Polls

Who Wore it Best: Charlize Theron vs. Anne Hathaway vs. Kerry Washington

24 February, 2013 Nelia

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When Charlize Theron stepped on the red carpet at the Oscars this year, everyone and their mother seemed to be head over heels in love with her look. But to me, it was yet another case of dress déjà vu…dress-a vu, if you will. Yes, she looked stunning in her white Christian Dior gown, but so did Anne Hathaway at the Golden Globes…and Kerry Washington at the SAG Awards. Of course, Anne’s dress was Chanel Haute Couture, and Kerry’s – Rodarte, but the gist of it (white – check, peplum – check, strapless – check) was all too familiar. And while in my opinion, Charlize really did wear her white gown best, I am not sure if this is Oscars best-dressed worthy.

What do you think? Let’s settle this with a duel…I mean poll!

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See Kerry’s dress after the jump!

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Friday Faux Pas: Another Blatant Charlotte Olympia Knock Off

31 August, 2012 Nelia

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I realize that a lot of fast fashion brands tend to “borrow” ideas from the more expensive brands, but this particular knock-off really takes the fake cake. Unlike Jeffrey Campbell with those Fruit Pump knock-offs, Go Jane hasn’t even bothered to change up Charlotte Olympia’s nearly iconic kitty flats design. The cat face is undeniably similar to Charlotte’s kitty, and though this pair will only cost you $19.40, these cheap faux-suede loafers certainly don’t look nearly as good as the original pair.

But what do you think about this? Is it wrong for Go Jane to blatantly rip off an original design, or do you think it’s not a big deal? Take the poll below, or comment to share your opinion.

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Photo Credits: Charlotte Olympia, Go Jane

Style Fille: Nikki Reed vs. Diane Kruger

24 July, 2012 Nelia

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As you might already know, stripes are my jam. I wear them to work, on the weekend, to events, and to bed…if I was only allowed to have one top for the rest of my life – in all likelihood, I would choose a striped tee – that’s how much I love stripes. So when I saw Nikki Reed in her stripe-alicious outfit, and then Diane Kruger in hers…both on the same day, I figured it was a stripe-off made in heaven. So without further ado, vote for your fave stripey celeb below!

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Photo Credits: Lainey Gossip, Fabsugar

Oscars 2012: Emma Stone vs. Nicole Kidman

26 February, 2012 Nelia

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Back in 2007, Nicole Kidman wore arguably one of the best Oscars gowns ever. It was a red Balenciaga dress with a dramatic bow, and she looked gorgeous in it. Fast forward to 2012, and to lovely Emma Stone in a gorgeous Giambattista Valli gown…which I loved, but seeing how similar it is to Nicole’s iconic look, I had to ask. Who wore it best? Whose dress do you like best? Did Nicole do it better in Balenciaga, or is it Emma’s look that is red hot in your books? Take the poll below, and let me know!

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What I Wore: Snake Charmer

23 November, 2011 Nelia

Is it bad that in my books, this counts as a conservative outfit? When I first wore these snakeskin pants (purchased at my trusty H&M), le boyfriend LITERALLY recoiled in what can only be construed as horror. Yeah, yeah, Eastern European fashions…blah, blah, blah. Snakeskin prints (not unlike other animal prints) are scary to men…and I don’t understand why.

Take these pants, for example…I really like them, not just because python is a huge trend for fall, no! Because high waist elongates my legs, leather detailing on the pockets adds something extra to the look, and because they fit like a dream. Seriously, what’s not to love?

And in order to prove my point (or maybe le boyfriend’s point), I am going to ask you to take this poll. Do you think these pants are work-appropriate? Why or why not? These are cotton trousers, and I think they should be fair game at the office…especially, when worn with something as conservative as my silk Joe Fresh button up. Do you agree? Disagree? Take the poll below, and let me know!

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I Wore: Top – Joe Fresh; Pants – H&M; Belt – Moschino (The Room); Shoes – Nine West; Bag – Prada

Wishlist: Hunter “Lapins” Lace Up High Heel Rubber Boots

5 July, 2011 Nelia

I know that we just got our first taste of summer this year, but I’m already moving on to fall. Mostly, because I live in Canada, and the truth is – sooner, rather than later, cold weather will prevail…no matter how hard I stomp my flip-flopped feet.

And this fall season, I seriously want to stomp around in these hawt babies. Hunter “Lapins” Lace-up High Heel Rubber Boots ($225 USD, also come in Dark Olive and Navy). You read it right. HIGH. HEEL. RUBBER. BOOTS. Where have you been all my life?

The hunt for these Hunters is now in full effect. If you live in Toronto, and know where I can acquire these babies, please be a pal and let me know. Because as much as I love these boots, I don’t think I’m ready to buy them online just yet. What if they don’t fit? What if…Ok, yeah…the only concern for me here, is whether or not they will fit. That’s all.

So what do you think about these? Is it too early to care? Are they hideous? Are they lovely? Let me know what you think in the comments, or do the poll-thing below.

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Photo Credits: Hunter

Friday Faux Pas: Jeffrey Campbell Fruit Slice Heel

17 June, 2011 Nelia

Friday Faux Pas is back! Yay?

This week’s faux pas is Jeffrey Campbell’s knock-off of Charlotte Olympia’s amazing “Bananas Is My Business” fruit pumps. Yeah, yeah, JC is known to copy other designers, and then selling his shoes for less. But in this case, blatantly copying something so original and unique (or at the very least recent) is definitely disturbing. And though his fruit bowl shoes look like a sad, sad…saaad version of Charlotte Olympia’s gorgessity (clear plastic, really?), I still can’t believe that Urban Outfitters agreed to carry these in their stores.

So what do you think? Are these knock-offs a buy or a faux-pas? Take the poll below.

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Photo Credits: 1st photo – Charlotte Olympia, 2nd photo – Urban Outfitters

Friday Faux Pas: How Thin is Too Thin?

21 January, 2011 Nelia

First of all, let me get this out of the way…I love Revolve Clothing. I love their product selection, their sales (Hello, D&G shoes for under $200!), their easy layout, and the fact that they ship to Canada (sometimes even for free). But something really bothered me a while ago, when I was browsing their site for the nth time. It wasn’t the fact that I missed out on that lovely Alexander Wang bag on sale, no, what bothered me was this bobblehead girl, with limbs as thin as my favorite egg tagliatelle from Buca. It was extremely unsettling seeing someone so unhealthy-looking, modeling clothes, while looking like a human hanger. Upon further prodding, I realized that said girl was featured in many other photos, looking slightly less scary when covered up, but shockingly thin in tank-tops and other revealing outfits.

What’s more, I realized that this sad-looking girl was also the same model who got picked on for being too skinny by the People’s Revolution maven Kelly “Don’t You Dare Effing Cry Inside” Cutrone during the one episode of The City that I ended up watching. I’m guessing that Kelly’s concern went unnoticed, seeing how this girl is still shockingly thin. But what’s more shocking than that, is the fact that she’s still somehow getting work.

Don’t get me wrong, I am not out to bully this particular model, or vilify the collective skinny, but my question is…how thin is too thin? Shouldn’t retailers realize by now that they aren’t promoting a healthy image, when booking models this skinny. And though some might argue that clothes look better on rail-thin girls, whose main job is to sell a product…In my opinion, models should look good in their outfits…and that would make me want to buy the clothes much more. It’s always a model in a size small or extra-small in the garment photo on every site, wouldn’t it be amazing if they had a medium, or…gasp…a size large model demonstrating how a particular item fits?

I guess, after a year, during which diversity was so widely celebrated, skinny is still the golden standard. And after getting so used to seeing the already thin girls at each and every online shopping site, I’m worried that eventually we’ll get used to seeing this as well. If we aren’t already. I’d love to hear your opinions on this. Take the poll below or leave a comment.

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Photo Credits: Revolve Clothing

Style Fille: Gwyneth Paltrow

16 December, 2010 Nelia

I know many of you will find this dress tasteless, too revealing, and beneath the usually elegant Gwyneth Paltrow. But to me, this outfit is perfect on so many levels…from the amazing shoes, to the simplicity of the dress itself, to her lovely hair – it all makes me wish I could pull off something like this. Alas, we aren’t all fitness fanatics, as Miss Goop is, and wearing something so unforgiving would be a terrible disaster for some of us…but to me, on Gwyneth, this Emilio Pucci dress kicks ass!

What do you think? Take the poll below.

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Photo Credits: Dlisted

Wednesday Candy: Clive Owen

24 November, 2010 Nelia

Last week, le boyfriend and I were at H&M and I picked out a few items for him to try on. One of said items was a lovely black velvet blazer. He looked fantastic in it, better than I had expected, yet still he dismissed the garment, as if I was proposing that he wear a purple crushed velvet Juicy Couture track suit.

Fast forward to this week, and here’s my fave dreamboat Clive Owen in a similar velvet blazer. Coincidence? I think not! Perhaps Clive is trying to tell me something.

Help me out, ladies and gents…What do you think about a velvet injection into a man’s wardrobe? Do you subscribe to George Costanza’s way of thinking, or should velvet be banned for upholstery use only?

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