Project Runway Finale - Rami Kashou

Our favorite draper Rami Kashou did the unexpected. He didn't drape all of his collection! There is no doubt that he knows how to dress the female form. I mean all those hours of draping have given him plenty of time to study the female body.

As Heidi mentioned in the deliberation, the way Rami weaved the fabric on certain pieces added an incredible touch.

Project Runway Finale TONIGHT

The Project Runway finale is tonight 10pm eastern time on BRAVO. I cannot wait to see who the judges choose as the winner. I've already gotten a sneak peak at each of their collections (I couldn't help myself) and I must say that each of the did a great job and it will be intereting to see what the judges have to say.

Street Style NYC - Lucky Magazine

New York women seem to have an innate fashion sense that comes effortless. Take a look at some of the trends these girls sported throughout the city.



If you are wearing neutrals and want to liven up an outfit pair with a bright bag. Matching too many styles looks outdated. The bright teal bag above goes well with the tan boots. Accessories can change an outfit, such as the girl above rocking the gray hat and bolero jacket.


I love when women rock menswear. The red lips and tuxedo shirt make for an interesting dichotomy. The mix of black and white is classic and will always leave you looking chic.


Once again mix and match your fabrics and colors. The girl above covers her sparkly mini dress with a gold jacket. Even with all the sparkle she still does not look over the top, I would just suggest to keep this as an evening look. The second girl also mixes her fabrics pairing a leather biker jacket with a knit dress.


Layering has been big this season. Layer a button up shirt over a black long sleeve shirt. The paper bag waist allows you to easily tuck in your shirt. Keep in mind that this look is more flattering for women with smaller frames. Also layer a dress over a turtleneck to create a more casual look.

A crochet dress with cap sleeves paired with dark tights make for a casual look. On the other hand, the feminine fabric of the pink dress adds a touch of glamour.

Independent Spirit Awards

Personal style prevailed at the Independent Spirit Awards, the day before Hollywood's big night The Academy Awards.

Oscar Knock Offs

Did you fall in love with any of the Oscar looks this year? Do you want to emulate any of your favorite stars at a fraction of the price? Each big award show inspires a slew of imitators trying to copy the designs of the most popular dresses. Check out topbutton.com to view the site's favorite knock offs. Also edressme.com has a bunch of dresses fom this year's Academy Awards. It's amazing how quickly these imitations become available.

Academy Awards 2008 - Favorites

Marion Cotillard won the Oscar for best actress and she also won my pick for the best dressed female of the evening. Her Gaultier Paris Haute Couture mermaid gown was unlike any other on the carpet. She took a risk and looked spectacular. Maybe it's her innate french sense of style but she definitely stood out and is probably one of the few actresses to pull off such a look. Her hair was stunning, her makeup was flawless, the dress went great with her fair complexion. By far my favorite of the night because she took a risk and still looked elegant and glamorous.






Penelope Cruz was my second favorite look of the evening. I love that she is a fellow Spaniard but its undeniable that she looked gorgeous. Her Chanel Haute Couture gown fit her body perfectly and the feather detailing added drama to the dark color. The color choice was fantastic as were her Chopard earrings. Que viva España!










Cate Blanchet is always one of my favorites on the red carpet. She has an innate sense of style and knowledge of what looks great on her body. Her Dries Van Noten gown hugs her in all the right places. Have you seen a more stunning woman during pregnancy? I haven't. Many believed her necklace to be a part of her gown but it was in fact separate. Her earrings are a subtle touch as well. You can never expect what Cate will wear but you can expect her to always look amazing.








Javier Bardem was my favorite male of the evening for many reasons. The first, look at how incredibly handsome he looks in a suit. Secondly he won the Oscar for best supporting actor. Thirdly he is from Spain. Just the same he looked great on the red carpet in his Prada suit .

Academy Awards 2008 - Best Dressed

There were a lot of expecting mothers on the red carpet this year and how great did they all look!

Nicole Kidman looked absolutely stunning. Many people thought that her L'Wren Scott Necklace was over the top and I understand why they might think so, however I adored it. The necklace was elegantly paired with her Balenciaga black dress (that tried but didn't succeed in hiding her baby bump). Because the dress was neutral the jewels didn't feel excessive. Not to mention that Kidman's tall frame and long neck allows her to wear such a strong statement piece without it over powering her.

Rosamund Pike did get much attention on the gossip shows about her wearing Roland Mouret. She looked fresh and ready for spring with the beautiful yellow asymmetrical dress. Her makeup and hair were classy and elegant. She looked flawless.

Keri Russel made the right choice with this Nina Ricci gown. The gown creates curves on her otherwise petite stature. The color looks great on her and the H. Stern necklace was my favorite piece of jewelry from the evening.

Another actress hiding a baby bump. The empire waist Marchesa gown was a good choice to accentuate her new found curves. The purple complemented her dark olive skin tone. I was not a fan of her hair and the braid. A little too Little House On The Prairie.

Calista Flockhart looks great, and quite frankly healthier than her usual gaunt self, with her vintage Valentino gown. She looked different from everyone else on the runway and for that she made it onto my list.

How great does Helen Mirren look? Her custom Georges Chakra gown is beautiful. She was one of many women this year to wear red on the red carpet and I must say I think she was the one to do it right. The gown was age appropriate and like other gowns she's worn in the past, made her look younger. Her hair and makeup were natural and completed her overall look.

Diablo Cody has her own style that she audaciously showed on the red carpet. However as opposed to Tilda Swinton she portrayed her style in a way that was flattering for her. I agree the look may have been slightly unsuitable for the Oscars however it is unapologetically Diablo. I was also extremely happy to see her win the Best Original Screenplay. Three women were nominated this year.

Handsome and debonair, Josh Lucas rocked his Dolce & Gabbana suit on the red carpet. He looks handsome and put together without looking stuffy. He did go the traditional route but he still was able to impress.

Academy Awards 2008 - Not A Fan

Heidi Klum's fiery crimson dress definitely made a statement on the red carpet. I'm just not sure if it was a good one. People will probably be torn on this look because it is the Oscars and this is the ceremony to be dramatic. Maybe the dress combined with her huge bun turned me off. The long train and large collar seemed a bit much leaving her looking like she was wrapped up in fabric.










I know what you might be thinking. What is Cameron Diaz doing on this list? But my first reaction to Cameron on the red carpet was just plain blah. She didn't stand out on the carpet and the dress didn't do anything for her complexion. The look on a whole, her hair, makeup, and Christian Dior dress were boring, and she remained forgetable by the end of the night.










I hate to do it because I love Catherine Heigl, but I really did not like her dress, hair, or makeup. The Escada dress reminded me of a high school prom. Her hair and makeup looked to overdone. You can see in her closeups that it looks like her makeup was spray painted on. She was going for old Hollywood glamour but didn't nail it. She looked a little out dated.










Wrong color, wrong color, wrong color. I love big bold colors but this dandelion Roberto Cavalli dress did nothing for Kelly Preston. The dress is simple in structure and I feel she would have looked better in a different color.













Tilda Swinton is known for her quirky sense of style. I do respect her decision to dress to the beat of her own drum however this Lanvin dress is completely unflattering and not body conscious. It's dark and has a lot of fabric draped. She did a great job at hiding herself.












Looks like Daniel Day-Lewis forgot to look in the mirror before he left his home. I guess it doesn't matter much though. He won Best Actor.