Blake Lively vs Runway

Blake Lively has the greatest style and has been on the watch-out for quite a while now. Take a look at these incredibly pulled off looks from the runway, with a Lively twist on it. She has said numerous times on interviews that she does not use a stylist for the most of her appearances. I'm so proud.

This on is from October at Spike TV’s Scream 2010. She wore the slate gray halter gown with a leather harness and a fabulous slit in the front; this is from Lanvin Spring 2011 collection.

In this next outfit, Blake Lively took an elegant draped short dress from Dior's Pre-Fall 2010 collection and dressed it down with opaque tights, a leather jacket, and chose a HOT HOT pink version.

The below look is from the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s jewelry line 2BHAPPY. Lively chose this solid gold beautiful gown with a very sleek hairdo that lets  all of the attention go to her amazing figure. The dress is a Versace fringe bustier dress from the Spring 2011 line.

At a Warner Brothers Presentation at Caesar’s Palace, she wore a gorgeous silk and lace dress from the Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 collection. Her loose waves, basic blazer, and booties completed an outfit that was more laid-back than the runway look.

From the Marchesa Spring 2011 collection, Lively showed up to the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Gala in this purple creation that is looking fabulous as always.

She caught the attention of everyone, even the Fashion Police, in this short and fiery red lace mini-dress with a ruffled tutu skirt from the Fall 2011 collection at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards.

Timeless Fashion

Ali MacGraw's life is the stuff dreams are made of. After landing an assistant job in 1960 at Harper's Bazaar in New York, the magazine's editor, Diane Vreeland, put her on the cover, leading to a brief career as a model. Ten years later she was cast in Love Story, which made her an overnight star. Still referred to today by stylists such as Rachel Zoe, her look in the film came to define preppy chic, and she became celebrated as a style icon on the cover of Time magazine; her ever-present hat even became known as the ‘Ali cap'. Later on, married to producer Robert Evans, the clothes became more bohemian - as did the headwear. In 1972 she co-starred with Steve McQueen - then the biggest actor in Hollywood - in The Getaway. They became lovers - and the world's sexiest couple. She now resides in New Mexico producing yoga videos!

Kate and Lila

I am obsessing over this mother and daughter couplet! Kate Moss is such a gorgeous former model. Her style is always rockin from the casual to the formal. She is a style inspiration to anyone and everyone. From the fur coats to the skinnies and blazers, she really knows how to put together an on the go outfit!
Her daughter, Lila Grace, is so adorable and always stylin'.

Rachel Zoe

I obsess over this chic! I record every single one of her shows, The Rachel Zoe Project. Her life is perfect {okay, not perfect, but ahhh!}! She is a celebrity stylist who made her big break styling Nicole Riche and creating that whole look which has not been out of style ever since. Dream job with fabulous clothes. Makes me crazy. She has such an obsession with fur, just like I do; and her furs are gorgeous!

Annabel Tollman

Annabel Tollman had a Central Saint Martins degree in fashion journalism and a lengthy list of celebrity clients. She has several years as the fashion director of Interview magazine on her resume. Now she has her own styling company based out of the West Village, and a large-scale obsession with glamorous, old-Hollywood style. Her client list includes Scarlett Johansson, Mariah Carey, and the Olsens. [Jealousy!] In between fittings with Brit musician Jamie Cullum for his new album, New York Magazine caught up with Annabel to talk about her personal style, designers that start with the letters A and B, and where to shop for vintage in New York.

How did you get into fashion and styling?
I loved fashion and magazines when I was growing up. I was good at English, so my mother convinced me to study fashion journalism rather than design at Central Saint Martins, a wise move, as I have very little patience and hate sewing. At school, while wearing a black dress with major accessories (a huge Vivienne Westwood handbag and silver shell-toed Adidas sneakers, I believe), I had a tutor tell me that I was probably really a stylist and not a designer or journalist.

What’s the inspiration behind your own look?
Elizabeth Taylor meets Brigitte Bardot. I'm a big believer in bombshell glamor. If it ain't broke … I’m also very inspired by literature. I get very inspired by literature because certain authors just paint such wonderful pictures. Nancy Mitford and Truman Capote are two of my favorites.

Who were some of your favorite designers growing up? What about now? 

The first designers that I loved and identified with were Rifat Ozbek and Katharine Hamnett, though I never owned any of it (it's sort of hard to pull that off at age 12, living in the sticks). Now I love designers whose names begin with A or B ... Alaïa, Azzaro, Balmain, Antonio Berardi — butRoland Mouret remains an enduring favorite. I love some of the new Brit designers too: Meadham Kirchoff, Louise Goldin, and Richard Nicoll are all very exciting. My enduring love, however, is vintage.

What are some items you can’t live without?
I love belts. I'm particularly enamored with my black Alaïa belt because it adds some badass punch to an otherwise soft and pretty look. I bought these strapless bullet bras at a vintage show and I've been wearing them over T-shirts — people laugh and point, but as long as I'm happy, then they can laugh all they like.

Is there an item you are currently coveting?
The Chloé white shorts with the scalloped hem. But they're totally sold out and I don't own a pair.

What trends are you into this season? 
I try not to dress according to trends. I think that a woman should wear her clothes rather than the clothes wearing the woman.

Any trends you wish would just disappear? 
Neon. Uggs.

What’s something every woman should have in her closet? 
It's a cliché, but it's true: a black shift dress.

Finish this sentence: I never leave the house without ….
Changing at least seventeen times

anna wintour

Anna Wintour has always been one of my biggest idols. Ever since I was little, I have always dreamed of becoming the editor of Vogue. Then finally I learned about Anna Wintour and then I realize dang, no one can replace her. She is extremely interesting and intimidating, but I love it. She has her famous signature look, the sunglasses and the bob. She has kind of a fashion uniform when it comes to going to work, simple cardigan and skirt with her heels, but when the red carpet rolls around, her outfits become so unexpected and unique. If only one day I could have that job of hers.

Grace Coddington and Anna Wintour.

Chanel - Fall 2010 Couture

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear - Tommy Hilfiger

Chanel - Spring 2010 Couture; Anna Wintour and Hamish Bowles.

Red Carpet outfit

One of my favorite things about her is her fur! I L-O-V-E love fur in general, but she just rocks it so well. She makes it look astonishingly fabulous.

My all time favorite picture of her, or fashion in general. So chic. So claasy. So Anna Wintour.