Saturday, February 26, 2011

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!


Monday, February 14, 2011

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

Jennifer Hudson at the Grammys

- 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

Sunday, February 13, 2011

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

Monday, February 7, 2011

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: For Her

Ahhh, Valentine's Day! The day of love! The day of roses. And chocolates. And what else? Well, jewelry of course! If you are looking for a chic gift for your girl this year - look no further than BBB! We breakdown our top gifts for her this Valentine's Day this year from luxe to less!

Luxe
Tiffany Key Heart Pendant in Gold/ $850


The perfect "trendy" yet timeless gift from Tiffany's. The heart makes it romantic, the gold metal fashionable, and the little turquoise box? Priceless!

Lovely
Judith Ripka Pink Crystal and Pave Heart Earrings/ $325
PINK CRYSTAL AND PAVE HEART EARRINGS
Judith Ripka is literally the queen of hearts. For a very special Valentines Day gift, get her something from Ripka's sterling silver collection. We love the pink gemstones because not only are they perfect for this holiday, but they are ultra feminine and will compliment all of the Spring styles.

A little Something
Gorjana Alphabet Charm Bracelet/ $40
Personalization makes any gift special and this dainty sterling silver bracelet from Gorjana is the perfect little something for V-Day. This would even be a cute gift for a son/daughter to give to mom! Get mom the kids initials instead of their own for something really special!

Fashionably Yours,
H

Sunday, January 30, 2011

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
Mila Kunis
- 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
Heather Morris(2011 SAG Awards)
- Gorgeous nude tulle and chiffon Romona Kevaza Gown
- Swarovski Crystal clutch pulls the feminine, ethereal look together

3. Claire Danes in Louis Vuitton
Claire Danes(2011 SAG Awards)
- 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!
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So, what do you think? Who were your best dressed at this year's SAGs?

Fashionably Yours,
H

Saturday, January 29, 2011

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!

Monday, January 17, 2011

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
Anne Hathaway - Golden Globes 2011 Red Carpet

- 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
Mila Kunis - Golden Globes 2011 Red Carpet
- 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
GG Olivia Wilde
- 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