Blake was out Tuesday night in New York wearing Kate Moss for Topshop.
I'm usually not a huge fan of Kate Moss' collection for Topshop, but this dress is nice and it looks great on Blake.
The dress, All-Over Beaded Shift Dress, was selling for $560, but is on sale now for $160! I wonder if she got it on sale?
Hayden Panettiere was on Letterman last night looking fantastic in a sleek Caroline Seikaly black lace dress. She certainly looks older than a teenager... (she's 19)! This is a fairly dramatic style change for her, maybe on purpose... since she's getting older and doesn't want to be thought of forever as the cute little cheerleader...?
Who is Caroline Seikaly, anyway, right? I'd never even heard of her before. She's a Parisian designer with offices at 93 Ave. Henri Martin in the 16th (funny, that address is just steps away from where I lived when I studied in Paris during college). Oddly, her website hasn't been updated since the Winter 2008 collection. She did just show her 2010 Resort Collection here in New York at the Cooper Square Hotel on June 9th. Hayden's dress was featured in that show...
Hayden is also wearing Stuart Weitzman's Tijuana Sandal ($365 at zappos)
The CFDA awards were last night at Lincoln Center. Apparently the vibe wasn't quite as festive as usual thanks to the recession. The New York Times wrote it up, here (Hard to Name Real Winners at Fashion Awards by Eric Wilson).
Of course, there were actual winners... they were as follows:
Womenswear Designer of the Year
Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy
Menswear Designer of the Year (tie)
Calvin Klein's Italo Zucchelli
Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg
Accessory Designer of the Year
Proenza Schouler's Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez
Swarovski Award for Womenswear
Alexander Wang
Swarovski Award for Menswear
Tim Hamilton
Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry
International Award
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Anna Sui
Eugenia Sheppard Award
Women's Wear Daily editor in chief Ed Nardoza
Eleanor Lambert Award
GQ's Jim Moore
Board of Directors' Special Tribute
First Lady Michelle Obama
Among the fashionable present, I thought Blake Lively looked great in a bright pink Michael Kors Fall 2009 RTW strapless dress with pockets and nude shoes.
The color is a bit shocking, but she manages to pull it off. This dress doesn't seem to be available anywhere online, but Neirman's has some of his collection including some other pieces in this crazy bright pink. (swing coat $2,795 and cashmere sleeveless turtleneck $595)
I'd personally just love Blake's Kors dress in black or charcoal or something like this chic tweed dress ($1,795).
If you had any hopes of getting anything from Vuitton's Rose collection (inspired by the late Stephen Sprouse), you'd better hurry. The scarf that Lindsay and Kate have been wearing around town is sold out.
There's one for sale on ebay right now that seems genuine, but it's min. bid is 999 GBP, which is over $1,600!
Vuitton still has in stock the Neverfull bag and the Speedy bag with the roses.
I'm not usually a huge fan of Jessica Biel's fashion sense, but she looked great the other night!
It's a pretty simple outfit - - but the accessories make it great. The chunky necklace is fab, and of course... the shoes! Oooh, I am so jealous. They are the Gucci Iman Platfoms from the Spring/Summer Collection.
With super high 5-1/2" heels. The best thing is that they're on sale right now at Saks. Regular price $1,150, sale $804.90.
Wow, this is a surprise, Lily Allen isn't known for her fashion sense, that's for sure. But check out this wonderful little Chanel ensemble!
I am so jealous. I want that dress, the bag and the jewelry! I suppose they may have dressed her since she was there for the show at the Grand Palais. Again, SO JEALOUS. I would die to be able to go to the Chanel show.
Wow, talk about pressure, as Michelle Obama steps into the First Lady role; she's also expected to become a fashion icon. Who knows if she was into fashion before, now she has to be - or else she'll get reamed by the press. I think there is more of this expectation because she is young - - like really, who cared about what Laura Bush wore??? (kind of irrelevant)
Yesterday, I would say got off to a rocky start but ended very well.
The lemongrass Isabel Toledo jacket and dress ensemble missed the mark. I think it could have worked if the exact same pieces were cut slightly differently. The jacket is too long and it's slight bell shape looks dowdy. It should have been cut staight and the dress's skirt nipped in a bit for a sleek pencil/sheath dress silhouette.
The Jason Wu dress however was brilliant. The styling, cut and color were all just perfect. She looked great! How amazing for a 26 year old designer!!!
There's a nice snipet on NY Magazine about what the designers had to say. Also, here's an article in the NY Times about the First Lady's fashion choices.
Cheers, congratulations and good luck to both our new President and First Lady!
Poor Katie, she never seems to be able to get her fashion quite right. You can see more pictures of this outfit here. This outfit has potential, but in typical Holmes fashion it looks off. She's a not a fat girl (at all), and is so lucky to be tall - - but she seems to have unfortuantely shaped legs that often look chunky and sausage-ish.
Apparently, they were on their way to dinner at Nobu.
Anyway, regarding the outfit.
Instead of the shiny leggings, I would do some cool black skinny jeans, like these Unknown Factory Skinny Jeans in a black wax finish, $198.
I like the slouchy cardigan sweater in a gray, but not that one. It's too bulky and not quite the right length. This one (Joie Cashmere Blend Cardigan, sale $135.90) is not quite what I have a vision of (too long), but almost at least. Banana had a good one in merino wool, but they're all out.
For the shirt, I'd wear a tank top instead of a collared shirt.
For the shoes, I'd prefer a more classic cut. When wearing pants, I think the heel should go straight down (not in and down) for a better line and overall aesthetic. (see 2nd small picture above of Katie's shoe) I would do something like this gorgeous Valentino pump, $595, sale $295.
The black scarf is fine. I have one by Chaiken and Capone that I got from bluefly years ago, that would work quite well.
I think Katie should hire a stylist this year. She can be so pretty... it's a shame to see her looking so frumpy, which she has been, pretty much the whole time they've been here in New York...
I hate to say this, but I totally LOVE the shoes Lauren Conrad is wearing in this recent photo. I say 'hate' because I'm no fan: of her, her fashion line or that stupid show. But I do think she looks pretty cute here with the Chanel bag, the awesome shoes and the silly bee-like sweater worn as a dress.
I've searched all over and I can't figure out who makes them. No red sole so they're not Louboutin.
Here's the closest I could find:
Dolce Vita "Molly" at Dillards for $150. The toe on these isn't quite as round, but they do have a good high heel - 4.5" with a hidden platform.
Aldo "Fristac" at Aldo.com for $250. The description doesn't say how high the heel is (that is so annoying) and who in their right mind would pay $250 for Aldo shoes? These aren't nearly as cool as Lauren's either.
Last, L.A.M.B. "Finsbury" at shopbop, on sale for $280, regular $400. These are quite a bit different in detail, but I think come closest in overall coolness level to Lauren's.
If anyone recognizes Lauren's shoes I would so LOVE TO KNOW what they are, please leave a comment!
Gwyneth Paltrow always looks great, classic but not boring-classic. Here's a recent picture of her in London.
For a similar look: Sunglasses, Jimmy Choo, $295.
Jacket, Anthropologie, $188.
Skinny Jeans, 7 for all mankind Roxy, $155.
Boots, J. Crew Long Brewster, $198.
On another note about Gwyneth, she has a new lifestyle website called Goop. Here's a link to the October newsletter. I found it quite interesting.