2014 SAG Award Style

Kerry Washington in Prada.

The 2014 SAG Awards took place on January 18, 2014 and as usual the celebrities didn't hold back when it came to their style on the red carpet.  Kerry Washington opted to expose her baby bump by wearing a crop top by Prada.  It was a fuchsia embellished top worn with a high-waisted deep blue skirt.  The actress walked confidently and proudly showed off her pregnant figure while likely ruffling some feathers for going against tradition when it comes to maternity wear.

Julia Roberts also had people talking when she chose to wear a red Valentino jumpsuit.  This isn't the first time someone has worn a jumpsuit to the event.  Rose Byrne did it bravely at the 2012 SAG Awards in a white Elie Saab.  Rising star Lupita Nyong'o did it again by looking flawless wearing an aqua Gucci gown with floral detailing at the neckline.  The actress has been making headlines for her performance in 12 Years A Slave as well as for her sense of fashion.

Sofia Vergara stayed true to her style and was sizzling on the red carpet in a strapless, low-back Donna Karan Atelier.  The Modern Family star told E! "I'm wearing Donna Karan and I feel very, like, sexy. Very Jessica Rabbit.  Like an old Jessica Rabbit."

Lupita Nyong'o in Gucci

Julia Roberts in Valentino. (Photo: Getty Images)

Mindy Kaling in David Meister. (Photo: Getty Images)

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior. (Photo: Getty Images)

Sofia Vergara in Donna Karan Atelier. (Photo: AP)

STYLE | Golden Globe Style

Lupita Nyong'o in Ralph Lauren.

The Golden Globe Awards were held last night with no shortage of stunners on the red carpet.  By far one of the favorites of the night was 12 Years A Slave actress and Nominee Lupita Nyong'o.  She wore a red bare-shoulder, caped gown by Ralph Lauren that was simply ravishing.  It was a standout that had everyone talking.

It was also a night when the women who were expecting pulled out all the punches when it comes to looking fabulous during pregnancy. Olivia Wilde's emerald, sequined Gucci gown was enough to rival anyone's dress on the red carpet.  She confidently showed off her belly with a dress that didn't hide anything.  The slinky gown skimmed over her belly and still had a hint of sex appeal.

Olivia Wilde in Gucci. (Photo AP)

Drew Barrymore was also showing off her growing baby bump in a dress by Jenny Peckham.  The style was less body hugging and rather draped comfortably over her belly.  She looked fun and whimsical representing the true spirit of her off-beat personality.  

Scandal star Kerry Washington, who publicly announced her pregnancy before Scandal wrapped for winter break, looked radiant and was filled with joy as she spoke to the press on the red carpet.  When chatting with E! News she proudly said, "I feel like I have the best date of the night, my little accessory here."

Kerry Washington in Balenciaga. (Photo: Getty Images)

Meanwhile Emma Watson took a risk wearing an open back dress by Dior that revealed a pair of skinny pants underneath.  Some loved it while others hated it.  It was certainly a conversation piece.

Emma Watson in Dior.

Left to Right:   Berenice Bejo in Giambattista Valli,, Aubrey Plaza in Oscar de la Renta,  Lena Dunham in Zac Posen, Paula Patton in Stephane Rolland Couture and  Edie Falco in Lanvin. (Photo: Getty Images)

Some of the looks at the awards last night were less than spectacular according to some sources.  Many thought Paula Patton's big ruffled dress was just too much and actually distracting more than anything.  Edie Falco who usually looks great in a bold colour like red actually was swallowed up in her Lanvin dress which didn't seem to hug her in the right places.  There were several other misses, but sometimes bad press is still good press for these ladies of the red carpet.  

STYLE | CULTURE | RED CARPET AT THE EMMY'S

Top row L to R: Rose Byrne in Calvin Klein, Laura Dern in Naeem Khan, Jon Hamm from Mad Men brought his partner Jennifer Westfield who looked elegant in this red dress and Carla Gugino in Georges Chakra.
Second row L to R: Heidi Klum in Atelier Versace, Kaley Cuoco in Vera Wang, Michelle Dockery in halter dress from Prada, Sofia Vergara in red hot Vera Wang gown.
Third Row L to R:  Linda Cardellini in ruffled Donna Karan Atelier, Alyson Hannigan in Marchesa, Melissa Rauch in purple dress and Mindy Kaling in Georges Chakra.
Fourth Row L to R: Allison Williams in Ralph Lauren, Tina Fey in Narciso Rodriguez, Guiliana Rancic in Mikael D., and Zooey Deschanel in powder blue J. Mendel dress.
Fifth row L to R:  Anna Chlumpsky from Veep wore emerald green from Badgley Mischka, Sarah Hyland in CH Carolina Herrera, Mayim Bialik in Oscar Tolentino and Julianne Hough in Jenny Packham.

As usual people looked to the red carpet for the actors to bring out all the stops when it comes to style.  Many trends seen on the runways for both spring 2014 and the current fall season were showcased on the red carpet.  There were the favorites and of course the not so good choices.  All I will say is everyone has been talking about Claire Danes being the best dressed but I disagree.  To be honest, I thought her dress was absolutely lovely but her figure isn't curvy enough to fill out the upper bust area.  To me it looked too much like the top was not fitting her well.  

I honestly didn't have one standout favorite from the event this year.  What was yours?   

Julie Bowen in Zac Posen.

Claire Danes in Armani Prive

House of Cards' star Kate Mara in J. Mendel.

Kerry Washington in Marchesa.

CULTURE | MET Ball Style

Sarah Jessica Parker wears a mohican headpiece by Phillip Treacy and her
gown was by Giles Deacon.

This year's exhibition theme at the MET Ball was Punk: Chaos to Couture.  It certainly was very punk and there was definitely some chaos in how wardrobes were styled for the night.  But most of the celebrities managed to pull it off without a hitch.  They went hard and took the opportunity to dish out their inner punk in full force.  Check out some of the hits and misses at the event.  Who wore your favorite look?

Sarah Jessica Parker in Giles Deacon dress with
thigh high tartan velvet boots underneath. (Photo: Rex Features)

Sarah Jessica Parker is known for her unique fashion sense and that night she stayed true to that.  Stepping out with a large Mohican headpiece by Phillip Treacy and gown by Giles Deacon she didn't stop there.  Underneath her gown were thigh high velvet boots that had everyone talking.  

Beyonce wore Givenchy Couture with a flame motif design on the skirt and a snakeskin corset top.  The look was completed with gloves and over the knee boots to match.  Personally I didn't think the look was the most flattering on Beyonce.  Meanwhile, Nicole Richie stepped out with newly dyed hair.  It was a silver/grey and made her look unrecognizable.  It was certainly a punked out look that made everyone turn their heads.  Sienna Miller really brought out the punk influence in her biker style studded jacket by Burberry worn over an open back white dress. 

Kim Kardashian's peony printed dress seemed to be too much and a little overwhelming on her.  I don't think it was her best look but it was suitable for the occasion.  Although I didn't think it had a strong punk reference as the theme of the event.  But then again how does a pregnant woman go punk? 

Beyonce in Givenchy Couture. (Photo: Rex Features)

Sienna Miller in Burberry. (Photo PA)

Madonna took the punk inspiration literally.  She looked almost like she did
in the early days of her career.  Except do you think this works for her now?

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. (Photo: David Fisher/Rex Features)

Nicole Richie wore a dress by Topshop with a new hair color.

Grammy Red Carpet Style

Rihanna in a custom made Azzadine Alaia gown.

  What was your favorite dress at the Grammy Awards?  One of my favorites was the emerald green couture dress worn by Solange Knowles.  This is the color of the moment and she certainly made a statement accenting it with her bright pink shoes.  Personally I loved the Georges Chakra gown worn by Kelly Rowland.  The way the geometric lines of sheer panels accented her body giving it curves in the right places was beautiful.  It was, however, borderline defying the rules that CBS had set just days before.  There was a decency code that was sent out ordering the attendees to keep themselves covered up so as not to expose too much flesh. (CLICK HERE TO READ)

  An excerpt from the note sent out to the celebrities stated, "Bare sides or under curvature of the breasts is also problematic....Please avoid sheer see-through clothing that could possibly expose female breast nipples. Please be sure the genital region is adequately covered so that there is no visible 'puffy' bare skin exposure."

  It's not surprising that the network would be feeling the need to say something considering that it seems every year the dresses are baring more and more. Who could forget the infamous deep-v green Versace dress Jennifer Lopez wore that made headlines in 2000 when she attended with then boyfriend Sean 'Puffy' Combs (Now known as Diddy).

Below are some of my picks for great style at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.

Kelly Rowland nearly broke the CBS rules with her Georges Chakra gown covered in
sheer panels revealing skin in all the places the network could be nervous about.

Jennifer Lopez baring nothing but leg in Anthony Vaccarello.  

Beyonce wore a black and white jumpsuit by Osman Yousefzada.

Katy Perry in Gucci.

Taylor Swift in J. Mendel gown.

Solange Knowles in Ralph & Russo.

Alicia Keys in Azzedine Alaia

Golden Globe Style 2013

Halle Berry in Atelier Versace (Wire Image)

Is it me or does Halle Berry make being in your forties look so hot.  She made a statement on the red carpet at the 2013 Golden Globes.  It wasn't exactly a favorite for me but I do think she managed to pull off the look because she looks so great.

Kerry Washington in Miu Miu.

Kerry Washington wore a dress that looked simple yet it had a tulle overlay over a short dress.  The simple details work well with her tiny frame.  It was a classy and elegant look for her.

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad sheer and lace gown. (Photo: Getty Images)

Jennifer Lopez made her usual show-stopping walk down the red carpet in a sheer, lace Zuhair Murad gown.  With her hair sleek and simple it was swept to the side to show off her earrings and let her radiant face shine.

Lucy Liu in Carolina Herrera (Wire Image)

I wasn't fond of Lucy Liu's floral printed dress by Carolina Herrera.  Pretty shade of blue but I have seen her in better dresses.

Alyssa Milano (Wire Image)

Although I actually like Alyssa Milano's dress, I don't think it works for her petite frame.  I thought it looked like it was too much on her.  I do like how the choice of contrasting aqua earrings though.

Anne Hathaway in Chanel. (Wire Image)

I liked Anne Hathaway's choice in this white Chanel.  It was very simple but it was very sophisticated at the same time.

Red Carpet Fashion at Emmy Awards

It was a sea of aqua, canary yellow, crimson red and sparkles at the Emmy Awards last night.  Fashion lovers look forward to the red carpet style of all the celebrities as they make their way into the ceremony.  

Who did you think had the best dress at the event?  My personal favorites included Heidi Klum's seafoam, fluid dress with the super sexy slit and Padma Lakshmi's orange strapless gown.  

Lucy Lui dazzled in this Atelier Versace number. 

                               

Padma Lakshmi was radiant in this strapless dress by Monique Lhuillier. 

Ginnifer Goodwiin in an embroidered dress by Monique Lhuillier. 

                            

                      

Julie Bowan (Getty Images), Julianne Moore in Christian Dior (Wire Image), Kaley Cuoco wore a gown by Angel Sanchez,  Claire Danes in Lanvin (Getty Images),

Sofia Vergara wore a mermain inspired dress by Zuhair Murad. (Getty Images)

Heidi Klum floated on the red carpet in this sexy high slit dress by Alex Vaulthier.
(Getty Images)

Kerry Washington sparkled in Vivienne Westwood. (Wire Image)

                           

Kat Dennings in a sweetheart neckline dress by J.Mendel, Jena Malone also in J.Mendel, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
in Vera Wang.  All were looking great in autumn colors of blood-red, cranberry and cherry.

Best Dressed at BET Awards 2012

The BET Awards happened this past weekend.  Usually I'm not a fan of some of the styles that walk down the Red Carpet at this awards show.  Sometimes the clothing is ill-fitting and not flattering or just downright too gaudy.  But, in the spirit of the entertainment industry the clothing usually personifies the characters of the entertainers.  Which can be a good or sometimes bad thing; depending on your perspective.

I had three personal favorites at this year's awards show.

My favorite was the simple white dress worn by Kim Kardashian.  I thought it was classic and a look that would be fitting on any woman.  It was an interesting blend of a simple silhouette with the contrast deep scoop back and side zip detail.  It was stunning on her.  I also loved what model Selita Ebanks wore.  Personally I thought the piece underneath the sheer black skirt could have been slightly longer but, that's just me.  I loved the detail in the design.  I thought it looked fantastic on her.

Finally, on a cultural note, I loved the African inspired dress Monica wore in her heart-felt performance tribute to Whitney Houston.  There were so many hits and misses at this year's event.  Other notable hits I loved were Beyonce's yellow-gold gown and Meagan Good's white gown.

Monica performs in Whitney Houston Tribute.  (Photo: IB Times)

Beyonce looks amazing in this gold gown.  Photo: Getty Images

Meagan Good in a BCBG gown.  Photo: Radar Online