An International Fashion Opinion
WHO: Christie Brinkley
WHAT: Street Style NYC
WHEN: May 31st 2011
WHERE: The theatre district, New York City.
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: Christie’s laid-back chic proves that less is more and that million dollar smile of hers just adds the extra voltage needed to carry off such a look without coming across as boring or too homely. We just love those gold tone strappy heels. This is street style the supermodel way. A+
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Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com and Polyvore
WHO: Shakira
WHAT: Concert Style
WHEN: May 28th 2011
WHERE: Lluis Campanys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona, Spain.
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: Before these set of pics, we hadn’t seen Shakira since the success of her world cup anthem reached its peak late in 2010. We are glad to see that she is still successfully on her world tour promoting her current album ‘Sale el Sol’ and managing to send us stylish postcards of her wardrobe along the way courtesy of our friends at Getty Images Europe who attended one of her shows in Barcelona over the weekend. We especially love the Marchesa-ish cobalt blue tulle dress(worn to perform a ballad we hope). B+
DRESS LIKE A ROCKERA
Photo Credit: Robert Marquardt/Getty Images Europe
WHO: Christina Ricci
WHAT: Cali Street Style
WHEN: May 28th, 2011
WHERE: Los Feliz, California
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: We’re loving her chic argyle tank top matched with pencil fold-up jeans, brogues (golfing shoes) and a cross-body bag that doubles as a tote. What’s not to love? Not too fussy, Christina gets it. This is an easy A. See our version of her look below.
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Photo Credit: FlynetPictures.com and Polyvore
WHO: Halle Berry
WHAT: FiFi Awards at The Tent at Lincoln Center
WHEN: May 24th, 2011
WHERE: New York City
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: Okay, what is happening? What’s happening? This woman is turning 45 in August yet she looks like she will be turning 25. Normally, I would be the first person to be shouting “dress according to your age!!!” to any woman over forty wearing a freakum dress but if you’re 44 yet you look 24, please by all means flaunt it to anyone and everyone who would look and if you’re Halle Berry, you definitely will not have any problems in that arena. God blessed you Halle and may God continue to bless you, AMEN. A+
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Donna Mizani One Shoulder Cut Out Dress in Black - $184 - revolveclothing.com
Or Bargain…
Aqua Cirillo Mini Dress With Cut Out Detail - $74 - asos.com
Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com,Jemal Countess/Getty Images North America, Polyvore, Youtube
WHO: Michelle Obama
WHAT: Six day trip to Ireland, the United Kingdom, France and Poland
WHEN: The week of May 22, 2011
WHERE: Europe
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: Classy. Chic. Stylish. Sophisticated. I especially loved the black Ralph Lauren gown she wore to the farewell dinner party, that’s my personal pick from the entire trip. I just don’t get her detractors when they nit-pick at everything she wears, we are not the first to report on Michelle’s UK style but I must say we might be one of the selected few who actually fancied her global chic wardrobe. Michelle Obama is a very beautiful and stylish woman with a great figure. Let’s leave it at that. People who feel the need to compare her to former first ladies or comment on the shape of her body are just being ridiculous because this woman can only be one person and that is who she is… Michelle Obama.
Photo Credit: Bauer Griffin, PacificCoastNews.com, WPA Pool/Getty Images Europe, Oli Scarff/Getty Images Europe, Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images Europe, Pool/Getty Images Europe.
WHO: Joan Smalls
WHAT: Whitney Art Party: The Ground-breakers at Highline Stages
WHEN: May 24th 2011
WHERE: New York City
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: She gets it, she really does. Pairing her shimmering sequins black mini little black dress with ankle-strap stilettos and a not too fussy clutch is a very classic New York City classy club scene look. Normally, I don’t like bump-it coifs but the hairstyle completes her look perfectly. A+
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Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com, Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images North America and Polyvore
WHO: Solange Knowles
WHAT: Sidewalk Style – Monoi Repairing Collection launch at Sephora
WHEN: May 24th, 2011
WHERE: New York City, NY
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: Yes we do admit that Solange’s style is a bit of an acquired taste for most… but we absolutely love what we see here. With yellow being a very jealous colour, it’s easy for more than one shade paired together to clash and become a fashion disaster but we’re happy to report that is not the case here. Solange got it just right. Simply Chic. A
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Silk-Cotton Open Jacket - $195 - neimanmarcus.com
D&G Western shirt - $82 - farfetch.com
BDG Cigarette High-Rise Jean - Yellow - $58 - urbanoutfitters.com
MARUM - $100 - aldoshoes.com
Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com and Polyvore
WHO: Selita Ebanks
WHAT: Sidewalk Style – Monoi Repairing Collection launch at Sephora
WHEN: May 24th, 2011
WHERE: New York City, NY
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: Simple yet busy. Classy yet edgy. We love those Christian Louboutin Lady Daf Mary Jane Pumps, they match her print mini dress and that sassy auburn haircut perfectly. This is an Easy A from the entire Fashionwidget team and you can get the look below (haircut optional).
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Strapless foil printed jersey dress Z by Zandra Rhodes - $55 - theoutnet.com
PAVE SILVER STARTER NECKLACE - $68 - juicycouture.com
Lady Daf Platform Mary Jane Pumps - $995 - saksfifthavenue.com
Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com and Polyvore
WHO: Leona Lewis
WHAT: Midriff baring Fashion Statements
WHEN: May 23rd, 2011
WHERE: BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s Hackney weekend at Hackney Empire, London, England.
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: Again with the bare midriff look. The scalloped hem is interesting but the look is much too busy for my personal taste. See our past feature on Leona for more details.
FASHIONWIDGET’S SIMPLIFIED VERSIONS OF THE LOOK
ASOS PETITE Pique Chelsea Scalloped Shift Dress - $83 - asos.com
$83 - asos.com - $83 - asos.com
Mango Suede Scalloped Court Shoes - $148 - asos.com
Scalloped Suede Clutch Bag - $100 - topshop.com
Scalloped Suede Clutch Bag - $100 TopShop.com
Scalloped Suede Clutch Bag - $100 - topshop.com
SAKURA Coral Suede Platform Court Shoes - $128 - topshop.com
Photo Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Europe and Polyvore
WHO: Victoria ‘Posh Spice’ Beckham
WHAT: Simon Fuller’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony
WHEN: May 23rd, 2011
WHERE: Hollywood, California
FASHIONWIDGET’S VERDICT: *Please DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS LOOK unless you are the fashionista seen above.* We do not advocate pregnancy in pumps but Victoria makes it look wicked good. We believe that the maternity gown she is wearing is one of her own designs from the current season. Perhaps she brought her son, Brooklyn along for support in case she slipped in those seven-inch-custom-made Christian Louboutin pumps. We get it Posh, your fashion does not take a break for anything but please endeavour to wear some flats at some point during your pregnancy. B-
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Victoria Beckham Draped parachute-silk dress - $2,290 (1,420 GBP) - net-a-porter.com
Anya Hindmarch Valorie satin clutch - $405 (250 GBP) - net-a-porter.com
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Pumps - $585 - mytheresa.com
Or Bargain…
Norma Kamali Oversized Box Tee Dress in Black - $99 - revolveclothing.com
vintage clutch - $42 (30 EUR) - shopfriiscompany.com
Steve Madden Shoes, Pinelope Pumps - $79 at Macys.com
Photo Credit: FlynetPictures.com and Polyvore
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