Hit and Miss of the Week: The New Look

The Hit and Miss of the Week posts have been going for a long time now, and it needed a facelift. Adding even more excitement to the post (seriously, can you handle it?) I’ve also just learnt how to add a jump break – it’s pretty pathetic it took me this long, but better late than never I say!
So onto the week, and the big story was the LA premiere of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. I’m still not a Twilight fan, but anything that causes a big red carpet event is cool with me, and the turnout at the LA premiere was amazing. Continue reading (ha! how cool is this?) to see the good and bad looks from the premiere…

Kristen Stewart: So-So / Robert Pattinson: Hit

Horray! Kristen Stewart is finally starting to look comfortable on the red carpet. I think the white sequins on this Elie Saab Couture dress look beautiful on her, but I hate the one-sleeve element. Either have two or none at all – one makes it look like you didn’t have time to shave both armpits!


Robert Pattinson on the other hand looked perfect, which is a shocking statement to come from me, as I’m no R-Patz fan. The maroon Gucci suit was a great choice (Taylor Lautner wore Gucci too) for Robert, as he really stood out. Why don’t more male celebs wear colour on the red carpet?

Dakota Fanning: Hit

Dakota looked absolutely stunning in an Elie Saab couture dress. The feather detailing around the hemline adds a perfectly playful touch, and the one-shoulder element keeps it young. As an avid follower of Dakota’s red carpet look I would have liked to see her in something a little less feminine (she has worn a similar Saab dress before, after all) but maybe next time?
At the moment Dakota is a key player in the young Hollywood set, and was my best dressed of the night. I can’t wait to see what she wears next.

Ashley Greene: So-So

I think Ashley Greene is absolutely stunning, and more often than not looks great on the red carpet, but this dress is not working for me. It’s a lovely colour and I do like a bit of draping, but it completely swamps her fame and looks like she simply wrapped some pretty fabric around her body. I have no doubt she’ll be looking amazing come her next red carpet appearance though.

Anna Kendrick: Hit

I’ve always thought Anna Kendrick seemed so sweet, and although I like her a lot her style has yet to make a real impact on me. I do think she pulled it out of the bag for this premiere though, the Marchesa dress being a great choice.
I feel like she could have pushed the choice of footwear a little further though. Her choice of metallic strappy heels are a little too safe for my liking. But all in all it’s a nice enough look.

Heather Morris: Miss

I’d never heard of Heather Morris before, and I give her major points for being brave enough to try something different on the red carpet. If this look was for a TV appearance or a press conference (and she toned down the acsessories) it would definitely get a hit, but there is no place for stripy t-shirts on the red carpet. Nice shoes though…

As always let me know what you think of the looks from the week in the comments section.
Who was the best dressed this week? And who do you think got it totally wrong?

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Hit and Miss of the Week: Casual Cool

My focus was on the streets of LA and airport entrances this week, as it was all about the casual look. Nicole Richie always looks fantastic in a pair of jeans, and this week she dressed up her simple outfit will a gorgeous scarf. Also looking good was Reese Witherspoon, who has been working the S/S 2010 trends in the most natural of ways.
And though Victoria Beckham doesn't exactly do casual, she was spotted at an airport earlier in the week in that Miu Miu dress. I'd love to see her in some of the A/W pieces now.







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Hit and Miss of the Week: Kristen's Hit

The day has finally come - I've given Kristen Stewart a hit. And it's well deserved. A few weeks ago you all agreed that the shirt/skirt combo was a great look for Kristen, and she gave it an update this week at an event.
Daphne Guinness, Natasha Poly and Rachel Bilson also looked great this week - although when does Rachel Bilson ever look bad? - but Katherine Heigl and Vanessa Hudgens both slipped up.
I think Vanessa's style is on its way to being great, but she made the mistake of adding way too much to one look, this week. It's a shame because she was on a roll.







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Kristen Stewart's ELLE UK Cover

I always look forward to the moment my copy of UK ELLE drops through the letterbox (or simply gets left on the doorstep - depending on how lazy the postman is feeling that day) but this month I am literally itching to get my hands on the new issue. Fingers crossed it arrives tomorrow.
I'm not a fan of Twilight, Robert Pattinson or anything remotely vampire themed, and up until today I didn't really like Kristen Stewart much either. You know how I feel about her red carpet style, and even though I liked her recent spread in US Vogue I still remained iffy about her. Until now. Look how beautiful she looks on the subscribers cover of ELLE. I'm obsessed.



The newstand cover is also beautiful - you can see it HERE - and I actually want both copies. The last newstand issue of ELLE that I bought had Natalie Portman on the cover, and I love Natalie Portman, so this is a huge deal! Matthias Vriens McGrath's ELLE photos of Kristen are definitely her best yet, don't you think? Her hair looks clean, she doesn't seem grumpy and the styling is perfect. I want to see more of this Kristen. Now I just wish the postman would hurry up with my copy...

What do you think of Kristen's ELLE cover?

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Vogue is a Great Problem Solver

You know I hate Kristen Stewart's red carpet look, and you know I try very hard not too. Because I really do want to give her a 'hit' now and then. But the combination of bad posture and outfits she never looks comfortable in always stops me. In the new US ELLE she defends herself, explaining that the red carpet is not a friendly place to be:
“People say that I’m miserable all the time. It’s not that I’m miserable, it’s just that somebody’s yelling at me... I literally, sometimes, have to keep myself from crying... It’s a physical reaction to the energy that’s thrown at you.”
So I do feel bad for always giving her a hard time about her look. And, getting to the point, the new issue of US Vogue proves that she can look fabulous, fashionable and comfortable in front of the camera.


I don't know why nobody thought of it sooner, because it seems so obvious now: the perfect outfit for Kristen is the shirt and skirt combo.
It's feminine but at the same time it never looks girly because the buttoned-up shirt adds a masculine edge. Vogue and stylist Tabitha Simmons have really hit the nail on the head. Kristen looks great and totally comfortable. Although I doubt Patrick Demarchelier yelled at her during the shoot like the paps do - that must help.

Lets just hope Kristen chooses the shirt and skirt combo for any upcoming events. Because I really would love to give her a 'hit'...

What do you think of Kristen's Vogue look? And are you a fan of the shirt and skirt combo?

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Hit and Miss of the Week: Final Met Gala Roundup

I'm really sorry if you've had enough of the Met Gala this week. I just didn't have enough time to say everything I wanted to earlier in the week, so I thought I'd dedicate the Hit & Miss post to the event.
Overall I thought it was a good Met Gala turnout (there were hardly any wardrobe slip-ups), but there was a definite lack of really breathtaking gowns on the red carpet. Yes, everyone looked great, but the majority didn't go all out for the event, which was a real shame. That's why we're lucky to have Coco Rocha in the world. She really went for it, and looked absolutely stunning in Zac Posen.








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Hit and Miss of the Week: I Love You VB

This week was a lot better than the last, and I only had to use a 'miss' twice. My favourite look of the week has to be Victoria Beckham's airport outfit. There was no flying cap, but she did show off some fabulous trousers. This look was then done again, a few days later, by Cheryl Cole. Her version has nothing on VB's, however.
And also this week, Kristen Stewart was spotted in her own clothes, and she looks so much better than she does on the red carpet. The issue with her must be comfort, so she really needs to find a red carpet style that she's happy with. Lets hope she finds it soon...







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Hit and Miss of the Week: Miss, Miss, Yawn...

This hasn't been a very good week. It's mostly my fault, as I posted all the best looks (like Jennifer in Donna Karan and SJP in Marchesa) during the week. So the Hit & Miss is basically put together with the week's leftovers, These include Katherine Heigl in a very princess-y dress, Heidi Montag carrying a Hermes bag (yes, I know, life's unfair) and Madonna in very tight thigh-high boots. It's not an inspiring selection. I just hope you've all had a more stylish week...







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Kristen and Dakota's Runaway Fashion

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning are on the road together promoting their new movie, The Runaways. Though I have high hopes for Dakota's style (and am finally starting to 'get' Kristen), I haven't been all that enthusiastic about their red carpet looks, so far.
Kristen is rocking the glam-grunge style, with lots of messy hair, short skirts, sequins and rather a lot of Pucci.
Dakota is going for a more romantic feel. So far her dresses have had a prom-vibe to them, with lots of wide skirts, sweetheart necklines and dainty embellishment.
It's not that I think they're doing a bad job on the red carpet, far from it. But I feel like they're not giving it their all - there's a spark missing.
If they played this the right way they could be are really exciting red-carpet-duo. Think Keira and Sienna when they were promoting The Edge of Love.
I've put together a mood board of what I'm thinking for them:



1. Matthew Williamson dress; net-a-porter.com. 2. Pippa Small bracelet; matchesfashion.com. 3. Floral beaded jacket; topshop.com. 4. Nina Ricci satin trousers; theoutnet.com. 5. Alexander Wang heels; net-a-porter.com. 6. Christian Louboutin Ulona 140 heels; brownsfashion.com. 7. Richmond studded biker; my-wardrobe.com. 8. Raw Applique vest; topshop.com. 9. Elizabeth and James skirt; net-a-porter.com. 10. Bottega Veneta clutch; matchesfashion.com. 11. Lucy Hutchings ring; my-wardrobe.com.

What would you like to see Dakota and Kristen wear on the red carpet?

image from celebrity-gossip.net - all clothing from credited websites

Hit and Miss of the Week: What Happened to Whitney?

This week hasn't been the most fabulous when it comes to celebrity style. Let's hope it's just because they're recovering from the Oscars and all those fashion week front rows.
Sarah Jessica Parker did make a blue carpet appearance, however, and looked lovely. Whilst Kristen Stewart (a smiling Kristen Stewart, I must add) and Dakota Fanning hit the red carpet for their movie premiere. I'm not loving Dakota's Valentino though...
And Whitney Port was also photographed a lot this week. I really have no idea what is going on with her style. She was amazing in The Hills and ever since she left it's gone down hill. Perhaps she had stylist hiding in the Teen Vogue cupboard with her all those years?







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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?

images from zimbo, celbutopia, tflfan, gossipcenter and celebrity-paradise (all via thefashionspot.com) and justjared.buzznet.com

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.