WHO: Jennifer Lawrence
WHERE & WHEN: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival Party on May 18, 2013.
WEARING: Christian Dior dress, Manolo Blahnik pumps, Bottega Veneta clutch & Chopard jewelry.

MY VERDICT: For only one day in Cannes, Jennifer Lawrence sure knows how to stylishly fill a few hours. The “Hunger Games” starlet hit the black carpet for a party to celebrate “Catching Fire”—the second installment of the movie series, where she rocked her third Christian Dior outfit! After going heavy with black for the previous two looks, Jen beautifully brightened up in a off white twill bustier cocktail dress from the Fall 2013 collection with a colorful Warhol “Femme Head 1958″ printed along the extended asymmetric panel of the skirt.

This is the length her premiere dress should have been as it’s much more flattering for her figure. | continue reading..

WHO: Jennifer Lawrence
WHERE & WHEN: “Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian)” 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival Premiere on May 18, 2013.
WEARING: Christian Dior dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, Charlotte Olympia clutch & Chopard jewelry.

MY VERDICT: After an early day of press, Jennifer glamorously hit the red carpet with her “Catching Fire” costars to attend the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Benicio Del Toro’s new movie “Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian)”. For her second Christian Dior look of the day, the Oscar winner wore a two-tone twill bustier evening gown, which featured a white bodice and black asymmetric skirt; this is a modified version of Look 1 that was presented during Dior’s Fall 2013 fashion show.

Although this was a pretty dress for Jen, I think she could have gotten away with the runway version; I prefer it with a few inches off the skirt, and the original certainly wasn’t too short for this particular event. | continue reading..

WHO: Jennifer Lawrence
WHERE & WHEN: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival Photocall on May 18, 2013.
WEARING: Christian Dior top and pants, Manolo Blahnik pumps & Chopard jewelry.

MY VERDICT: We’re still about six months away from the theatrical release of “Catching Fire”, the second installment of “The Hunger Games” series, but we got our first taste of Jennifer Lawrence’s press tour style when she hit the Cannes Film Festival with her costars for an early press event and photocall. The 22-year-old face of the “Miss Dior” handbag line was dressed in one of the latest looks from Christian Dior, naturally.

Jen wore a fun black wool crochet bustier with exaggerated ruffles that was partnered with black wool pants, from the Fall 2013 collection, which she brightened up with a splash of color on her feet. I love the easiness of this outfit; she’s on the French Riviera doing daytime press and wants to be comfortable, but also elegant without losing her youthful attitude. I think Jennifer nailed it. | 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..

The biggest fashion event of the year is finally here! The red carpet will be filled with all types of punk rock glam this Monday night for the 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala where your favorite heavy-hitters in fashion, music, film and television will mingle at the stylish fête. Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci will be hosting the VOGUE soirèe that has been officially themed “PUNK: Chaos to Couture” to honor the latest exhibition at the mueseum.

From Gwyneth to Beyonce–Karlie to Joan–and KStew to Rooney Mara–they’ll all be there, and I can’t wait to see who wears what. I certainly have my ideal favorites and predictions, which you’ll find below in my biggest wish list yet! | 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: Jennifer Lawrence
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2013.
WEARING: Lanvin dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

MY VERDICT: I think I officially saw my favorite look from Jennifer this awards season today.  The “Silver Linings Playbook” actress graced the dark pink carpet at the annual Film Independent Spirit Awards where she donned a black neoprene halter cocktail dress by Lanvin, from the Spring 2013 collection, which features a bow at the waist with a cutout strappy back.  This super sexy LBD was such a stand out on the runway, but I have to say that I’m partial to the silver plated collar on Jen rather than the solid gold version Karlie Kloss donned on the catwalk.

Not only did the dress flatter Jen’s curves, but it was perfectly suited to create a sexy, polished and sophisticated look for the young actress.  Jen has worn a lot of mature dresses lately, but she seems much more comfortable here; finally in her element. | continue reading..

It’s almost time for, arguably, the biggest award show of the year!   The 85th annual Academy Awards will be taking place in Hollywood in less than two days time, and while we wait with baited breath for who will take home the honors this year–let’s play with fashion!   We won’t know who’s wearing what until Sunday, but it’s always fun to dream up possibilities–isn’t it? Normally I don’t “predict” as much as I “wish”, but this time around, I believe it went hand-in-hand.

Enjoy my picks (and the reasons behind all of them) for some of this years Academy Award nominees and presenters below.  Come back to The Fashion Court on Sunday, February 24th for a recap of all the red carpet style.

To follow along with me as the stars arrive, and get some quick designer ID coverage on the gowns, make sure you’re following my tweets on @TheFashionCourt. Once all the stars are inside for the big show, come back here for all the fashion recaps! | continue reading..

WHO: Jennifer Lawrence
WHERE & WHEN: Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2013 Pre-Oscars “Silver Linings Playbook” Celebration on February 20, 2013.
WEARING: Roland Mouret dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes & Dana Rebecca Designs jewelry.

MY VERDICT: With Oscar night drawing close, Jennifer joined her “Silver Linings Playbook” costars for a special celebration of their nominated film at a soirée hosted by Vanity Fair, Barneys New York and The Weinstein Company in Los Angeles.  The 22-year-old actress played with shape and colorblocking in a white asymmetric strapless folded crepe dress by Roland Mouret, from the Spring 2013 collection, with a black panel at one side.  I like the style of the dress, I just wish someone had smoothed out those wrinkles in the skirt.  Jen completed her look with swept up waves to show off her emerald earrings, a gorgeous black diamond “Jessica Sara” intricate banded ring by Dana Rebecca Designs, and a complimenting pair of black Giuseppe Zanotti ankle strap sandals with metallic trim. | continue reading..