The Custards Cream: February 2013

26 February 2013

Oscars, Vanity & Elton...

Heres the low down on how I pick, I have about 15 mins to find, be inspired, or caught (by the eye), to save, to write and to upload. So I do flick very fast and this means I have to use instinct and it has to be noticeable. I know that what I pick isn't what most of Hollywood rave about but in all honesty I quite like that. If its not below its not that I don't like it its just not what I would wear...this is my favourites ie. what I would wear/what would suit me...I'm selfish with fashion like that! :)

Just a quick little sum up of the red carpet looks I favoured most from The Oscars 2013, Elton John AIDS Foundation and The Vanity Fair Oscar Party...all those stars in one night, I hope they have tight security at home! (or homes?)
If you get a chance to watch this on tv, such as E!, then do, it does a lot more justice to the "looks" than photographs do!

Alicia Vikander in Elie Saab Couture - It's Elie Saab, say no more...perfect red carpet dresses every time! In particular I love the colour of this dress (I would have gone a little richer on the lips)

Charlize Theron in Christian Dior - This simple chic dress is understated but holds it own, and I love her hair!

Emmanuelle Riva in Lanvin- Say hello to me in 40 years time, this is how to dress as an mature woman, not neccessarily that she is covered up but its chic and demure! Werk it honey!

Kristen Stewart in Reem Acra - To be honest I think in terms of the actual dress this is my favourite, although I do love simple designs something a little extra and beautiful detail will always pull at my heart strings, or my sewing thread, whichever you prefer!

Samanatha Barks in Valentino - Keeping it simple, I think the pose gives it edge!

Elizabeth Banks in Alexander McQueen - Something a little more playful, love the colour, love the print, love the movement, minus that partic belt, love love LOVE, as always with McQueen! (not keen on the quiff though)

Marisa Tomei in Valentino - Again, more fun, beautiful detail.

Mena Suvari in Lisa Ho - I'd wear this out on a Saturday, whether thats a bad thing or not I dont know, but I like it!

What were your faves...?

Enjoy

Scarlet

Images - http://www.elleuk.com/star-style/red-carpet

19 February 2013

Rihanna for River Island....

Just a little postie in case you missed it, you're either not on Twitter/Instagram or you were in a coma???

The collection was unleashed onto the LFW crowd on Saturday night and will go on sale in store on the 5th March. To which I'm sure you will have to queue up overnight and wrestle a few wanna-Rih's, but hey is thats your passion, go for it, just don't get arrested...that my friends, will never be in style!

And just because this site doesnt allow anything between X-Large & original size heres a few .... to allow you to see the bigger picture...pun intended!

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To me, the collection is very Rihanna, in that the items are in some senses simple enough to be worn from morning till night. They can be styled up and down with accessories and jewellery galore, one of Rihanna's style patents...add a hat, some gold chains, a bunch of rings and away she goes - and she looks damn fine too!

Enjoy

Scarlet

Images - http://www.riverisland.com/styleinsider/blog/2013/02/rihanna-for-river-island-at-fashion-week-look-by-look?icid=sistyle/ww/txt/rihannafashionweeklook

11 February 2013

And the winner is...

(Obviously Chris Brown saw my blog last week on white, white, WHITE!...at least I'll pretend to take credit for the hotness he rocked yesterday!)

So....The award for best dressed goes toooooooooo...I jest! And that on my part, was such a played out introduction, but time is money people, and I am spinning with timescales and to do's!

Just a few of my favourite ensembles from last nights festivities...