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This is part two of my best and worst dressed list for the 2013 Met Gala and honestly, some of the people on this list, I did not expect to make it here. Everyone can have a fashion fail once in a while though, so hopefully these stars get it together and come back stronger for their next red carpet event.
Kim Kardashian – Never, ever, EVER, wear a full length floral print dress, when you are that pregnant and when the print looks like it should belong on an “old lady” couch. There are so many other alternatives for maternity wear and Kim should really get a new stylist after this mishap. I can’t even begin to tell you how many “who wore it best” photos have popped up in my news feed, comparing Kim K to a floral print couch, or Homer Simpson in a floral dress… ouch.
Anna Wintour – This is a person I wouldn’t expect to see on a worst dressed list, but come on, her outfit was not up to par with her status in the fashion world. I have so much respect for her and what she has done, but she had a major fashion fail at the Met Gala. Her dress looked like a dress on top of a dress, with the smaller of the two being a floral print and the one underneath being plain white. She didn’t even attempt to go for a punk trend which she could have rocked if she tried.
Gwyneth Paltrow – Gwyneth’s pink shiny dress did not flatter her body at all. It’s a nice colour but everything else about it is not nice, especially the bunching at the seams and all the lumps and bumps you can see because of the fabrics lustre. She should have went with something darker and with a vertical cutout, not a horizontal cut out. Vertical lines make your legs and figure look longer, so always go for that instead of horizontal lines.
Kristen Stewart – Come on Kristen, what were you thinking with this weird red satin and lace body suit. It makes her look heavier than she actually is, and it does not flatter her body in any way. If you’re going to go down the bodysuit path for an outfit, get something that hugs your skin a little tighter, even if you want the exaggerated hips. You can have both, don’t worry. But try to avoid shiny fabrics because they show every flaw and are very unforgiving.
Mary-Kate Olsen – Mary-Kate Olsen had the absolute worst outfit of the night. She looked like she was wearing an old woman’s silk housecoat with a boring navy blue dress. The entire outfit screams “I don’t care what I look like!” and well, it really shows. It’s not even the good kind of bad, it’s just bad. What’s worse is that she is a fashion designer and is semi successful, so I had higher expectations for her outfit, especially on a red carpet.
What do you think? I want to hear from you and get your opinion on the worst and best dressed so leave a quick comment below!
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This year at the Met Gala, celebrities from all over showed up for a wonderful night full of socializing, fun and fashion. The Met Gala is an annual ball to mark the opening of the fashion exhibition at the Costume Institute in New York City, and this year’s theme was punk. Since it’s a ball you would expect all sorts of interesting gowns and dresses, but some celebs rocked their looks while others failed horribly. Here is the best dressed for the Met Gala 2013, enjoy!
Taylor Swift – She looked amazing in her J. Mendel cut out dress as she worked the cameras on the red carpet. Out of all the stars there she is one of my favourites because she played with the punk trend a bit but didn’t go overkill with massive amounts of makeup or mile high hair. That’s not her style and she didn’t try to make something work that probably wouldn’t work on her. Instead, she went simple but elegant and also edgy in her black and gold lace cutout, partly sheer J. Mendel dress. I give her a 10/10 for this event, she killed it.
Anne Hathaway – As some of you may know, Anne Hathaway was on my worst dressed list for the Oscars, but since then it appears she hired a new stylist, or her original one got their act together. Anne looks like a punk bombshell and I adore her entire look from the vintage Valentino to the fresh blond locks. The black Valentino contrasts nicely against her skin and the shredded pattern on the dress looks amazing on her figure. She is my favourite for the night and gets a 10/10 from me.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley – Rosie had an unusual look at this year’s Met Gala, but I thought it was interesting and also a pretty cool look. She wore a deep golden-olive Gucci dress that cut away from her breasts to expose her mid-section and show part of her amazing body. I also like how the dress has lace half sleeves and a feather like texture at the neckline. This isn’t a look that many can pull off but I think she did a good job, especially since she kept the makeup and hair a bit more on the simple side, and I would give her an 8/10.
Madonna – When it comes to Madonna, anything goes. She has made a career out of her talent and out of shocking people, so why stop now? She went for it at the Met Gala where she attended without pants or a skirt, and got a lot of attention for it. She wore a grey studded tartan jacket, a fishnet body stocking, and pink suede stilettos by Casadei. She even went as far as hanging a crucifix right below her rear which was noticed by everyone, especially the media. This look works for her simply because she’s Madonna and doesn’t care about what anyone thinks of her. She does what she wants to do and owns it, just like any true icon can do. She definitely gets a 10/10 from me and I can’t wait to see what she does next.
Blake Lively – I’ve always been a fan of Blake since Gossip Girl first aired, and her outfits both on and off the show never fail to impress. She is one of the most glamorous women I know of and she is someone who can launch any budding designer’s career. She wore a Gucci gown to the event and it was very glamorous, fun and slightly edgy. I like the colour blocking between the top and bottom of the dress, and I also really like how the fabric looks feathery and light. The lack of straps to hold up the dress is also a plus in my opinion, because it doesn’t add any distracting lines to the free flowing form of the dress. Blake gets a 9/10 from me for this look, and I hope she keeps up the good work.
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Charlotte Free is breaking all the rules and writing her own as she quickly climbs the ranks to become the next “it” model. She’s young, has wild pink/blonde hair and has a very unique style. Her personality is just as wild as her hair, and she’s not afraid to speak her mind and show it.
Her wild child attitude is why I love her so much. More people, especially women, need to just be themselves and stop trying to conform to what society wants them to be. Be a free spirit! Who cares what everyone else thinks? It’s your life so go ahead and own it! Kudos to Charlotte and anyone else who is bold enough to live like a free spirit, I love those kinds of people.
Charlotte has recently landed ad campaigns with Rihanna for River Island and H&M S/S 2013, commercials for Maybelline and even the cover of Flare magazine. She is definitely a model worth following because even though she is a wild child, she’s making a name for herself as she rocks the runways, works the camera and owns her style.
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While looking through a few fashion magazines I found this amazing dress, but it had no name or “where to buy”, or any way to find it. Luckily for me (and you!), I found it while browsing around the internet! This dress reminds me of the fancy china with really cool and intricate blue designs painted on them. You can get this dress and others pieces like it from stores that carry the Roberto Cavalli 2013 resort collection, and remember ladies, no matter how you wear it stay classy!
To make it easy for you, I posted the link to buy the dress in the photo’s description. You can also find other pieces from the Roberto Cavalli 2013 resort collection on the website. Enjoy!
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Here’s part two of my style blog for the Oscar Awards. Here I will focus on the worst dressed and what the stars should have done differently to save their outfits from getting on this list. While some of the changes here are simple, some are total outfit fails so whenever you’re going out, keep in mind what you’re about to read here. You don’t want to hear gasps of shock and horror when you walk into the room; instead you want everyone to be awestruck by your beauty!
Here are my worst 5 dressed at the Oscar Awards!
Anne Hathaway usually looks amazing even when she isn’t trying, especially with her new sexy short hair, but her outfit at the Oscars was a TOTAL miss. It looks like the first draft of what could have been a really amazing dress. The fit was off, it wasn’t cut correctly (just look at the seam lines over her breasts), and it looks like it’s bunched up where the seams are. The colour of it was even off and it washed out her beautiful complexion. This dress was not Oscar worthy, and she should have worn something that didn’t look like a first year fashion student made it. A nice darker silver/grey, silk dress with a similar silhouette would have been perfect for her.
Brandi Glanville has a nice dress but she wore it way too low. Her dress was a nip slip waiting to happen, but luckily for her no such incident occurred. If she would have pulled it up a bit and covered her breasts a bit more, the look would have went from trashy to classy just like that *snaps fingers*. Next time she should opt in for a dress with a less revealing neckline, or add something to cover up a little bit. You always want to be classy ladies, never trashy!
Helena Bonham Carter’s look was an absolute fail. Nothing about this look worked at all, and it looked like she was getting ready to go out to a Halloween party. Her hair was unbrushed and messy (not in a good, sexy way either), and the star hairclips didn’t help. The dress was even worse. It looks like something an old witch would wear and it is very unflattering to her figure. If I was her stylist I would have gave her a clean, curly updo instead of having hair hanging in her face, and I would have definitely avoided the star hairclips. I would have also put her in something that hugged her curves a bit and didn’t have cascading ruffles of black, grey and white. It’s very hard to pull of ruffles and multiple colours, especially with semi-transparent fabric. I hope her next event has a better outcome for her appearance.
Kristen Stewart has had her fair share of fashion hits and misses, and this look was a big miss. When I first saw her all I could think was “she’s a human rectangle”. The dress did nothing for her curves, and it added too many pounds to too many places. The fluffy effect from the fabric at the bottom of the dress didn’t look good either. She should have stuck with a dress in a similar colour to the one she had, but she should have gone with one that wasn’t bulky and lacy. The thickness of the lace bunches up too much and ruins the allure of most lace dresses. Next time she should stick to either thinner, curve hugging lace or skip lace all together and get something that drapes nicely and flows around her body.
Melissa McCarthy had a nice dress but it hugged her in all the wrong places. I LOVE when plus sized women go out rocking every inch of their perfect looks in public, but this dress did not do that for her! It hugged her in the wrong places and bunched up too much around her hips and arms. If the dress would have been pulled in a little more around her waist and not right on her hips, and if the dress wouldn’t have been clipped together on her left hip bone, it would have looked better. Having it bunch up a little around her waist and then flow smoothly down and past her hips could have changed the look, and the addition of a bright belt would have been perfect.
That’s the end of my list but now I want to hear what you think! Do you agree with my list and if not, why? Tell me in the comments, can’t wait to hear from you!
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Every year millions of people watch as stars from across the world gather for the Oscar Awards dressed up in all sorts of wonderful outfits. While many look amazing, not everyone does so I’ve decided to do a two part article. This one focuses on who (in my opinion) are the top 5 dressed. Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so please go ahead and tell me what you think about my selection, and who your top 5 are. I love, love, LOVE hearing about fashion from other fashionistas!
Here are the top 5!
Jennifer Lawrence looks like a porcelain doll in her beautiful Dior couture dress. It fit her like a glove and she had the perfect accessory, a simple silver clutch. Honestly if I could I’d make a copy of her, shrink it into a doll and mass produce it for the millions of little girls who would adore having her!
Charlize Theron rocked a beautiful, minimalistic white Christian Dior dress and I think she was a total knockout! Her short, blonde hairstyle went perfect with her dress, and her bracelets pulled the whole look together. Super chic!
Jessica Chastain was honestly my favourite out of everyone. She looks like a total bombshell dressed in Giorgio Armani. When I first saw her all I could think was “she’s wearing liquid gold and diamonds, she had to be!” and even though she wasn’t, she sure looks like she was! If I was a lady I would wear that dress, just to wear it because of how amazing it is. Her hair, makeup and accessories even look good! Jessica was classy to the highest standards for this Oscar show.
Halle Berry’s dress is really interesting and unique. The Versace dress is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before and while it may not be for everyone, anyone with as bold a personality as Halle can definitely pull off that look. The dress has lots of bold geometric lines and kind of gives me an art deco vibe. Her hairstyle went nicely with the dress, and the overall look was very modern chic!
Kelly Rowland worked the red carpet in a chic black and white Donna Karen dress that looked amazing on her body. The yin yang effect looks cool, and the slit shows off her long legs. Her hair style and earrings also matched to give Kelly a chic, modern look.
I hope you all loved my selection but I want to know, what do you think? I want to hear from you about who your top 5 are so please comment below!
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After graduating from Central Saint Martins and starting her line in 2005, British designer Roksanda Ilincic has been making a name for herself in the U.K. She is well known for using bold and bright colours in many of her designs regardless of trend or season, and she has been worn by many high profile people from Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Michelle Obama, to Hollywood starlets like Emma Stone and Lady Gaga.
Now the designer is bringing her talents to Canada to collaborate with mega shoe retailer Aldo to design fun and sexy shoes, and I have a sneak peek just for you! These shoes could be worn for many occasions and are a perfect pop of colour that go with anything from a bold, colourful mini dress to a long, flowing silk gown. They are available from Aldo Rise this March so make sure you watch out for them and get your pair before they sell out!
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In this world of rapidly advancing technology, everything from our gadgets to our clothes is going hi-tech. Our phones, cars, and even clothes are looking more sleek, chic and futuristic. A new trend has appeared taking classic cuts and adding a shot of metallic. This bold style can be rocked on its own with minimalist accessories, or if you’re bold you could pair it with neutrals and add a fun accessory or two. A Hugo, Hugo Boss Viscose-Blend dress paired with the Proenza Schouler Blue Anozided Chain Heel shoes, a Smyth Black Blazer and bold cat eyes sounds like a perfect look for a night out with the girls. What do you think about this new trend?
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The entire team at JRW Beauty wants to welcome Kurtis Lauwereys as our newest fashion blogger! We all believe Kurtis will not only bring a depth of knowledge to the blog, but a wealth of passion as well. Joshua first discovered Kurtis through his artwork and then soon realized his immense passion for fashion. He knew that Kurtis would be a perfect fit for the blog and could eventually join the London team to assist in styling and artistic direction. Keep an eye out for Kurtis’ first post!
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