SKETCHES & COLOR STORIES ON THE EMMY'S RED CARPET

Did you see the 66th Annual Emmy Awards show yesterday? Three key color stories dominated the red carpet: reds, whites, and black. Quite the contrast to the Oscars earlier this year (read my previous post here) where metallic (champagne, gold & silver), blush and nude ruled the red carpet. There were so many shades of red from lipstick red to coral - with necklines, hemlines and even a midriff or two for the younger crowd. In addition to the fifty shades of red, white dresses and gorgeous black gowns, with various sleeve lengths - from strapless to cap to long sleeve - also made a strong statement on the Emmy's Red Carpet. I'm not going to get too much into the specifics of who wore what, because there will be plenty of those details splashed on the news, internet, and social media today - I was more focused on the color stories, the hard clutch bags, and the minimalism of accessories, make-up, nails, and hair styling....

 

Zac Posen Sketch of Heidi Klum's Emmy Dress, he endearingly called "Coral Angel"...

 

 Modern Family's Sarah Hyland wow'd in a youthful midriff + long full coral skirt ensemble by Christian Sirian...

Absolutely LOVED Louise Roe (left) wearing a Monique Lhuillier watercolor - floral gown, Martin Katz jewelry, Edie Parker clutch, and Monique Lhuillier shoes...

Minimalism in White...

 A Red-Carpet Show Stopper and Dramatically Different:

Robin Wright wore a custom silk jumpsuit, designed by none-other than Ralph Lauren <3 span="">

 

 I had to check out what Paper Fashion was creating for the Emmy's - She actually had teamed up with L'Oréal Paris to illustrate a Red carpet Cosmetics feature...

 

 Gorgeous gowns from Taylor (left) in a decoesque beaded halter gown to Camilla's laser-lace portrait gown... and Hagia Sophia!!

This woman is perfect! So statuesque - She reminded me of the Chrysler Building in this dress...

Sofia Vergara, was wearing Roberto Cavalli - Styled by none-other than Rachel Zoe.

 

Photo Pre-rotating pedestal controversy... and looking so old Hollywood when stars were stars...

 

LOVE the asymmetrical neckline and sleek column style of this Halston Heritage dress on Carrie, featured at Just Jared.

 Two faves here (in the center) are Julianna Margulies wearing Narcisco Rodriguez and Jessica Paré wearing Lanvin. I liked the geometric pattern of Debra Messing's dress, but would have liked a better fit (may have needed a skinny black patent belt).

So elegant - Lizzy Caplan in a Donna Karen Atelier gown... Get's my vote for one of the Best dressed for the evening....

 

The Art of the Red Carpet - Paper Fashion collaboration with L'Oreal Paris.

 Another Red Carpet Show Stopper:

Julia Roberts graced the Red Carpet in Elise Saab beaded short dress - and the girls' got LEGS (for days!!)

 

Besides the abundance of red, white and black on the Red Carpet, Brilliant Blue, Navy and shades of Emerald also made a statement...

 

 Why do we watch these award shows? i think we all need a little time out and some glamour in our lives every now and then... I know living here in the dusty desert, I sure do! Loved seeing all the color stories, gowns, and noticing - at least for formal attire, accessories are going back to making a minimal statement: No necklace, simple earrings, simple bracelet (if any), the hard clutch, and nude (not French, but matching skin-tone) manicure.

Once again, all demonstrating, design is in the details - and back to a less is more concept.

 E! Red Carpet coverage included not only the "ManiCam" this event, but introduced the "ClutchCam" now too...

Did you watch the Emmy's? What did you think of the dresses, and even hair styles gracing the red carpet? (Drastically different from Sunday's VMA's!) The Emmy's were definitely more sophisticated, and I know I can't wait to hear what the Fashion Police has to say about both award show red carpet looks!

 

Paper Fashion - Sketchbook

 Paper Fashion - L'Oreal Paris shoot...

 Kerry Washington looked SCANDALOUS in a bold hue of orange & Prada!

For more info on the VMA's or Emmy Fashion Styles, be sure to visit:

Elle Magazine

Vogue

InStyle

PopSugar

Just Jared

And also stop by my pinboard for more

Red Carpet Style!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

EZ DIY PROJECT: CHRISTMAS CANDLE COZY

On one of the first cool mornings we experienced here in AZ, Jeff got up and started lighting candles to get warm. At first, I thought it was funny, but then I took it as the inspiration for my "faux mantel". I had seen displays of candle clusters on Pinterest, and decided that is what I would do this year: a functional display of candle clusters... so it would not only become a heat source for winter, but it's also easy to light and snuff out at night. I was originally going to do all white, but while in Savers Thrift for the Veterans day sale, I had spotted a pair of great green leg warmers AND a pair of socks. Since I had wanted to try the candle cozy Stephanie Lynn had made (about 2 yrs back called Recycled Sweater Vases) I thought these would work as an option to cutting up a sweater (especially since I don't sew). And they worked just fine to make 'greensleeves' for Christmas. Here is how I did it...

 

 

Stocked up on various white pillars at a (new to AZ) store called Garden Ridge.

The extra large pillars were THREE for 9.99 (in other stores, those would easily go for 9.99 each!) The 6in trio of pillars were 7.99 and the 3in. trio packs were 4.99

 

Thrifty goodness for Christmas: Mini trees w/burlap base (1.99 ea. at Goodwill), white Ikea pots (also 1.99 + 50% off at Goodwill), a bag of 12 mini wreaths (NEW! tagged 1.99 ea. but got the bag for $2!) and my green socks and leg warmers... for only .50 for BOTH (from Savers Thrift)

 

 

Just cut and slip onto glass. That's it! NO SEW.

 

Candle Tip: You now how annoying that "bump" in the bottom of a glass container can be? You put in a candle, and the candle tips to the side... and doesn't burn even. I started to save these tops from Bath & BodyWorks scented candles to use inside glass containers, and it helps make a level surface for the candle to sit on (plus it's recycling the tops!)

Back to the candles... as easy as 1, 2, 3...

 

ONE.

Glass containers I already had from Michaels, Walmart and the Dollar store.

I put the candles inside of simple cylinder glass containers before nesting them inside these (to help prevent fire)

 

TWO.

 

THREE.

easy peasy! :)

I spoon filled in some buffalo snow (picked up last year after Christmas) and added two flocked firs I cut from a spray. Since they are in between the glass, it makes the candle display safer. 

Here are the original "Pin-Spiration" images...

 

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And how I implemented the inspiration in my home...

 

Mixing in some thrifted tapers in brass added a little interest. The taller tapers are from Ikea.

 

Since the leg warmers were longer than the socks, I was able to make another to use on the side tables...

 

Great after Christmas for winter too...

 

They can slide down to expose more of the candle, or just fold over the top...

Simple side table...

Stacked books, fresh cut greens, and some hickory chips in a silver bowl. Jeff had gotten the hickory chips for the grill but didn't use, - they made a great filler option this year! The fresh greens are in a mercury glass piece, but another glass (with water) is inside: water started to remove the mercury :(

 

And the snuffer to put out the candles worked into the coffee tablescape...

 

Staying warm this Christmas with thrifty candle coziness...

Staying sane with a candle lighter, a snuffer, Christmas lights on remotes... and my Advil :)

 

(bad phone upload - sorry!)

 If you were to purchase these to make, it would come to under $25

Glass (left) Walmart $5

Tall glass (center) Michaels $10

Glass (right) Dollar Store $1

2 Smaller glass cylinders (inside left & center) Dollar Store at $1 ea.

1 candle already in Glass Dollar Store $1

Thrifty Socks & Leg warmers .50

Bag of Buffalo Snow .75

Plus 2 pillar candles (you probably already have)

These could easily also be used in you holiday tablescape for a dinner party...

 

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