Beth Shak ‘Shoes r Forever’ Launch Party
Photo: justluxe.com
Hi, my name is Michelle and I am addicted to shoes. Flats, sneakers, boots, heels, peep-toe platforms–pretty much any stylish form of footwear will work me up into a frenzy.
My obsession was more than satisfied last night at the Beth Shak ‘Shoes r Forever’ Launch Party at PNK Elephant Boutique on South Street. Beth, known for her professional poker playing skills as well as her uncanny beauty, adores shoes so much that she decided to hang up her playing cards and make a new-found career out of it. Owning roughly 1200 pairs of designer shoes (700 of them being Christian Louboutin’s), the mother of three has recently piqued the interest of the media, scoring her very own reality show which is set to air on VH1. Beth’s new Web site serves as an outlet for fellow shoe enthusiasts, specifically those with a shared appreciation for designers like Walter Steiger, Manolo Blahnik, Mark Schwartz and of course, Louboutin.
ShoesRForever.com contains links to Celebrity Style, Sales, Beth’s Picks and my personal favorite, Streetwalker where people can submit pictures of some of the crazy shoes they see walking on the streets of Philly.
I recommend you check out some of pictures from the event below then immediately proceed to the site.
~Michelle Mass
Jennifer Lawrence Shines at “Hunger Games” Premiere
Everyone is talking about “The Hunger Games” craze that’s sweeping the nation! I’m sure you’ve watched those trailers on TV a thousand times a day, or even seen the hordes of teens filling up mall tours across America. Fans of Suzanne Collin’s popular young adult series are ready to see the characters in action when the games begin on the big screen March 23. Monday night’s LA premiere red carpet rolled out some dapper and decked out stars, but the spotlight was definitely on Jennifer Lawrence, who plays kickass protagonist Katniss Everdeen in the latest blockbuster sensation.
“The Girl on Fire” glowed in a metallic gold Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 floor-length gown and looked absolutely stunning with smokey eyes and nude lips. The hottest parts of the dress besides the glittery color? The cutouts on the sides and the back of the dress. Edgy!
Jennifer is not new to fabulous style choices, (remember the red Calvin Klein dress at last year’s Oscars?) so the odds of seeing her in another gorgeous red carpet look again will definitely be in her favor.
~ Jennifer Nguyen
*photo from Getty; Popsugar
2012 Grammy Awards: Fashion Freak Show-Down
I inspected the fashions last night at the Grammys with the intention of posting a roundup of the best dressed today, just like I have with the last few award shows. But while there were a few ladies who caught my eye—Taylor Swift, Rhianna, Paris Hilton, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Osbourne—it was really hard to get past the array of wacka-do ensembles.
Now I realize that the Grammy’s are notorious for notorious fashion, but our top recording artists really kicked the crazy up a notch this year. In fact, trying to find a well-dressed celeb on the red carpet was like, well, trying to find a sane person in an insane asylum.
So I’m really only left to rate them accordingly.
Good Crazy: Lady Gaga & Nikki Minaj
Both ladies successfully achieved the level of artistic extravagance they we’re going for. For Nikki it was really all about the Pope. Had she come stag wearing that hideous red frock, she would have fallen into the “moronic” category instead of the “hilariously bizarre” category.
Bad Crazy: Robyn & Bonnie McKee
These outfits seem less like a bold fashion statement and more like a desperate cry for attention. It turns out that Bonnie McKee is actually really hot and talented. But you’d never know that looking at her, would ya?
Best Crazy: Sasha Gradiva
I don’t even know who this chick is, but she blew me away (get it?). The Russian songstress wanted to shock people and she did—in a very original and interesting way. More importantly, she was smart enough not to go Terminator, head to toe.
**All photos courtesy of People.com
The 2012 SAG Award for Best Dresses Goes To…
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ROSE BYRNE!!
Few gals can pull off a jumpsuit, let alone a jumpsuit covered in sequins and crystal embellishments.
But by golly did she rock this!
During a red carpet interview, the Bridesmaids star noting have passed on this Elie Saab number for the Emmys and I don’t blame her—this is more SAG-appropriate attire. In the sea of mediocre full-length gowns, Rose stood out in the best possible way, officially confirming that not all jumpsuits are created equally.
Ultimately, what makes this glamorous onesie particularly flattering is the plunging neckline, cap sleeves and the wide-legged pants. The gold clutch and trendy bob cap off her flawless look.
And while a few Web sites have actually deemed Rose one the worst dressed starlets of the night, this really only reaffirms my suspicion that there’s a lot of blind fashion bloggers out there.
PW Style’s Golden Globes Fashion Picks
There were far more winners than losers last night at the 2012 Golden Globes—at least on the red carpet. From Claire Daines’ sophisticated J. Mendel gown to Sophia Vergara’s stunning sapphire Vera Wang dress, Hollywood’s leading ladies gave us a lot of award-winning looks to ogle at. But while I’m sure most people will be placing Angelina Jolie or Charlize Theron at the top of their “Best Dressed” lists, I was far more impressed with the starlets who actually took a little bit of risk.
BEST
Evan Rachel Wood
With emerald sequins, scales and feathers, some might say Gucci went overboard with this halter dress. I say Evan looks like the prettiest fish/swan I’ve ever seen.
Michelle Williams
Had another starlet worn this Jason Wu dress, I may have wondered what the hell they were thinking. But Michelle rocked the shit out of it—and the vintage headband. In fact, I think she may have been the most stunning woman of the evening.
Dianna Agron
Even if the swan embellished, laser-cut bodice had been paired with a simple, fiery red skirt or the lace-tiered bottom been paired with a plain bodice, this J. Mendel dress would still be amazing. Put them together and WOW.
Emma Stone
I couldn’t stop staring at this dress. Not only are contrasting red accents unique, but the dramatic (eagle-buckle?) belt was an awesome and ballsy touch.
WORST
Zooey Deschanel
I don’t really know what to say except eww. Although to be fair, nothing would have worked with that hair. It’s like she’s purposely trying to hide her ever-so adorable face.
Naya Rivera
Naya is far too damn pretty for this matronly frock (by Vera Wang, oddly enough). If the turtleneck-esque neckline didn’t kill it, the seam straight down the middle did. Her beautiful up-do and makeup just went to waste.
Sarah Michelle Geller
Seriously? There’s no way she could have thought this tie-dress would fly.
Angelina Jolie
While it’s really nice to see Angelina in something other than a simple black gown, there’s one thing that totally ruined this flawless look: her disgusting, pencil-thin arms. I’m afraid praising her might send the message to women that it’s okay to look like this. It’s not. For the love of God, eat a fucking cheeseburger.
**All Photos Courtesy of People.com
Today In News That Doesn’t Make Sense: Kristen Stewart Is Named Face of Balenciaga’s Newest Scent
Maybe you’re a die-hard Twilight fan or maybe you’re of the opposite ‘please just make it all stop’ mentality, but either way, I think most of us can agree that the news of Kristen Stewart (ahem, Bella Swan) being named the new face of Balenciaga’s forthcoming fragrance (to be revealed in the Fall), is quite the head-scratcher.
Really?
Forgive us for a second while we go off on a rant, but the girl is just awkward and pretty much the least person we’d expect to nail a fashion/beauty contract seeing as she doesn’t seem t0 be comfortable at all when she’s dressed for the red carpet. And she’s basically associated with Tweens everywhere, not high fashion, even if her handlers have put her in a few Balenciaga numbers in the past. How could you let this happen Nicholas? Surely there are better options, you know, like that Rooney Mara….
Beyonce’s Fashionable Footsteps
Yes, this is another blog post about Beyoncé, her baby, and how fabulous she is. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, then you’re well-aware of the arrival of Blue Ivy Carter, the already-insanely-rich luckiest child alive, and daughter to Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z. Though Blue Ivy hasn’t accomplished anything yet (well, except for being born to the best mommy ever), she’s got some pretty fashionable shoes to fill.
Since the late ’90s, Beyoncé has been recognized for her courageous fashion efforts, ever-changing style and bangin’ bod. In honor of her new bundle of joy, PW Style is honoring one of the greatest icons of the 21st Century.
Roaring! A 1920s Event was Nothing Short of Spectacular.
Roaring! A 1920s Event was hosted by Noel Zayas Events in the gorgeous Arts Ballroom on Juniper and Locust streets. In addition to the fashion, there was an art exhibit throughout the venue that gave a taste of a modern take on 1920s art. The event officially started at 9 p.m. with cabaret performers beautifully belting out their ballads.
Maci Miller’s loud and proud voice warmly filled an intimate sitting room where attendees could enjoy a glass of wine and a performance. Her cheetah dress, designed by Philly’s own Carmelita Couture, was the cat’s meow. Prrrrrrrr.
In the main ballroom, the open bar and house music created a great atmosphere for socializing as excitement grew for the fashion show. The female models were dressed in Priscilla Costa’s designs accompanied by Joan Shepp and the Fur Vault by Macy’s. Naturally, everything was a modern take on the 1920s.
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Priscilla Costa’s satin a-symmetrical dress would go perfectly with a finger curl and a dark red lip.
Dresses were very sleek and sexy but not boring.
Is it just me, or does this look like something Julius Caesar would wear?
The etherial white dress was sexy and sophisticated at the same time. Tres Chic.
I’m not quite sure how grandmother’s housecoat fit in the show…
Priscilla also incorporated a modern take on the flapper girl with her knee length dresses.
I’m not quite sure why they make trash bags in satin, or why she’s wearing one. Fortunately, her look is very 1920s.
The women’s fashion was clearly 1920s inspired, unfortunately the same can’t be said for the men’s. The men’s fashion, Provided by Macy’s, seemed like something thrown together at the last minute. While I can see how the outfits were inspired by the time period, they seemed drab compared to the lavish women’s collection.
I always like to start with the best, and I loved this outfit. Grey suits are the perfect ensemble for almost any occasion.
I love my dogs too, but I wouldn’t embroider them on my pants.
Velour jackets? What? That’s still a thing?
Velour pants? Really? From the waist up, I thought this outfit was pretty cool though.
Overall, it was interesting to see a night of 1920s culture, and who doesn’t love a good themed party? I definitely recommend going should there be another one because the event was incredibly well put together. I always say the proof is in the details, and it seemed like Noel Zayas kept that in mind when planning his event.
VMA 2011: The Most Memorable Look?
As always, last night’s MTV Video Music Awards delivered some pretty epic moments and performances. However, with Lady Gaga sporting only the same, normal men’s attire all night, the award for “Craziest Red Carpet Look” was actually up for grabs for a change.
Not surprising, it came down to Katy Perry vs. Nicki Minaj. Somewhere between Candyland and Barbie’s Dream House, these two ladies shined in the sea of rather unusually boring, predominantly black, red carpet fashion.
But there can only be one winner.
I actually really adore Katy’s geisha-esque dress and give her credit for changing into two other wacky outfits during the show. Yet, covered in craziness from head to toe, Nicki’s look had more going on then all three of Katy’s looks combined. Add a straightjacket and it would have been complete. Hell, she already had a mask.
In fact, I find Nicki’s elaborate ensemble so bewildering and visually stimulating that I would like to officially declare her my pick for overall best dressed.
That’s right, BEST DRESSED. If she had rocked this at any other award show, I might feel differently. But if you can’t come to the VMAs with stuffed animals hanging off you, then where can you? I’m not even sure how she managed to sit down.
As for my pick for the worst dressed individual of the evening, well, I would have to go with Dina from The Jersey Shore. It’s Rainbow Bright meets 80s coke-whore and just absolutely horrendous. Is this chick for real? I don’t know whether to barf or carve my eyes out with an ice pick and send them to Nicki Minaj to wear as earrings next year.
All photos courtesy of vma.mtv.com
So, what do you think? Do tell.
The Oscars 2011: “age appropriate” does not equal “boring”
Looking at the spectrum of gowns that grace, what seems like, the hundreds of red carpets this time of year, there’s plenty of opinions and mudslinging to be done but in an attempt to avoid the ugly, we bring you two champions.
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On one end of the spectrum we have Helen Mirren in a gunmetal Vivienne Westwood gown. She is a lesson in age appropriateness for women over 50. The dress is classy but still has an eye-catching cut with the square neckline and detailed sleeve construction. It achieves a sense of sexy without showing a lot of skin. Dare we say GILF?
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And on the other end of the spectrum we have Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa. The 14-year-old has done a stellar job during this awards season of finding age-appropriate dresses that are young, fresh and fun. Let the kids be kids, there’s plenty of time for women to achieve sexy and sophisticated. For now, enjoy a little kick in your circle skirt and sparkle on your shoulder!