Styling the Oscars

How I would style the stars on the Oscars red carpet with gowns straight from the Fall 2011 runway shows:

Stay on *this* side of of Princess

Gowns by Naaem Khan and Monique Lhullier

Be Sure to Pack a Punch

Monochromatic looks by Peter Som and Jason Wu

Be Unique with Prints and Pattern

More perfection by Monique Lhullier and Naaem Khan

All about the Silhouette

Sheer gowns by Monique Lhullier and Lela Rose

Let the Metallics Shine

Different takes on metallic by Jason Wu and Herve Leger by Max Azria

May I call dibs on the metallic Jason Wu? Enjoy the show!

(all photos from Style.com)

Fashion Curator: Dream Island Wardrobe

Twelve days stand between me and a girls trip to Maui. On the agenda: lounging on the beach, sitting by the pool, reading at least three books, and sipping many a Malibu and Pineapple. My dream wardrobe would contain the following from the Spring 2009 collections:

Glamorous Swimsuits (plus coverup)


Looks by Abaete and Hervé Léger by Max Azria
Oscar de la Renta and Threeasfour

Bold Jewelry and Shoes

Emilio Pucci bangles and Chloe sandals

and Sweet frocks

Peter Som and Anna Sui
all images from Style.com

Fashion Friday: Dress for the Job You Want

The old adage, "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have," got me thinking (i.e. day dreaming).  

Job I want: Indie Record Company Exec

Wardrobe for a day at a music festival:

Floaty dresses by Anna Sui and Diane von Furstenburg

And for a show at a dive bar:

  

Part casual, part fierce looks by William Rast and Derek Lam

And for a meeting w/ investors:

 

Pulled together or a little witty.  Designs by Costello Tagliapietra and Rag and Bone

And for a spin at an awards show:

 
Smokin' looks by Herve Leger by Max Azria and Naeem Khan

All looks from Spring/Summer Runway shows via Style.com