Red Carpet Review: Celebrating The Best In Fashion At The CFDA Awards!

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If you follow fashion, then you know all about the Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards which took place last week.  I’m excited to share all the red carpet style, featuring favorites like Jessica Chastain, Zoe Saldana, Mandy Moore, Rachel Zoe & the Olsen twins who were awarded the big prize of the night: Womenswear Designer of the Year, for their high-end label, The Row.

Click through the gallery to see who wore what & share with reader your favorite looks! As always, for more posts in Red Carpet Review, check out the latest which includes stars like Julianne Hough & Emma Stone rocking leather looks, Charlize Theron’s high-profile promotional appearances for Snow White & the Huntsman, & what went down at this week’s Country Music Television Awards! Happy Styling!

Red Carpet Review: The CMT Awards Stylish Round-Up!

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This has been a busy week for celebrity style bloggers, what with the MTV Movie Awards, CFDA Fashion Awards, & the always-fun Country Music Television Awards.  Some of the best looks of the night featured high-wattage sparkle, feminine frills, & sleek sheaths.  My favorites include the show-stopping & leggy Carrie Underwood, Ashley Greene, & Kristen Bell! Take a look at the all best & risky fashions from the night in the gallery below.  Also, if you’re a big country music fan, check out my post from Red Carpet Review of the Academy of Country Music Awards’ red carpet! Happy Styling!

Super Style Wishlist: Jimmy Choo Gets Glittery @Saks Fifth Avenue!

As I prepare for yet another summer season of weddings, parties, social outings, & all-around general style, I’m always looking to the biggest names in fashion to inspire me, even though my budget doesn’t allow me to indulge in such merchandise.  However, I make the best of it, celebrating these designers since they have such a great influence on world of fashion- no matter the price point.  In my last post about must-have leather items, I featured a top by Cynthia Steffe sold @Saks Fifth Avenue. I was drawn to continue searching on the site & found this beautiful ad for the latest Jimmy Choo event at the store.

These amazing Abel glitter-coated leather pumps ($525.00) stopped me in my tracks & I knew I had to feature them in a Super Style Wishlist post! The beautiful texture on these metallic stunners are sure to make their way onto the red carpet on the feet of today’s hottest celebrities, while also keeping on-trend with a barely-there cap-toe. These are perfect for wearing with a menswear-inspired jumpsuit, a blouse & sateen shorts, as well as a classic LBD or printed sheath dress.  If you’re in love with all things Jimmy Choo, be sure to check out this link to search for the latest @Saks. Happy Styling!

Basics For A Bargain / Red Carpet Review: The Look Of Summer Leather!

Instead of posting yet another click-worthy gallery, I’ve selected these five outstanding red carpet looks, worn recently by some of my favorite celebrities.  Each of them are showing how leather isn’t just a material for the cooler months.  The sexy skin is also no longer just for jacket & bags, as seen in these above photos. Designers are all about texture this season, showing leather off in all sorts of articles of clothing.  This includes dresses, as most frequently seen on the likes of rivaling stars like Angelina Jolie & Jennifer Aniston, but here I’m featuring Rock of Ages actress Julianne Hough in a blue leather dress at the film’s premiere & the always adorable Emma Stone in a red frock by Monique Lhuillier for an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

In addition, trendsetter Alexa Chung mixes her leather motorcycle jacket with a menswear-inspired look, paired with a printed mini skirt, embroidered clutch by Charlotte Olympia, & patent leather flats. Model Karolina Kurkova hit the streets of New York in leather leggings, Monika Chiang sneakers, a printed blouse, & chic double-breasted jacket.  Zoe Kravitz plays with leather & tweed in a black & white ensemble at a cash celebrating Chanel.

For the rest of us on a budget, real leather may not be as tangible, but while keeping animal-friendly, faux leather is always an option, especially with these cute & affordable options to mix up your wardrobe.  Check out the faux leather sheath dress ($27.00) from Venus, which makes the idea of an LBD all the more sexier.  While I was searching through the Venus website, I came across this super sweet faux leather circle skirt ($24.00) in brown, which will toughen up even the most feminine of blouses or dress up the most basic silk camisoles for a stylish night out!

If you’re daring enough to wear leather on your bottom half, head over to Sears for the faux leather leggings ($25.99) which will pair nicely with any bohemian-inspired tunic top, a dolman top, or your favorite tank & blazer.  For more subtle ways to wear leather, Cynthia Steffe has created this Maggie draped faux leather trim top ($47.00), available @Saks Fifth Avenue. To keep a classic faux leather look in your wardrobe, I’ve found this chic faux leather zip front jacket ($27.49 – $29.99) from Fashion Bug, which is sold in sizes Small - 4XL.  This can make any pair of trousers & blouse fiercer & more fashionable because of the front pinhole details & rugged zippers.

For more celebrity-inspired style for the budget buyer, check out previous posts of Basics For A Bargain, as well as Luxury Look-Alikes For Less to get the latest & greatest in affordable fashion! To see more of what the celebrities are wearing & what trends are hitting the red carpet, take a look at Red Carpet Review, especially Charlize Theron’s latest looks & who wore what at the MTV Movie Awards! Which faux leather pieces are your favorites? Do you often wear leather or faux leather in the spring & summer months? Happy Styling!