Just In : Carey Mulligan's Preen Dress

Four months ago, Carey Mulligan wore this tea length dress to the BAFTA Awards. The dress has a beaded taupe bodice and a black crepe full skirt. At first, I thought the dress has black panel at shoulder. It turns out that the back of the dress is a rib jersey back with a keyhole detail. The young starlet paired her dress with electric blue suede YSL Palais pumps. On the other hand, Net-a-porter styled the dress with a YSL statement cuff, black clutch and black sandals. I prefer the blue Palais pumps over the strappy sandals, what about you? 

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Amanda Seyfried in Lanvin

Amanda Seyfried attended the premiere of her new film, Red Riding Hood on Monday. She opted to wear a plum pleated plisse mini dress from Lanvin Spring 2011 collection. I seem to love Amanda wearing dresses in this shade...maybe it began when she bravely wear her dress back to front? She completed her look with Tom Binns necklace and nude Lanvin pumps with metal stiletto (love  her shoes!!). Maybe her hairstylist should styled her hair into an updo. 

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Oscar 2011 Red Carpet

Hailee Steinfeld wore an adorable Marchesa crystal hand embroidered tulle tea length dress which is designed by her with Georgina Chapman. The pale pink shade looks great against her skin tone. She completed her age-appropriate look with vintage Fred Leighton jewels, Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and open-toe pumps. She styled her hair into a playful updo and accessorized with Fred Leighton thin hairband. The hairband makes her looks young and age appropriate.

The stunning Cate Blanchett wore a lilac Givenchy Spring 2011 Haute Couture gown with beads details. The graceful gown has a dramatic cross open back. She completed her look with Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.

Halle Berry wore a stunning nude and crystal encrusted Marchesa corset gown with organza and silk tulle ruffles train. She also wore Christian Louboutin heels. 

Jennifer Lawrence looks gorgeous in a custom made red Calvin Klein Collection gown. This dress fits her like a glove. I love her blow-perfect hair. She accessorized with Chopard jewelry, Judith Leiber bag and Jimmy Choo "New Lancer" sandals.

Hilary Swank wore a breathtaking Gucci Premiere strapless evening gown with sequins and ombre feathers details. She carried a Roger Vivier clutch.

Mila Kunis wore a lavender Elie Saab gown from Spring 2011 Haute Couture collection. The breathtaking gown has tiered lace detailing and a grosgrain ribbon waist. She finished her look with Neil Lane jewelry and Bottega Veneta Crocodile Knot Clutch.

Michelle Williams wore a white beaded Chanel Spring 2011 Haute Couture gown, Harry Winston jewels, and Jimmy Choo’s “Cosmic” platform pumps. I love the shape and texture of the gown. Elegance.

Natalie Portman won the best actress award for her role in Black Swan. She wore a violet custom made Rodarte gown with Tiffany & Co. jewels, Jimmy Choo heels and Roger Vivier clutch.

Oscar host Anne Hathaway wore a Valentino Fall 2002 Couture gown. The red taffeta strapless dress has a train with floral appliqué. Beautiful as always.

Amy Adams wore a L'Wren Scott beaded dress. It's beautiful, but I think has way too much jewelry. She wore $1.35 million Cartier emerald and diamond jewelry. 

Nicole Kidman wore a white strapless Dior Spring 2009 Couture dress. She completed her look with Fred Leighton's 19th century diamond Riviere necklace and Pierre Hardy peep toe pumps. Her hair is actually styled into a ponytail. Frankly, I don't like her messy bangs.

Mandy Moore wore a nude Monique Lhuillier spring 2011 gown with sequins detailing. Although this look is beautiful, but it lacks suprise.

Celine Dion looks divine in her simple Armani Privé white luminescent gown.

Sandra Bullock wore a chili red Vera Wang strapless gown with Jimmy Choo Vita sandals (which we couldn't see here) and matching red exotic clutch. Her hair seems to age her. Maybe she should let her hair down.

Jennifer Hudson shows her new body with an orange Atelier Versace gown with a draped bodice and folded skirt with a full train. She looks great and full of confidence.

Reese Witherspoon wore a black and white Armani Privé gown with Neil Lane jewelry. Graceful as always.

Probably Scarlett Johasson should save her Elie Saab dress for Oscar. This bordeaux Dolce & Gabbana gown is quite boring.

Matthew McConaughey's girlfriend Camila Alves wore a Kaufman Franco dress with full skirt, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Kotur bag.

Gwyneth Paltrow went minimalism in a Calvin Klein Collection dress. She finished off her look with Brian Atwood’s gold leather “Martina” pumps, earrings, brooch, and ring from Louis Vuitton’s jewelry collection, L’Ame du Voyage. Her hair is super sleek and simple, also minimalism.

Florence Welch has her own unique style and I love it very much. But now, I think she should stick to her usual Elie Saab rather than wearing other brand. Every time she wears Elie Saab, it would be a jaw-dropping moment. This time she chose to wear a Valentino Couture gown. I like the upper part, but the maxi dress doesn't work for me. She accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Marisa Tomei wore a 1950 couture Charles James dress from Lily et Cie. It gives me a feeling that this gown is unfinished. Thumbs down.

Helena Bonham Carter...what else to say? Pure Disaster. At least she didn't wear mismatched shoes. I only like her unique fan clutch.

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Halle Berry at 13th Annual Costumer Designers Guild Awards

It has been years since Halle Berry wore Elie Saab to Oscar. She showed up at the 13th Annual Costumer Designers Guild Awards wearing a gorgeous red gown by Elie Saab. The breathtaking gown is from Haute Couture Spring 2011 collection, which features a plunging neckline and a low cut back. The gown also has a lot of lace detailing and see through train. Can you believe she is 44 years old? She has the attitude and perfectly toned body to rock this dress. This dress has redeem her lingerie disaster at the Golden Globes. 

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amfAR New York Gala

Blake Lively wore a beautiful strapless bustier dress from Alexander McQueen spring 2011 collection. She completed her look with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and beachy waves. She proves that why she's the girl of obsession of Anna Wintour with her unpredictable fashion choices. She has changed from the girl who often flashes her breasts and legs. Thumbs up.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2011

Model Karen Elson looks like ice queen wearing a white strapless Versace dress with fringe detail. The colour is perfect against her pale skin and perfectly tousled red hair. Her look is completed with silver clutch and heels, also by Versace. 

Versace Spring 2011

Former French Vogue's Editor-in-Chief, Carine Roitfeld wore a very bold Givenchy Couture Spring 2011 gown. Her sheer dress with wings embroidery is kept simple without adding any accessories except a gold pendant (is it an accessories or her own pendant?). 

Givenchy Spring 2011 Couture

Supermodel Chanel Iman looks as perfect as ever in an Oscar de la Renta dress. The dress is embellished with sequins, and a black ribbon sash at waist.

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011

Italian model Elisa Sednaoui wore a Louis Vuitton knit dress with black sequins panel. She wore Louis Vuitton Syracusa Wedge Sandals (not Christian Louboutin for the first time!).

Louis Vuitton Spring 2011

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, daughter of Carine Roitfeld, wore a daring look (like mother, like daughter) from Louis Vuitton. Clearly, it's a cheongsam, with wide structured sleeves and sexy high slit. I think their Chinese customers are not that daring to wear this variation of cheongsam.

Louis Vuitton Spring 2011

Rose Byrne glows in her soft pink halterneck Ralph Lauren Collection gown, accessorized with Ralph Lauren Fine Jewelery. She also gets a 70's inspired haircut, with blunt bangs like Jane Birkin.  

Michelle Yeoh also wore a black sequins embellished dress by Elie Saab. She accessorized with emerald green earrings and bracelet, and a fur coat. You can see from the photo below that her dress has a cap sleeve.

Helena Christensen wore a Theyskens' Theory Spring 2011 shorts and blazer combo, with black silk shirt from the same collection, black tights and black pumps.

Anna Wintour, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue US, wore one of her usual sleeveless shift dresses with a statement necklace. I firmly believe that she must wore one of her Manolo Blahnik skin tone heels.

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Oscar is around the corner!

There's only 18 days left to the 83rd Academy Awards and we'll see our stars on red carpet, wearing haute couture or custom made gown. A nominations luncheon was held on February 7th at Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. The stars arrived in more conservative dress which is event-appropriate.

Nicole Kidman wore a papaya silk chiffon YSL Spring 2011 dress with black fingerprint motif, paired with orange strappy heels. She's nominated as best actress for her work, Rabbit Hole.

Amy Adams wore a white Valentino dress which has a shorter sleeves than the runway version. She completed her look with gold Salvatore Ferragamo pumps. Adams is nominated as the best supporting actress for her work, The Fighter.

The young newcomer, Jennifer Lawrence wore a white pleated chiffon dress from Chloe Spring 2011 collection. She added a black waistband which adds shape and structure to her flowing dress. She added a Judith Leiber clutch and cute Roger Vivier sandals to her look. She's nominated as the best actress for her work, Winter's Bone.

14-year-old star Hailee Steinfeld wore a black Moschino Cheap & Chic dress with a tuxedo back, paired with Aldo pumps. She styled her hair into a beautiful ponytail. She's nominated as the best supporting actress for her first work, True Grit.

Michelle Williams looked uninteresting in her black Chanel blouse and tweed skirt from spring 2011 collection. She completed the look with a Sergio Rossi black pumps. She is a nominee for best actress for her work, Blue Valentine.

Natalie Portman shows her baby bump in a teal Lanvin kimono dress. She added pops of color with pink satin Charles David pumps and red Dior clutch.

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