Grammy Awards 2013 Best Dressed

For me, the 55th Annual Grammy Awards this year were exciting... mainly because of the red carpet looks, of course. Divided opinions flew across Twitter and blogs but regardless, I felt that I was liking the majority of the outfits I saw. This year, a few singers really shocked me, cough Janelle Monae and Kelly Rowland, as to how elegantly they dressed. I mean I know this is The Grammys but... wow. 

Hands down, my favourite look of the night came from the gorgeous Rihanna who looked slimmer than ever in a Azzedine Alaia dress. The scarlet red matched her bold lips. Props to whoever styled her hair too, I love it long and luscious! We're seeing something fairly new from Rihanna. She looks sophisticated and "older" than some of her previous Grammy looks. Definitely agreeable. 

Beyonce looked simple and classy in an Osman monochrome jumpsuit. This is bang on trend but I do agree that for The Grammys, maybe a dress would've been more suitable. I can't disagree with this outfit though, she rocked it.

Adele looked cute and very Mary Poppins in her custom Valentino couture gown which was modified to be shorter than the original catwalk length. I'm not 100% sure about this dress. She looks cute and I'm glad she steered away from black but it may not have flattered her in the best way. 

Jennifer Lopez looks radiant and sexy in a black Anthony Vaccarello gown. She worked this Angelina Jolie-inspired look with confidence. Not many people can pull this off but her killer thighs made it possible. 

Katy Perry looking chic and curvacious in a Gucci S/S 2013 dress. Love the tight fit on the bodice and the  eye-popping cleavage. The sea green was worn by no other. Her hair looks beautiful too in jet black. 

Kelly Rowland blew me away with this Georges Chakra black gown. I''m not too sure about the hair but the dress is flawless. Love the cutout detailing. It's sexy but demure enough for the Grammys. Her figure looks fantastic as the cutouts highlight her curves. 

Janelle Monae looks sharp and sassy with this Black tuexdo. The gold details on the blazer add so much elegance and richness to the look. 

In a J. Mendel S/S 2013 gown in pristine white, Taylor Swift looked angelic as ever. Loved the  T bar detail  on the neck and the draping of the fabric towards the torso. 

(Images courtesy of: vogue.co.uk)

DVF Fall 2013- New York Fashion Week

Diane von Furstenberg presented a colourful, fun and flirtacious Fall 2013 collection. I almost mistook it for a S/S collection. As it was a DVF show, I predicted lots of red and pinks and that's exactly what we got with a few other bold colours along the way.

There was definitely a disco vibe throughout the show. It was upbeat and lively. The models' hair and makeup was stunning. Loved the bouncy, voluminous hair and red lips. Very feminine and glamorous.

"Anna Wintour was smiling so it had to be good" - now this made me giggle.

Also loved that Diane took her time to receive her applause at the end. That woman deserves every last clap. Brilliant designer. 

Black fur jacket, leopard print and a leather skirt. Seems quite 90s.

Tan midi wrap dress with a side belt. Love the cute leopard print clutch.

Love this coral v-neck dress with the triangular detail and open slit.

Fur and double metallics. Disco x 100.

Adore this double-satin suit in a rich, fuschia colour. Wish the shirt would've been black or white though.

Open and airy chiffon dress in a gorgeous deep shade of blue. Love the hippy-style belt.

Burgundy velvet. Who would've thought it?

Aqua dress with distressed satin. Halter is stunning, love every bit of this dress. New take on the ever-so-present satin too. Props to DVF!

(Images courtesy of: style.com)

Alexander Wang Fall 2013- New York Fashion Week

Wang delivered his usual aesthetic with this collection. Lots of monochrome, grey, black, white, masculine shapes and a "moody" atmosphere.

The multi-platform runway with stairs killed it though. The finale was brilliant and the opening of the soundtrack ("Eye of the Tiger") proved that Wang is ready to tackle Balenciaga and rise above the challenges in his way, which I cannot wait to see, by the way.

 Nice to see A$AP Rocky in the front row after his campaign with Wang last year.

Loved the fiery ponytails, not sure about them tucked under the knitted caps though.

The focus was primarily on outerwear and the collection was really designed for its purpose: Fall/Winter. A lot of the other collections have been good but not realistically Fall wear. Wang knows how to deliver for his clients, providing uniquely convenient pieces with creative flare.

Long fur mittens with a grey knitted snood dress. The snood is a nice idea, not sure if it'll fly off the shelves though.

Like this rust-coloured jacket with the criss-cross detail over the size zipper.

Lovely black pea coat with a zipped black leather skirt. Simple and clean.

Love the broad-shouldered, oversized jumper with a glitter stitched skirt.

Black on black. Metallic top with satin-finish trousers. Love those shoes!

Beautiful tailoring. Black satin is huge, it seems. Cut-out shoulders are gorgeous.

Origami-inspired jacket. Really refined with the crisp shoulders and collar.

(Images courtesy of: style.com)

Prabal Gurung Fall 2013- New York Fashion Week

For a RTW collection, Gurung gave us ultra glamour with a military twist. Evening looks upon evening looks were served with leather, satin and embellishments fit for a Queen.

Personally, I was obsessed with the coats and the luxurious dresses for the finale. Upscale met army chic with khaki and navy everywhere. The shoes were amazing too, gold buckles and gold heels!

Loved the transitions of colours. Khaki to navy to black to red to white. 

Deep khaki cut-our dress with satin panels. 

Peplum jacket and skinny cargo pants. Stunning with the black fur touch.

Braces used as a harness to "corrupt" a sweet, floral look.

Double leather with caged heels. 

Opal toned and sheer fabric that almost glows in the dark on the runway.

Rich, silver fabric with gold details and a tight, black belt.

Best dress of the collection. Love the daringly high slit and the over-the-shoulder strap.

The Oscar red look. Long and straight with another OTS strap.

Navy satin with a leather harness. Military-style. 

(Images courtesy of: style.com)

Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013- New York Fashion Week

Minkoff shone like no other with her Fall 2013 collection yesterday. Her & Jason Wu have been my favourites so far. I love how she took such a unique approach to Fall 2013, steering away from the general colour palette and going for more bright, neon colours to add some brightness to the usual Fall wardrobe.

I'm a sucker for bands at fashion shows nowadays and I thought the Wild Boys did a great job accompanying the show.

Overall, the collection was modern and slightly tomboyish with unexpected twists and turns. Hair and beauty was spot on. Loved the sleek hair and winged eyeliner.

Lots of famous faces were seen at the show including Kate Nash, Nicky Hilton, Eve, Shanae Grimes and Olivia Palermo.

Fully buttoned white shirt with black leather shorts. Masculine but toned down with the sleek hair. 

Not a fan of the trousers but in love with the khaki leather jacket with a simple mid zip and 3/4 length sleeves.

This coat is every blogger's favourite. Fur collar, leather trimmings, grey for a sporty feel and bright yellow on the inside . Ticking off trend by trend. 

Cute nude colour coat, looks like PU leather. Open to reveal the knitted dress.

I don't know what I'm more excited to see: an ethnic model or the outfit? Took me a while to deliberate but I do like this preppy look with the messenger bag and pullover cardigan. 

Cute day dress in bright, mustard yellow. This shade has been seen quite a bit at NYFW so far.

Favourite look. Mixture of satin and black leather tie-up dress. Doubles up as a short  sleeved trench.

Bright coral puffball sleeve minidress. Out of nowhere but lovely with the subtle shimmer. 

(Images courtesy of: style.com)

BCBG Max Azria Fall 2013- New York Fashion Week

BCBG Max Azria is one of those collections I'll always take a look at. Normally, I'll end up liking half of  the collection and feeling a bit weird and intrigued about the other half. That's just how it goes. Nevertheless, you know there's going to be a hugely creative and original steer for every collection turned out.

This collection was a bit more masculine than what we've seen at NYFW so far. It's quite streetwise and artistic, combining lots of different types of fabrics and lengths.

Although the looks were very heavy, my favourites were the bold outerwear pieces that framed every look and stood out to be the pieces anyone would buy in an instant.

Long, quilted jacket with a fur trim on the insides and collar. A realistic Fall piece.

Leather biker jacket thrown over a mid-length dress and slim trousers. Lots going on but the jacket is undeniable. 

Layering. A long length dress with a fairisle-style print and jewelled embellishments teamed with  satin pants and a sheer white blouse. Less is more went out the window!

Again, the outerwear is perfect. A deep, burnt red leather jacket with burgundy fur around the neck. 

Not bad. The strapless, chiffon top is paired with the blouse for Fall. The fit of the trousers  is well-tailored.

Beautiful white full-length dress with lots of beadwork in the middle. One of the few feminine looks of the collection. The streetwear is not lost as a beanie hat is paired with the dress. 

Mesh covers the whole of the leather outfit here. Works? Not sure.

(Images courtesy of: style.com)

Jason Wu Fall 2013- New York Fashion Week

First time reviewing a Wu collection and I'm pretty impressed. Although there were reports of people "ruining" the set up dragging snow in from the blustery streets of NY, things went off without a hitch. Not to mention, the gorgeous chandelier giving off flattering amounts of light.

Star-studded model appearance from the one and only Cara Delevingne, looking flawless as ever. Might have to run a piece on her recent successes, she's been everywhere!

Overall, the show was very polished and refined. A very feminine collection with lots of rich colours and materials, such as fur and satin.

This jacket is gorgeous. Black fur is the best fur for Fall.

Edgy, shattered cut-outs with a feminine white skirt.

Touch of metallic with this strapless dress.

Love these co-ordinates together. Brocade style with a cinching black belt to highlight the  waist and  the panels of satin with black leather gloves add the "I mean business" look.

The desired patent black leather jacket. 

Plunge V neckline with a black and red contrast. The cut outs on the sides and the pleated fabric flatter a small figure.

Polka dots and peplum. Sheer chiffon and a heavier material for the skirt. Love the strappy sandals with this look too. 

Stunning. Flowing lengths of midnight blue fabric trailing on the runway. Love the polka dotted mesh and the  cross-over halter.

Cara working the all-over white fur. Cosy and sleek. 

(Images courtesy of: style.com)