CFDA Awards 2012

This week saw the Council of Fashion Designers of America's annual awards ceremony. The association is a not-for-profit organisation to make the fashion designs of America a part of the art and culture society. Fashion Designs are an art form and not just something a person wears. They aim to nurture the fashion designers of the future. Diane von Furstenberg is the President and Steven Kolb is the Executive Director of the group. This years awards are special as the CFDA group is celebrating its 50th anniversary after its formation in 1962.

The top 3 awards winners were:

--Womenswear Award - Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen with The Vow

--Menswear Award - Billy Reid

--Lifetime Achievement Award - Tommy Hilfiger

I have picked out my top outfits from the night:

Candice Swanepoel in Valentino

I love this fun summery design worn by Victoria Secret Angel, Candice Swanepoel. Her braided hair gives the look a summer boho vibe which softens her appearance.

Doutzen Kroes in Sophie Theallet

Joan Smalls in Michael Kors

Julianne Hough in Kaufman Franco

This colour is amazing. The dress showcases the colour perfectly with the low neckline as it could seem overpowering and swamp Julianne Hough if the neckline was higher. I love the gold clutch as well.

Lauren Hutton in The Vow with designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

images courtesy of www.style.com

Its a shorts thing...

After a recent trip to Munich in Germany, I had some Euros left over and decided to buy a summer shorts outfit. I really love the style of Mollie King from the Saturdays, her trademark look is tailored shorts and usually a lightweight blazer. I think its really versatile as you could wear it in the daytime with gladiator sandals and a baggy t-shirt, for work with a smart shirt or on a night out with heels and a slouchy shirt.

Mollie King

 image from www.stylebistro.com

I love how Katherine Jenkins has mixed patterns and bold colours - It looks amazing with a tan.

Shorts - River Island - £20

Shirt - River Island - £30

This is what i wore on a recent night out. The shorts are a silky material with a really flattering cut. They are high waisted but have a slightly flared leg which means they don't cling to any lumps or bumps resulting in your legs looking longer. The shirt is a baggy fit with a draped back which I think is really unusual. Although I tucked it into the shorts, as it was too long when untucked, it would look great loose with tight jeans for a smart/casual ensemble. The belt is brown leather, bought for around £3 in Thailand and the shoes are nude platforms from New Look which i think cost around £20. On the night itself, I teamed it with lots of chunky gold bangles, a short gold chain necklace and a brown clutch bag.

Eva so lovely...

Eva Longoria at the Cannes Film Festival 2012

Love this dress!

Gown by Marchesa