Are Carey and Shia the Brangelina of 2010?

I've been so caught up in work experience this week that I almost forgot about The Cannes Film Festival. I love Cannes as there is always at least one amazing red carpet moment, and in recent years there has been a large helping of Brangelina too.
I don't think the Brange will be there this year (boo!) but another gorgeous celebrity couple are in attendance. Carey Mulligan and Shia LaBeouf are both in town to promote Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. Carey, who you know I love, arrived in a gorgeous little Prada frock and some lovely retro shades. I can't wait to see what she wears to the actual premiere. Maybe Prada again?



The great thing about Carey and Shia is I get the impression they really have no desire to be a 'Hollywod couple' like Brad and Angelina or Jude and Sienna. I love both of the above but it's nice to see a couple who genuinely doesn't seem to care for a change. I doubt they'll walk the red carpet together, but maybe we'll be treated to a few sneaky pap shots.

What would you like to see Carey wear on the Cannes red carpet? And which Cannes 2010 dresses have made an impact on you so far?

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Who Wants a Red Capret Dress?

Everyone is suffering from Carey Mulligan fever, it seems. There is something very likable about Carey, and on top of that she’s really talented and dresses well on the red carpet (most of the time) which all ads up to major movie star potential.
Cast your mind back to awards season this year and you’ll remember Carey was on pretty much every red carpet that mattered. My favourite red carpet look was easily the printed monochrome Vionnet dress she wore to the BAFTA’s, where she won the award for best actress.



Carey has kindly donated this very dress to Oxfam, to raise money for their women’s projects across the world, which help to “protect, support and empower vulnerable women: campaigning against violence, empowering them to fight HIV and AIDS and offering the poorest girls the chance of education.”

The Vionnet will be displayed at Selfridges as part of the week long ‘Oxfam Curiosity Shop’ event from Friday 14 to Thursday 20 May. And bids on the dress start from £50 (although I’m certain it will go for a lot more) from 10am onwards on Thursday 13 May at www.oxfam.org.uk/curiosityshop

If you love this dress, are the same size as Carey (I guess a UK 6/8) and have the cash you should definitely make a bid. After all it’s for a great cause and the dress is one of a kind adapted from two styles that appeared in the Vionnet pre-fall 2010 collection. So no one else will have it.


How much do you think Carey’s dress will go for? And just for fun, if you could have any red carpet dress from the 2010 awards season which look would you pick? I’d go for Zoe Saldana’s Oscar dress, I dream of that Givenchy...

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Carey's So Cool She Has Two Covers

When I saw Carey Mulligan's Wonderland cover last week it was love at first sight. But Wonderland isn't the only April issue she's covering, she's also gracing the cover of Interview magazine. I haven't bought Interview in quite a while, but I'll definitely be buying this issue.


Both editorials and covers are in black and white, but Wonderland's styling has a touch of sixties chic to it, whilst Interview is a little more punky. Carey is doing pretty well for magazine covers right now, as she recently graced Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue with Kristen Stewart and Abbie Cornish, and now she has two covers in the same month. I'd love to see her in UK ELLE sometime soon. Fingers crossed it happens...


Which of Carey's covers do you like the best? And what magazine do you see her popping up on next?

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Carey in Wonderland



I am totally obsessed with Carey Mulligan's Wonderland cover. Even though it's such a simple image, it somehow feels so fresh and new. I like black and white magazine covers a lot, the subscribers copy of ELLE is Demi Moore in black and white this month, which looks amazing.
Carey wears Prada on the cover - she seems to really love Prada. I hope there's a bit of Vionnet in her editorial too. You can't have Carey without Vionnet.
What do you think of her cover?

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The Oscars 2010

The red carpet at the Oscars last was definitely an interesting one. There were lots of dresses that I really didn't like, and a lot that blended into the background. But there were some red carpet moments that were so beautiful (Zoe Saldana, Cameron Diaz and Amanda Seyfried) that I didn't mind the average looks. Because it just made the Zoe's, Cameron's, and Amanda's of the world stand out even more.


Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Couture
In January I wrote that this dress was perfect for the Oscars. Diane Kruger was my first choice but I also suggested Zoe, and as fate would have it... This is easily my favourite look of the night. She looks stunning.


Amanda Seyfried in Armani Privé
I think Amanda looks fantastic in this dress, her best red carpet moment to date. But she wasn't actually up for an award, and this is perhaps a little bit to OTT, therefore. Either way she wore it perfectly, and it's sure to be in every best dressed list.


Diane Kruger in Chanel HC & Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta
I don't think Diane was at her absolute red carpet best last night (when she really brings it you don't even notice anyone else) but again, it's a faultless look. And Cameron Diaz is up there with Zoe when it comes to my favourite dresses of the night. The Oscar de la Renta dress looked like it was made for her, and it was a lovely surprise too - I don't normally put Cameron down as a full-skirt kinda girl.


Carey Mulligan in Prada & Kristen Stewart in Monique Lhuillier
I'm very disappointed that Carey went for a black dress, I wanted to see her in colour. But she did look very sweet, so I'll let her off. Kristen made up for the dodgy trousers of last week in this dramatic number. That fact that it's a little gothic anyway makes her moody face less obvious.


Meryl Streep in Chris March & Maggie Gyllenhaal in Dries Van Noten
Everyone loves Meryl, and it was nice to see a sleeve on the red carpet last night. Nice zebra-print bangle too. And I have a feeling some people will hate Maggie's printed dress, it isn't exactly your regular Oscar dress. But I love the fact she's always willing to experiment.


Demi Moore in Versace Atelier & Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel HC
I wasn't so keen on Demi in Versace at first, but it is starting to grow on me. And I also disliked SJP in Chanel, but I now totally adore it. It works better with her personality than the Versace does with Demi's.

And you've probably noticed that Sandra Bullock is not in the post. I'm so so so happy she won (not that I've seen the film) the award, but I wasn't into her dress at all. She looked much better at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards I think. I was also confused by Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz and Tina Fey. And I'm going up and down on Charlize Theron's Dior dress - I admire her for wearing it but I just don't think I like it.
Scarily I also thought Miley Cyrus looked good, but I could not bring myself to include her in the annual Oscar post...

Which dresses were you loving last night?

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And isn't it lovely that a woman won Best Director for the first time ever?
UPDATE: I've just seen Sandra on TV and the dress is a lot better in motion than images actually.

BAFTA Awards 2010

I had quite high hopes for the BAFTA red carpet, especially for Carey Mulligan, but in actual fact, the red carpet dresses last night were pretty average. I didn't notice anyone who had got it totally wrong, so I guess that's a good thing. But there was little to nothing that made me really go wow. Normally you can expect a great Thandie Newton appearance at the BAFTA Awards, but it looked like she stayed home last night. Here are some of the women who were on the red carpet:


Best Dressed: Kate Winslet in Stella McCartney and Audrey Tautou in Lanvin
These two were definitely the best dressed of the night. Kate looked really elegant in the black Stella dress, I think it is one of her best red carpet looks ever. And it's impossible to dislike Audrey or Lanvin - so put them together and you have a winning look.



Second Best Dressed: Carey Mulligan in Vionnet and Anna Kendrick in Pucci
This floral printed Vionnet was not what I expected to see Carey in at all, and I think it worked rather well. Anna's Pucci dress was also unexpected. I think Carey was the better dressed of the pair but they both made interesting choices.


Coming in Third: Kristen Stewart in Chanel Couture and Claire Danes in Burberry
I don't understand the fuss surrounding Robert or Kristen. Last night he looked beyond gross with the dirtiest hair I've ever seen on live TV and Kristen looked so grumpy. And Claire Danes looked pretty in Burberry, but it was a very forgettable red carpet appearance.

At least the ELLE Style Awards are on tonight (I'm 98% sure the Olsen's will be there) so at least we're safe in the knowledge tonight will bring a more exciting red carpet.
What did you think of the BAFTA red carpet?

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The Beach

I think I speak for most people in London when I say this afternoon's snow shower was pretty unwelcome. I for one am sick of snow. And British actress Carey Mulligan doesn't look like she's missing the British weather much, as she wore this beachy Prada number to the Santa Barbara Film Festival last night.



You know how much I adore the Prada S/S 2010 collection, and right now it's not just the actual clothes that are making me swoon, but the summery prints too. Who wouldn't like to escape to the beach shown on the cut-out dress right now?



I'm dying for spring! I want to wear pretty little dresses, open-toe shoes and not have to worry about boring coats and scarves. Carey is living the dream...

P.S Think she'll wear Prada to the Oscars?

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The New Girls on the Red Carpet

The Oscar nominations were announced yesterday (by Anne Hathway in a Chloe blazer) and though I care which films are nominated my interest mostly lies in the women up for best actress/supporting actress. I just want to know who will be walking the red carpet. While there are many red carpet professionals up for the awards (Meryl, Penelope, Sandra, Maggie...) there are two newcomers, who have are not just making their mark in film but also in fashion, to keep and eye on. They are, of course, Anna Kendrick and Carey Mulligan.
I've taken a little look at their red carpet style to date and made a prediction of what we can expect at the Academy Awards.



Anna clearly likes the classic red carpet look (note how many trains she has worn so far) and generally sticks to pale colours or black. With all the red carpet events she's been attending this year her confidence seems to be growing, as she recently rocked a bright fuchsia Alberta Ferretti dress, but I think for the Oscars she'll play it safe and stick with a nude strapless gown.



Carey is a little more playful in her choices than Anna, going with high-fashion labels like Lanvin and Nina Ricci. Unlike Anna she rarely chooses a big skirt, and instead likes the design features above the waist (chunky necklaces and asymmetric lines), but I'd like to see her branch out and go for this Givenchy dress. I think the colour would look amazing on her.

What are your thoughts on Anna and Carey's style so far? And who else are you looking froward to seeing Oscar night? I bet Zoe Saldana and Maggie G are the best dressed.

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