Hollywood Royalty: BAFTA Bash Hits and Misses

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hit Hollywood in royal style on Saturday night!  At around 8:04 pm Saturday night the duo pulled up to the BAFTA Bash held in their honor in a black Range Rover, flanked by police escorts.  All eyes were on the Duchess as she slid out of the car in a lilac Alexander McQueen gown, Jimmy Choo sandals and clutch, and earrings on loan from the Queen.  Prince William looked dapper in his tux, and the royal pair stole the spotlight from everyone in attendance, including the likes of Tom Hanks, Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Garner.

They chatted with lots of Hollywood celebs throughout the evening – most of whom were insanely excited to met the Duke and Duchess themselves.  Jennifer Lopez’s date for the evening – her mom (hubby Marc Anthony stayed home) was so excited, in fact, that she tripped over her gown!

Obviously the Duchess was stunning, and ever regal in her McQueen gown, but let’s check out what some of the other celebs were wearing – shall we?

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GREATEST HITS

Blake Lively: Draped in lace and delicate embroidery, Blake Lively wowed in Marchesa.

Elizabeth Banks: The 30 Rock star turned heads in this va-va-voom number by Versace.

Jennifer Garner: This blue one-shoulder Yves St. Laurent number left us drooling. The perfect choice for meeting a Princess.

Nicole Kidman: For me one of the night’s standouts was Nicole Kidman, who shined (literally!) in her custom-made Elie Saab haute couture gown.  Nicole looks like she is prepared to meet royalty.

Elizabeth Moss: Looking like a goddess in her own right, Elizabeth Moss stunned in a J. Mendel gown.  Perfect for summer, but still appropriate for the occasion, she hit the nail on the head.

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BIGGEST MISSES

Jennifer Lopez: Don’t get us wrong, Jennifer Lopez looked sizzling in her Emilio Pucci dress but we think it was a bit inappropriate for the occasion.

Zooey Deschanel: While we big puffy heart Zooey (as well as Oscar de la Renta, who made her dress) we felt the length of this dress was too short for the occasion and the color was not the best on her.

Kristin Chenoweth:  We know she has the most amazing voice in Hollywood, but instead of looking statuesque, Kristin just looks like a gold statue.  Not her best look.

Celeb Style: Carrie Underwood’s Sequin Top on American Idol

I’m not sure if you watched the season finale of American Idol last night but there was definitely a moment where the show was stolen completely.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t one of the final two that caught my eye, but the fabulous off-the-shoulder sequin top that Carrie Underwood paired with short white shorts.

Side note – can we just talk about Carrie’s incredible body transformation over the years?  I mean, did you see those gams? I think I need to print out that picture and tape it to the elliptical machine to give me inspiration during my workouts.

Back to the subject at hand – Carrie Underwood’s sequin top.

The internet is abuzz with folks searching to find that top, but we’ve got bad news.  According to Possessionista Carrie’s top was custom made by her longtime stylist Trish Townsend and isn’t available in stores.

What do you think of Carrie’s sequin top?  Would you rock it ?  Can someone pull it off when they are not on a stage with tons of lights?  Let us know in the comments!

Get The Look: Megan Fox

The first time I saw Megan Fox, I sat in the darkened theater in awe of how beautiful she was.  I have always loved her makeup, as makeup artist Kandee Johnson so aptly described her as having the “pinup girl” look.  If you’re looking to play around with your look, and do something fun a la Katy Perry or Megan Fox, try watching this great tutorial from the awesome Kandee Johnson.  She posted this a while back but it’s one of my favorite looks (and looks sexy on any woman) so I thought I would share!

Interestingly enough, it seems like you have to put on a lot of makeup to pull off this “not-a-lot-of-makeup” look, but that is often the case.  As one makeup artist once told me on a commercial shoot – sometimes we put makeup on before we can take it back off to get the look we desire. So true!

Enjoy!

How To Dress Like Lady Gaga: From Absurd to Awesome

So we’re all admittedly gaga for Gaga. Sure, her outfits are outlandish and sometimes always crazy but the girl knows how to make a statement. Being one who is inspired by looks from catalogs,  fashion sites and the occasional trash mag, it’s kind of fun to take her wild outfits and make them a little more wearable. Check out the looks done the Lady way and then the layman’s way…

you could wear this leathery look for a night out with the girls. throwing on a cardigan softens the look and makes it a little more translatable for every day life.

skirt, etsy; bustier, charlotte russe; cardi, gap.

perhaps this look is best for a holiday party. the key elements here are the soft shade of pink and metallic accents. the feel of the huge metal rings around her body is achieved by piling. on. the. bracelets. don’t be shy! if you would rather pick up the detail of the rhinestoned-out body suit,  go with the all over sequin blazer instead.

dress, bluefly; bangles, wet seal; blazer, spiegel.

the simplest look is a sassy leather dress with a huge black watch. the (literal) hair bow is optional, but will definitely tie your look together. need some styling tips? see the video below.

dress, blue & cream; watch, toy watch.

Have fun with it! Go nuts! Go Gaga!

Grade the Look: Audrina Patridge in Rock and Republic

Spotted: Audrina Patridge and boyfriend Ryan Cabrera.

Where:  The grand opening of The Delphine Eatery and Bar in Hollywood, California on February 11, 2010.

Wearing: Patridge wore a Rock and Republic “Leland” fitted denim dress in Transmission Blue for the event.  She paired the dress with a rocker-chic leather jacket, but softened the look with a pair of Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo Platform Slingbacks.

Grade:  A.

How would you grade Audrina’s look?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

How to Wear: Ruffles

Feminine and frilly is all the rage this fall so don’t be afraid to embellish your look with ruffles.  (And yes, I did indeed just say “all the rage”.  And then I used indeed.  See how I did that?)  This is an easy trend to pull off, but you should be careful that you don’t go for too much of a good thing.  If you have ruffles on your shoes, then skip the ruffled bag.  If you have a cute ruffled top, then skip the ruffled skirt.  You’re smart – you get the picture.

The key to rockin’ this trend is to KISS.  (Keep it simple, silly.)  (Ok, ok, the real phrase is Keep It Simple, Stupid – but frankly I didn’t think it was very nice to call you stupid.  You’re here, right?  Ten automatic smart points!) Pair a ruffled top with a tailored pant or a pencil skirt and simple shoes.  Think of it as your signature item.  If you wear fire engine red shoes, you’re going to keep the rest of the outfit and accessories simple, right?  The same goes for ruffles.

Check out some of these awesome ruffled and frilly looks for fall.  I’m especially in love with the Walter dress on the right – it has a cutout back with a simple tie, and it is just gorgeous.  Be on the lookout for it on Leighton Meester in the season premier of Gossip Girl on September 14th.  So, what do you think?  See anything that catches your eye or stikes your fancy?

First Look: The Fashion Of SATC 2

Sex and the City fans and fashionistas the world over are buzzing over the first look at Sarah Jessica Parker on the set of SATC 2.  Patricia Fields is up to her old tricks, and I’ve gotta say, she’s really rockin’ it. SJP stepped out onto the streets of Manhattan looking stunning in a 3/4 length sleeve white Halston Heritage dress.  It was glammed up with gold mirrored aviators, a gold  Chanel clutch (drool), and the most incredible Christian Louboutin “Pigalle” pumps.

I have to say that while I always admire what Patricia Fields has done with Carrie’s many “looks”, sometimes they are far too complicated or far-fetched for me.  I think this look is simply stunning, and would wear it in a heartbeat.  (That is, assuming I could even dream of affording $3,000 shoes to begin with.)

Check out the clip below, via popsugar.tv.  Warning:  watching this will absolutely make you want to “squee”.