Celebrity Fashion Watch

Jason Wu’s place in fashion history is set, thanks to First Lady, Michelle Obama. What was his reaction when he found out that none less than Mrs. O. wore his design at the Inauguration ball? “I found out when the whole world found out,” he said. “I said, ‘It looks white. It looks like mine…’ I had a box of pizza and I nearly fell over. I was sitting there with my friends, and they were screaming.” The 26-year old is a Taiwan-born, Manhattan-based American fashion designer. Okay, enough with the trivia and on with the fashion!

“She’s so statuesque. I knew white would look great on her. White is a powerful color. I wanted to show off her arms, but not too much,” was the designer’s take on the gown.

Michelle Obama sure looked classy and confident in the one-shouldered ivory silk chiffon gown. Many critics raved for this dress…and I’m going to be one of them! She simply looks good in it. Though frankly when I first saw it, I was “what’s with the detail?!” because it looks like it has the same details as the curtains I have on my bedroom. But when you give it a once-over and look at it closely, you realize that it really is beautifully made. And in Mrs. O’s statuesque figure and toned arms were well accented by the gown and she struck the balance between looking glam and at the same time practical. So, it’s a HIT! If you think differently, then you can tell me too.

This look on the other hand, is another Hit-Miss. I love the color on her though. The teal Jason Wu dress with an assymetrical cardigan by Japanese designer, Junya Watanabe was worn by the First Lady to the Royal Opera House in London. She sure gave a unique twist to the classic cardigan, but again, I’m apprehensive over the slightly balloon-cut skirt. If it were slimmer, then it might have worked out better.

From the shades of this season’s ‘it’ color, purple, let’s check out Michelle Obama in black.

When it was time to do her duties as the First Lady and host their first black-tie dinner, Michelle Obama did not disappoint in this strapless, sequined gown by Chicago-born fashion designer, Peter Sorenen. She then accessorized with layers of pearls designed by Tom Binns. All I can say is, wow! She looks completely stunning and elegant, specially with her updo. It’s a HIT, madame!

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Isabelle Toledo is a Cuban-born American designer, who got her career put on spotlight when she designed one of the outfits that First Lady, Michelle Obama wore on Inauguration day. Let’s take a look at some of our fashion icon’s Toledo-designed outfits:

Mrs. O sure knows how to arrive with a bang at the Inauguration Day when she wore this pale yellow wool lace Isabel Toledo shift with matching overcoat as she headed off to church with her husband. Matched with diamond brooch and studs, the first lady cut an elegant figure. What struck me with this outfit were her green pumps and green gloves (which she is not wearing in this picture). Somehow, she made it work! She took a risk with the green shoes and gloves, and it pulled off. The lady looks classy, elegant, and sophisticated. It’s definitely a HIT for me.

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Still with our Michelle Obama Day here in Celebrity Fashion Watch. This time, let’s check out the First Lady going with today’s ‘it’ color - purple.

Mrs. Obama, in a custom Thakoon pixelated silk jacquard dress with floral prints, waves to the thousands of people waiting for her to arrive. Very nice empire neckline, it accentuates her shoulders and the cut of the dress accentuates her trim figure. A HIT if ever I saw one.

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You read that right folks!

Today I am declaring a Michelle Obama Day here in Celebrity Fashion Watch. And what does this mean? Well this means that for this whole day our feature will be all about the First Lady in of course the fashion perspective. Let’s check out Michelle Obama’s from her gowns to her shoes and blings, let’s check out what her fashion statements while and about doing her ‘special’ duties as Barack Obama’s wife.

As a kick off for our Michelle Obama Day here in Celebrity Fashion Watch let’s find out the First Lady’s favorite designer when it comes to her shoes.

Guesses, guesses, guesses? Well I think this ain’t quite a hard task, when it comes to high-end fashion shoe designer, who comes to your mind first? Jimmy Choo of course!

Yup! Like those Hollywood celebrities, the First Lady, too has been hooked with the shoe designs of the designer of Chinese descents. With his glamorous yet sensible styles, it’s definitely not a wonder why Jimmy Choo has been Michelle’s first choice when it comes to her shoes.

Here you can see her going satin smooth wearing Choo’s Dale shoes during President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Ball. Didn’t I mention she loves it simple and elegant?

Now, like any normal girls, when Michelle likes something, once should never be enough including in fashion. Such was the case with this green Jimmy Choo ‘Glacier’ heels she wore to the inauguration that she also wore at least two times in eleven days! She sure is a fan, right?!

Finally, getting domesticated starting her garden in the White House, check out how cool Barack Obama’s wife’s Jimmy Choo Biker leather flat gardening boots.

What can we say with Michelle’s taste in shoes? – Simple and elegant. And that’s what she is.

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I’ve always believed that one should dress up and embrace their age when it comes to dressing up, but seeing Elizabeth Hurley at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Party, I could sure have a change of mind.

Clad in a glamorous form-fitting pink dress, the model, actress and swimwear designer could sure pass as 33 instead of 43 (her real age). With one of her legs flashed, who would think about dressing up according to your age here? I sure wouldn’t. I love how the frock hugged Elizabeth Hurley’s curves and how the shade of pink added glow in her already glowing aura. And that’s speaking from someone who has never been a fan of pink.

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Why else than to help her with her getup!

Walking around Venice, Italy, Beyonce Knowles sure seems to be heading into a fashion disaster day with her tank top, J Brand jeans, YSL heels and a hat. Could anything be worse than this?!

Of course she looks comfortable here sans those tight fitting jeans and heavy blings, but dang! I would rather see her in an ‘uncomfortable’ look than see her in this hideous fashion statement! Goodness, I haven’t seen someone dress up disastrously from head to toe other than Lady Gaga.

So okay, let’s try to take this from head to toe, the hat over her huge hair is so out of place; the tank top and jeans are ugly, period; and the shoes, well it could’ve been a hit worn with a better looking outfit.

Surely Beyonce has mirrors in her home. I wonder if she looked at it before going out.

Nicole Richie sure has been busy these days promoting her fashion accessory line, House of Harlow while having meetings here and there planning for her upcoming clothing and shoe line. But in between being a businesswoman and a mom and girlfriend, the Simple Life star still finds time to pamper herself.

Leaving a hair salon in Melrose, the fashionista mom-to-be for the second time looked casual in her maternity look – pink and blue paisley print maxidress and denim jacket.

Known to be one of Hollywood’s fashion icons, it’s quite new seeing Nicole this uhm…casual. Well I love the play of color in her maxidress, but the denim? Don’t you think it’s a bit off?

Oh well, we don’t expect Nicole Richie to be fashionably dressed-up all the time, right?! Besides she’s just getting herself some pampering. So I guess that’s a good excuse.

It’s a beautiful Sunday guys so I thought of giving you something laidback and something special for this day. From our usual celebrity fashion eyeing, let’s mellow down a little and switch to something trivial just for this day. And how else can we be more laid back and relaxed in the context of celebrity fashion than getting to know someone who’s behind a star’s fashion hit or fashion misses. – Their fashion designers.

So today’s designer in focus is someone who at only in his late 20s has already made a big name in the industry and has already dressed up a lot of big names there is in Hollywood. Ladies and gentlemen, Zac Posen.

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There are basically two reasons why I love this silver Hervé Léger by Max Azria Fall 2009 sparkling embellished mini dress that teen sensation, Miley Cyrus wore at the UK Premiere of “Hannah Montana: The Movie” in London, England yesterday (April 24).

First because it brought out a lot of vibrance in Miley – it’s stands out in the crowd yet it ain’t much of a hey-look-at-me look. And next would be how those sparkles brought out the star in Miley and how it defined the 17-year-old’s character in the film [big star in a subtle way].

Other times I would really think of this dress as another not-age-appropriate look but hey, she’s 17 now and a star of her own, so I guess that gives her an access to try and experiment on her clothes. Hopefully she knows her limitations and boundaries when it comes to fashion though.

It’s always pleasing to see stars who have been quite in a hiatus make a public appearance again. Aside from giving you that nostalgic feeling seeing them again after some time just gives you that little smile.

And like those stars I was talking about, seeing Alicia Silverstone after quite some time is just so great I can’t help but smile.

Clad in a long royal blue gown, the Clueless star was all smiles as she posed for the papz 2009 Heart of Green awards in New York City yesterday (April 24). I just love the look she has here; it was refreshing and oh-so chic. Everything just worked perfectly – from her sexy curls to her subtle make-up and minimal accessory.

Wow, it was as if Alicia never aged at all!

Welcome back!

I have always loved Beyoncé Knowles; whether it’s because of her talent, her fashion sense, or just her being her, she definitely is one of those celebrities I love to look at over and over again.

However, attending the Cinema Society and MCM screening of her latest flick, Obsessed, I’m actually a bit apprehensive with B’s look. Oh well the hair was absolutely fabulous – straight and sleek does really well for the singer – and to-die for. But the frock is actually another story.

In what is apparently another House of Deron creation, I wonder if anybody would get too excited with this short skirt with a train. Like, hello?! A short skirt and a train?! You must be kidding me.

I’m sorry B, I so love you but this dress really has to go!

You know what they all say about “okay” in fashion; if it’s not a hit and not a miss, it’s okay – it’s just okay. And ‘okay’ is actually synonymous to ‘forgettable’.

Just like what Ali Larter has here at the Cinema Society and MCM screening of “Obsessed”. – Okay… just okay.

Well hit wise, there’s not much in the look that’s so ‘wow’-worthy. Was it fabulous, no. was it a standout, no. But was it that bad, definitely not. Although I must say the hair do was a bit to outdated and the metallic was quite so yesterday, I can’t really say this one’s a certified, celebrity fashion miss.

As I said, it’s okay. But it’s neither something people would go crazy about nor something that would elicit any review at all.

Oh well, can we go to the next look!

So here is the last installment of our 17 Again LA Premier coverage.

Tiya Sircar

Tiya (as Samantha in the movie) should go hang around with Keke sometime and ask her for some fashion tips. Her coral and purple dress simply did not do anything to compliment her gorgeous brown skin color. Girl, stay away from violet. And what’s with the print? It’s so uncoordinated that I can’t even call it a pattern. But kudos to her gorgeous Christian Dior wedges (though she should get one in another color), which looked cute on her feet.

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The 17 Again premiere was a toast to Teen Hollywood as they rallied together to support the movie. Here are some of them who showed support to Zac Efron’s flick:

Keke Palmer

Keke, Corbin’s co-star in his movie Jump In, also graced the premier in a cute pastel pink strapless dress (did she and Vanessa plan their outfits together?), accessorized with a black sash at the waist with an origami bow. Her dress had subtle geometric shapes design in it (look at it closely), which was complemented by the black sash and black slingbacks. She opted for a simple hairstyle with pulled back ponytail. Now this outfit is really nice! It complimented her color very well.

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