Red Carpet Fashion Awards

Monthly Archives: November 2011

Kylie Minogue finally ditched the brunette colour she’s been sporting for a while to return to the bubbly blonde we all know and love whilst walking the red carpet at the 2011 ARIA Awards which took place at the Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday.

The Australian singer walked the red carpet with her Spanish boyfriend Andres Velencoso wearing a Richard Nicoll Spring 2012 gown.

This sexy sheer bustier gown is the first look we are seeing from the British designer’s Spring 2012 collection.

The overt sexiness is toned down somewhat with the delicate ruffled details around the shoulders and bust.

I think Kylie is cute enough to get away with this look without it looking sleazy.

What do you think?

Beautiful or best left in the boudoir?

Credit: Style.com, INFPhoto & Getty

Carina Lau also took to the red carpet at the 48th Golden Horse Awards in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Saturday night.

The actress, who likes to have fun on the red carpet, opted for an Atelier Versace Spring 2012 gown.

Her tiered grey ombre one-shoulder gown was once again teamed with jewellery which overpowers her look. I see the necklace before the gown.

I have never been a fan of necklaces, or in this case a choker, being worn with an asymmetrical dress. The imbalance throws me off.

Besides the overwhelming jewels, Carina isn’t really selling this gown to me.

The drama and intensity of this look didn’t translated onto the red carpet.

Credit: Versace.com & Sina

The Communication Store press preview introduced me to a new designer: Nicholas Oakwell.

Nicholas graduated from the Epsom School of Art and Design where his entire final collection was bought by Harvey Nichols and featured in a ‘Harpers & Queen’ spread by American Vogue European Editor-at-Large, Hamish Bowles.

Having worked at Dior, Mila Schon and Katharine Hamnett, the designer went it alone by showcasing this first couture collection back in June.

Five of the eighteen-piece collection were on display. I was particularly taken by the breathtaking gown with a beaded top and ombre tiered ruffled skirt. It would surely have a big impact on the red carpet.

The workmanship and attention to detail is second to none. It will be very interesting to see the designer’s upcoming collections and of course it would be amazing to see one of these gowns worn on the red carpet.

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I also got to see the Christopher Kane Spring 2012 collection up close, including those embellished flats which many people seem to strongly dislike.

This collection won’t be easy to wear on the red carpet. It needs true mavens like Leighton Meester, Kate Bosworth and Chloe Sevigny to not be overwhelmed by the strong pieces which have standout floral prints and heavenly embellishments. Read more…

Vivian Hsu attended the 48th Golden Horse Awards in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Saturday night.

The actress looked sensational wearing a Salvatore Ferragamo Resort 2012 gown.

Her midnight-blue fully sequined plunging gown was teamed with the same box clutch the model carried on the runway.

Vivian added some silver jewels which complemented the look, but she went too far with the necklace. Her look would’ve been improved had she opted for a clean neckline like the model.

A side-parted bun and pink lips completed the look.

Credit: Style.com & Sina

I was very excited to see Victoria Beckham making her way to LAX en route to London this weekend.

That’s because she’s attending the British Fashion Awards which takes place in London tonight, which I am also attending as a guest of River Island.

The mother of four has truly mastered high heels and carrying a baby, because she can now do it one handed.

Harper looked adorable in a striped dress, while mummy wore a sleeveless plaid shirt with a Peter Pan collar tucked into a knee skirt with those taupe suede Christian Louboutin ‘Vicky Boota’ boots many of you objected to the last time she wore them.

My first thought that this was designed by Carven because of the Peter Pan collar, but that is not the case.

She is actually wearing Prada.

The British Fashion Awards has nominated Victoria in the Designer Brand category alongside Burberry, Stella McCartney and Tom Ford and for the Red Carpet Award she’s up against Antonio Berardi and Stella McCartney.

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Are you looking for that perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler? Well, how about a book for your fashion-loving friend, colleague or family member?

Harper’s Bazaar: Greatest Hits by Glenda Bailey: The British editor-in-chief hand-selects images and excerpts from the industry’s top photographers and writers to take you on a truly inspirational journey through fashion history.

Will Work for Shoes: The Business Behind Red Carpet Product Placement: Susan J Ashbrook, founder of Fashion PR agency Film Fashion, shares her Hollywood tales and tips for getting your brand, business or product in the spotlight. The how-to book will help you get your product on the body or in the hands of a celebrity, connect with stylists, publicists and other handlers who have access to the stars, avoid awkward product-celebrity match-ups and find the perfect person for your brand, and execute a celebrity marketing campaign for next to nothing.

New African Fashion: Helen Jennings has written a book on African fashion that bypasses all the clichés about Africa and looks at the continent as a source of fashion inspiration that is home to a slew of beautiful models like Georgie Baddiel and Ajak Deng. Helen also looks at why Africa is so popular on the international catwalks. Profiling popular designers such as Duro Olowu, Jewel by Lisa, Black Coffee and Eric Raisina, the book explores the myriad of reasons why African fashion is having its moment in the sun.

Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life: Author Justine Picardie peels away the layers of romance and myth surrounding the legend of Coco Chanel, revealing the true history of the incredible woman who shaped modern fashion and created an empire of haute couture. Picardie’s unprecedented research illuminates Chanel’s path from little-known seamstress to the aristocracy of style in this stunning look at the fashion icon, illustrated with more than sixty colour and black-and-white images.


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