FASHION STYLE HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES

Wedding Dresses 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:09:35 PDT

Wedding dresses 2010 seem to be running the gamut from sexy and slinky to brides of all ages seek to fulfill their wildest fantasies and girlhood dreams. In fact, there doesn't seem to be any one trend, other than to have fun, and no right or wrong when it comes to style and statement. Although anything sexy, silky and sultry is expected to provide a lot of heat this year, those desiring to be goddesses can find an assortment of Grecian style gowns by designers such as Manuel Mota, August Jones and Lambert Creations

1950's glamour is also making a big comeback with both ultra tight "mermaid" gowns with broad skirt tails by Ellis Bridals and Benjamin Roberts, as well as belted dresses in a variety of hemlines from all around floor-length to short in front, long in back creations offered by top designers such as Suzanne Ermann and Sarah Danielle. In addition, tea-length dresses are another 1950's inspired look ideal for petite brides interested in less formal, fun afternoon weddings, while mini dresses are one of the "hottest" trends this year.
Fun and color seem to be what most women are looking for in 2010, with lots of women choosing to forgo traditional white for gowns in lavender, blue, pink and green, as well as a touch of black. Metallic fabrics are also finding their way to the altar along with lace and tiered ruffles from the waist to the floor, sassy sashes, lots of beading, feathers and oodles of decorative flower accents (Suzanna Hardaway).

Miss Universe 2010 Swimsuit Competition Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:37:55 PDT

ALBANIA

ANGOLA

ARGENTINA

ARUBA

AUSTRALIA

BAHAMAS

BELGIUM

BOLIVIA

BOTSWANA

BRAZIL

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

CANADA

CHINA

COLOMBIA

COSTA RICA

CROATIA

CURACAO

CYPRUS

CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ECUADOR

EGYPT

EL SALVADOR

FINLAND

FRANCE

GEORGIA

GERMANY

GHANA

GREAT BRITAIN

GREECE

GUAM

GUATEMALA

GUYANA

HAITI

HONDURAS

HUNGARY

INDIA

INDONESIA

IRELAND

ISRAEL

ITALY

Miss Universe 2009 SWIMSUIT Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:30:19 PDT

Miss Sweden Renate Cerljen

Miss USA Kristen Dalton

Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar.

Miss Thailand Chutima Durongdej.

Miss Mexico Karla Carrillo

Miss Ecuador Sandra Vinces

Miss Germany Martina Lee

Miss Spain Estibaliz Pereira Rabade

Miss Australia Rachael Finch

Miss Russia Sofia Rudyeva

Miss Italy Laura Valenti.

Miss Philippines Bianca Manalo

Miss Czech Republic Iveta Lutovska

Star Summer Style 2008 - Sexy Star Bikinis

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:51:29 PDT

Vanessa Hudgens

Gisele Bundchen

Eva Longoria Parker

Blake Lively and Maria Menounos

Nicky Hilton

Hilary Swank

Paris Hilton

Kristin Cavallari

Ashlee Simpson

Penelope Cruz

Sienna Miller

Mena Suvari

Mischa Barton

Ashley Tisdale

Drew Barrymore

Kate Walsh

FALL FASHION TRENDS 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:48:02 PDT

Blake Lively

Tailored Jackets

Blake Lively dressed up her skinny jeans and Henley tank with a navy and white jacket from Smythe. Gold buttons on the double-breasted blazer added nautical flair.

Anne Hathaway

Rocker

Anne Hathaway rocked a single-shoulder design from Sophia Kokosalaki. She kept her leather ladylike with classic black pumps and a curled coif.

Emma Watson

Feminine

Emma Watson looked refreshingly girly in a white lace dress by Charles Anastase. Satin fabrics and ruffle details also work to capture this feminine look.

Camilla Belle

High-Waist Pants

Camilla Belle was an updated Annie Hall in rib-grazing trousers from Giorgio Armani. A tucked-in tank and leather blazer kept the silhouette strong and sophisticate

Nicole Richie

Floral

Skip all-over pastels—this autumnal update requires a darker palette. The gray hues in Nicole Richie’s Dries van Noten gown render it a sophisticated and perfectly appropriate choice for an evening affair.

Kristin Davis

Floral

Flowers are no longer just for spring! Make the look fall-appropriate by adding heavier accessories—like Kristin Davis. The actress grounded her Michael Kors dress with a black bag and heels. Cover legs with black or gray opaque tights when the temperature drops.

Michelle Trachtenberg

Full Skirts

Michelle Trachtenberg oozed sophistication in the high-waist Chanel skirt she wore to the design house's boutique opening in L.A. The young starlet's solid tank and pumps let the crystal-detailed skirt take center stage.

Penelope Cruz

Full Skirts

Penelope Cruz was very much a lady in a ruffle knit top, Oscar de la Renta pleated skirt and peep-toe pumps. The actress stayed true to her romantic style here in New York.

Claire Danes

Metallic

Claire Danes shimmered in a draped and belted dress by Gucci. Matching metallic sandals and diamond bracelet made the dazzling frock even more golden.

Fergie

Slouchy

Fergie’s LBD is anything but basic. The slouchy draping and keyhole gives a nod to sexy, while the leather catch keeps it edgy. The songbird added a touch of glamour to the look with a diamond cuff and jeweled heels.

FALL FASHION TRENDS 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:52:43 PDT

Gwyneth Paltrow

Tailored Jackets

Gwyneth Paltrow was all business on this red carpet, the actress topped her heather gray shift with a military-style jacket, putting a serious spin on the strapless dress.

Leighton Meester

Art Prints

Wearable art never looked so fresh. As Leighton Meester (in Chloe) demonstrates, the clothing should be the focus when it comes to wearing an artsy piece. Keep jewelry, shoes and other accessories minimal to let your artwork shine

Lucy Liu

Art Prints

This bold trend must be worn with confidence, as Lucy Liu did in her Oscar de la Renta brush-stroke frock. Fine-art fashion extends to accessories as well, which is a better bet if your style is a bit more subdued.

Rihanna

Rocker

She may be an R&B chart-topper, but Rihanna's always a rock star when it comes to cutting-edge style. A studded leather jacket from Gucci added attitude to a full-skirted ensemble from the line.

Dayana Mendoza was crowned as the Miss Universe 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:44:25 PDT

The pageant was held in Vietnam and was hosted by Jerry Springer and Spice Girl Mel B.

The panel of judges include famed developer Donald Trump Jr, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli and Bollywood star Eesha Koppikhar. The 80 contestants tried their best to caught the attention of the judges as they presented their national costumes, swimsuits and evening gowns.

After cutting down the 80 candidates to top five, each contestant was asked a question by a random judge. Miss Venezuela made a great impression with her response to hair stylist Louis Licari's question, "Do you believe that men or women had it easier in life?".

"Actually, God made us to share and to have differences,' she answered. 'Men think that the fastest way to a point is to go straight. Women know it's faster to follow and fix the curves."

Here is the list of the winners:

Top 15:
Venezuela
Kosovo
Mexico
Vietnam
South Africa
Australia
Japan
Dominican Republic
Italy
Colombia
Russia
Hungary
Czech Republic
USA
Spain

Top 10:
Kosovo
Australia
Spain
Mexico
Colombia
USA
Dominican Republic
Russia
Italy
Venezuela

Best in Bikini - Queen of Vinpearl
- Winner: Elisa Najera - Mexico

Best in Áo dài (Vietnam National Costume)
- Winner: Dayana Mendoza - Venezuela

Best National Costume Award: Miss Thailand.
Miss Congenility: Miss El Salvador

4th Runner Up: Miss Mexico
3rd Runner Up: Miss Russia
2nd Runner Up: Miss Dominican Republic
1st Runner Up: Miss Colombia
Miss Universe 2008:Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza

Up: Miss Australia Laura Dundovic
Down: Miss Colombia Taliana Vargas

Up: Miss Dominican Republic Marianne Cruz Gonzalez
Down: Miss Italy Claudia Ferraris

Up: Miss Kosovo Zana Krasniqi
Down: Miss USA Crystle Stewart

Up: Miss Mexico Elisa Najera
Down: Miss Russia Vera Krasova

Up: Miss Spain Claudia Moro
Down: Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza

Up: Miss Thailand Gavintra Photijak
Down: Miss Vietnam Trang Thuy Nguyen

Red Carpet Regulars - Jessica Alba

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:46:00 PDT

We can’t get enough of this bombshell. The sweeping beauty looked fabulous in a yellow gown at the premiere of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. She showed off a hint of her baby bump at the premiere of Awake. And the mom-to-be glowed at the gala honoring actor Julian McMahon

Red Carpet Regulars - Cate Blanchett

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:41:01 PDT

Blanchett’s ethereal, edgy style always beguiles. She shimmered in a metallic gown at the 2007 Oscars, glowed in a glittering strapless gown at the Elizabeth: The Golden Age premiere, and proudly displayed her baby bump at the SAG Awards

Red Carpet Regulars - Nicole Kidman

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:35:00 PDT

Classic Kidman always impresses. The ultimate lady in red, Kidman was stunning at the 2007 Academy Awards. She was anything but basic in black at the 40th Anniversary of New Line Cinema. And the pregnant beauty was sexy in a white satin dress at the premiere of The Golden Compass.

Red Carpet Regulars - Angelina Jolie

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:29:01 PDT

Angelina Jolie rules the red carpet with her breathtaking beauty. She was sensational in yellow at the Cannes Film Festival. She looked simple and elegant at the premiere of The Assassination of James by the Coward Robert Ford. And she awed

Red Carpet Regulars - Reese Witherspoon

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:23:03 PDT

Reese Witherspoon always endears on the red carpet. Her charm and sweet Southern-belle appeal make her our favorite girl next door turned glamour goddess. Rocking a punchy yellow dress at the 2007 Golden Globes, an eggplant-colored gown at the 2007 Oscars, and a basic black strapless number at the premiere of her film Rendition, she looked cute, classic, and style-savvy.

Red Carpet Regulars - Katie Holmes

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:18:01 PDT

Katie Holmes with or without her arm-candy hubby, Tom Cruise, Ms. Holmes has evolved into a sophisticated, chic, and beautiful star. She looked gorgeous in a Grecian-inspired gown at the Lion for Lambs premiere. She was striking with her new bob and bangs at the Bambi Awards. And her cute classic silver frock was party-perfect at the premiere of her film Mad Money.

Red Carpet Regulars - Eva Longoria

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:09:01 PDT

Eva Longoria always looks lovely. The sexy actress simply sizzled wearing a sparkly little number at the Emmys, sporting a frilly minidress at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, and channeling Old Hollywood at the SAG Awards.

Sexy Black Lace Dresses - Alyson Michalka

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:49:00 PDT

Alyson Michalka, of teen pop sensation Aly and AJ, rocks the red carpet at the 15th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala. Los Angeles, May 2008.

Sexy Black Lace Dresses - Thandie Newton

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:07:57 PDT

Thandie Newton channels her inner Catwoman at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Superheroes gala in a form-fitting Chanel ensemble. New York, May 2008.

Sexy Black Lace Dresses - Emmy Rossum

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:04:30 PDT

Emmy Rossum dons a romantic Ralph Lauren gown for the Costume Institute Superheroes: Fashion & Fantasy gala. New York, May 2008.

Sexy Black Lace Dresses - Gwyneth Paltrow

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:49 PDT

Gwyneth Paltrow shows more than a little leg in her thigh-skimming Stella McCartney number. Paltrow keeps it classy by wearing a tailored tuxedo jacket at the UK Premiere of Iron Man. London, April 2008.

Sexy Black Lace Dresses - Blake Lively

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:57:09 PDT

Making an appearance at Tribeca Film Festival festivities, Gossip Girl's Blake Lively puts the prep school style aside in favor of Chanel’s sexy black mini dress. New York, April 2008.

New York Fashion Week Fall 08 Trends - Proenza Schouler,Thakoon, Bill Blass

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 23 May 2008 09:46:49 PDT

Be they tight and tiny or impressively voluminous, bows have replaced the necklace as the upper-body accent of choice. The Proenza Schouler duo topped off nearly all their silk blouses with double-knotted wonders, while Thakoon added gauzy scarflike numbers to enhance his ladylike looks. So why get wrapped up in this neckwear trend? Simple: By tying one on, you look pulled-together instantly.

10 Tips for Finding a Suit that Suits You

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:54:06 PDT

Warm weather has arrived which means for many of us, it's time to embark on the annual hunt of trying to track down a sexy and stylish swimsuit. To help point us in the right direction we queried swimsuit expert Danna Pomeroy of Fiji Time Swimwear & More, a company that specializes in fitting women of ALL sizes and shapes into their most flattering swimsuit. Here she shares her tips on tracking down the perfect suit:

1.) Know your body type. Be honest with yourself about what your best features are and what parts you shouldn’t accentuate or highlight. Just like a pair of pants or a dress, certain fits will make your body look better than others. For instance, a bandeau top is typically more flattering on women with smaller busts. Larger breasted women should use an under wire top or something with extra support.

2.) One-pieces are great for plus size women, but just because you are not a size 2 does not mean you must shun a two-piece. If you have larger legs and a smaller torso or if you have very broad shoulders a one piece might actually emphasize your flaws. Don't automatically assume a one-piece bathing suit is more flattering than a bikini.

3.) Pay attention to detail on the suit itself: Colors and patterns are very important and can make your body look better or worse. As an example, a solid color usually draws less attention to the rear. Conversely, if you are small busted and self conscious about it you can play up your bust with a swimsuit top that has bold patterns and colors. Playful suits with ruffles, logos, or really bold designs in certain areas can help draw attention towards one area of your body while masking others.

4.) Fit is everything. Just like a business suit, a wedding dress, or a pair of jeans, the fit of the swimsuit is the most important item. Don’t worry about what size you are wearing. Too many women get hung up on trying to “fit into” size X because they don’t want to be in a size larger. If a 10 fits better than an 8, even if you are usually an 8, get the 10!

5.) Find a suit that does not pinch (you should not get bulging above and/or below any of the straps or material). Go up a size if you feel pinched.

6.) The swimsuit bottom should not be baggy in the front or the back. You want the bottom to contour your rear without pinching and without sagging. Women who would like to elongate their legs should wear a tie side or a thin hipster bottom with a high arch. Tie sides make the legs look longer.

7.) With the top, always do the bottom strap first as tight as possible (don't lose circulation!) and then tie the top around your neck. This has a dramatic effect on how the top looks.

8.) Women who want to de-emphasize their butt should wear less fabric. The less fabric you have the smaller the target for peoples eyes. The more fabric, the bigger the butt will look. Also, another tip to draw the eyes away from the buttox would be to wear a top that is eye catching. It can be more colorful, have jewelry, have a pattern or anything else that would catch attention. Then pair this top with a solid darker color .

9.) State of mind is important: Do not go swimsuit shopping after a long day of eating or shopping or after a hard day at work. You will think NOTHING looks good because you are already in a tired, possibly negative state of mind. If possible, try to go swimsuit shopping in the morning or early afternoon after you’ve exercised and drank lots of water (no sugary soft drinks!). Your body always looks its best after a workout and ample water.

REMEMBER: We are our own worst critic. You probably look better than you think! Don’t compare yourself to how another woman looks in a swimsuit. Focus only on what bathing suit makes you feel most confident in YOUR body.

Hollywood's New It Bags - Kate Moss

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:41:21 PDT

The incomparably cool Kate Moss cruises around her native London with a Longchamp patent-leather Légende bag tucked under her slender arm.

Hollywood's New It Bags - Penelope Cruz

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:43 PDT

In her signature effortless-cool style, Penélope Cruz navigates New York’s sidewalks with a Prada Glacé bag casually slipped over her shoulder. Prada Glacé Zippers Bag

Hollywood's New It Bags - Kate Hudson

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:47:37 PDT

Kate Hudson takes a Paris shopping spree, stepping into the city’s Balenciaga store with friends and a Cole Haan Dome woven leather satchel in tow. Village Weave Dome Satchel in washed tobacco.(fashion.glam.com)

Hollywood's New It Bags - Eva Mendes

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:41:11 PDT

Eva Mendes looks every bit the glamorous actress at the recent Cannes Film Festival, arriving at festivities in a leopard-print caftan with a Versace luxe leather Hit bag draped on her arm. fashion.glam.com