LSPR's Favorite Red Carpet Looks of 2011

As 2011 draws to a close, we would like to join some of our favorite media outlets (not going to pretend it is an original idea!) and remember the red carpet moments that made us cheer in the past year.  For those of you not in the industry, you may not realize the importance of a celebrity's red carpet look.  The right red carpet moment can help catapult an unknown to stardom, help secure a fashion or beauty campaign and help advance an actresses career.  Below are those who we think achieved perfection this past year - all from stars who are clearly on the rise.  We can't wait to see what you have in store for 2012!  

Emma Stone in Lanvin 

There's no doubting that 2011 was Emma Stone's year.  It was difficult to pare down my list of favorite Emma moments to just one, but since that's the name of the game, I have decided on this pleated grecian gown by Lanvin that she wore to the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.  The celery color is a bit unusual, but looks phenomenal against her fiery red hair.  I loved that she paired the look with a bold gold necklace (also by Lanvin) as opposed to diamonds.  The entire look is cool and unfussy like she's not trying too hard, but still makes a stylish statement.  

 - Lauren Stillman

Olivia Wilde in Marchesa

Every girl dreams of being a princess, but Olivia Wilde lived that dream in this breathtakingly dazzling Marchesa gown at the Golden Globe Awards. Instead of chasing trends, the beautiful starlet decided to wow the crowd with a classic full skirt embroidered with infinite stars. Even after almost a year, this real-life version of a Cinderella dress still makes my heart skip like an eight-year-old girl.
- Dana Jeong, LSPR Intern

Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan

This red carpet look had people everywhere taking notice of Nina Dobrev.  The show-stopping Donna Karan dress she wore to the Primetime Emmys is stunning from head to toe. The perfect waved hair, the smokey eye, a flawless hip hugging dress, and understated jewelry.  She looks effortlessly chic, glamorous and sexy all at the same time.    Many young stars should take after Nina's red carpet style. 
 - Allie Haitz, LSPR Intern  

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Couture

I’m an avid award show viewer and out of all the dresses I’ve seen gracing the red carpets this year, I have to say my favorite has to be this stunning Elie Saab Lavender Lace Gown from the Spring 2011 Haute Couture Collection. Mila Kunis wore this to the 2011 Oscars and has never looked better. I love the way that the dress beautifully drapes her body showing off her perfect figure and all the lace detail throughout the dress. I would do anything to be able to wear a dress like this for even a second.  
- Emily Giovannini, LSPR Intern  

LSPR Staff Style Tips: November

Whether you’re bracing yourselves for winter storms on the east coast or perfecting your layering skills for warm sunny days transitioning to chilly nights on the west coast, we look to our favorite stylish starlets for inspiration on what to wear this month.  

 

Back to the 1960s – Taylor Swift in Contrarian New York

A-line dresses, cocoon coats, modest frocks... Runways this fall season were filled with 1960s-inspired styles and our favorite fashionistas are already rocking the trend on the red carpet. Taylor Swift, sporting a glittery nude Contrarian dress with a bow detail and matching pumps, looked just as sweet as her new perfume at the launch event for Wonderstruck. Her last touch of retro glam? Old Hollywood hair-do and bright red lipstick with a hint of pink.

 - Dana Jeong, LSPR Intern 

Rock colored denim- Cameron Diaz and Alexa Chung

Want to add color to your wardrobe in a playful edgy way?  Colored denim is the way to go, as it is one of falls biggest trends.  Colored denim can make an outfit pop with your everyday pieces. Every star in Hollywood is rocking this trend and Cameron Diaz and Alexa Chung are doing it in two different ways. Cameron Diaz wears her light pink jeans perfectly with her beige blazer and sandals for a casual look.  You can also rock it out like Alexa Chung did with her burgundy denim, polka dot top, black ankle boots and blazer. I know every girl can incorporate this trend into their wardrobe and make it their own, which I believe is the best part about this new fall look. 

-Allie Haitz, LSPR Intern

Mix Prints and Colors This Month – Solange Knowles

For brunch at your favorite breakfast spot on the weekend or a day shopping with friends, this fall don’t be afraid to mix and match print and color. Solange Knowles paired a fun leopard jacket with a tan and black dotted blouse and a pink leopard skirt for a morning out in Brooklyn. To complement the look she paired the ensemble with a wonderful pair of pink metallic pumps, funky shades, and a red satchel. This outfit should inspire everyone to dress fearlessly this winter. Instead of wearing your perfectly matched outfit go outside the box, and rock an assortment of prints and colors. Even on those days when the gloomy, cold weather may get your spirits down, be adventurous while keeping yourself warm and happy just like our favorite Knowles sister.
- Laura Maruszczak, LSPR Intern

Fur Frenzy- Victoria Justice in LOFT

Faux fur is making a comeback this winter and everyone is joining in. Victoria Justice rocked this faux fur LOFT cheetah jacket with a pair of red-hot skinny jeans and black knee high boots for an autograph signing in Berlin. Other stars such as Selena Gomez and Ke$ha are also loving the fur look. Whether it’s with a jacket, vest or scarf adding faux fur to an outfit can make it exciting and current. 

-Emily Giovannini, LSPR Intern

Haute Dots – Emma Stone in Luca Luca

Polka dots were a major trend on the runways last season and while I love the look on ‘50s style frocks and tie-front blouses (I just picked up an awesome one at H&M!), Emma Stone has taken the print to new heights in this gorgeous gown.  This has been one of my favorite red carpet looks all year.   

 - Lauren Stillman