Monday, February 28, 2011
Boho Chic - done with strategic layering
Natalie Portman in Rodarte
I would like to end this Oscar-filled day here at Style Spot with the star of the evening; the most beautiful Natalie Portman. Rumour has it that she was planning to wear a Dior gown, but decided to change because of Galliano being arrested last week. Instead, she wore this plum coloured gown by the Mulleavy sisters at Rodarte. Even though Natalie looked stunning in this colour, I can't help but think what the rumoured Dior gown looked like. I just have this feeling that it would have brought a much greater wow-factor, but I do understand her choice of not wearing Dior.
Last night, was Natalie's moment. And she deserved every bit of it. She was the favourite to win the Oscar for "Actress in a leading role", and I was one of those rooting for her, desperately hoping that she would win. I loved her speech a lot as she was so sweet and genuine. Congratulations Natalie! I was also very happy to see Colin Firth win "Actor in a leading role" - I have had this thing for him ever since I saw him dive into the pond in Pride & Prejudice (and I know I'm not the only one!).
I would like to end this Oscar-filled day here at Style Spot with the star of the evening; the most beautiful Natalie Portman. Rumour has it that she was planning to wear a Dior gown, but decided to change because of Galliano being arrested last week. Instead, she wore this plum coloured gown by the Mulleavy sisters at Rodarte. Even though Natalie looked stunning in this colour, I can't help but think what the rumoured Dior gown looked like. I just have this feeling that it would have brought a much greater wow-factor, but I do understand her choice of not wearing Dior.
Last night, was Natalie's moment. And she deserved every bit of it. She was the favourite to win the Oscar for "Actress in a leading role", and I was one of those rooting for her, desperately hoping that she would win. I loved her speech a lot as she was so sweet and genuine. Congratulations Natalie! I was also very happy to see Colin Firth win "Actor in a leading role" - I have had this thing for him ever since I saw him dive into the pond in Pride & Prejudice (and I know I'm not the only one!).
Also, I am very curious to learn who you think was the best dressed of the evening. For me, it was Mila Kunis in Elie Saab. If your favourite is not on the list below, please let me know who you liked instead.
Michelle Williams in Chanel
One can never really go wrong when wearing Chanel, and Chanel at the Oscars is just the epitome of glamorous. Michelle Williams wore this elegant Haute Couture Chanel gown, and was therefore the Chanel queen of the evening. It is a very beautiful dress (and much prettier seen on tv than on photos!), but I can't help but feel that I wish she had been a bit more bold with her choice of dress as she was nominated for "Actress in a leading role" for her part in Blue Valentine.
That said, I do like the Edie Sedgwick vibe that she oozes with the blonde pixie haircut and the dyed eyebrows. Maybe this is how Edie would look like if she attended the Oscars? The only difference might have been that Edie would have worn huge earrings and a lot of black eyeliner.
What do you think about Michelle's Chanel look?
Source: TFS
One can never really go wrong when wearing Chanel, and Chanel at the Oscars is just the epitome of glamorous. Michelle Williams wore this elegant Haute Couture Chanel gown, and was therefore the Chanel queen of the evening. It is a very beautiful dress (and much prettier seen on tv than on photos!), but I can't help but feel that I wish she had been a bit more bold with her choice of dress as she was nominated for "Actress in a leading role" for her part in Blue Valentine.
That said, I do like the Edie Sedgwick vibe that she oozes with the blonde pixie haircut and the dyed eyebrows. Maybe this is how Edie would look like if she attended the Oscars? The only difference might have been that Edie would have worn huge earrings and a lot of black eyeliner.
What do you think about Michelle's Chanel look?
Source: TFS
Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein
Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for the title as "Actress in a leading role" for her part in Winter's Bone, wore a hot red gown from the Calvin Klein collection. I have read that many found this dress inappropriate and too casual for the Oscars. I do agree that she could have opted for a more glamorous piece for this occasion, but I have to say that I really do like this dress anyway. I love it when celebrities have a red moment (though I wasn't too keen on Anne Hathaway in Valentino, or Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang last night), but I do wish that Jennifer had her red moment with more striking accessories. It is such a simple and fun dress to play around with, so I wish she had taken advantage of that.
Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for the title as "Actress in a leading role" for her part in Winter's Bone, wore a hot red gown from the Calvin Klein collection. I have read that many found this dress inappropriate and too casual for the Oscars. I do agree that she could have opted for a more glamorous piece for this occasion, but I have to say that I really do like this dress anyway. I love it when celebrities have a red moment (though I wasn't too keen on Anne Hathaway in Valentino, or Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang last night), but I do wish that Jennifer had her red moment with more striking accessories. It is such a simple and fun dress to play around with, so I wish she had taken advantage of that.
Source: TFS
Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa
14 year old Hailee Steinfeld is the newest and youngest member of the Hollywood it-crowd, and to the Oscars last night she wore a gorgeous custom made Marchesa gown which was fit for a true princess. I love that she opted for such a dress as it is perfect for her age. Together with it she wore Fred Leighton jewelry and Salvatore Ferragamo heels and clutch.
I haven't seen her performance in "True Grit" yet, but I have heard that she is fantastic in it. And I have no trouble believing that. She is so cute, and she seemed so extremely excited to be attending the Oscars. She is very adorable. Hailee is definitely one to watch!
What do you think of Hailee's dress? Do you like her as an actress?
Source: TFS
14 year old Hailee Steinfeld is the newest and youngest member of the Hollywood it-crowd, and to the Oscars last night she wore a gorgeous custom made Marchesa gown which was fit for a true princess. I love that she opted for such a dress as it is perfect for her age. Together with it she wore Fred Leighton jewelry and Salvatore Ferragamo heels and clutch.
I haven't seen her performance in "True Grit" yet, but I have heard that she is fantastic in it. And I have no trouble believing that. She is so cute, and she seemed so extremely excited to be attending the Oscars. She is very adorable. Hailee is definitely one to watch!
What do you think of Hailee's dress? Do you like her as an actress?
Source: TFS
Wishful Thinking
It is still really cold and nasty in these parts of the world, I am looking outside my atelier window and it is not pretty! So what do you do when this happens? Put on your fanciest new Spring dress and away you go!
I went thrifting on Friday night and found 3 blouses and 2 dresses, I kept this dress and a few of the blouses. I did a major clean up of my wardrobe on Saturday and did a rotation of blouses and dresses. Some of these will be in my Etsy shop very soon. I visited this amazing Montreal landmark also on Saturday called Maison La Belle Renée, this will be in my next post.
I was wearing:
-Vintage 70s floral pink and purple sheer dress
-Hue tights
-Vintage straw hat
-Vintage leather purse
-Vintage Western ankle booties
-Lipstick by Lise Watier color name ''Gala''
xo!
The Boxer & Mr. Beefcake....
will need him if they ever do a British re-make of "On the Waterfront".... Below had a great laugh...
Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Couture S/S 2011
Cate Blanchett in a haute couture gown by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy was one of the best matches of the evening. Back in late January, I fell head over heels in love with this couture collection as the detailing is absolutely exquisite. This "Tao" dress was one of my favourites. The reason why is because of the lavender and yellow teamed together (such a fresh and exciting combination!) and the contrast between the tough and bold shoulders and the delicate details and fabric.
Cate Blanchett in a haute couture gown by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy was one of the best matches of the evening. Back in late January, I fell head over heels in love with this couture collection as the detailing is absolutely exquisite. This "Tao" dress was one of my favourites. The reason why is because of the lavender and yellow teamed together (such a fresh and exciting combination!) and the contrast between the tough and bold shoulders and the delicate details and fabric.
Alongside my immense hope of seeing an Elie Saab gown last night, I was also hoping to see some Givenchy couture. And I am so happy that Cate was the one to make the bold fashion statement as she is the perfect woman for such dresses. She really lifted the level of fashion last night, and I adore her so much doing that.
Source: TFS
Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein
Another favourite of mine was Gwyneth Paltrow who wore a gold custom made gown by Calvin Klein and jewelry by Louis Vuitton. I love how classic it is, while at the same time it has a very modern touch to it. The LV earrings and brooch create a unique and personal statement, which slightly reminds me of an old Hollywood feel. On another note, Gwyneth has the perfect body for a dress like this. If I had her body, I would wear dresses like this all the time.
Do you like Gwyneth's Calvin Klein dress?
Source: TFS
Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Couture S/S 2011
You can not believe how excited I was to see Mila Kunis in this incredible haute couture lavender gown by Elie Saab. As some of you remember, yesterday I was hoping that someone would wear a piece from this collection as it comprises so many dresses that are worthy of being at the Oscars. Still, I am glad she chose exactly this dress as it is one of my very favourites from the couture collection.
You can not believe how excited I was to see Mila Kunis in this incredible haute couture lavender gown by Elie Saab. As some of you remember, yesterday I was hoping that someone would wear a piece from this collection as it comprises so many dresses that are worthy of being at the Oscars. Still, I am glad she chose exactly this dress as it is one of my very favourites from the couture collection.
Mila looked absolutely stunning, and at first I just couldn't stop staring at these photos of her because the dress suits her so well. She definitely ranks very high on my top 5 list. I can almost safely say that she was my favourite of the evening, though there are a few other dresses deserves a lot of attention as they were amazing. Check back very soon to see more!
What did you think of Mila Kunis' dress by Elie Saab? Was she your favourite of the evening?
Source: TFS
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Self Portrait Sunday
Natalie Portman in Givenchy
As mentioned in the last post, the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards was held yesterday, and another lovely and incredible actress who attended was Natalie Portman. She wore a gorgeous yellow and beige piece from the Givenchy Haute Couture collection, which showed off her beautiful stomach. Together with it she wore Stella McCartney heels and jewelry by Cartier. I really hope, and think, that she will win the award as best actress at the Oscars tonight. She really deserves to have this moment.
As mentioned in the last post, the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards was held yesterday, and another lovely and incredible actress who attended was Natalie Portman. She wore a gorgeous yellow and beige piece from the Givenchy Haute Couture collection, which showed off her beautiful stomach. Together with it she wore Stella McCartney heels and jewelry by Cartier. I really hope, and think, that she will win the award as best actress at the Oscars tonight. She really deserves to have this moment.
Source: TFS
Eva and Zoe in Graphic Prints
Last night, the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards was held in California. Actresses Eva Mendes and Zoe Saldana are both known for their impeccable styles, and they did not disappoint this evening either. Both opted for dresses in graphic prints, worn with colourful heels and large statement rings. Eva Mendes chose a dress from Chanel's S/S 2011 collection and teamed it together with turquoise heels by Pierre Hardy and a Le Vian ring.
Zoe Saldana wore a dress by Dolce & Gabbana from their S/S 2011 collection. A pair of orange Brian Atwood pumps decorated her feet, and her accessories for the evening was a clutch by Bottega Veneta and Piaget jewelry.
Last night, the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards was held in California. Actresses Eva Mendes and Zoe Saldana are both known for their impeccable styles, and they did not disappoint this evening either. Both opted for dresses in graphic prints, worn with colourful heels and large statement rings. Eva Mendes chose a dress from Chanel's S/S 2011 collection and teamed it together with turquoise heels by Pierre Hardy and a Le Vian ring.
Zoe Saldana wore a dress by Dolce & Gabbana from their S/S 2011 collection. A pair of orange Brian Atwood pumps decorated her feet, and her accessories for the evening was a clutch by Bottega Veneta and Piaget jewelry.
Source: TFS
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards - A Prediction
The Oscars 2011 is just around the corner, and raise a hand if you're looking forward to all the dresses! I never try to make predictions of what everyone are wearing as I like it to be surprised, but this year I have attempted to make a prediction - or a better description is probably that I have a deep, passionate hope - that someone will be wearing Elie Saab S/S 2011 Couture. There are so many Oscar worthy dresses in this collection, and it would be such a shame if none of them will be seen at the awards.
If someone will be wearing Elie Saab, who do you think it will be?
The Oscars 2011 is just around the corner, and raise a hand if you're looking forward to all the dresses! I never try to make predictions of what everyone are wearing as I like it to be surprised, but this year I have attempted to make a prediction - or a better description is probably that I have a deep, passionate hope - that someone will be wearing Elie Saab S/S 2011 Couture. There are so many Oscar worthy dresses in this collection, and it would be such a shame if none of them will be seen at the awards.
If someone will be wearing Elie Saab, who do you think it will be?
Source: TFS
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Shaved sides still going strong
Misikko Flat Iron Review
The lovely people at Misikko.com asked me to review one of their flat irons the '' Hana Professional Pink Flat Iron'' recently and it changed my life! Hehe! I don't mean to sound cheezy but this flat iron has got to be the best I have ever used and did I mention how cute it is?
I took a silly picture of my hair right after I am done washing and blow drying it. My hair is very thick and usually drug store flat irons don't work on my hair. The only time I get my hair properly flat ironed is when I go to a hair salon.
I added a tiny little bit of this product called Biosilk given to me by Misikko.
This is what my hair looked like right after using the Hana flat iron, it took 10 minutes instead of 30 minutes with a drug store flat iron. My hair looks shinny and falls perfectly. This lovely little flat iron heats up in a few minutes and is great for ladies on the go, like me!
Thank you Misikko!
xo!
Streetstyle Saturday
I know that I am in the company of many others when I say that one of my biggest sources for inspiration is streetstyle. Therefore, I have decided that every Saturday I will do a post dedicated to some of the most interesting and inspiring outfits that I discover during the week. I really do hope that this is something you, my dear readers, will like.
If there are some streetstyle sites or blogs you would like to recommend (maybe you run one yourself?), please do not hesitate to tell me about them. The more, the merrier!
I know that I am in the company of many others when I say that one of my biggest sources for inspiration is streetstyle. Therefore, I have decided that every Saturday I will do a post dedicated to some of the most interesting and inspiring outfits that I discover during the week. I really do hope that this is something you, my dear readers, will like.
If there are some streetstyle sites or blogs you would like to recommend (maybe you run one yourself?), please do not hesitate to tell me about them. The more, the merrier!
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