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Celebrity Misfit: Eva Longoria-Parker Leaves Us Blue

Posted by babu 8:59pm GMT

Did Eva Longoria-Parker forget her own fashion rules?

At last night’s gala for MALDEF (a Latino legal defense fund), her Ina Soltani dress had the usual sparkle (on sleeves) and bright color details but was lacking the star’s signature body-conscious fit and was gaping at the hips.

Even Eva’s make-up and hair are a miss since the blue eye-shadow and dowdy hairstyle look matronly and better suited for a desperate housewife.

See Eva Longoria-Parker looking flawless in 8 dresses in 1 night at the 2009 ALMA Awards now!

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Posted in: cebebrity misfit, celeb style, eva longoria style, ina soltani dress, red carpet style
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Trend to Try: Plum Perfect Looks

Posted by babu 6:18pm GMT

Purple still reigns for fall, and celebs prove there’s more than one way to wear the shade. From perfect party dresses to cool accessories and cool-weather wraps, cue the sugarplum fashion fairies to deliver us these sweet styles.

Mariska Hargitay and Hayden Panettiere (in Dennis Basso) pair their plums frocks with silver heels. I love how the cool shade of their shoes is an unexpected partner for the luxe purple hues.

Speaking of heels, Beyonce’s $275 Rock & Republic Celina suede pumps in an electric violet shade pop when paired with her LBD.

And for off-duty style, Liv Tyler mixes a delicious plum wrap with dark denim and a black chain bag and ballet flats for a Parisian street-chic effect.

Photos: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/Film Magic; Junko Kimura/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/Film Magic

Posted in: beyonce, dennis basso, hayden panettiere, liv tyler, mariska hargitay, purple, red carpet style, rock & republic, trend to try
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Downgrade: Amanda Peet's Winter Whites

Posted by babu 3:26pm GMT

Maybe in “2012” we all end up wearing white? Could that be why actress Amanda Peet showed up at the last two premieres of her futuristic action flick (“2012”) in white dresses?

Personally, I don’t believe there are any fashion rules that can’t be broken (with style), but her summery dresses worn well after Labor Day are such odd choices.

Peet’s strapless dress, worn in warmer L.A., is not the worst look, considering the location of the premiere. And the turquoise necklace is actually a nice touch for the dress’s style and plays up her blue eyes.

But in Berlin a few days later, the same fashion formula of "white dress plus colorful necklace" doesn’t work as well. The tentlike shape of the dress does nothing for Peet’s pretty perfect figure, and the dark tights clash with the vibe of the frilly dress. Better luck in the future, Amanda.

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Photos: Florian Seefried/Getty; David Livingston/Getty

Posted in: amanda peet, red carpet style, upgrade/downgrade
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Fashion Formula: Diane Kruger Takes a Bow

Posted by babu 7:13pm GMT

Diane Kruger’s style sense is one I admire because it always looks so right when you see it, yet it is so individual that it’s hard to replicate on your own.

One of the keys to Kruger’s unconventional red-carpet style is her love of bows – from Chanel
to Lanvin — that she’s worn in a variety of ways (check out those shoes!) since 2005.

While the accent is unexpected, the bows in Kruger’s looks always complement her outfits and never distract from the style or come off comical.

Photos: Getty and WireImage

Posted in: bows, celeb style, chanel, diane kruger style, fashion formula, lanvin, red carpet style
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I'm Obsessed With: Leighton's Bold and Beautiful Dress

Posted by babu 1:37pm GMT

Everything is coming up (hand-painted) roses these days for Leighton Meester, whose show “Gossip Girl” has everyone talking and who just released the first song “Somebody to Love” off her debut album (listen to her new song http://www.leightonmeestermusic.com/
" target="_ ">here).

So, it’s only fitting the stylish star, who has a flair for more dramatic fashion when not on the "GG" set, would select this painted rose silk dress from new designer Prabal Gurung for an event at the New York Public Library. (Other celeb fans of Gurung's designs include Demi Moore and Rachel Weisz.)

On how she defines great style, Meester says: “At the end of the day, it's about what you feel amazing in.” In that dress, she must feel really great.

Photos: Jemal Countess/Getty

Posted in: celeb style, i'm obsessed with, leighton meester..., prabal gurung, red carpet style
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Quick-Change Artist: Kim Kardashian

Posted by babu 4:24pm GMT

You all know how much I love Kim Kardashian’s amazing curve-conscious style, so I was thrilled when Kim delivered two looks in under an minute to watch Jennifer Lopez’s football team, the Miami Dolphins, play the New Orleans Saints this week. (Yup, fashion peeps, J Lo has a football team, along with singer Fergie, but that’s a story for another blog.)

Leave it to Kim to find a jacket that is red-carpet-worthy, with its of-the-moment cropped style and a super-feminine oversized soft lapel. And the outfit underneath is just as chic – especially the combo of a floaty black top with tough chains and those to-die-for boots.

The best part about both of Kim’s looks is that they are easy to duplicate without relying on designer labels. Stores like Forever 21 and TopShop are carrying lots of black party tops, faux gold chains, skinny jeans and platform boots right now.

Photos: Alexander Tamargo/Getty-; John Parra /WireImage

Posted in: black and white..., celeb style, jacket, jeggings, kim kardashian style, platform boots, quick-change artist, red carpet style
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Pop Queens Come Out to Honor Their King

Posted by babu 12:22am GMT

Jennifer Lopez and “Hairspray” star Nikki Blonsky are both triple threats in the talent arena (singing/acting/dancing) and have envious curv-a-licious figures.

But last night, at the “This Is It” Michael Jackson documentary premieres, these two stars, both with black looks, metallic accents, oversized clutch bag and swept-back hair, faced off in a style showdown on separate coasts.

Most would give an easy win to Lopez’s flashier (and pricier) Herve Leger beaded bandage dress and attitude boots, but I love Blonsky’s peep-toe platforms, sheer belted tank and bronze clutch.

Jennifer may be able to pay for her look – even if it’s just borrowed for the night – but Nikki’s more accessible chic style is something we can recreate from our own closets.

Photos: Jason Merritt/Getty; Stephen Lovekin/Getty

Posted in: celeb style, herve leger, jennifer lopez style, nikki blonsky, red carpet style
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Downgrade: Model Amber Valletta's Wacky Wrap Dress

Posted by babu 1:28pm GMT

Model and actress Amber Valletta may be a hippie at heart despite her pinky finger fashion modeling jobs, but the latest caftan creation she wore to a recent fund raising event looks more suited for Mrs. Roper than the red carpet.

Just a few weeks earlier, she modeled a pretty perfect bohemian look in a more flattering vintage-inspired gown at the Hollywood Style Awards.

Photos: Valerie Macon/WireImage; Kristian Dowling/Getty

Posted in: amber valletta, caftan dress, celeb style, red carpet style, upgrade/downgrade
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Sherri Shepherd Steals the Show in Emerald Tadashi

Posted by babu 12:12am GMT

I want Sherri Shepherd as a best friend. After watching her host the Thurgood Marshal College Fund "Front Row" fashion show last Friday, I adore everything about the fun-loving, call-it-as-she sees-it single mom and co-host of "The View." (Shepherd's also a sitcom star with her show “Sherri," right here on Lifetime.)

When she wasn’t flirting with the male models of the show, or calling out celebrity make-up artist Sam Fine (who makes up the face of Vanessa Williams and Tyra Banks) for living up to his last name, Shepherd was wowing the crowd with her new curves in an emerald Tadashi Shoji dress (and matching eyeshadow) from Saks Fifth Avenue.

The event celebrated black leaders in the fields of fashion and entertainment and was also attended by Naomi Campbell, who received the fashion icon award for her 25 years as a groundbreaking supermodel, just before hopping on a jet plane to Moscow to be a guest editor for Russian "Vogue." (you heard it here, first, ladies)

Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty

Posted in: celeb style, emerald green..., red carpet style, sherri shephard, tadashi
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Celebrity Misfit: Claire Danes Stands Out at Gucci Pop-Up Store

Posted by babu 2:47pm GMT

Stars came out for the opening of the Gucci
pop-up store (the small boutique will live in NYC for only 2 weeks selling 20 styles of $500 sneakers, but few of the red-carpet Gucci bags and clothes that we really want – according to Racked).

But Claire Danes stood out from the other Gucci-clad celebs, Rachel Evan Wood, Mary J. Blige, Mischa Barton and dj Leigh Lezark, in an unusually resort-like shift dress.

But, alas, let us explain: Danes’ dress is actually from the Gucci 2010 Resort collection, so it is MEANT to be worn on the warm beaches of Ibiza, Spain during your annual winter get-away, DAH-ling (as IF any of us are rolling in that kind of cash these days).

And while Wood also went the bare legged and short dress route, her sequin dress is ideal for the upcoming holiday party season and was even shown on the Gucci Fall 2009 runway over toasty leggings.

Check out more festive sequined looks to get inspired for Holiday party dressing.

All Photos: Jason Kempin/Getty

Posted in: cebebrity misfit, claire danes, gucci, gucci pop-up store, leigh lezark, mary j. blige, mischa barton, rachel evan wood, red carpet style
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