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  • MTV Movie Awards 2012: Red carpet fashion round up Part 2

    Starting off part 2 of my round up is my favourite woman of the moment, Elizabeth Banks. She turned heads in a daring Elie Saab jumpsuit with futuristic styling and Black Ruthie Davis heels. It was an edgy look but as always she manages to pull it off with style.
    Emma Stone is always a favourite for me at any red carpet event. She stuck to a simple black and white palette in a Martin Grant mini dress. She added some colour with a pop of pink lipstick, but I’m left wishing she went a little further, maybe some hot pink sandals too?
    Despite it being a very informal affair there were also some floor lengths gowns on the red carpet. Louise Roe looked very elegant in a purple asymetrical David Meister gown with side swept hair. Kat Graham gave her best Angelina Jolie impression in an all black Maria Lucia Hohan dress with a thigh high split.
    Not all the celebs chose to cover up at the awards though. Dancer Julianne Hough chose a midriff baring Sally LaPointe mini dress. As great as she physically looks the dress makes her look extremely broad around the shoulders and her hair takes away from the detailing on the dress. Ciara also chose to flash some flesh in a barely there Balmain mini. The only thing I hate about this look is her bleach blonde hair, it makes the whole thing look too Beyonce circa ‘Crazy in love’ for me. 
    Three fashion forward looks came from Julia Jones, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Jessica Biel. Julia wore a bright neon Joy Cioci peplum mini, whereas Jenna and Jessica donned some cool blue and white tones in Lublu and Chanel respectively. 

    And finally a golden look from Nikki Reed. She glittered on the red carpet in a Randi Rahm mini dress with matching metallic heels and printed purse. I much prefer this look compared to her co-star Kristen’s. Nikki always manages to pull of a combination of sexy and sophisticated. 
    [All Images via Zimbio.com]
    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • MTV Movie Awards 2012: Red carpet fashion round up Part 1

    As we enter June, one of Hollywood’s biggest awards shows rears it’s big, bold and brash head. The MTV Movie Awards were held in L.A. on Sunday night and it was certainly a big one to watch in terms of celeb spotting. As always I was keeping a weather eye out on the red carpet. Here are some of my favourites and passed judgement on who needs to do better. 
    Emma Watson made a grand old return to the red carpet, representing both the Harry Potter contingent and to promote her new film ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’. She really impressed me wearing a super slick printed mini dress by Brood with strappy heels. There’s a definitely sport lux/Christopher Kane feel about this and I love the zip racerback detail. It’s also lovely to see her hair growing out again, I love her pixie cut but it was very restrictive in terms of styling. Very event appropriate Emma, bravo!

    Suits were a popular trend last Sunday. Leighton Meester turned up looking very Miami cool in a white Christian Cota tailored shorts and sleeveless blazer. This look would’ve been perfect had the blazer been fitted for a sleeker look, but I do love her hair and make up on this occasion. 
    A much improve Shailene Woodley walked the red carpet in a tailored Stella McCartney jumpsuit. With her hair loosely braided, barely there make up and chic sandals, this is definitely a wonderful improvement from previous looks. Looks like someone got a new stylist.
    And finally Janelle Monae worked her signature look, a tailored men’s style suit, brogues and hat, with a gorgeous pop of pink lipstick. 
    One woman grabbing the attention of everyone at the event was Kristen Stewart. She was without her on and off-screen boyfriend Rob Pattinson for the first time at the awards and wore a Guishem mini dress and black heels. I always feel a little underwhelmed by Kristen at awards like this, she really impressed me at the premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman in her gorgeous skeletal gown. She always sticks to the same formula and I wish she’d just break out of the mould a little with her styling.
    As always young Hollywood was fully represented at this year’s awards. Lucy Hale stepped out in a colourful Catherin Maladrino mini, which I really love but wish her skirt wasn’t so creased. Victoria Justice looked extremely Summer-y Erin Fetherston dress with simple strappy heels and beach-y hair waves. Crystal Reed‘s Issa dress was actually one of my favourites from this collection but she completely weighed down such a dainty dress with very heavy ankle boots. 
    Young Hollywood weren’t the only ones to impress, Charlize Theron looked hot in a peplum Lanvin mini dress. She went for simple styling but looked amazing none the less. Christina Ricci‘s dress was nothing short of cool. She wore a custom made Christian Siriano mini dress, which was embellished with Timex watch faces. If only her shoe choice was just as inspired. 
    I’ll finished this part with the adorable looking Brie Larson. I’m a sucker for a collared shirt, so her gorgeous all white look ticks all the boxes for me!

    [All images via Zimbio.com]

    Keep a eye out for Part 2!
    Keep in wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • This Week…

    03.06.2012
    What I wore: Denim top, leggings & necklace [All New Look] 
    Follow me on Instagram @rcagz for my photo diary

    Soundtrack: Alex Day – This Kiss [ft Carrie Fletcher]

    This is pretty late, but I’m up for the MTV Movie Awards anyway so here you go. It’s been a both an exciting and relaxing week. 
    It all kicked off with a brand new phone. I’ve been dying for an upgrade from my 2 year old LG, which had pretty much been on its last legs for about a month. So I traded it in for the new Sony Xperia U. I’m pretty impressed so far, I basically wanted a decent model that would still keep me satisfied for the next 2 years and this model came out about two weeks ago. The camera’s pretty good for daily blogger shooting and the android system runs pretty fast too, plus I’m completely addicted to angry birds now. 
    An upgrade to the new android system has also meant I’m finally on Instagram. If you aren’t following me already I’m @rcagz on there. I’ve been pretty snap happy this week if I’m honest, I love it already!
    I also recieved some amazing news that I’ve been offered a 12 month work placement! I was so excited but wanted to make sure I got my contract through before I said anything about it online, but it came in the post Saturday morning so everything is getting official now. It’s a great marketing job and full time so I will I be out of University for a year, plus keeping my Saturday job at New Look. This does mean I’ll have to get my time management skills to keep up with blogging too. But at least I’m exempt from midnight essays and revision for a year! ;) 
    I’ve also spent a very lazy weekend chilling with the family and watching the Diamond Jubilee coverage. I love all the pomp and pageantry so I was glued to the BBC coverage of the Thames parade today. 
    All in all a pretty good week :)

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo