Thursday, July 28, 2011

Style Star for July: Carey Mulligan

Here at LSPR, we’re constantly searching for the next big celebrity fashionista.  Many times, a celebrity will burst onto the scene with a Blockbuster movie, but her fashion sense will leave us wishing for more box office bang.  Not the case with this month’s Style Star Carey Mulligan.  Her red carpet look always seems to be a study in contrasts – unexpected yet polished, sophisticated yet youthful, fashion-forward yet classic.  All we can say is that we hope to see more of this promising PYT.  


At the Cannes Film Festival in Roland Mouret/ At a Cartier Event in Prada
Each time Carey Mulligan makes an appearance at an event she gravitates towards tailored, sophisticated, and classic pieces. She always gets it right and shows how versatile navy dresses truly are. At the Cannes Film Festival she wore a frock by Roland Mouret and at a Cartier event in Palm Springs she rocked a crocheted dress by Prada. The color of the ensembles work well with her pale complexion, the fit is superb and the pleats make the dresses more visually appealing. Although these looks could be mistaken as simple, Carey makes sure to spice them up with belts that eventuate her waist and adds killer pumps to elongate her dainty legs.
- Andrea Stern, LSPR Intern



At Comic Con in Roksanda Ilincic/ At the Junior Spring Benefit in Valentino
Carey knows how to shine better than anyone. At Comic-Con, she rocked a silk color block cut out dress from Roksanda Ilincic’s Resort 2012 collection. Her adorable figure suits this dress perfectly, making her one of Comic-Con’s best dressed this year. 

Carey showed her classy, sophisticated side at the Junior Spring Benefit for the Lincoln Center Institute held at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City. It seems as though she channeled her inner twiggy in this lace dress by Valentino. The added black clutch and nutmeg pumps gives just the right pop. Can I clean out her closet? Perfection.
- Jamee Riddle, LSPR Intern



At a Screening of Happythankyoumoreplease with a Chanel Bag/ Walking in NYC with a Celine Bag
Carey Mulligan attended a screening of Happythankyoumoreplease at NYC's Landmark Sunshine Cinema in March wearing an elegant black and navy ensemble. Carey's light blonde hair in a delicate messy ponytail and rosy pink lips helped to highlight her gorgeous skin and keep her face light and pretty with her darker outfit consisting of a navy silk blazer along with a simple black tee and cropped pants. Her black clutch and heels finish off the look. Carey's outfit is the perfect example for how one can pair navy and black in a stylish way. 

Carey walks the streets of New York City after her performance in the Off-Broadway play, Through A Glass Darkly in May. Carey looks chic and effortless in her afternoon mismatch outfit. Her black long sleeve lace top is paired with a red and blue floral maxi skirt. She accessorizes well for an afternoon on the town in brown sunglasses, an orange Celine bag (that every girl must be lusting over) and blue oxfords with no jewelry to keep it easy and not too trendy. Carey is a fashion setter who is not overly matchy, but rather wears staples like a great skirt and lace top in fun designs and colors. During any season it is most important to have fun when dressing and experiment and Carey does just that.
- Laura Maruszczak, LSPR Intern




At the Moet British Independent Film Awards in Prabal Gurung/ At the BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards in Preen
We don’t often see Carey in vibrant colors, so that makes it all the more impactful when she chooses something as showstopping as this Prabal Gurung poppy red number.  Her simple beauty look of smoky eye and slicked back hair doesn’t fight for attention with her gorgeous frock.  I also love that she chose a handbag with a bit of beading to add some interest.  A flawless red carpet look.

As a shoe addict, I absolutely love the fashion bravado she shows here, pairing cobalt suede YSL pumps with a classic cream and black ensemble by Preen.  If I had those shoes, I would wear them with everything – cuffed jeans, pencil skirts, party dresses, running shorts — I love them!  
- Lauren Stillman

Monday, July 11, 2011

LSPR Staff Style Tips: July

While pre-fall collections are hitting the shelves at our favorite stores, the dog days of summer are still upon us.  Following are a few of our favorite trends to keep you looking stylish, yet comfortable in summer’s scorching heat. 


Midnight midnights – Katie Holmes in Contrarian
Once reserved for boardroom basics and preppy classics, navy is my new favorite color for eveningwear.  I love the way Katie Holmes worked this Contrarian dress at a recent premiere – the sexy plunging v and backless cut of the dress is balanced with the traditional navy color.  Pure red carpet perfection!    
 - Lauren Stillman 


Rock a pair of denim overalls – Alexa Chung in Madewell
Alexa Chung is one of my favorite style icons. Her laid back and quirky style with a feminine edge is the perfect inspiration when getting dressed in the morning. Chung tends to pair menswear pieces such as a button ups and blazers with printed blouses and girly accessories such as jewelry and handbags. This summer Alexa has been implementing denim overalls as a staple into her wardrobe. She wore a light washed pair to the airport with a black floppy hat, a nautical striped tshirt, black cutout boots, and a lesportsac bag. For the Wireless Festival Chung she paired a blouse and overalls from her own first Madewell collection with a black leather jacket, Illesteva sunglasses, a Louis Vuitton bag, and wedged sandals. Take a cue from Alexa this summer by wearing overalls with your own touch. If you like more preppy laid back style you can try a lighter wash with simple printed blouses in summer colors or if your style has more of an edge try a dark gray, black, or acid wash with leather pieces and neon accessories. Denim is a year around staple, but mix it up this summer by implementing different shades and styles of denim overalls into your summer wardrobe.
 - Laura Maruszczak


Add a Gold Watch – Jennifer Aniston with a Rolex
Jennifer Aniston can keep anything classy. The most recent trend I have seen on her, as well as many other celebrities, is a gold watch. Who needs many bracelets or rings to accessorize an ensemble? Jen does it simple and sophisticated in a perfect rose gold watch. This seems more than just a phase. I’m rummaging through my grandma’s jewelry box tonight to find a vintage gold watch that will match all of my outfits for the coming seasons!
- Jamee Riddle



Say Yes to Yellow - -Emma Watson in Marchesa
From the cover of Vogue to the MTV Movie Awards to numerous press events for the final Harry Potter movie, it seems like it girl Emma Watson is everywhere! To be perfectly honest, that is fine by me because I can’t stop admiring and obsessing over her fabulous fashion choices. At an after party for the MTV Movie Awards, Watson was spotted wearing a stunning yellow Marchesa dress. Many ladies avoid wearing yellow because of its tendency to wash them out, however; Emma’s decision to go bold and wear a risky color proves that if you find a dress that fits well and complements your skin tone that everyone can and should say yes to yellow.  LSPR client Gomez-Gracia has also embraced the yellow trend with this gorgeous belted tunic dress.    
-  Andrea Stern