All the Looks Insider

Style Showdown: Daisy Lowe vs. Marion Cotillard

Posted by babu 1:43pm GMT

Not even three weeks after Marion Cotillard turned up the heat in a leather Christian Dior bustier dress at the "Les Petits Mouchoirs" premiere in Paris (see her DTW post here), wild child Daisy Lowe rocked the same naughty number at the Dior Illustrated: Rene Gruau And The Line Of Beauty event in London.

While I found the dress to be a tad risque on Marion (mostly due to the fact that she looked like she was going to burst out of it at any second), I actually don't hate it on Daisy. Not only does it appear to be a much better fit for Daisy's petite frame, but I like the way she softened her look with black tights and booties.

Photos (left to right): Dave M. Benett/Getty Images; Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images

Posted in: celeb style showdown, daisy lowe, marion cotillard, one designer two...
Comments

| Permalink

One Designer, Two Ways: Derek Lam

Posted by babu 4:31pm GMT

Just weeks after Kate Bosworth showed up to the Esquire House LA Opening Night Event looking polished to perfection in a black lace top and free-flowing skirt from the Derek Lam Spring 2011 collection, Camilla Belle took a spin at the collection in an almost identical skirt and an embellished tank.

I love the bronze and black palette (and feminine blouse details) presented in each look, so this one's a toss-up for me.

Which style is the right way, and which one needs to hit the highway? You tell me in the comment section below.

Photos (left to right): Jesse Grant/Getty Images; Steve Granitz/WireImage

Posted in: camilla belle, derek lam, kate bosworth, one designer two...
Comments

| Permalink

One Designer, Two Ways: Marchesa

Posted by babu 12:39pm GMT

If Brenda Song's jewel-encrusted Marchesa gown at "The Social Network" premiere in New York looked familiar, it's because Fergie wore a strikingly similar gown with the same looped waist detailing to the "Nine" premiere in New York last year.

While both gowns (from the Resort 2010 collection) are no doubt gorgeous, I was swept off my feet by the whimsical, chiffon overlay and train presented in Fergie's design, so I'm giving this one to her.

Which style is the right way, and which one needs to hit the highway? You tell me in the comment section below.

Photos (left to right): Jim Spellman/WireImage; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Posted in: brenda song, fergie, marchesa, one designer two...
Comments

| Permalink

Style Showdown: Alex Curran vs. Chloe Sevigny

Posted by babu 2:12pm GMT

If the leopard Lanvin number worn by English model Alex Curran to the 2010 MOBO Awards looked familiar, it's because "Big Love" actress Chloe Sevigny rocked the same spotty sensation at HBO's 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards After Party back in August.

Both ladies looked amazing in the dress, and I am equally obsessed with Alex's belt (see a similar celeb style here) and Chloe's chain collar but, since Alex copied not only Chloe's dress, but also her Christian Louboutin platforms (talk about a walk of style-stealing shame!), I'm going to have to give this to the big "C" for creativity.

Photos (left to right): Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Posted in: alex curran, celeb style showdown, celebs wearing..., chloe sevigny, lanvin, leopard, one designer two...
Comments

| Permalink

One Designer, Two Ways: Chanel

Posted by babu 3:29pm GMT

Just a few months after Blake Lively looked beautifully bohemian in her Chanel Resort 2011 maxi dress at Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2011 back, Rachel Bilson gave the same colorful, swirl-like print some tough love with a leather jacket and gladiator sandals at the Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011.

While each lady's look is reflective of her own personal style, I like how Blake's simplistic styling allowed the pretty print to breathe on its own, whereas Rachel's dress appeared to be on life (or rather accessory) support.

Which style is the right way, and which one needs to hit the highway? You tell me in the comment section below.

Photos: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Posted in: blake lively, chanel, one designer two..., rachel bilson
Comments

| Permalink

Style Showdown: Kate Hudson vs. Leighton Meester

Posted by babu 3:08pm GMT

It was love at first sight when I first spotted Leighton Meester wearing this two-toned, flower applique dress from the Marc Jacobs Resort 2011 collection at the V Magazine New York Issue Celebration in September, which is why I was excited to see it chosen for the cover of Elle's Women In Hollywood issue.

While I loved seeing the full effect of the dress and accessories as modeled by Leighton, there's no denying Kate Hudson has attained an equal if not greater level of pastel perfection, so this one's a toss-up for me.

Photos (left to right): Carter Smith/Elle; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Posted in: celeb style showdown, kate hudson, leighton meester, marc jacobs, one designer two...
Comments

| Permalink

Style Showdown: Angie Harmon vs. Lindsay Price

Posted by babu 5:32pm GMT

I knew Angie Harmon's Naeem Khan dress, worn to the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, looked familiar!

It turns out Lindsay Price wore the same feathered frock to the 12th Annual HollyRod Foundation Design Care Event in Beverly Hills back in July.

Both actresses took a similar approach to accessorizing, pairing the dress with nude peep-toes and a structured, hand-held clutch. This one's a toss-up for me!

Photos (left to right): Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage; Noel Vasquez/Getty Images

Posted in: angie harmon, celeb style showdown, lindsay price, naeem khan, one designer two...
Comments

| Permalink

One Designer, Two Ways: Stella McCartney

Posted by babu 5:08pm GMT

This ATL Insider post is dedicated to all the ladies out there (myself included) who've dared question the expression "less is more."

Not even two weeks after Thandie Newton looked fierce in a fuchsia Stella McCartney blouse and skirt duo at the Vanishing on 7th Street After Party in Toronto, Jennifer Garner surprised onlookers with the souped up (to say the least) version, complete with countless strands of pearls and suede, fuchsia platforms, at the 6th Annual Pink Party.

Not only was Jennifer's look overcrowded with busy and unflattering accessories, I much prefer the matching skirt to the bright white, which looks like it was taken from one of  the "Austin Powers" sets.

Which style is the right way, and which one needs to hit the highway? You tell me in the comment section below.

Photos (left to right): Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Posted in: jennifer garner, one designer two..., stella mccartney, thandie newton
Comments

| Permalink

One Designer, Two Ways: Louis Vuitton

Posted by babu 12:25pm GMT

Just days after Katie Holmes rocked a floral Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 frock at the Second Annual Power of Women Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Chinese actress and singer Fan Bing Bing was spotted sporting the tea dress version (with the same paint-brushed palette) during Paris Fashion Week.

If you read my former Dare to Wear post, you'll understand why I prefer Fan Bing Bing's style, which is a much closer match to the runway model.

Which style is the right way, and which one needs to hit the highway? You tell me in the comment section below.

Photos (left to right): Francois G. Durand/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Posted in: fan bing bing, katie holmes, louis vuitton, one designer two...
Comments

| Permalink

Style Showdown: Alexa Chung vs. Blake Lively

Posted by babu 11:24am GMT

Alexa Chung wore a navy and white tweed dress to the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week yesterday.

If you recall, Blake Lively was first spotted in the dress (from the Chanel Resort 2011 collection) at the "Twelve" screening back in late July.

While I'm not a huge fan of the dress on either lady (to me, the sheer, floral-print midriff screams tacky), I'm going to have to give this one to Blake for her shoe choice. I much prefer the nude pump to Alexa's black loafers.

Photos: Eric Ryan/Getty Images; Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Posted in: alexa chung, blake lively, celeb style showdown, chanel, one designer two...
Comments

| Permalink