Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards

SAG Awards 2011

Favorite Look of the Night

Helena Bonham Carter looking rather rebellious and cool

in her Marc Jacobs dress 

Ms. Carter & Black Swan Star Natalie Portman

I'm sitting here watching E's live from the red carpet of the 2011 SAG  Awards, so why not inform my readers who aren't tuned in about some of the hottest gowns, oh yeah, and celebrities that spend thousands to have the top designers exclusively design there high slit gowns.  The show has yet to begin, and to be honest I am not even sure if I'm going to watch the actual show, my television and computer time is limited due to my grounding that may last for the rest of my life.  But the good thing about my little situation (I have been racking my brain to find the good in all this) is I have stacks of Vogue's and my Devil Wear's Prada book to fill up the time that use to be dedicated to sitting in front of my TV. 
But enough of my dramatics; the celebs are turning heads, and bring smiles at the moment to all on the red carpet.  I have seen at least 5 dresses that I have said "I will wear that to prom."  Not saying that the dresses are prom inspired looks, just stating that I'm a high school student, with a limit amount of places to wear a long expensive gown.  And if you are familiar or have ever seen an award show of the A list celebs you would know that majority of the time when the women of the night aren’t being interrogated by reporters, they are avoiding stepping on their extremely long floor touching dress.

Long gowns are appropriate for this evening, but I'm honestly tired of seeing them, tough luck for me considering its award season.  It may be because of my pet peeve for simplicity and hate for everything elegant events; I just can't take seeing everyone following the rules.  The Golden Globes, which occurred one week prior to this show, even had more variety than the SAG’s, Helena Bonham Carter even had the same color shoes on tonight!  Not that I’m complaining her look happen to be my favorite of the night (and not to mention one of the only dresses don’t picking up carpet dirt).  But the long dresses didn't stop many of the stars from lifting up their dresses, and sliding there leg threw the high slits to show off their poor, poor shoes which didn’t get their chance to shine.  I would rather some ladies show up in suits, maybe even a ankle length dress, I'm not saying all women should not wear long gowns to this event, I was just disappointed that not more women decided to stand out.  But enough of my angry tirade, clearly being stuck in this house is getting to me, but I still loved a lot of the gowns, and I have chosen to show just a few of the stand out women and men that worked the red carpet right (but safe). 

Hilary Swank in Verace

Natalie Portman in Azzaro

Kim Kardashian

Chris Colfer in Dior

Claire Danes Louis Vuitton

January Jones in Carolina Herrera

Jesse Eisenberg in Dolce & Gabbana

James Franco in Gucci

A Fashionista to Watch Out For: June Ambrose

It's June All Year Round

With a spring/summer month as a name, I guess you can say this amazing stylist fits in with my whole spring/summer time mood I have been in lately.  This celeb stylist has done wonders to the wardrobes of some of the hottest names in the entertainment business, not to mention her own style is totally flawless.  I am currently following her on Twitter and she clearly knows what she is talking about, I find myself having to Google some of the names she mentions and designer pieces she Twit Pics.  When I first heard of Ms. Ambrose it was when my sister sent me a BBM urging me to Google this hot new stylist-who my sister said reminded her of me.  When I did my research and clicked on almost every Google search result that came up on the first page, I was actually honored to even be compared to her.  June's style is refreshing and different, she mixes things that seem like they would never mesh well, but makes them work.  She's a definite risk taker, which means she will definitely be a force to be recon with in this fashion industry, her innovative futuristic apparel makes her a true fashion icon.  I for one admire her career and hopefully will get to work with her one day, if I am to be so lucky.

June & other stylist Patricia Fields

Like Mother, Like Daughter

The Bold and The Beautiful

"We may only have tonight, but till the morning sun you're mine all mine"
Rhythm of Love
By. The Plain White T's
This song always gets me in a Spring/Summer kind of mood
thought you guys would enjoy a feel good song.

My readers should be aware of the fact that any reference pertaining to Jewelry is always a sensitive and debatable topic for me.  I am not one to wear flashy stand out pieces of Jewelry, no matter what season it is, or what part of the body I’m suppose to place it on.  Even though I may be a fan of a piercings (I have 8 & don’t plan on stopping anytime soon) I am the kind of girl to keep the same studs in my ear and my nose until I lose them (which usually takes up to 2 months).  Around this time my neck is usually covered by one of my numerous amounts of scarves which leaves little to no room on my neck for a necklace.  And let’s not bring up my skinny wrist that can barely keep on a hair tie, let alone a bangle.  In addition to my skinny wrist, my skinny fingers don’t do much for me when it comes to the ring department, of course that means every ring I have ever owned has slipped off.

But this upcoming spring season I have decided to overcome my physical and mental insecurities about wearing Jewelry and go wild (by wild I mean keep in the same studs and change the first whole once in a while) and by some really cool statement pieces.  With all the promiscuous excuses of an outfit most girls have on in these hot weather seasons, I hope they follow my example and shy away from making their chest and exposed legs the focal point of their outfit, and take a risk.  Style that simple low cut tank with a bold but beautiful Saks Fifth Ave statement necklace, or a small Juicy Couture pendant from that someone special. 

I know it’s hard to be stylish when it’s so hot outside-the thought of wearing anything fashionable just brings the fear of bursting in flames- and potentially sweating threw your Red Engine denim shorts.  But less clothes doesn’t mean your outfit must lack style.  You can visit your nearest vintage store for thick bangles, or go to the closets mall and head into express to buy gold color hoop earrings that compliment the gold “R” (that you wear on your butt to proudly show off you have a new pair of Rock & Republics).  I don’t care how you do it, or even where you buy your pieces from, I’m throwing away my Claire’s studs and throwing on a Top Shop collar come March 20^th, and I recommend you do the same.     

Statement Jewelry

Top Shop Futuristic Metal Collar

Vera Wang Glass Stone & Chain Fringe Zip Necklace

Oscar de la Renta Coral & Shell Bib Necklace

Free People Alta Stone Earrings

Urban Outfitters Enameled Flower Garden Post Earrings

Express Pearl & Chain Charm Necklace

Juicy Couture Multi Chain Cuff Bangle Bracelet

Juicy Couture Deco Ring & Bracelet Combo

My Spring/Summer 2011 Must Have's

Not Exactly Snow Apparel But It Will Do...

Juicy Couture Military Hat, Urban Outfitters Pea Coat, Joe's Jeans, Aldo Military Boots

Yesterday was another snow day, another day of laying in the bed in a school soccer sweatshirt, and monkey pajama pants, online browsing for spring and summer 2011 fashions, that seem like they are only days away from being packed in my beach bag.  I usually would spend this leisure time reading magazines, watching TV, catching up on my sleep, and browsing for hot new topics to appeal to all of you.  But yesterday I was being a little selfish and decided to adhere to my shopping indulgence and look for a few items for myself; I like to call these my spring/summer 2011 must haves (self explanatory).  These items (maybe not these specific pieces) are items I could not imagine not having during these warm weather seasons.  All of the items below are suppose to show how much my style tends to vary in just two seasons, but usually it’s more like in just two weeks. 

1. Ray Ban Sunglasses

Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer

2. Sleeveless Denim Vest

Forever 21 Western Inspired Vest

3. Silky Head Scarf

UO Pins and Needles Floral Scarf

4. One Piece Swimsuit

UO Insight Deep V Swimsuit

5. Black Body Suit

UO KNT by Kova & T Carrie Bodysuit

6. Straw Fedora

80's Purple Insight Great Escape Hat

7. Maxi Dress

Thread Sence The City Maxi Dress By MINI PINK

8. Beach Sweater

Free People Centered Pullover

9. Oversized Floppy Hat

Top Shop Camel Felt Plaited Trim Unstructured Hat

10. Everywhere and anything back pack

Little Miss Marc Backpack By Marc Jacobs

Givenchy Spring 2011 Collection

The Music To This Video Makes Me Happy...

Directed Ruth Hogben

Followers, fans, and random pedestrians who view my page but neglect to follow me which is not okay!  I have mid terms so the arrival of these new spring and summer collections could have not come at a better time (though we are still mid winter) but that’s beside the point.  I don’t really have a lot of time to make cool unique post in which you guys just look at the pictures and completely ignore my intelligent thoughts and allusive humor.  So for the next two weeks other than the weekends I will review and showcase this spring’s new collections from the top couture designers to the up and coming urban designers. 

Today I came across the Givenchy spring collection as I browsed the Barney’s website, in which I found a showcase video.  Now when designers make videos for their hottest new pieces I find many videos to be rather mundane; with the usual black and white video and super skinny models that walk around aimlessly in one of the fashion capitals of the world (Paris, New York, England, etc).  But Givenchy set itself apart from the other lines when the director Ruth Hogben made this video which quite frankly had me wondering the true purpose (if there even was one).  With the vast amount of animal print I would have expected a safari themed over priced production with animals surrounding the models kind of like BVLGARI add.  But I got more of a Victoria Secret commercial vibe from this exclusive Barney’s showcase video, but with a less salacious purpose. 

From the line you and I both can tell the inspiration of this new line is mainly based on the leopard print.  The rest of the outfit was created to complement the print nicely, and illustrate a modern day safari survivor, who could learn to adapt in the jungle just as eloquently as Jane did in Tarzan, accept now this safari survivor must adapt to the big city.  With the immense amount of leather and chiffon pieces, the clean cut simple collection had a flare outside of the animal print design.  While the usual focus is on the Givenchy bags and shoes, I feel this video and runway show captivated the clothing more this time and just furthered the popularity of the renowned shoes, bags, and accessories.