Sexy Fashion's at the ESPY Awards~

The ESPY awards combine two of my favorite themes fashion and sports! I have yet to watch the Award Show but I keep hearing buzz about the funny spoof of The Blind Side with Peyton Manning and Sandra Bullock.  Here is a look at some of  our favorite fashions from the evening!

January Jones in Versace~

Ashley Greene in Versace~

Marisa Miller in Alexander Wang ~

Amber Rose in Natalia Romano~

via InStyle

Best Dressed Fashion Wrap Up Launch ~ Part Deux

Here we go - I was able to see some more fabulous pictures from our fabulous event at the Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens.

Best Dressed Couples~
All of these couples brought their A games to the red carpet

Best Dressed with Accessories~
I didn't have the pleasure of speaking with these lovely people but I loved that they wore hats to the event and the lovely gold clutch paired with the LBD was too fab!

Best Dressed in White = WHITE HOT~

Best Dressed in an LBD and Mini's~

Best Dressed In Color and Shimmer~

Photos Courtesy of David Van Deman

Talking Fashion with Unfashionable People~

When people ask me about Fashion Wrap Up and what it's all about I get very confused looks. Its really hard to explain to people especially Midwestern folks what an online fashion magazine is all about. I also find it to be extremely funny that some Designers don't understand the concept of an online fashion magazine either. The concept is the same as a print publication, but as this generation transitions from print to online media as their main source of gathering information Fashion Wrap Up is a perfect outlet in leading the way.   I am just lucky enough to have worked with the smartest, most creative and informed business savvy designers and boutique owners who actually understand the concept! But hey that's my mission to bring fashion and a little Hollywood into the mix so that Indiana and the Midwest will no longer be labeled as unfashionable "fly-over country".

It really "gets my goat" when I talk to people who consider themselves fashionable while they are bragging about how they spent only $20 on their Apt.9  tops and blazers paired with their cotton poly blend Jaclyn Smith skirts. REALLY? I am not saying you have to spend a fortune on your wardrobe but shopping at Wal-mart and Target does not a fashionista make. You have the power to seek out new and exclusive one of a kind fashions by going to boutiques and not your local shopping mall. Why would you want to buy a silver maxi dress only to show up at a party with someone else wearing the exact same Axcess brand dress you purchased from Kohls? And I love Kohls, they do have Vera Wang and Elle designs. This is exactly why no one wants to take us seriously in the fashion, trends and style savvy world, we keep proving them right or at least that is the impression the majority of the Midwest is putting out there. 

So for all you fashionistas who are in the know, help get the word out that fashion exists in the Midwest. Fashion Wrap Up will continue to  feature a talented up and coming designer or boutique each month to prove it! We will also keep you in the loop of celebrity and Hollywood because let's face it, Hollywood is a driving force in setting trends!  Also don't tell me that you don't watch TV and that you are "too busy" for that kind of thing.  Please you live in the Midwest (I am really speaking to Indiana here because the general population is unaware of the culture, art museums and great restaurants we have, they consider Applebees a hot night out) you are not fooling anyone. I know that 80% of the general population is at home on a Wednesday night watching Big Brother - which brings another good point - REALITY TV SUCKS its BORING!  Its NOT real! Stop watching it now!

Bottom line - watch The Devil Wears Prada if you need someone to translate well then I am not sure you can be saved. I will keep trying though!

Photo Courtesy of Polyvore.com 

Celebrity Wrap Up~

Thursday Wrap Up~

No love child for Landon Donovan...read more @ People.com

Ten most memorable Big Screen Dance Scenes - see if you agree read more @ InStyle

Lindsay Lohan moves into Sober Living Facility one week before jail...find out why @ PopEater

Kelly Osbourne and finance split..read more @ PopEater

Janice Dickinson latest model to sign on to which show...read more @ TMZ

Look of the Day~

Kristin Cavallari~
Saying goodbye to The Hills the reality star sparkles in a glitzy one shoulder Zuhair Murad nude mini dress paired with silver peep toe Louboutin pumps!

via People.com

Celebrity Wrap Up~

Wednesday Wrap Up~

How many tapes does it take to crash and burn..apparently 4..ask Mel Gibson..read more @ People.com

Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz Get Married..read more @ People.com

Who is revealed as the face of the Material Girl Campaign..read more @ PopSugar

Whitney betrays Kelly Cutrone ...oh no she didn't ...read more @ Huffington Post

Jessica Biel featured in Glamour UK in lingerie..read more @ Huffington Post

R.Lynda's Fashionable Debut ~

A few weeks ago I received an email from Michelle Brantley, VP Public Relations & Marketing for R.Lynda asking me to attend their upcoming fashion show in Indianapolis on July 29th and I was immediately intrigued! Who is R.Lynda? Why am I unaware of a fashion designer in Indianapolis? The answer is because Arlinda Norris head designer of R.Lynda has yet to make her fashionable debut! R.Lynda is about combining the "best elements of couture" pairing haute couture but keeping the needs of the modern woman in mind! Lookout world R.Lynda is coming to shake up things in the fashion industry first stop Atlanta Fashion Week then its back to the Midwest where the most fashionable secret of the summer will be revealed!

In talking with Michelle and Arlinda they describe the line has being feminine and romantic yet bold and sexy. The desinger uses delicate fabrics in creating her line with the draping effect and soft textures, these fabrics feature the woman's shape in a way that makes her unique, feeling confident and girly at the same time! In watching Indy Style yesterday morning I could also see influence from Mrs. Norris' Portuguese background. The designer was able to give a sneak peek of two designs from the collection and they were just as beautiful and I had imagined! 

The event is open to the public please RSVP to rsvp@rlynda.com

The R.Lynda Spring/Summer 2011 launch event

Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010

Place: Canal Overlook Bridge Indiana State Museum.

Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and show starts at 8:30 p.m.

 Photos courtesy of Indy Style