Monday, February 28, 2011

Anne Hathaway Oscars 2011 Dress Changes


pregnant and gorgeous, Rachel Zoe at the Oscars 2011

The fabulous Rachel Zoe once again showed the world why she is one of the most coveted stylists to strut the planet when she styled Anne Hathaway's spectacular Oscar wardrobe for the 2011 Academy Awards.

There were a total of 8 different haute couture changes, 7 spectacular dresses and 1 sensational Lanvin tuxedo.

Hathaway hit the red carpet not only wearing vintage Valentino, but on the arm of the designer himself. Not a bad way to make a jaw dropping entrance!





Next she slipped into a strapless cream Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown to open the show.
Anne's third look was a custom tuxedo by Lanvin.
Her high pony tail and sky high heels made the outfit stunningly feminine.


The forth look for the evening was a princess style Vivienne Westwood corseted gown.
The fifth wardrobe change was one of my favorites. An Oscar de la Renta silver tassled gown, which she shimmied away in, paired with Jimmy Choos
(Oscar, tassles, shimmying and Jimmys, all in one sentence. Sounds like heaven to me!)
Change number six was an Atelier Versace burgundy silk gown with a structured art deco inspired bodice.
Number seven was a sapphire satin Giorgio Armani Prive column dress. Its shiny accents were mesmerizing on camera.
Her final dress for the evening was a Tom Ford smoky grey lace and crystal  gown. I love Tom Ford.
You can't talk about Anne Hathaway's exquisite wardrobe without mentioning arguably the hardest working man of the night, her hairdresser, Frederic Fekkai's Adir Abergel.
He should be given his own golden boy statue for excellence in hair!
Each of Anne's costume changes was accompanied by a truly fabulous hairstyle change, each of which looked amazing.
Throughout the evening each change left her hair looking glossy, shiny and full. Completely fabulous!
Anne went to the Vanity Fair party with loose tossled waves and the Atelier Versace gown.

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Which of Anne Hathaway's outfits was your favorite? What about her hairstyles? Did you have a favorite? Mine was either the high pony or the shimmy dress loose waves hairdo :)

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Oscars 2011 Red Carpet

My favorite, favorite event of the year!!
This year we saw some completely fabulous red carpet moments at the 2011 Academy Awards.
Here are a few of my absolute faves :

Best Actress winner the very lovely and very pregnant Natalie Portman in Rodarte


Jennifer Lawrence looked fresh, modern and sexy in a fire engine red Calvin Klein Collection

Helen Mirren gorgeous as always

image courtesy Just Jared


Most gorgeous couple Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz (in L'Wren Scott)

Hilary Swank in Gucci

Jennifer Hudson made Weight Watchers the ultimate winner of the night by looking like a million dollars in bright tangerine halter neck Atelier Versace











Mila Kunis in a plunging lavender lace Elie Saab Haute Couture gown.
The anorexic back lady behind her should have either eaten a plate of pancakes dripped in syrup, or covered her back.
Why do people think that's attractive???























Michelle Williams was a study in simple perfection, in a short sleeved, beaded Chanel Haute Couture


Cate Blanchett always at the very forefront of fashion,
this time in Givenchy Haute Couture.
Her hair and makeup were completely lovely too


   








Scarlett Johansson, spectacular in a deep burgundy custom lace Dolce &Gabbana




 Best hair had to be Reese Witherspoon, wearing a high pony, which completely out shone her Giorgio Armani Prive dress

Thursday, February 24, 2011

My Beautiful Hometown


I have been so lucky to grow up in arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Known as the Garden City, Christchurch New Zealand has the  majestic combination of rugged mountains meeting the white caps of the ocean, with the beautiful Avon river meandering through its heart. Parks, centuries old trees, gardens, stately old homes and gothic styled buildings, more than 100 years old make this city visually spectacular.

At the heart of the city the Anglican cathedral proudly overlooks Cathedral Square, and the entire city flows out in all directions from this point.


Christchurch itself is a celebration of the great outdoors.


Not just a place, it is a lifestyle. Cosmopolitan and international, a beautiful place to visit, a wonderful place to live.


On Tuesday February 22nd 2011 (local time) my beautiful hometown was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Centered approximately 3 miles from the heart of town, and at an incredibly shallow depth of only 2.5 miles, it has been devastating. Structures that have withstood many earthquakes over the years didn't stand a chance.
Christchurch Cathedral, moments after the earthquake
aerial view of the Cathedral
The once grand catholic Cathedral on Barbados Street

As I am writing this the reports are 75 dead, with hundreds still missing.
I hope the media outlets have it wrong. I hope and pray that the search and rescue teams keep pulling live bodies from the carnage.
The CTV building.



The Pine Gould building


At some point in time the earth will stop trembling and the city will rebuild, the way cities do. It may not look the same, but it will still be a beautiful city, and it will rise back up.
But families will never get their loved ones back.
I can't sit here and write anything funny today. I can't talk about fashion or skin care or makeup.
My heart is with the people of Christchurch.

You can help by donating to www.redcross.org.nz 

images via Reuters, Getty Images, NZPA

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Dior Sandal

Sometimes you really just don't need any words.



I am in love with this shoe.
This picture is on my wall, above my desk. Love.
Dior Sandal, photographed by Jason Pietra for Harpers Bazaar, February 2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Arizona Muse

Arizona Muse, Next Model Management

Since 22 year old model Arizona Muse opened and closed the Spring/Summer 2011 Prada Runway Show her career has taken off in a blinding rise that is nothing short of meteoric.
Arizona Muse Vogue UK

Starting with the cover of Vogue Italia January 2011, followed by spring/summer ad campaigns for Prada and YSL, and editorials in Vogue Paris, Vogue UKUS Vogue and Vogue China, Muse, right now, is absolutely everywhere.

She even has her own Vogue Profile
Arizona Muse Vogue China
Don't you just love her eyebrows? She is incredible.

Check out this video by StyleCaster of the Arizona Muse Model Profile

Monday, February 21, 2011

New York Fashion Week F/W 2011 Anna Sui


I love Anna Sui. Have done for years. And she just keeps getting better.


I also love Victoria Beckham. Even more so since she re-tweeted/posted my blog with the video of her show.
I quite literally fell off my chair when I saw it, and was a giddy, giggling wreck the rest of the day.And the blog got about a billion extra hits. (OK, that was a tad exaggerated)
But I digress...

At Anna Sui, 60s-mod makeup and big, retro hair complemented the Boho chic style of the Fall 2011 collection. Pat McGrath for CoverGirl traced a bold dark line into the crease of the eye and applied white eyeliner on the inner bottom lids for a wide-eye effect. Cheeks were flushed with a hint of color and lips were neutral and glossy. Garren for René Furterer amped up the volume or the hair, heightening the back of the crown for a retro look.

source and photo credit: beautypress.com




I just absolutely LOVE this look!
The 60's hair with that gorgeous shine on it is nothing short of fabulous, and its not difficult for the average girl to recreate either.
The makeup also translates really well to street level. Maybe just buffing out the crease line a little so that its not quite so severe, but everything else stays as is. Its divine. And incurably pretty.