Sartorial Roundup: 2013 SAG Awards

And so awards season continued last night with the SAG Awards.  It's one of my favorites because of the amazing opening {My name is ___, and I am an actor}, and it always finishes up in exactly two hours.  In general I wasn't all that impressed with the looks this year, but there were still some stunners.

 I thought that pretty much everything but the color was wrong on Claire Danes during the Golden Globes, but this dress is PERFECTION. I love how clean it is, yet modern with the dolman one sleeve and graphic pattern.  Love, love, love this Givenchy.

Sartorial Roundup: 2013 Golden Globes

After spending a few days at home with my family to celebrate the life of my Grandpa, I've come back refreshed and ready for the year to really begin.  This, of course, as silly as it seems means celebrating the beginning of the awards show season with the Golden Globes.  

I was busy traveling back to the east coast while the pretty people in Hollywood were walking the red carpet, but I've finally gotten caught up and I certainly have a few opinions.  Please enjoy my commentary below...

Kerry Washington was perfect in Miu Miu, from sheer in all the right places to the length, to her sleek hair, this look is spot on.

2012: Year in Review

I've had such an amazing year from my move to New York, to my brother's wedding, and a pretty intense hurricane, among other things.  Enjoy my 2012 year in photos and have a look back at my {almost} equally as great 2011 while you're at it.

I shared a look at my journey to NY, and I also shared what I would be wearing during my first week at work!  

I experienced my first NYFW presentation when I went to check out Odilon.  I also hit the 5,000 view milestone earlier this year.  Later in the year I hit 10,000!  

I spent many days exploring my new 'hood and even got to spend a weekend away with my friend in Vegas. The views from the plane did not disappoint. 

It was in Vegas that I got lucky.  Marni x H&M was finally mine!  In May my brother and {now} sister-in-law got engaged at the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge park with both the BK and Manhattan bridges in sight.  

In June I accepted a full-time position at Attention, and I also got to spend a weekend on the water with my family.  

I checked out the amazing Little Black Jacket exhibit when it made a stop in NYC, and in August went home to be a part of their amazing wedding.  

September meant that I got to go to work at a NYFW presentation for Rachel Roy's Spring 2013 line.  It also meant that I got to attend a swanky picnic at Fort Greene Park.

I started sharing some outfit photos with you all, courtesy of Miss Whoever You Are.  In the aftermath of Sandy I took a run to the Manhattan bridge and saw Tower 1 lighting up lower Manhattan.  

I spent the night at Parlor Showroom enjoying some art and fashion during the Holiday party season before coming home to Michigan to enjoy time with my friends and family.  

In the new year I plan to explore the city in ways that I never have before, and become even more a part of the amazing community in Brooklyn that I've been welcomed into.  2013, I can't wait to meet you.  Happy New Year!!

‎"Tomorrow is is the first blank page of a 365 page book. 

Write a good one." - brad paisley

Sartorial Roundup: 2012 Emmy's

This year's Emmy's have come and gone, and without access to E!'s red carpet coverage I didn't get to see a single gown until the show started.  As usual, there were many a sparkly dress, and as usual I hated most of them, these are the types of dresses I love.  Enjoy the roundup!

Ginnifer Goodwin came looking stunning in a coral gown by Monique Lhullier.

 Leslie Mann looked amazing in Naeem Khan.

 Julianne Moore STUNNED in a lemon hued Dior Couture gown.  I am so in love with this look.

 For the first time in recent memory, Julianna Marguiles, wore something other than Narciso Rodriguez, and it worked for her.  Giambattista Valli jacquard looks lovely on you, J.  

 Tina finally redeemed herself after many past red carpets gone awry.  On Sunday she looked wonderful in Vivienne Westwood.  

 When I first saw this photo I had no idea who the girl was, but the dress hooked me.  Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones chose a very different, very cool Chanel.  

Last but not least, the adorable and hilarious, Zooey Deschanel, looked lovely in an ethereal Reem Acra dress that some described as a Cinderella moment.  The unfinished edges are what got me really excited, there's nothing better than a slightly imperfect gown.  

What were your faves of the night?

photos via refinery29, and harper's bazaar

Chanel Craftsmanship

Today begins a long weekend in which I will embark on a new New York adventure: moving.  It's going to be hectic for sure, and to make matters worse, I lost my phone last night.  But watching this Chanel Haute Couture video takes all the stress away {make it full screen for the full effect}.  It is one of the most stunning examples of haute couture that I have ever seen in my life.  Enjoy, and happy weekend!

Breaking news: this marks my 200th blog post & 10,000 total views on my blog.  To everyone who enjoys looking at the photos that inspire me, and reading my style ramblings, thank you!!

Little Black Jacket

One of the fantastic parts of being in New York is that some really phenomenal things, people and in this case a stunning photography exhibit come through town.  Karl Lagerfeld {designer, curator, photographer - among other things} assembled this collection of photos with former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld.  Together, with the help of 109 models, socialites, celebrities and friends of the brand they brought to life a true classic with The Little Black Jacket.

 Anna Wintour

 Carine Roitfeld

 Kanye West, Dakota Fanning, Daphne Groeneveld etc.

 Natalia Vodianova etc.

 Charlotte Gainsbourg

The sisters.

Kirsten Dunst, Vanessa Paradis, Elizabeth Olsen & Elle Fanning

I'll be honest, sometimes I feel like Karl stretches himself too thin and what he puts his name on isn't always indicative of his talent or his brand [hello Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's...}, this collection of photographs is not one of those projects.  It represents the absolute core of what Chanel as a brand is all about, and expresses Coco's vision that Karl continues to re-imagine every season.  If you're in New York, you only have three nights left to go check out this {totally free!} exhibit.  

Sartorial Compass: Rachel Bilson, Double C Darling

As with many past Sartorial Compass', Rachel Bilson loves and is beloved by the house of Chanel.  Always one to make it her own, she pulls off sparkles and tweed like a pro.

She loves black.  {the strapless is my favorite, such a perfect silhouette}

She loves white.  {hello shimmery tweed fringe}

She loves more black.  {<3 it all, all day everyday}

And she loves shimmers and sparkles all over.  {70's disco queen look on the left is my favorite...and yes she could pass as a ballerina}

To be clear, not everything Chanel is wonderful, but everything Chanel, that she picks is perfect.  There is nothing too girly, or matronly about any of these looks, and she pulls them off with {seemingly} very little effort.  Which Chanel look is your favorite on Ms. Bilson?

Oscar Party Circuit

I admit...I'm quite late with this one, but I just couldn't ignore all of the bonus dresses from Oscar night.  Nominees, and supporters alike turned it out making me wish that everyone was forced to wear two {or more} dresses throughout the evening.  And by everyone, I mean only a few of the best dressed ladies of course.  

Starting out with a bang, Sartorial Sompass alumni, Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein.

Shailene Woodley in Proenza Schouler

 Mia Wasikowska in Antonio Berardi

 Elizabeth Olsen wearing Chanel

 Emma Stone with a quick-change into this GORGEOUS Chanel dress.

 Sartorial Compass alumni, Zoe Saldana, in a dress by Marios Schwab.

Recent Sartorial Compass alumni, Kate Bosworth wore a dress by Prabal Gurung

Ginnifer Goodwin, Sartorial Compass alumni, also looked amazing at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a dress by Peter Som.

Did anybody notice anything about those last six?  Apparently I like black, lots of black, sheer and mixed textures, short, long and maybe even with a bit of sparkle thrown in.  Is there anything that you're seeing now that you wish would have been on the Oscar red carpet instead?

photos via style.com