Red Carpet Review: The Drama & Elegance of the 2023 Academy Awards, Including Angela Bassett, Cara Delevingne, & More!


Sunday night’s 95th Academy Awards not only honored a year of phenomenal cinema & the major return of audiences to theaters, but the most stylish stars of these films. Clearly, white was the color of the night, although golds & bold hues had their moments as well. Check out the gallery below for the best dressed stars of the night:

Michelle Williams in a white Chanel gown, Rooney Mara in a cream Alexander McQueen gown, Andrea Riseborough in a lace gown, & Bailey Bass in Zac Posen at the 2023 Academy Awards
Emily Blunt in a white Valentino design, Michelle Yeoh in a white lace Christian Dior gown, Halle Berry in a high slit Tamara Ralph gown, & Tems in a white dramatic tulle gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Florence Pugh in a gray & black hi-low Valentino ensemble, Ana de Armas in a beaded & floral Louis Vuitton gown, & Jessica Chastain in a silver sweetheart Gucci gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Mindy Kaling in a white coreseted Vera Wang gown, Ariana DeBose in a beaded Atelier Versace gown, & Eva Longoria Baston in a Zuhair Murad Couture gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Lauren Ridloff in a gold cut-out Elie Saab design, Malala Yousafazai in a silver Ralph Lauren gown, & Sigourney Weaver in a gold column gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Kate Hudson in a silver Louis Vuitton gown, Aitana Rinab Perez in a gold gown, & Lauren Miller in a
beaded gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Hong Chau in a pink Parada gown, Jamie Lee Curtis in a sparkling nude Dolce & Gabbana gown, & Lilly Singh in a pink Christian Soriano suit at the 2023 Academy Awards
Stephanie Hsu in a pink bubble strapless gown & Halle Bailey in a powder blue Dolce & Gabbana ballgown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Cara Delevingne in a red Elie Saab Couture gown & Allison Williams in a Giambattista Valli design at the 2023 Academy Awards
Salma Hayek in an orange sequin Gucci gown & Janelle Monae in a cut-out Vera Wang gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Elizabeth Wagmeister in a magenta gown, Naz Perez in a floral sweetheart mermaid gown, Loni Love in a silver lace gown, & Tia Carrere in a green sequin gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Sofia Carson in a white off-the-shoulder Giambattista Valli Couture gown & Fan Bing Bing in a silver & green Tony Ward gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Sabrina Dhowre Elba & Idris Elba / Miles Teller & Keleigh Sperry at the 2023 Academy Awards
Molly Simms in a forest green gown & Shoreh Aghdashloo in a black & white gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Vanessa Hudgens in a black column Chanel dress, Monica Barbaro in a blue & burgundy Elie Saab gown, & Katie Lowes in a cobalt blue gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Ashley Graham in a black Alberta Ferretti gown, Zuri Hall in a midnight ballgown with gloves, & Laverne Cox in a draped Vera Wang gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Elizabeth Olsen in a black Givenchy gown & Chloe East in a black sweetheart gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Danai Gurira in a black column Jason Wu gown, Jennifer Connelly in a black fitted Louis Vuitton gown, Julia Louis-Dreyfus in an embellished Landon gown, & Kelly Ripa in a black lace gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Nicole Kidman in a black Armani Privé gown & Phoebe Waller Bridge in a black lingerie-inspired Dolce & Gabbana gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Jessie Buckley in a gothic Rodarte gown, Deepika Padouke in an off the shoulder Louis Vuitton gown, Jenny Slate in a black gown, & Sarah Polley in a tuxedo at the 2023 Academy Awards
Marlee Matlin in a black Dolce & Gabbana design, Andie MacDowell in a black draped dress, Ava DuVernay in a black & silver gown, & Zanna Roberts Rassi in an embellished jumpsuit at the 2023 Academy Awards
Cate Blanchett in a velvet Louis Vuitton gown, Melissa McCarthy in a red Christian Siriano gown, Angela Bassett in a purple Moschino gown, & Elizabeth Banks in a black & white gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Margot Robbie in Giorgio Armani Privé, Zoe Saldaña in Fendi, & Kerry Condon in a yellow Versace gown at the 2023 Academy Awards
Rihanna in a brown leather Alaïa design & Lady Gags in Atelier Versace at the 2023 Academy Awards
Winnie Harlow in a yellow Armani Privé gown, Ruth E. Carter in a Valentino design, & Sandra Oh in an orange Giambattista Valli gown at the 2023 Academy Awards

Who wore your favorite look? What was your vote for the biggest award? For more stylish posts from this year’s awards season, check out: the red carpet from the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the glamour from the Screen Actors Guild Awards, & the stunning style from the NAACP Image Awards! Happy Styling!

Fashion Flashback: 200+ Red, White, & Blue Glamour Looks on the Red Carpet, Including Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, & More!


In honor of Independence Day, I’ve gathered fashion from the past in gorgeous red, white, & blue designs–blue, of course in shades of navy, royal, & pastel. Mostly dresses, the below slideshow & gallery showcases some of my favorite red carpet looks from not only recently, but also for the last decade (or more) at awards shows, premieres, film festivals, & more!

Who is your favorite celebrity to watch on the red carpet? Which red, white, & blue looks are your favorites? Which gown surprised you the most? For more stylish posts, check out: Natalie Portman’s cover shoot for Variety, Stranger Things star Maya Hawke in denim, & Selena Gomez’s Alexander McQueen dress for her Rare Beauty Launch! Happy 4th of July! Happy Styling!

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


Rihanna, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Kerry Washington, & Anne Hathaway at the 2015 Met Gala.

Last night’s #MetGala at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art honored Asian-inspired fashion with Anna Wintours 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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Runway Rundown: Atelier Versace’s Spring 2015 Couture Collection from Paris!


Atelier Versace Spring 2015 Couture Collection

One of the most unconventional, yet buzzed about collections that hit the runway during Couture Fashion Week in Paris was Versace‘s new Spring 2015 Couture line. While, it’s risky in nature, playing up the curves of the female form with swirls & twists on transparent paneling- all over- the true couture-ness isn’t as evident. Nonetheless, designer Donatella Versace wowed critics, especially when A-listers like Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, & Kate Hudson showed up in support; the latter of which donned the same red design as above (in a pencil version) while sitting front row beside mom, Goldie Hawn. However, this collection arrives just in time for the upcoming Grammy’s, which makes me believe that nominees & presenters are likely to don some of these runway looks, including Iggy Azalea, Taylor Swift, Jessie J, & Lady Gaga.

Which looks are your favorite? Which designers are you loving during Couture Fashion Week? For more stylish posts, check out your guide on how to wear prints this season, Schiaparelli & Christian Dior‘s recent runway shows, how to dress your body shape, the complete red carpet from this year’s Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, Reese Witherspoon’s preppy street style look for less, & spring dress predictions inspired by Kate Mara & Kerry Washington. Happy Styling!

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Cover Craze: 36 International September Issue Covers!


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!

Ariana Grande for Seventeen Magazine September 2014-1

Ariana Grande for Seventeen

Aubrey Plaza for Nylon September 2014

Aubrey Plaza for Nylon

Blake Lively for Marie Claire September 2014

Blake Lively for Marie Claire

Brooke Burke-Charvet for Shape September 2014

Brooke Burke-Charvet for Shape

Cara Delevingne for Vogue UK September 2014

Cara Delevingne for Vogue UK

Chloe Grace Moretz for Allure September 2014.

Chloe Grace Moretz for Allure

Chloe Grace Moretz for Flare September 2014

Chloe Grace Moretz for Flare

Claire Danes for Marie Claire South Africa September 2014

Claire Danes for Marie Claire South Africa

Dakota Fanning for Lucky September 2014

Dakota Fanning for Lucky

Ellie Goulding for Cosmopolitan Poland September 2014

Ellie Goulding for Cosmopolitan Poland

Gisele Bundchen for Marie Claire Greece September 2014

Gisele Bundchen for Marie Claire Greece

Jessica Alba for Marie Claire UK September 2014

Jessica Alba for Marie Claire UK

Joan Smalls, Cara Delevingne, & Karlie Kloss for Vogue September 2014.

Joan Smalls, Cara Delevingne, & Karlie Kloss for Vogue

Julia Roberts for InStyle September 2014

Julia Roberts for InStyle

Juliette Binonche & Kristen Stewart for Interview Germany September 2014

Juliette Binonche & Kristen Stewart for Interview Germany

Kaley Cuoco for Women's Health September 2014

Kaley Cuoco for Women’s Health

Kate Bosworth for InStyle UK September 2014

Kate Bosworth for InStyle UK

Kate Upton for ELLE UK September 2014

Kate Upton for ELLE UK

Keira Knightley for InStyle Germany September 2014

Keira Knightley for InStyle Germany

Kendall Jenner for Teen Vogue September 2014

Kendall Jenner for Teen Vogue

Kristen Bell for Redbook September 2014

Kristen Bell for Redbook

Kristen Stewart for Elle September 2014

Kristen Stewart for Elle

Lady Gaga for Harper's Bazaar September 2014

Lady Gaga for Harper’s Bazaar

Lana Del Rey for Fashion September 2014

Lana Del Rey for Fashion

Linda Evangelista for Harper's Bazaar September 2014

Linda Evangelista for Harper’s Bazaar

Lucy Hale for Cosmopolitan September 2014

Lucy Hale for Cosmopolitan

Maria Sharapova for Self September 2014

Maria Sharapova for Self

Megan Fox for Cosmopolitan UK September 2014

Megan Fox for Cosmopolitan UK

Mia Wasikowska for ELLE Canada 2014

Mia Wasikowska for Elle Canada

Naomi Campbell for Interview September 2014

Naomi Campbell for Interview

Natalia Vodianova for Vanity Fair September 2014

Natalia Vodianova for Vanity Fair

Olivia Wilde for Glamour September 2014

Olivia Wilde for Glamour

Penelope Cruz for Harper's Bazaar September 2014

Penelope Cruz for Harper’s Bazaar

Rihanna for W magazine September 2014-1

Rihanna for W magazine

Rita Ora for Glamour UK September 2014

Rita Ora for Glamour UK

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Harper's Bazaar UK September 2014

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Harper’s Bazaar UK

Salma Hayek for Harper's Bazaar Mexico September 2014

Salma Hayek for Harper’s Bazaar Mexico

Happy Styling!

 

Red Carpet Review: The Wild Looks From The MTV VMAs, Featuring Ciara, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, & More!


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Music’s most popular & praised hit Brooklyn this weekend to celebrate the MTV VMAs. The ceremony featured a slew of performances that left audiences with their jaws on the floor & many heads scratched. I’m going to talk about talent here. I loved seeing Lady Gaga back in action, as well as the throwback to Justin Timberlake‘s career since his days in NSYNC & also, a memorable Bruno Mars who hit the stage with his new single, “Gorilla.”

However, we must consider the red carpet, which featured a lot of controversial looks, as well as elegant surprises. My favorites include sophisticated risk-takers like Selena Gomez showing her rock side in Atelier Versace, Katy Perry‘s leopard, leggy look by Emanuel Ungaro, Ciara in a Givenchy Couture, & Lady Gaga herself in a black Elvira-inspired look by Prabal Gurung. Of course, Taylor Swift looked stunning in Hérvé Leger & Naya Rivera‘s cut-out black gown was chic, but these girls need to learn to loosen up.

Which looks are your favorite? Which performance were you talking about the most on Monday morning? Do you think Miley Cyrus went too far during her performance? For more celebrity posts, check out previous galleries including the thrilling season 3 promo for Revenge, Robert Pattinson for Dior Homme, stylish September issues featuring Amber Heard & Kate Upton, Olivia Palermo in an ASOS look, & Girls actor Adam Driver featured in Vogue! Happy Styling!

Runway Rundown: Chanel’s Spring 2013 Haute Couture Collection!


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New York Fashion Week is underway, Nemo or no Nemo, & while fashion critics are braving the blizzard to see what’s going on for the ultra chic Fall 2013 Ready-To-Wear Collections, I wanted to share some of the best Spring 2013 Haute Couture Collections, including Chanel. I’ve previously featured collections from the legendary French brand, including the Fall 2012 Haute Couture Collection & the latest Pre-Fall 2013 Collection, which continuously prove the decadence of the luxury behind the Chanel empire.

This latest line follows suit with classic tweeds in washed pastels, as well as floral details, lace accents, uber-high peep toe boot leggings, & a mix of leather & feathers. While the head-to-toe runway looks are perfect for editorials & perhaps a promotional appearance for Lady Gaga, there are so many pieces that will certainly scream out to stylish celebrities like Alexa Chung, Blake Lively, Keira Knightley, Clemence Poesy, & Diane Kruger.

For more from Runway Rundown, check out galleries including Rachel Roy, Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, Lanvin, Donna Karan, & Narciso Rodriguez. Happy Styling!

Watch This Style: Video Of Brad Goreski & The Styling Industry with Nightline!


If you’re addicted to fashion & can’t stop talking about styling (just like me), not only are you a Style Darling, but you will LOVE the next (almost) six minutes of this video taken from a segment on ABC’s Nightline, which discusses the work of stylist Brad Goreski, as well as how stars like Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga, & Mila Kunis have become fashion icons during their red carpet appearances. In addition, the video talks about the empire that Brad’s former boss, Rachel Zoe, has built, not only as a stylist who charges upwards of $10,000/day, but as a designer for QVC & her high-end collection for Neiman Marcus. Who do you like better- Brad or Rachel? Do you watch It’s A Brad, Brad World & The Rachel Zoe Project?

If you can’t get enough of fashion-related videos online, then let me guide you through more from Watch This Style, featuring Victoria Beckham’s guest editor position for Glamour‘s September issue, a behind-the-scenes look at Lady Gaga in Vogue’s September issue, & Mariah Carey’s top 5 most stylish music videos! Happy Styling!

Cover Craze: Behind-The-Scenes With Lady Gaga For Vogue’s September 2012 Issue!


When it was announced that Lady Gaga was going to be the face of Vogue‘s September 2012 issue, only the most popular month for the legendary magazine, the fashion world was buzzing with what the pop icon would be wearing.  The singer has been in the news recently b/c she announced the title of her upcoming record, ARTPOP, as well as the fact that troubled actress Lindsay Lohan would be starring in the newest single’s music video.

Not only does Style Darling have a sneak peek of the highly anticipated magazine cover, which will hit stands on August 14th, but we have exclusive video to share with fans of the singer’s, as well as readers of the magazine, which includes some behind-the-scenes footage of the photo shoot! This comes courtesy of a post by Fashionologie! Enjoy the short video set to Lady Gaga’s song “Hair!”

For more on what’s going on with & in your favorite magazines, be sure to check out Magazine Must-Haves, Cover Craze, as well as my post of Lady Gaga’s Top 5 Most Stylish Music Videos / Performances! Happy Styling!

Watch This Style: My Five Favorite Lady Gaga Videos / Performances!


Lady Gaga is a commited artist when it comes to her music, performances, & costumes.  In recent months, she’s been showing off her softer side in high-end designs by Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Versace, Michael Kors, & Salvatore Ferragamo.  I think it’s time to feature some of my favorite Lady Gaga style moments, whether they’re music videos, or videos of live performances.  What are your favorites?  Happy Styling!

Red Carpet Review: The Best (310) Celebrity Looks of 2011!


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I’ve been compiling a long list of my favorite looks during the 2011 calendar year & while there are still a few days left, I wanted to share the highs of the red carpet, press events, famous Style Darlings on the street, as well as the looks that have made the headlines.  This is the ultimate gallery of the ensembles to wear for formal occasions, out & about on the street, to a cocktail party, or a date night, including the best descriptions that I could find of who wore what!  For more looks that I’ve featured this year, check out Darling of the Day, Red Carpet Review, Magazine Must-Haves, Silver Screen Style, Style ABC’s (x3), & Watch This Style– all categories that thrive on celebrity-inspiration for your style on a budget.  I hope all of you had a prosperous 2011 & continue to do good for those around you, as well as for your style!  Happy Styling!

Red Carpet Review: Menswear Inspiration from Jennifer Aniston, Lady Gaga, & Evan Rachel Wood!


Menswear inspiration has made quite a comeback over the last few years & it looks like it’s not going away.  We have some amazing celebrity inspiration on how to recreate these looks, embracing the androgynous trend in the most chic & elegant way.  Evan Rachel Wood made a big splash this year in a Dolce & Gabbana suit with Salvatore Ferragamo heels at the Venice Film Festival & also a white Yves Saint Laurent suit with Neil Lane jewelry at the Ides of March premiere.  Fashionista Alexa Chung showed off some color-blocking & layering with a long-sleeved sweater, a button-down shirt, with gray skinny jeans & a red quilted Chanel crossbody bags.

Supermodel Kate Moss wore all-over gray in a slouchy top & trousers with cap toe heels for a Rimmel London event.  Naomi Watts sported her own interpretation of the vest & pants look in this all-white Stella McCartney design.  Jennifer Aniston shows a sultry black version in Dolce & Gabbana for the New York premiere of Five, with a peek-a-boo bra.  In a surprise turn of fashion, Lady Gaga showed up at New York City’s Beacon Theatre in this mustard Viktor & Rolf suit with a mini tube bra & plastic square sunglasses.

To shop for some menswear pieces like blazers, vests, trousers, & button down shirts, check out New York & Company, Express, Ann Taylor LOFT, & H&M.  For accessories to complete your look like belts, necklaces, bags, & shoes, check out some of my favorite stores like Payless, DSW, ALDO, & Steve Madden.

For more on Red Carpet Review, check out the looks from last month’s Emmy Awards, the top looks from the 2011 Toronto Film Festival, & Jessica Chastain’s Summer of Style.  Happy Styling!