Visuals 2 – Favourite Fashion Shots From the Last Month

Continuing on from my first ‘visuals’ post (to see click here), I have decided to make this post type a trend on my blog. So often does one focus on a specific show, shoot or collection that it is nice sometimes to relax and just see what catches your eye. For my visuals posts, I garner the majority of my images from my tumblr account, where I find an array of images that excite my neurons and set my creative juices flowing. To coin the heavily-utilised phrase, a picture is indeed worth a thousand words, but more importantly for me, pictures allow one to take what they wish from them. They are not rigid in their expressions. They do not define what one aught to learn or know. They do not present a mere right or wrong. They are personal. They enable the viewer to relate to them, to get lost in their whimsy, or merely to find a stellar outfit that needs to be a part of the viewer’s wardrobe! With that said, it is high time that I practice what I preach and allow some of the most eye-catching and inspiring fashion-related pictures that I have found over the last month to hopefully set a spark alight in your mind. Please enjoy:

Liv Tyler by Ellen von Unwerth – Les Beehive

Lineisy Montero by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue UK February 2016

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Reuban Ramacher, Robi G., and Elias de Poot (in Zara, believe it or not).

Dauda Hauwa Asingar for Marianne Fassler Resort 2015 by Paul Samuels.

Dior Homme FW16, Anya Hindmarch FW16, Fionnan Byrne-Perkins in Topman Essentials, Spring 16 – the shoelace is everything ❤

Erin Mommsen in Nicola Formichetti

Erin Mommsen again – I love this picture because here Erin reminds me of a mix between Kendall Jenner and Ellar Coltrane – androgynous and effortless.

Anja Rubik in Vogue China Feb 16, Bottega Venetta Spring 16 Ready To Wear.

Floral at its finest ❤ Nemanja Maksic for Harper’s Bazaar Man Serbia Apr 16, Ana Cristina & Anders Hayward for Manifesto Mar16, and the prettiest floral dress that I have seen in a long time.

Bringing 90’s back in the most stylish of manners – Lie Sang Bong FW16.

Rianne Von Rompaey, Christy Turlington and Kate Winslet.

George Hard for Fucking Young, Tommaso de Benedictis for Bon Magazine FW13 and Jennifer Lawrence for Dior 16.

Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture.

Liv Tyler – showing us sexy baby doll.

That’s it for this month’s most inspiring pictures on Landofpod and I hope that you found at least one that generated some feelings within you. Photographs have been a beautiful release for creativity since when they first appeared in the 1820s and will always be a pure path to expression. Please feel free to send me on any pictures that you find inspiring and let me know if you found this post interesting.

 

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Bye for now from your Irish fashion blogger,

Pádraig Power.

 

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Met Gala Fashions 2015: The Worst.

As you will have read in my Best Dressed post, this year’s Met Gala was full of fanciful fashions and was certainly an amazing night for fashion too! Unfortunately however, there were those major, major, major, flops which were just inexcusable. Although they were shocking to the eye and very difficult to look at, they should make for an interesting post for you – so let’s get underway with the worst dressed of the Met Gala 2015.

Julie Macklowe:

I don’t even know who this woman is, but between the cheap looking material, that God awful hair and the ugly pattern, this is the definition of a hot mess. Julie, whoever you are – you need to get a stylist!

Kris Jenner in Balmain:

Taking a leaf from her daughters’ books, Kris has sported Balmain, to her detriment. We all know that Kris tries to grab the limelight by any means necessary and this time it did not work to her avail. John Travolta hair, Egyptian earrings, a horrid dress and those pointy (I use that as a negative in this case) shoes all add to a look which would be better off set to the torch… Better look next time Kris!

Dylan Lauren:

You’d think that the daughter of world renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren would have good taste wouldn’t you? Well I guess you were proven wrong. This is an absolute disaster! This look is so eclectic, so cheap and so, so tacky. I honestly wouldn’t even let my little sister wear this for Halloween – the first time seeing it is scary enough! Everything here is wrong. The tulle skirt is hideous, the top is way too tight, that necklace looks like it’s the property of a 4 year old and then she finished it off with day-time Tv presenter hair. At least Julie stuck with the theme…

Lady Gaga in Balenciaga by Alexander Wang:

This look just isn’t flattering. Although sticking to the silhouette of ancient Chinese queens, this is too wide for her body and makes her look portly. That in addition to unflattering make-up and the super large sleeves/train all add to swamping Gaga and making her look silly. Not my favourite.

Jamie Bochert:

Jamie, who has modeled with Kendall Jenner for Givenchy looks like a cross between Frank N Further from The Rocky Horror Show, a cocaine addict and a prostitute… maybe that’s the look that she was going for? Whatever it is, it’s disgraceful.

Katy Perry in Moschino:

Katy Perry looked a royal mess. As is a theme through this post, I don’t have anything positive to say. I know that Moschino is a very out-there designer, but honestly this look just appears thrown together to me and was only made worse when he accompanied her on the carpet. Very disappointed indeed.

Grimes in Louis Vuitton:

Another D-list celebrity who should have stayed at home is singer Grimes. I understand that artists have a style and that sometimes they dress for their look as opposed to the event in mind, but this really just doesn’t fit the bill. I honestly find lazy looks like this to be disrespectful. You’re at the Met Gala and the theme is, “China: Through The Looking Glass.” Come on!

Grace Coddington:

Wow this is bad! For those of you who don’t know, Grace is the creative director of American Vogue. Personally, I love Grace from what I’ve seen of her in The September Issue. Unfortunately, that can not make up for the disaster that this ensemble is. It literally looks like she remembered the Gala twenty minutes beforehand and rocked up in her pajamas. She doesn’t have eyebrows drawn on and it looks like she hasn’t even gotten her roots done for goodness sake!

Coco Brandolini D’adda:

A supposed fashionista, Coco is yet another trainwreck. I appreciate that she stuck to the theme, but that is literally the only positive that I can think of. This dress does nothing for Coco, neither style-wise or flattering-wise. I am astounded as to why she chose it.

Anne Hathaway in Ralph Lauren:

Not only can Ralph Lauren not dress his own daughter, he completely misses the mark with A-list celebrities too. Maybe it’s the jedi mind tricks, but in my mind this is very Star Wars. The only compensation with this dress is that it fits like a glove, but there is just no excusing that hood. It’s a complete flop.

Irina Shayk in Atelier Versace:

Irina Shayk has horrendous style. We get it, you’re sexy. In fact, she is one of the most beautiful women in the entire world. Why then, does she need to flaunt it so often? Perhaps it’s because she’s turning 30 in less than a year? Or maybe she’s trying to show Cristiano what he’s missing? All I know is that for the sake of us who are interested in fashion, could you please cover up, get some style and mature in your fashion? Trust me, you’ll look so better than this mess and he’ll come running after you again!

Kerry Washington in Prada:

Kerry used to be such a stylish woman 2 years ago. I’d love to know what happened…This cheap looking fabric, so so colour and the green shoes are certainly not going to bring it back any time soon.

Selena Gomez in Vera Wang:

Looking more failed Spanish senorita than regal Chinese princess, this is not a good look for Selena. If this is anything to go by then I’d dodge Vera Wang when you’re picking your future wedding dress!

Chloe Sevigny in JW Anderson:

Known for her out-there fashions, Chloe Sevigny is definitely a fashion favourite. I for one, am not a fan however. This to me is so droopy and so frumpy. Even with her cleavage on show and an extremely high slit she still manages to look mundane. Overall I just don’t get her style.

Jennifer Lopez in Atelier Versace:

Similar to Irina, JLo is another one who I am sick to death of seeing on the red carpet. She always wears the exact same thing! I’ve said this in the past and I’ll say it again – we know that you’re hot and sexy, but please pump some originality into your wardrobe. Wearing your usual nude illusion skin-tight dress and adding a dragon to the front does not make it appropriate. To top it off, this looked even worse when standing beside the designer:

Cara Delevingne in Stella McCartney:

This look doesn’t work for 1 main reason – it’s too small. Cara clearly has an outstandingly beautiful body, but this jumpsuit is just too tight for her. The pants section is unflattering on her belly and then it looks as if the top is just pulling it up even higher. Overall the look is quite boring, asides from the tattoos (which I don’t think hit the mark), but the only reason that it’s in the worst dressed is because of the fit.

Chloe Moretz in Chanel:

Chloe is a gorgeous young girl, but this look is horrible. Although she has a slim figure, Chloe’s silhouette is very up and down and slightly broad. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that of course, she’s just not dressing for her body type! The choker, the placements of the shoulder straps and her posture all result in her looking quite squat and broad. This would have been much better with different accessories and if the top half wasn’t as tight. Try that next time Chloe!

Olivia Wilde in Prada:

Not a good overall day for Prada, this look is appalling! The dress alone isn’t the prettiest, but paired with those gloves and the headpiece, this is a disaster. The colour of the clutch doesn’t even match the gloves. This is a serious accessorizing mishap and everyone who had a part to play should be up for the sack. Such a shame for such a beauty.

Well finally that ordeal is over… Thank you guys for reading this post and I will have many more coming up in the near future! Follow me on facebook, instagram and tumblr to keep 100% up-to-date.

Until then, check out my Met Gala Best Dressed post.

Thanks guys! 🙂

Photos in this post are from: huffingtonpost.com and vogue.com.

Oscars 2015: Best Dressed – Landofpod.

As you’ve seen from my Worst Dressed post, this year’s Oscars red carpet encompassed a flurry of styles. There was a lot to live up to compared to last year with Lupita’s Cinderella inspired gown, Emma Watson’s grungy Vera Wang ensemble and Kate Hudson’s sexy caplet all knocking it out of the park. From good to bad, slutty to demure and chic to drab, every style was explored on this year’s carpet however, and there were certainly some style winners. I am extremely excited to share my favourite looks with you guys, so without further adieu, here are my best looks from the 2015 Oscars.

Sienna Miller in Oscar de la Renta with a Christian Louboutin bag and Forevermark jewels:

Sienna looked absolutely sensational and stole the fashion spotlight for me. Undoubtedly my number one best dressed of the night, Sienna embodies style, class and chic and I could not love this more. What’s amazing about this look for me is that it encompasses so many different aspects which in theory should not work together, but in reality are so beautiful. Velvet, lace, sheer cut-outs, ribbons and bows – I mean if someone described a dress like that to you you would never want to see it, but Sienna and Oscar executed it perfectly. Everything in this dress is perfection and every little detail, such as the stylized lines draping down the front of the dress, effortlessly adds to the overall effect. Sienna’s team then finished her look off with ease with her hair, make-up, Louboutin clutch and Forevermark jewels all exquisite. Well done Sienna – j’adore!

Rosamund Pike in Givenchy with Lorraine Schwartz earrings:

Just wow. Another lady who nosed on perfection, Rosamund was a very close second in the runnings. This red Givenchy is to die for. It is so elegant with the upward bust-line and her easy pulled back hair, yet it also has the perfect amount of sex appeal with a thigh high slit and waist defining panels. At first glance, I wasn’t sure if maybe she needed a little more accessorizing, but the more I looked at it I knew that I was wrong. The simplicity of the diamond drop earrings and those thin strapped shoes are the cherry on the cake and Rosamund looks absolutely breathtaking.

Eddie Redmayne in Alexander McQueen with a Chopard Watch:

Repping it for the men, although not the best poser in the world, Eddie Redmayne looked outstanding for his big night. Throughout the award season, Eddie has made a name for himself as a man who likes to play with fashion and who is very into his clothes – both of which can be seen here. This navy suit is impeccably tailored and the midnight blue works perfectly with his icy blue eyes. What sends this suit to a whole new level however, is the amazing addition of the velvet. And no, not only a velvet lapel, but velvet shoes! Definitely not something seen very often, Eddie has brought something new to the carpet and he genuinely could not have picked a better look to receive his first Oscar in – congratulations Eddie!

Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe in Alexander McQueen:

Yes, I know I just spoke about him above, but not only was Eddie my best dressed man of the evening, he was also half of my best dressed couple. Eddie’s wife Hannah has proven herself as quite the fashionista throughout the award season and last night was no exception. I adore this Grecian style gown and the neckpiece, waistband and additional feathers are all perfect. I know that some people are against the feathers at the hip, but I personally love them and think that they make the dress. All of the features combined with her easy hair and the fact that the dress is midnight blue, to match Eddie’s amazing ensemble, results in my unquestionable most stylish couple of the evening.

 

Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine in Armani Privé:

 

Another couple who impressed me were Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine, for pure sex appeal alone. I’m not 100% on Behati’s dress, but you cannot deny that the sexuality that you see when looking at this pair is through the roof. They just ooze sex appeal and lust and Adam’s suit is absolutely flawless – here’s my second favourite pair of the night!

Jenna Dewan in Zuhair Murad Couture with Stuart Weitzman shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewels and a Lee Savage clutch:

Jenna would not be one that I would usually look out for on the carpet, but wow did she take me by surprise at the Oscars. This Zuhair Murad creation is stunning on the petite beauty. Showing us and others (*coughs* Chrissy Teigen) the perfect amount of sex appeal for this ceremony, Jenna shines with her gorgeous embellishments, somewhat edgy jewels and the pop of colour with her lip which finished this off to a tee. Full marks Jenna!

Meryl Streep in Lanvin with a Salvatore Ferragamo bag and Fred Leighton jewels:

Flaunting a stereotypical Meryl look, Ms. Streep looks amazing and this is definitely one of her best looks in the last few years. She looks gorgeous from head to toe with every accessory being en pointe, in particular her earrings, belt and shoes. What this look shows us is that accessories can make or break an outfit and in Meryl’s case the accessorizing was sublime.

 

 

Chris Evans in head-to-toe Gucci:

 

This was another show-stopping moment for me. Chris is the epitome of a Hollywood class act here and could easily pass for an old Hollywood icon. This Gucci  ensemble is gorgeous and with his classic hairstyle and well-trimmed beard he looks devastatingly handsome.

Cate Blanchett in John Galliano with a Tiffany & Co. necklace:

 

No surprises here as Cate is the definition of style personified, but yes Cate Blanchett is another of my winners. This John Galliano gown is everything with the unrefined shoulders adding a slight touch of boho. Clearly, what gives this look its oomph is that amazing turquoise Tiffany necklace though – divine.

Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein with Chopard earrings:

 

After what I would call a rocky start to the awards season, Lupita came back fighting and once again has triumphed in this white Calvin Klein number. This dress is one which looks simple, yet upon inspection has so many intricate details. Although simple, it is a lot of dress for someone to pull off and Lupita does so flawlessly with her ebony skin creating a gorgeous juxtaposition with the gown.

Reese Witherspoon in Tom Ford with Tiffany & Co. jewels:

 

This is one of those looks which will always be in style. When one attempts to wear a dress as minimal and simplistic as this the execution needs to be exquisite, something which Reese has nailed. The corsetry in this dress is impeccable, showing that a lot of fittings were needed. It all was worth it though with this being the perfect look to finish off Reese’s simple, but stylish award season fashion choices.

That’s it for my best of the best from this year’s Oscars ceremony, but I also have just a few more who almost made the mark that I’d like to discuss with you quickly.

The Almost Best Dressed:

Anna Kendrick in Thakoon with Norman Silverman jewels:

 

This look seemed to get quite a bit of slack for being lack-luster, but I have to say that I really like it. I think that Anna looks gorgeous here and the chain part of the dress, dark eye and messy hair all add a touch of sex appeal. All in all though, I do agree that it needs something more make its way into the best dressed category. I give this look a 7/10.

Dakota Johnson in Saint Laurent with a Bally bag:

 

Like Anna’s dress, this is one which is very pretty, but just didn’t quite make it to the top spot. What I do love about this dress, however, is the asymmetric bust-line and corset which are very flattering on Dakota’s tiny frame. The shoulder strap is clearly also to die for and her slightly messy hair with the red lip polish the look off with ease.

Oprah in Vera Wang:

 

I think that Oprah looks marvelous here – she is glowing. Again, this look wasn’t quite a best dressed winner for me, but what I am absolutely in love with is how this fits her body. This is exactly how to wear a dress when you are a bigger lady. This Vera Wang gown hugs Oprah in all of the right places, it shows off everything that it should and the illusion created from the draping is stunning. This is an absolute 10/10 for dressing for your body and I am so happy that someone has finally shown how it is done. Thank you Oprah!

Keira Knightley in Valentino with Chanel accessories:

 

This dress screams Valentino. The whimsy and ethereal nature of this dress is beautiful and soothing which is why it is the perfect choice for the pregnant Keira. It is so, so pretty and what makes it even better is that it fits is perfectly with Keira’s periodic style which she can be known for. All in all, she manages to radiate the perfect aura for both her and the event.

 

 

 

Well that’s the end of another very long post. If you enjoyed this post and haven’t already seen my other then make sure to look are my Oscars Worst Dressed post here.

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Author: Pádraig Power.

BAFTAs 2015: The Worst.

Although there were some gorgeous standouts from the evening, there were also those which stood out for the completely wrong reason… As we know, there were two award shows last night and somehow I think that the majority of these disasters attended to the wrong ceremony. Clearly the classy, elegant and sophisticated vibe of the BAFTAs got lost in translation as casual, tasteless, music hoe seems to be the theme seen here. Have a look at my worst dressed below:

Natalie Dormer in Sophia Kah:

The mass proportion of the celebs below are relative unknowns which is why Natalie Dormer is my number 1 worst. With her career booming in the last year and it set to continue on a bright path, one would think that Natalie would put a lot of effort into dazzling us on the red carpet. Unfortunately, she does the opposite and looks like a frumpy, periodic character. The lace gloves, Madame Curie hair and odd boob darts/tassels all combine to an aging, tacky look.

Hofit Golan:

Although it would have been a hot mess either way, this is look is definitely more apt for the Grammys. The tacky/slutty cut-out, short skirt and ugly sheer overlay combine to finish off this tasteless gown to perfection. This really looks like somebody who wants to get attention for all the wrong reasons. Although she might not quite be at the mutton stage yet she is certainly no spring chicken so take some advice from the wise Hofit –  class it up a bit!

Mica Levi:

Sweet Jesus, this one is a state! Granted, she’s not into style so we couldn’t really expect much, but this is just disastrous. I won’t go into it because there’s way too much to say, so just have a look yourself and join me in my dismay.

Titziana Rocca:

Another Grammy-go-lucky shambles was Titzianna Rocca. The definition of distasteful and showing off what you don’t have. Yes, she’s pretty, but she (along with 99.9% of the population) does not have the figure for that slit and cut-out. You can see her entire belly for goodness sake! Finished off with the ‘Real Housewife’ hairstyle, this is a Grade A flop.

Phoebe Fox:

This is one of those looks where there are just too many ideas going on, none of which are executed well. Her hair, earrings and the sheer part of the dress are all beautiful, but, from the bust down, the gown looses all appeal. It does seem to be tailored decently, but the bland beige, unseemly colours and the back tassels are all duds.

Kasabian:

Finally, I have Kasabian. The look an absolute mess. The guy on the left and and the two on the right did put in some effort (the hair on the far right is absolutely abominable though), but the member in the middle is just disgraceful. I get it, you’re trying to be ironic. You’re trying to be ‘cool’. Maybe you think you’re even ‘sticking it to the man’. In all seriousness though – please grow up! This literally looks like every 15 year old emo’s wet dream and that is not something to be proud of. You’re going to a black tie event. You’re going to an event with superstars. You’re going to a TV and Film event if though you’re a musician – Please just have a bit more respect in the future and dress for the occasion.

That’s it for this disastrous line-up, but again, check out my facebook and twitter to see the best and worst of the Grammys which I’ll be posting this evening 🙂

Author: Pádraig Power.

Photos from: huffingtonpost.com

SAG Awards Red Carpet: Best Looks.

This morning I woke up wondering whether last night’s SAG Awards would prove to be a further disappointment, continuing on from the Golden Globes. Thankfully, I could not have been more wrong! The SAG Awards have brought style back to the carpet in abundance and have set my fashion spark alight. Of course there were some shocking ensembles, but for once the positives balanced out the negatives and, although it was tough, I have picked my best of the night for you.

I know that I constantly say this, but to try and change it up a little I’m going to write as little as possible and let you guys decide what you think of the looks yourselves. I can’t promise that I will be able to completely keep my fingers off the keys though 😛 Have a look at my favourite looks below:

1) Sarah Hyland in Vera Wang with Lorraine Schwarz jewels:

So fashion forward and beautiful.

The next 3 looks complete my top 4 of the night:

Emmy Rossum in Giorgio Armani paired with Cartier jewelry:

Lupita Nyong’o in Elie Saab:

Lupita’s gown was one that took me a minute to appreciate, but I have to say that I love everything about this aesthetic. The bold colours, voluminous skirt and full-length sleeves all combine perfectly with her jewelry giving the outfit that finishing signature stamp. Also, Lupita’s beauty look was one of my top two favourites of the night with her hair, make-up and Fred Leighton earrings leading to utter perfection.

Reese Witherspoon wearing Giorgio Armani and Harry Winston:

Effortless and classic – and just look at how happy she looks:

Next, we’re going to move onto some other stunners of the evening. These looks didn’t quite make it to the very top of the pack, but they are all gorgeous and well worth a mention. As I said earlier, the style from the night was amazing in comparison to recent award ceremonies!

Camila Alves dons Donna Karan Atelier:

 Julianne Moore in Givenchy:

The red hair and emerald green can be seen as such a classic or such a stereotype, but either way it’s for good reason – as flawlessly illustrated by this goddess.

Jennifer Aniston in John Galliano 1998 with an Amrit body chain:

Love it or loathe it, this is a look that got people talking. Personally, I adore the fact that Jen took this look from the fashion archives and brought 1998 into 2015! She looks beautiful, her body looks amazing and that Amrit body chain is just everything.

Sophie Turner:

Granted, I am a bit Sophie Turner obsessed, so she could literally wear a bin bag and I would love it, but I think that this look is young, fresh and shows promise for where her fashion point of view is heading. It’s a very urban look for the SAG Awards, with her hair and hoops bringing in that ethnic vibe. I love that she’s keeping it youthful and although I didn’t initially like them, the shoes do add a personal flare.

Keira Knightley in Erdem:

This will most definitely be a controversial choice and yes, I see why – just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean that you need to look like you’re wearing a moo moo! What I do love about this dress, is the colour and the sheer panel, both of which are beautiful on Keira. The only reason that this made it into my best dressed looks, however, is because of her beauty look. This is my favourite beauty of the entire night and I am just loving the Repossi ear-cuff with that bed-head hair and smokey eye – utter perfection.

Last, but not least, is probably another controversial pick, but one that I stand by.

Maisie Williams:

Maisie is only 17 and on anyone else I might not like this, but it is perfect for her age, her body and her style. She looks beautiful, young and stylish all whilst maintaining an element of class which young starlets often seem to forget when trying to grab the fashion headlines. Simply put, this look is pretty and I love her hair.

 

Well that’s all from me folks! Please let me know if you agree or disagree and if there’s anybody that you feel I left out.

As always, make sure to follow my blog and to see some of my worst dressed of the night head on over to my facebook page as I’ll be uploading photos of my least favourite looks throughout the day!

 

Author: Pádraig Power.

#TrainwreckTuesday: 13/01/2015

So, you may have already seen this picture of Melissa McCarthy in my ‘Golden Globes Worst Dressed’ post, but i had to include it in this week’s #TrainwreckTuesday.

This is not to completely dog on the star, but more so as constructive criticism for people to dress for their bodies. It is literally my worst pet peeve in the entire fashion world when people don’t dress well for their shapes. Firstly, I have nothing against bigger people, skinnier people, taller people, smaller people, anyone – BUT no matter if you are bigger/smaller than normal, or even if you are textbook perfection, you need to dress for what you’ve got, something which is the opposite of what Melissa is doing here.

Let’s begin with the general silhouette. Melissa is stout and short yet she decided to wear an outfit which covered her from her neck to her toes – this is not a good idea. The button up paired with the floor-length skirt only cuts off her proportions. The combination drowns her. Then she decided to wear a full sleeved shirt which only added to the sea of fabric, especially because of the fact that it was baggy. I know that it is cuffed at the wrists, but it’s just a case of too little too late. In addition to the baggy shirt a big, black piece of fabric was added onto the front. Now I know that this was to add to oomph and embellishment to the garb, but all it does is continue to add more weight to her.

After this entire fiasco we go to the lower half of the look. Here, not only does she have the floor-length skirt, but on top of that, it is shapeless and has ruffles! Ruffles are rarely a good idea on bigger women as they add layers, texture and thickness, but paired with a baggy shirt and a baggy skirt which reaches the floor, they are a fashion hazard. In fact (I wouldn’t like the look either way), but maybe if the skirt was a mid-calf pencil skirt it might have looked better. It would have given her legs a sexy shape and that would have balanced with the baggy upper half.

Now, I know that she wore a brighter colour on top, but it still does not make up for the rest of the look (Sidenote: the lighter colour draws attention to her face and the dark neck-piece as opposed to parts of her body which she might find unflattering).Overall, this is just a prime example of how not to dress for your shape. I just think that it’s silly because everyone should make the most of what they’ve got!

Finally, just to show a little diversity, I want to add in a picture of Laura Prepon from Orange Is the New Black. Laura is known for her role as a sexy, dark-haired lover on the show and we all know that she is a striking woman. In her Christian Siriano gown, however, I do not think that she is making the most of her body. Yes, she looks fine, but when you look at her mid-section you see that this silhouette gives her a very straight up and down physique. I know that this may just be how her body looks, but there are ways to counterbalance that to enhance your body on the red carpet. Perhaps an a-line skirt, a belt, a corset or fabric which drapes diagonally into the waist (see Anna Kendrick’s look below). All of these things could have given her a sexier, slightly more curvaceous shape which would have made her look even better on the night.

Sorry guys for the super long post, I just really needed to get it off of my chest. I might continue to do this every now and again if you’d like me to because I honestly believe that dressing for your body is such an important part of fashion.

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Author: Pádraig Power.

Golden Globes Red Carpet: Best Dressed.

I know that i said that the People’s Choice Awards were a warm-up for the fashion to come this award season and trust me, I believed it, but tonight has proven me wrong with the Golden Globes red carpet hitting a staggering bum note. I sincerely hope that this is not the theme of the season to come, but as always there were a few flowers to be found among the weeds and these are the four ladies that I will show you below.

Also, as I said that the red carpet was shockingly (in fact appallingly) bad, I will most definitely have a Worst Dressed Post for you to chuckle, scream or snicker at in the morning!

To kick things off, I have my personal favourite, which is Anna Kendrick in a Monique Lhuillier gown. Anna looks pretty, poised and elegant on the red carpet and she is definitely becoming a bigger player in the fashion stakes. I think that the cut is beautiful on her petite frame and that her drop down earrings are effortless in the best way possible. Have a look here:

The next beacon of hope was Diana Kruger, showing us that tailoring and simplicity certainly play their parts in making an outfit work. Yes, this look could be perceived as a tad lack-luster, but overall the Emilia Wickstead dress is a no brainer for my best dressed.

The final lady who looked to make it onto my best dressed is the very talented Viola Davis. Viola looked ravishing in a red Donna Karan Atelier gown with gorgeous hair. Honestly, the dress isn’t the best thing that I’ve seen, but overall I think that her look comes together beautifully. Have a look at her face also, that make-up is stunning on her skin-tone!

As aforementioned, there were four stylish women who beat out the rest. The fourth is not an amazing fashion moment, but definitely deserves a special mention. Uzo Aduba undoubtedly gave me reason to pause by looking spectacular in this bejeweled gown. Granted, it might be because I find it difficult not to see her as Suzanne in Orange Is The New Black, but, for me, Uzo has surpassed all expectations and I have to say that I am loving her do!

That’s it for my best dressed of the night and all I can say is that I pray to God that the season has a turn around at the next red carpet – make sure to have a looking at my worst dressed also, which will be up soon!

Finally, I just want to personally thank everybody who has read this post and has been following my blog. This post will mark one year for me blogging in the world of fashion and in that year alone i have had a number of fantastic memories and opportunities all thanks to you guys. I’ve also had over 9,000 views which is crazy! Thanks again everyone, I love you all ❤

Photos from: huffingtonpost.com

Author: Pádraig Power.

#FridayFashionFix: 09/01/2015.

#FridayFashionFix resumes with Emily Blunt looking absolutely stunning at the Into The Woods gala screening in London. Here Emily knocks the ball out of the park and definitely steals the spotlight in this David Koma dress with Stuart Weitzman shoes and Jennifer Fisher jewellery.

The asymmetric skirt paired with the ombre metallic and the perfection pattern placing all adds to an absolute winner and leads to Emily being the undoubted victor in this week’s fashion stakes. Have a look below:

As always, let me know what you think and for more #FridayFashionFix click here.

Author: Pádraig Power.

Landofpod Springtime Style: Delpozo SS 2015.

The 4th post in my Springtime Style collection brings me onto hip fashion house, Delpozo. Founded in 1974 in Madrid, although around for just over 40 years, Delpozo maintains a fresh, funky vibe which sets it apart from many other designers. In their SS collection, Delpozo focuses on amazing graphics, beautiful fabrics and an abundance of colours, all which lead to a stellar show.

Although, fresh funky and stylish, many of you might not like some of the pieces, but for those of you who do, you will fall in love. Many of the looks are for a very specific style viewpoint, but I adore the contemporary fashions displayed in this collection. Have a look below at my favourite looks, some of which are purely for fantastic fashion and others which starlets should be knocking each other over to try and get their hands on.

This could be cute on a funky, supporting actress at a premiere!

This is one of the looks for fashion, but I adore it!

Such a cute and unusual crop top!

This look could be a hit or a miss, but on the right starlet I think it could be very chic indeed.

Possibly my favourite look from the collection, this look needs to be worn by a starlet – it is stunning!

This is definitely one of the looks which is more so for fashion, but I personally think that the crop jacket could be a stunning addition to a chic look. I love the cropped circle pattern!

This dress has actually already been worn by Julianne Moore earlier this month at the Palm Springs International Film Festival!

Another look which is more fashion than function, this orange and peach ensemble begins to bring in the ever popular sheer element which I have been constantly telling you about – you genuinely need to get your hands on something sheer for spring guys!

A super risky look and very fashion forward, I think that tailored correctly, and paired with the perfect accessories, this could be a red carpet winner – it would be very difficult to get right though, only for the brave!

Another vibrant cocktail dress – I am in love with the material that they used here and in other parts of the collection. I love the fact that it appears rigid, yet soft and that it has a slight shimmer to it.

Cate Blanchett anyone?

I don’t think that this dress would actually be wearable or would look good on a carpet, but there is something that intrigues me for some reason. Perhaps it’s the attachment at the bust as it is very reminiscent of the Delpozo look worn by Margot Robbie last year (seen below), which I loved:

Finally, we have this almost entirely sheer, blue dress. I do not like the fit, and don’t really like the lower half either, but I am obsessed with the sheer shirt on top. It is sublime and oh so chic!

That’s it for day 4. As always, make sure to let me know what you thought about the post and make sure to follow me on twitter and facebook – and follow the actual blog of course!

For more Springtime Style click here.

 

Photos from: fashionising.com.

Author: Pádraig Power.

People’s Choice Awards Red Carpet: 5 Best Looks.

The anticipated award season has finally reared its beautiful head, beginning with a crowd favourite – the People’s Choice Awards. Now, as we know, the People’s Choice awards is often seen as a warm up to the bigger events of the season with stars giving us a glimpse into what is to come with their red carpet fashions. Due to this, there weren’t any particular looks which will be going down in fashion history – BUT some stars still managed to land a hit with their ensembles. So, here I will show you my top five looks of the night, beginning with number one – Katharine McPhee.

Starting off as an American Idol contestant, Katharine’s career was luke-warm, but got its real kickstart in 2012 when she landed the lead role in American television show Smash. Her fashion career has followed a similar pattern with Katharine’s looks usually being far from fashionable, but finally, she has hit the mark in this striking Balmain number.

 

Black and white is always going to be a classic combination, but what I love is the modern twist with the cut-out, asymmetric halter cross and the slicked-back hair. This is a simple yet effective way to make a classic your own and the deep burgundy lip brings the whole look together.

Next on my list is Allison Janney. Always the bridesmaid, rarely the bride, Allison’s talent can often be overlooked due to her usually playing a supporting role. Here, the 55-year-old made sure that she would not be overlooked, however, in this Rani Zakhem gown. As Janney was presenting the awards show she pulled out all of the stops. Normally, this would not be my kind of look for a 55-year-old to be wearing, but let’s face it – she looks gorgeous! And (something which is always a priority of mine) the tailoring is perfection.

 

Next we have Sarah Hyland in a pretty, crystal, Christian Siriano gown. The sheer, bejeweled lower-half, the dewy make-up and the simple hair and accessories all lead to a great look to kick off the season with and certainly show promise for what is to come.

Following on, we have two pretty looks, neither of which hit the ball out of the park, but both of which are nice choices for the show that’s in it. First, is Bella Thorne who is wearing an Armani suit. Usually, I would think this look too mature for a 17-year-old to be wearing, but due to the outstanding tailoring and the tasteful show of skin, I think that Bella executed the look perfectly.

 

Then we have Giuliana Rancic looking pretty in pastel in a Tony Ward, mid-calf-length dress. Again, this isn’t ground-breaking, but it’s a fantastic choice for the People’s Choice Awards and the high, straight neckline of the dress is perfect for her petite frame.

 

Finally, I am not doing a worst dressed post, but I had to show you guys the most disastrous look of the evening. Unfortunately, the fault does not just lie on one person with all five looks being vomit worthy. For the worst of the night we have… Fifth Harmony. There is nothing to say about this, but that is an out-and-out fashion disaster and that if their career is not going as well as planned, this is certainly not the way to turn it around:

 

And that’s is for my best looks of the People’s Choice Awards! To keep up-to-date with this year’s awards season make sure to follow my blog, like me on facebook and follow me on twitter.

As always, thank you guys for reading and let me know what you think!

 

Photos are from: eonline.com.

Author: Pádraig Power.