CFDA 2014 Red Carpet

The Council of Fashion Designer's of America (CFDA) awards were last night in New York. It is a big night in fashion with a vast array of creative personalities arriving in an equally wide array of looks.

I will share my favourites as always with a side note about the look the Internet is buzzing about with mixed reviews.

Rihanna's arrival provoked a digital frenzy of posts with everyones virtual 2 cents about her look. I felt compelled to add mine.

I would have LOVED this look if it was lined. I understand that the shock factor was possibly the point of the look but it just looked a little over done to me. There was a potential for a major Josephine Baker-Chic moment here that was missed. The bear breasts are fabulous, if you are doing a burlesque show but at this venue it felt like she was trying a little too hard to make a statement. Sometimes, even in fashion the best statements are made simply and effortlessly. There is no disputing her body is rockin, the makeup was gorgeous and I adored the jeweled head scarf complete with 'kiss curled' hair at her cheeks. The real fur is tacky and unnecessary with all the amazing faux fur textile options. I loved reading that over 200,000 Swarovski crystals were used in this custom mesh creation done by designer Adam Selman. This look would have been my undisputed FAV using a little simple style math. Add a liner, minus the fur (or replace the real fur with faux).

This sheer/nude look is nothing new either. Cher did it in the 1970's when it was truly novel and in a much more classy way in this Bob Mackie Jumpsuit. The class is in the coverage and the illusion of nude.

and then there was 1974 ...

Some CFDA Style winners for me from last night.

CoCo Rocha in Christian Siriano

 Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen in the ROW

Olivia Palermo in Ann Taylor Fringe Top/Skirt

 Olivia Wilde in Vintage

 Rachel Zoe in Custom Rachel Zoe Collection

 Emmy Rossum J Mendel

Nina Garcia

Busy Philips dress by Honor; jewels by Irene Neuwirth.

 Model Karen Elson in Michael Kors

Who were your favourites? 

Couch Critique: 2014 Oscars

I have been blog MIA for the past few weeks with lots on the go. Of course I took a much needed breath to enjoy the Oscar red carpet and all the fashion confections from the comfort of my couch. I always highlight my FAV's only so if you are looking for 'worst dressed' or a negative critique look elsewhere. My choices keep in mind the overall look, not just the dress. As always styling is what makes the look, it is not just about a fabulous frock. The accessories, makeup and hair are what take the gowns and the ladies in them to the next level.

My Best Dressed Overall: Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace

A current way to do old Hollywood glamour. THIS is what a movie star looks like!

BEST SPARKLE

Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab Couture

Julie Delpy in Jenny Packham

BEST BLACK

Karen O in Camilla Stærk

Julia Roberts in Givenchy

 Anne Hathaway in GUCCI

Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Couture

Olivia Wilde in Valentino

PINK PERFECTION

Camila Alves in Gabriela Cadena

BEST PERFORMANCE

P!NK in Elie Saab Couture

BEST QUOTE

Lupita Nyong’o: 

“No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.”

What looks did you love?

Couch Critique: Golden Globe Fashion

I love award season. I always look forward to seeing the red carpet's to observe what Hollywood's finest (stylist's) assist their clients in wearing on the world stage. I like to keep things positive and highlight the  'fashion winners' from my humble PROFashional perspective. The not so fabulous are left off my list, enough said. Desginer of the night for me was GUCCI; 3 of my top pics were from the chic Italian fashion house. I was also happy to see some Vintage on the carpet, the coolest cape dress and beautiful black and gold. I always applaud 'non generic' fashion choices and the Globes had those too, Thanks Emma Watson and Diane Keaton.

 Best BUMP

Olivia Wilde in GUCCI

VINTAGE

 Emma Thompson in Vintage LANVIN & Daughter Gaia in Vintage Laura Ashley

Alexa Chung in Vintage Balenciaga from Decades LA

Best Vintage Inspired

 Zooey Deschanel in Oscar DeLa Renta

BEST Lace

Cate Blanchette in Armani

Best Beading

Elizabeth Moss in J Mendel

Best CAPE!

Upita Nyongo in Ralph Lauren

Best Black and Gold

 Julianna Margulies in Andrew Gn

Kelly Osborne in ESCADA

BEST Beaded Accents - GUCCI

Lizzy Caplan in GUCCI

Margot Robbie in GUCCI

BEST Red Carpet FASHION Statement

 Emma Watson in DIOR

This is what FASHION looks like on a read carpet.

BEST Acceptance Speech LOOK

Diane Keaton in a tailored suit and tie

Who's looks did you LOVE? Tell me in the comments below!