Mirror Mirror actress Lily Collins is making her next big mark with Movado as the newest face of the 130-year-old brand’s latest ad campaign, following in the footsteps of other up-and-coming names like Kerry Washington & Amanda Seyfried. The strong-browed daughter of musician Phil Collins shares with InStyle, “I have always been an admirer of Movado watches.” Watch the video below ingénue strike a pose wearing the sophisticated Cerena style. Happy Styling!
Last night’s Tony Awards dazzled, sparkled, & even made history with former Private Practice star Audra Mcdonald winning her 5th Tony award, this year for Porgy & Bess. Among the stars of the stage, big screen celebrities like Jessica Chastain in a risky sheer Marios Schwab dress & Amanda Seyfried in an accessorized Givenchy slipdress with embellishments. Take a look at the gallery below & share with us your thoughts on some of the unconventional yet glamorous looks! Happy Styling!
Classic literature has never looked so stylish, especially with the motion picture remakes of some of the most well-known stories. This includes Les Miserables, starring Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne, & Amanda Seyfried. The adaptation from Victor Hugo’s novel & the quintessential Broadway play is set to hit theaters December 14th. Check out the trailer below for an emotional first trailer of the film, as well as this link to the latest coverage of the film on Movie Buzzers.
Also, for some real high-fashion glamour, director Baz Luhrmann is reinventing F. Scott Fitzgerald jazz-age tragedy, The Great Gatsby, in 3-D with a stellar cast which includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, Isla Fisher, & Joel Edgerton. I’ve been following the coverage of this film on Movie Buzzers, but I’ve been dying to share with my Style Darling readers a gimpse of this movie. The trailer is a dramatic tease of glitz & glory. Also, be sure to follow that least news on this film here.
For more movie-worthy style, click on over to Silver Screen Style! Of course I love posting videos of any & every style-related sort, which is why I’ve also added this post in my Watch This Style category! What movies are you most looking forward to this year? Which are your favorite stylish characters so far? Happy Styling!
In looking ahead to the bold fashions of 2012, I’m loving green, which just so happens to be my favorite color. Although I believe there’s a time & place for a pop of green & wouldn’t recommend this dress with any of these shoes at the same time!
I’m absolutely nuts for this fitted, knee-length dress ($34.95) from H&M, available in sizes 4-16. Not only is it date-friendly, but it’s also great to transition from the office to happy hour with girlfriends. You can make it all your own by adding a leather blazer or embellished cardigan. Perhaps accessories like a studded belt, bib necklace, or textured tights will also bring out the bold color of the anytime sheath dress.
Since we’re on the subject of green, I’m dying for these three pairs of green heels, all from Charlotte Russe. Right now you can take advantage of the site-wide sale on shoes: Buy 1, Get 1 for $15.50! The studded platform satin pumps ($40.00) are a fun way to mix things up with your favorite LBD. If you wanna try something more lush & regal, the velvet platform peep toe pump ($35.50) shows off your flirty side. Also, the knotted velvet platform pump ($40.00) is sexy for a single girl’s night out.
Don’t be afraid of green & don’t pay any mind to the Kermit the Frog jokes. For some celebrity inspiration, take a look at Amanda Seyfried in Prabal Gurung @Comic Con in San Diego & Gwyneth Paltrow in a shimmering Elie Saab gown at the Bambi Awards. Check out more Color Me Style posts here, including Hailee Steinfeld in yellow & the hunt for the perfect red shoe! Happy Styling!
My dear friend Laurie, who I’ve dedicated a past blog to, has inspired this post with a question about the myth that turtlenecks = frompy. However, here is the evidence that they’re not! Of course I’m not a turtleneck-donning Style Darling myself, or anything with collars for that matter, but I can say that looking at the celebs below, there’s no way turtlenecks can be so wrong when they look so right- especially on my dear Laurie who always looks fashionable in a turtleneck.
Over the last few years, we’ve seen turtlenecks come back in style, in the most classic way, just like a good pair of trousers, dark denim jeans, a pencil skirt, & a button-down shirt. Jennifer Connelly layers her turtleneck with a blazer & pleated Balenciaga mini skirt & opaque tights. Supermodel Claudia Schiffer makes a spring-like tunic fall-ready with a turtleneck, leggings, & heavy cardigan. Kristin Chenoweth looks super cozy in a furry sweater jacket, skinny jeans, & knee boots with her classic gray turtleneck underneath. Reese Witherspoon multi-tasks in a black mock turtleneck, aviators, straight leg jeans, & embellished flats with a Rebecca Minkoff crossbody bag. Amanda Seyfried covers up in the cold with a black turtleneck under a bright red romper dress for a TV appearance & matching red lips. Keira Knightley looks like a modern-day Audrey Hepburn in a belted pencil dress & turtleneck ensemble with round toe Sergio Rossi pumps. Disney darling Selena Gomez downplays her printed pants with a short-sleeved turtleneck & layered chains from LOFT.
And now the basic we’ve all been waiting for…. here are some turtlenecks, in stores now! @Old Navy, the ‘tropical storm’ turtleneck ($17.94) is available in five other colors & can be mixed & matched up with a skirt suit or puffer vest with white skinny jeans. Each color is available in sizes XS – XXL for Style Darlings of all shapes! Try out some jewel tones & primary colors with the classic turtleneck sweater ($34.93) from The Limited, marked down from $49.90. Take a skinny belt, like shown on the model, & add some modern edge to the underestimated basic piece that would look contemporary with classic stud earrings & bangles. Style&co created this gray & black colorblock turtleneck ($21.98), available @Macy’s, also in black & red. It’s prefect for a pair of leather shorts & hoop earrings. Add some straight leg cigarette pants & platform boots to create an mod / equestrian look.
If you’re a mock turtleneck kind of gal, check out Target‘s short-sleeve mock in black which can help you recreate Keira’s look, or would be fabulous with a houndstooth pencil skirt for work! Also, this turtleneck reminds me of a Fashion Flashback post featuring Marilyn Monroe with white pants & bouncy blonde curls.
Work a built-in belt with a sweater turtleneck ($17.80) like this from Forever 21 for a denim skirt & boots when you grab some hot chocolate with your gal pals on weeknight. Probably my favorite of all the turtlenecks is the shirred turtleneck in deep teal ($28.00) by Jennifer Lopez for Kohl’s. Also available in heather gray & black, this top is marked down from $40.00!
For those of you who still need some extra convincing, celebrities like Zoe Saldana, Emma Roberts, Lake Bell, Beyonce, & Cameron Diaz show that covering up in a turtleneck dress can be just as sexy & polished like a cocktail dress on the red carpet. Check out a previous Basics for a Bargain post, featuring sweater dresses to see stars like Heather Graham, Eva Mendes, & Nicole Richie sporting fall-ready turtleneck style sweater dresses without any worry about if it’s a do or don’t.
Turtlenecks have come a long way. Stay away from anything too festive, adorned with holiday-themes, & you won’t look like a fuddy-duddy. Look for a turtleneck in a strong solid color, or in a modern print. Remember: Since turtlenecks are a must-have basic, you’re setting up the foundation to a really fashionable ensemble that could be accented with with long necklaces, a vest, belted bootcut jeans, a leather corset, mini skirt, or figure-flattering pencil skirt.
Also, for a final persuasion to any nay-sayers, check out these stunning runway looks from Chanel, Proenza Schouler, Michael Kors, Valentino, Stella McCartney, & Donna Karan.
Do you have any style myths that you just can’t figure out? I’d be happy to show off how some celebrity-inspiration can translate into an affordable look. Do you have any turtleneck stories? Laurie, I hope this blog does the trick! Happy Styling!
Every now & again I find that more than one celebrity is wearing a look from a store that you can probably find in your local mall, but in this case, there are five of today’s most in-demand or up & coming actresses who are sporting a basic striped frock from Express. Here we have Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Zoe Saldana, Olivia Munn, & a very pregnant January Jones wearing a three-quarter sleeve striped dress, which costs $49.90. The red & gray style seems to be the most popular, however there is also a black & white option (if red & gray aren’t your colors), which I’ve read that Emily Blunt recently wore, but suffice to say, I can’t find an image of it anywhere!
This dress captures the nautical trend of the summer, & can also be accessorized with a fun straw fedora, movie star shades, hoop earrings, or even with a camel belt, as seen on Zoe. You have plenty of shoe options here too, ranging from flip-flops, gladiator sandals, ballet flats, or even cowboy ankle boots. Once the fall comes around, layer this with a boyfriend cardigan, belt & some textured tights!
Who do you think looks best in the dress? How would you style it differently? Do you like the black & white option better? Happy Styling!
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