Ariana DeBose Wins the Night in 2 Yellow Gowns – Can You Pick a Favorite?

March 14, 2022 at 12:54AM Ariana DeBose has enjoyed a victorious 24 hours, winning the award for best supporting actress for her role as Anita in “West Side Story” at both the EE BAFTA Film Awards and the Critics’ Choice Awards. She was styled by Zadrian Smith and Sarah Edmiston for both events, which took place on the same day. If recognition at the ceremonies was not enough to emphasize her growing stardom, the glow of her yellow gowns sure helped. Her first look was a custom design from the team at Oscar de la Renta, in yellow, draped silk chiffon with a beaded red flower at the hip that drew attention to the gown’s jaw-dropping leg slit and train. Later, DeBose joined the stars who attended the Critics’ Choice Awards from London, sporting a goldenrod gown straight off the Carolina Herrera fall…

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Venus and Serena Williams Dazzle in Crystal Gowns at the Critics’ Choice Awards

March 14, 2022 at 12:31AM Venus Williams and Serena Williams turned the Critics’ Choice Awards red carpet into a doubles tournament on Sunday in a set of matching silver dresses that outshined any grand slam trophy. Covered in enough crystals and glitter to coat the entire Fairmont Century Plaza, the tennis pros looked like a style team as they posed for the cameras in matching ensembles that reminded us just how much we love a good twinning moment on the red carpet. Venus wore a Versace gown with a plunging neckline and waist-high slits on either side of her legs that drew attention to her Sophia Webster Natalia platform heels underneath. In true tennis star fashion, Venus’s outfit included a pair of shimmering bike shorts that have us feeling confident she could nail a grand slam in a glittery gown any day. Serena…

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Lady Gaga Wears Luxury Pasties For Her Second Red Carpet of the Day

March 14, 2022 at 12:07AM Lady Gaga is back on yet another red carpet, merely a few hours after making an appearance at the BAFTAs. Gaga arrived at the 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday evening in a unique ensemble custom-created by Gucci. Styled by Tom Eerebout and Sandra Amador, the striking gown was made of multiple pieces, including black pasties, a black lace turtleneck shrug, and a pastel yellow skirt featuring a dramatic mermaid train adorned with sparkly sequins. For accessories, Gaga chose diamond earrings and a bracelet from Tiffany & Co. The striking look was a complete transformation from earlier in the day, when the actor-singer dressed in another custom dress, a forest-green velvet and silk taffeta dress by Ralph Lauren, which took over 150 hours to make by hand. The Critics’ Choice Awards took place in both Los Angeles and…

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HoYeon’s Louis Vuitton Lampshade Dress Is a Nod to 18th-Century Style

March 13, 2022 at 11:25PM HoYeon gave us a lesson in fashion history on Sunday when she walked the red carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards in a Louis Vuitton dress that paid a striking tribute to 18th century style. Like a lampshade from “Beauty and the Beast” come to life, HoYeon’s dress draped straight down her torso before extending at right angles on either side of her hips thanks to the pannier, or side hoops, hidden under her skirt. Typically worn by European noblewomen in the 1700s, the pannier created a dramatic silhouette that mentally took us back to a time when fontage hairstyles were all the rage and petticoats reigned supreme. Of course, as Louis Vuitton’s house ambassador, HoYeon modeled the look on the red carpet with all the grace of a 17th-century French dignitary. The gown is one of many…

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Selena Gomez Wears Red Carpet Red at the Critics’ Choice Awards

March 13, 2022 at 11:14PM Selena Gomez has arrived at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Wearing a stunning shade of red to match the carpet, Gomez posed in a halter-neck gown custom-made by Louis Vuitton. The silk creation came with a matching scarf as a train, affixed by a sparkly ring. Her hair was pulled back into a sleek, low pony, drawing attention to her statement arrow earring, which she paired with gorgeous silver jewelry. Gomez is nominated for best actress in a comedy series for her performance in “Only Murders in the Building” alongside Elle Fanning, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sandra Oh, Issa Rae, and Jean Smart. The actor’s red dress is a departure from the black Oscar de la Renta number she wore just two weeks ago at the SAG Awards. Then, Gomez posed in a custom velvet gown with puff sleeves and…

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These Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet Looks Will Make You Stop and Stare

March 13, 2022 at 11:10PM From HoYeon’s Louis Vuitton lampshade dress to Selena Gomez’s dramatic red cape gown, the 27th Critics’ Choice Awards is a fashionable affair as usual. Back with a physical red carpet and hosted by Taye Diggs and Nicole Byer at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, CA, the event is already bringing out the best of celebrity style, as stars and stylists fully embrace post-pandemic dressing and bring their A-game. Halle Berry and Billy Crystal will have a special night in particular, as they will be honored with the 6th annual #SeeHer Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively. The presenters feature an all-star lineup, including filmmaker Ava DuVernay, tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams, and actors Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mandy Moore, and Indya Moore. Last year, the event took place remotely, but the stars still wore head-turning ensembles…

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BAFTA Film Awards: The Best Dressed Celebrities on the Red Carpet

March 13, 2022 at 09:28PM The 2022 EE BAFTA Film Awards celebrate the best of British and international cinema. Hosted this year by Rebel Wilson, the show was filled with comedic genius, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and incredible red carpet fashion moments. There were quite a few fashionable films up for nominations. The cast of “House of Gucci,” particularly Lady Gaga, brought drama to the red carpet in Ralph Lauren. We were also keen on seeing what a few rising stars chose to wear, particularly “Bridgerton”’s Simone Ashley and EE rising star award nominees Millicent Simmonds, Lashana Lynch, and Morfydd Clark. Opening the red carpet was Clara Amfo, in a rose-gold strapless lamé midi dress, and Bimini Bon Boulash, wearing an eclectic white lace dress with blue, full-length gloves. We also noticed a few standout trends like yellow gowns worn by “West Side Story”’s…

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Lady Gaga’s Dramatic, Velvet Gown Is Expertly Sculpted to Her Body

March 13, 2022 at 09:22PM Lady Gaga arrived at the 2022 EE BAFTA Film Awards and quickly assumed the award for one of the best-dressed stars of the evening in custom Ralph Lauren. Nominated for leading actress for her portrayal of Patrizia Reggiani in “House of Gucci”, Gaga wore a dramatic, forest-green velvet and silk taffeta dress on the red carpet that took over 150 hours to make by hand. Gaga’s entire look followed a theme of “Old Hollywood Glamour.” Styled by Tom Eerebout and Sandra Amador, the star’s forest-green velvet gown featured a plunging neckline, a statement train, and ruched details that looked sculpted to the star’s body. Gaga accessorized the dress with her signature black patent platform heels, a black, feathered evening bag, and decadent diamond and emerald jewels from Tiffany & Co. For makeup, the “House of Gucci” star went…

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Pancake Banana Bread

Pancake Banana BreadMarch 13, 2022 at 09:00AM Pancake Banana Bread Let’s make banana bread out of pancake mix! Ever find yourself without flour or baking soda, but do have pancake mix? In this post, we’ll show you how to make Pancake Banana Bread! Banana Bread via Pancake Mix Hello, pancake banana bread! This recipe incorporates our favorite boxed pancake mix with mashed banana, eggs, and… Browse READ: Pancake Banana Bread Continue Reading… Author Lee Funke | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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The Hermès Plein Air Line Rethinks Makeup + More Beauty News

March 12, 2022 at 02:30PM Hermès introduces Hermès Plein Air Photography courtesy of HermèsOpen your windows and start tending to your garden. Spring is nearly here and Hermès knows exactly how to celebrate that. The French House is paying homage to its joie de vivre and adoration of outdoor life through the launch of new beauty products that give a barely-there look. Hermès Plein Air is a lightweight line designed to elevate natural beauty. From the pigmented complexion balm to the radiant glow powder, and even the natural fiber blotting papers, this collection is all about showing off what we’ve already got. See the full lineup of Hermès Plein Air at Hermes.com. Glow Recipe launches its very first sunscreen Photography courtesy of Glow RecipeSunscreen meets skincare in Glow Recipe’s latest addition to the Watermelon family. The innovative Watermelon Glow Sunscreen SPF 50 is…

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