Just a quick post about how gorgeous Natalie Portman looked on the opening day of the Venice Film Festival. Her bold red dress by Rodarte was perfectly offset with her neutral makeup choices. I love the detail of the shoulders and the neckline on this dress. And this shade of red is what I’m going to be looking for when I start populating my fall wardrobe.
The one thing I’m not so crazy about is the clutch that is paired with the dress. Does it look like a makeup bag to anyone else? Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve had a few makeup bags in my time that I thought could double as purses….but now I see how that doesn’t really work. I’m sure this is some gorgeous designer bag but it stands out to me as something that should have been left at the vanity.
Back to the gorgeousness though: the lightly lined eyes, with what looks like brown eyeliner to keep the look as natural as possible, is perfection. The application really makes her brown eyes look otherworldly. I am a big fan of MAC’s Stubborn Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil to help achieve this defined yet delicate look. It looks like a touch of white shadow was dabbed underneath on the inside corner of her eye to really make her eyes pop.
I’m feeling inspired to shop for beautiful red shirts and dresses and bags. And I’m feeling inspired to play up my eyes and neutralize my lip color.
There were plenty of red carpet looks this week, between the Emmys and the Venice Film Festival:
We do love Drew around Latest Beauty headquarters and one of the things that is most appealing about her is her ability to seem so down to earth, despite having been in the spotlight since, well, practically birth. Case in point: Here on the left is Drew this past Monday in LA for the red carpet premiere of Going The Distance. And on the left is Drew in NY yesterday for a visit to David Letterman. Notice anything similar? Look down…
She is rocking the same grey suede pumps at both events.
And looking fabulous while doing it!
The style and color of the shoe are the perfect where-anywhere combination. At more formal events or as business casual, the neutral suede is one of the ideal buys for the fall. So, of course, I did a little shopping around for you (and me).
I like this wedge option from MaxStudio that I found over at DSW. I am forever clumsy in heels, so a wedge helps me to be less of a klutz. If you are more adept at handling heels like a grown up, a la the lovely Drew, then you can check out these pumps from Steve Madden. Either way is a very cool and classy way to go!
UPDATE:
Spotted! Drew wore her favorite shoes, yet again, when she stopped by The Daily Show on Wednesday, the day this was posted:
Girlfriend knows how to pack for a road trip! And, by the by, ShoppingtheTrend.com has identified Drew’s shoes as YSL Tribtoo Platform Pumps. If you’re in the market for a shoe splurge, this might be the one to sink your dollars into. Drew is clearly getting her money’s worth!
It’s a strange choice for me, I’ll admit, but I think I’m going to cast my vote for Gwyneth Paltrow’s stunning, 60s-inspired hot pink Prada minidress as Red Carpet Look of the Week! The star stepped out in this unapologetically girlie dress at the National Movie Awards in London on Wednesday, and I can’t get over how much this shade of pink pops against the red carpet. (In fact, it kinds of borders on clashing, but I honestly dig that about it!) What I love most, however, is the way Gwyneth has really committed to her cause of wearing pink from head to toe, anchoring her bubblegum frock with Barbie-esque Louboutin heels and a pedicure to match. Fun, retro, and surprisingly subversive…what do you think of Gwyneth’s “pretty in pink” moment?
Yes…I have to admit…I wasn’t entirely planning on seeing Sex and the City 2 this weekend. I know that a lot of people are gathering their girlfriends, grabbing some cosmos and buying their tickets – if they haven’t already. The movie officially opened yesterday and I wasn’t sure if I would set aside time to see it while its theaters. But there is something about the above picture of the ladies doing the red carpet thing at the London premiere that makes me want to make some room in my schedule. They all look stunning and I’m wishing I was in on this conversation. Kim has got something juicy to tell, SJP is eager to hear, Cynthia isn’t sure if she buys it and Kristin is shocked. They epitomize their characters in this picture and it makes me want to see the movie, just to feel like I’ve gotten a glimpse into this picture on the big screen. Even if it was just a clever ploy to get me to buy a ticket…it may have worked.
By the way, let’s just talk a little fashion for a moment. SJP is paying homage to her friend, the late and great Alexander McQueen by wearing one of his runway pieces. And notice the black band on her arm? A subtle and classy way to honor a friend’s passing. The color of Cynthia Nixon’s dress is stunning with her skin tone and hair color. And I love the way the bodice pulls off the one-shoulder trend. Can I say enough about Kristin Davis’ dress? From the elaborate gold to the flattering waistband this dress is something I wish I had hanging in my closet. And Kim Cattrall looks like a classic Old Hollywood siren. The cleavage and the slit are sometimes too much when paired together but Kim shows us how to do this daring look just right. Blake Lively should take some notes….
And I love the vibrant color on Kim’s nails. It may just be classic red but this picture makes it look like there may be a slight orange tone to the polish. Fire! I know what color I want to paint my nails for this holiday weekend now.
A quick search over at Essie is leaving me feeling satisfied. Doesn’t this red-orange shade called Vermillionaire look awfully similar to Kim’s mani/pedi? I think it is time to paint the town red-orange with a little help from my girlfriends…both real and onscreen.
I know we’ve posted about First Lady Michelle Obama’s spot-on fashion sense a lot – okay, a lot - but you’re just going to have to get used to it, especially if she keeps showing up at functions looking like this:
LOVE IT. The shimmery sapphire sheen of her one-shouldered Peter Soronen gown, the Jimmy Choo sandals (accented by perfectly polished pink toenails), the curly bob haircut, the earrings…it all works. She even matched her eyeshadow to her dress! Is it wrong that this is the kind of glamor I hope for when I tune in to the Oscars every year? Mrs. O shows the movie stars how it’s done!
Iron Man 2 made its big premiere last night in Hollywood. It was originally supposed to debut in London but had to relocate because of the volcano ash cloud that has been disrupting worldwide travel. But, as they say in the biz, the show must go on! And go on it did as the stars hit the red carpet in their all-white-glory. Gwyneth Paltrow is back for the franchise’s second go-around and she chose to play with fashion by pairing a white blazer with white shorts:
I have to admit: I remember very clearly the summer of ‘08 when Gwyneth burst back onto the fashion world radar with her super-short minis and her new bobbed haircut, when making the press rounds for the first Iron Man movie. I wanted everything she wore. But this look? Not on my all time favorites list.
Scarlett Johansson has joined the cast of the Iron Man sequel as the villainous Black Widow and last night she matched Gwyneth’s color scheme with a structurally intriguing white dress:
Scarlett wins this fashion round for me. Not that we should necessarily pit the leading ladies against one another, but if I were choosing an outfit to wear to the premiere and I had to choose between only these two options….I’d pick the dress.
But that is just my opinion….I’m much more interested in yours. Tell me…..
Valentine's Day Premiere with the beautiful Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel
It’s Valentine’s Day this weekend and Valentine’s Day, the movie, hits theaters today. Are you looking forward to seeing this large A-list cast tackle all the ins and outs of love?? I can’t wait to check it out! And after seeing some of my favorite actresses on the red carpet at the premiere earlier this week, I’m feeling inspired for my own hot date this Sunday. This picture of Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel has got my wheels a-turning….which way should I go with my dress this weekend?? Should I go sexy and sultry like Jennifer, with a tight LBD with peekaboo lace? Should I go sexy and sassy like Anne with a short hemline and fancy feathers? Or should I go sexy and sweet like Jessica with a more traditional “Valentine’s” color and ruffles? I feel like all three women captured a different part of my personality with their very different but very workable styles. I am torn! I want to wear a dress inspired by this red carpet but I think I need help on this one…so I’m going to put it to a vote…
I have always been a huge Natalie Portman fan. And I have always been a huge Rodarte fan. When the Rodarte for Target line hit stores right before Christmas, I was quick to pick up this yellow tulle/lace skirt to add to my wardrobe. I’ve been stumped with how exactly to make it into an outfit though. Well, leave it up to the fabulous Natalie to wear the similar slip dress version of my skirt. Now I know how fab it would look with some black accessories! It doesn’t look like they have the yellow version of the dress online anymore but they do have the black one and coral one, if you’re interested in scoring some high fashion that is red-carpet ready at a totally affordable price. Or you can always go with the skirt and put your own twist on the trend!
As 2009 draws to a close, the onslaught of “Best Of” lists has begun. Since I love to see celebrities all decked out for formal events, I was particularly excited to check out Jezebel’s list of the Best Red Carpet Outfits of 2009. While I don’t entirely agree with Sadie’s choices, I appreciate the fact that she listed less “conventional” ladies, like Tilda Swinton and Chloe Sevigny, right next to Best Dressed stalwarts like Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway. And, of course, it inspired me to compile a list of some of the most notable red carpet moments of the year, according to LatestBeauty.
In chronological order (starting at the beginning of the year), here are a few more fashionable celebs who deserve Red Carpet Awards in ‘09:
For the New York premiere of her latest movie, Everybody’s Fine, Drew Barrymore showed up on the red carpet in this eye-catching Emilio Pucci sequined cocktail dress, looking - as usual - like the epitome of unstudied, casual cool. Since the dress itself, which combines shimmering sequins in a mishmash of colors (silver, gold, green and blue) with a few asymmetrical, deconstructed touches like that bare shoulder, is rather busy, Drew wisely balances the look with opaque black tights and simple yet chic black ankle boots. If a genuine Pucci dress is a little out of your price range but you’d like to steal this holiday-appropriate look for yourself, try this one-shoulder sequin front minidress from Forever 21. It’s not a dead ringer, but for just $22.80, you can’t really complain - and it definitely nails many of the original’s key elements, including the sequins, the shortness and the long sleeve/exposed shoulder combo. Since your dress won’t be quite as colorful as Drew’s, why not make up the difference with a fun pair of showstopping red or cobalt blue ankle boots instead of basic black? Finish the look with a pair of black tights and an oversized cocktail ring, and you’re good to go. And to really capture Drew’s playful, subversive spirit, leave your makeup soft and simple and your hair slightly messy and tousled. Ta-da! You’re dressed up, but not stuffy, just like Drew.
Michelle Obama has cemented her reputation as the most fashion-forward First Lady to hit the White House in decades by stepping out in this gorgeous sequined evening gown by designer Naeem Khan, which she wore to an official state dinner in honor of the Prime Minister of India and his wife.
The look was accessorized with an armful of sparkly silver bangles and a seriously amazing pair of intricately detailed drop earrings. I love how Mrs. O manages to evoke India with this dress without crossing over into costume-y or exploitative territory, and her decision to go with a lesser-known designer calls to mind the way she wore Jason Wu to the inauguration. Gorgeous!
My apologies to all of you Twilight detractors, but I’m not ready to stop talking about New Moon just yet. (Maybe it would help if the cast was just a little less attractive, hmm?) My latest fixation is Dakota Fanning’s vampy (in both senses of the word!) turn on the red carpet last week at the L.A. premiere of the second chapter in The Twilight Saga.
Dakota, who plays villainous vamp Jane in the movie, managed to look like exactly like the 15-year-old movie star she is in a short black leather Valentino cocktail dress with a laser-cut floral print and red and black satin D&G platform pumps. Hair is down, makeup and accessories are minimal, and she still manages to look amazing. This is definitely a young look, but if you’re up for replicating it for your own holiday shindig, I found a few viable (read: affordable) alternatives at Forever 21 here, here and here. As for the shoes, these pumps from Nine West bring the satin, but don’t quite nail the shade or the exaggerated platform, while these Dolce Vita heels do a better job at nailing the silhouette, but fall short in the color and material departments. I’ll keep my eye out for shoes that are more similar to the D&G pair without the price tag, but in the mean time these could fit the bill, no?
New Moon is opening on Friday and the Twilight kids have been transversing the globe doing the press tour and getting us all excited for what’s to come. I was just looking through a gallery of the New Moon press tour and admiring Kristen Stewart’s quirky style. I know she wore this look about two weeks ago when they started things off in Mexico City but I thought it was worth bringing up again.
Here’s what I like about Kristen: She may not always looked “polished” but she looks comfortable and she takes risks. So many of today’s starlets look great when they are on the red carpet but they all seem to have the same style…probably because they have the same stylist! Kristen definitely stands out with her devil-may-care approach to fashion. Which, I realize, may be part of the manufacturing of her image but it doesn’t detract from how refreshing she is. Whether you love this look or you hate it, you have to give her credit for rocking suspenders.
Me? I’m particularly fond of her glittery oxford shoes. If Kristen was playing a new-school version of Dorothy, no doubt these would get her “home.” I bet you could get a pair of oxfords on the cheap at a thrift store and then dip them in some glitter to get the same look - if you were feeling crafty. Just get some fabric glue, paint the shoe with it and literally dip into the glitter. How very Martha Stewart.
It is fitting that Taylor Swift looked like a princess at the Country Music Awards last night. After winning the other three awards she was nominated for, including female vocalist, best video and album, she shook things up at the end of the night beating out the four other men powerhouses nominated for Entertainer of the Year making her the youngest ever to win the award.
But enough about her accomplishments…let’s talk about her dress! I was smitten with it from the moment I saw it, for several reasons. First of all, it is sparkly and that always gets points here at Latest Beauty. The way the sequins taper down the skirt remind me of a star burst, which kind of makes me hungry for candy. A bit of an odd connection, but who knows why the mind works the way it does? (The pink Starbursts are my favorite, fyi) And I love the flow of the skirt - it is flowy without being too frou-frou. The soft gold color works perfectly with Taylor’s hair and I have never wanted to be someone like I want to be Taylor this week. Seriously? Going from (successfully!) hosting SNL to winning the CMA Entertainer of the Year. Not only the youngest to do so but also only the 7th woman ever to win it. Not bad. Not bad at all, kid.
Oh, and back to the dress for a second - can you picture this in ivory? As a stunning wedding gown? Because I can. And it makes me want to get married again - to my same husband, but you know what I mean. Just a thought. Chime in with a comment and share your thoughts!
Nicole Kidman at the BMI Country Awards in Nashville - with red hair!
Okay, how gorgeous did Nicole Kidman look at last night’s BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tennessee? I know I already gave my “Red Carpet Award” to Diane Kruger for her beautiful Chanel sparkler, but this slim-cut, strapless red dress with black sash is a close second. I love that this is a little edgy for Nicole, given the bold color of the dress and the black nail polish, but more than anything else I love that she is a redhead again! Back in the Moulin Rouge era, I thought Nicole was one of the most beautiful women alive, but ever since she switched to blonde my interest has waned a little. She’s so pale that the lighter color just made her look washed out. But with her lovely strawberry locks back in full effect, she once again looks like the fashion and beauty icon she was clearly born to be. What do you think of Nicole’s scarlet fever?
My “Favorite Red Carpet Look of the Week” award goes to Diane Kruger, who attended a benefit for the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC in this stunning midnight blue Chanel Haute Couture sparkler. I love the full skirt, the demure yet pretty neckline and the cap sleeves. Plus, duh - it’s sparkly! I think this would be absolutely perfect for a holiday party. If you do go for sequins this winter, take a cue from Diane and keep the rest of your look elegant and understated. I think her eye-catching yet simple silver pendant and strappy black sandals are the ideal accessories, and her pulled-back hair and minimal makeup let the dress take center stage. Do you have a little sequined dress in your evening wear arsenal yet, or do you prefer to stick with basic black?
Sienna Miller is on Broadway these days in After Miss Julie, which officially opened last night. This metallic number is what she wore to the after party. It is getting a fair amount of mixed reactions in the blogosphere, so I thought I’d throw out what I think and then see what you think. Here’s what I think: I kind of love it. It is youthful, it follows the rules of, “If you have a short skirt, cover up your arms,” and then, in the next breath, it breaks rules with it’s rugged rips. The dress is rebellious, not unlike Sienna herself, and I dig it. I especially like the rips along the hips - they are unexpected and sexy. I feel like the dress kind of epitomizes Sienna’s persona lately. But that is just one blogger’s opinion….what do you think??
Sienna Miller's dress is...
...a mess! (62%, 8 Votes)
...yawn...she bores me and so does her style. (23%, 3 Votes)
Since today is the first day of fall, let’s explore one of the major trends of this season: Animal Print!
Emily Blunt was out at the Toronto Film Festival yesterday looking on trend and fabulous in her Dior animal print dress. The key to making this trend work is to choose prints that are subtle and muted. If you want to create a similar look, here are a few choices:
Coco Before Chanel, the new biopic portraying Coco Chanel’s early years, just premiered in Los Angeles - and of course the star of the evening was none other than Audrey Tautou, who plays the fashion legend in the film.
Audrey looks absolutely resplendent…not to mention very, very French. And who is she wearing? Sacre bleu, need you even ask?! It’s Chanel!
Before Brad Pitt, before the humanitarian work, before the gaggle of adorable children, Angelina Jolie was known mainly for being a real wild child. Remember her infamous Morticia Addams-esque Oscar dress, which she paired with super severe, long black hair and pale makeup? But as her interests changed, so did her look, and for the past few years she’s been all about simple neutrals and understated glam - so it was a real surprise to see her in this strapless black leather dress for the premiere of Brad’s new movie, Inglourious Basterds.
Suddenly, I’m remembering old Angelina…the Angelina who rhapsodized about knives and wore a vial of Billy Bob Thornton’s blood around her neck and kissed her brother on the lips on the red carpet. Of course, it’s a little more reined in, with the simple hair and makeup and black sandals her only accessory. But it’s still a strapless black leather dress! Can you think of another A-list Hollywood actress who could dare to pull this off? She even manages to make it look comfortable - I think it’s the pockets. If you’re interested in going a little rock’n'roll yourself, Forever 21 offers a fairly close facsimile with this faux leather minidress - and it’s just $24.80, which I can pretty much guarantee wouldn’t pay for anything Angie is wearing in this shot, from her shoes to her tattoos. Are you daring enough to give this look a try?
Just a quick post about how gorgeous Natalie Portman looked on the opening day of the Venice Film Festival. Her bold red dress by Rodarte was perfectly offset with her neutral makeup choices. I love the detail of the shoulders and the neckline on this dress. And this shade of red is what I’m going to be looking for when I start populating my fall wardrobe.
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I have always been a huge Natalie Portman fan. And I have always been a huge Rodarte fan. When the Rodarte for Target line hit stores right before Christmas, I was quick to pick up this 
As 2009 draws to a close, the onslaught of “Best Of” lists has begun. Since I love to see celebrities all decked out for formal events, I was particularly excited to check out Jezebel’s list of the 
For the New York premiere of her latest movie, Everybody’s Fine, Drew Barrymore showed up on the red carpet in this eye-catching Emilio Pucci sequined cocktail 
dress, looking - as usual - like the epitome of unstudied, casual cool. Since the dress itself, which combines shimmering sequins in a mishmash of colors (silver, gold, green and blue) with a few asymmetrical, deconstructed touches like that bare shoulder, is rather busy, Drew wisely balances the look with opaque black tights and simple yet chic black ankle boots. If a genuine Pucci dress is a little out of your price range but you’d like to steal this holiday-appropriate look for yourself, try this one-shoulder 
and it definitely nails many of the original’s key elements, including the sequins, the shortness and the long sleeve/exposed shoulder combo. Since your dress won’t be quite as colorful as Drew’s, why not make up the difference with a fun pair of 
New Moon is opening on Friday and the Twilight kids have been transversing the globe doing the press tour and getting us all excited for what’s to come. I was just looking through 
It is fitting that Taylor Swift looked like a princess at the Country Music Awards last night. After winning the other three awards she was nominated for, including female vocalist, best video and album, she shook things up at the end of the night beating out the four other men powerhouses nominated for Entertainer of the Year making her the youngest ever to win the award.
Suddenly, I’m remembering old Angelina…the Angelina who rhapsodized about knives and wore a vial of Billy Bob Thornton’s blood around her neck and kissed her brother on the lips on the red carpet. Of course, it’s a little more reined in, with the simple hair and makeup and black sandals her only accessory. But it’s still a strapless black leather dress! Can you think of another A-list Hollywood actress who could dare to pull this off? She even manages to make it look comfortable - I think it’s the pockets. If you’re interested in going a little rock’n'roll yourself, Forever 21 offers a fairly close facsimile with this 
