Mar 4 2014

Oscars Best Dressed

At the 86th Annual Oscars, Hollywood’s A-list embraced a fresh palette worthy of its own award. Check out the best dressed and get the need-to-know details on the nights best ensembles.

Jennifer Lawrence
Wearing: Dior Haute Couture red wool crepe evening gown with peplum detail; Neil Lane crystal diamond and platinum necklace, studs, and ring set; Salvatore Ferragamo silver minaudiere box clutch.

Anna Kendrick
Wearing: J. Mendel noir/ ruby gown with embroidered tulle waist insert and asymmetrical pleated skirt.

Lupita Nyong’o
Wearing: Prada custom light blue silk georgette soleil pleated gown with deep V-neck top and low cut sides; Fred Leighton gold and diamond headband, rose-cut diamond spiked crescent earrings, snake bracelet, antique pearl ring, opal ring, 1960’s gold and turquoise ring, and yellow gold frog ring; Prada raso clutch with baguette crystal detail.

Amy Adams
Wearing: Gucci Premiere custom sapphire silk crepe tuxedo gown; Tiffany & Co. rhodochrosite, lapis and turquoise earrings with diamonds, square modified brilliant yellow diamond bracelet, fire opal, pink sapphire, yellow diamond, and spessertite bead ring with diamonds from the 2014 Blue Book Collection, and Tiffany metro diamond band rings.

Charlize Theron
Wearing: Dior Haute Couture black satin duchesse and organza gown with invisible tulle straps and pleated organza flounces on the skirt; Harry Winston diamond pendant, flawless square emerald-cut diamond center stone from The Incredibles Collection.

Jessica Biel
Wearing: Chanel Couture dress; Tiffany & Co. aquamarine and diamond drop earrings in platinum, aquamarine and diamond bow bracelet, round diamond wide bracelet and princess-cut five row diamond bracelet, and round and marquee diamond cluster necklace in platinum.

Chrissy Teigen
Wearing: Monique Lhuillier dress; Jimmy Choo Xenia sandals.

Anne Hathaway
Wearing: Gucci silk crepe column gown featuring crystal embroidered halter embroidered halter bodice; Neil Lane diamond and platinum bracelets, square cut emerald and diamond ring, and diamond stud earrings; Gucci plexiglass clutch and open-toe heels.

Cate Blanchett
Wearing: Armani Prive soft gold cap-sleeve gown with long, flared tulle skirt, fully embroidered with raised degrade sequins and light gold Swarovski crystal baguettes; Roger Vivier Papillon clutch and Sandale Choc sandals.

Margot Robbie
Wearing: Saint Laurent dress; Forevermark jewelry.

Kate Hudson
Wearing: Versace dress; Neil Lane faceted crystal De Roche ring, diamond and platinum drop earrings, and a diamond, sapphire line bracelet; Jimmy Choo Vibe sandals.

Sandra Bullock
Wearing: Alexander McQueen gown; Fred Leighton jewelry.

Who do you think is the best dressed?

XOXO

-D-Anna

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Feb 25 2014

Trend Report: The Pink Coat

The pink coat is gaining street cred and is this season’s must-have piece. Pink coats (of both the pastel and neon varieties) are the outerwear du jour of the stylish set. And not surprisingly, the trend was also big on the S/S 14 runways too! Check out how to incorporate the piece into your everyday wardrobe.

Helena Bordon

The Brazilian’s effortlessly layered look—including, a Ralph Lauren turtleneck, Zimmermann dress, leather leggings and Prada pink coat is a standout.

Aimee Song of Song of Style

Song took her J.Crew Stadium Cloth Cocoon Coat ($289) for a roll with a J.Crew stripe button-down shirt, Isabel Marant for H&M pants, and Saint Laurent’s Thorn Pumps ($685).

Anna Dello Russo

A matching bubblegum pink Carven coat and Miu Miu Leather Bag (price upon request, 310.247.2227) perfectly speak to theVogue Japan Editor’s bold sensibilities.

Natalie Cantell

Spotted during New York Fashion Week, the Australian model and blogger grounded her bright outerwear by simply adding a baseball hat.

Leaf Greener of Miss Fashion Leaf Greener

Greener nodded to her playful side with an embellished Christopher Kane coat.

Karen Walker S/S 14

Walker’s Rebirth Trench ($630) in Tangerine—an of-the-moment riff on the classic—makes for the ideal lightweight spring layer.

Shea Marie of Peace Love Shea

Shea braved New York’s freezing temps in a pink Dolce & Gabbana coat, worn with a Zara sweater, One Teaspoon’s Awesome Baggies Jeans($140), and Valentino’s Small Cheetah Rockstud Clutch ($1775).

Celine Aargaard of Hippie, Hippie Milkshake

The Norwegian blogger bundled up in a luxe Vivikes belted coat paired with a Proenza Schouler bag during Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Street Style

New favorite color combo: pink and gray.

Get The Look

J Crew Tall Double-Cloth Sabrina Coat ($180), Nasty Gal Charlene Wool Coat ($92), Blessing-Co Blush Pink Coat ($75), Topshop Tailored Lightweight Coat ($150)

Tickle me Pink!

XOXO

-D-Anna

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Sep 13 2013

NY Fashion Week- St. Style

High fashion isn’t just on the runways at New York Fashion Week. It’s taken over the streets!

Martha Graeff: Libeanna jacket, Loft 747 pants and blouse, Mary Turner bag, Shoot shoes

Christian Louboutin booties

Lindsi Lane: Borsalino hat, Balenciaga shirt, Koral jeans, Esteban Cortázar sandals, Ray-Ban sunglasses

Andrea Neen bag, Black Denim jacket, Isabel Marant skirt, Jennifer Fisher jewelry

Lainy Hedaya: Herve Leger dress, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Icone shoes

Tom Ford sandals

Candice Lake: Rue du Mail dress, Willow shoes, Jimmy Chu bag, Celine glasses

Proenza Schouler top & Topshop skirt

Kim Pesch: Parker top and pants, Otte hat, Zara shoes

Gucci shoes

Aaron Millhiser: J. Crew top, Prada shoes, Oakley glasses

Raul dress & Roberto Cavalli bag

Margaret Zhang: Peter Pilotto dress, Tibi jacket, ACNE leather jacket

XOXO

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May 8 2013

May Obsessions

I love this Month…. besides being my Birth Month and the home of Mother’s Day, the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. There are also a lot of great happenings this month: From Salvatore Ferragamo’s bespoke shoe service to one of the year’s most highly anticipated films. Here are some of things I am excited about out this May!

Ferragamo’s L’Icona, an exclusive online project in collaboration with photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank, launched in celebration of the Vara shoes’ 35th anniversary. After seeing how tastemakers style the shoes, which feature the iconic bow and a dainty heel, you’ll get the chance to customize your own. I love the classic elegance of the Vara ($550) in Bisque and White, but the bespoke service allows you to choose the show, bow, heel, and hardware color, as well as add your initials to the bottom of the shoe.

LEVI’s and Liberty of London’s collaboration is a fine example of transatlantic teamwork. The all-American denim label partnered with the British print masters for a collection of warm weather-appropriate pieces, available May 15th on Levi’s.com. Everything from the Anorak ($250) and 501 Shorts ($90) to the 646 Shorts ($90) features garden floral prints based on Liberty of London’s archive patterns that we’ll wear all spring and summer long.

This year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibition, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, will explore punk’s impact on fashion since the ‘70s. If you can’t make it to the exhibit, which runs from May 9th-August 14th, I suggest snagging its companion publication ($45). This coffee table-worthy tome features designers like Vivienne Westwood and Ann Demeulemeester, examining how punk’s anti-establishment attitude has influenced their work.

Watch director Baz Luhrmann’s vision of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, in theaters May 10th. Look out for decadent ‘20s-inspired costumes from Miuccia Prada, who pulled pieces from the Prada and Miu Miu archives specifically for the movie, and opulent Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Matthew Williamson’s rich colors and bold patterns have made their way into Benefit’s Limited Edition The Rich Is Back ($34) palette, a feast for the eyes that’s out later this month. Gold and teal eye shadows alongside a mini-tube of mascara, blush, and lip gloss–all inspired by the ‘70s, the decade from which Williamson derives much of his inspiration and during which Benefit was founded in San Francisco. You don’t need to be disco-bound to put this kit to good use!

What are you excited about this May?

XOXO

-D-Anna

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