Tag: 2012

  • The Screen Actor’s Guild Awards 2012 – Red Carpet Round-Up part 1

    This marks my first year covering the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, but I couldn’t resist a red carpet round up when so many starlets greatly improved upon their Golden Globes looks! 
    My top two looks from the evening come two actresses staring in The Help. Emma Stone stepped out in Alexander McQueen, once again looking flawless (seriously I wanna shake her stylist’s hand every time she walks the red carpet). Then Best Actress winner Viola Davis is a vision in an angelic white Marchesa gown. These two women not only show some personality in their styling but are proof that staying classy always looks great on awards night.

    Speaking of improvements. Michelle Williams really caught my eye this time around in a red hot Valentino look with lace inserts. Some may say she was still playing it safe, but Michelle is never one to parade herself like her on-screen alter ego Marilyn. She definitely stood out from the crowd this time around compared to her Golden Globes gown.

    Bring some va va voom to the red carpet were Sophia Vergara and Amber Heard. Sticking to her trusted formula of a figure hugging, but flattering, Marchesa gown and simple jewels, Sophia worked that red carpet. Whereas Amber left some room for imagination in her panelled Zac Posen, looking very Scarlet Johanssen-like.

    Pale pastels were a big trend at the SAG’s. Here we have Berenice Bejo in glittering Ralph Lauren, a slightly disappointing looks from Tilda Swinton in Lanvin (hopefully she’ll step it up for The Oscars), a stunning looking Kristen Wiig in Balenciaga (though I’m still on the fence about her wearing a choker with this), and a much improved look from Kelly Osbourne in Badgley Mischka

    [All Images via Zimbio.com]
    Keep an eye out for Part 2!
  • This Week…

    29.01.2012

    1.Shameless posing :P 
    2.But seriously I had to suit up for a presentation at Uni this week. What I wore: Blazer [H&M], Top [New Look], Smart trousers [Miss Selfridge], I’m particularly chuffed with the smart skinny fit trousers I found in Miss Selfridge. Not only are they the fit I’ve been looking for for months, but they’re petite length [so it actually fits me] AND they were in the sale for £12! 
    3.Also shoes from New Look :)
    4.Soap & Glory Hand Food and new lipstick
    5.This is the colour I got [Boots Natural Collection in ‘Caramel’]. I’m adding a beauty resolution to try wearing lipsticks. Currently starting with this safer colour, I’m hoping to go for darker and bolder shades as the year goes on [fingers crossed].
    6.Also had a mini book splurge last Friday on two new books: Will Grayson/Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan, The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. 
    7.And cos my Friday nights are so hardcore :P I started Will Grayson with a hot chocolate and the new Glee songs from next Tuesday’s ‘Michael’ episode. Nerd heaven!
    8.Elle arrived on Saturday morning and I think this might be the last in my subscription :( Alexa Chung is on the cover [for the 3rd time I believe], don’t her legs just go on forever!
    9.Also pretty happy it came with Soap & Glory’s Thick and Fast Mascara. I’ve been dying to try some of the make up from this range for ages.

    It’s been an odd week. The first half was pretty chilled, I only had to prep for my last assessed presentation and sort out some placement applications again. Thursday was spent gossiping with two friends from my old theatre group over pizza. Then Friday was my final trip into Uni for January exam period, I got caught in a hailstorm and was wearing ballet flats…not happy. Then this weekend has pretty much been spent catching up on blogs, sorting out my iTunes library and getting ready to start Semester 2 of University. 
    If I’m honest I’ll be happy to actually have some routine in my life again, even if it means studying and lots of stress. I can’t seem to be productive when I’m just stuck at home doing nothing for a month lol.
  • Pure nostalgia: Christian Dior Spring 2012 Couture Collection

    Images via Style.com

    The Spring 2012 Couture collections hit the runways around the world this week and as stunning as each collection was there was one that caught my eye for all the right reasons. Bill Gaytten’s second collection for the Christian Dior was simply stunning.   

    Images via Style.com

     It was a collection for the modern Grace Kelly in every woman, with flashes of Mad Men-esque inspiration, every look screamed of a more glamorous era. From the elbow length gloves to full skirted dresses and retro hair, everything was just so…chic! 

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    As well as a good dose of vintage nostalgia, Dior’s final few looks were dramatic. Think bare flesh subtley hidden under sheer fabric and red carpet worthy princess gowns. I tip my hat to you Mr Gaytten for producing such a breathtaking collection.

    Who I want to wear it…Dita Von Tesse, Christina Hendricks, Dianna Agron, Anne Hathaway, Rooney Mara & Mila Kunis