by Sarah-Hayley Owen: Dior

Monday, February 25, 2013

The 85th Academy Awards - The Oscars Red Carpet 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

If you missed my live tweets of the Oscars Red Carpet, take a look at what the stars wore to the 85th Academy Awards. My Best Dressed...

If you missed my live tweets of the Oscars Red Carpet, take a look at what the stars wore to the 85th Academy Awards. My Best Dressed is split between Jennifer Lawrence, Kerry Washington, Amy Adams and Jessica Chastain.

Designer Details:

Jessica Chastain - Armani Prive

Salma Hayek - Alexander McQueen

Jane Fonda - Atelier Versace

Anne Hathaway - Prada

Adele - Jenny Packham

Charlize Theron - Dior Couture

Kerry Washington - Miu Miu

Jennifer Lawrence - Dior Couture

Amy Adams - Oscar De La Renta

Not Pictured

Jennifer Hudson - Roberto Cavalli

Octavia Spencer - Tadashi Shoji

Reese Witherspoon - Louis Vuitton

Zoe Saldana - Alexis Mabille Couture

Kristen Stewart - Reem Acra

Nicole Kidman - L'Wren Scott

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Best Dressed at the 2013 EE BAFTA Awards

Sunday, February 10, 2013

As Hollywood royalty arrived in London, we treated them to wind, rain and snow as they walked the red carpet to the EE BAFTA Awards at The...

As Hollywood royalty arrived in London, we treated them to wind, rain and snow as they walked the red carpet to the EE BAFTA Awards at The Royal Opera House.

As predicted it was a glamorous affair with many red carpet style highlights and also a few surprises. Helen Mirren arrived with pink hair (I am not joking) and Sarah Jessica Parker opted for a an Elie Saab jumpsuit, instead of a gown. While many tweets thought this was a tragedy, I beg to differ. She simply went for something different and still looked polished. SJP is a long style favourite of mine, it would take something seriously drastic to miss her off my Best Dressed List, not simply opt for trousers!

I adored the bright dresses with Jessica Chastain in bright blue Roland Mouret and Marion Cotillard wearing a beautiful yellow Dior gown.

One of my favourites was Gemma Arterton in Celia Kritharioti, the one shouldered, nude and black diagonal striped gown was very elegant and a daring option. She took a chance and it definitely paid off.

I would love to know your best dressed, tweet me your style favourite!

Monday, January 21, 2013

Dior Couture SS13 by Raf Simons - A Secret Garden

Monday, January 21, 2013

Raf Simons opened up a secret garden this afternoon for his second couture collection, since taking the helm at Christian Dior. The magica...

Raf Simons opened up a secret garden this afternoon for his second couture collection, since taking the helm at Christian Dior.
The magical catwalk setting in Paris' Tuileries, was arranged with a flowing maze of hedges and trees. The models walked out with pixie cropped hair, pale skin and deep red lips, some which were crystallised.
Raf Simons - or any Creative Director who replaced John Galliano - had the ultimate task this season. Although as I watched the online stream it was clear that Simons certainly rose to the challenge offering the perfect combination of romance and modernity, with clever references to the Dior archive, namely layering, peplums, and volume. A noticeable difference was between the Simons and Galliano style. Simons is more relevant and contemporary than Galliano's theatrical collections.
The colour palette was beautiful with aubergine, burnt orange and yellow ochre brightening an otherwise pastel collection.
I fell in love with the Silk bustier cocktail dresses and signature Dior voluminous skirted ball gowns, worn with delicate balletic bonnets.
Overall Raf Simons presented a soft and enchanted collection with a feminine charm, accentuated by the pastel colours, embroidery and textures. I cannot wait to see what is in store for his ready to wear collection!

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Something for the 'Snow Covered' Weekend - A Fashion Word Search

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Due to the snow, I hope you, like me, will be at home relaxing. To add a fashion element to your day I created a fashion word search, wit...

Due to the snow, I hope you, like me, will be at home relaxing. To add a fashion element to your day I created a fashion word search, with some of my favourite design houses and brands listed! I hope you enjoy!

Monday, January 14, 2013

The Golden Globes 2013: Best Dressed on the Red Carpet

Monday, January 14, 2013

See what the stars wore to the Golden Globes, the first red carpet fashion event of 2013!

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

A Fragrance Feeling - Seven Perfumes Perfect for Summer

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Each season I purchase a new set of fragrances. For summer I opt for a subtle floral freshness, reminiscent of a summer day. Take a look a...

Each season I purchase a new set of fragrances. For summer I opt for a subtle floral freshness, reminiscent of a summer day. Take a look at some my favourite options for summer 2012.