Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Poiret: King of Fashion" Costume Institute Gala 2007

I love Costume galas. A chance to see my favourite leading ladies dress up and put forth their best. Here is a highlight of "best dressed" and the "what were they thinking?" pictures of all the lovely ladies in attendance.

I heart Cameron and she looks really great in that purple/fuschia dress:


Elegant as always, Miss Jennifer Lopez. I was going to post a picture of her posing on the red carpet with Marc Anthony but really, he looked like death warmed over, so I chose not to.


La Lohan:

Representing the Asian Americans - Miss Lucy Liu looking lovely


I do think the dress on Renee Zellwellger is a little bland but her smile makes up for it.

I don't really care for Scarlett's hair to be so bleached but I do like her dress:


This almost went in the "what were they thinking pile" but the more I looked at Kate Bosworth, the more I liked her look.


Rihanna!

The legendary Miss Anna Wintour. I dare not critique the queen of Vogue on her style, but I do wonder what she would look like with a different haircut. Imagine the "Rachael" on her. :)


And I pondered a while over Ashley Olsen's look but I think she looks pretty good over all in the Grecian inspired dress. She even walked the red carpet arms in arms with Christian Louboutin, so I am guessing he approved her attire and if Mr. Louboutin himself is ok with this look, I'm ok too.


And here it is: The "what were they thinking" section.

I want to like Mary Kate Olsen's crazy looks, I do, but this furry ensemble?


I'm not sure what to say about Amanda's dress or the suit on the guy standing behind her. Maybe they have the same stylist?

Claire Danes's dress reminds me of Christmas wrapping paper. But I think you have got to give her props for trying though.


I'm a Chloe fan, really and I know that green is supposed to be in this season (as is yellow) but I do not comprehend this dress choice or the hair that is not done.


Winona Ryder. If she had taken off the bow off her shoulder and came in a strapless black gown, it wouldn't have been so bad. But I'm glad to see Winona attending events again.


Usually Kirsten Dunst looks really good at events but the photo below speaks for itself when I say that I gasped when I saw it. (eek!)


The event was to honour and celebrate the works of Paul Poiret, a Visionary Artist-Couturier of Early 20th Century. Here is some information on him.

And here are some pictures of some of his clothes at the Met exhibit:




If you are in NYC from May 9 – August 5, be sure to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art to check out the exhibit.

Who wears short shorts?

First of all, darlings, I'm so sorry for my absence lately. I have been stranded on this little island called England and a tad too busy to blog. But now that I am back, let's get started on what has been hot in LONDON lately: Short Shorts! My goodness, the British lasses are brave souls. It would be 15 degrees Celsius outside and there are the beautiful lasses, out in shorts, pencil heels and ready to party. I could never brave the cold like that but now that Summer is here, I'm ready to show off the gams.

What has been especially hot has been the Turn-ups on the shorts. Let me show you a couple of examples:

River Island's Belted Hot pants. Great for a stroll down Oxford Street on Saturday or a night out in town on Friday.

Top Shop's denim "up turns". Wear it to the beach, wear it to the pool... wear it anywhere really.

White buckle trim turn up shorts by NEXT. This outfit screams casual Sunday.

If tres short shorts aren't your thing, then do not fret, now, there are Longer shorts for that evening look.

Top Shop's Striped Slouch Short - wearable to the office.

Next's Wide Legged Short

My fave casual jean short look for now:

Top Shop's Indigo shorts that are just the right length for me.

And if you are feeling adventurous, go retro and try the high waisted shorts that Mischa Barton seems to be so fond of nowadays.


Get a similar look from Top Shop:

I Heart Dopie

Move over, Crocs! There's a new sole lover in town - Dopie!

Since it went on sale in April, Dopie sandals by Terra Plana, is a big hit in UK & Europe. It may look funny, or quirky at first look - but these sandals are definitely the next big thing in Asia.

A unique collaboration between industrial designer Matthew Harrison and the eco-friendly shoe company Terra Plana. The Dopie makes it the "sandal in a simpler and pure form: a single shape sole to protect the foot that folds up between the toes to provide control. An optional strap is provided to add extra functionality to Dopie beginners."

Made from recycled EVA and foam rubber, Dopie is the perfect sole companion for Singapore's crazy recent weather. With its funky colour-palette, it's time to make a switch from our favourite Crocs to the cooler alternative.

Kate Moss for Top Shop

To all Kate Moss fans and fashionistas: The wait is O-V-E-R!

Everyone can now have a piece of Kate. Top Shop's collaboration with one of the world's biggest fashion icon - Kate Moss - is probably one of the biggest and of course, very profitable business move of 2007. The designs are inspired by Kate's wardrobe which is incredibly ...

Sexy.

Edgy.

Classic Kate.

Here are VF's top Kate picks from the collection:


Bring out the party girl! Kate loves her dresses to be short - best way to show off her long slender legs. I love the colour and the bling - definitely fit for a Friday night!


I always love the preppy look with an edge. The styling is basic but perfect.


Inspired by her cracker rocker boyfriend, Pete Doherty? Kate has always heart the bad boys. This edgy rocker-inspired outfit fits the bill. I absolutely dig it.


White. Lovely.


This is my favorite. Hands down! Red skinny jeans - of course, you need those legs to pull it off. I think it's totally hot.

Disney Fairy-Tale Wedding

Walt Disney Co. is looking to grab a bigger piece of the wedding cake, and feed its burgeoning Princess business, with a new line of character-inspired bridal gowns aimed at women who want to look and feel like Cinderella at the ball on their big day. The Walt Disney Co. has teamed with bridal designer Kirstie Kelly to create a collection of gowns inspired by the favorite Disney princess characters, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Ariel from "The Little Mermaid," Belle from "Beauty and The Beast" and Jasmine from "Aladdin."

"We wanted women to feel like they had something in common with these princesses. We had to identify who the princesses are now and who does the everyday girl relate to," Kelly said. A mood and fashion sensibility was assigned to each princess-themed gown: Cinderella is for the classic glamour bride; Sleeping Beauty is about pretty romance; Snow White is sweet elegance; Ariel is sultry allure; Belle is stylish sophistication; and Jasmine is bohemian chic.

With the Sleeping Beauty castle as a backdrop, this is absolutely charming.

Ahh, a Disney fairy-tale wedding is a dream come true for Disney fans like moi.

Belle gown by designer Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings. I totally heart this dress, and it makes me wanna tie the knot soon!


Ariel gown by designer Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings. I love 'The Little Mermaid'-inspired dress - simply alluring.

these gowns are gorgeous. I love the white one on the right - that could be my gown too! *giggles*

More Disney-inspired wedding gowns by Kristie Kelly from the catwalk.

I want everything!
Source: REUTERS/Walt Disney Company

H&M Loves Kylie

We're BACK!

A thousand apologies on the recent VF hiatus. The VF girls have been busy with love, work, exams, job interviews, London and mundane everyday commitments. Haha, excuses.

Kylie Minogue is the legs, oops, I mean face of the H&M beachwear line, 'H&M loves Kylie'. The limited edition collection boasts fifteen 'Kylie-inspired' styles. "H&M's main beachwear range pushes all the right trend buttons in a look that smacks of glam beach-life, where glinting silver and gold metallic play off graphic black and white animal prints, while sizzling hot hues of yellow, red and pink reflect the surfing influences", says the press release.

I've to say the campaign is very very well-executed and stunning. Enjoy.






Pictures taken from Just Jared

Grammy Fashion Flash 2007

Nude colors. Subdued styles. That pretty much sums of this year's Grammys.

She's your Dreamgirl. Beyonce wore a champagne-colored strapless dress by Giorgio Armani Prive with crystals on the bustline and waistline.

Ain't no other man, can't pull it off like Christina Aguilera! Christina Aguilera looks elegant in an Ungaro white strapless gown with purple trim around the bust and a beige ribbon around her waist.

I was never a fan of her style choices but this time, Vanessa Minnillo blew me away with this shimmery silver mini dress! It's uber-cute!

This is no family affair. Mary J. Blige looked classy in Michael Kors' nude-colored, V-neck beaded gown with a metallic belt. According to the star herself, "I had this plan for about three months. I walked into a Michael Kors store, and Michael Kors' mother was there, Joan Kors, and she was having a trunk show and there were models there. And I saw the dress and said put that dress on that model. The model was built and shaped like me. I said that's my Grammy dress. Put it on hold." So now you know.

Here's a secret: I am infatuated with Scarlett Johansson. Doesn't she look absolutely gorgeous as a Grammys presenter? She wore a navy-and-black cocktail dress with a fitted corset by Monique Lhuillier.

Nelly Furtado is one hot mama. She look fabulous in this itsy-bitsy white and gold cocktail gown by Roberto Cavalli although some fashion critics have said otherwise.

I love her songs but I'm not such a fan of her... err, individuality thing. Imogen Heap says, "A fabulous designer from Los Angeles got in touch with me via MySpace asking me if she could make my Grammy dress, and this is what happened." Haha, this woman has a sense of humour - that's how she earned the final spot on this Grammys entry.

V-Day: Scent of a Woman

V-Day is just around the corner. Whether you're single or happily attached to your boy, let's celebrate the power of L-O-V-E. According to this month's feature article in Reader's Digest, the most powerful attractant of all - is invisible. To scientifically illustrate it (from RD), we are lured to individuals whose immune system varies from our own, as it confers an evolutionary advantage on any offspring. And the way to do this is to sniff it out.

In the fashionista terms, there is a link between the scent of a woman or a man and 'mate selection'. Besides, it's also a subtle way to vibe your personality besides smelling great. To make sure you're giving out the right scent to the opposite sex, here's a list of fragrances that might help you snag that hottie for V-Day (and every other day):

Note: This list is created from extensive Internet research and online votes! (and you won't find Chanel No. 5 on the list - too bold for my liking)

For the Tropical Babes

Estee Lauder's Pleasure Exotic
This is my staple scent and it's first on the list, hehe. Let this tropical delight tempt you with its sparkling blend of exotic fruits and shimmering flowers. This delicious fragrance is a fusion of mango passion fruit cocktail, juicy citrus fruits and watery lychee combined with island bamboo flowers, orangeblossom and dewy bougainvillea vine.

For the Sensual Ladies

Calvin Klein's Euphoria
A crowd favorite! The scent has top notes of pomegranate, persimmon and lush green accord; a heart of dewy lotus blossom, champaca flower and black orchid, and a drydown of liquid amber, black violet, cream accord and mahogany wood.

For the Charming Individual

Burberry Brit by Burberry for Women
The Brit girl embodies the playful British spirit of individuality. She's outrageous, but always charming and unpredictably sexy. Fresh and playful, the fragrance is a classic, green-oriental blend of lush fruits, sweet nutty essences, and soothing amber, vanilla, and Tonka bean.

For the Happy Bunny

Clinique's Happy In Bloom
From the raging success of Clinique's Happy, here comes the new fragrance from the same line. Happy in Bloom ...a fresh floral. It features the floral heart of the original Happy, teamed with chilled, watery notes designed to evoke frosty mornings and dew-laden flowers, according to Clinique. Key ingredients include yellow plum, muguet, white freesia, mimosa and white wood.

For the Pretty Princess

Vera Wang's Princess
Created for the playful, unpredictable, independent woman who treats every day like an event and adventure. This is a woman who likes to make her own magic, this sheer, flirty blend of water lily, lady apple, mandarin meringue, and golden apricot skin are melded with sheer floral notes, accented with dark chocolate, and finished with a pink frosting accord, amber, warm woods, musk, and vanilla - a whimsical treat.

For the Temptress

DKNY's Red Delicious
DKNY introduces a second bite of temptation with a new, limited-edition scent. Aptly named DKNY Red Delicious, this sexy fragrance is a bit more daring, a bit more tantalizing - completely irresistible.A glittering champagne accord shimmers with exotic lychee, while red raspberry flirtatiously mingles with crisp apple. The heart intensifies with rich, velvety rose combined with lush notes of drenched violet petals, evolving to a rich, sensual blend of vanilla bean crushed with warm patchouli and a luminous amber note. Capping off the sultry experience, a sensual skin accord mixes with raspberry for a soft kiss of sweetness.

For the Anybody, Everybody

Calvin Klein's One
After so many years, you can't go wrong with this. cK One is a naturally clean, pure, and contemporary fragrance with a refreshingly new point of view. This light, relaxed scent is meant to be used lavishly. cK One Eau de Toilette can literally be splashed all over the body. It is an intimate fragrance, one that you need to be near to smell.