Paris Fall Couture Week 2012 - Part 3

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Paris Couture Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Fall/Winter 2012-2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Three</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My coverage of Paris Couture Week comes to a close with a focus on the exquisite collections of Lebanese designers. We are all familiar with Beirut's most famous import, Elie Saab, but there are few more notable couturiers that deserve their space in the style spotlight. What I love about the Lebanese designers is their exceptional craftsmanship, exquisite hand-beading, intricate attention to every detail, and their ability to bring princess perfect gowns to life with in a way that is delicate, elegant and utterly feminine. Click on the pictures to zoom in.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Elie Saab</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The master of couture has served up another triumphant collection, possibly even more beautiful than the ones before. The silhouettes were graceful, accented at the waist with bateau necklines and lengths from midway to maxi. A vigorous splash of peach and teal added colour to the range of black, gold and taupe Imperial-inspired evening wear. Breathtaking gowns were contrived from lusciously beaded lace, silk crepe and brocade, drizzled with the opulence of a Byzantine empress.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcBMKdMt6-qhSxDNAcsVHcPA9uB1peJ6VPjc1CvOcg3Qwx1McY3uC13h4KyRiY0c_sThGV1aDfpmjCOoldQFgt8V3QkRjGobqUc4O3BSXedZRS1UUjA-07NvgR0VEFQT7MAUMtYnunWyJ/s1600/eliesaab1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcBMKdMt6-qhSxDNAcsVHcPA9uB1peJ6VPjc1CvOcg3Qwx1McY3uC13h4KyRiY0c_sThGV1aDfpmjCOoldQFgt8V3QkRjGobqUc4O3BSXedZRS1UUjA-07NvgR0VEFQT7MAUMtYnunWyJ/s640/eliesaab1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4JlhE5y3Ax8GXcWGPFpLhCem97bGO92wsD44hyphenhyphenXGZw9ZBjfbb5n1K4-NPujcM_T41-GdXLYlV2FMtCGV4NwqLgZYHr0F4-YF-IfjaKr_odRT8oCc5Tl12sbJYQyUEcNbsOI2Or2c82-_/s1600/eliesaab2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4JlhE5y3Ax8GXcWGPFpLhCem97bGO92wsD44hyphenhyphenXGZw9ZBjfbb5n1K4-NPujcM_T41-GdXLYlV2FMtCGV4NwqLgZYHr0F4-YF-IfjaKr_odRT8oCc5Tl12sbJYQyUEcNbsOI2Or2c82-_/s640/eliesaab2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWYusVBdJS2hAUMIQSyih6JeSND8Lf4qPUzIBZ59c4d9y23KFiKGDEuYYFdRDr0UWMJUBGi_lcGk-OUR5Jawr-dFSzHhflKplddIky4hC-UkKzpxw1aUINp0MLCXEymvpVccr5Q9oTEmk/s1600/eliesaab3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWYusVBdJS2hAUMIQSyih6JeSND8Lf4qPUzIBZ59c4d9y23KFiKGDEuYYFdRDr0UWMJUBGi_lcGk-OUR5Jawr-dFSzHhflKplddIky4hC-UkKzpxw1aUINp0MLCXEymvpVccr5Q9oTEmk/s640/eliesaab3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Georges Chakra</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Lebanese designer celebrates 25 years in the fashion industry with a ritzy Fall Couture collection tinted in crimson red, midnight blue, rays of violet, black and lustrous gold. The hourglass figure is accentuated by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> fitted waists and bell-shaped skirts, while the asymmetrical shoulder was a prominent feature on the curve-hugging gowns. Sequins and feathers were found in abundance, methodically embroidered onto the dresses, adding dimension and texture. Favored by many-a-popstar, we can expect to see a few of Chakra's creations somewhere along the musical red carpet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSu2J6yjqd2_yWY-F5gfWzfnUlA0pbipgmCTj83-0vdz_aYtYr8GPx6bS2YUJeoqwgQjP_E-3TopXzbwYG8WOZirob6vYzNL98_BJpg5RDMt8n9eGQOwQLDkwx9tq84xE05zhiwX-RuvS/s1600/chakra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSu2J6yjqd2_yWY-F5gfWzfnUlA0pbipgmCTj83-0vdz_aYtYr8GPx6bS2YUJeoqwgQjP_E-3TopXzbwYG8WOZirob6vYzNL98_BJpg5RDMt8n9eGQOwQLDkwx9tq84xE05zhiwX-RuvS/s640/chakra.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Georges Hobeika</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An enchanting tale of fairies aflight and gardens in bloom, Georges Hobeika incited the magic of nature for his Fall 2012 Couture Collection. Fluttering gowns appeared in sublime shades of summer sage, rose red, lavender, minted aqua and sea breeze blue. Sumptuous velvets were underpinned by sheer chiffons, silk mousseline and lace, the pussycat neck bow acting as a leitmotif. The ethereal looks were festooned with dainty floral appliqués and a flurry of organza petals. I would love to see the hazy blue half of this collection on the red carpet, the second last look (blue ballgown, bottom row) is one of my favourites of fashion week.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxM8KkPbWCjlMIKZitIcGjUPnb6G9ya8m5pwcydHdrjpYrNWSRanWwrd281-JJbMKF5EYN89pF9ZWGV0YorVzHW6y93ya164uLtCBuWmSN4vP8Pxbc4MC3z1bdesXoDzE65oCIBqXE_IP/s1600/hobeika1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxM8KkPbWCjlMIKZitIcGjUPnb6G9ya8m5pwcydHdrjpYrNWSRanWwrd281-JJbMKF5EYN89pF9ZWGV0YorVzHW6y93ya164uLtCBuWmSN4vP8Pxbc4MC3z1bdesXoDzE65oCIBqXE_IP/s640/hobeika1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVZKjXJWkRGV3jbHe_GjRhBX69lpX9ZEYBIA1O2SynulunoKEqjN64gaGfzbqHIcMXXWg6QUaumiwo77G9x2atF5Iu75Oxh3p11O1T5GEZFcl6RTJAnXj8qO8kGnu-LEGnZPmL4dTctXI/s1600/hobeika2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVZKjXJWkRGV3jbHe_GjRhBX69lpX9ZEYBIA1O2SynulunoKEqjN64gaGfzbqHIcMXXWg6QUaumiwo77G9x2atF5Iu75Oxh3p11O1T5GEZFcl6RTJAnXj8qO8kGnu-LEGnZPmL4dTctXI/s640/hobeika2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Zuhair Murad</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With style icons like Blake Lively, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez wearing his designs, Zuhair Murad is a fashion force to be reckoned with. He creates the kind of eye-catching, head-turning looks that always make a dramatic statement. For Fall 2012, Murad flirts with florals, as seen on the voluminous, varicolored gowns, and with delicately embroidered blossoms tacked onto gauzy lace, see-through silhouettes and full tulle skirts. Celestial white and ivory gowns make for pretty bridal wear, while red haute dresses appeal to one's passionate side. Concluding this extravagant collection is a set of emerald green and royal blue gowns in luxurious satins and silk, trimmed with feathers and self-shaded beads. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjel25aEmnOvi3aAtInZ1gQDCx72T0_UBt-Rn8yZDBsvRG9sQ91ds4ttO2NtNUI-mHqqzA0DugJi9eO81O2b8PfDDpewlf1yKJsiiVc6g6ZCfhx15s3IstIH1k3EDJmKOGGOukJf0MoDDtA/s1600/zuhairmurad1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjel25aEmnOvi3aAtInZ1gQDCx72T0_UBt-Rn8yZDBsvRG9sQ91ds4ttO2NtNUI-mHqqzA0DugJi9eO81O2b8PfDDpewlf1yKJsiiVc6g6ZCfhx15s3IstIH1k3EDJmKOGGOukJf0MoDDtA/s640/zuhairmurad1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dg9DSjdYvDe5Etw24kY0NohKrAhdGVkEApnOct_w3C5DRzfr5gGWaa6h2gYXfpN3chOwzDdUiXfINEk41E_rgx_NIAAzp-QTifjz7K1DMow6z5EqCX6BESYw6sEF76QUsT14tXkBN4aN/s1600/zuhairmurad2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dg9DSjdYvDe5Etw24kY0NohKrAhdGVkEApnOct_w3C5DRzfr5gGWaa6h2gYXfpN3chOwzDdUiXfINEk41E_rgx_NIAAzp-QTifjz7K1DMow6z5EqCX6BESYw6sEF76QUsT14tXkBN4aN/s640/zuhairmurad2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you spotted your dream dress yet? That sums up the wonderment that was Paris Couture Fashion Week. Click for <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/07/paris-fall-couture-week-2012-part-1.html">Parts One</a> & <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/07/paris-fall-couture-fashion-week-2012.html">Two</a> of my runway reviews. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Paris Fall Couture Week 2012 - Part 3

Paris Couture Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012-2013 Part Three My coverage of Paris Couture Week comes to a close with a focus on the exquisite...

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Oscar Party Dresses 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've seen all the Oscar gowns, but where most of the glamour happens is at the stylish after-parties. Tinseltown was lit up even brighter by a galaxy of starlets, trying to outshine each other in their best party frocks. Red was a predominant trend, as seen earlier at the Academy Awards show. This was followed by white and sheer dresses, as well as cut-outs. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sheerness</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFC0doKv5YTA-bQBESj4qwZdRLDQEqK2grsPAiW-5CyLwyNIlJZOk9KngowTfsezH9W1qvVPJj3B_lc2iBjaxgmF6smFlo6KeQyF306lfrBhtTxHNczHf0Onc7YGpE8CAhNbUYddxKgHO/s1600/oscar1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFC0doKv5YTA-bQBESj4qwZdRLDQEqK2grsPAiW-5CyLwyNIlJZOk9KngowTfsezH9W1qvVPJj3B_lc2iBjaxgmF6smFlo6KeQyF306lfrBhtTxHNczHf0Onc7YGpE8CAhNbUYddxKgHO/s640/oscar1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Emma Stone</span></b> once again uped the ante in a gorgeous chiffon striped <i>Chanel Couture </i>gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kate Bosworth</span></b> went futuristic in a filigree designed <i>Prabal Gurung</i> dress with longer sheer hem. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Gwen Stefani</span></b> wore a crystal beaded black and red <i>Zuhair Murad</i> dress. Not my favourite look on her. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Zoe Saldana</span></b> picked out a black bejewelled satin dress with sheer skirt and by <i>Marios Schwab</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Ginnifer Goodwin</span></b> in a sheer cut-out <i>Peter Som</i> peplum dress.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Alert</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qsIwsI-meQS7zE_n8eRqWlpr_K_J_RqQH7FgkZf_YcmZbFNhug0N1YK793JfBAV8PkvPO3ZOeKSdAcoazC8hKCY4D0dO0WJ6TguKt1w5F9ZcD5c7Kg3gtYwbMqHUpM4Yc6H2xy_bjUe2/s1600/oscar2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qsIwsI-meQS7zE_n8eRqWlpr_K_J_RqQH7FgkZf_YcmZbFNhug0N1YK793JfBAV8PkvPO3ZOeKSdAcoazC8hKCY4D0dO0WJ6TguKt1w5F9ZcD5c7Kg3gtYwbMqHUpM4Yc6H2xy_bjUe2/s640/oscar2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Salma Hayek</span></b> looked beautiful in a scarlet <i>YSL</i> gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Claire Danes</span></b> opted for a girly <i>Valentino</i> frock with sheer spotted yoke and ruffled skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rosie Huntington-Whiteley</span></b> was statuesque in a crimson red <i>Antonio Berardi</i> dress. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Diane Kruger</span></b> in a plunge-neck <i>Calvin Klein</i> gown. The exposed lace bra bothers me. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kate Hudson</span></b> wowed in beaded and fringed vintage <i>Versace</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Abbie Cornish</span></b> wore a minimalistic cherry red look from <i>Tommy Hilfiger</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>In Supermodel Form</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFhf9vnvSJX0hpG2jwM7yZGj3XM5NBfYoyiw1917DwwRkid3Bkn2HiJrQp1BPtuYot0pxzSPkSn0whhyphenhyphenD3nl7EKAIfWUrwbvfkBJ36F2KaiHObl7PQbd2WmWr50vFfeJv7YcDBLfj26Ah/s1600/oscar3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFhf9vnvSJX0hpG2jwM7yZGj3XM5NBfYoyiw1917DwwRkid3Bkn2HiJrQp1BPtuYot0pxzSPkSn0whhyphenhyphenD3nl7EKAIfWUrwbvfkBJ36F2KaiHObl7PQbd2WmWr50vFfeJv7YcDBLfj26Ah/s640/oscar3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Marisa Miller</span></b> wore a glorious gold sequined <i>Joanna Johnson</i> gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Bar Rafaeli</span></b> in a <i>Roberto Cavalli </i>frock strewn with metallic beads. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Irina Shayk </span></b>was all vixen in white hot <i>Versace</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Karolina Kurkova</span></b> in a shimmery silver ensemble from <i>Armani Privé</i> with red heels. Different but can't say I like it. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Brooklyn Decker</span></b> wore a scallop beaded <i>Valentino</i> gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Modern Elegance</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgEBvhAUoTi70iYqdftzWswsdP4R9mxwc0v7uT-zW5gVwSY4ze4LiHEzqIvH-Ej-VesZXzLQQ2g4ShOLhmQIMoNoVL6U-L0RchpohMGKF0kYfYsKF43VOp_YeKt-Vo2e6dZSTznAvgN9T/s1600/oscar4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgEBvhAUoTi70iYqdftzWswsdP4R9mxwc0v7uT-zW5gVwSY4ze4LiHEzqIvH-Ej-VesZXzLQQ2g4ShOLhmQIMoNoVL6U-L0RchpohMGKF0kYfYsKF43VOp_YeKt-Vo2e6dZSTznAvgN9T/s640/oscar4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Mia Wasikowska</span></b> wears a two-tone charcoal grey <i>Antonio Berardi</i> gown straight off last week's runway. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Malin Akerman</span></b> in a silver embroidered <i>Sportmax</i> gown with cut-out neckline. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Victoria Beckham</span></b> looked trés chic in her own strapless and leather belted design. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Katie Holmes </span></b>was a picture of grace in a twilight blue <i>Elie Saab</i> gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Zhang Ziyi</span></b> also wore <i>Elie Saab</i>, incidentally in a similar blue shade. Her dress had a cut-out v-neck and high slit.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> The Pop Stars</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOSovVwNa6bK1cx1EU25KOI3gKqiJ1kgAtkqtMqv4Z4daXZoiW7T_q2PtimFVlGjcqkXcH_fzVyAahVEntbJZcVxa1noRedUJBxfe2Ra1URat2PoHQ5B_oKtf9M77YbTKTmVdn_DDh9SNU/s1600/oscar6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOSovVwNa6bK1cx1EU25KOI3gKqiJ1kgAtkqtMqv4Z4daXZoiW7T_q2PtimFVlGjcqkXcH_fzVyAahVEntbJZcVxa1noRedUJBxfe2Ra1URat2PoHQ5B_oKtf9M77YbTKTmVdn_DDh9SNU/s640/oscar6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Miley Cyrus</span></b> was rather dowdy in an ice grey <i>Roberto Cavalli</i> gown with fishtail chiffon skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Vanessa Hudgens</span></b> chose a gold scallop-tiered gown by <i>Georges Chakra</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Selena Gomez</span></b>, please show Miley how its done. The singer/actress was glamourous in a silver embellished <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> gown. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Ashley Tisdale </span></b>looked elegant in a ruby one-shouldered silk mousseline dress free by <i>Maria Lucia Hohan</i>. Only <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Katy Perry</b></span> can mix a blue bob with silver sequined <i>Blumarine</i>...And get away with it.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>A Little Off The Length</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41DHxzyUgFcvAiyZEBtJeGgb9VrZxfU8EL5p4vMdl3xkASxiXNV_QNVhAduthp_2SogHDxfStcxPYgvowYhHZim_zS5rZ2mu-mEJhTGHgez05KAeZRK7RfACVEfsdTVOc98Z4XAi1Skh0/s1600/oscar13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41DHxzyUgFcvAiyZEBtJeGgb9VrZxfU8EL5p4vMdl3xkASxiXNV_QNVhAduthp_2SogHDxfStcxPYgvowYhHZim_zS5rZ2mu-mEJhTGHgez05KAeZRK7RfACVEfsdTVOc98Z4XAi1Skh0/s640/oscar13.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Anna Paquin</span></b> rocked a black and gold long-sleeved <i>Emilio Pucci</i> number. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Paula Patton</span></b> charmed in a black fringed <i>Naeem Khan</i> frock with metallic bodice. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Maria Sharapova</span></b> picked a frothy feminine look from <i>Alexander McQueen</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Heidi Klum</span></b> was stellar in a neon yellow <i>Versace</i> mini with gold shoulder accents. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Shailene Woodley</span></b> mixed it up in a green leaf-print <i>Proenza Schouler</i> shift with matching <i>DVF</i> heels. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Amy Adams</span></b> was polished in a silver draped <i>Vivienne Westwood</i> dress. Doesn't it look like metal that's sculpted onto her.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Colour Surge</b></span><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwD6P0-3wUp1KaPPC7g02e2SBFiifItq_ZgvJwwXYH1tNS75G5VAwYZtNBlXKMMCkWIYFIelVw8Zuc6H-5uIHk7L09ued6RtwnWJyZ5R0vFCisCbY7B3gM314Sr7HKT2wtuPgnqmVAIWiy/s1600/oscar12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwD6P0-3wUp1KaPPC7g02e2SBFiifItq_ZgvJwwXYH1tNS75G5VAwYZtNBlXKMMCkWIYFIelVw8Zuc6H-5uIHk7L09ued6RtwnWJyZ5R0vFCisCbY7B3gM314Sr7HKT2wtuPgnqmVAIWiy/s640/oscar12.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Venus Williams</span></b> was bold in a cerise and violet colour-blocked dress by <i>Christiane King</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Julie Bowen</span></b> wore a Grecian-style draped <i>Halston</i> gown in saffron orange, with heels to match. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Stana Katic</span></b> stunned in a royal purple <i>Alberta Ferretti</i> gown with wrap-waist and high slit. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Cameron Diaz</span></b> opted for a simple frills-free look, wearing a fitted <i>Victoria Beckham</i> dress in tangerine. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rosario Dawson</span></b> donned a colour-blocked </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Salvatore Ferragamo</i> halter-neck gown in </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">plum, orange & turquoise. This is not how I expected the dress to look off the runway. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rashida Jones</span></b> wore a mustard yellow deep V-neck gown with lace cap sleeves by <i>Elie Saab</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>White Out</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoILO7JuFj_5u-jf55oidHk5ZfzHtMsz3skzMqr0IzwLQESWBWxMdIqUfHl8WlRcqfD5qYZ90MdLB5mj1FX1B_1w-k56w9TznEWDp-UhQxyWdM1sooP6ABVuipvUXaO0-PFuW-JeHfKBlP/s1600/oscar7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoILO7JuFj_5u-jf55oidHk5ZfzHtMsz3skzMqr0IzwLQESWBWxMdIqUfHl8WlRcqfD5qYZ90MdLB5mj1FX1B_1w-k56w9TznEWDp-UhQxyWdM1sooP6ABVuipvUXaO0-PFuW-JeHfKBlP/s640/oscar7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Sofia Vergara</span></b> wore a heavily embellished dress by most popular designer of the night, <i>Roberto Cavalli</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Paz Vega</span></b> chose a crisp white <i>Stephane Rolland</i> couture gown with extruding 3D hip pleats and gold belt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Georgina Chapman</span></b> in a (simple for) <i>Marchesa</i> ensemble with folded sleeves and peplum waist. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Mena Suvari</span></b> was frosted in a frilly white <i>Romona Keveza</i> dress. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rachel Zoe</span></b> went for an unfussy look in a long column gown with statement jewels.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sweetly Subdued Hues</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vGbREOqLduRlasY8_PVzxadYygxREGi7rL3T_vUQRSjEBxkoqqSQkn901nPWnCicDySRzos9oN3dJWqFu099G6AFuc_QLKpb6JQRCveoU0gcv3JgP16q8LV4ohIyRVEWIcDbTZWwUxvZ/s1600/oscar8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vGbREOqLduRlasY8_PVzxadYygxREGi7rL3T_vUQRSjEBxkoqqSQkn901nPWnCicDySRzos9oN3dJWqFu099G6AFuc_QLKpb6JQRCveoU0gcv3JgP16q8LV4ohIyRVEWIcDbTZWwUxvZ/s640/oscar8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dianna Agron</span></b> wore a summery printed pink & white <i>Carolina Herrera</i> frock. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lydia Hearst</span></b> was fairy-like in soft pink tulle gown with embroidered bodice. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dita von Teese</span></b> in a pale pink <i>Jenny Packham</i> gown with sliver embellished shoulders and keyhole neckline with crossed straps. Surprisingly, I loved the lemon chiffon <i>Georges Hobeika</i> gown with white floral motifs that <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kelly Osbourne </span></b>wore. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lily Collins</span></b> wore a nude tulle <i>Monique Lhuillier</i> Pre-Fall gown embroidered in blue. Pretty, but a tad overdressed. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Olga Kurylenko</span></b> delighted in a soft moss green <i>Georges Hobeika</i> kimono gown, adorned with floral appliqués.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bronzed Earth</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFAR97-JsMbGKI5lX0NGtPK4Sx8a1yLi8wvMspOwyEqq9liWefBWgzxpqdCu3IF18XrlOrKhUKXfWhyST25g0zN5AcEhzaG8yP74DEB_pyMh_kUTf6-8XEv5k-oyOZMWEM4fS4Iyu7knh/s1600/oscar9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFAR97-JsMbGKI5lX0NGtPK4Sx8a1yLi8wvMspOwyEqq9liWefBWgzxpqdCu3IF18XrlOrKhUKXfWhyST25g0zN5AcEhzaG8yP74DEB_pyMh_kUTf6-8XEv5k-oyOZMWEM4fS4Iyu7knh/s640/oscar9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jennifer Lopez</span></b> changed into another plunge-neck <i>Zuhair Murad</i> gown, this one in lacquered burgundy-brown. I liked how distinctive <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">January Jones</span></b> looked in this <i>Wes Gordon </i>ensemble. It has a Tuscan green silk organza top and bronzed velvet self-stripe skirt, along with leather belt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Anne Heche</span></b> in a glittery gold and black <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> dress. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kate Beckinsale</span></b> was alluring in <i>Atelier Versace</i>, with cream, bronze and black beaded detail and cut-out waist and back. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Maggie Grace</span></b> was top-to-toe in gold sequins.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Black is the New Black</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8i2tvCVFeXDI2p-VhXdAaQVEkSR2nI01spWlR0o69VsE2_V2imEXyneUr1ybFpWUVv7BSwfAAIq23DyTt7HyeVQVd97OQqnQmyJ2TJTyoX4hg1hFbW0XkOLaAy44Z562UWHs2bLvNs-o/s1600/oscar11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8i2tvCVFeXDI2p-VhXdAaQVEkSR2nI01spWlR0o69VsE2_V2imEXyneUr1ybFpWUVv7BSwfAAIq23DyTt7HyeVQVd97OQqnQmyJ2TJTyoX4hg1hFbW0XkOLaAy44Z562UWHs2bLvNs-o/s640/oscar11.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Olivia Wilde</span></b> looked elegantly graceful in black strapless <i>Gucci </i>with gorgeous gold clutch. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kim Kardashian</span></b> was unusually covered up in an <i>Azzedine Alaia</i> gown with mini cut-outs on the skirt. I loved <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Elizabeth Olsen</span></b> in this </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Christian Dior </i>gown<i>, </i>which has a silk t-shirt like top and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">alternating chiffon and leather skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Nina Dobrev's</span></b> star power is rising, she was riveting in a <i>J. Mendel</i> Fall 2012 gown with cut-out bodice and low V-neck. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Felicity Jones</span></b> did understated sexiness in a 'Noir' leather <i>Joanna Johnson</i> dress with pin-tucked skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who wore your favorite Oscar After Party dress? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Oscar Party Dresses 2012

We've seen all the Oscar gowns, but where most of the glamour happens is at the stylish after-parties. Tinseltown was lit up even bright...

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Divas and Darlings - Academy Awards 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Carpet Fashion</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Awards season reached its pinnacle at last night's Oscars, where the red carpet was abuzz with Hollywood's biggest stars. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And every single actress from the movie</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Bridesmaids. </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There were far less extravagant looks than I expected, simpler silhouettes that prevailed instead. Popular trends of the evening were shades of red and white, one shouldered sleeves, and mermaid skirts with a short train. Here is the Academy Awards 2012 style file.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A Twist On Black</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYtAdHzihDy02Qw_qFhDUjC3IrKCZGyvCH922Zz26n9pUlQ6orfwp8RN-dpBWw3PucU5-DD1YDshbYOoSvq_DoZrmPxZUUv7RsiNUXO2T_2CA6FuHq8RG4jykeqsiclLJg_VniGneRkzT/s1600/oscar1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYtAdHzihDy02Qw_qFhDUjC3IrKCZGyvCH922Zz26n9pUlQ6orfwp8RN-dpBWw3PucU5-DD1YDshbYOoSvq_DoZrmPxZUUv7RsiNUXO2T_2CA6FuHq8RG4jykeqsiclLJg_VniGneRkzT/s640/oscar1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nominee <b>Jessica Chastain</b> was regal in an opulent strapless <i>Alexander McQueen</i> gown, lavishly threaded with gold embroidery. <b>Angelina Jolie</b> put her best foot forward in a luxe black velvet <i>Atelier Versace</i> gown with daring thigh high slit and <i>Salvatore Ferragamo</i> heels. The lighter hair colour does wonders for her. <b>Sandra Bullock</b> wore a black and white <i>Marchesa</i> dress with low back, featuring gold embroidery on the waist and sleeves. 'Bridesmaids' actress <b>Rose Byrne</b> chose a high-gloss sequined look with asymmetric shoulder from <i>Vivienne Westwood</i>. <i>Jimmy Choo</i> sandals fit her feet.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Snow White</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tf_kYE99EKL-jUvHcuN6VHN9XzgwWXQOkbZRjRTlyOwbm54eemXgQBpTWQC8HUHBeA2mc53H7lpAgnjWhqil8Of_5U3s6VGGfTJ_5BK4xG4ndWt7RTCbXxOk-2D1VbcpE3Uz9ROMw2G8/s1600/oscar2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tf_kYE99EKL-jUvHcuN6VHN9XzgwWXQOkbZRjRTlyOwbm54eemXgQBpTWQC8HUHBeA2mc53H7lpAgnjWhqil8Of_5U3s6VGGfTJ_5BK4xG4ndWt7RTCbXxOk-2D1VbcpE3Uz9ROMw2G8/s640/oscar2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gwyneth Paltrow</b> was superhero-chic in fitted column gown with floor-length cape, bringing designer <i>Tom Ford</i> back to the forefront of Hollywood glamour. <b>Milla Jovovich</b> was breathtaking in an iridescent white one-shouldered <i>Elie Saab </i>gown. She wore complimentary white nail polish, along with a red lip. 'The Descendent's' <b>Shailene Woodley</b> took on a more mature and demure look, wearing a long-sleeved <i>Valentino</i> gown with high neck and empire waist. Best Actress Nominee <b>Rooney Mara</b> was captivating in a white structured gown with fishtail skirt by <i>Givenchy</i>. It's not so much the dress, but her signature blunt bangs and red lipstick that makes her stand out.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Haute</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKx1utctOfLOG4sSnt1KY6ZlGSWps1Wc-Dcd4Gki11au7ILAKCE81twNDcLR7ZwZlCDlXmvGhCj2i0HIPHSC5lEoAyzuLsOh0fZg-ptASdsCqoOCPyGkt9zOnle2S2EGyJ_Kx-gkG6Urs/s1600/oscar3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKx1utctOfLOG4sSnt1KY6ZlGSWps1Wc-Dcd4Gki11au7ILAKCE81twNDcLR7ZwZlCDlXmvGhCj2i0HIPHSC5lEoAyzuLsOh0fZg-ptASdsCqoOCPyGkt9zOnle2S2EGyJ_Kx-gkG6Urs/s640/oscar3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Michelle Williams </b>was spellbinding in this gorgeous pleated pomegranate silk mousseline gown with organza ribbon detailing and peplum by <i>Louis Vuitton</i>. Kudos to her for carrying a pink clutch. <b>Emma Stone</b> looked fresh faced and ravishing in a fuchsia red <i>Giambattista Valli</i> gown with floaty skirt and large token tie-up bow. <b>Livia Firth</b> (wife of Oscar winner Colin Firth) didn't shy away from the attention, opting for a scarlet <i>Valentino</i> gown with sheer long Bishop sleeves. Last year's Best Actress winner <b>Natalie Portman</b> went through the archives of <i>Dior</i> and picked out this red and black polka dot dress from 1954. The necklace bothers me.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Glimmer & Gold</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_ik943yCMgmDep0umz8GnERFFcdboa5yJN1R_ucDdGs0trL6QXaCJf58n9QAH1WTZnQS2gv6ghHscLs2yO4FEykTIGP4h-pF_N9LU4hXRZlsAgd_MCDJov5ZpAjBG5k64WxrVfKBNxvz/s1600/oscar4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_ik943yCMgmDep0umz8GnERFFcdboa5yJN1R_ucDdGs0trL6QXaCJf58n9QAH1WTZnQS2gv6ghHscLs2yO4FEykTIGP4h-pF_N9LU4hXRZlsAgd_MCDJov5ZpAjBG5k64WxrVfKBNxvz/s640/oscar4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stacey Keibler</b> mirrored the Oscar statue in sumptuous gold <i>Marchesa</i> gown with one-shoulder and large draped rosette on the waist. Her Veronica Lake waves are one of my favourites of the evening. Best Actress winner <b>Meryl Streep</b> wore a molten gold <i>Lanvin</i> wrap-gown with belted waist. 'Bridesmaids' <b>Ellie Kemper</b> opted for a fire-inspired gown by <i>Armani Privé</i>, fabricated from red, yellow and gold palliettes...which also matched her hair colour. Oscar winner <b>Octavia Spencer</b> glowed in her beaded ivory <i>Tadashi Shoji</i> gown. <b>Jennifer</b> <b>Lopez</b> turned up the heat in a plunge-neck shimmery nude <i>Zuhair Murad</i> gown which has cut-out sleeves and linear crystal embellishing. Too risqué for the Oscars perhaps?</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pretty in Pastels</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8VRWdYSHT5WSDmHmW1KJGaTPbj-Rtz1MUzl1y34fa0yTpuvs47rz27sshnpNAHppBUm8R5C5zjSHgHXZPeBIaaCsSGfy0v7KBLzelhHORs9zl4rQOx7-4KaV6vgOxX5aqS08ciTNQKAK/s1600/oscar5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8VRWdYSHT5WSDmHmW1KJGaTPbj-Rtz1MUzl1y34fa0yTpuvs47rz27sshnpNAHppBUm8R5C5zjSHgHXZPeBIaaCsSGfy0v7KBLzelhHORs9zl4rQOx7-4KaV6vgOxX5aqS08ciTNQKAK/s640/oscar5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'Bridesmaids' actress <b>Wendi McLendon Covey</b> in a dusty pink lace and tulle gown with crystal beading. <b>Maria Menounos</b> looked charming in a candy apple green <i>Maria Lucia Hohan</i> gown with halter-straps. <b>Kate Mara</b> was ethereal in a petal pink and belted <i>Jack Guisso</i> gown, with intricate floral appliqués and just one sheer draped sleeve. The Artist's <b>Berenice Bejo</b> in a mint embellished <i>Elie Saab</i> gown with deep v-neck and matching clutch. A different hairstyle would have glorified this look. Her co-star in the movie, <b>Penelope Ann Miller</b> wore a pale pink halter-neck <i>Badgley Mischka</i> dress. I'm getting a Miss America vibe from this one.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Dusky Hues</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRD31MBtdHuALQrJMH27cI3kuBNinhUwtqr-jv3lQlHyLqTJ-JvgdCKFIO8JrUMDiuByav-YmxICS8Vxa2FBkvR5hzVl8i3tS3t7u5URfmYz6BxrlMthykPjMfOrZhUF4wab2KiWl1tGo4/s1600/oscar6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRD31MBtdHuALQrJMH27cI3kuBNinhUwtqr-jv3lQlHyLqTJ-JvgdCKFIO8JrUMDiuByav-YmxICS8Vxa2FBkvR5hzVl8i3tS3t7u5URfmYz6BxrlMthykPjMfOrZhUF4wab2KiWl1tGo4/s640/oscar6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nominee <b>Glenn Close</b> wore a dapper dark green corset gown with folded fishtail skirt by <i>Zac Posen</i>, and included a matching blazer. Age appropriate I would say. <b>Leslie Mann</b> looked elegant in a form-fitting strapless navy blue <i>Roberto Cavalli</i> gown with embellished bodice. <b>Busy Philipps</b> was toned down in a grey lace <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i> dress with gathered waist. <b>Tina Fey</b> adopted the peplum trend in a deep blue custom-made <i>Carolina Herrera</i> dress.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>A Splash of Colour</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWN08P472_s9Hl1oPwkKd-6X3iseLWBjsoHCE03btXnbZ8j0ad6P_t5xQMv9Hz5tbehBAjxXa8J3rlQav9rNBjEJ6toTNM-PX9wbYnIHfQ0ko3-aJtreRhnLnq-adlDIkXJjZMCu6mN8j/s1600/oscar7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWN08P472_s9Hl1oPwkKd-6X3iseLWBjsoHCE03btXnbZ8j0ad6P_t5xQMv9Hz5tbehBAjxXa8J3rlQav9rNBjEJ6toTNM-PX9wbYnIHfQ0ko3-aJtreRhnLnq-adlDIkXJjZMCu6mN8j/s640/oscar7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Missi Pyle</b> wore an attractively shaded and eco-friendly aquamarine dress by <i>Valentina Delfino</i>. Nominee <b>Viola Davis</b> was arresting in emerald green <i>Vera Wang</i>. Her corset dress flows into a fully pleated skirt. <b>Sarah Hyland</b> wore a silky draped amethyst <i>Alberta Ferretti </i>gown. <b>Penelope Cruz</b> was engaging in a lavender blue organza off-the-shoulder dress by <i>Armani Privé</i>. 'Bridesmaids' <b>Maya Rudolph</b> opted for aubergine, in a <i>Joanna Johnson</i> gown with embroidered sleeves and waistband.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>A Pale Tale</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrh6TFLBOGd2hHgXBHA4SHxbUPhiAa0BUZ145Drp_x_HsiDiSKgzdRVZLxRJJWMvh-t1qG0d8LqmUfBhJsVHYUCTFTH-ajI2Hy2OpaBX1TxpxLWNa8lWeu6j1EzYQHLKShxYiTLe3K4JU/s1600/oscar8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrh6TFLBOGd2hHgXBHA4SHxbUPhiAa0BUZ145Drp_x_HsiDiSKgzdRVZLxRJJWMvh-t1qG0d8LqmUfBhJsVHYUCTFTH-ajI2Hy2OpaBX1TxpxLWNa8lWeu6j1EzYQHLKShxYiTLe3K4JU/s640/oscar8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">E! News presenter <b>Giuliana Rancic</b> has really refined her look, she was impressive in a creamy white <i>Basil Soda</i> gown with leaf-like embroidery along the sides and a beaded bodice. Stylist <b>Louise Roe</b> was exemplary in this innovative origami fold gown by <i>Black Halo</i>. Loved her hairstyle too! <b>Cameron Diaz</b> looked a little washed out in a strapless nude <i>Gucci </i>gown, with a layered chiffon ruffle skirt, edged with silver beading. <b>Kristen Wiig</b> is much improved since previous award shows this season. The </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'Bridesmaids' star wore a strapless nude</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <i>J Mendel</i> gown, the lure-factor lying in the fully shredded tulle skirt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favourites from the 2012 Academy Awards show are Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab and Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli. Who are your picks?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Divas and Darlings - Academy Awards 2012

Red Carpet Fashion The 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012 Awards season reached its pinnacle at last night's Oscars, where the red carpet w...

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Divas and Darlings - The Grammy Awards 2012

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">54th Annual Grammy Awards 2012</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Grammy red carpet played host to many interesting looks this year. There was many a sparkly gown, an overload of black dresses and a few colourful designs. And of course, no Grammy event would be complete without a few fashion faux pas.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The Darlings</span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5rpF8v-F1F0egQGbd6VyAgCp5c5c8cJC-SoqhiOHa_P_1Xa1Lo7gaA4-1ve6sZwxNEChKDtTXcx_3PH3xqQCaBUzA74lI8v-Hx5iYla4HoVvhBijmdxod-Zx0R8rUEPZO2LPbkGle0Po/s1600/grammy4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5rpF8v-F1F0egQGbd6VyAgCp5c5c8cJC-SoqhiOHa_P_1Xa1Lo7gaA4-1ve6sZwxNEChKDtTXcx_3PH3xqQCaBUzA74lI8v-Hx5iYla4HoVvhBijmdxod-Zx0R8rUEPZO2LPbkGle0Po/s640/grammy4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">No one had any idea as to why <b>Paris Hilton</b> was at the Grammys, but she looked surprisingly demure in a cap-sleeved white and gold <i>Basil Soda</i> gown with metallic belt. <b>Katy Perry</b> complimented her hair colour in a softer shade of blue, wearing a delicately floral embellished azure gown by Elie Saab. <b>Carrie</b> <b>Underwood</b> wore a luminous silver sequined gown, with long sleeves and open back by <i>Gomez Garcia</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Divas</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqC5y9MuCbnFfml5RkDcbwg5Tt7R3OxBxXgkqEwK4Hs2cgYaebAa5SJcRhu7g8dLZPKf948ZYAofhoyJ2ICkZv4923DWvgQTTsWzHkkU8znc-K-66gsEqvRQjxOH4-s-iW7Jd20FWNtaOn/s1600/grammy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqC5y9MuCbnFfml5RkDcbwg5Tt7R3OxBxXgkqEwK4Hs2cgYaebAa5SJcRhu7g8dLZPKf948ZYAofhoyJ2ICkZv4923DWvgQTTsWzHkkU8znc-K-66gsEqvRQjxOH4-s-iW7Jd20FWNtaOn/s640/grammy3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Rihanna</b> looked ravishing in a custom-made silk <i>Armani</i> gown with plunge-neck and high slit. She carried a <i>Jimmy Choo</i> clutch and wore heels by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Christian Louboutin</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Corinne Bailey Rae</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> displayed a splendid ruffled design by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Christian Siriano. </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Grammy winner </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Adele</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> was graceful in a custom designed three-quarter sleeved </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Armani</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> gown, paired with striking red lips</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Julianne Hough</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> put on a strapless </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Kaufman Franco</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> gown with sequined spike design.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <b>Kimberly Perry</b> from 'The Band Perry'</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> prettier black gowns (of many) at the event, which features a sequin bodice and tulle skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bejewelled</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwF6OMq7TAHPiv2gL2pItHfm-mMcUNgFt-INgCgQXpDEkYkDzlFvjEB-BbnCFleq9WIokpkCVVDyIKdfDIuW-23ALUseJWhu1XMraQKQxHSaZ4swfkaodn4P7-MPO1rqSso8lw091-bO1x/s1600/grammy5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwF6OMq7TAHPiv2gL2pItHfm-mMcUNgFt-INgCgQXpDEkYkDzlFvjEB-BbnCFleq9WIokpkCVVDyIKdfDIuW-23ALUseJWhu1XMraQKQxHSaZ4swfkaodn4P7-MPO1rqSso8lw091-bO1x/s640/grammy5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Kelly Rowland </b>kept to a muted palette, wearing a gown by <i>Alberta</i> <i>Ferretti </i>with sheer silver embellished bodice. <b>Taylor Swift</b> never fails to bedazzle us with her red carpet choices. Here she wears a glorious gold encrusted, hand-embroidered <i>Zuhair Murad</i> gown with high collar and mermaid skirt. Country singer <b>Miranda Lambert</b> also opted for gold-tinged dress, hers in embellished lace by <i>Pivoni</i>. </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Multicoloured</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9ZrF1IeqIEXM85rJhq3c5IF6kJ4pQt6Wkqf6BHTSTWjSBr9n-IELsMOxf1OPk6uTHGyV-H8MdunmGBcDUcSt575wJAjq3EyJq4V3EoMNOJynqeNFf40D5_7xULZV5Uya58WAeTZYbklt/s1600/grammy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9ZrF1IeqIEXM85rJhq3c5IF6kJ4pQt6Wkqf6BHTSTWjSBr9n-IELsMOxf1OPk6uTHGyV-H8MdunmGBcDUcSt575wJAjq3EyJq4V3EoMNOJynqeNFf40D5_7xULZV5Uya58WAeTZYbklt/s640/grammy1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Latina songstress <b>Mayra Veronica</b> stepped out in a zany tie-dyed dress that dripped with rainbow shaded paillettes. Supermodel <b>Lily Aldridge </b>showed off her graceful maternity style in a black and blue floral print <i>Gucci</i> gown. Serbian model <b>Nina Senicar</b> donned a flowing polychromatic print gown. Grammy award winner <b>Esperanza Spalding</b> wore a strapless dip-dyed sheet-looking dress, made up of several different shades.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Silver Linings</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPtzXDebiV5qT4Sy5l5aCZWsFfCqWXEVVUYhHNaQLr4oj03RrvKxJo6xc9m-Cunfi4P3c78wgMlOPNZeJrscwZsgZhIM09lOjBEmMzCVvlyU2VqJKwAoz8UXW2MEJP8-z97wkjwwj5B7C/s1600/grammy7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPtzXDebiV5qT4Sy5l5aCZWsFfCqWXEVVUYhHNaQLr4oj03RrvKxJo6xc9m-Cunfi4P3c78wgMlOPNZeJrscwZsgZhIM09lOjBEmMzCVvlyU2VqJKwAoz8UXW2MEJP8-z97wkjwwj5B7C/s640/grammy7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Kelly Osbourne</b> was impressive in a scintillating silver one-shouldered gown by <i>Tony Ward</i>. <b>Jessie J</b> cast her usually crazy style aside for a more suave look, wearing a gunmetal grey mirrorball dress by <i>Julien MacDonald</i>. <b>Carly</b> <b>Steele </b>also wore a disco ball inspired gown, hers in a shinier shade of silver. Classical singer and Grammy winner <b>Joyce Di Donato</b> wore a fairytale grey gown, adorned with threads of gold.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>On The Short Side</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pnjeVDIZdKdZzZNkuTEs5HpZuLqQOby23OYq0gFfh4Q3ZD1YBowgz9bGqRGhdCZKtYLTuGwOmHCnjoembGaFH3X30pDfzjdRJadyknwpjg1uNbmrPdZ0FPKEVZsTVOCfjZenpWPTgnJU/s1600/grammy8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pnjeVDIZdKdZzZNkuTEs5HpZuLqQOby23OYq0gFfh4Q3ZD1YBowgz9bGqRGhdCZKtYLTuGwOmHCnjoembGaFH3X30pDfzjdRJadyknwpjg1uNbmrPdZ0FPKEVZsTVOCfjZenpWPTgnJU/s640/grammy8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Actress-turned-singer <b>Malin Akerman</b> wore a little white dress with cut-out neck-line by <i>Cushnie et Ochs</i>. <b>Giuliana Rancic</b> stepped it up in a black <i>Georges</i> <i>Chakra</i> mini dress with gold belt and stunning strappy<i> Jimmy Choo</i> sandals. <b>Kate Beckinsale</b> was alluring in a créme silk chiffon draped mini dress by <i>Zuhair Murad</i>, featuring a black velvet bow on the shoulder. <b>Alicia Keyes</b> merged edgy with elegance in a black <i>Alexandre Vauthier</i> dress with statement gold neckpiece. Newcomer <b>Skylar Grey</b> chose a tea-length lace dress, paired with red pointy heels. I don't think the styling fits in with the goth-pop persona she is portraying.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bordering on Bad</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgPWQeMQJTx_X1wZJbMhZEUh2SStBptDgUoZtKIwflUEuAqATryl_G3igTVGgJDyLwzrZTVYei-IcnWOXwBuvY6TXelOFvxndPlV2WTw3QPmdp9Es-Q5RA1JGPyucxf6VY-2cpv6DqG9b/s1600/grammy9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgPWQeMQJTx_X1wZJbMhZEUh2SStBptDgUoZtKIwflUEuAqATryl_G3igTVGgJDyLwzrZTVYei-IcnWOXwBuvY6TXelOFvxndPlV2WTw3QPmdp9Es-Q5RA1JGPyucxf6VY-2cpv6DqG9b/s640/grammy9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Scandinavian singer <b>Robyn</b> is known for her quirky style, but this white mullet skirt and bulky platforms are giving me some serious<i> Spice Girl</i> deja vu. <b>Porcelain Black</b> (not her real name) looks like she's posing poolside at Cannes, not the Grammy red carpet. <b>Cyndi Lauper</b> in something black - can't figure out what it is yet, but the black and blonde hair is evocative of Cruella Deville. Latina singer <b>D'manti</b> piles on sequins and feathers in all the wrong places.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Style Circus</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzJQ6pG5DlDOyyKdwGwPHJZFlTImo9Rt4TkSNAB2vxidHroE6kqClcQ3e1Ma5IqD2_TLLB7879UiYUyIRLG0WQd4XBSuigPfLJRYdacHC033evtmZrxKtTdnza-9XmMYYQOHhFo7x_tL6/s1600/grammy10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzJQ6pG5DlDOyyKdwGwPHJZFlTImo9Rt4TkSNAB2vxidHroE6kqClcQ3e1Ma5IqD2_TLLB7879UiYUyIRLG0WQd4XBSuigPfLJRYdacHC033evtmZrxKtTdnza-9XmMYYQOHhFo7x_tL6/s640/grammy10.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Nicki Minaj</b> left everyone at a loss for words when she irreverently showed up in an outlandish red hooded <i>Versace</i> dress, with a 'pope' for a date. <b>Bonnie McKee's</b> yellow and gold futuristic fringed dress left much to be desired and could have been considered a tripping hazard. <b>Fergie</b> was hugely disappointing in a blinding neon orange see-through lace dress, with black undergarments in sight for everyone to see. Nice to know you own some Fergie, but this is in very tacky taste. Russian singer <b>Sasha Gradiva</b> filled in the ludicrous space Lady Gaga left wide open at the Grammys this year. She was literally 'armed' with machine guns, which inappropriately sends out a war-fueled statement to billions watching worldwide.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Divas and Darlings - The Grammy Awards 2012

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Paris Couture Fashion Week 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Paris Haute Couture Week 2012 officially opened it's doors on Monday to world class designers and stunning supermodels, displaying an array of exquisite clothes. This is an updated view of some of the most impressive collections. Click on the pictures for a larger view.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Versace</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCh7jDLpZvTJwFFX7pWi3yUhHSQvbuKO6PRNjQeZSJ_vScHBreVYjYlqgCRKtxzldgupC3wV_oZ10_Ada4t9joumrpSWtc-TM9ypPMskJvmtBeR2jLtVO9z_50n7T_pRzqSWgFYbEGU15/s1600/couture1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCh7jDLpZvTJwFFX7pWi3yUhHSQvbuKO6PRNjQeZSJ_vScHBreVYjYlqgCRKtxzldgupC3wV_oZ10_Ada4t9joumrpSWtc-TM9ypPMskJvmtBeR2jLtVO9z_50n7T_pRzqSWgFYbEGU15/s640/couture1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Donatella sent a small group of Glamazons down the <i>Versace</i> Haute Couture runway for the the first time in 8 years. Glistening dresses seemed to be moulded onto the models, with sculpted corsets, extended hip flounces and rounded strapless necklines. Subtle metallics paled in comparison to the striking shades of tangerine, yellow and lime. High pony tails and smokey eyes completed the glam-warrior looks. I wished for more pizazz, less shine.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Chanel</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEsNaCu2nqB-9L8V44cRWR4-aLePcRZOLhouWOB2rtMK75Hz2rBVXIH_bU3VLdt3tF429LCDF8xQzMU-rzaq-6Bb7wsE7vQbCDHJh7tTqZnhwGbdZgfbwwjWPrDsEdvhm_fe8RZFnUq64i/s1600/couture3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEsNaCu2nqB-9L8V44cRWR4-aLePcRZOLhouWOB2rtMK75Hz2rBVXIH_bU3VLdt3tF429LCDF8xQzMU-rzaq-6Bb7wsE7vQbCDHJh7tTqZnhwGbdZgfbwwjWPrDsEdvhm_fe8RZFnUq64i/s640/couture3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Azure skies to starry nights - every shade of blue was represented at <i>Chanel's</i> 2012 Couture showing. Models in faux mohawks and fascinators walked down the aisle, set to look like the inside of an airplane. Tweed dress suits in powder blue, drop-waists and pocket seamed shifts with high cuffed necks, a scattering of blue sequins that shimmered like the sun on an ocean wave. Longer length gowns were displayed in midnight blue and the palest shade of blue chiffon. A couture take on air hostess outfits - if only!</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Giambattista Valli</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkP4CeHap7WqGEH8GcV9jfO8uKIwDmPOT-rz-_7y-m9BlwxjfDZgbNWbOCz3YzpdQZpYVr6-9LBXEbFuDxDFi_F6H79UU6lzw1wfkawZ-fEXcRRAYufhFWBAuozbGKZbyZc2W8XYMwC6f/s1600/couture2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkP4CeHap7WqGEH8GcV9jfO8uKIwDmPOT-rz-_7y-m9BlwxjfDZgbNWbOCz3YzpdQZpYVr6-9LBXEbFuDxDFi_F6H79UU6lzw1wfkawZ-fEXcRRAYufhFWBAuozbGKZbyZc2W8XYMwC6f/s640/couture2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Giambattista Valli</i> Couture show expressed sensual femininity: cream and black sheer lace dresses, petal-smothered skirts, sequins, satin and bows. I can picture someone like Olivia Palermo in the feathered frock, pictured second on the top row. Splashes of raspberry red, plum and fuchsia stole the scene with billowy evening gowns. Models wore elaborate floral headpieces, cohesively fitting in with the summery floral print gowns.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Christian Dior </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLxtewRdaYjSH2qNyEvpULZMV1UmBbZT5xKMDvD7GW9EJ1ky8EfUYWwKzsetN4EtPh-bV9lC21feoRVHPzP0y_loMv-T8vTGdnVhMo0d5W2xmhAXkrwH199HGwCm0aiZ4i37z4iMoWo32/s1600/couture4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLxtewRdaYjSH2qNyEvpULZMV1UmBbZT5xKMDvD7GW9EJ1ky8EfUYWwKzsetN4EtPh-bV9lC21feoRVHPzP0y_loMv-T8vTGdnVhMo0d5W2xmhAXkrwH199HGwCm0aiZ4i37z4iMoWo32/s640/couture4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Christian Dior's </i>Haute Couture collection brings forth vintage-inspired shapes, from the swanky 50's to the more opulent Victorian era. A-line dresses were embroidered with floral designs, while pencil skirts were seen in houndstooth and grid prints. There was an interesting juxtaposition of 'heavy' sheerness. Layers and layers of see-through tulle were skillfully constructed into dramatic gowns with sizable skirts. Ruffles are certainly having a moment.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Armani Privé</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAMy19WlIzmfqk_2KuVDERa6YAzUYh96I9P9zY_J6s-cnbrHPTO3BEZDu7LQUGXVUoptSsyV2CoAzhFHhYzvof7UAM8xk-l7z-ahPjY_WJ-vG7U_lT_UIYObcL-ceyzwthUmkHsHCrMxH/s1600/couture5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAMy19WlIzmfqk_2KuVDERa6YAzUYh96I9P9zY_J6s-cnbrHPTO3BEZDu7LQUGXVUoptSsyV2CoAzhFHhYzvof7UAM8xk-l7z-ahPjY_WJ-vG7U_lT_UIYObcL-ceyzwthUmkHsHCrMxH/s640/couture5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blue was to Chanel as green is to <i>Armani</i> this Couture season. Viridescent shades of green illuminated the striped catwalk, bringing with it chic reptilian-like jackets over mesh shirts and folded silk skirts. The under-the-sea extravaganza continued with a blinding neon gown rolled in sequins, graphic prints unfolded to reveal an inner black bodice, multi-layered mermaid gowns wrapped to resemble seaweed and a conspicuous shade of chartreuse which will ensure that <i>this</i> is an Armani range to be remembered.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Stephane Rolland</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGzW4CBgAMCz8RpuBWZtsiUIr849_qYA3TcDreP4dc2EnrCiLpaUHtN9AjWg1hc1ttSvStrZWw55bp29LGAHIxaemL7G3wVyubpkpnglxLsd06ESPaKFbhtJrwmyeZMLZ4jySqa9ZPaQO/s1600/couture6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGzW4CBgAMCz8RpuBWZtsiUIr849_qYA3TcDreP4dc2EnrCiLpaUHtN9AjWg1hc1ttSvStrZWw55bp29LGAHIxaemL7G3wVyubpkpnglxLsd06ESPaKFbhtJrwmyeZMLZ4jySqa9ZPaQO/s640/couture6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Stephane Rolland's</i> Couture collection is one of my favourites from all featured in this post. Because he reimagined the basics, creating avant-garde designs and innovative silhouettes. Exaggerated origami-folds, geometric cut-outs, gold metal panelling, unfurling ruffles and architectural shapes. He chose to express these spectacular designs using a simple colour palette of black, white, red and lime green (which has been quite popular so far). Beautifully draped gowns swept the floor in silk jersey, gazar and organza. A masterful collection with an aura of confidence and allure.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Valentino</b></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunc77q5aZgp24imaZnaOloe511MBs3voEj0YgvWaMW5dp05KswMT7vHJ4KjvQHMBvhg09GfhZvNRfcNtWqiqUotVQBzpolslJGESJqfhg1CFMuM6lH370vwI2fZXq6hdErN6IFYa4UCu5/s1600/couture7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunc77q5aZgp24imaZnaOloe511MBs3voEj0YgvWaMW5dp05KswMT7vHJ4KjvQHMBvhg09GfhZvNRfcNtWqiqUotVQBzpolslJGESJqfhg1CFMuM6lH370vwI2fZXq6hdErN6IFYa4UCu5/s640/couture7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There was a feeling of regal antiquity surrounding <i>Valentino's</i> Spring Couture collection. If modern monarchy existed today as it did in the 18th century, I can imagine that this is what real-life princesses would wear. Prim white-to-ivory knee-length dresses, woven from the finest cotton and latticed lace. Feathery light floral frocks, demure as can be with high-frilled collars and sheer organza sleeves. A range that charms with it's maidenly grace.  </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Zuhair Murad</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8adCd6x1NDCR4H0BWZks-Oj8hkLYq_olRZsFwhqkfZFC0xdPHZNKdQ9R84WLinwScFE9dHcjxASLd1EwS-lfUK41CATmmsPH_rPao5KRy5ppYa9b_A4wCgktTy-DAhayjfrlVSj9QZbr/s1600/couture8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8adCd6x1NDCR4H0BWZks-Oj8hkLYq_olRZsFwhqkfZFC0xdPHZNKdQ9R84WLinwScFE9dHcjxASLd1EwS-lfUK41CATmmsPH_rPao5KRy5ppYa9b_A4wCgktTy-DAhayjfrlVSj9QZbr/s640/couture8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Zuhair Murad's</i> Couture collection is 'glitzy as charged' for Spring 2012. Extravagantly beaded gowns were dipped in champagne golds and varnished metallics. Black floral embroidery was starkly contrasted with nude-tone slips, while hourglass-enhancing silhouettes were shaped to perfection. Crystal-embellished gowns featured plunging necklines and tails of tulle. It's luxury meets sensuality. I can see many a country-singing-star lapping this one up.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Paris Couture Fashion Week 2012

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Divas and Darlings - Emmy Awards 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">63rd Annual Emmy Awards 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last night's Primetime <i>Emmy Awards</i> did not disappoint, with a vast range of gorgeous evening gowns worn by televisions biggest stars. It was exciting to see the multitude of different trends that emerged on the red carpet. No matter what's your style, I'm sure at least one of these gowns will enchant you as much as they have me. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Romantic</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTH69cIOU88BJiGub4ecgW2SG0Fm-EeI5oR6IE_Qj92qehCl-XyAH6gtySfI6DseR0wDJ9pflS-aJ08Wn_fgysM3FE4ZithwS_rlUM0Gsren6KfpVVcEyjYTVGj6JoACVOvPgXEIhAOyj/s1600/emmy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTH69cIOU88BJiGub4ecgW2SG0Fm-EeI5oR6IE_Qj92qehCl-XyAH6gtySfI6DseR0wDJ9pflS-aJ08Wn_fgysM3FE4ZithwS_rlUM0Gsren6KfpVVcEyjYTVGj6JoACVOvPgXEIhAOyj/s640/emmy1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Aubrey Plaza</b> wears a beautiful white halter gown with ruffled neck and slight train, which is by <i>Juan Carlos Obando</i>. <b>Jayma Mays</b> is dreamy in a frilly rose-hued confection by <i>Zuhair Murad</i>. I like the girly combination of tulle and lace. <b>Julia Stiles</b> had me dazed with her stunning lavender lace couture gown by <i>Georges Hobeika</i>. Romantic side-swept waves completed her look. <b>Rashida Jones</b> is pretty in a pale pink strapless dress with belted waist by <i>Alberta Ferretti</i>. <b>Cat Deeley</b> is sensational in a gold flecked tulle ivory gown by <i>Marchesa</i>.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Red Haute</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_oc9IHeOFPLoMxHADGZUu5u_DDoBcjWbHE3qVRJY1fi3Gs-GRM7lpOmygJaygae_9oeG9F4lKgCNv7bsObnQ5PNceNGcuZqdJ83mIG28lPUDtAr8ZiuDu2xgpsrIUCmQMaYNKRwshC4-/s1600/emmy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_oc9IHeOFPLoMxHADGZUu5u_DDoBcjWbHE3qVRJY1fi3Gs-GRM7lpOmygJaygae_9oeG9F4lKgCNv7bsObnQ5PNceNGcuZqdJ83mIG28lPUDtAr8ZiuDu2xgpsrIUCmQMaYNKRwshC4-/s640/emmy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Kerry Washington</b> strikes a pose in a scarlet couture gown with sheer sequined skirt by <i>Zuhair Murad</i>. <b>Nina Dobrev</b> is breathtaking in a fitted fiery red <i>Donna Karan</i> gown with origami upturned pleated skirt. With flawless hair and makeup, she is my choice for best dressed of the evening. <b>Lea Michele</b> radiates confidence in a crimson coloured <i>Marchesa</i> gown with rose-pleated sleeves.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Midnight Skies</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXiov14tpgv6Py5koSkusPeNeS8p6FDqtO2ohodP7xXCkXqDmYRHTmAXfRKZYawamJKVGHJOBp48yD_3ADGP-iL8oW2tvo3l12-1JT07rL5xV-SIes3rj5g6ARD0C-_R42VUM79NxJl1C/s1600/emmy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXiov14tpgv6Py5koSkusPeNeS8p6FDqtO2ohodP7xXCkXqDmYRHTmAXfRKZYawamJKVGHJOBp48yD_3ADGP-iL8oW2tvo3l12-1JT07rL5xV-SIes3rj5g6ARD0C-_R42VUM79NxJl1C/s640/emmy3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Glee's</i> <b>Heather Morris</b> donned a dramatic plunge-neck gown with ruffle-spun skirt. Her elevated upstyle is a tad much. <b>Minka Kelly</b> is poised in a navy blue long-sleeved lace dress with tiered skirt by <i>Christian Dior</i>. Reality star <b>Kyle Richards</b> takes on a modern <i>Dynasty</i> look in an extravagant blue pleated gown by <i>Ines DiSanto</i>. British actress <b>Emily Blunt</b> wore a textured inky blue gown with plunging neck by <i>Elie Saab</i>.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Embellished Earthy Tones</span></span></b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8EfSHqERXwMAGzf8nMRn7P0Gnz-6Bc3_12nx1-MEl7h4kc6Od2vP-bDYtpLveeGsnDjT14PxTh2BNUMF4qlYqegD1c1ya-p4uxHnIAzlWJpg_8Z5NkU4Gt68VvRXOrjDVCiPFZrCSei9/s1600/emmy4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8EfSHqERXwMAGzf8nMRn7P0Gnz-6Bc3_12nx1-MEl7h4kc6Od2vP-bDYtpLveeGsnDjT14PxTh2BNUMF4qlYqegD1c1ya-p4uxHnIAzlWJpg_8Z5NkU4Gt68VvRXOrjDVCiPFZrCSei9/s640/emmy4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Mad Men's</i><b> Christina Hendricks </b>wore a curve-hugging silver <i>Johanna Johnson</i> gown garnished with Swarovski crystals and intricate beadwork. <i>Mad Men's </i>other leading lady<i>,</i> <b>Elisabeth Moss</b> opted for a nude illusion gown with ornate gold embroidery by <i>Marchesa</i>. <b>Anna Faris</b> wore a fully embellished bronze column gown. <i>Dexter's</i><b> Jennifer Carpenter</b> glistens in a nude tulle embellished gown with thigh-high split by <i>Tony Ward.</i></span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Simple Elegance</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb2L30zXNLd00bmtjFcaRVg6G6GrdYEVtyx4n6FTQLFMH6yFFaDhr1W5mVpzc-jzAilnCmXAsxUE-e3_690COqw0rY0xB2GYsmKNGBvdnp1yfNp66rbfvfMPcvSHu6J_kdEue-89uQaVo/s1600/emmy6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb2L30zXNLd00bmtjFcaRVg6G6GrdYEVtyx4n6FTQLFMH6yFFaDhr1W5mVpzc-jzAilnCmXAsxUE-e3_690COqw0rY0xB2GYsmKNGBvdnp1yfNp66rbfvfMPcvSHu6J_kdEue-89uQaVo/s640/emmy6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Bonnie Bentley</b> is casual in a colour-blocked pleated gown by <i>BCBG Max</i> <i>Azria</i>. <b>Katie Holmes</b> chose a simple cobalt blue <i>Calvin Klein</i> dress with halter neck and metallic belt. <b>Kate Winslet <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">wears two major trends of the evening - red and a plunging neckline. Her dress is</span></b> <i>Elie Saab</i> Resort 2012. <i>Glee's</i> <b>Naya </b><b>Rivera</b> is sophisticated in a classic black fitted gown.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Beautiful in Black </span></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEEl285B0QctXzmG_wS5dnRTN3Jkj9fp603vkGs8T6VxSrS136mVXeRus_NJsqC_2Vk_phOvJqxfffuldKhPB9yza2aP0bE1lphyphenhyphenEhv5lEmgiRPZOHqLltB6pXCJLDfkP2J5s_9YhsgUA/s1600/emmy7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEEl285B0QctXzmG_wS5dnRTN3Jkj9fp603vkGs8T6VxSrS136mVXeRus_NJsqC_2Vk_phOvJqxfffuldKhPB9yza2aP0bE1lphyphenhyphenEhv5lEmgiRPZOHqLltB6pXCJLDfkP2J5s_9YhsgUA/s640/emmy7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Game of Throes</i> actress <b>Lena Headey</b> exudes elegance in long-sleeved belted gown with high round neck. I love how her unpretentious look trumps so many of the more elaborate gowns. <i>Broadwalk Empire's</i> <b>Kelly MacDonald</b> wears a fitted black gown with sheer print bodice and sleeves. <b>Maria Menounos</b> sparkles in black cap-sleeved sequined <i>Emanuel Ungaro</i> gown. She is another star who wears the side swept hair trend. <b>Rachel Evan Wood</b> wears a dress that's quite similar to Maria's. Her beaded gown with bateau neck is by <i>Elie Saab.</i></span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Bedazzled</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_FGRT30FC0Ckx7TVvDbPCpHdX46IWYZuZOtgWy_IYpCqrY1fGf4YM1iHIhUvvlHrK4D8dho7GYX3cX0g07pAXotiiyF-fIG8G9pt2xW1eUedOBaj3IOYJq_Nja-Ap-Wtvxv_Oa4crh4V/s1600/emmy8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_FGRT30FC0Ckx7TVvDbPCpHdX46IWYZuZOtgWy_IYpCqrY1fGf4YM1iHIhUvvlHrK4D8dho7GYX3cX0g07pAXotiiyF-fIG8G9pt2xW1eUedOBaj3IOYJq_Nja-Ap-Wtvxv_Oa4crh4V/s640/emmy8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Claire Danes</b> wears a sparkly tonal blue gown by <i>Oscar de la Renta</i>. Emmy Award winner <b>Julie Bowen's</b> silver and black beaded dress is also by <i>Oscar de la Renta</i>. TV anchor <b>Brooke Anderson</b> is dressed in a forest green one-sholdered gown sprinkled with sequins. Is that side swept waves yet again? <i>Charlie's Angel's</i> <b>Rachel Taylor </b>wears a<b> </b>dusky pink gown by <i>Giorgio Armani</i>, which is adorned in pearlescent sequins and beaded fringing. It's refreshing to see a star on the red carpet with a short bob.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Asymmetrical</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3syntNuvSW25Shq9pw0eaoE5jMMrksJVsQEo6_wk-mjiMm9FnVMGiCKcaP9_c-zZui1Bn_3rVZstLepeaMQSaJaKsPfTcIiDeWHBc-iHzwjOvKWr2tZ-HZnliBxg32OtGuiKIoL3la2c1/s1600/emmy9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3syntNuvSW25Shq9pw0eaoE5jMMrksJVsQEo6_wk-mjiMm9FnVMGiCKcaP9_c-zZui1Bn_3rVZstLepeaMQSaJaKsPfTcIiDeWHBc-iHzwjOvKWr2tZ-HZnliBxg32OtGuiKIoL3la2c1/s640/emmy9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Modern Family's</i> <b>Sarah Hyland</b> is gorgeous in a salmon silk organza pleated gown with crystal encrusted waistband by <i>Christian Siriano</i>. <i>The Big Bang Theory's</i> <b>Kaley Cuoco</b> is cute in a <i>Romona Keveza</i> cocktail dress covered in sheer printed net. She added red accessories with <i>Giuseppe Zanott</i><i>i</i> peep-toes and a <i>Judith Leiber</i> clutch. <b>Sofia Vergara</b> knows how to work a mermaid silhouette. The Latin beauty displays a stunning coral crepe <i>Vera Wang</i> gown with pleated draped detail. <b>Aimee Teagarden's</b> black silk shantung taffeta gown with asymmetrical neck and hem is by <i>Romona Keveza.</i></span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brights</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_VdvVuBtb6Z_BUXC59q8eqEWsdcDXwgBcmgtTo2xp95wJD9Q5wLuDTMWgaAhYHp3C1WYrqU0s3jTsG3rrmb7Ni5G-A6h2m1AdOOLHtNPwPKDhoepVxZdTMZ0folO9hkkefwSTeZEOY6_H/s1600/emmy10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_VdvVuBtb6Z_BUXC59q8eqEWsdcDXwgBcmgtTo2xp95wJD9Q5wLuDTMWgaAhYHp3C1WYrqU0s3jTsG3rrmb7Ni5G-A6h2m1AdOOLHtNPwPKDhoepVxZdTMZ0folO9hkkefwSTeZEOY6_H/s640/emmy10.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Cobie Smulders</b> stood out in a serene aqua gown with knotted sleeves by <i>Alberta Ferretti</i>. The <i>How I Met Your Mother </i>actress wears a major trend of the night - pleats. <b>Olivia Munn's</b> glaring green jacquard gown with matching leather belt is by <i>Carolina Herrera</i>. <b>Dianna Agron's</b> brazen blue silk dress with high draped neck and flowing train is by <i>Roksanda Ilincic</i>.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">A Plum Affair</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJUXjI_qFRB46vF7y-MPLYvS85vyWcUSXeiXKZFZohhIe90xaZjfklHMgMbPVT8wFyVDEvCj1udNElDvJYJN6EFCZAMIHcHRM_91O_ovTlnK29Hm0MF2XFRHI7nVYtKWabq5lqkRk6-9e/s1600/emmy11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJUXjI_qFRB46vF7y-MPLYvS85vyWcUSXeiXKZFZohhIe90xaZjfklHMgMbPVT8wFyVDEvCj1udNElDvJYJN6EFCZAMIHcHRM_91O_ovTlnK29Hm0MF2XFRHI7nVYtKWabq5lqkRk6-9e/s640/emmy11.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Friday Night Lights</i> actress <b>Jurnee Smollett</b> is alluring in an aubergine <i>Pamela</i> <i>Roland</i> gown. She follows the night's trends by wearing side-swept waves <i>and</i> pleats. English actress <b>Michelle Dockery</b><i> </i>wears a well-fitting long-sleeved eggplant gown with key-hole cut-out. <i>Charlie's Angels</i> actress <b>Annie Ilondzeh</b> chose a strapless silk gown in a luscious plum colour. She wears a popular designer of the night, <i>Romona Keveza.</i> <b>Melissa Rauch</b> from TV's <i>Big Bang Theory</i> dons an interesting violet ombre tulle gown. <b>Kelly Osbourne's</b> burgundy fishtail gown is by <i>J.Mendel</i>. A great fit on her but the lavender hair ages her by years.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Clouds Amongst the Stars</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbN4MPBchfAMACF0-ZQjwIyVoU7nQDmJAaAjxfmccJtdO0bXa2p9OLL-6pLnPdbChZhvL6KRaQsouNAdYVZVnfTYEKvcuaxlZ0PYx92rSePUhpQyj10B9yfsSgwp6rjHsWIrCiYHUr5oF/s1600/emmy12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbN4MPBchfAMACF0-ZQjwIyVoU7nQDmJAaAjxfmccJtdO0bXa2p9OLL-6pLnPdbChZhvL6KRaQsouNAdYVZVnfTYEKvcuaxlZ0PYx92rSePUhpQyj10B9yfsSgwp6rjHsWIrCiYHUr5oF/s640/emmy12.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Paz de la Huerta</b> - her peach chiffon gown could have been passable if you eliminate the extreme tan, disheveled hair-do, lilac lipstick and sinister stare. <b>Padma Lakshmi</b> - I would have liked to see in any other colour besides olive oil. <b>Gwyneth Paltrow's</b> dress feels like it's missing something - like a <i>middle</i>. This would have been a pretty look had it been complete. <b>Julianna Margulies</b> - I'd prefer her white column gown without the strategically placed crystal baubles, which somehow cheapen her look. <b>Heidi Klum</b> - I get that her dress is avant-garde but it looks like she's carrying a coral reef around with her.<br /><br /></span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table>

Divas and Darlings - Emmy Awards 2011

Red Carpet Fashion 63rd Annual Emmy Awards 2011 Last night's Primetime Emmy Awards did not disappoint, with a vast range of gorgeous ev...

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