WHO: Nina Dobrev
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – PUNK: Chaos to Couture on May 6, 2013.
WEARING: Monique Lhuillier jumpsuit, Rupert Sanderson shoes, Edie Parker clutch & Kimberly McDonald jewelry.

MY VERDICT: I was apprehensive as to whether or not Nina could out-do her black and gold gown from last year, but boy was I blown away by the direction she took tonight. The “Vampire Diaries” actress properly balanced punk and glam to live up to the “Chaos to Couture” theme. Nina rocked the red carpet in a custom-made Monique Lhuillier black Chantilly lace molded bustier jumpsuit with black leather harness tulle overskirt with horsehair trim. What a knock-out! | continue reading..

WHO: Miranda Lambert
WHERE & WHEN: 55th Grammy Awards on February 10, 2013.
WEARING: Roberto Cavalli dress, Jimmy Choo, Judith Leiber clutch & Kimberly McDonald jewelry.

MY VERDICT: I had a few ideas in mind of what I would’ve liked to have seen Miranda wear at the Grammys as I had grown tired of ill-fitting looks that had been letting her down on the red carpet recently.  She may have worn something that didn’t even cross my mind as a possibilty, but that doesn’t mean I disliked it.  The Country singer looked beautiful in a midnight blue silk-chiffon Roberto Cavalli gown, which featured a plunging neckline and a high thigh slit.  I love the color, and the draping at the waist gave her a bit of a slimming effect as well—what woman doesn’t love that?

Miranda styled her long honey-blonde locks in a pretty partially gathered swept ‘do that allowed for her multicolored geode Kimberly McDonald statement earrings to, well, make a statement.  | continue reading..

WHO: First Lady Michelle Obama
WHERE & WHEN: President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2013.
WEARING: Jason Wu gown with a Kimberly McDonald ring.

MY VERDICT: If it were possible to give a standing ovation through the computer, I would be giving one in stylish honor to Michelle Obama.  The First Lady of the United States, for a second term, arrived at the Inaugural Ball this evening on the arm of her husband President Barack Obama wearing an absolutely beautiful custom made gown by Jason Wu.  It’s only January and already this was one of the most anticipated fashion moments of the year! | continue reading..

Maggie Grace shimmered in gold for the New York Screening of “Killing Them Softly” on Monday night.

The 29-year-old actress is fresh off the press tour for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″ and onto promoting her role in the revival of the Broadway play “Picnic”, where she stars opposite Sebastian Stan. Maggie arrived at the theater wearing a pretty gold pleated short dress from the Emporio Armani Spring 2013 collection, which featured a striped muted metallic-tone skirt beneath the peplum layer.

I love the dress, and I like that Maggie didn’t opt for subtle accessories. Her black glittering clutch, Kimberly McDonald geode and diamond earrings and super strappy black and gold sandals provided the perfect finishing touches. Maggie topped off her look with a coral pout and a full mane of golden layers.

Did you like her metallic premiere look?

Maggie Grace added the “Midas touch” to her winner of a look earlier this month for the New York City screening of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″, the final screening for the film in the US. After donning bold green for the Hollywood premiere, the on-screen vampire opted for a combo of basic black, winter white and shimmering dark gold.

The 29-year-old actress arrived wearing a Martin Grant sleeveless deep v-neck column gown, from the Spring/Summer 2013 runway collection. The neckline opening was much deeper on the model, so it appears that Maggie modified her dress a bit for a bit of modesty and a better fit. I think it was a heavenly choice for her–I love this dress!

She complimented the metallic belt with dark pewter Alexandre Birman pumps and studded detail surrounding her black oversize clutch. This beautiful ensemble was then completed with soft make-up and diamond bordered geode Kimberly McDonald earrings that stood out thanks to Maggie’s neatly swept up ponytail.

“Breaking Dawn – Part 2″ is in theaters now!

Did you like this look more than Maggie’s LA premiere dress?

Ashley Greene brightened up the black carpet for the Hollywood premiere of her new thriller “The Apparition”, which was held at the famed Grauman’s Chinese Theatre this evening.

The 25-year-old beauty turned the spooky theme of the night into a major red carpet glam moment when she turned up in a gorgeous bright fuchsia strapless bustier floor-length dress by Donna Karan Atelier.

She was working the heck out of this stunning creation, which featured ruching all over and a gathered raised skirt at her left hip which fell into cascading ruffles and opened high at the thigh for a sexy finish. | continue reading..

Ashley Greene is getting the hang of this hosting thing! After taking over the Young Hollywood Awards earlier this month, Ash took over host duties for another event last night in NYC.

The 25-year-old actress arrived at Skylight Studios to host the Samsung Galaxy III Launch looking beautiful and chic in a gorgeous chocolate knee-length dress from Emilio Pucci, with a crossover bodice and a gemstone embroidered lace neckline. | continue reading..

Jennifer Hudson was all about glamour when she performed at the 2012 Concert for the Rainforest Fund on Tuesday night in NYC. The 30-year-old performer arrived at The Pierre Hotel wearing a blush pink gown by Reem Acra wth a gorgeous metallic embroidered sweetheart bodice.

I love the color against her rich complexion and her hair looked really nice styled in loose waves that tumbled over her bare shoulders.

Jenn completed her look with bold jewelry from Kimberly McDonald and a pretty rose gold inspired make-up palette.

I see where Willow Smith gets her cool layering tips from — her mama Jada Pinkett Smith!

As her husband prepared to host the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday night, Jada stepped out on the orange carpet — with their kids Willow and Jaden — wearing hot pink.

Jada has always been into adding a bit of edge to every one of her looks, and I was definitely into her spring look this weekend. She slipped on a fluro v-neck jumpsuit from Catherine Malandrino with gathered ankle-cuffs and a cool sash belt, but I don’t think she really needed the cropped light wash denim jacket. | continue reading..

Elizabeth Banks made a bold statement on the purple carpet today as she stepped out for the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier.

“The Hunger Games” actress wore a lily pad printed tunic tank with a black textured border going along the cut-out neckline that featured a crisscrossing strap at the center of the bust. Elizabeth layered on a matching calf-length pleated skirt with the center split. Both pieces are from the Spring/Summer 2012 collection by Timo Weiland, though only the skirt was seen as is on the catwalk. | continue reading..