Back to Reality: Let's Chat About the VMAS

Both power and sanity is restored to my life and I could not be happier. So obviously, I have to blog about the VMAS. What a night! First of all,  love Beyonce and am so excited she's pregnant. I couldn't imagine a better way for her to reveal her belly! So fierce! Adele is amazing, as always. And Bruno Mars...can't get enough of him.



Okay, now onto the clothes. There were some great looks and some horrible looks, naturally.

THE WORST:

• Katy Perry (the whole awards show): I've come to the startling conclusion that Katy Perry is too old to be wearing stuff like this. I just hate her outfits. Lady Gaga? Sure, dress up like a man. Nicki Minaj? Let your freak flag fly. But Katy Perry? Not allowed. I think what bothers me is that her music is too poppy and she's not really an interesting person, besides being married to Russell Brand and all. I just don't think she can pull it off, she acts like she's wearing a costume, not like this is who she really is. Just be who you are Katy Perry; I don't think that means a freak with a cube of cheese as a hat. Too mean? Whoops.
• Katie Holmes (Alaia): I hate these boots and this dress together. It's too random, and not even in a chic-off-beat way. It looks as if she's trying to be a big ball of youth and dress funky. You're not fooling me, Katie. Otherwise, she looks great. Clearly, I'm having an issue with being age appropriate. 
• Kreayshawn (I don't even want to know): Who are you?  Regardless, this is such a trashy look. Jeez, why can't people just look classy and glam? That's the real secret to world peace, obviously.
• Drake Bell (Nobody knows what designer): The problem with this look really comes down to that hat. Two words: Fisherman McGee. That's all. 
• Holland Roden (Jennifer Saltzman): I wore a white top and black bottom...when I was in my middle school chorus class. This is too basic! If you want a black and white combination, fine but please try a white bottom and a black top. Mix it up! And I find the dress to be very unflattering around the midsection. Her red lips kind of freak me out too. I don't know why.
• Justin Bieber (A bunch of ugly): I've always been rather apathetic towards Baby Bieber, but now I think I've made my decision: he needs to leave everyone alone. I can just tell he's trying to look "cool" and "effortless" with this outfit, but he looks like a loser-tool. WHY would you ever combine old man glasses, ghetto chains that aren't even long enough to have some real swag, a Yves Saint Laurent pin (a left-fielder), red pants, and cheetah shoes? You look dumb. Seriously, the blazer, shirt, and pants would've been FINE.

THE BEST:

• Beyonce (Lanvin): Obsessed. She looks actually perfect and so glamourous. Beyonce is one of the very few who can actually rock orange. The silhouette was mature but the asymmetrical shoulder kept it spicy. Also, I love how she paired the blue diamond with the orange dress. And her hair and makeup looks amazing. And the baby. It's just so so good.
• Kelly Rowland (Falguni and Shane Peacock): This is beautiful and totally event-appropriate. The black and gold combination is a personal favorite so it definitely shows her chic side; however, the feathers and deep V keep it funky and fresh. Her down-do gives this look a really relaxed vibe, and I'm glad she didn't try to out-do herself with the shoes, jewels, and bag. This is an "art" look, if you will.
• Adele (Burberry): She's so cute! I love her huge hair and I'm glad she kept the look overall simple: Adele is a pop diva, but she doesn't need all of the bells and whistles (or cheese cube hats, thankfully). Her dress has some pizazz by the neckline, but she kept it classy. I just love her,
• Selena Gomez (Julien MacDonald): Leave it to Selena to rock a potentially intimidating dominatrix outfit. Mullet hemlines are perfect for fun-loving youngsters, like Selena, so this was definitely age appropriate. I love the gold accents and that keyhole neckline gave this look the perfect amount of sex appeal with her shaking her goodies. The sleek hair kept this look refined but the pink  makeup kept it cool. Obsessed.
• Zoe Saldana (Barbara Bui): About 90% of the time, I love Zoe Saldana's outfits and this is definitely a homerun (sports). That dress is effortless but fierce at the same time. I can't get enough of those Barbara Bui heels: mixing a print with this beaded dress is so unexpected, yet right. A major style DO. The updo gives this look more of a refined vibe, though I would've loved to see a sleek ponytail with this I don't know why she looks like she's in excruciating pain, though.
• Neyo (If you have any idea, please tell me): I love love LOVE how this guy takes risks. I mean, what other guy wears an indigo velvet blazer? If you're trying to pick up ladies, gentle-fellows, don't wear this. But for performing? I'm obsessed. Pairing it with jeans and a crisp white shit gives a nonchalant impression. "Wearing an indigo velvet blazer, what's the big deals?" SO GOOD.

Sorry this took forever: life's busy when you're trying to pack for school AND you lose power. 

xx

The Style Files: Your Silence in a Crowded Room, Louder than the Loudest Tune

Well if this blog post doesn't show you how random my life is, I don't know what will. One of the many perks of living in New York's suburbia is the GREAT commercials for Broadway shows. Lately, I've been overwhelmed with Spiderman: Turn off the Dark and one of the songs has been stuck in my head for weeks. So I bought it on iTunes and can't stop listening to it now. Since the music's by Bono and the Edge, you won't be listening to typical "kick-ball-change" music. So here it is:

Style-Spiration: Diane Kruger 

Diane Kruger is one of those celebrities that I love buuut know absolutely nothing about. This week, she rocked a bow-tie and that's when I knew she had to be my Style-Spiration for this Sunday Edition. I just love how she takes so many risks and never backs down from a challenging trend. She's the definition of a celebrity fashionista.

Just hiding from the stalkerazzi. If Diane Kruger wasn't wearing this, I would say this is a horrible outfit. Preppy pastel+preppy neon+hip fedora+ S&M shoes= disaster. But there's something about the way Kruger put this together. It's a very, "I don't give a s**t  (trying to keep it PG, you know)" or, "Oh I'm so busy. Let me just throw this on anything and everything I could find." Regardless of her true intentions, this look is very thrown together; however, the juxtaposition is ironic and tres chic. I just don't know how she does it and I surely do not think you should try this at home. It can get dangerous (Photo Cred).

At the 82nd Academy Awards in Chanel Haute Couture: I forget what my final verdict on this dress was at the time, but I remember that I condoned her for stepping out of the "full-skirted evening gown" trend.  I imagine this selection of this dress to go a little something like this: while most people said no because it was "too much," Diane Kruger gives the dress one look and says, "Simple, but it'll do." I love the light peach and black combination: very vintage and Parisian. While the different fabric techniques might not work on everyone, Kruger is fearless enough to make this work. Pairing this dress with minimal jewels, and an updo was a great move. I do wish, however, she had a strong lip (Photo Cred).

At the 2008 MET Ball (Alberta Ferretti):  I always get really taken a'back when people wear short dresses to the MET Ball. Where's glamourous avant garde evening gowns? In this scenario, Kruger took a risk by wearing a rather simple dress to such a lavish event. Silly Diane! While I don't love this dress for this occasion, or the shoes for that matter, there goes Ms. Kruger takin' some risks. (Photo Cred)

I've said it before and I'll say it again, fashion is all about risks! So before you take some risks, it's onto the weekly! 

THE WEEKLY! 

I'm very happy because I have a theory about why this looks were so great this week. In the summer time, so many people abandon their style. But Fall is so close so everyone's excited! 

• Miranda Kerr frolicking around L.A (unknown designers): After you have a mild heart attack over how skinny she is, I hope you'll appreciate how easy, yet chic this look is. In my humble opinion, maxi dresses are insta-chic: you don't need much else and you instantly look rather dressy. The long sleeves and fun print of this maxi makes it low-maintenance but a successful look. I do wish, however, she had her hair up in a messy bun. Or a pony tail. Or a braid! 
• Ginnifer Goodwin at the ABC Summer Press Release Shindig (3.1 Phillip Lim): Lookie here, my trendy friends, this is how you rock mixed fabrics: keep it all in one color. This is prime styling right here: I love the lace, combined with the silk body of the dress, and those furry sleeves. I'm going ga-ga over them. If this look was even broken up into black and white, it'd be a fail. SO KEEP IT MONOCHROMATIC! Also, if you plan on mixing fabrics, keep the rest of the look simple: minimal jewels, clean hair, and natural makeup. Go, Ginnifer, Go!
• Kelly Rowland at an X-Factor Press Conference (Versace with Giuseppe Zanotti heels): While I really don't like Kelly Rowland- I don't really think she has any reason to be such a fashion icon and she took my girl Cheryl Cole's position on The X Factor- she honestly looks lovely. I love the lines in this outfit: the teal waves are so sick. And those booties? Fabulous. The wavy hair is totally vixen and youthful. Solid job, Kelly.
• Julianne Moore at the  Blu-Ray release of The Big Lebowski (Jason Wu): I'm so in love with this look. Do you remember the short-lived show, Cashmere Mafia? Well, this outfit looks like it could be straight out of that show, and I like it! The silhouette is simple, allowing the oversize- yet proportionate- bow to take center stage. And here's a major fashion DO: tortoise accessoires with black. How amazing do those shoes look with this ensemble? Keeping the hair sleek is perfect for making this bow truly stand out. Gorgeous, overall.

Stay tuned for more personal style and trend posts!

xx