Weekend Hot! or Hmm…: The 85th Annual Academy Awards, Jay-Z, Monica, and More!

It’s a new week Fashionistas! As we go back to slave at our respective places of business, let’s bask in the glamour from this weekend. On the schedule were the Oscars (and several Oscars pre-parties), and other assorted glamorous events for our celebrity friends to enjoy.

 Let’s take a look!

When has Kerry Washington ever gotten it wrong on the red carpet? She looked simply fab in this embellished coral Miu Miu dress. Hot!

Kelly Rowland gave a generous helping of toned gam in this Donna Karan Atelier gown. Yes! I love Kelly and this dress, but the hair is looking like a Cinnabon left a little too long in the oven. But I forgive her!

As expected, miss Jennifer Lawrence stunned in Dior Haute Couture.

Quvenzhané Wallis was positively adorable in her Armani gown– and that puppy purse? My ovaries are in no condition to handle such cuteness.

Jennifer Hudson went for all-out glam in this in shimmery Robetro Cavalli Couture frock. Love!

If ever there is a famine of elegance, let Naomie Harris feed the malnourished youths. The Skyfall actress came hard once again, absolutely killin’ it in this golden gown designed by Gahanian-born Michael Badger. Badger is a student at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and created the dress as part of Suzy Amis Cameron’s Red Carpet Green Dress Challenge.

\Okay, how amazing does Fan Bingbing‘s skin look in this Marchesa gown?

Zoe Saldana‘s Alexis Mabille gown had one too many embellishments up top. Belt, bow, bedazzled flowers? How much can one tailored bodice take?

Note to Charlize Theron: never ever grow your hair out again! The Snow White and the Huntsman actress looked fearsomely beautiful in Dior Couture and that fab pixie cut!

Adele represented for the Brits in a bead-embellished Jenny Packham gown.

Halle Berry looks better than any of us could in custom Versace.

Queen Latifah chose this Badgley Mischka frock for the evening.

I’m kind of sad to see Salma Hayek‘s bodacious decolletage covered up, but she looks absolutely sickening in this Alexander McQueen column dress! No complaints here!

Helena Bonham Carter cooked up raggly scraggly couture for the girls. They could barely swallow a morsel.

Zoe Kravitz and mum Lisa Bonet attended the Chanel Pre-Oscar dinner this weekend. I’m not keen on either of these looks.

Over in Milan, Janet Jackson served up Poetic Justice realness front row at the Roberto Cavalli show.

Jay-Z threw an afterpary for his beloved D’Ussé congac. Here he is in a graphic hoodie and link chain I want.

Ludacris offered himself as the (literal) yardstick for questionable sartorial choices in this tape measure jogging top. Monica looks as uncomfortable as I am with this look.

And there you have it! Which ‘fits were your favorite?

Hot! or Hmm..: Kim Kardashian’s Millions of Milkshakes Cut Out Dress

Kim Kardashian promoted Millions of Milkshakes in Kuwait in a form fitting long sleeve white dress equipped with sheer cut outs:


She completed her look with gold tipped white pumps and a smoky eye.


Kim has come under fire for wearing such a revealing and sultry dress in a decidedly conservative country. While I love the dress, I have to agree with the critics. Great ensemble, perhaps wrong occasion.



*In other news, Kuwaitis are krazy for Kim! See how they reacted to her here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2nlyqHjT4&feature=player_embedded
*We’re still searching for Kim’s dress, but have heard a lot of chatter that it might be a custom creation by Stephane Rolland. Though we can’t find her exact look on the runway, Rolland’s Spring 2012 couture collection featured gowns with similar tubular gold belts and cut outs:




Kim is a fan of Stephane Rolland designs, so wearing one of his dresses is very plausible. Stay tuned!

Hot! or Hmm… Eve’s Bib Necklace and Gio Diev Milo II Sandals

Eve was spotted at The MAC AIDS Fund’s $250 Million Milestone during The International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C. She paired a sleeveless wrap jumpsuit with some bold accessories including a black obi belt, a $436 Dannijo Donatella Bib Necklace, and a pair of Gio Diev Milo II Sandals:


Her hair and makeup? Work Eve! I would have preferred a red or coral lip to play off the shades in her necklace, but she still looks hot.

Her bib necklace is definitely a statement piece, featuring red and coral beads and horn embellishment.
Her platform sandals are an expert study in colorblocking, also boasting leather cord detailing for a barbed-wire effect.

Hot! I think the obi belt is a little much with the necklace playing centerstage, but I don’t mind it here as I think cinching the waist was essential to the look. I also wish that the length was just a bit shorter to show off her amazing shoes.
If you’re feeling Eve’s look, get some ways to recreate it here.

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Get Rihanna’s Ring Game

Though Rihanna likes to mix it up when it comes to her hair and look, it seems she mainly sticks to pieces by Jennifer Fisher when it comes to adorning her digits.
Check out a few of her fave pieces from the brand:

Jennifer Fisher White Pavé Diamond Marquis Ring, $3,500

Jennifer Fisher XL Chainlink Ring, $125

Jennifer Fisher Jewelry Stud Ring with Pave White Diamond, $4,500

Jennifer Fisher Stud Ring With Five Studs, Price Available Upon Request

Jennifer Fisher Mini Disc Ring With Pave White Diamonds, $700

With prices ranging from $125 – $4,500, all the pieces are pretty much a splurge, especially if you want to stack ‘em! Check out a few more designs:

Jennifer Fisher Pavé White Diamond Double Finger Bolt Ring, $2,800

Jennifer Fisher Gipsy Finger Ring, $950

Jennifer Fisher Pulse Bar Ring, $1,200

If you simply want to get a similar look, these should work:

More Noir…

If you want to save up your coins for a 100% Rihanna look, see Jennifer Fisher’s full collection at www.jenniferfisherjewelry.com.
Would you splurge?

Cool Online Find: BaubleBar x Soludos Beach Sets

Summer is the season for mixed prints, colorblocking, and quirky details and embellishments. Before you go shopping ’til you drop, take a look at BaubleBar’s cute Beach Set collaborations with Soludos:


The two brands pulled inspiration from some of the best vacation destinations in the world including Cape Cod, Hawaii, LA, Miami, and Baja. The sets feature a pair of Soludos flat espadrilles and necklaces, earrings, and bracelets from BaubleBar.





The Hawaii Set is my favorite, boasting pineapple print espadrilles, a sick bib necklace, and textured gold cuffs.




The best part about the sets is that they all retail for $80. A pair of flats and three pieces of jewelry for that price is definitely a steal! I can also attest to BaubleBar’s quality: I have a bracelet from the brand and I wear it religiously.
Get the sets now at www.baublebar.com.
What do you think?