Red Carpet Review: All The Sparkles from the Dazzling 2023 BAFTAs, Including Florence Pugh, Lily James, & More!

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Alissa

Tonight’s BAFTAs were a star-studded affair, honoring not only Britain’s best performers & filmmakers from the past year, but Hollywood’s most buzzed about stars dressed to the nines. Some of my favorites of the night include the always transfixing Florence Pugh in a tangerine dream by Nina Ricci, a sparkling Lily James continuing her sultry streak in Tamara Ralph, actress Jodie Turner-Smith in a shimmering feathered gown by Gucci, Tár winner Cate Blanchett rewearing her vintage Margiela column gown, The Menu’s Anya Taylor-Joy in a velvet Schiaparelli Haute Couture, as well as The Woman King star Viola Davis in a violet Stella McCartney ensemble & Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s Angela Bassett following the purple trend in a lavender Pamella Roland halter gown.

Additionally, gloves continue to be a major red carpet trend, as seen on Princess Catherine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, & Shiela Artim. Also, there was a frenzy of Louis Vuitton-clad stars, including Blonde nominee Ana de Armas, Cynthia Erivo, Hoyeon Jung, & Sophie Turner.

Not to mention, sleek & elegant tuxedo separates were donned by Everything Everywhere All at Once lead Michelle Yeoh in blush Dior, Jamie Lee Curtis in velvet & white, & Good Luck to You, Leo Grande nominee Emma Thompson in head-to-toe cream.

Florence Pugh in a tangerine ruched gown by Nina Ricci & Cynthia Erivo in a bronze Louis Vuitton gown at the 2023 BAFTAs

Carey Mulligan in a black long sleeve Dior gown, Cate Blanchett in a black vintage Margiela gown, Julianne Moore in a black sweetheart Saint Laurent gown with a white feathered coat, Yvonne Orji, & Gwendoline Christie in a black belted Giles Deacon design at the 2023 BAFTAs

Jessica Henwick black sparkling three-piece ensemble by Michael Kors, Sara Sampaio, Victoria Magrath, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a modern black Alaïa design, & Patricia Bright at the 2023 BAFTAs

Helen Mirren in a black & silver cape gown, Alison Hammond in a black sparkling gown, Munroe Bergdorf in a black lace dress, & Alex Scott in a black & silver gown at the 2023 BAFTAs

AJ Odudu in a black embellished gown, Ellie Goulding in a flowy deep-v gown, Sophie Turner in an embellished Louis Vuitton gown, Emma Mackey in a black sparkling gown, & Aimee Lou Wood in a black mini dress & purple train at the 2023 BAFTAs

Vera Wang, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hong Chau in a floral ball gown by Erdem, & Hayley Atwell at the 2023 BAFTAs

Geri Halliwell Horner, Olivia Cooke, Lily James in a white & jeweled deep-v Tamara Ralph design, Naomi Ackie, & Princess Catherine at the 2023 BAFTAs

Ana de Armas in a blush Louis Vuitton gown & Emma Thompson in a white flowy suit at the 2023 BAFTAs

Anya Taylor-Joy in gold velvet Schiaparelli Couture ensemble, Michelle Yeoh in a blush Dior suit, & Ariana DeBose in a beige Fendi Haute Couture netted dress at the 2023 BAFTAs

Jodie Turner-Smith in purple feathered Gucci, Viola Davis in a purple sequin Stella McCartney design, Angela Bassett in a lavender Pamella Roland halter gown, & Lashana Lynch in periwinkle Fendi haute couture at the 2023 BAFTAs

Madeline Arthur in a salmon deep-v Giambattista Valli gown, Gugu Mbatha-Raw in a multicolor lace Gucci gown, Hoyeon Jung in a gold strapless Louis Vuitton gown, & Danielle Deadwyler in a blue & green Armani Privé gown at the 2023 BAFTAs

Wallis Day in a gray tulle gown, Sheila Atim in a silver foil strapless Prada gown, & Kerry Condon in a gown strapless gown at the 2023 BAFTAs

Vick Hope in a cobalt sparkling gown, Sally Bretton in a blouse & champagne skirt ensemble, & Dolly De Leon in a structured champagne gown at the 2023 BAFTAs

Who wore your favorite look of the night? Who’s been the biggest surprise on the red carpet this awards season? Who are you looking forward to seeing at next month’s Academy Awards? For more stylish posts, check out: fabulous Sam & Libby flats for $7, bright & beaded earrings from SUGARFIX by BaubleBar, & all the details behind Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show! Happy Styling!

Red Carpet Review: The Bold & Beautiful Looks from the 2023 BRIT Awards, Including Harry Styles, Lizzo, Sam Smith, & More!

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Alissa

The red carpet of last night’s BRIT Awards wowed with over-the-top fa-shun from the likes of major recording artists—which is really no surprise, but a lot of fun to write about—such as “As It Was” singer Harry Styles in an all-black statement flower suit, the iconic Sam Smith taking black latex to the next level, superstar Lizzo in full metallic glam, pop singer Ellie Goulding donning brunette locks in a leather armor-inspired ensemble, a suave Lucien Laviscount from Emily in Paris, & actress Jodie Turner-Smith owning the liquid gold look.

Scroll through the gallery below for more stylish moments:

Lucien Laviscount at the 2023 Brit Awards

Salma Hayek Pinault, Ellie Goulding, & Kim Petras at the 2023 Brit Awards

Jessie J, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, & Billie Piper at the 2024 Brit Awards

Shania Twain & Naomi Ackie at the 2023 Brit Awards

Molly King & Jodie Turner-Smith at the 2023 Brit Awards

Georgia May Jagger, AJ Odudu, & Maya Jama at the 2024 Brit Awards

Who wore your favorite look? Did you watch the ceremony & performances? Who’s been your must-see on the red carpet this awards season? For more celebrity posts, check out: Grammy style with Jennifer Lopez & Taylor Swift, Julia Garner’s best red carpet moments, & all the glam at the Critics Choice Awards on stars like Michelle Williams & Amanda Seyfried! Happy Styling!

Red Carpet Review: The Spectacle of Stars at the 2022 American Music Awards!

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Alissa

Last night’s American Music Awards ceremony had some highs and lows, especially when it came to hemlines and necklines. Today’s hottest & most successful recording artists hit the red carpet in major style & sparkle–sparkle being a major trend of this entire awards season. Aside from Taylor Swift dominating the stage with multiple wins (Artist of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Female Country Artist, & Favorite Country Album), her golden, 70s-inspired halter jumpsuit by The Blonds was stunning, paired with metallic Giuseppe Zanotti heels, Cathy Waterman earrings, ear cuffs by Anita Ko, rings by Delfina Delettrez, & a Vram bracelet. Additionally, major fashion was served by Carrie Underwood in a shimmering Tony Ward high slit gown, Latina artist Anitta in a revealing Mugler gown & Tiffany & Co. jewelry, “Unholy” singer Kim Petras donning a denim Blumarine design, Ellie Goulding in a Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini two-piece look, Kelly Rowland in an exotic & dramatic animal print gown by Nicolas Jebran, Pink in a fringed Bob Mackie creation, “Made You Look” scribe Meghan Trainor sporting shimmering pink suit by Michael Costello, pop star Sabrina Carpenter in a silver dripping Oscar de la Renta two-piece look, & “I’m Good” singer Bebe Rexha in a glamorous red Buerlangma gown that she accessorized with matching Atelier Biser gloves & knee-high boots Le Silla.

*Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Sabrina Carpenter, Pink, & Kelly Rowland at the 2022 American Music Awards*

*Ellie Goulding, Witney Carson, Joan Smalls, Roshumba Williams, & Kim Petras at the 2022 American Music Awards*

*Bebe Rexha, Roslyn Sanchez, GloRilla, Flo Milli, & Meghan Trainor at the 2022 American Music Awards*

*Kelli Erdmann, Ari Lennox, Dencia Red, Liza Koshy, & Anitta at the 2022 American Music Awards*

*Tinashe, Coco Jones, Madeleine White, Yola, & Dove Cameron at the 2022 American Music Awards*

*Niecy Nash, Karrueche Tran, Tefi Pessoa, & Latto at the 2022 American Music Awards*

*Jessie James Decker, Muni Long, Adassa, & Becky G at the 2022 American Music Awards*

For more from the exciting ceremony, check out the videos below of performances & acceptances:

Who wore your favorite look? What was your favorite moment from the night? Whose music are you playing on repeat? For more stylish posts, check out: Margot Robbie discusses her new films Babylon & Barbie on the cover of Vanity Fair, sparkly envelope clutches from Ardene for under $8, all the red carpet looks from the 2022 Governors Awards, & the ultimate holiday shoe of the season at every price point! Happy Styling!

Watch This Style: Congrats to Taylor Swift, Nominated for 9 VMAs!

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Alissa

Clearly, there’s no stopping Taylor Swift, the most influential & famous pop star on the charts right now. On top of the wild success of her 1989 album, the country-turned-pop singer has just been nominated for a total of nine MTV Video Music Award nominations, for her ultra chic & high profile music videos, “Bad Blood” & “Blank Space.”

The star-studded “Bad Blood” video, set in futuristic London when tough girls (á la Sin City) rule the world, features an ensemble slew of Taylor’s a-list gal pals like singer Selena Gomez, models Karlie Kloss & Gigi Hadid, Girls showrunner Lena Dunham, The Honest Company entrepreneur Jessica Alba, singer Zendaya, Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld, British pop sensation Ellie Goulding, model Martha Hunt, Empire actress Serayah, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, Grey’s Anatomy‘s Ellen Pompeo, Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay, Victoria’s Secret model Lily Aldridge, Paper Towns actress Cara Delevingne, supermodel Cindy Crawford, as well as collaborator on the song, rapper Kendrick Lamar.

“Blank Space” is certainly my favorite of Taylor’s 1989 singles & music videos, not just for the fullness of her lyrics, but also the super stylish wardrobe changes Taylor undergoes while performing the song about love gone bad. She’s dripping in decadent jewels & takes risks in bold animal prints, romantic chiffon, sultry lingerie, all while running her heart out in some enviable footwear.

1989‘s first & third singles are worth sharing too, & why not? “Style” is one of Taylor’s artsier music videos, taking on new “stylistic” feats when putting her songs in motion to tell their stories. Also, there’s that ever-catchy “Shake it Off,” which rings true for anyone who has ever been told that they’re wrong for doing what they want.

Calvin Harris’ sweetheart isn’t going anywhere & that’s a good thing! Let’s hope to indulge in more Taylor Swift-inspired style choices & embrace life for all of its highs & lows, making something positive from it all. Which Taylor Swift song + video is your favorite? Are you a fan of 1989? Will you be watching this year’s MTV VMAs? For more stylish posts, check out this summer’s ankle strap sandal trend inspired by Rihanna & Kiernan Shipka, Chrissy Teigen’s menswear style, great buys on earrings from Express, & Reese Witherspoon’s southern Draper James street style. Happy Styling!

#RedCarpet Review: Every Look From The 2015 #MetGala, Featuring Beyoncé, Jennifer Lawrence, Sarah Jessica Parker, & More!

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Alissa

Last night’s #MetGala at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art honored Asian-inspired fashion with Anna Wintour‘s latest exhibition, China: Through the Looking Glass. In attendance were top A-listers from the realms of fashion, music, Hollywood, & more, wowing on the red carpet & showing support for the art of fashion. Some of the greatest risk takers of the night included Rihanna in a stunning over-the-top gold design by Guo Pei, Beyoncé‘s barely there shimmering gown by Givenchy, Jennifer Lopez who showed off her best assets in a Versace design, Sarah Jessica Parker‘s collaboration with H&M & a masterfully crafted Philip Treacy headpiece, the always elegant Kerry Washington in a pink Prada confection, & Anne Hathaway‘s futuristic & sleek hooded gold gown by Ralph Lauren.

Of course, there are plenty of glamour & daring fashion feats in the slideshow below to feed your celebrity red carpet style obsession. Who wore your favorite look? Will you be headed to NYC to check out the exhibit? Who missed the mark on the red carpet? Happy Styling!

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Cover Craze: 36 International September Issue Covers!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Alissa

Last year when I posted the amazing September issues, I featured a mere 21, but even though we’re already into the ninth calendar month, I figured that in celebration of New York Fashion Week (#NYFW), I’d expand & look for more. My mailbox is bursting with the American issues of some of my favorite magazines, but I was also delighted to see A-listers like Claire Danes, Keira Knightley, Kate Bosworth, & Mia Wasikowska on international covers. To keep this post short & sweet, here’s what we have!