chronically chic: February 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

Red Carpet Glam: Best and Worst Dressed at the Oscars

Best and worst dressed at the Oscars! I wasn't able to watch the red carpet (my favorite part) but I have been reviewing evening looks from last night's main event and WOW, there were some gorgeous designs!!

best dressed was hands down Penelope Cruz, who looked absolutely stunning in a flowing periwinkle creation by Armani Privé and I just love her 1950's hairstyle. With a runner up Rooney Mara, I just love how her hair contrasts with her light color Givenchy gown, she can pull of the 1930's drama queen look quite fabulously.

Penelope Cruz in Armani Privé

Rooney Mara in Givenchy

worst dressed I honestly didn't see anything horrendous! Sandra Bullock's dress was not my favorite though. She is such a gorgeous woman, but this dress has truly made her waistline unflattering with all of the beading around her midsection. Anna Faris's dress was certainly not on my favorites list. She tried to portray Elvira with her short bob haircut and black sequined Diane Von Furstenberg gown. Maybe it's just that she is showing us no skin and the gown does not photograph well. But the whole Elvira look just isn't working for me.

Anna Faris in Diane Von Furstenberg

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa

some of my favorites of the night...

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Berenice Bejo in Elie Saab

Cameron Diaz in Gucci

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen

Kelly Ripa in Carolina Herrera

Leslie Mann in Roberto Cavali

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton


Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab (Va-Va-Voom!)

Nancy O'Dell in Chagoury Couture

Nathalie Portman in Christian Dior Haute Couture

Virginia Madsen wearing Kevin Hall

Penelope Ann Miller in Badgley Mischka


Sarah Hyland in Alberta Ferretti (Love this!!)

Who was your favorite? It's almost hard to choose, all these stars make these gowns look stunning.

Until next time beauties, stay chic

xx alex

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

bohemian inspiration

Ahh wake up and smell the flowers!! Because soon it will be spring. Then comes summer. And this means flowing dresses, sandals, flowers in your hair, short shorts, tank tops, bikinis, and mimosas on the beach!! So what will you be wearing this spring/summer? Being the little Pocahontas that I am, I will be rocking the oh so fashionable, relaxed boho-chic look. I have been drooling on my laptop over some bohemian/Indian looks, and they are to die for.
It's all about the accessories. Accessories, accessories, accessories!
From your jewelery, to your hand bag, to your backpack, to your headband, to your belt... It doesn't always have to match which is what I love about this style trend.
It is so versatile and easy, while remaining chic and in style. I have not only been having luck with great finds, vintage and non vintage, in thrift stores and boutiques, I have also seen this style on the runway. Designers such as Emilio Pucci, Alberta Ferretti, Anna Sui, and Julian Louie have been making amazing pieces in their spring collections. Julian Louie has come together with Aldo shoes with an ethnic color block look that is fierce and perfect for spring. Free People, as always, has beautiful pieces out right now. I walked down to take a look in their Aspen store just a few blocks away from my work on my lunch break and this store is fabulous! Free People really knows what they are doing and their clothing reflects the people that shop at their stores, a free and adventurous, romantic and strong woman. I will always always always love the passion that this company has for the fashion industry.
Did I mention I love shoes yet? Well it's true! And within this style trend shoes are very important! -Oh who am I kidding, shoes are always very important- Boots in all colors, colorful and unique wedges, moccasins and sandals. From jewels to suede, the possibilities are endless but always remember that the shoe makes the outfit!

Mmmm, inspiration :)
Enjoy lovelies
xx love, Alex