What Happened At The Grammys Before I Fell Asleep Watching

As we all know, award shows seem to drag on endlessly and no matter how good they are, our attention spans simply cannot handle four hours of this. Last night, the Grammys were no exception. Though there were many memorable moments and MOST of the performances were pretty spectacular, I couldn't seem to last until the very abrupt end. However, I came across enough moments to make a top ten list of things that made it worth the watch. Ready?

NUMBER 10

Rihanna's Giambattista Valli Dress

While many walked the Red Carpet in sleek gowns or elegant jumpsuits, Rihanna decided to make it happen in a puffy pink cotton candy gown by Giambattista Valli straight from the latest Haute Couture show. Who cares if it was over-the-top? It made everyone in the room smile and whether it blew your mind in a good way or a bad way hardly matters because Rihanna can get away with anything.

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NUMBER 9

The Collabs

If the Grammys are any indication, 2015 will be the year of the unexpected collaborations. It turns out, nobody is good alone anymore and needs to add that element of surprise with a familiar face you never saw coming. Some of the best song collabs last night were: Annie Lennox with Hozier, Sam Smith with Mary J. Blige, Riri with Kanye and Paul McCartney, Usher with Stevie Wonder, and Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett. Also, Ed Sheeran with John Mayer at guitar. Also, Gwen Stefani with the smoldering Adam Levine. Yes, there were many collaborations (some would say too many), but the strange part was that many of the accompanying artists didn't sing more than a lyric. However, it did have the intended effect of keeping us interested.

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NUMBER 8

The Old Men

There were so many old men at this event, one might have suspected it was taking place in a very different era. Take for example the opening by AC/DC who rocked it out like it was 1995. Were you feeling nostalgic? Apparently, Hollywood was.

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NUMBER 7

OBAMA

There was nothing more heartwarming than Obama's dedicatory message to women who are victims of abuse. The appearance of Brooke Axtell may have brought the Grammys to a more sombre place, but it invited the audience to reflect on their privileged lives for a moment accompanied by a lovely Katy Perry ballad. Message received.

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NUMBER 6

TayTay's Dance Moves

As per usual, everyone was eying Taylor Swift last night as she danced the night away in the audience. She never fails to deliver a stellar performance whether on stage or at her seat. Will there be a gif? One can only hope.

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NUMBER 5

Sam Smith's Awards

Apparently, last night was the night of Sam Smith. He won almost all the awards and humbly accepted each one as one would expect from such a kind looking fellow. He also delivered an incredible show with Mary J. Blige and we love him a little more for it.

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 NUMBER 4

Paul McCartney's Little Dance

It looks like Paul McCartney is taking the example from Taylor Swift and shaking it off British style by clapping his hands delightfully. Unfortunately for him, the cameras are always watching and unlike Taylor, he's not much of an attention seeker.

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NUMBER 3

PHARRELL

There were many things about Pharrell that rocked our world last night. First moment to remember was when he walked on stage and discussed the awkwardness of the situation Anna Kendrick style (who btw looked AMAZE in a tux). Also, I can't get those sparkly yellow shoes out of my head. He is officially my new style icon.

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NUMBER 2

Madonna's Outfit

We all know Madonna is trying to make Madonna happen, but last night's matador look was only further proof of this undeniable reality. Nobody needed to see your behind, Madodo. Is she even relevant anymore? Let's discuss.

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NUMBER 1

Of course, the best part of the night was when Kanye almost hopped on stage to defend Beyonce's cause after Beck took the award for Album of the Year. I wonder if Kim is jealous of her man's fierce loyalty to Queen Bey?

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If you missed any of these mind boggling moments, you can always catch up online. If not, you didn't really miss much.

XOXO,

Bella

A Golden Globes Best-Dressed List? Oh My.

Last night was an evening of fun and games with Amy Poehler and Tina Fey as well as a night of sparkle. Literally. Many celebs like Dakota Johnson, Julianne Moore, and Reese Witherspoon wore their glittery Christmas rejects, while others opted for lemon yellow. That's right. Lemon yellow was a popular choice for stars like Jenna Dewan Tatum, Leslie Mann, and Naomi Watts. And the sorbet dessert theme did not end there. Strawberry was even more widespread on ladies like Heidi Klum, Allison Williams, Lena Dunham, Taylor Schilling, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Viola Davis. Have I forgotten anyone? Bold was obviously the trend because many appeared in cobalt blue including Amy Poehler and Cindy Crawford. The battle of the cleavage proved that it is no longer all about the booty this year. It was a close tie between J.Lo and Kate Hudson. Who came out victorious? That's for you to judge. And let's not forget the men of the evening who looked dapper as usual. Mr. Clooney, Adam Levine, and Eddie Redmayne were amongst my favourites. Now, let's get down to the true business of this awards show. As we all know, it's not about the destination, but rather the process. Let's rate fashion.

NUMBER 10

Dakota Johnson in Chanel Haute Couture

This was my favourite piece of glitter to grace the red carpet. I am partially more excited for 50 Shades of Grey because of this dress. One may have nothing to do with the other, but that slit sure packed a punch.

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NUMBER 9

Amy Adams in Atelier Versace

Versace won the night and deserves an award for the abundance of stunning gowns she created on that Red Carpet. Amy Adams looks like a goddess of the seas in a periwinkle dress that hugged her curves. Clearly, her great bod made the dress and not the other way around.

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NUMBER 8

Giuliana Rancic in Maria Lucia Hohan

Of course, Giuliana Rancic, queen of fashion, looked adorable in a pale pink strapless with a flared princess skirt. I'm assuming she was inspired by Jeremy Scott's barbie collection, but who knows? In the world of cinema, it's just a pretty dress.

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NUMBER 7

Kate Hudson in Versace

I hate (love) to say it, but Kate did it better than J.Lo. I'm usually not a big fan of the deep V cleavage, but Kate has never looked better. Then again, I say that at every Red Carpet event. Does anything look bad on her really?

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NUMBER 6

Lupita N'Yongo in Giambattista Valli Couture

This may seem like an odd choice and I had some trouble wrapping my head around it at first, but there's something charming about it that I just can't get over. Maybe it just reminds me of the lovely gardens of yore or maybe Lupita is just amazing, but I'm slightly obsessed with this on her.

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NUMBER 5

Amal Alamuddin Clooney in Dior Haute Couture

This may be the beginning of a series of best-dressed appearances for Amal. THE Mrs Clooney has proven herself worthy of the fashion scene by dressing for success at every occasion. She may have been the classiest lady at this ultra classy event in long gloves we might just like. Will this accessory appear at the Oscars? If she is the trendsetter I think she is...

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NUMBER 4

Jenna Dewan Tatum in Carolina Herrera

Something I learned at the Golden Globes? Jenna Dewan Tatum looks amazing in yellow. She looks like spring sunshine in a field of sunflowers and it doesn't her to have a gorgeous manccessory.

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NUMBER 3

Heidi Klum in Versace

Once again, Versace wins the race on Heidi Klum. She may not be a film star, but she looks as glamorous as Monroe herself with her wavy blond locks and bold red dress. She definitely knows how to match the Red Carpet and stand out simultaneously.

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NUMBER 2

Kate Beckinsale in Elie Saab Couture

When is Kate not on one of my best-dressed lists? The answer is NEVER. She always looks breathtaking and I want to hire her as my new best friend. She pulls off that effortless Hollywood glamour I dream of and her bun is divine.

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And the NUMBER 1 is...

Emma Stone in Lanvin

Was this not obvious as soon as she walked that Red Carpet? If anyone can pull off pants at the Globes, it's Emma Stone. Matched with a charming sense of humour, we're all pretty much in love with her.

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And of course, I'd like to honourably mention the two runners up:

1. Reese Witherspoon in Calvin Klein

2. Julianne Moore in Givenchy

Did you watch the Globes last night? If so, what did you think of those Red Carpet looks? Which one was your favourite?

Ponder It,

XOXO,

Bella

2015 Predictions: Because I'm An Oracle

There's nothing we all love more than predicting the future. We try to plan our next vacations, our next spa trip, our next mani-pedi. We predict our impending disappointment a couple of months prior to our birthdays and anticipate our next accomplishment. As someone who enjoys planning ahead, these predictions are the heart and soul of my existence. Who would I be if I didn't attempt to predict the future? Mixed with a desire to say "I told you so" come 2016 and a need to know what happens next, I've constructed an educated guess of the fashion stories that will define 2015.

Here is goes.

2015 Will Be The Year That...

PLATFORMS REIGN SUPREME

After spotting the platform at Tom Ford, I just knew this one was here to stay. In 2014, there may have been high wedges and flatforms on the streets of Paris, New York, London, and Milan, but the heels are about to get higher. To some, it was the year of the sneaker, but in fact, it was the year we tried to mix comfort with style. In 2015, comfort will take on a new definitions as the platforms get higher and we'll get to relive our deepest Spice Girls fantasy.

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LOOSER PANTS KILL THE SKINNY

Say goodbye to tight pants and hello to loose flowy beach babe skirt pants. Is it a skirt? Is it pants? Nobody knows because they're just so darn flowy. With the 70's revival, flared legs will become the new sexy look du jour, so get ready for supreme comfort and vacation style 24/7.

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APPLE WATCHES BECOME THE NEW MICHAEL KORS

Once upon a time, everyone wanted a chic Michael Kors watch or a classy Marc Jacobs. This year, those who belong to the inner fashion circle will opt for something a little more high tech. The apple watch will emerge as the new arm candy statement maker. If you thought tech fashion was big last year, in 2015, it will explode.

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SLITS REPLACE MINI SKIRTS

While 2014 was the year that the mod trend invaded the fashion sphere, longer skirts will return in 2015 to replace the Twiggy mini, but with a catch. While a maxi or a midi may seem more conservative, these ones will have more slits than ever. Slits may have been popular in 2014, but they're about to get bigger.

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GIGI HADID REPLACES KENDAL JENNER

Though I admit that I've become attached to Kendall (she is my favourite Kardashian), another young model is emerging with a promising career ahead of her. With a campaign for Tom Ford and some runway appearances at the hottest shows, this young model has evolved from her Guess days into a full-blown high fashion model. Are you ready for Gigi?

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METALLIC NAILS REPLACE NAIL ART

Remember when nail art was a thing? Thankfully, we've gotten over that fad. This year, I'm hoping for metallic nails. While I love a sheer pastel, metallic fits with the current 70s wave. I'm ready for something bolder this year, are you?

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CURLS RETURN
While this has no been confirmed by designers, the emerging 70's trend predicts some bouncier curls this year. Will hair officially get bigger? I can't wait to find out.

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THAT TREBLE

While 2014 was all about that Bass (as proven by Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian, and Meghan Trainor) 2015 will be all about the treble. We've obsessed over our rears long enough and it's time for our VS bras to shine.

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Are you ready for the new year? Which of these do you think will come true?

Ponder it,

XOXO,

Bella

Pre-Fall 2015 In Review

It is mid-winter and the fashion world is already two seasons ahead with the recent release of the Pre-Fall  2015 collections. On the bright side, these items can still provide us with further inspiration on our current looks, while ensuring that we remain ahead of the trend. Pre-Fall is one of my favourite times of year because during those rough and tedious winter months, it gives us some fashion to feed our frozen souls. There may be no fashion week until the spring, but there are still new collections to ogle at and aspire to purchase. After taking a closer look at every designer collection, I have selected five for review that caught my attention. As with each new fashion season, I have chosen the designer collections that were composed of a majority of looks that I am dying to wear. Without further ado, here are my top five.

JUST CAVALLI

While Roberto Cavalli collections are often too concentrated in animal prints, I found this one to be one of his best pre collections. Of course, prints still reigned supreme, but as a fan of pattern diversity, I could not resist the excellent styling skills that were executed in this particular collection. Baggy leather pants were a major favourite and if this collection is any indication, they will be a major emerging trend in 2015. Leather appeared in other forms as well such as oversized sweaters and classy cut dresses. Can there ever really be too much leather? As per usual, the leopard print made an appearance on several looks in a black and white hue, but it was not the dominant print. The colour palette consisted of burgundy, mustard yellow, and a surprise in the form of pastel pink. A few pant suits were a central point in this collection and some boho dresses that somehow kept Cavalli's edge intact. As for my favourite part? That would have to be the coloured fur a la Fendi. I'm hoping this trend will continue to grow and prosper in the new year. 

My rating? 8/10 for mixing prints like a pro.

LOOK I LOVE: Look 4

Very Cavalli, very edgy, and very contemporary.

PRABAL GURUNG

Every now and then, Prabal Gurung comes out with a collection for me to obsess over. This was one of them.  As with the Just Cavalli collection, this one swam in prints and bold fashion choices that resonated with me. Whether black and white or floral, no print was left uninvited to this party. At first, black and white seemed to be the dominant theme, keeping it monochromatic. As you dug deeper into the collection, an array of colours like red, yellow, and blue made an appearance. It was a lesson in artwork in the shape of dresses, skirts, and pants. Who says there can be such a thing as too many prints? Clearly, not Prabal. Based on this collection, wide leg pants will be the new dominant pant cut in 2015. Am I excited? I will be once someone shows petite girls how to wear it. Feminine dresses in A-line cuts were also a popular look as well as the oversized coat (of which I am a big fan). Some of these looks may even make the Red Carpet. I suppose we shall wait and see.

My rating? 7/10 for eye candy.

LOOK I LOVE: Look 35

The texture of that top needs to meet my hands.

ANTONIO BERARDI

I am a HUGE Antonio Berardi fan. If I could, I would have every piece from many of his collections in my wardrobe. This collection mimicked architecture with clean cut shapes and my personal favourite, asymmetry. Speaking of texture, there was an abundance of it featured in this collection. Whether in the form of beading or wool, this was definitely hand candy (if that were to exist). To all powerful women out there, this was THE collection for you. A mix of pantsuits with classy blazers and vests, each of these looks screamed independent woman. No female empowerment collection is complete without red and this collection showcased the colour with pride. Bold inserts of red permeated the collection in the form of skirts and dresses. Grey was another dominant presence, but it was anything but its usual sombre self. With plenty of shape and movement, this dark shade became a symbol of fluidity and strength. The collection ended with the contrasting white, reminding us all that we can and MUST wear white after labour day. Once again, fabric was manipulated in such a unique way, that we'll all be climbing those shelves for each elaborate piece.

My rating? 9/10 for shapulation (shape manipulation).

LOOK I LOVE: Look 11

This matching set has my name written all over it.

JOSH GOOT

At first I thought, "who is Josh Goot?" And then I thought, "Can we be friends?" This collection was so clean and yet so interesting with all its shapes and cuts. The mass of floral prints and knee length dresses oozed femininity and yet, I wasn't bored. There was a sense of pureness almost akin to the Garden of Eden in this collection. Perhaps it was in the flowers or maybe the simplicity of the model with pulled back wet hair. Once again, the asymmetry added intrigue to many of the looks whether on skirts or the backs dresses. There were some classy white looks that would be perfect for Spring and Fall (if you're a rule breaker like that). The dark forest met wonderland in a fairytale fantasy that I yearned to enter. While black and white dominated, some inserts of blues, yellows, and purples tickled the eye. Skirts were the focal point and in individual forms, they appealed to a variety of tastes. I'm expecting to see some of these looks at the next celebrity event. Let's hope Emma Watson or Diane Kruger concurs.

My Rating? 8/10 for mystique.

LOOK I LOVE: Look 21

This is so pretty, my eyes are melting.

FENDI

Somehow, Fendi always makes it as my favourite. I can't help it. I'm a Fendi girl. I know Karl is better known for Chanel, but Fendi beats it by a mile in my book. Shh. Don't tell anyone. Now, let's talk about this marvellous collection. I'd like to start off by saying that I adore Lindsey Wixson and this may have contributed to my bias. She looks so darn cute in Fendi furs that I'm girl crushing hard. This particular collection was all about coats, because Karl knows that your outerwear is everything at this time of year. Whether in a bold print or a colourful fur, each piece was playful and a statement in and of itself. Who cares what you're wearing underneath unless it's a beautiful Fendi mini skirt in turquoise or plum. These were the colours that dominated this collection. Unusual for Fall? I would say so. But alas, Karl is an innovator and if he can introduce these new hues for this chilly season, who are we to question it? The collection has everything I love and live for, whether fluff, mod dresses and skirts, or leather bits and pieces. The prints were abundant as well and made a statement in every possible way. If I were a six year old girl, I would adore this collection. As a 23 year old, I'm obsessed. What's not to love? Colourful mini dresses? Check. Graphic prints? Check. A sprinkle of whimsy? Check. Luxurious furry accessories? Check. SOLD to the lady at the left.

My rating? 10/10 because Karl is the fashion king.

LOOKS I LOVE: 16, 37, 39

Because you can't pick just one.

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Which was your favourite Pre-Fall collection? 

Ponder it.

XOXO,

Bella