Spotted!: Jennifer Lopez was all smiles backstage of Cirque Du Soleil’s “O” in Las Vegas at Bellagio’s theatre on January 19, 2012. The singer looked casual in a cream knit sweater and distressed jeans but glammed the look up with high heeled booties and lots of accessories including a jeweled headband which has been the accessory of choice among celebrities lately. Shop for a large selection of headbands ranging from $10-78 at Nordstroms.
Britney Spears circa 2000. JLo at AMA's 2011. De ja vu much?
Shimmer and sparkle was EVERYWHERE at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday, November 21st, on the red carpet, on stage and on ladies of all ages — from teen icons to living legends. And AMA we see your message loud and clear: Shimmer and sparkle is back on top. So ladies, take a cue from these glittery glam goddesses and break out your sequins and metallics this holiday season. It is time for YOU to shine! And yes, we mean that literally.
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Jennifer Lopez spotted leaving the Claridge’s Hotel in London in a studded form fitting frock that she paired with a pair of Alexandre Birman python peep-toe pump, available at Saks Fifth Avenue. The nude heel accent’s the cream colored mini dress and also elongates her tanned toned legs. Jlo’s polished look is pulled together by this summer’s most desired accessory, a beautifully bronzed tan. You can find the Alexandre Birman python peep-toe pump at www.saksfifthavenue.com
Monroe Iconic
Arguably the most famous starlet of all time, Marilyn Monroe has somehow made it into the minds of every generation since her own. Singing Happy Birthday to the President in 1962, she became global, if she hadn’t been already. It’s sad to think about who might have been singing her Happy Birthday today, because we are certain it would have been a worldwide event, so in honor of her, we toast her style and those who she inspired long after her death.
The famous ivory William Travilla dress Monroe wore in “The Seven Year Itch” is among the Debbie Reynolds‘ collection of costumes going to auction in Beverly Hills this month at Profiles in History Auction, the value at between $1 million and $2 million. Mariah Carey bought the white baby grand piano belonging to Monroe for $600,000.00 not too long ago, we wonder who will bid on this!
Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra at Cal Neva Lodge in Crystal Bay, Nevada
Adored by all types of men from singers to athletes and fellow actors. Woman all over the world have impersonated her signature style, especially that of the most famous photo of her in the white dress blowing in the wind. Amongst the scandal and the stories, she was a tormented fragile beauty who’s style remains’ timeless.
Three months before her death she was introduced as “the late Marilyn Monroe” making a dig that the timelessness, little did they realize the truth in it. There are many theories on what happened to the singer, actress and model, but in the end the Los Angeles Police Department ruled her death as accidental, but did confirm her last phone call was to the President of the United States, Kennedy.
Diamonds are a girls best friend
Elton John wrote Candle in the Wind about her, everyone from Madonna to Michelle Williams to Jennifer Lopez and Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Anna Nicole Smith all have imitated her. If intimidation is the biggest form of flattery then she should be blushing at the number of people who are inspired by her. Mira Sorvina & Ashley Judd played her, Mariah Carey named her daughter Monroe after her, Megan Fox tattooed Monroe on her arm, and Lohan named her leggings line 6126 in honor of her birthday June 1, 1926.
Madonna "whos that girl" and Monroe
The list of well known and lesser known woman who have interpreted her style continues to grow, but perhaps the woman who is said to have done it most is the iconic Madonna – known for reinventing herself time and again – its amazing to note many similar poses and styles she has to Monroe, perhaps making Monroes’ style the most inspiring of all time. Starting with her “Material Girl” themes which show her dressed in a similar pink dress to Monroe’s with men adoring her as she sings “Material World” and then throughout her entire “who’s that girl” film and albums around that, to W Magazine shoots where she is posed similar. It could be just by chance, which would make sense too considering how Madonna is for sure one of the greatest sex symbols in America now.
Madonna & Monroe
Either way, we hold a moment of silence for Monroe today and thank her for showing us that a woman can be stylish and sexy without all the skin. Despite being the first woman to ever pose for Playboy Magazine, Monroe has remained a classy and elegant fixture in Hollywood.
We know her style legacy lives on, not just retold by Madonna, but by generations yet to come and her life maybe will inspire others to live their life full of passion, but keep to their health.
Happy Birthday Ms. Monroe!
Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl is always dressed to perfection. Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino/ CW
As a self-proclaimed Prime Time TV Know-It-All, I make sure to know everything and anything that goes on in the television world, especially when it comes to fashion. This year’s prime time line-up has been phenomenal, from award-winning shows like Glee and Modern Family to guilty pleasures like Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars, there is always something fabulous and fashionable to watch. We, here at Style Scene Daily, have picked out the top three fashion forward and style-inspired shows between the weeknight hours of 8pm and 10pm.
The American Idol Season 10 Judges and Host look fabulous. Photo Credit: fanlala.com
As if listening to the magnificent voices of the Season 10 contestants isn’t entertaining enough, we get to see the amazing wardrobe of Jennifer Lopez and the female contestants twice a week on AI. Yes, Ryan‘s suits are perfectly tailored, and Steven‘s bell-bottoms are divine, but JLo steals the show with her perfectly quaffed hair, flawless make up, and absolutely daring and stunning fashion choices. I love how she embraces her curves and always stands out in edgy, yet girly designs.
AI Season 10 judge Jennifer Lopez is styling in sparkles and Louboutins. Photo Credit: Michael Becker/FOX/PictureGroup
The FOX show has even upped their contestants’ fashion, by incorporating L.A.M.B. designer and pop-star Gwen Stefani into last week’s show to style the three female singers. One of my favorite top 9 contestants, Pia Toscano, who shockingly got voted off far too early, was dressed by Gwen in a Safari print romper an edgy accessories on Wednesday night.
AI Top 9 Contestant Pia Toscano in L.A.M.B. Photo Credit: bumpshack.com
Serena is dressed to the nine's in this Gossip Girl episode. Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino CW
There’s no doubt that the upper east-siders of Gossip Girl are the best dressed cast on TV, but what makes them stylish enough to be dubbed the “new Sex and the City” of fashion? The wardrobe stylist for GG, Eric Daman, makes sure each character has their own unique style and pushes the envelope in everything they wear. From trendsetting with Blair‘s headbands and plaid school-girl skirts, to mixing styles with Serena‘s boho-chic flair with polished wealthy looks, Daman has set the bar high on The CW Show.
Blair looks business-chic in a bedazzled jacket. Photo Credit: Eric Leibowitz/ The CW
I don’t even think I could tell you what is going on plot-wise right now on the show, but the fashion always sticks out. This show is constantly inspirational on the fashion front.
Not only is this show one of my favorites due to it’s acting, writing, and thick drama, but it also boasts beautiful clothes. The setting, a Chicago law office, does not jump out and say high fashion, but the leading ladies and men wear stunning suits and outfits that you would see on any fashion week runway. Diane and Alicia, played by Christine Baranski and Julianna Margulies, are always dressed to the nines in their pencil skirts and tweed blazers; their sophisticated suit jackets are to die for.
Alicia Florrick always looks great in that business-chic look. Photo Credit: cbs.com
If you’re looking for a good TV drama without compromising on exquisite designs, look no further than CBS’s The Good Wife.
Make a break for spring a couple of weeks early, and infuse your beauty routine with a little citrus sunshine. Peach, coral and an over-the-top pop of orange lips are a staple for this upcoming spring and summer seasons. We get that this isn’t your everyday go-to lip shade, so we thought we’d run a brief tutorial on how to max out this vibrant and versatile look, starting today. First—don’t be afraid—you will find the perfect for you hue of orange that will make you fall head over smoochy lips in love with this fun new trend.
Tricks of the trade:
Lay the right foundation. Prime your lips for all day staying power, and to ensure that the cheeky orange color stays put and doesn’t gravitate towards your teeth.
Find your match made in color heaven. Not every orange is for every girl. If you’re fair and flushed—pink toned corals or peaches will be most flattering, and still be right on trend; if you’re a chic shade of olive or medium to dark skinned—you can go big and bold, and very, very orange.
By day or by night? All typical rules of lip intensity apply: for a perfect pout before the sun sets, look for sheer shades or shiny glosses. Pair with a complimentary lip liner if needed to boost your color, but keep it on the mild side. When headed out in the eve, pile on the creamy or matte, all out, opaque color. Line your lips with foundation to keep your lines sharp and your color from bleeding.
All that being said—here’s our favorite celebrity approved looks and your best picks:
Leighton Meester. Sephora at The Oaks ($30, Raven).
Leighton Meester gets it right with a ruddy orange-red that’s a rousing success. She keeps it fresh and neat with a touch of peach blush and neutral eyes. Super chic. We love this similar red-orange shade from Sephora at The Oaks ($30, Raven).
Jennifer Lopez. Bloomingdale’s at Santa Monica Place ($24, Love Devotion).
Jennifer Lopez makes coral look craze-worthy and pairs it with deep brown shades to take it out on the town. We love this NARS version from Bloomingdale’s at Santa Monica Place, that’s along these same lines ($24, Love Devotion).
Scarlett Johanssen. Estee Lauder at Nordstrom in Westside Pavilion ($20, Orange Poppy).
Scarlett Johanssen shows off a bright crayon orange and highlights the look with matching blush and gold shadow for a glowing standing ovation. We like this same orange from Estee Lauder at Nordstrom in Westside Pavilion ($20, Orange Poppy).
The red carpet’s been rolled up for yet another year, and you can almost hear the entire city take a deep breath and relax. As the celebrity pomp and circumstance make an exit from stage right – what’s left is the “OMG, did you see what she was wearing” and the “how can I get that look”. Just as much a tradition as “thanking the Academy” on award’s night is dissecting the styles and looks from the Oscars and making them your own. While you may not go all out J-Lo for your next date night – even a touch of new trend can update your look and keep you in the here and now. Here’s the cliff notes version from this year’s big event…
The beauty room of THE Hospitality Suite featured clothing, hair stylists, and makeup artists. Photo Credit: SSD
Style Seen Daily attended the 2nd annual THE Hospitality Suite at the Nivea For Men Mansion, hosted by Pascal Mouawad, in celebration of the 68th Golden Globe Awards. Celebrities like model and Resident Evil: Afterlife actress Milla Jovovich, Actress Jennifer McCarthy, former bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky and numerous TV Actors from Glee, 90210 and more attended the suite to check out new products and get pampered for the start of the 2011 award season. Check out our coverage of this lovely event set in Pascal’s amazing Beverly Hills private home.
Host Pascal Mouawad adorns Milla Jovovich in his beautiful necklace at THE Hospitality Suite.
Pascal is the owner and CEO of Mouawad Jewelry, and gifted thousands of dollars worth of amazing jewels to a few lucky actresses, like Milla Jovovich and Jennifer McCarthy to name a few.
Milla Jovovich and Jenny Mcarthy- both receieved over 8,000 dollars worth of Pascal Mouawad Diamonds at THE Hospitality Suite at the Nivea for Men Mansion in honor of the Golden Globes 2011.
Mouawad’s precious jewelry has been seen on red carpets worldwide, on such celebrities as Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, and Paris Hilton.
World famous jeweler Pascal Mouawad with collaborator Nicole Richie. Photo Credit: Jeff Vespa/WireImage.
Pascal also created Glam House, a company for which he teams up with Hollywood designers like Nicole Richie, Erin Wasson, Jermaine Duprie, and Kim Kardashian to create their jewelry lines. Check out Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow 1960, my favorite is her Abalone Station Necklace, priced at $150.
House of Harlow 1960 Abalone Station Necklace. $150.
From manicures to massages, and champagne to Brie cheese, THE Hospitality Suite had something for everyone to prepare for the red carpet at the Golden Globes.
Christine Lakin, getting her makeup done in the foyer of the Nivea for Men Mansion. Photo Credit: SSD
Actress Christine Lakin, best known for her childhood role in the TV show Step by Step, got her makeup done by a celebrity makeup artist with products from Valerie of Beverly Hills. The smoky eye was the “it” look of the event, and it looked bold and elegant.
The Bachlorette- Ali Fedotwosky at THE Hospitality Suite at the Nivea for Men Mansion, stopped in to see her hair stylist Mika Fowler of Gavert Atelier. She picked up Joico products for Roberto.
Beverly Hills salon Gavert Atelier hair stylists were using new Joico products such as their Brilliantine Spray Gloss and innovative flat iron.
Gavert Atelier stylist Mika Fowler, straightened my hair at the event. Photo Credit: SSD
I was a lucky girl at this event, as Stylist Mika Fowler was nice enough to straighten my hair. Mika is famous for “dry cutting” — where she cuts your hair dry. Mika said this allows for a much better cut. Actresses like AnnaLynne McCord and Rosario Dawson’s amazing locks are just some of Mika’s famous clients.
Real House Wife of Beverly Hills Kyle Richards and Joico's George Papanikolas chat up about changing Kyle's beautiful brown hair.
Joico celebrity stylist George Papanikolas was also there to talk to guests about the best products for their hair.
Joico Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas styles curls for an event guest. Photo Credit: SSD
He recommends the K_Pak ReconstRx VaporIron for any style. It holds a reservoir of VaporFuel to keep the hair smooth and healthy as you apply heat from the iron. It is great for straightening and curling, and then finish off the look with the JoiMist for a good hold and shiny finish.
The Joico K-Pak VaporIron. Photo Credit: joico.com
Chef Keven Alan Lee, CEO of My World On a Plate caterers, put out a beautiful spread of cheeses and breads from around the world. Some of the cheeses included French creamy Brie de Meaux and Roquefort.
Chef Keven Alan Lee of My World On a Plate did the catering for the event. Photo Credit: SSD
Lee told us that his design for this event was fresh simplicity, he wanted the presentation to reflect the delicious taste of the food. The Chef sent servers around the mansion with plated appetizers liked lobster brioche, innovative caprese spears which featured mozzarella and tomato on a syringe-like skewer with a sweet balsamic vinegar, and steak tartare, all of which were handed to guests who held a glass of champagne or Neuro water.
Pandora Jewelry expanded their line from just charm bracelets to stackable rings, inventive earrings and necklaces. Guests were able to make their own Pandora bracelets, I chose a grey leather bracelet with turquoise and silver charms. Dark grey is this seasons best color, and matched with turquoise makes the bracelet wearable in any season. Check out the Pandora web site to see all the different combinations you can make for your Pandora bracelet.
A room in the mansion was dedicated to Pandora and designers helped make your own bracelets. Photo Credit: SSD
My favorite piece in their collection was their 18K Gold Pave Diamond Ring, priced at $850. They come in rose gold and white gold and can be worn all together in a stack. It is so original, yet still classic.
Pandora's 18K Gold Pave Diamond Ring. Photo Credit: pandora.net
The Office actor Creed Bratton made a bracelet in the mansion’s Pandora room.
The Office's Creed Bratton attended the event and made a Pandora bracelet. Photo Credit: SSD
Celebrity Stylist Lindsay Albanese was there to show off some designs that would be perfect for the Golden Globe red carpet. She’s styled a ton of celebrities for red carpet events, including Audrina Patridge, Maria Menounos, and Paula Abdul. She handed out an emergency kit and told us that is is so important to always have a safety pin, fashion tape, and a Shout wipe handy when attending any dressy affair.
Fashion Style Expert Lindsay Albanese talked to guests about the new hot pieces for the red carpet this year. Photo Credit: SSD
Lindsay introduced us to Melanie Harris designs which had fun and flirty dresses for the red carpet. My personal favorite was the Shelly dress because Harris took an 80′s look of sequins and a puffed skirt and made it very modern.
Melanie Harris' Shelly Dress.
Another glam dress line featured perfect for award season was Chagoury Couture.
Real House Wide of BH looking through the Chagoury Couture.
Chagoury Couture is known for beautiful gowns and dresses like this Leather Strapless Boustier with Lurex Strip Short Skirt .
Chagoury Couture's Leather Strapless Boustier with Lurex Strip Short Skirt.
Leggs stockings were featured and offered to guests, they are a must-have for any high-fashion event ofcourse.
Also Lipsy, the trendy London-based brand that has fun and cute dresses, jackets, showed off their flirty designs and handed out their new perfume.
Style Seen Daily friend Milla Jovovich was in love with her Lipsy UK jacket.
Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry are huge fans of Lipsy because their clothes are sexy, yet sweet.
Think PR's Marissa Cowan shows off Lipsy's adorable black bow dress and handed out their perfume. Photo Credit: SSD
Men gravitated to a room dedicated to Camacho cigars featuring three different crisp flavors from Cuban CEO Christian Camacho.
Camacho Cigars offered cigars, matches, and cutters for their guests. Photo Credit: SSD
The garage of this massive Beverly Hills home was turned into a barber shop run by LA based The Proper Barber Shop’s Trent Magnano.
Trent Magnano from The Proper Barber Shop gave out free shaves to guests. Photo Credit: SSD
He shaved the male guests and used Nivea for Men products while they watched ESPN and sipped on Ciroc Vodka drinks.
SSD Stylist Kristen Ryan and myself at THE Hospitality Suite.
Congrats to our Style Seen Daily friend Jen Betts, Live Loyal PR CEO, who did a wonderful job putting together this two day event. Now that everyone has been pampered by the best and shown the most gorgeous designs of the year, we are officially ready for the red carpet and for 2011 award show season.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2011 Tommy Hilfiger spring fashion show.
New York Fashion Week is now not just about the fashions, but it’s also about which celebrity is sitting in your front row. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Carmen Electra, Kim Kardashian, Leighton Meester, and Rumer Willis have all taken a key seat this week and we here at Style Seen Daily have those pictures for you to check out.
"Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester at the 2011 Chanel spring fashion show.
Actress Carmen Electra attends the Zac Posen spring 2011 fashion show.
Reality stars Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick attend the Jill Stuart Spring 2011 collection.
Actress Rumer Willis attends the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2011 collection.
Former "Hills" star Kristen Cavallari at the 2011 Zac Posen spring fashion show.
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