Velvet, subtle glitter, hints of red, faux fur, statement accessories and, perhaps more often than not, black. These are some of the things I tend to go for in festive outfits! Just thought I'd share some of the looks that I keep in my inspiration folder for the odd Christmas party.
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Haute Couture Fall 2015
Haute Couture Fall 2015 fashion week took place in Paris earlier this week and was closed by a spectacular Valentino show in Rome on Thursday evening - of which you can watch the video below. Probably my favourite show of the bunch, although it's almost not possible to pick a favourite as I was impressed by most of them, really. Once again I collected some of the looks that stood out for me here. Timeless elegance from Chanel, fantastic prints and layers from Giambattista Valli, contrasts from Dior.. In terms of originality I have to hand it to Viktor & Rolf, though, (as usual) for their "Wearable Art" collection which I thought was clever as well as incredibly beautiful.
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My Oscars 2015 Wishes
My favourite night of the year (Oscar Night) is coming up this weekend! I have some big favourites this year but first, here's what I would like to see the nominated actresses wear on the red carpet tomorrow night. (use the prev and next buttons to navigate through the gallery above)
Julianne Moore: It could be a big night for Julianne and I'd love to see her have a shimmering winning moment up on stage in this navy blue Alexis Mabille Couture gown.
Felicity Jones: She's been my favourite on the red carpet throughout the entire awards season and she could be my best dressed again for sure if she opts to wear this stunning delicate Elie Saab Couture gown.
Marion Cotillard: I think it's pretty safe to say Marion will wear Dior again on this year's Oscars red carpet. I hope it will be something custom made but otherwise I'm sure this white dress from the Spring 2015 Couture collection would look great on her as well.
Rosamund Pike: I am still waiting for Rosamund to wow us on the red carpet this awards season and with a Delpozo gown like this that is exactly what she could do at the Oscars tomorrow.
Reese Witherspoon: Reese seems to like her gowns to fit tight but I would love to see her in something a little more classic and princessy for a change. This dark red Oscar de la Renta gown would be amazingly chic on her.
Keira Knightley: She's mentioned a few times that she doesn't feel like showing off her baby bump on the red carpet but prefers to wear something loose and comfortable. I've had a thing for this tiered lace Valentino Couture gown since I first saw it on the runway last month and I can't wait to see what it looks like without the jacket so here's hoping Keira might wear it!
Laura Dern: The colour of this Jenny Packham jumpsuit would look so great on Laura and I would love to see her step out of her comfort zone by opting for the jumpsuit instead of a dress.
Patricia Arquette: She looks best in simple designs without too many frills and so I picked this Armani Privé gown for her.
Emma Stone: Emma is another one of my big favourites on the red carpet - not just this awards season, but in general. I don't think I've ever not liked something she's worn. I would love to see her in something big and eye-catching but she would look outstanding in this simple chic white Valentino Couture cape dress as well.
Meryl Streep: The colour and fit of this Christian Siriano dress would be all sorts of perfect on Meryl.
Now, as for the actual Oscars, here's what I'm hoping will happen:
Eddie Redmayne to win Best Actor. For me his performance definitely stood out amongst the nominated ones this year. And I'm not just saying it because of my gigantic crush on him. I know Michael Keaton is the other favourite to win but, to be honest, I don't even get why he got nominated in the first place. 'Birdman' I think is the most overrated film of the year. To me it just felt like a bit of a fun experiment in camera techniques with some over-acting actors added to it to kind of make it seem like a "real film". I didn't warm to any of the characters, nor did I laugh at any of the "jokes".
But anyway. I think 'Boyhood' is likely to win Best Film and I would be okay with that as I thought the idea of this film was pretty impressive. I was not blown away by the actual film, to be completely honest, but I can't say it's not a good one. My personal pick for Best Film would be 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' though, no doubt about it. I loved everything about it and I think Ralph Fiennes should have been nominated for his performance instead of Michael Keaton for 'Birdman'.
Unfortunately I haven't seen 'Still Alice' yet but I'm sure Julianne Moore will pick up the Best Actress award for it and I'm sure it'll be a deserved win as well as I think she's a fantastic actress. However, out of the other films that I háve seen my favourite has to be Felicity Jones. No other performance this year has touched me the way she has in 'The Theory of Everything'.
My picks for Best Supporting Actor and Actress are J.K. Simmons for 'Whiplash' and Patricia Arquette for 'Boyhood'. I also loved Ethan Hawke's performance in 'Boyhood' a lot. Best Director I think should be either Wes Anderson for 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' or Richard Linklater for 'Boyhood'. My favourite original score of the year is the 'Interstellar' score created by Hans Zimmer and unfortunately I can't pick a favourite song or animated feature film as I haven't seen or heard all of them from their categories.
So, bring it on! Do you guys have any favourites?
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Golden Globes 2015 Red Carpet Wishes
Awards Season officially kicks off this weekend with the Golden Globes on Sunday night. I'm excited as ever and very interested to find out who is taking home the awards! The red carpet should be fun to watch too with people like Gwyneth, Kate Hudson and Kerry Washington attending. But for now, here's my little list of what I wish some of the nominees will be wearing. (use the prev and next buttons to navigate through the gallery above)
Rosamund Pike: She often wears black and has also worn some stunning yellow designs in the past but this time I would like to see her in this simple but striking blue dress from Lanvin.
Reese Witherspoon: Nominated for her role in 'Wild', Reese wears a lot of form-fitting dresses and often in bold colours. I'd be happy to see her in something a little more sweet this time and I'm sure this pale green Oscar de la Renta dress would look angelic on her.
Julianne Moore: She is one of my favourite actresses and is nominated for TWO Golden Globes this year: for her roles in 'Still Alice' and in 'Maps to the Stars'. She's worn some fantastic black gowns in the past and I would like to see her in a dark design again, but in a richer tone maybe, and a classic timeless shape. This Jason Wu dress would be perfect for her.
Meryl Streep: Meryl would surely look her usual amazing self in this purple Caroline Herrera design.
Emma Stone: Emma is never afraid of taking risks and always manages to wow everyone on the red carpet. This fairytale-like Delpozo dress would complement her hair colour and skintone like a dream!
Keira Knightley: As shown many times before, Keira and Valentino are a match made in heaven. And now that she's pregnant, this white lace dress from the New York Couture collection would look particularly sweet on her, I'm sure.
Jessica Chastain: Another red haired actress who likes to go all out on the red carpet. I could see her in this bold red sparkly Armani Privé Couture dress - and with it once again end up on many a Best Dressed list.
Amy Adams: I'm always hoping to see Amy in green again as that colour looks beyond amazing on her. But a romantic floral dress like this Giambattista Valli Couture one could look spectacular on her as well.
Jennifer Aniston: I'm hoping Jennifer Aniston will keep it simple as that always seems to work best for her. I'd really like to see her in this sexy green slip dress from Alexander Wang.
Emily Blunt: Emily never fails to impress with her red carpet looks. I wish to see her in something classic and simple this time, like this Ralph Lauren dress.
Viola Davis: The star of the tv drama series 'How to Get Away with Murder' has worn many colourful gowns in the past that always suit her so well, but this time I would like to pick this pale green Elie Saab dress for her to wear tomorrow. The shape of it is the perfect one for her body type as well.
Felicity Jones: Nominated for her role in 'The Theory of Everything', this British actress will no doubt make an impression on the Golden Globes red carpet tomorrow. I would love it if she would pick a British designer and wore this yellow Erdem dress.
Claire Danes: Claire is nominated again for her role in the tv series 'Homeland'. We've seen her on many red carpets already in the past but I can't remember ever seeing her wear an actual ballgown shape. The black colour and the simple embroidery keep this Oscar de la Renta gown that I picked for her from looking too girly.
Michelle Monaghan: This sparkly slip dress from Jason Wu would be perfect for Michelle to wear and show off her amazing toned figure.
Ruth Wilson: Ruth often opts for more quirky looks and is never afraid to take a risk. This bright red dress from Antonio Berardi would really make her stand out.
Anyone else planning on watching the show tomorrow?
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