WHO: Rooney Mara
WHERE & WHEN: “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints” 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival Photocall on May 18, 2013.
WEARING: Christian Dior dress, Brian Atwood shoes

MY VERDICT: After enjoying the party aspect of the Cannes Film Festival celebration, it was back to work for Rooney Mara when she attended the photocall for “Aint Them Bodies Saints” with costar Casey Affleck and writer/director David Lowery. The 28-year-old actress used the opportunity to figure out a new way to wear her favorite colors–black and white. Rooney arrived wearing a Christian Dior Fall 2013 pale grey bi-colored silk cape with antic rose silk bustier and navy blue denim wool skirt.

I’m kind of fascinated by the unique asymmetric design of both pieces, but more than that, I really love how it looks on Rooney. | continue reading..

WHO: Elizabeth Banks
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – PUNK: Chaos to Couture on May 6, 2013.
WEARING: Atelier Versace dress, Brian Atwood shoes and clutch & Kara Ross jewelry.

MY VERDICT: I was looking forward to seeing what “Catching Fire” star Elizabeth Banks was going to wear the MET ball this year. I had hoped for a dress by Versace, and that’s what Liz ended up going for–although it wasn’t from the Fall 2013 collection that I thought we’d see a lot of, but from the Spring 2013 Atelier line.

Liz hit the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art wearing the shimmering gold metallic tuxedo jacket mini dress. | continue reading..

WHO: Emma Watson
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – PUNK: Chaos to Couture on May 6, 2013.
WEARING: Prabal Gurung dress, Brian Atwood shoes

MY VERDICT: Wowza! Emma bared some serious skin when she hit the MET red carpet for the punk-themed gala wearing a custom black version of a crossover cutaway Prabal Gurung gown with a high slit, from the designer’s Fall 2013 collection. I’m not going to lie, I’m a bit bummed that she didn’t wear that vibrant green mini I had in mind for her, but I’m not disappointed with her chosen dress either. The “Perks of Being a Wallflower” didn’t exactly capture “punk”, and yet she still looked cool.

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I think if Emma had toughened | continue reading..

WHO: Jennifer Lawrence
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – PUNK: Chaos to Couture on May 6, 2013.
WEARING: Christian Dior dress, clutch, and Dior Fine Jewelry, Brian Atwood shoes & a Jennifer Behr Headpiece.

MY VERDICT: Jennifer arrived in nearly head-to-toe Christian Dior–as expected. The Oscar winner hit the red carpet in a black embroidered leather “Miss Dior 1949″ strapless tulle tea-length dress, from the Fall 2013 collection. I had hoped she would wear this silhouette, but the embellishments combined with the fishnet Jennifer Behr voilette headband was a step back from punk. Jen was better off with the smooth solid leather garbage bag design from Fall 2013 that I included in my wish list, I feel like that embodied the theme better. Don’t get me wrong, her dress is quite a stunner and if this had been any other event, I would be gushing over her look–but, it was just the wrong time and place.

In a nutshell: she looked beautiful …just not punk. | continue reading..

WHO: Selena Gomez
WHERE & WHEN: “Spring Breakers” Los Angeles Press Conference on March 22, 2013.
WEARING: OSMAN by Osman Yousefzada dress, Brian Atwood shoes & Melinda Maria jewelry.

MY VERDICT: Selena has me itching for some spring days!  Between the heavy amount of promotion for her new movie “Spring Breakers”—and now this adorable sunny dress, she has me yearning for the first day of consistent warm weather.   The 20-year-old beauty posed for a special photo session, during the Los Angeles press conference to support the film, wearing a pretty pale yellow sleeveless cocktail dress with a front panel of gold embroidery from OSMAN by Osman Yousefzada collection.

A similar ivory version was seen during the designer’s Fall 2013 collection, and paired with a short cape providing full coverage. | continue reading..

WHO: Lucy Hale
WHERE & WHEN: Nickelodeon’s 26th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards on March 23, 2013.
WEARING: Christian Dior dress, Brian Atwood shoes, a Nancy Gonzalez bag, and jewelry from BaubleBar, Norman Silverman & Dana Rebecca.

MY VERDICT:  Lucy added a splash of color to her white and black palette when she attended the Kids’ Choice Awards.  The “Pretty Little Liars” star stepped out on the purple carpet wearing a button-down sleeveless fit-and-flare cotton collared dress from Christian Dior.  Lucy belted the Resort 2013 design with a skinny black leather accent to match her ankle strapped platform “Zenith” suede pumps by Brian Atwood, but it was the fuchsia crocodile box clutch by Nancy Gonzalez that really made the look pop.  | continue reading..

WHO: Lily Collins
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 24, 2013.
WEARING: Zuhair Murad dress, Brian Atwood shoes, and jewelry from Michael M., Sethi Couture, Adeler Fine Jewels, Norman Silverman, and Le Vian.

MY VERDICT: Lily was sporting something I definitely didn’t get enough of on the Academy Awards red carpet—bold color!   The “Mortal Instruments” star was one the colorful highlights of my Oscar night in her glittering violet beaded Zuhair Murad gown, from the Fall/Winter 2012 Couture collection.  The long sleeve, body-hugging design displayed a delicate illusion lace embroidered bodice with a fearless striped skirt that fit Lily’s slim figure flawlessly.

If you’re feeling like you’ve seen something like this before, it may because Kristen Stewart donned a similar black jumpsuit from the line at the London premiere of “Breaking Dawn: Part 2″ back in November.  Both looks feature a sexy daring open back. | continue reading..

WHO: Jennifer Lawrence
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 24, 2013.
WEARING: Calvin Klein Collection dress, Brian Atwood shoes & Shay Jewelry.

MY VERDICT:  Jennifer opted for angelic elegance at the main event — where she picked up the award of “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for her work in “Silver Linings Playbook” — however, the Vanity Fair after party was entirely different ball game.  The 22-year-old actress ramped up the sex appeal in a liquid metallic bustier gown by Calvin Klein Collection that accentuated her slim waist and décolletage.

To be honest, Jen could use a little boost at the bust, but other than that I actually prefer this dress on her rather than the former.  Sure the ball gown was appropriate for the show, and she looked beautiful, but I appreciate it when Jen takes more of a simpler approach.  | continue reading..

WHO: Jennifer Lawrence
WHERE & WHEN: 85th Academy Awards on February 24, 2013.
WEARING: Christian Dior Haute Couture dress, Brian Atwood shoes, Roger Vivier clutch & Chopard jewelry.

MY VERDICT: Jennifer was the epitome of Oscars glam when she hit the red carpet wearing a Christian Dior pale pink and white silk bustier ball gown from the Spring 2013 Haute Couture collection.  I was expecting something a bit more streamlined as she opted for a lot of full-skirted dresses and trains this awards season.  Although I can’t say that I’m thrilled with the overwhelming skirt on Jen, I also can’t deny that she looked beautiful.  In my opinion, this looked better on her than it did on the runway.

The 22-year-old “Silver Linings Playbook” star, a role which earned her a Best Actress nomination, wore her long honey blonde locks up in a chic chignon before adding in the accessories; | continue reading..

WHO: Lily Collins
WHERE & WHEN: 15th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards on February 19, 2013.
WEARING: Paule Ka dress, Brian Atwood shoes, and jewelry by Norman Silverman and Katerina Maxine.

MY VERDICT: Lily made quite the dramatic grand arrival at the Costume Designers Guild Awards this year when she stepped out in a sleek black silk-crepe gown from the Black Carpet 2013 collection by Paule Ka.  The sleeveless floor-length dress simply fell down her lithe figure and featured a sexy plunging v-neck with a low dipped cutout back that was adorned by a large ivory bow embellishment.  In this case, Lily’s exit was just as eye-popping as her entrance.  I found it quite fitting to celebrate a night of creative design.  The “Mortal Instruments” star completed her look with an assortment of 18k white gold and diamond jewelry, a wavy mane, and fiery red lips that matched her manicure. | continue reading..