Emmys 2016: Dramatic Details

This year's Emmys red carpet was full of a variety of styles from simple midi dresses to embellished sparkling gowns. My top 3 best dressed proves the wide range of looks that stars chose last night, however they have one thing in common: dramatic details. 

 Kerry Washington's Brandon Maxwell gown was modified from a dress from his Spring 2017 collection. The foldover bustier neckline and side cutouts perfectly highlighted the curve of her best accessory: her baby bump! Adding to the drama was the cape and her voluminous curly hairstyle.

 Designer Zac Posen brought Emily Ratajkowski as his date, and he couldn't have picked a better muse to model one of his latest gowns. At the same time structured and slinky, the gorgeous navy dress featured layers of dramatic draping in the train and origami-like folding at the neckline.

Kristen Bell's Zuhair Murad gown was a showstopper in it's ethereal beauty. With a full, dramatic sweeping skirt and plunging neckline, the dress seemed like a perfect Summer-to-Fall red carpet look. The embellished floral pattern shimmered in the light but wasn't overly sparkly, which gave it even more elegance.

These stars each chose very different red carpet looks, however each had a dramatic detail which drew me to their style. I love to see amped-up looks at major awards shows, and this year, the Emmys did not disappoint. Who were your best dressed picks?

NYFW Trend Report: On Pins and Needles

New York Fashion week heralds the start of an international Fashion Month, and it got off to an interesting start! A mix of designers chose the traditional route of putting their collections for next season (Spring/Summer 2017) on display, while others offered the "see-now, buy-now" approach with Fall 2016 shows. 

Let's discuss a trend I saw across the Spring/Summer 2017 runways: pinstripes. Traditionally associated with conservative men's business suits and even baseball uniforms (!), let's take a look at how designers interpreted the pattern for next season's womenswear.

Carolina Herrera created a polished dress with embellishments at the shoulders, using sparkling crystals to juxtapose the dark pinstripe pattern.

At Michael Kors, pattern play was the name of the game, with a wide-lapel pinstripe shirt under a checkered jacket. Paired with a floral skirt, it had a flirty-utilitarian feel.

Ralph Lauren used one of his favorite Western motifs on the Spring/Summer '17 runway, but he incorporated pinstripe pants in lieu of denim for this look.

Jenny Packham showed a gorgeous pair of wide-leg pants with an embellished pinstripe to up the glam factor.

Self-Portrait had a variety of pinstripe looks on the runway, including this blouse featuring pearls, lace and cutouts, for a quintessential feminine menswear piece.

Tibi's pinstripe suit was oversized and light, giving an easy, luxe spin on the traditional striped 2-piece.

Tome offered a relaxed, modern silhouette with a peplum top and midi pants in the pattern.

At Alexander Wang, pinstripe was incorporated throughout the collection, and his new take on the wrap dress featured a cool ombre effect.

Whether you're going for a sporty, elegant, modern or cool style, try pinstripes to give your look a twist. How will you incorporate this look into your wardrobe?

Light & Bright: Tony Awards Red Carpet Fashion

In light of the tragic events of this morning, the Tony Awards moved forward with a heavy heart, but in true Broadway fashion: "the show must go on". Perhaps we can all take a cue from this statement and honor the victims by taking a stand and hopefully a step in the direction towards a more compassionate, brighter world.

On the red carpet, two major trends were seen: light blush tones and bright yellow hues. Let's take a closer look:

Bebe Neuwirth wore a romantic lace Dolce and Gabbana gown accessorized with a black clutch to provide a little edge.

 In typical Zac Posen fashion, Jourdan Dunn's dress was gorgeously corseted and featured an elegantly cascading high-low hemline.

Simple, chic and fresh in Stella McCartney was the look for Saoirse Ronan, who is a quickly rising red carpet star.

Heather Headley looked gorgeous in a yellow printed high-neck Badgley Mischka gown. She has a special bond with the designers, who also designed her wedding dress.

Zuhair Murad designed Lucy Liu's floaty lemon chiffon gown. The plunging neckline kept the look from being overly sweet.

Playwright and actress Danai Gurira shone in a goldenrod Rosie Assulin gown, punctuated with a purple clutch and navy heels that peeked out from beneath her high-low hem.

While the light and bright red carpet trends at the Tony Awards were in keeping with the current Spring/Summer season, the most important fashion statement was made with the silver ribbon you'll notice that many wore. These were created by Tony-winning designer William Ivey Long to honor the victims in Orlando and show solidarity in a world where, in the words of host James Corden, "hate will never win".

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?