Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Red Carpet Report • The 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards

The annual CFDA Fashion Awards took place at the Alice Tully Hall in NYC last night. 


Jessica Chastain presented the Womenswear Designer of the Year Award last evening. The actress wore a white Prabal Gurung dress with sheer metallic overlay from the Resort 2013 collection. The dress with bustier bodice and voluminous skirt was styled with gold-and-white Prabal Gurung ankle-strap heels and, of course, no clutch. Harry Winston jewels and a side-parted wavy hairstyle concluded the look. Lily Collins was also spotted at the event, where she handed out the Swarovski Awards for Emerging Talent in Menswear, Womenswear and Accessories. The actress donned a Marchesa Fall 2012 brocade dress. The white-and-gold dress with flared skirt was paired with metallic Giuseppe Zanotti pumps and a gold Swarovski clutch. A voluminous bun and Atelier Swarovski jewels provided the finishing touches for Lily's look. 

Jessica Chastain - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Winners Walk  Lily Collins - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Winners Walk

Mandy Moore was a vision on white wearing a feminine Lela Rose Fall 2012 gown. The white draped gown with embellished cap-sleeves was teamed with Prada heels and a clutch by Edie Parker. Adler earrings, a pink lip shade and tight ponytail provided the finishing touches for Mandy's lovely look. Joan Smalls looked gorgeous in a white tank dress by Michael Kors, from the Pre-Fall 2012 collection. The dress with rise-and-fall hemline was styled with bold gold accessories, including a tube clutch and strappy sandals. A clean ponytail and a pink pout finished the look. 

Mandy Moore - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Joan Smalls - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

Selita Ebanks graced the red carpet in a white bandage gown by Hervé Léger by Max Azria with a sleek flowing skirt. The gown with shimmering insets in the bodice was styled with complementary accessories, including a silver clutch and silver jewels. A pretty hairdo finished her look. Candice Swanepoel looked angelic in a light-blue lace Valentino Spring 2012 dress. The sleeveless dress was paired with white open-toe sandals by Brian Atwood. A cute braided hairstyle, white drop earrings and flawless make-up completed the look. 

Selita Ebanks - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Candice Swanepoel - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

Heather Graham looked angelic in a cornflower-blue gown by Nicole Miller. The custom gown with a ruffle down the front was styled with black Nicole Miller heels and an embellished Marchesa clutch. A wavy hairstyle and Pamela Love jewels completed the flawless look. Jessica Stam accompanied Jason Wu for the awards. The model wore a sheer electric blue gown with black lace underlay. I loved this gown on Jessica, which she styled with black Roger Vivier sandals and clutch. I dislike the Stam's hairstyle and make-up - a crazy spacey ponytail and a strange eye shadow. 

Heather Graham - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Jessica Stam - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

Erin Heatherton looked gorgeous in a bright-green Michael Kors Resort 2013 goddess-like halter gown. The Victoria's Secret model styled her look with gold sandals and cuff, which complemented the dress' gold neckpiece. A purposely loose ponytail and flawless make-up provided the finishing touches for Erin's look. Ashley Olsen stepped out in a rarely seen colourful dress, looking radiant in a violet dress. The silk dress with a ruffle down the front was teamed with another pop of colour, yellow Manolo Blahnik heels. A croco-leather The Row bag, silver Sidney Garber cuffs and a smooth bun completed the flawless look. 

Erin Heatherton - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Ashley Olsen - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals


Solange Knowles was radiant in a white-and-yellow Marni Spring 2012 dress. The shift dress with V-neckline was embroidered with big paillettes was teamed with funky Missoni sandals and a bold Marni clutch. A voluminous hairstyle finished the look. Anna Wintour looked lovely in a yesterday-showed Marc Jacobs Resort 2013 sheath dress. The sleeveless orange dress with sparkly gold floral print was belted in the waist with a gorgeous maroon leather belt. Anna styled her look with her nude Manolo Blahnik sandals, a matching nude croco-clutch and a beaded necklace. A flawless bob and Anna's signature shades completed the look. 


Solange Knowles - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Anna Wintour - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

Sophia Bush looked pretty in a bright orange David Meister Signature dress. The draped dress with deep neckline and split was paired with colourful Echasse Louboutin sandals and a gold Swarovski clutch. A glossy wavy hairstyle and radiant make-up finished the look. Kate Bosworth looked beautiful in an embellished Altuzarra Fall 2012 dress. The printed dress with cut-out in the waist and medallion coin-embellishments on the hip was paired with black accessories, including velvet Altuzarra heels and an envelope clutch. A sleek bun and flawless make-up completed the stunning look. 

Sophia Bush - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Kate Bosworth - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

Julianne Hough has a busy red carpet week this week and after the 2012 MTV Awards she also stepped out on this red carpet. The dancer/actress looked gorgeous in a red crepe KaufmanFranco gown. The gown with plunging neckline and metallic belt was styled with a matching gold metallic clutch and dangling earrings. A teased updo and smoky eyes wrapped up the look. Karolina Kurkova looked beautiful once again in a printed sleeveless Tommy Hilfiger dress. The supermodel styled her dress with a bold statement necklace and black-and-gold sandals. An orange pout and sleek locks completed the look. 

Julianne Hough - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Karolina Kurkova - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

I loved Dakota Fanning last night on the red carpet! The young actress wore a cute kimono-inspired dress from Proenza Schouler's Fall 2012 collection. The brocade mini was teamed with chunky black Proenza Schouler Resort 2013 wedges to match the frock's trim and a metallic clutch. A center-parted updo and flawless make-up wrapped up the look. Crystal Reed opted for a Zac Posen Fall 2012 print dress. The fitted lame cocktail dress with wide sleeves was teamed with black strappy sandals, silver bangles and bright green chandelier earrings. A slicked-back hairstyle and a bright pout wrapped up the look. 

Dakota Fanning - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Crystal Renn - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

Kyra Sedgwick looked chic in a Reed Krakoff Spring 2012 suit. The look consisted of a black blazer with white trim, a silk vest and slim pants. The actress paired her ensemble with Reed Krakoff sandals and a black clutch by the same designer. A simple updo and dangling diamond earrings finished the look. Diane von Furstenberg looked beautiful in a black-and-white hand-motif dress. The sleeveless Fall 2012 dress from her own collection with side-split was styled with DVF sandals and a DVF clutch. A diamond bracelet was the finishing touch. 

Kyra Sedgwick - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Diane von Furstenberg - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

Zoe Saldana looked stunning yesterday. The actress looked gorgeous in a black gown with sheer panels by Prabal Gurung, from the Fall 2012 collection. The gown with sheer pleated train was paired with black heels. Smoky eyes and a clean updo completed Zoe's beautiful look. Mary-Kate Olsen debuted a darker hair colour. She wore a black silk long-sleeve The Row Resort 2013 dress with high-low hemline. The designer styled her dress with Louis Vuitton peep-toes and a leather The Row purse. A sleek hairdo and natural-looking make-up concluded Mary-Kate's look. 

Zoe Saldana - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails  Mary-Kate Olsen - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

Rachel Zoe dazzled in one of her own designs. The designer/stylist looked gorgeous in a draped, long-sleeve gown which was fully sequined. The gunmetal piece was styled with a simple black clutch and a statement ring. A soft wavy hairstyle and rich red lips provided the finishing touches for Rachel's look. Doutzen Kroes looked beautiful in a halterneck dress with choker-accent by Sophie Theallet. The silk dress with embroidered bodice and flowy skirt was paired with black sandals and a black clutch. A purposely messy updo and cat-eye make-up completed the look. 

Rachel Zoe - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals  Doutzen Kroes - 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

Do you have a favourite? I loved so many looks! Who stood out? Rachel Zoe, Dakota Fanning, Zoe Saldana & Kate Bosworth!

xoxo

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