Continuing with my "Billboard Music Awards 2013 Red Carpet" WHO WORE WHAT? postings, in my last post I spoke of my "Best" picks from the BLUE carpet--with Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and yes, even Miley Cyrus being some of my favorites...


So now, of course, it's time for the "Oh Dears!". And while Madonna and Miley were in the good, Miss Ke$ha was not:

Part Two of the White House Correspondents' Dinner Fashion: Chiffon Belles

"The Newsroom" actress Emily Mortimer wore a red chiffon Oscar de la Renta gown at last night's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. I thought she looked very "proper" in this dress featuring a satin belt, banded neckline and sheer sleeves. 

"Nashville" actress Hayden Panetierre wore this lemon yellow chiffon Katherine Kidd Spring 2012 gown. It was very Prom Queen. I also think there was way too much going on...from the draped side cowls to the gathered bust to the beaded looped trim hanging off of it (seriously, what the heck was that?), it was too mucheey.

Now, it's time for the Hombres of Premios Billboard/Latin Billboard Awards 2013--
First Up...The "Muy Bueno!":

Adrian Carvajal: Telemundo telenovela actor Adrian looked PERFECT in his blue fitted suit and skinny silver-gray tie

Gabriel Coronel: Venezuelan-born actor looked so sleek in his chic tuxedo at the Premios Billboard 2013. Definitely one of my favorite Men of the night. It was classic but the styling of the tuxedo looked directional and young.

Emilio Estefan: Music Industry Icon Emilio Estefan looked dashing in this double-breasted suit with skinny tie and pocket hanky. Well done Emilio! I didn't expect anything less from you. He looks like he OWNS the entire Latin Billboard Awards!

This past Thursday, April 25th, the Premios Billboard 2013--the Latin Billboard Awards--took place at the Bank United Center in Miami (actually Coral Gables, Florida). The Premios Billboard de la Musica Latina is an award show which began in 1990 and has been televised on the TELEMUNDO Network since 1999, honoring the Top Billboard Chart musicians in the Latino Music World. Now, more importantly, let's get to the Alfombra Roja, or Red Carpet.

I've been to a lot of these Latino Awards events--such a Premios Juventud when I designed outfits for the Chica Orbit---and it's always a BLAST, and it's always fun to see what my Latino "brothers and sisters" will turn up in. Sometimes it's Muy Bueno but a lot of the times it's "Ayyyy Mija!"...and I LOVE IT! The top Trends included LONG gowns, and Pageant Girls, as well as Prom looks, there were some mini looks as well.  And for the men, well, that's coming up in Part Dos...so let's get right to it:

 The Pageant Chicas
Cynthia Olavarria: Cynthia is a former "Miss Puerto Rico Universe" and competed in the Miss Universe 2005 pageant--she's also a model, TV host and actress. Naturally as a former Pageant Girl, she gave you pageant and Red Carpet Fab, all at once. It's pretty fabuloso, this strapless ivory with gold applique gown with mermaid shape. It helps that Cynthia is STUNNING!

Pretty Jennifer:



Continuing with my Yahoo! Shine "Yahoo at the Awards" red carpet fashion videos--next up: it's Jennifer Lawrence! This time, I am highlighting "The Fashion Evolution of Jennifer Lawrence". The beautiful Jennifer has gone from a little strapless prom-like dress (with bad shoes!)...to Glam Princess in Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, and Marchesa.




Click HERE to watch my Yahoo! Shine "The Fashion Evolution of Jennifer Lawrence" video

Yahoo! at the Awards gets "Nick'ed":


Well kids, it's Awards Season (!), one of my favorite times of the year (next to when the Haute Couture runway shows occur in Paris as well as when international Figure Skating competitions are on TV and well, yes, also when the Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss World beauty pageants happen!)...I guess I have a LOT of favorite!!!


In lieu of all the upcoming awards shows, I filmed some fun segments for Yahoo! Shine--the Yahoo! site for Women's Lifestyles, Healthy Living and Fashion Blogs. The segments include awards shows red carpet and in particular, styles seen on past awards shows including the Golden Globes.

The segments are part of "Yahoo! at the Awards". First up are segments I did on "Red Carpet Bargains", in other words, looking like a Hollywood star on the red carpet, on a bargain--and also "Style Highs & Lows and Sofia Vergara". I had a blast filming these segments at my Atwater Village (recently won the coveted title of CurbedLA's "LA's 2012 Neighborhood of the Year" ) NIKOLAKI design studio--take a look at some behind-the-scenes snapshots I got with the Yahoo! crew:




Here are the links to the first two segments:


For video on Red Carpet Bargains click HERE


For video on Golden Globe Awards: Style Highs-Lows & Sofia Vergara click HERE

Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more of my "Yahoo! at the Awards" red carpet web segments! 

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace: Another Star who wore a Custom Gown to the Golden Globe Awards was the Drop Dead Gorgeous Angelina Jolie. When you are Angelina, you can't just wear any ol' Couture Frock off the Runway, huney! No! you have Donatella and her team create a Custom Couture creation just for you! This Creme with Red Accent Silk Crepe Back Satin Gown fit her to perfection. Trust me, to create darts and tailor Silk Satin that masterfully is no easy feat! And I absolutely LOVE that 1940's draping. I know this one will be another look that people will Love or Hate, but I am firmly in the LOVE camp. She can often play it safe or subdued on the Red Carpet, but with this look I think she really "brought it" to the Globes! Everything about her look was beautifully thought out including this soft, modern chignon. And, of course, the trend of the night...a custom DTM (dyed to match) Satin Clutch! Love that they did it to match the Red detailing of the collar.

Evan Rachel Wood in Custom Gucci Premiere: Another one of my absolute favorites of the night was Evan Rachel Wood in, once again!, Gucci Premiere! This Halter Gown with Degrade Feather Detailing was an absolute Show Stopper and made Evan Rachel look like she was a Mermaid that escaped from the sea! The fit and hand work on this dress was flawless. I can only imagine how many hours it took to apply all those feathers! She looked as stunning from the back as she did from the front. Her make up was perfection and she was smart to keep the earring simple. The gold bracelet (vintage?) and snake ring were perfectly unique and quirky accents that reflect Evan's personality and style. And by the way....look at that feather work on the dress!

Jessica Alba in Custom Gucci Premiere: Another Actress that looked absolutely stunning last night was Jessica Alba in this Dusty Rose Strapless Gown with Beaded Petal-like Detailing and Chiffon Draping. In case you didn't know, Gucci began a Custom Line of Dresses called Gucci Premiere specifically to outfit celebs for major Red Carpet appearances. Since Gucci is mainly a luxury Sportswear Brand, someone realized "Hey, we are missing out on all that Red Carpet Advertising!" and Viola! Gucci Premiere was born. To date, I don't think they have had one miss! Remember Hilary Swank at the Oscars last year?! Jessica (and her stylist) chose the perfect earrings for the gown with these Bulgari Diamond Drops. And her modern chignon was the perfect compliment to the entire look. She finished off the look with this DTM (dyed to match) Roger Vivier clutch and exquisite Bulgari diamond bracelet.

Natalie Portman in Custom Lanvin: It comes as no surprise that some of the most stunning gowns of the night were custom made. There is something so special about a dress that is created especially for the wearer and it helps that some of the recipients of these gowns are the most BEAUTIFUL women in the world! Nowhere is that more apparent than on the stunning Natalie Portman. After walking all the Award Show Red Carpets pregnant last year, Natalie arrived this year showing off her svelte and petite figure in this dark Fuchsia Duchess Silk Satin Strapless Gown with Side Drape Detailing. I love that the dress shows off Natalie's figure, while not being too overt about it (which is neither her style or Alber Elbaz' (designer of Lanvin). This was definitely one of my favorite looks of the night. She was perfectly accessorized with Harry Winston Diamonds and a Dyed to Match (big trend of the night!) clutch.

Salma Hayek in Gucci Premiere (Custom Gucci): Salma looked Hot, hot, hot! in her custom, made-to-order Gucci Premiere Gown. While it is similar to the recent Gucci Spring 2012 Collection it was an original design just for Ms. Hayek or should I say Mrs. Pinault. Salma is married to François-Henri Pinault. He is the Chairman and CEO of PPPR which owns brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen and more... In other words, she should be getting her underwear custom made as far as I'm concerned! This Black and Gold Bugle Beaded Siren dress was a perfect marriage of 1920's influence, while allowing for a Va-Va-Voom Silhouette for Salma's petite and curvaceous figure.

Lea Michele in Marchesa Spring 2012: My comment in the last post about Starlets going directly to Marchesa might not have worked so well for Lea Michele. After watching the Miss America Pageant last night, I fear that this dress veers ever too close to a Pageant Dress. While this is probably the perfect dress for someone like Halle Berry, Lea Michele comes off looking a bit too Miss Oklahoma for my liking. On a positive note: I do like that the took away the peplum pieces at the waist!

Shailene Woodley in Marchesa Spring 2012: Wow! This is how you break on to the scene! Shailene is the breakout star of the new George Clooney film "The Descendents" and she was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. And for someone who is new to the Red Carpet, Shailene certainly hit it out of the park on the first try! Note to all newcomers, contact Marchesa...it is hard to go wrong in their frothy creations by Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman.. She looked beautiful in this Silver Silk Tulle and Beaded Gown. Note how the outer layer of tulle was removed to create a more "Red Carpet Ready" hourglass silhouette.

Nicole Kidman in Versace Spring 2012: The photo here just doesn't do Nicole and this dress any justice. When you see her on the Red Carpet and on Stage she is incredibly striking and looks as if she could have actually walked the runway of the Versace show! This was one of my favorite Versace Shows of recent season because it was such a direct reference to Gianni Versace and I love that she chose to wear this dress.

Madonna wore the above Silver Beaded and Black Tafetta Reem Acra Pre Fall 2012 Ball Gown to this years Golden Globe Awards. It is not so much the dress that isn't working for me, but the way she accessorized the entire look. The black half glove with stacked Diamond Bracelets, Cross Necklace and lifeless hairstyle just make me confused. Instead of making one strong Fashion Statement, she seems to be all over the place with this ensemble.

Diane Lane did NOT disappoint in this stunning Gold, Beaded, Tulle Gown by Reem Acra Pre Fall 2012. I love everything about this look on Diane. The color, beading and silhouette gives her a regal, Hollywood Royalty look which is exactly what she should be portraying to the world. I also love how the dress, which is most likely the EXACT sample seen on the model on the right, looks perfectly age appropriate on both women.

Rooney Mara stuck to her trend of wearing Black, Directional Silhouettes and chose to wear this Taffeta Nina Ricci Pre Fall 2012 Gown. Rooney is always stunning and a striking presence on the Red Carpet, and I understand her continuing to stay close to the "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" Brand, I just think there are even more interesting black dresses out there for her to choose from. She did soften her look a bit by sweeping her bangs to one side which I think is a great look for her and let's us see that beautiful face. What do you guys think?!