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Celebrity Style: Hollywood Stylist Melis Kuris Talks about Award Season Fashion

January 27, 2013 by admin 3 Comments

Images of Melis Kuris; Clients courtesy of meliskuris.com

Images courtesy of meliskuris.com

Celebrities are known to have access to some of the best products and services in the world. However a secret that they couldn’t keep concealed for long, was their personal stylist. For decades celebrities have been dressed by talented professionals that entered through private entrances to deliver flawlessly constructed looks. Over the past years stylists have emerged out of the shadows and have been recognized as power players in the fashion industry.

Melis Kuris

Melis Kuris is a Los Angeles‒based, celebrity stylist with an impressive resume of industry experience. Kuris initially started as an intern for a top stylist. After honing her skills and building relationships, Kuris started her own styling company that has been operational for 7 years. Not only does she style celebrities for red carpets, but she also lends her expertise to fashion editorials, advertising campaigns, music videos, and commercials.

Melis Kuris editorials, and campaigns courtesy of meliskuris.com

Fashion Reverie recently had an opportunity to speak exclusively with Melis Kuris about red carpet fashion and styling.

Fashion Reverie: What’s the biggest challenge you encounter when styling a celebrity?

Melis Kuris: There are various things to consider when styling a celebrity, like specific colors or silhouettes. However, styling for award season is completely different from a premiere. There are always dresses that every stylist wants their client in, so it’s always beneficial to get a head start with award season. Another important element is the “glam squad,” because it’s not just about the dress. You can have a great dress but the wrong hair and makeup could make the overall look bad. It’s all about communicating and collaborating on a red carpet look, it’s never a one man show.

FR: What do you look for in a red carpet dress?

Melis Kuris: I would never put a client in something that I wouldn’t personally wear or vouch for. That validation reassures clients that I truly believe in anything that I select for them.

FR: What fabric do you believe is most flattering for the red carpet?

Melis Kuris: Personally from a stylistic level, I love chiffon dresses. It looks great on various body types and it’s delicate and fresh. It also works well for curvy women because it falls beautifully on their body and accentuates their frame, which makes them feel confident on the carpet.

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FR: We saw a lot of wavy hair at the Golden Globes, should red carpet attendees follow trends or opt for signature looks?

Melis Kuris: I honestly feel that it depends on the dress. When I saw the wavy hair I felt it was appropriate, and a great way to start the New Year with a fresh look. I personally don’t follow trends, or flip through magazines to determine a dress. When I see a dress I instantly know it, I want it, I take that same approach to hair. After I see a client in a gown, I decide on hair and makeup versus following a specific trend.

Judith Leiber bag images courtesy of Gilt Groupe

FR: Accessories can make or break an outfit, how do you select accessories for red carpet looks and who are your favorite brands?

Melis Kuris: For me it’s about creating a focal point with one staple piece. The thing that drives me crazy is looking at someone and going from their earrings, to their necklace, to their bracelets, to their ring- It can distract from the overall look. I personally style my clients very “lady chic,” which is classic, simple and not overdone. In regards to accessory designers, I absolutely love Neil Lane for jewelry and Judith Leiber for clutches!

Amy Adams in Marchesa, Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen, Hayden Pantierre in Roberto Cavalli. Images courtesy of Getty Images

FR: Favorite Red Carpet Gowns this season?

Melis Kuris: My Golden Globes top pick was Kate Hudson in the black and gold Alexander McQueen, she looked absolutely stunning and all of her accessories were paired perfectly. I thought “Wow if they made that in white, I’d wear it as a wedding dress.” It was simple yet had so much detail. This season you will definitely see Marchesa, J. Mendel, Dior, and Cavalli. One of my clients is wearing Cavalli for the SAG awards and I saw a few dresses they had on hold for Oscar nominees that were incredible.

—Chandia Brennen

Celebrity Style: Golden Globes 2013 Red Carpet

January 16, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

No sooner have we celebrated the New Year, then awards season is upon us. And starting off this glamfest of couture gowns, sexy sirens and accolades for great performances is the 2013 Golden Globes.

Though the Golden Globes may give some indication of who is slated to take home that much coveted, one-name gold statute later in the season, the Golden Globes also intuits the fashion trends that will populate the red carpet during awards seasons. And it appears that 2013 will be a big season for the color red, simple silhouettes and sexy, peek-a-book sheer fabrications.

Red, red, almost everywhere, and certainly red made a grand appearance at the 2013 Golden Globes. Just ask Jennifer Lawrence, Zooey Deschanel, and Claire Danes. New mother, Claire Danes, was stunning in Versace. Though Zooey Deschanel chose for simple elegance in Oscar de la Renta, her red gown could have used a bit more volume. Last, but not least, Jennifer Lawrence was the epitome of sophistication in Dior Haute Couture.

Several of the Golden Globe attendees were not afraid to show a little leg. Eva Longoria led the pack in leg reveal in a black lace-embellished Emilio Pucci gown. While Halle Berry took a risk that paid off in a print Versace. Still, no one has better stems than Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Yves Saint Laurent.

Though the trend for the last couple of seasons has been color, color, and more color, there were some celebrities who chose to stay with the pale palettes of white, cream, and ecru. Amanda Seyfried stuns in a lacy Givenchy Haute Couture. While best-supporting actress winner Anne Hathaway is the perfect picture of regal beauty in a Chanel peplum-inspired gown. And Hayden Pantierre shows off her curves in Roberto Cavalli.

There were lots of mermaid silhouettes to go around at this year’s Golden Globes. Taylor Swift looked deliciously rich in Donna Karan. While, Jessica Alba found the perfect color to compliment her café au lait complexion in Oscar de la Renta, Amy Adams looked amazing in pale coral mermaid dress from Marchesa.

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When it comes to showing off the va va voom, nobody does it better than Jenifer Lopez. And this award season Jenifer stayed on trend with lace embellishment married with diaphanous sheer illusions, looking delectable in Zurad Mahir. Kerry Washington of Scandal and Django Unchained fame was chic and fashion forward in Miu Miu. Still, Julianna Marguilies held her own in Emilio Pucci.

—Staff

Celebrity Style: The Blondes Rule VH1 Divas

December 20, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

Every decade of pop culture has its designer of choice that marries fashion-forward sensibility with its version of on-stage diva glam. In the 1960s The Supremes were the epitome of high-fashion elegance in gowns by Bob Mackie and Michael Travis. While Mackie in the 1970s continued his reign as the go-to pop diva designer with gowns and outfits for Cher, even current red-carpet king Tadashi Shoji stepped into the fray with onstage outfits for The Jacksons and Earth, Wind and Fire.

Though she wasn’t a glitter-and-glam type of pop diva, Cyndi Lauper put her own individual stamp on 80s pop fashion with her Screaming Mimi,Betsey Johnson‒inspired frocks. No other pop music icon combined the rebellious oeuvre of rock n’ roll with high fashion more than Madonna. And with the help of Jean-Paul Gaultier, in the 90s, Madonna found that perfect synergy that took music and fashion-forward designs to new heights.

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David and Phillipe Blond (The Blonds) have become to pop divas in 2012 what Bob Mackie, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Betsey Johnson have been to music sirens in previous decades. From Katy Perry, and Rihanna to Fergie and Kim Khardashian, since the mid-2000s The Blonds have been the designers of choice for screen sirens and songbirds who want to show off their svelte physiques in kittenish, jewel-encrusted bustiers.

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Known for the sequin-and-metallic‒embellished bustiers, The Blonds reigned supreme at this past Sunday’s VH1 Diva’s event. And it wasn’t just the ladies that flaunted looks from The Blonds fall 2012 collection, host Adam Lambert served up two cutting-edge jackets from The Blonds biker-inspired collection. Lambert opened up the event in a metal-studded persimmon leather jacket with persimmon-colored fur sleeves. Later he changed to a dample-grey motorcycle jacket.

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VH1’s Diva event has become the musical fashion domain of The Blonds. In 2011, Jennifer Hudson looked fetchingly sassy in red, bejeweled vixen bustier dress from The Blonds spring 2012 collection. And at this year’s Diva extravaganza hard-belting songbirds Natasha Bedingfield and Iggy Azalea rocked jewel glammed-up biker bustiers; Natasha in a silver-chained and rickets number with Iggy Azalea in a gold mosaic bustier. And it all worked as Natasha and Iggy light up the stage belting Deee-Lites 90’s hit “Groove Is in the Heart.”

Whether The Blonds bring their sexy vixen looks to the runways of the world or music events’ red-carpets and stage shows, there are no disputes about their ability to push fashion and the rock n’ roll genre to stratospheric unknowns. Rock on Blonds!!

—William S. Gooch

Celebrity Style – More Than a Touch of Velvet

November 20, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

Velvet, known throughout the centuries as one of the most luxurious fabrics in both texture and drape, has been raising its distinctive head on celebrities and red carpets for the last couple of season. Traditionally worn by nobility, in the tenth century velvet emerged in the Middle East by first being introduced in Baghdad during the rule of Harun al-Rashid, and later emerging in Florence, Venice, and Genoa.

In the modern era velvet is shown in a variation of garments in intense colors created by the intricate use of light and shadows. Although the extravagant fabric is predominately seen throughout the holiday season, in this current incarnation celebrities have chosen to incorporate velvet into their fall wardrobe.

Sarah Jessica Parker channeled her inner “Carrie Bradshaw” this season by making a velvet blazer a wardrobe staple piece. No stranger to color, she opted for tailored blazers in emerald green, black and eggplant. From cocktail dresses to designer jeans, Parker shows immense versatility with velvet.

Ideal for formal garments, velvet hangs elegantly and conforms to curves. A beautifully constructed velvet dress is both appealing and elegant for black tie occasions. Kim Kardashian opted for form fitting velvet looks from the finest designer houses. In a refreshing twist, Kardashian’s choices range from a floor sweeping gown to a black pantsuit with a plunging neckline.

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Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, and Gucci introduced the most innovative velvet designs for the red carpet this season. It’s not unexpected that a fabric so enthralling would be chosen by the seductive Angelina Jolie. Despite remaining committed to classic black, Jolie keeps her selections interesting by opting for a Swarovski crystal bodice and thigh high slit.

Whether celebrities decide on tailored blazers, chic pant suits or glamorous gowns, velvet continues to reign supreme.

—Chandia Brennen

Celebrity Style: American Music Awards 2012 Red Carpet

November 20, 2012 by admin 3 Comments

Though Justin Bieber was one of the big winners at the 2012 American Music Awards (AMA), and MC Hammer brought ole school back with a production number that contained some dance moves that are now a part of pop culture vernacular, you cannot talk about the AMAs without commenting on the fashion on the red carpet. Traditionally, celebrities don’t go high fashion when it comes to music award shows like the AMAs or the MTV Awards. But the times, they are a changing as celebs sported everything from Balmain to Monique Lhuillier on the red carpet.

Fashion Reverie brings you some of the red carpet looks that dazzled and some looks that did not.

Kelly Rowland, Stacy Keibler, and Taylor Swift looked fetching in sequined lace and metallic fiber cocktail dresses, revealing lots of leg in Naeem Khan, Collette Dinnigan, and Zuhair Murad, respectively.

Heidi Klum, Ke$cha, and Kimberly Cole kept the sequined lace trend going on the AMA red carpet. Heidi Klum stunned in a short gold metallic lace number from Alexandre Vauthier Couture. Ke$cha demonstrated that she can mix it up by being demure in short sequined lace number; she might rethink the shoes. And Kimberly Cole was not left behind by sporting a fantastic silver metallic cocktail dress.

Just as there was a lot of trending on metallic fibers, Nicki Minaj and Kerry Washington forwarded bold color as evidenced in their canary yellow choices. Nicki Minaj showed off her feminine curves in a Monique Lhuillier gown, while Kelly Washington was sophisticated, yet fashion forward in Stella McCarthy.

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Gwen Stefani and Brandi pushed the proverbial fashion-forward envelope by donning Balmain and Ekaterina Kukhareva, respectively. While Hayden Panettiere looked fresh and frisky in Armani.

—Staff

Angelina’s Bridal Choice

November 13, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

Angelia Jolie is known for her sultry features and classic fashion selections, so when the alluring starlet announced her pending nuptials, there was only one question … “Who will she be wearing?”

Jolie often remains subdued in her garment choices, opting for classic black dresses for most of her red carpet appearances, while her piercing eyes and coveted pout act as accessories to her ensemble. With her highly anticipated wedding on the horizon, Grazia revealed that designer L’Wren Scott will make an honest woman out of Jolie. The former model turned designer and current girlfriend of Mick Jagger, L’Wren Scott, has dressed Jolie for a few red carpet appearances in the past. L’Wren Scott is known for making designs for taller slender women that personify luxury and beauty, which is understandably why Jolie chose her.

Despite the rumor mill swirling with prospective designers from Gucci to Versace, insiders claim that Jolie “wanted someone that wasn’t known for bridal design.” The source also said, “Of all the people she’s met with, Angelina feels L’Wren is the one who understands her body the most.”

Angelina Jolie in L’Wren Scott at premier of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Bratt”

L’Wren Scott is expert at emphasizing the feminine silhouette, and has had her designs seen on Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Sarah Jessica Parker, and countless others. Scott’s affinity for fashion occurred years prior when she relocated from Utah to Los Angeles, in pursuit of a styling career. Her talent was quickly recognized, which led to her role as a creative director for major campaigns and costume design for film. Her acclaim in the industry provided her the ability to fully pursue a career in fashion design, which led to infinite possibilities. What also makes L’Wren Scott collections nontraditional is the fact that she doesn’t design based on seasons but rather creates cohesive collections with unique names. Launched in 2006, Scott’s first collection “Little Black Dress” was based on the idea of wearable versatile pieces, entirely in black.

L’Wren Scott and Mick Jagger. Images courtesy of Getty Images

After five years in the industry, L’Wren Scott has transformed her company into a lifestyle brand offering garments, shoes, bags, and even partnering with Lancome in the past to create a makeup line. The brand is built upon a philosophy of timeless style, rejecting the concept of trends in favor of creating versatile, classic pieces that can be worn in a variety of ways and jointures of a woman’s day. Scott’s Lula bag collection, a line of exotic skin luxury bags, emphasizes classic bag silhouettes and is sold exclusively at Barneys.

One can only fathom the style, color and intricacy of the personally designed bridal dress for one of Hollywood’s sexiest actresses.

—Chandia Brennen

Celebrity Style: The Fashion-Forward Appeal of Digital Prints

November 6, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

Just as the technological world evolves, so does the world of fashion. Revolutionary technology was incorporated into the spring/summer 2013 runway show of Diane Von Furstenburg with Google’s latest augmented glasses, while Russian designer Alexey Sorokin uniquely presented his latest collection Homo Consommatus using multimedia. Major fashion houses from Celine to Givenchy are further acknowledging the widespread appeal of digital prints by incorporating this growing technological trend into their fall/winter and spring/summer collections.

With Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, there is no denying that the world has gone digital. Beautifully constructed pieces are now made to capture of the attention of celebrities and consumers alike by the use of digital graphic images. Celebrities and fashion tastemakers are indulging in the digital prints that are sure to become a major trend for spring/summer 2013. Keira Knightley exudes elegance in a cap-sleeve dress from London-based designer Mary Katrantzou. Vogue Editor-in-chief Anna Wintour gave digital prints a silent nod of approval by wearing a cocktail shirt dress from Celine’s fall 2012 collection.

Digital prints are made for the woman that is unafraid of being the center of attention. Anne Hathaway looked simply charming in a chrome and royal blue silk digital print dress, while singer Kelly Rowland radiates in a Roberto Cavalli dress.

The good news is you don’t have to walk a red carpet to partake in the digital print trend! Celebrities have also been spotted incorporating the print into their everyday style. Jessica Alba looked charismatic when pairing digital print cigarette pants with a leather bomber jacket. Until now tropical print has never looked so chic, Beyonce Knowles opted for digital print pants from Stella McCartney’s 2012 resort collection.

—Chandia Brennen

Celebrity Style: 2012 Bridal Fashion

October 19, 2012 by admin 2 Comments

What brings more extravagance and glamour than a Hollywood red carpet? Hmm, let me think; maybe a celebrity wedding! This year Hollywood brides spared no expense when selecting the perfect bridal gown for their very special day.

Images courtesy of People Magazine

The stunningly beautiful Camila Alves wed Matthew McConaughey in an embellished long-sleeve laced gown in a 72-hour wedding. Alves sought the expertise of a family friend and fellow Brazilian Ducarmo Castelo Branco to design her gown, which was handmade in the bride’s native country by eight seamstresses.

Alves told People Magazine “The dress designer is a longtime family friend of the bride and surprisingly it didn’t take very long to create.”Ducarmo has been making wedding dresses for her entire life. I guess you can say she has been planning this design for over 20 years. I went to Brazil for a day and a half to work on the dress. I left and I just had to trust them. They finished the dress 22 days later.”

The bride accessorized her embellished gown with a Neil Lane headpiece and 10-carat earrings, featuring pear-shaped center diamonds and Stuart Weitzman heels.

Images courtesy of The Knot

One of the most highly anticipated wedding gowns of the season was undoubtedly the gown Anne Hathaway donned for her wedding nuptial. Anne, known for her classic, elegant and simple style went against type and opted for an opulent custom lace Valentino gown. Hathway married beau Adam Shulman in a romantic off-the-shoulder gown designed by Valentino, with a headpiece and cascading veil.

Images courtesy of People Magazine

Actress Drew Barrymore glowed in Chanel jewelry and accentuated her budding baby bump in a custom Chanel dress, designed personally by Karl Lagerfeld. The classic dress consisted of pleated muslin, organza, tulle and feathers with a black satin belt draped across her waist.

Images courtesy of The Knot

Alec Baldwin’s blushing bride Hilaria Thomas attended Bridal Fashion Week, and immediately fell in love with her dress after seeing it on the runway. The bride opted for a silk trumpet Amsale cap-sleeve gown that was sleek and sophisticated. She completed her look with white-diamond drop earrings in 18-karat white gold by jeweler de Grisogono.

—Chandia Brennen

Celebrity Style: Fall 2012 Peplum

October 8, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

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Elegant and bold, the peplum silhouette is an iconic structure of femininity and power. Despite originating in the 1800’s, peplum styled‒garments gained traction in 1947 after Christian Dior revealed garments with a nipped-in waist and peplum silhouettes. Today, the peplum trend is the new “power suit” for women with an admiration for classic sophistication.

Despite appearing on major runways for spring/summer 2013, peplum is slated to dominate the fall and winter seasons in sharp structured styles. Designer Haider Ackermann presented elaborate origami inspired‒peplum, while Lanvin revealed lace-embroidered peplum dresses.

From Parisian runways to Hollywood red carpets, celebrities have embraced the peplum trend in a variety of styles for the fall season. Peplum dresses are perfect for accentuating the waistline while creating a feminine silhouette. A peplum gown or cocktail dress is also ideal for black tie socials during the holiday season.

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Solange Knowles is breathtaking in a strapless yellow gown by Rachel Roy. Anne Hathaway stuns in Prabal Gurung resort 2013, while Charlize Theron exudes sexy sophistication in a strapless red Lanvin dress.

Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively is chic in a feathered Chanel, while Emma Stone looked picture perfect in an elegant Martin Grant top. Fashion socialite Olivia Palermo defied color rules by pairing a seductive black leather peplum with navy shorts.

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In comparison to the other peplum styles, skirts and shorts provide added flair to the hips, creating an hourglass figure. Eva Longoria turns heads in a sexy black jacquard peplum short, while Jessica Biel drips glamour in a Giambattista feather peplum skirt. Young mogul Angela Simmons looks edgy in a Topshop skirt paired with a Madonna Queen of Lollipop tee shirt.

—Chandia Brennen

Primetime Emmy Awards 2012 Celebrity Style

September 26, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

The Emmy Awards marks the start of award season. And though the Emmy Awards takes place as we have officially moved into the fall season, many of the celebrities of the red carpet were flaunting spring/summer 2013 red-carpet looks that fashion industry professionals had just witnessed during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Though there were some familiar faces on the red carpet, the 64^th Primetime Emmy Awards introduced a slew of newcomers to its red carpet. And some really pulled it together, and others are a work in progress. Still, there was lots of great fashion and like the spring/summer 2013 collections, simple silhouettes and vibrant color ruled the day.

Monique Lhuillier was a red-carpet favorite at this year’s Emmys. Just ask Ginnifer Goodwin and Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi. Both looked fetiching, Padma in a traffic-stopping tangerine number and Ginnifer in a poppy-hued Lhuillier stunner. While Scandal’s Kerry Washington shimmers beautifully in Vivienne Westwood.

One of the hot colors of the season is yellow; and not just your standard yellow that pairs well with lots of other colors. We are talking about a bold yellow that needs no help, but commands attention all on its own. And that is just what Modern Family’s Julie Bowen in Monique Lhuillier and Claire Danes in Lanvin did. But they didn’t out do Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks who was va va va voom in Christian Siriano.

Speaking of va va voom, few celebrities can trump sexy siren Sofia Vergara in Zuhair Murad, while Nicole Kidman is sophisticated and slightly demure in a white Antonio Berardi with blue metallic beading. Zooey Deschanel was heavenly in a custom-made Reem Acra gown.

Project Runway’s Heidi Klum was breathtaking in a plunging sea-foam, high slit Alexandre Vauthier gown. Mad Men’s Jessica Pare demonstrated that less is more in a white asymmetrical Jason Wu gown. And Fashion Police’s Kelly Osbourne’s hair matched her elegant Zac Posen lilac dress, proving that an edgy hair color can work on the red carpet if the head-to-look is on point.

Primetime 2012 Emmy Award images courtesy of Patrick McMullan

Though there were explosions of color at the Primetime Emmy’s, some celebrities chose to stick with black, and its many variations. Elizabeth Moss was one of the few celebrities that went with a print. And she looked glamorous in a Dolce Gabbana print with ruffles. Guiliana Rancic was the epitome of regal beauty in a Romona Keveza, while Mad Men’s January Jones was fetchingly fashion forward in Zac Posen.

—Staff