On the Scene: The 24th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party with Jasmine Tookes in Randi Rahm, Kelly Rowland in Laquan Smith, Lala Anthony in Alexandre Vauthier, and More!

A whole host of stylish celebs took in the Oscars at The 24th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party. Plunging necklines, thigh-high slits, one-shoulder silhouettes, and more were on the menu.

Let’s see what they wore!

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Jasmine Tookes was a navy dream in a Randi Rahm crisscross halter gown with a cutout keyhole. Divine.

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Kelly Rowland was incandescent in a long-sleeve embellished LaQuan Smith gown with a plunging neckline. Splendid!

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LaLa Anthony showcased her figure in a black Alexandre Vauthier halter gown with an adorned neckline and thigh-high slit. This was superb.

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Ashley Madekwe channeled 70’s chic in a one-shoulder silver lamé gown. Hot!

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Mariah Carey accented her black one-shoulder, thigh-high slit gown with a glittering diamond necklace and black hosiery.

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A flounce hem red dress was on the agenda for Caitlyn Jenner.

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Dita Von Teese was also in red, serving up her signature retro-inspired moment in a cherry tea-length dress.

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Lea Michele gave us drama—as she’s wont to do— in a two-tone blue Pamella Roland gown with an embellished bodice, satin nipped-in waist, and sheer chiffon skirt.

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Skin was on display for Andie Macdowell in a one-shoulder gown with slit detailing. This woman is 57 ya’ll…take notes!

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Mena Suvari was a lilac dream in a sheer mesh panel and embellished Bibhu Mohapatra gown. Hot!

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Sarah Hyland upped the sparkle quotient in a silver sequin Blumarine gown with a plunging neckline.

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Lana Del Rey’s pretty pleated gown was offset with dark lips.

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Olivia Culpo’s black dress was given added flair with an embellished neckline and a perforated hem. Hot!

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Sophia Amoruso looked like she was plucked out of the late 60’s in a long-sleeve red gown with a suede floral embroidered waistline.

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Jessica Gomes looked every bit the model in a long-sleeve white Ralph & Russo Gown. Can you find a flaw?

Who had your favorite ensemble at the fête? Keep your eyes peeled as we add all the night’s getups!

Hot! or Hmm…: Nene Leakes’s Oscar Watch Party Pedram Couture Feathered Black Dress and Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals

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Over in New York City, Nene Leakes hosted an Oscars Watch Party in a feathered dress by Pedram Couture and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.

She further accessorized with a Giuseppe Zanotti bracelet.

I think she looks nice. Black on black always works!
What say you?

Hot! or Hmm…: Nene Leakes’s Oscar Watch Party Pedram Couture Feathered Black Dress and Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals

 
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On the Scene: The 88th Annual Academy Awards with Kerry Washington in Atelier Versace, Chrissy Teigen in Marchesa, Priyanka Chopra in Zuhair Murad, and More!

The 88th Annual Academy Awards are going down now! With many black leaders in entertainment opting out of the awards show and Chris Rock hosting, it is undoubtedly going to be one of the most eventful nights in Hollywood.

Let’s get into the ensembles, shall we?

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Kerry Washington gave an edgy spin to the classic black and white combo in a black leather bodice Atelier Versace gown with a white slit skirt. Werk Kerry!

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend got our vote for the night’s cutest couple, with the mommy-to-be in Marchesa.

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A big red carpet event cannot go down without a Zuhair Murad sighting. Priyanka Chopra chose the brand for the evening in a strapless sheer, floral embroidered number. Ravishing.

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Sofia Vergara stuck to her signature strapless silhouette in Marchesa, but gave a bit something different in the form department with peplum and tulle detailing.

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Mindy Kaling was on-trend in an off-the-shoulder Elizabeth Kennedy gown with a sleek chignon and deep berry lips. Stunning.

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Common was so fresh and so clean in a white Dolce & Gabbana tux with black accents. He’s always swoon-worthy!

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The Weeknd was suited up in what seemed like the hundredth black tux of the evening.

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Lady Gaga tried on trousers for the evening in a strapless Brandon Maxwell jumpsuit with a voluminous overlay and train. Magnificent look!

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Olivia Munn went bold in an orange one-shoulder Stella McCartney gown and Forevermark diamonds. A great mix of elegance and fun.

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Andra Day always serves up a retro-inspired look. She did it to perfection in a yellow off-the-shoulder gown. Beautiful!

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Olivia Wilde was white hot in a pleated Maison Valentino Haute Couture gown with a plunging neckline. This was delightful.

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Alicia Vikander was a ray of sunshine in a yellow embellished Louis Vuitton frock with a bubble hem. Princess-chic for sure!

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Liz Hernandez slipped on a black one-shoulder gown with mesh and ruffle accents.

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Zuri Hall was the lady in red, donning a strapless Portia and Scarlett design. Gorgeous no?

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Robin Roberts gave the Oscars statue a run for its money in a gold embellished high-neck gown. She’s never looked better!

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Maria Menounos shimmered and sparkled in a custom beaded off-the-shoulder gown by Christian Siriano. She never disappoints!

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Blue was on the menu for Michael Strahan in a contrast lapel three-piece tux.

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Louise Roe was pretty in peach, clad in an artful strapless number.

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Abraham Attah was dapper in a black three-piece tux.

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Tracey Edmonds flaunted her curves in a white beaded Lorena Sarbu stunner. Hot!

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Sam Smith hit the red carpet in a classic Dunhill tux.

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Daisy Ridley couldn’t be missed in an embellished Chanel Couture dress.

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We rarely see Whoopi Goldberg in red carpet-ready attire, but she served in a black off-the-shoulder full skirted gown.

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Saoirse Ronan was respledent in a sequin-embellished Calvin Klein design.

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Blue was a big hue of the night, with Naomi Watts wearing a strapless sequin Armani Privé gown in navy.

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Another blue dress! Brie Larson chose the shade in a frothy and ruffle-accented Gucci number.

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Heidi Klum looked every bit the model in a one-shoulder lilac Versace gown with rosette detailing.

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Margot Robbie was gilded in a long-sleeve gold Tom Ford gown. The hair left a bit to be desired, but it was an exquisite look nonetheless!

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Rooney Mara and Givenchy are a sartorial match made in heaven, thus it was no surprise to see her in a long-sleeve lace gown from the iconic French fashion house.

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Jennifer Garner gave just a bit of glitz with an embellished bodice and diamond jewels.

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Cate Blanchett is easily one of my all-time red carpet faves. She did not disappoint in a rosette-detailed Armani gown.

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Julianne Moore was clad in a black Chanel gown with cutout straps and embellished trim. Lovely!

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Jared Leto always goes against the grain! He looked impossibly cool in a Gucci contrast-trim suit, red rosette in place of a bow tie, and lace-up shoes. He’s always hot.

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Rachel McAdams showed some leg in a forest green August Getty gown with a thigh-high slit. I was pleased with this.

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Tina Fey was snatched in a strapless draped Versace number.

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Emily Blunt showed off her baby bump in a blush pink Prada gown with crystal embellishment.

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Reese Witherspoon slipped on a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown in a deep sapphire hue.

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Charlize Theron sizzled in a red Dior gown with a plunging neckline. Marvelous!

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It was a Titanic reunion on the red carpet for Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet—with the British beauty in Ralph Lauren and Mr. Dicaprio in Armani. How sweet!

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Jennifer Lawrence is one of the faces of Dior, thus it was no surprise to see her in a black lace and chiffon gown from the French fashion house. Pretty no?

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Pharrell Williams donned his blonde buzzcut and a Lanvin tux, while wife Helen kept it simple and chic in a long-sleeve gown with cutout detailing. They’re always so cool and gorgeous.

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Before hitting the Oscars stage, Kevin Hart hit the red carpet with fiancée Eniko Parrish in a Dolce & Gabbana suit with beaded trim. His style is impeccable!

Who had your favorite look at the awards show?

Show Review: Bottega Veneta Fall 2016

In a world brimming with red carpet events and Instagram snaps, one often forgets that simplicity will always be one of the easiest ways to look polished and chic. Tomas Maier demonstrated the power of the pared-down ensemble with his Fall collection for Bottega Veneta: built on a foundation of cool and classic pieces.

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The opening looks were markedly sensible and sometimes felt cautious—steeped in gravity and poise. Function was on high with expertly-tailored yet approachable suiting, wearable outerwear that would blend seamlessly from work to play, and splashy yet timeless prints like plaid and leopard.

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That earlier caution gave way to space dye knit paired with plaid, a short turquoise windowpane trench, and a cozy topper with hand-crafted and folksy embroidery—upping the craftsmanship and whimsy quotient.

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Maier made a few missteps that strayed from the collection’s strong and effective aim, but the really excellent and skilled pieces were the main takeaways here. And they were definite gems: looks with an absence of complication and candor that transcended the banal and ordinary.

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What do you think of Bottega Veneta’s Fall collection?

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On the Scene: The Independent Film Spirit Awards With Cate Blanchett in Gucci, Freida Pinto in Mohapatra, Idris Elba and More!

This week has been MAJOR prep for the Oscars, but before then, we had the 2016 Independent Film Spirit Awards where style stars from all over came out to be recognized for their work in independent films. Let’s check out some of the best looks of the night:

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Cate Blanchett donned ethereal in a Gucci gown. Personally, I love everything about the look.

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Rooney Mara went for an all-black ensemble, hitting the carpet in a black Hugo Boss dress and Brian Atwood heels.Film-Independent-Spirit-Awards-Aisha-TylerAisha Tyler went for natural-in-nude with a nudish pink textured dress, paired with nude heels and a nude with gold accents clutch. I love the outfit, but maybe a bold lip or hair down would have taken this look to the next level?

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Actress Mya Taylor looked cute in a cream gown with silver embellishments throughout. Congrats to her for making history as the first transgender actress to win a major film award!

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Brie Larson showed out in a Chanel dress and silver open-toed Casadei heels. This look is so refreshing to me, but I would have preferred the hemline falls at a different length. What do you think?Idris Elba gave us that London-gentleman charm in a grey tailored suit, shades and brown loafers. Congratulations on his win as Best Supporting Male Actor!

Freida+Pinto+2016+Film+Independent+Spirit-bibhu-3The gorgeous Freida Pinto rocked a one-shoulder dress by Bibhu Mohapatra. The dress featured a floral and black top while the bottom was a beautifl shade of blue. Pair it with some yellow/white pumps, and Ms. Pinto looked fab!

Film-Independent-Spirit-Awards-Nikki-ReedNikki Reed went for a floor-length gown by Etro, paired with Brian Atwood heels (not seen). I love the slit in the front that adds a little bit of sexy to an otherwise fully-covered look. What do you think of the look? Hot or hmm?

Actress and comedian Retta was the lady in red rocking a red jumpsuit with a gold-plated belt, red and gold Louis Vuitton clutch, and opting for leopard flats. Cute!

 

There you have it folks! We’ll continue updating lust-worthy looks as we find them, but in the meantime, let us know! Who had your favorite look?

Hot! or Hmm…Chanel Iman’s 2016 Pre-Oscar Party Idan Cohen Black Cut-Out Dress

Chanel Iman went for a racy look Friday night at a Pre-Oscar party rocking a black cut-out dress by Israeli designer, Idan Cohen.Chanel-Iman-Idan-Cohen-Pre-OscarsThe dress, custom-made, features a cut-out motif in the bodice and a high-rising slit in the skirt. The natural beauty Chanel paired it with minimal accessories and black open-toed sandals.Pre-Oscars-Chanel-Iman-Idan-Cohen

Personally, I love the dress and think Chanel is rocking it! What do you think of the look?

Hot! or Hmm…Chanel Iman’s 2016 Pre-Oscar Party Idan Cohen Black Cut-Out Dress

 
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On The Scene: The Weinstein Company Pre-Oscar Dinner featuring Zendaya in Marchesa, Chanel Iman in Death by Dolls, Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell, and More!

L.A.. is definitely the place to be right about now as stylish celebrities and stars congregate for Pre-Oscar dinners, parties and festivities. Last night was no exception, as an intimate few congregated for the annual Weinstein Company Pre-Oscar Dinner. Let’s see what a few of them wore!

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Cuties Zac Posen and Naomi Campbell came stylishly, with Zac in an olive-tailored suit with burgundy accents. Queen Campbell showed out in a simplistic black blazer, offset with a ombre-sheared coat. Love!Weinstein-Company-Pre-Oscar-Dinner-Zendaya

Zendaya…just won’t stop with the slayage. The beauty wore a Fall 2016 Marchesa gown, paired with soft makeup and slicked-black hair. I love everything about this. But wait…Weinstein-Company-Pre-Oscar-Dinner-Zendaya-2She then continued the slayage in a sheer nude dress which featured pale pink silk flowers with gold beading. Gee Z!Weinstein-Company-Pre-Oscar-Dinner-Chrissy-Teigen-John-Legend

Parents to be Chrissy Teigen and John Legend looked awesome as usual, with Chrissy in a red Michael Kors gown with an attached cape and plunging neckline. John went his usual tailored-tuxedo route in a white button-down and black textured blazer; but hey, if it ain’t broke why fix it?

Weinstein Company's Pre-Oscar Dinner 2016 at Montage Beverly Hills Featuring: Kerry Washington Where: Beverly Hills, California, United States When: 27 Feb 2016 Credit: FayesVision/WENN.comKerry Washington showed off her toned legs in a LBD. Simple, but chic, no?

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One of the main starlets of the night was Lady Gaga, who looked pretty bomb in a custom Brandon Maxwell black and white cut-out gown, Brian Atwood heels, paired with satin black gloves and a red lip. She nails old Hollywood style, every time!

Weinstein-Company-Pre-Oscar-Dinner-Chanel-ImanThen Chanel Iman went for sexy glam, rocking a dress by Death By Dolls. She just has the body to wear anything she wants, but she’s definitely rocking it!

 

There you have it! It was definitely one of the smaller Pre-Oscar parties, but nonetheless still chic. Who had your favorite look of the night?

Splurge: Khloe Kardashian’s Instagram Cushnie et Ochs Black Strapless Button Front Sheath Dress

Khloe Kardashian posed on Instagram in a $1,625 Cushnie et Ochs Black Strapless Button Front Sheath Dress, styled by Monica Rose:

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Her strapless LBD features a plunging neckline framed by buttons, front slip pockets, a fitted silhouette, and straight hem.

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This was fab!

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If you’re up for the splurge, get Khloe’s dress here.

Thoughts?

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Hot! or Hmm… Freida Pinto’s 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards Bibhu Mohapatra Resort 2016 Floral Colorblock Dress

Freida Pinto called forth Spring at the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards in a Bibhu Mohapatra Resort 2016 Floral Colorblock Dress:

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Her dress was paired with toffee-hued pumps in the brand’s Resort collection.

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What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Freida Pinto’s 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards Bibhu Mohapatra Resort 2016 Floral Colorblock Dress

 
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On the Scene: Common’s Toast to the Arts with Kelly Rowland in Rhea Costa, Sanaa Lathan, Common in Sandro, and More!

The fellas were out at Common’s Toast to the Arts in West Hollywood. Expertly-tailored suits, prints, and a couple of our favorite fashionable ladies were in attendance.

Let’s see what they wore!

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Kelly Rowland was pretty in pink in a Rhea Costa illusion number. Isn’t she gorgeous?

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Sanaa Lathan flaunted her curves in a rust-hued design. She never disappoints!

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The man of the night couldn’t have looked more handsome in Oliver Peoples readers, a Sandro powder blue suit and printed button-front shirt, and Axel Arigato kicks.

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Idris Elba kept it casual in a burgundy fedora, plaid sweater, and grey boots. He doesn’t need a thing to look handsome!

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Neil Brown Jr. is easily one of the best dressed men in Hollywood right now! His satin-lapel suit was dapper.

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Ice Cube cleaned up quite well in a black suit.

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A grey expertly-tailored suit was on the menu for Aldis Hodge. Hot!

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I haven’t seen Pras Michel in ages! He was suited up in a check print pairing. He’s never looked better!

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O’Shea Jackson Jr. accented a classic all-black ‘fit with a satin-lapel blazer and Gucci loafers.

Who had your favorite look at the fête?