fashion advice for real people

There was certainly some light at The Dark Knight premiere in New York last week.
Although the entire cast basically stuck to basic black formal wear, it suited the event - the premiere of the highly anticipated movie The Dark Knight. However, there were a few shots of color here and there, perfectly placed and from Morgan and Maggie to Gary and Christian…they all looked like true A-listers.
This movie has been receiving a huge amount of buzz, largely due to the astounding performance of the incredibly talented Heath Ledger who unfortunately passed away back in February.
Much of the buzz surrounding this movie related to Ledger and his Oscar-worthy performance in the flick, but the other actors involved are certainly none to overlook, in terms of both performance and style.
Maggie Gyllenhaal looked ravishing at the premiere, in a long black strapless dress with a floral design spread across the side.
She wore a heavy gold corsage-like cuff bracelet and pendant drop earrings, both which were reportedly by designer Fred Leighton, a favorite of Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie, and other celebrities.
She kept it very simple and yet looked absolutely stunning, and all eyes were on her.
The tremendous Gary Oldman looked great next to her, in a handsome suit, purple shirt and tie. I love the subtleness of color here, and the entire cast looked nothing less than spectacular when they lined up together to pose for pictures.
Via: Styledash

I simply can’t say enough about Katy Perry. Ever since she hit the music scene which to most of us was just recently, I have not been able to take my eyes off her and have been wowed by her incredibly smart fashion sense.
Not only has her I Kissed a Girl song been tearing up the charts and having us all singing in the shower, but her look is unique and edgy, different from the typical blonde pop tarts we see today.
One of the first television shows I saw featuring the lovely Miss Katy Perry was So You Think You Can Dance, where she looked positively adorable and super stylish in a sky-high yellow mini dress and feather flower in her hair.
Throw in a cute green belt and platform mary janes so tall they could almost be classified as stilts, and you have the perfect combination of cute and classy.
From her powerhouse vocals to her stunning bod and terrific taste in fashion, Katy Perry is definitely making her mark and is one woman to watch out for, and I for one am definitely feeling her.

For this Style Icon article I chose a couple - Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. Could you get more adorable? These two are more than just super sweet, they are also incredibly fashionable and hip.
One of the things I love best about this duo is that…they are so darn cute…ok off that topic, they are in such a compatible state when it comes to their fashion.
Their looks always mesh well together and you just can’t take your eyes off them whenever you see them out and about.
Let’s start with the beautiful Blake. Unlike some of the more…er, revealing female celebrities…such as Paris Hilton and Tara Reid who seem to like to show it all off, Blake is much more conservative and demure.
Although she is always covered up enough to be classy and casual, she is still very much the sex kitten and we love that about her.
Turning to Penn, he too is very modern-chic but casual and approachable in his style.
He looks sublime in everything from a rainbow colored scarf to a lavish suit and tie, and quite frankly, even if this guy was dressed in a paper bag he wouldn’t be hard to look at.
Whether they are dressed down at the beach or dressed to the nines for a walk down the red carpet, these two are definitely eye-catching and their style, apart and together, is incredible.

For those of you out there who adore authentic vintage clothing, you are going to love the true retro fashions offered at ModCloth.
A smaller Canadian-based company, this is a business well worth checking out if you love the pin up styles of Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren.
They feature everything from dresses and bottoms to swimwear and accessories, so everything you need to fill your wardrobe up with gorgeous classic pieces you can find right here - and at an affordable price.
One of the best things I love about ModCloth is that you can even pay with Paypal, which just makes it that much simpler, in case you don’t have a major credit card.
They offer an array of styles, a few in particular that I really loved and which I wanted to share with you here.

Make sure that you check out their website for more information and to check out their entire line of apparel and accessories for yourself.
It’s summertime! Whether you are still trying to lose that last 5 pounds or not, there will be the perfect pair of shorts out there for you.
Shorts are all the rage this season, and although the style of shorts always variates from one year to the next, this year there is practically no style that is not accepted, as long as they are bright and fitted.
This is the perfect pair of shorts to prove that you do not need to have Gisele Bundchen’s legs to pull off this look.
These cute orange Hawaiian print shorts are a delight, and are longer so you can cover up those problem areas if you are concerned with that.
For just $45 from Liz Claiborne you can snag a pair of these hip shorts for yourself, and feel comfortable wearing them everywhere from the beach to a BBQ dinner on the patio.
Try pairing them with a pale yellow tee or a bold red or blue blouse if you want to be daring.
These shorts are just to die for. Sure, you are used to seeing denim or printed shorts, but what better way to jump into summer than with these red hot short shorts?
They would like fantastic with a plain white tank top and chunky necklace for daywear and then if you want to switch it up, pair them with a graphic tee and cute headband for the warm summer nights.
Perfect for showing off smooth tanned legs, these Bongo 58 shorts, available at Bealls for just $12.99, are affordable and a terrific addition to your summer wardrobe. They are even available in a few different colors.
Victoria’s Secret features these adorable shorts with a light blue pinstripe.
The side buttons add that little bit of extra detail which make these shorts dressy enough to wear on the day to day, even to the office if you pair them with a cute shirt, fitted blazer and the right shoes.
You can check out the Victoria’s Secret website for more on these and their hundreds of other shorts available this summer season.
She may only be 22, but Megan Fox is definitely a style icon.
She is one of the sexiest women in Hollywood these days, and I can’t remember a single time where she has not looked positively delish.
Most of us remember first seeing the lovely Miss Fox in the hit blockbuster Transformers, which is the movie that all guys and girls fell for her.
She has a girl next door look to her and yet her sexiness and allure cannot be denied.
Her long dark locks and bright blue eyes are definitely something to be envied, but it is her constant A-plus style that I really adore. She always looks fabulous from head to toe, and I have to admit that I often get some great fashion ideas from her.
Megan Fox’s style is very young and stylish and yet mature and classy. You will never catch her revealing too much or trying too hard to fit in, and I love that she has her own unique persona.
Whether she is attending a high class red carpet movie premiere or just walking around the Hollywood hills she is always a true fashion diva and continues to blow us away with her natural good looks.
There are few people you can admit look good in literally anything they throw on, but Megan Fox definitely finds herself in this category.
Sexy, sassy, sultry, and always dressed to the nines, she could wear a garbage bag to her next event and still amaze.
With a name like Megan Fox, there is no denying her hot presence and we love that she seems like a great girl too.
We all know how difficult it can be to find a really good beauty product of any sort, and this has never been truer than when it applies to a face cleanser.
I have extremely sensitive skin - you blow on my skin and it goes red for hours. I actually have very good skin, clear and healthy, but very, very sensitive and quite dry.
It has therefore been very hard for me to find a good face wash, one that is going to clean and purify but without over tightening or leaving my skin irritated and itchy.
I have to admit that I already loved Oil of Olay products even before I tried this one, as they are the only ones that have been gentle enough for my delicate skin and which provide it with the moisture that it needs without leaving an oily feeling afterwards.
I was on the hunt for a good face wash so I went to the website Olay For You, where you literally get to pick and choose answers to different questions which are used to determine what the best products are going to be for you.
My results offered a few different product ideas, but the Oil of Olay Gentle Foaming Face Wash With Aloe for Sensitive Skin was the first I wanted to try.

The wash comes in a tube and it stands on its top, and is very easy to squeeze out and apply to the face. I love that you only need to use about a dime-sized amount of the wash and it is enough to cleanse your entire face.
It took my makeup off very well, even eyeliner and mascara which is fabulous because I’m used to just using the good ole Oil of Olay soap bar which is fine for that but very drying on my skin.
I was really impressed with this product from Olay because it leaves your skin feeling so moisturized and not super tight and squeaky clean which is important to me. It leaves your skin soft and smooth and yet is tough enough to handle dirt, oil and makeup.
I would definitely recommend this product to anyone, especially those of you who have super sensitive skin as I do and who are looking for a fantastic but affordable product that you can use for the long term.
Who says geeks can’t be sexy? Nothing is farther from the truth when it comes to Emile Hirsch, the super sexy star of the new film Speed Racer.
You may have seen him before in flicks such as Lords of Dogtown, The Emperor’s Club, The Girl Next Door, Alpha Dog and Into the Wild, but he has really made his mark playing the star role in his new feature film.
His style is definitely unique, different from that of most the men in Hollywood we see.
Rather than dressing in standard suits Emile prefers a more contemporary style, choosing a bowtie over the typical full length tie.
His casual cool style has taken geek-chic to a whole other level. He really seems to have perfected the laid-back but oh-so-suave and stylish celebrity look.

Emile has a sort of kooky, geeky style, but it is still super sexy and definitely works for him.
He is absolutely crush-worthy, but his innovative and personalized style is what really sets him apart and makes him stand out from the crowd. We will of course be keeping our eyes open to see what this geek sexy superstar comes up with next.
There must be something in the LA water, because it seems as though one female celeb after another is coming forth and announcing the big news of their preganncy.
Oh well, pregnancy is a wonderful thing and one thing that is lots of fun with any pregancy is maternity clothes shopping. These days there are so many fun and funky maternity styles available, a far cry from the limited wardrobe selection that our mothers had.
Let’s take a look at how some of the most famous women in Hollywood are staying in style during their nine months of pre-motherhood.
You knew that she was going to be on the list, and I decided to put her right at the top. Not only is Jessica Alba one of the most stunning women you will ever set your eyes on, but she seems to have a pretty decent head on her shoulders as well.
She is sexy yet sophisticated, and has definitely carried that style over into her pregnancy.
Of course she dressed up for this pic to hit the red carpet, but even on the day to day through her pregnancy Jess has managed to stay in style, choosing high-end maternity fashions that suit her sexy-chic persona.
If anyone knows how to show off an oversized chest from pregnancy and do it classy, it is Halle Berry. She was already drop dead gorgeous to begin with, but pregnancy has definitely treated her well.
Halle is literally glowing, and her months of maternity have only added to her voluptuous curves, in all the right ways.
Halle has dressed often in bright colors throughout her pregnancy, but always in hues that flatter her skin tone and hair. This jewel-toned royal blue color for instance does wonders for her.
You really can’t be mean to a woman when she’s pregnant can you, kinda like don’t hit a man with glasses?
Well, Jamie-Lynn is adorable, but I have to say her maternity style is pretty boring…Then again, she is just a teenager so I’m sure fashion is the last thing on her mind right now.
Jamie-Lynn has a very casual, almost preppy fashion sense, and so although she is somewhat trendy and definitely covers up more than her sis Brit did during her two pregnancies, she could definitely use a little spicing up.
Here is a real sweetheart mama to be. Although Minnie Driver continues to keep quiet on the father of her baby, it is obvious that she is in fact pregnant.
She has always had a casual, sort of bohemian-chic style, and I think she almost always looks great. Here she is dressed sweetly in a simple black dress and violet cardigan, with stunning slingback peep-toe pumps.
We may not know who the baby daddy is, but one thing we do know for sure - Minnie Driver is a beautiful, stylish Hollywood mama to be.
There are sure to be more mamas to be added on to this list in the near future, because if it’s not something in the water, then it is sure some sort of Hollywood fad.
Who do you think is the most stylish pregnant celeb in Hollywood today?
Does anyone else notice that Paris Hilton’s style seems to change as often as she changes boyfriends?
Now that she has been with boyfriend Benji Madden for a few months, she seems to have taken on his wardrobe as well.
The inseparable couple are almost hard to tell apart, both in dark ensembles of hoodies and tees, with sneaks to match.
Although it is cute and sort of sweet in a way…it seems that Paris changes her wardrobe every time there is a new love in her life.
At least these days she is covering herself up a bit - sorry A LOT - more, and they sort of remind me of a young teenage couple in puppy love, what with the holding hands, shades and all.