Summer Wedding Guest Outfit Guide

Being a waitress at a hotel means that during the spring and summer, my main job is working weddings. They are my absolute favourite type of event to work because generally everyone is just so happy to be there and its nice to be around people who are celebrating something that isn't money or age or business related - they're just celebrating each other!  Summer weddings especially are fun because they're often held partially or entirely outside and the sun just makes everyone a lot happier!

Working at weddings means I get to spend rather a lot of my time surveying people's outfits and I think over the years, I've kind of worked out what level of dressed up works at weddings. So this outfit is a summer wedding guest outfit - not for anyone super close to the bride and groom but something that I think is appropriate to wear, if you're a friend. Avoiding colour and style cliches is difficult but I think this works!

Outfit
Topshop Embroidered Organza Dress in Pink

Accessories
New Look Nude Platform Court Heels
Ted Baker Reeney Purse
House of Harlow 1960 Thin Stack Bangle in Rose Gold
Shashi Military Three Row Bracelet
Dream Collective Painters Bow Cuff in Brass
Sunahara Aussie Coin Criss Cross Ring

Last Night's Looks: 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Carrie Underwood walked the carpet at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards wearing an Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 Gown paired with a 'Cara' clutch and matching heels from the same designer. I think Carrie looks like a princess with her long blonde hair tumbling over her shoulders and the epic frothiness of the dress. It suits her figure perfectly, I like the accessories she paired with it and her neutral make-up makes her look eau-natural! Love the whole look - definately my favourite from the night.

Alicia Keys wore a very close fitting Azzedine Alaia Couture gown in what I can only describe as a mixture between a really dark berry colour and black. She definately has an amazing figure that can totally rock this dress but the fact there is nothing to draw your attention away from the flatness of the colour kind of disappointed me - I would have loved it to be backless or feature a lace back. I love the braided hair all pinned up, the layering of Repossi earrings and the bold make-up which gives her an edge.

Jordin Sparks wore a Diane von Furstenberg ‘Zarita’ lace dress which she paired with black DVF sandals and David Yurman jewelry. I love the scalloped edges, the floral pattern and three-quarter length sleeves on this dress - it looks sexy and professional all at the same time. Liking that she rocked the side ponytail all ruched and messed up - its one of my favourite hairstyles and I love seeing celebs rocking it too. The shoes are a bit boring but overall I really love the look!

Miley Cyrus wore a white Jean Paul Gaultier jacket as a dress which she paired with black and white Christian Louboutin heels and Jacquie Aiche jewelry. The hair looks far too old for her - she's still a late teen but this hair looks like its from a 40 year old woman (the cut and the colour). That body chain she's wearing seems to be supporting her boobs (which look rubbish in this dress) and the shoes look like a last minute add-on to the outfit. Her figure looks great and wearing a jacket as a dress was very daring but I don't think on this occasion she pulled it off.

Last Night's Looks: 2012 SAG Awards

The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last night (January 29th), so I thought I would post about some of my favourite red carpet fashion from the event! 

Natalie Portman wore a gorgeous strapless Giambattista Valli gown in a fabulous berry colour - the bow detailing on the neckline is great and I love how it draws in at the waist before flowing out into the skirt - it shows her figure off perfectly! She paired it with a pair of Jimmy Choos, an embellished Judith Leiber Clutch and Harry Winston jewels. The ruby and diamond earrings are attention grabbing and perfectly compliment the look and toting that silver clutch brings life to the outfit. Usually I'm not keen on having hair up with strapless dresses but with the bold neckline detail, I think it works great!

Jayma Mays walked the carpet in a glittering black Reem Acra gown which she paired with Brian Atwood Heels, a Judith Leiber Clutch and Neil Lane Jewelry. My favourite part about this dress is the lace back which creates a real centrepiece and uniqueness, whilst the long train is fun and adds dimension to an otherwise figure hugging piece. The earrings are a great addition but although the rest of her make-up is flawless, I'm not keen on the colour of the eyeshadow - it seems a bit out of place.

Dianna Agron wore a sleeveless gown from Carolina Herrera which she paired with Jimmy Choo's, a Ferragamo bag and Fred Leighton jewelry. I like that the dress is not to over-complicated and is figure hugging so gives her some shape. I'm not keen on the neckline and think she should have added a simple necklace here as it looks pretty bare up top! I like the way her hair has been styled with the messy fishtail braid and her make-up is flawless too! This look is very mature and I think it suits Dianna fabulously.

Lea Michele walked the red carpet in a floor length, one shoulder Versace dress, silver Casadei heels, a Fendi bag and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.  I really struggled to find a picture of this dress from the front (it seemed like she walked the red carpet sideways - perhaps she only likes the look from the side?!) and I'm not keen on the layers on the bodice or the color but I do like the flowiness of the skirt. I particularly like the bangle that she's wearing as its bold but I feel like her hair would have been better in a half up/half down do to really show of the one-shoulder detailing.

Last Night's Looks: Golden Globes

The Golden Globes Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles last night (January 15th), so I thought I would post about some of my favourite red carpet fashion from the event!

Jessica Alba chose an embellished strapless lavender gown from Gucci and added Giuseppe Zanotti heels and Bulgari diamond jewelry. This shows off her incredible figure to its absolute best with the tight figure hugging bodice matched with the short but delicate train. I also love how the embellishment is followed throughout the outfit - not just the dress. Its a very romantic, elegant look that Jessica pulls off fabulously!

Sarah Hyland went for a a figure hugging Dolce and Gabbana gown with black belt and black clutch. I adore the lace detailing of both the dress and belt as it makes the outfit look so feminine and dreamy - pairing it with that belt gives it a rockier edge which is so fun. The hair style also looks great and brings this whole elegant look together - minus the infamous wardrobe malfunction, I think it was a great pick!

As the new face of Dior, Mila Kunis chose a one shoulder Christian Dior floorlength gown and Cartier Jewelry. I love the nude inner layer of fabric which really makes the ruffling of the bodice stand out. Not all that keen on the shoulder strap (I think it would have looked great without it and with her hair down), but the  floaty skirt looks dreamy and just so fun, whilst the shape itself is wearable by so many types of figures.

Charlize Theron opted for a high-low Christian Dior gown with embellished Cartier Headband and Givenchy Heels. The ruffle in the risen skirt matched with the flowing train look stunning and I love how she's chosen to add a headband - I feel like not enough stars really use their hair to its full potential in outfits! I also like the deep V neckline - I usually HATE it in dresses but she really pulls it off well!