Critics Choice & UNICEF — Best Dressed

So early in 2016, but already so many major red carpets. And with that, this of course means the red carpet fashion is already at high level and high impact! The Golden Globes was such a high note, but I was very impressed with both the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards and the UNICEF ball. Here is my Best Dressed list stemming from those 2 events!

Kate Beckinsale

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Cara Santana

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Cara looks like a winter ice goddess or snow queen — something to that effect! This is just such a mesmerizing and breathtaking look! Look details are —

January Jones

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There is something about this ice blue, printed Altuzarra dress that I could not take my eyes off of it — so stunning! Such a great look for January! Her other look details were inclusive of —

 

Helen Mirren

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Helen never fails to look like royalty on the red carpet. She looks luxurious in this floral printed, black & white, Dolce & Gabbana dress, complimented with Kwiat jewelry.

Portia Doubleday

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This is just such an eye-catching and intriguing dress for Portia, it’s quite captivating — sheer print overlay Novis dress with a blue Farbod Barsum clutch.

Leslie Mann

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Leslie just looks super girly and fresh in this Monique Lhuillier dress — love the tutu skirt! Complimenting her look —

Angie Harmon

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Not sure of the designer details for Angie and this boldly red frock, but regardless, she looks breathtaking, very remarkable gown!

Hayden Panettiere

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Hayden looks refreshed and super amazing in this nude Maria Lucia Hohan dress. Paired with her look —

Yael Grobglas

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Very minimalist, but a supremely gorgeous look for Yael. She is wearing a creme Black Halo Eve gown. Her other look details are as follows —

 Krysten Ritter

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Krysten looks ravishing in this couture marsala gown by Zuhair Murad. Paired with her look are —

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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All black, all great for Rosie in this very sexy, yet elegant choice — YSL. Other look details include —

Saoirse Ronan

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Ice blue is a fave color of mine and Saoirse looks radiant in this choice — Antonio Berardi. She paired with her look a lovely pair of Stephen Webster earrings.

Amy Schumer

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Amy looked so beautiful in this all white, minimalist look by Calvin Klein. Her other looks details were inclusive of —

Emmy Rossum

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Emmy looks classy and elegant, magically understated in this Dior black dress with a sequin panel inset. Coordinating with her look —

 

2016 Golden Globes AfterParties — Best Dressed

After such a stunning initial red carpet review for the 2016 Golden Globes, it’s hard to imagine there were even more gorgeous looks that evening! But alas, at the various afterparties of the evening, namely the InStyle and Warner Bros. event, there were indeed plenty more looks deserving of a Best Dressed nod!

Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder

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Nikki looked like a golden goddess in this intricately detailed Naeem Khan gown. Her other marvelous look details included —

Ian kept it classy and debonair in a classic black Dior tuxe. His other look details included —

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Victoria Justice

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Red hot! Wow, love, love this stunning fiery red Bao Tranchi gown that Victoria is wearing. Great choice! She also rocked —

Vanessa Hudgens

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There is nothing negative I can say about this mesmerizing CD Greene gown that Vanessa is wearing. It has so many interesting facets and she looks so beautiful. Her other look details were inclusive of —

Halston Sage

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Halston looked radiant in this fully embellished, golden Michael Kors gown. Her other style details are —

 Lea Michele

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Lea always looks beautiful, but especially so in this lovely minimalist, all-white Michael Kors gown. Full look details are as follows —

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Amanda Crew

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I am a huge fan of Yanina Couture, so of course I had to include Amanda as she is donning one of there glorious creations! To complete her look —

Alexandra Daddario

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Gold & shimmery are definitely a trend on my Best Dressed list. And Alexandra is right there in this amazing Reem Acra gown. Complimenting here look are some lovely pieces of Buccellati jewelry.
Alyssa Milano
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Alyssa looks remarkable in this fitted marsala Zac Posen dress. Complimenting her look are —

Jamie Chung

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Hard to go wrong in black & white! Jamie looks great in this gorgeous number. To top off her look —

Olivia Holt

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Olivia looks like a living doll in this bold fuscia Marchesa gown, with lovely details around the neckline. She paired with her look some stunning pieces of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Rumer Willis

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Rumer went super sexy in this immaculate white gown by Michael Costello — what a knockout! Paired with her look, beautiful Parade earrings.  

Sarah Hyland

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Sarah went the minimalist route, but looks effortless and elegant in this black Amanda Wakeley gown. And no other to better add some needed sparkled to this all black look than Lorraine Schwartz.

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Becca Tobin

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Not sure of the designer details for Becca, but this is a great look for her. She looks ravishing and is really working this bronzed look!

Katharine McPhee

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What an enticing detail this dress offers! Katharine picked it right with this Badgley Mischka dress — intriguing design and perfection with the cutouts. Other look details —

Cara Santana & Jesse Metcalfe

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This is a very dynamic red carpet pair. They are knocking it out of the park with this pale palette. Jesse is looking good as ever in his Maison Martin Margiela suit. And Cara too looks very foxy in this Thai Nguyen look. Her look was styled by Annabelle Harron.

Paul Wesley

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Paul is looking very handsome in this all black Theory suit.

Jussie Smollett

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Jussie opted for a traditional black tuxe by Calvin Klein. Grooming was by Nil Muir Beauty.

Trai Byers

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Golden Globes 2016 — Best Dressed

So many stunning dresses to choose from! I was vastly impressed by this red carpet lineup for the 2016 Golden Globes. Check out my Best Dressed contenders below!!

Amber Heard

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Amber looks flawless in this rose hue Gucci gown with a floral neckline. Her other radiant look details include —

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Jaimie Alexander

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Instantly eye-catching is Jaimie in this deep emerald green Genny gown. Her other look details color-coordinated nicely —

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Jennifer Lawrence

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J. Law was red hot in this Dior number, complete with side cutouts. Other look details were inclusive of —

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Amy Adams

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Amy was too in the crimson wavelength, her choice though, a striking Atelier Versace fitted gown. Other look details included —

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Felicity Huffman

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Felicity was full on glam & elegance in this shimmering marsala Lorena Sarbu dress. She paired with her look, stunning Martin Katz diamons.

Sarah Hay

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Sarah looked ethereal in this mesmerizing Marchesa gown. The details on this dress were so beautiful! And to add just a tad more sparkle, Chopard diamonds.

Jane Wu

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Jane was evoking such strength and confidence in this full on metallic look by Theia.

Carly Chaikin

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There is just something about this gown that I can’t take my eyes off of — the color scheme, the fabric — it’s just all so captivating. Carly is donning a Juan Carlos Obando look. And her other look details are —

Jenna Dewan Tatum

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Jenna looks amazing in fully embellished, midnight blue Zuhair Murad gown. Her other coordinating details included —

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Rooney Mara

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Rooney went with a softer side of Alexander McQueen and I love it! To top off this fabulous look —

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  • The hairstyle Adir Abergel gave Rooney Mara made us back into braids all over again,
  • and oh those dramatic lashes and brows (credit goes to makeup artist Kate Lee).

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Olivia Wilde

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Olivia went with last year’s hue for Pantone Color of the Year, a shimmering Michael Kors Marsala. Complimenting her look —

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Ana de la Reguera

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I am not sure who Ana is, but this is A+ red carpet styling. She is wearing a deep purple, fully embellished, Carolina Herrera gown. Additional look details —

Barbara Meier

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Every red carpet needs a princess feel, a bit of fantasy, and that is what I get from Barbara’s Cinderella blue Georges Hobeika ballgown. It’s extremely magical and I’m sure she felt like a princess all night!

Heidi Klum

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Heidi went fringe-tastic in this metallic Marchesa look. Other look details were as follows —

Kate Hudson

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Kate was ab-tastic and super sexy in this shimmery molten, 2-piece, Michael Kors look. To add additional sparkle to her look —

Eva Green

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Eva too rocked a molten, golden look, but her choice was a little more on the lacy side, a gorgeous Elie Saab Haute Couture creation — high neck embroidered tulle and lace gown with an open back and gold chain detail paired with a matching belt. Her makeup artist for the evening was the official and talented Charlotte Tilbury.

Kate Bosworth

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Kate was sparkling from head to toe in this faded crimson Dolce & Gabbana gown — very rich & luxurious! Her other look details included —

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Sophia Bush

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Sophia went with a black dress, but it was simplistic minimalism at it’s best — a stunning Narcisco Rodriguez gown. And to complete her look —

Lily James

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Lily was another ethereal look for the evening, her choice, a multi & lightly hued Marchesa gown — soft mint, dusty blue, and light purple Grecian hand-draped tulle gown with over-the-shoulder cape detail. Her other radiant look details included —

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Helen Mirren

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Not sure of Helen’s designer look details, but I do know she wore a few lovely pieces of Harry Winston jewelry!

Maria Menounos

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Maria is always a stunner, this time in a slate, fitted Roland Mouret dress. To finish her look —

Laverne Cox

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Laverne was dressed all in white, and she looked fantabulous! She is wearing Elizabeth Kennedy. Her other look details are as follows —

Bryce Dallas Howard

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Amazed that Bryce actually picked up her beautiful navy blue Jenny Packham gown at Neiman Marcus. With shopping skills like this, who needs the one on one designer bookings! Other look details —

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Terrence Howard & Mira Pak

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Not sure of all the designer details for this stunning duo, but Terrence is rockin’ some Louis Leeman shoes!

Leonardo DiCaprio

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Leo is decked out in a full Giorgio Armani traditional black tuxe, with black Jimmy Choo shoes.

Michael B. Jordan

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And to complete my list, the handsome Michael B., in head to toe Dior Homme with a Piaget watch.

 

2016 PCAs — Best Dressed

2016 is here and we already have the first major red carpet of the season, the 2016 People’s Choice Awards! The Golden Globes are too quickly approaching, but here is my first Best Dressed list for 2016, ENJOY!

Shay Mitchell

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Shay slays! Look details —

Priyanka Chopra

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A shining star is Priyanka, wearing —

Ming-Na Wen

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Ming-na looks effortlessly gorgeous in this chic look. Here are the details —

Rene Olstead

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Rene is killing it in this Stello mini! Here are the rest of her look details —

Lucy Hale

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Lucy looks radiant and sassy in this Self Portrait dress! Other look details include —

Troian Bellisario

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I am in love with this Caterina Gatta dress for Troian — definitely something refreshing & different to see on the red carpet! Her other look details are inclusive of —

Kat Graham

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Kat looks super chic & sexy in this black & nude David Koma look. Accessory details include —

Katherine McNamara

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Katherine looks heavenly & angelic in this white lace Olcay Gulsen Collection dress. For jewelry, she went with Rock and Gems. 

Maddie Ziegler

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Maddie looks like pure perfection in this sleeveless cutout Michael Costello dress. To compliment her look —

Maggie Lawson

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Maggie definitely rocked this all white look! To complete the effect, she donned —

Shelley Hennig

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Shelley popped on the red carpet in this striking blue Gomez-Gracia jumpsuit with a crisscross neckline. To further escalate the look, she donned —

Sarah Drew

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This is just such a different look. It definitely caught my attention and I’m a fan. Great job by Sarah and her team for going with this stunning Self Portrait mixed media dress! Other look details —

Abigail Spencer

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Abigail went a little more formal, but this is nonetheless a beautiful look — a crimson Alexia Maria minidress and convertible skirt with a peekaboo hem. To top off her look —

Adam Devine & Chloe Bridges

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What a dynamic duo! Chloe looked super fierce, chic hair look by Darbie Wierczorek of Matrix. And for her look, complimentary Forevermark diamonds. Adam’s dapper all-black suit was styled by Mercedes Natalia.

Shawn Mendes

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And not sure of Shawn’s casual, yet sophisticated look, but all in all, definitely Best Dressed gent of the evening!