Divas and Darlings - Golden Globes 2012

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Golden Globe Awards 2012</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place last night at the Beverly Hills Hilton. As a pre-cursor to the Oscars, Hollywood's second biggest awards show laid out the red carpet to welcome some incredible styles. Click on each of the pictures for a larger view.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The Romantics</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0FvF93lhedVkg-NZyYpd86piqoTcOGFj_sblNCtXV41g16NGKyurSrrO9zjcnyyoHpuazeyroOO3CUcbTuagTui0VGEPVHa1JuuikkAejJR2S3H7IeJwaLiLm_5knrNs6BBNmtZKLFiu/s1600/gg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0FvF93lhedVkg-NZyYpd86piqoTcOGFj_sblNCtXV41g16NGKyurSrrO9zjcnyyoHpuazeyroOO3CUcbTuagTui0VGEPVHa1JuuikkAejJR2S3H7IeJwaLiLm_5knrNs6BBNmtZKLFiu/s640/gg.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Charlize Theron</b> was ethereal in a pale blush pink <i>Christian Dior</i> gown, which has a large bejeweled waist bow and split leading into a long train. A sparkly headband completed her vintage look. <b>Jessica Alba</b> is lovely in lavender, wearing a strapless beaded <i>Gucci</i> gown with matching clutch. <b>Jessica Biel</b> incited antique charm in this exquisite ivory lace gown by <i>Elie Saab</i>. With the addition of Salma Hayek's and Georgina Chapman's dresses, these are my favourite looks from the event.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Radiant Shades </b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-yx0UlAjmt1YQrhIjLovQ3watYTUltRzmTqGgu7TA4O1QrQH45sDvZhBpyCZ4ijVXmvK8VKc-9yKBpfrIAK-iXaezuGySrgrFArCdUGRQFi8H1GawJOx6uaZyDsDWNY9B-UZ9aZ4aDTh/s1600/gg1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-yx0UlAjmt1YQrhIjLovQ3watYTUltRzmTqGgu7TA4O1QrQH45sDvZhBpyCZ4ijVXmvK8VKc-9yKBpfrIAK-iXaezuGySrgrFArCdUGRQFi8H1GawJOx6uaZyDsDWNY9B-UZ9aZ4aDTh/s640/gg1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">'Mission Impossible 4' actress <b>Paula Patton</b> was wrapped in a canary yellow <i>Monique Lhuillier</i> gown with flared skirt. <b>Jenna Dewan</b> is gorgeous in a silky teal <i>Maria Lucia Hohan</i> gown with nude underlay skirt. Purple statement earrings are the prefect accessory to her outfit. <b>Ariel Winter</b> looked adorable in a violet <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> dress with ruffled skirt and black tulle hem. <b>Natalie</b> <b>Portman</b> underwhelmed in a cerise pink <i>Lanvin</i> gown with red band and clutch. <b>Kelly Osbourne's </b>azure blue mermaid gown with exaggerated shoulders is by <i>Zac Posen</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Two-Tone</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh688MxR2ty-7uoIs1z5Mp1bmtPs9MAq5yvWqk-J0ZFNSWCGGJPsJWvoa3pvzYt511RUwVkkpEn0aj3C0Ure-ZRBahW76fyed-tn1SauJvWlfZFmc_8ZtJEF6yLjfuvgykquf0yolKyjJyw/s1600/gg2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh688MxR2ty-7uoIs1z5Mp1bmtPs9MAq5yvWqk-J0ZFNSWCGGJPsJWvoa3pvzYt511RUwVkkpEn0aj3C0Ure-ZRBahW76fyed-tn1SauJvWlfZFmc_8ZtJEF6yLjfuvgykquf0yolKyjJyw/s640/gg2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Georgina Chapman</b> is breathtaking in a white grecian <i>Marchesa</i> gown, with delicately embroidered gold neckline and cuffs. <b>Claire Danes</b> went for a simple silhouette, wearing a black and white <i>J Mendel</i> gown. <b>Emma Stone</b> was her glorious self in a plum sheer pleated gown with ruby panels. She accessorized with a black eagle belt and <i>Lanvin</i> sandals. <b>Kate Winslet </b>chose a classic <i>Jenny</i> <i>Packham</i> gown with black satin keyhole cutout top and white skirt. <b>Angelina Jolie</b> was polished in an off-white Atelier <i>Versace</i> gown with draped split skirt. Colour comes in the form of a folded red neckline, crimson lips & clutch.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Raspberry Rouge </b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFBLLQybwkSnNVYgIVf_7zQVs_gE8WcpmZuFYF130bpHpPKhbeZGpbYckUR_RqhEX_XMSf2Yr83XmDstpu6hsVhCVPR3TiFgg-tady9lKUdqJFpe7CmMjA-U6HuJbAUzcx1Az7CZc1LKY/s1600/gg3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFBLLQybwkSnNVYgIVf_7zQVs_gE8WcpmZuFYF130bpHpPKhbeZGpbYckUR_RqhEX_XMSf2Yr83XmDstpu6hsVhCVPR3TiFgg-tady9lKUdqJFpe7CmMjA-U6HuJbAUzcx1Az7CZc1LKY/s640/gg3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Reese Witherspoon</b> wore a cherry red <i>Zac Posen</i> gown with strapless sweetheart neck. Her best accessory was a dashing smile. <b>Viola Davis</b> chose a one-shouldered burgundy <i>Emilio Pucci</i> gown with thigh-high slit.<b> Dianna Agron</b> was unusual in scarlet laser-cut <i>Giles </i>dress, with tiered skirt. Kudos to her for taking a risk. <b>Penelope Anne Miller</b> looked elegant in a wine coloured <i>Pamela</i> <i>Roland</i> gown. <b>Stacy Keibler</b> sticks to her simple yet sophisticated style in a red hot <i>Valentino</i> gown. </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bridal Inspired</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrehEWZpL7vqrIZWEn5sD3QoLEfdoAw1Eyf2mEzpaCq-81pcE7NY3ZE6vqK85yHb4q2aO0gr0Zd_aUf02Ff12claFYsl0GsI8_wl0J8GFK-Uugq3FpOJH9o0lovpNd6tJRzFSb2FyIUVwX/s1600/gg+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrehEWZpL7vqrIZWEn5sD3QoLEfdoAw1Eyf2mEzpaCq-81pcE7NY3ZE6vqK85yHb4q2aO0gr0Zd_aUf02Ff12claFYsl0GsI8_wl0J8GFK-Uugq3FpOJH9o0lovpNd6tJRzFSb2FyIUVwX/s640/gg+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Kate Beckinsale</b> wears a chalk blush <i>Roberto Cavalli</i> gown with mermaid skirt. <b>Elle McPherson</b> is yet another star to wear <i>Zac Posen</i>. Her ivory gown features a corset satin bodice that unfolds into a layered tulle skirt. <b>Amanda Peet</b> wore an irresistible one-shouldered <b>Marc Jacobs</b> dress with wispy tiered frills. <b>Jessica Chastain</b> opted for a white high-collared and beaded <i>Givenchy </i>gown with accented waist. <b>Shailene Woodley</b> wore a pale grey <i>Marchesa</i> gown with zig-zag strapless neckline and pleated skirt. <b>Giuliana Rancic</b> picked a surprisingly tasteful cream textured gown with high-neck.<br /><br /></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Blue Belles</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6hkd8XTURDy8CjJuyl-XOBcgslpkb8vzYy_HHnDEXPdWhtcr4xKZNrhau782B12QzkarSjBvhDPnrWrK4S2ZHOWHZAu0VHMXzzdC_NfkyLMetu2lLUlo3Q26cA51ML3a0P66uDVGHGLA/s1600/gg5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6hkd8XTURDy8CjJuyl-XOBcgslpkb8vzYy_HHnDEXPdWhtcr4xKZNrhau782B12QzkarSjBvhDPnrWrK4S2ZHOWHZAu0VHMXzzdC_NfkyLMetu2lLUlo3Q26cA51ML3a0P66uDVGHGLA/s640/gg5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Golden Globe award winner <b>Michelle Williams</b> in a navy blue <i>Jason Wu</i> velvet dress. An anti-climax since her last red carpet look. <b>Frieda Pinto</b> wore a teal blue <i>Prada</i> gown with a black leather belt and capacious skirt. <b>Sofia Vergara</b> does a figure-fitting gown like no other. Her indigo blue peacock gown with fishtail skirt is by <i>Vera Wang</i>. <b>Madeleine Stowe</b> made a rare red carpet appearance also wearing <i>Vera Wang.</i> Her bright blue gown has a strapless corset and trailing skirt. <b>Berenice Bejo</b> strikes a pose in a navy blue silk organza <i>Gucci</i> gown, with <i>Daniel Swarovski</i> clutch.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> Back to Black</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXz6kGzkVivTiwzsL0QLD-cBFKQdylOkprV1BreKC-8EJE27WTu9d3LNOCCQ30aahpB9lAyN6IV4YAoyC91yK1UOEn1mSY1mZy43SFvAH7yh89nlYLj8rwJeTeszjoPvQ4fWcbowoxzhH5/s1600/gg7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXz6kGzkVivTiwzsL0QLD-cBFKQdylOkprV1BreKC-8EJE27WTu9d3LNOCCQ30aahpB9lAyN6IV4YAoyC91yK1UOEn1mSY1mZy43SFvAH7yh89nlYLj8rwJeTeszjoPvQ4fWcbowoxzhH5/s640/gg7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Mila Kunis</b> looked elegant in a one-strap <i>Christian Dior </i>dress with sheer ruched bodice. <b>Rooney Mara</b> was predictably in black, wearing a <i>Nina Ricci </i>gown with deep plunge and strapped neckline. <b>Salma Hayek </b>looked ravishing in a custom made <i>Gucci</i> gown with angular silver and gold beading and shimmery black skirt. <b>Debra Messing</b> wore another favored designer of the night, <i>Monique</i> <i>Lhuillier</i>. Her asymmetrical gown has a tucked-in drape skirt. <b>Julianne Moore</b> was every bit graceful in a delicately ruffled <i>Chanel</i> gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Green Screen</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIAArvE6Qqf6Bc9qYFCBBdSwtKPvDDCU0a7DvnDaScBVRrmlntbZfqCOEFXpGMa6SMd2DOTkeUPkree-Evh_iK0s12Ujy-KHDANKz32zzqJ8ESnupkSltlnwFTL_pHydTf_TA42h82TK29/s1600/gg9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIAArvE6Qqf6Bc9qYFCBBdSwtKPvDDCU0a7DvnDaScBVRrmlntbZfqCOEFXpGMa6SMd2DOTkeUPkree-Evh_iK0s12Ujy-KHDANKz32zzqJ8ESnupkSltlnwFTL_pHydTf_TA42h82TK29/s640/gg9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Award winner <b>Laura Dern</b> glistened in a long-sleeved, emerald green <i>Andrew</i> <i>Gn</i> gown. <b>Hannah Simone</b> was alluring in a jewel green off-the shoulder gown. The colour is amazing with her hair and skin tone. <b>Evan Rachel Wood</b> tried out a bottle green <i>Gucci </i>gown, exorbitantly embellished with shiny paliettes and ostrich feathers. <b>Zoey Deschanel</b> maintained her unique style, wearing a lime and black <i>Prada</i> gown and 60's hairdo .</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Shades of Champagne</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglFs4VpX-9OxOLZs7HdRzPdgY4pt31NRo4f5jkqp0E6c1OBKsphzReBTlr-Hb8KytgXJjL_jlXg_37133pw4nhKrRRBBT12B7B2OKrsvWFVgJvqiphzvPpl_sk0vqZSLhPCBsW9cYWdeq/s1600/gg8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglFs4VpX-9OxOLZs7HdRzPdgY4pt31NRo4f5jkqp0E6c1OBKsphzReBTlr-Hb8KytgXJjL_jlXg_37133pw4nhKrRRBBT12B7B2OKrsvWFVgJvqiphzvPpl_sk0vqZSLhPCBsW9cYWdeq/s640/gg8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Nicole Kidman</b> showed off her slender figure in a body-hugging <i>Versace</i> gown, decorated with gold studs. <b>Diane Lane</b> was graceful in a gold flecked <i>Reem Acra</i> dress. <b>Julie Bowen</b> displayed vintage glamour in a fairy-esque <i>Reem Acra</i> dress with embellished sleeves and retro waves. <b>Katherine McPhee</b> opted for a shorter length <i>Donna Karan</i> dress with uneven hem. <b>Sarah Hyland</b> was dressed in a champagne lace <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> gown with black lace beaded belt. <b>Heidi Klum</b> was toned down in a simple <i>Calvin Klein </i>column gown, placing all emphasis on a million dollar turquoise <i>Lorraine Schwartz</i> statement necklace.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Debatable</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqxdOO2jLVKvT5XGKcR1RyWi_LVolc1MbweuNC7oPNHUs9vCUlaGlrUy1J-H849XXLU3hma8liymZ-9Kj0MmkxxZeABWACyngbot4wrIoq0T8HUvhFP5QxKrPunAnu6DwI4-RuOnaBMWD/s1600/gg10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqxdOO2jLVKvT5XGKcR1RyWi_LVolc1MbweuNC7oPNHUs9vCUlaGlrUy1J-H849XXLU3hma8liymZ-9Kj0MmkxxZeABWACyngbot4wrIoq0T8HUvhFP5QxKrPunAnu6DwI4-RuOnaBMWD/s640/gg10.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You will either love or loathe these. <b>Sarah Michelle Gellar</b> wears a blue and white smoke print dress with lumbering folds, by <i>Monique Lhuillier</i>. <b>Lea Michelle</b> in a sequined silver grey <i>Marchesa</i> gown with a sheer bodice, craftily covered in a feathered design. <b>Piper Perabo</b> looked washed out in a very sheer nude <i>Oliver Theyskens</i> ballgown with voluminous skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who are your best dressed celebs of the event?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Divas and Darlings - Golden Globes 2012

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Looks Of The Week - 14/01/12

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A round-up of the weeks most fashionable looks.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-a4-WHKDjKGsmcO3CBOve8KwH99B9GVHSMOA0kvGFS3hN0_IeoOSMPgGvQmPFrpthtc0ySe4dlTQz_eghZrUXRI6XsHCGgm9MKuaWq6syYDF7Uj780A41PEX_7Q8BrO1bpiiRcDtEiPX1/s1600/lotw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-a4-WHKDjKGsmcO3CBOve8KwH99B9GVHSMOA0kvGFS3hN0_IeoOSMPgGvQmPFrpthtc0ySe4dlTQz_eghZrUXRI6XsHCGgm9MKuaWq6syYDF7Uj780A41PEX_7Q8BrO1bpiiRcDtEiPX1/s640/lotw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kim Kardashian</b> was photographed on the streets of LA, wearing a cherry red <i>Equipment</i> blouse with camel coloured high-waisted pants by <i>Rachel Zoe</i>. She carries a <i>Hermés Birkin</i> bag and walks in nude <i>Louboutin </i>heels. Are we loving or loathing this look?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Blake Lively</b> looked chic in a scene for 'Gossip Girl', wearing a black trench coat and tights, teamed with <i>Jimmy Choo</i> knee-high boots, a turquoise <i>Autumn</i> cashmere scarf and fabulous colour-blocked 'Chameleon' bag by <i>Fendi</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Pippa Middleton</b> in a street savvy London look, with a mauve <i>Ralph Lauren</i> blazer, black <i>Tania</i> shift dress, <i>Alice by Temperley</i> animal print scarf and <i>Zara</i> ankle boots. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Olivia Palermo</b> mixes it up with a fur vest, striped grey and blue sweater, leather <i>Daryl K</i> skinnies, a <i>Hermés Birkin</i> bag and burgundy <i>Brian Atwood</i> boots.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwuZgkk0LYfYqncjtBJAOTne-KXUZVXOXYExhtCRPU45-heYLPsfSpKX-BLWJsGdXhSQv3YVXwbJ60-RBaOi7jlEPQGA7H2woRVnipCYYp2wQmZ5HSr-V6PW8qeSlloYeLDQCg_-PflNy/s1600/lotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwuZgkk0LYfYqncjtBJAOTne-KXUZVXOXYExhtCRPU45-heYLPsfSpKX-BLWJsGdXhSQv3YVXwbJ60-RBaOi7jlEPQGA7H2woRVnipCYYp2wQmZ5HSr-V6PW8qeSlloYeLDQCg_-PflNy/s640/lotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nicole Richie</b> wears my favourite ensemble of the week, by <i>Antonio Berardi</i>. It features an oversized pale pink suit jacket with bejeweled skinny pants. Her nude platforms are by <i>Christian Louboutin </i>and gold clutch by<i> House of Harlow</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Zoe Saldana</b> is poised in a floaty black <i>Jason Wu</i> dress with embellished collar. She paired it with ankle strap 'Teresa' pumps by <i>Brian Atwood</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Michelle Williams</b> looked swish in a pale pewter metallic satin dress with beautifully beaded bodice by Prada. Strappy gold <i>Prada </i>heels complete her outfit.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gillian Zinser</b> from '90210' showed off her unique style in a black, green and red floral skirt, worn with a strapless lace corset. It's refreshing to see someone not in the usual cocktail dress or evening gown.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nina Dobrev</b> wears a romantic ivory and pink floral chiffon dress by <i>Monique</i> <i>Lhuillier</i>. She accessorized with a pink <i>Rebecca Minkoff</i> clutch and peep toe <i>Louboutins</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">P.S The lovely Katherine from Katattack interviewed me recently, you can read it <a href="http://katattack2000.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/interview-frills-and-thrills/">here</a>. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks Of The Week - 14/01/12

A round-up of the weeks most fashionable looks. Kim Kardashian was photographed on the streets of LA, wearing a cherry red Equipment blous...

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Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Monique Lhuillier</i> fine tunes uptown elegance for her Pre-Fall 2012 collection. With minimal use of colour and an abundance of ideas, she has created day and evening wear that personifies femininity in it's most favorable form.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lace covered dresses that are fit for a high tea at the palace, or for the fashion-conscious bridesmaid. Then there are extravagant evening gowns that beg to be shown off at prime red carpet events.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Besides for innovative black and white prints, Monique has used blue as a primary colour choice. From cobalt to sapphire, indigo and navy, to shades of midnight, this collection gives new meaning to the term 'feeling blue'. We are presented with jubilant blue creations, in draped chiffon, full tulle skirts, satin ruffles and impeccably placed lace. Silhouettes are kept full and billowy, suited for any type of figure. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The one dress that I'd really like to see worn on the red carpet is the second last one at the end - which has royal blue lace gently adorning a nude tulle gown. Perhaps on someone regal like </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kate Middleton or even</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Keira Knightly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5gvPFrkFhT5AjOfuW53IXTdVX_9Rb4CIpSFZHqaDIhilSDK0GwlVwisqTWjUVwXeepZLyotNHEfkux_nwi-VlMjtwPwd_cOx0y-AmiWsZSxGdTglWjWmJ5bSR_r220GVk4rsv0VM0fg0/s1600/ml1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5gvPFrkFhT5AjOfuW53IXTdVX_9Rb4CIpSFZHqaDIhilSDK0GwlVwisqTWjUVwXeepZLyotNHEfkux_nwi-VlMjtwPwd_cOx0y-AmiWsZSxGdTglWjWmJ5bSR_r220GVk4rsv0VM0fg0/s640/ml1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi9KpUwZ32DEIE_1GGFp8zVTCGW8wprGZPbdkxQxLQTGwlg83-30pR8KCgEkvuJLkolbGG6gsvkWYpJ8-CinbA3Ky7ZddB2PcHPAwTa7_fjQcBD-T5Ud3rnapC1066YvTtDlgg8YUV_Q7h/s1600/ml3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi9KpUwZ32DEIE_1GGFp8zVTCGW8wprGZPbdkxQxLQTGwlg83-30pR8KCgEkvuJLkolbGG6gsvkWYpJ8-CinbA3Ky7ZddB2PcHPAwTa7_fjQcBD-T5Ud3rnapC1066YvTtDlgg8YUV_Q7h/s640/ml3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QC_D4_fy7NcG3lbpS2ti6xlKZStSLDblyvnoflC9blD5fQfpzJEHc_xI7ArvTrYq-72cKSZyrU3OIlms3EM7r9jSJ_MOrzowQ882kQLodCu7JHjcr7WVWHzoGFMS4JwjTMD-qn7e1NJh/s1600/ml4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QC_D4_fy7NcG3lbpS2ti6xlKZStSLDblyvnoflC9blD5fQfpzJEHc_xI7ArvTrYq-72cKSZyrU3OIlms3EM7r9jSJ_MOrzowQ882kQLodCu7JHjcr7WVWHzoGFMS4JwjTMD-qn7e1NJh/s640/ml4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoKrsPUNypQgQrgyxJDrdNNIz16ztnAROLjjT-S08Pe4LYcYVrHDNSRQPM7B6Naa2r0XVBbIM6dIJPTTKxWMSoB-V44VNAK2ZxiUCfT3rpaaNb2lCttwmjTDXRw7z7xRpPApIPuNuwkYh/s1600/ml5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoKrsPUNypQgQrgyxJDrdNNIz16ztnAROLjjT-S08Pe4LYcYVrHDNSRQPM7B6Naa2r0XVBbIM6dIJPTTKxWMSoB-V44VNAK2ZxiUCfT3rpaaNb2lCttwmjTDXRw7z7xRpPApIPuNuwkYh/s640/ml5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>

Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall 2012

Monique Lhuillier fine tunes uptown elegance for her Pre-Fall 2012 collection. With minimal use of colour and an abundance of ideas, she ha...

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Monique Lhuillier Resort 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monique Lhuillier brings forth glamour and gorgeous gowns for her Resort 2012 Collection. The Filipino born designer chose a vast palette of colours for her new range, starting with pristine white, moving into summer pinks and oranges, to darker shades of blue. She remains steadfast in her feminine design aesthetic, there is no shortage of ruffles here. These are some of the pieces from the collection.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8X7-qXF049PDblnbk0_qHx430kElS6L2Mr7ZStudUOLoBNJ-Dv6-5YAmIt4ESkk0KuWXaJ_2TCZaIUffxA2QeIx9FSAxT59rj31-p1FfdlXZLgcuFlWU5phzaRbGnbMFvIFcc8lMPiBI/s1600/monique1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8X7-qXF049PDblnbk0_qHx430kElS6L2Mr7ZStudUOLoBNJ-Dv6-5YAmIt4ESkk0KuWXaJ_2TCZaIUffxA2QeIx9FSAxT59rj31-p1FfdlXZLgcuFlWU5phzaRbGnbMFvIFcc8lMPiBI/s640/monique1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Navy blue and white usually remind me of nurses uniforms, but Monique manages to capture an elegant side to these two colours. There's the white ruffle wrap-over dress and navy ruffled collar mini. Shades of blue replace the typical animal print colours.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwt5Fd2_fOivtkUbwrIFrNQ16NOOHXIAbhrFRO_cLMUgUr1MD_Eo7woF9S1RFmnVurpbLk9ucgn7m_894cg7L_4iLGBzE5rKFOl2mL03c2yxY1mQ3B7mLMNuZAaBeoMaXCNE62amoeAwY/s1600/monique2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwt5Fd2_fOivtkUbwrIFrNQ16NOOHXIAbhrFRO_cLMUgUr1MD_Eo7woF9S1RFmnVurpbLk9ucgn7m_894cg7L_4iLGBzE5rKFOl2mL03c2yxY1mQ3B7mLMNuZAaBeoMaXCNE62amoeAwY/s640/monique2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tropical coloured taffeta gowns make a splash with textured mini ruffles and ballgown silhouettes. Coral sets the scene for printed dresses, which are dusted with a bit of lavender. I see these styles being Matric farewell favourites. I love the lavender chiffon gown, which has a tulle skirt covered in floral appliqués (pictured bottom right).</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkXr8kppVYuDjh437POyuFVGzEgiskKzNZqg9TFAG4g6qYCwOAg5uLW2y1vDatw5kkZyQorOM-DLfiqc2B9GztCIZ_6CcyVjac55NwO_BBW0yjsdU8K1r84pAZNax8KGL_et4p18ciz8/s1600/monique3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkXr8kppVYuDjh437POyuFVGzEgiskKzNZqg9TFAG4g6qYCwOAg5uLW2y1vDatw5kkZyQorOM-DLfiqc2B9GztCIZ_6CcyVjac55NwO_BBW0yjsdU8K1r84pAZNax8KGL_et4p18ciz8/s640/monique3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Embellished tulle princess gowns complete the outstanding collection.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Monique Lhuillier Resort 2012

Monique Lhuillier brings forth glamour and gorgeous gowns for her Resort 2012 Collection. The Filipino born designer chose a vast palette of...

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