Category: Red carpet

Awards season is upon us and the stars were a little more casually chic at Thursday’s Critics Choice Awards. Once again Cate Blanchett looked stunning in a loose-fitting dark green Lanvin dress accented with a super good looking wide jeweled belt. She kept the rest of the look toned down wearing no jewelry and simple hair parted on the side. The strong red lips (which I totally love) add a pop of colour to the monochromatic dress. I love this look. It’s super chic, simple and modern. And that shade of dark green is a great colour and looks cool with black.

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The Golden Globes red carpet is one of the year’s best and a great precursor to the Oscars. There are so many stars at the Globes that it’s tough to discuss all the looks. While I was able to share some of my thoughts yesterday on CTV Morning Live, a more detailed and comprehensive list is below (in no particular order). Summary of 2014 – Cate Blanchett is the reigning Queen of the red carpet (super regal) and Paula Patton will likely never be (very unfortunate).

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It was quite the show last night and the red carpet gave everybody lots to talk about (and debate) today. And I had a great time this morning talking with the lovely host Aisling Tomei on CTV Morning Live about some of the fancy (and not so fancy) looks from the red carpet last night – view the full segment here. Like last year, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler totally nailed their hosting duties, proving once again they are the best duo to host an awards show in many years. Not only did they have the audience laughing and continually wanting more, they looked great doing it. Both the ladies looked awesome on the red carpet (Tina in custom Carolina Herrera & Amy in custom Stella McCartney) and in their other various looks throughout the show. They were funny AND fancy! Let’s hope they’re invited back to host again next year.  Continue reading “Golden Globes Red Carpet Recap on CTV” →

Like many fashion lovers, I’m anxiously awaiting this year’s red carpet arrivals at the Golden Globes, and I couldn’t be more excited. The Golden Globes is an award show where stars can afford to take a few more risks and have a little more fun with their fashion choices than they would at the Oscars. And there are certain stars that always know how to consistently bring it on the red carpet and you can always count on those women to wear something that will get people talking. Some looks are so striking, they’re hard to forget – even many years later.

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As the year comes to end, it’s time to reflect on the many fancy red carpet looks we saw throughout the year. There was everything from simplicity to all out glamour, from ready-to-wear to couture. I don’t have one ultimate favourite look of the year but I’ve included some of my top choices below (in no particular order). And of course I had to include Cindy Crawford. Because, well…d’uh. Here’s to a happy, safe and fancy 2014. Happy New Year!  Continue reading “Some Favourite and Fancy 2013 Red Carpet Looks” →

To end the year off on high note, Beyonce blew everyone away and surprised fans and critics by releasing her fifth studio album on iTunes at midnight on December 13. The superstar’s self-titled album impressively sold 991,000 copies in its first 10 days of release, without any promotion. At her album’s release party last week in NYC, she rocked a fractured mirror Tom Ford dress and matching thigh high boots from Ford’s Spring 2014 collection. A perfect choice for her first major appearance since the album’s release and subsequent huge success. It’s super sexy, glamorous and expensive – all qualities Beyonce seems to be drawn to and ones Ford often considers in his legendary designs. I loved this collection when I first saw it (read my thoughts here) because Tom was back on track. And I also figured that many of the designs were created specifically with superstars like Beyonce and Rihanna in mind. The fractured mirror dresses are pretty much made for brave and confident stars to rock on the red carpet (kudos to Julianne Moore for being the first to wear a similar dress from Ford’s spring collection at the CFDA and Vogue 2013 Fashion Fund Finalists event in November, image below). Continue reading “Beyonce Shines in Tom Ford in NYC” →

Sequins are as popular now as ever and the look works especially well for the holiday party season. But with sequins, it’s important not too over do it. Because sequins are already a little over the top, you should generally keep the skin baring/cleavage showing to a minimum. Here’s a perfect example. Olivia Palermo in a Whistles top and skirt (love this look) vs. Carmen Electra in a Saint Laurent dress (can you believe this is Saint Laurent?!?). Palermo’s look (what does she do anyways?) works well because of the long sleeves and neckline. It’s an outfit you’d for sure notice from across the room (at least I totally would) and it’s chic but not too sexy. And because of the sequins, it doesn’t need to be.  Continue reading “Sequins Done Well vs. Not So Much” →

Angelina was recently honoured for her endless global philanthropic work at the Governor Awards in LA. And once again, she looked totally stunning on the red carpet. Not a shocker that she wore black or that it was Atelier Versace, which seems to be her go-to designer now for major red carpet events. And I think the sheer lace gown with crystal beading was a nice choice. It’s lovely, elegant and somewhat demure (not a word often associated with Versace). It suits her, fits perfectly and I’m sure moved beautifully as she moved down the red carpet and walked across the stage. The simple hair and minimal accessories completed her look. Clearly, Angelina’s Atelier Versace gowns are made especially with her in mind because they’re not the over-the-top, loud and revealing dresses we’ve come to typically expect from Donatella.  Continue reading “Angelina Stuns Again in Atelier Versace” →

Over the last few years, Beckham has turned herself into a bonafide style icon. She’s become a talented and well respected designer and she dresses the part. Her clothes are often spotted on Hollywood and fashion elite. Lately, I pretty much love everything Beckham wears. Last week she was honoured at the Bambi Awards in Germany for her fashion designs wearing an expensive looking and well cut sleeveless black dress from her signature collection. This is a chic dress. The deep V neck is sexy but the length keeps it from being too revealing. And you can tell that the tailoring is impeccable. There’s nothing trendy about a dress like this one. It’s elegant, fancy and timeless – a good wardrobe staple that can be worn over the years to numerous different events. Just change it up with the accessories. Speaking of which, Beckham accessorized the dress perfectly with some incredible diamond and emerald Chopard drop earrings and a diamond link bracelet. I’m a sucker for long fancy earrings.  Continue reading “Fancy LOTW: Victoria Beckham in Victoria Beckham and Fancy Earrings” →