SAG Awards 2012: Viola Davis

Viola Davis in Marchesa

Oh, Vi-oh-la-la.  She looked AMAZING.  Once again let me reiterate how much I love and covet her arms.  And that white dress is such a great contrast against her lovely skin.

A

SAG Awards 2012: Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton in Lanvin

Oh, Tilda. What has become of you? This dress is positively... boring.  Not what I've come to expect from you.

C-

SAG Awards 2012: Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne in Elie Saab Couture

I have a super girl crush on Rose Byrne. I think she's gorgeous.  And she is rocking the hell out of those bangs.  I think the look is out there, but I like to reward risk taking.  The color works on her, and the jumpsuit fits well, and she went minimal with the accessories which was smart with such a bold look.  I think I really like it...

A-

SAG Awards 2012: Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen in Temperley London

I love the color, and I think I'd have liked it on someone else... Angelina Jolie maybe? But it looks silly on Julie Bowen somehow.  Especially with that hair and that weird posing face she's making.

C+

SAG Awards 2012: Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley in L'Wren Scott

OMG WHY?????  This is like a super sad 7th grade formal dress with a little extra glitter.  Why would you do this for your big movie breakout year? So sad.

F

SAG Awards 2012: Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick in Pucci

I was going to love this look. The hair is perfect. The color is perfect.  The dress fits her perfectly.  But if it weren't for that cutout I'd never have known about the gross side tattoo Ms. Sedgwick is sporting. Gross!

C

SAG Awards 2012: Jayma Mays

Jayma Mays in Reem Acra

Her hair looks so bad! Like she hadn't washed it in a few days and had a big workout that morning. Gross.

Oh and the dress is fine.

B

SAG Awards 2012: Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco in Romona Keveza

A few ladies rocked braids on the red carpet, and I have to say, I'm down with it.  It's interesting and keeps your hair out of your face.  Well, not really with this look, but I like it anyway.  And the sea foam dress is perfectly princessy.  Just what I'd expect from the b-list star.  Didn't wow me, but perfectly pretty.

A-

SAG Awards 2012: Lea Michele

Lea Michele switched the over exposure from her breasts to her legs.  Seriously, with the right gust of wind, we'd see some lady bits for sure.

B-

SAG Awards 2012: Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera in Naeem Khan

THANK YOU, Naya! For redeeming yourself for that atrocity you wore at the Globes.  Your hair is perfectly tousled.  THat dress is just the right amount of slinky.  Just the right amount of sparkle.  I love the ice blue.  Wonderful.

A

SAG Awards 2012: Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

I love Tadashi on a curvy woman.  He does a really good job (I myself have a couple of his dresses).  But this dress falls sort of flat for me.  I think it's the color.  Just too dull for Ms. Spencer's skin tone.

B

SAG Awards 2012: Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa

There's looking sexy and there's looking vulgar.  It can sometimes be a rather fine line, and here Sofia Vergara crossed it.  There's just too much cleavage and looks vulgar.  Maybe on someone less chesty this would have been a pretty dress.

C

SAG Awards 2012: Jessica Chastain

I had decided I really liked Jessica Chastain after seeing her in The Help and... something else, but then she wears something like this.  That top is barely containing her bosom.  I do not approve.

D

SAG Awards 2012: Julianna Marguiles

Julianna Marguiles in Calvin Klein

It's clear to me now.  Julianna Marguiles has been put on this earth to torment my existence.  There is no other explanation for such a pretty, talented actress wearing horror after horror on the red carpet. Though, I will say, this is the best thing I've seen her in in 4 years.  Not that that's saying a lot.

D

Why Does She Do This?

Busy Phillips is a pretty girl, but yet she thinks she needs to wear THIS RIDICULOUSNESS on the red carpet.

Also, why does Kristen Wig have that choker on?  Gross.

F

SAG Awards 2012: Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter in Colette Dinnigan

Let's all pause for a moment to applaud Miss Ariel Winter for not baring her breasts on the red carpet, and for wearing something cute and fun, befitting her age.  The color is a bit sad, but the length and detail work for her.  Good job, Ariel. 


B

SAG Awards 2012: Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne in Badgley Mischka and Dena Kemp Palladium Diamond Bubble Ring

Kelly redeemed herself post stiff-mermaid-alien-dress and wore this much smoother cream gown.  Once again be-sleeved, but these are just so much more feminine and flattering on her.  I love me some Marchesa.  I just am not sold on that tassel business.  I do like the belt detail around her waist, it breaks up the dress really well, but the tassels just bother me.

A-

SAG Awards 2012: Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams in Valentino

This is one of those sad scroll-down dresses.  I looked at the top and really loved it.  The delicate red lace sleeves are adorable (though the one shoulder strap thing is odd), and it fits her so well. And then I looked down and went "OMG WHAT IS HAPPENING???!! WHY???!!!!"  Yeah, that's basically how I feel.  The asymmetrical hem, the chunky red sandals.  Gross.

B-

SAG Awards 2012: Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta

I super love these two together, and I really like Emily Blunt, but this dress is boring me to death.  It's so dull and chiffony-flimsy.  Yes, I just made that up.

C

SAG Awards 2012: Stacy Keibler

Stacy Keibler in Marchesa

Stacy Keibler may be a nobody, but, damn, she is killing it on the red carpet.  And she better, George Clooney's arm candy has to look just as good as he does.  This simple black lace dress is a stunner.

A

SAG Awards 2012: Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham

Angelina is a big fan of the boring ol' neutrals on the red carpet and it just makes me so sad.  The woman is GORGEOUS in an exotic way, she could pull off the most amazing looks if she tried.  But she refuses. You know what else she refuses to do apparently? Eat.  Girl needs a cheeseburger, stat.

F

Ivanka Trump Moves Jewelry Boutique Downtown

The Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry boutique.

Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry has been expanding in a number of ways during the past year. The brand has released fine jewelry collections aimed at different markets. In addition, Trump herself has been traveling the world promoting the company’s collections to new audiences. To coincide with this expansion the brand recently moved from its “jewel box”-sized

Ivanka Trump Moves Jewelry Boutique Downtown

The Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry boutique.

Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry has been expanding in a number of ways during the past year. The brand has released fine jewelry collections aimed at different markets. In addition, Trump herself has been traveling the world promoting the company’s collections to new audiences. To coincide with this expansion the brand recently moved from its “jewel box”-sized

Royal Asscher and CoutureLab to Support the Seven Bar Foundation

This Shining Stars ring is among the Royal Asscher jewelry that will be available on CoutureLab. Photo credit: Royal Asscher


Royal Asscher said Thursday that it is selling jewelry from its Stars of Africa and Shining Stars collections on the website CoutureLab to benefit the Seven Bar Foundation.

CoutureLab is a luxury gift website that sells fine and rare products that focus on quality,

Royal Asscher and CoutureLab to Support the Seven Bar Foundation

This Shining Stars ring is among the Royal Asscher jewelry that will be available on CoutureLab. Photo credit: Royal Asscher


Royal Asscher said Thursday that it is selling jewelry from its Stars of Africa and Shining Stars collections on the website CoutureLab to benefit the Seven Bar Foundation.

CoutureLab is a luxury gift website that sells fine and rare products that focus on quality,

Frugal Friday

I wish...

Gucci, $1195

Try this...

Ivanka Trump, $96.90

Or this...

Aldo, was $100, sale $48.99

Style Tip: Layer Your Necklaces

My friend Kim has been begging me to post about this for weeks, since she discovered I was wearing not one necklace on an outing, but three.  I had planned to take a bunch of pics of examples from my own jewelry box, but, truth be told, I've been lazy this week and couldn't be bothered.  So I'll try to give some e-examples and hope it translates.

I, like most women, like switching up my jewelry.  One day I want a dainty strand, the next I want a neck overflowing in chains.  But the budget doesn't quite allow to have a new necklace for everyday of the week.  So I do what I do with my clothes - switch it up and layer it up.  A necklace will look new and dramatic when paired with another necklace (or two) already in your collection.  Try it out!

Try one of these combinations:
1) High-low - pair a choker with longer strands
2) Same tone - everything gold or everything black, doesn't matter shape or size
3) Pendant with chains - I love pairing something like a big animal pendant with a bunch of chains.  Looks great.
4) Beads, beads, and more beads - go all glass, go all stone.  Get a great collection of baubles around your neck.

Here are some great layering pieces from Forever 21 for a steal!

$14.80 @

$12.80

$7.80

$6.80

$6.80 @

$4.80 @

$6.80

$4.80

@Available in more colors

So what do you think?  Will you give layering necklaces a try?  If you request nicely, I might actually take some pictures of my personal examples for you :) 

Beny Steinmetz Group to Float Sierra Leone Diamond Mine

Koidu diamond mine in Sierra Leone

The Beny Steinmetz Group, will soon issue an initial public offering for its Koidu diamond mine in Sierra Leone, according to the Financial Times and other reports.

The privately held natural resources company will issue its float on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in later half of 2012 through a spinoff company called Octea, which serves as the holding company

Beny Steinmetz Group to Float Sierra Leone Diamond Mine

Koidu diamond mine in Sierra Leone

The Beny Steinmetz Group, will soon issue an initial public offering for its Koidu diamond mine in Sierra Leone, according to the Financial Times and other reports.

The privately held natural resources company will issue its float on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in later half of 2012 through a spinoff company called Octea, which serves as the holding company

Guest Blog on EG Studio

London-based EG Studio showcases handmade jewelry and accessories from more than 60 independent jewelry designers from around the world. It is owned and operated by Elizabeth Galton (pictured), the former head of design at Links of London, who serves as a curator, selecting the designers and pieces that will be featured and sold on its website or its London showroom.

I was recently asked to do

Guest Blog on EG Studio

London-based EG Studio showcases handmade jewelry and accessories from more than 60 independent jewelry designers from around the world. It is owned and operated by Elizabeth Galton (pictured), the former head of design at Links of London, who serves as a curator, selecting the designers and pieces that will be featured and sold on its website or its London showroom.

I was recently asked to do

Golden Globes 2012: Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren in Badgley Mischka

Helen Mirren is gorgeous always.  And she rocked the red carpet in this be-sleeved navy number from Badgley Mischka.  I want to be that hot at 60(?).  Wait, strike that. I want to be that hot ever. 


A

Golden Globes 2012: Madeleine Stowe

I love Revenge and Madeleine Stowe is just wickedly delicious on it.  So I was inclined to like whatever she wore.  I admit, I have biases.  But then I looked again and I wasn't on board with the weird middle ruffle.  or that back ruffle.

B-

Paula Patton in Monique Lhuillier

I apparently have a lot of girl crushes because I have one on Paula Patton.  She's gorgeous and married to Robin Thicke.  Need I say more?  Not many people can pull of a BRIGHT yellow gown, but she did.  My hats off to her.

A-

Golden Globes 2012: Viola Davis

Viola Davis kicked ass in this one shouldered Grecian gown namely because of two things: 1) the color is perfect for her, 2) she has some sick arms.  Seriously, she may be my new arm crush.  Sorry, Mrs. O.  I just don't like the very high slit.

B+

Golden Globes 2012: Naya Rivera

This grey gown could have looked good if a) it was not a wrinkly mess, b) it was well-constructed enough not to pucker ALL THE WAY DOWN THE FRONT AND BACK of the dress.  WHAT IS THAT????

F

Golden Globes 2012: Laura Dern

Now those are some well done sleeves - sparkly, fitted, sexy.  I'm loving this emerald gown on Ms. Dern. Well done, Ms. D, well done.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci

I have this unexplained hate for Evan Rachel Wood, but she looked fantastic in this metallic green Gucci. The tonal print is understated but striking at the same time.  Heart it.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel in Prada

This made it on some worst dressed lists, but I actually super love it.  The peter pan collar is just a little bit of extra fun I wasn't expecting. And the colors look great on her.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen in Reem Acra

She looks so very lovely. I love the beaded sleeves.  Okay, I love all sleeves right now, but these are very delicate and pretty.  Yet again, though, nude-color, washed out dress.

B

Golden Globes 2012: Elle Macpherson

Elle Macpherson in Zac Posen

Man, Zac Posen was really off at the Globes.  Like Reese's dress, this dress too is ridiculous.  She is a beautiful, gorgeous, statuesque woman.  And this is what she wore.  Her hair looks super gorgeous though. I just want to pet it.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Sarah Hyland

This dress looks great on her.  And the makeup is flawless.  I just wish it had more color.  It's too well matched to her skin.  She could be naked.

B+

Golden Globes 2012: Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy in Badgley Mischka

I feel like there are much more interesting and flattering dresses available for plus sized women.  Yes, they're harder to come by, but with a stylist and a bunch of money, I think you can find them.  This dress is an olive tent of sadness.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Octavia Spencer

For a night where she won an award, you'd think she'd have worn something with more umph.  The cut is very flattering for this full-figured woman, but the color is too washed out, she needed something a little more richer, maybe a nice jewel tone.

C

Golden Globes 2012: Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain in Givenchy

I think Jessica Chastain is gorgeous.  Her smile just goes on forever.  She was my new crush of 2011.  But this be-pearled number she chose just fell flat for me.  Redheads deserve more color than this.

B-

Golden Globes 2012: Ariel Winter

Hate this. The bottom is like one of those fluffy pillow teenage girls have in their room and hug while staring at their TeenBeat.  But the color is fun.

C+

Golden Globes 2012: Giuliana Rancic - You Decide

I can't decide if I like this or not. I could go either way.  So I'm leaving it up to all of you to grade this one.  What do you think?

Golden Globes 2012: Amanda Peet

Why do pretty girls do this to themselves?  Do they feel guilty for the gifts they've been giving?  Is this some sort of self-punishment? A subconscious effort to atone for their looks?  There must be some explanation because this happens WAY TOO MUCH.  Everyone should fire their stylists and just hire me.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Piper Perabo

I like a big poofy princess skirt as much as the next gal, but a see through one that lights the background lights shine through? Blech-o! And the color is much too sad for a princess dress.

D