empire-line dress with embellished bodice. Sophia Bush played to the ladylike tune of this cream lace Marchesa frock.

Catching Fire

Busy Philipps picked out a cherry red ruffled high-neck gown by Honor, accessorizing with a bold white Irene Neuwirth necklace. Hilary Rhoda looked resplendent in this coral lace J.Mendel gown with structured low-V bodice and paneled mermaid skirt. Alessandra Ambrosio was radiantly dressed in a fitted strapless poppy red Nonoo gown. Greta Gerwig made a graceful entrance in a crimson long-sleeved Zac Posen creation with cropped top, draped floor-grazing belt and a trailing skirt. 

My worst dressed of the event is Rihanna in that distasteful sheer dress and my favourite looks were worn by Joan Smalls and Hilary Rhoda.

Who was Your Best and Worst Dressed at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards?

The Elie Saab Allure at Cannes 2014

Cannes Film Festival 2014

Elie Saab Red Carpet Dresses

It goes without saying that Elie Saab is one of the most favored and admired couturiers in the world and where better to showcase his unprecedented talent than at the Cannes Film Festival. This year, the Lebanese designer dressed a host of supermodels and actresses in some of his finest evening wear from his current and former couture collections.

Alessandra Ambrosio looked stunning in an avocado green silk chiffon draped gown with lace detailed corset and a ribboned belt from Elie Saab's SS11 Couture collection. Coral Chopard jewels complete her look.

Jessica Chastain floated in a lavender blue gossamer silk gown with slitted skirt, a leather belted waist and asymmetrical shoulder with trailing scarf.

Adriana Lima had jaws dropping at the sight of her sultry ivory Elie Saab SS11 couture gown, featuring a draped skirt, ruffled sweetheart strapless neckline and a glittering Chopard diamond necklace and earrings.

Veteren model Eva Herzigova portrayed light and beauty in this wispy lemon chiffon strapless gown with high slit from Elie Saab's Spring 2010 couture collection.

Brazilian model Izabel Goulart was captivating at the Cannes Grisogono Party in a salmon pink Elie Saab SS14 RTW gown with sheer lace long-sleeved bodice and slitted skirt.

Liu Wen was beguiling in an aquamint billowing strapless dress with flower ruffled motif on the bodice and thigh-high slit, which is from Elie Saab's Spring 2010 archive.

Dominican model Arlenis Sosa made an outstanding Cannes debut in this vanilla one-strap lace paneled dress from Saab's Spring 2011 couture range. A dazzling display of Chopard rubies adorn her neck.

Eva Green complimented the red carpet in a ravishing wine shaded chiffon gown with sheer fluttery sleeves, embellished bodice and sweeping skirt. Her dark brunette waves and red lips beautifully enhance this outfit.

Petra Nemcova was a blushing beauty in a dusty rose silk gown with extreme high slit, tulip draped skirt and lace enriched bodice.

Bollywood fashion maven Sonam Kapoor was gloriously dressed in a fluid sky blue silk pleated Elie Saab Spring 2014 gown with geometric neckline, fitted waist and cascading waterfall skirt.

Sonam Kapoor turned heads in this spellbinding black couture gown, swirled with floral beadwork and fitted bodice that blooms into a capacious ballroom skirt. This dramatic art piece is from Elie Saab's Spring 2014 collection.

Which is Your Favourite Elie Saab Look from Cannes 2014 so far?

Red Carpet - The Met Gala 2014

Red Carpet Fashion

The Met Gala 2014

With a red carpet turn out bigger than the Oscars, the 2014 Met Gala lured out a host of stylish celebrities last night in New York City. The theme this year was based on who is known as America's first couturier, Charles James : Beyond Fashion. This is the roundup of the most exhilarating gowns from the years biggest fashion event. Please click on each image for a larger view.

Berry Haute

Selena Gomez captured the best of her curves in a deep plum plunge neck Diane von Furstenburg gown. Reese Witherspoon stood out in a cerise pink Stella McCartney corset dress. Anne Hathaway wore a simplistic chic red midriff-baring column gown by Calvin Klein. Emma Stone was pretty in a candy pink cropped tank and fuchsia slitted skirt by Thakoon. Zoe Kravitz wore a slinky cranberry hued Topshop slip dress with low neck. Allison Williams was elegant in a tangerine Oscar de la Renta gown with long train.

Styled in Chanel 

Anna Wintour hosted the Met Gala in an ice blue, white, pink and black ruffled organza Chanel gown. Chloe Moretz looked delightful in a collared white Chanel look with lace tier frilled skirt and black tie detail. Kristen Stewart was decked in an edgy black and gold sequined Chanel dress with sheer tulle midi skirt and wide belt. Lily Allen wore a ribbon paneled pink and grey Couture gown from the French brand.

Two Tone

Hailee Steinfeld looked modernistic in a Prabal Gurung ballgown. Sarah Jessica Parker wore a voluminous black and white Oscar de la Renta gown. Anna Kendrick was graceful in a monochrome J.Mendel mermaid skirted gown. Charlize Theron wowed in a distinguished black paneled Dior Couture trailing gown with capelet. Greta Gerwig took a fashionable risk in a gradient high-low Theory by Olivier Theyskens dress with sheer one-shoulder. Naomi Watts was dressed by Givenchy in this ombré embroidered dress with see-through skirt.

Yellow Fever

Jourdan Dunn was vividly attired in a low neck dress by Topshop. Emmy Rossum gave us a refreshing summer look, outfitted in a beautiful floral printed Carolina Herrera ballgown. Katie Holmes seemed to be overwhelmed by this saffron yellow Marchesa gown with ruched embroidered neckline. Olivia Munn was a ray of sunshine in a primrose Diane von Furstenburg long-sleeved V-neck dress.

Short Story

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore an edgy leather & leopard Balmain dress. Imogen Poots picked a futuristic cut-out Proenza Schouler dress. Stacy Martin went against the style grain, wearing a sheer azure wrap top and bralet with red bejewelled brocade pencil skirt by Miu Miu. Elizabeth Olsen picked a powder blue ice-skater dress with crystal neckline by Miu Miu. Michelle Williams opted for a more casual look in a printed Louis Vuitton mini. 

Black Magic

Kate Upton was frilled in a black Dolce & Gabbana gown with whimsical hat. Maggie Q made a marvelous entrance in a this classic black ballgown. Gisele Bundchen looked sultry in a velvet lace Balenciaga gown. Beyonce was netted in a theatrical sheer beaded Givenchy dress with plunge neck and slitted skirt. Ashley Olsen wore a modest Gianfranco Ferre military inspired gown and Mary Kate was pinstriped in vintage Chanel. Felicity Jones was decked in a silk corset Theory by Olivier Theysken's gown with dramatic skirt.

Poised in Zac Posen 

Zac Posen was one of the premier designers of the evening, dressing supermodel Liu Wen in voluminous emerald green and Dita von Teese in a retro cream fitted gown with pleated fishtail skirt. Sarah Silverman and Karen Elson also wore outstanding sculpted gowns by Posen.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Lupita Nyong'o was fringed in an eccentric green Prada ensemble. Kate Mara looked gracious in a printed Valentino gown. Sarah Paulson wore a green Prada number with embellished midi skirt. Dianna Agron was dressed in a black tulle beaded Miu Miu dress with purple V-neck. Amanda Peet wore a lace Marc Jacobs dress. Michelle Monaghan went haute hippy in a burgundy leather fringed Altuzarra dress. Shailene Woodley tried on a bohemian themed Rodarte gown. Florence Welch wore a floral embroidered Valentino coat with her grey gown.

Navy Nights

Jason Wu dressed Dakota Johnson in a navy blue shimmer bodice gown with flaired skirt. Zooey Deschanel wore a deep blue Tommy Hilfiger dress with contrasting white waistband and train. Kim Kardashian redeemed herself from last year's Met Gala, looking poised in a midnight blue Lanvin strapless gown. Marion Cotillard represented Dior in this laser-cut cropped look with interesting fascinator.

Printed Out

Printed black and white gowns were trending at the Met, with Jessica Pare and Zoe Saldana both in Michael Kors. Margot Robbie wore a monochrome Prada ensemble and Gugu Mbatha-Raw was debonair in an abstract patterned Lanvin A-line dress.

Pale Tale

Victoria Beckham was her sophisticated self in a column gown by her own label. Kylie Minogue opted for a feminine gold and white embroidered Marchesa gown. Rihanna brought her street savvy to the red carpet in a Stella McCartney cropped top and maxi skirt. Naomi Campbell picked out an ice pink cut-out Givenchy dress with feathered cape. Supermodel Lily Donaldson looked sleek in Burberry. Idina Menzel was glamourous in an embellished Donna Karan Atelier dress with ruffled skirt.  

Greyscale

Lily Aldridge stunned in a draped silver lamé Michael Kors gown. Alexa Chung wore an understated strapless gunmetal grey ruched Nina Ricci dress. Amy Adams glimmered in a molten silver silk Oscar de la Rena gown. Chrissy Teigen had on a ruffled neck smoke grey Ralph Lauren column gown. Nicole Richie was dressed in a sheer grey and velvet patched Donna Karan look.

Glamour Models

Karlie Kloss wore an richly embroidered gold and black Oscar de la Renta gown. Arizona Muse looked ravashing in this striking red strapless Ralph & Russo Couture gown with colossal skirt. Karolina Kurkova was dramatically fitted in an architectural indigo floral patterned Marchesa gown.

Fit for a Fairytale

Bee Shaffer wore a one-shouldered ice blue satin Alexander McQueen gown with tulle skirt. Claire Danes was pretty in a dark maroon velvet bustier and rose pink satin skirt by Oscar de la Renta. Taylor Swift chose a romantic shell pink embroidered Oscar de la Renta gown with trailing skirt. Hayden Panettiere charmed in a subdued pink and blue floral painted Dennis Basso ballgown. Burberry created an incredible tier frilled ballgown in blush and nude for Suki Waterhouse. Toni Garrn exuded grace in this powder blue Topshop gown.

Golden Tones

Jessica Alba was radiant in a matt gold lace Diane von Furstenburg low neck gown. Leighton Meester looked engaging in a beaded gold Emilio Pucci gown. Giambattisa Valli brought out Amber Heard's demure side in this long sleeved lace dress. Rita Ora was over the top in a nude and gold beaded and tulle confection by Donna Karan Atelier. Lea Michele positively glowed in a metallic gold Altuzarra gown. Joan Smalls was exquisite in a countered pleated bodice dress with sheer chiffon skirt by Vera Wang. 

Pastelletics 

Rachel McAdams played it chic in a petal pink Ralph Lauren column gown. Diane Kruger wore a lilac embellished Hugo Boss gown with pleated chiffon panel skirt. Blake Lively was breathtaking in a this rose pink silk chiffon beaded Gucci Premiére gown with flowing cape attached. Kate Bosworth seemed far too waifish in a clingy coral pink Stella McCartney gown with gold spaghetti straps. Adele Exacharpoulos impressed in a blush pink corset dress with mirror and crystal encrusted silver skirt by Prada. Kendall Jenner made a surprise appearance, wearing a figure-hugging strapless pearl pink Topshop mermaid gown.

My best dressed was the stunning Blake Lively in Gucci Premiére and I also liked the beautiful red gown worn by Arizona Muse and the out of the box outfit by Adele Excharpoulous. My worst dressed had to be Rita Ora, her look was too costumey.

Who was Your Best and Worst Dressed at the 2014 Met Gala?

Red Carpet - Kids Choice Awards 2014

Red Carpet Fashion
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2014

This weekend saw Hollywood's youngest stars bring their fashion flair to what is technically the 'Orange' Carpet at the the 27th Annual Nickelodean Kids' Choice Awards. I honestly don't know half of these teen actresses, but I'm guessing if you ask any 8 year old, they will be able to point them out. So in case you missed it, this is a recap of all the Spring inspired outfits from the KCA's.

Going Green

Bella Thorne kept her look simple and uncomplicated in an emerald green Valentino romper, worn with gold metallic Christian Louboutin shoes. Victoria Justice was printed in all shades of green, wearing an eye-catching Atelier Versace strapless dress with Jimmy Choo sandals. Debbie Ryan looked polished in a black BCBG cropped tank top and green leather wrapover Sportmax skirt. Black ankle strap Stuart Weitzman sandals style her outfit.

Short Cut

Genevieve Hannelius looked adorable in a black and white printed Aqua romper, highlighted with a neon belt and bag. Zoey Deutch took advantage of the good weather in a tree-illustrated shorts set by Osman. Amber Montana teamed her white shorts with a tangerine top and statement necklace and wedge heels. Olivia Holt also opted for shorts in an attractively printed one-piece by Angelys Balek, adding orange Chelsea Paris shoes to her outfit. Kaley Cuoco underwhelmed in darkly hued leather trimmed Rebecca Minkoff shorts suit with chunky heels.

 Ways With White

Gigi Hadid went sporty with a cropped pair of casual white sweatpants, vividly contrasted by an electric blue top and ankle boots. Zendaya Coleman paired her Free People denim cut-off shorts with a white pearl and jewel embellished Oscar de la Renta top and Chanel shoes. Nicole Peltz showed off her slender physique in a crisp white cropped tank and pencil skirt by Calvin Klein, her nude strappy sandals by Saint Laurent.

Bright Young Things

Kira Kosarin picked out a cobalt blue skater dress with metallic gold belt by Peggy Hartanto. Ariana Grande looked chic in a sunflower shaded Aiisha Ramadan fitted mini, styled with a quirky print clutch and Saint Laurent shoes. Stefanie Scott was engaging in a fire-engine red peplum frilled NastyGal dress, along with a zebra print Diane von Furstenburg clutch and red cuffed NastyGal shoes. Sydney Park was youthfully cute in an Arturo D Chavez colourblocked top and A-line graphic print skirt, with shoes by Prada. 

Posh Pants

Peta Murgatroyd was suave in a black cut-out jumpsuit by Self Portrait, along with Christian Louboutin sandals. Alexa Vega displays one of her chicer looks in a strapless graphic printed navy & white Tart jumpsuit. America Ferrera went more formal in a midnight blue & black pants suit by Veronica Beard, with cap-toed Casadei shoes.

Print Parade

Jayma Mays looked tropical in a sheer printed dress by Timo Weiland with a mint green clutch. Coco Jones was vibrantly decked in a yellow corset top with string detail and a royal blue floral printed pencil skirt, styled with bold blue heels. Selena Gomez, who skipped the red carpet, is pictured backstage in a landscaped painted Dolce & Gabbana look with yellow trims. Katherine McNamara wore a jazzy digital printed mini dress by Clover Canyon, along with neon yellow shoes. Ryan Newman chose a kaleidoscopic patterned dress by Alexander McQueen. 

Cropped Tops

Willow Shields donned a black and blue trendy grid print top and pleated skirt by Timo Weiland. Acacia Brinley pushed the envelope in a part rock, part fairy black bustier and ice grey tulle maxi skirt. Laura Marano looked modish in a leather cropped top and cream and black linear printed skirt by Robert Rodriguez. 

Pink Ombré

Peyton List looked pretty in a blush lace embroidered bodice dress with tulle ballet skirt by Rhea Costa. Melissa Carcache wore a petal pink ribbon embroidered dress by BCBG Max Azria with Prada shoes. Lea Michele was at her best in a stunning salmon pink lace lingerie Elie Saab dress with Charlotte Olympia shoes. Audrey Whitby opted for a bright cerise hue in a cute BGBGeneration frock. Kelli Berglund went fuchsia in a strapless Armani dress with chiffon overlay, an aqua Amanda Pearl clutch and metallic ankle strap Armani shoes.

  
Who was your Best & Worst Dressed at 2014 Kids' Choice Awards?

Red Carpet - Academy Awards 2014

Red Carpet Fashion
The 86th Annual Academy Awards 2014

Whilst the rest of us this side of the Greenwich Meridian slumbered, Hollywood's biggest stars dressed up in their best at the Academy Awards held in Los Angeles last night. This is my roundup of the evenings must see outfits. Please click on the image for a full view.

Scene Stealers

Eventhough none of these ladies were nominated, they stole the spotlight in their incredible dresses. Charlize Theron stunned us into a style stupor in a sculptural black Dior gown with sheer mermaid overlay. Chrissy Teigen brought a playfulness to the event in a pink and black abstract floral print strapless gown by Monique Lhuillier. Kate Hudson was ravishing in an ivory Atelier Versace plunge-neck dress with beaded cape.

Bridal White

Since when is bridal wear becoming a red carpet trend? Maria Menounos surpassed some of her celebrity peers in an exquisite fully beaded Johanna Johnson gown. Naomi Watts was demure in an embellished white cap-sleeved Calvin Klein dress. Tara Lipinski went out all out bridal inspired in this floral white Rani Zakhem ballgown. Calista Flockhart wore a similar silhouette to Naomi's, hers by Andrew Gn.

Blue Belles

Amy Adams wore an impeccably fitted navy blue Gucci Premiere look. Lupita Nyong'o was breathtaking in a baby blue pleated Prada gown with low-V neck and crystal headband. Sandra Bullock displayed poise in a navy draped Alexander McQueen dress.

Pale Veil

Sally Hawkins selected a modest gold and ivory embroidered Valentino dress. Julie Delpy went retro glam in an almond 20's inspired art deco beaded Jenny Packham look. Cate Blanchett looked ethereal in a nude tulle Armani Privé gown appliquéd with gold Swarovski crystals. Sarah Paulson gave into the champagne shaded dress trend, wearing a beautifully embellished gown by Elie Saab.

Tailored for TV

The red carpet was host to many tv presenters. Rachel Smith wowed in a black voluminous skirted gown by Sherri Hill. Ireland Baldwin was dressed by Burberry Prorsum in a burgundy lace frock. Brooke Anderson was bright in a cobalt lace David Meister gown. Nancy O'Dell brought on the glitz in a gold sequined dress.

Green Screen

Louise Roe elegantly represented Pronovias in a seamless emerald green one-shouldered gown with lace sleeve detail. Viola Davis wore a vivid green strapless look by Escada. Idina Menzel was graciously dressed by Vera Wang in a strapless hunter green gown with draped silhouette.

Mixed Metallics

Kristin Chenoweth got mixed opinions in her elaborate gold Roberto Cavalli gown. Jennifer Garner impressed in a silver fringed beaded Oscar de la Renta dress. Angelina Jolie struck a high note in a sheer gold embellished Elie Saab gown. Jessica Biel was refined in a pastel sequined column gown by Chanel Couture.

Lilac Whisper

Kerry Washington was wrapped up in a mauve satin sheet dress by Jason Wu. Kelly Osbourne ups her style ante in a classy white Badgley Mischka dress with embroidered cape and her signature lilac locks. Lady Gaga (I have no idea why she was at the Oscars) was rather subdued in a glistening silver Atelier Versace corset dress, styled with a long lilac neck scarf.

Black Out 

Anna Kendrick wore a complex sheer and beaded bodice dress by J.Mendel. Olivia Wilde was gorgeous in a simple black Gucci high-neck column dress. Julia Roberts donned a lace peplum look by Givenchy. Anne Hathaway's svelte frame is highlighted by this black crepe Gucci gown with crystal studded bodice. Margot Robbie debuted her new darker tresses in an elegant black Saint Laurent gown. Emma Watson was decidedly minimal in a two-tone charcoal Vera Wang gown.

Pink Parfait

Pastel pink seems to be trending on the carpet as well as off. Cristin Milioti looked pretty in silk corset Reem Acra dress. Camila Alves is elegantly draped in a blush pink Gabriela Cadena long-sleeved gown. Jada Pinkett Smith poses in a rose pink halter-neck Versace dress. Penelope Cruz embodied sophistication in this petal pink chiffon Giambattista Valli gown with black bow belt.

Simply Red

Olga Kurylenko interesting wore a sustainable hemp cut-out dress. Jennifer Lawrence continues her ambassadorial duties for Dior, standing out in a fire engine red peplum dress. Kelly Ripa was chic in a simplistic red & white dress. Shaun Robinson was decked in a red Romona Keveza cut-out neck gown.

Princess Diaries

Kristen Bell looked beautiful in an ice grey beaded bodice gown with ruffled mermaid skirt a la Roberto Cavalli. Jenna Dewan-Tatum was captivating in a taupe crystal specked gown and fluttery tulle frilled skirt by Reem Acra. Giuliana Rancic played princess in this imposing embroidered tulle dress by Paolo Sebastian.

Who is your Best and Worst Dressed at the 2014 Oscars?