Who Wore Monique Lhuillier Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Monique Lhuillier Neon Gown</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Three award shows in eleven months - one sparkling neon dress. This fluorescent yellow <i>Monique Lhuillier</i> gown has made a vivid impact on the red carpet this year, worn by three different celebrities at three high profile Hollywood events. Either their stylists have not been paying attention or they must all just <i>really</i> love this dress.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQTJg7DkHSz6ZQna54n2qm3vWsEKgPqiMjZzHAtJK8rQjx6xKDf-cFuli1m538YUhypmDi2C6uH3n8_gVbDEdGjzh4g_ieX4iyMDACTVBovyII5CY01edSKxfe9jJb2fgechx5_oXY0O7/s1600/monique.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQTJg7DkHSz6ZQna54n2qm3vWsEKgPqiMjZzHAtJK8rQjx6xKDf-cFuli1m538YUhypmDi2C6uH3n8_gVbDEdGjzh4g_ieX4iyMDACTVBovyII5CY01edSKxfe9jJb2fgechx5_oXY0O7/s640/monique.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nicki Minaj</b> donned the radiant lime green trumpet gown to the American Music Awards held this weekend on 18 November 2012. Her signature wild blonde tresses, hot pink lips and a statement gold neckpiece accented her look from <i>Monique Lhuillier's</i> Resort 2013 collection.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Modern Family</i> actress <b>Julie Bowen</b> first wore the glaring acid green gown with drape-folded mermaid skirt to the 2012 Emmy Awards, which was held in Los Angeles on 22 September 2012. A gold <i>Swarovski</i> clutch bag and large <i>Bochic</i> earrings accessorized her outfit. Julie kept her hair and makeup low key.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Back in January 2012, <b>Paula Patton</b> wore what seems to be the same strapless dress, only in a slightly different shade of luminous lime yellow. The </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Mission:Impossible</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">actress picked out the Spring 2012 version of <i>Monique Lhuillier's</i> showstopping gown for her appearance at the Golden Globe Awards. She carries a <i>Judith Leiber</i> clutch and wears <i>Kwait</i> jewels.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhii9QnNTqv6gjD0spg_U17SRV7r1rEMzRZZ-KIsfREbLqYqIRTvMJA_KNKNymgCilRLwUOHjKu1giFYzc1zoe0-6mdieKYXFm-FWaucs2dWQ41xFEJauLauM8L4a9aAweJMlsmxK-4qnnI/s1600/monique2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhii9QnNTqv6gjD0spg_U17SRV7r1rEMzRZZ-KIsfREbLqYqIRTvMJA_KNKNymgCilRLwUOHjKu1giFYzc1zoe0-6mdieKYXFm-FWaucs2dWQ41xFEJauLauM8L4a9aAweJMlsmxK-4qnnI/s640/monique2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are both the gleaming gowns as shown on the runway. The design is exactly the same, however the colour of the Resort 2013 dress differs slightly towards a more neon green tone.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for 'Who Wore It Better'...I think it's clear the stunning and very striking gown suits every skin tone and sense of style, however my vote goes to Julie Bowen. She wears it with class and sophistication. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>What are your thoughts?</i></span></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br />

Who Wore Monique Lhuillier Better?

Who Wore It Better? Monique Lhuillier Neon Gown Three award shows in eleven months - one sparkling neon dress. This fluorescent yellow Moniq...

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Monique Lhuillier Resort 2013

<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monique Lhuillier has refined the art of the feminine dress. Demure lengths and modest necklines, the leaned-in waistline that delicately creates an hourglass shape, and the invariable presence of a draped mermaid skirt. She makes clothes that we would want to wear; its glamourous yet grounded, hits all the right curves and make a bold style statement without being overdone. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's this selective simplicity she brings to her Resort 2013 collection, which takes a stride on the bright and printed side. A Crayola-box of colourful cocktail and evening wear garner attention in acid green, fuchsia, lucent yellow and tangerine. The range is gingered up by abstract floral and paint splatter prints, accentuted by wide leather belts. Monochromatic, empire waist evening gowns are strapless and sophisticated in scalloped lace, and chiffon pleat-draped bodices and fluid skirts. This beautiful collection will surely inspire a new neon bridesmaid trend and be a hit on the summertime party scene.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarAz4afwkm9g1DWNnuXjWys3IEBAplAdJZUL-b-2hzb_t66-amUFOIQiWLcNznxIp11PmhdAlvJcwr3tATqc9Y-WzN_67IMZ7dh1Lsp_L0I5mz4FPxRCrBJWTQCQrjY5A8k75mJL-PaZI/s1600/monique1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarAz4afwkm9g1DWNnuXjWys3IEBAplAdJZUL-b-2hzb_t66-amUFOIQiWLcNznxIp11PmhdAlvJcwr3tATqc9Y-WzN_67IMZ7dh1Lsp_L0I5mz4FPxRCrBJWTQCQrjY5A8k75mJL-PaZI/s640/monique1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Would you opt for neon evening wear?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Photos via style.com</i></span></div>

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Monique Lhuillier Bridal Wear 2013

<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bride-to-be...or not, there's something about</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> looking at wedding gowns that bring out the romantic side in most of us. Monique Lhuillier taps into that idyllic feeling of opulent glamour and romance with her Spring 2013 Bridal Wear collection. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sumptuous fabrics are spun into fairytale designs in delicate ivory, frosted white and champagne, expertly constructed in Chantilly Lace, the finest satin and silk, textured organza and layers of diaphanous ruched tulle. If the Cinderella look is not your cup of vanilla tea, there are simpler elegant sheath dresses and trumpet skirt ensembles that enchant with their grace and sheer femininity. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This dreamy collection of dresses finds it's signature in corset bodices, bow-embroidered waist belts, rows of ruffled organza, tufted skirts and lace long sleeves. Fit for a princess, Monique Lhuillier wedding gowns are the 'happily' <i>before</i> the 'ever after'. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcjpVIaL3nHlmC909h8oMW5MLzTyGTheE5fajb0-JOkuIm3hrOyFnhziILiRyacoHvuCfJ0t_ogEenEM_bdL8yNjzKIxphmrhMThHF3FP5Ns4XP67pFmdy-9Ac9dGEnggT1Wdf4tBmjuW/s1600/monique1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcjpVIaL3nHlmC909h8oMW5MLzTyGTheE5fajb0-JOkuIm3hrOyFnhziILiRyacoHvuCfJ0t_ogEenEM_bdL8yNjzKIxphmrhMThHF3FP5Ns4XP67pFmdy-9Ac9dGEnggT1Wdf4tBmjuW/s640/monique1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Which is yours?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Monique Lhuillier Bridal Wear 2013

Bride-to-be...or not, there's something about  looking at wedding gowns that bring out the romantic side in most of us. Monique Lhuillie...

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Oscar Party Dresses 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've seen all the Oscar gowns, but where most of the glamour happens is at the stylish after-parties. Tinseltown was lit up even brighter by a galaxy of starlets, trying to outshine each other in their best party frocks. Red was a predominant trend, as seen earlier at the Academy Awards show. This was followed by white and sheer dresses, as well as cut-outs. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sheerness</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7n2BbVIegL9-oI7_qfNgZMJpvbU5c1jI6matgGyXpplK2R_0xA2N_vL84b3Q2iSDSP6q26lzjwSvgV3AsrzqFdUiA42UDbNrwBR3bpJS1H_fAauM5oU2y5w6oM9-gPsl7mFUM1JoG7oEm/s1600/oscar1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7n2BbVIegL9-oI7_qfNgZMJpvbU5c1jI6matgGyXpplK2R_0xA2N_vL84b3Q2iSDSP6q26lzjwSvgV3AsrzqFdUiA42UDbNrwBR3bpJS1H_fAauM5oU2y5w6oM9-gPsl7mFUM1JoG7oEm/s640/oscar1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Emma Stone</span></b> once again uped the ante in a gorgeous chiffon striped <i>Chanel Couture </i>gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kate Bosworth</span></b> went futuristic in a filigree designed <i>Prabal Gurung</i> dress with longer sheer hem. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Gwen Stefani</span></b> wore a crystal beaded black and red <i>Zuhair Murad</i> dress. Not my favourite look on her. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Zoe Saldana</span></b> picked out a black bejewelled satin dress with sheer skirt and by <i>Marios Schwab</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Ginnifer Goodwin</span></b> in a sheer cut-out <i>Peter Som</i> peplum dress.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Alert</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSapTNsEZe41HxXIzhR2wN4utdxtcrNZWQy1uJn9z0IJ8E9094fnOFzHQ8v_lAcLgTCKYRqcBIeIupse5ElfC_NnupaZyetebIrSGyn4c3HSye_f7pe5WVYU1gkV7iKycB9vRbQ0adkyh/s1600/oscar2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSapTNsEZe41HxXIzhR2wN4utdxtcrNZWQy1uJn9z0IJ8E9094fnOFzHQ8v_lAcLgTCKYRqcBIeIupse5ElfC_NnupaZyetebIrSGyn4c3HSye_f7pe5WVYU1gkV7iKycB9vRbQ0adkyh/s640/oscar2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Salma Hayek</span></b> looked beautiful in a scarlet <i>YSL</i> gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Claire Danes</span></b> opted for a girly <i>Valentino</i> frock with sheer spotted yoke and ruffled skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rosie Huntington-Whiteley</span></b> was statuesque in a crimson red <i>Antonio Berardi</i> dress. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Diane Kruger</span></b> in a plunge-neck <i>Calvin Klein</i> gown. The exposed lace bra bothers me. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kate Hudson</span></b> wowed in beaded and fringed vintage <i>Versace</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Abbie Cornish</span></b> wore a minimalistic cherry red look from <i>Tommy Hilfiger</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>In Supermodel Form</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO91lFzS1U5ZqMCHpDSZgAxK6k9fdoglLyVDvviPtiIqeWiQEvZbfuU_CLLA3zy2nG7x4H3MVWV9OdzvciwaWjyYC9pQv1JDkprTe1EfjQVQRRQPpUUyoQ88iBB0GrWSN7lJz8Sp2e6EZA/s1600/oscar3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO91lFzS1U5ZqMCHpDSZgAxK6k9fdoglLyVDvviPtiIqeWiQEvZbfuU_CLLA3zy2nG7x4H3MVWV9OdzvciwaWjyYC9pQv1JDkprTe1EfjQVQRRQPpUUyoQ88iBB0GrWSN7lJz8Sp2e6EZA/s640/oscar3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Marisa Miller</span></b> wore a glorious gold sequined <i>Joanna Johnson</i> gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Bar Rafaeli</span></b> in a <i>Roberto Cavalli </i>frock strewn with metallic beads. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Irina Shayk </span></b>was all vixen in white hot <i>Versace</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Karolina Kurkova</span></b> in a shimmery silver ensemble from <i>Armani Privé</i> with red heels. Different but can't say I like it. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Brooklyn Decker</span></b> wore a scallop beaded <i>Valentino</i> gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Modern Elegance</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkP-lAdG32ztqX901nsYa1GYBNhcG-gwzgpDe6U68NijZCP9MGuj2GJ2qRNxjXm6U6O1qoBz8Y9FylTwDngOT07UYDuU3bfolbzGwEB5ewzuE-y-fiMYxu1sYcv692z4as6Um1pzOvMQR0/s1600/oscar4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkP-lAdG32ztqX901nsYa1GYBNhcG-gwzgpDe6U68NijZCP9MGuj2GJ2qRNxjXm6U6O1qoBz8Y9FylTwDngOT07UYDuU3bfolbzGwEB5ewzuE-y-fiMYxu1sYcv692z4as6Um1pzOvMQR0/s640/oscar4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Mia Wasikowska</span></b> wears a two-tone charcoal grey <i>Antonio Berardi</i> gown straight off last week's runway. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Malin Akerman</span></b> in a silver embroidered <i>Sportmax</i> gown with cut-out neckline. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Victoria Beckham</span></b> looked trés chic in her own strapless and leather belted design. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Katie Holmes </span></b>was a picture of grace in a twilight blue <i>Elie Saab</i> gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Zhang Ziyi</span></b> also wore <i>Elie Saab</i>, incidentally in a similar blue shade. Her dress had a cut-out v-neck and high slit.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> The Pop Stars</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7mk1LHyfevnlrLtuLHPVx96ozqdGWsVwjwaKTow79ExPDG2SDTH1ihpSc39b-GlPU6-G_30-uwvr_HYXMsnUgnb2Q3dsdqvqIEednURZEcUp75F32O8bY_slMB3C737hsoYVR_-rmrX3/s1600/oscar6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7mk1LHyfevnlrLtuLHPVx96ozqdGWsVwjwaKTow79ExPDG2SDTH1ihpSc39b-GlPU6-G_30-uwvr_HYXMsnUgnb2Q3dsdqvqIEednURZEcUp75F32O8bY_slMB3C737hsoYVR_-rmrX3/s640/oscar6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Miley Cyrus</span></b> was rather dowdy in an ice grey <i>Roberto Cavalli</i> gown with fishtail chiffon skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Vanessa Hudgens</span></b> chose a gold scallop-tiered gown by <i>Georges Chakra</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Selena Gomez</span></b>, please show Miley how its done. The singer/actress was glamourous in a silver embellished <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Ashley Tisdale </span></b>looked elegant in a ruby one-shouldered silk mousseline dress free by <i>Maria Lucia Hohan</i>. Only <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Katy Perry</b></span> can mix a blue bob with silver sequined <i>Blumarine</i>...And get away with it.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>A Little Off The Length</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXK0gXMWxt2rNlBbKeYQ7AismkRRTNT9ZW6sWUttKmEt9a2_xCzvWmvjCguUoU84pCk0p5UGNNxPzKrlEDVS6aJF4OTnTTistB6jp4iLRzow_tTb_EBxngXnRPcqTzF4-nnjFCgLvIZGS/s1600/oscar13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXK0gXMWxt2rNlBbKeYQ7AismkRRTNT9ZW6sWUttKmEt9a2_xCzvWmvjCguUoU84pCk0p5UGNNxPzKrlEDVS6aJF4OTnTTistB6jp4iLRzow_tTb_EBxngXnRPcqTzF4-nnjFCgLvIZGS/s640/oscar13.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Anna Paquin</span></b> rocked a black and gold long-sleeved <i>Emilio Pucci</i> number. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Paula Patton</span></b> charmed in a black fringed <i>Naeem Khan</i> frock with metallic bodice. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Maria Sharapova</span></b> picked a frothy feminine look from <i>Alexander McQueen</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Heidi Klum</span></b> was stellar in a neon yellow <i>Versace</i> mini with gold shoulder accents. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Shailene Woodley</span></b> mixed it up in a green leaf-print <i>Proenza Schouler</i> shift with matching <i>DVF</i> heels. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Amy Adams</span></b> was polished in a silver draped <i>Vivienne Westwood</i> dress. Doesn't it look like metal that's sculpted onto her.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Colour Surge</b></span><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvp28kVkecFYVnHIrB3PIDHsTm6naAYrL1SwP9tRtIxU9gMwoyMfHGTiUd9XG2IM0apPTWJVQCSoNBAgq2d5dDsp1t24TWXgJMlcrdoW3HllCjbSSwCb_-yUg1Gqnexnolycgivfoqu_dK/s1600/oscar12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvp28kVkecFYVnHIrB3PIDHsTm6naAYrL1SwP9tRtIxU9gMwoyMfHGTiUd9XG2IM0apPTWJVQCSoNBAgq2d5dDsp1t24TWXgJMlcrdoW3HllCjbSSwCb_-yUg1Gqnexnolycgivfoqu_dK/s640/oscar12.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Venus Williams</span></b> was bold in a cerise and violet colour-blocked dress by <i>Christiane King</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Julie Bowen</span></b> wore a Grecian-style draped <i>Halston</i> gown in saffron orange, with heels to match. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Stana Katic</span></b> stunned in a royal purple <i>Alberta Ferretti</i> gown with wrap-waist and high slit. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Cameron Diaz</span></b> opted for a simple frills-free look, wearing a fitted <i>Victoria Beckham</i> dress in tangerine. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rosario Dawson</span></b> donned a colour-blocked </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Salvatore Ferragamo</i> halter-neck gown in </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">plum, orange & turquoise. This is not how I expected the dress to look off the runway. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rashida Jones</span></b> wore a mustard yellow deep V-neck gown with lace cap sleeves by <i>Elie Saab</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>White Out</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPzp3UpanJKPGaygGcrHO8_InGHMBPw_YQutuwhWmn6gGyoLkF1viQtThnz3E1oeIKOP8to6d3cB3cCarKKnVZk_f2Hl3RAUQ3a6YcaFkLC1SgIHJykjl7QUR4jOgawEQff-Ox4bt1p3R/s1600/oscar7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPzp3UpanJKPGaygGcrHO8_InGHMBPw_YQutuwhWmn6gGyoLkF1viQtThnz3E1oeIKOP8to6d3cB3cCarKKnVZk_f2Hl3RAUQ3a6YcaFkLC1SgIHJykjl7QUR4jOgawEQff-Ox4bt1p3R/s640/oscar7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Sofia Vergara</span></b> wore a heavily embellished dress by most popular designer of the night, <i>Roberto Cavalli</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Paz Vega</span></b> chose a crisp white <i>Stephane Rolland</i> couture gown with extruding 3D hip pleats and gold belt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Georgina Chapman</span></b> in a (simple for) <i>Marchesa</i> ensemble with folded sleeves and peplum waist. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Mena Suvari</span></b> was frosted in a frilly white <i>Romona Keveza</i> dress. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rachel Zoe</span></b> went for an unfussy look in a long column gown with statement jewels.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sweetly Subdued Hues</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmjB6HzeOl4P2i1n2UxGhfDcpjQ4CWMkmuEz8iCf89E0Abj1ldK2735Erb1nTbH2CKd0RuXqzL4V_zPz1qzme4Gad-a0eHzGpGv0nPnH4QbDkv_1ku1bijKXBX0rSuMB8JSxWyCWPvmpQ/s1600/oscar8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmjB6HzeOl4P2i1n2UxGhfDcpjQ4CWMkmuEz8iCf89E0Abj1ldK2735Erb1nTbH2CKd0RuXqzL4V_zPz1qzme4Gad-a0eHzGpGv0nPnH4QbDkv_1ku1bijKXBX0rSuMB8JSxWyCWPvmpQ/s640/oscar8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dianna Agron</span></b> wore a summery printed pink & white <i>Carolina Herrera</i> frock. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lydia Hearst</span></b> was fairy-like in soft pink tulle gown with embroidered bodice. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dita von Teese</span></b> in a pale pink <i>Jenny Packham</i> gown with sliver embellished shoulders and keyhole neckline with crossed straps. Surprisingly, I loved the lemon chiffon <i>Georges Hobeika</i> gown with white floral motifs that <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kelly Osbourne </span></b>wore. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lily Collins</span></b> wore a nude tulle <i>Monique Lhuillier</i> Pre-Fall gown embroidered in blue. Pretty, but a tad overdressed. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Olga Kurylenko</span></b> delighted in a soft moss green <i>Georges Hobeika</i> kimono gown, adorned with floral appliqués.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bronzed Earth</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PIl6gQMjD9qHO7dHEr-5_Uud0so6f58WspAgA3BRy9tABn-hIAFJBtp7sVZSPdx3t8nPRbGUOk_AaI-lhpVHVJYuDYN02pTmdc96_jUD9E0Um4QY7F4p02LpYi_NfRNWHiU-ScY1N-vz/s1600/oscar9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PIl6gQMjD9qHO7dHEr-5_Uud0so6f58WspAgA3BRy9tABn-hIAFJBtp7sVZSPdx3t8nPRbGUOk_AaI-lhpVHVJYuDYN02pTmdc96_jUD9E0Um4QY7F4p02LpYi_NfRNWHiU-ScY1N-vz/s640/oscar9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jennifer Lopez</span></b> changed into another plunge-neck <i>Zuhair Murad</i> gown, this one in lacquered burgundy-brown. I liked how distinctive <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">January Jones</span></b> looked in this <i>Wes Gordon </i>ensemble. It has a Tuscan green silk organza top and bronzed velvet self-stripe skirt, along with leather belt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Anne Heche</span></b> in a glittery gold and black <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> dress. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kate Beckinsale</span></b> was alluring in <i>Atelier Versace</i>, with cream, bronze and black beaded detail and cut-out waist and back. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Maggie Grace</span></b> was top-to-toe in gold sequins.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Black is the New Black</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJS5WiWPXt8lF_p3PPcQakOHRUu0of1wVH2ydmJaQOVyzlyT4jnVmKhb5m0a_lIN8vcLfvRKXM1BCQQftnSJ_v7xxaR2wggTkrlDTur1wjWLheXAZkMO6IRH4tsuIdO2ot15iGEs1aAmP/s1600/oscar11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJS5WiWPXt8lF_p3PPcQakOHRUu0of1wVH2ydmJaQOVyzlyT4jnVmKhb5m0a_lIN8vcLfvRKXM1BCQQftnSJ_v7xxaR2wggTkrlDTur1wjWLheXAZkMO6IRH4tsuIdO2ot15iGEs1aAmP/s640/oscar11.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Olivia Wilde</span></b> looked elegantly graceful in black strapless <i>Gucci </i>with gorgeous gold clutch. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kim Kardashian</span></b> was unusually covered up in an <i>Azzedine Alaia</i> gown with mini cut-outs on the skirt. I loved <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Elizabeth Olsen</span></b> in this </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Christian Dior </i>gown<i>, </i>which has a silk t-shirt like top and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">alternating chiffon and leather skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Nina Dobrev's</span></b> star power is rising, she was riveting in a <i>J. Mendel</i> Fall 2012 gown with cut-out bodice and low V-neck. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Felicity Jones</span></b> did understated sexiness in a 'Noir' leather <i>Joanna Johnson</i> dress with pin-tucked skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who wore your favorite Oscar After Party dress? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Oscar Party Dresses 2012

We've seen all the Oscar gowns, but where most of the glamour happens is at the stylish after-parties. Tinseltown was lit up even bright...

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New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 - Part One

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>New York Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fall 2012 Favourites</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Part One</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Fall 2012 Fashion torch was lit on style island New York last week, where the best US and other international designers showed off their winter collections. There have been so many incredible shows so far, which I will highlight in the next few posts. This first chapter focuses on emerging colour trends - red, black and metallics. Click on the image to enlarge it.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Jason Wu</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXosyrXhWiiW39J8U1MGrfl-n_l3HvdUPulp25t-bRzFm6CdADOKDM3hr2Or3UDd0o1vYLnQLaK49WHw1lVHxH5i6wgFhWmeUtqV1co2BOHnliQG_dcDhcdL3kWlkUYpXQ_rReLUVTaXs/s1600/nyfwwu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXosyrXhWiiW39J8U1MGrfl-n_l3HvdUPulp25t-bRzFm6CdADOKDM3hr2Or3UDd0o1vYLnQLaK49WHw1lVHxH5i6wgFhWmeUtqV1co2BOHnliQG_dcDhcdL3kWlkUYpXQ_rReLUVTaXs/s640/nyfwwu.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A <i>Jason Wu</i> winter has a significant Asian appeal and an air of mystery for 2012. Structured military designs from Imperial China inspired a chain of modernized Mao jackets edged with fur. A glamourous 1940's Shanghai was translated into figure-fitting red and black dresses, delicately garnished with the finest gold embroidery. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Zac Posen</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7QQiTR8fOo6vuoaZvRS6Y45npYMu8SFqc0S9ZAV64W44vHfIF-GfCzW_iQzodfnhJ1SKtNIjiR62VBbXrAEHIfAR7pyLZL4qkZ9-uW_TRJA2ca9vmf8eFtTvKcPIJboGsKRxrrK9Ib3M/s1600/nyfwzac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7QQiTR8fOo6vuoaZvRS6Y45npYMu8SFqc0S9ZAV64W44vHfIF-GfCzW_iQzodfnhJ1SKtNIjiR62VBbXrAEHIfAR7pyLZL4qkZ9-uW_TRJA2ca9vmf8eFtTvKcPIJboGsKRxrrK9Ib3M/s640/nyfwzac.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Zac Posen</i> patrons will be all dressed up for Fall 2012, in Japanese-themed peplum dress suits with obi belts, gold jacquard knee-length dresses and hourglass-enhancing corseted evening gowns in glossy duchess satin. Colours ranged from forest green and midnight blue to champagne and ruby red. These sculpted gowns seem to be made with Sofia Vergara and Coco Rocha in mind. </span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Badgley Mischka</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieej_nf4lNcEP4vo4gRcF7_6rhb6MaGNr4YXTgWc4Tul-Hiw_8gQmQAyWEbN0J7yqatMR1lVY3HyzMezL_tN79RQjWXIeieERIJWB__jfru4FR-r2X9VcTrKxeq6TrD9fn7arLpwKAfgjE/s1600/nyfwbadgley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieej_nf4lNcEP4vo4gRcF7_6rhb6MaGNr4YXTgWc4Tul-Hiw_8gQmQAyWEbN0J7yqatMR1lVY3HyzMezL_tN79RQjWXIeieERIJWB__jfru4FR-r2X9VcTrKxeq6TrD9fn7arLpwKAfgjE/s640/nyfwbadgley.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A glitterati of gowns were presented at <i>Badgley Mischka's</i> 2012 offering, in a host of metallics from glazed gold to burnished bronze and iced silver. Elegant pant suits was vitalized by metallic blazers and fur neck wraps, while gowns were generously daubed with sequins. Models wore electrified hairstyles to contrast the glamourous looks.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Reem Acra</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjF41i_pVVZtvwN96Ix7PkbU3zXpbm-9F5gr2ok1_ukZrW9YRqHAtT2SAeNwPxMHAWhCaA5ayTja3uTu2vpyHOh_53wp39GHD7QRkVAKDkTD2UhZkHhjo5p_uG3tQfmb2gULFrtVjAAiZZ/s1600/nyfwreem.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjF41i_pVVZtvwN96Ix7PkbU3zXpbm-9F5gr2ok1_ukZrW9YRqHAtT2SAeNwPxMHAWhCaA5ayTja3uTu2vpyHOh_53wp39GHD7QRkVAKDkTD2UhZkHhjo5p_uG3tQfmb2gULFrtVjAAiZZ/s640/nyfwreem.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lebanese designer <i>Reem Acra</i> radiated the Fall 2012 runway with flashy gold gowns and metallic mini's. Classic dress suits were given a luxurious makeover in </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">leather, metallic tweed and houndstooth. A glittering sequin skirt ensemble (pictured fourth on top row) caught my eye, while angular cut-outs added a sultry edge to floor-length evening gowns.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Prabal Gurung</b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJv5ekzbIfBAFA8pSSVy4pnEzZ5Tq77Mvlghj9oIcHVSpCy0p7gKUrQ9rtHhkid24XCfXdYhLBY-oV1eToiQsf0arnlNCurgk89KpqwDgnhNStIkDgsSWrJKWDmM0QZXGctmed2FNU_GYt/s1600/nyfwgurung.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJv5ekzbIfBAFA8pSSVy4pnEzZ5Tq77Mvlghj9oIcHVSpCy0p7gKUrQ9rtHhkid24XCfXdYhLBY-oV1eToiQsf0arnlNCurgk89KpqwDgnhNStIkDgsSWrJKWDmM0QZXGctmed2FNU_GYt/s640/nyfwgurung.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Neoteric designer <i>Prabal Gurung</i> reinvented sheer cut-outs and digital-print designs for his winter collection, in black and blue neoprene, patent leather and golden lamé. Slick tailored pants were accompanied by capes and fur coats. Ostrich feathers and ruffles enhanced fanciful evening dresses, and perhaps the most striking feature - models in stark blue eyeshadow.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> Rag & Bone</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffjjNYhHjdCmy0a89hJB090Zmbb4Ep5wQ04whFiv9fgwUp2sMor08DB2irjQSHN7nkQNS92FDL55KkR31LyD1rOQYs9opztmXqI5POdgnHtH8vD2alzrnp-iaZQbdDRmLERM5QF7L3AWt/s1600/nyfwrag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffjjNYhHjdCmy0a89hJB090Zmbb4Ep5wQ04whFiv9fgwUp2sMor08DB2irjQSHN7nkQNS92FDL55KkR31LyD1rOQYs9opztmXqI5POdgnHtH8vD2alzrnp-iaZQbdDRmLERM5QF7L3AWt/s640/nyfwrag.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first thoughts about <i>Rag & Bone</i> winter range was warmth - most literally. While other designers gave us skimpy dresses, Rag & Bone brought us cozy wrapped coats, furry vests and snug printed knits. Layering added depth and interest; skirts over skinny pants, jackets over jerseys, dresses over tights, a mix of mismatched prints and belts over everything.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Naeem Khan</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLIzb514v7MqZB7Nz3hGbPJ76e53QZXhwV5l5jD1BoFkGhl2eyBHi47rXGgchQs3Q2E4OR1IV_fvzSXTibJk93wuSp2kjcR4q8cnFAf42j7nj5nls90An-bg6_z5YATXRaDuLscghghyphenhyphena/s1600/nyfwkhan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLIzb514v7MqZB7Nz3hGbPJ76e53QZXhwV5l5jD1BoFkGhl2eyBHi47rXGgchQs3Q2E4OR1IV_fvzSXTibJk93wuSp2kjcR4q8cnFAf42j7nj5nls90An-bg6_z5YATXRaDuLscghghyphenhyphena/s640/nyfwkhan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ethnic opulence was the founding factor at <i>Naeem Khan's</i> Fall 2012 runway show, where his Indian roots shone through with bindi-inspired prints and intricate age-old Eastern embroidery. It's as though he gussied up the tribal trend. His exquisite gowns were showered with metallic beading, sequins and feathers, all of which made for compulsive viewing.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Monique Lhuillier </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWI2apefIq7kHr5xwTbYQKcSFwCFxFvkXAFniUIj95Pl198wl6JV7sdZAMFL6slL4_vKdmm8tBhOreiEbbFFvvSoF_CAOPL-_ZMG51mfCRv2UPiH6pgKMwGif5IZx3kcVP76_BLYvHxV-/s1600/nyfwllhlier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWI2apefIq7kHr5xwTbYQKcSFwCFxFvkXAFniUIj95Pl198wl6JV7sdZAMFL6slL4_vKdmm8tBhOreiEbbFFvvSoF_CAOPL-_ZMG51mfCRv2UPiH6pgKMwGif5IZx3kcVP76_BLYvHxV-/s640/nyfwllhlier.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Monique Lhuillier's</i> Fall 2012 collection presented us with bold shades of scarlet, enigmatic ebony and lustrous gold. Graphic print dresses were belted for a more curvaceous silhouette, while irresistibly seductive gowns flowed like lava. I loved the extravagant red ruffled gown (pictured bottom row). Lace and beadwork adorned the many evening gowns, which we will be sure to see soon on the red carpet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Part Two to follow. Who are your favourites from New York Fashion Week?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 - Part One

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 Favourites Part One The Fall 2012 Fashion torch was lit on style island New York last week, where the best U...

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Divas and Darlings - Golden Globes 2012

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Golden Globe Awards 2012</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place last night at the Beverly Hills Hilton. As a pre-cursor to the Oscars, Hollywood's second biggest awards show laid out the red carpet to welcome some incredible styles. Click on each of the pictures for a larger view.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The Romantics</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02PIwUGiYSpJWyaaVlCeS-IPAR9NIuu4kFUw1lvyB4a_6Yk5MdMDmeiz5yEujKPO8p5nyzPnmJa9XL2wLY7eFfVyB1TZboZW6mDu9kTgP20qutP3v36RkKyLgz1uC7DNopqiMs1nuYgBQ/s1600/gg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02PIwUGiYSpJWyaaVlCeS-IPAR9NIuu4kFUw1lvyB4a_6Yk5MdMDmeiz5yEujKPO8p5nyzPnmJa9XL2wLY7eFfVyB1TZboZW6mDu9kTgP20qutP3v36RkKyLgz1uC7DNopqiMs1nuYgBQ/s640/gg.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Charlize Theron</b> was ethereal in a pale blush pink <i>Christian Dior</i> gown, which has a large bejeweled waist bow and split leading into a long train. A sparkly headband completed her vintage look. <b>Jessica Alba</b> is lovely in lavender, wearing a strapless beaded <i>Gucci</i> gown with matching clutch. <b>Jessica Biel</b> incited antique charm in this exquisite ivory lace gown by <i>Elie Saab</i>. With the addition of Salma Hayek's and Georgina Chapman's dresses, these are my favourite looks from the event.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Radiant Shades </b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEK_IDEdObuF29eWNCtaY_WC5Fn6N2qhXWQkh9-85O7rI6gmNah0igh00Gkx9pqgxVQ3HFQqiZ58GyYk6v7bnmRddOBXTsRzGAQvd5ZWZmSHk-bjrIioeT6GW9l7AqgybA5aX5bIlnACN/s1600/gg1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEK_IDEdObuF29eWNCtaY_WC5Fn6N2qhXWQkh9-85O7rI6gmNah0igh00Gkx9pqgxVQ3HFQqiZ58GyYk6v7bnmRddOBXTsRzGAQvd5ZWZmSHk-bjrIioeT6GW9l7AqgybA5aX5bIlnACN/s640/gg1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">'Mission Impossible 4' actress <b>Paula Patton</b> was wrapped in a canary yellow <i>Monique Lhuillier</i> gown with flared skirt. <b>Jenna Dewan</b> is gorgeous in a silky teal <i>Maria Lucia Hohan</i> gown with nude underlay skirt. Purple statement earrings are the prefect accessory to her outfit. <b>Ariel Winter</b> looked adorable in a violet <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> dress with ruffled skirt and black tulle hem. <b>Natalie</b> <b>Portman</b> underwhelmed in a cerise pink <i>Lanvin</i> gown with red band and clutch. <b>Kelly Osbourne's </b>azure blue mermaid gown with exaggerated shoulders is by <i>Zac Posen</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Two-Tone</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnn8F6IPksqhxeg7I7PG0moy27I0mAvGEuLda-0djZlDTa9XSorz-p5ERFuXmhYnfF7Mj66irgrCmIUMJxC1q5XNCAEsrjLEv0mn4PA6_k68uPPJea6UV2ozc7IXQBr3xKPzXf99Fw-eHg/s1600/gg2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnn8F6IPksqhxeg7I7PG0moy27I0mAvGEuLda-0djZlDTa9XSorz-p5ERFuXmhYnfF7Mj66irgrCmIUMJxC1q5XNCAEsrjLEv0mn4PA6_k68uPPJea6UV2ozc7IXQBr3xKPzXf99Fw-eHg/s640/gg2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Georgina Chapman</b> is breathtaking in a white grecian <i>Marchesa</i> gown, with delicately embroidered gold neckline and cuffs. <b>Claire Danes</b> went for a simple silhouette, wearing a black and white <i>J Mendel</i> gown. <b>Emma Stone</b> was her glorious self in a plum sheer pleated gown with ruby panels. She accessorized with a black eagle belt and <i>Lanvin</i> sandals. <b>Kate Winslet </b>chose a classic <i>Jenny</i> <i>Packham</i> gown with black satin keyhole cutout top and white skirt. <b>Angelina Jolie</b> was polished in an off-white Atelier <i>Versace</i> gown with draped split skirt. Colour comes in the form of a folded red neckline, crimson lips & clutch.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Raspberry Rouge </b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVjvyMjRk5mvmXKUtUamm8fSoU8AGbvlvdCX3XdYJUj6FeSUujQoQ3Ky8Zsbsd3IPYZ_fLVSxL9eit70ikDx0mcCuYTPWNEqq6rR-XpZxSBzJll4F0H-gW8BLpVOSRW6xuBAPwggOPB7U/s1600/gg3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVjvyMjRk5mvmXKUtUamm8fSoU8AGbvlvdCX3XdYJUj6FeSUujQoQ3Ky8Zsbsd3IPYZ_fLVSxL9eit70ikDx0mcCuYTPWNEqq6rR-XpZxSBzJll4F0H-gW8BLpVOSRW6xuBAPwggOPB7U/s640/gg3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Reese Witherspoon</b> wore a cherry red <i>Zac Posen</i> gown with strapless sweetheart neck. Her best accessory was a dashing smile. <b>Viola Davis</b> chose a one-shouldered burgundy <i>Emilio Pucci</i> gown with thigh-high slit.<b> Dianna Agron</b> was unusual in scarlet laser-cut <i>Giles </i>dress, with tiered skirt. Kudos to her for taking a risk. <b>Penelope Anne Miller</b> looked elegant in a wine coloured <i>Pamela</i> <i>Roland</i> gown. <b>Stacy Keibler</b> sticks to her simple yet sophisticated style in a red hot <i>Valentino</i> gown. </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bridal Inspired</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho88-0n5oeoFxtBOqDLcyRm_Uzp37F9vOENymlzI-1M_NUGTn7hdn6EefVniK_sNw9hPMSk9y7Fxx_LMG_ZjRrxI9yfsTlUYZnc2h22kcMVhlqzy3actR1pIF91BH-817eurDQX1bav4oi/s1600/gg+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho88-0n5oeoFxtBOqDLcyRm_Uzp37F9vOENymlzI-1M_NUGTn7hdn6EefVniK_sNw9hPMSk9y7Fxx_LMG_ZjRrxI9yfsTlUYZnc2h22kcMVhlqzy3actR1pIF91BH-817eurDQX1bav4oi/s640/gg+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Kate Beckinsale</b> wears a chalk blush <i>Roberto Cavalli</i> gown with mermaid skirt. <b>Elle McPherson</b> is yet another star to wear <i>Zac Posen</i>. Her ivory gown features a corset satin bodice that unfolds into a layered tulle skirt. <b>Amanda Peet</b> wore an irresistible one-shouldered <b>Marc Jacobs</b> dress with wispy tiered frills. <b>Jessica Chastain</b> opted for a white high-collared and beaded <i>Givenchy </i>gown with accented waist. <b>Shailene Woodley</b> wore a pale grey <i>Marchesa</i> gown with zig-zag strapless neckline and pleated skirt. <b>Giuliana Rancic</b> picked a surprisingly tasteful cream textured gown with high-neck.<br /><br /></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Blue Belles</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbcNRdgVU3m-z-sMveo9Gh4EOkEfhWv0c5Onp-eCMz9G0vDa_v9pMNmBuXUYcaCIxn7FdH4dJZQU0qhnDOUUBSxas9BwKF5Y5p8drW4ZfFfniwx5Xh5JmowIfirFSHAEm3XO3_OlxpST9/s1600/gg5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbcNRdgVU3m-z-sMveo9Gh4EOkEfhWv0c5Onp-eCMz9G0vDa_v9pMNmBuXUYcaCIxn7FdH4dJZQU0qhnDOUUBSxas9BwKF5Y5p8drW4ZfFfniwx5Xh5JmowIfirFSHAEm3XO3_OlxpST9/s640/gg5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Golden Globe award winner <b>Michelle Williams</b> in a navy blue <i>Jason Wu</i> velvet dress. An anti-climax since her last red carpet look. <b>Frieda Pinto</b> wore a teal blue <i>Prada</i> gown with a black leather belt and capacious skirt. <b>Sofia Vergara</b> does a figure-fitting gown like no other. Her indigo blue peacock gown with fishtail skirt is by <i>Vera Wang</i>. <b>Madeleine Stowe</b> made a rare red carpet appearance also wearing <i>Vera Wang.</i> Her bright blue gown has a strapless corset and trailing skirt. <b>Berenice Bejo</b> strikes a pose in a navy blue silk organza <i>Gucci</i> gown, with <i>Daniel Swarovski</i> clutch.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> Back to Black</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdED8fqkPr-mfZ8yDWjDqG7GP5A9_T-eJzBTEa-I5haoLdDM-5UTk8a-I4JwR8HwBqd5jzMyItUi9HOaIhCFCaAhTCpy-SM1LqqzY-dS2BuEq2Dt4Lqg9boGsXGc-C1CNdvqNr2H4KoQFB/s1600/gg7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdED8fqkPr-mfZ8yDWjDqG7GP5A9_T-eJzBTEa-I5haoLdDM-5UTk8a-I4JwR8HwBqd5jzMyItUi9HOaIhCFCaAhTCpy-SM1LqqzY-dS2BuEq2Dt4Lqg9boGsXGc-C1CNdvqNr2H4KoQFB/s640/gg7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Mila Kunis</b> looked elegant in a one-strap <i>Christian Dior </i>dress with sheer ruched bodice. <b>Rooney Mara</b> was predictably in black, wearing a <i>Nina Ricci </i>gown with deep plunge and strapped neckline. <b>Salma Hayek </b>looked ravishing in a custom made <i>Gucci</i> gown with angular silver and gold beading and shimmery black skirt. <b>Debra Messing</b> wore another favored designer of the night, <i>Monique</i> <i>Lhuillier</i>. Her asymmetrical gown has a tucked-in drape skirt. <b>Julianne Moore</b> was every bit graceful in a delicately ruffled <i>Chanel</i> gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Green Screen</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrulepPkvG1Hf1GYWFXg1nfj0KwzZnNb5XCPP-0-xNR5LXkMb5FSpulYHxA_l2al3FfSsmLmQRzOMzg6_dhlI4FyO7tFJLxqEkUkWcxN1RGtQBrFChx_wjVJT5SJIWWwwZv0qcM8fH2pLp/s1600/gg9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrulepPkvG1Hf1GYWFXg1nfj0KwzZnNb5XCPP-0-xNR5LXkMb5FSpulYHxA_l2al3FfSsmLmQRzOMzg6_dhlI4FyO7tFJLxqEkUkWcxN1RGtQBrFChx_wjVJT5SJIWWwwZv0qcM8fH2pLp/s640/gg9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Award winner <b>Laura Dern</b> glistened in a long-sleeved, emerald green <i>Andrew</i> <i>Gn</i> gown. <b>Hannah Simone</b> was alluring in a jewel green off-the shoulder gown. The colour is amazing with her hair and skin tone. <b>Evan Rachel Wood</b> tried out a bottle green <i>Gucci </i>gown, exorbitantly embellished with shiny paliettes and ostrich feathers. <b>Zoey Deschanel</b> maintained her unique style, wearing a lime and black <i>Prada</i> gown and 60's hairdo .</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Shades of Champagne</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_b9I3SgzlDehvIiIJsykkTaeeP8rzkG8wd6UO4mRq8rsqqZroCK7JK-FyiDuNYcz2FuWcMG74Yv51EJ8GECa3K5w1xvcEAVr74eaGVUSfDkfDouFUKz_CNhAXjawpzPuqNZ70IBDlW9J/s1600/gg8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_b9I3SgzlDehvIiIJsykkTaeeP8rzkG8wd6UO4mRq8rsqqZroCK7JK-FyiDuNYcz2FuWcMG74Yv51EJ8GECa3K5w1xvcEAVr74eaGVUSfDkfDouFUKz_CNhAXjawpzPuqNZ70IBDlW9J/s640/gg8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Nicole Kidman</b> showed off her slender figure in a body-hugging <i>Versace</i> gown, decorated with gold studs. <b>Diane Lane</b> was graceful in a gold flecked <i>Reem Acra</i> dress. <b>Julie Bowen</b> displayed vintage glamour in a fairy-esque <i>Reem Acra</i> dress with embellished sleeves and retro waves. <b>Katherine McPhee</b> opted for a shorter length <i>Donna Karan</i> dress with uneven hem. <b>Sarah Hyland</b> was dressed in a champagne lace <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> gown with black lace beaded belt. <b>Heidi Klum</b> was toned down in a simple <i>Calvin Klein </i>column gown, placing all emphasis on a million dollar turquoise <i>Lorraine Schwartz</i> statement necklace.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Debatable</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GlbwGr7duaaX3Z5zgxXYPKt_Szq9BG6AjKofVKWetmjfRNX3qdKtrLJH0yJKRf7qym-xu0bhxrnqSoYDW8Cf8WDEaMlFQC_vvp603qMlf3PX8-1tlg9lniH0lYboFibRn7hP7m6N3DzI/s1600/gg10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GlbwGr7duaaX3Z5zgxXYPKt_Szq9BG6AjKofVKWetmjfRNX3qdKtrLJH0yJKRf7qym-xu0bhxrnqSoYDW8Cf8WDEaMlFQC_vvp603qMlf3PX8-1tlg9lniH0lYboFibRn7hP7m6N3DzI/s640/gg10.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You will either love or loathe these. <b>Sarah Michelle Gellar</b> wears a blue and white smoke print dress with lumbering folds, by <i>Monique Lhuillier</i>. <b>Lea Michelle</b> in a sequined silver grey <i>Marchesa</i> gown with a sheer bodice, craftily covered in a feathered design. <b>Piper Perabo</b> looked washed out in a very sheer nude <i>Oliver Theyskens</i> ballgown with voluminous skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who are your best dressed celebs of the event?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Divas and Darlings - Golden Globes 2012

Red Carpet Fashion Golden Globe Awards 2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place last night at the Beverly Hills Hilton. As a pre-...

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Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Monique Lhuillier</i> fine tunes uptown elegance for her Pre-Fall 2012 collection. With minimal use of colour and an abundance of ideas, she has created day and evening wear that personifies femininity in it's most favorable form.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lace covered dresses that are fit for a high tea at the palace, or for the fashion-conscious bridesmaid. Then there are extravagant evening gowns that beg to be shown off at prime red carpet events.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Besides for innovative black and white prints, Monique has used blue as a primary colour choice. From cobalt to sapphire, indigo and navy, to shades of midnight, this collection gives new meaning to the term 'feeling blue'. We are presented with jubilant blue creations, in draped chiffon, full tulle skirts, satin ruffles and impeccably placed lace. Silhouettes are kept full and billowy, suited for any type of figure. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The one dress that I'd really like to see worn on the red carpet is the second last one at the end - which has royal blue lace gently adorning a nude tulle gown. Perhaps on someone regal like </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kate Middleton or even</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Keira Knightly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vjfx-m0_WJPtoWLWcTwZqt8dpsWM6PsCu8HTPJ1t6FL3rVbesy65aOmZyUI-iQLKCvjl-rjQ-5AEm6a_IsSvK6zy-7QCWFucnLbJxfg6ZVnoJMaaLnutXSMKWmX7NRcw8UFFb6RWCWM-/s1600/ml1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vjfx-m0_WJPtoWLWcTwZqt8dpsWM6PsCu8HTPJ1t6FL3rVbesy65aOmZyUI-iQLKCvjl-rjQ-5AEm6a_IsSvK6zy-7QCWFucnLbJxfg6ZVnoJMaaLnutXSMKWmX7NRcw8UFFb6RWCWM-/s640/ml1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuZUFwTpaa3tpEpdAMYsWZWNstuezOifgLAFnWpMH_IWV0k8aUevsfxeEbzMNcVNrdmTuHO6ZgFiO5dfB9GSuCjHbky3kNGIx_Xp2KVGWukNCLEpRZltK_TAK37HNGQj6xW2qL7d-SKq8/s1600/ml3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuZUFwTpaa3tpEpdAMYsWZWNstuezOifgLAFnWpMH_IWV0k8aUevsfxeEbzMNcVNrdmTuHO6ZgFiO5dfB9GSuCjHbky3kNGIx_Xp2KVGWukNCLEpRZltK_TAK37HNGQj6xW2qL7d-SKq8/s640/ml3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfiaZgcjnYyvNFhnBSf9j5iotaujVpuT5pYHJW5r41UA9_2xOgJJA7gp1zj6mdvcSM4EhNwUfELu_8zXqv3Jc3qpnAMwrrziXRLrBjwi3Je09SQaNbVjglCoi2oU2SC4ts_GiLR3_-eZcQ/s1600/ml4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfiaZgcjnYyvNFhnBSf9j5iotaujVpuT5pYHJW5r41UA9_2xOgJJA7gp1zj6mdvcSM4EhNwUfELu_8zXqv3Jc3qpnAMwrrziXRLrBjwi3Je09SQaNbVjglCoi2oU2SC4ts_GiLR3_-eZcQ/s640/ml4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinascsq8-67QK15GdFHzRqgrIDd7QZoCUpSMt44dpX9lFDU77g47JQLlMMn0_EZQ1NqDUA2oFy9YcjjLN9kkgYPkH1H1SeCiBgOVbArG3Ubqco32oU6UrPip6VOmv6SnUZlIwlp4u1pqXt/s1600/ml5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinascsq8-67QK15GdFHzRqgrIDd7QZoCUpSMt44dpX9lFDU77g47JQLlMMn0_EZQ1NqDUA2oFy9YcjjLN9kkgYPkH1H1SeCiBgOVbArG3Ubqco32oU6UrPip6VOmv6SnUZlIwlp4u1pqXt/s640/ml5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>

Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall 2012

Monique Lhuillier fine tunes uptown elegance for her Pre-Fall 2012 collection. With minimal use of colour and an abundance of ideas, she ha...

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Monique Lhuillier Resort 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monique Lhuillier brings forth glamour and gorgeous gowns for her Resort 2012 Collection. The Filipino born designer chose a vast palette of colours for her new range, starting with pristine white, moving into summer pinks and oranges, to darker shades of blue. She remains steadfast in her feminine design aesthetic, there is no shortage of ruffles here. These are some of the pieces from the collection.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Y5rzpJvoJ7jhIv9Z_PTFKtzfXstR8_QQ6PLXqoBEPi64ZD2Eg-rKmB6irnFhFvM2nb9w_5SjE54pT8fX3RIHjmlZpQbhS2y4T2h40s4BhkvFiNZsl_0SM1WuVW6Svbdb1l_lwU9Fnqw/s1600/monique1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Y5rzpJvoJ7jhIv9Z_PTFKtzfXstR8_QQ6PLXqoBEPi64ZD2Eg-rKmB6irnFhFvM2nb9w_5SjE54pT8fX3RIHjmlZpQbhS2y4T2h40s4BhkvFiNZsl_0SM1WuVW6Svbdb1l_lwU9Fnqw/s640/monique1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Navy blue and white usually remind me of nurses uniforms, but Monique manages to capture an elegant side to these two colours. There's the white ruffle wrap-over dress and navy ruffled collar mini. Shades of blue replace the typical animal print colours.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6LkGEfl27zrdNX85fGaSKqlqH_zl-SYxfRbjpwkwsKoRmQkqcidNvQyk1XTXM9BhEoh2UsmS3wso93RCesP7Y1QRgjCK_VBnSFS1_2cqZcuSRiULyUZfrYRIGtL2RawQs5vzh-l5WhQ/s1600/monique2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6LkGEfl27zrdNX85fGaSKqlqH_zl-SYxfRbjpwkwsKoRmQkqcidNvQyk1XTXM9BhEoh2UsmS3wso93RCesP7Y1QRgjCK_VBnSFS1_2cqZcuSRiULyUZfrYRIGtL2RawQs5vzh-l5WhQ/s640/monique2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tropical coloured taffeta gowns make a splash with textured mini ruffles and ballgown silhouettes. Coral sets the scene for printed dresses, which are dusted with a bit of lavender. I see these styles being Matric farewell favourites. I love the lavender chiffon gown, which has a tulle skirt covered in floral appliqués (pictured bottom right).</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpR4Y49JWdKrpvh1RyEqbpmjnUv6reBg_DruhuQHmpzniW4Aywqp-j_qvbLksD90r9C4NUUFTaRMZ55WhOyrESI5NAuBhEl9IzC0nxC_jIxX5oiuCLlRlrmVgLkOZD9TMlbVBCbftylc/s1600/monique3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpR4Y49JWdKrpvh1RyEqbpmjnUv6reBg_DruhuQHmpzniW4Aywqp-j_qvbLksD90r9C4NUUFTaRMZ55WhOyrESI5NAuBhEl9IzC0nxC_jIxX5oiuCLlRlrmVgLkOZD9TMlbVBCbftylc/s640/monique3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Embellished tulle princess gowns complete the outstanding collection.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Monique Lhuillier Resort 2012

Monique Lhuillier brings forth glamour and gorgeous gowns for her Resort 2012 Collection. The Filipino born designer chose a vast palette of...

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