2015 Oscars: Best Dressed

Trendy, trendy! This year's Oscars provided many fresh and modern looks to the red carpet, making it hard to narrow down who wore what best!

Zoe Saldana

Didn't she just pop out two kids? Because there's absolutely no sign of it. Zoe has always been the most fun red carpet fashionista (/slightly biased) and this pink Versace brought my admiration for her back in full force. 

Sienna Miller

Love. Her. Sienna looked fabulous in this black classic Oscar de la Renta gown. If you're going to wear black to the Oscars, you need to take an extra step to make a statement and Sienna totally did by bringing the sophistication factor.

Rosamund Pike

FINALLY! To be honest, Rosamund has not been bringing it this award season with her fashion choices. But all is completely forgiven now because she saved her best look for the most important occasion. With this red Givenchy dress, Rosamund brought that British elegance that we all knew she had in her. 

Marion Cotillard

Goddess! The white color and circular pattern gave a slight nostalgic nod to Cotillard's Oscar winning dress from 2008. However, Marion stayed true to her original style giving us something different to salivate over with this Dior gown's beautiful texture and draping in the back. 

Jennifer Lopez

Oh hi there perfection. JLo looks timeless, no shock. While the makeup was a little off, her Elie Saab gown looked beautiful, providing another JLo photo op to put up on life inspiration boards. 

Lupita Nyong'o 

That back! That front! Those cut outs! Again, Lupita remains the queen of award season. This custom Calvin Klein pearl dress was the number one standout on the red carpet. The Academy should've presented Lupita with her Oscar again last night just so we could honor her fabulous-ness some more. 

Fashion Roundup: Cannes 2013

Oh Cannes! The film festival where it's the best of everything: movies, yachts, and more importantly iconic red carpet moments.

Marion Cotillard looked fresh and gorgeous in this Vivenne Westwood dress at Cannes. The festival is usually noted for its more glamorous looks but with Marion's minimal makeup and peach stripes, she looked effortlessly perfect!

Freida Pinto sparkled her way up the Cannes red staircase. With this jeweled top and high waist shape, Pinto channeled her inner flapper and completely accomplished the 20s' trend.

Great Gatsby star Isla Fisher brought her A game in ruffles with this Oscar de la Renta dress. The bright color with the tribal styled Bulgari jewels was a timeless look for the festival's summery vibe.

From Harry Potter to The Bling Ring, Emma Watson made a fashion transition with her film and fashion roles. Typically one for dramatic apparel, Emma approached Cannes with a more toned down look. First, Watson went classic with a black and white Chanel dress. Nothing says Cannes debut like a little sequin and semi backless dress! For her first photo call, Emma wore a Christopher Kane two piece. The deep red and frills were a little dark for the season, but Emma's posh style helped pull it off!

Best Dressed: Golden Globes 2013

Roll out the red carpet and couture, award season has begun!

Katharine McPhee switched up her game a little with this sultry look. Stepping away from her typical sweet and girly appearances, Katharine was sleek in her black, revealing dress. Not only did she give Angie's left leg a little dress slit competition, but she was part of the few to break away from the bright color theme of the night. If you're going to basic with black during award season, you better make it a standout look. And with a fierce topknot like that, Katharine definitely stood out!

J'adore Dior! Ah, the power of the French. Marion Cotillard probably had the simplest appearance at the awards but still looked incredible. The coloring, the draping, even the lack of jewels - all looked effortlessly timeless! 

Continuing the trend of simplicity, Hayden Panettiere stunned in a Roberto Cavalli gown. White slash slightly pink? However you want to define the color tone, it was gorgeous and completely complimented her youthfulness.  In addition, that fit was perfect for her petite frame.

While the neutrals and natural looks were a pleasant change, it's still not a red carpet unless there's some high fashion show stoppers. For Emily Blunt, her fashion moment came in a Michael Kors cutout. The British actress looked elegant in her gold gown and unique texture (Shimmer? Flowery? What is it?). Emily kept it modern and classic. 

When presenters steal the nominees fashion moments (another theme of the night). This past year, Kate Hudson has been all glamour so it only made sense that she'd strut into the Globes like the epitome of Hollywood royalty. Only Hudson's bubbly persona could make a dramatic McQueen dress look sweet and sophisticated.

Fashion Friday: Cannes Edition

Bonjour Cannes! My favorite film festival started this week and the fashion is already gorg! As the critics review the latest artsy movies, here's a review on the movie stars' fashion performances.

Marion Cotillard made a summery splash into Cannes with this Dior number. The designer's spokeswoman looks flawless in the peachy and beautiful beaded dress! Loved the yellow shoes, which lively brighten up the look.

Diane Kruger manages to take any design that might sound risky or not flattering and make into another flawless appearance. Tight silhouette, open strappy dress sides, strappy shoes to match...oh, and just casual hair/makeup because she can get away with going that natural. Sigh, #whysoperfect! 

The Marchesa train of heaven! Eva Longoria symbolizes everything I hope my 30s will be. And yes I envision Marchesa as a part of that life stage. Eva obviously isn't old at all but come on, the sleek figure and big entrance while rocking the skinny arm...I don't see any 20 something year old being able to pull this off in Hollywood. 

There will never be another Grace Kelly but Diane Kruger is as close as we'll probably ever get to seeing Hollywood royalty like that. To sum up the Giambattista Valli Couture mint dress in one word: goddess. 

The True Beauty of Dior!

"Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest."

-Christian Dior

It's no secret that I pay extra attention to Dior's  advertisements. I love how the fashion brand has always managed to be quirky and fun while also staying conservative. Dior appeals to high society as well as the modern, youthful crowd. It makes sense that the classiest people in the business would represent such a whimsical and phenomenal designer. Dior's spokeswomen have included Charlize Theron, Marion Cotillard, and Natalie Portman. Even Gwennie Paltrow snapped a professional ad with Dior back in the day (She looks just like a blonde Charlotte York!). All of these A-list Dior ladies are known for being Oscar winners, well educated, and well liked. Their successful traits create an empowering message that speaks volumes to women everywhere. Sometimes it can become unnecessary and repetitive when celebrities are the faces of a brand. Dior doesn't use these women just to smack the well known names next to their label. Dior's representatives portray women in a positive light where they can feel liberated to possess a variety of qualities.
Here's a looks at some of Dior's ads:

Movie Review: Midnight In Paris

Midnight In Paris is an extravagant film that emphasizes on the importance of passion and creativity. Woody Allen's latest film takes audiences on a magical journey in the city of love. The plot centers around a struggling writer (Owen Wilson) who explores the differences of reality and fantasy. When Wilson roams the streets of Paris at night, he enters a whimsical world.  I don't want to reveal too much about the movie, because it really is better to experience for yourself. Instead, I'll just rave about some of the highlights.

Paris is the real main character in this film. Allen does a great job capturing the city's beauty. After leaving the movie theater, I felt like I was leaving a vacation. There was no better setting for this storyline. The scenery was breathtaking. 

The film had a diverse supporting cast. All of the actors were truly scene stealers. Rachel McAdams was surprisingly cruel as Wilson's narrow minded fiance. Meanwhile, Marion Cotillard played a more delightful character, as the charming muse. The movie reminded me why Marion is one of my favorite actresses. Her performances always leave such long-lasting impacts.

I would definitely recommend the film. Midnight In Paris is thought provoking, but light hearted. It's hard not to smile while watching the film. The movie was romantic, comical, and very enjoyable. For only $11.50 you get to travel through Paris, meet literary icons, and let your imagination run wild.

"If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative."

-Woody Allen