Bollywood Fashion Update: Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan’s Yummy-Mummy Sidewalk Style

Not that it should matter to anybody but Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan appears to be steadily losing the baby-weight she had infamously received so much flack for following the recent birth of her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. The Indian actress and former Miss World has often be spotted in a long black Mullet shrug-coat (pictured) which seems to be her go to fashion accessory in light of her newly fuller figure and I have to say it is very flattering. In my personal opinion, when a person does not shop for a lot of clothing in a new size/shape they are in (especially following weight gain), it seems to indicate an eagerness to get back to the figure they once were. Hopefully, when she does people will realise that she owes them nothing.

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Photo Credit: TOI, IANS & India Today

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Sidewalk Style: Penelope Cruz Expresses Her Love For Espresso Head-To-Toe

Attending a screening of ‘From Rome with love’ last evening in New York City, new mum and Academy-award-winning actress Penelope Cruz sent temperatures rising (seriously, it was like 100° yesterday) in a skin-tight lacy (if I had to guess, Dolce & Gabbana but correct me if I’m wrong) espresso-brown mini dress. What I love most about this look is the fact that everything matches to a tee (shoes, clutch, dress, hair) and the length of the dress is just right. This looks like a woman who is comfortable in her own skin and therefore does not feel the need to try so hard at all. In fine form, Mrs. Javier Bardem.

Go Penelope!

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Photo Credit: Wireimage

Sidewalk Style: Kim Kardashian Gets Peplum-ed in Paris

Parisian Style?

Kim K.

Fashionwidget’s Verdict: Kim Kardashian is very stylish but this look begs the question. Beige can be a very cruel colour on curvy girls as there is nowhere to hide unless you are wearing a beige ball gown. Perhaps, a body sculpting silhouette would have been more flattering (and not to mention forgiving) on the well-endowed Kardashian. The doggy-collar chain in on-trend but I’m not sure I like it with this ensemble and I also would have preferred colourful strappy heels instead of playing it safe in typical noir.

THE LOOK DONE OVER by Fashionwidget

Sporty Peplum Boudoir Inspired Dress – $1,090 at suzannah.com

Peplum Piped Dress – 1,090 at suzannah.com

Bottega Veneta Strappy Colourblock Sandals – $469 at Barneys

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Photo Credit: PCN & Polyvore

Hollywood Fashion Update: Two Weeks in the Stylish Life of Edgy Fashionista Jada Pinkett-Smith

Style Profile: Jada Pinkett-Smith May/June 2012

JPS has been on a whirlwind promotional tour which began just about a month ago in Europe, what with the summer releases of hubby Will Smith’s ‘Men in Black 3’ and her own vehicle ‘Madagascar 3’ to promote around the world. Fashionwidget takes a look at how the last two weeks have been on the fashion circuit for the busy mother of two and her edgy style candy.

Designer Arsenal
Alberta Ferretti
Salvatore Ferragamo
Emilio Pucci
Roberto Cavalli
Valentino
Lanvin
Versace
G*Star
Bill Blass
Giorgio Armani
Calvin Klein

Top Five Designer Shoes
Nicholas Kirkwood
Giuseppe Zanotti
Christian Louboutin
Azzedine Alaia
Jimmy Choo

Best Red Carpet Look
Orange and gold Versace gown from the Cannes Film Festival Premiere of Madagascar 3.

Best Sidewalk Style
Red Valentino romper paired with black ‘Greta’ suede strappy heels by Jimmy Choo.

Fashionwidget’s JPS Favourites

1. Christian Louboutin “Decoupata” strappy boot.
2. Midge Elgin Slim Jeans by G*Star.
3. Stark seductress clutch in black and gold.
4. Nicholas Kirkwood black strappy pump.
5. Upside down hoop by Lana Jewellery.
6. Valentino rock stud tote in red.
7. Greta black suede heels by Jimmy Choo.
8. Greta gold glitter heels by Jimmy Choo.
9. Free People rocker vegan leather shorts in black.

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Photo Credit: PCN, Getty, FameFlynet, BG, Wireimage

Purchasing: Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom & Net-a-porter.com

Additional Credit: Fashionwidget

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

Fashionwidget’s Favourites

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

Fashionista in the City: Charlize Theron takes Manhattan by storm – Snag her Style

Charlize in the City

Charlize Theron in NYC

Fashionwidget’s Picks

Charlize Theron: City Style Profile

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Net-a-porter.com

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Photo Credit: PCN, Getty, Saks, Balenciaga, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin

Additional Credit: Fashionwidget & Glam Police

Eva Longoria’s LBD Perfection outside David Letterman’s in NYC

Sidewalk style at its bodacious best. I really don’t know about the heels ms. Longoria sported last evening but her hair, makeup & little black dress were simply killer!

Photo Credit: FameFlyNet

Street Style: Dakota Fanning Steps Out in Fuchsia for the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City

FUN FUCHSIA

Dakota Fanning

Z Spoke by Zac Posen Stretch Taffeta Dress - $490 - revolveclothing.com

Jimmy Choo Cosmic Patent Leather Pumps - $745 - mytheresa.com

Photo Credit: Polyvore and Zimbio’s content provider PacificCoastNews.com

Fashionwidget’s Verdict: I love Dakota. I really do but this dress’ fit is a little off for me. I tried to substitute it will my own Polyvore suggestions above, let me know what you think. All in all I think she looks great and I love her footwear.

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Spotted: Audrina Patridge at the ‘Avengers’ Premiere in Hollywood. SNAG THE LOOK for Less!

COLOUR BLOCKED

Audrina Patridge arrived at the 'Avengers' premiere in Hollywood, colour-blocked to perfection. (PCN)

Three quarter sleeves dress - $37 (£23) - mango.com

Harlow Satin Envelope Clutch - $78 - bcbg.com

Fergie Protest - $70 - zappos.com

Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews & Polyvore

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Sidewalk Style: Jessica Alba Pumps up the Style Volume at the Gas Pump in Beverly Hills, California

SIDEWALK STYLE

Jessica Alba

Fluid Longline Blazer - $130 - topshop.com

Tie Neck Blouse W/ Studs White - $99 - vincecamuto.com

Mother The Looker mid-rise skinny jeans - $195 - net-a-porter.com

Jimmy Choo Brown Embellished Leather And Snakeskin 'Vivienne' Platform Sandals - $1,356 - bluefly.com

Victoria Beckham Cat Eye-Frame Acetate Sunglasses - $195 (£124) - theoutnet.com

One of the reasons why I love Jessica Alba’s style is because she seems to dress to please herself and her like-minded peers i.e. she dresses for women (which simply means she dresses in a way that other women can appreciate and be inspired by) also a reason why she is featured on Fashionwidget often. I particularly love the way she had paired this easy breezy chiffon blouse with the skinny jean then balanced off with a rolled-up cuff blazer and peep-toe pumps to create a look that is appropriate enough to show up at your child’s school in or at a business meeting yet fascinating enough to land you a spot on the ever critical best dressed list.

~Fashionwidget

Photo Credit: FameFlynet and Polyvore