Fashion Wrap Up

Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year~




New years come and new years go,
Pieces of time all in a row.
As we live our life, each second and minute,
We know we’re privileged to have you in it.
Our appreciation never ends
For our greatest blessings: our family and friends.
Happy New Year!
By Joanna Fuchs




~Wishing all of you the most wonderful and fabulous New Year~
Celebrate with Style, Grace and Class! 

Cheers~ 
The Fashion Wrap Up Team


The Direct Wrap Up with Devon Scott

"Socks and Stillettos?"
 
Remember the days when you'd silently (I hope) make fun of the old guy rocking the socks and sandals (the socks usually being black)?
Those days are gone - the trend from a couple years ago is back. Socks and heels.
 
They popped up on the runway and then in respected fashion magazines across the world over the last few months, taking a cue from the private-school-girl-meets-sex-kitten page. Think Cher in "Clueless" circa 1995.
 
Knee socks have been a favorite of mine for years (I skated roller derby...knee socks are essentials for shin protection). In the winter, I sometimes pair some cute capris with striped socks and platform heels. I promise people will not look at you strange - they'll be envious of your fashion-forwardness (is that a word? oh well it is now). They can add color when you're feeling gray and black.
 
My favorite place to buy socks is www.sockdreams.com. These peacock pattern knee socks made my mouth water (they're reasonably priced as well - $9).
 
As for the shoes, I'd put on some bright socks and rock these Alejandro Ingelmo "Sophia" platforms (Bloomingdales.com - $216).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
More daring trends to come to kick off 2011 - happy shopping!
 
 
 
 
XOXO ~ Devon 

Look of the Day~ Best of 2010

 In October~ 
Reese Witherspoon~
The actress was dazzling in this strapless organza Jason Wu dress paired with Christian Louboutin peep toe stilettos at the Avon For Women Foundation Gala. 


 
















Frieda Pinto~  
The actress attended the premiere of Miral at the London Film Festival wearing this draped Alexander McQueen LBD adorned with  jewels at the shoulders and waist. She completed her look with black skull studded pumps and a edgy black clutch!



















Blake Lively~
The Gossip Girl beauty was super glam for the Spike TV Scream Awards in this platinum Lanvin gown  featuring a leather neck with a crystal and pearl insect broach paired with stacked diamond cuffs.


















In November~ 
Anne Hathaway~
For the NYC premiere of her new movie Love and Other Drugs the actress wore this lace fringed white Valentino Haute Couture dress adorned with a chiffon bow paired with sparkling Fred Leighton diamonds and a nude Jimmy Choo clutch. 


Lauren Conrad~ 
The former reality star adds elegance to the VH1 Save The Music Gala in NYC in this steel grey chiffon Topshop gown paired with House of Lavande jewels and strappy metallic Jimmy Choo heels.

Demi Moore~ 
 Can we say WOW factor?!! Demi attended the PlusCity Charity Gala in Austria in this beautiful blush  single shoulder Victoria Beckham Grecian inspired gown she completed her look with a gold Judith Leiber clutch.


In December ~
Olivia Wilde~

The TRON: Legacy star wore this gorgeous golden Emilio Pucci gown with belted waist to the LA Premiere of her movie. She added a Judith Leiber clutch to complete the look.



















Eva Mendes~ 
The actress was stunning in this golden yellow Christian Dior single shoulder beaded silk gown accessorized with a statement cocktail ring at the Marrakesh Film festival.






















Kristen Bell~ 

Looking very ladylike and chic the Burlesque star attended the London premiere wearing this beautiful A-line winter white Stella McCartney single button coat paired with double platform eggplant Salvatore Ferragamo pumps. 


Video of the Day~

Counting down the best songs of 2010 this week~ 
 Enjoy the Video of the Day~  

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Celebrity Wrap Up-

Thursday Wrap Up~
Yesterday's news included Joe Francis and his wife split after a few weeks of marriage, Kelly Osbourne goes on a Twitter rant about her ex and Rupert Everett disses Jennifer Aniston's career! Let's check out the latest news from Hollywood...

Former Full House star reveals her struggle with bulimia...read more @People  

Ryan Phillippe talks about Reese's engagement news...read more @Huffington Post

Queen Elizabeth becomes a great-grandmother...read more @US Weekly

Kate Bosworth and Alexander Skarsgard ready to tie the knot...read more @Celebitchy


Shenae Grimes denies dating John Mayer...read more @US Weekly

Look of the Day~ Best of 2010

In August~
Katy Perry ~
The singer was pretty in pink in this Zuhair Murad cocktail dress embellished with rosettes on the skirt and crystals on the neckline, loving the ankle-wrap heels! 

















  
Ed Westwick~
On the set of Gossip Girl as only Chuck Bass can, the handsome actor adds a pop of color to his wardrobe pairing a pink blazer with classic business attire. 
Dianna Agron~
The Glee star was radiant in this strapless Carolina Herrera multi-colored dress with a purple belted waist, adorned with embroidered organza pinwheels. She completed her look with python Monolo Blahnik pumps designed by Carolina Herrera for the ultra fabulous brand.

Ashely Greene~ 
This girl is so amazingly beautiful in everything! The Twilight star wore a strapless embroidered Valentino mini paired with Stephen Russell jewelry and satin Ferragamo pumps to the Teen Choice Awards!

 In September~ 
Taylor Swift~
To help Roberto Cavalli celebrate his 40th anniversary Taylor wore this sexy embellished mini sheath by the designer and black cutout platforms. 
 


 
 
















Rachel Bilson~  
Running errands in L.A. Rachel was cute and casual in her light-washed Paige Premium Denim jeans, paired with a blazer. She finished her look with a pink polka dot scarf from Ann Taylor, a black YSL bag and of course her "cooler than me" Ray-bans. 























Blake Lively~




The Gossip Girl beauty stepped out for Fashion's Night Out in this brilliantly colored strapless Marchesa mini paired with Christian Louboutin pumps.




















Natalie Portman~
Promoting Black Swan at the Venice Film Festival, Natalie was ravishing in this red Rodarte beaded gown, paired with a quilted clutch and strappy sandals.

Video of the Day~

Counting down the best songs of 2010 this week~ 
 Enjoy the Video of the Day~ 

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Celebrity Wrap Up~

Wednesday Wrap Up~ 

Yesterday we found out that Reese Witherspoon is engaged, Kelsey Grammer's divorce will cost him $50 million and Joe Jonas jewelry shopping sparks engagement rumors!  Let's see what's happening LA LA land today 

Joe Francis and wife split after one month of marriage...read more @Huffington Post

Kelly Osbourne's Twitter rant about her Ex...read more @USA Today

Rupert Everett disses Jennifer Aniston...read more @US Weekly

Meet Kim Kardashian's new man...read more @People

 Teen Mom Amber leaves Indiana jail..read more @US Weekly
 

Look of the Day~ Best of 2010

In July~ 
Naomi Watts~
The Australian beauty shows off her new hairstyle at the red carpet premiere of Salt. The actress is uber glamorous in this sparkling silver Gucci minidress paired with Neil Lane jewels including this fabulous chunky black and white cuff and strappy sandals!



Jennifer Aniston~
For the launch of her fragrance Lolavie at London's famous Harrods department store the gorgeous star looked amazing in this strapless blush Valentino minidress and nude strappy sandals.

















Jada Pinkett-Smith~
At the U.K. premiere of The Karate Kid the actress stunned in this one shoulder sheath Stella McCartney mini covered in iridescent paillettes, platform pumps and Tito Pedrini earrings 

Jessica Alba ~ 
 The actress was beautiful in this white a-line belted mini dress from the 2010 Chanel Spring collection at the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2010 collection show in Paris. 

Eva Mendes~
The actress looked beautiful in this blush Dior halter minidress with matching Brian Atwood peep toe pumps. Mendes wore this to the Comic-Con party for her movie The Other Guys.

Video of the Day~

Counting down the best songs of 2010 this week~ 
 Enjoy the Video of the Day~ 

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Look of the Day~ Best of 2010

In April~ 
Demi Moore ~  The actress was gorgeous in this fabulous fuchsia colored Marchesa dress with a ruffled bustle paired with jewels from Van Cleef and Arples and silver Brian Atwood pumps. 


Leighton Meester~ 
At the premiere of the movie Date Night The Gossip Girl queen bee seems to be very un-Blair in this ikat dress with a sexy fun fringed back by Giambattista, and black buckled Phi sandals.


In May~
Ashley Greene~   
The fashionable starlet wore this formfitting Antonio Beradi cream peakaboo sheath dress with built in corset paired with Irit Design jewelry and peep toe pumps to the Young Hollywood Awards. 















Emma Roberts~ 
The young star was simply stunning in this grecian inspired white Temperley London mini paired with metallic gold pumps and a Rene Caovilla clutch. 
In June~  
Jessica Biel~  The actress attended the L.A. premiere of The A-Team in this white lace-detailed, one shoulder Grecian-inspired gown by Emilio Pucci, paired with Vhernier jewels and black Sergio Rossi heels.

Kate Beckinsale~ The British beauty chose a romantic Marchesa gown adorned with  pink rosettes paired with sparkling Chopard drop earrings and black platforms to wear to Elton John's Aids benefit.
Sarah Jessica Parker~  
Looking very beautiful in this layered floral belted Vivienne Westwood gown with gold platforms. SJP completed her look with a bold statement necklace at the Japan Premiere for SATC 2.

The Direct Wrap Up with Devon Scott ~

"Turtlenecking"
 
It's cold out. Yesterday, it was something like 12 degrees when I drove back home from Iowa (bestie's parents live south of the Quad Cities). Cold, bright, and weird-looking in general. It's also one of the coldest winters in history for parts of Europe.
 
One way designers are keeping us warm (yet chic) this winter is the turtleneck. But, it's not the "underneath the ugly sweater" version many of us recall from childhood.
 
Turtlenecks these days seem to be shooting toward accentuating one's curves, while keeping us from freezing to death. Case in point, this gorgeous YSL ribbed turtleneck. It's sleek and draws the eye to, well, what God hath given us ladies.
 
Pair with skinny jeans or capris (in the winter you can do capris with boots - looks very cool) and don't forget your coat!
 
XOXO - Devon 

Look of the Day~

Christy Wilson~  
Photo Courtesy of House of 5th
TV Appearances, fittings and errands OH MY! 

The model and Midwestern beauty keeps her look casual chic in this grey T.Party deep v-neck tee paired with dark skinny jeans, black boots and statement earrings for her TV appearance on local FOX 59 representing the brand.

Celebrity Wrap Up~

Tuesday Wrap Up~
Yesterday we found out that Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes are engaged, Natalie Portman is engaged and pregnant AND Alanis Morrisette had a baby boy! What's in store for today?
 
BREAKING~ Reese Witherspoon engaged to Jim Toth..read more @Huffington Post

How Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox spent Christmas Eve...read more @People

Elijah Wood to star in Tron the animated series...read more @Huffington Post

The price of one Hollywood divorce- $50 Million...read more @PopEater

Joe Jonas spotted jewelry shopping, engagement rumors swirling...read more @Hollywire 

Which Stars got engaged in 2010? ...see the pics here @US Weekly 

And those celebs that called it quits in 2010...read more here @PopSugar

Video of the Day~

Counting down the best songs of 2010 this week~ 
 Enjoy the Video of the Day~

Monday, December 27, 2010

Look of the Day~ Best of 2010

In February~
Camilla Belle~ 
The brunette beauty was stunning in this one shoulder fuchsia Marchesa gown with embellishments.
Lauren Conrad~  
The California girl brought a bright and cheery feel to the set of Good Morning America with this yellow coat paired with her giant sunglasses she looks hot even though its cold outside. The Author and Reality Star is promoting her latest book Sweet Little Lies.

In March~  
Jennifer Aniston~  
The star of The Bounty Hunter looked like a Grecian Godess in this blush tone drapped one shoulder gown by Donna Karan with Ferragamo cluth.
Anna Kendrick~
The Up in the Air star and Oscar Nominee looked super stylish in this periwinkle strapless dress with belted waist and grey platform pumps!

Reese Witherspoon ~
The Actress and Avon Spokesmodel looked positively perfect pairing black peep toe pumps to her strapless cobalt blue Jason Wu dress.



Celebrity Wrap Up~

Monday Wrap Up~ 
Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes are engaged..read more @People

Natalie Portman is engaged and expecting her first child..read more @People

Stuntman in a coma after injury on the set of Hangover 2..read more @Huffington Post

T.Party Clothing Creator Kaitlin Elyse makes her TV debut...see the video here 

Spotted! Rachel Weisz & Daniel Craig holding hands...read more @People 

Alanis Morissette welcomes a baby boy...read more @PopEater


Singer Teena Marie passes away...read more @PopEater

Video of the Day~

Counting down the best songs of 2010 this week- 
Enjoy the Video of the Day~

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas~

 Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. 
- Norman Vincent Peale
The Tiffany & Co. Christmas Boutique at the Piazza del Duomo in Milan.

Video of the Day~

Merry Christmas! 
Buon Natale! 
Feliz Navidad! 
Happy Christmas!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Look of the Day~

Kerry Washington~ 
The actress is casual chic pairing an Alice+Olivia striped sequined top with skinny jeans and lace up fur booties. She completed her outfit with a statement ring and the essential Gucci handbag.



via InStyle

Celebrity Wrap Up~

Thursday Wrap Up~ 

Soccer star Landon Donovan files for divorce...read more @People

New pictures of Nicole Richie's wedding gown...see the pics here @StyleCaster 

Gwyneth Paltrow says it was strange dating Ben and Brad...read more @Huffington Post 

Michelle Williams opens up about Heath Ledger's death...read more @US Weekly

Is Lindsay Lohan headed back to jail?...read more @People


Rumer Willis dating a Glee star?...read more @CeleBitchy

The Direct Wrap Up with Devon Scott ~

My Fashion Wishes for 2011~
 
With the holiday right around the corner and the year coming to an end, I felt it time to list off what trends I'm hoping for next year, both what I hope become trends, what stays around, and what I hope (to God and all that's holy) goes AWAY.
 
In a fashion world run by Devon...
 
-More glitter/statement-wear: Sequins, glitter - they were everywhere this past year. Please keep doing that! I always get frownie when I spot some gal in the club in basic black or (worse) white. No! Not acceptable! Leave your tennis shoes and t-shirts at home! (labels to watch: Arden B, BCBG Max Azria, Calvin Klein).
 
-Big purses shrinking: Ladies, yes, I admit I keep a certain amount of stuff in my handbag (wallet, keys, ipod, stereo front, Blackberry, chapstick, pen, etc). But, we do NOT need to be carrying what amounts to a glorified suitcase around with us! (exception: diaper bags for Moms on the go are perfectly acceptable) (labels to watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Juicy Couture)
 
-Matching outfits: Maybe this is a Midwestern thing. Maybe this is a bad sense of personal style. If I see one more couple coming out to functions (an NFL game or other professional sporting event being the exception - support your team) dressed ALIKE, I will take my Harajuku Girl studded bracelet and stab someone in the eye! Come on - we're all individuals! How hard is it to dress yourself? (labels to watch: YOUR OWN CLOSET)
 
-Go big or go home: Oh designers, keep making those big necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. To quote my old roommate, "I don't care if it's real" (note - it helps, but not necessary) "I just want it to be real big!" I love seeing several necklaces adorning an outfit and if they don't match...so what? It's fun and something a little quirky! Also, if a ring is so big you could potentially see it from space, well who doesn't love that??? (labels to watch: Alexander McQueen, Burberry Prorsum, and Kate Spade)
Kate Spade "Pave the Way" Ring
 
-Camels go back to the desert: I know the "camel" color is all the rage, but I find it so drab. Please go back to the Sahara and leave us fashionistas who like bright colors alone!
 
On that note, thank you for indulging me and my musings on the art of fashion this past year and I look forwarding to "wrapping up" and "dressing down" with you all next year!
 
XOXO~Devon

Video of the Day~

Enjoy the Video of the Day~

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Celebrity Wrap Up~

Wednesday Wrap Up~

Lindsay Lohan snuck out of rehab to get booze...read more @People

Ali Larter welcomes a son...read more @US Weekly  

Ginnifer Goodwin says she has been dieting since she was nine...read more @US Weekly 

Who won Skating with the Stars?....read more @PopEater 

30 Sexiest Stars of 2010...see the list here @EW