It’s that time of the year again…when dozens of the slim gold man are handed out.  While everyone was eager to see how many awards Slumdog would sweep, whether Winslet go another year without an Oscar and the fight between Rourke and Penn, I was more excited about what the stars would be parading down the red carpet in.  Okay, maybe I was looking forward to the other things too…

Guiliana Rancic in Pamela Roland

Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent

Marisa Tomei in Versace

Queen Latifah in Georges Chakra

Freida Pinto in John Galliano

Floral Inspired Elegance

Most of these gowns incorporated elements of flowers such as petals from the waist down taking elegance to another level.

Miley Cyrus in Zuhair Murad

Taraji P. Henson in Roberto Cavalli

Maria Menounos in Randi Rahm

The Power of Red

You would think that stars in red gowns would blend in with the carpet but these women popped in the variations of sharp red gowns.

Amy Adams in Carolina Herrera

Amanda Seyfried in Valentino

Heidi Klum in RM by Roland Mouret

Virginia Madsen in Kevan Hall

Subtle Glamour of Creams and Nudes

These gowns in light shades of cream brought some chic-ness to the red carpet.

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive

Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab

Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott

Penelope Cruz in Vintage Balmain

Jessica Biel in Prada

Return of the Fish Tail

We saw this silhouette dominate at the Golden Globes earlier this year so it’s no surprise that it’s appeared again.  Tight fitted bodices and a free-flowing bottom definitely flatter a woman’s figure!

Beyonce in House of Dereon

Halle Berry in Marchesa

Vanessa Hudgens in Marchesa

Melissa George in Dolce & Gabbana

Fairy-tale Ending

These stars prommed it out like they were Cinderella looking for their Prince…in their own way of course!

Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior

Miley Cyrus in Zuhair Murad

Penelope Cruz in Vintage Balmain

Sarah Jessica Parker in Christian Dior Couture

Sculptural Pieces

These gowns seemed like they were made from origami, giving the stars a very modern look.

Heidi Klum in RM by Roland Mouret

Jessica Biel in Prada

Marisa Tomei in Versace

Jewel-Toned Beauty

Paillettes, sequins and crystals let these stars shimmer in their gowns.

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive

Jennifer Anniston in Valentino

Leslie Mann in Pamella Roland

Tina Fey in Zac Posen

Pretty in Pink

These stars brought some fresh shades to the red carpet and it paid off!

Natalie Portman in Rodarte

Lisa Rinna in Gustavo Cadile

Alicia Keys in Armani Prive

Bringing on the Belt

Sitting high at the waist, these stars accented their gowns with belts giving them an edgier look.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Christian Dior Couture

Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior

Miley Cyrus in Zuhair Murad

Statement Jewellery

Aside from the gowns, the jewellery on the red carpet this year were very much in tune with the trends on the runway.  Big, chunky, colourful, statement making jewellery is what everyone was trying to pull off.

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At the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards last night, flocks of A-listers paraded down the red carpet in recession-friendly gowns.  Classic? Yes.  Elegant? Oh yes.  Boring? ABSOLUTELY! For the most part, the stars looked stunning in their minimal yet glamourous pieces but they lacked some serious wow-factors.  Anyone remember Marion Cotillard’s Gaultier mermaid dress at the Oscars last year? Or Anne Hathaway’s Versace dress at the Venice Film Festival in September? That’s the kind of meat we’re looking for on the red carpet!

One of the most popular shapes of the night – the mermaid.

Jennifer Morrison in Oscar de la Renta; Debra Messing in Vera Wang

Kate Beckinsale in J. Mendel; Eva Longoria in Reem Acra; Drew Barrymore in Christian Dior

The Hollywood crowd also played it safe with pale shades and nudes.

America Ferrera in Oscar de la Renta; Amanda Seyfried in Stella McCartney

Isla Fisher in Carlos Miele; Vanessa Hudgens in Alberta Ferretti; Penelope Cruz in Armani Prive

The only thing worse than sameness on a red carpet is an overflowing, boring amount of black so I was extremely thankful for the folks that replaced black with shades of purple.

Rumer Willis in Reem Acra; Anna Paquin in Herve Leroux

Hayden Panettiere in Gianfranco Ferre; Maria Menounos in Ina Soltani

The safely played red carpet gave a chance for some to shine.  I’m not sure how I feel about Renee Zellweger’s number but props to her for taking such a risk! Laura Linney’s gown looked like it was draped just for her and the yellow seemed fresh amongst the doomed-coloured crowd.

Laura Linney in Elie Saab; Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera

Heidi Klum and Maggie Gyllenhaal were perhaps the biggest risk takers in my book with their adorable prints and classy flowers.

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Lanvin; Heidi Klum in James Galanos

I’m normally pro-Lopez but last night’s number really took a toll on me.  Mamma really needs to learn how to cover up!

Jennifer Lopez in Marchesa

My favourite look of the night had to be Eva Mendes.  Though she succumbed to the minimalist, one-toned, strapless look with a sculptured Dior gown, she perfectly paired it with a vintage Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise necklace to make herself stand out.  Nice job, Mendes!

Eva Mendes in Christian Dior

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On Wednesday nights, I come home to a full DVR. There are just so many shows to keep up with! One of which is CW’s new reality series, Stylista. Anyone catch that? The show revolves around contestants competing for an editorial position at Elle. The prize does not just end there…the winner gets a paid lease on an apartment in Manhattan and a clothing allowance from H&M for one year. That’s a SWEET deal!!!

While I was excited for the show to premier, I have to say, I was super disappointed. I wanted to write about it right after it first aired but I thought I’d hold off on my thoughts and give it a few more episodes…my opinion hasn’t changed. I get so frustrated because of the way the show portrays the fashion industry. There are nice people in our industry; not everyone is out to stab you in the back and not every task given is an impossible one. I mean, if I wanted to watch a repeat of “The Devil Wears Prada,” I could have just rented the DVD. Does a show really need that much cattiness to add to its entertainment value? And why is Anne Slowey trying to be Anna Wintour? I would have loved to see the real Anne as opposed to this character she’s so desperately trying to be.

The show does have it’s positives; seeing different aspects of the industry and understanding what goes into a magazine, for example. That’s the only reason why I still watch it. People outside of our industry must think we’re crazy for staying on in it. I guess I’m smart enough to know that while an editorial job can be challenging at times, people don’t treat you like dirt. And yes, I still love “Elle” and the work that Anne does.

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It’s been a year since the mischievous scenes of Gossip Girl have started appearing on our TVs. While many tune in to indulge in the glamourous lives of the Upper East Siders, follow the wild parties and applaud the wicked plots, there are some that watch it more so for the fashion. From the established, high-end names of Gucci and Chanel to the neo-contemporary ones such as Alice+Olivia, Alexander Wang and Tory Burch, designer names pop up in almost every scene!