Emmy's 2012 Red Carpet!

And we meet again award season! Celebrities pulled out their Hollywood Sunday best for the Emmy's and stunned with lots of shimmer and shine. My personal favs consisted mainly of the blue and cream toned dresses. From modest to sparkly eye catching, all of these looks were effortlessly gorgeous!

On the red carpet, Hayden Panettiere stated how she was advised to channel her "Georgina" while strutting in her Marchesa dress. While channeling the flawless goddess Georgina Chapman seems like an impossible task, Hayden still brought her best. Hayden's short height might have brought a little stylist hesitance for pulling this dress consisting of so much fabric, but I loved the big drape of the gown! The mid-night blue tone mixed with the gold sheerness was perfect for the autumn season. 

It was refreshing to see Emily VanCamp on the red carpet, seeing as this whole patiently wait for Revenge's return is becoming very difficult (one more week!). Her J. Mendel gown had such an antique and vintage look that was only more emphasized thanks to the jewels she was sporting(bow bracelet anyone?). The creamy tone was mixed wonderfully with Emily's soft appearance. 

Let's be honest, it'd be weird if Sofia Vergara didn't wear a curve flattering dress. Sure, the structure of the Zuhair Murad dress wasn't new but the sea color was breathtaking! The vibrant shade had a bit of a Little Mermaid reminiscence to it, which I loved even more. The tropical vibe of this gown was perfect for Sofia's fun and exotic persona!

QUEEN! Nicole Kidman was basically in her own class with this Antonio Berardi gown. Like many other ladies of the night, she sported a blue tone but her gown made a particular standout. The design had a beautiful originality to it and nobody can work that type of class like Ms Kidman. Definition of timeless, right here!

Fashion Friday: Baring It All

Those makeup ads really are all about simplicity! This past week, both Dolce & Gabbana and Dior have released beauty ads featuring their A-list spokeswomen nude. For Dior, Natalie Portman stripped down to model off Dior's Rouge Nude lip color. Although it's not Natalie's first time showing some skin while modeling for the brand, the sultry look is certainly a big change from her Miss Cherie ads. Dolce & Gabbana, on the other hand, gave Scarlett Johansson a softer look for its Perfect Luminous campagin. Similar set ups for the French and Italian designers but completely different appearances. Hard to say which brand did it better but I'm slightly leaning towards Scarlett's more natural ad! Molto bella!

All About Kate

Where would fashion's inspiration come from if it wasn't for the models! The supermodel phenomena is responsible for a good chunk of Vogue's evolution, designer's collections, and of course jaw dropping ad campaigns. One of those frequently seen models, Kate Moss, has particularly influenced fashion in her own way. Before Gisele lead the Brazilian model craze by storm and Karlie Kloss dominated Vogue editorials, Kate was everyone's fashion muse. While she's had her fair of controversies from her rockstar romances to her not so star worthy scandals, Kate has proven why she has and always will be fashion's greatest trend. After more than twenty years of modeling, Kate's smoldering high cheek bones are still gracing many billboards and magazines. Here's a look at some of Kate's various model moments:

Versace

Just Cavalli

Rag & Bone

Longchamp

 Mango

Dior

"In difficult times fashion is always outrageous."

-Elsa Schiaparelli 

Fashion Friday: Oscar de la Renta Elegance

Oscar de la Renta: designs beyond explainable perfection where the ads can be this simple because the dresses do all of the marketing. 

Ay swoon! As if still trying to recover from the flawless Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 collection wasn't hard enough, now the designer's breathtaking looks are being displayed all over the glossy pages of Vogue. Fall advertisements are always the best due to their sharp, fashionable edge. Which is exactly what Candice Swanepoel and Katryn Kruger are showing in this Oscar de la Renta collection! Elegance, poise, and overall fierceness...it's no wonder the expression "Oscar de la Renta posture" was coined.

Fabulous Fall Must Haves

With fall right around the corner, the most stylish fashion events are also getting very close! Before fashion shows start up, here are some items I'm obsessed with this fall and others that I'm dying to have in my closet.

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Trendy Trench Coat

This year, I'm aiming for a more glamorous fall/end of winter coat. Specifically one like Emma Watson's Burberry jackets! As fabulous as the studded coat is with its endless nightwear potential, I'd personally opt for the leather sleeve one. I've already started incorporating leather sleeve jackets into my wardrobe (see leather and lighter jacket from Urban Outfitters) and I think I'm going to stay faithful to this style! 

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Ankle Boots

Why is it so difficult to find the perfect pair of ankle boots? I'm still searching for casual ankle boots with a little heel, but not high enough to slow me down while walking in the city. However, the heel isn't the tricky part with the ankle boots hunt. The real problem is the cutoff. Ankle boots might be small footwear with a short length but they should still be spacious enough so that jeans or leggings look neatly tucked into the shoe, not bunched. Right now, my heart is set on these cognac ankle boots from Aldo! 

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Cheetah,  Lots of Cheetah

I've obviously been a very big fan of the trends involving color blocking and color popping so it's no shocker that I love patterns. Prints are always playful and fun, whether it's a classic polka dot pattern on black and white or a more sassy standout, like cheetah print. Up above is just a little glimpse of the cheetah shirts I've got lined up for the fall. From gray jeans during the day to black leggings at night, the animal print leaves no clothing match making limitations. And of course, I had to purchase some print worthy wedges for the nighttime!

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Fall Purse

What outfit is complete without the perfect handbag? As someone who's been obsessing over purses since she was 6 years old, I truly believe handbags are a solid investment. And until I can make that big leap of investing in a Birkin, my faux Park Ave styled bag will do. The cream and black color bag from Aldo is perfect for the fall and winter. It's also has enough space to fit all my necessities. With FNO on the first week of September, you can bet that a big handbag like this will be your big advantage. 

The Little Black Leather Dress!

I always love spotting different fashion trends in move costumes and did just that after seeing The Dark Knight Rises. When I wasn't swooning over the man candy and gasping from the action scenes (and you know paying attention to the plot), I found myself admiring Anne Hathaway's total HBIC persona. As someone who also appreciates the nicer things in life like pearls and diamonds, I wasn't shocked that I loved Hathaway's Catwoman. In fact, the performance made me wish Hollywood showed off more powerful stiletto fighting women. Which leads me to my new obsession, the LBLD- aka the Little Black Leather Dress! The LBD is every women's favorite and easy way to look effortlessly flawless. With the addition of a little leather, the dress has a vampy take on the traditional outfit choice. And with fall right around the corner, the sleek attire is perfect to throw on for a night out for cocktails!

Ladies who sport the leather:

Angelina Jolie

A decade/10 kids later and Angelina never really stopped rocking the sultry leather dress. As one of the  most action movie oriented actresses, it makes sense that Jolie loves the sharp appearance so much. In this Michael Kors dress from 2009, she looks ready to start her own fight scene right on the red carpet.

Emmanuelle Chriqui

At the 2010 ESPYS, Emmanuelle Chriqui opted for a more subtle touch of leather in this BCBG Max Azria dress. The short length along with the different fabrics(love the mix of sheer and leather) is a great way to play up the basic color. It's bold without coming off too strong!

Miley Cyrus

What a fab way to show up to your coming of age movie premiere with your hot new Australian boyfriend! Miley had a bit of her own Angelina moment but kept it young, and even more stylish, with the frilly shoulder pattern. 

Emma Stone

Last but certainly not least, Emma Stone took on the LBLD with a little design! The texture of this Versace dress is so gorg it honestly looks like artwork. Easily, my favorite leather black dress yet!

Fashion Friday: Get Classy with Ann Taylor

Aren't the Ann Taylor ads with Kate Hudson just the definition of class act? For months now, I've found my attention constantly being drawn to the large printed ads while shopping in malls. The ads have a beautiful layout and it's refreshingly different to see Kate Hudson in such a Upper East Side attire, instead of her usual boho chic appearance. Needless to say, I was thrilled to see Kate's continuation as the spokeswomen for Ann Taylor's Fall 2012 ad campaign.

Whether it's due to her performances in the most entertaining romantic comedies or her role as Penny Lane in Almost Famous, I've always had a soft spot for Ms Hudson. Like her iconic mother, Hudson represents the image of an ageless beauty, which is perfect for the brand. Kate gracefully embodies the timeless yet relatable elegance that Anne Taylor reflects, making the ad collaboration a perfect fit.

"As a young girl, I looked up to the sophisticated style of Ann Taylor, so it's been very cool to see how the brand has evolved to meet the changing needs of modern women."

-Kate Hudson