ConstantlyAlice: Zooey Deschanel

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Red Carpet Camoflage

I don't watch the Golden Globes (although I heard Tina Fey was marvelous). I usually find them tedious and wait till the following day to catch up on the red carpet pictures.

When I think red carpet, I think creative, artists, expressive style..what I got was a huge yawn. *YAWN*

There is such a fear of making a "worst dressed list" that celebrities are no longer willing to take a fashion risk...the result is this

Lovely women..Lovely dresses..BORING. Variations on this theme were all over the red carpet..lots of black dresses, several "nude and lace" versions. Where's the originality??

Even those who were considered "worst" dressed were pretty tame..Like this dress worn by Jessica Chastain

Sure, it's not the best fit, but it's really not that remarkably different from the "best" dressed list..

What happened to the style innovators? Where are the risk takers?! Style has become so watered down that I despair for the "vintage" we're leaving for future generations.

If I had one wish for next year's red carpet, it would be that someone (anyone!) would throw caution to the wind and show up on something refreshingly different and fun. Here are a few of my suggestions..

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Schiaparelli Lobster Dress? Bet nobody else would have one..

If lobster isn't your thing..how about this gorgeous 50's evening dress from Dior?

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With a tiara of course

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..and why not make an entrance with a remarkable statement piece like this Chanel cape?

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The gauntlet has been thrown, people..(Jennifer Lopez, are you reading this?) Next year I want to see lobsters..

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Style It - The Red Dress

This dress is hands down my favorite in the shop right now. (In fact, if it wasn't so tiny, I'd keep it!) The color is such a beautiful shade of red, and the shape is just amazing!

Here are two style options, one work and one weekend.

The Red Dress - Take it to Work by constantlyalice featuring stone jewelry

Talk about a power suit! Nothing screams "in charge" quite like a red dress ;)

Blazer
$368 - aliceandolivia.com

Gucci high heel pumps
$895 - net-a-porter.com

Stone jewelry
$37 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Pure Color Lipstick Spf 15
$30 - bergdorfgoodman.com

The Red Dress - Weekend Kitten by constantlyalice featuring an ankle strap wedge

Miss Selfridge mink coat
£65 - missselfridge.com

Charlotte Olympia ankle strap wedge
$895 - neimanmarcus.com

Jerome Dreyfuss calf hair handbag
$880 - net-a-porter.com

ASOS wide sunglasses
$17 - asos.com

I couldn't resist going kitten-ish for the weekend theme (literally!) Of course, my hair inspiration has to be my favorite indie darling, Zooey Deschanel. And how fun are those shoes??

How would you style the red dress?

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Style It - The Zip and Go Dress

Let me begin by saying, I love this dress. The color is great, the peter pan collar is sweet and the ease of wearing a dress that zips down the front goes without saying.

The style of the dress reminded me a lot of Zooey Deschanel, so I've styled the first outfit with a bit of an indie flair. Perfect for a fall day, the suede jacket helps to make the dress a little less "young" and adds a little edge. And how fantastic is that feathered butterfly headband?

The Zip and Go Dress - Zooey Inspired by constantlyalice featuring mary jane pumps

Alexander Wang zipper jacket
$1,485 - mytheresa.com

Debenham
£10 - debenhams.com

Boutique 9 mary jane pumps
$80 - dsw.com

Margit Brandt fancy hair accessory
€15 - welikefashion.com

The second outfit styles the dress to look like separates. Remove the tie belt on the dress, top it with a v-neck sweater so just the collar is peeking out and add a pretty sky blue belt. The peacock feathered hair barette would look great pinned to one side with your hair up in a messy twist or beehive.