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MET Gala 2013 Best and Worst Dressed

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Christina Ricci looked perfect in plaid in this creation by quirky Vivienne Westwood, I loved the way the strapless gown flapped on her chest and the strappy heels. I also loved that she completed her look with orange lips rather than the typical red. She killed it last year in her bow tie dress and this year too!

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My Grandma has been calling all morning demanding Kristen Stewart return her curtains. I kid. Dressed by Stella McCartney this burgundy satin pantsuit adorned in lace is actually very chic but I would have preferred it on someone slightly taller. Yes she is skinny, but pantsuits are for models. I LOVED the hair but didn’t appreciate the matchy-matchy smokey eye makeup.

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Anne Hathway goes platinum this year and looks every bit the punk in this see-through vintage Valentino dress. A good comeback from the Oscar fail this year I loved seeing this usually goodie two–shoes in something more risqué and dramatic, but I’m not a big fan of mid- side-boob.

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Another star that took the theme way too seriously was Miley Cyrus ( why was she even there?) in this long Marc Jacobs fishnet gown that looks like something she picked up from a stripper joint and the awful hair that is way too long for to spike up. To be fair though she looks like she’s rocking an amazing figure from that silhouette!

"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala

No she didn’t make a statement in Givenchy, Beyonce tried way too hard in this way-too-much-going-on dress. And I’m all for over-the-top couture and art but the thigh-high slit, matching boots and matching gloves made this one big mess to look at. Add that waist belt in to the mix and you got yourself something that looks like she took the title of the “Gala PUNK: Chaos to Couture’ way too literally. This looks like it was made by the House of Deron not Givenchy, just like last year when she looked like an ostrich. No matter how many people call her the Queen, even she can’t get away with this fashion crime.

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Super Model Gisele Bundchen pulled a cheap shot on everyone at the gala. She wore an itsy bitsy little Anthony Vacarello  mini-dress that only women with radically tall legs can pull off- and she looked stunning!

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Holy Grandma! Madonna raided her teenage daughter’s closet. We get it punk means studs fishnets and plaid but all three of those together is nauseating and don’t get me started on that wig.  And enough with the excessive show of butt, your over 50 and super fit. WE GET IT! She may be the queen of pop but she is definitely NOT the queen of style. And Givenchy? Come on!

 "PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala

Leave it to Gwyneth Paltrow to make a statement in the most effortless manner. While most stars were decked in 80’s memorabilia she threw on this satin long-sleeved bubblegum pink Valentino with a sheer panel cutting right across her upper chest. And although I the simplicity of the dress I don’t think it did much justice to her midsection. I would have preferred it to be slightly more form fitting on her.

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Nicole Richie makes sure she gets noticed this year in a shocking grey frock and an amazing embroidered Topshop gown which I just loved! She pulls this off without looking too punkish and still keeping her poise and elegance. One of my best dressed looks of the night!

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Finally Jennifer Lopes in a long-sleeve full length gown without the excessive cleavage or thighs! She must be reading my blog!  Ok prolly not.But she wore a curve–hugging Michael Kors feline patterned dress with an amazing punk-inspired combed back hair do which I’m going to print out and show my hairdresser this weekend.

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No to matching your shoes and dress. And how does a floral print gown from head-to-toe have anything to do with the punk theme? Pregnant  Kim Kardashian managed to find yet another super unflattering look for herself in this form-fitting Givenchy gown by Riccardo Tisci.  Besides the fact that she looks like wallpaper the worst part of the dress is that it comes with attached gloves in the same pattern. JUST AWFUL!

"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala

Rooney Mara was one my of best dressed of the night with this stunning crème laced Givenchy gown (finally something decent from the fashion house) she went super light on the foundation, minimal on the haired and finished her look with oxblood bold lips. Perfection

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Sarah Jessica Parker revived her Sex and The City Character in this crazy head piece by Philip Treacy and Giles Deacon gown and paired them with Louis Vuitton plaid boots. Do not attempt to try this look unless you’re Carrie Bradshaw.

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An unexpected and very pleasant fashion risk from Kirsten Dunst who wore this ravishing gown by Louis Vuitton, I love every bit of it from the plunging neck line to the patterned halter to the olive green feathered bottom. One of my best dressed of the night!

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Always a winner, Kate Beckinsale looked beautiful in this Alberta Ferretti dress with an asymmetrical hem that she paired with the perfect earrings and the perfect heels. A little too safe perhaps?

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Oscars 2013 Red Carpet: The Best And Worst Dressed

Every year I keep my eye close to the red carpet arrivals at the Oscars anticipating some of the most beautiful gowns and looks in the world. This year was no exception. Pale shades reigned as did the gold and black combos. Here’s Part 1 of my list of the fabulous and not-so appealing looks for the night.

Jessica Chastain

She was one of the first to arrive and she sure did not disappoint already having topped many’s best dressed list. Best actress nominee Jessica Chastain looked Oscar-worthy in this strapless champagne Armani Privé dress matching the color of her hair and fire red lips and side swept hair. Safe and sober but glamorous nevertheless. She also got to wear 1960 Harry Winston jewels.

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Naomi Watts wore one of my favorite dresses of the night, a shimmering metallic sequin, one-shouldered cap-sleeve Armani Privé gown and Neil Lane jewels. Her hair was just the right combo of made-up and messy. best dressed, hands down.

Rene Zel

Sizzling! Someone has been putting some extra extra hours at the gym. Renee Zellweger channeled her inner Oscar in this body-sculpting gold  Carolina Herrera. The dress fit her like a glove although not many pale actresses can pull of this look, she stunned!

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron looked flawless this bleach white peplum Christian Dior Haute Couture dress that managed to look fabulous with her new pixie haircut. Red carpet glamor at it finest hour and one of my favorite looks for the night!

Halle Berry

She been disappointing as of lately but Halle Berry makes up for all her recent fashion faux pas in this edgy custom-made long sleeved and striped Versace gown. The only thing I don’t approve of  his that hair that looks like she slept on one side of her head.

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Who doesn’t love Jennifer Lawrence? First she announces she’s “starving” and then she trips as she accept her Oscar. But she looked graceful and feminine in Dior Haute Couture dress with a voluminous skirt and Chopard jewels. I’m not gonna lie, I’m not into these multi-shaped gowns and I’m not sure going strapless is the best look for her but the entire world seems to have fallen in love with her nevertheless.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway may have taken the Oscar home for best supporting actress but her choice of this backless pink satin dress by Prada wasn’t a good one at all. First of all it didn’t do any justice for her nipples which seemed to be the most buzzed body part after Angelina Jolie’s leg took center stage last year.  It also looked like she was wearing an apron from behind. And her Liza Minelli hairdo just didn’t do it for me though her floral necklace from Tiffany & Co. was fabulous! But doesn’t her dress look like it needs a good iron? I still love her though!

Cathrine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones donned this fabulous looking gold metallic swirl detail Zuhair Murad strapless gown. The earrings were a total over-kill, way too much going on there and the fact that her retro hair was split in the middle and not on the side, did not do her any justice at all!

amy adamsEach year an A-lister puts on an big frilly show-stopping Oscar de la Renta  and this year it was the beautiful Amy Adams in this lavender beaded bust dress with asymmetric raw edge ruffles. One of my favorite classic red carpet looks for the night.

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I can’t begin to tell you how much I dislike this look on Reese Witherspoon who opted for a royal blue strapless gown by  Louis Vuitton. I know, I know, she just had a baby I have to be nice but this is not about her weight, this is about styling the right kind of dress on the right body and this look does not work for her one bit.  She’s too short for such a long dress, she needs major support in the bodice and you know what royal blue is just not her color. Let alone that cliche hairdo.. One of my worst looks of the night

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Look at that gorgeous off-white number by Reem Acra. Isn’t it beautiful? You can’t really tell can you? You know why? Because Kristen Stewart wore it with that face on. The girl is beautiful but she’s has to stop being such a slouch. Don’t tell me she was on crutches, that didn’t stop her from walking the red carpet but it sure stopped her from brushing her hair. You know how many women would kill to be in her shoes( Jimmy Choo) homegirl needs to practice some posture and smile!

Jennifer Aniston

Doesn’t she seem so uncomfortable? I know Jennifer Aniston changed things up this time around and I appreciate the effort but she’s not wearing this crimson ball-gownish  Valentino, it’s totally wearing her. She further disappointing with that every-day hairstyle. If she was gonna give us something different why not go all the way. Maybe a little less fabric and a little more waist but sadly she lands on my worst dressed list.

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I just saw her in that movie The Savages being all vicious but Salma Hayek looked every inch the Hollywood diva in this dress with   showstopping heavily embroidered neckline by Alexander McQueen. Not to mention how flawless and original her hair was. Time to give her stylist that raise she deserves!

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The Best and Worst Dressed on the 2013 Golden Globes Red Carpet

Maya Diab Is Very Serious About Valentine’s Day

Don’t you miss Maya Diab? No matter how you feel about her, girl is one hell of an entertainer. You gotta give her that. She also doesn’t take Valentine’s day lightly- as do many other women. You know… the ones you spot decked out in red clothes on Valentine’s day.

Well, Maya puts all those girls to shame, because well, she went ahead and dyed her hair a fiery red for the occasion. Yes sir she did. And she threw on a mini-dress with a heart-shaped décolleté perfectly framing her cleavage area. I’m telling you she’s NOT kidding around.

Check out the recent shots. Are you feeling the love?

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Fashion Face-Off: Who Wore It Best?

Nancy and Elissa at Elie Saab

Lebanese songstresses Nancy Ajram and Elissa ran into each other at Elie Saab’s magnificent Spring/Summer 2013 Haute-Couture show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Pavillon Cambon Capucines yesterday. Much to their dismay the two seemed to be wearing almost the same Elie Saab peplum outfit from his Prêt-à-Porter Fall/Winter 2012 Collection.  Not to mention their practically identical hairstyles.

What do you say, who wore it best?

Fashion Crime Scenes

I was too distracted by the red carpet at the Golden Globes last week to realize the heinous crime scene committed by Carla Haddad who hosts the Lebanese version of Dancing With The Stars. It seems Nicolas Gebran is Mtv Lebanon’s go-to designer, (think Maya Diab and all her fashion statements), but this time he got it all wrong in a burgundy tulle bodice with a plunging neckline and a floor-sweeping train. If that wasn’t dramatic enough she went ahead and paired it with bold printed leggings that strangely never ended, in fact they wore like a full body suit complete with built-in heels. Carla looked like a toddler in her mom’s dress and she sure got a lot of flak for it.

Carla has a rocking body and she’s probably one of the few that hasn’t resorted to plastic surgery so instead of looking like she’s a contestant at Miss Mermaid Lebanon  I suggest she eases up on the over-the-top, unnecessary fashion statements. What do you think of her outfit?

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Kim Kardashian and Sheikha Mozah: Separated At Birth

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Pregnant Kim Kardashian appears on the cover of the Arab magazine Hia this month in a Stéphane Rolland dress looking like she had raided the very fashion-forward Sheikha Mozah of Qatar’s closet. Yup, that’s the first thing that came to mind when I saw this photo.  What do you think?

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Sheikha Mozah’s First Lady Fashion Face-OFF

Fashion Crime Scenes

I’ve been trying my best to avoid posting about the heinous fashion choices I’ve been seeing some local television anchors and presenters make, mostly because it would probably take up most of my time. But there’s just one presenter in particular that has been adamant on breaking every fashion rule in the book and I’m not sure my eyes can take it anymore. Worse yet, the mere thought of young girls following in her fashion footsteps brings chills down my spine.

Her name is Josiane El Zir and she’s LBCI’s newest presenter on a show called Shakhsiye aw Ghenniye (personality or song)  a show that reminded me of Maya Diab’s previous Hek Menghaneh on MTV with the whole singing and dancing. ( oh Maya, how much I’ve come to appreciate you now.)

Josiane seems like your average sweet-girl-next -door but someone HAS to break it to her, someone needs to put an end to the crimes she’s been committing against fashion. This is not your average case of fashionista or fashion victim, girl has gone rogue.

Check out more celebs commiting crimes against fashion including Myriam Fares, Haifa and Wael here

Ivy Reviews Tony Yaacoub SS 2013 Fashion Show

I got invited to the hot mess that was  Tony Yaacoub’s Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show Monday along with every single other blogger in town. The card said 9pm so I was there 9 sharp. Bad idea, the show didn’t start until 10 something. So my friend and I fidgeted around, sipped on champagne and hors d’oeuvres and watched the models rehearse. Until one of them took a tumble in those sky-high heels and made a scene. She refused to get up. She just mumbled in her heavy Eastern European accent placed her head between her knees and chilled on the catwalk. No one reached out to give her a hand. People were just staring at her like she was some creature from out of space. In fact, two women practically climbed on top of her to get to their seats.  Let’s just say it wasn’t her day. She would experience some major nip slips that night. Or at least I think it was her.

Every girl loves Haute Couture. It’s true, no matter how much we try to deny it, there’s something about Haute Couture that makes us feel little tingles in our tummies. Or perhaps I was hungry. But when the show finally got around I remembered why Lebanese designers made a name for themselves in the world. They always manage to take it to the next level. You want shiny- they’ll rob the market off every single embellishment and stick them on one dress, you want big and puffy- they’ll make Cinderella feel under-dressed, you want over-the-top you got a model parading around in feathers, nets and a terrified little doggie.

The theme was fabulous. As though you had entered the backstage boudoirs of 50’s flapper girls. It looked like a fairytale on acid with floor-sweeping dramatic gowns, enough sequins and  tinsels to make you flinch while your eyes adjusted, big hair and of course no Lebanese show is complete without some tulle, lace and lots and lots of skin.  It looked like a collection only a few could pull off, Lady Gaga out to dinner, JLO on the red carpet, mothers-of-the-brides, Arab singers and a Christmas tree.

But that’s what I love about Haute Couture, it’s bursts of creativity, designers get to really let out their inner imaginative beasts, kinda like what a little infant would do if you give him some paint and tell him to use his hands on the walls. And Tony Yaccoub did not hold back. He out-shined the models in his ridiculous metallic outfit as he gloriously pranced around the packed venue waving triumphantly at the audience accompanied by two men in suits adorned in gold elephant masks. You missed out.

For more pics click here Beirut.com

Fashion Crime Scenes

 

While everyone else was busy discussing whether or not the twins should be crowned, Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury pulls a fast one on us while performing at Miss Lebanon 2012. Yup, we all tilted our heads sideways as we tried to figure out what prompted him to wear a T-shirt with a picture of Al Pacino. This reminded me of the 90’s when the entire world was walking around with cheap Scarface and Titanic memorabilia. Wael, this doesn’t make you look relevant, badass or hip, this is CHEESE!

Check out more crimes against Fashion here

Miss Lebanon World Supermodel 2012- What You Missed

In case you missed the spectacle that was ‘Lebanon World Supermodel 2012” here are some snapshots to get you up to speed. No, this was no parody this is a real-life travesty.

12 candidates in next-to-nothing-oufits competing for a random awkward title

The superstar Haifa Wehbe with an album to promote

In some Spanx, pleather, latex and what not…

More pageants strut their stuff

Haifa Wehbe transforms into a cat and begins a series of super awkward dance moves

Audience cringes

Pageants begin to speak

Audience cringes some more

Crowned pageant cries


And they all lived scantily ever after

The End…

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