2013 CFDA Awards: Joan Smalls In Givenchy

Supermodel Joan Smalls looked angelic at the 2013 CFDA Awards held at the Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York City.

At first I thought her white Resort 2014 white airy Givenchy feminine strapless dress.

She finished off her look with a chic bun, gorgeous statement necklace, and neutral makeup.

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.

2012 MTV Movie Awards: Zoe Saldana In Givenchy

I am back my fashion divas. I have to admit I have been such a couch potato watching 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'( I still can't get over Kenya and the fan on the reunion show), 'Married To Medicine'(I can't enough of Quad), and 'Rupaul Drag Race".

I am ready for fabulous once again, so I hope you guys will forgive me. It's like riding a bike, no matter how long its been, I know exactly what to do.

Zoe Saldana graced the red carpet for the '2012 Movie Awards' at the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.

I have to admit that I wasn't excited with her floral mesh panel Givenchy ensemble at first glance. It looked a little dowdy, and homemade.

The only thing remotely sexy about this piece is the thigh-high split.

Soft curls, red lips, and Jimmy Choo ankle strap topped off her look.

2013 Vanity Oscar Party: Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana made an appearance at the '2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party' in West Hollywood, California.

I'm sorry, but I think the actress is losing her fashion mojo!

Once again I was highly underwhelmed with her black lace, ruffle and satin Givenchy dress.

The silhouette looks like an unfinished garment, or a nightgown.

What is going on with my Fashion Icon?

Top 10 Paris Fashion Week Looks

The run-down of my top 10 favorite looks from the Paris Fashion Week fall/winter 2012 runways, in no particular order.

Valentino

The couture meets folk ankle-length sheer dress at Valentino was one of my favorite red carpet appropriate looks of the season. I would love to see this sweet and sassy little number on an of-the-minute starlet like Carey Mulligan or Jennifer Lawrence.

Alexander McQueen

Sarah Burton did it again with a louder-than-life collection for Alexander McQueen complete with otherworldly feathered frocks. Expect this one to be in every upcoming major editorial in the September fashion magazines.

Louis Vuitton

To be honest, I found most of the oversized pieces wildly unflattering in the most recent Louis Vuitton collection, but I thought this jeweled vest and pant look was a diamond in the rough.

Isabel Marant

Expect the relaxed Western shirts and lace up suede cropped pants from Isabel Marant's latest collection  to show up on every New York It girl in the fall. The perfect combination of casual and cool.

Givenchy

 The thigh high swashbuckling leather boots and satiny separates from Riccardo Tisci's dark and romantic collection for Givenchy looked super sexy but surprisingly comfy. The skintight extra long gloves added an additional element of mystery to an already perfect look.

Haider Ackermann

 It was tricky for me to pick a favorite from Haider Ackermann's collection because every single look was absolutely genius. His color use and tailoring are beyond reproach, and the collection was brilliantly cohesive. I can't wait to see what else the designer comes up with next season.

Christian Dior

 Bill Gaytten has gotten a lot of criticism as the replacement for John Galliano, but one of my favorite looks of the season was the shocking pink party dress with a barely sheer pleated organza skirt on the Christian Dior runway.

Chanel

 I am obsessed with the sheer lace pants and sleeves that spiced up this fabulous purple metallic and black feather dress. Very edgy, but still so Chanel.

Balenciaga

 Nicolas Ghesquiere also designed a purple metallic look, but done in a totally different, but equally amazing way. A pixellated animal print bustier looked modern paired with high-waisted, two-toned slouch pants.

Ann Demeulemeester

 And last but not least, Ann Demeulemeester killed it with her edgy (as usual) collection. This season, it seemed she drew some inspiration from kick-ass Girl With the Dragon Tattoo heroine, Lisbeth Salander. I love the asymmetrical, but razor-sharp tailoring on this electric blue look, one of my favorites from the collection.

Spring 2012 Trend Report: Sheer Skirt Overlays

Chanel

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Jacquelyn Jablonski

Sheer skirts are a huge trend for spring/summer 2012. I found so many examples that I had to narrow my selections down to only the ones that had little miniskirts underneath. A good amount of the sheer skirts I saw on the runways didn't have anything underneath but briefs (see Lanvin and Missoni), but I think they are much more wearable if worn as an overlay instead.

That being said, I'm kind of obsessed with sheer skirt overlays right now. Designers made styles for every occasion, like the chic beachwear at Proenza Schouler or red carpet gowns at Vionnet. There are also a ton of chic cocktail options (Chanel, Marc Jacobs). My preferred style? The long, black overlays at Ann Demeulemeester, but I'm sort of having a goth moment right now, so that might be why. What's your favorite?

 Marc Jacobs

Photo: Monica Feudi / feudiguaineri.com

Model: Daria Strokous

 Rodarte

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Vlada Roslyakova

 Givenchy

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Kamila Filipcikova

 Celine

Photo: Monica Feudi / feudiguaineri.com

Model: Josefine Nielsen

 Ann Demeulemeester

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Model: Julia Nobis

 Chloé

Photo: Alessandro Viero / GoRunway.com

Model: Josefien Rodermans

 Jil Sander

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Ruby Jean Wilson

 Proenza Schouler

Photo: Monica Feudi / feudiguaineri.com

Model: Erjona Ala

Vionnet

Photo: Courtesy of Vionnet

Model: Julia Frauche

Spring 2011 Trend Report: Peekaboo Shoulders

 Above: Alexander Wang

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com

Model: Aline Weber

Fall's erogenous zone may have been the bosom, but come spring, it's all about the shoulder.  

Sleeves ruled the runways, but a recurring theme was to slash them at the top, revealing a sliver of skin (Alexander McQueen), or framing the shoulder for a slyly sensual effect (Versace).  

While every naughty bit remains covered, the finished product can be quite tantalizing. I figured this out when I wore a BCBG satin pussycat bow blouse with cutout shoulders to work once. My boss (who happens to be my aunt), scolded me gently. "Lovely shirt, but much too sexy for the office!"

 Above: Rodarte

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com

Model: Rasa Zukauskaite

 Above: Versace

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com

Model: Samantha Gradoville

 Above: Alexander McQueen

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com

Model: Lili Ji

 Above: Lanvin

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Fabiana Mayer

 Above: Halston

Photo: Marcus Tondi / GoRunway.com

Model: Du Juan

 Above: Mark Fast

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Anais Pouliot

 Above: Giorgio Armani

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Natalia Zakharova

 Above: Prabal Gurung

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Daiane Conterato

Above: Givenchy

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com

Model: Jamie Bochert

Spring 2011 Trend Report: Sheer

 Above: Emanuel Ungaro

Photo: Courtesy of Emanuel Ungaro
Model: Claudia Mason

This spring, designers get daring.  Sheer fabrics were used consistently throughout the runway shows for the upcoming season, with peekaboo panels at Burberry or shocking see-through gowns at Rochas and Galliano.  

A more wearable (and forgiving) way to pull off the trend? Romantically demure sheer sleeves as seen at Valentino.

 Above: Moschino

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com
Model: Samantha Gradoville

 Above: John Galliano

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com
Model: Alina Baikova

 Above: Burberry Prorsum

Photo: Yannis Vlamos
Model: Jenny Sinkaberg

 Above: Rochas

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com
Model: Arizona Muse

 Above: Givenchy

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com
Model: Marcelia Freesz

 Above: Lanvin

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com
Model: Iris Strubegger

Above: Marni

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com

Model: Marina Peres

 Above: Thakoon

Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com
Model: Hanne Bruning

 Above: Marchesa

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com
Model: Ksenia Malanova

Above: Valentino

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Model: Linnea Regnander

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