Glorious Grammy Gowns

The Grammys are known for showcasing outrageous fashion as musicians from all genres around the world gather to celebrate a year of music. This years the awards were more about remembrance and the celebration of life as the sad news of Whitney Huston's passing rocked the world hours before the awards. Stars honoured the icon but the sad news certainly didn't stop them from going all out on their outfits.

Kelly Osborne shimmers in this gorgeous Tony Ward dress. Love the rich colour; a cross between silver and champaign. Her glowing golden tan, soft curls and fresh make up make this one of my favourite looks.

This plunging Armani number isn't a dress that anyone could wear but when you're Rihanna anything looks good on you. It hugs her svelte figure perfectly and Rihanna makes the right decision of only wearing golden bracelets, tiny golden rings and a fine necklace, leaving the plunging neck line to do all the talking. Her glowing hair and make up give a 70's feel to the outfit.

My heart drops a little every time i look at this Jean Paul Gaultier dress. Why? Because this dress could've been so right. The orange is bang on trend, the lace design is lovely and the shape is really nice. I want to scream 'why is this dress not lined!' Instead of being a show stopper for the right reasons you wonder what possessed Fergie to wear this revealing design.

I'm on the fence with this backless Elie Saab gown. I'm normally a big fan of his creations but this leaves me feeling 'meh'. I like the sky blue sequins but it has a slight 'granny' feel to it that just does not sit well with me. The ribbon around the waist and the up do make the dress seem almost bridal. I think Katy Perry was thought it was demure and sophisticated but i prefer the more fresh, adventurous Perry!

Jessie J wears this sea inspired fish tailed Julien MacDonald dress. Looking like a mirrored mermaid Jessie described herself as a 'disco ball'. The scaled dress and fish tail are on trend but it's bordering on looking cheap with the metallic silver.

I love this strapless Monique Lhullier dress worn by Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott. The purple ombre around the waist is a nice touch and draws the eye in to enhance Hillary's hour glass figure. Love the way the material drapes down from her waist and skims the floor. Not sure why there isn't more being said about this outfit; i think it's one of the best.

One of my least favourite looks of the night. Taylor Swift wears this Zuhair Murad gown. I think this look is too mature for the 22 year old. It's an interesting dress; i quite like the revealed chest, high neckline and gold detailing but unfortunately it's not a look Taylor can pull off.

Looking every inch the starlet Adele sparkles in this long black sequined Gorgio Armani dress. It's nothing ground breaking but she looks gorgeous and i love her 60's style hair and red lips. I am so pleased that she was awarded an amazing six grammys! So deserved as her album 21 is fab and she is such a nice, down to earth girl.

Corinne Bailey Rae wears Christian Serrano's take on an LBD. I love the graphic, voluminous bottom of the dress. The ruffles and drama start at just the right point; slightly underneath the waist so Corinne doesn't look swamped or like a doll toilet roll holder. Keeping it simple with a dark red lip and those killer platforms this is an award winning look.

Julianne Hough looks effortless in this Kaufmanfanco strapless dress. I like the sheer material decorated with black, glittered stripes. The dewy make up and tousled hair adds to the laid back chic feel.

I am in love with this backless, long-sleeved Gomez-Gracia gown that the beautiful Carrie Underwood is wearing. The pristine white base with sparkling silver sequins and the dangling diamond earrings makes this my favourite look of the Grammys.

I've saved the most outrageous looks for the end. Brace yourself, they're pretty weird.

I think it was Guliana Rancic who said "This is where outfits turn costume rather than fashion" when she seen Nicki Minaj's outfit and in my opinion she was spot on. Nicki was trying to make some kind of statement wearing this red hooded dress by Atelier Versace and a Pope look a like as an accessory. Personally, i'm bored of these 'costumes' and i find they are making less and less of a statement as it's all been done before. 

The other look i just did not get was Russian pop singer Sasha Gradvia's barbie/prom girl meets terminator. The pink dress is nice but i do not get those huge guns. I'm guessing it's some political metaphor or maybe Sasha took being dressed to kill too literally. 

What outfits stood out to you from this event?

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The Best of the BAFTAs

Actresses dazzled on the red carpet outside the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden for the BAFTAs. The carpet was awash with black, white, nude and metallics. Without further a do here's my best of BAFTAs.

I wanted to scream 'yes! finally a dress i like on Michelle Williams' when i seen her. Michelle looks gorgeous in this black and cream bespoke dress from none other than the high street shop H&M. Paired with that red lip she looks like a classic beauty.

You can always count on Tilda Swinton to stand out on the red carpet for better and worse. This time for better. She looks great in this structured white dress by Celine. The metallic strip at the bottom adds a little bit of glitz and stops the dress looking too clinical.

This metallic dress by Givenchy could be classed as a risk and i'm sure opinion is divided. Personally i love this dress on Christina Ricci; it has an almost oriental feel to it. The up-do, vampish make up and simple accessories pull the whole look together.

I wasn't sure on this Gorgio Armani Prive gown but it's grown on me. The colour looks amazing against Penelope Cruz's skin tone and the stiff straight neckline adds a uniqueness to the dress. Penelope made the right choice by wearing her hair up with only small earrings and keeping her lips natural with a slight smokiness to the eyes.

Meryl Streep is showing age is nothing but a number in this black Vivenne Westwood dress. Really like the added touch of ruffles and diamantés on the arms, shoulders and stomach. A perfect mix of glamour and sophistication.

Not my favourite Viola Davis look but she still looks stunning in this custom made salmon pink dress by Valentino made out of recycled bottles! Yep, you read that right. It's part of Colin Firth's wife Livia's project Green Carpet Challenge encouraging designers and stars to wear sustainable fashion. Who knew recycled bottles could look so good.

Kristen Wiig goes Grecian in this Alberta Ferretti dress. I love the way it's pulled in on her side and the material falls beautifully. The gold bracelets, soft curls at the ends of her hair and golden make up gives an effortless feel.

Feline looking Melissa George shines in this figure hugging Victoria Beckham gown. The wet-look was also seen on Angelina Jolie at the SAG awards and looks just as good on Melissa. What i love about the dress is that her it gives the illusion of being dipped in black liquid and showing that you can be fully covered an still sexy. The flick of hair, pink lips and black lined eyes make this the sexiest look of the night.

What were your favourite looks of the night?

84th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon

On Monday 6th February film stars gathered at The Beverly Hilton Hotel for the annual star studded Oscar nominees luncheon. Less glitzy then the Awards show the luncheon gives the stars a chance to show off their  formal style.

Viola Davis, Rooney Mara, Meryl Streep, Octavia Spencer, Bérénice Béjo and Melissa McCarthy.

Love this pink J.C. Obando silk halter dress on Viola though i wasn't keen on her choice of shoe, the colour looked dull and ashy. Her hair and make up looks good though! 
Rooney works the androgynous look with a black ASOS jumpsuit and a white Thierry Mugler blazer . 
Meryl is one lady who normally ends up on the worst dressed list but this black dress paired with black tights and heels was a great choice.
How amazing Octavia look in this David Meister wrap dress? Love the leopard print clutch too.

Newcomer Bérénice Béjo looks lovely in this purple Elie Saab dress. It's the perfect mix of formal and dressy.

This navy dress looks gorgeous on Melissa. The colour is perfect for her skin tone. Great accessorising with the clutch and beads too. 

Normally i hate 'worst dressed lists' but i wasn't a fan of Glenn Close's and Michelle Williams' outfits.

Glenn wears Stella McCartney and Michelle opted for this cloud dress by Victoria Beckham. 

First of all let me say that i applaud Glenn for taking a risk, she looks so well and I like her trousers but i really don't like the jacket. If she had worn a white blazer with some small blue detailing i think this outfit would look so much better. 

Now onto Michelle, I want to like this dress but i just can't. I get it's supposed to be cute and quirky with the clouds but it doesn't appeal to me at all. I like the shape of the dress with the collar but those clouds ruin it for me.


And it would be rude of me to leave out the lads.

Gary Oldman, Jean Dujardin, Demián Bichir, Brad Pitt and George Clooney.

How dapper do these gentlemen look? All of these photos have got me excited and intrigued to see what everyone will be wearing on the big day. I don't think i can choose a favourite look from this event as everyone looked so good. What outfit do you think outshines the others?

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Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012 Fashion

You can't escape red carpet fashion when awards season rolls around. I love seeing who's wearing whom, who's taken risks, who looks amazing and who should've just stayed at home.

My favourites of the SAG Awards 2012:

Viola Davis was a glowing goddess in Marchesa. 

 I loved the gold detailing and the white looks so pure against her gorgeous skin.

Emma Stone looks dainty in Alexander McQueen. 

 I'm not the biggest fan of these of  these dresses as they can look overly girly but Emma pulls it off. Plus i'm slightly biased as I'm in love with anything Mcqueen. Extra points for not over accessorising.

Rose Byrne took a risk wearing this Elie Saab jumpsuit. 

This is a love/hate look as most risk outfits are. I think it fitted her perfectly and i love the intricate  beading.

Natalie Portman knows what works for her and she makes no mistake in this Giambattista Valli gown. 

I love the deep wine colour and you can't see  in this photo but the Harry Winston earrings match the dress perfectly.

I love the deep neckline of this Carolina Herrera dress on Dianna Agron. 

The magenta is beautiful against Dianna's porcelian skin and her fresh make up and braided up do pulls the whole look together.

Naya Rivera looks sultry in this Naeem Kahn dress.

The plunging neckline shows just enough cleavage (there's a fine line ladies!) It hangs flawlessly against her body and the beading on the dress is bang on trend. 

Emily Blunt stood out, in a good way, in this stunning bright green number from Oscar de la Renta.

 It could've easily went wrong on the wrong skin tone but she pulls it off effortlessly with no fuss hair and jewellery.

I was shocked at how good Ashlee Simpson looked in Jenny Packham. 

The perfect mix of gothic, retro glamour.

Other note worthy mentions are Berenice Bejo's champagne Ralph Lauren gown, Emilia Clarke in Chanel and  Angelina Jolie in a slick Jenny Packham dress. 

What were your favourite looks of the night?

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