Twenty Fourteen Grammys

Mr. Turk 

Valentino

Saint Laurent 

Johanna Johnson 

Gucci 

Emilio Pucci

Badgley Mischka

Gucci

Valentino

Ralph Lauren

Harris- Giorgio Armani, Ora- Lanvin

Ezra Santos

Photo Cred: Retuers, Getty, CNN.com

of...Nighttime Glam.

There is a certain art to planning the most chic, yet casual night outfit. If you're like me and you suffer from outfit ADD, choosing the perfect one can take hours. Flying hangers and overflowing drawers, mountains of discarded clothing to be folded up at a later date, and  "that looks fine!" exclamations from friends only adds to the frustration of this process. Every now and then, you have a brief moment of transcendence with the fashion gods and a vision comes to you; you enter your closet and know exactly what it is you want to wear. But for when the stars don't align and the fashion gods are busy attending to socialites and the like, you need to attain a look that is effortless, but put-together. To do this you need inspiration, and while I am no fashion god, I hope to provide that for you here:

 

of...Divine Delights.

Here is a small sampling of some fashion divinity that I absolutely adore, but shall (unfortunately) remain on that ever-growing wish list of mine.

Acne Shearling Lined Zip Jacket $2,300 Barney's

Chloe Studded Ankle Boots $1,345 Saks Fifth Ave

Erickson Beamon Crystal Ring $460 Net-a-Porter

Lanvin Evening Broiderier Clutch $2,190 Barney's

Marni Plush Fur Stole $1,900 Barney's

Alexander McQueen Embellished Brocade Box Clutch $2,680 Net-a-Porter

Miu Miu Studded Suede Ankle Boots $975 Barney's 

ABS Asymmetrical Dress $430 Saks Fifth Ave

Karl Amber Crystal Collar $185 Net-a-Porter 

Monique Pean Woolly Mammoth and Diamond Slice Earrings $48,080 Barney's

Karen Walker Anytime Sunglasses $280 Barney's 

of...Haute Couture Beauty.

Alexis Mabille

Maison Martin Margiela

Atelier Versace

Christian Dior

Jean Paul Gaultier

Armani Prive

of...The Perfect Silhouette.

of...Cat's Eyes.

Dior Cat Eye Sunglasses with Logo $290

Miu Miu Vintage Matte Cat Eye Sunglasses $280

Gucci Cat Eye Sunglass $325

Prada Rectangular Cat's Eye Sunglasses $205

kate spade Camel Tortoise Cat Eye Sunglasses $128

Tom Ford Nikita Sunglass $360

of... Rachel Zoe 2012.

The eccentric self-taught fashion stylist, Rachel Zoe, became famous for her impeccable taste and work with celebrities in Hollywood. In 2008 her show, The Rachel Zoe Project, aired on Bravo further launching her career in the world of fashion. Her client list is seemingly endless: Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, Nicole Richie, and Lindsay Lohan just to name a few. No one else displays as much perseverance and work-ethic as Rachel Zoe does within her industry: besides her work with Bravo and private clients, she has collaborated and consulted with Gap, Piperlime, and Judith Leiber, and authored a book entitled Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty and Everything Glamour. 

Her most recent undertaking is probably her most proud accomplishment and dream: her very own clothing line. Zoe took timeless pieces of the 60s and 70s including, tuxedo pants, tailored blazers, maxi skirts, and statement blouses, and infused them with some modernity. She was said to be inspired by famous icons such as Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull. Her Spring 2012 collection is an array of stunning silhouettes, bold color, tailored masterpieces, and feminine flare. While browsing through Bloomingdale's website, I discovered a fantastic animated look-book which can be found here.

Rachel Zoe Gown-Off Shoulder $795

Pants Delfina Chiffon $495

of...Lana Del Rey.

Emerging from the Indie Underground

An American artist and singer, Lana Del Rey (Elizabeth Grant) has been taking the underground music world by storm; indie blogs and hipster fans alike have been following the progression of this retro yet glamorous artist since the release of her debut single, "Video Games," in October of 2011. With passionate ballads, a husky voice, and an appreciation for twisted glamour, Lana Del Rey has emerged onto the music scene bearing a spellbinding image. Since the release of her debut single, she has been signed with Interscope Records. The single, bearing an almost pensive and melancholy tone, is a small taste as to what the rest of her album, "Born To Die," will entail. Scheduled to be released worldwide on January 31, 2012, the album is highly anticipated as she holds potential to become yet another pop culture princess. According to Rolling Stone,  Lana Del Rey has been scheduled to perform for Saturday Night Live on January 14th, and her most recently leaked single, "Born To Die," has been blowing up Twitter feeds for weeks, getting praise from artists such as Kanye West. Some critics view Lana Del Rey's sudden success and fame as mere derivations of fan's infatuation with her seductive looks and vintage Hollywood flare. Despite this lack of confidence in her talents, I have faith that Lana Del Rey will triumph far beyond her internet success. The intoxicating mixture of alluring looks, unique sounds, and retro yet avant-garde music videos seemingly solidifies her artistic persona. I have no doubt that Lana Del Rey's addicting sound and enchanting image will extend far beyond her indie admirers in 2012. 

Lana Del Rey "Born To Die" Music Video 

of...the Alluring Vixen.

The illustrious and captivating vixen is making her way back into the heart of pop culture this year. 

Yes, I am talking about the alluring Marilyn Monroe. This glamour goddess is once again seen on the big screen a la Michelle Williams in My Week with Marilyn, a movie that explores a seemingly illusive and fanciful week between Marilyn and Colin Clark (an assistant on the set of her movie The Prince and the Showgirl). According to critics, the validity of the plot stands for questioning; was their one week alone in the countryside of Britain an embellished memory of a captivated young men, or the beginning of a relationship that never fulfilled its true romantic destiny?  What is certain for the critics is Williams' performance. Transcending into the role of America’s greatest sex icon is a daunting task to say the very least; but Williams preserved, truly capturing not only the sensual and commanding nature of Marilyn, but also her less obvious innocent and demure disposition. Ms. Monroe saw the height of her career in the 1950s, appearing in box office hits such as, Some Like it Hot, for which she received a Golden Globe. Whether she was gracing the covers of magazines, coyly keeping her blowing gown down while filming The Seven Year Itch, or circulating the Hollywood scene, Marilyn Monroe redefined what it meant to be glamourous. Give yourself 99 minutes this weekend to get lost in the dazzling world of a great American icon and decide for yourself what ending you believe. 

“My Week with Marilyn,” will be released today, 11/23, in select theatres.