Blue was the hue of the evening, and while we saw our fair share of gowns in the cool color, Alicia Keys' form-fitting Armani Prive number took the cake.
Some lucky ducks at The Coveteur got to tag along with Oprah Winfrey's bff, Gayle King (she of "CBS This Morning" co-anchordom) and O Magazine's Creative Director, Adam Glassman, as they met with Sarah Jessica Parker for a sneak peek at her first-ever shoe line.
Gilded details are a staple in jewelry (rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants), but the trend has gone head to toe with hair baubles, footwear, clutches -- even dresses. It was only a matter of time after Christian Dior's trendy gilded eyebrows had its moment. Fashion Week designers pioneered the idea, but celebrities and street style icons proved even without a pocket full of gold, you can flaunt gilded details with style.
We've come a long way since color-coordinated pagers and personalized flip phones with quirky antenna trinkets. We've entered a new, stylish, realm of high-tech, and not to downplay ornate iPhone cases and designer Kindle Fire stands, but the latest trend in accessories beats all of your previous geek-chic embellishments.
Over the peplum yet? The A-list certainly seems to be. Everywhere you look, celebs are stepping out in super-sleek and fitted midi dresses that would do "Mad Men" bombshell Joan Harris proud. Short mini dresses are the obvious choice for a sexy look and floor-length numbers are a given in the classic glamour department, but celebs are realizing that midi dresses fall somewhere in between and deliver the best of both worlds.
The People's Choice Awards provided a nice little warm up for awards season -- a light 5-minute jog around the track, if you will -- but when the red carpet rolls out at the Beverly Hilton for the Golden Globes, Hollywood knows it's officially time for the big leagues.
Whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool football fan or only in it for the chips and guac (ooh, and buffalo wings), the Super Bowl has something for everyone. It may not be the most refined of festivities, but hey, it's a festivity, and we've never been the type to turn down a party. Little did we know, 48 of our favorite fashion designers were on the very same page this year.
When it comes to trends, there's nothing like a tasteful comeback. The latest accessory cropping up on the Spring 2014 runways is a reimagined '90s throwback -- the choker. Happily, it's come a long way since the velvet ribbons and stretchy tattoo-like designs that were en vogue during the days of "Beverly Hills, 90210" (the original one).
Before this season, it was rare to see velvet on the red carpet. But then designers like Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole and Emporio Armani predicted it as being the hottest cold weather trend of the season.
Subtract the last-minute shopping and back-to-back food comas, and you'll come to realize that the holiday season is all about the details: precisely placed trimming, crease-less gift wrapping, meticulously frosted sugar cookies. So it's only fitting that starlets have been decorating the red carpet with the most detailed and delicate fabric of all: lace. Whether it's on a floor-length ball gown or a two-piece suit, lace is everywhere right now. Luckily for stylists and those of us on trend-watch, the pattern is so intricate, each celeb's get-up is completely unique -- like its own special snowflake.
We know it's cliché to admit this, but shiny, sparkly things make us giddy (and that's an understatement). Which is probably the reason why we're so smitten with the latest crystal accessories being used by couture designers and adorning everyone from style bloggers to, well, all of Hollywood.
Let's be honest: Who here has ever donned a scarf because their neck was cold? As cozy and comfy as they are, the real reason we're obsessed with chunky wintry scarves -- the season's hottest accessory trend -- is because they're the easiest way to make jeans and T-shirt look effortlessly chic. It gives you a casual, cool vibe that doesn't look like it's trying too hard. Need proof? Just check out the designs of high-fashion icons like Roberto Cavalli and Marc Jacobs or the street style of celebs like Jessica Alba and Miranda Kerr.
Marble may be a material you think of for high-end bathrooms, kitchen islands and foyers, but the classic stone coveted by home renovation buffs is making its way to the runways as one of this season's top trending styles -- thanks, in part, to Alexander Wang's debut collection at Balenciaga.
Until this year, the mere mention of smoking slippers probably brought to mind an 80-something entrepreneur in a plush velvet robe reclining in his den with a cigar (and a couple of Playmates). But the footwear formerly reserved for elder statesmen has gotten a fresh and fashionable overhaul that has super chic starlets and everyday fashion-philes clamoring for a pair (or three).
The easiest way to instantly draw attention to yourself: Wear a stylish hat. The easiest way to make a trend-worthy statement while doing so: Wear one with a wide brim.
When wintertime rolls around, starlets typically replace flirty minis with floor-length evening gowns and maxis when they hit the red carpet. Even though it makes perfect sense, the seasonal switchover is a bit expected. That's why we were pleasantly surprised to find that lately, celebrities have been dipping their toes into menswear, and choosing tailored trousers to pair with their heels. The end result? A refreshing, sophisticated look that is every bit as polished as the average red-carpet dress.
This year, renowned fashion brands -- Balenciaga, Topshop, Chanel, Tory Burch -- made it clear that there was a simple trick to staying on top of the major trends of the season: When it doubt, cut it out.
