Style [+] Life [+] Fashion by [@kwest1908]
KELLY ROWLAND ATTENDS CHLOE AND BALMAIN PARIS FASHION WEEK SHOWS
CHLOE
AUTUMN/WINTER 2016
BALMAIN
AUTUMN/WINTER 2016
STYLIST: JOEL DASH @JOEL_DASH
PHOTOGRAPHER: ABACA PRESS @ABACA_PARIS
KELLY ROWLAND ROCKS OSCAR RED CARPETS
THE SUPERSTAR ATTENDED ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION’S OSCAR VIEWING PARTY AND KEVIN HART’S POST-OSCAR PARTY
DRESS: LAQUAN SMITH
SHOES: MANOLA BLANIK
JEWELRY: LORRAINE SCWHARTZ
The Look: Sultry, youthful and voluminous
The Inspiration: Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel was inspired by the construction and details of the Calvin Klein dress. “I wanted to give her an undone, textured blowout with a brushed out beautiful wave hand raked back away from the face,” he says.
How to Get the Look:
To celebrate Awards Season this year, Westfield partnered with Variety to bring the hottest red carpet looks to local Westfield centers around the U.S.
Through this exclusive fashion partnership, top Westfield retailers including Nordstrom, Macys and Anthropologie curated celebrity looks from Hollywood so shoppers can also get the look of their favorite celebrities for less!
I was invited (as a media outlet) to visit Westfield, Annapolis Mall and re-create one of the installation looks. This was exciting because the campaign included a few of my favorite retailers.
My individual style would be described as poised and polished. I like tailored lines with a hint of femininity through ruffles, patterns, and fabric textures. My style icons vary (depending on the mood) but are primarily Michelle Obama, Eva Longoria, with a hint of Kourtney Kardashian.
I started my shopping journey (for the campaign) at Nordstrom where I found a beautiful array of formal gowns. The store did not disappoint fashionable customers by providing lace, sequins, and floral dresses. In support of the campaign, I also discovered a Vince Camuto visual display showcasing a monochromatic shift dress, slacks, and tote bag.
After leaving Nordstrom, I walked over to Lord and Taylor. If you’re searching for a Little Black Dress, they have it here! The campaign celebrated Satires Ronan’s fashion style and her LBD through the installation display.
I concluded my shopping adventure by visiting Macys women’s department. From there, I was able to create a look that suits my personal style.
I purchased a Thalia Sodi Solid Scuba Blazer and Pencil Skirt. This set looked amazing due to the jacket’s stand collar, open front, and leopard-print lining. The skirt enhanced my body type along with subtle cut-outs at the hem-line. I can’t wait to share my style photo on the site!
To learn more and re-create your personal style in support of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors visit the installation at Westfield Annapolis now through March 1, 2016.
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Michael Kors Dress | Escada Coat | SJP Collection Shoes
Lupita Nyongo wore this look as a guest on The Today Show. The actress was seen wearing (tone-on-tone) various shades of purple and pink.
I love the flirtatious design of this dress with a plunging neckline, fishtail bottom, and cut-out just above the waist. Lupita’s hair was also in a pompadour…very stylish!
Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, Elizabeth Banks, and Eva Longoria graced the cover of Entertainment Weekly. The simplicity of this photo was amazing – all of the girls are having a classic shirt and denim moment!
How to achieve the look:
Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian revealed their magazine feature in Architectural Digest. The celebrities shared a few pics (via Instagram and Twitter) from the March 2016 issue.
Kourtney and Khloe looked amazing on the magazine cover!
Click on the link to view more photos of the celebrity homes issue: Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian Realize Their Dream Homes in California
Designer Laurel DeWitt, known for one of a kind metal apparel and regal crowns and headdresses, is excited to give you the behind the scene details on Beyonce’s crown in the new Coldplay video, “Hymn For The Weekend.” Styled by Zerina Akers, Beyonce dons a hand sculpted Laurel DeWitt crown highlighted with metal flowers, entirely hand-cut, hand-rolled, and hand-painted to create a stunning display of incredibly meticulous metal work.
The crown is specially made of lightweight metals for Beyonce. The crown took nearly a month to conceptualize and create. The handwoven metal structure serves as a the foundation and is reflective of the designers sculptural aesthetic. The focal point, the metal flowers, showcase the Spring/Summer 16 transition into colors and metal floral applications. This serves as Beyonce’s debut in Laurel DeWitt.
Ms. DeWitt, inspired by global regalia, is self-taught in the craft of metal mastery. With fashion at top of mind – wearable, elegant clothing with metal at its core – this upcoming season will not be one to miss.
“When you embrace you, you embrace it all.”
Monica is clearly embracing it all right now – her family, her fame, and the success of her eighth studio album, “Code Red.” We have a Code Red over here with how she’s SLAYING us with her new cover and photo spread in “Uptown.”
In the interview, she explains “As I think back over everything I’ve accomplished in my career—the awards, opportunities and exposure are all there, of course. But, what gives me unspeakable joy is the fact that I’ve touched countless women, and some young men, along the way with my music and my message.”
And if anyone knows music, it’s Monica. She’s been dominating the R&B scene for over 20 years since her debut with “Don’t Take It Personal.” She knows that in order to make it to the top of the charts, or the top of any field you need to have the traits of a leader. Check out the video below to see Monica describe what individuals need to succeed and be a leader in their field.