Red Carpet Review: Halle Bailey & More at the L.A. Premiere of The Little Mermaid!


The Los Angeles premiere of the highly-anticipated live-action version of The Little Mermaid saw the film’s stars & fans of the original animated film unite in their love of all things under-the-sea, as well as with style & elegance. Most notably, Halle Bailey‘s portrayal of Ariel is one of the most exciting cinematic splashes to launch this summer! During the celebration, Halle dazzled in a mermaid-inspired gown by Valdrin Sahiti. Additionally, other fashionable stars on the blue carpet include Melissa McCarthy (who fills the role of Ursula) in a cobalt Taller Marmo design, model Heidi Klum in an ethereal butterfly Jasmin Erbas dress, the star’s sister Chloe Bailey in bold yellow gown by African designer Gert-Johan Coetzee, comedian Awkwafina in a gold Simone Rocha design, & Bridgerton‘s Simone Ashley in a stunning Versace mini dress.

Which star wore your favorite look of the night? Are you excited to see The Little Mermaid remake? Which other Disney classics should be reimagined with diversity? For more stylish posts, check out: flattering midi dresses for Mother’s Day, fashion jewelry picks from Macy’s, & Jennifer Lopez’s press tour looks for The Mother! Happy Styling!

Red Carpet Review: The 2023 Met Gala’s Ode to Karl Lagerfeld, Including Sydney Sweeney, Lil Nas X, & More!


Aside from the Academy Awards & Golden Globe Awards, one of fashion’s biggest nights is the Costume Institute’s Met Gala. This year, the celebration’s theme honors the late Karl Lagerfeld with Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The images & details are still rolling in, but the stars pulled out all the stops in Chanel, Versace, Michael Kors, Valentino, Chloe, Thom Browne. Fendi, Schiaparelli, & more to pay homage to Lagerfeld’s edgy glamour & legacy in fashion. Check out the gallery below for all of the highlights, including plenty of style risks, breathtaking gowns, sleek silhouettes, & so much more!

Who wore your favorite look? Which ensemble was the bigger showstopper? Who did you miss on the red carpet? For more stylish celebrity posts, check out: a fashion flashback with Gal Gadot, Penelope Cruz’s best black gowns & dresses, & Jennifer Garner’s most gorgeous hair & jewelry moments! Happy Styling!

Cover Craze: The Indomitable Keke Palmer Discusses Identity & Fame for The Hollywood Reporter!


Keke Palmer is a celebrity whom I love to watch during interviews. She’s vibrant, verbose, & aware of herself. The confidence & class the Nope star exudes continues with her latest interview & cover for The Hollywood Reporter.

Decked out in designers like Gucci, Balenciaga, Stuart Weitzman, Michael Kors, Simone Rocha, & Sophia Webster, the powerhouse performer speaks to journalist Mikey O’Connell about her relationship with fame, her dual identities as Lauren Palmer behind the scenes & Keke in the spotlight, as well as her career goals to create opportunities for marginalized individuals in Hollywood. Additionally, the shoot was photographed by Munachi Osegbu & styled impeccably by Wayman + Micah.

The stunning Illinois native entertains within the article, just like she has & continues to do on the big & small screens, with spotlight-stealing performances in Hustlers, Alice, Scream Queens, & Akeelah and the Bee. Keke can wear anything & say anything—audiences & readers alike are charmed & continue to want more from this multitalented actress, singer, & producer.

Check out the video below from The Hollywood Reporter as Keke discusses some of her major career firsts:

Are you a fan of Keke’s? What’s your favorite role of hers? What would you like to see her in next? For more stylish posts, check out: the most festive evening shoes of the season, a cheerful & discounted sweater from J. Crew Factory, Jennifer Aniston’s Allure cover shoot, & an affordable blazer from the unlikeliest of stores! Happy Styling!

Color Me Style: Spring Into Neon Yellow This Season!


Last month I blogged about neon blouses at different price points, sharing the big neon trend that will help Style Darling transition from winter to spring. I’ve seen so much in stores lately in neons, especially in the highlighter yellow variety in tops, dresses, pants, skirts, & accessories, which are perfect for mixing with essentials like dark denim jeans, crisp white pieces, & other bold separates.

Neons have been on the rise for quite a while now, especially on the red carpet & seen on celebrities on the street. This includes Indian beauty Freida Pinto in a lace Atelier Versace peplum gown at the Cannes Film Festival. Also, Jennifer Lopez‘s honey-hued glow looks even more chic in a long-sleeved Michael Kors sheath dress with hot pink pumps by Casadei. Hollywood it-girl Chloe Grace Moretz was all smiles at the People’s Choice Awards in a floral Simone Rocha party dress with black ankle-strap pumps.

Freida Pinto, Jennifer Lopez, CHloe Moretz, Kristen Stewart, & Beyonce Knowles.

At last summer’s Comi-Con, Twilight actress Kristen Stewart mixed a neon BCBG Max Azria skirt with a cropped tee & leather Barbara Bui high tops. Beyoncé knew about the neon trend a few years ago when she hit the streets of Manhattan with neon accessories, including a straw hat & ankle-strap platform sandals with an over-sized tank & grey shorts.

One thing to keep in mind when it comes to neons is that you must wear them in moderation. I did recently show neon yellow in a head-to-toe monochromatic look in a Basics for a Bargain post, however these separates & dresses are perfect for any style. For example, the Prabal Gurung ruffle dress ($39.99) & Mossimo ponte colorblock v-neck dress ($27.99) from Target are timeless & affordable essentials to wear at the office with a blazer or for date night with some textured pumps. Also, Expresssplit back dolman sweater ($23.94), Forever 21‘s contrast racerback trapeze tank ($6.80), & New York & Company‘s two-pocket blouse ($20.00) are cute, affordable, & versatile tops to mix with patterned pants, colorful jeans, or neutral pencil skirts. The varying neon hues from bright & bold to soft & near-pastel are elegant & modern.  

Next, the cropped high rise trousers ($19.80) from Forever 21 are ideal for elongating the legline if you dare to wear neon on your bottom half. Also, for a softer look with neon, I recommend the Worthington colorblocked pleated skirt ($25.00) from JC Penney for a white scoop neck tee or a lacy button-down blouse. You always see celebs wearing shorts & the H&M shorts ($29.95) can work for both casual & dressy occasions, if paired with pointy toe heels, ballet flats, or a sleeveless top.

As for accessories, a neon pop of color is always a great choice. Bags that I just couldn’t resist sharing are the Nine West tech mini cross body bag ($19.95) from DSW & H&M‘s clutch ($24.95). Not to mention chic jewelry pieces like the BCBGeneration Le Piaget neon & crystals stretch bracelet ($24.99) from 6PM & enamel coated stretch ring ($6.00) from Charlotte Russe can turn a day look into something ready for cocktail hour. Lightweight gauzy scarves are always fun to consider with your casual look when you’re running errands or headed out shopping with girlfriends, which is why I picked the plaid scarf ($29.95) from Gap to wear with a denim jacket, leather bomber, or twill blazer.

We can’t talk about neon without mentioning shoes, which are always my favorite part of an outfit! I selected the Prabal Gurung pointy toe pump ($39.99) from Target, neon cap toe ballet flats ($19.99) from American Eagle Outfitters, & Forever 21‘s neon strap platform sandals ($26.80).

What do you think about the neon trend? Would you wear it? Do you like the pieces of clothing or prefer the accessories? Which trends are you following this season? For more posts on affordable fashion, check out spring must haves from Old Navy & Payless, stylish stilettos from Forever 21, all-white looks inspired by Kerry Washington & Emmy Rossum, stylish stud earrings for any occasion, & the latest collection for Kohl’s by Lauren Conrad! Happy Styling!

Red Carpet Review / Watch This Style: All The Sparkle & Skin From The 2013 People’s Choice Awards!


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While I didn’t get a chance to see the ceremony last night, I was pleased to learn that red carpet favorites like Lea Michele in Elie Saab, Taylor Swift in Ralph Lauren, Naomi Watts in Alexander McQueen, & Julianne Hough in Tony Ward Couture didn’t disappoint when they hit the red carpet.  Also, I was pleased to find out who was wearing which gown / dress & ultimately, the winners chosen by the people.  Winners from the ceremony included Katy Perry (who wore a demure Valentino dress), Jennifer Lawrence (in black sheer sparkling Valentino), Jennifer Aniston (in a black leather Christian Dior frock with Tom Ford shoes) & Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo (in Lanvin). For a complete list of the night’s highlights, check out this link to Entertainment Weekly!

For more water cooler fashion talk, check out other posts featured in Red Carpet Review, including Anne Hathaway & Amanda Seyfried’s appearances for Les Miserables, the top 10 Style Darlings to watch for 2013, & the sleek & flirty styles of Emily Blunt, Rachel Weisz, & more!

Also, just b/c I found the videos, I wanted to share Christina Aguilera‘s performance of “Blank Page,” & Alicia Keys singing “Girl On Fire” & “New Day” at the People’s Choice Awards… simply b/c their music can do no wrong in my book! For more from Watch This Style, check out Alicia Keys’ top 5 most stylish music videos, Christina Aguilera’s top 5 most stylish music videos, as well as Christina’s video for “Your Body,” form her latest album, Lotus. Happy Styling!

Red Carpet Review: The Lovely Ladies From Last Night’s Premiere Of ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two!’


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I’m not a particular fan of The Twilight Saga, but I think last night’s red carpet for the franchise’s final installment, Breaking Dawn Part Two, is what’s most important to pay attention to when it comes to this film.  All of you Twi-hards are welcomed to seek another website to get your K-Stew / R-Patz gossip on.  The film’s stars were out in full force, & Kristen Stewart‘s headling-making nude Zuhair Murad gown has been all over the web today.  While there’s no doubt that the gown is very beautiful, my vote for best dressed belongs to Ashley Greene in a custom made blush gown by Donna Karan Atelier & Dakota Fanning who debuted her brunette locks with a gorgeous jewel-toned gown by Elie Saab.

Click through the gallery, featuring the film’s leading ladies, as well as some celebrity fans who showed up to share their support for the vampire drama, including Molly Sims & Julianne Hough.  Happy Styling!