2010 AMA: Best Dressed

The AMA's aired Sunday night on ABC. Justin Beiber was the big music winner of the night but let's be honest. The fashion is what everyone is talking about. And in that arena women of music and non-music backgrounds shimmered and shined in the spotlight.

Miley Cyrus in Marchesa [left] and Jessica Alba in Cushnie Ochs [right].

In this hand-painted Marchesa creation--with an extended train--Miley is looking grown up and beautiful. The white color contrast stunningly with her slightly tanned skin and newly dyed blonde-ish hair. Miley chose to accesorize the look with sparkly silver shoes, silver bangles, and bold red nails.

Jessica looks simple and stunning in this structure one-shoulder look. She doesn't intend to steal attention away from nominees [she presented Favorite Female Country Artist to the straigth-haired Taylor Swift] but with her effortless style Jessica steals manages to shine on the red carpet.

Fergie in Falguni and Shane [left] and Mandy Moore in Matthew Williamson [right].

Fergie stuns in a super short blue and black peacock inspired look. The strong shoulders with feathers are so chic. She pushes the limits without making her outfit look too costume-y. Nice choice Fergie. :)

Mandy Moore sparkles in this fun, young mini-dress. Her new animated-feature, Tangled, is coming out Thanksgiving weekend and I know that I'm interested, how did Disney continue on in the iconic Disney Princesses? She looks so confident--and that is key when picking out a dress.

Whitney Port in a Rafael Cennamo [left] and Heidi Klum in a sheer lace dress [right].

Whitney, sporting a darker hair-color than we're used to, shines in this Greccian inspired dress. The berry-white color and simple brown shoes are effortless. There si no doubt that Whitney looks stunning.

Ms. Klum stunned viewers with her simple lace gown. In a dress that could've easily looked like a woman in mourning, Heidi manages to look young and fashion-forward. Her dangling ball earrings bring attention to her strong bone structure and beaming style. Seal is one lucky man.

Taylor Swift in Collette Dinnigan [left] and Katy Perry in Badgley Mischka [right].

Taylor relies on her usual sparkly, girly style. But something that isn't the norm is Taylor Swift's sleek straight hair and blunt bangs. No one else grabs this amount of attention with a simple straightener. Katy takes a more subtle approach than what we're used to. No flashes lights. No blue hair. Just a subtle rose. Beautiful.

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The highlight of the show for me was the NKOTB and BSB performance. I was a huge fan of the BSB when I was little. It was nice to see them perform again. Oh, did you like Taylor with her straight hair? Comment below!

Gwyneth Paltrow Gets Glee-ful

Lately, I've felt that the episodes haven't been as strong as last season but in the past couple weeks there has been vast improvement. I love Kurt's blooming relationship--he needs someone to love. And Gwyneth brought so much life to Tuesday's episode. Not only can this woman dance and sing, but she has great sense of style too!

Gwyneth Paltrow in Victoria Beckham Collection [left] and Burberry [right].

Gwyn looks sleek in a fitting Victoria Beckham dress. She's always been a fan of the minimalistic look and it always looks amazing on her. Gwyneth knows that less is sometimes more. Some of the credit must go to Ms. Beckham for her ingenious dresses that make all women look incredible.

Next, Gwyn has been of fan of the British powerhouse that is Burberry. Her medium length seems to always be tousled to perfection. She looks chic in a classic trench and rain booties. When you're singin' in the rain, this is the way to look. That was my favorite song from the whole episode.

Gwyneth Paltrow in classic blazer with military-inspired pants [left] and sheer white button-up with black shorts and a Stella McCartney clutch [right].

Gwyneth takes a much more casual approach in her laid-back blazer and military pants look. Even off the red-carpet, this Academy-Award Winner looks like a star. She doesn't look like she's trying too hard and the entire outfit looks effortless. And on a side note, I'm always a sucker for military-inspired pieces. Those pants are to die for. :)

A slightly less casual look. With a tucked in button-up and super short black shorts, Gwyneth takes a new spin on menswear. Makeup is minimal and she accessories the look with simple black pumps and a bag from her friend, Stella McCartney. So chic.

If you want to see Gwyneth and the entire Glee cast preforming a mash up of Singin' in the Rain and Umbrella. Click here. I thought it was one of the best performances, if not the best, of the season. What do you think?

"Ignite the Light and let it Shine!"

Katy Perry has Kissed a Girl, been a California Gurl, and is many boys' Teenage Dream. But now she's a Firework. Or at least that's what her latest single of her album, Teenage Dream, is. I saw the video and fell in love. And the song isn't that bad either. [jk]

Now, let's a take a look at her fashion. :)

Katy Perry in a sheer print dress [left] and Karl Lagerfeld [right].

This sheer print is not what most people expect Katy Perry to wear. Afterall, she's been sporting Lady Gaga-esque ensembles as of late. But this simple and etherial dress is a nice change of pace. The print is manipulated to perfection and she wisely chose not to chose any accessories that would over power the dress. But, in typical Katy fashion, she threw on a pair of tuquoise pumps.

This is more Katy. It is hard, edgy and structured. The harsh shoulders are fashion-forward and a risk-taker, just like the woman wearing the dress. She smartly chose to pick a pair of shoes that were as sculptural as the dress. They compliment each other. Her sense of humor shines through her bag with Karl Lagerfeld's face on it. Nice choices, Katy.

Katy Perry in a crystal-encrusted bustier dress [left] and Jenny Packham [right].

Next, Katy adds a bold print to the mix. The way the crytsal are applied to the bustier actually creates the illusion that Katy is smaller than she actually is--not that she really needs the help. The print is smartly used; fashion is supposed to make women look their best. The rest of the outfit is pretty monochromatic, letting the fitted top take center stage. But the single accent of sparkle in her mid-arm bangle adds more demension to the outfit without overwhelming the eye.

Katy looks stunning in this Jenny Packham look. It is glamourus--Katy loves to wear things that sparkle and shine. This dress highlights Katy's amazing legs and toned arms. She has an amazing body and she should show it off--and she does in a classy, yet sexy way. Her purple velvet pumps add texture and interest to her look. I want those pumps.

Well, this is the end of the post. What did you think of Katy's new single? What did you think of her style? Comment below!!

Lanvin Hearts H&M

Is November 23rd cirlced in bright red on your calendar? Well, if you're a Lanvin fan--at all--then you know that it is the day that Alber Elbaz's beautiful creations will be available in stores for purchase at your local H&M. I'm beyond thrilled because my local mall just got an H&M. :)

Want a sneak peak? Then look no further than this post.

Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Dress [$199] and Tuxedo Jacket [$99].

Red strapless dress [$199] and Black Sleeveless Dress [$149].

Printed Tee [$49.95] and Mustard One-Shoulder Dress [$199].

Blue Ruffled Dress [$199] and Black Tulle Dress [$249].

Printed Tee [$39.95], Fur Jacket [$149], and Structured Black Dress [$99].

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Leave your thoughts in the comments. :) I have a Calculus test tomorrow. Yuck. When did math get so hard? It seems like every the teacher is saying is gibberish. Football team is off to the play-offs this weekend. Wish us luck. :) I'm going to be rocking out to Taylor Swift's Speak Now on the way down to the game.

I adore road trips--well short ones, that is. :) Bye, guys. Talk to you soon.

How To: Wear Red

Moulin Rouge!, with its music and clothes, was a roller coaster of a movie. Nicole shimmered in red lipstick. Ewan sang his heart out for the girl he loved. Moulin Rouge! is one of my favorite movies [of all time]. And what kind of Moulin Rouge fan would I be if I didn't love the color red?

Red is a great color for all skin tones. It just has to be worn properly. And that's what I'm going to talk about.

A bright, vibrant red looks [truly, utterly, and completely] amazing on girls with dark hair and olive to dark skin. The bright color contrast beautifully against the dark color of the hair and brings out the rosy color in olive to dark skin.

It almost works like a blush. A bright, true red can look amazing on a girl with rosy to pale skin. But a problem that often occurs when red is worn too close to the face is it will make a girl with red undertones in her skin look ever redder. [istant sunburn]

Like shown on Vanessa. The red makes her complection warmer and the neutral bottom half don't distract from her bold statement. This outfit would look amazing for school or even a date.

Her outfit is minimal and she doesn't have too many accesories. If you are  wearing such a bold color next to your face a bold neckalce is unneccesay. A simple gold chain would suffice. Don't go over board. Bold colors can stand alone.

Another way to wear red without going quite as bold is wearin accesories. Red shoes. Red bags. Red bangles. They make a statement without going over-board.

Whitney looks adorable with her fun, flower shoes, polka-dot skirt, and dark shirt. Again, the red color does not need any competition and she kept her outfit simple and clean. Any color can be used to make a bold statement with the shoe.

I love wearing my dark wash skinnie, a navy blue tank, and my purple converse. Make shoes the center of attention rather than the accesorie. [in other words: let your shoes be the bride rather than the supportive friend who helps make the outfit flow effortlessly.]

A lady in red. Yes, we know the song. I've sung it many times. But a simple way to be a lady in red without looking like a huge, red balloon, is to make it a slightly muted red. It still makes a huge impact but it does look like you're wearing a dress right out of a Crayola box.

Plus, a muted red or even a maroon tends to more flattering on blondes and red-heads. Don't belive the myth that red-heads can't wear red. It doesn't look trashy or clashy [nince rhyming skills, huh?] if done with the right color.

Brown accesories are also a nice [and slightly more casual] approach to styling your outfit. Black and red is a harsh color combonation and looks amazing but the brown is softer. And a safter route.

I hope you enjoyed my tips and tricks on how to wear red. Comment. Then follow on Facebook or thorough GFC! :D Thank you!

Heart D&G

D&G's S/S 2011 RTW collectionw was super refreshing and very literal. What screams spring more than floral prints? :) I also loved the Snow White tees, probably because I'm at Disney World right now so I'm very nostalgic right now.

But, truly D&G was clean, sweet, and young.

I was in love with all the red that came down the runway. I try to wear red as often as I can [don't worry. i do have other colors in my wardrobe.] because it makes my complexion so rosy and my hair look shinier. But honesty, the designing duo of  Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are the only people who could make bright red leather shorts look fashion-forward not tacky. Those red boots are also stunning!

D&G is a master of mixing prints. I love mixing prints but sometimes its a lot harder than fashion magazines make it look. But this entire collection is filled with looks that I want to steal off the runway and throw into my closet. Also, for some reason I adore that large green canvas bag. Total highlight.

And continuing on with the roomper trend that seemed to explode last summer, is back with D&G. They sent several classic rompers down the runway but what I really loved were those pant rompers. So simple. So chic. :) These would really come in handy on those mornings when I'm a zombie.

Accents of khaki gave this collection a steady base to stand on. D&G could have esaily gone over board with floral prints and more floral prints and more floral prints. But these basic neutrals were a nice breate of air. D&G managed to make khaki seem young and fresh. Love those shorts. :)

Spring is looking pretty good from here. :) Lately I've really, really liked Selena Gomez's new song, A Year Without Rain. What do you guys think?