CFDA Fashion Awards - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!

The Council of Fashion Designers of America held their annual CFDA Awards recently to recognize some of the top designers and fashion icons of the industry.  Many celebrities were in attendance and some, well, they probably should have just stayed home!  The trends were all over the place from drapey looks to cutouts to asymmetrical hems.  Here's a few of my YAYS and NAYS of the night!

Let's start with my not-so-favorite...  

Okay, I get the whole peplum thing, but this Dior dress takes it to a whole nother level!

I do think that you typically can't go wrong with the classic black dress, but these two look like they are headed to graduation....where are your caps sistas???

Oh Lupita, you were doing so well with all of your chic and beautiful looks recently that this Suno pants outfit is just plain sad. 

Iman is typically known for her sense of fashion, but I am just confused with this one!

Okay, so this is my "the ugly" even though I do still think he is funny! ;)

Okay, let's end on a high-note now with some of my faves...  

Just simply stunning!  No crazy, over-the-top jewelry (which I usually am a big fan of) and no dramatic makeup or hair.  Just simple, classic elegance at it's finest!

Okay, okay, I know some people are over the whole peplum thing, but when done properly, I am a huge fan still.  I also love me a good jumper (not overalls!) and this Giulietta jumpsuit is just beautifully done...classy!

I love that Blake is pulling off this short Michael Kors number so perfectly.  She looks like a Bond girl, pulled straight from the movie set!  And look at those nude/pale pink toned pumps...you can't ever go wrong there!

Now this is a black gown done right!  I love the asymmetrical shoulder and slit at the bottom, it adds just the right about of interest and design elements to it!

The cropped tops are back, whether I want them to be or not.  This Broke Girl has done is right though with just a little peek of stomach showing paired with an elegant layered skirt in a tasteful hem length.

This was my absolute favorite look of the night.  Three words...GLAM-OR-OUS.  From the hair and makeup to the beautifully beaded Monique Lhuillier gown with the intricate arm detail and cutouts placed perfectly, this overall look is a HUGE hit for me!

AND THEN THERE'S THIS...

I know I said I was going to end on a high note, but I can't post this blog without mentioning the most talked about look of the evening.  I honestly don't even know what to say here!  I'm a pageant girl, I get being drenched in rhinestones, but there's something to be said about leaving a little to the imagination and with this gown, there's no imagining anything!  And to think, she wore this while accepting her "Style Icon" Award.  I just would like to have seen it with a nude lining or something...let's try to keep it classy, Rihanna!  

And who are we kidding, the fur is doing nothing here.  

Happy Awards-Attending! 

Just Say NO to These Summer Trends...

I do love fashion and I do love how people can express themselves through various trends and styles.  However, that being said, there are a few trends out there and I think we should say goodbye too!

1. Overalls - really?  Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a good, fashionable jumper or romper, but jean "coveralls?"  I do love that trends tend to come back around, revamped, but these?  Why or how these even came back in style is a question that I don't know I'll ever be able to answer, but the trends from the 90's should really stay there!

2. Chunky, boxy shoes.  Do I even need to explain why this one needs to leave as quickly as it came back?  The Birkenstocks and Doc Martins were definitely "in" back in the day, but the key word in that sentence is "were" as in past tense.  Yes, I'm totally guilty of rocking these bad boys back in the day, but no thank you now!  Please, I don't know that I can handle looking at these boats on people's feet for another minute!

3. Nails - okay ladies, getting manicures and having fun with gels and polish is great, but those weird bell-bottom looking nails or the dracula-style, as I call them, ultra pointy tips are just plain odd!  Especially if you are trying to do anything in the pageant or modeling worlds, natural and well-kept nails are the way to go!

4. Oversized Flower Power - okay, really?  When did this happen?  I do love me a good fascinator or floppy hat to go with my cute summer dress, but these insanely large flower crowns are just a little much.  I guess if you go to garden parties all the time then they may work, but really, when was the last garden party you attended? 

5. Jean Underwear - yep, that's what I'm calling them.  You know what I'm taking about.  Those really short short jean shorts where the inner lining of the pockets stick out because they are just too short.  I don't know about you, but I'd rather not walk around looking like I'm wearing a denim diaper!  Yikes!  Add a little class to your wardrobe and please go for a longer length.

I try to keep my posts positive and trendy, but I just had to speak my peace on these few items!  Thanks for reading...happy trending! :)