Nickelodeon’s annual Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA) were held on Saturday night, March 23rd at USC’s Galen Center in LA. The gorgeous Josh Duhamel was on post for the hosting duties; and (we can’t help but gush about how) he was his usual cute-witty self.

Quite a number of fun and funny A-listers were there –the likes of Niel Patrick Harris, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, and Steve Carell. Beautiful and sexy ladies like Katy Perry, Fergie, and Jessica Alba also made their appearance. Kid-favorite stars wowed the crowd of course, causing some high-pitched screams and shrieks: Kristen Stewart, Selena Gomez, Victoria Justice, Bella Thorne, Miranda Cosgrove, and many more.

As for the fashion, well, the KCA orange carpet gave kind of a more chill vibe as stars did without uber formal dresses. Almost everybody settled for mini dresses, some for tea-length dresses and dressed down suits. Colors of spring and summer were abundant –and quite appropriately so– well because kids like brights and lights, don’t they? It’s their show anyway. And, (we approve that) the youngsters stuck to fresher and hipper hues instead of going for the premature maturing darker shades.  The trends? They were as follows:

Sources: Getty via thegloss.com, nick.com

Stealing the spotlight for the Spring/Summer ’13 season is the trusty caftan.

According to wisegeek.org, “A caftan, also spelled kaftan, is a long garment with wide sleeves that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, located between the countries of Iraq and Iran. These Persian, robe-like garments also became popular in countries such as Russia and Morocco. Their patterns and colors are usually vivid and detailed. They are a vacation fashion staple that began being considered fashionable in western countries since the 1960s and ’70s.”

 

Caftan is a wonderful wardrobe staple for ladies who like to work a boho gypsy look, or the flower-child 70′s vibe –styling it with flower crowns, braids and waves, flats, and fringed bags.

To some, the caftan, with its iconic bright and colorful patterns, forms part of the glamorous getaway gear. The equal parts comfort and style it gives make it the perfect go-to piece for the resort season. Its lightweight floaty soft fabric allows it to be an absolute fit for travel or cruise, taking you from beach to brunch, from poolside to late night cocktails, as a swimsuit cover-up, or as a dress by itself.

Celebrities love it. Check-out just some of them below:

And, here are some of our favourite caftan pieces from S/S ’13 designer lookbooks and runways:

As if it’s not awesome enough, caftan has also charged into bridal fashion, and still makes sense, especially for a destination wedding. See below our very own Janique evening gown, which could very well be a wedding gown for a bride who likes the goddess look; and, a piece from Temperley London S/S ’13 bridal collection:

So, any chance we’ll see you in a caftan this beach season? ^^

Sources: style.com, etsy.com

Spring 2013‘s hot new trend proves to be quite a surprise as it celebrates the contrast between black and white instead of colorful pastels. As seen in the runways of Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, and Jil Sander, black and white pieces reign supreme above Easter-egg hues that most of us associate with the season.

Marc Jacobs

Alexander Wang

Jason Wu

Jil Sander

For all you fashion-forward shoppers who plan to nail the latest (and hottest) trend this spring, here are some choice picks of black and white dresses we have in store:

NUE by Shani S159 - NUE by Shani S549 - NUE by Shani S541 - NUE by Shani S501

Kay Unger 123927 - Jovani 1626 - Phoebe Couture 60D2216

Jovani 9803

Studio 17 12355

Tony Bowls tbe11310

Photo credit: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Our trusty fashion and style source, Vogue.com, recently presented the designer collections for pre-Fall 2013. As we reviewed them for you, we noticed an apparent trend. Sound the alarm! Yes sir, code words include: military, tailored, androgynous, masculine-ish, corporate, over-sized, padded, leather, and trench. It seems that our favorite top designers have worked on collections that could dress an army (get it?) of powerful independent women. We are going to see feminized baggy and stiff pieces that may not hug the figure, but scream tough, no-nonsense, we-mean-business kind of air; pieces that are, in their own right, as sexy as a skimpy lingerie. You don’t believe us? Check out these ten designer collections that will explicitly prove our point.

Sure, Calvin Klein Collection will always be about minimalism, but [Francisco] Costa seems to have turned away from the hyper-femininity he presented for Spring to focus instead on a covered-up, pared-down wearability. Costa wouldn’t say whether any of this was indicative of what he’s planning for fall, but only said, “It’s the same woman. There’s a sense of strength, security, and beauty. It’s all about beauty, after all.” ~by Emily Holt for Vogue.com

Erdem Moralioglu is a perfect exemplar of that fired-up London ambition to leap further, do better, and delight more. Pre-Fall isn’t just something he’s dashed off on the way to the more important Fall show. “It’s my laboratory,” he says. “It’s where I can experiment, and think about where my woman’s going next.” ~by Sarah Mower for Vogue.com

Narciso Rodriguez has been moving toward a more languid line since last season, and he’s taken that gentle freedom of movement a step further for pre-fall. “Let the newness be in the cut,” said Rodriguez, turning toward a model in slouchy burnt-orange pants and a beaded rust-colored tee that draped loosely across the shoulder. The palette recalled the warm hues that came through for spring, as did the cool, easy attitude. ~by Chioma Nnadi for Vogue.com

Source: Vogue.com

International sensation Jennifer Lopez and music’s new bad gal Ke$ha grace the February 2013 covers of two top magazines: Harper’s Bazaar and Seventeen, respectively. Each had a very different theme in their covers–J.Lo plays a glam gladiator while Ke$ha kept it cute and cuddly–but both opened up in their interviews.

The ‘Die Young’ singer candidly answered Seventeen’s questions in her interview, which tackled topics from her personal style to her present “haters”. She also spoke about bullying, an issue that many young people face today:

“I’m all about standing up to gay/lesbian/transgender bullying, but it’s also about my little brother. He’s 13 and he gets made fun of because he has a stutter. I just have zero tolerance for people making fun of others.”

With Harper’s Bazaar, Jennifer Lopez opened up about her private life, the one thing she has struggled to protect since she hit global superstardom. She also talked about her current boyfriend, Casper Smart, and balancing work with motherhood. The 43-year-old mother of two seems to have it all and she does it all:

“I’m a singer. I’m a dancer. I’m a performer. I’m an actress.”

Photo credits: harpersbazaar.com, seventeen.com

Before 2012 ended, there were a number of exciting new trends that came out, one of which is the modern military look. This masculine-inspired trend is versatile, having pieces that fit the cold seasons (coats and boots) as well as the warmer ones (flowy shirts).

Military Style in ad campaigns…

On the runway: Victoria Beckham RTW F/W 12

Kate Moss in a military-inspired jumpsuit

…and on celebs.

This Fall/Winter 2012 trend is indeed in full swing this Spring. Try it out, and maybe earn a badge of (style) honor with these outfit ideas put together by yours truly:

1. Rough + Tough

Jacket, H&M | Tank top, Buddhist Punk | Denim shorts, Chicnova | Boots, Palladium

2. Evening Edge

Trench coat, Burberry London | Sunglasses, Gucci | Heels, Givenchy | Handbag, Marc Jacobs | Dress, Alberto Makali

3. Clean Classic Chic

Blouse, Laurence Dolige | Leggings, Isabel Marant | Watch, Sara Designs | Handbag, 3.1 Phillip Lim | Pumps, Gianvito Rossi

Photo credit: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

With recent reports confirming that the British actress has tied the knot (for the 3rd time now) earlier this month with Ned Rocknroll (what a cool name!), we cannot help but wonder what Kate Winslet wore to the super-secret ceremony.

As we try to guess what the voluptuous star’s wedding dress was, maybe a little walk down red carpet memory lane would help! Below are my personal picks of Kate Winslet‘s red carpet looks through the years:

In the 1998 Oscars, wearing Alexander McQueen for Givenchy

Kate broke into Hollywood stardom with the smashing success of Titanic, the film that had also launched her co-star (and close friend) Leonardo DiCaprio‘s shot to fame. While many didn’t find her look remarkable (some even found it scary–eeks!) at the 1998 Oscars, Kate has still managed to keep her star rising, as we all can see now.

2002, in Ben de Lisi

2005, in Badgley Mischka

Sticking to classic evening gown designs, Kate exudes that old Hollywood glamour only a few celebrities can successfully pull off on the red carpet. Her dress choices revolve around one shoulder, mermaid-cut, and strapless gowns because these designs perfectly complement her enviable hour-glass body.

2007, in Valentino

2008, at the Revolutionary Road world premiere

2009, at the 81st Academy Awards

2010, at the Orange British Academy Film Awards

2011, at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

2012, (left to right) at the Titanic 3D premiere, 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 37th Annual Cesar Awards

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Pantone Color Institute® recently introduced 2013′s Color of the Year… *drum roll*… Emerald 17-5641! We can’t necessary say we saw this coming, as the radiant hue comes on the coat tales of 2012′s go-to color, Tangerine Tango. None the less as an earth tone and natural “feel good” color, I see 2013 being a year in which my endless list of resolutions may come to fruition. Finding my core and inner chi was a topper and with soul soothing emerald’s lingering about that may not be a far stretch.

“The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum. As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally-appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”

- Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®

We’re anticipating a year of much needed chromotherapy. Check out ahead of the curve emerald looks from Spring 2013 runway shows, along with cosmetics that will help you get the look!

Emerald on the Runway

Band of Outsiders Spring 2013 RTW

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2013 RTW

Kenzo Spring 2013 RTW

Proenza Schouler Spring 2013 RTW

Saint Laurent Spring 2013 RTW

Sherri Hill - Nika Formals

Emerald Infused Beauty Looks

Emerald Dust Mineral Eyeshadow

Sonia Kashuk Nail Color Fall Shades, $4.79 - China Glaze Emerald Sparkle Nail Lacquer, $3 – $6

Emerald Makeup Must-Haves

Image Sources: Vogue Collections, Cheek Chicks

As if fanatics such as ourselves needed more prompting to do high-street style shopping where-else, Topshop decided to do an annual Christmas ad campaign to create some buzz, and inaugurated it with a Winter Wonderland-pegged short film. We expected no less than one that would be trending worldwide, and we we’rent disappointed.

Topshop’s #whosthatgirl teaser for their Christmas ad campaign got everyone (yes, including us, of course) guessing and joining in on the fun for a game of whoddunit. Topshop first revealed that they signed up a Hollywood A-lister to be their leading lady, one who would be performing a song in the film –curveball. They later on gave out more clues: blonde hair, fair skin, the beach, Michelle Pfeiffer in The Fabulous Baker Boys.

Among the clues were behind the scenes stills. We couldn’t help but get sidetracked to take note that the feature dress was to die for.

Anyway, so the first few clues didn’t help much, but by the fifth teaser video, some have made a fearless forecast. Could it be Kate Bosworth? Well, turns out, indeed it is. We like.

Did this get you guessing, too?

Sources: topshop.com

Golden girl, legendary supermodel Coco Rocha does not one, but three covers for the December 2012 issue of Vogue Mexico. As if that’s not buzz worthy enough, we hear that for the shoot the liquid gold couture she wore was designed by equally celebrated designers Elie Saab and Prabal Gurung; she is lensed by awesome photographer Regan Cameron. She was also styled by the talented Sarah Gore Reeves. With that powerhouse combination we’re no longer curious about the trio of covers.

Seems, oh so Coco is as much proud and excited about the “little” project as we are. She posted teaser photos in Tumblr as she reminisced on the last time she graced the magazine’s cover (notably, the magazine’s 50th anniversary issue in Sep 2010). Of it she said:

It’s been 2 years since Vogue Mexico last asked me to be the cover girl and at that time it was for their 50th Anniversary Issue (click HERE). I’m very happy to be back on the cover and able to show you the first of two editorials I did for the latest magazine. Its always fun to change things up a littler and in this shoot I went back to being a red-head for the day. You might remember me teasing with a little behind-the-scenes image a few months back (click HERE) leading many to think I had actually dyed my hair, again.

Below are some more of the photos posted by her. Red-head or not, we see Coco Rocha hasn’t lost her touch in delivering fun, fiery, dynamic stills. Do you love them like we do?

Sources: gossiprocks.com, Vogue Mexico, Oh So Coco