SAG Awards Red Carpet Fashion

Some of the red carpet fashion from the SAG Awards last night.

Amy Adams in Giambattista Valli

Anne Hathaway inAzzaro

Christine Applegate in Emanuel Ungaro

Diane Lane in David Meister

Eva Longoria-Parker in Jenny Pakham

Evan Rachel Wood in Monique Lhullier

Kate Winslet in Narciso Rodriguez

America Ferrera in Vera Wang

Marisa Tomei in Elie Saab

Taraji P Henson in Herve Leroux


Teri Hatcher in Monique Lhullier

Viola Davis in David Meister

Images via Us Magazine

SAG Awards

Last night was the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) awards, where fellow actors honor their peers. The show was aired simultaneously on TBS and TNT. I only watched for a bit, because I have kind of lost my love for awards shows. I saw some of the red carpet arrivals and I did see the beginning, where the actors told stories about how they first caught the acting bug. I really liked that. Below are the winners.

15th Annual SAG Awards Winners


Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
SEAN PENN Harvey Milk "MILK"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
MERYL STREEP Sister Aloysius Beauvier "DOUBT"

Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
HEATH LEDGER Joker "THE DARK KNIGHT"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
KATE WINSLET Hanna Schmitz "THE READER"

Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Motion Picture
"SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
PAUL GIAMATTI John Adams "JOHN ADAMS"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
LAURA LINNEY Abigail Adams "JOHN ADAMS"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
HUGH LAURIE Gregory House "HOUSE"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
SALLY FIELD Nora Walker "BROTHERS & SISTERS"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
ALEC BALDWIN Jack Donaghy "30 ROCK"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
TINA FEY Liz Lemon "30 ROCK"

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
"MAD MEN"


James Earl Jones was honored wit the 45th Annual Life Achievment Award.

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Cutting Corners-Architectural Looks on the Spring Runways

One of the daring looks on the runways for Spring is a very architectural one, based on folding and cutting and manipulating gorgeous fabrics into the most mind-blowing shapes . All this, while still making them boldly wearable.

Top to bottom
Marchesa, Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Giambattista Valli, Karl Lagerfeld

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That's a Wrap!

Ever since Diane von Furstenberg created the wrap dress back in 1972, it has become a staple in many women's closets, including mine. A great wrap dress will enhance the good stuff, like the bust line, and minimize the stuff the not so good stuff, like a tummy or too much hip action. A great wrap dress is timeless. A great wrap dress can be whipped out of your closet for work, brunch, party... it's that versatile. Pair the dress with the right shoes and accessories and work it. Unfortunately, there are alot of bad wrap dresses out there. Inferior fabrics, and ridiculous patterns that flatter no one. Fortunately, I have found a few wraps that I absolutely adore. BB1Classic, a Houston based retailer, run by Calli and Julian Saitowitz, has an online boutique that carries very, very chic wrap dresses that I love. I'm thrilled to bring you a 15% discount on all Butter wrap dresses when you shop online.

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The BB1 Butter Signature Wrap Jersey Dress

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BB1 Butter Signature Ball Gown Dress

Perfect as a bridesmaid dress or you can pair with a gold gladiator sandal for that Grecian look that is so popular on the Spring '09 runways. One size fits most.

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And So it Begins...

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It didn't take too long for the criticism of the Obamas to begin. This particular criticism is leveled at Michelle Obama by BAA (Black Artists Association) co founder Amnau Eele, who says she is disappointed that the First Lady did not choose a black designer, Kevan Hall or Stephen Burrows to design one of her inaugural ensembles. Ms. Eele was quoted as saying “It’s fine and good if you want to be all ‘Kumbaya’ and ‘We Are the World’ by representing all different countries. But if you are going to have Isabel Toledo do the inauguration dress, and Jason Wu do the evening gown, why not have Kevan Hall, B Michael, Stephen Burrows or any of the other black designers do something too?”

I personally, think Amnau Eale's ire is misplaced, there is so much more in the U.S. to be angry about right now that what or who Michelle Obama wears on her back. It is time to move past this kind of divisive thinking and unite on more important issues like say, the economy, healthcare and joblessness. Please stop reducing this highly educated, intelligent woman to her outfits.

By the way, Ms. Eale plans to make a formal appeal to Michelle Obama's office.

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Vogue Editor-In-Chief Might Be Coming to TV

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Via 60 Minutes, that is. Rumor is, that Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief at Vogue will be profiled on 60 Minutes. According to The Cut, at NY Mag.com, 60 Minutes camera crews were spotted with Wintour at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Funds awards dinner back in November, and at another event in December. Hmmm. I will be waiting with baited breath. And I'm hoping it's a comprehensive piece and not just a rumor quelling campaign by Wintour to quiet all those rumors that she is being replaced at American Vogue by French Vogue Editor-in-Chief Carine Roitfeld.

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Fashion Godess- Modern Twists on Ancient Times as seen on the Spring '09 Runway

Seeing the new First Lady, Michelle Obama in her white Jason Wu gown on Inauguration night, brought to mind on of my favorite looks on the Spring 2009 runways. I'm talking about the beautiful, flowy, dresses reminiscent of ancient Greece and Rome. There were the bejeweled and embellished necklines of Andrew Gn and Malandrino, or gorgeous one-shoulder numbers from Versace and Stephen Burrows. Below are the looks that distinguished themselves on the runways.

Left to right: Andrew Gn, Anne Valerie Hash, Christian Dior

Left to right: Donna Karan, Elie Saab, Halston

Left to right: John Galliano, Max Azria, Malandrino


Left to right: Monique Lhullier, Stephen Burrows, Thakoon

Left to right: Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Valentino

Runway images via Style.com