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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Bruno Mars' Golden Super Bowl Performance

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HOT HOT HOT! I mean, what else can I say? Bruno Mars is hot, plain and simple. And his performance for the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show was absolutely sizzling! Starting things off smashing on a drum set that swept him onto the stage from center field, to dancing reminiscent of groups like Jackson 5, he was simply magnetic.

And speaking of magnetic, what about those metallic suit coats?! Bruno Mars matched his entire group with shiny gold, slim fit blazers that were custom made by Saint Laurent. The jackets were tailored to perfection with leather lapels that matched leather skinny ties, black slacks, and patent-leather lace-ups that you simply couldn't take your eyes off of (thanks to Bruno's seriously impressive James Brown styled footwork).

What did you think of his look? What was your favorite moment?

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Monday, January 27, 2014

The Grammy's Red Carpet Recap!

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Grammy time! Did you guys watch the Grammy's last night? What was your favorite moment? As expected, there were many talk-worthy moments at the Grammy's last night, I mean, did you see P!nk spinning in the air while singing a power ballad?

But just like there's always heavy anticipation for what might happen during the performances, there's just as much anticipation about what everyone will (or won't) wear on the red carpet. And while there were some lovely moments we saw (Beyonce looked gorgeous in that Michael Costello gown and so fit as always) quite honestly, I was hoping for a little more splash and statement.

Don't get me wrong, I love the look of a simple, and effective streamlined gown a la Taylor Swift's Gucci gown, and Ciara's Emilio Pucci dress, but the fashion on the red carpet and during the show was rather safe this year (Madonna in a suit?). What do you think? I've gathered some of the red carpet looks we love, and some we're just not sure about.

Take a look and tell me your favorite!

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Couture Fashion Week! Butterflies, Masks and Cara Delevigne!

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Paris was floating in the clouds this week as butterflies and feathers flapped down the runways for this season's Couture Fashion Week. There were so many brilliant patterns, silhouettes, textures and motifs this year that it was almost hard to take it all in... almost!

And one of our favorite moments? Cara Delevigne playing bride-to-be for the closing piece of the Chanel show. That dress! Ugh!

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And what about Dita von Teese as Madame Butterfly, ballet dancers as models, Karl Lagerfield's models in fanny packs and knee pads (I know!) and Atelier Versace's new muse, Grace Jones? Fab fab fab!

Take a look at some of Couture Fashion Week's highlights. What was your favorite moment?

Posted by: Spankie
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Monday, January 13, 2014

Golden Globes 2014 Red Carpet Recap

Oh Golden Globes! How we love thee... especially the fashion!

Did you watch the 2014 Golden Globes last night? If you missed the show (and thus missed some big winner moments like Jennifer Lawrence, Bryan Cranston, and Breaking Bad) then what about what's most dear to our hearts... the red carpet fashion?!

Stars hit at both ends of the fashion spectrum this year, with nominee Lupita Nyong'o setting the carpet ablaze in a vibrant blood orange, caped gown, all the way to Anna Gunn's svelte new figure in a body hugging creamy champagne hued Dona Karan Atelier gown. Both looked radiant by the way.

Not to mention other fashion darlings like Zooey Deschanel in a sparkly Oscar de la Renta, Sara Paulson's stunning silver Marchesa gown, Helen Mirren's always rocking body in a seafom wrap, and of course, Kate Blanchett's gorgeous lacy Armani Prive.

I've picked out my favorite looks from the dazzling night. Who are yours? Enjoy!

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Golden Globes Bold Outfits Recap on the Red Carpet!

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Eek! The Golden Globe Awards 2014 are officially upon us! Can you believe red carpet season is already here?!?

Time just seems to fly on by, and while we're gearing up for all the red carpet fashion extravaganzaa this sunday at the Golden Globes, we thought we'd dig through some archive photos to pick out some of the looks from GG Award's past.

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Spanning decades from 1999 to last year, we found pics from some of our favorite, most daring, head scratching, and just plain jaw dropping red carpet looks. From the ballerina inspired dress and pumps from Lara Flynn Boyle, to the full suit and tie of Julia Roberts, these looks won't leave you without some type of opinion!