The Esquire Wears Prada

Seeing Red - Valentine's Dresses

2012-02-08T21:48:00.000-08:00

There's only one color that comes to mind when I think of Valentine's Day - red. I mean, you can mess around with pinks, purples, or even black, but there really is no substitute for a red dress when you're out with your own special valentine. And because I'm super helpful and want nothing but for you to look like a bombshell on your big night, here are some great red dresses at a variety of price points just for you!

Happy Valentine's Day,
Your Valentine, EWP

Ruche, $48.99

J.Crew, $198 @

Anthropologie, $168 @

Shabby Apple, $86

Shabby Apple, $88

Nanette Lepore, $348 @

Nicholas, $499 @

BB Dakota, $100

Shoshanna, $395

Contrarian, $380 @

Y'all, this is the dress that Kate Middleton wore for her engagement announcement!! Now available in red. Why not feel like a princess on Valentine's Day?

ISSA, $555

MANGO, $79.99 @

Milly, $450

@ Available in more colors

Jason Wu for Target Piece #1

2012-02-08T21:10:00.000-08:00

I snagged myself a few Jason Wu For Target pieces. 2 dresses and a top. The top made an outing on Monday, so I snapped a quick pic. I think it's adorbs. I'm a big fan of pussy bows. Though not a fan of calling them pussy bows.

Jason Wu for Target on Sale TODAY!

2012-02-04T22:35:00.000-08:00

Jason Wu for Target is on sale today. And, my, is it some SUPER cute stuff. Totally up EWP's alley. I somehow managed to order 2 of the dresses. Good luck to all of you. If you get anything, send me a pic! I'd love to see your Jason Wu shopping spoils!

www.target.com

SAG Awards 2012: Viola Davis

2012-01-31T19:01:00.000-08:00

Viola Davis in Marchesa

Oh, Vi-oh-la-la. She looked AMAZING. Once again let me reiterate how much I love and covet her arms. And that white dress is such a great contrast against her lovely skin.

A

SAG Awards 2012: Tilda Swinton

2012-01-31T18:58:00.000-08:00

Tilda Swinton in Lanvin

Oh, Tilda. What has become of you? This dress is positively... boring. Not what I've come to expect from you.

C-

SAG Awards 2012: Rose Byrne

2012-01-31T18:57:00.000-08:00

Rose Byrne in Elie Saab Couture

I have a super girl crush on Rose Byrne. I think she's gorgeous. And she is rocking the hell out of those bangs. I think the look is out there, but I like to reward risk taking. The color works on her, and the jumpsuit fits well, and she went minimal with the accessories which was smart with such a bold look. I think I really like it...

A-

SAG Awards 2012: Julie Bowen

2012-01-31T18:54:00.000-08:00

Julie Bowen in Temperley London

I love the color, and I think I'd have liked it on someone else... Angelina Jolie maybe? But it looks silly on Julie Bowen somehow. Especially with that hair and that weird posing face she's making.

C+

SAG Awards 2012: Shailene Woodley

2012-01-31T18:52:00.000-08:00

Shailene Woodley in L'Wren Scott

OMG WHY????? This is like a super sad 7th grade formal dress with a little extra glitter. Why would you do this for your big movie breakout year? So sad.

F

SAG Awards 2012: Kyra Sedgwick

2012-01-31T18:50:00.000-08:00

Kyra Sedgwick in Pucci

I was going to love this look. The hair is perfect. The color is perfect. The dress fits her perfectly. But if it weren't for that cutout I'd never have known about the gross side tattoo Ms. Sedgwick is sporting. Gross!

C

SAG Awards 2012: Jayma Mays

2012-01-31T18:48:00.000-08:00

Jayma Mays in Reem Acra

Her hair looks so bad! Like she hadn't washed it in a few days and had a big workout that morning. Gross.

Oh and the dress is fine.

B

SAG Awards 2012: Kaley Cuoco

2012-01-31T18:46:00.000-08:00

Kaley Cuoco in Romona Keveza

A few ladies rocked braids on the red carpet, and I have to say, I'm down with it. It's interesting and keeps your hair out of your face. Well, not really with this look, but I like it anyway. And the sea foam dress is perfectly princessy. Just what I'd expect from the b-list star. Didn't wow me, but perfectly pretty.

A-

SAG Awards 2012: Lea Michele

2012-01-30T22:38:00.000-08:00

Lea Michele switched the over exposure from her breasts to her legs. Seriously, with the right gust of wind, we'd see some lady bits for sure.

B-

SAG Awards 2012: Naya Rivera

2012-01-30T22:36:00.000-08:00

Naya Rivera in Naeem Khan

THANK YOU, Naya! For redeeming yourself for that atrocity you wore at the Globes. Your hair is perfectly tousled. THat dress is just the right amount of slinky. Just the right amount of sparkle. I love the ice blue. Wonderful.

A

SAG Awards 2012: Octavia Spencer

2012-01-30T22:34:00.000-08:00

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

I love Tadashi on a curvy woman. He does a really good job (I myself have a couple of his dresses). But this dress falls sort of flat for me. I think it's the color. Just too dull for Ms. Spencer's skin tone.

B

SAG Awards 2012: Sofia Vergara

2012-01-30T22:32:00.000-08:00

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa

There's looking sexy and there's looking vulgar. It can sometimes be a rather fine line, and here Sofia Vergara crossed it. There's just too much cleavage and looks vulgar. Maybe on someone less chesty this would have been a pretty dress.

C

SAG Awards 2012: Jessica Chastain

2012-01-30T22:30:00.000-08:00

I had decided I really liked Jessica Chastain after seeing her in The Help and... something else, but then she wears something like this. That top is barely containing her bosom. I do not approve.

D

SAG Awards 2012: Julianna Marguiles

2012-01-30T22:27:00.000-08:00

Julianna Marguiles in Calvin Klein

It's clear to me now. Julianna Marguiles has been put on this earth to torment my existence. There is no other explanation for such a pretty, talented actress wearing horror after horror on the red carpet. Though, I will say, this is the best thing I've seen her in in 4 years. Not that that's saying a lot.

D

Why Does She Do This?

2012-01-30T22:25:00.000-08:00

Busy Phillips is a pretty girl, but yet she thinks she needs to wear THIS RIDICULOUSNESS on the red carpet.

Also, why does Kristen Wig have that choker on? Gross.

F

SAG Awards 2012: Ariel Winter

2012-01-30T22:22:00.000-08:00

Ariel Winter in Colette Dinnigan

Let's all pause for a moment to applaud Miss Ariel Winter for not baring her breasts on the red carpet, and for wearing something cute and fun, befitting her age. The color is a bit sad, but the length and detail work for her. Good job, Ariel.

B

SAG Awards 2012: Kelly Osbourne

2012-01-30T22:19:00.000-08:00

Kelly Osbourne in Badgley Mischka and Dena Kemp Palladium Diamond Bubble Ring

Kelly redeemed herself post stiff-mermaid-alien-dress and wore this much smoother cream gown. Once again be-sleeved, but these are just so much more feminine and flattering on her. I love me some Marchesa. I just am not sold on that tassel business. I do like the belt detail around her waist, it breaks up the dress really well, but the tassels just bother me.

A-

SAG Awards 2012: Michelle Williams

2012-01-30T22:16:00.000-08:00

Michelle Williams in Valentino

This is one of those sad scroll-down dresses. I looked at the top and really loved it. The delicate red lace sleeves are adorable (though the one shoulder strap thing is odd), and it fits her so well. And then I looked down and went "OMG WHAT IS HAPPENING???!! WHY???!!!!" Yeah, that's basically how I feel. The asymmetrical hem, the chunky red sandals. Gross.

B-

SAG Awards 2012: Emily Blunt

2012-01-30T22:14:00.000-08:00

Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta

I super love these two together, and I really like Emily Blunt, but this dress is boring me to death. It's so dull and chiffony-flimsy. Yes, I just made that up.

C

SAG Awards 2012: Stacy Keibler

2012-01-30T22:12:00.000-08:00

Stacy Keibler in Marchesa

Stacy Keibler may be a nobody, but, damn, she is killing it on the red carpet. And she better, George Clooney's arm candy has to look just as good as he does. This simple black lace dress is a stunner.

A

SAG Awards 2012: Angelina Jolie

2012-01-30T22:10:00.000-08:00

Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham

Angelina is a big fan of the boring ol' neutrals on the red carpet and it just makes me so sad. The woman is GORGEOUS in an exotic way, she could pull off the most amazing looks if she tried. But she refuses. You know what else she refuses to do apparently? Eat. Girl needs a cheeseburger, stat.

F

Frugal Friday

2012-01-27T05:00:00.000-08:00

I wish...

Gucci, $1195

Try this...

Ivanka Trump, $96.90

Or this...

Aldo, was $100, sale $48.99

Style Tip: Layer Your Necklaces

2012-01-24T22:10:00.000-08:00

My friend Kim has been begging me to post about this for weeks, since she discovered I was wearing not one necklace on an outing, but three. I had planned to take a bunch of pics of examples from my own jewelry box, but, truth be told, I've been lazy this week and couldn't be bothered. So I'll try to give some e-examples and hope it translates.

I, like most women, like switching up my jewelry. One day I want a dainty strand, the next I want a neck overflowing in chains. But the budget doesn't quite allow to have a new necklace for everyday of the week. So I do what I do with my clothes - switch it up and layer it up. A necklace will look new and dramatic when paired with another necklace (or two) already in your collection. Try it out!

Try one of these combinations:
1) High-low - pair a choker with longer strands
2) Same tone - everything gold or everything black, doesn't matter shape or size
3) Pendant with chains - I love pairing something like a big animal pendant with a bunch of chains. Looks great.
4) Beads, beads, and more beads - go all glass, go all stone. Get a great collection of baubles around your neck.

Here are some great layering pieces from Forever 21 for a steal!

$14.80 @

$12.80

$7.80

$6.80

$6.80 @

$4.80 @

$6.80

$4.80

@Available in more colors

So what do you think? Will you give layering necklaces a try? If you request nicely, I might actually take some pictures of my personal examples for you :)

Golden Globes 2012: Helen Mirren

2012-01-19T17:05:00.000-08:00

Helen Mirren in Badgley Mischka

Helen Mirren is gorgeous always. And she rocked the red carpet in this be-sleeved navy number from Badgley Mischka. I want to be that hot at 60(?). Wait, strike that. I want to be that hot ever.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Madeleine Stowe

2012-01-18T20:43:00.000-08:00

I love Revenge and Madeleine Stowe is just wickedly delicious on it. So I was inclined to like whatever she wore. I admit, I have biases. But then I looked again and I wasn't on board with the weird middle ruffle. or that back ruffle.

B-

2012-01-18T20:40:00.000-08:00

Paula Patton in Monique Lhuillier

I apparently have a lot of girl crushes because I have one on Paula Patton. She's gorgeous and married to Robin Thicke. Need I say more? Not many people can pull of a BRIGHT yellow gown, but she did. My hats off to her.

A-

Golden Globes 2012: Viola Davis

2012-01-18T20:38:00.000-08:00

Viola Davis kicked ass in this one shouldered Grecian gown namely because of two things: 1) the color is perfect for her, 2) she has some sick arms. Seriously, she may be my new arm crush. Sorry, Mrs. O. I just don't like the very high slit.

B+

Golden Globes 2012: Naya Rivera

2012-01-18T20:36:00.000-08:00

This grey gown could have looked good if a) it was not a wrinkly mess, b) it was well-constructed enough not to pucker ALL THE WAY DOWN THE FRONT AND BACK of the dress. WHAT IS THAT????

F

Golden Globes 2012: Laura Dern

2012-01-18T20:35:00.000-08:00

Now those are some well done sleeves - sparkly, fitted, sexy. I'm loving this emerald gown on Ms. Dern. Well done, Ms. D, well done.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Evan Rachel Wood

2012-01-18T20:22:00.000-08:00

Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci

I have this unexplained hate for Evan Rachel Wood, but she looked fantastic in this metallic green Gucci. The tonal print is understated but striking at the same time. Heart it.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Zooey Deschanel

2012-01-18T20:18:00.000-08:00

Zooey Deschanel in Prada

This made it on some worst dressed lists, but I actually super love it. The peter pan collar is just a little bit of extra fun I wasn't expecting. And the colors look great on her.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Julie Bowen

2012-01-18T20:15:00.000-08:00

Julie Bowen in Reem Acra

She looks so very lovely. I love the beaded sleeves. Okay, I love all sleeves right now, but these are very delicate and pretty. Yet again, though, nude-color, washed out dress.

B

Golden Globes 2012: Elle Macpherson

2012-01-18T20:06:00.000-08:00

Elle Macpherson in Zac Posen

Man, Zac Posen was really off at the Globes. Like Reese's dress, this dress too is ridiculous. She is a beautiful, gorgeous, statuesque woman. And this is what she wore. Her hair looks super gorgeous though. I just want to pet it.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Sarah Hyland

2012-01-18T20:04:00.000-08:00

This dress looks great on her. And the makeup is flawless. I just wish it had more color. It's too well matched to her skin. She could be naked.

B+

Golden Globes 2012: Melissa McCarthy

2012-01-18T20:02:00.000-08:00

Melissa McCarthy in Badgley Mischka

I feel like there are much more interesting and flattering dresses available for plus sized women. Yes, they're harder to come by, but with a stylist and a bunch of money, I think you can find them. This dress is an olive tent of sadness.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Octavia Spencer

2012-01-18T20:00:00.000-08:00

For a night where she won an award, you'd think she'd have worn something with more umph. The cut is very flattering for this full-figured woman, but the color is too washed out, she needed something a little more richer, maybe a nice jewel tone.

C

Golden Globes 2012: Jessica Chastain

2012-01-18T19:58:00.000-08:00

Jessica Chastain in Givenchy

I think Jessica Chastain is gorgeous. Her smile just goes on forever. She was my new crush of 2011. But this be-pearled number she chose just fell flat for me. Redheads deserve more color than this.

B-

Golden Globes 2012: Ariel Winter

2012-01-18T19:54:00.000-08:00

Hate this. The bottom is like one of those fluffy pillow teenage girls have in their room and hug while staring at their TeenBeat. But the color is fun.

C+

Golden Globes 2012: Giuliana Rancic - You Decide

2012-01-18T19:51:00.000-08:00

I can't decide if I like this or not. I could go either way. So I'm leaving it up to all of you to grade this one. What do you think?

Golden Globes 2012: Amanda Peet

2012-01-18T19:50:00.000-08:00

Why do pretty girls do this to themselves? Do they feel guilty for the gifts they've been giving? Is this some sort of self-punishment? A subconscious effort to atone for their looks? There must be some explanation because this happens WAY TOO MUCH. Everyone should fire their stylists and just hire me.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Piper Perabo

2012-01-18T19:46:00.000-08:00

I like a big poofy princess skirt as much as the next gal, but a see through one that lights the background lights shine through? Blech-o! And the color is much too sad for a princess dress.

D

Golden Globes 2012: Kelly Osbourne

2012-01-18T19:44:00.000-08:00

Kelly Osbourne in Zac Posen

I enjoy a sleeve. And I like this dress in theory. The shape is fantastic. The fabric, however, did not translate well and it looks all stiff and rumply.

B

Points off for weird silver/lavender hair.

B-

Golden Globes 2012: Sharon Osbourne

2012-01-18T19:43:00.000-08:00

Awful.

Hate.

Why was she even there?

F

Golden Globes 2012: Kate Beckinsale

2012-01-18T19:42:00.000-08:00

Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli

Kate Beckinsale is beautiful always, and she can rock anything. But just because she is always beautiful no matter what doesn't mean she should wear a sad oatmeal dress. Snore.

C+

Golden Globes 2012: Tilda Swinton

2012-01-18T19:40:00.000-08:00

Y'all, Tilda Swinton is my secret red carpet love. She is so dependably ridiculous. But this year, I have to say this is... subdued for her. The color is pretty and subdued, the silhouette is flattering and subdued. I mean, yeah, she has a jacket, but I kinda like it for her. Wow. Good job, Swin.

A-

Golden Globes 2012: Busy Philipps

2012-01-18T19:37:00.001-08:00

This. Is. Terrible.

The hair is much too high. The dress much too fringed. The color much too drab. Busy is way more fun than this. I'm disappointed.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Heidi Klum

2012-01-16T21:50:00.000-08:00

Heidi Klum confused the Golden Globes red carpet for a Halloween party and came in her best Pocahontos outfit.

D

Golden Globes 2012: Nicole Kidman

2012-01-16T21:48:00.000-08:00

Nicole Kidman in Versace

Nicole Kidman is a creepy over-botoxed ice queen, but she sure was a lovely ice queen at the Globes on Sunday. I think the detail on this dress is just interesting enough without being crazy, and runs in a very flattering pattern. Good thing she isn't trying to smile, it freaks me out when nothing on her face moves. Well, maybe she is smiling. All that Botox has frozen her face like that. Like I said, creepy over-botoxed ice queen.

B+

Golden Globes 2012: Diane Lane

2012-01-16T21:44:00.000-08:00

I know it's not the most smashing of dresses ever, but I seriously love Diane Lane's look here. Her hair is so pretty and shiny, I just want to touch it. And her makeup is impeccable. And the dress is just so flattering and just-sparkly-enough. The understated tone on tone belt detail is perfect to show off a waist. This look makes me all swoony and happy.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Natalie Portman

2012-01-16T21:41:00.000-08:00

Natalie Portman in Lanvin

This is like a hot pink version of her pink maternity sack she wore to the Oscars. Snore! her hair and makeup are quite yummy, though.

Golden Globes 2012: Meryl Streep

2012-01-16T21:39:00.000-08:00

I love me some Meryl Streep, but even I can't forgive her for this. She wore a cowboy-inspired, belaced, belted shirtdress to the Golden Globes. Tsk tsk. Much too casual and frumpy. And look at those wrinkles and pulls! I do not approve.

Golden Globes 2012: Dianna Agron

2012-01-16T21:29:00.000-08:00

I really think she's a crap actress - her character on Glee just makes me want to claw my eyes out - but she is such a stunner on the red carpet. And this look was no exception. The bodice's design and detail, and the way it climbs up her neck and shoulders... OH YUM! Simply divine. Seriously, folks, this is how red carpet is done.

A+

Golden Globes 2012: Tina Fey

2012-01-16T21:24:00.000-08:00

Tina Fey in Oscar de la Renta

A) Kudos to Tina for not wearing black on the red carpet for once. B) Way to rock a shape hugging gown right after having a baby. She gets major points for that form me.

A

Golden Globes 2012: Julianne Moore

2012-01-16T21:20:00.000-08:00

Julianne Moore in Chanel

Snooze. But I do enjoy the earrings a little.

C-

Golden Globes 2012: Lea Michele

2012-01-16T21:16:00.000-08:00

Lea Michele in Marchesa

Oh, Lea. I know you love attention, but pasting Medusa's snakes across your breasts is not the way to do it.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Maya Rudolph

2012-01-16T21:13:00.000-08:00

I love Maya Rudolph. She's a funny lady. But this dress is not funny. It's just sad. And wrong. Why is she wearing this???

F

Golden Globes 2012: Nicole Richie

2012-01-16T21:09:00.000-08:00

Nicole Richie in Julien Macdonald

This dress is all sorts of boring. I'm pretty sure I could go to the Macys down the street and find this for myself. And I wouldn't ever buy it.

D

Golden Globes 2012: Claire Danes

2012-01-16T21:06:00.000-08:00

Claire Danes in J Mendel

Claire Danes killed it in this black and white number. KILLED. IT. The open back. The design coming down from her shoulders and across her belt. Now this is how you should have done black and white on the red carpet, Ms. Winslet. Love.

A+

Golden Globes 2012: Stacy Keibler

2012-01-16T21:03:00.000-08:00

Stacy Keibler in Valentino

Stacy Kiebler was already the envy of everyone on the red carpet by attending the Golden Globes on George Clooney's arm, but then she added looking super hot in this red Valentino. Well done, Stacy. Well done.

A-

Golden Globes 2012: Julianna Marguiles

2012-01-16T21:00:00.000-08:00

Julianna Marguiles in Naeem Khan

Why does Julianna insist on doing this to me?????? She's a gorgeous woman, but she picks the weirdest, most matronly, most unflattering gowns for these events. I mean, at least she picked a color this time. A step up from her normal black death robes, but still. I do not approve.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Sarah Michelle Geller

2012-01-16T20:56:00.000-08:00

Sarah Michelle Geller in Monique Lhuillier

I'm all for making a bold choice and taking risks. I'm also for wearing a print on the red carpet, not enough people do. But this seriously looks like a giant tarp that got tie dyed. And it's unflattering to boot. SMG is a petite gal, but this makes her look so big in the middle! And the high pony is all wrong for this look.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Sofia Vergara

2012-01-16T20:53:00.000-08:00

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

Va va va voom. I love that Sofia Vergara is never afraid to rock and show off her killer curves. She rocks a mermaid gown like no one else. Too bad her hair isn't as full as her curves. Much too limp.

B

Golden Globes 2012: Rooney Mara

2012-01-16T20:49:00.000-08:00

Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci

I understand Rooney Mara had to get all dark for her role in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo movie, but she seems to have taken her work home with her. She is always so very dark, somber, and goth on the red carpet. I don't think she's worn anything but black on any red carpet she's been on. Her eye makeup is great, but the pony tail is uninspired, and the little black bows across the deep v plunge are just silly.

C-

Golden Globes 2012: Charlize Theron

2012-01-16T20:45:00.000-08:00

Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Couture

I was pretty sure I liked the look when I saw it from the front and it's fun '20s inspiration

but then I saw it from the side and I HATED it. It looks like trashy mullet dress. Short in the front and long in the back. I don't approve.

But I am still wild about the hair and makeup. You know I love a good headband.

B-

Golden Globes 2012: Salma Hayek

2012-01-16T20:41:00.000-08:00

Salma Hayek in Gucci

Oh Salma. I love you. You're gorgeous. Your hair is so pretty. Your decottolage is legendary. Buy why stuff it in this 80s-era aztec crazy shiny dress? It makes me want to watch Dynasty.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Michelle Williams

2012-01-16T20:38:00.000-08:00

Michelle Williams in Jason Wu

Now this is a fun way to do sleeves. A fun, attention-getting print, a deep color, and a vintage headband. I'm not in love, but I'm liking it better than the other be-sleeved showings we've had so far.

B+

Golden Globes 2012: Kate Winslet

2012-01-16T20:36:00.000-08:00

Kate Winslet in Jenny Packham

This two-tone dress is nice, and fits her well, but it's so awfully safe. I don't want safe from Kate Winslet, I want stunning. I'm disappointed :(

B

Golden Globes 2012: Mila Kunis

2012-01-16T20:31:00.000-08:00

Mila Kunis in Dior

I love Mila Kunis. I think she is stunning. I think she is super fun and funny. And the look on her face is anything but those things. What is she doing???

Also, I'm pretty sure she wore that dress last year. It's so boring and so already done. I'm almost 500% positive I've seen it before. SNORE!

D

Golden Globes 2012: Jessica Biel

2012-01-16T20:27:00.000-08:00

Jessica Biel in Elie Saab

OMG WHY IS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE MARRYING THIS AWFUL SNOOZEFEST DRESS WEARER??????????????????????????????? She is wearing her grandmother's TABLECLOTH as a dress. I'm much too upset right now to write anything else.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Reese Witherspoon

2012-01-16T20:23:00.000-08:00

Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen

I guess Reese was trying to channel Jessica Rabbit, but this dress is just so wrong. She is a tiny girl, and yet this dress makes her look wide at the hips and like the dress is just about to bust at the seams. The bust is all wrong and too tiny, her actually small chest looks way too large for the dress! And the seams at the hips? An unfortunate design feature that just look like sad, scary stretch marks. Y'all, this is all wrong.

F

Golden Globes 2012: Jessica Alba

2012-01-16T20:21:00.000-08:00

Jessica Alba in Gucci

I really like Jessica's soft hair and makeup with this soft colored lavender Gucci gown. But the gown itself has me hitting the snooze button. What do you think?

B-

Golden Globes 2012: Madonna

2012-01-16T20:19:00.000-08:00

Madonna in Reem Acra

I love me a cap sleeve and I love me a ruffle, but there is something off with this dress. I like it from the waist up, I really do. But then you scroll down and see a patchwork quilt of crazy. I thought for a split second Madonna was wearing leather gloves and I was actually pretty excited about it, but then I realized she was just clutching her dress skirt like a loon and it was fabric not gloves I saw on her hands. LAME-O. Why is she doing that? We can tell what the dress looks like without her clutching it. She's not lifting it enough to see shoe. I seriously have NO idea why she's holding it like that.

C

Golden Globes 2012: Angeline Jolie

2012-01-16T20:15:00.000-08:00

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

I know Angelina is all about being dramatic, but this dress, while cutting a very strong slash with the red collar, is just so boringly dramatic, if such a thing can exist. Yes, the red is a stark contrast against the cream, but, lord, how many cream dresses have we seen her in? Lady looks like a vampire. And not in a good way.

Also, what is going on with Brad's cane??

D

Golden Globes 2012: Amy Poehler

2012-01-16T20:12:00.000-08:00

Amy Poehler

Sleeves were THE thing on the red carpet this year (thus following my big predictions post-Royal Wedding), but the thing with sleeves on a dress is, you have to make it fun so you don't look matronly. Amy, very sadly, missed the mark. The color and cut of this dress are just so very blah. It's like shimmery oatmeal. EWP Tip #71615: Don't wear your breakfast on the red carpet

C+

Golden Globes 2012: Emma Stone

2012-01-16T19:57:00.000-08:00

Emma Stone in Lanvin

I have a serious girl-crush on Emma Stone. And my crush rewarded my devotion with a stunning gown from Lanvin. Love the cap sleeves. Love the unusual colors. Love the bold belt. Love the dramatic eye. I am in love.

A+

Golden Globes!!!!!!!

2012-01-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

Y'all, I am so excited right now, awards season is kicking off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately, unlike past years, I will not be able to live-tweet the red carpet tonight. I'm out of town visiting family and don't want to sit with a phone in my face tweeting all night. I'm a diva, but I'm not that rude!

But I assure you, as soon as I'm back, you'll get a rundown of my faves and not-so-faves from the red carpet.

Happy viewing!

EWP Gets Political... Sort Of

2012-01-12T21:22:00.000-08:00

Usually my only mention of politics around here is to comment on Michelle Obama's arms (which are FABULOUS!) but today I wish to discuss a Republic candidate.

*shock*

I know! And while I could go on how the Republican candidates aren't all that Republican - they're all about big government, war, and government getting involved in your private life (stop trying to legislate my uterus!), which, honestly, are all against the real republican ideals of small government - but we'll save that for another day.

Today I want to discuss Mitt Romney.

Okay, not Mitt Romney. His sons.

He sure has a lot of them. And they are cute. Well, maybe not that unfortch blonde one in the middle, poor guy, but the rest sure are! Seriously, look at them.

If they stood behind Mitt Romney during his debates, I might actually watch them....

Happy New Year!!

2012-01-03T21:59:00.000-08:00

Happy new year, readers!

Hope y'all had a wonderful holiday and are ready to tackle 2012 head on. Clean out those closets! Get in some hot heels! Resolve to be fashionable this year and you won't regret it.

Also, resolve to give me some post ideas. I'm clean out. Anything you want to hear about? let me know!

xoxo,
EWP

It's Christmas Eve, Go Buy a Gift Card

2011-12-24T05:00:00.000-08:00

If you're still shopping for gifts today, you're in trouble and I don't condone your procrastination. Get thee to a Walgreen's and pick up a little of everything from their gift card carousel. Good luck!

EWP Gift Guide 2011: A Personalized Tote

2011-12-23T05:00:00.000-08:00

I am a personalization junkie. If I can get something monogrammed, I probably will. So I say this Christmas, make it personal, and get a lovely lady on your list a personalized tote bag.

And for even more fun, fill the tote with some fun goodies - just like a stocking, but for the beach :)

L.L. Bean, $26.95-$41.95

Monogramming, $6

Available in more colors

EWP Gift Guide 2011: A Night Out

2011-12-22T05:00:00.001-08:00

There's no better gift for the harried parents on your Christmas list than a night out.

Give them a gift certificate to a restaurant

or 2 tickets to a movie

AND (and this is hte big part, gotta do the and)

Promise to babysit for them. We get gift certificates to things but never make it out because we can't ever find anyone to watch BabyWP.

So let a couple near you reconnect and speak to each other without raisins flying in their face and give them the gift of a night out. I swear you'll be their most favorite person ever.

Officially Old

2011-12-22T05:00:00.000-08:00

Today I turn 30. Yup, the big ol' 3-0. Not sure what that means for my fashion future (no more minis?), but here it is.

Happy birthday to me!

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Stacking Rings

2011-12-21T05:00:00.000-08:00

Clothing isn't the only thing meant for layering! I'm all for layering jewelry, like necklaces or these rings!

Ariella Collection, $68

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Makeup Kit

2011-12-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

I liked both these makeup kits so much, I couldn't pick and decided just to post them both for you!

Bobbi Brown Eyeliner Kit, $42

Yves Saint Laurent, $65

EWP Gift Guide 2011: For the Little Fashionista

2011-12-19T05:30:00.000-08:00

I saw this book at Land of Nod and clearly BabyWP HAD to have it. It's just too cute.

Amazon, $6.99

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Alexander McQueen Scarf

2011-12-19T05:00:00.000-08:00

Give a little piece from the late designer and bring a lot style to your loved one's Christmas

Alexander McQueen, $295

Available in more colors

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Tory Burch Flats

2011-12-18T22:23:00.000-08:00

Give the gift of style and comfort with my very favoritest flat around - the Tory Burch "Reva" ballerina flat

Tory Burch, $195

Available in more colors

EWP Gift Guide 2011: A Fun Bag

2011-12-17T05:00:00.001-08:00

Whatever your budget, there's a fun bag out there for the fashionista on your Christmas list.

Longchamp, $830

Kate Spade, $148

Zara, $79.90

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Popcorn Popper

2011-12-17T05:00:00.000-08:00

Have a theater going experience right at home with this popcorn popper!

Crate & Barrel, $29.95

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Note Sets

2011-12-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

Encourage the lost art of handwritten notes and gift a cute stationery set this Christmas.

Vera Wang, $38

EWP GIft Guide 2011: Gifts For Him - Great Moustaches Mug

2011-12-16T05:00:00.000-08:00

My sister-in-law's husband has a thing for moustaches. Or maybe he mentioned he liked them once and we decided that he had a thing for them and have been gifting him with moustache paraphernalia ever since. Either way, I got him this mug.

Paper Source, $12.95

EWP Gift Guide 2011: For The Green Thumb

2011-12-15T05:00:00.000-08:00

I saw this and thought it was so adorable. My tiny little area of yard that's green and unpaved (it's seriously, oh, maybe 3.5x10) doesn't call for all this gadgetry, but someone you know might have a yard that does!

World Market, $59.99

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Owl Measuring Cups

2011-12-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

Jazz up your friend/family member's baking time with these super adorable owl measuring cups:

West Elm, $19

EWP Gift Guide 2011: iPhone Case

2011-12-14T05:00:00.000-08:00

As a new iPhone owner (the ol' droid couldn't handle BabyWP chewing on it anymore and went kaput), I'm a little partial to iPhone covers. I've been coveting them for years as stupid droids do not get pretty cases. All the designers only make them for iPhones. Elitist, bastards!! iPhones aren't that cool, they can't even play flash. What's up with that???! Particularly annoying since my photography website is flash enabled. I can't even look at my own site! Okay, rant over. Back to covers.

Get a pretty one and feel pretty whenever you make a call. Or play Words With Friends.

Kate Spade, $40

Available in more colors

EWP Gift Guide 2011: A CSA Subscription

2011-12-13T05:00:00.000-08:00

There is nothing better for you (and the environment) than eating seasonal, local, and organic foods. Why not encourage a little farm to table living in a loved one's life with a CSA subscription? No one's going to say no to free groceries! Google your giftee's area to find CSAs near them.

Green Grocer Chicago CSA, Starting at $289 for 17 weeks

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Sephora LashStash

2011-12-12T06:00:00.000-08:00

Y'all, this gift is pretty darn exciting. And I normally am not excited about makeup gift sets. But this one is just the thing for the person who is looking for a new mascara (or who doesn't know they should be getting a new mascara. Hello, spider eyes!). This set contains TEN of Sephora's most sought after mascaras, plus a makeup remover. Sign me up!

Sephora, $45

EWP Gift Guide 2011: Gifts for Him - Aviator Headphones

2011-12-12T05:00:00.000-08:00

Get the music lover in your life these super fabulous headphones

SkullCandy, $149.95