2017 CFDAs

Posted on June 8, 2017 by SMM

The Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards (otherwise known as the Academy Awards of the fashion world) took place this pat week at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The 2017 CFDAs, in partnership with Swarovski for the sixteenth year, was hosted by funny man Seth Meyers, who previously hosted the award ceremony in June 2012.

There were some notable presenters including Karen Elson and Amber Valletta, as well as Jon Bon Jovi’s giving the first-ever Swarovski Award for Positive Change to his good friend, designer Kenneth Cole.

According to Council of Fashion Designers of America’s site, the awards, which began in 1981, are the “highest honor in fashion and recognize the outstanding contributions made to American fashion in womenswear, menswear, and accessories as well as journalism, creative vision, personal style, and lifetime achievement.”

Sprinkled throughout this post are all the winners of the evening, as well as my top red carpet looks for the night!

Menswear Designer of the Year

WINNER: Raf Simons for Calvin Klein

Nominees: Robert Geller; Thom Browne; Tim Coppens; Todd Snyder

Meg Ryan

Kate Bosworth

feminine, hand-beaded Brock Collection dress
Irene Neuwirth jewelry
Aquazurra heels
Makeup by Hung Vanngo
Hair by Josh Harry thru Fourteen Jay

Accessory Designer of the Year

WINNER: Stuart Vevers for Coach

Nominees: Irene Neuwirth; Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel for Mansur Gavriel; Paul Andrew; Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row

Diane Kruger

a strapless electric blue Monse gown with gold sequin embellishment
Delfina Delettrez jewelry

Lily Aldridge

nude slip Jason Wu gown covered in gold polka dots
Ana Khouri jewelry
Gianvito Rossi heels
Styling by La Marque
Hair by Bryce Scarlett
Makeup by Quinn Murphy

Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent

Nominees: Laura Vassar and Kristopher Brock for Brock Collection; Gabriela Hearst; Virgil Abloh for Off-White; Sander Lak for Sies Marjan

WINNER: Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia for Monse

Olivia Munn

custom, cutout Tanya Taylor dress
Judith Lieber clutch
Delfina Delettrez earrings
Christian Louboutin heels
Makeup by Patrick Ta
Hair by Bok Hee

Joan Smalls

a slashed one-shoulder, high-slit Michael Kors Collection gown
Makeup by Patrick Ta
Hair by Kayla Michele

Womenswear Designer of the Year

WINNER: Raf Simons for Calvin Klein

Nominees: Marc Jacobs; Joseph Altuzarra; Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler; Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row

Haim

striped Diane von Furstenberg midis
Hair by Candice Birns
Makeup by Gloria Noto
Styling by Rebecca Grice

Sailor Brinkley Cook

blue Zac Posen halter gown

Erin Foster

a silver embroidered bias cut Markarian NYC dress featuring a satin ivory bralet
jewelry by Stephen Russell
Sarah Flint heels
Styled by Jordie Foswood
Makeup by Aliana Lopez
Hair by Rod Ortega

Inaugural Swarovski Award for Positive Change: Kenneth Cole

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Rick Owens

International Award: Demna Gvasalia for Vetements and Balenciaga

Elizabeth Chambers & Armie Hammer

both wearing Tom Ford
Bulgari jewelry & clutch
Styling by Ilaria Urbinati
Makeup by Masako Kizuki
Men grooming by Joanna P. Ford
Hair by Tony Kelley

Jac Jagaciak

Wearing Kobi Halperin

Elsa Hosk

Philosophy dress
Valentino heels
Hair by Danielle Priano
Makeup by Carolina Gonzalez
Styling by Elizabeth Sulcer

Alexi Ashe

The Founder’s Award: Pat McGrath

Board of Directors’ Tribute: Cecile Richards, Gloria Steinem and Janelle Monáe

Fashion Icon Award: Franca Sozzani, Italian Vogue editor-chief, posthumous

Cannes 2017 — Part 2

Posted on June 2, 2017 by SMM

So many stunning looks for the Cannes, I had to do a whole 2nd post. Check out these AMAZING faves of mine —

Elle Fanning

At The Beguiled screening, Elle Fanning wore a custom lilac Rodarte gown

Chanel jewels
Styled by Samantha McMillen for all looks
Use of L’Oreal makeup
Hair by Just Jenda
Makeup by Erin Ayanian Monroe

Nicole Kidman

at the Beguilded premiere
silver fringed sequined gown — Michael Kors collection

Izabel Goulart

heavily beaded Zuhair Murad gown
at the amFAR gala

bejeweled naked Roberto Cavalli gown at the screening of The Beguiled

Karolina Kurkova

a sheer, strapless feather Marchesa gown with sequin accents and a purple sash
at the amfAR gala
Hair by Aleksadndra Sasha Nesterchuk
Makeup by Kristina Vidic
Graziela Gems jewelry

Gizele Oliveira

at the amFAR gala
Wearing Yanina Couture

at L’Oréal party in Cannes
Yanina Couture gown

Victoria Silvstedt

at the Chopard party
Wearing Joao Rolo Couture

at the De Grisogono party
wearing Ali Karoui

at the Positive Planet Gala
Wearing Joao Rolo Couture

Hair by Federico
Jewelry by W. Salamoon

Mallika Sherawat

Georges Hobeika gown
at The Beguilded premiere
Bulgari jewelry

Makeup by Ricky Wilson
Hair by Ludovic Bordas

Razane Jammal

Georges Hobeika gown
Hair by Frank Provost
Makeup by Natacha Maillard
Buccellati jewelry
at the Good Time premiere

Fan Bingbing

Atelier Versace gown

Hofit Golan

at the De Grisogono ball
Labourjoise gown
Styled by Samuel Sohebi
Makeup by Franck Provost
Skincare by L.Raphael

Michael Cinco gown
Avakian jewelry
Hair & MUA by Prive
Swarovski clutch

Elie Madi gown
Swarovski clutch
Avakian jewelry
at the Closing Ceremony

Wearing Labourjoise, styled again by Samuel Sohebi

Elie Madi long gown
Avakian Diamonds
Swarovski clutch

at the Chopard Gala
Wearing Joao Rolo Couture
Swarovski clutch

Irina Shayk

a silver Prada gown covered in oversize paillettes
Styling by Michael Angel
L’Oreal for the hair & makeup
at the amFAR gala

Kirsten Dunst

at The Beguilded premiere
sparkling Chopard 18 karat white gold stud earrings that featured 47.61 carats of sapphire stones
Shiaparelli periwinkle gown

Kimberley Garner

lavender Georges Hobeika gown
at the How to Talk to Girls at Parties premiere
Kirsty Stewart styling the look

Jasmine Tookes

elegant Georges Chakra gown with a statement train
Boucheron diamonds
at The Beguiled premiere
Makeup by Vincent Oquendo
Hair by Peter Lux
Styling by Cary Robinson

Diane Kruger

Dior Haute Couture, the label’s “Dior grey” lace tiered ball gown
a black Dior ribbon choker
a Dior astrological clutch
at the 70th anniversary celebration
a diamond Chopard necklace
makeup by Bedot Regine
Hair by Perrine Rouge

Best Dressed — 2017 Cannes

Posted on May 24, 2017 by SMM

There are so many stunning looks that grace the red carpets and photocalls during the Cannes Film Festival. Here are my faves of the past weekend!

Coco Rocha

Boucheron diamonds
a bubblegum-hued Georges Hobeika off-the-shoulder gown with a ruffled hem
Giuseppe Zanotti sandals
Styled by Philip Peuter
Glam by YSL
At the premiere of The Meyerowitz Stories

Andie MacDowell

a black Roberto Cavalli Couture black sheer gown embroidered with crystals, glass beads, black velvet tigers and flowers
at the premiere of The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Elle Fanning

a Gucci gown with a floral hemline and a deep plunging neckline
Tiffany & Co. jewelry
for the premiere of How to Talk to Girls at Parties

photo call for How to Talk to Girls at Parties
Prada dress
Laurence Dacade platform heels

Wearing Dior

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Ralph & Russo tiered red gown
screening of ‘120 Battements Par Minute’

Okja Premiere
Michael Cinco Cinderella gown

Anna Schafer

Olga Kurylenko

an Elie Saab cap-sleeve sheer gown with blue embroidery
Piaget earrings
IWC watches
Hair by Antoine Wauquier using Dessange Paris
Makeup by Jamie Coombes using Dior makeup
The Meyerowitz Stories premiere

Tallia Storm

L’Oreal Makeup
YSL black heels
Yanina Couture dress

Eva Longoria

at the Global Gift Gala
Azziandosta gown
Messika Jewelry

Golden Marchesa gown
Messika jewelry
Makeup by Nilam Holmes
Hair by Alban Travia
Styled by Charro X

Sara Sampaio

low-cut, red, beaded Zuhair Murad Couture ball gown
Chopard diamonds & De Grisogono
Makeup by Ismael Blanco
Hair by Marcus Francis
Styling by Jennifer Mazur

accessories of 31 carat diamond Chopard earrings for the Chopard Space party
Elie Saab gown

Lady Victoria Hervey

a nude tulle 3d Flames column dress embellished with Swarovski crystals & sequins by Khosla Jani
Neuhas earcuff
Styling by CLD

Jourdan Dunn

at the screening of The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Wearing an Elie Saab gown

Arya Hargate

Zuhair Murad gown
Chopard diamonds

Izabel Goulart

screening of The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Ralph and Russo ivory gown
Chopard jewelry
Styling by Mohieb Dahabieh
Hair by Wendy Iles
Makeup by Ismael Blanco

Mary J. Blige

at the premiere of The Meyerowitz Stories
Reem Acra sheer and black long-sleeve gown

Isabeli Fontana

simple diamond Chopard choker made with over 19 carats of sapphires at the Chopard Space party
Elie Saab jumpsuit
L’Oreal Makeup

Met Gala 2017 — Best of the Best

Posted on May 3, 2017 by SMM

Each year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art puts on an annual Costume Institute exhibit and this year’s exhibit focuses on designer Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons, and “the art of the in-between.” It pays tribute to Rei Kawakubo, the legendary designer behind Commes Des Garçons. Kawakubo is known for her risk-taking, out-of-the-box aesthetic, and attendees channeled that with a stream of crazed beauty looks and extreme gowns/dresses. Here are my top pics!

BLAKE LIVELY

Versace

EMILY RATAJKOWSKI

a shimmery, abstract-stripe sea green and chartreuse Marc Jacobs
makeup by Hung Vanngo

BRIE LARSON

intricately embroidered gold Chanel gown with feathered skirt
Chanel fine jewelry
Makeup by Rachel Goodwin
Nails by Ashlie Johnson
Styling by Samantha McMillen

Larson’s hairstylist Mara Roszak misted her hair with L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Sleek It Strand Smoother Serum-Spray for the intense shine.

HALLE BERRY

Jimmy Choo heels
Atelier Swarovski jewelry
Versace look

SOPHIE TURNER

a white-and-silver lace Louis Vuitton gown with gold panels on the bodice

ANNA WINTOUR

traditional Chanel sheath

SELENA GOMEZ

makeup artist Hung Vanngo — one of the most eye-catching makeup looks of the evening: An electrifying, hot pink smoky eye created by makeup artist Hugo Vanngo. “The twist was the bright pink Marc Jacobs Beauty eyeliner I came across while sorting through colors”
Tiffany & Co.
cream Coach gown

with Marc Jacobs Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in (pop)ular 49. He then brushed soft pink shades from the Marc Jacobs Style Eye-Con No. 7 Plush Eyeshadow Palette on her lids, and coated her lashes with Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara from the line.

KYLIE JENNER

Versace gown
Makeup by Ariel Tejada
Hairstyling by Tokyo Stylez

CASSIE

KERRY WASHINGTON

a silver-and-black patchwork gown by Michael Kors Collection, plus head-to-toe accessories by the designer
Nails from OPI products, from the Gwen Stefani Collection; Manicure by Luxuriana Ilbar
Ring by Tiffany & Co.
Hair by Takisha
Makeup by Carola Gonzalez
Styling by Erin Walsh

RILEY KEOUGH

a black sequin Louis Vuitton gown with red sequin stripe and chain detailing
Repossi jewelry

BEE SHAFFER

ivory watercolor Alexander McQueen gown with patchwork print

REESE WITHERSPOON

custom blue-and-black Mugler with one structural shoulder and high slit
Tiffany & Co. dangling earrings
Christian Louboutin heels
Makeup by Molly Stern
Hair by Adir Abergel
Styling by Petra Flannery

KRISTIN CAVALLARI

Hair by Owen Gould
Styling by Dani Michelle
Makeup by Robert Sesnek
Michael Costello gown

FELICITY JONES

a periwinkle Old West-inspired custom Erdem gown with a bustle, ruffles and high neck

LILY COLLINS

Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Giambatista Valli tulle gown

a base of Lancôme Le Crayon Khol in Black Ebony (yep, that’s an eyeliner) then layer Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Lipstick in 397 Berry Noir on top. (makeup by Fiona Stiles)

FRANCES BEAN

Victorian-inspired Marc Jacobs gowns
Lydia Courteille jewelry

LALA ANTHONY

a sheer navy Thai Nguyen Atelier gown
matching drop earrings by Lorraine Schwartz

ZENDAYA

full-skirted, parrot-motif off-the-shoulder Dolce & Gabbana gown
Forevermark jewelry
CoverGirl — Melting Pout Liquid Lipstick in Tan-Gel-O

HAILEY BALDWIN

custom tiered blush Carolina Herrera
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

KATIE HOLMES

deep teal off-the-shoulder Zac Posen

NICK JONAS

jacquard tux and smoking slippers by Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Other Fave Oscars Related Looks

Posted on March 8, 2017 by SMM

The Oscars is not all about the main red carpet, there is the Vanity Fair afterparty, the Elton John AIDS Foundation party (aka the Oscars viewing party), The Weinstein Co. afterparty, and the Independent Spirit Awards, all part of the Oscars weekend. What does this mean? There are so many more looks to fall in love with and here are my top picks!

KATE BOSWORTH

a sage green J. Mendel gown with a black belt and full tulle skirt
Piaget gems
Makeup by Hung Vanngo
Hair by Bridget Brager
Styling by Jen Sulkess

HAILEE STEINFELD

nude halter Ralph and Russo dress with glittery dotted overlay
Neil Lane jewels
smoky eye by makeup artist Mary Phillips
use of Essie nail polish

EMMA ROBERTS

a silver-and-green beaded column dress by Armani Prive
a burnt brown Charlotte Olympia clutch
Martin Katz jewelry
Hair by Nikki Lee
Makeup by Charlotte Tilbury
Styling by Brit Elkin & Kara Elkin, for Elkin
Nails by Jenna Hipp

SAVANNAH CHRISLEY

Makeup by Emily Jimison using Seven Seven Cosmetics
Hair by Shannon Plunk
Styled by Apuje Kalu
Dress by Yousef Aljasmi

KATE HUDSON

ruffly beige Cavalli Couture nude chantilly lace evening dress with a deep v-neck and pleated silk flounces
a Tyler Ellis clutch

SOFIA VERGARA

Michael Kors Collection metallic silver gown
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
Makeup by Kayleen McAdams
Styling by Jill & Jordan
Hair by Kelly Kline

HEIDI KLUM

a strapless black feathered gown by Alberta Ferretti
major drop earrings & other jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz
Makeup by Linda Hay
Hair by Wendy Iles
Nails by Tom Bachik
Styling by Maryam Malakpour

DEMI LOVATO

a petal-pink Monique Lhuillier gown with ruffle skirt
Edie Parker clutch
Dvani & Loree Rodkin jewels

PETRA NEMCOVA

apricot tulle Georges Chakra Couture gown
Lorenzo Quinn heels
Chopard jewelry
Styling by Joanne Black

LEONA LEWIS

embroidered Tony Ward Couture
an Atelier Swarovski clutch and Swarovski jewelry

Yousef Al-Jasmi gown
Atelier Swarovski clutch

PORTIA DOUBLEDAY

Naeem Khan embellished gown
Eva Fehren rings
Styling by Monty Jackson
Hair by Ken Paves
Makeup by Kristin Hilton

LILY COLLINS

sheer, plunging and spangled Elie Saab with a feather hem
Forevermark gems
Use of Lancome products for beauty

NINA AGDAL

floral appliqué Zuhair Murad Couture
diamonds by Chopard and Kendra Scott
Styling by Jamie Frankel
Hair by Riad Azar
Makeup by Allen Avendano

THANDIE NEWTON

a glitzy silver Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress with sheer skirt and bold beaded shoulders
Atelier Swarovski Fine Jewelry choker

EMILY RATAJKOWSKI

ombré feather Jonathan Simkhai gown
diamonds by Arzano and Nigaam

RASHIDA JONES

a navy Prada ballgown
Dauphin jewelry
Styling by Brad Goreski
Styling also by Daniela Viviana
Makeup by Jamie Greenberg
Hair by Scott King
Nails by Christina Aviles

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

custom draped one-shoulder, silver silk Versace gown
Nirav Modi jewelry

FELICITY JONES

a dark eggplant sequin short-sleeve Erdem gown with floral motif

NAOMIE HARRIS

colorful Chanel dress
Piaget jewelry

2017 Oscars — Best Dressed

Posted on March 1, 2017 by SMM

I guess it is safe to say that nude-toned gowns, or ones with sheer effects most caught my eye! Here is the best of the best though in my book!

HAILEE STEINFELD

Ralph & Russo gown with ruffle neckline and watercolor floral print with metallic details
Neil Lane jewelry, total value in fact $750K, including a 10-carat diamond-and-platinum studs, a 10-carat diamond-and-platinum line bracelet and a 25-carat oval link diamond-and-platinum bracelet worth $250,000.
smoky eye by makeup artist Mary Phillips
use of Essie nail polish

SOFIA CARSON

white Monique Lhuillier gown with floral print design

EMMA STONE

Givenchy Haute Couture
Tiffany & Co. earrings and ring
bold red lipstick (in the shade Mona from NARS) by makeup artist Rachel Goodwin
Hairstylist Mara Roszak used a 1-in. curling iron and L’Oréal Paris Ellnett hairspray to form her flawless waves

EMMA ROBERTS

Armani Prive & Armani clutch
Swarovski jewelry
Hair by Nikki Lee
Makeup by Charlotte Tilbury
Styling by Brit Elkin & Kara Elkin, for Elkin
Nails by Jenna Hipp

NICOLE KIDMAN

custom pale apricot Armani Privé gown with arabesque embroidery
nude Stuart Weitzman heels
Harry Winston jewelry, total Carat count, 119 — including 30.60-carat cluster diamond-and-spinel drop earrings (valued at $235,000), 44.03-carat vintage cluster diamond bracelet, a 31.59-carat splash diamond bracelet and 13.58-carat pear-shaped diamond ring
Omega watch

In an exciting swap from her usual nude lip, Nicole Kidman went for a bold, crimson hue that makeup artist Jeanine Lobell creating using Giorgio Armani lipstick in #402, followed by a dab of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Lip Shine in Deep Cherry.

HALLE BERRY

criss-cross Versace gown with black details that has an ombre metallic skirt
Forevermark jewelry
Hairstyle by Castillo Bataille
Hair color by Lien Scherr

GEORGINA CHAPMAN

Marchesa tiered floral gown
makeup by Ashlee Glazer
Hair by Michael Silva
Lorraine Schwartz & Bulgari jewelry

SARA BAREILLES

Slate feathered gown by Antonio Grimaldi Atelier
Marco Bicego jewelry
Rebekah Forecast on hair
Fiona Stiles for makeup
Liza Zaretsky w/ beauty/glam
Styling by Sister Styling

CHRISSY TEIGEN

Zuhair Murad white gown with high slit
Stuart Weitzman heels
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
a silver Judith Leiber clutch

ROBIN ROBERTS

boldly golden Badgley Mischka gown
styling by Diandre Tristan
David Yurman jewelry

JESSICA OYELOWO

ZURI HALL

Styling by Cat Wright
Makeup by Niki Metz
Hair by Shaa, Joe Jolie,
Brittany G on styling as well

ROSALIND ROSS

Mel looks okay too!

CHRIS EVANS

Salvatore Ferragamo suit

Golden Globes 2017 — Best Dressed

Posted on January 11, 2017 by SMM

At the end of 2016, I had such joy in looking back at all of the red carpets throughout the year. So it seems only fitting that one of my first posts of the new year is a best dressed list, the 2017 Golden Globes Awards to be precise. I think some of these looks will be remembered all year long!

GIULIANA RANCIC

Floral Rani Zakhem gown
Forevermark Jewelry
Styled by Rebecca Gross
Makeup by Daniel Deleno
Hair by Justine Marjan
Hair color by the Brown Sisters

LILY COLLINS

rosewood pink floral Zuhair Murad gown adorned with cape and showered with beads

Lancome for beauty look
Harry Winston jewelry
Makeup by Fiona Stiles

EMMA STONE

Valentino gown
Tiffany & Co. diamonds
Beauty look by Rachel Goodwin

PRIYANKA CHOPRA

golden Ralph Lauren gown, taking over 1600 hours to make
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
Pantene hair products, spokesperson for the brand

CHRISSY TIEGEN

Marchesa metallic lace fishtail gown with halter neck, sculptural peplum, and floral embroidery from the recent Spring 2016 line
Jimmy Choo Carmen clutch
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

KRISTIN CAVALLARI

Idan Cohen gown
Styling by Judy Kaufman
Hair by Scotty Cunha
Makeup by Robert Sesnek
use of The Glam App for nails
Doves Jewelry & Hearts on Fire Co.

OLIVIA CULPO

Zuhair Murad multi-printed gown
Styling by Anita Patrickson & Grace Wrightsell
Hair by Justine Marjan
Makeup by Sir John use of L’Oreal products
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

GINA RODRIGUEZ

Naeem Khan fringed gown
Chopard jewelry
Clinique for beauty regime

SOFIA VERGARA

Zuhair Murad F/W 16 dress
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
Makeup by Kayleen McAdams (use of CoverGirl products)
Styling by Jill & Jordan
Hair by Kelly Klain

KELLY PRESTON

Christian Siriano tiered gown

BRIE LARSON

Rodarte hand-beaded and draped crimson silk tulle gown adorned with Swarovski crystals
Forevermark jewelry

AMY ADAMS

Tom Ford anthracite sequin strapless gown
sparkly Cartier earrings and bracelet

THANDIE NEWTON

Harry Winston jewelry
Monse sequined trimmed (in dazzling copper detailing) gown
Jimmy Choo Holly Platform Sandals

MILLIE BOBBY BROWN

Jenny Packham dress
Sophia Webster shoes
Hair by Blake Erik
Makeup by GPC Beauty/Gianpaolo Ceciliato

FELICITY HUFFMAN

Edition by Georges Chakra jumpsuit
Hair by Dave Stanwell
Makeup by Robin Siegel
Styling by Linda Medvene
Martin Katz jewelry

TRACE LYSETTE

Emerald green Charbel Zoe couture gown
Emm Kuo clutch
Yvel Jewelry earrings
Le Vian jewelry rings & Hearts on Fire Co.
Hair by Tokyo Stylez
Makeup by Japanese Faces
Styling by Christina Pacelli

JANELLE MONAE

custom Armani
Forevermark Diamonds
Giuseppe Zanotti heels
Styling by Maeve Reilly
Hair by Nikki Nelms
Makeup by Jessica Smalls

LOLA KIRKE

rose pink Andrew Gn gown with a floral bodice
Chopard & Piaget jewelry
Styling by Susan Winget
Makeup by Regina Harris
Hair by Blake Erik

JESSICA CHASTAIN

Prada gown
Piaget jewelry
Makeup by Jeanine Lobell
Styling by Elizabeth Stewart
Hair by Renato Campora

Sistine, Scarlet, and Sophie Stallone

Sistine is wearing Tom Ford, with Chanel jewelry
Scarlet is wearing a Michael Kors Collection gown, Saint Laurent shoes, and Messika Paris jewelry
Sophie is wearing Armani & Bulgari jewelry

BLAKE LIVELY & RYAN REYNOLDS

Atelier Versace gown with encrusted with Swarovski crystals
matching emerald cuffs by Lorraine Schwartz
Also Ofira Jewelry
Hair by Rod Ortega
Makeup by Kristofer Buckle
Nails by Enamelle
L’Oreal products for both hair & makeup

For Ryan…

Gucci tuxe
Christian Louboutin shoes
Piaget watch
Montblanc cufflinks

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

a suit from Tom Ford

2016 CMA Awards — Best of the Red Carpet

Posted on November 11, 2016 by SMM

Best of the best from the 2016 CMA Awards red carpet, check it out!!

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

heavily beaded blush Michael Cinco gown encrusted with Swarovski crystals
Butani earrings
a handful of Hearts on Fire and Harry Kotlar rings
Almay beauty look for all — makeup artist Melissa Schleicher

Labourjoise gown
H. Stern jewelry
Jimmy Choo shoes

deep burgundy MacDuggal gown
Joan Hornig earrings
a Graziela Gems rings

Jovani embellished gown
Arzano, Nigaam and Butani jewelry

black MacDuggal tuxedo gown
necklace and earrings from Johnathon Arndt

Elie Madi mini
Arzano jewels
metallic Stuart Weitzman heels

green Elie Madi mini
bedazzled Rene Caovilla heels

white Marina Toybina dress
black tie (by HEX Ties)
Mother of London gloves
Nasty Gal boots

wardrobe stylist for all looks, Marina Tobyina
Elie Madi beaded fringe dress
vintage Janey Lopaty earrings and a coordinating bracelet
Atelier Swarovski ring
Jimmy Choo pumps

Elie Madi mini
Coomi jewelry

sweetheart neckline and thigh high slit by Rani Zakhem
Mattia Cielo jewelry
Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

HAYLEY ORRANTIA

Hayley Paige dress
Open Hearts by Jane Seymour fine jewelry
Styling by Style LVR
Hair & Makeup by Christin Cook Zito — Velour Lashes

KELSEA BALLERINI

rose-printed Michael Costello gown
jewelry from Bright Society, Onirikka, Dana Rebecca Designs, and Effy
Styled by Krista Roser
Glam by Kelsey Deenihan

MADDIE MARLOW & TAYLOR DYE

Jay Godfrey forest green gown with an asymmetrical neckline and matching Tyler Ellis clutch (on Maddie)
Tiffany Gifford styling
Glam by Kristen Carbine & Tarryn Feldman

JENNIFER NETTLES

red high-slit J. Mendel gown with a floral sequin bodice and illusion detailing
navy Tamara Mellon heels
Pasquale Bruni diamonds

FINAL 5 USA GYMNASTICS TEAM

sheer-paneled Tadashi Shoji midi (on Laurie Hernandez) — Csarite Fine Jewelry by Erica Courtney earrings

For Simone, styling by Allen Schwartz

a strapless tea-length Rubin Singer design with a statement train (on Gabby Douglas).

RAELYNN

MAREN MORRIS

sequin-embellished Michael Costello gown
Alexis Bittar jewelry
Makeup by Lindsay Doyle
Hairy by Marwa Bashir
Styling by Courtney Kivela

LUKE & CAROLINE BRYAN

DAN & SHAY, ALSO W/ ABBY LAW & HANNAH BILLINGSLEY

Dan and Shay are wearing Bonobos tuxedos
Hannah is wearing Open Hearts by Jane Seymour fine jewelry

HUNTER HAYES

HIGH VALLEY

2016 Emmys — Best Dressed

Posted on September 25, 2016 by SMM

Took a bit longer to get this Best Dressed list out than usual. But of course, I had to do one for the 2016 Emmy Awards. Here are my faves —

KRISTEN BELL

Zuhair Murad couture floral gown
Harry Winston jewelry

SARAH PAULSON

Prada deeply green fully embellished dress
custom Wilfredo Rosado earrings

Makeup artist Adam Breuchaud emphasized Paulson’s created a metallic eye look using Eye Tint in Cold Copper topped with Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadow in #6, both by Giorgio Armani.

NEVE CAMPBELL

Makeup by Coleen Campbell Olwell
Marc Mena for hair
Black fitted Christian Siriano gown with lace bodice
Judith Lieber clutch

CONNIE BRITTON

Talbot Runhof fiercely red gown
Hearts on Fire bracelet
Beladora jewelry
Hair by Christopher Naselli
Makeup by Katey Denno
Styling by Alyssa Sutter

ALLISON JANNEY

black Badgley Mischka gown with slit & wrap bow around the waist
Fred Leighton jewelry
Badgley Mischka bag and shoes

MEGALYN ECHIKUNWOKE

White Georges Hobeika gown
Hair by Larry Jarahsims
Makeup by Joanna Simkin
Ivory Rauwolf clutch
Simon G jewelry
Sorellina Jewelry

EMILY RATAJKOWSKI

navy Zac Posen look with structured bodice
H.Stern jewelry
Hairy by Christian Wood

Makeup artist Hung Vanngo re-imagined the classic cat eye in iris-brightening jewel-tones. To get the look, try Line PRO Eye Pencil in Navy and Aqua, both by Lorac.

CARLY CHAIKIN

Reem Acra black look with sheer effects & polka dots
Ileana Makri jewelry
Giuseppe Zanotti heels
Charlotte Olympia clutch
Styled by Jeff K Kim

ABIGAIL SPENCER

Jenny Packham navy blue sparky gown with polka dot bodice
Irene Neuwirth jewelry
Judith Leiber clutch

EMILY ROBINSON

gold Carolina Herrera tiered dress
Ileani Makri jewelry
Charlotte Olympia heels

SHIRI APPLEBY

Diane von Furstenberg dress
Piaget jewelry

HOLLY TAYLOR

White Theia gown with slit and embellished neckline
Hair & makeup by Donna Gast
Gabriel & Co jewelry

PADMA LAKSHMI

Styling by Cristina Ehrlich
Metallic silver, full on shimmering Naeem Khan gown
Lorraine Schwartz ring
Makeup by Patrick Ta
Hair by Antonio F. Diaz
Skincare — Tracie Martyn

Makeup artist Patrick Ta proves that fuchsia lips are more than a summer staple. To get the look he mixed two shades of Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks, bright lavender and hot pink.

NANCY O’DELL

Black CD Greene gown with polka dot insets
XIV Karats jewelry
Stuart Weitzman heels

LARA SPENCER

FELICITY HUFFMAN & WILLIAM H. MACY

Felicity is wearing a stunning Tony Ward lace gown.

TERRENCE HOWARD & MIRA PAK

Louis Leeman shoes
Brackish bow tie

MARIO LOPEZ

Samuel Sohn tuxedo

ZAC POSEN

Brooks Brothers suit

2016 VMAs — Best Dressed

Posted on September 4, 2016 by SMM

Not the longest lists, but there certainly are some pretty hot numbers for this year’s white aka red carpet. Enjoy!

NICKI MINAJ

dark blue gown by Bao Tranchi with sheer panel inserts & bodice cutouts
Harry Kotlar earrings and a Le Vian ring

HEIDI KLUM

Roberto Cavalli mini
nude strappy Giuseppe Zanotti Design heels
Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
Linda Hay — Makeup
Nails — Tom Bachik

FIFTH HARMONY

All wearing —

Swarovski jewelry
Michael Costello black dresses
Hair — Randy Stodghill
Makeup — Carlene K
Styling — Michael Costello, Jesus Estrada, Antonio Estrada, & Jesse Castell

Final 4 of 5 USA Women’s Gymnastics Team

Aly Raisman — Hayley Paige
Simone Biles — Sherri Hill dress; Hair by Tina Pearson

HAILEY BALDWIN

palm-frond beaded Georges Chakra jumpsuit with sheer elements
strappy black Giuseppe Zanotti Design sandals
Ofira rings and Lorraine Schwartz hoops

TAYLOR HILL

Moschino asymmetrical beaded gown with sheer inserts
Styling by Jeff Kim
Makeup by Hung Vanngo
Josh Harry — Hair

HAILEE STEINFELD

Balmain multi-colored mini
Stylist Mark Townsend — perfect beachy texture, Dove celebrity stylist Mark Townsend sprayed Steinfeld’s ends with a combination of Ouai Wave Spray and Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray.
crisscross Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

SHELLEY HENNIG

JAY PHAROAH

jacket and shirt Alexander Nash
Pants — John Varvatos
Belt/Sneakers — J Lindeberg
Watch — Carl Bucherer

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