Emilio Pucci, Spring 2011

There will be hippies, but not your mom and dad's hippie. Watch out for the new and improved!! Because these looks are just too hot and cool and dangerous all at the same time. Emilio Pucci's woman knows how to wear tye-dye and leather over-the-knee tie-ups in the chic-est manner. Word is, Peter Dundas is building a house on the coast of Greece. Hmm, I wonder how he got a collection so bohemian chic...

2010 Costume Institute Gala

my favorite picks are...

Jessica Szohr in Atelier Versace

(no Ed Westwick by her side. hmmm... her skin is glowing so beautifully though!)

Nichole Richie in Marc Jacobs

Joshua Jackson in Calvin Klein

(why does he look so good?! he's come a long way since his days on 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Mighty Ducks'. lucky girl, that Diane Kruger...)

Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B. with Gavin Rossdale

(i swear she looks good at any age. there is a reason why she's been my hero since the third grade and still is... her hubby, Gavin, is gorgeous... as always.)

Brooke Shields in Michael Kors with Michael Kors

(yet another woman who looks good at any age. her brows are still worth dying for!)

Sienna Miller in Emilio Pucci

(one of my major style icons! she looks so adorable and sexy in this dress, all at the same time. no one else can do what she does. those shoes are killer... must find out who they're by.)

Vera Wang in Vera Wang with Mila Kunis

(though Mila's dress is a little distracting, Vera Wang looks stunning.)

Blake Lively in Marchesa

(so age appropriate, and so fresh. love it.)

The Grammys

I was disappointed Lady GaGa didn't win as many as I thought she would have, but at least Beyonce beat out Taylor Swift. Mind you, I don't hate the cute blonde goddess. She's great... for a model, that is. But honestly, that's all I see in her. So she won the award for Album of the Year. Great. She has a huge teen fan-base. But when I saw her performance at the Grammys last night, I had to look away in remorse. I've never heard anyone as pitchy as she was other than that one time when I saw The Starting Line in concert, but then again they were guys trying to sing like they were 14 years old, screaming to reach that high note their post-puberty vocal chords can't possibly reach. (now that I think about it, if she was to audition for American Idol, her clip would be in the "fail" collection.) I saw her perform live on SNL, and on other award shows and it's all the same. She was pitchy and off-key. I felt really bad for Stevie Nicks, who had to perform with her for one number. Ouch. No legendary music artist deserves to perform under such harsh conditions. It was like needles going through my ears.

Buuuuut, on the other hand, she looked absolutely stunning in her Kaufman Franco. She always looks her best for the red carpet and that is pretty much the only reason why I like her; she has great style. Plus she's actually v. cute. Once she comes into her own, I can see her doing a handbag ad for an edgy Louis Vuitton editorial spread in Vogue (think Madonna), or even a raw Marc Jacobs ad photographed by Terry Richardson with minimal makeup and less perfect curls. I love that girl for her blonde curls and sensible style, but as a music artist? Forget about it.

Anyhow, I rounded up some of my favorite dresses and suits for the evening. And on a side note, I was v. impressed by Kings of Leon's attire. It was v. unexpected from a rock band as theirs, and they looked really good.

Taylor Swift in Kaufman Franco

Fergie in Emilio Pucci

Kings of Leon in Dior Homme

Usher in Emporio Armani

Jennifer Nettles in Victoria Beckham

Keri Hilson in Dolce & Gabbana

Miley Cyrus in Herve Leger by Max Azria

John Legend in Prada

Kid Cudi in Calvin Klein Collection

Jonas Brothers

SAG Awards 2010

Some of my faves from the SAGs...

Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen

Bullock showed up in a far better choice compared to the unsuccessful big mess of a dress she chose for the Golden Globes that looked like a high school student made for herself to go to her prom the night of. blech! This piece by McQueen is form-fitting to the tee on her and as simple as it looks, the detailed sequins make this dress one of my all-time favorites. Notice the structured shoulders. It's no Balmain, but it is a statement.

Kate Hudson in Emilio Pucci

I've always been a fan of her style. It's simple, chic, and sexy and this dress does complete justice for just that. I couldn't get a hold of a photo of the back of the dress, which is a shame because it's the focal point of the piece, but it is stunning.

Mo'Nique in Badgley Mischka

The dress she chose for the Golden Globes was beautiful on her, but for the SAGs, this piece tops it. I love this color on her! It truly brightens up her complexion and flatters her curves. It's absolutely sweetness.

Diane Kruger in Jason Wu

I was utterly blown away by the stunning Inglorius Basterds' actress when she appeared in this mustard yellow Jason Wu creation. The asymmetrical design is hot, and it's draped beautifully on the shoulder and off. I love that she's wearing red lips. It really does brighten up the dress and her face, not to mention those envious icy blue eyes.

Colin Firth & Tom Ford both in Tom Ford

Men are usually hidden away on such occasions, as every suit looks the same. But I have to say that Ford's suits are my favorite on the red carpet. It's classic, so suave, and v. much suitable for a real gentleman.