2014 Grammy Awards: Beyonce in Michael Costello

I have to admit that the 2014 Grammy Awards' red carpet was beyond uninspiring. Where were Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna, when you needed them.

Beyonce brought some excitement to the carpet in her white fishnet embroidered Michael Costello nude underlay dress.

The dress is dated but at least she is working the hell out of it!

She completed her look with a wavy bob, burgundy lips.

2013 MET Gala: Beyonce In Givenchy

The most fashionable night of the year is finally here!

The evening's honorary chairwoman of the night Beyonce rocked an elaborate black and gold embroidered Givenchy ensemble.

The gown featured a black crocodile bodice, black and gold grommet belt, and long black gloves.

Okay, I have to admit this ensemble is beyond gaudy, but she pulls if off well.

My only complaint is the hideous matching boots. Why oh why? It cheapens the gown to no end.

She completed her look with loose curls, and neutral make-up.

'Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream'

Beyonce attended the premiere of her documentary 'Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream' held at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.

The singer wore her typical uniform, an embellished sheer illusion Elie Saab gown.

She probably goes jogging in this dress.

I have seen this look on her numerous occasions, and frankly I am just bore to death!

2013 Grammy Awards: Beyonce

Beyonce and her sister Solange obviously switch wardrobe tonight.

The singer rocked a fabulous chic black and white color-block black crepe Osman jumpsuit. This piece is something Solange would rock on the red carpet.

She finished off her look with a parted-in-the-middle ponytail, bold red lips, Swarovski clutch, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and Jimmy Choo peep-toe platforms.

Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show: Beyonce

Beyonce is a beast on stage!

She shut everything down at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show in New Orleans.

I swear I will never ever say anything negative about the singer. She showed us that she is a true entertainer!

Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams join her on stage performing 'Independent Women', 'Bootylicious', and 'Single Ladies'.

Beyonce looked amazing in her black leather motorcycle chantilly lace Ruben Singer ensemble.

Her body was on fire!

2013 Presidential Inauguration: Beyonce

I have to say that Beyonce did extremely well singing the National Anthem at the swearing ceremony for President Barack Obama in Washington DC.

The singer wore a luxurious Christian Dior coat, and a gorgeous beaded Emilio Pucci sheer panel dress.

She finished off her look with voluminous curls, and beautiful Lorraine Schwartz emerald earrings.

The Met Costume Institute Gala 2012: The Best and The Worst Dressed

Ah, the Metropolitan Museum Annual Costume Institute Gala. The Olympics of Fashion. The Most Stylish Event of the Year. In the World. Yes, all superlatives aside, this is my favorite red carpet event. The fashion is a lot riskier than the Academy Awards, which means better best dressed and worse worst dressed. There were several themes on the red carpet this year. Some knocked it out of the park and some crashed and burned. And the categories are...

Best and Worst Prada

Best - Anna Wintour in Prada. This year's gala honored Coco Chanel's greatest rival, Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, so the ladies lucky enough to wear Prada were personally selected by the designer herself. Unfortunately, that didn't mean they got it right. The Vogue editor, however, did. Her surreal gown with giant lobster appliques by Prada was a nod to Elsa Schiaparelli's surrealist style. A perfect choice for the night.

Best - Kate Bosworth in Prada. This ombre feathered frock was a little bit quirky, a little bit sexy. Paired with dark maroon lips and a high top knot, Bosworth looked perfectly styled.

Best - Carey Mulligan in Prada. Along with Wintour, Mulligan co-hosted the event, so thank goodness she was one of the evening's best dressed. Her pompadour hairstyle, smoked out eyes and metallic paillettes made for a striking combination.

Worst - Eva Mendes in Prada. Terrible fit and terrible silhouette for the gorgeous actress. Mendes is short, so someone should have known not to put her in a strapless gown with a peplum! Totally unflattering.

Worst - Diane Kruger in Prada. Considering she was one of my best dressed of 2011, I was surprised to see Kruger in such a terrible fitting dress for the most stylish event of the year. Gorgeous dress, but it's way too baggy in the chest.

Best and Worst Black Lace

Best - Rooney Mara in Givenchy. So elegant! I adore this look. The sheer skirt is sexy without being trashy.

Worst - Marc Jacobs in Marc Jacobs. White boxers under a lace dress. Nuff said.

Best and Worst Prints

Best - Lizzie Tisch in Mary Katrantzou. The leggy socialite showed off her best assets in a high fashion dress that looked like it was made for her.

Worst - Elizabeth Banks in Mary Katrantzou. Again with the peplumed maxidresses! It's incredibly difficult to pull off this silhouette. Is Banks promoting her new movie, What to Expect When You're Expecting? 


Worst - Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta. Matching your dress with your shoes? I normally revere SJP's high fashion savvy, but that's just bad. At least her hair and makeup look good.

Best and Worst Hot Pink

Best - Karlie Kloss in Jason Wu. This is one of the best looks of the night. Love the color, LOVE the black lace slip peeking through. Absolutely stunning.

Worst - Julianne Hough in Carolina Herrera. You're going to dress like eighties Malibu Barbie to the most stylish event of the year? Really?

Best and Worst Revealing Dresses

Best - Beyonce in Givenchy Haute Couture. Girl knows how to make an ENTRANCE. Can't believe this woman just gave birth. Super sexy, but not slutty.

Worst - Anja Rubik in Anthony Vaccarello. Whore-iffic. Although if I had her hip bones, I might wear that too. This looks like a nightgown from Frederick's of Hollywood.

Best and Worst Sequins

Best - Bianca Brandolini D'Adda in Dolce & Gabbana. Some thought this was way over the top, but I loved the drama. Bianca has the style to pull this outrageous sequined cape off.

Best - Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren. When doesn't Camilla Belle look glamorous and elegant? Even when she wears a plunging neckline, she looks exceedingly chic.

Worst - Kate Upton in Michael Kors. The dress by itself isn't bad, but the supermodel's makeup was clownlike and tacky. Maybe I'm just used to her half naked, but she just looks awkward dressed this way.

Worst - Melania Trump in Marc Bouwer Couture. This edgy Lady Gaga like dress is too young for the Donald's wifey. She's so beautiful, I would love to see her in something more chic. The matching scowls complete this hideous look.

Best and Worst Ruffles

Best - Christina Ricci in Thakoon. This is so unique and fashion-forward, but so flattering on the petite actress. I love the slash of skin by the rib cage and the bodycon fit. Perfection!

Worst - Amy Poehler in Fotini. One more time: A peplumed maxidress on a short person is a terrible choice. This is actually a beautiful dress, but it overwhelms the comedienne's tiny frame.

Best and Worst Use of Color

Best - Constance Jablonski in Haider Ackermann. Unbelievable gown. Obsessed with the colorblocking, and obsessed with the material. Ackermann is a genius, and the coloring suits the beautiful model perfectly.

Best - January Jones in Versace. The necklace pairing was an unexpected choice, but I love it. Also, this dress couldn't flatter the actress' perfect figure any better!

Worst - Lori Goldstein in Sonia Rykiel and Lisa Robertson. Apparently, the one on the right is a celebrity stylist, but the internet must be lying to me, because that couldn't be possible. These two fools look like they live in the Hunger Games' Capitol.

Best and Worst Vintage

Best - Coco Rocha in vintage Givenchy. Apparently this pantsuit belonged to Elizabeth Taylor, and while I have no idea how the leggy model got it to fit her, it looks amazing on her. I also adore how Rocha tied in Elsa Schiaparelli's famous shocking pink into her outfit and hair. Such a fun choice for this event!

Worst - Lauren Santo Domingo in vintage Oscar de la Renta. While I normally love the blue-blooded socialite's upscale taste, I think this is the most hideous gown I have ever seen on her. Call me crazy, but those sleeves are horrible.

Best and Worst Alexander McQueen

Best - Cate Blanchett in Alexander McQueen. I love how the actress took a high fashion look and made it look like the easiest thing to wear in the world. She looks stunning in this.

Worst - Florence Welch in Alexander McQueen. I loved this on the runway, but it does not translate well to real life, even for a fashion event like this. If the sleeves were cut off right above the elbow, the singer would have knocked it out of the park, but there are so many tiers hanging off her, she looks like a wedding cake.

Best and Worst Rachel Zoe

Best - Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe. Only a supermodel could pull off this over-the-top look. I LOVE this. Look at that pose! Kurkova is such a pro, she looks fantastic in this head-to-toe shimmering creation.

Worst - Rachel Zoe in Rachel Zoe. Why is it that the pint-sized stylist can style everyone but herself? Rule of thumb: if you're skinny enough that your sternum shows through, please don't wear a dress that shows that. This does nothing for her figure.

Best and Worst Sexy

Best - Gisele in Givenchy Haute Couture. This dress is smoking hot. The zipper all the way up the front is so scandalous, and this gown hugs every one of Gisele's famous curves. The supermodel knows how to do sexy well.

Worst - Lea Michele in Diane von Furstenberg. Don't get me wrong, I actually love this dress, but the Glee star always insists on wearing gowns that would look better on a... Gisele. She keeps trying to play the sex bomb and it always looks so forced and awkward. 

Best and Worst Princess Moment

Best - Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana. The sexy actress' tousled hair looks amazing with her beaded bodice gown. Great styling!

Worst - Dakota Fanning in Louis Vuitton. This is a little too sweet for me. With her cutesy barrette, straight hair and Disney Princess gown, Fanning looks like she's playing dress up.

Best Age Appropriate

Best - Hailee Steinfeld in Miu Miu. The young actress must have a fantastic stylist, because she always looks amazing at red carpet events, and this night was no exception.

Best - Emma Stone in Lanvin. The fit and length of this plastic flower covered frock is so youthful and fun. It's a breath of fresh air in comparison to some of the heavily trained and peplumed dresses of the night.

Worst - Mary Kate Olsen in The Row. Why does Mary Kate insist on looking like an old woman when she's in her mid twenties? Her hair also looked absolutely terrible, like she had rat nests in it and covered it in powder. I don't understand.

Worst - Lily Collins in Valentino. I don't get Hollywood's obsession with long sleeved prairie gowns. These young starlets can wear this stuff when they're eighty, but you're only young once! Lily Collins is a beautiful young actress, and she could do so much better than this hideous dress.

Best and Worst Marchesa

Best - Sofia Vergara in Marchesa. The gorgeous actress looked statuesque and elegant in this gown, even though there was a ruffle around her waist. Her hair and makeup flawlessly complemented the gown.

Worst - Leighton Meester in Marchesa. Sometimes Marchesa gowns are breathtaking, and sometimes they are a frou frou mess. In this case, it's the latter. Mixed with shiny skin and weird hair, and you have a fashion disaster. The color is terrible, too.

Who was on your best and worst dressed list? I would love to hear your opinions in the comments!

December Inspiration Board

Just a couple of things that are inspiring me this month...

 Madonna's look in the eighties was so so sick. Recently, I've been wanting to throw on lace, tulle, loads of costume jewelry, a hair scarf and some ripped tights, due to this rad picture.

 Debbie Harry was so beautiful, but badass at the same time. Such a perfect combo. And her hair and makeup was always the best.

 At the Victoria Secret 2011 fashion show a couple weeks ago, Karlie stole the show in those ridiculously tall boots that showed off her impossibly long legs. At the after party, I'm pretty sure she was a little tipsy when explaining to the interviewer, "I mean, my legs just go on for miles..." Yea way to rub it in, we KNOW.

 Clueless never fails to inspire me. Knee high socks and short skirts are still so great paired together.

I love looking at the pictures from the Fall/Winter 2011 Altuzarra show. I'm on the hunt for a parka to wear over silk dresses.

 Beyonce rocking out in couture at a trailer park in her music video "We Like to Party," is just so ridiculous and fabulous all at once. There's nothing I love more than mixing class with trash. And her hair bow with that acid yellow fur - what can I say, I'm just loving eighties hair accessories right now!

 Fashion icon and YSL muse Loulou de la Falaise passed away recently, as I'm sure you all have heard. I adored her boho glam look so much, especially in this picture. Have you ever seen anyone more glamourous?

Here's Loulou again with Betty Catroux and YSL. I've been searching for an outfit that looks like Betty's for half of my life, but I can never find anything that looks quite right. That safari lace up minidress is just so exquisitely chic I can't even stand it.

Don't judge me for this one... but there's something I just love about Taylor Momsen's scandalous look. The stringy hair, raccoon eyes, men's shirt with the garters... it just all works for her! Maybe it's just because she's so pretty. I can't put my finger on it, but I love this picture.

Versace's Greatest Hits

Everyone is going nutso over the H&M and Versace collaboration that launches on Saturday, myself included. Although I probably won't be lucky enough to get my hands on one of the sexy pieces, just the possibility of getting something Versace for a relatively inexpensive price is pretty thrilling. 

I've always been a Versace fan. Even though the super sexy look that dominates the Versace brand goes in and out of vogue, I will never forsake the bombshell style that is the brand's signature. 

I love love love that Donatella designed the collection based on iconic archival Versace pieces. The scarf prints, the bondage gear, and the metallics are all references to different Versace moments in time. In honor of this fabulous collaboration, let's take a look at some of Versace's greatest hits, shall we?

Gianni Versace in 1991 with Cindy Crawford, Carla Bruni, Nikki Taylor, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Yasmeen Ghauri, Nadège du Bospertus, Helena Christensen, Linda Evangelista, and Nadja Auermann.

Gianni Versace has been credited for the supermodel madness in the nineties because he was the first designer to use all of the top models in his shows and ad campaigns.

Here is the full picture, in which you can also spot (from right) Beverly Peele, Susan Holmes, Stephanie Seymour, Tatjana Patiz, and Eva Herzigova. 

Thanks commenters for helping me out with some of these models' names! I'm still stumped on the model in between Susan and Linda though. My best guess is Nadja, but I'm not sure. I've also heard Karen Mulder, but I'm not convinced by that either...

March 25, 1991. Cindy Crawford with fiance Richard Gere at the 63rd Academy Awards.


In a recent poll for the Guardian magazine, readers chose this as the 12th greatest red carpet gown of all time. This is such an iconic and glamorous image that sums up the best parts of the decade: glamour, supermodels, sex appeal, and Richard Gere.

Top: Vogue editorial, September 1991 starring (from left to right) Cindy Crawford, Tatjana Patitz, Helena Christensen, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Karen Mulder, Stephanie Seymour all in Gianni Versace. Photograph by Peter Lindbergh.

Ah... those were the days. When supermodels were required to be gorgeous and have the bodies to fill out biker babe clothes!

F/W 1991 Gianni Versace ads starring Stephanie Seymour, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Helena Christensen. Photos by Richard Avedon.

 

F/W 1992 Gianni Versace ads "Bondage" collection with Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Cambell.  Photo by Irving Penn.

This collection is back in a big way. Lady Gaga wore pieces from this collection in her "Born this Way" video. Doutzen Kroes and Giovanna Battaglia have also been spotted in F/W 1992 pieces recently.

Atelier Versace Fall/Winter 1992 ads starring Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour and Yasmeen Ghauri.

Warrior princesses! Love. Gaga has also recently been seen in the couture skirt pictured here on Ghauri.

F/W 1993 Gianni Versace. 

Stephanie Seymour was WAY too hot for Axl Rose. I actually am not sure if this is from 1993, or a lot later. It looks like it fits into the ads I have found from 1993, but this picture is a bit different. Anyone know for sure?

Elizabeth Hurley with Hugh Grant at his Four Weddings and a Funeral movie premiere in 1994.

Voted the most iconic red carpet dress of all time, Hurley's safety pinned Versace dress grabbed the attention of the world's media and brought her more fame than dating Hugh Grant. Only a Versace dress could do that!

 Gianni Versace Spring 1994 Ad campaign starring Christy Turlington, Nadja Auerman, Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour and Claudia Schiffer.

Gianni Versace 1994 Fall Ad Campaign starring Nadja Auerman, Christy Turlington, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour; photographed by Richard Avedon.

Have you ever seen bobby socks and turtleneck cable knits look sexier?

Vogue magazine took this shot after a Versace fashion show in 1995. How many supermodels can you name?

1995 Versace ads starring Madonna. Photos by Steven Meisel.

Versace generated a huge amount of publicity by hiring Madonna as the face of its ad campaigns in 1995. Celebrity models were almost nonexistent at this time, and Versace jumpstarted the trend, to tremendous success. Compare these ads to Madonna's ads in 2005 (below). Which ones do you like better?

J. Lo wore a plunging sheer Versace gown to the 2000 Grammy's that left Americans shocked and covered in drool. 

I mean, seriously, who could forget this one?

Britney Spears wore a custom gown by Donatella Versace at the Versace Spring/Summer 2003 fashion show in Milan.

This pic is how I fondly remember Britney in the "good ole days." Overly made up, big hair, sequins, looking HOT.

In 2003, Donatella designed what was probably the most hyped dress of the year. Christina Aguilera wore it in the Versace ad campaign, Beyonce rocked it at the MTV movie awards and even Barbie wore a version of the coveted dress in gown form. Hell, I even remember Arden B. designing a knock-off.

Who wore it best? First of all, Christina Aguilera should never EVER be caught without makeup again. Shudder. Secondly, Barbie looks hot, but a blonde should never wear that shade of pink. I would know. I think I'm going to give this one to Beyonce.

Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex in the City finale episode, "An American Girl in Paris: Part Une" in 2004. 

This Versace couture gown is one of my personal top contenders for best dress in the Sex in the City series. Reportedly it had a retail price of $79,000. A totally feasible price for a newspaper columnist, right? 

Madonna for Versace in 2005. Photo by Mario Testino.


Madonna posed for this campaign doing minute, everyday tasks like licking envelopes, sitting at the computer, and talking on the phone. Somehow still, this campaign was one of the most glamorous I've seen, and it made me want her life.

Versace is known for casting the most beautiful people in its ad campaigns. In 2006, Halle Berry was chosen as the face of the brand.

Gisele Bundchen at the 2008 Metropolitan Costume Institute Ball.

Gee Golly Gosh Gisele looked gorgeous in this dress. For real, that body is a sin. One of my personal favorite looks in Met history.

Spring/Summer 2008. Donatella cast Gisele for Versace's ad campaign.

The sexy Brazilian supermodel was a perfect fit for this body conscious Versace collection. So jealous of those legs!

Blake Lively at the 2009 Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Ball.


Lively is another sexy star who can carry off Versace's bombshell dresses amazingly well. This blue green gown looked fantastic on her.

Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign starring Kate Moss.

I loved this campaign. Metallic bodycon dresses, sun kissed skin, tousled hair, and the world's most notorious supermodel. Quintessential Versace.

Christina Aguilera in Versace at the 2010 Golden Globes.

I miss how Christina used to look - classy and polished, yet sexy. Now she just looks like a tacky tranny mess.

January Jones at the 2011 Golden Globes.

This dress caused some controversy at the Golden Globes, but I was in love with it. So fringey, so red hot, so Versace. 

Lady Gaga, June 2011.

I'm not sure about the motive behind Gaga's summer obsession with vintage Versace, but I adored it. The pop diva devoted two months to only wearing archival pieces from the famed brand, including classic scarf prints and couture bondage pieces from Gianni Versace's heyday.