Showing posts with label red carpet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label red carpet. Show all posts

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Venexiana S/S 2013: Evening Gown Glamour!






“No other show can pack a fashion crowd into Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center at 9pm like Venexiana can!” This sentiment was shared by many fashion enthusiasts, from magazine editors, bloggers, videographers, and aspiring student designers waiting for Kati Stern to send out another magnificent collection of jaw-dropping evening wear.
For many who haven’t had the pleasure of seeing a Venexiana show live on the runway, one will walk you through. Definitely expect glamour, and a sea of colors that catches your eyes from one ensemble to the next. Expect a collection that injects amazing details in the construction, trims, and overall look- pieces that will leave you speechless, but just long enough for you to catch your breath to take in the next look coming down the runway. After 4 seasons of experiencing Venexiana on the runway, I have set my expectations high, and Kati Stern seems to raise it as she did for Spring/Summer 2013.

71 fresh new looks with a myriad of colors from Blush, Champagne, Salmon, Light Peach, Orange, Dusty Rose, and Cherry Red make their way down the Studio runway towards a crowd of gasping people and never ending camera clicks and flashes. As each piece come down, one can see the smiles and adoration of each person in front-row.

S/S 2013 for Venexiana meant evening gowns with embellished laces; crystal trims, floral appliques, floral prints, feather trains, and metallic all come together as ingredients to an amazing fashion mosaic.












 
 


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Oscars 2012: Stars Shinning


Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

Cameron Diaz in Gucci

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace




Tina Fey in Carolina Herrera

Penelope Cruz in Armani Prive

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

White was definitely the color stunning on the red carpet in this year's Oscars. From Gwenyth Paltrow's cape divine by Tom Ford, to Jennifer Lopez's super sultry Zuhair Murad gown, and to Octavia Spencer's sparkling curve flattering Tadashi Shoji number- white with a touch of sparkle conquered the infamous RED CARPET!
I have to admit that I expected colors to take main stage for the red carpet simply because the past few award ceremonies colors exploded worn by the biggest names in the industry. Yet, I was not disappointed at all! Octavia was absolutely beautiful in her Tadashi Shoji gown with sparlking details from head to toe. Octavia's dress hugged her in all the right curves and accentuated the best parts while slimming her all throughout. And of course Jennifer Lopez's low cut bustline and peek-a-boo shoulder detailed Zuhair Murad floor sweeping gown just catapults her into another level of fashion stardom. On a side note, it bothers me to no end when a panel of so-called fashionistas make off the chart comments (specially when it touches a bit of bigotry) and they themselves have no style! So E! Red Carpet please choose your panel better next time!!
Simple yet attention commanding Gwenyth Paltrow's Tom Ford cape structured dress was so elegant and just gave Gwenyth such a statuesque figure.
Who can forget a long standing member of the 'best-dressed' club Angelina Jolie. Her thigh high slit Atelier Versace velvet black gown was another 'frills-free' ensemble I found sultry but understated, and solidifies Angelina's 'best-dressed' crown.
Several note worthy stars and dresses were that of Glen Close in her forest green Zac Posen gown with a corset top, I felt she could have done without the jacket, but otherwise a great look. Another is Cameron Diaz in Gucci and Tina Fey in her Carolina Herrera peplum dress. Penelope Cruz also looked divine in her Armani Prive gown in soft powder blue, but I would of liked for it to be cleaner and done without the wrap detail in the bustline going around, if it were more of a corsetted top I think it would of made a world of difference.
Overall, the expected 'best-dressed' came and reigned for another Oscars night, and happily we can add a full figured talent like Octavia Spencer into the mix to give the other ladies a run for their 'crown'.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Golden Globes 2012 Hottest and Brightest Stars!!

I'm ecstatic to see that this year luxurious colors and svelt sexy silhouettes are back on the red carpet for the 2012 Golden Globes. There may have been an abundance of mermaid tail dresses, but each of the 'hits' were definite stunners and drop dead gorgeous; leading the pack is the ever gorgeous Sofia Vergara in peacock feathers detail Vera Wang. Of course sought after designers such as Atelier Versace, Gucci, Dior, Giles, Giorgio Armani, Nina Ricci, Zac Posen, Ferragamo, and Marchesa are amongst my choices for best dress and tuxedo suits on the carpet for the Golden Globes this year.

Sofia Vergara stuns in Vera Wang


Elle McPherson and why she's still a supermodel in Zac Posen
Evan Rachel Wood in specially made Gucci


Gerard Butler dapper in Salvatore Ferragamo
Leonardo DiCaprio in classically handsome in Giorgio Armani


Dianna Agron in laser swan details by Giles

WOW for Lea Michele in platinum Marchesa


Salma Hayek-Pinault in Gucci
Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci


Charlize Theron in sexy leg bearing DIOR

The ever beautiful and always impeccably dressed Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace


Saturday, January 7, 2012

Monique Lhuillier S/S 2012












 

 

After several seasons of trying feverishly to get into one of the most coveted shows of New York Fashion Week and the entire fashion industry, I felt so blessed and fortunate to be able to cover the Monique Lhuillier S/S 2012 show- and to get front row, AMAZING! (check the video)
World renowed and sought after by celebrities and social elites alike for her bridal couture, Lhuillier steps out and amazes the fashion world with an equally stunning RTW line mixed in with elegant couture gowns for her S/S 2012 collection.
One of the stunners that caught my eye instantly is the yellow/saffron mermaid cut dress above. Simple and understated elegance with some ruching throughout it is the perfect understanding of the definition of classy. Another runway favorite I have is the floor sweeping tie-dyed blue ball gown dress. For many industry folks, a tie-dyed dress may be fashion suicide specially sending it as the closing look for New York Fashion Week, but I have to disagree on the basis that the final finished product is stunning and well executed. For me the combination of white and multiple shades of blue is refreshing and great for a red carpet event during the spring and summer seasons.
Now touching on the RTW, one of the obvious favorite is the yellow trench inspired wrap dress with black lace details on the front. Another piece I fell in love with is the men's wear inspired ankle cropped tuxedo trousers with the complimenting jacket. I find it stunning and sexy when masculine menswear can be translated and executed well into a strong feminine womenswear but with the same impeccable tailoring.
I'm certainly looking forward to NYFW F/W 2012 and what Monique Lhuillier has in stored for the fashion world. Stay tuned for the upcoming season.