Break the Rules

Mix Pink and Red:

                        Sonia Rykiel S/S 2011                      Sarah Jessica Parker in Prabal Gurung F/W 2011

Mix Gold and Silver:

Victoria Justice in a Gold/Silver Theia coctail dress at the VMAs 2011

Be matchy-matchy (by committing to one color; don't do it like Rebecca Black):

                                Mulberry F/W 2011                                                     Alberta Ferretti F/W 2011

Mix Grunge and Glam:

Altuzarra                                  Mulberry

Mix different shades of the same color:

Diane von Furstenberg F/W 2011

The Venice Film Festival continues

The streak has been broken. I can no longer say that I've liked all the looks at the Venice Film Festival after seeing Madonna, the nun, in L'Wren Scott at the W.E photocall yesterday.

I'm also not so sure about this Victoria Beckham dress that Kate Winslet wore to the Carnage premiere last night:

It's especially the shoulder area that bothers me. That part of the dress just looks better on the model; the shoulders are way too 'pointy' on Kate. And this isn't her best color. I prefer seeing Kate in more colorful, yet sophisticated, dresses.

I actually think that the model looks more interesting and cool, but I understand that Andrea Riseborough couldn't walk the Red Carpet in skirt and bra. I just think that the top of the dress could've looked better, though I can't really put my finger on what the problem is. But I am beyond in love with the skirt; it's so elegant and very Dior.

And as usual, Diane Kruger knocks it out of the park. Diane + Chanel just can't go wrong.

The colors and the fabric are amazing! Although, the top of the dress looks a little too corset-like on Abbie Cornish (because of the lighting, maybe?); I wonder how it looks in the back, I've been unable to find a photo. But I love this dress the way it looks on the model, so it might just be that it looks better from the front, when you can see her curves more clearly.

Natasha Poly definitely looks beautiful, but it's nothing special. I feel like I've seen this dress a million times, you know. She should have worn it like the model, because a) that's a better color and b) that scarf-like thing makes the dress more glamorous, fun and original.

And last but not least, Asia Argento in Alberta Ferretti. Aaah, amazing!

Photos courtesy of redcarpet-fashionawards.com

The Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival began today and I have to say, there have already been some pret-ty impressive Red Carpet looks. I've actually liked every single one I've seen so far! Here are some outfits from tonight's The Ides of March premiere:

Vittoria Puccini

I. Am. Speechless.

Marisa Tomei

I don't know if I love that necklace detail, but it definitely makes the outfit interesting and original. And I do love the color and the simple design of the dress.

Diane Kruger

Does Diane ever get it wrong?
I'll admit that I prefer the runway version of the dress, but she still looks remarkable.

Bianca Brandolini D'Adda

Gooooooooorgeous!

Evan Rachel Wood

This dress isn't remotely boring, but the shooooes - the shoes are another story. All in all though, cool outfit!

Photos courtesy of redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Trendy accessories FW '11

I've talked a lot about fall trends in terms of clothes (here and here), but let's not forget about accessories. After all, the details are often the finishing touch that make an outfit interesting.

Collar necklaces will definitely be a hot trend this fall. I must say, this is one of my favorite
accessories-trends; I'm dying to try it! These are Lanvin (left) and Michael Kors (right) designs.

Short gloves were also common on the runway this year when the FW '11 trends were shown. Normally, I prefer
leather gloves, but out of these two I like the Prada gloves (right) more than the leather Marc Jacobs gloves (left)

And then there's the lace-up boots trend. I actually really like the boots above, but it's just not me. I'm a fan of
people who break out of their comfort zones and try new things though, so maybe I'll by a pair... We'll see - I
might chicken out - I'll let you know. Anyway, these are Christian Dior (left) and Louis Vuitton (right) designs.

Skins (for example reptile prints) are also trendy this fall (keep in mind that they don't need to
be real though). I actually bought a purse similar to the ones above when I was in Copenhagen
a few weeks ago, I really like it. These are Bottega Veneta (left) and Gucci (right) designs.

And stacked heels. Is there anyone who doesn't love this trend? They're beautiful and chic and they're easy
to walk in. It's a win-win! I love love love the Fendi heels (left) - there's even some color blocking going
on there; why not combine two trends, you know?! The Tommy Hilfiger shoes (right) are also very cool.

Images from fashionmagazine.com

FW '11 Trend Recap

Time for another fall trends 2011 recap, don't you think? Here's the last one in case you missed it.

Aside from crimson, another hot color this season is Mustard.
These are Givenchy (left) and Jill Sander (right) designs. 

And lets not forget about Green. These outfits were
designed by Emilio Pucci (left) and Gucci (right). 

Givenchy (left) and Louis Vuitton (right)
Okay, now this is just kinky. It's supposed to be a "strict" trend, but I really just get the feeling of (especially
from the photo to the right) a stripper who's on her way to a bachelor party. And I can't even decide if she looks
more like a stewardess, a police officer or a maid. I'm gonna have to ponder that important question for a while...

Glitter, gilded fabrics and sequins are also hot this fall (I've missed the disco-trend, so I
definitely welcome this). The shoes are Miu Miu and the outfit to the right is Prada. The Prada
outfit really fascinates me; it looks kind of like a pilot with fish-skin. And yet I love it! 

Berry. What a lovely color. What's not as lovely is the makeup on that poor girl's
face (right). That foundation or powder or whatever it is is just way to dark for
her skin tone. These designs are Louis Vuitton (left) and Pink Tartan (right).

This is the Wild West Cowgirl trend. I don't like it. It might grow on me, but at the moment I just feel like these
outfits should be worn to maskerades, if even that. And besides, it looks more like a Scottish kilt-trend to me.
These are Dsquared (left) and Moschine Cheap & Chic (right) designs. 

I've talked about this graphic, futuristic, geometric-inspired trend before. But I love it, and I love these
outfits, so I simply had to include them. To the left is a Burberry Prorsum outfit and to the right is Herm�s.

Images from fashionmagazine.com

Hit or miss?

Olivia Wilde at the London premiere of Cowboys and Aliens.

I must say, I like the runway version's sheer skirt much more. I do, however, think that Olivia Wilde looks fine here, but I've gotten the feeling that many people disagree with that. What do you think?

Reminder of Fall 2011 Trends

These fall 2011 trends were shown earlier this year during New York Fashion Week, and since fall's just around the corner now, I thought I'd post some of my favorite looks.

Crimson was a popular color in many shows during NYFW.
These are Michael Kors (left) and Prabal Gurung (right) designs.

Great lenghts were also common. Here are Carolina
Herrera (left) and Michael Kors (right) designs

To the left is a cape-like coat by DKNY, and to the right is an army inspired
coat by Vera Wang. Both these types of coats were seen a lot during NYFW.

Mixing patterns was a hot trend last season and it still is.
Here's Preen (left) and Proenza Schouler (right).

Both Diane von Furstenberg (left) and Marc Jacobs (right) had polka dots in their designs.

And then there's the suit-trend. To the left is Fransisco Costa for
Calvin Klein Collection and to the right is Marc by Marc Jacobs.

The luxury trend, which included a lot of faux fur, was also very popular.
These are Diane von Furstenberg (left) and J. Mendel (right) designs.