Golden Globes 2010

Who watched the Golden Globes? I'm sure many of you tuned in to watch the red carpet fashion! I have picked a few of my personal favorites, though there were many dresses that I liked. I'm glad that even though the weather wasn't perfect the stars still came out wearing beautiful dresses.

Kristen Bell and Vanessa Hudgens both decided to pull of short dresses. And both of them pulled it off amazingly well. (Though Vanessa was there for the after-party). Kristen wore a Jasmine di Milo dress while Vanessa wore Alberta Ferretti.

Christina Aguilera looked stunning in a Versace gown with Nina Ricci and Webster jewels, and a Judith Leiber clutch. Diane Kruger went with a bright Christian Lacroix gown, Raven Kauffman Couture clutch, and Chanel jewels.

Olivia Wilde wore a sparkly Gucci gown with Jimmy Choo heels, Tiffany & Co. jewels, and a Judith Leiber clutch. Sandra Bullock pulled off a purple Bottega Venetta gown with Casadei pumps.

Zoe Saldana looked amazing in a Louis Vuitton dress, Brian Atwood pumps, and a Ferragamo clutch. Jennifer Garner wore a form-fitting Atelier Versace gown with Casadei pumps, Bulgari jewels and a Judith Leiber clutch.

Glee star Lea Michele wore a black Oscar de la Renta gown with Cloubs heels, Chopard jewels, and a Fendi clutch.

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LC Lauren Conrad Line

Lauren Conrad's line for Kohl's is set to launch in October, but her collection, LC Lauren Conrad, is available online at Kohls.com. The pieces include some floaty, "Californian" tops, printed dresses, and jeans. While I wasn't expecting much from her line, I admit I do like the asymmetrical striped shirt and the blazer. What are your thoughts? (Also check out Lauren's fall style tips).

Photos courtesy of Nitrolicious.

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Stacked

I have to admit I wasn't a huge fan of the Jessica Simpson footwear collection when it first came out. We'll pass on the why, but recently I've seen many people wearing the collection, and I'm quite impressed. Of course I decided to check for myself (even though I have an exam in six hours). Although it consists of mainly heels, there are a few pretty sandals and flats in the mix. But the heels are definitely the shoes that shine. Here are my four favorites.

1) Celine Heels, $89.00
2) Hello Heels, $89.00
3) Delanco Heels, $89.00
4) Karson Heels, $79.00

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Oscar favorites

I managed to catch the 2009 Oscars this year, and of course found myself anticipating all the amazing fashion. There were so many stunning dresses, shoes, and accessories. And so, I thought I would share my personal favorites of the red carpet.

Who & What: Marion Cotillard wearing a Haute Couture Dior dress and shoes, and Chopard jewels.
Comments: I'm a sucker for dark, princess-y gowns. I think they're such a refreshingly different take on poufy, full-length dresses. The bright blue accents on top are sublte, yet keep the dress from fading into the background. And who doesn't love Dior?

Who & What: Penelope Cruz wearing a vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture gown.
Comments: Overall pretty simple, but the lace detailing takes it to a whole other level. It goes so well with her, and I can't get over the exquisite stitching on the dress!

Who & What: Anne Hathaway wearing an Armani Prive gown.
Comments: Another vision in white, Anne manages to look sleek and sophisticated in this strapless number. I love how the sequins start out small, and gradually increase in size as they reach the bottom of the dress. It's almost "fish-scale" like which normally wouldn't be appealing, but it works on her.

Who & What: Marisa Tomei wearing a Versace gown and Van Cleef and Arpels jewels.
Comments: Another extravagant dress that is toned down by it's amazingly simple color. The geometric shaping from the waist down give it some great visual interest to an otherwise subtle color tone. And she pulls the gown off so well.

Who & What: Vanessa Hudgens wearing a Marchesa gown.
Comments: I'm usually against mermaid style dresses, but the fact that its black doesn't make me think too badly of this design. The length is very appropriate for the Oscars, and black and white is always a classy combination.

Who & What: Natalie Portman in a Rodarte dress.
Comments: I love that she went for a gown in a eye-popping color. She manages to stand out from the rest of the red carpet fashionistas in a flattering strapless chiffon dress. It doesn't hurt that she look so amazingly gorgeous.

What were some of your favorites?

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Lust du jour: JJ Winters bag

I am currently obsessed with this JJ Winters Suede Fringe Bag. Honestly, I never was a big fan of fringe, especially on shoes and bags. But for some reason this bag grew on me quite quickly. It's in a nice messenger, hobo shape with a braided handle that gives off that same bohemian vibe that the fringe does. But the main reason I'm fond of this fringe bag compared to all the other versions floating around is the fact that it comes in gray. I know it doesn't seem like such a high criteria, but I can't seem to find a cheaper version in this color anywhere. Fringe bags tend to come in only two colors -- black and brown. But with the $400 price tag the JJ Winters bag comes in, all I'll be able to do is lust from my computer screen.

Vanessa Hudgens carrying around her fabulous JJ Winters Suede Fringe Bag that should be riding on my shoulder instead.

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Chic for Cheap: Kate Bosworth

I remember seeing the most beautiful Dolce & Gabbana hand-painted dress on Kate Bosworth on her way to a Regis and Kelly interview. So I was excited when I saw a similiar version for much cheaper. And since we haven't featured a formal outfit yet for one of our "Chic for Cheap" posts I thought this would be a good one to start with!

Kate lets the amazing, art-work of a dress take the full attention by keeping everything minimal. The shoes are very simple black, pointy heels and she wears absolutely no jewelry. And honestly, with a dress like this you really don't need to. And since the dress is fairly covered on top, bare legs won't look trashy.

1) Belted Painted Flower Dress, $22.80
2) Lance Flex Point Patent Pump, $17.99

Total: ~$41

Compare that total to the estimated cost of Kate's D&G dress (around $2,000).

♥ Celeste

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Patterned knits for winter

I'm usually not a fan of fair isle patterns, or anything like it but I saw this chunky cardigan on Vanessa Hudgens and fell in love with it. I think I like it because it's not too flashy. It consists of neutral colors, such as black, grey, and white. And she keeps the rest of her outfit basic so her sweater gets all the attention. Plus, for some reason, I think these are perfect sweaters for the holidays. Maybe I'm thinking of those classic sweaters with holiday images on them, but hey, these are a lot more fashionable. And you can wear them whenever it's cold out, and not just around this season.

Vanessa's sweater is from Victoria's Secret! I know I said it was from Urban Outfitters, but my sources were wrong. Sorry about that, and thank you for the correction!

• Shawl Collar Cardigan, $58.00
  

EDIT: Some other more similar versions (since apparently Vanessa's is belted)

• 291 Long Cardigan, $165.90
• 291 Alpaca Cardigan, $278.00
  

This is another shawl cardigan alternative. If you want something lighter this will be perfect. True, this isn't a fair isle pattern, but if you'd still like some details but in a more subtle tone, this is the way to go. The pops of white and red keep the grey sweater from being just another sweater. Plus it comes with a self-tie belt so you can cinch it for a different look.

• Play by C. Ronson Intarsia Cardigan, $128.00
  

Can you tell I'm fond of grey cardigans? This sweater has patterns that are more holiday directed than the others. But it still maintains that versatile look so you don't have to be afraid of wearing it once the holidays are over. It features polar bears on the front and on the sleeves. Although this picture shows them in black, if you order online you might get it in white instead since the sweaters are assorted.

• MINKPINK Polar Express Cardigan, $92.00
  

To break the pattern here is a chic tunic sweater. This features a fair isle pattern along the neckline providing an interesting detail on this otherwise monotone tunic. What's even better is that it includes pockets which are also adorned with the same color scheme pattern. It's perfect for a casual holiday gathering!

• Tikirani Fairisle Tunic Sweater, $78.00
  

If you weren't able to tell, all the above were from Urban Outfitters. Sorry for the lack of variety, but they seemed to have the best choices of patterned knits! But don't worry, I did find these two lovely versions for cheaper. The one on the right is a similar version to the one Vanessa is wearing on her coffee run. It also features a shawl collar and more neutral patterns. The second is a cute pullover in a flattering indigo shade. It is also a different way of wearing the fair isle pattern (it's definitely a lot more subtle since it features only white and blue).

• Printed Shawl Collar Cardigan, $35.00
• Brandi Fair Isle Sweater, $44.50

And in a more administrative note, I'd like to apologize for the lack of posts. Some people have been commenting and emailing about the depletion of updates. It's finals week right now (I have two tomorrow!) and I've been sick since Friday. I hope the rest of you are having a less hectic week than I am! I promise there will be more updating once I'm on break.

♥ Celeste

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Sneak a peek at Gossip Girl

I know many of you love and envy Blair Waldorf's wardrobe on the hit tv show Gossip Girl. (If only I could afford that Dior handbag of hers...). This is a sneak peek of one of Blair's fabulous outfit from an unaired episode.

I really love that coat of hers. Of course Blair would wear it in her signature color -- red. And she makes sure it's known by wearing red shoes and carrying a red purse.

If you can afford this Milly Diamond Wool/Rayon Viscose Coat, then feel free to splurge since I will leave you with the link. I will also be extremely jealous if you can afford the $684.00 price tag.

Her Dior Large Quilted Patent Lady Bag is probably a lot more expensive than that. Unfortunately I couldn't find it available in any stores. I'm sure if you look hard enough though you can find some great knock-offs.

PS, I hope everyone's Monday is going well. I just came back from taking a crazy hard midterm and can't wait to go home for Thanksgiving.

♥ Celeste

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Dress Like Lauren Conrad (part 1)

This is part 1 on the set of posts I am going to do on Lauren Conrad's style. This post will focus on her dressy outfits, while the next one will focus on her casual ones.

The "Dress Like..." posts are a series I'm going to do featuring a certain celebrity that is known for her fashion choices. It won't be on specific outfits, but more on how their overall style is like, and how you can incorporate that into your wardrobe. I know most of you usually have one celebrity/model or even a girl you saw on Myspace as your fashion muse. But some of you, like me, may have a main one yet also others on the side. And Lauren is one of them for me. I connect with her style because I'm a student and I can see myself wearing many of the outfits she chooses when she's at events or just going out for lunch. She does this effortlessly chic style very well. Her style is usually very basic, trendy and comfortable. That's what I want to go for when I'm just going off to my classes or getting spruced up for special occasions.

Her dressy outfits give off that same vibe. She stays with very classic cut dresses, but always has some kind of special detail that gives her look something different. It can be something subtle like the hem on her dress or something more eye-catching like bright patterns.

The Dress
Lauren opts for sweetheart cuts for her dressier days. They look great on practically every body type and they come in a variety of styles and prints. She switches up their look though by always finding a unique piece. If it's a solid color she adds a fun belt, goes for crazy and colorful prints, or chooses an elegant fabric.

But that doesn't mean she doesn't try out other dress styles. She goes for t-shirt dresses with amazing beaded details and mini dresses in classic colors.

(On the left): Flower Embroidered Satin Dress $27.80 (On the right): Extend Pleat Dress $24.80.














(On the left): Sequin Stripped Shift $68.99 (On the left): Floral Sequin Chiffon Dress $36.99.














(On the left): AB Studio Jeweled Sheath Dress $69.00 (On the right): Fold Down Neck Puffball Dress $57.00.

The Shoes
Lauren wears shoes that don't compete with the rest of her outfit. They are usually black peep toes or, her current favorite, YSL T-straps. It isn't hard to find a similar pair since Lauren's picks are timeless. Plus this is the perfect chance to add some classic heels to your wardrobe if you don't have them already. They'll never go out of style.















(On the left): Skinny Heel Patent Platforms $37.50 (On the right): Kurt Geiger Glitter Heels $150.00.














(On the left): Charles David Minis Sandals $124.95 (On the right): Linea Paolo Branson Pumps $69.90.

Accessories
Lauren keeps her accessories to a bare minimum. If she's wearing a strapless dress she will sometimes stick to a barely-there, thin necklace, but most of the time she keeps everything clean by having no accessories at all. Her hair is usually curled and kept down so accessories would just make her outfit more cluttered. She does love her bracelets though. Lauren wears gold or silver thin bangles to add some sophistication.

Remember, having a style muse is great for creating new looks, but don't ever copy someone else's style from head to toe. That isn't being creative; you've got to make the look your own. That's why the items I picked are never exactly like the pieces that Lauren is wearing in any of her pictures. But, they are all something you can imagine her in since it's very her. You always want to put your own touch into your outfits too!

I hope you enjoyed this new and different post! Give me your thoughts and look out for part two!

♥ Celeste

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New celebrity line and website

Apparently Mischa Barton has launched her own website, MischaBarton.com. Although she has been getting some digs for her past fashion mistakes, she has been a lot of people's favorite style icon for quite some time. So it's not a big surprise she has some of her own fashion lines.

Mischa has a section on her site labeled "fashion" featuring accessories from her new handbag and headband lines.

source: MischaBarton.com

Her handbag line is going to be available at Asos.com, and she has a few pictures of her ads for them up on her site. And for her headbands, she's working with designer Stacey Lapidu, and more pictures are also included.

So far I have to admit they're quite catching! Mischa currently only has those two posts up, but keep checking back since I'm sure she'll be updating frequently.

♥ Celeste

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Drab: Working your way to worse

Miley Cyrus is at the CMA's and she shows us why you should never judge a dress by it's top half. When I first saw these set of pictures, I didn't think the dress was horrible even though many people complained about it. Then I observed the full length pictures, and now I can agree with the rest of the population -- it is horrible. What could have been an elegant black and white dress, turns into a blown-up art painting that belongs on a canvas.

Do you agree? I would definitely not wear this even if it was the last clean piece of clothing in my closet.

★ Chloé

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Reese's basic pieces

I never noticed till recently, but Reese Witherspoon has great style! Sure she's a mom and all, but that doesn't mean you have to be boring. What I like about her outfits are that they consist of very basic pieces, but she adds an unexpected touch with her accessories.

Here are Reese's style essentials:

Bold Necklace
A great way to dress up a basic t-shirt or sweater is by pairing it with a statement necklace. When you're wearing something as simple as a gray v-neck, it's okay to pick the craziest necklace out of your jewelry box. It's so simple and can be done right before you walk out the door.

(Clockwise from top): Charlotte Russe, $9.50; Forever 21, $4.80; Forever 21, $3.80.

Comfy Flats
Another one of Reese's re-occuring items are her simple, but chic flats. It's nice to have a pair of flats around in a versatile color to keep your outfit "put together" without leaving comfort out of the equation.

(Clockwise from top): Urban Outfitters, $42.00; Target, $16.99; Old Navy, $19.50.

Trendy Handbags
Go with a detailed bag to spruce up your outfit, even if you're just wearing a t-shirt and jeans. But get your bag in a color that will easily mesh with any of your outfits, such as white, silver, or beige. They are timeless colors that will never go out of style. Avoid crazy prints and patterns.

(Clockwise from top): Aldo, $35.00; Forever 21, $26.80; Wet Seal, $21.50.

I've been very into getting some classic, basic pieces that I can make a million different outfits with. Right now I'm coveting a slightly oversized, gray sweater that I can wear with skinnies and a layer of necklaces. How do you dress up your basics?

♥ Celeste

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