Dakota Fanning in Proenza Schouler - 2012 CFDA Awards

Dakota Fanning attended the CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday evening in NYC with Proenza Schoulder desginers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.

She, of course, wore a silk brocade dress from the label's orient inspired Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 collection.

I'm so thankful that Dakota did something different with her hair.  This dress required this wet, low bun.  Not the boring, straight style Dakota usually sports.  A silver clutch and Proenza Schouler heels completed her fashion-forward look.

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Jaime King in Proenza Schouler & Rachel Bilson in Chanel - The CW Upfronts

Jaime King and Rachel Bilson attended The CW's Upfronts in NYC for their show 'Hart of Dixie'.

Jaime wore a bandeau top and floral wrap skirt from the Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 collection.  She wore it well, topping it with a Rag & Bone blazer.  Edgy accessories included a Proenza Schouler PS1 clutch and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

Rachel Bilson was the absolute opposite of Jaime in her frothy Chanel Spring 2012 dress.  Rachel often tends to wear super girly dresses on the red carpet so it wasn't surprising.  Wavy hair and satin Casadei heels were the finishing touches.

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Jessica Alba in Carven & Narciso Rodriguez - 2012 Outstanding Mother Awards

While she was in NYC, Jessica Alba attended the Big City Moms' Biggest Shower Ever event, followed by the Outstanding Mother Awards.

For the day, she wore a Carven Spring 2012 blouse with a lemon yellow A-line skirt.  I love the blouse and the skirt but why she wore them with so much black is beyond me.  Lose the blazer and tights and you have a winner.  An updo, Giuseppe Zanotti cap-toe heels and a Proenza Schouler PS1 satchel were the finishing touches.

In the evening, Jess wore a grey Narciso Rodriguez Pre-Fall 2012 dress.  The A-line dress is a staple for her and suits her well.  I love how she wore it with marigold Giuseppe Zanotti pumps, thereby picking up the colour from the dress.

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Chloe Moretz in Proenza Schouler - 'Dark Shadows' After Party

Chloe Moretz changed into a bright Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 dress as she attended the post-premiere party of 'Dark Shadows'.

I adore this dress.  The sunny colours and floral print, and the streamlined finish of the dress are wonderful.  Chloe Moretz is one lucky girl.

She completed the look with the same hair, make-up and shoes that she wore at the movie's premiere.

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Isabel Lucas in Proenza Schouler - 2012 Met Ball

Isabel Lucas was the lucky girl to be accompanied by Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.

She of course, wore a dress by the label - I loved this blue-green dress from the Fall 2012 collection.  Isabel wore it with boots by the label.

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Chloe Sevigny in Opening Ceremony - HBO's 'Girls' Premiere

Chloe Sevigny, was in attendance at the premiere of 'Girls'.

 

She wore a busy, printed Opening Ceremony dress.  The long-sleeved silk mini also featured an embroidered collar which I'm crazy about.

 

Chloe added some sparkle via the gold earrings; her accessories consisted of a Proenza Schouler clutch & Opening Ceremony boots (which I, unfortunately disapprove of).

 

 

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Shailene Woodley In Proenza Schouler - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Shailene Woodley changed into a Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 dress for the Vanity Fair party after the Oscars.

I wish she'd worn something like this for the actual ceremony (click here to see what she wore), as the colourful, floral dress is fun and fresh despite having full sleeves.

 She kept her hair and make-up the same but changed into gorgeous charteuse pumps.

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Brooklyn Decker In Proenza Schouler - Superbowl Parties

Over last weekend, Brooklyn Decker attended a couple of Superbowl parties in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She wore this Proenza Schouler Spring 2011 dress.

Normally Brooklyn dresses in a lady-like, feminine manner so seeing her in this laid-back, urban dress was a pleasant surprise.  And I like the black version she's wearing than the runway dress.

A simple hairstyle, a chain-strap grey purse and Karl Lagerfeld for Net-A-Porter sandals completed her look.

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Elizabeth Olsen In Proenza Schouler - W Magazine's pre-Golden Globes Party

Elizabeth Olsen is on a roll.

She wore a Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 dress for the pre-Golden Globes party hosted by W Magazine.

Love the dress.  

The black bodice, and large print floral skirt look brilliant together.  I just have one gripe though:  the keyhole detail looks neat on the runway, but a little shapeless, and risky on Elizabeth.

She wore her hair in a loose side plait, gold earrings, pink lip colour, a metallic blue Edith Parker clutch and Carven pumps completed her look.

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Chloe Moretz In Proenza Schouler - 2012 People's Choice Awards

Chloe Moretz wore a Proenza Schouler dress for this year's PCAs.

The sleeveless, tweed dress with aquatic shades looked lovely on the actress.

She wore it with PVC heels - major trend for 2012.

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Chic Casual Style

A chic casual dressing style is one that takes years to master (sometimes days if you can afford a personal stylist).

These are some recent casual celebrity looks which I love.

Olivia Palermo - her first outfit was an instant hit with me.  Light, flared jeans are hard to wear right in the winter months but Olivia styled them perfectly with a burgundy peacoat, animal-print scarf & a divine Valentino handbag.

In the second one, she wears a navy coloured dress with matching boots (!), all topped off with a fur-collar coat.

Miranda Kerr managed to look chic in a colourful mohair cardigan - quite the feat.  The model wore it with a simple v-neck white tee, faded jeans & suede ankle boots.

Blake Lively was spotted strolling around Boston in Diesel jeans, tough looking boots, a moto jacket, an oversized, tribal-print scarf & a Givenchy bag.

 Rosie Huntington Whiteley wore a striped sweater, with an oversized, animal-print scarf, jeans & gorgeous, embellished Chanel boots.

Kate Bosworth did some shopping in LA, wearing a rustic, orange striped top by Proenza Schouler with black jeans and edgy black Chloé boots.

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Scarlett Johansson In Proenza Schouler - 'The Late Show with David Letterman'

Scarlett Johansson wore a Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 dress for an appearance on 'The Late Show with David Letterman'.

The strapless cocktail dress with a geometric print bodice & teal coloured skirt highlighted those famous Johansson curves perfectly.

However, I would have kept the bodice long, it's more flattering like that.

An updo, red lips and white heels were the finishing touches.

  

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Amber Heard In Proenza Schouler

Amber Heard was spotted on a night out in NYC wearing a stylish ensemble.

And the main aspect of this look?  The fabulous Proenza Schouler boucle coat with embroidery.

She wore a floaty Dolce & Gabbana dress underneath, worn with tights and booties.

Simple hair and minimum make-up were the finishing touches.

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Felicity Jones In Proenza Schouler - IFP's Gotham Independent Awards

My current fashion-favourite, Felicity Jones wore a Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 dress for IFP's Gotham Independent Awards held in NYC.

The Best Breakthrough Actor nominated actress was fabulous in her pastel hued, sleeveless dress with a halter-neck, and a waist cinching belt.

The little peek of zebra-print at the bottom of her dress is just pure Proenza!

Felicity wore her hair down, in a sleek fashion and added cream coloured Calvin Klein heels.

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Chloe Moretz In Proenza Schouler - Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Chloe Moretz appeared on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' wearing a Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 ensemble.

The striped, peter-pan collar shirt, worn with the white shorts that had black pockets, was a look taken straight from the runway.

Chloe wears it quite well, with tights and cork-heeled shoes.

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Kristen Stewart In J. Mendel - 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' Premiere

Kristen Stewart hit the mark, at the LA premiere of her movie, 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1'.

The actress chose a glitzy, midnight blue & black, sleeveless J. Mendel Spring 2012 column gown with a crew-neck, and thigh-high split.

Kristen wore it with an updo, smokey eyes and sky-high peeptoes.

This silhouette is a familiar thing for Kristen, she wore a Proenza Schouler gown at the Met Ball this year (click here to see), that was vaguely similar.

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Felicity Jones In Proenza Schouler

Felicity Jones is on fast track for being my favourite red carpet newcomer this year.

She attended The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Next Gen Reception in LA at the weekend, wearing a Spring 2012 Proenza Schouler ensemble.

Her light grey wool top with a leather pocket & peter-pan collar was paired with a striped wet-look skirt.

Once again, smokey eyes and a messy updo completed her look, along with black pumps.

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Kate Bosworth in Proenza Schouler

It's the first sighting of a Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 outfit, courtesy of Ms. Kate Bosworth.

The lime coloured top with buttons and zebra print shouldn't work with the brown skirt but I like it!

Kate accessorised with a bright coloured lipstick, a black clutch, and strappy heels.

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August In A Rush

Hello folks! Despite not blogging for a while, I had been keeping an eye on the world of fashion and here are my top looks from the month of August.

Marisa Tomei's Preen dress from the Venice Film was wonderful and she did not ruin the look by wearing plain black pumps, but smartly chose those sleek sandals.

SJP opted for a Prabal Gurung sheath on the promo tour for her summer movie, "I Don't Know How She Does It", wearing it with cap toe heels (an odd choice, but that's Sarah Jessica Parker for you!).

Olivia Munn struck gold at a movie premiere in August, by choosing this colour-block, one-shoulder Carolina Herrera cocktail dress and those delicious coral and gold earrings. The slicked back hair added polish to her look, as did that clutch and nude leather peeptoes.

Hollywood favourite Emma Stone played with colour, in this hot pink Christopher Kane dress that had a pleated bottom. She finished the look off with satin lime-green Brian Atwoods and drop earrings.

Kim Kardashian looked great at a music do in a pale, figure-hugging Antonio Berardi gown with a signature cinched in waist.

Lea Michele finally did it - she looked effortlessly great at a Fox beach event in a column dress by Marchesa. Tousled hair and a jewelled Judith Leiber clutch finished off her look.

Zoe Saldana has had a fabulously stylish summer so it's no surprise that she features thrice in this post.  

She worked the coloured leather mini dress trend in a salmon hued Valentino number, accessorising it with ivory earrings, clutch and nude pointy heels.  'Leather' and 'lady-like' don't usually mix but here's an exception!

Her playful Proenza Schouler dress was an instant hit with me - it's Proenza!

Anne Hathaway's Alexander McQueen LBD with gold detail had me reminiscing of her 'Princess Diaries' days and since I'm unashamedly a fan of the series, this was a good thing.

Her attempt at the suit might not have gone down well according to others but I love the quirk she's bringing with the plain ol' tailored blazer and pants.  I think it's those sunnies.

I make a list of the best looks and Diane Kruger isn't present in it? Highly improbable.  Miss Kruger lightened up the Instyle carpet in her menswear-inspired Jason Wu ensemble.  And those shoes.  Those shoes!

Olivia Palermo, an omnipresent member of standard best-dressed lists also makes an appearance in mine, thanks to her all-blue Tibi outfit.

The month saw many a stylish casual looks, but here are my favourites.

Freida Pinto rocked this colour-block Michael Kors dress like no other;  the matching sandals could have been a deal-breaker but they totally work here.  The strategically placed colour blocks add curves to the otherwise petite Freida - smart girl (or stylist).

Zoe Saldana nailed the jumpsuit trend in her silk, army-coloured number.  And those heels are beautiful!

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Fashion Roundup

Kirsten Dunst went back to looking cute in a blue, ditsy floral print summer dress (Louis Vuitton), worn with gold peeptoe sandals at the label's event in NYC. It's perfect for a summery evening out and Kirsten looked good.

Malin Akerman attended a Tommy Hilfiger do in LA in a low cut white jersey dress with tan accessories in the form of the thin belt and lace heels. I think that the dress would have looked better had it had a more modest neckline.


Emma Watson looked great once more in a chartreuse coloured Marchesa dress, at the MTV Awards after-party. She added bright lipstick and translucent pumps to complete the look.

Emma Roberts too looked lovely in green, in a kelly green shade. She went for colour blocking, pairing the Amanda Uprichard mini with royal blue suede heels.


"Sex and the City" stars, Kristin Davis & Sarah Jessica Parker both wore nude/blush shades this week.

Kristin went for a soft blush pink Paul Ka satin frock, finishing the look off with matching heels.

SJP went for a more simpler look in her vintage inspired L'Wren Scott dress which she wore with lots of eyeliner, a simple hairstyle and open-toe Louboutins.


Nicole Kidman invited disaster when she stepped out at the CMT Music Awards in a velvet Proenza Schouler dress, adding to the travesty with those caged Pierre Hardy heels. The hairstyle, dress, shoes, nothing work.

Charlize Theron was seen at a Christian Dior party (for the launch of a watch, for which she is spokesperson), dressed in clothes from the label. She wore a feathered white dress with a black blazer - it's a stylish look but the blazer isn't very weather appropriate.


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