Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The Gleeks take the cake

I was so excited to see what Mad Men's female leads would wear to the Emmys that I didn't give the Glee girls much thought. But while January Jones and Christina Hendricks' choices left me puzzled at best, Glee stars Dianna Agron and Heather Morris were the epitome of gorgeous, age appropriate red carpet fashion.

Behold the power of lace!
By choosing to keep her hair and jewelry unfussy, Dianna Agron manages to look both feminine and chic in Carolina Herrera.


Veronica Lake would be proud
Heather Morris pulls out the stops in this glittering Ina Soltani column dress. A figure flattering belt gives wow factor to a tried-and-true red carpet staple, the sparkly evening gown. Loose waves and red lips help complete her glamorous transformation.

What was your favorite look at the Emmys this year?

Monday, August 30, 2010

Sliding into fall

Even though we're still averaging around 75 degrees every day, it's hard to ignore that fall fashion is upon us.  As much as I hate to kiss the summer goodbye -particularly considering how unseasonably cold it was this year, I always love an excuse to plump up my closet and read 500+ page magazines!
While I'll admire trends like the skinny cargoes, leather jackets, and clogs from afar, I'll be sticking to a more classically feminine approach (as usual). Here's my fall wish list so far.

My Wish List

Full skirts

I love the inspired pairing of the skirt's luxe gem tone with playful pink cap toe pumps

Chiffon blouses with feminine details
 
My pick is this Joie Blouse worn by Clemence Poesy on Gossip Girl, Buy it here
Of course Grace did it first.


Lace loveliness
How perfect does Olivia Palermo look in this Valentino?


"Mad Men" inspired silhouettes
How old is Christy Turlington again?
If I've learned anything from this trio, it's to flaunt and not conceal, that fabulous hour glass shape.


Tweed everything

I've never fully recovered from this Nanette Lepore dress Lauren Conrad wore a few years back. If I never manage to track it down, I will settle for the clear umbrella, which is also adorable!

During my quest I did find this Black Halo stunner on Ebay and it looks even better in person! Buy it in grey here

Zoe Saldana wears the real thing, but I'll be hunting for a great Chanel inspired option 
Clemence wearing three of my fave trends: full skirt, lace detail, and tweed! (Chanel 2010 Resort Collection)

Playful polka dots

Zooey Deschanel is adorable in dots



Eva Longoria's demurely sexy take on polka dots

Red skirts

A chiffon blouse AND red pencil skirt! Blair Waldorf never disappoints.
Only Ali Larter could make me reconsider my lifelong ban on turtlenecks.


Do you find making lists helpful? What's made it on your wish list so far?