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Top 12 Fashionably Stylish Moments of 2014 – Lupita Nyong’o

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It’s that time of the year again. Countdown after countdown after countdown. From style moments, to music to trends…we’ll be taking a throwback look at 2014 and selecting our top fashionable moments from our favourite celebrities. I’ve got a slew of celebrities on my list. Lupita Nyongo’o may have slowed down her red carpet and public appearances towards the closing of 2014 but there’s no mistaking, she was this year’s IT girl. Nailing all the coveted magazine covers, flawlessly slaying at red carpet events, sealing brand-name ambassador deals; her dreams were validated.

Lupita is a fashionista without doubt and it was hard to, but I have narrowed it down to her top 12 most fashionably stylish looks throughout this year.

12. Skater Girl In Giambattista Valli Couture – Marie Claire Celebrates May Cover Stars

There’s at least one Giambattista Valli dress on all the top style moments I’ve compiled so far. He gets it. Not only do I love a well-made skater dress, but I love an xagerrated skater and this blue floral one Lupita wore is one of them. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the flowers are actually 3D and pop out of the fabric which is what I love about Giambattista Valli designs. Amal Alamuddin’s pre-nuptials dress anyone? Needless to say with her pink glossy lips and curly frohawk, Lupita looked young, beautiful and refreshing in this. Score!

 

11. Eartha In Givenchy – NAACP Image Awards 2014

The only reason I’ve placed this look at number 11 is I’m still on the fence about Lupita’s hairdo here. However this Givenchy mustard coloured dress is a wonder. I love the colour against her skin so much. The way it is draped and the bold band across her waist works. She went for a monchromatic look with her eye, lip and manicure.

10. Shades of Periwinkle In Altuzarra – 39th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

Simply does it. A lot of the times. Lupita wowed at the Film Critics Awards in an Altuzarra soft-grey ‘Marlene’ dress from the Pre-Fall 2014 collection. She finished her look with Dior yellow-gold-diamond-and-chalcedony ring and matching earrings, and pair of Bruno Magli lilac patent leather’ Olabisi’ pumps. She looks so good here. Polished and classy. I just can’t. Yes to that nail polish.

 

9. White Cutout In Calvin Klein Collection – 2014 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards

Statuesque is what Lupita Nyong’o looked like at the 2014 Critics’ Choice in a white cutout Calvin Klein Collection dress. She is the queen of monochromatic. Love how her accessories and even her award seemed to match her look. 10/10 for that body. Swoon <3

8. Blue Electric In Stella McCartney –LoveGold Honor Academy Award Nominee Lupita Nyong’o

I know electric blue looks good on dark skin but I literally had to stop, hold my breath and clutch my pearls when Lupita stepped out in this £1,550 blue cut out belted Stella McCartney dress. As usual her shoe choice and makeup matched her dress. She wore a bright blue pair of patent Christian Louboutin pumps. I’m so glad she didn’t go with an a nude or soft lip colour. That coral red is EVERYTHING. Yes Lupita. God bless you woman.

7. Nude Tendencies In Stella McCartney – 2014 Producers Guild of America Awards

It’s a noteworthy moment when a lady of colour actually wears something in a shade of nude that matches her skin tone. In this case, Lupita looked breathtaking in a fitted Stella McCartney knee-length frock with an asymmetrical shoulder in a beautiful fawn hue which complemented her skin. She went matchy with a snakeskin clutch and brown strappy sandals. A dark berry lip colour completed yet another striking look.

6. Three-Piece Tweed  In Michael Kors – Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party

This is one of my favourite looks on Lupita. I would so wear this in a heartbeat. It looked gorgeous on her especially worn with the jacket on. She added blue Pedro Garcia Rosette satin pumps to seal in her ensemble. The touch of pink on her lips and that white flower on the jacket lifted my soul :) This is how you wear Michael Kors.

 

5. Colour Play in In Calvin Klein Collection – 2014 Maui Film Festival

This is a simple look but for some reason it has stood out in my mind as one of the times when Lupita looked the most radiant. The holiday-perfect location combined with her skin tone on this aqua pastel colour block Calvin Klein creation is a dream. She looked simply amazing!

 

4. Turquoise Queen In Gucci – 2014 SAG Awards

No one does red carpet like Lupita. The owned the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards in a Gucci silk crepe column wow gown with a subtle train. The stunning number boasted gold-and-turquoise, heavily embellished floral-embroidered straps. Fred Leighton jewels and teal and pink eye shadow and a magenta lip completed this winning look. She was having an astounding beauty moment in this dress. I was speechless.

3. Crispy Creme In Chanel Couture – Glamour Women Of The Year Awards

Not everyone can pull off Chanel. It’s so couture that you need a certain class and demeanour to pull it off. Lupita does it with perfection. She donned an off-white Chanel Fall 2014 Couture neoprene dress embroidered with gold, red and coral beads, paired with matching cycling shorts. Gold Kurt Geiger ‘Anja’ pumps, shimmering gold eye makeup and a rouge lip were added to complement this high fashion look. This is one of her best looks by far. Makeup was impeccable. The beaded detailing of that dress is insane and Lupita looks like a dream in it.

 

2. Cape Goddess In Ralph Lauren – 2014 Golden Globe Awards

Befor the cape trend took off, lupita had already slayed and captured souls in it. Her off-the-shoulder Ralph Lauren red silk cady cape dress from the Spring 2014 runway which she wore to the 2014 Golden Globe Awards was dramatic. By this time of the year, I could sit back and watch Lupita slay from one red carpet event to another. She was born to do this.

1. Princess Takes It All In Prada – Oscars 2014

They say dress as if you’re going to meet your worst enemy. For the 2014 Oscars Lupita dressed as if she was going to meet her worst enemy, ALL her exes and her haters. Damn. She dressed to win. And she won. This dress was spectacular to say the least. every time she moved, I thought she was going to fly. This moment immortalized Lupita as a  role model for every little black girl around the world. A gold headband and snake wristband in yellow gold were amongst the accessories that complemented this look.

Which looks did it for you?

Did you favourite Lupita fashionable moment make the list? hat did I leave out?

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Bea'You'Ty, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: altuzarra, calvin klein, celebrity, chanel, fashion, giambattista valli, givenchy, gucci, lupita nyongo, michael kors, prada, Ralph Lauren, red carpet, stella mccartney, style

Khloe Kardashian in Rails Hunter Button Down Tartan Shirt – Filming Her Show In California

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Khloe Kardashian strutted her stuff through California while filming in a black leather skirt, mirrored glasses and £85 RAILS Hunter Button Down Tartan Shirt. A pair of black £495 Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps lifted up the casual chic ensemble.

For a casual look this is good. Khloe’s ombre curls game is STRONG.

What do you think?

xo

Lydie

 


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: christian louboutin, fashion, Khloe Kardashian, ootn, Plaid, Rails, So Kate, street style, style, Tartan

Karrueche Tran in Nasty Gal Red Alert Metallic Shimmer Dress – Christmas Dinner at Aventine in Hollywood

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Karrueche Tran is simply having a wonderful Christmas time! Girl grabbed Christmas dinner with her friends at Aventine in Hollywood looking all glittery and Christmassy in a £57 Red Alert Metallic Shimmer Dress from Nasty Gal.  This girl has a a killer face! I love the lipstick and minimal nudist ankle strap sandals. She’s the queen of mixing high and low fashion. This gets a HOT DAMN from me.

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The dress is in skater style and is made in a wine red metallic fabric and has a plunging neckline, super low armholes, and pleat detail at the waist.

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Are you feeling this look for Christmas?

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: celebrity, christmas, fashion, karrueche tran, makeup, nasty gal, ootn, skater dress, street style, style

Khloe Kardashian Skews Sexy in black Michael Costello Sequin Mini Dress – 1Oak Night Club

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Khloe Kardashian isn’t here for all that ‘it’s either boobs or legs’ talk. She’s flaunting both! She looked sexy at 1Oak Night Club in a Deep V neck black mini sequin dress with a slit by Michael Costello.

Toast coloured Christian Louboutin pumps finished her look. I think she looked sensational here. Her body is serving! What do you think?

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: celebrities, christian louboutin, fashion, Khloe Kardashian, michael costello, ootn, red carpet, sequin dress, street style, style

Rita Ora Rocks Blue Dsquared2 Dress at “The Voice UK” Series 4 Launch

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Rita Ora looked camera ready in a deep v-neck blue thigh high slit dress with embellished chain halter neck straps by Dsquared2 the The Voice UK season 4 launch.  The singer skipped her signature red lip (thankfully) and opted for a nude lip with slicked back hair and stunning strappy heels. I like how she downplayed her jewellery to a simple stud earring seeing as the dress is already adorned with two beautiful brooch-like embellishments on its straps. 

Fellow judges Tom Jones, Ricky Wilson and Will.I.Am joined Rita Ora on the red carpet.

Dsquared2 have been loving these colourful bedazzled embellishments lately. Haven’t they? Remember these heeled £1,122 Virgina Sandals Rihanna got everyone raving about?

They look similar to the jewels on Rita’s dress. Are you digging the look? Methinks she looks sexy!

Drop your thoughts:)

Get a similar look with these blue goodies:

Dsquared2 Long Dress, £344, YOOX

Backless Navy Long Sleeve Maxi Gown, £46, Shop Art Becomes You

Koemi Cobalt Blue One Shoulder Bustier Split Maxi Dress, £34.99, Missguided

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: celebrities, Dsquared2, fashion, missguided, red carpet, ricky wilson, rita ora, shop, style, The voice, tom jones, trends, will.i.am, Yoox

Keri Hilson Rings In the New Year Stylishly at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop in White Floral Jacket and Shorts Ensemble

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Keri Hilson showed off her killer legs on the red carpet at the Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop inside the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas where she gave a special performance. Her bold floral print jacket boasted a peplum flare hem and oversized puffy sleeves. She paired  the flamboyant piece with complementary white floral shorts and black suede Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps. I feel like her box braids need an ‘Ode To’. Because they are badass. She has been serving since 2014. That body glitter is right where it’s supposed to be.  I’m here for everything. 

I usually avoid posting pictures that have been watermarked but these were to good to pass up. Are you loving Keri’s new year party style? Will update post with outfit details if I find them.

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: box braids, celebrity, christian louboutin, fashion, floral print, keri hilson, new year, red carpet, street style, style

Steal her Style: Keke Palmer’s Turtleneck Black Knit Dress – Lax Airport

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Keke Palmer was spotted laughing it off with friends as they left LAX airport in a cosy black turtleneck knit dress with cutout shoulders. A yellow Celine tote bag and black patent pumps finished her look. Also she’s trying out a hue of burgundy to her short do. Hot, no? 

Knit dresses are handy for staying warm while looking chic in cold weather. Get the look with these similar options:

IRIS & INK Laura wool turtleneck sweater dress, £155, The Outnet

ASOS Swing Dress In Rib Knit With Turtle Neck, £42

Whistles Slouchy Knit Dress, £155, ASOS

xx

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: celebrity, dreadlocks, dress, fashion, keke palmer, short hair, street style, style

Red Carpet Review: People’s Choice Awards 2015

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Awards season is here and I’m looking forward to discovering what trends celebs will be sporting this year. This is the first major award to open the year so Iet’s get into it! The best and worst dressed at the People’s Choice Awards 2015:

Gabrielle Union smized in a magenta plunge Honor dress. She is beautiful but this is underwhelming and ill-fitted. OOP.

Olivia Munn looked stunning in a sequin Giambattista Valli couture dress. #LoveHer.

Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting worked black and white tones in a Peggy Hartanto dress.

Sarah Hyland was one of my faves of the night in a Christiano Siriano embellished strapless dress with a mesh skirt bedazzled with crystals. Yess! The metallic heels and eyes work here. Loving the blonde locks too. Beautiful.

Viola Davis looked hot in a pink sheath gown by Escada and lips to match. Her skin!

The Fifth Harmony girls co-ordinated gold and black ensembles. Ya feelin’ it?

Bella Thorne let her hair do the popping as she suited up in a black Armani suit.

Ariel Winter sizzled in a black tuxedo dress by Smythe.

Kat Dennings was sultry in a black lace high low dress. Yesss!

Portia de Rossi smouldered in a blue mesh cutout jumpsuit by Zuhair Murad. Her wife Ellen was there to bow in respect. She looked hot.

Stephanie Bauer kept it youthful in a white off shoulder mini dress and coral ankle strap pumps.

Bellamy Young looked beautiful in Alberta Ferretti.

Giuliana Rancic looked smashing in a duck egg Tony Ward dress. I really loved this from head to toe. The dress is sublime. Hair on point ma’am!

Stana Katic left Detective Kate Beckett at home and looked stunning in a black floral Carolina Herrera dress.

Katharine McPhee skewed bodylicious hotness in a Balmain dress which features a halter neck and bandage striped skirt. Hot!!

Brooke Anderson paired an embellished crop top with a satin maxi skirt.

Kristin Bell kind of missed the mark in this ruffled pink Monique Lhuillier dress. Too bad because she’s totally adorbs. Her partner Dax Shepard worked a wine red suit.

Karina Smirnoff looked good in a Michael Costello floral gown.

Keltie Knight looked gorgeous in a navy blue maxi gown with a low neck and drop shoulders.

Renee Bargh wore a white Misha Collection dress which featured a corset and see through lace skirt. Stuart Weitzman nudist sandals kept her nude look in tact.

Gina Rodriguez worked a Nha Khan floral printed gown. I love her on Jane The Virgin!

Blackish star Anthony Anderson fused sporty and buisness together in a blue three piece and Adidas trainers.

Ellen Pompeo looked stunning in a nude Elie Saab jumpsuit with lace detail. A clear favourite for me.

Kelly McCreary rocked a belly cut out mini dress. 

Shaun Robinson kept it simple as she showed off her slender body in a black peplum dress.

I was not a fan of Anna Faris‘s cream white crop top and skirt ensemble. 

Ginnifer Goodwin would have looked like a vision in white if her dress had been tailored to fit her. Unfortunately the fitting is off. She’s still cute a s button in my book :)

Ellen DeGeneres wore a cream suit and let her wife Portia get all the attention. Awww.

Rita Volk looked great in simple pencil dress paired with pink pumps.


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: anna faris, awards, Carolina Herrera, celebrity, Escada, fashion, Gabrielle Union, honor, kaley cuoco, michael costello, michael kors, olivia munn, ootn, red carpet, Sarah Hyland, staphanie bauer, style, viola davis

Christina Milian in Just Enaj Nude “Kim” Deep V Midi Dress – Fox’s ‘Empire’ Television Series Premiere in Hollywood

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Christina Milian looked sexy at Fox’s ‘Empire’ television series première in Hollywood. She rocked a Nude “Kim” Deep V Midi Dress by Just Enaj. Metallic sandals, silver stone necklaces and perfect makeup rounded out the simple look.

As the name suggests this dress is Kim K inspired and has been a popular hit. The Kim K inspired dress features a deep plunge neckline and front slit and long sleeves. You can’t go wrong with a curve-hugging number.

Christina looks great doesn’t she?

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: celebrity, chritina milian, Empire, fashion, Just Enaj, Kim K, style

Taraji P. Henson in Bibhu Mohapatra –‘EMPIRE’ PREMIERE IN HOLLYWOOD

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Taraji P. Henson is starring in a new series on FOX network titled Empire.  For the premiere, she joined friends and co-stars in a sexy  Bibhu Mohapatra Fall 2014 deep V neck beaded frock. The dress was shown on the runway over a black jumper but Taraji made it her own and gave it a bit of sultriness by ditching the jumper and replacing it with a black bandeau. Hot! Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals and a a nude lip accessorized her look. Yassss or nah?

Watch a trailer of Empire below:

Will you be watching?

Light x

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: Bibu Motapatra, celebrity, Empire, fashion, nude makeup, runway, stuart weitzman, style, taraji p henson

Jennifer Lopez In Brunello Cucinelli Nude Sequin Jumper & Enza Costa – BodyLab Movement Launch Event

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Nude is the colour of the moment! Jennifer Lopez attended the launch of BodyLab Movement, a revolutionary health and wellness brand designed for women by women wearing a nude £994 Brunello Cucinelli deep-V cashmere sequined sweater and an Enza Costa nude leather wrap midi skirt and nude Christian Louboutin ‘So Kate’ pumps. Casual, smoking, sexy, goodness!

The light brown cashmere-silk blend sweater from Brunello Cucinelli features a deep v-neck, a loose fit, long sleeves, a ribbed hem and cuffs and sequin embroidery. J.Lo looks hella hot but that is one pricey jumper!

Get a similar look with these:

 £32 Now £12 Beige keyhole front sequin jumper by Voulez Vous from Debenhams

£69 £28 Havren Ribbed V-Neck Jumper, John Lewis

 

 


Filed under: Art and About, Daily 'Art'tractions Tagged: celebrity, enza costa, fashion, jennifer lopez, john lewis, nude, style

The Best and Worst Dressed at the 2015 Golden Globes awards

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There’s a lot to love on the 2015 Golden Globes red carpet. Trends spotted are metallics, whites and neutrals. Let’s see which celebs served and which left us wanting more:

Jennifer Lopez looked breathtaking in Zuhair Murad. She’s still queen of the red carpet in 2015! Slay-Lo!

Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad

Viola Davis in Donna Karan Atelier. I had an OMG moment when I saw her. She is beautiful!

Allison Williams was a strong favourite in a red layered Armani Privé dress.

Jessica Chastain looked sensational in a metallic Versace wrap front gown. #TeamRedheads Hot!

Kerry Washington in Mary Katrantzou

Lupita Nyong’o complemented her ‘fro in a Giambattista Valli Couture floral strapless number. Beautiful woman.

Heidi Klum stole my heart in a red embellished Versace one shoulder dress with lips and heels to match. Ravishing.

Kate Hudson stunned in a sexy white Versace gown.

Eniko Parrish wore a body hugging open chest gown.

Orange Is The New Black star Taylor Schilling glammed up in a Ralph Lauren red dress. stunning.

Giuliana Rancic killed it in a pale purple strapless gown.

Felicity Jones in a teal Dior gown. Stunning.

Sienna Miller in Miu Miu

Kate Beckinsale in Elie Saab. I want this dress so bad.

Rosamund Pike went for risqué in a Vera Wang strappy white dress.

Danielle Brooks was hot in a black dress with gold panels.

Amal Clooney in Dior Haute Couture

Camila Alves in Monique Lhuillier

Emma Stone in Lanvin

Kelly Osbourne looked pretty in a Georges Chakra navy cape gown and a bedazzled camera purse.

Maria Menounos in a blue Gabriela Cadena beaded gown. Smoking.

Keira Knightley in Chanel

Helen Mirren looked timeless in Dolce & Gabbana

Gina Rodriguez was simply stunning in a Badgley Mischka fringe hem dress. Love it!

Diane Kruger in Emilia Wickstead

Reese Witherspoon looked ravishing in Calvin Klein.

Emily Blunt in Michael Kors white halter dress. Beautiful.

Claire Danes opted for a print Valentino dress.

Amy Adams in Versace.

Ruth Wilson looked beautiful in Prada.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Carolina Herrera with husband Channing Tatum.

Lorde in a Narciso Rodriguez suit. 

Uzo Aduba  cleans up nice! She stunned in Kimberly McDonald.

The sexy Laura Prepon wore a black lace dress.

Katherine Heigl in Zac Posen

Leslie Mann in Kimberly McDonald

Naomi Watts looked hot in a Gucci yellow belted gown.

Salma Hayek in Alexander McQueen was a bit prom night for me.

Lena Dunham was lady in red in Zac Posen. Though unflattering, it’s one of her better looks.

Conchita Wurst in a green dress with a pale corset.

 

Shaun Robinson in a green column dress with sheer detail. Pretty.

Louise Roe in a ruffles Jenny Peckham dress. A bit overwhelming on her frame I reckon.

Jennifer Aniston in Saint Laurent

Jemima Kirke in Rosie Assoulin

Julianne Moore in Givenchy Couture

Anna Kendrick in Monique Lhuillier

Lana Del Rey in a turquoise pleated gown.

Eddie Redmayne and wife Hannah Bagshawe looked adorable.

Matt Bomer looked suave in a blue suit.

David Oyelowo sparkled in a three piece.

Kevin Hart switched things up in a black and white suit.

I love Kate Beckinsale, Allison Williams, Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum,  Viola Davis, Kate Hudson…These awards air at the worst possible times for UK residents. It’s 4:25 in the morning people!! I can’t even type anymore. At this point they all look good to me… 0_o

Who are your best and worst dressed?

Gotta rest.

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Celebrities, Daily 'Art'tractions, Red Carpet Review Tagged: celebrities, fashion, golden globes, Kate Hudson, red carpet, style

OOTD: Peaches & Keen

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I love peach! Anything peach-coloured or orange just has my name written all over it ;) I stopped by Primark to pick up basics like socks and tights (’cause this cold is getting worse by the minute!) and stumbled upon this peachy delightful jumper. It was only £8 (don’t you just love a bargain) so of course I added it to my basket and checked it outta there. These Office Mercy Chelsea are seriously my favourite new buy. I’ve been rocking them since Christmas because I just can’t be bothered with pumps lately. They are comfy, chic and have faux pony hair. It doesn’t get better in my book! It will be the object of many OOTDs to come this 2015.

Peach Jumper – Primark (Cheaper option from Missguided)

Orange Flare Skirt – Topshop (Similar here)

Mercy Chelsea Boots – Office 

Cross body leather bag – Clarks (Similar) Love this reduced Ted Baker bag

Watch – Armani Exchange

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Filed under: Bea'You'Ty, Me, Myself & Art, OOTD, Uncategorized Tagged: fashion, My Life, office, ootd, ootn, pony effect boots, primark, street style, style, Topshop, what i wore, wiw

Sarah Hyland in White DKNY Spring 2015 Dress – ELLE’s Women in Television Celebration

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Sarah Hyland looked like such a doll at the ELLE’s Women in Television Celebration event in head-to-toe white. I love everything about this!  The DKNY Spring 2015 dress boasts a voluminous skirt accentuated by tow side cut outs. She styled the look with a classic Edie Parker clutch and white mules. She added a pop of colour with hot pink lips. Talk about adorbs! I cannot fault this.

Are you digging this as much as me?

xo

Lydie

 


Filed under: Celebrities, Daily 'Art'tractions, SmArt Fashion Tagged: celebrities, DKNY, fashion, julie bowen, Sarah Hyland, style

#WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday) – Carmen Ejogo

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Some of my style crushes and favourite don’t get covered enough on Art Becomes You or anywhere else for that matter. So come Wednesdays, I’ll indulge in a mini eulogy of some very worthy stylish and inspirational women out there. My first official #WCW is the beautiful Carmen Ejogo.

Carmen is British actress and singer whose latest role as Coretta King in Selma has seen terrific feedback so far. Her father is Nigerian and her mom is Scottish. She’s my #WCW because she’s beautiful, talented and very poised!

I would describe her style as polished, modern and elegant. Midi dresses with delicate detailing, feminine embellishments and understated sexiness are usually her style choices.

I also get a sultry vibe from her style at times. At 41, she is one vixen of a lady!

Her beauty game is consistent. She favours honey-dyed tresses and they favour her! She is currently working a shorter bob cut which I think really brings out her cheek bones. Her makeup is usually minimal with the occasional bold colour.

Go Carmen!

Who’s your #WCW? Stay tuned for next Wednesday.

xo 

Lydie


Filed under: Celebrities, Daily 'Art'tractions, Makeup Tagged: Carmen Ejogo, fashion, makeup, Selma, style, valentino, wcw, Woman Crush Wednesday

Kat Graham in Mint Azzaro Dress and Paper London Jupiter Coat – ELLE 2015 Annual Women in TV Celebration

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Kat Graham loves to make a fashion statement. And she did just that at the Elle’s Celebration of Women in Entertainment party. A mint green Azzaro embellished crsytal and sheer mini dress was layered under a Paper London Resort 15 Jupiter coat in the same duck egg blue hue. Brian Atwood silver metallic pumps, Jennifer Fisher jewellery and a Kotur clutch also in metallic completed her look. I’m on the fence with this look because some bits don’t fit in.  The lilac lips take it a bit too futuristic for me but maybe she was going for that. And that hair? Is that a lace front bun??? Something doesn’t look right about that hairline. Or is it my eyes? 0_o

Nobody deserves a lace front sleek bun wig. Especially not Kat. Unless you are suffering from severe balding. And even then, this just doesn’t look right. I’m getting alien vibes :(

That dress on the other hand, I’d have that please!

What’s the verdict on this look guys? Would you give Kat a solid 10 or does it need some readjustments?

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Celebrities, Daily 'Art'tractions, Hair, Makeup, SmArt Fashion, Uncategorized Tagged: Azzaro, fashion, Jennifer Fisher, kat graham, Kotur, paper london, style

Red carpet Review: The 2015 Critics’ Choice Awards

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The 2015 Critics’ Choice Awards went down in grand style with winners emerging in every form, shape and style. Let’s review the outfit choices from last night:

I can’t y’all! My fairy godmother came and slayed! Angelina Jolie is goddess. She looked flawless in a metallic wrap gown. Sensational.

Carmen Ejogo slayed in  a peach perferct Emilia Wickstead dress complete witha red pout. The right amount of cleavage and sultriness was on display here. Nailed it!

Jessica Chastain was sexy in a white beaded Antonio Berardi column dress.

Her bun was laid!

 

Marion Cotillard stole the show in a Dior Haute Couture statement white gown. Breathtaking.
Reese Witherspoon in Lanvin. Nice but not wowed.
Emily Blunt in Pucci. She never disappoints. Loved the sequin red dress.
David Oyelowo and his wife Jessica Oyelowo were the couple to beat. They looked gooood!
Jennifer Aniston took a risk in  a deep v button down red Gucci suit. It paid off. 
Jamie Chung in a sheer Yanina Couture dress. 
Liz Hernandez offered tailored sexiness in a black crop top and culottes paired with Gucci heels. I love this.
Genesis Rodriguez llooked pretty in a Reem Acra cut out dress with thigh high slits. Her hair game is strong!
British beauty, Rosamund Pike worked a white gown and minimal makeup. I wish there was a punch of colour somewhere (on the lips like Marion Cotillard) but she looks nice.

Julianne Moore came through in a black dress with a sheer neckline. Beautiful. 

Leslie Mann in Reem Acra was one of my faves as well. Love the metallic strapless dress with strappy heels.

Michelle Monaghan in a black Elie Saab lace gown was a strong fave for me. Effortless.

Queen of boho chic, Keira Knightley looked pretty in a Delpozo gown. Much better than her Golden Globes dress at least.

Diane Kruger looked flawless in a Naeem Khan floral print strapless gown.

Amy Adams looked beautiful in Max Mara.

Andrea Riseborough in Escada loose-fit green suit. Hmmmmm.

Omar J Dorsey was dapper in a black suit.

I love me some red mane! Eddie Redmayne looked dapper as always in a suit and bow-tie. I’m here for awards season partly because of him :)

Common served effortless swag.

Who were your faves? Evetyone honestly looked good. Darn.

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Celebrities, Daily 'Art'tractions, Hair, Makeup, Red Carpet Review, SmArt Fashion Tagged: angelina jolie, Carmen Ejogo, celebrities, fashion, red carpet, Reese Witherspoon, style

Christina Milian Turns The Streets of NYC into Her Runway! Which Look is your Fave?

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christina milian turned up outfits

 

 

Christina Milian is busy promoting her new E! show “Christina Milian Turned Up” and she’s letting her revamped style do all the talking! She’s been spotted out and about severally and each time, she’s looked fly. Flom flirty skirts to thigh high slits and studded jackets, she’s turning it up. Let’s get into her looks:

She slipped on a pair of drool-worthy £645 DOLCE & GABBANA floral lace over-the-knee boots with a thigh high zip slit orange pencil dress. Loving her new hair. Werk!

She stopped by Watch What Happens Live with Cynthia Bailey later on to talk about her show. I love her grey beige tone cut out dress and snake print lace up heels. #TurnedUp!

She was all smiles while out and about in NYC in a snake print and suede pencil skirt paired with a white top, nudist sandals and fur collar jacket. This is nice!

She later swapped into a lavender skater mini dress with a cute keyhole cutout on the chest. Layered body chains were flashed through the cutout. Simple and cute. I love this colour.

She looked flirty, fun and girly in a scuba pleat skater mini skirt while stopping by the NBC Studios in New York. 

She opted for a monochromatic blush pink look for her appearance at Good Day New York. I love the studs against such a soft colour. It’s super pretty :) Her hair and makeup have been LAID every single time. Yasss.

I have to say she looks good in most of these! Her stylist most be working over time. She looks well fit! My faves would be the suede camel pencil skirt ensemble and if she zipped the dress a little lower, the orange dress and lace booties.

What do you think?

xo

Lydie

 


Filed under: Art and About, Celebrities, Daily 'Art'tractions, Who Styled It Better Tagged: celebrities, christina milian, DOLCE GABBANA, fashion, monochrome, ootn, outfit, poll, relaity tv, street fashion, street style, style

Rihanna in Moschino Pre-Fall 2015 Colour Block Sequin Fur Coat – The DAILY FRONT ROW “Fashion Los Angeles Awards” Show

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Rihanna in moschino sequin coat at daily fashion show

Rihanna was also in attendance at the DAILY FRONT ROW “Fashion Los Angeles Awards”. A colour-block sequin coat with a black fur collar from Moschino’s Pre-Fall 2015 collection was her choice of outerwear for the evening. Paired with glittering Christian Louboutin pumps with a metallic cap, she was shining bright like a diamond all right. 

Rihanna stans like myself will agree that she can pull off just about anything but in this instance, this look is a fail for me. It does nothing for her beautiful figure. Maybe it would look better if properly styled, but I’m not feeling this? Who’s with me on this one? The hair isn’t working a swell. But her face stays beat though! Everything may let Riri down, but not that beautiful mug of hers.

Does the coat look a tad better on the model or is it just a bad coat?

xo

Lydie


Filed under: Art and About, Celebrities, Daily 'Art'tractions, Features Tagged: badgalriri, fashion, jeremy scott, model, moschino, rihanna, Steal her style, style
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