The Best-Dressed of 2011

2011 has gone quicker than I thought it would and it's time to draw up my second annual 'Best-dressed' list! Happy holidays to one and all! xo
 

 10. Australian beauty Miranda Kerr takes the tenth spot in this list.

I know she's a supermodel and has the ability to wear anything and still look fantastic, however, I'm more a fan of her street style; her casual day looks range from basic neutrals to floral maxis and she looks effortlessly chic in everything (while carrying her baby in tow sometimes).
Oh, and she's pretty stunning in formal togs too.




9. Jessica Alba gave us all a master class in maternity style this year.

Maxi dresses are a fail-safe choice for any mother-to-be but Jess made sure to keep every look interesting by way of the dress, accessories, and hair.
My personal favourites are the floral, off-shoulder Dolce & Gabbana dress & teal coloured, swallow-print Issa maxi.




8. Leighton Meester is without a doubt, the shoe queen of the red carpet.

In 2011 she wowed me in all her ensembles and from the girly Vera Wang dress to the edgy Michael Kors gown, Leighton always kept things fun and fashionable.
And you'll (almost) never catch this girl in a pair of boring black pumps.




7.  Emma Watson takes spot number 7, for her enchanting, feminine sense of style.

Not one to be seen in skin-tight or short dresses, Emma sticks to her girly silhouettes and designs.  She went for that famous pixie hairstyle earlier this year and this only added to her charm.
Personal favourites are the Oscar de la Renta gown & the Jason Wu ensemble.




6. Sarah Jessica Parker made many red carpet appearances in 2011, largely because she starred in a movie ('I Don't Know How She Does It').

Her summer wardrobe also included a lot of clothes by one of my favourite designers - Prabal Gurung and she single-handedly revived the white pump trend.
SJP may overdo the crazy accessories at times, but you can't accuse her of looking boring.




5. I honestly don't know how I forgot to put Freida Pinto in my best-dressed last year because ever since the Indian actress starred in 'Slumdog Millionaire', she has been giving us stellar looks.

This year, Freida starred in a lot of movies, which was great for us as we saw a variety of fantastic looks from her.  Personal favourites are the Ralph Lauren jumpsuit & the Antonio Berardi dress.




4. Olivia Palermo is the only true blue fashionista on this list as she's not an actress.

The NYC based socialite and designer is known for her superb accessorising skills and the ability to put together stylish outfits from quirky separates.  Her signature items include her Stuart Weitzman sandals and a fringed clutch.




 3. Diane Kruger has been the most consistent this year.

The German actress kept firm hold of her fashion icon status by wearing her favourites like Chanel and Jason Wu but also ventured out in a high-fashion, neon Alessandra Rich gown (a favourite of mine).




2. Zoe Saldana takes the second spot on this list.  It's not hard to see why as Zoe has a really fun, playful view of fashion.

She's always ahead of the pack, wearing pieces fresh off the runway and I have to say, she's one of those rare ladies in Hollywood who can carry off an ankle-strap without making her legs look stumpy.




  1. Leading the charge is Emma Stone.  This really shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.

The girl starred in three big movies ('Friends with Benefits', 'Crazy, Stupid, Love.' & 'The Help') and wore designs from virtually every label in the world.
I love how Emma always looks confident & comfortable in whatever she's wearing - she wears the dress, not the other way around.

Most Fashionable of 2010

So there you are guys, the TOP 10 Most Fashionable list is out. Hope that the year 2011 will bring new faces and even more fabulous fashion!

Merry Christmas & Have a Happy New Year :-) xo

10. Lea Michele

Lea Michele takes spot #10 - she has been everywhere this year due to her immensely successful breakout show Glee. 2010 was a year of change for Lea to say the least and she has really grown into her new found fame. On the red carpet, Lea sheds the geeky look her character Rachel sports and instead we have a downright fashionista! She's young & fresh and keeps changing her style, trying different looks that don't always work out but hey, she's giving it a go right! Her new bangs are really growing on me too!

9. Anne Hathaway

Everyone's favourite movie princess, Anne Hathaway had a bumper year in the style stakes. Ever since being nominated for an Oscar two years ago, Anne's fashion star has sky-rocketed. She got herself a new hairstyle, new wardrobe (and new boyfriend). Anne's not a conventional fashionista per sé but there's something very feminine and endearing about her style, even if an outfit isn't wearable for us normal folks, she makes it appear as though it is. In 2010, her wardrobe was very chic, and minimalistic, all the while packing a punch. And who can forget her stunning and iconic Armani Privé Oscars 2009 dress? See here.

8. Rachel Bilson

Former OC star, Rachel Bilson is in here mainly because of her cool, chic casual style. Rachel works the laid back Californian style like no other, from sweet looking blouses and polka dot dresses to denim, she always manages to look put-together and stylish. On the red carpet, Rachel has a distinct style - no-fuss dresses with minimum accessories works best for her. In 2010, the two-tone hair seemed very popular, what with Hilary Swank and Jessica Biel joining in too, but no one did it quite like Rachel. All in all, a trendsetter and a very fashionable female of 2010.

7. Eva Mendes

Actress Eva Mendes has also slowly creeped up the style ladder and really shined in 2010 (being a Calvin Klein jeans model doesn't hurt either!). Eva always has an effortless yet glamorous look about her which I love. She always knows what works for her and prefers to wear prom style dresses with full skirts or sleek gowns that show off her figure along with gorgeous heels (she often wears Sergio Rossis and Brian Atwood). Her go-to designers are Valentino, and Oscar de la Renta and she does full justice to the clothes with her perfect make up and glossy, volumnous hair!

6. Diane Kruger

German beauty Diane Kruger has been around for a while, she started out as a model and has since starred in some very big movies, with mega co-stars like Brad Pitt and Nicholas Cage. Being a former model really helps her because she looks good in literally everything. Not afraid to try different colours and shapes, Diane's always ahead of the pack. But what I like about her is her freshness and simplicity - she'll wear the most basic clothes but will add just enough accessories to make the look interesting . And I guess the simplicity factor was also picked by Calvin Klein, as she's the face of the design house's new line, called Beauty.

5. Carey Mulligan

British starlet Carey Mulligan shot to fame as Jenny Mallor in the 2009 coming-of-age drama An Education, she got nominated in the Best Actress category at several award functions and the rest is history. She got her hair chopped off and has been sporting a cute pixie do ever since. Carey's on my list because of her bold and very different sense of style; you'd never find her wearing skin tight couture or showing off unecessary flesh - her clothes are always very classically designed and she comes off looking very elegant. From Prada to Lanvin, every designer house has longed to dress her up and not without reason! Favouring printed skirts and classic silhouettes, this style star is one to watch in 2011. My personal favourite is the Prada creation she wore to the Oscars in 2010, it's adorned with tiny forks & knives and looks fun and kooky!

4. Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow made a comeback of sorts in 2010 - she guest starred on hit show Glee and has a new movie coming out soon Country Strong, which is gathering buzz. I'd say that Paltrow is one of the queens of the red carpet - in 2010, she never ever got it wrong and always dazzled in one-of-a-kind pieces that really showed everyone what a true star she is. What I like about Gwyneth is that she carries each dress with the utmost confidence which ultimately translates into her photos. And she is a little partial to the colour pink, if you notice...

3. Sonam Kapoor

Bollywood's resident fashionista, Sonam Kapoor always manages to look polished and chic, and trust me, that's hard to do in a town full of glitter, sequins and OTT costumes. Sonam comes in at #3 for me because of her ability to always stand out in the crowd, she has a knack for picking out low end and high end pieces and putting them together effortlessly in an outfit. From traditional sarees to skin tight minis - Sonam does it all with ease, no wonder she's the current 'golden girl' of Indian fashion.

2. Jessica Alba

If you've been a regular on my blog, you would have noticed that Jessica Alba makes a lot appearances! And rightly so. Jessica's come a long way since only being recognised as "that hottie from Fantastic Four", so to speak. After becoming mum to her daughter Honor Marie, Jess has really grown confident and isn't afraid to take fashion risks. Now, I have to admit, they don't always pay off (see this) but most of the times, they do. I particularly like how she can mold herself into different styles, from edgy to sweet, she doesn't stick to one formula and that really works for her! I mean look at her choices - from unconventional Proenza Schouler to Dior, she's always changing it up!

1. Blake Lively

Blake Lively has seen a meteoric rise in Hollywood, especially in 2010. She stars as a lead actress on one of the most talked about shows (Gossip Girl), dabbled in top movies and is highly dubbed as fashion's "it" girl. Oh, and I guess being in the good books of Anna Wintour (US Vogue Editor-in-chief) and designers like Karl Lagerfeld doesn't hurt at all. To add to this, she has a killer body, gorgeous hair and gets to date the cutest actors. But she's on this list because of her varied and interesting clothing choices - she's famously known to not have a stylist and if that's true, then double kudos because this girl has some fashion sense. From Chanel to Matthew Williamson, Lively has the potential to make anything & everything work, here's hoping that she'll keep it up in 2011!

Most Fashionable of 2010

It's time to draw up the list of the best dressed stars of 2010! Now, I know that my blog hasn't exactly existed for a year, but who cares! From today onwards, I'll be listing out my TOP 10 most fashionable females out there so keep checking! :)