For those who ignore what the Critics Choice Awards are, let's just say that this is just another award show for Tv and Movie stars, where celebrities are expected to wear luxurious clothes to award one another. [BTW the winners' list at the end of the post]

What's cool about these events? 

The fashion of course, so let's break down the red carpet:

SIMPLY GORGEOUS

Safe choices for a wow effect. 

Best: Viola Davis (HTGAWM/ Fences) in custom Michael Kors

Runner up: Amy Adams (Nocturnal Animals) in Atelier Versace ; Nicole Kidman (Lion) in Brandon Maxwell (spring 2017)

DRAMA QUEENS

When they say "Go big or Go home"

Best: Lily Collins (Rules Don't Apply) in Elie Saab

Runner up: Janelle Monàe (Hidden Figures) in Nicci Hou; Michelle Monahan in Monique Lhuillier (spring 2017)

MISSING SPRING SO MUCH

A touch of floral for a romantic look. 

Best: Hailee Steinfeld in Jason Wu (spring 2017)

Missed opportunity: Julie Bowen (Modern Family) in Monique Lhuillier (spring 2017) ; Tatiana Maslany in Boss (spring 2017)

UNFORGETTABLE BLACK DRESSES

A black dress is the safest choice ever, but it is not easy to look interesting. However these ladies managed to win the game.

Minimal & modern: Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) in Vera Wang; 

Sexy Lace: Katheryn Winnick in JMendel

"Love it or Hate it"look: Emma Stone in Roland Mouret

LOOSE FIT

Colorful and comfortable: what else?

Bryce Dallas Howard in Topshop; Greta Gerwig (20th Century Women) in Gucci (resort 2017); Jessica Biel in Elie Saab

PULLED BACK HAIRSTYLES

Just to be clear, I hate those hairstyles: they feel dated and don't look good on everyone.

Well done: Kylie Bunbury (Pitch) in KAYAT (spring 2016)

Hell no: Portia Doubleday (Mr. Robot) in Jenny Packham (fall 2016); Allison Williams (Girls) in Balmain (resort 2017)

MEAN HAIRSTYLIST

A work of hate on this poor girls hair.

Kerry Washington (Scandal) in Elie Saab (spring 2017); Kate Beckinsale in Reem Acra (spring 2017); Ariel Winter (Modern Family)in Uel Camilo (pre-fall 2015)

WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?

Can anybody tell me what these beautiful women have agreed to wear?

Best Tent: Natalie Portman (Jackie) in Alexander McQueen (resort 2017)

Pink mess: Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) in Noon By Noor (spring 2016)

Miss Tacky: Bella Thorne in Steven Khalil (resort 2017)

MAN CANDY

'Cause we don't care about what they are wearing #IfYouKnowWhatIMean

Ryan Gosling (La La Land) in Gucci; Justin Timberlake in Tom Ford; Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) in Brunello Cucinelli; Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) in Burberry.

written by: Stella

“This collection is different for me. I put a lot of attention on draping, and less on embroideries and super-sexy.” 

That is what Donatella Versace told Vogue straight after her latest couture show in Paris, and I couldn’t agree more: It seems like that when she is not totally focused on delivering ultra-sexy looks, her creativity reaches new heights.

An example? Just look at Karen Elson stunning outfit: the top model opened the show wearing a dusty pink cashmere coat lined with shimmery blue satin, deliberately revealing an asymmetrically cut wine-colored bustier. You would never call this a Versace design at first sight (the shoes are giving me Dior vibes, btw), but it is impressive that we can do it now.

Donatella has been stealing my heart with her latest collections: we are witnessing an incredible evolution of an iconic brand, that has finally learned how to continuously surprise its audience, delivering exquisite designs.

So as you might imagine, the most memorable pieces of the entire collection were coats and jackets: colourful, smooth, luxurious and yes…practical.

However the experimentation did not stop there: Donatella showed again her signature asymmetric cuts in most of the evening dresses, but this time she upgraded them with a large use of draping and fabric mixes. The color palette kept a pastel tone for light colors, while black and red tones preserved a richer shade. 

An interesting and compelling work (even though not all the evening look would work on the red carpet or in real life), able to reinforce my love for Italian fashion: thank you Donatella!

Written by: Stella

Bienvenue à Cannes!

Yesterday evening (May 11th) all eyes were turned to Cannes for the opening ceremony of the 69th Cannes Film Festival: finally that time of the year, when the most famous international stars gathers together on the French Riviera to celebrate the film industry... As well as fashion, of course!

The luxurious red carpet was inaugurated by the screening of Woody Allen’s Café Society (trailer at the end of the article).

Let's discover who won the sartorial battle...

Queen of Cannes

Araya A. Hargate in Ralph & Russo Couture

This look embodies what Cannes Film Festival's glamour stands for.
It's dramatic, well exectuted and drop-dead gorgeous.
What else?

Bombshell glory

Blake Lively in Atelier Versace

...and she is pregnant too: no one can beat Blake Lively's maternity style. 

This dazzling Versace's number is a perfect combination of Cannes's glamour and Donatella Versace's fierce signature. Hair and make up? Courtesy of L'Oreal Paris.
Just Wow.

Best Classic

Naomi Watts in Armani Privé Spring 2016 Couture collection

Finally a Naomi Watts' look that I could love: this liliac column dress from Armani Spring 2016 Couture collection looks lovely on the American actress.

Best Model

Lily Donaldson in Miu Miu

Flawless. That vampy styling is what seals the deal: a fashionista-worty look worn by a beautiful model. Congratulations Lily, you made our MsD smile!

Animal couture

Julianne Moore in Givenchy Couture

I mean, whou wouldn't love two giant cobras on their breats?

Has Jeremy Scoot already took over Givenchy? Because this look like something he could come up with...

Chanel mess

Kristen Stewart in Chanel Resort 2017 collection

This a fresh off the runway look for the joung American star, courtesy of Mr Lagerfeld, who presented the Resort collection in Cuba days ago.
However, this is a completely missed opportunity...
And we will tell you the reasons: the styling and that hair.

The platinum hair trend has spread: first Taylor Swift, now Kristen Stewart.
This might be a coincidence, maybe she is working on a new role that requires bad dyed blond hair (I seriously hope so). Even if we forget the color, that messy haistyle just doesn't match the edgy and sexy nature of the outfit.
Besides, is this what Chanel's glamour has become? 

Apocalypse

Victoria Beckham in Victoria Beckham

Rumor has it that her fashion company is sinking: well, looking at her being let down by her own design, make me think that it might be true.

Those trousers....

Written by: Stella & MsD

Woody Allen’s Café Society movie trailer

Last night the iconic Donatella Versace kicked off couture week with a star studded runway show: Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Lara Stone, Mariacarla Boscono, Natasha Poly, Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls and Behati Prinsloo brought their top model’s allure to Atelier Versace spring 2016 couture collection.
As you all know, Versace is never about dreamy princesses, but fierce and sexy women who spark confidence 24/7: and I guess that confidence is what you need to rock this collection.
All the classic old school Versace’s leitmotiv were there: from the cut out to the sheer panels, not forgetting the fitted mini-dresses or the body-con gowns.
However what surprised the audience was the injection of athleticism that most of the pieces evoked: indeed Yasmine Wijnaldum opened the show wearing an optic white bomber and skinny pants, introducing us to a series of mostly white sporty yet modern looks with neon accents in yellow and orange. Definitely a reminder of the successful urban glam direction showcased with the previous ready to wear collection.
Donatella experimented with geometries both in shapes and graphic, and she spiced up many tuxedos, suits and dresses by adding provocative cut outs (of course) and Swarovski ropes, the real signature of this collection.

BEAUTY TIPS by Marta #1

written by: Marta & Claudia