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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

2012 Grammy Awards!

Hello!
This past weekend was the Grammy Awards. Yet another awards show to obsess over what the celebs are wearing on the carpet. Let's see what the stars strutted in this weekend! This carpet was filled with many celebs rocking simplistic dresses and the BD was a hit. Unfortunately, many celebs missed the mark at this awards show and ended up on the worst dressed!

The Favs!
Rihanna in a custom Giorgio Armani with Neil Lane jewels. On the carpet, Riri works unique outfits. Today, she worked a sexy BD with a plunging neckline and thigh high slit. This is more tamed down then her usual getup. At first, I was upset she didn't push the envelope but she looks fab so I can't be mad. She is one of the best dressed of the night!

Alicia Keys in Alexandre Vauthier. Alicia is rocking her BD. I love the volume with her shoulder pads. The oversized, gold necklace looks almost like a collar. I am loving this look even if it is simple. She adds volume and the oversized necklace to create drama.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Stella McCartney. Another star shining in a BD! I love her gold belt in contrast with the black. Also, the cutouts are totally sexy. Her slicked back hair just makes the look sleek and gives the look of "I know I'm rocking this without even trying".

Adele in Armani. Adele is rocking this shiny black dress. Even though she is completely covered up she still looks sexy and the red lip is perfect. She doesn't have a size 0 figure but she still knows how to dress for her figure. She is just so timeless, love her!

Paris Hilton in Basil Soda. The white looks lovely on her tan (slightly orange) skin and the gold really makes it stand out. I really love the applique all throughout it and the belt to match.


Rosie and Sophie Grace. I love these two little girls are adorable and I want to steal them. They went to the Grammy's for Ellen as per the insciption across their chest. They are known for their crowns and tutu's. They kept with the traditions and looked adorable! They remind me of little Sleeping Beauties.

Almost, but not quite!
Taylor Swift in Zuhair Murad. This is the dress that I wasn't sure if I liked or not. The dress is very pretty and I love the cutout on the top. However, I feel as though Taylor always wears glitzy dresses and I want her to push the envelope more.

Kelly Osbourne in Tony Ward. This dress is decent. I like the sparkly material but the draping on the skirt is a bit heavy. Also, I am not a fan of the fabric on the shoulder. I think what is really throwing me off is her hair color. The hair color just doesn't work with the gold color of the dress.

Carrie Underwood in Gomez-Garcia. I want to love this dress but the dress overshadows Carrie. The dress is wearing her and the color just pops to much and doesn't match with her skin. Her hair and makeup look gorg tho!

Kelly Rowland in Alberta Ferretti. I like the color on Kelly and I don't even mind the applique. However, the mesh on top reminds me of a skating dress. If it was a strapless dress it would be more flattering and feminine.

The Worst!
Robyn. This is my worst dressed of the night. The top looks like a Hayne's t-shirt. The skirt is half finished and was described as a "mullet". Plus the shiny material only adds to the horror. An another note she is wearing Timberland platforms. These workboots are not appropriate for the carpet unless you are a construction worker making the set.

Nadeea. This reminds me of something a showgirl would wear. I love bedazzled outfits but is to much. The bra top, see through mesh, and tiny skirt are trashy. It's just to much show girl and not enough fashion. On another note, Victoria Secret called and wanted their fantasy bra back.


Mayra Veronica. This dress reminds me of a rainbow constellation. There is so much texture and color it is overwhelming. It's almost like she is a pinnate and I'm wondering if her dress will pour out candy. This dress would not work for anyone, except maybe as a flag or child's play.


Sasha Gradiva. This has to be the weirdest outfit on the carpet. She looks like she's going to prom but then turned into the terminator! She has the pale pink dress with rushed top. Then she has the guns (literally) on her one arm. #confused 

Nicki Minaj in a Red Riding Hood Versace cape. The pope and the Red Riding Hood look is confusing. I don't get the look or concept. Nicki has always pushed the envelope but bringing a pope with you is a new step. The face embroidery on the front and the red cape are to much. Next time, either push the envelope or be normal.

Cyndi Lauper. This is just the hot mess! There's a lot going on with this. It looks like she is wearing a blazer with a floor length skirt. Underneath is some lacy lingerie that is peaking out. You can even see it showing from the thigh-high slit. Along with that, her hair has black pieces in it. Oi vey!

Snooki in a Bebe dress. Oh Snooki, you're on the red carpet, not a club at the Jersey Shore. There is just to much going on with the outfit. From the leopard print on the dress, wrist full of bracelets, red hair pieces, and headband/ bow. The outfit is just to overwhelming. Take out the red and keep the accessories to a minimum.

Fergie in Jean Paul Haultier. I applaud Fergie for pushing the envelope in this completely lace number and the bright orange number. However, when I can see the color of your undergarments and know that you have granny panties on there is a problem. 

Katy Perry in Elie Saab. I know that she is going through a divorce but Katy looks very blue (pun intended). The hair and the dress, it's all just so blue. Her poor boobs look like they are going to poke right through the dress. Katy Perry usually pushes the limit and I feel as though her grandma would wear this.

Adam Levine and girlfriend Anne Vyaltisyna. Adam looks dapper as always. He is kind of hot. We all know his girlfriend is a model with a body. Her dress slit is so close you could probably tell if she got a bikini wax. If she actually had an appropriate skirt on then this LBD would't be on the Worst dressed.

Love, Alexa

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

2012 SAG Awards!

Hello!
It's officially awards season. I missed the first event of the season but I am back on track. Here are my favs, what where they thinking, and almost but not quite of the SAG Awards!

Favs!!!
Jayma Mays in Reem Acra's 2011 Fall collection. This happens to be one of my favs from the night. Jayma is not frequently on my fashion radar but tonight she really shined. The gown covers everything but her arms yet it is still sexy. It is completely bedazzled and makes it super glam. She looks sleek and confident.

Natalie Portman in Giambattista Valli. Natalie was the most regal and gorgeous of all the ladies on the carpet. She looks stunning and sophisticated. I love this wine colored dress on her. The draping on top brings attention and fabric across the bust makes it dramatic. The bedazzled clutch and diamond drop earrings make it glam. (Semi biased since I interned with Giambattista ;)

Sarah Hyland in Temperley London with Neil Lane jewelry. She looks absolutely adorable! This creamy color makes her skin look evervesent. The  applique on the bottom and top give it a glam feel. She looks to elegant and the dress is age appropriate and the v-neck gives it a sexiness.

Viola Davis in Marchesa. I love this on her! The white is perfect against her dark skin and it really pops. The gold embroidery makes it glam instead of bridal. The gold bracelet is a nice accent and goes with the theme of the dress.

Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall/Winter 2012 and Tiffany jewelry.  I usually hate mid-ength skirts but I love it on Emma! This is a classic BD but the lace bustier gives it some edge. I love how she mixed it up with the gold drop earrings and the gold on her hand/clutch as well. She's been so fashion forward on the carpet recently so I wished she pushed the envelope a bit more.

Naya Rivera in Naeem Khan with Neil Lane jewels. Naya looks fab with this plunging V-neck and beading throughout. On print the color looks like a white metallic but the description says periwinkle blue. Either way, it compliments her skin and super sexy.

Rose Byrne in Elie Saab 2009 Haute Couture Fall/Winter Collection. I give her my most daring/ unique of the night. It is rare to see someone working a jumpsuit on the red carpet. Especially when it is all white and crystalized. I love it though and it totally standsout. The bob is a bit severe but I'll forgive her for being unique!

Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham 2011 Autumn/Winter collection. Angie has been rocking it on the carpet recently and this is no exception. She looks totally badass and sexy in this. The halter shows off her shoulders and arms while the draping brings the attention up. Her makeup is superb with the intense eyes and nude lip.

What Are They Thinking!!
Busy Philipps in Simone by Katie Nehre dress. This is the tie for the worst dressed of the entire carpet. Her name fits her dress, busy. It looks like she was hitting the beach, not a red carpet. The loose braid and waves just add to the casual look.

Heather Morris. This is the other tie for my worst dress of the evening. This outfit looks like a dominatrix. The she has the mid-length but then she has the black mesh train that doesn't go all the way around. There are some parts of the dress that look like it is actual material and the other part is leather. It is to extreme and should be reserved for the bedroom.

Jenna Ushkowitz with Martin Katz jewelry and Judith Leiber clutch. This dress is not glam enough for a red carpet and could be disguised as curtains. The print is to overwhelming for this entire gown. The cutouts with the white bands are an odd mix as well. The skirt should be cut mid-thigh (as intended by the under layer) instead of being floor-length.

Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci Spring/Summer 2012 with Tiffany jewelry. This fabric looks sparkly and then you have the crystals along with neckline, waist, and end of arms/ bottom. I love crystals but they are oddly placed. The biggest offense is the white tank underneath. The tank screams, 'I am trying to hide the fact that my gown is see through.'

Diane Lane in David Meiaster. This is the prom bomb of the night. The blue satin material is not flattering against her skin. The asymmetrical bottom isn't working for me either along with the applique on the hip. If she had her hair looser and the dress in black then would it'd work. 

Shailene Woodley in L'Wren Scott Spring/ Summer 2012 collection. This dress most inappropriate of the evning. She looks as though she belongs at a Hawaiian luau rather then a red carpet. The print is not working and makes her seem much older then she actually is. 

Jenna Fisher in Max Azria Atelier. This dress looks like it is for the mother of the bride! She looks a bit dowdy and old-ladyish. Her hair looks to severe and needs to be down. She looks as though she has a good body and should show it off. If she took off the sleeves then it would be so much better

Almost But Not Quite!!!
Kyra Sedgwick in Emilio Pucci. She is my top pick for the look that was almost great. This look is super hot and on trend especially with the cutouts. The red looks great on her especially against her hair. I just wish there was something more to this and it had that 'wow' factor. The dress is simple so she needed a killer accessory. If she had that then she would of been a fav.

Lea Michele in Versace with Lorraine Schwartz jewels. This has to be the sexiest dress of the evening. The high slit and the tight draping make it super sexy. I hate Lea's hair and it totally ruins  the look! It looks like she brushed it with a rake and came to the event. Plus, her pointy shoes are to severe and do not fit! (Her heel doesn't fit into the back properly.)

Kaley Cuoco in Romona Keveza's Spring 2012 Collection. This dress seems a bit to extravagent for the SAG Awards and she stands out against all the other dresses. This is almost like a princess dress and it could be mistaken for a bridal dress if it was white. Also, I hate her hair with the braid that is lighter then her actual hair color.

Michelle Williams in Valentino with Lanvin clutch and heels. This asymmetrical look on her is very flattering. I especially love the red against the red against her strawberry blond hair. The thing with this look is it is to matchy-matchy. The red dress, heels, and clutch are all red. It is all the same and she needed one item to set it off.

Kristen Wiig in Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesqui'ere. This dress isn't to bad, I like the shape of it. However, I feel as though the top is a bit big on her and she doesn't fill it out well. I am thinking a belt r something to cut her off and make her not seem like she's seven foot tall. My biggest pet peeve is her necklace! It looks like an enlarged dog collar. It doesn't fit with the neckline either. A simple crystal bracelet would of sufficed. 

Amber Heard in Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2012. This dress is semi major with the cutouts and the glossy look of the silk fallie. The thing is I hate her hair and color! The hair is what makes it 'not quite'. I think if the hair was darker then it would make the look edgier. Also, the hair looks like it was vacuum straight up.

Much love!
Alexa

Monday, December 26, 2011

Sparkles and Sequins!!

Hey!
One of the hottest trends for the holiday seasons are sparkles! Sequins and sparkles are the hottest rage to bring some shine to your outfit. Sparkles are in every clothing and accessory imaginable from bags to jumpsuits. I love anything that's crystalized or sparkles so I am loving this trend! Unfortunately, swarovki crystals can be a bit much to put on every outfit (never mind how expensive!)Be careful, sparkles and sequins can be overkill. Keep it classy!
These House of Damar Madde shorts are on sale for $99.99. I love how these shorts only have sequins on the front so they don't overwhelm your bottom half. Another fun thing is that these are knit shorts to keep you warm in these winter months. Wear these shorts with pumps, black tights, and a blazer to be picture perfect.

This Silence and Noise bomber jacket goes for $89. This jacket comes in silver and gold. I love how unique this jacket is with the shape and the three quarter length sleeve. These metallic colors are so on trend as well. This jacket is a twist on a typical blazer which is a fun way to mix up your outfits.

This Free people button down is on sale for $89.95 and comes in ivory (pictured) and black. I love button downs because they are so easy and classic. The sequins make it pop and kick some spice to your classic button down. Use the ivory shirt with skinnies and boots or the black with a maxi skirt and wedges. 

These Asos pants are on sale for $59.09. These pants are high waisted with a tapered leg. I am loving these pants! They are perfect to add some sparkle to your day outfit and are perfect to wear for a night out. Pair with black pumps and a simple tank and blazer for day and add a statement necklace for night.


This Free People cutout one piece goes for $315. This shows that sequins can be put on everything! This is a sneak peak for summer swimsuit season. And maybe a reminder to put down the holiday cookies!

This Michael by Michael Kors jumper is on sale for $279. I am such a fan of jumpsuits and the sequins make it so glam. I love the proportions of this with the harem pants but then they are tight at the bottom. Since it is all sequins it can be overwhelming so it add the belt or maybe a vest/ jacket to tame it.

This Deux Lux backpack is on sale for $49.99. It comes in black and rainbow. Backpacks are great for school and travel so this is perfect to be on the move and be accessorized chicly. I personally love the black because it looks so sophisticated and expensive.


This Michael by Michael Kors retails for $398. This is the perfect satchel or pocketbook. I love how this bag isn't one seasonal. I can wear this during the winter with my all black outfit or during the summer with a dress and wedges. It is the perfect size with 11"H x 14"W x 7 1/2"D. 

These Christian Louboutin's go for $1075. These are (one) of my dream pairs of shoes. These 6.5in heel are insane! Plus they sparkle, love. What more could a girl ask for? Well, besides a price reduction!
A more affordable option then the Louboutins are these Miss KG heels. They are on sale for $122.72. These peep toe have all the glitter without the price tag. Budget friendly and cute!

This Free people dress goes for $258 and comes in black and rose gold. I love how this dress mixes it up with the three quarter length sleeve but is still sexy with the shorter hemline. My favorite part of this is the cutout in the back. (We all know I go bananas for back cleavage!) This is the perfect dress to party in the new year with!


This Mark+James by Bradgley Mischka goes for $295. I LOVE this dress! The V-neck is totally sexy but the sash/bow is totally feminine. My favorite part is the skirt with the sequins that look like they are in some design. It is the perfect mix of elegance and fierceness.
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod137650029&eItemId=prod137650029&cmCat=search&searchType=MAIN&parentId=&icid=&rte=%252Fsearch.jhtml%253FNo%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dsequins%2526_requestid%253D56038%2526N%253D0%2526va%253Dt
This Parker dress is on sale for $216.60. I really love how flowy this dress is and then it has the elastic waist. The must unexpected part of the dress is the spaghetti straps and then you turn around to have a racer back. A simple party dress with a lot of impact!

Sequins are in and the perfect way to sparkle this holiday season! They are the perfect way to make an outfit festive or just to be even more glam. Remember, sequins and glitter can be tacky. You don't want to resemble a a glitter glue gun or a disco ball! Keep it classy and keep the rest of your outfit simple. Much love and happy holidays!
-Alexa

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Flats in a vending machine?

Hey!
Fashion lovers rejoice: you can now buy flats in a store, online, and now in vending machines. Here I thought vending machines were just for food! Rollasole now has vending machines that carry flats. These vending machines have only been available in Europe and Australia but are coming across the Atlantic and onto American soil. (Why does it feel like America is the last to try these amazing trends?!) The first to try out these vending machines are Vanity Nightclub and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Don't worry party goers, this vending machine will be appearing appearing in nightclubs through Las Vegas and Los Angeles within the coming months. I think we need to petition this company to get this machine in every major city! You can even custom design your own vending machine to be in a nightclub, concert hall, stadium, or conference center.
I may not be part of the club scene yet but I do know what it is like to have on killer shoes with no alternatives. If your walking around the city in heels the blisters and marks on your feet experience can be scarring (literally). Then there's the time that your shoes are uncomfortable and you are at the point of walking the streets barefoot due to pain. These shoes are only $19.95 and simplistic to be able to go with any outfit Even better, they roll up to be able to put in your bag as emergency comfy shoes. Now pop some money into a vending machine and out comes a pair of shoes just like magic. The greatest part is shoes are less calories then that bag of chips or candy bar ;p.
Check the company out at http://www.rollasole.com/usa1/stockists.php
-Alexa

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Econ paper!

Hello!
Today, I am doing something a little different then my normal 'hottest fashion'. This post does involve fashion but it was for a school project. I want to share this with everyone so hopefully in a few years I can look back on this and get inspiration to make it happen or maybe it will have already happened and I can be proud of my accomplishment.
I am currently a junior in high school and I am taking honors economics. We had to do a project as if we were a budding entrepreneur and think of a product we'd like to produce. You had to go into details on what it is, how it's packaged, prices, where it would sell, how you'd advertise, who would buy the item, and how you would produce the item. My first thought when I read this was fashion. If you know me personally then you know I love everything bedazzled. I've had people offer to pay me to bedazzle their accessories and say that I should start my own company. This was the perfect opportunity to start a business plan in a non-serious way and hopefully get an easy A on my project. I want to share with you my 'business plan' aka my econ project. I want feedback if you'd be interested in buying something from this line if I ever started this line. Or if you know anyone to make collection happen! *This is my own work. Please do not take this and plagiarize it for your own use! Thanks*

"From a young age I have had a love for fashion, over the years this love has turned into an obsession. My mission is to start a bedazzled accessory collection. We will have a line of accessories from shoes to cell phone cases that are engrossed with Swarovski crystals. Some accessories will have designers, others more simplistic, but all will be fabulous. Every crystal will be hand done with special precision. Every piece has a bedazzled heart so make sure you look out for this signature design. Every piece of the line comes in a white sparkly box with our logo appearing in crystals diagonally inscribed across the box. The line ranges in prices due to the amount of crystals and time put into each piece. We only use the best materials for our customers and our designs only contain Swarovski crystals. We aim to appear like a high fashion company without their exorbitant prices. These accessories will soon be out in major department stores or you can purchase them through our website.
My inspiration for this line comes from my obsession for bedazzling. I have bedazzled many of my own objects to many envious stare and awe. I want others to be able to have jaw dropping accessories that everyone wishes they could have. To be able to bedazzle an object can take hours which most people don’t have. Instead, these shoes give you the look you want without those time consuming hours glueing on crystals. Fashion should be universal and I want to be able to share my fashion secrets with the world. Accessories make an outfit and these can make your outfit sparkle (pun intended).
The person I envision in the collection is a of course someone who loves bling, a fashionista, and someone who isn’t afraid to test the limits of fashion. A completely bedazzled shoe is a show stopper and draws attention so the women needs to have confidence to pull off the look. In this collection there is no age range, a teenager or middle age women could pull off a pair of bedazzled heels for different occasions.  A teenager may want a fully bedazzled phone case while an older women may want a phone case with just crystal accents. A person would buy from the collection because they love fashion and want to enhance their wardrobe or fashion collection. A women can never have to many accessories. No matter what your dad or husbands bank account says you can always use another accessory! The benefit of fashion is that when you look good, you feel good and radiate from that. Getting complimented on your bedazzled heels is a definate confident booster and makes you feel great. When you feel your best you are the happiest in life. Also, your boyfriend won’t always be there but your accessories always will and always make you look good. Our accessories will make you fall in love, you may even be tempted to marry them!
For fashion, it is all about whether the customer likes your product enough to buy it. You need to get the word out about your product so that people become interested. The best way to get publicity for our product is to send our accessories to celebrities so that they wear them out and get photographed in them. Once a celebrity endorses or wears a product it gets instant buzz and every fan wants it. Once one person is rocking fashion then someone will ask where that person got it and want it for themselves. This is the start of the use of word of mouth in motion.  We’ll have advertisements around the web to catch the buyers attention especially on fashion sites. Social media is the best way to get your product out to the public. Having a twitter account with updates and a Facebook page will get attention from the millions of people that use these sites daily. The catchphrase, “Diamonds are a girls best friend” will be the main motto of our product.
To produce the collection we would need products to bedazzle on. I would have to work with a company to design and create the products needed. I would be in charge of the design process to make sure they represent our company and the girl we picture in our line. The products will be made in an offsite factory. We would have a workshop in  the NYC area. The factory will ship the finished product to the workshop. This is where the magic happens and our team of bedazzlers would create their masterpieces. The workplace would resemble more of an unlivable apartment with spacious rooms and modern decorations and furniture. This would be the place where we can have market week so distributers can see the collection and get a feel of what they will want in their stores for the upcoming season. Also, we can have clients come here for consultations and fittings. After the accessory is blinged out to perfection it is sent back to the factory to be packaged and shipped to stores and buyers. Upon purchase the customer can fall in love and strut in their bedazzled creations."
-Alexa