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Red Carpet Season: Oscars Best/Worst Dressed

26 Feb posted by

Red carpet season is at a wrap and went out with a a bang at the 2013 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California! Celebrities brought out their best for the Oscar red carpet and there were so many that did not disappoint! But as always there were a few that lingered the question, “What were you thinking?!” Here are my best and worst picks from the 2013 Oscar Red carpet!

Best Dressed:

Hands down, best dressed had to be Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive! The Zero Dark Thirty best actress nominee looked like a true movie star in this nude curve hugging gown that had a detailed beaded design that just enhanced her form! The color of the gown really complimented her red hair that she wore half parted with curls along with modern earrings and a red lip to tie the whole look together! Jessica may not have won the Oscar, but she won in my heart as Best Dressed!

Runner Up for Best Dressed:

Big winner of the night, Jennifer Lawrence looked stunning in this white Dior Haute Couture gown! Even though Jennifer took a tumble walking up the stairs to accept her award, she looked gorgeous while falling! With her hair back and simple diamond earrings, Jennifer made this structured almost bridal looking dress look young and fresh with a thin chain necklace that she wore backwards! Way to go Jennifer! We love you just the way you are!

 

Best Dressed List:

There were so many great looks on this red carpet it was so hard to choose who was the best! Nominee Amy Adams looked soft and elegant in a grey ruffle Oscar De La Renta gown that made her look like she was floating down the red carpet. Trend-setter Kerry Washington looked spring-y fresh in a coral beaded Miu Miu gown that complimented her lovely skin. Performer and former Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson, wore something different with this blue scale Roberto Cavalli gown that showed off all of her hard work on her body and long straight black hair with bangs screen diva!! One thing I love about Zoe Saldana is that she always takes fashion risks and she certainly did in this Alexis Mabille high low gown that looked stunning on her! Performer and former Best Actress winner Charlize Theron showed off her new pixie hair for a recent roll and statuesque form in this white peplum Christian Dior gown. Going with an edgier gun metal metallic dress, nominee Naomi Watts looked amazing in this custom Armani Prive that made her one of the best on the red carpet!

 

Worst Dressed:

Sorry to say, but Anne Hathaway was my worst dressed of the night, not like she would care since she won the Best Supporting Actress award for Les Miserables. Even though I am so happy for her, I expected a lot more from her as a nominee to pull out all the stops. This was her moment and when I looked at this Prada gown, all I could see was her nipples which was so distracting. Anne commented that she was supposed to wear a Valentino and that probably would have been the better choice.

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Spring Sneak Peak: Magic Buying Show

25 Feb posted by

Spring Exclusive! From mints to black, florals to cutouts, our spring buying sesh is filled with trends galore! Here is a little sneak peek of what our buyers fell in love with at the Magic Buying Show!

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Dream Come True: Marchesa Fall 2013 Collection

22 Feb posted by

When I saw the Marchesa Fall 2013 Runway show at NY Fashion Week, like always I was blown away! Marchesa is so dedicated to crafting not just clothes but works of art. Their unique composition of embroidered detailing, perfect tailoring, and feminine structures allows them to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces. This collection wash not a let down! With a romantic baroque theme, Marchesa played with soft shapes that worked well with floral embroidered fabric along with structured gowns and pant suits; there was something for everyone in this collection! I know that we can definitely expect to see star lights wearing some of these gowns down the red carpet and will be praised for Best Dressed because Marchesa is made for stars!

 

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Heart on a Sleeve: Burberry Fall 2013 Heart- Inspired Runway

21 Feb posted by

Love was in the air at the Burberry Prorsum Fall 2013 Runway show at New York Fashion Week! With the inspirations of Valentine’s Day, star-crossed models walked in Burberry fashions that struck your heart as soon as they turned the corner. With a color pallet of red, black, white, and taupe, the collection lent a romantic vibe with heart printed dresses, feminine cut coats, and sexy curve hugging body con dresses! Burberry kicked up the heat with the use of leather, studs, gold collars and belts along with a series of heart shaped stones on a few of the dresses. Burberry’s easy-to-wear collection a fantasy that jetted us to Paris to find our true love!

 

 

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Pow! Bam! Zap! Tom Ford Fall 2013 Runway Show

20 Feb posted by

Pow! Boom! Crack! New York Fashion Week was blown away with the comic book influences for Tom Ford Fall 2013 Collection that opened with a BANG!  Ford played with prints, textures, and color schemes! From vibrant floral printed pants, to black and white tribal printed dress, Ford experimented with what “matches” and it worked! Not only was his work experiential, but incorporated bright graphic designs that resembled punches and blows from a child’s comic book! This collection was so fun and the way he worked in bright colors with contrasting textures kept it young in fresh when Fall sometimes can look drab. Tom Ford’s funky collection left fashion week with a giant KAH-POW!

 

Photo Courtesy: Vogue

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

14 Feb posted by

Happy Valentine’s Day!

With Love,

ForElyse.com!

 

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Be Mine: Outfit’s of the Week for Valentine’s Day

13 Feb posted by

Love is definitely in the air over here at For Elyse! Hearts were afire during our Valentine’s Day Outfits of the Week: “Be Mine” worn by our lovely models Angela and Paige! How could I not put these two cuties in red and white dresses from Lush this week!

Get Angela’s Look:

Lush Country Strong Dress in Cream

Mallory Clutch in Red

Terra Velvet Heel in Black

Get Paige’s Look:

Lush Southern Romance Dress in Coral

Urban Expression Clutch in Light Grey

Delicious Nude Patent Leather Heel

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Music’s Biggest Night: 2013 Grammy Awards Best/Worst Dresses

12 Feb posted by

Best Dressed Winner: Rihanna in Alaia
Rihanna stunned everyone with her appearance in this coral red custom Alaia chiffon dress! The sheer panels in the front showed off a little skin while the open back and long train created an air of elegance! Not only did the dress look gorgeous on her, but her hair, makeup and accessories screamed “Star!” Rihanna by far won best dressed in my eyes because she surprised me with such a soft feminine look when she tends to dress hard and edgy. Love this look from Rihanna!

Runners up for Best Dressed:

Rihanna was not the only star who brought the glam on the Grammy’s red carpet! Kelly Rowland brought the meaning of “cutouts” to like in this Georges Chakra gown! Katy Perry never looked better in this mint green Gucci gown that showed off her best assets! Jennifer Lopez had a leg on the competition in a black satin Zuhair Murad gown that also complimented her flawless hair and makeup! New mom Alicia Keys brought bondage back in this black Alaia gown that showed off her rockin bod with fun cutouts!

Mad for Musical Men:

Sticking with the classics, Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z looked so handsome in modern tuxedos with with a bow-tie for a classic edge! Blue was a popular color on the carpet for most musical men from Grammy nominee Frank Ocean, John Mayer, Drake, and John Legend. No one was singing the blues when these guys walked the red carpet!

Worst Dressed: Beyonce

Sorry B, you looked amazing at the Super Bowl Half Time Show, but this jumpsuit by Osman Studio was not glam enough for the Grammy Awards! The Grammy’s are all about expressing yourself as an artist and this was just blah. The fit did show off her curves and her amazing behind, but I’ve seen her look better was disappointed in this look. Turn up the heat next time! We know you have it, we actually watched the Super Bowl Show!

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So Haute! Paris Spring 2013 Couture Fashion Week Pt. II

7 Feb posted by

Paris Couture Fashion Week was so amazing we needed to split it into a series of blogs! There is just too much greatness to pass up!

Dior Haute Couture

Dior never disappoints during fashion week and this year definitely brought a clear point of view. One of the best parts of the show was the runway itself which gave a Tim Burton feel with the white runway contrasting with whimsical mounds of grass and tall spring blooming trees! With clean lines, structured pant suits, and asymmetrical sheer cutouts, Dior was uniquely innovative this year! With the coming of spring, there was also an abundance of floral prints that were textured with embroidery and beading. Such an interesting collection, Dior will certainly been seen on many red carpets this upcoming year!

Chanel Couture

If you really want to step into another world, just check out the Chanel Couture runway show! Such a strong point of view from designer Karl Lagerfield, this Chanel collection reflected a darker side with its signature tweed suits but also played with lace insets, cutouts, and graphic floral prints. The finale of dresses was the most indulgent part; the dresses where a silver white with beading, lace, and feathers that looked straight out of a ball from Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice. Paired with the rustic English natural background, this couture collection from Chanel transported us to the high society England and I didn’t want to leave! Stunning!

 

Photos Courtesy: Vogue

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Hearts A’Flutter: Valentine’s Day Nails

6 Feb posted by

Love is in the air and you should give your nails some love this Valentine’s Day! Here is one of my favorite How To’s for heart shaped nails! You just need a few things and a little patience for the sweetest nail art design that will have you head over heels!

All you need is:

3 different colors of red or pink nail polish

1 package of binder ring protectors

Step 1: Paint you nails all one color and let dry.

Step 2: Use two of the protectors to create the top of a heart and place at bottom of the nail

Step 3: Pain the top part of the nail and let dry

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the top part to created a layered in pink look!

Get creative with your colors and you will have so much fun with your love-ly nails!

Photo Courtesy: : Laura’s Candle Shop

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