Red Carpet Fashion: Golden Globe Awards 2014

On Sunday, January 12th, Hollywood celebrated the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards.  The hosts of the evening were Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.  The biggest stars from Leonardo DiCaprio to Taylor Swift were on the envy-worthy guest list.  Like every year, stars dressed to the hilt in designer suits and couture gowns.  All nominees and attendees looked fabulous!  To see the full list of awards and winners click here.  Now, if you want to see the fashion, I collected as many as I could of  the red carpet glam at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.  Keep an eye out for my three favorite looks of the night:  Elisabeth Moss with an intricate and edgy beaded dress, Jenna Dewan-Tatum in a stunning and sexy monochromatic gown, and Michelle Dockery in a charming, fairytale-like ensemble.  Enjoy!

Andy Sandberg & Joanna Newsom                Ariel Winter                       Elisabeth Moss

Julia Roberts                    Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan-Tatum                 Zoe Saldana

Tina Fey                                   Taylor Swift                              Drew Barrymore

Heidi Klum                            Allison Williams                  Hayden Panettiere

Rashida Jones                 Zoey Deschannel             Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber

Caitlin Fitzgerald                            Reese Witherspoon                         Amber Heard

Emma Watson                                Lupita Nyong                              Usher

Sofia Vergara                                Emma Roberts                                Jared Leto

Kyra Sedgwick, Sosie Bacon, & Kevin Bacon                                Kaley Cuoco

Matthew McConaughey & Camilla Alves                     Olivia Wilde                     Uma Thurman

Michelle Dockery                              Mila Kunis                                 Kate Beckinsale

Emma Thompson                   Elsa Pataky & Chris Hemsworth                 Julianna Margulies

Paula Patton                              Jennifer Lawrence                          Kerri Washington

Lena Dunham                                  Melissa Rauch                              Taylor Schilling

Leslie Mann                               Jessica Chastain                               Amy Poehler

Lauren Parsekian & Aaron Paul                           Berenice Bejo                        Amy Adams

Bradley Cooper                            Cate Blanchett                       Leonardo DiCaprio

Style Crush Saturday: Gabrielle Union

Style Crush:  Gabrielle Union
Known For:  Actress; role as Kristen in Think like a Man
Style:  Sophisticated, Sexy, Feminine

This week's Style Crush is the gorgeous Gabrielle Union.  Gabrielle is a 41-year old American actress and model, who is best known for her attention-catching roles in the cheer movie sensation Bring it On opposite Kirtsen Dunst and the star-studded, hit comedy Think Like a Man.  Growing up in a family of four girls, Gabrielle shone as the year-round, star athlete at her high school, being point guard on the girls' basketball team, playing soccer, and running track.  After high school, Gabrielle attended college in Nebraska, but eventually transferred to UCLA in Los Angeles, California.  While working her way through college to earn a sociology degree, Gabrielle started as a model after interning for a model and talent agency.  The agency's owner recognized Gabrielle's stunning, as well as intellectual, attributes and immediately got her into acting.  She began her acting career by getting supporting roles in teen movies like She's All That, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Love and Basketball.  In 2000, Gabrielle got her big break by being cast as Isis in Bring it On.  Since then, Gabrielle has gone on to guest star in TV shows such as Friends, Ugly Betty, and Army Wives, star in her own TV show Being Mary Jane, star in the hit movies Bad Boys II, The Perfect Holiday, and Think like a Man, and win multiple awards including Best Actress at the Palm Beach International Film Festival.

In addition to earning respect for her work, Gabrielle has an attitude and realness that has earned her the respect of her peers.  This past June, Gabrielle was awarded the "Fierce & Fearless Award" at the Black Women in Hollywood Pre-Oscars luncheon where she gave a very open and honest acceptance speech.  The crowd, filled with her fellow actresses, friends, family, and idols, cried and laughed along, and ended the event in a standing ovation for Gabrielle.  Gabrielle is respected because she isn't afraid to show her weaknesses and imperfections.  At the age of 19, Gabrielle was sexually assaulted at gunpoint, and she admits that for awhile she was lost.  After going through such a traumatic experience, Gabrielle is now a spokesperson for survivors of assault.  Gabrielle believes you have to fight for happiness and that is what she does.  After dating for years, NBA player Dwayne Wade proposed to his love, Gabrielle, in December 2013 with a 8.5 carat diamond ring.  The happy couple has been spotted together out and about more in love than ever.  Gabrielle is truly a remarkable woman and I respect her courage, strength, and style.  

Below, I Included Gabrielle's acceptance speech for the Fierce & Fearless Award.  I definitely recommend giving it a watch.  It's the first bluntly honest and raw speech that I have seen in awhile.  If the video cuts out at the very end, watch the full speech here.

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Style Crush Saturday: Justin TImberlake

Style Crush:  Justin Timberlake

Known For:  Singer, Songwriter, Actor

Style:  Sleek, Sophisticated, City-chic

This week's Style Crush is the charming Justin Timberlake.  Justin is a 32-year old American singer, songwriter, and actor who came to fame by being the predominate singer of the 1990's boy-band sensation 'N Sync. Loving music from a young age, Justin started performing at local fairs and talent contests at the age of 8.  By age 12, Justin had earned a part on The New Mickey Mouse Club, alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, and JC Chasez (future fellow 'N Sync member.)  The show was canceled, causing Justin to move onto his next venture, forming the 5 member group 'N Sync in 1995.  The group became a world-wide success.  'N Sync went on to release three chart-topping albums, including *NSYNC, No Strings Attached, and Celebrity, perform at the Academy Awards, the Oscars, and the Super Bowl, and sell over 50 million records worldwide.  The band was recognized as the third best-selling boy band in history before breaking up in 2002.  Justin gained so much respect and popularity during 'N Sync that he continued on in music with a solo career and released the album Justified which included the hits "Cry Me a River" and "Rock Your Body." He then released FutureSex/LoveSounds which included the top singles "SexyBack", "My Love", and "What Goes Around...Comes Around".  Both albums received numerous awards, including four American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, four Grammys and an Emmy.  After much success in the music industry, Justin decided to pursue his acting career while taking a few years off from writing and recording music.  Justin went on to star and appear in multiple movies over the years, including dramas Alpha Dog and Black Snake Moan, as well as blockbusters such as The Love Guru, The Social Network, Bad Teacher, Friends with Benefits and many more.

In addition to continued success with both music and acting, Justin has been blessed in his personal life.  After having heavily publicized relationships with superstar Britney Spears 2000-2002 and actress/model Cameron Diaz 2004-2007, Justin met his true love, actress Jessica Biel.  The two started dating in 2007 and exchanged their I-Do's in October of 2012 during a beautiful ceremony in Italy.  Justin wrote a special song to his wife specifically for the ceremony, which led to Justin writing many more songs inspired by his past and his future.  In 2013, Justin released the hit albums 20/20 Experience 1 and 2 with the hit singles "Suit and Tie (featuring Jay-Z)," "Mirror," "TKO," and "Take Back the Night."   Justin has said after taking years off from writing music, he didn't expect much from his new material, but once he started recording again, he knew he was onto something big.  The albums have already won three American Music Awards, three MTV Music Video Awards, and are nominated for numerous others.  Justin is currently touring the world to promote the 20/20 Experience and continues to inspire and create.  I respect his art and enjoy his work.  He's definitely one stylish, talented dude!

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Work Cited: 1, 2, 3, 4

Style Crush Saturday: Olivia Palermo

Style Crush:  Olivia Palermo

Known For:  Actress on The City, Stylist, Writer

Style:  City-Chic, Feminine, Glamorous

This week's Style Crush is the stunning Olivia Palermo.  Olivia is a 27-year old American socialite and fashionista that came into the public's eye by starring on MTV's reality based TV show The City.  With a successful real estate developer for a father and an interior designer mother, Olivia attended expensive private schools and was named "the real Blair Waldorf" by her costars.  Born into the Upper East Side aristocracy, Olivia grew up going between New York and Connecticut.  Before starting her fashion career, Olivia attended The American University in Paris, France, but finished in New York City at The New School.  Following graduation, Olivia interned at Quest magazine, and then in public relations (PR) for Diane von Furstenberg.  In 2008, Olivia starred next to Whitney Port in The City, which followed their social and professional lives.  The show documented her job switch from PR for Diane von Furstenberg to accessories for Elle magazine.  She's not only worked for multiple magazines but also cover modeled for names such as Elle Mexico, Tatler, ASOS Magazine, Shop Til You Drop, and Marie Claire UK.

Although her life may seem like a fairy tale, Olivia had to work hard to make a name for herself and stay strong against rumors and jealousy.  After starring on the show and signing a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Model Agency in 2009, other New York socialites wanted a piece of the cake.  Living out a real-life Gossip Girl episode, Olivia went under attack from a New York social scene website.  Throughout the storm, Olivia stayed classy and, of course, well dressed.  Having the last laugh, Olivia became more popular than ever before.  Known for her impeccable street style and glamorous red carpet couture, Olivia is a through-and-through beauty queen/showstopper.  With Johannes Huebl, her model beau of 5 years, and now fiancé, by her side, Olivia travels the world to attend fashion shows, write fashion-related articles, and maintain her own website which features her outfits of the day, write-ups of her travels, sneak peeks of designers' upcoming lines, and much more.  She is one busy woman!  Personally, I admire her fashion sense, fearlessness, and grace.  No one can deny she's a total fashion guru.

* To read more about the engagement and watch the instagram video that shared the happy news, click here. * 1/03/14

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Work Cited:  1, 2, 3, 4

Style Crush Saturday: Josh Hutcherson

Style Crush:  Josh Hutcherson

Known For:  Acting, his role as Peeta in The Hunger Games

Style:  Hipster, Masculine, Earth-tones

This week's Style Crush is the handsome Josh Hutcherson.  Josh is an American actor who is best known for his role as the endearing Peeta in the blockbuster movie series The Hunger Games.  Since the age of 4, Josh knew he wanted to become an actor.  His family moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream, and by the age of 14, Josh had not only appeared in multiple TV shows and films but also had starring roles in motion pictures such as Little Manhattan, Zathura, and RV.  While becoming a child star, Josh was known for his cute face, sweet charm, and compelling acting skills.  Able to make audiences laugh and cry, he earned respect throughout the industry.  Continuing his success, Josh starred in the movies Bridge to Terabithia and Journey to the Center of the Earth (1 & 2).  It wasn't until 2012 that Josh scored the role of a lifetime, as the lovable and honorable Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games, based on the best selling book series.  Josh instantly became a teen heartthrob and world renown celebrity.  Since then, Josh has traveled all around the world attending premieres, promoting the beloved saga, and starring in additional popular movies including Red Dawn, Epic (voice of Nod), and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

With the paparazzi and fans watching his every move, the pressure is on to look the part of a star.  Every movie premiere and award show is heavily photographed and televised, so Josh makes sure to always look fashionable.  From cute, boyish fashion to masculine, mature male chic, Josh's style has evolved and solidified.  Whether he is wearing designer suits or casual plaids, Josh is one stylish dude.  I'm not the only one that has noticed either.  His style, good looks, and charm have caught the attention of many of Hollywood's young ladies, including Zoey Deutch, Claudia Traisac, Vanessa Hudgens, Victoria Justice, and Selena Gomez.  Commended by his friends and even past girlfriends, Josh has a reputation of being a total sweetheart.  From the red carpet to downtown Los Angeles, Josh Hutcherson always looks dapper and delightful.  I don't know about you, but I am definitely team Peeta. ;) 

 

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Work Cited:  1, 2, 3

Style Crush Saturday: Kim Kardashian

Style Crush:  Kim Kardashian

Known For:  TV Personality, Modeling

Style:  Chic, Sexy, Glamorous, Feminine

This week's Style Crush is the curvaceous Kim Kardashian.  Kim is an American reality TV star alongside her family on E!'s hit show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, as well as the spin offs Kourtney and Kim Take New York, and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami.  Born and raised in LA, Kim first got into the public eye by befriending Paris Hilton, an infamous socialite.  Making her own way to fame, Kim released an intimate video, with her then boyfriend, which helped make her a household name.  Now, Kim dabbles in fashion design with the Kardashian Kollection exclusively at Sears, modeling for magazines, such as Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Glamour, and acting on shows and movies like CSI: NY, Drop Dead Diva, and Temptation:  Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.





Kim is not only a working woman, but she is also very family oriented.  Acting alongside her siblings Kourtney, Khloe, Robb, Kendall, Kylie and her parents Kris and (stepfather) Bruce, Kim has a strong family bond.  Recently, Kim has added some additions to her family unit, giving birth to baby North on June 15, 2013, and getting engaged to Kanye West this past October.  Although this will be Kim's third marriage, she seems truly happy and in love.  The couple shares a strong passion for fashion, often times wearing coordinating apparel, taking each other's advice, and rumor has it, the pair has a secret collaboration on a baby clothing line in the works.  In addition to designing, Kim is known for her impeccable fashion sense.  Loving Kim's city chic style, I always gain ideas and inspiration from each outfit.  I, for one, cannot wait to see more of her fashion designs and styles.  Her wedding with Kayne will for sure be one to remember--the ring alone is 15 carats; you can only imagine how beautiful her dress will be!

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Style Crush Saturday: Kat Graham

Style Crush:  Kat Graham 

Known For:  Acting, Singing, Dancing, Modeling

Style:  Bold, Cutting-Edge, Colorful

This week's Style Crush is the beautiful Kat Graham.  Kat is an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her starring role as Bonnie Bennett on The CW's hit TV show The Vampire Diaries.  Kat began acting at the age of six doing commercials for Barbie, K-mart, and Pop Tarts.  After being recognized for her dancing abilities at 15, Kat was hired as a back up dancer for Bow Wow, Missy Elliot, Pharrell, and even Jamie Foxx.  Building her acting résumé, Kat had guest roles on shows such as Lizzie McGuire, Malcolm in the Middle, The O.C., Hannah Montana, and was one of the "Fantanas" from the Fanta campaign.  Kat got her big break in 2009 when she was cast as Bonnie on The Vampire Diaries.  She won "Scene Stealer Female" at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards for her portrayal of the character.  Since then, Kat has released an EP titled "Against the Wall," starred in the dance movie Honey 2, and is working on her debut album as we speak.  Her first official single, titled "Power," from the debut album, was released earlier this year.

Kat has many interests, including acting, singing, dancing, and modeling, but one of my personal favorites is her fashion sense.  She jokes about growing up feeling awkward and nerdy and how hard she had to work to get to where she is today.  Known for her unpredictable, tomboyish glam, Kat is a show stopper on the red carpet and off.  The first to admit she had help along the way, Kat gives credit to her fiancé, Cottrell Guidry (also an actor/model), for helping her find her personal style.  She reminisces about wearing cut off shorts, knee high socks, and bright green sneakers while skateboarding to meet Cottrell at his work.   He used to tease her about her cool look, which led her to ask him to help her learn about fashion.  Little did he know he was helping to create a fashion icon.  Besides her show-stopping street style, Kat looks glamorous, and yet uniquely edgy, at every red carpet event.  I, for one, can't wait to see what she wears next. 

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