While NYFW is rolling on, stars flew across the pond for the EE British Academy Film Awards. Strapless gowns, bold hues, expert tailoring, and embellishment were all in the lineup.

Let’s get into the looks for the evening…

Sarah-Jane Crawford repped for the Brits in a strapless black and white Stella McCartney gown. Hot!

Angela Bassett was pretty in pink in a Galia Lahav stunner. She’s always so lovely.

John Boyega was dapper in an Armani tux with a velvet jacket. I liked this!

All-black was on the agenda for Antonia Thomas in an embellished halter top and black full skirt.

Gemma Chan shimmered and sparkled in a silver embellished metallic lace gown from Jenny Packham’s Fall 2015 collection. Fabulous!

It’s always nice to see legendary designer Valentino Garavani out and about. As you might have guessed, he was impeccably dressed in a black three-piece tux.

Who had your favorite look at the awards show?

Karrueche wore a Diesel Men’s $68 T-Luke Tee to Diesel flagship opening a few days ago in NYC:

Tom Ford thigh highs and an Elizabeth & James multicolored fur were her main accents.
The block panel shirt has pique, slub-jersey and gabardine panels.

Her fur is a celeb fave.

Her coat is sold out, but you can get her shirt at Diesel.com.
What do you think?

Rita Ora gave an artful spin on the classic black and white combo in an Osman Spring 2016 Black and White Midi Dress:

Her dress was anchored with black heeled loafers.

I liked this!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Rita Ora’s The Creators Party Osman Spring 2016 Black and White Midi Dress

Hot! Rita looks fab

Hmm…not feeling the dress

 

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Olivia Culpo was so fresh and so clean at the Rachel Zoe Fall 2016 Presentation in a $325 Angelica Ruffle Front Blouse and $345 Gabby High Rise Wide Leg Pants from the brand:

Her silk georgette blouse boasts ruffle detailing and gold buttons.

Her high-rise trousers feature wide legs and zipper fastenings through the sides.

She’s stunning.

If you’re up for the splurge, get Olivia’s blouse here and pants here.

Thoughts?

Kourtney Kardashian partied at Hunt & Fish Club in a $86 Storets Black Glam Nightlight Velvet Dress:

She completed her look with a black shaggy Skaist Taylor fur and Aquazzura Velvet Thigh High Boots.

Her velvet mini dress features long-sleeves and military-inspired buttons. Very Balmain-esque, thus I’m not surprised Monica Rose styled Kourtney in this piece!

Hot!

Kourt’s dress is sold-out, but you can get other dresses from the brand here.

What do you think?

#blackgirlmagic was in abundance at the Dion Lee Fall 2016 show, with a few of our favorite actresses and style mavens in the building. Chic pairings of black and navy, statement-making accessories, gorgeous hair, and craftsmanship were all on the agenda.

Here are the ladies looks!

Tessa Thompson sported a Pre-Fall 2016 Feathered Perf Dress in Ink and a Long Line Coat in Black from the brand, accented with a M2MALLETIER Amor/Fati bag in black and white stripes. Cute no?

Serayah was the lady in red in a Pre-Fall 2016 Feathered Perf Mini Dress in scarlet. Hot!

TK and Cipriana Quann mixed colors, textures, and prints as they always do so effortlessly. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Thoughts on the ladies looks?

After not too long showing their Menswear collection, Public School shifted gears and came back down the runway with their Fall 2016 Womenswear collection. New York-based designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne gave us their downtown chic, bohemian look with around 80% of the collection in neutral tones of black and olive green. To offset the balance of black and green, the brand used texture as a styling technique: leatherette inserts, fur and shearling were but a few ways to add a pop of chicness to an outfit meant and built to withstand the ever changing temperatures of the season.Surprises ensued as random pops of color came down the runway, red button-down dresses paired with electric pink floor-grazing trench coats added a soft feminity to the look, while combat boots continued in line with the preparation for Fall and Winter.It was refreshing to see pops of color added into the collection while not abandoning the hardcore edge defined by baggy hoodies and anoraks, and low-falling hemlines.Bright silver metallics also showed through in both separates and in jumpsuits, with baggy attire that modeled the brand’s signature athleisure wear and multi-layered aesthetic.  Individual pieces presented a sense of universality and flexibility for the collection: a garment could be used under a coat in the Fall but paired individually by itself for the Spring. No matter the fast-paced lives of those buying the clothes, the collection is sure to offer the laid-back and cool approach to clothing while still adding in an element of intentional fashion.

 

Thoughts on the latest collection by Public School?

Rihanna performed at the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Lionel Richie in a Marc Jacobs Spring 2016 Sheer Floral Embroidered Gown:

Adriana Lima wore her gown on the runway with a wet updo.

Hot!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Rihanna’s 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Lionel Richie Marc Jacobs Spring 2016 Sheer Floral Embroidered Gown

Hot! Rihanna looks stunning

Hmm…not feeling the dress

 

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Some of the most stylish women in the world wear Monique Lhuillier, thus it was no surprise to see her Fall 2016 front row brimming with fashionable celebs. The designer also jumped on the see-now, buy-now movement and put seven looks from the runway up for purchase on her site.

Let’s get into all the ensembles, shall we?

Ashley Madekwe went bold in a rose-embroidered lace top and embroidered pencil skirt from the show. I live for her style!

Naya Rivera slipped a Mohair Printed Coat over a black sheer swiss dot jumpsuit. This was fab.

Jamie Chung was virtually unrecognizable in a black wig with bangs! She toughened up a floral beaded dress with a black leather jacket and black patent, pointed-toe booties. Hot!

A shimmering crop top, black culottes, and black mules came together for Cara Santana’s simple, yet chic look.

Hilary Duff’s beaded dress with a lace neckline served up a spirited spin on the LBD.

Pia Wurtzbach was on trend in a white crop top, high-waist leather pencil skirt, and lace-up sandals.

Monique Lhuillier also jumped on the see-now, buy-now movement by putting recently-debuted runway looks up for sale on her site right after the show. Here are the pieces up for grabs and you can shop them here.

We wouldn’t be at all surprised to see some of the gowns on tomorrow’s GRAMMYs red carpet! And the separates will surely pop up at a photocall or film premiere in the coming months.

Will you be splurging on any pieces from the show?

Welcome to Day 3 everyone! Today wasn’t nearly as exhaustive as Day 2, with only one show on my itinerary to cover (originally there were more, but your girl needed a break!). However…let’s talk about it…

The past few days, we’ve been able to get into shows fairly easily. Show your confirmation ticket, walk up to the doors, be escorted to your seat. Done. However, the realness of Fashion Week happened today at the Fall 2016 show of Herve Leger, where we walked in to find that people were 1) in our seats! and 2) that the room was overcrowded so we would have to stand in the back.

Needless to say, I was annoyed because I couldn’t grab photos or real footage of the show!

From what I could see, certain parts of the collection were very reminiscent of another French-fashion brand (*cough, Balmain), with a lot of fringe detailing, embellishment (especially in the coats and outerwear) and bodycon style layering. I enjoyed the collection, just wish I could have had my seat…

However, that brings me to a good point. During NYFW, it’s eat or be eaten. In situations like this, there’s nothing one can do but accommodate. Standing with Esmesha and Sam, I tried peering over the heads of those in front of me or in between armpits… oh well! At the end of the day, I was just blessed that I got to attend the show, so I will gladly take my losses! Plus, Esmesha and I got to snap a photo with stylist, Ashley Dunn.

The wind in New York is making it so hard to tour the city while here, so we called it an early day and headed back home; undoubtedly, I’m here working on show reviews, posts for the following days and scouring Instagram to see who was where today (*sigh, Alexander Wang of course)! Fashion Week is definitely a fun time, but trust and believe the hours are long and sleep is not really a guarantee. I think I went to bed around 2 am, and then was up by 8. Thank goodness for concealer!

Anywho, I’m tired and ready to order some Beef Pho. The next few days should be eventful as we get closer to our first Claire Cares Fashion Show! If you haven’t already, make sure you RSVP. Catch you guys tomorrow!