Winning Looks at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony

I find the Emmys more fascinating than the Oscars. Whereas, the Oscars are dry and feature movies I have yet to see (Seriously, my Black Swan the The King's Speech DVDs are still wrapped in cellophane),  the Emmys are slightly humorous and feature shows I actually watch (or have watched prior to the airing of the awards show). Still, my favorite part is the Red Carpet.

Some notable trends appeared on the Red Carpet. It seemed like Angelina Jolie's leg made multiple appearances on the Red Carpet this year. Everyone from Heidi Klum to Giuliana Rancic to Maria Menounos were channeling Jolie's much-talked about Oscar pose. Both nude and colored sheer dresses were popular. Elisabeth Moss and Ariel Winter rocked some gorgeous floral frocks.

Another trend I noticed that I didn't really like were odd criss-cross bodices. January Jones and Emily Vancamp wore it in different variations. After a few looks, I found January's dress quite stunning and very sculptural. As an art piece, it's amazing, but I can't imagine it's very comfortable to sit in.

Without further ado, here are my favorite looks:


 

Zachary Quinto



Archie Punjabi



Kate Mara



Elisabeth Moss

Giuliana Rancic

Aaron Paul

January Jones

Jeannie Mai 

NYC Spring 2013 Fashion Picks

As fall is just starting to hit here in Minnesota, NYC was looking to Spring 2013 with top designers presenting their upcoming lines. I honestly wasn't fully in love with any look. Maybe my mind is too firmly entrenched in fall to think about spring right now. Regardless, here are my top picks:



Rachel Zoe, via InStyle

Vera Wang, via InStyle

Rachel Roy, via InStyle

Rachel Roy, via InStyle

J. Crew, via InStyle

Tory Burch, via InStyle

Zac Posen, via InStyle

Carolina Herrera, via Instyle

DKNY, via InStyle

Global-inspired prints were huge on the runways. I'm really loving them. It seems like Spring might be an easy season for me to transition to. Did you like any other looks?

Winning Looks at the Met Costume Institute Gala

The Met Costume Institute Gala is billed as fashion's biggest night, and the Gala was filled with some...interesting fashion. Here are my favorites from a limited field of quality looks:

Gerard Butler looks rugged, manly and sophisticated.

Solange Knowles knows how to command
attention in a classy way.

Rooney Mara's dress is sexy and edgy.

Rashida Jones' dress is soft and girly.

Dianna Agron's look is perfect top to bottom.

Oscar Fashion Picks

I don’t usually watch awards shows start to finish. They tend to be dry, corny or, even worse, both. I did watch part of the Oscars including the Cirque du Soleil performance, which Nick and I loved.

The only other thing that makes the shows less dry is the amazing (and sometimes questionable) fashion. I was both surprised and underwhelmed by the fashion this year. I dislike all of the nude dresses. They remind me of the tacky illusion costumes figure skaters have worn forever. If Kristen Wiig and Cameron Diaz had worn the same dresses but in color, I would have loved them. The cuts of both dresses were so perfect for each woman, but the color did nothing for them.

But, how about some good fashion? Here are the looks I loved:

Ethereal, Quirky & Bright: Michelle Williams

Elegant, Soft & Bright: Emma Stone

Gorgeous, Earthy & Sparkly: Ellie Kemper

Bright, Flowy & Sheer: Claire Danes

Simple, Flattering & Sparkly: Octavia Spencer

Perfectly Tailored: Pharrell Williams

Great Color & Tailoring: Zachary Quinto

My New York Fashion Week Top Picks

A fashion blogger, I am not, but I'm still fascinated by fashion, its impact on our culture and our current cultures impact on fashion. Here are some of my top picks from this week:

Calvin Klein from InStyle

Ralph Lauren wiped the floor with Calvin Klein, in my very humble opinion. Check it out:

How Gatsby of you Ralph Lauren! from InStyle

Love! Ralph Lauren from InStyle

Ralph Lauren's collection had a Gatsby feel, but also included menswear-inspired fabrics and cuts, black velvet, gold, fuschia satin and deep purple velvet. It was very rich, very fall and very chic.

Oooh, Cupid! Marchesa from InStyle

How apropo that Marchesa's line included several ethereal pieces that said "Cupid" to me. I loved the soft look they had.

Michael Kors from InStyle

Michael Kors from InStyle

Oooh! More plaids and unusual combinations from Michael Kors.

Sweet & Sexy~Oscar de la Renta
from InStyle

The cut, the flare: I love it all!
DKNY from InStyle

Power Woman! Jason Wu from InStyle

For fall 2012, I'll be on the lookout for black, black leather, lace, some feathers, menswear fabrics and cigarette pants. I don't think I've ever been more excited for a new season.