Rihanna hit up Glamour Magazine’s 2009 Women Of The Year ceremony yesterday night at Carnegie Hall in NYC, where she was honored the “Back-On-Top Superstar” award, rocking this uber fab, carefully constructed Stephane Rolland gown.. and it had pockets!
Not sure how I feel about this look. What do you guys think? Did she hit it out the park? Or is this a strike?
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Tags: Glamour, Rihanna, Stephane Rolland, Women Of The Year
It’s here again, when the fabulous worlds of fashion and female empowerment collide to honor all the women in Hollywood- from newcomers to legends- who have made a mark and paved the way. It all went down last night in Beverly Hills at the Four Seasons Hotel, and I can say everyone “shut it down” (as Rachel Zoe would say):
Katie Cassidy wore a sparkling halter Lela Rose dress, Jimmy Choo sandals, and a Celestina clutch. The fit was great on her, love the pulled back hair, and I die for a smoky eye!
Modest mama and honoree Katie Holmes kept it simple and plain in Azzedine Alaia, but on trend with a sheer see-through top. I would have loved to see Katie up the glam factor, but what can we say? It’s Katie, Mrs. Cruise if ya’ nasty!
A pregnant Jenna Elfman showed off her baby bump in a Richard Sorger mini dress with fringe sleeves, Miu Miu sandals, Leyla clutch, and really dope Erickson Beamon necklace and ring. Love this look!
Honoree Zoe Saldana, who was awarded the Calvin Klein Collection Spotlight Award, wore none other than Calvin Klein Collection fresh off the runway, and Christian Louboutin pumps. Love this look on Zoe, I also love how she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves as an actress after so many years in the game.
Ford model Amber Rose came out rocking a strapless red mini with ruffle side detail, and YSL pumps. It’s an unusually understated look for the Rose garden but the lashes are hot (although you can’t see it here). But, umm, is that a name chain she’s wearing? Toto, you’re not in Philly anymore.
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Tags: Amber Rose, Becki Newton, Diane Kruger, ELLE, Emily Blunt, Jenna Elfman, Jennifer Carpenter, Julianne Moore, Julie Andrews, Katie Cassidy, Katie Holmes, L'Oreal Paris, Miranda Cosgrove, Renee Zellweger, Robin Wright, Willa Holland, Zoe Saldana
WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network) is an organization that empowers young girls through entertainment. They have dedicated their mission to uplifting young girls with their “I Am WEEN” gala, and their “Don’t Judge Me… Empower Me!” tour. I have personally been affected by the development and efforts of WEEN, whether it be internship opportunities or messages from one of their co-founders, or guest speakers. I even found my mentor, Shakara Bridgers of the Get ‘Em Girls, through WEEN. I have been an active member of the organization since it started and am beyond excited and proud to see how far they have come, having their 1st Annual Awards honoring women who have uplifted and inspired their communities. The event was held yesterday at the Recording Industry Association of America in Washington, D.C.:
Award winning actress and honoree, Vivica A. Fox, attended the event with a gorgeous age and event appropriate look. Love the simple hair and subdued make-up, no need to be doing too much. Congrats on the honor!
The beautiful Malinda Williams, who was also an honoree for the night, looked simple but stunning in this black and white off shoulder dress, with bow top detail. Usually people wear the dress as it comes, which has a slight “potato bag” look, but Malinda added silhouette to he dress by cinching the waist. Good look.
Rocsi hit the red carpet, in what I perceive to be one of the best looks of the night (love those shoes!), with her co-star Terrence J. And while Rocsi’s look is usually very predictable and boring to me, she seemed to hit the nail on the head with this one. Can’t say the same for her co-star. The tie was too fat, the Louis Vuitton belt messed up the idea of it being classy, and the shoes just threw me all off! A nice tailored Tom Ford suit would have suit me just fine, or even Costume National.
Alesha Renee, who I adore to pieces, put me to sleep with this look! She should have upped the glam factor, without doing too much. She hit the carpet with Hill Harper, who I am a HUGE fan of and who was also an honoree for the night! Niiice.
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Tags: Alesha Renee, Angie Martinez, Debra Lee, Hill Harper, Kristi Henderson, Lauren Lake, Malinda Williams, Maria Davis, MC Lyte, Pat Harris, Rocsi, Sabrina Thompson, Terrance J, Valeisha Butterfield, Vivica A. Fox
Yesterday evening the stars came out to the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, and while I was looking forward to the glitz and the glam I was sure would take place, I was a tad disappointed. They brought it, but they didn’t bring it all the way home:
The self styled Blake Lively stunned in a sexy red Versace dress, with a plunging neckline and open back. She completed the look with Christian Louboutin shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Blake has stated time & time again that she doesn’t have a stylist, and while she usually misses, leading me to write letters to her fan club begging her to get one, she brought it on this one. HIT
Seal played it safe in a Costume National suit, as usual, letting his wife Heidi Klum own the spotlight in a belly hugging Marchesa dress, Christian Louboutin shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Heidi is my personal red carpet favorite, and her choosing to do a body hugging dress as opposed to the usual maternity dress that covers the belly, was a HIT!
Kim Kardashian and a very pregnant Kourtney Kardashian hit the carpet together, both with completely different looks. Kim rocked an asymmetrical white Ina Soltani dress, Gucci shoes, Swarovski clutch and Siera earrings. Kourtney rocked an extremely boring midnight blue BCBG dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Super Gem jewels. Kim gets a HIT, but for the lack of glam on Kourtney’s part, she gets a MISS.
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Tags: Blake Lively, Christina Applegate, Debra Messing, Drew Barrymore, Hayden Panettiere, Heidi Klum, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Leighton Meester, Olivia Wlde, Sandra Oh, Seal, Tina Fey, Vanessa Williams, Victoria Rowell
Posted by Tara Decoda on Jun 29, 2009 in
Award Shows,
Celebs,
HIT or MISS,
Red Carpet Style The BET Awards is the first award show to air since the passing of Michael Jackson. So, as you may know, emotion was everywhere and Michael inspirations and impersonations were everywhere on the red carpet:
Beyonce rocked a mini sequenced Balmain dress from the Spring 2009 collection, and some very interestingly cool shoes. While the show was airing, and she was accepting her award for ‘Best Female R&B Artist’ I was like “what is that shaking on her shoe?” But, as usual, Bey looked great. HIT.
Keri Hilson came out rocking an interesting colorful stars (and other shapes) dress. I’m guessing this one is from her stylist Brea Stinson’s line B. Star. Surprisingly, I love her look! HIT
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Because I am all about solutions, and I love giving people makeovers, I bring to you again: What They Should’ve Wore- Grammy Edition:
1. Leona Lewis
What was wrong with this picture? Well, this ill-fitting nude gown, blonde hair and tan skin was just a tad too much. Now don’t get it twisted, she should very well pull out all stops because she was a nominee and have every right to. But perhaps this Oscar de la Renta dress and shoes, and Kenneth Jay Lane collar necklace would have done the trick. Perhaps a bun too, we’ve never seen that on Leona. This outfit is fit for a nominee and the pulled up style on the leg would have added an element of sexy-ness to the usually boring Leona. This would have definitely turned heads. Problem solved.
2. Keyshia Cole
What was wrong with this picture? Well, this half mini-dress/half sheer gown pressing against her breasts was just not poppin’! Keyshia is just all too fabulous for this. This Tadashi gown with the split up the leg would have gave her the element of class and surprise she was obviously going for, and it wouldn’t surpress her breast neither. It would have done the job of balancing out her figure that she always seem to miss. The Giuseppe Zanotti fishbone sandals would have been the best part of the slit, and the ring with crystals around it and black stone in the middle would have summed up the black and silver theme.
3. Solange Knowles
What was wrong with this picture? Well, that dress did nothing for her body and it wasn’t Grammy appropriate. This Tibi dress is playful and bright, which is much of what Solange has made her signature. The ruffles going down the center and sheer sleeves would have been beautiful against her skin and complimented her style. Silver wasn’t even an option for this look so of course it was paired with gold Jimmy Choo’s and gold Leiber clutch with pinkish stones all over.
4. Paris Hilton
What was wrong with this picture? Where should we start…. the outdated Versace dress? Or just the fact that she forgot she was at the Grammys? Whatever reason you want to start with, this Temperley London 20’s inspired mini dress with the fringed bottom solves the problem. It allows Paris to keep the mini-dress party girl look she was going for, but just a lot more Grammy appropriate. And not to mention the Givenchy sandals adds a pop of color and some edge. Now, THAT’s hot!
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Tags: Keyshia Cole, Leona Lewis, Ne-Yo, Paris Hilton, Paula Abdul, Paula Patton, Solange Knowles, Tennille, Tiny
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards went down last night at the Staples Center. While the red carpet this year was a tad blah and boring to me, I have to bring it to you regardless:
Jennifer Hudson made her appearance in a RM by Roland Mouret trenet high neck dress and Christian Louboutin pumps. She looked fabulous, and the dress looked amazing on her. However, wasn’t feeling the pumps with this dress. Fab chick none the less. HIT
My fellow Aries, Leona Lewis, showed up in a nude Randi Rahm gown. Not really feeling the hair or the fit of the dress. Chick has a great body and she always seem to effortlessly lead us to believe otherwise. MISS.
Best dressed of the night, Miley Cyrus, hit the carpet in a Max Azria original. As she puts it, “he bedazzled it just for me”. Miley accessorized her look with a Max Azria Atelier bag, BCBG heels, and jewels from Mimi So and Atelier Swarovski. HIT
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Tags: Angela Simmons, Carrie Underwood, Chrisette Michelle, Estelle, Fantasia, Janelle Monae, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Karina Pasian, Katy Perry, Keyshia Cole, Kim Kardashian, Leona Lewis, LeToya Luckett, LL Cool J, M.I.A., Miley Cyrus, Natalie Cole, Ne-Yo, Paris Hilton, Paula Abdul, Paula Patton, Robin Thicke, Shante Broadus, Snoop Dogg, Solange Knowles, T.I., Taylor Swift, Tiny, Vanessa Simmons
I’m not sure how good of a choice this is, especially since Rihanna has NEVER been on the cover of VIBE (besides the now defunct VIBE Vixen, in which she was the last cover girl). Beyonce, or even Solange,would have been a better choice. My no-no’s for this cover would have been between Ms. Cole and Ms. Mariah Carey. She cute and err-thang, but “Style Star”?
The cover is super cute though… Keyshia is definitely getting a lot more sexier these days, and I am loving it. To see super cute pictures of Keyshia at the Trumpet Awards in Atlanta (that I meant to post a while ago)… Read more…
Tags: Keyshia Cole
The 15th Annual SAG Awards went down tonight (Januaray 25th), and with this year being the biggest year in movies, the stars pulled out their Sunday’s Best (literally):
Eva Longoria Parker brought along the hubby Tony Parker. Eva looked stunning in a peach chiffon Jenny Packham gown and H. Stern jewels. Loves it. HIT
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera wore a nude Vera Wang gown and Fred Leighton jewelry. The dress was risky but she pulled it off. HIT
SAG (and Oscar) nominee for Best Supporting Actress, Taraji P. Henson wore a simple white Herve Leroux gown. Pretty simple, especially being that she was a nominee. I just want to see Taraji come harder, way harder. But still not bad. HIT (but barely)
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Tags: America Ferrera, Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Brad Pitt, Christina Applegate, Eva Longoria-Parker, Freida Pinto, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, Taraji P. Henson, Teri Hatcher, Tony Parker
Posted by Tara Decoda on Jan 14, 2009 in
Award Shows,
Celebs,
Designers,
Red Carpet Style The 2009 Golden Globes went down on Sunday, and of course it was less about who will win what and more of who wore what. So shall we?
Ms. Bey Sting looked fabulous as all hell in an Elie Saab Haute Couture gown and finished off her look with her favorite jeweler Lorraine Schwartz. HIT… right out the park
Blake Lively left question marks in my head with this Nina Ricci number. I thought the dress was ill fitted (Blake has an amazing body!), and the large sequin detailing in the dress made the Fred Leighton jewels over whelming. MISS
Jennifer Lopez rocked a draped Marchesa dress, which was one of the only Marchesa dresses on the red carpet being that she took all of them and only allowed Miley Cyrus to wear one. This dress is very reminiscent of that much talked about green Versace dress she wore to the Grammy’s several years back, only this time she’s married with twins and a lot more curvier. Loves it! HIT
Eva Mendes rocked a statement making Dior dress and a turquoise Van Cleef & Arpels necklace to add a pop of color, and finished off the look with a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. HIT
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Tags: America Ferrera, Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Beyonce Knowles, Blake Lively, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Drew Barrymore, Eva Longoria-Parker, Eva Mendes, Hayden Panettiere, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Meagan Fox, Miley Cyrus, Renee Zellweger, Rumer Willis, Sandra Bullock, Taraji P. Henson, Vanessa Hudgens
