MET-allic: Best Dressed at the Met Gala 2016

It's the first Monday in May, and celebs plus couture can only equal one thing: the annual Gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. This year, the celebrated exhibit is Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology. As always, my best dressed stars embraced the theme, allowing us a glimpse into their designer's take on this topic. It was fun to see the creative variations in design, though metallics were definitely a common thread.

Zendaya wore a gold one-shoulder Michael Kors gown. Paired with her sleek bowl cut, she channeled a chic 21st-century fashion robot.

Model Jourdan Dunn was part of last night's "Balmain Army", and in her silver-paneled dress and silver-sprayed locks, she looked ready to go to fashion war.

Gigi Hadid looked like the goddess of the androids in her custom Tommy Hilfiger dress which featured soft draping paired with tough details in a cool gunmetal color. Her boyfriend, Zayn, pulled off one of the most successful male Met Gala-themed looks with the addition of cyborg arms to the sleeves of his tux.

Poppy Delevigne stunned on the red carpet in a flawless Marchesa frock. At the same time edgy and elegant, her styling was perfect from her sleek platinum locks to her layered necklaces.

In a red carpet moment that is not going to be forgotten anytime soon, Zac Posen dressed Claire Danes in a fiberoptic-laced gown that lit up to a beautiful effect. The immaculate structured design that he is known for could be seen in the fold-over corseted bodice and full ballgown skirt that was gorgeous even without the light show. But when the marriage of technology and fashion was on display, the real magic happened.

In a time when fashion has become so reliant on technology, from mass production to marketing, it's interesting to see how couture can also be transformed by the very computers that inspired these red carpet looks.

Oscars 2016 Best Dressed: Take The Plunge

In a year when the politics behind the Academy Awards nominations seemed to be as dramatic as the films themselves, red carpet fashion could have taken a turn for the sedate to balance the controversy. Thankfully, stars followed suit with exciting statement-making fashion. My best dressed list includes these actresses, who each took the plunge in their own way.

Charlize Theron turned up the heat in a scarlet Dior gown with a sweeping train and double spaghetti straps at each shoulder. The look was accessorized perfectly with Harry Winston diamonds, featuring a dazzling pendant necklace.

Julianne Moore's Chanel gown was fresh off the Spring/Summer 2016 runway. With a v-neck framed by a cool criss-cross of embroidered straps, the look was unique and elegant.

Margot Robbie chose a shimmering gold Tom Ford column gown accessorized with a long-tasseled clutch. The low-cut neckline was balanced by bold shoulders and long sleeves.

The story behind Saoirse Ronan's dress choice was simple yet touching: she wanted a gown in green, the color of her home country, Ireland. Emerald definitely suits the young star, as she stunned in the Calvin Klein custom creation. Plunging in the front and the back, the strappy details added to the fresh, chic style,  which she carried off perfectly.

Deferring princess gowns and simple strapless sheaths for dramatic, look-at-me fashion, these women turned heads and made a statement. Who was on your best dressed list from this year's Oscars?

NYFW Trend Report: Put A Bow On It

Fashion Month is in full swing and New York Fashion Week kicked it off with some pretty iconic collections. A major trend seen across the runways this past week was the pussycat bow. Something you might expect at the Spring/Summer shows, this neck adornment was prevalent for Fall/Winter 2016.

At Tory Burch, a metallic bowed necktie added a touch of rock-and-roll to a preppy pink suit.

Carolina Herrera's power-girl on the go also used a wispy bow to accessorize her glam look.

Marc Jacob's collection was an over-the-top goth fantasy, and almost every look featured a billowing bow at the neckline.

A white bow added a touch of whimsy to a peacoat and feathered pants at Michael Kors.

Ralph Lauren used a carefully constructed bow to feminize his menswear-inspired black suit.

The bow on Tommy Hilfiger's floral dress added to the overall flirty and fun look.

At Jason Wu, the bowed necktie was worn high, and the movement of it makes for a dramatic entrance.

Rachel Zoe added a grosgrain swath to her metallic cocktail dress, proving that the bow can be sexy, too.

Jenny Packham's collection was full of red-carpet stunners, and her flowing marigold gown was held together with a perfectly draped bow at the halter neck.

From glam to edgy, the pussycat bow is a chameleon that can do double- or even triple-duty in your closet. So whatever the occasion, ask yourself: why not tie one on?

Chic Categories: Best Dressed at the 2016 Golden Globes

Awards Season is officially here and the Golden Globes red carpet had an array of gorgeous looks. Just as there was a winner in each of the many award categories, there was a best-dressed stunner for virtually every style, from romantic to retro.

Bold: Amy Adams' chose a red dress with sequin detail from her red-carpet go-to, Versace. The halter neckline with her hair in cascading waves kept the look fresh and young.

Modern: Jaimie Alexander's Genny gown was an unexpectedly chic statement with it's emerald geometric pattern and plunging neckline. 

Classic: Emmy Rossum looked every bit the starlet in her crimson Armani column dress. The addition of a stunning diamond wrap necklace modernized the look.

Romantic: Marchesa's etheral white gown was perfect on Lily James who seemed to float down the red carpet. Her shoulder length waves showed off the dramatic draping of the dress.

Retro: Never one to shy from sparkle, Olivia Wilde stunned in an allover sequin burgundy Michael Kors gown. Her hair was parted in the middle and in an uber-low ponytail in the back, allowing for some of the strands to fall forward over her shoulders. With her vintage Bulgari choker and smoky eyes, the vibe was very chic and a little 70's.

Who were your favorites from this year's red carpet?

London Fashion Week Trend Report: Shoes Wisely

Sometimes it's more than just the clothes themselves that leave a resonating impression when reviewing the Fashion Week collections. For Spring/Summer 2016 in London, I noticed many designers showing unexpected shoes paired with dresses. Flat, often Teva-like walking shoes and sandals were marched down the runways with gowns and dresses. The coupling of romance and practicality was actually quite beautiful.

Christopher Kane answered the age-old question: how do you update an LBD? With a fashion-forward sneaker of course.

Christopher Raeburn featured floral dresses with dark sandals to ground them.

Emilia Wickstead's proper-yet-modern frocks were paired with bright pointed flats.

Flats embellished with fur and a strap were the base of Erdem's gauzy gowns.

Exotic and rich was the theme, but Jonathan Saunders let the black sandals do the walking with his dresses.

Osman proved that even on your wedding day, a flat shoe in an exciting color is stylish and shows personality.

Peter Pilotto's colorful designs were balanced with chic slip-on shoes.

Betting on juxtaposition, Preen's gilded dress with white flat sandals flaunted a confident and cool theme.

Simone Rocha showed chic calf-grazing dresses at a length just short enough to show the organically colored sandals they were paired with.

Bordering on ballerina-chic, Temperley London's romantic tulle dress looked effortless with strappy flats.

In a look that I am sure we'll see on an upcoming red carpet, Burberry paired a rich, yet fresh, sheer oxblood dress with a platform flat.

How can you not try this new trend out for yourself? Fashionable yet comfortable, pairing an unexpected flat shoe with a dress is fun, avant-garde and shows you are ready to party! 

Emmys 2015: Best Dressed

This year's Emmys red carpet was a display of so many different trends (off-the-shoulder gowns and black dresses were most prevalent), but I loved seeing such a variety of styles. My favorite looks were all ones where the styling was just on point and the choices in hair, makeup and jewelry (or lack thereof) landed these stars on my best-dressed list.

Despite the blazing Los Angeles heat, Aubrey Plaza looked so fresh in this slinky Alexandre Vauthier number with a high slit and deep v-neck. Her sharp bob was the perfect hairstyle for this look.

Maybe it's because I'm a new mom, but I can really appreciate fabulous maternity style. Cat Deely looked sexy in her glittering Monique L'huillier gown. I love that she left her hair in a bodacious, relaxed style and had a pop of garnet color in her nails and lipstick.

Emma Roberts looks ready to party with Gatsby in her romantic Jenny Packham dress. The deco brooch, and double-wrapped necklace add to the retro feel, along with her gorgeous platinum waves.

Lady Gaga never looked better than on the 2015 Emmys red carpet. She oozed glamour in this black Brandon Maxwell gown. Her flawless, clean makeup and perfectly-coiffed bob made her a total knockout. None of the red-carpet gimmicks and tricks that she is known for were needed here!

The shoulder-to-back detail on Sarah Hyland's burgundy Zac Posen dress was so modern and cool.  Paired with her mahogany touseled bob and singular sparkling bracelet, it was a look perfectly suited for the Fall season.

Fresh off the New York Fashion Week runway, Kerry Washington's Marc Jacobs dress was a big hit. Styled with a deconstructed faux-bob and glowing makeup, her fashion-forward look was fun and the most chic of the night.

These dresses were all gorgeous, but styled any other way, they would not have been standouts on the red carpet this year. Beauty and accessory choices really make the look complete and can take a gown to a whole different level. Who were your best-dressed at the Emmys?

New York Fashion Week Trend Report: Give 'Em The Cold Shoulder

If New York Fashion Week's designers have anything to say about it, Spring/Summer 2016 will be all about the shoulders. In recent seasons, we've seen off-the-shoulder styles reign on the runways and in the streets, however the cold-shoulder look so prevalent at last week's NYFW leaves just the shoulders bare in a way that can be chic and flattering for anyone at any age or any size. Let's take a look at how this trend was interpreted by various designers.

Romantic in floral print at Calvin Klein Collection.

Christian Siriano's version highlighted the trend with an embellished detail.

At Creatures of the Wind, a sleeve in a different fabric and print was used beautifully.

A billowy Derek Lam gown brought the trend to evening wear.

Givenchy presented a modern coat with slouched sleeves.

The low-slung sleeves on this Prabal Gurung sweater make for a cool, relaxed vibe.

Proenza Schouler's LBD looks modern yet feminine with cold shoulders.

Gauzy and light, this Rachel Zoe dress gives a peek of shoulder.

At Rebecca Minkoff, the draping at the shoulders of this printed dress added to the boho-chic feel.

Exotic prints and strappy shoulders were on display at Reem Acra.

The shoulder cutout on this Vera Wang sweater gave this cute look an edge.

Simple in white, Wes Gordon's cold-shoulder top could be a Spring wardrobe staple.

Tuxedo dressing was given a twist at Yigal Azrouel, with the unexpected shoulder cutout.

From day to night and from glam to sporty, the cold-shoulder trend works for any style or occasion. Will you be trying this trend?