Swoon Alert: Balmain SS16

Spring and Summer 2016 will look pretty fabulous, thanks to Olivier Rousteing, the Creative Director of Balmain. His gorgeous collection was stunning, and again, his attention to detail is astounding. Olivier understands how to design for a woman’s body and enhance her features. Short hemlines, midi, and long, peek-a-boo, bodysuits, and more.

Luxe texture, color, and artistry made Balmain one of my favorites this season. Featured above are a few of my favorite looks. Brava, Olivier. J’adore!

A view from the floor….because that is where you fall when you swoon.  ~ Avery

When Looking Fierce is Your Only Option

Stellar dress, stand out accessories, flawless make up, extraordinary attitude.

Strut. Slay. Fierce. Fabulous. Go forth and have a kick-ass day!

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A Stylist Creates Many Styles

Stylist, Wardrobe Stylist, Fashion Stylist, whatever title you go by, you need to know your occupation. If you call yourself a Stylist, but your work only shows one type of style, your style, it only shows you can dress yourself. You need to reach beyond!

No one client is created equal. No two events are the same. You must be well versed in many different areas of style to be able to pull appropriate looks for your clients. You need to research, familiarize yourself with Fashion History, use all resources available, stay current and keep evolving.

Peruse my Instagram for up-to-the-minute sets I’ve produced. IG: @AveryCelebStylist

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Darling, You Look Mauve-alous!

I fell for this TIBI top, and I fell hard. A kimono-esque, mauve-y slice of heaven is easily wearable, but poshly stunning! I kept it clean, teamed with cream or winter white pants and refined accessories. Playing up the colors with your cosmetic palette, makes for an overall exceptional look. Divine!

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It Started With a Skirt

My eye caught hold of this Peter Pilotto skirt and I knew I had to build a look around it. Not to take away from the skirt, I opted for a plain black top and accessories with a hint of color that brought out the small blue accents. Blue topaz is one of my favorite gems, so pairing it with this was a treat!

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Cocktails by the Pool

This is not your college pool party. This is grown people cocktails by the pool, not in it. Hosting friends late day for drinks, dressed to the nines. A kaftan is oh so glam, but extremely comfortable. Finish off with bejeweled sandals, earrings, and sunglasses and this luxe look will set the tone. Superb cocktails and nibbles, and you’re definitely the IT spot where people pray to be invited.

Graceful, gracious, glamorous.

A view by the pool ~ Avery

Style lesson

2011 SAG Awards Best Dressed

The actors attending the 2011 Screen Actors Guild award ceremony, turned it out! There was hardly a misstep and I was particularly happy with Ms. Helena Bonham Carter, wearing a white and black lace dress by Marc Jacobs.  Her unusual, eccentric, sometimes wacky style decisions, were squelched by a hint of good taste.

Best Dressed

Hillary Swank – In blush Versace. Perfection.

Natalie Portman – White Azzaro with a touch of baby bump. Lovely.

Julianna Margulies – Red YSL. Very chic.

Mila Kunis – Red Alexander McQueen. Delightful.

Sofia Vergara – Cobalt blue Roberto Cavalli. Va Va Va Voom. Watch out though, the deep V and huge slit bordered on trashy. 

Jayma Mays – Peach Jenny Packman. A vision.

Heather Morris – Blush Romona Keveza. Gorgeous.

Amy Adams – White Herve Leroux. Class.

Annette Bening – Soft gold Tony Ward Couture. Movie Star.

High Honorable Mention

Amber Riley – Black Anne Barge. Dressed like a star.

Hailee Steinfeld – Striped Prada. Age appropriate for a 14 yr old. Adorable.

Julie Bowen – Black Catherine Malandrino jumpsuit. Stepping outside the box. Love the look.

Tina Fey – Red Oscar de la Renta. Thank you for not wearing black. Hot!

Sarah Hyland – Orange Max Mara. Fresh.

Giuliana Rancic – White Ema Savahl. Goddess gown.

 

A view from the Red Carpet ~ Avery

Best Dressed AMA’s

Taylor Swift – Keep the chic and the straight…and grown up dress. Prom is so over.

Katy Perry – I love that you decided to move away from cartoon character to gorgeous star.

Kelly Osbourne – Perfect head to toe…per usual since she reclaimed herself and found her new body.

Emmy’s 2010: Best Dressed and the Rest

 I must admit I was a bit underwhelmed with the red carpet looks this year. Of course, I do have my faves and also the “fire your stylist” picks.

BEST Picks: Their look encompassed perfection from gown, to hair, and accessories.

Kim Kardasian – Grecian goddess in Marchesa. It was a nice change and she looked gorgeous, head to toe.

Nina Dobrev – Wearing Zuhair Murad. Breathtaking in a nude one-shoulder gown.

Julie Benz –  Pamela Rolland. White one-shoulder with a hip placed cutout accent. Extreme chic.

Claire Danes – A nude Swarovski crystal encrusted Armani Prive gown. Flawless.

Lea Michele – Once again, this girl gets it right, in a navy Oscar De La Renta. Stunning.

Sofia Veraga – With her Jessica Rabbit curves, it can be difficult to dress her without crossing the line to vulgar. She shined in Carolina Herrera, soft golden-yellow strapless.

Elisabeth Moss – Wearing Donna Karan, her nude gown actually worked quite well with her pale skin tone. Simply elegant.

Cheryl Hines – In a dove grey Zac Posen. Lovely.

Tina Fey – I usually end up feeling sorry for her dress choice, but not tonight! Silver silk with a black beaded overlay by Oscar De La Renta. Fantastic.

Jayma Mays – Styled in top to bottom perfection, wearin Burberry Prorsum. Glamorous.

I am tired of black, it is a bore. The biggest reason, it does not show well on TV. None of the beautiful detail work shows and ends up looking like a black blob. Unless your physique calls for only black, please find color.

I do have to mention two faves in black (as seen in photos), Kelly Osbourne in Tony Ward…detail work was amazing and she is so svelte! Great look, Kelly. And, Eva Longoria wearing a pretty Robert Rodriguez.

My kudos goes out to these women who stepped it up and looked great: Jane Lynch in Ali Rahimi and Wanda Sykes in a silver beaded one-shoulder.

It just didn’t work:

Christina Hendricks – Zac Posen. Everything was wrong. The color, the style, the fit. Not flattering.

Anna Paquin – Alexander McQueen. I really loved the top, but the bottom baffled me. 

Heidi Klum – Marchesa. The dress was beautiful, it just needed to be longer. The micro mini length didn’t jive with the rest of the dress.

Lauren Graham – Yigal Azrouel. Shapeless mishap. Come see me next time.

January Jones – Versace Atelier. The color was magnificent. The style looked more like prom than Red Carpet.

Fireable offense: Prada nadda! Whoever styled Rita Wilson should be shot. Prada never looked so awful and neither did Rita. This made me sad…then mad. Enhance your client!

I saw a lot of celebs with their hair a mess that actually took away from their dress. Watch out ladies, sometimes a natural, young, beachy look …makes you look old and harsh. The gown you choose indicates the hairstyle you should wear. Look at the total picture.

Until the next Red Carpet event….. stay chic.

A view from the penthouse ~ Avery