Oscar 2011 fashion :)

The Oscars have come and gone...and now we revel in all the amazing and talented films of the year and prepare to critique all the new films coming out; what will steal our attention in this next year of film?
(Personally, I really hope Meryl Streep finally gets an Oscar...)

The Oscars went very well for me personally, can't say I was one bit disappointed.
Christian Bale got best supporting actor--bravo! The lovely Natalie Portman got best actress, and had a classy speech as well. And, of course Colin Firth got best actor, which was more than well deserved! And, picture of the year went to The King's Speech....that I was more than thrilled about. I had this horrible fear that Social Network would win, and to be honest it would have ruined my night.

I love that a film like The King's Speech won, with a message that is so glorious...but alas that is a whole blog in itself!
Now onto the fashion of the matter....

My favorite gowns of the night are as follows:

1) Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Couture


I know this is an either "love it" or "hate it" gown--but I absolutely adore it! I love the detail, the uniqueness, and still the simplicity of this gown! And, Cate is such a classy person that she makes the gown look even better!

2) Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gaabbana


This is definitley my second pick of the night, the minute I saw Scarlett in it I pretty much fell in love! I know a lot may disagree, but I find this dress completely wonderful! I love all the lace detail, the color, and most importantly the cut out back. (if only they took pictures of the back of the gown :[)
Note: Lace & Cut out backs are some of my fashion obsessions right now..maybe why I love it so much.

3)Mila Kunis in Elie Saab


Everything about this gown is lovely...the lace, the color (very springy!), and the overall design :)

4) Halle Berry in Marchesa


I am loving this nude color trend that is going on, so this dress completely qualifies! The design is so glamorous and of course Halle looks drop dead gorgeous...as always!

5) Mandy Moore in Monique Lhuillier


Loving the ivory tone on this gown! The detail is amazing as well! So simply elegant if you ask me.

Well folks, there you have it for my top 5 pick of the night! :)

And, let me not forget the winner of the night, Natalie Portman. It's not my favorite dress of the night, but it still deserves some credit, as it is quite lovely! I think the color is perfect for her and the dress is very classy; I definitely love the off the shoulders detail! Very chic!
(Natalie is wearing a Rodarte gown)



Peace. Love. Joy.

London-------->Milan

Milan Fashion Week is over, here are some of the runway videos from the week :)







I would say one of my personal favorite collections from Milan, would be the Fendi one. I think Karl Lagerfeld really is pretty brilliant! :)

Peace. Love. Joy.

And so the trend report begins....

Here are the top trends from NYFW Fall 2011 RTW:

FUR. FUR. FUR.


(The Row)

Everyone loves a little RED.


(Victoria Beckham)

Let's pack up and move WEST.....


(Rodarte)

Can you say Victorian Age? :)


(Marc Jacobs)

Long. Longer. And Longest. It's all about the length baby.


(Diane Von Furstenberg)

P-L-A-I-D.


(Thom Browne)

Angles Galore.


(Rag & Bone)

Utility Jacket wins the jackpot for outerwear.


(Peter Som)

There is it people...
Loads of fur, the new LBD=red, prairie style, Victorian-esque, plaid, loads of angles, and utility outerwear.

Peace. Love. Joy.

[All images courtesy of Elle.com]

NYFW has ended....now on to Milan...

New York Fashion Week has come to a close....
and now we find ourselves in Milan.

So to wrap up NYFW, here are videos from some of my favorite designers and their collections for fall 2011:

Fair Trade.

Fashion Week just finished...
and,
this week the issue of human trafficking has been on my mind more than ever.

I've been dreaming up a storm about how I can be a part of demolishing this atrocity.
Big dreams--of movements, but also little dreams--of my own life.

I want to really live my life in such a way, that it speaks of what I am passionate about with trafficking (as well with everything in my life).
I don't want to solely throw something out there, and not be living it.

I have this huge conviction about free trade...buying things, that aren't being produced through slavery. From food, to coffee, to even clothes....
I want this issue to consume every part of who I am.
Why? Because I think, honestly, that's where change begins.

Secondly, something that has been going through my head...
and I would love feedback..
is this,
we take these girls out of sex trafficking, and teach them to make jewelry or sew etc, etc...
and its all SOO gooood, as its totally better than being sold daily to have sex...
BUT,
I feel like it's almost a form of slavery in some sense.

Why do we have to restrict these girls to one occupation...
why not give them the opportunity to dream, get educated....make their own life?
We get that opportunity, they should to.
That's just my opinion.

Would love to hear your thoughts.
Peace. Love. Joy.