Two of my Favs: Carrie and Lauren

Carrie Underwood caught her husband's game in Ottawa this week. Most artists will change up their look a little between albums and Carrie is no exception. She is all about extra long locks for this record and I LOVE IT.

And today she is rehearsing for the Grammy's with Tony Bennett. Are those cheetah leggings?  

Lauren Conrad grabbed lunch at my fav Lemonade wearing a Dolce Vita dress that I really want to buy, but I'm trying to be good. :( We'll see how long that lasts!

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Back in Black: Handler, Kruger, Winslet, Bush

Geez, Chelsea Handler, you are just going from bad to worse. What is this look? I truly wonder if she doesn't care what she puts on or if she thinks this is current and cute.

 Meow, Sophia Bush and Malin Akerman on the other hand, they nailed it. Sophia wore a Paula Ka dress that I hope she had spanx on under or that would be a b to try to peel off. Pretty sure Malin was inspired by something Mary J. Blige would wear in a 1998 video, but it still works for her. I have a fun Mary J story, should I tell it now? Yes? Ok. 

My friend Showers had tickets to her concert on Mother's Day. After celebrating with mom, we went to the show. Mary J. had this power ballad which had a scrapbook of her life flashing behind her. At the end, she was basically screaming and weeping, "I was an addict! I was promiscious! I was acting like a ho! I was crying in the gutter!" then after a brief pause, "...Happy Mother's Day." That was it! We were like, "Nice transition."

Let's pick this party back up with the always stunning Diane Kruger. Doesn't she just look every inch the movie star in these photos? She's in Giambattista Valli for the premiere of her new film in which she plays Marie Antoinette alongside Virgine Leyoden, who I haven't seen since The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio! 

 Kate Winslet sticks with the current trend of sleek and chic in a St. John's dress and Rebecca Romijn wore Cynthia Rowley to the designers runway show. 

UGH. Have I mentioned how much I hate dresses that are short but have long sheer fabric over them? This reminds me of how upset I am with my VS skirt all over again.

Randomness: Minka, Lemonade, Gosling, Kale

Minka Kelly is gorgeous. Look at that hair! There is a ton of ombre brunette hair inspiration out there, but for a relatively natural brunette color to emulate, there you go.

 She worked the runway in DVF. That is how you stand out in a crowd! Her step and repeat dress is also DVF. Stunning!

 And, without running through all the other celebs that walked because frankly they weren't that exciting, can we take a moment to appreciate Jennifer Nettles? She brings loads of Hollywood glamour to the Country scene. She wore David Meister.

 Another red hot treat is this basically calorie free natural Raspberry Lemonade recipe I tried today. 

via LindaWagner.net

- 6 Raspberry flavored tea bags (I used Raspberry Zinger)
- 2 quarts (that's 8 cups) of room temperature or cool water
- 3 lemons, juiced
- stevia to taste
Steep the teabags in the water for about 15 minutes. Remove the bags, add the lemon juice, then sweeten to taste. Delish!

Speaking of delish, Miranda Kerr slays me with her cute little son, punchy Spring outfit, and those Christian Dior sunglasses I cannot buy because all my expensive shades meet an untimely end. But I want them!!!

Speaking of want, if you know me, you probably know I eat kale like almost every day. My fridge looks like a forest. This made me happy.

amfAR Red Carpet: Leighton, LiLo, Rose, Vanessa, Erin

At the amfAR gala in New York, best dressed of the night has to be Erin Heatherton, the VS Angel who took over as Leo DiCaprio's young blonde thing after he split from Blake.  She wore the best loved designer of the night, Roberto Cavalli.

 Heidi Klum and Cindy Crawford both got dolled up for the event in Roberto Cavalli. Really happy to see Heidi looking on her game after a slew of recent hideous ensembles. 

 Elizabeth Hurley never misses an opportunity to show some cleave; she was also in Cavalli. Rose Byrne is keeping the quirky hair and skipped the gown in favor of an Alexander McQueen cocktail dress.

 What is with Leighton's hair? Ugh, she looks like she wore a beanie to the event after having hot rollers in all day. And green fur panels on what would have been a simple LV LBD? Almost as bad as whatever the hell Lindsay Lohan thinks is attractive these days. Bad bangs are everywhere right now, but white only makes this baby grandma look so close to Donatella Versace - probably exactly what she wants. 

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This Means War Premiere: Reese, Sophia, Chelsea, KCav

Chelsea Handler is definitely on my list of celebs most in need of a stylist change. This Elizabeth and James dress is just not cute. Looks like a top Reese would wear with jeans (cute), not a mullet red carpet premiere dress. Plus, it does not translate well on camera, which is the whole point of the premiere.  KCav, on the other hand, looked rom-com ready in a Maria Lucia Hohan LRD.

Whitney Cummings wore a Stella McCartney sporty looking number while Reese Witherspoon went with a tiny Miu Miu dress. I thought she'd be pregnant by now, soon I hope! She needs to get some spray tan lessons from Miss Underwood so that her legs aren't a completely different race from her upper bod. Isn't it fascinating that spray tans seem to still be an unmastered beauty ritual in Hollywood? So many oompa loompas, dyed hands, and mismatched body shades.

 Best dressed for the night was Sophia Bush in Oclay Gulsen, a dutch designer working under his own name after years on his unfortunately titled Supertrash label. Blue is everywhere right now! Not only is this dress crazy chic, her delicate Dana Rebecca bangles, shiny hair, Tom Ford heels, Judith Leiber clutch, and natural makeup make her look like a total starlet.

While I'm looking at the second trendiest exposure right now (the leg slit comes second to the open back), I have to tell you that those Victoria's Secret maxis I ordered did not work out. They are pretty and fit great, but when I tried it on at home I realized they are completely sheer. The lining only comes to about mid-thigh giving it a look of pleated chiffon over a mini skirt. I am so bummed. The hunt continues for perfect maxi skirts with slits!

High Flying Fashion: Posh, Heidi, LC, Lohan

Hmm, judging by these outfits it is still cold back East, yes? I'm starting to think about packing for my business trip to Mexico next week and these aren't really providing me with much inspiration. I have learned that wearing a maxi dress to the airport earns you one grope session with a TSA agent. Never again!

Victoria Beckham, with Harper, and Heidi Klum make their way to NY for Fashion Week. One of them looks ready for it, one looks like she is making a run with half her closet on.

 Lauren Conrad returned from meetings in NYC regarding her Kohl's line as well as meetings with her book publishers. Thanks to Mackenzie who helped me ID her cute Asos bow front flats.  I'm weirdly proud of how well she has done for herself. Remember her on season 1 of Laguna Beach? She was a horrible student, kinda sorta committed to going to art school for fashion, quiet thing who didn't get the guy. Now she is one of the most savvy business women in Hollywood, especially for somebody who came up out of reality scandal free.  Baby Grandma Lohan over here could take a cue from her. 

Bump Watch: Sims, Duff, Garner, Alessandra

Pretty in pink! Molly Sims looks phenomenal in a pink on pink BCBG maxi dress that I must make mine. Haven't found it selling online yet, but I'm all over that.  Jennifer Garner and her youngest Seraphina both donned some pink for errands in Brentwood.

 Hilary Duff faked us out with her hospital visit last week; she had a baby shower in Beverly Hills over the weekend and was back at Piloxing yesterday for a workout session. Alessandra Ambrosio caught a flight in a comfy outfit with her baby bump.

 And dayum Beyonce!  A month after the birth of Blue Ivy, who just had a patent and trademark filed on her name by her parents, Bey was stunning in Monique Lhuillier last night. Unreal, right? 

Speaking of couture sparkles, did you catch the return of Jersey Couture last night? Jerseylicious is moronic to me, but I'm in love with Jersey Couture. Those girls and that family are hilarious!

Rachel McAdams Style

I was so inspired by Rachel McAdam's looks for her press tour for The Vow that I wanted to compile them and see which was your favorite. Rachel is always ladylike, with feminine silhouettes, delicate shoes (no platforms for her), and lots of lace details. She is also quite conservative, choosing high necklines, tailored clothing that never comes across as too tight, and some simple cuts. She also loves blue, which is a huge standout in my closet...might explain the girl crush on her clothes.

This look gets three photos since it was hard to see the details in any one.  The black peacoat with big buckle closures is The Row and her Brian Atwood nude heels have a lovely lace detail up the back. A black Lover dress with lace sleeves and a Peter Pan collar was a huge win for me. This brand caught my eye last fall with their gorgeous lace dresses and I love this new take on their all lace looks.

 Very ladylike mint green Vivienne Westwood meets rocker chic hair and makeup. I think Nicole Kidman would love to take this whole look from her. Easy curls and a t-shirt like top   let a bright Peter Som printed maxi with a slit stand out. Rachel is always a showstopper in winter white. Her Andrew Gn dress is super structured and, again, feminine.

 I think most of you would covet this lovely Collette Dinnigan dress. Everything about this dress and how she styled it is elegant. Winter white meets her blue crush in another Peter Som dress and her favorite red lips.  Rachel even stands out in a simple Zac Posen dress in seafoam green.

So let's hear it: did you love her tour looks as much as I did? Which is your favorite, on her or for you?