Olivia Palermo in Valentino - Valentino Fall 2012 Couture Presentation

Olivia P sat front row at the Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2012 presentation in Paris yesterday.  I'm pleased to write that the collection is everything we expect from the label, with a darker side.

Olivia looked pretty as ever, in a candy pink Valentino Spring 2012 creation, with lace and tulle tiers.  

As always, her accessories made the look more special.  Big hair, pearl earrings and glittering sandals completed her fabulous look.

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Rose Byrne in Valentino - 'Damages' Premiere

The lovely Rose Byrne wore a Valentino Fall 2012 dress to the season premiere of her hit show 'Damages' which will end after this season.

The long-sleeved white dress is classic Valentino - soft, feminine and sweet.  Rose dressed it up with an elegant hairstyle and a captivating lip colour.

Valentino heels and a clutch were the finishing touches.

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Keira Knightley in Valentino - 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World' LA Premiere

Keira Knightley landed in LA yesterday to attend the premiere of her latest movie 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World' in which she stars along side Steve Carell.

It was a beautiful, Grecian style, colourfully embroidered tulle gown from the Valentino Fall 2012 collection for her.  Keira wears Valentino well, and this is no exception.

She really committed to that Grecian theme by wearing her hair in a soft, messy bun and adorning it with a red hair piece.  Make up consisted of soft, smokey eyes and nude lips.

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Julianne Hough in Valentino - 'Rock of Ages' London Premiere

Julianne Hough wore a Valentino dress to the UK premiere of 'Rock of Ages' in London on June 10th.

The black dress with a plunging neckline featured dotted white bubble sleeves.  I wasn't overly fond of those sleeves on the first go but the more I looked at the dress, the more I liked them. They stop it from being a serious LBD and inject a fun element.

A beautiful updo held together with a thin black headband let her eyes pop and she wore a pink lip colour too.  The shoes though. The shoes weren't all that.

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2012 Chrysalis Butterfly Ball

The Chrysalis Butterfly Ball took place in LA on Saturday.


Lea Michele attended in a full sleeved, printed Emilio Pucci dress that she wore with wavy hair and pink lips - it's a nice, more relaxed look from her.


Ashley Tisdale looked stylish in a white lace dress with full sleeves.  We're accustomed to seeing her in short, fitted minis so I must say, this was a lovely change. She also changed up her hair by wearing it in a top-knot and carried a Cleobella bag.

Jenna Dewan was pretty in a lemon Valentino Spring 2012 dress and Jamie Lynn Sigler looked summer-ready in a colourful maxi.

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Jada Pinkett Smith in Valentino - Capri Sun 'Super V' Launch

For the launch of a drink, Jada Pinkett Smith wore a jumpsuit from the Valentino Pre-Fall 2012 collection.

She worked it, in this shortened red jumpsuit with a rosette on the sweetheart neckline.   The colour was beautiful on Jada and the shortened hemline made sure to highlight her fantastic pins.

She completed the look with tumbling, wavy hair and black Jimmy Choo sandals.  You may remember Kristen Wiig in this jumpsuit, back in February 2012. 

Who gets your vote? I'm going to go with Jada.

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Jennifer Aniston in Burberry - 2012 AFI Award Ceremony

Jennifer Aniston wore a Burberry dress to the 40th AFI Award ceremony which honoured Shirley MacLaine this year.

She looked gorgeous in this white dress with a low neck, spaghetti straps and back cut out.  It managed to show off her California tan and highlighted her light locks.

It was somewhat of a surprise to see her carrying a studded Valentino clutch and those snakeskin Tabitha Simmons sandals but they went with her dress.

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Meryl Streep in Valentino - 2012 AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony

Meryl Streep wore a Valentino Spring 2012 Couture top & skirt to the AFI Award Ceremony for Shirley MacLaine.

The legendary actress looked beautiful in this summery ensemble of a lace shirt and floral print skirt.  A ponytail and natural make-up completed her look.

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Models at the 2012 CFDA Awards

Karolina Kurkova looked great in a printed Tommy Hilfiger dress, which the leggy lady wore with straight hair, orange lips and matching black and yellow sandals.

Arizone Muse was chic in a silver, sequined Diane von Furstenberg mini which she wore with black accessories, including an embellished clutch and black boots.  The entire look was made for Arizona.

Devok Aoki was glamorous in a red and black, tiered Alice + Olivia gown.  A sophisticated side-bun, red lips and matching accessories completed her look.

Jessica Stam became the third woman to wear a Jason Wu Resort 2013 gown.  The blue dress with lace underlay was very pretty but I hated her hair and make-up.

Candice Swanepoel was one of my favourite, in a light blue Valentino Spring 2012 cocktail dress. Most models went for a sleek, simple look so Candice stood out, with her beautiful hair and make-up.  She completed her look with white, ankle-strap Brian Atwood heels.

Joan Smalls was sleek in a white Michael Kors dress with a high-low hem.  She wore it with gold jewelery and accessories.  White/black and gold are a classic combination.

Doutzen Kroes was the only model to wear a black dress.  She looked pretty good in the dotted, textured Sophie Theallet dress which was worn with a messy bun and cat-eye make-up.

Erin Heatherton looked cool in an aqua, halter Michael Kors Resort 2013 dress.  She wore her hair in a high ponytail to show off her back.

Hilary Rhoda was one of my best dressed model of the evening, in a custom Rebecca Minkoff dress with the most delicious shades of blue.  Fresh make-up, straight locks and accessories by Rebecca Minkoff completed her look.

Selita Ebanks wore a white Herve Leger by Max Azria dress with silver detail on the bodice.  Wavy hair and silver accessories provided the finishing touches.

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Jennifer Aniston in Valentino - 2012 MTV Movie Awards

Jennifer Aniston looked hot, as usual, at this year's MTV Movie Awards.

The actress, who won the 'Best On-Screen Dirt-Bag' award for her role in 'Horrible Bosses' was clad in a skin-tight, leather Valentino LBD with a one shoulder.

It's nothing new or exciting but she looked stunning.  We can't see her shoes here but she wore her signature black sandals.

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Noomi Rapace in Valentino - 'Prometheus' London Premiere

For the premiere of 'Prometheus' in London, Noomi Rapace wore a Valentino Fall 2012 dress.

If not Charlize, then it had to be Noomi wearing a black dress.  But I do like this sparkling black gown with a plunging neckline and intricate beading.

She completed her look with a messy updo and dainty jewelery.  Simple but elegant.

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Cameron Diaz in Valentino - 'What To Expect When You're Expecting' LA Premiere

Cameron Diaz wore a short Valentino dress to the premiere of 'What To Expect When You're Expecting' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in LA.

The full-sleeved, knitted dress was cute and managed to showcase Cameron's long, long legs but it seemed a little off when it came to fit.


She completed the look with a side-parted bob, pink lips, black agate earrings and nude, ankle-strap Lanvin pumps.

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Emma Roberts in Valentino - David Yurman Flagship Store Opening

For the opening of the David Yurman store in Beverley Hills, California, Emma Roberts wore a Valentino dress.

I thought she looked great in the velvet, embroidered dress.  It was worn with an elegant updo and Valentino rockstud boots.

I don't usually love seeing formal dresses with boots so this was an automatic no, but feet-up she looked good.

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Sarah Jessica Parker in Valentino - 2012 Met Ball

SJP was clad in head-to-toe Valentino at this year's Met Ball.

She looked very pretty in the Spring 2012 Couture dress and posed with the Mr. Garavani himself.

The full-sleeved, pink floral print gown could have done without the gold cuffs on both wrists but then that's the signature, unique SJP touch.

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Lily Collins in Valentino - 2012 Met Ball

Lily Collins attended her second Met Gala this year.

The 'Mirror Mirror' actress wore a Valentino Spring 2012 Couture dress and carried a clutch by the label.  Everything about this  dress is very pure and feminine - from the high neck, tulle, lace, floral print and bows.

I thought it was a very different look for Lily, whom we normally see sporting darker colours.

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Elizabeth Olsen in Valentino - 2012 Grand Chefs Dinner

Elizabeth Olsen attended the Grand Chefs Dinner at Gotham Hall in NYC last night in a Valentino Fall 2012 gown.

I'm thankful that she did not wear the black version from the runway but instead opted for the vivid red hue.

She carried a black bag from The Row with the ruffled gown which was a mismatch - a dainty clutch would have been a better idea.

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Michelle Williams In Valentino - 'My Week with Marilyn' Tokyo Photocall

Michelle Williams looked gorgeous in a Valentino dress at the photocall in Tokyo for 'My Week with Marilyn'.

That pink shade is just so heavenly! Yes, I have a weakness for the colour, especially when it's this lovely.

Michelle wore the dress with pink lips & nude peep-toes.

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Alexa Chung In Valentino - 2012 NME Awards

Alexa Chung wore a Valentino Pre-Fall 2012 dress to the NME Awards in London.

The dark blue dress with tulle and lace tiers is very girly - something Alexa rarely wears.  But she does wear it well.

My only complaint is regarding those black platform Prada sandals she loves - they don't work with this dress.

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Claire Danes In Valentino - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Claire Danes resembled a life-size doll in her Valentino Pre-Fall 2012 gown.

The über romantic gown with a rose-printed tulle bodice and a ruffled skirt may look pink from the pictures, but it's actually a sweet red colour.

Claire was the last person I would have imagined wearing this dress (I was hoping Shailene Woodley would) as she tends to prefer simple, classic silhouettes.  However, she totally knocked it out of the park.

A simple updo and pink lips let the dress remain the centre of attention.

  

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Brooklyn Decker In Valentino - Elton John's Oscar Viewing Party

Brooklyn Decker looked drop dead gorgeous at Elton John's Oscar party.

The model/actress wore a spaghetti strap Valentino column gown with embroidery and embellishments.

The colour of the gown is wonderful against Brooklyn's tan.  Sparkling Chopard jewels and Jimmy Choo shoes and clutch completed her look.

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