Megan Fox attended the Toronto Film Festival premiere of her new film, Friends with Kids, in fall’s hottest color Power Red. She glam’d up her look by wearing jewelry by MEUS Designs. She looked stunning in the Champagne Pave Diamond Teardrop Earrings. The 18K Gold & Blackened Silver earrings feature Champagne Pave Diamonds and White Topaz and will only run you a mere $6,000.
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!
Here at Style Seen Daily, we love how the lace look is elegant and old fashioned, mixed with a touch of sex appeal. Lace is appearing on anything and everything this season — from dresses, shirts, leggings, tights and yes, even nails. We break down in this article how you can get these lace looks for less.
The Hills girls and real-life BFFs Lauren Conrad and Lauren “Lo” Bosworth are out and about in one of the hottest trends of the season: lace.
Plastic Island Kiki Lace Dress. Courtesy of shopbop.com
Conrad promoted her two new books “Sugar and Spice” and “Lauren Conrad Style Book” at New York City’s Barnes and Noble in a stunning white lace mini-dress. You can get Lauren’s look with this similar style dress at an affordable price. Check out Plastic Island’s Kiki Lace Dress for $124.
Lo Bosworth in Hollywood. Courtesy of Photo Agency.
Lo Bosworth attended the 8th Annual Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party in an Ivory lace top and high-waisted black pants. She took a classic look and made it trendy and fun. For Lo’s look, try American Apparel’s El Salvador Lace Tee in white or black, priced at $38. At that price, we recommend getting both colors. This shirt is so versatile, you can tuck it into a high waisted pant or skirt like Lo, or let it flow over light jeans with boots.
American Apparel El Salvador Lace Tee. Americanapparel.com
Katy Perry. Courtesy of fashion-style.becomegorgeous.com
Another lacey trend hitting the streets and the runway: lace leggings and tights. Actresses like Megan Fox, Taylor Momsen, and Miley Cyrus have taken on the trend, and we love how ‘Teenage Dream’ singer Katy Perry mixes the edgy style with a conservative outfit to show off her personality.
Asos Black Daisy Lace Tights. Asos.com
Adding the fabulous tights to your ensemble is a great way to add that pop to a simple LBD or pump up the edge factor with a vintage tee and leather shorts. Rock on with these Asos Daisy Lace Tights, priced at $16.85.
Lace Nails. Courtesy of Danielle Vichinsky.
You can beautify with lace as well. Just buy some lace at a fabric store and cut ten pieces out in the shape of your nails. Paint one layer of clear, white, or even a bright color nail polish and place the lace on top before it dries. Coat your nails with a clear or glittery top coat and your nails will wow all your friends.
The trendy W Hotel Westwood, Los Angeles now features the new LA based fLuXuS modern fashion exhibition on display until the end of 2010. Style Seen Daily attended the exhibit’s kick off party and talked with CEO and Founder Martin Paquette about the inspiration behind the fashion and art.
Fashionistas like Megan Fox, Rachel Bilson, Kim Kardashian and Nicole Ritchie are all fLuXuS fans.
The W Hotel Los Angeles in Westwood is hosting the Fluxus exhibition. Courtesy of Mike Selsky of Fluxus
Fox is wearing the popular fLuXuS Long Tab Cardigan, priced at $110.
Megan Fox looks comfy cool in the Long Tab Cardigan.
Project Runway’s Season Three winner Jeffrey Sebelia is fLuXuS head designer joined the brand in 2009 to create looks that are edgy and artsy, yet still practical. Owner Pauqette thought Sebelia is the perfect fit for the company because his styles reflected that mid-century artistic look that defines fLuXuS.
Project Runway Winner Jeffrey Sebelia. Courtesy of Missgossip.com
The posh lobby of the W Hotel was filled with fashionable women and men gazing at the stylish art. Everyone was sipping on red and white wine, eating appetizers like chicken satay and stuffed mushrooms, and chatting with their friends about the designs.
Martin Paquette and fLuXuS fans at the exhibition. Courtesy of Mike Selsky at Fluxus
fLuXuS is known for it’s relaxed day-time style that mixes artistic shapes with rich, soft fabrics. Popular items include loose-fitting tops like the Flare Tunic, priced at $99, the flowing jersey-knit dresses like the Data Rock Dress, $99, and the comfortable draping sweaters, like the Zanine Wrap, priced at $128.
Fluxus' Data Rock Dress. Courtesy of fluxusbrand.com
Paquette told us he loves collaborating art and fashion and looks to blend mid-century and modern designs together with an artistic edge, adding a twist to the W’s Living Room. Paquette said his designs are all about versatility, able to be worn by different age groups, ethnicities, and style. From edgy, to classic parisian, to california day wear, fLuXuS designs are great for anyone.
CEO and Founder Martin Paquette and Style Seen Daily Contributor Lauren Abruzzo at the exhibition's opening night event on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.
“I love collaboration, anything that can combine fashion and art is very Fluxus,” Paquette said of his company and the art they show off to the community.
Paquette decided to create trendy dresses made of newspaper for two of the statues because it incorporates fashion with an artistic edge. The Avant Garde headpieces offer dimension and shape to the mannequins.
One of the newspaper Avant Garde mannequins in the fLuXuS exhibit. Courtesy of Wetherly Fashion Group.
The third mannequin will switch out every week to feature a different outfit from the fLuXuS Fall/Winter 2010 line. The signature outfit at the opening party consisted of a textured and patterned pant with a soft leather jacket and a tube scarf.
The signature look at the Fluxus exhibit changes every week
Paquette has a special fondness for his lines’s trench coat, priced at $275. “I love all the pieces, they are all so different, but the trench is just such a classic look, it is definitely my favorite,” Paquette said of his design.
fLuXuS Trench Coat
fLuXuS has four California locations: Fashion Island, Larchmont Village, Brentwood Village, and the newest store at the new Santa Monica Place.
The fLuXuS Motto.
Click here to find more on fLuXuS and its modern and classic designs online.
Synopsis: The W Hotel is hosting an art exhibition for the California-based clothing company.
Kim Kardashian wearing a dress by Zuhair Murad on the 2010 Teen Choice Awards red carpet. Photo Credit: Fashion Examiner.
With stars like the Kardashian sisters and the cast of Gossip Girl gracing the red carpet at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards, there was no doubt that the Teen Choice awards would be a fashionable venue. The fashions on the red carpet, which was turned into a blue carpet for the event, ranged from trendy to classic, but all were equally fabulous. Hosted by Katy Perry, along with co-hosts from the hit show ‘Glee,’ the Teen Choice Awards definitely held their own in Hollywood this year.
'Glee' actors Cory Monteith and Mark Salling on the red carpet before co-hosting the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. Photo credit: MTV.
'Twilight' Ashley Greene in strapless Valentino dress. Photo Credit: Fashion Examiner.
'Glee' star Lea Michele in a Naeem Khan dress paired with nude Dior platforms. Photo credit: Just Jared.
Mini dresses were seen all over the red carpet in many colors and textures, from a sophisticated, organza Stella McCartney dress to an asymetrical Preen bandage dress. One trend that was hot on the red carpet was the nude look. Many stars, including Lea Michele, of ‘Glee’ and Selena Gomez, donned nude heels with their mini dresses. ‘Twilight’ star Ashley Greene also accentuated her summer glow with a blush colored dress by Valentino that featured floral detailing.
Leighton Meester, 'Gossip Girl' star, walks the red carpet in an Emilio Pucci dress. Photo Credit: Fashion Examiner.
Selena Gomez rocks a white BCBG mini dress and nude Sergio Rossi sandals. Photo credit: Fashion Examiner.
Disney Channel star Selena Gomez took home the title of Female Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon, in addition to a couple other awards, and her red carpet choice for 2010, a white BCBG mini dress, was definitely one to be seen. Choice Male Hottie and ‘Twilight’ actor, Taylor Lautner, was also named Male Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon. Lautner’s simple, yet fashionable, look combined ”The Shirt” by Joe’s with J Brand slim, straight leg jeans. Megan Fox, Choice Female Hottie, sizzled in a short, metallic Isabel Marant skirt and a printed top, alongside husband Brian Austin Green.
Choice Hotties Megan Fox and Taylor Lautner at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. Photo Credit: Just Jared.
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards were no doubt a fashionable, fun event for all ages, and even stars like Cat Deeley and LL Cool J made an appearance at the award show. Over the past 12 years, the Teen Choice Awards have evolved into an event that all celebrities want to attend. The signature, custom-made surfboard awarded to winners has even become a coveted piece among many young celebrities. Since 1999, the Teen Choice Awards, which aired Monday, August 9th on Fox, have been devoted to honoring achievements in entertainment, as decided by teens.
Singer Justin Timberlake performs at Nickelodeon’s Annual Kids’ Choice Awards.We here at Style Seen Daily have put together a slideshow of the red carpet looks from Nickelodeon’s 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards.
Loose flowing ruffles were popular among the starlets like Megan Fox and Miley Cyrus. Super star Cameron Diaz and musician Pete Wentz went with a more relaxed Americana look. And Victoria Justice rocked the deconstructed jacket over a purple short dress.
The looks on the Kids’ Choice carpet covered the gamet — from “Ugly Betty” star America Ferrera in a classic hollywood glamour look dressed in a red dress to singer Colbie Caillot wearing a bright yellow day dress WITH flip flops!
Our SSD favorite item we spotted: Megan Fox’s platform shoes that looked great with her lavender toe nail polish. As for our SSD least favorite item: Again we pick American Idol judge Paula Abdul (she was also our worst Grammy 2009 look, sorry Paula we’re just being straight up). As you can see for yourself in our gallery below, Abdul just had too much going on with the accessories and it looks more like a costume then an actual look….
GQis perhaps the most powerful men’s fashion magazine, so when their West Coast Editor Chris Huvane threw this year’s Men of The Year Party, many of Hollywood’s elite came out to celebrate. Chris hosted the party at the infamous Chateau Marmont, talented men honored on the cover issues included Obama, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mad Men’s Jon Hamm, and Michael Phelps. When the men arrived, they did their red carpet duties and were swept in the hotel’s outdoor garden area. Sadly Obama could not make it, but the rest of the cover stars were present. Other guests included; Aaron Eckhart, Outkast’s ever fashionable Big Boi, Brian Austin Green, Elisha Cuthbert, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Jason Statham, Jerry Ferrara, Jon Hamm, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Connolly, Matthew Fox, Megan Fox, Olivia Wilde, Rashida Jones, Rosario Dawson, Sarah Silverman, and Zac Efron. We spent the evening with Executive Editor Adam Rappaport who introduced us to a great T- Shirt company, Bassinger, that he swears by, check out the photo below, he shared to Style Seen Daily that it’s the best shirt you could give a guy.
Celebrity groomer Ashlie Johnson, GQ's Adam Rappaport, SSD Co-Founder Erica Cornwall, Royal Underground's Kelly Gray and Starworks Co-Founder James Grant
Degen Pener, Editor in Cheif of Angeleno Magazine and SSD Co-Founder Erica Cornwall
Also, Kelly Gray, who you might recognize as that beautiful face in all of the St. John’s clothing ad’s pre Angelina Jolie. Kelly, who has always loved the music scene, teamed up with Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue and created a new fashion line ROYAL UNDERGROUND. Starworks Co-Founder James Grant” The rocker chic line has some super soft cashmere hoodies we picked up and a full men’s line available in stores like Barney’s and Neiman Marcus. Along with us that night was also hotelier Jason Pomeranc of Thompson Hotels and James Grant, co-founder of Starworks. Men were decked out in Dolce & Gabana, Tom Ford, Prada, Gucci and even some. This is the one night then men really outshine the ladies.
Our dear friend, Degen Pener, Editor in Chief of Angeleno Magazine, was enjoying the evening and talking politics with fellow party goers. We caught up with him and insisted he pose for a photo with us, he did not mention who he was wearing, but we do know that his light blue button down and dark blue blazer really brought out his bright blue eyes!
Guests enjoyed cocktails and tray passed Chateau specials like Macaroni Balls, but at the end of the night, as we waited for our cars at the valet, a big In-n-Out burger truck passed out delicious food to everyone!
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