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January 24, 2011
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Mingling Mondays ~ Your Award Season

We all know that we're in the midst of award season and we love seeing what our fave celebs are wearing and doing in terms of their beauty routines. But the fact of the matter is that throughout our lives, we all have award winning moments where we need to look our best and many times we're at a loss of what it means in terms of glamming it up. When in doubt, we go to our classic standbys in terms of "let me grab yet another LBD from the closet or get a new one". It has been thought that the classic LBD is either a long sleeve dress, a classic sheath or something strappy. This becomes a "uniform" of sorts and if you're always going to events, the idea of putting a little oomph into this look may put you at a loss. Everything old is new again and I'm loving David Meister's One Shoulder Jewel Cuff Dress.

First off, anytime you have a bit of unsuspecting skin peeking out, your bound to add an extra amount of exotic love to your outfit. But I love that the way the fabric drapes across your chest, you don't have to wonder about what necklace works best. This dress works for a number of body types and is amazing on days that you may feel that you would rather wear something a little more forgiving. Built into this dress, you'll love the cuff detail. In the great debate of whether you should mix gold and silver together, this is one of those situations where one shouldn't worry about this. Mixing elements is one of the best things that one can do! To incorporate this, here are items that can be worn together to complete this look or to be included with items that you already own. I love the fact that you can pop these chandelier earrings in by Miguel Ases which has oxidized silver as well as gold and black stones. I'm loving Joan and David's Flipp Platform pumps which add a bit of hollywood glamour to this or any other look! It's nice to see this mixed media and to rock it with this Alexander McQueen clutch - it's even more star studded. Fab ways to ensure that you're red carpet look is phenomenal from start to finish!

October 07, 2010
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Trendy Thursdays ~ Breast Cancer Awareness Round Up

Today it's all about including a post that has all items where purchasing them supports the research and awareness of Breast Cancer. In addition, many of the items that are listed are perfect ways to give you the Hollywood Glam that you rock every time you walk out your door. We're loving, It's a Ten who has an extensive line of hair care products bu they also have a leave in product which Christina Applegate is not only endorsing but also supports her foundation as well. I love that it's the perfect shade of girl pink! Of course our friends at Rapid Lash ensure that we have lush lashes by using their serum that creates nourishment. Some say the best stress reliever is doing their nails and if you have a steady hand, then definitely try Sally Beauty's 'I'm a Survivor' shade to help those in the fight! Finally, I'm obsessed with the Clarisonic MIA! I love that it charges magnetically to its dock when then connects to the wall. In 1 min you have a face that looks fab, refreshed and renewed! It's my new friend that has entered into my beauty routine. Check out the items and find out how you can continue to support!

September 11, 2009
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Fashion Week Edition Spring 2010 ~ Rosa Cha

Fashion Week is on and it kicked off with a bang with one of my favorite shows, Rosa Cha! I have loved this Brazilian swimwear line ever since I can remember and you can search for last year's show that I covered as well to see various portions of her line from the suits to the cover ups! Each one is flawless and ensures that you look absolutely stunning whether you're on the beaches of Rio or simply hanging out in the Hamptons. This year's coverage will be different as opposed to showing various looks, I will take a look and then accessorize it to give you a theme! So since we're looking at Spring 10 fashions, I wanted to blend in some of my favorite looks. I'm a huge fan of Tortoise Shell and Amber there is something very old world about it and when used together with just the right pieces you look like the goddess of whatever space you happen to be occupying at the time! Today's theme is the Egyptian Hollywood Look. I love how this black and white bikini can be worn anywhere and since sometimes you go to parties where swimwear is the outfit, why not think of ways that you can take a piece and dress it up! A large cuff is a must and really makes your arms seem longer and quite slim. The Bib Necklace is a piece that I think is an essential (I wear one about 2 - 3 times a week and seriously dresses up the most casual look) and of course the large sunglasses are a must. I love that these have a ring detail on the side which is perfect when you're lounging and as you know - I believe the large cocktail ring is central to any look that I put together.

August 19, 2009
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Wearable Wednesdays: Enter Eva Varro

I have known about Eva Varro for awhile and what I love most about her are her simple lines with bold styles. For those of you that haven't see her pieces, you simply have to look at Hollywood and you'll see her there from Eva Longorio, Jane Seymour, Meryl Streep (in a key scene of Mama Mia) and more! Whether you gravitate towards her solid colors or prints that are within the same vein of Pucci, Eva Varro knows how to have a great look that looks fab with various body types! So I would pair this tunic with these skinny Jeans by Diesel. I love putting black and grey together and as we begin to go towards the fall or if you simply have a night where you want to do a resort version of rocker night, a few accessories will put you on your way. Without a doubt, pair the look with Alexander McQueen's Pyramid Ring and Cole Haan's newest collection of bags entitled, Prudence! This is such a cute look and quite a classic that will work with you in so many ways! As always, the links can be clicked on within the spread!

February 25, 2009
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Wearable Wednesday: Detailing the Red Carpet

Last week we introduced you guys to Lien Ta who shared with us some of her thoughts on what we should anticipate for the Oscar's Red Carpet. If you missed it, you can click here to see what she had to say! This week, she had some comments on what she saw. Regardless of what I may agree or disagree on in terms of the looks that made their appearance, I love hearing the opinions and being introduced to new designers or maybe getting an idea of what you think you could do at a later time or how your can modify it for yourself! Along with the gallery of images that I have included to go along with Lien's comments, I have included my own as I would love to weigh in as well. I love it so without any more delay, enjoy Lien Ta's comments in their entirety!

We saw a lot of white and beige, a lot of big, bold jewelry, a couple of curious belts, plenty of offensive mermaid tails and bows and a couple of one-shoulder straps that should’ve worked but didn’t.

In spite of the burst of color we’ve seen this awards season, there’s something about the Oscars that always urges the actresses to wear clean, glamorous white, metals and variants thereof – which, let’s be honest, is way better than a sea of black gowns (that’s what usually happens).

Penelope Cruz looked more than ready to accept her first Oscar in a big, rose-beige 60-year-old ball gown. Of everyone, she looked the most classic, soft and elegant. The others went ultra-modern: Marisa Tomei had the most unbelievable pleating on her Versace train; Heidi Klum’s gown was like giant red origami, and Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Tina Fey and every other woman that wore sequins looked incredibly crisp, chic and youthful.

Some actresses, however, overdid it. Jessica Biel’s big, floundering bow seemingly gave her a third boob. Miley Cyrus’ Cinderella ballgown looked like a grade-schooler’s first encounter with glitter, forced to make something resembling a turkey (Happy Thanksgiving!). Despite loving Marisa Tomei’s train, her one-shoulder strap was shaped way too awkwardly – just like Kate Winslet’s split-personality dress. Reese Witherspoon had a similar disorder, but hers was multiple personalities – what were those black pigtails draped over her dress? Lastly, mermaid tails? When are they ever flattering? Repeat offender Beyonce Knowles doesn’t understand this, nor did Vanessa Hudgens and Melissa George.

Taraji P. Henson’s necklace was my favorite “big jewelry” of the night. The belts on Sarah Jessica Parker and Marion Cotillard’s Dior gowns were OK; I will admit that Marion’s gown was the only one that made me smile. She had peekaboo legs!

What have we learned? Everybody looks beautiful in white, cream, silver, et al. White T-shirts, come out and play! Plus, big colored baubles and fun belts will help bring an everyday look to the next level.

For more, go to: Hollywood.com!

 

October 10, 2008
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Kitten Lounge is Following the Starter Wife

One of the things that I loved most about Sex and the City is that it had fabulous outfits that dazzled you. From the simplistic looks to those that were for a massive night out, there was always something that you wanted to keep in your closet. Yes, Sex and the City was an end of and era of amazing fashions (I suppose people thought the same thing with Dynasty and other shows such as that). Fortunately, I have picked up such shows as Lipstick Jungle to enjoy the super cute looks but I do believe that I have acquired another find - USA Network's the Starter Wife whose 2 hour premier wil launch tonight!

Debra Messing stars in The Starter Wife; however, much like Patricia Field was a dynamic element to the show, Agata Maskiewics is the same for this show! I can't wait to see all the looks (some which are including within the gallery of this post) and make sure to tune into USA at 9pm EST for the 2 hour premier and to see whether you loved seeing Carrie's east coast looks or those that Molly (Debra's character) will wear as a lady of Hollywood. Below is a snippet of the interview with Agata Maskiewics, costume designer for this series. Eye 4 Style had the amazing opportunity to do an exclusive interview with her and we have a portion of this, if you want to know about the entire interview, visit Eye 4 Style which has amazing finds about various styles and previews that you'll want to know more about.

 

Being a costume designer must be a fun job! How did you get your start?

 

I started working in the film & TV industry after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising where I studied fashion design. I started as an intern on a feature film and worked my way up holding various positions in the costume department.

 

How is styling a celebrity different from styling a character in film or television?

 

While I don’t particularly style celebrities, I feel that the main difference is that when designing a character the job is to transform an actor into the character they are portraying. Often times the costumes can really help an actor make the transition into the character they are set to play. Also, sometimes the costumes are not meant to be flattering; depending on the character, the goal isn’t always to make them look beautiful. But when styling a celebrity, it’s all about having them look amazing.

 

What role does fashion play in The Starter Wife?

 

Fashion is almost like another character in The Starter Wife. So much of the personality of the actors comes through in the clothing they wear. Our goal is to have the audience as excited about the fashions as they are the characters. We want the people at home to feel as though they can hear the ruffle of Molly’s Zac Posen silk dress and smell the exquisite leather of her Manolos. We want them to daydream about getting into Molly’s closet and have the opportunity to dress from it everyday as she does. And yes, the closet is huge, since as a Hollywood woman, she never repeats an outfit!

January 18, 2008
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Fashionable Fridays ~ Think Skin

Tylerrose Now that we're heading into the whole winter, it makes me think about half day Fridays, Hampton summer shares and quick weekends somewhere in the sun! With that in mind, I turn to my favorite thoughts - bathing suits. I am a huge fan of Tyler Rose Swimwear. I have a few suits and I love how sexy you look when you wear these suits. There is no way that you can go unnoticed when you wear this - your inner dive definitely comes out in these suits! You can't go wrong when it comes to black and white and I LOVE the bandeau. This is perfect for moments in the Hamptons or South Beach. The Casablanca Suit makes me think of the large straw brim hat with a nice black bow (yes I do wear this when I'm out on the beach), espadrilles and of course large sunglasses. I love the idea of bringing back a bit of that old Hollywood glamour which is perfect no matter where you go. With all the ties and mini keyhole this is absolutely a must to have in your collection!

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