Last night the New York Public Library played host to the CFDA awards. America’s top fashion professionals came together to attend the annual ceremony and of course, celebrate fashion. This year the most coveted awards were handed to…
Anyone else tired of the glam outfits that starlets are opting for this season? There is a major fascination at the moment with pretty, romantic mini and one shouldered dresses. Nice but…boring. Which is probably why amongst a sea of predictable outfits, it was SJP and Charlize Theron that stood out for me at yesterday’s MTV movie awards. Both actresses donned elegant looks with an edge.
I can’t think of a more glamorous place than the French Riviera in the South of France. The sparkling ocean, never ending sunshine, soft sands…oh, and the location of the most glamorous event of the year – the Cannes Film Festival.
This year proves no different from the previous festivals, with appearances from all the big name Hollywood stars. How to lose friends and alienate people hit the screens, and Lily Allen (I love her blonde!) and Mischa Barton (ever the boho queen in her white Matthew Williamson dress) turned out for a glass of champagne at its after party.
With the exception of Marion Cotillard’s, Jean Paul Gaultier mermaid gown, complete with flaking fish scales and tail (although the dress was a bit too “theme-y”, it was nice to see someone take risks on the red carpet) nearly every leading lady dressed in the classic hues – black and red…feathers, one shoulder, and Grecian-inspired gowns were also big, and simple silhouettes served as a canvas for dripping displays of diamonds.
My favourite look of the night however was Keri Russell who was stunning in a pristine, ethereal, Nina Ricci gown, and the gorgeous 46-carat-diamond necklace draped around her slight frame didn’t hurt the cause.
Black and red appeared to be the popular colour of choice last night at the Oscars, which made for a lack lustre red carpet. But rather than focus on what the majority were wearing, let’s throw the spotlight on the outfits that, for better or worse, did make an impact.
The award for the most unusual outfit of the evening went to Marion Cotillard (pictured above), who sparkled in a figure hugging mermaid like, Jean Paul Gaultier frock.
Why is Beyonce always hit or miss with her red carpet looks? She seems to inevitably show up in the sparkliest and tightest, over-the-top gowns she can get her hands on. Her look for the Grammys last night fit that gaudy mold to a tee. The glue-on glittery blue chiffon explosion made me cringe a little and had me wondering when she’s going to start wearing more classic couture, instead of costumey getups off stage.
With years of experience at award shows and a design label (a la House of Dereon) under her belt, isn’t about time that she figured out that bigger isn’t always better? At least her amazing performance with the legendary Tina Turner more than made up for her poor performance on the red carpet.
The stars were definitely out in Hollywood last night. Being the first big show this year due to the writer’s strike, the SAG awards finally gave starved fans a glimpse of our favourite actors decked out in stunning red carpet looks.
Surprisingly, there didn’t seem to be too many “misses” this year since most of the celebs opted for classic couture looks. Two ladies who unfortunately didn’t get the memo were Sandra Oh, in her overly bow-dacious dress, and Jane Krakowski, in a moss green dress that resembled child’s mouldy arts and crafts project.
We usually have something to say about the awards dished out at The British Fashion Awards – we generally tend to disagree – but this year all we have to say is “predictable”. Before we get going can we start by declaring that this year Agyness Deyn and Lily Allen looked gorgeous in Giles? We love the feathers!
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