Cover Girl: Emma Stone for Elle

Emma Stone is one of the hottest new stars in Hollywood. She's funny, extremely talented, and looks great in any hair color, what's not to like? With movies like Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Help and The Amazing Spider Man set for release she is establishing a well rounded name for herself in the entertainment industry. It's no wonder why Elle Magazine chose her as their July 2011 cover girl. (If you're savvy enough, you'll notice that polka dots are the new trend for summer--also seen in the Blake Lively shoot for Glamour). 

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Golden Globes: Best Dressed

The fashion at this year's Golden Globes emulated classic elegance and old Hollywood glamour. The big color trends were nudes, blacks, and emerald green. Sequins were a huge staple of almost all the dresses being worn this year. I have compiled a top ten of my favorite dresses as well as some honorable mentions. 

1. Olivia Wilde in Marchesa. I thought this dress was to die for. She looked like a princess as she walked down the red carpet and all the sequins glittered in the lights. The ombre color change makes this dress extremely dramatic. Perfect for the Golden Globes. Because her dress was so over the top, Olivia wore soft makeup and simple hair. (Take note Sandra Bullock: This is how to wear bangs to the GG). 

2. Dianna Agron in J. Mendel. Dianna Agron channels Grace Kelly in this nude flowing dress. She is the definition of poise and class on the red carpet.

3. Eva Longoria in Zac Posen. Hows this for getting back at your ex? Eva Longoria looked drop dead gorgeous in this black curve hugging dress. The cut out neckline accentuated her slim and fit figure. Her up-do helps keep the attention on the dress.

4. Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace. This goes to show that you can cover up Angelina's entire body and she will still look like a movie star. I love the fact that this dress is so conservative, the cinched waist and padded shoulders help keep a feminine form. Though she may look like she fits into the Emerald City of Oz, it doesn't change the fact that you could not take your eyes off her if you tried. Just like Olivia Wilde, Angelina does not need to do much with makeup or hair because the dress speaks for itself. 

5. Anne Hathaway in Giorgio Armani. Another rather conservative dress but it fits her body like a glove. The plunging back adds a dramatic twist to the look. I love the over-sized sequins, makes the dress much more retro looking ( a la 70s disco). Just like we saw with Angelina, the exaggerated shoulders creates a more high fashion form. 

 6. Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab. No matter what anyone says, I love this look. Even the Bride of Frankenstein hair! Her hair only adds to the ethereal, fantasy like quality of the dress. The nude tone suits her fair skin really well. The flowing tulle on the sleeves and skirt help keep the dress looking dreamy and romantic.

7. Emma Stone in Calvin Klein. I was pleasantly surprised to see this peach tone on the red carpet. It was definitely a risky choice, as everyone else stuck to nudes and blacks. The very simplistic design suited her slim frame very well. This is a great example of how you don't have to wear something over the top, to stand out in a crowd. Great choice for her new blonde look! 

 8. Melissa Leo in Marc Bouwer. Perfect dress for her age, for a nominee, and ultimately a winner! Simple, chic design adorned with sequins (a favorite for these Golden Globes). The sequins made it shine in the lights as if it were multi-colored. 

 9. Megan Fox in Armani Privé. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of Megan's, but this dress was incredible. Her usual hardened, tough girl image was made softer with this pastel pink gown. I love the crystal and ribbon bodice detail. Her hair added to the softened look with romantic waves. Well done, Megan Fox, well done. 

10. Leighton Meester in Burberry Prorsum. I know a lot of people won't agree with me on this one, but I think this dress is fantastic. Leighton Meester has had some questionable fashion choices but I think no one else could've pulled this look off better than her. Again we see a very conservative look with the long sleeves but the slit up the front spices it up. 

 The following are some of my honorable mentions (in no particular order). 

 Gia Mantegna. I loved the off white periwinkle color and the separation with a black ribbon. Great choice for Miss Golden Globe.

 Piper Perabo. Simply chic in this Oscar de la Renta dress.

Milla Jovovich channeling old Hollywood glamour in this champagne colored wrap dress. 

 Sandra Bullock. I adore this dress! BUT why the hair sandra? This is a case when bad hair can ruin an entire outfit.

 Julie Bowen. I don't think I would typically like this dress, but Julie really pulls it off.

 Kaley Cuoco wearing a tiered romantically draped dress.  I love the lace detailing on the edge of each tier.

 Kyra Sedgwick wore a bold mustard colored dress. I loved the V neckline.

 Lea Michele wore a bubblegum pink dress. This dress was reminiscent of an 80s prom dress, but I've slowly fallen in love with it because it suits Lea so well. It's bright and vibrant color matches her bubbly personality. It also looks great with her dark hair and matching pink lips.

 Catherine Zeta Jones wore a glamorous overflowing emerald green gown. I loved the scrunched texture of the gown. It fit her perfectly.

 Carrie Underwood looked simply stunning.

 Claire Danes is one of the best representations of genuine class. She doesn't need to wear a detailed, elaborate dress to stand out. Her own elegance is what separates her from the rest of Hollywood.

Natalie Portman wearing Viktor and Rolf. At first I hated this dress. The more I've seen it though, I've grown to love it. It's just so sweet, especially for an expecting mother. (You have to hope that baby is a girl after Natalie wore this baby pink dress!) I really like the glittered rose in the center holding together the loosely ruffled satin fabric. 

 Tina Fey. Tina usually opts for black dresses which are a little crazy at times, but here she went for a more regal look. This dress has a great neckline and the navy velvet catches the light perfectly.

 Mila Kunis was part of the emerald green trend. The reason this dress works so well for her is her petite size. On a larger girl, the ruched fabric would have made them look even larger, especially around the hips. Because she is smaller, this one-shouldered dress looks fantastic. 


Looking forward to what the BAFTA's and Academy Awards have in store for fashion. Let me know your thoughts, do you agree/disagree with my choices??
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Best Dressed: Critics' Choice Awards

There were some really incredible fashions at this year's Critics' Choice Awards. I've compiled my top ten below. Black and White was definitely the trend with a few shades of color strewn here and there.

1. Mila Kunis. I am absolutely in love with this look. It's a very romantic look with the soft sheer fabric and gentle pleating combined with the satin ribbons for her waistline and shoes. This look definitely gives a nod to her character Lily in Black Swan. It was a perfect decision on her part because it also compliments her complexion and dark hair perfectly.

2. Hailee Steinfeld. For a newcomer, she chose a great dress. The nude color looks effortless as it blends with her skin tone. Her messy loose hair helps maintain her youthful energy and image. The only thing I would change would be the shoes, they look a little too golden yellow for the rest of the look.

 3. Mandy Moore. This plum gown is so simple and elegant. It's very much a representation of her. She exudes class and this was a great choice for her.

 4. Kim Kardashian. As always Kim wore a knockout outfit. This dress has an almost phoenix look about it with its tangerine color and ruffled mermaid skirt.The silk really complements her famous form.

 5. Emma Stone. With her new blonde hair, this shimmery silver dress was a great choice. It fits her body perfectly and the chained neck gives a little extra pizazz to the look.

 6. Michelle Williams. This is a much more conservative look than some of the other dresses at the Critics' Choice, but its not so conservative that it makes her look older than she is. The embellishments add just enough detail without going over the top.

 7. Natalie Portman. This black and white dress is very classic and elegant. Compared to some of the other dresses she has been wearing since announcing her pregnancy, this the best by far. She has found the correct way to still be beautiful and sophisticated while being pregnant.

 8. Keri Hilson 9. Lala Vazquez. Both these girls look fantastic. Keri kept it fun in this cocktail dress. The sheer neckline helps the dress look fabulous and not trashy. Lala opted for an elegant white dress with a subtle criss-cross of a pearl ribbon. 

 10. Eva Mendes. This is one of the more over the top looks of the evening. But I really happen to like the dramatically oversized bow. I am always a sucker for black lace over a nude dress.

Now I also have to add to the list my best dressed male. It may seem like an obvious choice because I am completely biased to him as of late, but I've chosen Ryan Gosling. 

He has had an amazing transformation this past year when it comes to fashion. I give a huge kudos to his stylist for making him one of the best dressed men in Hollywood. He was the only nominated actor of the evening to take a risk with his look and it definitely paid off. The dark violet color of the jacket is incredible with the soft velvet lapel. The choice to not wear a tie and opt for a slightly un-buttoned white collar shirt gave this a relaxed look. A good style for the relaxed environment of the Critics' Choice Awards. The best part about this outfit is that it fits! All too often men wear over sized jackets or pants because they don't get them tailored correctly.

Do you agree or disagree with some of my choices? Are there any others you think I missed?

I'll also be uploading a Golden Globes Fashion run down so make sure to check back here in a couple days! 
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Cover Girl: Emma Stone

Emma Stone graces the cover of this month's NYLON magazine. If you can believe it, she is a natural blonde. All you blondes out there who want a fun change for fall, try taking a risk and becoming a red head! This will add a whole new color palette to your wardrobe as well.  Source