It's Red Carpet Fashion Baby!: Grammys Edition

Easter Time!

The Grammy Awards has come and gone. A night celebrating the past year in music and the outpour of some colourful and crazy fashion. Channeling Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj right now. There were many risk takers and memorable looks but only a select few made the Amanda's Fashion Spot cut. Behold the ladies in pastel, Natasha Beddingfield and Kelly Osbourne who each dressed in the softest and prettiest colours of the night, baby blue and lavender. The groundhog that predicted an early spring was spot when it comes to these looks that remind me of springtime. Natasha Beddingfield wore a strapless blue gown with a sequin bust detail and chiffon skirt with a print reminiscent of the Ming Dynasty. Her soft waves brought out a 1940's Old Hollywood vibe with her glowing skin and bright smile leaving the perfect finishing touch. Kelly Osbourne has always been regarded as a style risk taker, from her black and pink choppy haircuts, 1980's punk princess revival look and her vast collection of vintage dresses. Now, her style has taken a demure ladylike turn and is every bit stunning. Kelly O absolutely glows in this beautiful lavender ruffled dress with satin bow tied sash and sparkly peeptoes. Bravo, Kelly bravo!

Discoball

I have featured a countless number of sparkly, sequin gowns on Amanda's Fashion Spot and with all the gorgeous shiny stunners that have been in fashion as of late, that will not be slowing down any time soon! Plus, I love all that glitters. Country songstress Leann Rimes dazzled on the red carpet in this gorgeous gold stunner. With a slight off-the-shoulder cap sleeve and loose draping, this gown evokes a look reminiscent of the screen goddesses of yesteryear. You go Leann! Jenny from the block is now the Jenny that knows how to rock a red carpet! This Emilio Pucci mini dress looks like a hybrid between a sexy dress and a discoball in the best possible way. J.Lo lit up the red carpet in her matching silver clutch and studded shoes in a look to be remembered.

What were your favourite Grammy red carpet looks? Let me know in the comments, Facebook and Twitter!

Enjoy!

Amanda
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SAG Awards Red Carpet Style

Awards season continues with the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards! The award celebration that honours the actors, typically has a red carpet filled with more subtle looks and this year did not disappoint. Unlike the Golden Globes, the colour of the night was red with touches of navy and nude with strapless gowns being the most popular style.

Look on and be inspired by my favourite looks:

In a soft pink feathered Monique L'huillier gown, Angie Harmon looks like a modern-day princess all grown-up. The softness of the skirt contrasts with the corset bodice balancing out the silhouette and the look is accessorized with beautiful large diamond rings and delicate stud earrings. This look embodies the fun, fantasy and fairytale of Hollywood. Kudos to you!  

Television queen and comic genius Tina Fey, delighted the red carpet in her red lace embroidered Oscar De La Renta gown. Always the class act, she let the dress do the talking by keeping her accessories simple with a black clutch and leaf shaped diamond encrusted earrings. Now this is how to a funny lady should dress. 

Mila Kunis had the look of the night in this printed Alexander McQueen gown. The large floral prints in bittersweet red, soft beige and black, looked beautiful with Mila's soft waves. This was a goddess look indeed that gets me excited for all the soft flowing looks of spring and surely gave the red carpet a breath of fresh air.

What were your favourite SAG Awards looks? Let me in know in the comments, Facebook and Twitter!

Enjoy!

 
Amanda
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Golden Globes Fashion Part Deux!

 Ethereal Light


A staple at almost every awards show red carpet is the pale hued dress. It perfectly compliments a tan or fair complexion and with a few adjustments, can help any individual wearing the colour bring out their inner glow. Glee star Lea Michele simply glowed in this ballerina pink Oscar De La Renta gown. The one-shoulder ruffled detail cascaded to the side of the dress flowing into a full skirt. Simply beautiful! Carrie Underwood wore a subtle yet glittery gown by Badgley Mischka in the colour that speaks Hollywood. The sweetheart neckline and long train make the gown perfect for any 'sugar and spice and everything nice' starlet. Nicole Kidman wore a cream one-shoulder Prada gown that was accented by a soft sparkle. The small bow adds a ladylike touch with the pin adding small hint of colour with the turquoise stones. Lovely!

Peachy Keen


These stars seemed to be channeling spring with their peachy coral shades which added a summery touch to the wintertime awards show. Newly blonde Emma Stone glowed in her soft orange Calvin Klein Collection gown. The simplicity of the gown is perfection as it lets the colour shine and her shiny gold Calvin Klein Collection cluth pop. Claire Danes also chose a gown by Calvin Klein instead in a pink coral shade that was complimented by a gold cuff. The soft draping in the front adds a sensuous touch to the halter gown.  Television star Kyra Sedgwick walked the red carpet in my favourite colour combination orange and turquoise. In her ruffled, goddess-like tangerine Emilio Pucci gown, she accented the lightweight dress with turquoise and gold jewelry. Love it!

What were your favourite Golden Globes red carpet looks? Let me know in the comments, Facebook and Twitter!

Enjoy!

Amanda
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Photo(s) of the Day!: People's Choice Award's Red Carpet

Finally, the 2011 awards season is here! I get so excited seeing all the glitz and the glam of Hollywood on the red carpet and even more excited about sharing that excitement with you! This year the People's Choice Awards seemed to be dominated by neutrals, blue, strapless dresses and all around fun shiny dresses. There were a lot to choose from but the looks below were by far my faves!

Look on and be inspired:

Kim Kardashian sparkled and shined in this metallic strapless by Catherine Maladrino. Accessorizing with a chain-inspired gold necklace and mirrored clutch this look creates a beautiful contrast with Kim's shiny dark updo and smoky eyes. Always a fan of neutrals, Kim shows the true way to looking ladylike and fashionable at the same time wearing trends in a classic silhouette.

 Award show host Queen Latifah, glowed in this beautiful blue ombre full-length gown. Adorned with a jewel encrusted neckline, the colour and fit compliment the Queen perfectly, who typically wears strapless gowns. This look goes to show you that the key to looking glamorous and gorgeous is finding what works for you and sticking to it!

Royal blue is a colour that I have been feeling lately and it seems that David Meister thinks so as well as Kate Walsh shines in his strapless creation. With a ruffled skirt and asymmetrical pleats on the bodice, the cocktail dress stands out against the unconventional blue carpet. As a red head, Kate Walsh shows that the best way to flatter the auburn hue is with a beautiful contrast.

What were your favourite 'blue' carpet looks from the People's Choice Awards? Let me know in the comments, Facebook and Twitter!

Enjoy!

Amanda
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Red Carpet so Bright you have to Wear Shades

The beginning of a new year not only means fulfilling your New Years Resolutions but also enjoying the onslaught of award season. It is a chance to see how Hollywood's talented actresses interpret the designs of fashion's highest talent. The 2010 SAG Awards did not disappoint. Coming down the red carpet was a burst of bright saturated colours. Check it out!

ROYGBIV

Who knew that SAG Awards would bring out the bright side in Hollywood? Each of these stars show that if you want to stand out, colour is the way to go. Bright colours are one of the first things that I think of when choosing an outfit for it is one of the things that can take an outfit from drab to fab!

(Editor's Note: Although this bright red Marchesa Dress worn by Rebecca Gayheart is from the 2008 SAG Awards, I couldn't resist. The ruffle-y details that frame the corseted middle are absolutely beautiful.)

Amanda