WHO: Carey Mulligan
WHERE & WHEN: “The Great Gatsby” 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony on May 15, 2013.
WEARING: Christian Dior Haute Couture dress, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes & Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

MY VERDICT: It’s only the first day of the Cannes Film Festival, and I’m already shocked by a wardrobe choice. I had Carey Mulligan pegged for wearing a certain designer at “The Great Gatsby” premiere, but the English actress joined director Baz Luhrmann and her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio at the opening ceremony wearing a Dior Haute Couture blush matte satin duchesse gown, which features a plunging v-neckline. I’m so use to black and red dresses on Carey that this was a surprise.

The dress is pretty, albeit too light for her.

There’s something about this that makes me want to relate the hair, makeup, and dress to Gwyneth Paltrow. It would have been nice to see Carey make this big departure and not have it compared to someone else, but it’s kind of impossible for me not to. | continue reading..

WHO: Zoe Saldana
WHERE & WHEN: “Star Trek Into Darkness” Mexico City premiere on May 7, 2013.
WEARING: Elie Saab jumpsuit, Charlotte Olympia shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo clutch & Jack Vartanian jewelry.

MY VERDICT: I thought I would be practically in a fashion coma after the MET gala carpet last night, but thankfully my excitement for Zoe Saldana on the red carpet for the Mexico City premiere of “Star Trek Into Darkness” the next night was not dimmed.

She wore a jumpsuit!

By now you should know my major affection for pantsuits, and therefore you’re probably not surprised that Zoe’s white Elie Saab long sleeve jumpsuit is one of my favorite looks from the designer’s Fall 2013 collection. The brilliantly tailored design features a chiffon bodice and a waist-accentuating cummerbund. | continue reading..

WHO: Kate Bosworth
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – PUNK: Chaos to Couture on May 6, 2013.
WEARING: Balmain Atelier dress, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes

MY VERDICT: It seemed like Kate was paying homage to Jem and the Holograms rather than punk when she hit the MET Gala red carpet in a hot pink Balmain Atelier gentili lurex jacquard body-con mini dress. Don’t get me wrong–I love Jem and I think the “Black Rock” actress, who was the guest of designer Olivier Rousteing, look really cool in the dress. In fact, the style is inspired by the Fall 2013 collection that just so happens to be one of my favorite lines this season. | continue reading..

WHO: Gwen Stefani
WHERE & WHEN: 2013 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – PUNK: Chaos to Couture on May 6, 2013.
WEARING: Maison Martin Margiela top and skirt, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes & a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

MY VERDICT: I had no doubt (see what I did there?) that Gwen was going to show up in something that both fit the theme and her own personal style at the annual gala this year. The No Doubt singer walked the red carpet for the PUNK: Chaos to Couture ball wearing a very chaotic two-piece custom look by Maison Martin Margiela. Gwen wore the twisted crop top seen on the Spring 2013 runway, but switched it up by ditching the trousers in favor of a white column skirt. To be quite honest, I think she should’ve still gone with the pants–white or black, it would’ve been cool. I don’t think this was full on punk, but Gwen didn’t need to go overboard because she embodies the theme on the daily and was in her zone naturally. | continue reading..

WHO: Zoe Saldana
WHERE & WHEN: 85th Academy Awards on February 24, 2013.
WEARING: Alexis Mabille Couture dress, Roger Vivier shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo clutch & Neil Lane jewelry.

MY VERDICT: In my opinion, Zoe was one of the best dressed stars at the Academy Awards this year in her Alexis Mabille gown.  This was one of my favorite dresses on the Spring 2013 Haute Couture runway, but I wasn’t expecting to see it on Oscar night.  It’s always nice to be surprised!  I think Zoe brought new life to the silk pale belted gown, which featured petal embroidery along the strapless bust and a split skirt edged in greyscale tiers. It fit her figure beautifully, highlighted her complexion, and took on a whole new level on glamour with a simple side pose.  Look at the way the train perfectly glides! | continue reading..

WHO: Naomi Watts
WHERE & WHEN: 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27, 2013.
WEARING: Marchesa dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Fabergé jewelry & a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

MY VERDICT: I was hoping to see Naomi wear a little Marchesa on a major red carpet this season, and “The Impossible” actress picked the SAG Awards to make that moment happen. Naomi’s strapless silver-grey lace column dress looked so pretty and delicate on her lithe frame. Although side parted waves was a popular trend last night, I thought her hair style was perfect for the look.  Naomi’s Fabergé diamond floral earrings complimented the embroidery pattern of her dress, as did her manicure; a dark metallic grey that popped in contrast and allowed her diamond-trim emerald green ring to do the same. | continue reading..

WHO: Jennifer Lopez
WHERE & WHEN: “Parker” Las Vegas premiere on January 24, 2013.
WEARING: KAUFMANFRANCO dress, Christian Louboutin shoes & a Salvatore Ferragamo bag.

MY VERDICT: We got a double dose of Kaufmanfranco beauty yesterday thanks to Taylor Swift’s mini and Jennifer’s super sexy gown.  The 43-year-old singer selected another white ensemble this evening when she rocked the red carpet in Vegas as she premiered “Parker” on the west coast; she’s wearing a Spring 2013 ice sheer paneled backless column floor-length dress. I think many will be talking about this look for awhile, so I’m just going to go on the record by saying she’s one fierce mama.  I really liked her hair too; JLo always looks great with this swept up style and face-framing loose locks.

She finished off her look with a dark Ferragamo clutch, diamond jewelry, and (as always) her makeup looked great.

WHO: Debra Messing
WHERE & WHEN: 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on January 13, 2013.
WEARING: Donna Karan dress, Rupert Sanderson shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, and jewelry from Samira 13 & Amrapali.

MY VERDICT: The “Smash” actress looked beautiful on the red carpet for the Golden Globes this year when she arrived at the gala wearing a glamorous Donna Karan Collection gown.  Debra slipped into the strapless black silk organza hand ruched gown from the designer’s Resort 2013 collection.  With a swept up mane, Debra completed her look by piling on gorgeous jewelry; including earrings and a bracelet from Samira 13 as well as a bracelet by Amrapali.

WHO: Julianne Hough
WHERE & WHEN: 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on January 13, 2013.
WEARING:  Monique Lhuillier gown, Jerome C. Rousseau shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo clutch & Daniella Villegas jewelry.

MY VERDICT: I guess every girl wants that moment where she feels like a princess, and Julianne used the Golden Globe red carpet this year as the perfect opportunity to live that moment out in her Monique Lhuillier gown.  The “Safe Haven” arrived wearing this beautiful (and voluminous) white gown from the Pre-Fall 2013 collection with gold embroidery along the neck that splattered amongst the full, layered skirt. | continue reading..

WHO: Jennifer Garner
WHERE & WHEN: 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on January 13, 2013.
WEARING: Vivienne Westwood Couture dress, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes

MY VERDICT: I have a stubborn love for anything Jen Garner wears; there are some things I like, but most of the time I want to like it—but, I never do.  Clearly that wasn’t the case at the Golden Globes this year because she was darn-near flawless in a Vivienne Westwood Couture burgundy sequin “Riding” strapless gown.  The gathered bust and dazzling detail is breathtaking, and I love how she wore her hair up in a wavy ponytail with face framing tendrils that highlighted her gold earrings.  This might be one of her Jennifer’s best red carpet appearances to date, at least I think so—and I doubt many would disagree.

She completed her sparkling gem of a look with a pair of Ferragamo burgundy red satin peep toe platform pumps.