Making the cut!

Elizabeth Banks looks stunning in this Versace cut - out LBD, keeping the rest of the look minimal and letting the dress shine through.

I love the flowery sandals and metallic clutch, it's a great look for me.

How about you?

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Charm in(g) White? Amanda Peet

OH MY!

Amanda Peet is totally crushing me in this White Nina Ricci dress from Resort 2011 collection.

A Genius styling - black Swiss dot tights, black platform heels, wispy ponytail and ultra - natural ,dewy make up. I SIGH. I DIE. I LOVE!

FLIRTY FLORALS - Independent Spirit Awards.

Anne Heche and Kerry Washington are spring - ready!

At the Independent Spirit Awards, Anne channelled flower charm with natural make up, loose waves and drop earrings. BIG BIG LOVE.

Kerry Washington went floral glam in a Dolce & Gabbana dress which she paired with red pumps and crimson lips. HOT.

What do you think?

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CELEBRITY STYLE - Sonam Kapoor

Bollywood's resident fashionista Sonam Kapoor was spotted in this Grecian goddess - meets spring - dress in Mumbai.

Sonam has an effortless ease with which she carries off her looks and this one is no different. I love the off shoulder dress, the white cuff and the hair. Beautiful!

What do you think?

STYLE FILES - EMMANUELLE ALT

When the Legendary  Carine Roitfled announced her resignation from French Vogue early this year, the fashion web went agog on who will take over from her – and the answer was unanimous almost – The Fabulous Emmanuelle Alt.

For years, I have adored Ms. Alt - the silent, edgy and a very sexy in a non obvious way - shadow of Ms. Roitfeld. A long time fashion favourite and personal style icon for me; I have loved her rock chic, often androgynous, sharp style and what appears to be  innate ‘non –contrived’ fashion persona.  

I love that she dresses in simple, non flashy pieces - skinny jeans, cargo pants, jackets, slick boots, accessorised  with accent shoes and stunning bold scarves. 

Barely if ever seen in dresses or apparent feminine outfits, Emmanuelle has an unmistaken eye for fit and proportion that upgrade a simple look to grown up grunge and effortless chic.

Allow me to borrow a quote from Emmanuelle Alt,

"Forget trendy designer labels. Jeans, a sweater or a t-shirt worn under a jacket that seems welded to you. When it’s just right, when you don’t see the effort, it’s irresistible."

OH NO! SHE DIDNT!!!

A constant name on every best dressed list, Diane Kruger is killing me with this look and not in a good way.

Opting for High Style and High drama (I'm guessing that's where she was going with this) the dress fail to do anything good for her.

The length is unflattering, the fit of the dress is drowning her Fab figure, the combination of  transparent look and hallf body lining makes the dress unfinished but ultimately, it's those wierd gold patterns on the shoulders that makes this dress spell BAD for me.

How about you?

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Must Have(s) - Oversized Watch

An oversized watch can double up as a great statement accessory, if done right it can dress up any outfit. 

With many options to choose from (  Many shades of gold, silver or in colors of your choice) the design choice can be simple and streamlined to flashy and embellished or everything in between ; according to your style preference.

Wear the watch alone or stack them along with bangles in same palette or bracelets for a dressed up look.