Style Star for February: Lupita Nyong'o

It is only fitting that Hollywood's newest It Girl is unanimously elected this month's Style Star. The beautiful Lupita Nyong'o has commanded the spotlight on every red carpet and we can't get enough of her. This breakout star has become an instant fashion icon with her desirably chic looks and sophisticated charm. Here are some of our favorite fashion moments: 

In Veronica Beard at HPFA/InStyle Party

Lupita Nyong’o has truly perfected effortless elegance. I find jumpsuits terribly intimidating, but seeing her rock this Veronica Beard number at the TIFF HFPA/ InStyle party has me second-guessing everything. I love how the sexy contouring bodice is paired with a playful polka dot pump. She looks youthful and sophisticated from head to toe and I could not love this look more!

 -- Kelsey Hertel, Fashion Assistant

In Ralph Lauren at the Golden Globes

No round up of Lupita’s best looks would be complete without a nod to this stunning red caped number.  Capes are a risky move on the red carpet.  Not since Gwyneth’s white Tom Ford at the Oscars have we seen anyone pull off the look quite as well as Lupita.  It was a look that signified her arrival to the small group of Hollywood’s fashion envelope pushers and we couldn’t have been more excited to see someone willing to take a red carpet gamble. 

 -- Lauren Stillman

In Gucci at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Her teal Gucci gown from the SAG awards stands out to me as perfection. Not only did the bright color catch our attention against the various shades of navy and red seen on the red carpet, but her makeup was bold to match. Her blue eyeshadow perfectly complimented her brown eyes - a look not often seen in a sea of smokey or neutral red carpet looks. Her lips were finished with a pink-nude gloss, creating a look was subtle yet polished. With her ability to take risks and experiment with her look, there’s no doubt that Lupita will continue to frequent best-dressed lists in the near future.

 -- Dipsikha Roy, LSPR Intern

In Calvin Klein at the Critics Choice Awards

My girl crush on Lupito Nyong’o started, much like everyone else’s -- the second I saw her red Ralph Lauren caped gown at the Golden Globes. When she stepped out in a white custom-made Calvin Klein gown just four days later at the Critics Choice Awards, she solidified her place as my best-dressed star of the month (and possibly of award season)! I love seeing looks with minimal jewelry that allow gowns to speak for themselves. This bandeau design allows Lupita to skip the necklace and bracelets and just wear simple earrings and a ring, the perfect way to let her natural beauty carry the look!

-- Kara Scully, LSPR Intern