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

Sartorial Sorbet

In honor of me finally getting through all of the NYFW Spring/Summer 2012 shows just this week I will reward all of you with this post full of lovely ethereal goodness from 3.1 Phillip Lim, T by Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein and Vera Wang.  While reviewing the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection style.com's Meenal Mistry described the "refreshing, airy & minimal" pieces as "a sartorial sorbet."  Of course I loved that she used my favorite word...but it's also a spot-on observation.  Here are a few of the languid and pattern free pieces that caught my eye during the spring shows.

3.1 Phillip Lim 

T by Alexander Wang

Calvin Klein Collection

Vera Wang

I am so not the kind of person to wish away cozy layers, and boots but these looks are making me yearn for warmer months.  That being said I can't complain about this unseasonably warm winter we've had so far...in fact I'm running a New Year's Eve 5K on this 40+ degree day!  On that note...

Have a Happy New Year, see you in 2012!  

Sartorial Compass: Leighton Meester, Pattern Me Crazy

As much as Leighton loves a subtle watercolor print she's not one to shy away from bold prints either.  Whether it be a wild Louis Vuitton look from the 2009 Met Gala, or a sleek Vera Wang look and bold skirt she is not afraid of going for something a little crazy!  Check out her best patterned looks below.

First are 3 looks designed by the incomparable Marc Jacobs, the first is from Marc Jacobs spring '11 collection, and the other two are both Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.  She wore the legging/dress combo for the 2009 Costume Institute Gala at the Met, it embodies everything that the event is meant to be about, high fashion and no holds barred.

Pattern on the bottom here means Proenza x J. Brand jeans, a Vera Wang look, and more Proenza!!

As previously documented Missoni is well known for their killer patterns and Leighton was featured in their Spring 2011 ad campaign.

Leighton is clearly okay with taking risks so never be afraid to go crazy with bold patterns!  Next week make sure to check out the Sartorial Compass as I'll be featuring a few of Leighton & Blair Waldorf's greatest hits!  Check out a couple of bonus looks...