Red Carpet to Real Life: Mila Kunis Oscar 2011

If you are looking for an ultra-feminine, pretty look that has just a hint of sex appeal, take inspiration from the gorgeous Mila Kunis in Elie Saab at this year's Oscars. Mila wore a lace and chiffon gown that was all about playing up the female charms. The lavender color was refreshing and effortless on the red carpet and simple dazzling details - an earring and single bangle - pulled it all together. A python clutch brought a modern, young vibe to the overall classy look.

To get this look for an event this Spring (thinking a beach wedding, bridal/baby shower or graduation), look for a dress in an effortless chiffon or lace fabric - the thiner and softer the material the better! This dress should let you wear it, rather than it wearing you - get what I'm saying? We like this J. Crew chiffon tiered dress - the color is just right and the chiffon has a light and airy quality. The low v-neck line and empire-like waist also mimics Mila's silloutte in an appropriate way!

Accessorize with crystal jewelry that has a feminine and heirloom quality and add just a touch of python for the edge - we love these "dressy" flip flops and crystal jewelry from Banana Republic!

Lovely in Lavender Breakdown:

- J. Crew Bridal Chiffon Sadie Dress in Soft Lavender

- Banana Republic Jewelry

- Banana Republic Markie Stitched Thong Sandal

Fashionably Yours,

H

Red Carpet to Real Life: Mandy Moore

It's no doubt the Oscar looks set trends for the season but how many real woman actually get to wear a ball gown in their daily lives? (besides for the random black tie wedding every year or so...) That said, I wanted to start a new series on BBB that will help you translate the top trends from the red carpet to your real life.

I'm deconstructing my favorite looks from the Oscars and showing you how to translate these looks into daily life looks for Spring.

In the first "edition" of runway to real life I'm breaking down one of my top three looks at the Oscar's - Mandy Moore in Monique Lhullier - and showing you how to get the look with J. Crew's new Spring line!

Mandy's look was all about modern vintage. Taking timeless sillouttes from the late 50s/60s and updating them with sparkle and glamour! To get this look we recommend looking for timeless casual wear items - a skinny cropped khaki (ala Audrey Hepburn), ballet flats and a feminine crew neck tee. The bling comes in with this shimmering "metallic gold" top, oversized crystal earrings and a pave and gold open link bracelet. Metallic flats bring a little more dazzle to the overall look.

The Breakdown:

All Available at J.Crew.com

- Shimmerveil Tee in Light Bronze

- Classic Cafe Capri Pant in British Khaki

- Twisted Flower Button Earrings

- Mini Pave Link Bracelet

- Lula Jacquered Ballet Flats in Gold

Fashionably Yours,

H

Oscar Fashion Round-Up

What did you guys think of last night's Oscars? As much as I love Anne Hathaway and James Franco, the show was a giant snooze! The Oscar broadcast is usually not the most exciting in general, but something was really lacking this year. Maybe it was the lack of production numbers Or the fact that James Franco looked like I had no idea what he was doing up there? Either way, I found it hard to get through.

On the the fashion note, I think there were some hits and some misses. I don't think that "Hollywood Glamour" you expect from the Oscar red carpet was really brought this year, although nobody really looked terrible. My biggest disappointment was the lack of jewelry. No statement necklaces, small little earrings and just a bangle or two was pretty much it. So sad for a jewelry lover like me!

Okay, so on to my picks. Pastel's ruled the carpet (do we spot a trend for Spring?) and we are absolutely loving them!

1) Mila Kunis in Elie Saab

Congrats Mila! You made it on my favorite looks list for each award show this season and definitely are my #1 pick for Oscars Best Dressed!! Mila literally rocked out award season and there literally isn't a look I wouldn't wear that she sported this season. This Elie Saab gown is no exception. I still literally can't get over how sexy yet feminine the lavender lace and chiffon gown is! Her dainty Neil Lane diamond and platinum earrings, bangle and cocktail ring gave made it ultra feminine. The nude python clutch gave it a modern edge. She is young after all!

2) Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa

Hailee is one to watch! While I am personally campaigning for her to be named the rough around the edges Katniss Everdeen in the forthcoming Hunger Games movie, I can't deny her absolute glamour and poise throughout all of award season! Her custom Marchesa creation (she actually helped design it) is perfectly age appropriate and just ethereal and gorgeous. She looks like the perfect little ballerina princess doesn't she? The adorable headband and topknot hairdo work perfectly with the ultra femme blush-colored dress. A heart shaped Fred Leighton ring and silver clutch with bow detailing make it young and fun!

3. Mandy Moore in Monique Lhullier

Our third pick, Mandy Moore, is quite a surprise because I really don't ever like her looks on the red carpet! I was pleasantly surprised with her Globes look and even more excited about her Oscars look! This nude and embellished Monique Lhullier gown has a vintage vibe (reminds me of something a glam Betty Draper would wear) and is really quite feminine and flirty. I am a sucker for the embellishments. The dress is almost an optical illusion (doesn't the top almost look painted on?) but it works! Oversized 10-carat Chopard pave diamond earrings and orange-red lips give this look a 1960s vibe thats just perf!

My honorable mentions, Halle Berry and Natalie Portman , also looked gorgeous. But I want to know - who had your favorite look?

Fashionably Yours,

H

Oscar Weekend!

Oscar Weekend is here and as always I'll be tweeting all my "fashion feelings" when the red carpet goes live on E! at 6 pm EST tomorrow night.

The Oscars are the epitome of glam, and like Fashion Week itself does, sets the trends for the upcoming season. I'm so excited to see what some of my red carpet favorites will wear like Mila Kunis, Anne Hathaway, that cute little Haley Steinfeld and more!

In the meantime, here is a look at some of my favorite looks from last year! Make sure to follow my tweets @HollyBerness on Twitter and check back on BBB on Monday for my best dressed list!

Grammy's - Best Dressed

Oh, the Grammys!!! So much crazy fashion I was sure I didn't like anything (certainly did not like Lady Gaga in that stupid egg) but looking back there were actually a few standouts! My favorites from the night are below.

What did you think?

1) Jennifer Hudson in Versace

- J. Hud looked gorg (and oh so svelte!) in this navy Versace gown with silver embellishments.

- Her Christian Louboutin Buckled Heels and Neil Lane bangles keep the look fresh!

- Showcasing one of the biggest trends of the night - the asymmetrical hemline

2) Lea Michele in Pucci

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- Lea Michele showcased one of her best looks of all of awards season in a black Pucci dress with lace detail and platform patent Loubotin heels

- Her multi-colored jeweled Lorraine Schwartz bangle )pink,green, black oh my!) was fun and added a dash of color to the whole look. My favorite jewelry piece of the night...tied with Gwenyth Paltrow's hot pink feathered earrings of course!

3) Florence Welch in Givency Haute Couture

- Florence (without the machine) showed us what fun and funky Grammy style is all about in this sheer Givency gown that has a very vintage vibe. Very bohemian and just very Florence.

- A Lorraine Schwartz ring is the right amount of dazzle for the complicated design

As for my worst dressed, sorry Rihanna, but your puff of a gown reminded me of Christmas (or a cotton swab). I also disliked Gaga in the Egg (have I said this already?), Katy Perry in those Armani angel wings, as well as Guliana Rancic's overally complicated lace and satin dress. Sorry G!

Fashionably Yours,

H

Weekend Bling Grammy Style

The Grammy Awards, music's most prestigious, most fashionable night out, is all about being "over the top." Over the top performance and over the top fashion that is. Over the top is also the one phrase I'd use to describe today's daily bling from from luxe line and favorite of all (rock) stars, Alexander McQueen. This "koi tree" and skull ring is disruptive, aggresive, and pretty much all over the place. You can't help but thinking also, how cool, unique and interesting it is. And this is what Grammy fashion is all about.

To listen to my live "commentary" on all the looks on the Grammy red carpet this evening make sure to follow me on twitter @HollyBerness. I'll be posting my favorite (and least favortie looks) on the blog tomorrow, so also look out for that!

Fashionably Yours,

Holly

SAG Awards 2011 Best Dressed

The Screen Actors Guild Awards were tonight and overall I was sort of disapointed. Glee didn't win anything, the fashion was sort of so-so and the show itself kinda boring.

That said there were still some stand outs on the red carpet. Two, of which, are fast becoming my award season MVPs and one, an up-and-comer I happen to have had the pleasure of meeting, and am always routing for!

1. Mila Kunis in Alexander McQueen

- In one of the big trends of the season "red-orange"

- With a gorgeous $300,000 Cartier Tiger Cuff

- Second "best-dressed" list she's appeared on this season

2. Heather Morris in Romona Keveza

- Gorgeous nude tulle and chiffon Romona Kevaza Gown

- Swarovski Crystal clutch pulls the feminine, ethereal look together

3. Claire Danes in Louis Vuitton

- In another printed dress! (go figure this would be a trend and I'd like it so much - really a coincidence I think..)

- With gorgeous hot pink lipstick and 1950s "Mad Men"inspired hair

And finally, an honorable mention to Natalie Portman who showed us what "pregnancy chic" is all about and is much improved from the Globes in this gorg. fitted gown by Azaaro and 2mill worth the Tiffany Jewels!

So, what do you think? Who were your best dressed at this year's SAGs?

Fashionably Yours,

H

Daily Bling - Saturday, January 29th

Kim Kardashian in Lorraine Schwartz

Red carpet season is in full swing! The SAG awards are tomorrow and I'm hoping to see some fun, bold, trendy jewelry on the red carpet. The SAG awards are definitely the more "casual" of the four biggies (GG, Oscars, Grammy and SAG) so it would only make sense our favorite stars and starlets mix it up and go less traditional with the jewels. My favorite designer who gets this look just right for the red carpet? Lorraine Schwartz. Schwartz is a favorite of young hollywood and her looks have been seen on the likes of Beyonce, Blake Lively, Lea Michelle and Angelina Jolie (who could forget those gorg. emerald earrings she did for her at the Oscars two years ago)! So how could I not pick a daily bling for SAG weekend from the unique and gorgeous design of Lorraine Schwartz!

As always, I will be live tweeting my thoughts and commentary on the fashion tomorrow evening beginning at 6 pm. You can follow my tweets @hollyberness and make sure to look out for my best dressed recap on Monday!

Best Dressed - Golden Globes 2011

How good were the Golden Globes last night? So many of my favorites were nominated and won! Glee, The Social Network and Black Swan to name a few! The fashion was also spectacular with very few stars and starlets disappointing.

Huge trends we saw on the carpet included emerald green, nudes/blushes, pink and red! We also saw a return of more dainty jewelry, from intricate diamond netting like necklaces, and feminine diamond drop earrings.

Hair and makeup was also fierce, and continued the "vintage" trend. We saw alot of french twists and full, wavy ponys and coiffs. Red/coral lips ala the original Barbie Doll (or Mad Men) was all the rage!

Of course, we had a few favorites! So below, we breakdown our top three looks of the evening.

1. Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive

- Rocking the "Pink" and "Retro" trends

- With Vintage Van & Cleef Arpels Yellow Diamond Earrings and Cocktail Ring, Roger Vivier Clutch and Brian Atwood Platform Heels

2. Mila Kunis in Vera Wang

- Rocking the Emeral Green trend

- With Judith Leiber Clutch and gorgeous Lorraine Schwartz gold and diamond leaf motif cuff and earrings

3. Olivia Wilde in Marchesa

- Sparkling nude gemstones on her gown help her channel the "nude" trend

- With Tiffany & Co Citrine Earrings and Gold, fierce, Christian Louboutin Shoe Booties

Special Note: She'd be our number one, if she did a bigger earring or cuff. Needed something too accessorize the look just slightly...

Fashionably Yours,

H

Golden Globes Daily Bling!

It's Golden Globes Sunday! I can't hardly wait to see all my favorite stars from TV and film looking fabulous (and less than fabulous --- had to say it). Make sure to follow me on Twitter @HollyBerness for my up-to-the-minute thoughts, updates and coverage from the red carpet. And make sure to check back tomorrow am for my favorite picks!

And to hold you is some blingy-fun jeweler to stars Neil Lane to hold you over!

Emmy's Red Carpet Recap

Overall I was pretty disappointed in the Emmy's Red Carpet looks this evening. Don't get me wrong, everyone looked stunning but just slightly boring. I mean all that black and navy... yawn!

There were a few ladies that stood out for me and because there were not too many "overall" looks I liked and this is an accessories blog afterall I break down my FAV. accessories looks from the show below. What do you think? Who was your fav?

1) Lea Michele in Lorraine Schwartz Statement Necklace and Oscar de la Renta Gown

2) Anna Paquin in Alexander McQueen and vintage bangles

* the dress I could do without but the modern mix of gold and stone bangles on both arms is hot and current look that you don't always see on the red carpet

3) Kim Kardashian in Lorraine Schwartz Woven Cuff and Marchesa Gown

5) Eva Longoria Parker in Loren Jewels Ruby Earrings and Robert Rodriquez Gown

Weekend Bling - 8/28 - 8/29

Today's Daily Bling is in honor of tomorrow night's Emmy Awards. Judith Leiber is undoubtedly the go to designer for the clutches we see all the starlets on the red carpet wearing season after season. Her unique crystal designs are loved by celebs and socialites alike and although these clutches are just a dream for us (they go from anywhere upwards of $1k) they certainly scream Hollywood drama.

We predict a young Hollywood star (Lea Michelle from Glee perhaps?) would rock something along the lines of this new "Deco Clutch" from Leiber herself tomorrow evening. The golden and black art deco crystal pattern is young and trendy but still classicly Judith Leiber and red carpet appropriate.

We will be live tweeting all of our favorite looks from the red carpet during tomorrow's red carpet at @HollyBerness so make sure to follow!

Trend Alert! The Statement Shoe

I was lucky enough to attend last night's Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles for the brand I represent. I had a blast meeting some of my favorite celebs including the guys from Glee, Twilight cast and many more! My favorite occupational perk? Trend-spotting, of course!

I love the teen stars because they aren't afraid to take risks! Lot of jewelry, fun makeup and the biggest trend of the evening? The Statement shoe of course! The look for the evening was all about the mini-dress, with a sky-high heel often embellished, strappy and platformed.

My favorite look of the night was gorgeous Leighton Meester's lace mini and Loubotin combo above. But I also loved these statement shoes on some of Hollywood's most promising starlets!

Selena Gomez in Sergio Rossi Strappy Sandals

Victoria Justice in Leopard Print Platfrom Pumps

Shailene Woodley in Black & Silver Studded Sandals

Red Carpet Recap: Anna Paquin at True Blood Season 3 Premiere

One of our absolute favorite shows EVER - True Blood - comes back this Sunday and we couldn't be more excited! We love us some vamps, shifters, maneads and mind-reading Southern waitresses and just can't wait for the drama and suspense to begin again.

Last night was the Los Angeles premiere of Season 3 and we think Anna Paquin, who plays series lead Sookie Stackhouse, looked young, fresh and super, super chic. We love the way she merchandised her Proenza Schouler shift dress with sexy Brian Atwood pumps, lots of bangles and a PS1 Clutch. This outfit is so us, that if we were going to the premiere we think we'd wear it ourselves. Our favorite part of the whole look? The super sexy lace up detailing of the Brian Atwood pumps because after all Sookie isn't always as sweet as she looks!

True Blood Season 3 premieres this Sunday at 10 PM EST on HBO. Who else can't wait?

MTV Movie Awards Style Recap

Anyone who knows me well will probably be pretty surprised aboout who I choose as my style picks for last night's MTV Movie Awards. I admit I tend to be a hater on both of these chicks (and I promise it's not because I'm jealous of their boyfriend's but let's be serious... I am). I just actually think both usually make either boring (in the case of J) or weird and awkward (in the case of K) fashion choices. But last night? Both surprised me as perfection!

Style Pick #1: Kristen Stewart in Dolce & Gabanna

K. Stew literally stole the show as Twilight one EVERYTHING but we were even more pleased that she finally made some good fashion choices! The Dolce & Gabanna Tweed and Sequin embellished dress is young, fun and a little edgy just like Kristen. What we love more is her hair is finally looking good again! The long ponytail is pretty and softens up her usual hard look. We also like the strappy shoes and long necklace.

Style Pick #2: Jessica Biel in Giambattista Valli

Jessica Biel looked positively flirty, fun and fabulous in this combo sheer chiffon and feathered skirt Giambattista Valli creation. The coquette-ish look is a huge deviation from what we see her usually wear (simple sheiths or flannels and jeans) and we think it was fitting since she was presenting the Best Kiss award. The finishing touches on this look? The cute as a button baby pink belt, statement earrings and crystal encrusted ankle strap heels.

Who was your favorite last night?

The Daily Bling - Oscar Edition Day 5

Kate Winslet is always the epitome of hollywood glamour and it was no different at this year's Oscars. Kate's YSL dress was featured in one of the trend colors of the evening - regal metallic champagne.

But the real reason we LOVED Kate's look? Her necklace!!! I scoured that red carpet and I am pretty certain that Kate was the only major celeb at the awards who sported a statement necklace which really surprised me given the bold statement necklaces and chocker trend we have been seeing in ready to wear. I was so happy to see Kate actually do something different and pull it off flawlessly!

Kate's jewels are by classic designer, Tiffany & Co. Her statement necklace seen above had an antique feel and was encrusted with what else but BLING! Custom made and featuring gorg. 10 carat weight total yellow diamonds, this Tiffany & Co stunner is estimated at $2.5 Mill. This piece is only fit to be worn by a true movie star and we couldn't think of a better women than last year's Oscar star, great Kate!

Fashionably Yours,

H

The Daily Bling - Oscar Edition Day 4

Cameron Diaz was DEF. one of the best dressed at the Oscars this year. Her Oscar De Le Renta gown looked like something out of a chic fairytale and the golden metallic color complemented her gorgeous California Surfer Girl skin tone and blond locks like woah!

What we were most excited by though was her unexpected hoop earrings. We are so used to seeing our Tinseltown Oscar go-ers all blinged out, but instead Cameron decided to go with Cartier gold hoops with understated diamond pave details to complement her look.




The photo here doesn't totally do these earrings justice but here are all the dets. The beautifully crafted $49,500 Cartier Trinity hoops were made from white, yellow and rose gold and included diamond pavé detailing. We love, love, loooove these because they are hoops, because they are mixed metals, and because we don't normally see something so different on the red carpet. Cam also wore two Cartier cocktail rings - equally beautiful - but it was her unexpected hoops that really made her a stand-out for us!



Fashionably Yours,

H

The Daily Bling - Oscar Edition Day 2

As Randy from American Idol would say Amanda Seyfried's look was "just okay for me". The dress, although a gorg Armani Prive, just seemed like too much for her small frame, and I think her hair slicked back didnt help much. That being said, she still looked beautiful and fresh.

On to the good. The real good! Her layer and layers of Lorraine Schwartz bangles were chic, a little edgy and young - just like she is.

We loved the layer of three mixed metals and colored diamond/gemstone details on each of the bangles and think this is definitely a fun look you could recreate at home easily with costume jewelry pieces. We are definitely going to try this look the next time we go out out with our girls but also think this could be equally chic for a black tie occasion ala Amanda here.

Fashionably Yours,

H

The Daily Bling - Oscars Edition Day 1

For this week's daily bling we are doing something alittle different! Every day we will feature one of our favorite Oscar's jewelry looks. The chick who stood out the most for her accessorization that we choose to feature her on day one? Best Actress Nominee Carey Mulligan in Prada with Fred Leighton jewels!

The gorgeous and talented stylist to the stars (and an old work friend of ours many moons ago) Nicole Chavez styled Carey and we love how she made her look as young and fresh as she is! When so many of the younger stars tend to go for a more a mature, serious look for the Oscars, Carey kept it young and on-trend in her whimsical Prada gown with Swarovski encrusted detailing and to-the-shoulder diamond sparklers by Fred Leighton! We love that Carey took a risk with bold jewelry while staying on trend sporting one of the key trends of the night - statement earrings! The huge earrings off-set her pixie cut in a good way and all together the look is young and fun!

Fashionably Yours,

H

PS: In case your wondering those FAB shoes and clutch are also Prada :)

Oscar Sunday!!!

Who is excited for the Oscars? I am still not sure why there are like 15,000 Best Movie Nominees but I am psyched over the fact there will be that many more celebs on the red carpet!

I will be live "tweeting" via my Twitter @HollyBerness during the Oscar's Red Carpet so make sure to follow me for all the up-to-the-minute arrivals and accessories dets! Then make sure to check back Monday for our highlights here on Booties, Bags and Baubles.

Check out the Twitter at www.twitter.com/HollyBerness

Fashionably Yours,

H