Vintage Red Carpet: Maggie in Prada



Although 2008 doesn’t really count as ‘vintage’ for the purpose of this post lets just say it does. As it sounds a hell of a lot better than old, right?
So it’s July 2008 and Maggie Gyllenhaal is promoting The Dark Knight in Tokyo. She needs a dress that is sexy, cool and looks great for the cameras. So obviously she chooses this orange lace number from the Prada A/W 2008 collection.
It’s one of my favourite Maggie looks of all time. A real love it or hate it piece.

Did you love it or hate it back then? And do you still feel the same way now?

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How Very Sofia
I've just had a flick through the Marc by Marc Jacobs Resort 2011 collection and I'm in love. You know Marc has always been a favourite of mine, so it's hardly a shock that I love this collection.
The clothes all have that lovely worn-in casual vibe, and could probably fit seamlessly into any wardrobe. Who wouldn't like a silky pink sundress, and a flirty strapless number?
I think the reason I like the collection so much is because the styling reminds me of Sofia Coppola. As one of Marc's besties I'm sure her effortless way of dressing has shaped his vision of the 'Marc woman', and I can imagine her wearing many of these designs.





None of the looks made a statement in the way that mainline Marc pieces do, but that's not the point of Resort, is it? These are clothes designed to be worn. And I'd happily wear any and all of them.
What do you think of Marc by Marc Resort?

images from style.com

The Girl Crush of Summer 2010

Last summer everyone went crazy for Isabel Lucas, who had perfected that relaxed summery look we all crave. Isabel has gone off the radar a little though, leaving room for a new summer style icon. Enter Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.



Ever since Rosie was papped (and named one of the best dressed) at Coachella Festival she has been slowly climbing her way up the Hollywood ladder. She's stated dating Jason Statham and has just replaced Megan Fox in Transformers 3. Not too bad, hey?
But the real selling point is Rosie's wardrobe. I love this simple grey maxi dress, which she has paired with a classic pair of aviators and a super-desirable bag. It's a fail-safe look, and very LA.

Are you a fan of Rosie's style?

image from celebrity-gossip.net

The 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards

The CFDA Awards took place in New York last night, which I had been looking forward too since the Met Gala. Sarah Jessica Parker promised she'd wear a McQueen dress to the awards, and she stuck to her word. I absolutely love this dress and I think it's a great choice for SJP, but I she could have dressed it up more. The pile of fabric on the floor and her rather uninspiring hairstyle brings the look down a notch.


Gwyneth Paltrow is the opposite of SJP. The dress isn't really newsworthy on its own, but with Gwyneth's super-toned-body and her slinky up-do it looks stunning. A great example of how to work a black dress. Gwyneth really works the Michael Kors All-American vibe, don't you think? It would be great to see her wearing Kors more often, and maybe even some Calvin Klein.


And as for the models, Daisy Lowe continues to look great in anything and everything, and Jessica Stam went for the sheer black maxi dress. I love her necklace, it's a great touch.

What did you make of the CFDA red carpet?

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Get Her a Teen Vogue Cover

I've had a very busy day and only just got the chance to have a proper look at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards red carpet. I must say the turnout last night was excellent. Normally the frocks are tacky, naff and totally disgusting, but this year there were some really desirable looks.
One of the dresses that stood out was the red Versus number worn by Miranda Cosgrove. I didn't have any idea who she actually was until I Googled her and realised she played Summer from the School of Rock. Her style has definitely improved since then, no?



If I was an editor at Teen Vogue I'd frantically be trying to get Miranda to shoot a cover. She has the child star past, the wholesome girl-next-door smile and great taste in clothes. That's just about everything Teen Vogue looks for in a cover girl.

What do you think of Miranda's look? And who do you think was the best dressed last night?

images from celebrity-gossip.net and thefashionspot.com

P.S I prefer the dress in blue, don't you?

Watch Oscar de la Renta’s Resort Show Live

The fantastic thing about the A/W 2010 collections was that many were screened online – giving us all the chance to sit front row. Oscar de la Renta is now jumping into the online game too, with his Resort 2011 collection showing live online today. And you’ll be able to watch it from Coco’s Tea Party.

The Livestream video below will currently play clips from previous Oscar de la Renta shows and exclusive behind the scenes footage of the current ad campaign. But tune it at 6pm UK time and you’ll be able to watch the Resort collection as it happens.

Watch live streaming video from oscardelarenta at livestream.com

The kick off times for around the globe:
Rome, Madrid, Paris: 7pm
New York: 1pm EST
Athens: 8pm
Dubai: 9pm
Mexico City: Noon
Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro: 2pm

Let me know your thoughts on the collection in the comments section.
Enjoy the show!

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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