2018 Met Gala

The annual Met Gala is something I look forward to each year. 

It's the debut of the new costume collection inside the Metropolitan Museum

of Art. So, celebrities, designers, and the like show up dressed according to the 

theme. More or less, it's a very expensive costume party. This year's theme, 

Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, raised some eyebrows

(take a peak inside the museum here and don't miss this post highlighting

the perfectly polished table settings).

Putting all that aside, let's focus on the fashion and how it might have been one

of my all time favorite red carpets. The theme lends itself to lavish golds and reds,

heavy embroidery, over the top headpieces, and angelic dresses. I loved seeing

different designers' interpretation of the theme. See all the red carpet looks here.

Don't miss my absolute favorite of the night, Hailee Steinfeld wearing Prabal

Gurung. 

prints available here

Oscars 2018

Who watched the Oscars last night? What did you think?

Sticking to just fashion, I'll say the gowns did not disappoint. 

I was on the edge of my seat to see what Margot Robbie would

wear, and her Chanel gown with beaded accents was worth the

wait.

While there were others who (as I was hoping) wore flirty and

feminine gowns with tons of embellishments, there were those that

went more edgy. Lupita N'yongo, Gal Gadot, and Jennifer Lawrence

all opted for heavy metals... something I wasn't expecting. However,

we should all stop and drool over Gal Gadot's Tiffany & Co. necklace.

There were also surprising pops of color, specifically a bright blue.

Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Garner both donned the hue and it 

suited both of their skin tones perfectly. 

But of course I saved my favorite for last....

Can we stop and talk about Mira Sorvino in Romona Keveza?

I mean.... I died a little. While I'm usually a fan of clean lines, 

neutral colors and not a lot of frill, this was the antithesis of that

and I loved every bit of it. I want to live in this dress...

prints available here

Q & A seven

Q: Will you be illustrating during the Oscars this weekend?

A: YES! The Oscars red carpet is hands down my favorite of the

year. The gowns are strategically chosen, the celebs perfectly poised,

the setting clean and crisp.... it's literally everything I could ask for

as an illustrator. Who will be wearing what? Will there be tons of 

color, big goofy gowns, or will it be more subdued with clean lines

and neutral colors? If I had to guess, I'm putting my money on flirty

and frilly details, féminine touches, light colors (I hoping at least one

person shows up in lavender)... an overall nod to a fresh season. 

Tune in Sunday afternoon for the red carpet and keep your phone close...

I'll be blowing up instagram with some live illustrating. 

Who are you most excited to see Sunday? 

prints available here

Golden Globes 2018

Last night's Golden Globes red carpet became a sea of black

as Hollywood took a stand against sexual harassment in the 

work place. It was a moving sight to take in as everyone stood

together in solidarity for the #timesup movement. Learn more

about the movement here. While the focus was more on motive

than fashion, I can't help but point out the trends that took center

stage...

Velvet has been a huge texture trend this season, so plenty

of stars showed up in black velvet (Jessica Chastain and Zoe

Kravitz being two of my favorites). Also a major trend of the

night was a pop of emerald green. It made the perfect accent 

to all the black on the carpet (it's also my birthstone, so I've always

been a huge fan of the deep green hue). As expected on any carpet,

there were loads of sequins and sparkle (Kerry Washington in particular).

A more casual carpet than other award shows, I was a huge fan of the 

shorter hems on some of the gowns. Ankle-grazing gowns that show your 

shoes is the perfect way to make a look a little less fussy. 

On the other hand, countless stars showed up in pants, a welcomed 

change from the sea of evening gowns. (The Queen) Claire Foy and 

Hollywood royalty Kyra Sedgwick were both donning perfectly tailored

power suits. 

As I've been doing some pre-spring shopping, a trend I've noticed 

becoming more and more popular is a hint of boho, a nod to the 70s.

Alicia Vikander (one of my red carpet favorites) wore a long sleeved

peasant gown that makes me long for the warmer days of spring.

But let's all stop and slow clap for the true queen of the night, Oprah.
Am I right or am I right? Go Oprah.

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Golden Globes 2016

Last night's red carpet provided plenty of eye candy while giving us a glimpse of emerging trends for Spring '16. With a plethora of cut-outs, plunging v-necks, sequins and deep jewel tones, most of the head-to-toe looks still had an element of minimalism. The hair was a loose, undone up-do or a laid back, shoulder skimming beach wave. A bold red lip was the icing on the cake for many (Jennifer Lopez's lip color was perfection). 

Did you see Taylor Schilling's black jumpsuit?? That was such a major win.... I loved it! And Helen Mirren, can I please be her when I'm her age? She killed it. While there were also a handful of stunning ladies in white (Alicia Vikander, Laverne Cox, Taraji P. Henson) it was the pops of color that won in my book.

I, of course, had to illustrate a few of my favorites while watching them stroll in...

Brie Larson looked effortless in her shimmering gold gown. Understated is key when wearing that much sparkle, and she did it perfectly. 

Olivia Wilde in this plunging v-neck sequined merlot dress = perfection. I was a bit obsessed with her hair, too. 

And can we talk about Jennifer Lopez? I mean, she knows how to turn heads no matter what the occasion. She pulled off a mustard yellow gown in the most perfect way. It was classy, chic, and down right perfect. 

Of course, I have to sing the praises of my girl, Giuliana Rancic. Gah, how good is this coral dress with cascading sleeves and carefully placed cut-outs? I loved it and I LOVE her hair. I'm scheduling a hair appointment asap. 

BUT, there was one queen of the night: Jennifer Lawrence was everything. 

She looked stunning in this red Dior with interesting cut-outs, and the necklace... I mean, the necklace. I have no words. She kills it every time. And I want to be her best friend, so JLaw, call me. Let's hang out. 

There were only a few that left me completely underwhelmed and they were Cate, Kate & Kate. Kate Hudson's Michael Kors dress was ok, but it just made her look washed out. Kate Winslet's navy number was just boring. And what was Cate Blanchett thinking? Sorry, I hated it. Don't even get me started on Jane Fonda. 

Until the next award show....