And the Nominees Are...

          
    Yesterday like most of you I eagerly tuned into CBS to watch the Grammy Awards. Of course I wanted to see if my favorite artist would win and I had to see Rihanna perform but my main focus of course were the outfits. Im proud to say despite the discouragement of showing up in risky ensembles via the new dress code, the nominees still slayed for the most part. Here are my favorites of the night:

I think Kelly defied the code in this Georges Chakra cut out but she looks
flawless. She even seemed to be glowing

Nas fine self in this blazer looks delicious and polished
and i love the chain on the pocket that nods to his NY roots

JLO Slayss with this asymmetrical one shoulder by Anthony Varccerello especially with this
classic Angelina Jolie slit. Perfection.

JT made a come back like no other with this
snazzy Tom Ford suit the misses must've loved it

I literally clutched my chest when Adele walked out in this floral Valentino A-line.
We know she's a fan on this cut but this print with the matching shoes
was amazing and she finally wore color.

LL Cool J was certainly the hostest with the mostest
and i do love a man in a cream suit by Armani <3

Definitely had some tough competition but hands down Katy Perry
took the cake in thus mint Gucci cutout. My eyes couldnt help but go
in the same direction as Ellens. Thats how you make a post breakup appearance!

I personally think Taylor Swift is dramatic and angsty but she looked
like a Grecian goddess in this J Medel gown. At least she got that right

Kaley Cuoco took the nontraditional route in the this Amen jacket paired
with leather pants and a white tee but it workerd. She stood out in a good way

Proud parents to be Wiz and Amber Rose look adorable in matching
b&w even tho she took Wiz from me Amber looked too cute
in the Donna Karen Dress.

RiRi looked so sophisticated in the red sheer custom Alia number,
i love her edge but she does classy well too.


 

Philanthropy is The New Black

            This years Cannes Film Festival annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala's theme was clearly black. Black, black, black. Not that black can't be chic, or that it isn't pretty much the signature color for fashion, but who wants to blend in with everyone else? I applaud those who took a color stand against the typical black or bypassed the mermaid silhouette of red carpet usual duty call. For the most part the attendees graced the red carpet in style, with haute couture floor length gowns from the likes of Chanel, Fendi, and Givenchy to name a few. But of course there are some who missed the mark, but with a little bit of strategic styling could have been a definite winner. Here are a few of my favorite show stoppers:

Gwen Stefani, in custom L.A.M.B.

Uma Thurman, in Atelier Versace

Salma Hayek, in Gucci Premiere.

Zoe Saldana, in Vionnet

Kirsten Dunst, in Rodarte

Janet Jackson, in Haider Ackermann.

Jane Fonda, in Roberto Cavalli.

Fan Bingbing, in Chris Bu Kewen.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, in Emilio Pucci

Here some stars that needed a little tweaking:

Anna Dello Russo, in custom Moschino, with Eddie Borgo and Faraone Mennella jewels.

Beautiful dress and fabric, but the jewels and the head piece are too much.
Simplicity is golden

Freida Pinto, in Lanvin.
Not really a fan of the fabric or the color.

 But her hair, makeup, and silhouette are on point

Élodie Bouchez, in Louis Vuitton.

If she would loose the belt and the sleeves

and add a chic updo it would be amazing

Inès de la Fressange, in custom Carven.

SMH. All wrong! trade the shoes for heels.

Decide if its long or short, not both

Tilda Swinton, in Haider Ackermann

The navy is great with her skin and eyes but

the two different colors is not flattering and the neckline looks a little

turtleneckish.

Courtney Love, in Givenchy

Actually a huge improvement to her usual vulgar and gaudy style

all she needed to do was get rid of the sheer pant pieces, or make them into a train.

And make the halter a little more fitted. Other than that she is most improved.