Best Dressed: Coachella

Coachella! It was amazing. Did you watch? What acts were your favorite? This outdoor event brought in people in the hundreds--including some of my favorite fashionistas. Alexa Chung, Kate Bosworth, Ashley Greene, and others came out to show their boho-inspired style.

Kate Bosworth in moccasins, white shorts, and flag-inspired tank [left]. Alexa Chung in a lace-up white dress, black strappy sandals, colorful bangles, and a tribal-inspired necklaces [right].

Vaneesa Hudgens in printed pants, bright orange tank, floppy hat, oversized brown sunglasses, and fringed cross-body bag [left]. Nicole Richie in strappy black heels, frayed denim shorts, long sleeved printed top, teal cross-body bag, and oversized sunglasses [right].

Whitney Port in a floral skirt, loose grey tank, lace-up shoes, and super stylish sunglasses [left]. Ashley Greene in light brown booties, light denim shorts, loose grey tank, oversized sunglasses, and a straw fedora [right].

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Red Carpet Alert!: Polka Dots

Polka dots. We all remember that bold print we all associate more with our child-hood memories than with high fashion. But celebrities have started falling back in love with this adorable print and have been seem sporting it around town. What do you think of this trend?

Kristin Davis in Oscar de la Renta [left]. Whitney Port in a polka dot shirt and printed skirt [right].

Shenae Grimes in a 3.1 Phillip Lim polka dot top and blush colored skirt [left]. Cameron Diaz in a polka dot blazer, cream top, and skinnies [right].

Rachel Bilson in a polka dot dress, Alexa Chung for Madwell dress, and Miu Miu booties [left]. Alexa Chung in a polka dot dress with tights and heels [right].

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Front Row at the Chanel Show

In a moment of inspiration last night, I saw a photo of Alexa Chung at the Chanel Fall 2011 RTW show and immediately decided that I'd have to blog about the show [duh] but also about the ladies that were sitting front row. Which look is your favorite? Leave any thoughts in the comments!

Alexa Chung [left] and Kiko Mizuhara [right] at the 2011 Fall/Winter RTW Chanel show in Paris, France.

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Leigh Lezark, Jen Brill, Caroline Sieber, and Poppy Delevingne [left] + Emma Roberts [right] at the 2011 Fall RTW Chanel Show in Paris, France.

Duffy [left] and Clemence Poesy [right] at the 2011 Fall/Winter RTW Chanel show in Paris, France.

Marine Vacth [left] and Lily Allen [right] at the 2011 Fall/Winter RTW Chanel show in Paris, France.

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Best Dressed List of 2010

It's hard to believe that 2010 is already over. Sigh. This is part four of Viva La Fashion's Best Dressed List of 2010. If you want to start at the beginning, click here.

31. Blake Lively in Prabal Gurung

31. Kirsten Dunst in a shimmery Louis Vuitton dress

33. Rachel Bilson in a Chanel shift layered under an All Saints leather jacket.

34. Gwyneth Paltrow in Monique Lhuillier

35. Sarah Jessica Parker in a Stella McCartney sequined dress with a loose sweater.

36. Jessica Alba in a sleek leather mini and Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Philip Lim heels.

37. Blake Lively in chocolate booties, textured tights, a ruffled grey mini, and embellished cardigan.

38. Heidi Klum in New Balance.

39. Zoe Saldana in a plunging Balmain.

40. Alexa Chung in Mulberry

One more post to go and the list is complete. To go back, here are links to part one, part two, and part three. To go froward, here is a link to part five. If you could steal any celebrity's closet, who would it be?Leave thoughts in the comments below! :)

Alexa Chung's Street Style

Alexa's style is young, funky, and very British. I adore British fashion. :) Just spending the day writing blog posts as I further procrastinate doing my winter break homework. I hate it when teachers do that. But I am determined to finish it all before Christmas. Wish me luck and without further ado, let's get into it.

Alexa Chung in a cream sheath [left] and Louis Vuitton [right].

Alexa looks so sweet in this first look. The simple cream sheath is a minimalistic approach to girly. She picked a dress that is a simple cut and simple shoes. Her hair is pushed back from her face with navy blue headband--the color compliments her skintone beautifully. She completes the look with square-shaped purse. Small enough to hold essentials--keys or makeup

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This Louis Vuitton look is all about contrast. The tweed contrasts with the military green pockets wich contrast with the deep red oversized purse. All of the colors are in the same color family--dark, warm tones--and the contrast while complimenting each other. That doesn't make much sense does it? But I guess that's what's great about fashion--it doesn't always make sense. :)

Alexa Chung in a yellow romper and military-style jacket [left] and Chanel [right].

Alexa's smart style takes a turn for the tom-boyish. She paired a simple yellow romper with a military-style jacket. The look is cool for hot summer days--don't I wish those were still around. Her shoes are flat--made for comfort--with a ballet-inspired detail around Alexa's ankle. She completes the look whith a simple black quilted across the body bag. This is how to look when spending time in the heat. 

Alexa Chung and Chanel go hand in hand. Isn't that Chanel bag just stunning. I want it in my closet! Alexa appears prim and proper from the waist up with her simple grey jacket and sheer white top but on the bottom Alexa is a little sexier. It is all lace and polka-dot tights. Printer tights are a simple way to make a normal everday look more fashion. 

Speaking of all things British, I'm currently watch Law & Order: UK on OnDemand. :) I'm so excited! I adore crime shows and I just love listening to people with accents--I live in Northern America and there aren't a lot of British people where I live. Although there are quite a few Australians, I'm not quite sure why though. What is your favorite TV show at the moment?  

Red Carpet Alert!: Lots of Lace

Lace is on the carpet every year. It almost seems as if its worn everyday. But it stcks around because lace is elegant, sophsticated, and looks great on women of all sizes. Wonder what famous faces have been sporting this classic look? Ladies like Emma Watson, Lauren Conrad, and so many more! Just check it below.

Emma Watson in Rafael Lopez for Atelier Mayer [left] and Alexa Chung in Chanel [right].

Brits know how to rock delicate lace. But then Chung and Watson know how to manipulate any trend to make it work for them. Both of them are British powerhouses in the world of fashion. Adore the feathers on the bottom of Watson's dress and the unexpected band of lace around her middle.

Lauren Conrad in Marchesa [left] and Eva Longoria in a nude gown with lace overlay [right].

Lauren's look has to be my favorite. Probably because a great white moment is perfection. Add a messy bun and nude heels and the look is complete. Speaking of nude, Longoria is breathtaking in her Old Hollywood inspired gown.

Sarah Jessica Parker [left] and Kate Bosworth [right] both in Burberry.

Burberry. The word jsut always puts a smile on my face. And both these ladies look amazing in lace. Parker's pale pink Alexander McQueen bag adds a nice pop of color to a mostly neutral look. And Bosworth looks stunning in cream. Simply adore!

With so many ways to use lace, is there any question why these lovely ladies love the look? [nice use of alliteration, huh? my english teacher would be so proud] Which look is your favorite? I'm always a sucker for Burberry but I really love Lauren's look. :) If you liked what you read please become a follower! You'll get updates whenever  I blog. Please?

Alexa Chung's Street Style

Alexa Chung has risen in the ranks of my style inspiration. She's fun and modern. Not afraid to take chances. But her taste level is quite outstanding and she makes her risks work. Not exactly easy. :)

She easily tops best dressed lists both in the UK and US. But if you want to know why Alexa considers Williamsburg her lover and London her husband, check out this video on Style.com. Plus you'll get some tips on what to do when you're vintaging.

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What do you think of her style?
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Alexa Chung in military jacket and jean cuttoffs [left] and polka-dot dress and leather jacket [right].

Alexa mixes the soft and the tough together wonderfully. The off-white lace top balances the masculine, oversized military jacket. Her light-washed jeans  and sandals paired over socks keeps the look casual and young. She is not afraid to show skin but she keeps the look classy by not showing too much.

Alexa is mixing tough and soft again. Biker jacket equals tough while the polka dot dress is a touch of innocence and youth. Who says polka-dots are for little girls? The cut is fairly simple as not to compete with the semi-loud print. The cut-out booties make the outfit fashion rather than pretty girl in cute dress. They're fashion forward and edgy.

Alexa Chung in silver brocade shorts and an oversized cardigan [left] and plaid dress layred under a black peacoat [right].

A flash of metallics every once and a while is completely warranted. The silver brocade shorts sparkle as she leaves the MTV's Times Square Studio. The rest of her outfit is kept simple as to keep from competing with a truly extraordinary piece. Next, he plaid dress--by itself--would have been a little too much plaid. Wether its her confidence or her peacoat, one thing is for sure, she looks stunning. A prefect look for roaming New York City in style.

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Chanel in Soho

I know. I know. I'm a week behind. With fashion week happening there is just so much to blog about. It's insane! :) But on Thursday Karl Lagerfeld was present when Chanel re-opened their store in donwtown Soho. It was filled with celebrities dressed to impress the fashion icon himself.

But incase you haven't seen the star-studded crowd that attended here's a quick glance at my faves.

Leighton Meester in classic black. I think she looks so sophisticated and I'm so glad that Gossip Girl is back. Ever since the Pretty Little Liars' summer finale I've been deprived of good high school drama. But since Jenny is the only one still in high school I don't think I can actually classify it as high school drama. But you know what I mean.

Speaking of Gossip Girl here's Blake Lively. She took the printed, colorful route. Quite the opposite from her co-star. But with confidence and stunning features, she continues to look effortless in anything.

Alexa Chung. When I think Alexa I always seem to think Chanel. :) This spunky Brit has an amazing sense of humor and style--which the two aren't always mutally exclusive. Her collaboration with Madwell is now available in stores and online. And from what I've seen its really cute. I might go more indepth on a later post.

Chanel Iman. I'll refrain from making a lame Chanel-Chanel joke. :) I know you must be proud. But her dress is gorgeous. The shimmer is fun and flirty. And that bold, red Chanel bag is the perfect accesory. I think its so cute how she's cradelling the bag for the picture. She definately knows how to sell a product, no wonder why she makes the big bucks. Hahaha. Just kidding.

Rachel Bilson. One of my style icons. She's always so confident and put together. Although I'm not crazy about the white fringe dress--I would never be able to pull this off. I think my friends would just laugh at me and tell me to go change. She pulls it off somehow. I wish the fringe didn't go past the edge of the dress but she still looks good. What are your thoughts? Yay? Nay?

Diane Kruger, Molly Simms, Paula Patton, and tons of other stars were in attendance. But I didn't want to make this too long. Especially since I think most people have seen these pictures. I blogged about them anyway because I just love Chanel. There was no way I wasn't going to blog about it. :)

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