Fashion Update: Solange Knowles Stuns in Yellow + More Fascinating Looks from the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards

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Karolina, Solange & Kate

Zoe & Padma

June, Hilary & Selita

From Zoë Saldaña’s noir sheer cut-out Prabal Gurung to Solange Knowles in a yellow and white Marni mini, the fashions of the CFDA fashion awards were certainly a hot topic for discussion this year. I especially appreciated the understated elegance of Padma Lakshmi’s intricately detailed Naeem Khan gown, in a sea of colourful statement ensembles, I think she managed to stand out in black just like Zoë Saldaña. June Abrose glittered in silver sequins. Hilary Rhonda colour-blocked in cut-out perfection and Selita Ebanks was a vision in white. With the absence of Lady Gaga (a previous CFDA fashion award recipient) who stole the show and not to mention all the attention last year, there was room for all sorts of fashion statements this year. Fashionwidget, narrowed it down to the nine pictures as seen above, we also loved Devon Aoki in her amazing red and black Alice+Olivia strapless gown. Unfortunately, our photographer was unable to snap a photo of her. Never fear, I will re-blog or update this post if I stumble upon a photo of her (in the dress) that I can legally upload.

~Fashionwidget

Photo Credit: PCN

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Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2011/2012 – Giorgio Armani Privé

FASHIONWIDGET PICKS…

FRONT ROW FASHION

WHO: Giorgio Armani Privé

WHAT: Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2011/12

WHEN: July 5th 2011

WHERE: Paris, France

TRENDS: Show-stopping fascinators, Mixed prints, Floral dresses, Matte makeup, Tailored blazers, Scarf skirts, Thin belts, the sequin-bustier look & dual-tone gowns.

SHOWSTOPPER: The burnt orange tiled bodice dress & the return of the whimsical waistline gown

SIDEWALK STYLE – KATIE HOLMES

SNAG HER STYLE

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Hensley Blouse With Tassel Cufflinks - $158 - boutique1.com

ALLDRESSEDUP 100% Silk Capri Pants - $133 - boutique1.com

Chinese Laundry Fit 2 B Tied - Natural Python - $78 - heels.com

Or Bargain…

EUROPEAN CULTURE Blouses - Item 38193196 - $59 - yoox.com

Rafaella Petites Sateen Capri Pants - $40 - lordandtaylor.com

Nine West Women's Qualia Platform Pump - $50 - endless.com

Photo Credit: Francois Durand/Getty Images Europe and Polyvore

Cannes Film Festival 2011 Day 9 – Fashion for a Cause – amFAR Gala

DEFINITIVE STYLE

WHO: Gwen Stefani, Janet Jackson, Courtney Love, Rosario Dawson, Doutzen Kroes, Michelle Rodriguez, Freida Pinto et.al.

WHAT: amFAR Gala 2011 – Cinema Against AIDS

WHEN: MAY 19TH, 2011

WHERE: CANNES, FRANCE

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Fashionwidget’s Verdict: Models versus Actresses versus Singers versus Designers, every single one of them showed up with their fashionista game face on. We Especially loved the colourful statements made by Doutzen Kroes and Janet Jackson in a two-tone Haider Ackmermann dress. The fashion was simply stellar on the amFAR red carpet this year as expected.  We loved the Jean Fares, the Chanel(s) and the Givenchy Couture(s), we also cherished looks from L.A.M.B (Gwen Stefani was a showstopper in her black halter ensemble) and Atelier Versace. It is with sincere hope that we wonder if it was as much fun for all these divas to strut in their latest designer threads for a worthy cause as it was for us to watch and offer our opinions. We also hope some serious money was raised to benefit AIDS research. For more information about the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFAR ) and how you can volunteer/donate/spread the word please follow the link(s) as listed below.

http://www.amfar.org/ (The amFAR Official site)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AmfAR (Research History)

Photo Credit: Bauer Griffin & Getty Images Europe

Cannes Film Festival 2011 Best Dressed Day 7 – Fashion on the Red Carpet

HIGH-OCTANE

WHO: Karolina Kurkova, Bianca Balti,  Bar Rafaeli, Clotilde Courau,  Naomi Campbell

WHAT:  “The Beaver” World Premiere during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival + de Grisogono Party – Day 7

WHEN: May 17th 2011

WHERE: Cannes, France

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Fashionwidget’s Verdict: Simply spectacular, we cannot even decide on who dressed better between Naomi in Azzedine Alaia or Bar in Roberto Cavalli + Karolina Kurkova looked so stunning in her Emilio Pucci cut-out dress. The models brought their A-game. Well done ladies! A+

Photo Credit: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Europe

Cannes Film Festival 2011 Day 1 – The Best of the Rest

WELL DRESSED STARS

WHO: Gong Li, Uma Thurman, Rachel McAdams & Karolina Kurkova

WHAT: ‘Midnight in Paris’ Screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2011 – Day 1

WHEN: May 11

WHERE: Cannes, France

Fashionwidget’s Verdict: The ever ethereal Gong Li continued her wow-factor this year in a stunning deep purple gown by Roberto Cavalli, Uma Thurman looked divine in Versace, Rachel McAdams looked angelic earlier in the day when she showed up for a photo-call in a white flower accented shift dress by Maxime Simoens Couture then later on in the evening gave the red carpet a run for its red-money in a (you guessed it) shocking red number by Marchesa. Karolina Kurkova looked truly regal in Armani Privé Autumn/Spring 2009-10. All in all it was a very good fashion show.

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Photo Credit: Getty Images Europe/AsiaPac