Fashion Friday

Another Friday, another round of weekly fashion. There's nothing I love blogging about more than the wonderful fashion successes and failures of the week.  Let's see the roundup for this week.

Best:

Camilla Belle in Salvatore Ferragamo at the launch of his store in London. This silver sequined  mini paired with cream pumps is an automatic win. The red lips accentuate the dress and the polished up do gives an elegant air to the look.

Sarah Hyland in Erin by Erin Fetherston. This pink metallic jacquard dress with an open ribbon  back is simply fabulous. I really love this  simple look,  between the hairstyle and open back of the dress. It just screams pretty, cute and classic.

Kate Hudson decked out in Phillip  Lim for the new Almay eyeshadow makeup launch. When I first saw this look, I wasn't totally in love. The pattern on the top of the pants seemed slightly odd, but the longer I looked at it the more I began to like it. The pattern is kooky and different, and different is always a welcome element in fashion. Bravo Kate for trying something new.

Anne Hathaway at the world premiere of her new movie "Les Miserables" in this Givenchy Haute Couture gown. The design of this dress is so unique, Anne pulls it off effortlessly. Her chic pixie like hair and clean fresh makeup complements the shimmery  color of the dress. Another fashion forward move, well done Anne.

Rihanna at the launch of her fragrance "Nude" at Macy's in NYC. Usually a daring fashion risk taker, the songstress went for a more demure classy look in this white sheer lace Nini Nyugen dress. I don't love this look, but I really like it, if that makes sense. Because it's Rihanna it looks fab, but on anyone else it could be an entirely different scenario.

Jessica Biel  at the premiere of her new movie "Playing for Keeps" in this gorgeous asymmetrical blue/gray Versace dress. When I saw this dress hit the runway, I never thought anyone would wear it to a red carpet event and pull it off, but Jessica does flawlessly. She looks absolutely stunning, everything was styled perfectly. My favorite look of the week by far.

Worst:

Cheryl Burke at the KIIS FM Jingle Ball in a blue silk shirt paired with leather leggings and thigh high Louboutin boots. I love Louboutin as much as the next, but I really really hate these boots. They seem tacky and trashy to me. as most thigh high boots tend to look.

Kesha, once again you grace us with your presence on the worst dressed list. Also at the KIIS FM party, the singer wore a 7 For All Mankind velvet printed suit. Does anyone else get a very trashy Christmas Elf vibe here? Maybe its just the velvet. But on the plus side, her hair and makeup looks good!

A new guest on the Worst Dressed list, Annalyne McCord. I can't stress enough how hard it is to pull off a see through top, s visible bra is hardly ever attractive. That's the case here, unfortunately. The sad part is I love the pant, and combined with a proper undershirt, this could be a cute outfit. Oh well, next time.

Usually style savvy Ashley Madekwe at the Rodeo Drive Walk of style in this white mini dress with water color like designs. This looks like she took a perfectly white mini dress, walked into a kindergarten classroom, and left.

Girl on Fire Alicia Keyes in a vivid blue motorcycle jacket and a graphic printed top paired with skinnies and ankle boots. None of this is particularly bad, just the cheesy, awful blue jacket. Definitely not a fan.

Pre-Fall 2013 Runway Report

For those who don't know, Pre-Fall collections from our favorite designers are hitting the runways. What exactly are Pre-Fall collections? These collections are brief in-between periods where designers release a small line of ready-to-wear clothes, much more commercial than the typical ready to wears we see on the spring and fall runways. These pieces are much more wearable and appeal to a wider base of clients. Since 2008, Pre-Fall collections have become an accepted season in fashion. Recently, designers such as Michael Kors, Moschino, Chanel and more have released their latest fall designs. Check them out below! And stay tuned for more Pre-Fall Runway posts, there are more to come!


Michael Kors
 It was all good girl mixed with bad girl for Kors Pre-Fall Collection. Mixing Fall's hottest trend, leather, with the timeless elegance of lace, he has managed to whip up another amazing ready to wear collection. In fact, there were so many amazing pieces I provided more pictures than I usually would, it's just that good. Along with the leather and lace, there was a very 1950's vibes- from the retro accessories of gloves to matching pumps. Of course he added a modern touch, much like most fashion designers do this day in age. Take something old, and make it new and utterly fabulous.

Donna Karan:

Body suits and body dresses galore for Donna Karan this pre-Fall season. The urban feel of these designs comes from the color palette of grays, browns and blacks. Another key element in this collection was the fluid movement of the silhouettes- round shapes and poured on draping effects covering the dresses and skirts. There was no fur used in this collection, much to critics surprise. While it is more a minimalist approach, these looks are so chic and I would totally wear some of them out.

Chanel

"Barbarian romance" is the description Karl Lagerfeld coined  his pre-fall 2013 collection. Presented at Linlithgow Castle, where Mary Queen of Scotts was born, this castle played a huge role in the collection.  Tweeds, knits, cardigans and kilts! The undeniable presence of Scottish culture infiltrated Lagerfelds designs. Of course, there's always a bit of classic Chanel in the designs, it wouldn't be complete without it.

Rachel Roy

Her recent travels around the world have inspired designer Rachel Roy for her Pre- Fall 2013 collection. Kenya and Haiti are 2 of the main places where she found ideas. Combined with her urban style, this collection portrays the culture and patterns from the local women she met in these countries. This is one of my favorite collections so far for Pre-Fall, the wearability factor is great for everyday women ( If you can drop some hundos)

Moshino Cheap and Chic

The quirky classic vibe Rosella Jardini added to this collection is unmistakable. From the charmeuse polka-dot shirtdress with an embellished pearl collar, to the slouchy herringbone trousers with suspenders, this line was fun and cute. Cheap and Chic at it's best, well done Moschino.

Just Cavalli

Military elements were infused into this collection, from the jackets and buckled boots, to the leather mini dresses and thick belts. Very true the Cavalli name, there were signature prints and styles infused throughout the line. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the evening wear, they were elegant and flattering dresses, unlike the usual bold and ostentatious looks.