Trend Review – Red Dress and Belts

Not too long ago I wrote a post called Hint of Glamour #4, about a post I had seen that showed two actresses at the Oscars wearing red dresses with metallic belts. I then created three different outifts using one red dress and a variety of accessories, belts and shoes. Click on the link to read more. Below are the pictures of Jennifer Lawrence and Marion Cotillard.

Jennifer and Marion both wore Dior Haute Couture

I came across these pictures recently, some other celebrities basking in the red dress and belts style… I particuarly love Mila Kunis’ and Diane Kruger’s look.

A thick black belt helps to define the body and break up the red. Love Hayden’s look here (left).

Diane’s look is so classy and fun! Great mini-dress, streamlined with a belt. Love the black, lace shoulder patches – Tbar black shoes and a navy clutch with a tangle of arm bracelets cement this look. Diane has amazing style and always looks fabulous!

MIla Kunis is one of my most favourite celebrities – she is funny, stylish, a quirky actor and has a beautiful face. I love this glamourous bohemian look she shows off here. The dress fits and flows perfectly. The belt is pastel and slightly metallic. Want to recreate this definitely!

Duchess, I have followed Kate’s style since I was younger, she has class and elegance. I love this beautiful crimson dress – perfect for events, the black belt adds definition and is complemented perfectly by her black pumps and clutch. A fresh, minimal made up face completes this look.

Always remember this….

Sarah Xo

(Kooklah)



Hint of Glamour #4

How many of you have tried something on, had someone gasp and say ‘that’s your colour!!’? Pretty much all of you I’m guessing. It can be really useful to know what colours make your features POP and create some wow factor before you have even managed to untangle your glorious bed hair or swipe on some makeup. This colour (or colours) will become fail safe options – when you look into that wardrobe and no inspiration comes your way or you are having a bad day and hate your body/face/hair. By the time you are through accessorising you will be so into the outfit that you’ll wonder why you struggled in the first place.

By using these colours not only as guidance for outfits to showcase your stunning self but also as pick me ups and back up ideas for outfits, you are reducing the risk of running out of time getting ready and feel amazing as you head out to face the day!

 

My colours are red, emerald green and royal blue (helps also that I have dark hair and eyes too, I think!)… and I am regretfully guilty of the mad dash of getting ready. Usually because I can look into my overflowing cupboard and say ‘I have nothing to wear’.

So what could be the solution? To have atleast one outfit as my fail safe – not just the colour but accessories and makeup ideas too. Preferably an outfit that can go from day to night with a change of shoes.

To get some inspiration I searched through some websites and came across a blog called POPPED, it is a great blog that has a wide variety of posts all within the pop culture genre, including celebrity news, reviews of movies, outfits worn, hairstyles, trends and funny posts. As I was reading and laughing at some of the observations in this blog I found a post that sparked some inspiration for what my standby outfit could entail. The post featured two actresses in the gowns they wore at the Golden Globes with belts. I was inspired by the colour (red) and the use of belts. For the post from POPPED, ‘Hot Trend Alert’ click here.

I know, I know belts with dresses was huge over a year ago – but it has come back and I am loving it more then ever. They help to add definition to your waist, break up the colour and I feel they add some class. Below is a picture of a shift dress I recently scored for $20. This will be my fail safe item, with accessories to make an outfit.

Below are three options: casual, dressy and formal – add my standard winged tipped eyeliner, some blush and scrunched/volume hair and I will be able to get ready and walk out the door in less then 30 minutes.

What I loved about the Golden Globes outfits is the use of metallic belts –  I am seeking one now! I want to see how compatible it will be with my wardrobe…

To see how this look was styled for a formal occasion make sure you click the links and have a look at the post: Hot Trend Alert from POPPED ….

This look can be adapted with any colour, but don’t be afraid to try some red and boldly stand out! Red suits a variety of skin tones and hair colours, it all depends on the shade. So before you dismiss it as not your colour, try it!

Kooklah Xx