It's All White for The Help at Essence Black Women's Lunchnch

Well don't these two look utterly adorable at the pre-Oscars Essence Black Women in Hollywood lunch held yesterday? First let's discuss Viola Davis' bold move to wear her natural hair to the function - the first time she has to my knowledge. And she looks SO BEAUTIFUL. The simple white shift dress is just a foil for her incredibly beautiful smile, in my view. A case of simple style being totally perfect.

Her cast mate Emma Stone - who we have loved of course since the days of Easy A - looked just as lovely at the event, although of course her appearance relied rather more heavily on that dress that we just MUST HAVE. How divine?
It makes me very happy to see the whole cast of The Help attending all the functions. It has been about 9 months now that these ladies have equally shared the limelight to promote this film of theirs. And while Viola and Octavia are taking all the awards nods, Jessica Chastain and Emma Stone are right there alongside them the whole way. Even at the Black Women event. While only the cast members of colour from Grey's Anatomy attended, the cast of The Help all turned up. Equally supportive. Equally recognised. That is what it is all about. Happs.

Big Bang Kaley Cuoco Covers Zooey Magazine

Knock, knock, Penny. Knock, knock, Penny. Knock, knock, Penny. I'll bet most of you love a bit of Big Bang Theory. Possibly without really thinking about it. It is a charming and funny TV show with relationships that are believable and a pretty blonde at the heart of the show that we can relate to. She is of course Penny. Played by Kaley Cuoco. And she is on the cover of Zooey Magazine for March 2012.

I love the 60s styling of the shoot. I have always thought that one of the joys of Big Bang is that it is kinda reminiscent of those 60s neighbours shows, with a style that is indefinable. This shoot captures much of this magic. What do you think? Sweet, no?

2012 Costume Designers Guild Awards Red Carpet: Best Dressed

Sure the red carpet of the 2012 Costume Designers Guild Awards is not as action packed as some of the other awards shows around this time. But there were a few crackers. And the carpet was purple, so... Anyhoodle. Loving the Rooney Mara fashion spectacular. Especially when she wears colour. This deep plum J.Mendel dress also has pockets. And is adorable on her. I don't feel like she is trying too hard. Lovely. Kate Beckinsale may be trying a bit harder in her sleek white-ish Vivienne Westwood gown. But she really is a lovely looking woman and this dress fits to perfection. Amber Valetta in Roland Mouret is incredibly pretty and chic. A tad on the day-wear side but a sensational dress. So I am going for Rooney Mara as the best dressed. I dare you to pick someone else. Go.

Tavi Gevinson and Cindy Lauper in New Uniqlo Campaign

Japanese apparel brand Uniqlo is canny. They have taken two very different, very individual characters in the world of fashion and asked them to front the new global campaign in their own styles. They are singer and recently on our screens in Celebrity Apprentice, Cindy Lauper. And precocious child fashion blogger and purveyor of geek-chic, Tavi Gevinson.

The new campaign is launching the collaboration between Uniqlo and Irish designer Orla Kiely - you know the one who designed the dress coat that Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, wore on Tuesday. On the money. See - I told you - clever.
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PS: Can you believe that Cindy Lauper is 58 years old. Yes. 58. Brilliant.

Jessica Chastain in Elie Saab Pre-Oscars

So I was thinking this morning about Jessica Chastain's stylist and how hard she must have worked for the past year. I mean, this actress had several very high profile films released, toured, premiered, launched at film festivals and nominated for awards. It has literally been a non-stop roller coaster of outfit after outfit - I am guessing at least three show-stopping outfits a week for about a year. Each and every one designed by a name-designer. Each and every one beautiful. And in all this time, I can only recall one dress that didn't suit her (that white Givenchy at the Globes). Incredible. Nothing short of a spectacular effort on the part of that stylist. And I simply cannot wait for the Oscars dress. If it is anything as good as this brilliant green Elie Saab one that Jessica wore to the Charlie Chaplain celebration last night, well I will be breathless. Stun-ning, no?

Also looking lovely at that event was Kate Bosworth in Stella McCartney. Pretty.

Looks I Loved: Blake Lively, Michelle Williams, Kirsten Dunst

It's all beyond the pale at the moment on red carpets across the globe. You can't take a breath without tripping over a pale frock. But sometimes there is something about it that makes it not quite as boring. And often that is about the lady person in the frock. And so it is with Blake Lively in this white tuxedo dress. She brings elan to it. She also brings hot pink lipstick and a cracking pair of Louboutins. And makes it look awesome. The cuteness that is Michelle Williams is a different kind of thing. Love the 60s mod vibe from this Kenzo striped dress. Winning. And Kirsten Dunst at the Bulgari event was just sleek elegance personified. Beautiful, ethereal and totally suited to her style, as opposed to wearing it because it is a trend. And that, fashion peeps, is how you do it. Lovely. Do you like?

Vanity Fair Juicy Couture Party Red Carpet Best Dressed

As if there aren't enough parties for Jessica Chastain to dig up a frock for at this time of year. Vanity Fair and Juicy Couture teamed up to throw a pre-Oscars shindig on Monday night. And the red carpet was impressive. Cocktail-impressive mind you. Jessica herself wore Alexander McQueen again. Rather less successfully than the spectacular black dress she wore a couple of weeks ago. But she looked nice. I quite liked the subtleness of Ali Larter's white Valentino shirt dress, but it may have been a hair too casual for the occasion. But Olivia Munn was dressed in a Lela Rose fifties-inspired dress and look utterly sublime. The soft, feminine fit was just wonderful. I loved it. Best dressed nominee as Kelly Osbourne would say. Perfection.

But before we crown her the best dressed, let's take a look at some other zingers. You know how I have come to love a jumpsuit on the red carpet. Well young Shailene Woodley pulled a Juicy Couture one out the bag for the event. Appropriate since they were a host. Extra points. And she is young and hip and looked cute as a button. Double word score, if I can mix my game metaphors. If it weren't for that handkerchief hem on Emily Rossum's Jenny Packham dress, that may have taken the win. But I really don't like it despite the wonderful colour and the way she has worn it. Hayden Pannettiere also looked lovely in the 70s-inspired red dress, but that yellow bag just looks cheap and is totally the wrong kind of colour blocking. Sorry lady. You do look nice though.
And so it seems that it is a tussle between Shaileen and Olivia for the best dressed prize. I am going to go for the Olivia florals. What about you?