Showing posts with label Jennifer Lopez. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jennifer Lopez. Show all posts

Monday, 27 July 2015

Happy 46th Bday J.Lo!

It may be hard to believe but Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 46th birthday over the weekend and she was seen looking just as fabulous as she did all them years ago when she first came in to the spotlight. If you read my blog regularly you will know that J.Lo is my number one fashion icon, therefore I couldn't have thought of a better time to look back on some of her best and most memorable fashion moments.  


Lets begin with what she wore to celebrate her 46th birthday in the Hamptons this weekend. J.Lo certainly wanted to make a statement with this one, I think she wanted us to know that it doesn't matter how old she is, she has still got it and she's looking better than ever. Her little black dress, by Bao Tranchi featured cut outs and sheer panels which showed off and accentuated all of her best assets ...lets face it all of her assets are the best. Jennifer finished off the look with minimal accessories, a simple black clutch and elegant sandals and she was also sporting a new 'do as she swapped her long locks for shorter tousled waves. I must not forget to mention her makeup, which I loved, she opted for a natural look with subtle smokey eyes and a nude lipstick.


J.Lo showed off her girly girl side back in '13 as she rocked metallic on metallic and sported a blush Kate Spade skirt, Gianvito Rossi heels and a Jimmy Choo clutch.

She has been spotted in multiple sparkling and dazzling dresses but this gold sequin Marchesa she wore to the Golden Globes in 2009 is one of my favourites. Her red carpet gowns are all so timeless, she could wear this to a special event today and it wouldn't look outdated. 

 Last year at Paris Fashion week Jennifer wore an unusual dress by Versace which featured a thigh high split which revealed a unique sequin trouser. 


For this years Golden Globes after party Jennifer wore an Amanda Wakeley two piece design which was made up of a high neck snake skin bodice with cut outs and an open back and a floor length skirt with a plunging slit. The look was complete with a matching white fur stole and snake skin Christian Louboutins, she opted for minimal accessories with a small box clutch, stud earrings and a diamond ankle bracelet - I want one! I especially loved her smokey eye makeup and up-do on this occasion, J.Lo knows how to finish every look to perfection.

 One of J.Los most rememberable looks is from the 2011 Grammy awards where she wore a super blingy Emilio Pucci mini dress which showed off her toned legs and she was sparkling from top to toe as she teamed the dress with swarovski encrusted Christian Louboutins. 

Speaking of rememberable, I can't forget to mention Jennifer's most iconic dress which is none other than that Versace gown she wore to the 2000 Grammy awards which became one of Versaces most famous creations and was voted the fifth most iconic dress of all time. The exotic green dress featured a tropical print on a slink chiffon fabric, it had a plunging neckline and a citrine studded brooch. 

 Last year at a concert J.Lo showed recognition to the famous dress as she wore a reminiscent playsuit custom designed by Versus Versace.

So I got half way through writing this post and remembered I have already written a Jennifer Lopez fashion appreciation post in the past, I clearly have an obsession ...anyway if you enjoyed this post you can read my previous J.Lo post here.

Friday, 8 May 2015

Met Gala 2015, My Favourite Looks

Monday night saw the annual Met Gala fundraising event take place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. This event takes place every year and each year celebrates the theme of the particular year's Costume Institute Exhibition and the guests are expected to dress to match the theme of the exhibit. This years theme was 'China: Through The Looking Glass'. The Met Gala is known for being the fashion worlds most anticipated event and this year the celebrity guests certainly did not disappoint as they arrived on the red carpet which displayed the most glamorous and outrageous dresses. There was many strong contenders on the fashion front but for me, it was of course Beyonce, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez as well as a few more style icons that truly stood out. 


My absolute favourite and probably the most talked about look from this years Met Gala has got to be Beyonce in Givenchy. Beyonce and husband Jay Z were the last to arrive at the event and you could say this was ironic, saving the best till last. The sheer designer dress showed off B's flawless figure as the superlatively placed multicoloured embellishment kept her dignity and glistened as it reflected the camera flashes. To complete the look she wore Lorraine Schwartz jewellery, a super sleek high ponytail and barely-there makeup. 


behind the scenes: Beyonce posted these pictures on her Instagram page 





Proud husband Kanye looks on as Kim Kardashian West holds a pose for the cameras. Kim never fails to make a statement and she sure did make jaws drop in this breath taking Roberto Cavalli gown. The stunning creation incorporated jewel detail, an open back and a feathered trail. As ever Kims makeup was applied to perfection and she wore her hair in a chic pony tail which revealed her Lorraine Shwartz diamond drop earrings. 



 Following in her sisters fashion footsteps was Kims little sister Kendall Jenner. It was no surprise Kendall was modelling Calvin Klein on the red carpet as she was chosen to be the face of Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins Denim Series campaign. Kendall stunned in the crystal beaded gown which showed off her slim supermodel figure. She wore Chopard jewellery and opted for her signature sleek and straight hair and minimal makeup. 


behind the scenes: A close up on Kendals makeup, she wore very neutral eye makeup and a nude toned lipstick.



If Jennifer Lopez makes an appearance on the red carpet I can almost guarantee she will make an appearance on my blog. Jennifer Lopez is my ultimate style icon and she never fails to amaze me with her latest fashions. Of all the looks I have included in this post I believe J.Lo captured the events theme the most as her extravagant gown, designed by Versace, incorporated a beaded chinese dragon. As you can see the sheer material was very popular on the red carpet this year, as J.Lo also showed off her curves in the revealing gown. 



Supermodel Joan Smalls looked outstanding in this purple creation by Roberto Cavalli. This gown displayed lace applique and leather detail. Joan let her dress do the talking and wore only a black choker and ring to accessorise and she wore her silky straight hair in a middle pattern. 

behind the scenes: Here we see Joans makeup artist applying a vibrant purple eyeshadow, creating a smokey eye to compliment her dress.

Thank you for reading! 

Monday, 23 February 2015

Celeb February Fashion Round Up

This month has seen some of our favourite celebrities killing it on the fashion front. Social media and television has been floor length dresses and sparkles galore with it being red carpet season and I just can't get enough! 
Below I have put together my favourite february looks, from the red carpet to magazine shoots to celebrities on the street! 


I can't write a february fashion post and not mention Kim Kardashian in this Jean Paul Gaultier gown at the Grammys. At first glance I fell in love, Kim looked as glamorous as ever in the heavily embellished silver and gold belted coat-come-dress. However after watching E!'s Fashion Police, stylist Brad Goreski pointed out that Kim's dress should have been tailored to fit her, as we can see on the runway, the models sleeves finish neatly at her wrists whereas on Kim the sleeves are way too long covering her hands, and the same goes for the length of the dress. I hate to fault the outfit but I couldn't help but agree with Brad and I think the fit distracts from what could be a flawless look. On the other hand I love her new hair, this is sure to be another trend set by Kim and as always her makeup is on point, I don't think anyone could ever fault Kims makeup.


And I'm not finished with Kim yet...At the RocNation Pre-Grammy brunch Kim showcased her short wavy hair for the first time and wore a Balmain midriff baring two-piece with Balmain and Lanvin statement gold jewellery. Kim reminded me of an Egyptian princess in this outfit, she looked very striking in red; a colour we don't often see her in - in fact we don't often see her wearing bright colours at all. 


At the GQ and Georgio Armani Grammys after party Kims sisters did not disappoint. 
Khloe, Kendall and Kylie attended the party together and as always they left a lasting impression on us all. The three sisters all looked stunning, super model Kendall looked chic in a lace Elie Saab dress with plunging neck line but its Kylie and Khloes dresses that really caught my eye. 


Kylie is always giving us something to talk about; her lips, hair, boyfriend and this dress! This figure hugging number with unique cut out detail is by designer Steven Khalil. This is a very mature and classy look from Kylie who is only 17, the floor length dress really emphasized and showed off her curvaceous physique. The sparkling ivory dress had sheer detail which seems to be a trend on the red carpet at the moment. She wore this with muted accessories which was a good choice but I must point out the gold trim on her clutch bothers me, it should have been silver. Her makeup was perfect as usual; simple but effective. I must say I'm not crazy about her wavy, lifeless hair, this is a hairstyle Beyonce has been seen wearing on the red carpet but I just don't think its for the occasion, a sleek and more 'done' hairstyle would really finish this look off nicely. 


I think Khloe is slowly turning into everyones favourite Kardashian. Khloes look has really evolved over the past year and she just keeps getting better and better. This has got to be my favourite look from the entire Grammys weekend, I can't criticise her at all, I love everything about this look; the pop of colour on her lips and she is sporting my current favourite slick back hairstyle. The dress, by Constantina & Louise displays Khloes long toned legs and insane curves. The gown entails a long trail, a plunging neckline and thigh high split - so a lot of skin was on show but Khloe didn't fail to look elegant and classy. 


Nicki Minaj has came a long way from her 2012 Grammys appearance - and thank God for that! Finally Nicki has ditched the bubblegum pink lipstick and crazy wigs and opted for the sophisticated look and whats more sophisticated than a Tom Ford dress? My only criticism is that tattoo on her arm - tattoos and red carpets do not go together! 


Fashionista Gwen Stefani went for a different approach and wore a jumpsuit by Atelier Versace for the red carpet. She let the unique jumpsuit do the talking and opted for minimal makeup and her hair was swept back in a quiff. 


Moving on from the Grammys, lets take a moment to appreciate Rosie Huntington-Whitely at the Tom Ford Fashion Show in Los Angeles. The british model looked like a golden goddess as she donned head-to-toe Tom Ford in a backless chain dress and signature TF sandals. 



 Its not a Rose Beautique fashion post without mentioning my ultimate style icon Jennifer Lopez! J.Lo along with other guests payed homage to Tom Fords designs and she looked every inch the diva in a TF Fall '14 black lace and crystal embellished dress and TF Spring '11 over-the -knee fish net boots. The detail in this dress is incredible, I can't even begin to imagine whats on the price tag. I love this look, at first I was unsure on the dress/boots combination but as usual J.Lo pulls it off like no other. She finished off the look with a sleek high pony tail and a natural bronze glow.


Last night lots of celebrities attended the Oscars including this beautiful lady Chrissy Teigen, wife of John Legend. Chrissy has been rocking the red carpet recently but this is my favourite look of hers and my favourite look of the night,  I think she stole the show in this ice blue ensemble by the talented Zuhair Murad whose designs have also been worn by Ciara, Chanel Iman and Sofia Vergara. 



She's done it again! Jennifer Lopez pulled off two incredible dresses last night but her second look was my favourite. J.Lo continued her fashion reign as she slipped out of her Elie Saab Oscar dress in exchange for another fabulous design by Zuhair Murad to attend the Vanity Fair After Party. The look was complete with Jimmy Choos and a white fur shawl which was draped around her waist. J.Lo somehow manages to top her last look every time, I can't wait to see what she wears next!


Now for something a little different. Rihanna graced the cover of Harpers Bazaar magazine for their March issue, in her photoshoot she wore a slinky gold Balmain jumpsuit designed by Oliver Rousteing teamed with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals and gold jewellery. 


In the above picture we see Kendall Jenner and Chrissy Teigen both rocking the same $19,900 Saint Laurent fur coat with leather sleeves. Kendall wears the coat in a sophisticated way with leather trousers and heels where as Chrissy dresses the coat down with distressed jeans, a beanie hat and boots. Both of the girls pulled off the fur/leather combination but I prefer Kendalls glamorous interpretation of the coat. 


Khloe looked breath taking in a crisp white Mulger blouse and Tuxedo pants, to match she wore white Gianvito Rossi pumps and a Chanel clutch. The look was complete with big loose curls and bronze girly makeup. 


This has got to be one of my all time favourite Kim looks. She was papped wearing a white Calvin Klein two-piece, a staple in her wardrobe. Resting on her shoulders was a beautiful dusky pink Givenchy coat with fur collar and textured sleeves. Kim wore delicate Manolo Blahnik heels and her new short hair was sleek and straight. 


Kim looks just as glamorous on a day time as she does at a red carpet event. In this picture she is wearing a Lanvin coat and dress with Christina Louboutin heels that look as if they were made to match. 

Thank you for reading!

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Fantasy OOTD Balmain Blazer And Shirt Dress


blazer - Balmain
shirt dress - James Perse
belt - Moschino 
shoes - Christian Louboutin 

I wanted to put together an outfit designed around this Balmain blazer, if you recognise it you may have seen similar on Kim Kardashian, I'm sure her wardrobe is heaving with Balmain but this is something I have seen her wearing on more than one occasion which is rare for her. Balmain is ridiculously priced but when your Kim, who cares? However, luckily I have seen some dupes for these chic blazers in the hight street and online and I managed to get my hands on one from H&M in an off white colour. 
Back to the outfit; Recently I have been admiring 'shirt dresses' and although they may not look up to much on the hanger (or on a 2D screen) teamed with the right outfit a simple oversized shirt can look so on point. The statement Moschino waist belt is on my wish list, it can bring an outfit together and I think adding this makes this outfit look so much more feminine and flattering as it will cinch in at the waist and show off your curves. To finish I added the 'So Kate' patent leather Louboutins because why not? Red bottoms always look good! 

The Balmain Blazer 
Kim wearing her favourite Balmain blazer worn casual with jeans and again with a dress.

 
Kanye and Kim wearing matching Balmain blazer and blazer style dress.


In the pictures above Kim is wearing a pink and white blazer, which are similar to the one I found in H&M.

Even North West is wearing Balmain at 1 year old! 

The 'Shirt Dress'
Kim setting the perfect example of how to style a shirt dress.

Of course J.Lo had to be included in yet another fashion post, here she is looking very classy and sophisticated in a silk shirt dress and sandals. 

 Kylie Jenner wearing a more detailed shirt dress, I love the belt and pleats!