Sartorial Roundup: 2013 Academy Awards

I wasn't blown away yesterday by dress choices, but then by the time the Oscar's rolls around, I feel like I usually am not.  It seems as though people always come out swinging at the Globes and then there's too much pressure for the Oscar's.  But, there were a few big winners in my book, scroll through to find out who I loved.

 The shape of this Dior dress is where she totally won me over.  It's stunning.

Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen.  I still wish she would have done a dark lip...

 I wasn't planning on putting Jessica in Armani on my faves list, but the art deco designs in the beading are just too good.

I surprised myself by loving Stacy Keibler's look, the dark beading on her Naeem Khan drapes perfectly with the shape of her body.

Sunrise Coigney always looks amazingly cool on the red carpet, this is a dress by Zero Maria Cornejo.

Sally Field was perfect in red Valentino.

 When Kerry wears Miu Miu, she always wins, as evidenced by this years' Golden Globes.

Sartorial Compass: Michelle Williams, Gown Gorgeous

Michelle Williams has been gracing red carpets for a while now, but it wasn't until Brokeback Mountain that she really stepped up her red carpet game.  Below are a few of her best gown moments from years past.  Who could ever forget the mustard Vera Wang gown that made her the fashion icon that she is today. 

 Love her in color!!

 These gowns are so insanely gorgeous and ethereal.  

The dress in the center is Miu Miu from last years Met Gala, it fit her personality perfectly and physically fit her like a dream as well.  

photos via style.com, just jared, people.com

Let's Talk Street Style: MFW Fall '12

In the latest edition of Let's Talk Street Style, we head to Milan.  The ancient town where it seems color comes to life by popping out against the brown streets and buildings.  Take a look at the ladies in Milan.

Party on the bottom!  TTH looks great in these striped pants, loving the fur on both of the jackets...ooh and those Miu Miu checked shoes!

Teal for days...all of the shoes are amazing, and those wide-legged pants!!

Love the beanies with the veils, a DIY I can get behind!  Milan was apparently all about wearing the same thing as your friend, but in a different color.  A trend that I am all about.

I think they did pretty well in Milan...last stop, Paris!

photos via style.com, the cut, refinery29

Back to The Forties We Go

If you haven't figured it out yet, I have gotten a bit carried away with the 1940's this season, thanks to Miu Miu.  Which is why, when I stumbled upon yet ANOTHER 1940's inspired editorial (that features Miu Miu, other big designers, but most importantly Miu Miu) I couldn't resist getting it up here.  If this blog has taught you anything in the last month it's to go ALL OUT 40'S ALL THE TIME...perhaps that's not the way, but it sure would be beautiful.

Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Ohlund for Elle Sweden, most importantly styled by Linda Lindqwister.

So in love with this.

photos via fashion gone rogue

Sartorial Compass: Kirsten Dunst, Demure Darling

I had a busy travel day yesterday hence why this is going up on a Monday, but I couldn't miss it.  Kirsten has shown us since the Little Women days that she is a bit of an old soul.  And her sartorial choices often highlight that.  She's quite the lady on the red carpet during the day and at night.  Check out a few of her most ladylike looks below.

All of these looks scream demure to me.  The dress on the far left is by Miu Miu a couple of seasons ago, she pulls off the mixed patterns beautifully.  Next she brings a fun pattern to a classic shape, and the third dress is my FAVORITE!  In this Chloe dress from the Spring 2011 line, Kirsten pulls off the marigold color beautifully and her lips pop with red.

She also dresses like a lady in the evening.  Most of these looks are fairly recent like the blouse and skirt combo and the beautiful short sleeved dress both for premieres of her movie Melancholia.  The third look reminds us that she's been a lady for years, this is a Chanel dress that she wore to the 2007 Oscars.  It features a collar (she's clearly fond of collars), feathers and art deco-esque beading, it's an unexpected look for the Oscar's but she pulls it off.  And finally a simple and classic all white ensemble from a recent event.

This week and into the next couple of months it's definitely worth trying out some similar ladylike looks.  Collared menswear shapes are great in beautiful feminine prints, and a voluminous mid-length skirt is the way to go, and don't be afraid to cover up every once in a while!

photos via justjared, style.com, etc...

Shoe Shots & Memories

I think it would be safe to say that shoes are what initially lured me into fashion.  Shoes became a big deal for me probably in 9th grade.  I started to wear heels on dress-up days for away games/matches/races, and found such a joy in shopping for shoes that I'd never seen on anyone else...and entirely represented my burgeoning personal sense of style.

Some of my favorite shoe snaps of late...

Mustard suede brogues via dapperlou

I'll go ahead and assume that these are calvin klein,  though I'm not sure...love them!

Alejandro Ingelmo x Chris Benz via themanrepeller

klling me softly, Nicholas Kirkwood x Rodarte

Now to Miu Miu...Miuiccia Prada literally never fails on the shoe front, nobody makes more original shoes.  LOVED the Fall 2011 versions...the shape of the heel, the sparkle...

Fall 2011 Miu Miu campaign shot by Bruce Weber via fashiongonerogue

Memorable Shoe Moments (soo wish I had photo evidence):

-Patent red mary-jane's on Easter at the ripe old age of 4 maybe?

-Who else remembers those amazing J.Crew clogs from when J.Crew technically didn't make shoes yet?  They were THE best, I had them in a mustard suede I think, in like 7th grade?!

-A pair of red situations during the whole "bowling shoe" trend of 2003-ish?

-Bright pink kitten heel pointed toes that I LOVED.

-Black BCBG pointed toe slingbacks...a classic for sure (points were BIG in 2005)!  

-Cross country spikes...they were pink and white with tiger stripes.  They made me feel like I was running 100 mph...I wasn't.

-And the latest addition to the collection...the Love Me Knot heels from J.Crew, yet to be worn but oh I can't wait...with my Veda dress!

What are your best and worst shoe memories??

Miu Miu Autumn '11

This is a super quick, blink and you might miss it, Fall 2011 MIU MIU campaign sneak peek post.  If any of you saw True Grit this past Holiday season you surely fell in love with miss Hailee Steinfeld...well she's back and better than ever as Miuccia Prada's new muse for fall!  Looking amazing as per usual, she is the best dressed teen around!!

not to mention the fact that the vibe of the campaign looks pretty awesome!!
photo via fashion gone rogue