Are you caught up on part 1 of the Golden Globes red carpet fashion? Okay good. Because I’m just getting started. Still have plenty more dresses to judge!
Let’s move onto part 2…
Nicole Richie in Julien Macdonald
January 16, 2012
January 15, 2012
Red Carpet Fashion: 2012 Golden Globes (Part 1)
Wow there were a lot of great celebrities at the Golden Globes tonight, right? You know what that means…LOTS of dresses to judge. There were quite a few trends on the red carpet including canary yellow, dark teal, blush tones (most of which were extremely unflattering by the way) and surprisingly…headbands. Were there any trends you were a big fan of?
While you ponder that question…here’s part 1 of the red carpet fashion from the 2012 Golden Globes.
Jessica Alba in Gucci
Styled by the one and only Brad Goreski, I thought Jessica looked gorgeous in Gucci. Can you believe she just had a kid? I don’t know how celebs do it. They’re definitely magical creatures like that. Although the dress is a safe choice for the red carpet, you can’t deny that she looks amazing.
Zooey Deschanel in custom Prada
This is just so hard for me to make a decision on. I love the idea of the dress and most of it is fantastic, however the lace around the neck and that awful hair is really throwing me off. Would love to get your opinion about this…
Tina Fey in Oscar de la Renta
I’m always hoping Tina will wear something decent on the red carpet, and for her this is….fine. I don’t know whoever said ruching is flattering because I’ve always hated it, and combined with the ruffles here it’s just not her dress.
Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackerman
You know those things that “fashion people get” but the general public just seems confused about? I’m usually one of the people who gets it, but when it comes to Tilda Swinton…I don’t.
Stacy Keibler in Valentino
Such a safe choice, it almost bores me. But she’s so beautiful it just bores me a little.
Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang
This is probably my favorite dress she’s ever worn on the red carpet. THIS is her silhouette and it’s definitely her color too. The texture at the bottom is amazing (and surprisingly photographs well) and this was obviously custom because it fits her absolutely perfectly.
Shailene Woodley in Marchesa
Shailene, this is NOT your silhouette (mostly meaning strapless is not your friend).
Sarah Michelle Gellar in Monique Lhuillier
Of ALL the dresses you have to choose from…THIS is what you go with. She said her kid picked it out for her (and clearly this child will not have a future in fashion) so hopefully she learns NEVER to listen to children again (at least when it comes to an outfit choice).
Sarah Hyland in vintage Dolce & Gabbana
Was not loving the nude trend on the red carpet (mostly because it blended in with just about everyone’s skin tone) but in this case, Sarah does have a glow and it’s nice to have the black lace to break it up. She looks pretty but I’m not WOWed.
Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2012
She’s just been killing it on the red carpet lately so I really expected to be blown away. It’s definitely true to her style and she looks amazing, but I just hoped to see something a little more exciting.
Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen
Love her. Not in love with the dress. Pretty forgettable…especially because it blends in with the carpet.
Piper Perabo in Theyskens’ Theory Spring 2012
When I first saw this, I hated it. The more angles I looked at, the easier it was to come to this conclusion; great dress, wrong girl. I think she would have looked better in the original black version but this color isn’t her friend. And if she really wanted it to be her friend, she would have had some better accessories.
Paula Patton in Monique Lhuillier
I do appreciate color on the red carpet, but this silhouette should never be made in this color yellow. It’s just a little too much (and that’s coming from me who lives by “more is more”).
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Be looking out for part 2 coming tomorrow! And don’t forget to let me know your favorites of the night.
Photos via Entertainment Weekly
January 12, 2012
Red Carpet Fashion: People’s Choice Awards 2012
I’m going to be up front with you…I did not watch the People’s Choice Awards last night nor did I plan on doing a red carpet post today. However, after browsing the photos and being quite impressed with the risks people took on the red carpet last night (regardless of whether they paid off or not) I just couldn’t help myself. And of course this isn’t the entire list of people who attended the awards show last night…but it’s the people who the dresses that matter, in the best or worst ways possible.
Vanessa Hudgens in Jenny Packham
January 10, 2012
Dresses Deserving of a Red Carpet Moment This Awards Season
Although still a few weeks away, awards season is upon us. It’s my favorite time of year, in the blogging world anyway, because if I can’t be on E! Fashion Police to make my commentary, I sure as hell am going to do it right here on ChiCityFashion instead.
These celebs can pick any dress from any collection they could possibly want, but we do tend to see mostly recent runway collections at these red carpet events. I’ve compiled my favorite red carpet ready looks from Spring ’12 that I hope to see worn by some major celebrities this coming awards season. And this is just the beginning…we still have Fall ’12 to come next month!
Alexander McQueen Spring 2012
This might be too avant-garde for most red carpet events–it could be better fit for the Met Ball, worn by someone who knows how to OWN a look–but this was my favorite dress from Alexander McQueen Spring ’12 and it’s too amazing not to have a red carpet moment.
Azzaro Spring 2012
A lot of celebrities don’t like taking the risk of wearing color on the red carpet, and often they can bore us with their skin colored bandage dresses or plain LBDs. However, this would be a great option for someone wanting to be subtly sexy without being too over-the-top.
Bottega Veneta Spring 2012
Now this is the completely opposite of the Azzaro number above; this is for the girl who loves to wear color. Because of the more casual nature of this dress, the color is not overpowering. Great option for something like the Independent Spirit awards.
Chanel Spring 2012
This dress is perfect example of simplicity making a statement. There isn’t too much going on here, but between the black detailing and the play with volume, you don’t need much else…except a kick-ass shoe of course.
Christian Siriano Spring 2012
I can’t tell if this would be too casual for the red carpet (I would have to see it in person) but it was my favorite look from Christian Siriano Spring ’12 and it’s definitely deserving of a red carpet moment.
Giambattista Valli Spring 2012
Elle Fanning…your dress is ready.
Jason Wu Spring 2012
I’m not a gown person, but when you make it neon I will definitely reconsider. I can see Zoe Saldana owning this look at the Oscars. Not many people could pull of this much chartreuse but I’m hoping someone [Zoe] will try!
Marchesa Spring 2012
Marchesa has become a staple on the red carpet and it’s because of intricate designs like this one that makes them so popular at these events. This is definitely a statement maker but it’s so gorgeous, it NEEDS to be photographed on someone fabulous.
Marchesa Spring 2012
Another Marchesa stunner, this one is much more toned down than their usual designs. However, if you’re a celebrity and find yourself pretty pregnant during awards season…this is YOUR dress!
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012
You could find yourself on the best dressed or worst dressed list in this one…no in between. With the right styling and the right celebrity, this could definitely be done right.
Prabal Gurung Spring 2012
Wearing a white long dress, on a day that’s not your wedding, is not an easy thing to pull off. But with Prabal’s use of cut-outs, sheer detailing and of course that amazing slit, this is beyond perfect for the red carpet and a great canvas for a statement piece of jewelry and an amazing pair of heels.
Prabal Gurung Spring 2012
This is probably the biggest risk out of any of the dresses I featured here today, but it’s one of my favorite looks from any of the Spring ’12 collections and I’m dying to see someone wear this look…and wear it well. Whether it’s worn with or without the harness, the detailing here is just too gorgeous not to have a big red carpet moment.
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What dresses do you hope to see on the red carpet this awards season?
Photos via Style.com
January 5, 2012
Frederic Fekkai Personal Appearance + Giveaway
Frederic Fekkai is my go to hair salon when I’m in NYC and I’ve been using his hair products for years. So when I found out he’s making a personal appearance in Chicago this month, I knew I had to share it with you!
Tuesday, January 10 at ULTA, Frederic himself will offer personalized hair consultations and show women how to transform their hair into the ultimate accessory with products from his signature Fekkai collection.
To schedule a consultation with Frederic Fekkai, call 312-279-5081. He’ll be at ULTA Beauty (114 S. State Street) Tuesday from 12pm – 2pm.
As an added bonus, I’m giving away a deluxe Frederic Fekkai beauty package to one lucky ChiCityFashion reader. With the weather changing by the minute, it’s important to update your skin and hair products. This is the perfect opportunity to do so! Here’s how to enter.
1. Follow @ChiCityFashion and @HairbyFekkai on Twitter
2. Tweet us and use hashtag #FekkaiFabulous (don’t be afraid to get creative!)
You have until January 11 at 8pm ct to enter. Good luck!