Celebrities

The Little Black Dress has always been a quintessentially classic piece.   Necessary for every woman’s wardrobe since the early 1920s, the LBD has become popular because of how easy it is to accessorize and change for each fashion season.  As an outfit choice that can be worn to any social event at any time of year, this sleek, chic option is even a go-to for trendy celebrities.

In particular, the Little Black Lace Dress has become a favorite amongst the fashion savvy today.  This formal look takes the stylish fitted black trend and gives it a flirtatious twist.  Perfect for a night out, fancy dinner party, or swank celeb get-together, the Little Black Lace dress has been making rounds.

Check out these celebs, looking lovely in their lace:

Kristen Stewart, in the news lately for her unprofessional relationship with Snow White director Rupert Sanders, donned this one-shoulder Valentino dress last October.

Taylor Swift rocked this lace dress at a CMT event last year.  The sleeve lacework compliments her flawless skin, adding some contrast to a plain design.

Duchess of Cambridge Kate pulled off this royal look alongside hubby Prince William.  With a plain hairstyle and minimal makeup, Kate’s lace dress really accentuates her natural beauty.

This high, scoop neck style, with cap sleeves looks stunning on Former Heroes star Hayden Panettiere .

Starting Friday, sports enthusiasts around the world will be cheering on their favorite Olympic team members, dressed in top-of-the-line clothes made specifically for the games.  Each Olympic year the best designers around the world are requisitioned to create uniforms that represent their countries personality.  By incorporating patriotic colors, and often the national flag, designers are able to make something special for athletes to feel pride while wearing throughout the games.  Some uniforms have hidden symbolism, while others are blatantly flashy.  This year’s London Olympics Uniforms are sure to please fans:

Australia

Australian uniforms for the 2012 Summer Olympics were designed by Sportscraft.  These blazers are lined with the names of gold medalists from throughout History, so that although the athletes have the weight of their nation on their shoulders, they also have the support of their predecessors.   Dunlop Valley Shoes also lined the inside of the white tennis shoes athletes are wearing with past winners names so that team members are literally walking in their footsteps.

United States

American Uniforms by Ralph Lauren were controversially made in China this year, fueling the creation of an act to make all future Team USA uniforms within the actual US.  Some argue that the uniforms look like flight attendant outfits, while others approve of the conservative, formality of them.  Team USA will certainly be looking their finest this Friday night!

Great Britain

Stella McCartney partnered with Adidas to design Great Britain’s Uniforms this year, featuring a reconfigured Union Jack.  As the home team of these summer games, the Brits have got to show off their national pride.

Germany

These German parade outfits were designed by Bogner.  Sticking to the age old stereotype of women wearing pink and men in blue, these uniforms don’t particularly convey Germany’s national orange and yellow colors.  They definitely pop though, and will allow fans to easily find this countries team amidst the mass of athletes during Friday’s parade.

Jamaica

PUMA Jamaican Olympic team uniforms were designed by Cedella Marley, daughter of the legendary Bob Marley.  These team wears feature Jamaican flag colors in a fashionable light.  The chic, formal uniforms for Friday’s parade are the most stylish of all, and the everyday outfits for specific sporting events are designed to represent the beauty of the country.

For more photos of Olympic uniforms this year, check out the Runway 2 Reality listing of Olympic Uniforms for London 2012

Although they’re not as glitzy as The Oscars, the Teen Choice Awards always bring best dressed celebrities out for a night of fun.  This year’s stars were no exception, strutting their stuff on the purple carpet at last night’s Teen Choice awards.

Selena Gomez celebrated her birthday last night in a pink, Dsquared2 short dress paired with cream Herve Leger heels, while Carly Rae Jepsen’s outfit would leave most calling her definitely!  Glee star Lea Michele looked amazing in her Versace dress with matching heels and we’re telling the truth when we say that Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale really rocked her bright Wes Gordon dress.

Although most critics are still debating whether or not Demi Lovato's Falguni + Shane Peacock dress was a hit or a miss, we give her credit for picking such a unique frock!  Taylor Swift certainly takes the crown though for her breathtaking ensemble, a stunning Maria Lucia Hohan gown with Prada Heels.

(July 23rd, 2012):  Last night’s Teen Choice Awards recognized some of the most popular performers from the past year.

New X-Factor judge Demi Lovato, along with Glee’s Kevin McHale (Artie), hosted the event which presented awards to celebs from TV, film, and the music industry.  With over 134 Million votes cast online, the 14^th annual Teen Choice Awards had the most audience participation to date!

Top winners included The Twilight Saga stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, who accepted the “Ultimate Choice Award,” completely amazed that their films have hauled in 41 Teen Choice Awards over the years.  The Hunger Games kept up with their competitors, racking in several awards including choice sci-fi movie actress, villain, actor, book, and movie of the year.  Emma Stone stole audience hearts, winning both comedy and drama actress of the year for her hit films Crazy Stupid Love, and The Help.

Top TV winners included stars from The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars, while the Choice TV Comedy award went to Glee.  Music superstars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift didn’t leave empty handed either, grabbing three coveted surfboards each.   Carly Rae Jepsen’s catchy “Call Me Maybe” song won for choice song of the summer, and the singer herself was very excited to have also won the breakout artists of the year award.

Read more for the full list of award winners, voted on by Teens all over the world: Continue reading →

(July 19^th 2012): This morning nominees for the 2012 Emmy awards were announced to the public.  Top shows included FX’s American Horror Story and AMC’s Mad Men, leading with 17 nominations each.  Modern Family, winner of the Best Comedy Series category for the past two years, came in with 14 nominations this year.  Other breakthrough comedy shows have made impressions as well, including the female driven shows Girls, Veep, and Zoey Deshanel’s New Girl.

When it comes to costume design, Emmy nominees this year have reached new heights.  Spectacular fashions and incredibly realistic period outfits have made TV shows this year stand out.  Competition in the Outstanding Costume Design for a Series category is going to be tight!  The primetime dramas nominated have all been keen to develop specific costumes for their characters, which not only embody personality, but also represent historical accuracy and fictional continuity.

Nominees for Outstanding Costume Design include:

Boardwalk Empire
HBO Drama Series
Atlantic City, NJ during Prohibition in America

The Borgias
Showtime Drama Series
Europe 1492

Downton Abbey
PBS Drama Series
England 1912-1920

Game of Thrones
HBO Drama Series
Medieval Fantasy

Once Upon a Time
ABC Drama Series
Fantasy Drama Series

Tune in to the Emmys on ABC September 23rd at 7pm to find out the award winners!

Of course we all love rolling into school dances with our best friends, but snagging your dream prom date would be even more exciting!  Although it might be a tad unrealistic, it doesn’t hurt to dream about what celebrity cutie you’d love taking to Prom.  If you got the chance, which of these celebrity hotties would you ask to be your date?  Answer in our Facebook Quiz!

Ryan Gosling

We all love watching Ryan play the romantic heartthrob in movies like The Notebook and Crazy Stupid Love, and friends say he’s just as dreamy in the real world too.  If Gosling went to your school dance, he’d be sure to dress his best, as usual.  He knows how to work the red carpet at movie premieres and award shows, so he’d definitely know how to work the camera in your Prom photos.

Channing Tatum

If you want a Prom date that knows his way around the dance floor, than you’d probably want to pick Channing Tatum.  This multi-talented performer knows how to rock it with all the moves he learned from starring in Step Up.  The only question:  would you rather he dressed dapper in one of his swanky suits, or just keep it “simple” with his Magic Mike tie?

Andrew Garfield

Your Spidey Senses will be tingling linking arms with Spiderman star Andrew Garfield.  Although currently dating the lovely Emma Stone, I’m sure she won’t mind if her cute boy hangs out with you for a few hours.  Garfield would wear the best suit to your Prom, or maybe he’d just swing in dressed as a superhero.

Taylor Lautner

It seems crazy that Bella would pick Edward as a Prom date when Taylor Lautner was so irresistible as Jaocb Black in Twilight.  This actor might be the most skilled at ripping off his clothes while transforming into a giant wolf, but I’m sure he’d be able to keep a fancy suit on for one night.

John Mayer

If you’re looking for a date who will serenade you all night, than Mr. Mayer might be your choice.  He has a voice that will make your heart melt, so let him bring that guitar of his into the limo.  Show him a great night at Prom and maybe his next song will be in your honor.

Head over to our Facebook Page and pick which celeb you’d ask to be your date.  If you have another hottie in mind, than add their name to the poll.  Comment bellow with why you’d pick a certain celeb and see what everyone else thinks too!

Katy Perry’s new concert documentary, Part of Me, hits theaters nationwide today.  The 3D movie chronicles the pop singer’s life on and off-stage throughout her last world tour.  People magazine reports, “In the film, Perry opens up about her split from Russell Brand at the end of last year.”  Although celebrities are always in the media, it’s not often that their true personal stories are able to be shared.  In Katy Perry: Part of Me, fans will be able to identify with the singer, as a person who is not only a superstar, but just like them.

Perry has said, “It’s important to be relatable and normal.”  Although she loves creating out-of-this-world outfits and over-the-top dresses, she still wants everyone to know that she is a regular person too.  Some of the footage in her new film is hard for the singer to watch, since she remembers the rough time she was going through while breaking up with Brand.  She invites audiences to “be a part of her” as they watch the movie and get to see a bit of what her life is really like.

Known for her array of fashion styles, from ‘60s pin-up girl to classic Hollywood glitz, Katy Perry always dresses to impress.  She loves bright, flashy colors, and fun patterns.  In music videos, or on stage, her outfits are always sexy, playful, and a bit theatrical.  These unique dresses are some of our favorite styles that totally capture Katy Perry’s look.

Miley Cyrus hit the red carpet with fiancé Liam Hemsworth for the Australian’s in Film Awards, last night in California.  Cyrus, known to shock more conservative crowds with her style choices, wore a little black dress that has been causing some controversy!  The garb in question wasn’t your typical LBD, but a tightly fitted number with a bra-top.

NY Daily News reported that lately, the singer has been making headlines for her intense dieting and risqué outfits, highlighting her new thin frame.  While many fashion-savvy, like the Huffington Post, love Miley’s chic cocktail dress, there are still others who find it a bit too revealing.   The Insider joked that “Although she's never been a model of decency in the past, you have to wonder if her wedding dress will simply consist of lace pasties at this rate.”

Cyrus’ little bra dress might have been revealing, but its shock factor was defiantly moderate compared to other dresses this celeb has worn.  She wore a cleavage accentuating V-neck dress to the Billboard Music Awards this year and has shown skin in many other skimpy outfits during music videos and stage performances.  The “is that a bra?” dress might be a bit out of the ordinary, but some are giving it the thumbs up.  What do you think, too revealing, or totally chic?