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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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

Oscar Nominations

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The nominees for the 2009 81st Academy Awards have been released and old-face is hot this year as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt leads with 13nominations. Sean Penn nominated for Milk was not a surprise. Neither was Brad Pitt for Benjamin Button, nor Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler. The late Heath Ledger was nominated in the Supporting Male category for The Dark Knight, which was also not surprising. Expect him to win. I won't put any money on that though, because I truly suck at predicting the Oscars. I love everyone in the Supporting Male category, so whomever wins, I'll be thrilled. I was surprised and happy to see Taraji P. Henson nominated in the supporting actress category for her turn in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She is one of my favorite up and coming actors and I'm glad to see her work acknowledged. Brad Pitt's baby mama, Angelina Jolie, was nominated for The Changeling, so I'm hoping Meryl Streep or Kate Winslet wins. Here is a list of the more major categories.

Performance by an actor in a leading role
Richard Jenkins in “The Visitor” (Overture Films)
Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon” (Universal)
Sean Penn in “Milk” (Focus Features)
Brad Pitt in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.)
Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler” (Fox Searchlight)


Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Josh Brolin in “Milk” (Focus Features)
Robert Downey Jr. in “Tropic Thunder” (DreamWorks, Distributed by DreamWorks/Paramount)
Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt” (Miramax)
Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.)
Michael Shannon in “Revolutionary Road” (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage)


Performance by an actress in a leading role
Anne Hathaway in “Rachel Getting Married” (Sony Pictures Classics)
Angelina Jolie in “Changeling” (Universal)
Melissa Leo in “Frozen River” (Sony Pictures Classics)
Meryl Streep in “Doubt” (Miramax)
Kate Winslet in “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company)


Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Amy Adams in “Doubt” (Miramax)
Penélope Cruz in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” (The Weinstein Company)
Viola Davis in “Doubt” (Miramax)
Taraji P. Henson in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.)
Marisa Tomei in “The Wrestler” (Fox Searchlight)

Achievement in directing
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), David Fincher
“Frost/Nixon” (Universal), Ron Howard
“Milk” (Focus Features), Gus Van Sant
“The Reader” (The Weinstein Company), Stephen Daldry
“Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Danny Boyle

Best motion picture of the year
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), A Kennedy/Marshall Production, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin, Producers
“Frost/Nixon” (Universal), A Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment and Working Title Production,Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Eric Fellner, Producers
“Milk” (Focus Features), A Groundswell and Jinks/Cohen Company Production, Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, Producers
“The Reader” (The Weinstein Company), A Mirage Enterprises and Neunte Babelsberg Film GmbH Production, Nominees to be determined
“Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), A Celador Films Production,Christian Colson, Producer

Go to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the complete list of nominees.

Inauguration Fashion, Part Deux

So, I talked about the good inaugural fashion in the post below, and now I would like to give special mention to an individual who took the bad fashion cake (or were they wearing it?) at yesterday's inauguration event. I'm talking about the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin. She is a musical icon and she's earned the right to wear whatever, but the headgear was fug Aretha. If definitely does not deserve any R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Hats, especially big hats are a tradition in the African American community, I know, and her wearing a hat was not my issue. It was just not a good hat. It was too over the top for an occasion that wasn't about Aretha, but was about the swearing in of the President of the United States. But then again, what do I know? Apparently, Mr. Song Millinery, which designs and carries the chapeaus, is doing a ton more business, since Franklin wore it yesterday.

Inauguration Fashion

First, I want to congratulate President Obama on becoming the 44th President of the United States. History in the making. I watched the inauguration on TV all day and all night yesterday and I clapped and I cried and I smiled. I was so happy. And hopeful. I have the utmost confidence in the new administration and wish them strength and wisdom to start fixing the messes that we find ourselves in at this time.

Now on to the fashion!

Michelle Obama, the new First Lady, looked lovely in this lemongrass yellow sheath with matching pashmina lined coat from Isabel Toledo, a Cuban born designer, based in New York. Toledo has been around for over 20 years. She is not a household name like and Oscar de la Renta or a Narcisco Rodriguez, but she has does have a following. Her clothing can be found at Ikram.

Michelle Obama wore a white, chiffon, one-shoulder gown by up and coming designer Jason Wu to the ten inaugural balls last night. I thought the color worked well in contrast to her dark skin. The dress itself was nice, but it made the first lady look a little boxy in my opinion. Michelle worked it though. Jason Wu, another New York designer, is also not a name that is easily recognized, but he also has quite a following and is known for his flowing designs. Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Even though both of these designers are under the radar, they are going to be household names from today on. I am also thrilled that Mrs Obama picked two lesser known designers to wear on her inauguration events as opposed to one of the biggies. I am positive that most, if not all of the premier designers sent her sketches and dresses. She picked the underdog and that's very commendable, just like America picked the underdog in her husband Barack Obama.

And not to be outdone,

Jill Biden looked stunning in this red Reem Acra gown to the Inaugural balls. Red was her color of the day. If you were watching, she wore a gorgeous red coat with tall boots for the inauguration ceremony earlier that day. red definitely works for her.

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Winter Hair Care. How to Keep Your Tresses Happy in Winter

Winter wreaks havoc on hair, let's face it. With the dry air, gusting winds and central heat, hair is stripped of its moisture. I myself, tend to get breakage in the back, where my scarf will rest. How to keep hair healthy? Well, besides common sense rules, like drinking plenty of water and giving the blow-dryer a rest, there are some products out there that might just keep your locks in good shape while waiting for spring.

Also, check out the CNN.com (via InStyle) article below for tips on how to get gorgeous hair.

SHAMPOO




Ole Henricksen Natural Hair Wash with Sea Kelp
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Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Herbal Shampoo
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TREATMENT

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STYLING

John Masters Organics Hair Pomade


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Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Wrap and Set Mousse

Designed to hold, moisturize and give shine to hair. This product allows for smoother wrapping, waving and molding and keeps sets longer and gives hair lots of body.

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