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Fashion Reverie’s 86th Academy Awards Red Carpet Recap

March 4, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

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So it is a wrap! The most awaited red carpet event of the season is over. Some left with the Oscar, and other left empty handed. But, most importantly everyone brought his or her A game, well, almost everyone.

The actresses were all dazzle and smiles, while the actors confidently paraded around with their arm candy. When it comes to fashion, the Academy Awards is the place to show your best style and wear colors that best fit you.

Who managed to get it right? Fashion Reverie is here to analyze it all with you!

The Academy Awards sets the standard for is trending on the red carpet, distinguishing what is hot off of the spring fashion week runways. And also determining what is a dud!!

There were not too many fashion risks taken at 86th Academy Awards, but that is completely understandable. If you win it is a moment that you want to remember for winning your category, and not for a fashion failure.

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The biggest trend was sparkly nudes. It seems most of the celebs got the memo.

Cate Blanchett wore a beaded dress by Giorgio Armani and her fair skin tone blended well into the fabric. The Oscar winner looked sublime and once again couldn’t have worn a more perfect dress. Her co-star Sally Hawkins went for beads as well in Valentino and while the fabric and style are amazing Fashion Reverie is not sure it was the best fit for her body type.

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Angelina Jolie and Sarah Paulson wore Elie Saab and it was a surefire hit for both of them. Even though the silhouettes are almost identical, each gown embraces this season’s trend of diaphanous nudes and metallics. Angelina sported the popular metallic trend, while Sarah was stunning the diaphanous nude trend. Fashion Reverie never realized until this Academy Awards how similar these actresses are in physique and silhouette.

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Black is a color that is not considered too original when it comes to special appearances since it doesn’t pop as much for the camera. As always there were few exceptions and Julia Roberts (Givenchy Haute Couture), Anne Hathaway (Gucci) and Charlize Theron (Christian Dior) managed to get our attention. All three dresses fit perfectly on these marquee actresses.

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Pharrell Williams made another fashion “dippity don’t” walking the carpet in Lanvin tuxedo shorts. I think it is obvious who wears the pants in their relationship … as long as they are HAPPY (hint, hint), we are too.

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Pale pink was another popular color and the gorgeous brunette celebs knew that pale pink compliments their skin tones. Camila Alves in Gabriela Cadena may have been a plus one, but she was possibly more noticeable than her Oscar-winning husband Matthew McConaughey who also looked dapper in Dolce & Gabbana. Fashion Reverie thinks they were the best looking couple!

We didn’t see that many bright colors or pastels. But, there were a few, and they definitely stood out and were the right choice.

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Fashion Reverie wanted to see Jennifer Lawrence in bright red and our wish came true. This strapless Dior took our breath away in a timeless design with a peplum waistline. Talented Viola Davis looked stunning once again in her favorite color green with her gown by by Escada.

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Lupita Nyong’o is the lady of the hour. Fashion Reverie congratulates her on her first Oscar and amazing style. She set the bar very high for herself and now we expect nothing less than her always looking fantastic. The star showed up in a gorgeous “Nairobi” blue Prada gown made just for her. What drew most of attention were here accessories. Fred Leighton made sure she had a very unique pair of earrings and a super cool headband.

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The blonde celeb trio shined and sparkled in glitter, silver and gold. Lady Gaga looked smashingly good in Versace with a light pale pink scarf while Kristin Chenoweth looked golden in a similarly shaped Roberto Cavalli. Kate Hudson was the cherry on top and made our jaws drop in a perfectly fitted Atelier Versace gown. Way to go Kate!

Which of the trends do you like?
—Tijana Ibrahimovic

Fashion Reverie’s Academy Awards 2014 Red Carpet Predictions

March 2, 2014 by admin 2 Comments

The Academy Awards is the biggest and the brightest night not only for fashionistas and fans of the red carpet, but it is the highest symbol of approval from the film industry. Having an invitation to the Academy Awards puts you in a certain class and you must deliver a stunning red-carpet look. Until we see who will takes home “Oscar, the small muscular man,” let’s consider what Fashion Reverie thinks our favorite celebrities should wear!

Let’s start with actresses nominated for Best Actress in a leading role:

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Amy Adams is a beautiful woman, but so far she hasn’t made the best-dressed list. Hopefully, she will step up her game at this year’s Academy Awards. The only advice Fashion Reverie has for her is to stay away from her “American Hustle” costumes and go for something more angelic. Our suggestion is a very classy Elie Saab. This beaded, long gown seems appropriate for this innocent looking actress.

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Cate Blanchett is full of surprises. The“Blue Jasmine “ star is unpredictable when it comes to red carpet choices and she always nails it! We can truly say, she knows what fits her best. This season she wore sexy black lace and a baby pink Givenchy. Fashion Reverie’s lucky guess would be Armani Prive sheer, embroiled midnight blue gown from Couture 2014 collection. After all she needs to represent the color of her film nomination!!

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Sandra Bullock has been “gravitating; hint, hint” towards color blocking lately. She always brings an upbeat energy to the awards. Fashion Reverie thinks she has done a great job at previous awards shows, but it is time to go for something a little different. Fashion Reverie thinks she would look gorgeous in Valentino!!! This dress would not only show her lovely curves, but it would also bring out her wild side.

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Meryl Streep is a legend and she wears her earned Hollywood status well. However, sometimes Streep prefers not to pay too much attention to her red-carpet wardrobe. We would love to see her in an opulent Alexis Mabille Couture. She would look like the Hollywood royalty she is.

Armani Prive image courtesy of style.com

Known for her tough women role, Lady Judi Dench is also very feminine with a special kind of spark. Judi take our breath away in classic Armani Prive!!

Now on to one of the most anticipated categories, Best Supporting Actress:

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First-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins says she is not big on fashion and dressing up. Fashion Reverie had to give this Brit some serious consideration as we thought what would work best for Sally Hawkins. As Fashion Reverie was getting familiar with her style, it became obvious that fitted dresses that show off her curves are not the answer. Giambattista Valli has made a dress that would make Hawkins look like a very special lady while keeping her comfortable and somewhat casual.

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Everyone by now knows that Jennifer Lawrence will be wearing Christian Dior. Fashion Reverie didn’t notice anything that Lawrence would wear from the latest Couture collection but it would be nice to see her in a bright red vintage or perhaps a gown that Dior made just for her!

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Lately, Julia Roberts has gone in for comfortable red-carpet attire. Whether wearing a shirt or pants to the red carpet, she still remains glamorous. If it wasn’t for the recent tragedy in her family we would put her in a more colorful dress. Instead, we are going for a simple Donna Karan black gown.

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June Squibb is a somewhat of a late bloomer since she didn’t pursue her acting career until in her 60’s. Still, she could definitely blossom in Naeem Khan!

Zac Posen, Atelier Versace, and Elie Saab images, respectively courtesy of style.com

Lupita Nyong’o has blinded us all with her personality, her style, and her talent. The life of the party, director’s dream and every designer’s desired model we all anxiously await her look at the 86th Annual Academy Awards . There are so many gowns she could wear that Fashion Reverie had to pick three for this special lady. Elie Saab, Zac Posen, and Atelier Versace could all live up to the challenge of making Lupita look fantastic!!

So, Fashion Reverie readers, did we do a good job with our predictions? We would love to hear from you and get your feedback!!

—Tijana Ibrahimovic

Grammys 2014 Red Carpet Recap

January 28, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Music legends, pop icons, great stage performances and an array of fashion-forward designs; it was all there, front at center at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. The Staples Center was full of talented musicians and quite a few legends from the music industry. After some amazing performances, the gramophone trophies found their home in the hands of new owners. As the music stars partied the night away, Fashion Reverie worked on bringing you best and most fashion-forward looks from the red carpet.

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Just when we thought that the queen of reinvention has no cards left up her sleeve, Madonna made history yet again. During her performance with Macklemore, Ryan Lewis and Mary Lambert crooned “Same Love,” as thirty-three couples were married in support of marriage equality. Queen Latifah officiated these marriages as the audience and the fellow nominees teared up. Breaking barriers and pushing the proverbial envelope is commonplace for Madonna, but this history-making event proved that the “Material Girl” is in step with national sentiments around marriage equality.

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Madonna’s date for the night was her son, David. It looks like he is following in his mom’s stylish steps as the two walked the red carpet in matching Ralph Lauren black suits. The Queen of Pop spiced it up with a cane, studded glove and a grill. Kudos to David for picking out the outfits!

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Pharrell Williams and his hat caused a big happy stir during the arrivals. An accessory Fashion Reverie is glad he didn’t leave at home. The strange, crocked, oversized brownish hat is a Vivienne Westwood masterpiece. Remember if you are height challenged, a tall hat can make you look taller. Way to go Pharrell!

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Music royalty, Queen Bey turned up the heat opening the awards ceremony with “Drunk in Love.” Ivy’s mom looked hot—as Jamie Foxx would later comment. After her performance, she slipped into an amazing dress by Michael Costello. Sheer floral lace, physique-hugging gowns are exactly the fashion statement we expect to see at the Grammys. Costello will be showing during New York Fashion Week and the gown is from his fall/winter 2014 collection.

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Katy Perry walked the red carpet in a fresh from the runway Haute Couture Valentino gown. When it comes to Katy Perry it is very hard to predict what look she will flaunt at awards shows. Still, it was a pleasant surprise to see her with her natural hair color and a powder pink gown. Katy’s musical dress is absolutely perfect for this occasion and it suits her fun personality. It is feminine with a soft silhouette and an unexpected lyrical quality.

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Rita Ora literally shined on Sunday night. The metallic, long sleeved short dress was a surprise since Ora enjoys longer dresses, matched with silver sandals, lots of rings and loose wavy hair. Still, with this look, we were impressed with this absinth green gown from Lanvin.

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Pink and Colbie Callait both chose red dresses. Pink wore Johanna Johnson’s fitted dress that was an interesting switch for this buffed, edgy performer. Though the gown accentuated her athletic physique, it just didn’t seem like Pink.

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Colbie on the other hand nailed it with the Dubai–based designer Ezra Santos. This hot number revealed just enough skin to keep Colbie alluringly sexy. Fashion Reverie loves this dress but would prefer different jewelry and a better coif.

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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are not only musically talented; they also fashion-forward and stylish. This pair of Grammy holders looked stunning individually and as a team. Ryan rocked a houndstooth suit by Mr. Turk and a satin tie, and Macklemore stood out in a teal velour suit and a bow tie. They both had on a great pair of loafers.

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Fashion Reverie would like to sign off with a very simple advice. If you look anything like Nadeea Voilanova at the 2014 Grammys, rethink your choice!!

—Tijana Ibrahimovic

Fashion Reverie’s 2014 Grammy Red Carpet Predictions

January 26, 2014 by admin 2 Comments

Fashion Reverie anticipates the 2014 Grammys, but not just for the intriguing red carpet fashon, but also for the great stage performances. The Grammys gives celebs and pop music icons the opportunity—unlike some over awards shows—to show off their unique sense of style with fashion-forward red-carpet creations and eccentric hairstyles. To demonstrate their fashion-forward sensibility or lack there of, Fashion Reverie takes a look back at a few shockers from the past years:

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Cee Lo Green dressed like a gladiator bird of paradise at the 2011 Grammys; feathers, feathers and more feathers. Perhaps, his outfit was an homage to Elton John’s performance on The Muppets Show in the 70’s. Hopefully, this season Cee Lo will wears something a bit more restrained with less plumage!!

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By now fans are used to Nicki Minaj’s barrage of attention-grabbing red-carpet getups. Still, there are always some surprises from Nicki. Last year no one expected Nicki Minaj to flaunt a papal outfit with rosary beads in tow. Of course there was a reason behind this look; her upcoming single “Roman Holiday.”

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And who can forget the Grammys where Lady Gaga showed up in an egg costume. She was in an embryonic state, and not able to hatch until her stage performance “Born This Way.”

Fashion Reverie loves to make predictions and suggestions of what the big stars should wear for this big night out. So here are few:

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Kanye West is at his fashion peak and just finished presenting his latest collaboration for menswear line, A.P.C. Fashion. We have already seen Kanye wear clothes from his own collection, so Fashion Reverie predicts for the 2014 Grammys Kanye will wear something from Givenchy’s autumn/winter 2014 collection since he has been seen hanging out a lot with Givenchy’s creative director Riccardo Tisci.

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Sometimes bad girl RiRi’s (Rihanna) style for the Grammys is really hard to predict. She tries everything and is a true trendsetter. Of course with that rocking body and gorgeous face, she can get away with almost much anything. Jean Paul Gaultier has lately been her designer of choice; therefore Fashion Reverie picked out a dress from his fall 2009 Couture collection with high neck, lots of fabric and a gold-torso structure that reveals just enough.

Rafael Cennamo image courtesy of Tijana Ibrahimovic

Rafael Cennamo fall 2014 image courtesy of Tijana Ibrahimovic

Beyonce swept us off our feet with her latest album and the amazing song “Drunk in Love” featuring Jay Z. She looks super hot; so fans will be excited to see her perform at the Grammys tonight. She has been dressing conservatively lately, and her fans miss the glitzy Beyonce. That said; fans would like to see her in something shiny showing off her sexy curves. A glitzy gown from Rafael Cennamo’s fall 2013 collection would do nicely for Beyonce at this year’s Grammys.

The Blonds image courtesy of Tijana Ibrahimovic

Katy Perry loves color, flowers, spice and everything nice. She has worn tight, short costume-like outfits quite often on the red carpet, but lately she seems to be going for long dresses. Fashion Reverie would love to see her in one of our favorite designers, The Blonds. Electric blue with spikes would bring back the edginess we have been missing from her new red-carpet incarnation.

Enjoy the awards!

—Tijana Ibrahimovic

The Screen Actors Guild Awards 2014 Red Carpet Recap

January 20, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards may pale in comparison to the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes, but there is still lots of great fashion to go around. Remember, actors are nominated and awarded by their peers at the SAG Awards. And though the SAG Awards is a less pressured environment, celebs still pull out the stops, employing top stylists to help them achieve the picture perfect look, Dresses are less formal and we get to see our favorite stars express more of their fashion creativity.

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The brightest star last night was Sofia Vergara, and she literally dazzled on the red carpet. She showed off her curves in a sparkly Donna Karan Atelier with a massive jeweled Amrapali necklace. Curves and sparkle seem to be a magical combination for Vergara!!

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Sandra Bullock walked the red carpet in a very sexy high-slit,shimmery Lanvin dress with high bow. Juile Bowen went for a more modern look, and we think she looks adorable. Though not a typical Carolina Herrera gown, the orange color was perfect for Julie’s skin tone. Lupita Nyong’o proved that she is a true fashionista in the making with a green Gucci number. The Gucci gown was fantastic, but not a complete hit. Lupita set her standards high with the red cape dress she wore at the recent Golden Globes.

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Malin Akerman looked like an Egyptian sphinx in a very dramatic Naeem Khan gown. The editors at Fashion Reverie love the dress and we are glad she kept her hair and make up simple.

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Quite a few celebrities chose black and gold combination that seems to be trending this award season. Emma Thompson stepped out in a vintage dress with Christian Louboutin flats, and she looked fantastic. The dress was embellished near her left shoulder; she looked effortlessly cute and truly happy to be at the SAG Awards.

Are blonds only allowed to wear black and gold at the SAG Awards? Helen Mirren graciously smiled at her fans in Escada and Katrina Bowden picked Badgley Mischka, an edgier than usual look than we have come to expect fro her. All of these ladies looked amazing and Helen Mirren’s hairstyle and make-up made her appear ageless.

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Amy Adams (Antonio Berardi), Kathi Griffin (Antonio Berardi) and Jane Krakowski (Roland Mouret) wore similar styles. Fitted dresses with asymmetrical cuts, or in Kathi Griffin’s case, a tasteful peplum around her small waist. Our favorite look of the three is Jane Krakowski in that everything came together perfectly.

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Julia Roberts demonstrated a great way to wear pants on the red carpet! The Valentino jumpsuit was a step up for Roberts; a much better look than last week’s white shirt and black skirt combination. Keep it up Julia!

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Cate Blanchett was pretty in pink Givenchy. Fashion Reverie says thumbs up!

Marchesa on Hannah Simone was a perfect choice. The light fabric and flowers around her neckline made the actress look super feminine.

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Fashion Reverie is a big fan of Kerry Washington and her style, but who isn’t. However, the pregnant actress showed up in a cropped embellished Prada top and a black gown skirt. It seemed like a great fashion move, but this was not her best red-carpet look, especially with an extended belly.

Fashion Reverie would love to hear your thoughts! Do you agree with our picks?

—Tijana Ibrahimovic

Fashion Reverie’s Golden Globe 2014 Red Carpet Recap

January 14, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Fashion Reverie loves awards season! While all the nominees were nervous about who would receive a Golden Globes statuette, Fashion Reverie was on the look out for which celebs wore it best and whose style to follow throughout award season!

The 71st Golden Globes produced a stream of great gowns and a good amount of bad choices! The truth is these stars can choose to wear anything they want but the requirement should be “look at the mirror before you make a decision”! Learn what looks good on your body type, wear colors that compliment your skin, and get a gown that fits!

Fashion Reverie picked a few of our favorite and not-so favorite looks:

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We have to say BINGO to Lupita Nyong’o! She made sure that we all know how to spell her name right by knocking it out of the park with a Ralph Lauren red cape dress! She looked stunning! This young actress is a natural on the red carpet. She looked confident and comfortable with very little make up and a simple hairstyle. Her jewels by Fred Leighton added to the look.

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Cate Blanchett images courtesy of usmagazine.com and
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There was another red look on the carpet that looked like a transformer dress. British actress Emma Watson forgot to “transform” this risk-taking gown, leaving the back open. Wearing black pants underneath and Roger Vivier blue shoes only added to the already odd choice. Yes, it is Christian Dior, and yes we are talking about her; however, daring and unique is one thing and appropriate is another! And in Watson’s case, the two didn’t come together. Watson could learn how to show off a sexy back from Cate Blanchett. Blanchett wore a black-laced perfection from Armani Prive with high collar gown. Her look was breathtaking and the cherry-on-the-top were Chopard diamond earrings.

Drew Barrymore, Zooey Deschanel, and Caitlin Fitzgerald images courtesy of usmagazine.com, guestofaguest.com, zap2it.com, respectively

Drew Barrymore, Zooey Deschanel, and Caitlin Fitzgerald images courtesy of zap2it.com, mtv.com, and
usmagazine.com, respectively

High low silhouettes were quite a trend last night; however, that’s a look that is not easy to pull off. Drew Barrymore wore Monique Lhullier paired with Roger Vivier open-toe red pumps; an interesting combination. Still, Barrymore looked more like a big garden of flowers than red-carpet royalty. We give her “cute,” if that is what she was going for. Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta had a great idea, but a crop top is pretty risky. Zooey is too young for this look, and she should stick to brighter colors. Caitlin Fitzgerald was the one celeb that wore an asymmetrical gown the best; powder blue dress by Emilia Wickstead straight from the spring 2014 runway.

Lena Dunham and Sofia Vergara image courtesy of mtv.com usmagazine.com

Lena Dunham and Sofia Vergara image courtesy of eonline.com and
usmagazine.com, respectively

Zac Posen makes beautiful dresses but they still need to be fitted properly. Fashion Reverie compared how very similar dresses can look very different on the red carpet. Lena Dunham from Girls is not very girly but we have to give her credit for trying and even practicing how to strike a pose. Unfortunately, canary yellow is not her color and the dress is not a good fit on her body. Sofia Vergara’s dress IS the right fit, her “globes” are in place, and Loraine Schwartz’s necklace added a great pop of color.

Paula Patton and Kerry Washington images courtesy of us magazine.com

Paula Patton decided to bring an extra, plus one! (The plus one being the ruffled embellishment on her dress.) Ruffles are overwhelming in this Stephane Rolland’s creation. Though the gown is editorial and looked great on the runway, for Patton, who usually dresses on point, this was a big fashion failure. Kerry Washington knows how to tuck in her plus one and looked fabulous in Balenciaga.

Julia Roberts and Monica Potter images courtesy of usmagazine.com

Monica Potter was all glitzy and glam in Romona Keveza’s gold metallic top and long black elegant skirt. (Check out Fashion Reverie’s review of Kevaza’s bridal show. The show featured that gown.) Juila Roberts went with a similar look but she seemed rather casual in Dolce & Gabbana.

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Lastly, we have to consider if Prabal Gurung just sewed together all of his leftover fabrics to create a dress for Zoe Saldana. Rags to riches; hmm, something to think about!!

—Tijana Ibrahimovic

Fashion Reverie’s Golden Globe 2014 Red-Carpet Predictions

January 11, 2014 by admin 1 Comment

Golden Globes are a day away and as an important award-season-kick-off celebration Fashion Reverie decided to take a look who had a successful film career in 2013 and who gets to celebrate! The fashion industry always has it eye on the red-carpet trends, starlets, emerging and the evolution of their style. Unfortunately, very few stand out, but when they do we remember their gowns for years to come. Last season brought lots of lace, floral prints and diaphanous sheer fabrics. A lot of us expected a little more color on the red carpet last season, as the predominant colors were beige or black. Still, Fashion Reverie wanted to remind you of some of the looks from the 2013 Golden Globes and I picked my top five:

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Julianne Hough in Monique Lhuillier at last year’s Golden Globes was stunning and her slightly messy, upswept hair was a great compliment. The hairstyle was a wonderful addition for a young actress that wants to add edginess to a sparkly, “princessy” gown.

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Kerry Washington in MIU MIU looked flawless. Last year Washington made some great choices in her red-carpet looks, let’s hope we see a further evolution of her style.

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Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad was a Hollywood siren bombshell with a hairstyle that seemed a part of her silhouette.

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Lucy Liu wore Carolina Herrera at last year’s Golden Globes with spring bursting out all over in a floral-patterned gown.

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Julianna Margulies did herself proud in Emilio Pucci. And the back of the gown was jaw dropping with a dramatic back cut-out for a Good Wife.

Though Fashion Reverie likes to look back, fashion is always now and next. Fashion Reverie plays stylist before the big night and picks out some of the gowns for the 2014 Golden Globe nominees. There are some that are new to the red carpet and there are some that we always looking forward to seeing.

Christian Dior fall 2013 Couture image courtesy of style.com

Lena Dunham has definitely improved her red-carpet appearances. There are few looks that she should stay away from. Mermaid shape and a sheer light fabric that can’t hold everything in place would not look flattering on her so I think that Christian Dior fall 2013 Couture dress would be perfect.

Elie Saab fall 2013 image courtesy of style.com

Taylor Schilling has a beautiful figure and she should show off more of her upper body. We are used to seeing her in an orange jumpsuit, so she should pull of something a bit more dramatic. I suggest Elie Saab fall 2013 Couture collection with the deep décolleté.

Lizzy Caplan has dark short hair and we see her as a strong independent woman in Masters of Sex, so a “femme fatale” look works for her. I picked a Ziad Nakad fall 2013 collection rouge, embroidered gown.

Christian Dior fall 2013 image courtesy of style.com

Kerry Washington has some bread in the oven (chuck, chuck), so Christian Dior fall 2013 Couture gown with matching gloves would look divine on her.

Zuhair Murad fall 2013 Couture image courtesy of style.com

Amy Adams appears very gentle and angelic (but not in American Hustle) and I love her hair color so Zuhair Murad has a fall 2013 Couture gown that is for her.

Valentino spring 2013 image courtesy of style.com

The big star of the year is Lupita Nyong’o. The statuesque Kenyan makes a statement just making an appearance. Valentino spring 2013 Couture collection red dress would look great against her ebony complexion.

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We all know Jennifer Lawrence is a Dior girl but I would like to see her in one- shoulder illusion braided Rafael Cennamo.

Have fun watching Golden Globes and get ready for Fashion Reverie’s best-dressed picks!

—Tijana Ibrahimovic

BET Awards 2013 Red Carpet

July 2, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

2012 and the first half of 2013 has been a momentous and provocative year for African Americans. President Barack Obama was re-elected by a landslide; Gabrielle Douglas became the first African American to win the All-Around title in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics’ Olympic history; Cecily Tyson finally won Best Actress in a Broadway Play in “Trip to Bountiful,” and Snoop Dog changed his name to Snoop Lion. Does that count; well, maybe? The list goes on and on, and the BET Awards tries to celebrate as many African American accomplishments as it can within the time frame of a televised awards show.

This BET Awards even made a little history itself this year. Charlie Wilson, Justin Timberlake, Farrell, and Snoop Lion crooning back-to-back‒Charlie Wilson tunes is a bit of history making in and of itself, not to mention the great and not so-great looks on the BET Awards red carpet.

As always Fashion Reverie keeps its readers informed of what’s hot and what’s a dippy don’t on the red carpet. Enjoy!!

There was a lot of white on the red carpet of the 2013 BET Awards. Not a surprise, when white looks some good on all those varied flesh tones of mahogany, cinnamon brown, cafe au lait and deep, dark chocolate!!

Janelle Monae made quite a statement in an all-white Dolce and Gabbana suit. LaToya Luckett was not far behind in an all-white SEN couture pants ensemble. Though Brandi Norwood was adorable in a Michael Cinco lace cocktail, she may want to rethink the clucky shoes. Ouch!! Michelle Williams and Omarosa stun in white gowns, with Omarosa showing some sexy leg.

Lil’ Mama images courtesy of Jovani Fashions. Regina Hall image courtesy of Peoples Revolution

Though a lot of celebs chose white, the ladies that opted for black really understood have to work this look on the red carpet. Nicki Minaj was sensual and mysterious in a black lace dress from Roberto Cavalli. Taraji Henson turned heads in this black cocktail stunner from Izmaylova. Lil’ Mama shows off her curves in a delicious gown from Jovani Fashions, and bringing up the rear and staying on trend is Regina Hall in a Misguided mesh midi dress with appropriate cutouts and illusions.

Toccara Jones image courtesy of Getty Images

Some red carpet celebrities opted out of neutrals and brought a little bit of color and variations on neutrals this time out. Gaby Douglas is looking all grown up in a peachy lace gown by Sherri Hill. Toccara Jones looks classy in Herve Leger. While Adrienne Bailon brings draped Grecian sexy back in a Michael Costello red gown.

Fashion Reverie does not leave the men out. The BET male celebrities stay current and on trend rocking the fitted suit and pants looks. Jamie Foxx embraces color and the fitted suit aesthetic in an oxblood Ozwald Boateng. Farrell is current and stylish in black Lanvin. And R&B singer Miguel and his lady Nazanin Mandi demonstrate that fashion is both now and next in a Dior Homme fall 2013 bird print shirt and Anthony Vaccarello dress, respectively.

—William S. Gooch

Celebrity Red-Carpet Style: Metropolitan Museum’s 2013 Costume Institute Gala

May 8, 2013 by admin 1 Comment

All fashion eyes and some upturned noses paid close attention to this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. Customarily, Hollywood A-listers, pop icons, and fashion’s elite give a nod to fashion exhibit’s that are currently being viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Last year, the fabulously fashionable gave homage to Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada in reference to the exhibit “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.” This season was no exception with the glitterati referencing Punk Chic, giving nod to the Met’s recent exhibit “Punk: Chaos to Couture.”

The red carpet fashion at the Met Costume Gala always excels and provides more range of individual taste, style and points of view than can be seen at the Oscars, Golden Globes, and even, The Grammys. However, this year celebrities outdid themselves with fashion-forward perspectives that covered the gamut from haute couture to punk chic to what were they thinking.

Fashion Reverie gives you a pointed analysis of some looks that were a glamorous distillation of sophistication and style, and some looks that made a less than stellar statement.

Madonna, Stacey Keibler, Donatella Versace, and Christina Ricci were some of the red-carpet elite that paid homage to Punk Chic. And they all looked appropriately punked out in Givenchy, Rachel Roy,Versace, and Vivienne Westwood, respectively.

All camera lens immediately turn to Beyoncé as she enters any room or walks down a red carpet. And this year’s honorary chair one would have expected a better look from her than stellar gown from Givenchy was a disappointment. Other music queens flaunted interesting choices. Katy Perry made an and eye-catching statement in Dolce and Gabbana and Taylor Swift is stunning in J. Mendel.

Supermodels Coco Rocha, Cara Delevigne, and Karolina Kurkoba were not be outdone on the red carpet at this year’s Met Gala. They all brought their respective versions of Punk Chic, wearing Emanuel Ungaro, Burberry, and Mary Katrantzou, respectively.

Solange Knowles and Nicki Minaj both know the power of big hair and they both look fetching in Kenzo, and Tommy Hilfiger. However, bigness is not Kim Kardashian’s forte, and her choice of a Riccardo Tisci floral was a huge miss, literally!!

Anne Hathaway’s blonde coif is a stunner, and she is all so sexy and slinky in a sheer Valentino, while Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacob’s confirms that topping Maxim’s 2013 sexiest woman was not a joke. Nicole Ritchie is also lovely in Topshop.

Ashley and Mary-Kate love vintage which explains their respective choice of Vintage Dior and Vintage Chanel. While, Lily Collins is punked out in Moschino. Still, supermodel out shines them all in Louis Vuitton.

—Staff

Award Season Coverage: Red Carpet Accessories

January 30, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

It’s that spectacular time of year when opulence and glamour unite for breathtaking red carpet fashion. While many celebrities obsess over the details of an acceptance speech, others understand the importance of a successful red carpet look. Top Hollywood stylists are hired to create visual masterpieces that are sure to catapult starlets to the top of the coveted “Best Dressed List.” Though striking gowns often steal the spotlight, a successful red carpet look isn’t contingent solely upon the dress, a great couture gown is nothing without the “supporting cast”… the accessories.

Major names like Lorraine Schwartz, Harry Winston, and Fred Leighton dominate the jewelry category each year with distinctively luxurious red carpet creations. Stylists in recent seasons have been channeling old Hollywood glamour and opting for larger statement pieces. Actress Jessica Alba was the belle of the ball this year in a 5.8 million “Mrs. Winston” necklace by Harry Winston, while Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz showcased exquisite craftsmanship from the Italian house Bulgari.

The clutch purse is the underdog of accessories and often overlooked during the red carpet fanfare. Instead of opting for discrete and simple shapes, starlets chose sleek, bold and edgy designs to conceal their personal items. Hayden Panettiere’s bubblegum Kotur clutch gave her ensemble a pop of color, while Katherine McPhee and Jennifer Lawrence opted for sleek box like designs from Oroton and Ferragamo. Fashion is all about taking risks, Jessica Alba, Helena Bonham Carter, and Nicole Ritchie were daring with a furry clutch from Roger Vivier, Red lips by Lulu Guinness and a fringe bag from House of Harlow.

Unless a starlet is doning an exposed leg like Angelia Jolie, we rarely get an opportunity to see their designers heels. Without a doubt there were three major shoe trends this season, the thick platform heel, the pointed toe pump, and the platform stiletto sandal. Rachel Zoe exposed a shimmery shoe with a thick heel from Brian Atwood’s latest collection, while Sophia Bush and Michelle Monaghan selected Casadei for their stroll down the carpet.