UNICEF Snowflake Ball!

     Last night UNICEF held the Snowflake Ball, New York Cities most notable black-tie affairs, to honor those whose philanthropic commitments help save children's lives through out the world.  This is a great way to help raise money for children in need and many celebrities are proud participants of this group.  Since 2005, the debut of the Ball, this annual holiday occasion has raised over $16 million for the UNICEF program.  Holy s**t, that's fabulous!  As a reminder, a snowflake hangs high in the heart of New York City (57th & 5th) as a special symbol for the world's most needed children.  Below are images of celebrities who help make this foundation possible.  Not to mention, fabulously dressed, as well.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Louis Vuitton

Selena Gomez in Dolce & Gabbana Custom

Katy Perry in Naeem Khan

  

Kelly Ripa 

Allison Williams in Naeem Khan

Kate Mara in Jason Wu

Bringing holiday cheer!

Ciao, 

Annie

SJP!

     The Sex and the City beauty Queen, Sarah Jessica Parker, is one of the worlds most noticed fashion icons.  If you are ever bored and have millions of hours of free time sign up for HBO GO and watch the entire season of Sex and the City.  Not only will you see the fashion change over the years, but you will see just how sassy and with it SJP really is.  The 46-year-old actress is more up-to-date and stylish than many of the young chipper actresses.  She's still got it!  Let's check out her best red carpet moments.  Hurricane Sandy won't be the only thing blowing you away this week, SJP will too!

     Train-tastic.  At the Sex and the City premiere in 2008 Parker wore this dazzling silver Nina Ricci gown.  This is such a strong color choice for a gown and the mesh gold accented belt was great way to soften it up a little.  This was a very high-end looking gown and the train added a very dramatic effect.  After all, the fashion in this film was a huge impact on the success of the movie so, it was important that Parker carried out the Bradshaw look.  Carrie Bradshaw has had a consistent fashion trend throughout all of the seasons and they wanted to maintain that image in the films as well.  This gown was a perfect Bradshaw fit.  

     How about this mellow yellow number for the Oscars in 2010?  Parker arrives with husband Matthew Broderick in this backless silk Chanel Couture gown and a little sparkle to beat.  The unusual high neck strap wrapping around to the back to create a little backpack effect was a sassy structural addition.  The little large jeweled accent at her butt is strange, but I suppose it is to draw some attention to her backside, great!

     

     At the Meta Gala in 2010 Parker wore this stunning Halston Heritage gown with a powerful matching head flower.  This flawless lightly pleated dress flows so nicely against her upper body and then blossoms out at the bottom.  I love how she adds the wavy affect by twisting the dress for the photographers, great touch.

     At the Sex and the City 2 London film premiere SJP really blew the hats off of everyone.  She arrived in a stunning Alexander McQueen black corseted gown with a dramatic bubble hem that trailed stiffly behind her.  But the truth is that everyone was looking at the extravagant sparkling net headwear from Philip Treacy.  I also liked the thick black armband touch that SJP wore in honor of the late Alexander McQueen.  This ensemble was just breathtaking and fit her body like a glove.

      Of course, like many actresses, I could keep on going with many wonderful numbers that Sarah Jessica Parker has worn throughout her days of acting, but I think this is a good place to stop.  It is amazing how Carrie Bradshaw has maintained such a look and Sarah Jessica Parker carries them all out so well.

What's your favorite SJP look?

Ciao,

Annie

Blake Lively's Best!

      Ok, I have to talk about Blake Lively, the stunning all American actress.  We all love her, even if you don't, you do.  Whether you are attracted to her body, hair, eyes, style, it doesn't matter.  The thing is we all love something about her.  As I was creepily looking at her on google I noticed that she has worn some of the most extravagant gowns I've ever seen.  Let's just take a look at some of her best red carpet moments.

     How about this fabulous Emmy number we got going on here?  In 2009, Gossip Girl actress wore one of the most talked about Versace gowns at the Emmy Awards.  She was so red hot on the red carpet.  Ok, that was lame but true.  This dress was plunging with its neckline and back line.  To top off the fabulous look she wore a Rapunzel like braid with some killer Louboutin heels.

     Continuing in 2009 and in Versace, she cursed the runway with this dazzlingly revealing teal gown. How about showing some skin, huh?  In the back, in the front, on the sides, and up the leg!  Blake was seen in this at the Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Big Apple.  It's a busy looking dress, to say the least, but somehow it all comes together.  The draping chiffon sleeve, the slit up to her bikini line, the plunging neck, the wrap around halter, the deep open back and the intricate beading detail all came together to create an interesting yet visually satisfying gown.   What do you think?

     As we shorten things up at the Costume Institute Gala in 2010, Blake wore a fancy little Marchesa number.  It's nice to see a cocktail dress look so fancy and over the top.  Sometimes we forget the effect that these little dresses can give off.  The flowery puff at the shoulder is a nice accent but I don't think it's too overpowering.  She's like a flowery title wave waiting to crash!  I like how she kept the jewelry  and hair simple in order for us to solely focus on the wonderful piece of art she is wearing.

     At the 2011 CinemaCon Awards she arrived in an open back Marchesa dress from their Fall 2011 collection.  Just when I think I have found my favorite 'Lively-look', I see another one that makes my toes curl even more.  As for this fiery red feathery maze of a dress with those damn Brian Atwood shoes, this look is f*****g fabulous!  The nude underlay with the stunning cap sleeve and the bright red embroidery sits on her body so perfectly, it fits like a glove.  The open back with the little necklace lay of fabric is an unexpected detail to swoon over.

     In 2011, at the premier of her new film, The Green Lantern, she appeared in a Chanel Haute Couture angel white gown.  I love how this gown appeared to be a cocktail dress with a collection of sheer madness attached to the bottom.  The patches of white flowers that softly drip down the dress to collect to a little garden at the bottom keeps your eye on the entire garment.  The high neckline and mini cap sleeves always seems to be a great look for Lively.  And the hair...well, it's a fabulous mess with a beautiful gold rose planted in it!

     And here is her latest!  From the red carpet premier of Savages, her new film, she wore a nude and black strapless Zuhair Murad Spring 2012 Couture.  This captured the eyes of just about everyone, the audience, the media, the cameras and they were all focusing on her almost non existing waist.  This gown surely is one of a kind with its tape like effect that so gracefully follows the tiny curves of her body and the train that bursts out onto the red carpet behind her.  Her blowout hairdo along with her blush lipstick made this a Blake to never forget.

     I could literally keep going forever.  I think I might have a little, tiny, baby celebrity crush and I'm not afraid to admit it!  But moreover, these dresses are all statement pieces and each of them have such intricate details that makes you stop and really observe the whole thing.

Let me know which is your favorite!

Ciao, 

Annie

Meanwhile, at the Emmy's!

     The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 23rd to honor the top award winning actors and actresses of the creative arts.  But more importantly, for me, was the red carpet event.  I love seeing what these actresses and their stylists come up with.  Let's dive right in and see what my top five fabulously ravishing gowns are!

     Starting with the lovely Leslie Mann wearing a Naeem Khan Spring 2013 gown.  This stunning two toned dress paired with beautiful bright blue jewels really wowed the viewers.  The dazzling marigold full skirt with the cream hand knit bodice made this look my favorite at the Awards.  Being bias to the color turquoise, I think this is a perfect example of how a color pop can work even with formal wear.

     I haven't seen anything like this tangy hand made couture Monique Lhuillier gown worn by Ginnifer Goodwin.  I cannot get over how amazing the structure of this gown is, never mind the tangerine and transparent color combo.  The beautiful nude under layer was a great basis for the orange maze of fabric to lay on.  As we saw on the Spring 2013 runway, the belted dresses are going to be such a hit and Ginnifer certainly got a home run with this one.  Her matching Christian Louboutin heels sealed the deal!

     

     Another beautiful Monique Lhuillier gown worn by award winning Julie Bowen strutted down the carpet this Sunday.  This Modern Family star blasted the runway with her vibrantly trendy yellow gown.  Many designers have been captivated by shades of yellow as we saw on the Spring 2013 runways a few weeks ago.  What I like most about this look is how she kept it simple.  The fact that her gown was so vibrant was enough to catch peoples attention and keeping her accessories simple was the way to go!

     The young Modern Family's, Sarah Hyland graced the red carpet in a sparkling Marchesa gown.  But that wasn't the only sparkle we saw from her.  She embraced the edgy nail art trend by rocking the glittery tips as well as, added a little color with her Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.  The crossing of fabric added such a flowing effect to the gown and the beaded outlining was spectacular.

     Julia Louis-Dreyfus won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series while wearing a striking Vera Wang gown.  This crimson colored mermaid style dress accented her curves to the best of a dresses ability.  The crisscrossing mesh fabric that tied into tiny knots at the shoulder was and unusually beautiful addition to a simple gown.  Like Julie Bowen, Julia accented her gown with robins egg colored earrings that added the perfect pop to the gown.  

Truly smashing!

Ciao, 

Annie May