Celebrity Fashion Watch

Had I not known that Costume Institute Gala’s theme this year is “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion”, I would really think it’s “Color Me Blue at its Best”, why blue sure has been the color of the night. From electric to royal, light, metallic, blue has definitely been in the air throughout the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last Monday (May 4).

Unfortunately, not all of these ‘blue ladies’ were able to really pull off their looks and make it a hit. Let’s check out who did and who didn’t.

Cindy Crawford

With supermodels in full force for the event, it is of course impossible to miss the ultimate supermodel herself Cindy Crawford who rocked the red carpet with her cobalt blue Versace Fall 2009 gown. My only problem with the look here is that I still could not find any ‘wow’ factor in it. It’s a hit of course in terms of Celebrity Fashion Watch perspective but not so much in terms of the night’s theme.

Blake Lively

From the roster of supermodels present in the event, it is actually a surprise that it is with a relatively neophyte actress I am more pleased. Blake Lively has never looked this good. In her teal one-sleeved, backless, thigh-high split Versace Fall 2009 dress, I just couldn’t help but be wowed!

Brooke Shields

In a Calvin Klein-designed gown, I must admit Brooke Shields’s look at the event is one of those that really bored me. Why there was nothing extraspecial nor surprising in the look. This may not be a miss but I guess I’d better get a miss and get the public’s attention than have nothing at all.

Heidi Klum

Trying to cover her baby bump, mom-to-be for the fourth time, Heidi Klum both looked odd and glam in her navy blue J.Mendel dress. Odd because I think there has been too much material used to cover the bump, but glam at the same time because Heidi can sure pull anything off.

Since the show’s inception early 2007, CW’s Gossip Girl has been at the forefront of the fashion world, with its cast members always wearing the latest and most chic fashions. From popularizing dress styles to toting the most up and coming accessory brands, the women of Gossip Girl live for Fashion.

Most recently, Blake Lively has taken a liking to Bryna Nicole’s Loyola bag in violet.

Bryna Nicole, is a hot young designer from San Francisco. Her motive is to create fabulous handbags that add color and fabulousness to any outfit. Bryna uses extraordinary colors and textures to create these amazing bags which make Serena van der Woodsen’s (played by Blake Lively) school uniform instantly brighter, in the highly anticipated second season of Gossip Girl!! Starting September 1st 2008.

Blake is seen here carrying the Loyola Satchel in Violet, available at www.brynanicole.com for $539 and available in Black Croco, Grey , Red patent, Chocolate, Cream and of course Violet!

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You know I have always liked looking at stars (even at least on photos) when they’re sans that ‘glamorous’ look. When they’re just walking on streets and dons on a casual look, is the only time when I somehow realize that celebs that they are, they’re just like us, too.

There are those celebrities who look so much different when they’re stripped off that bling-blings and all. However, I don’t think Blake Lively belongs to that category of stars.

Strolling around New York, the Gossip Girl was such a sweetheart wearing a chunky sweater and skinny jeans paired with oxford heels. Busy, busy Blake? I wonder how she was able to manage juggling a phone, energy booster packets, and water while getting hold of her cute puppy and her Burberry bag.

Well if she was able to act Super Woman juggling those things, I wonder if she could juggle her acting career and an MBA, too? Wait a minute; did she ever get into college?!

Well just in case she considers the latter, right after college, I suggest she get one at Pepperdine University’s Graziado School of Business and Management. With their program options for working professionals, executives, and full-time students, people like Blake Lively will sure have nothing but the best education.

Of course, that is if she considers getting into college first. Which I really think she should do even if she’s already having a relatively successful acting career already. And this is not just for Blake actually; this is to all teen stars out there who think school doesn’t matter anymore when you make millions already. Education IS important.

Anyway, bottom line is that I like this comfy and stylish look and so looking forward to seeing Blake Lively making it big, not just on her career but to her education. This girl’s got potentials, you know.

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