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Apr

Who Wore What Where: White House Correspondents Dinner

Okay, fab ones: we have several hits and one fashion travesty from this weekend’s festivities.

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WINNERS:  Kate Hudson looks like she walked off the set of Valley of the Dolls in  floorlength navy sequins and bun, Viola Davis rocks a  fabulous red one shoulder gown and a glowing Reese Witherspoon is a Grecian goddess in draped black with a pop of color at her ears.   First Lady Michelle Obama wears a lovely hyper-floral print strapless gown; wallpaper-inspired prints are very important for Spring style.  And Kerry Washington (star of ABC’s new hit show Scandal) kills it in a simple peach caftan-esque gown with snakeskin clutch  (love the simple hair and matching pout).  Adding a snakeskin-print accessory is a great way to mix it up for evening and step away from the usual metallic or rhinestone shoe or bag.

But did Alicia Keys realize which party she was attending? I don’t understand her outfit at all for this occasion; your thoughts?

And finally: Kim K. managed to show up somewhere with her new “boo” attached at the hip. *Eye roll*

See more photos via The Daily Beast and YB&F

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24

Apr

Pop the champagne (and pass the sequins)!

It’s Same Chic Different Day’s 200th post (and our 75th at AL.com)!

To celebrate, I bought myself something special: a pair of sequined harem pants. Why, you ask?  No, I am not headed to Vegas or auditioning for a Dynasty reboot (although, how fabulous would that be?!). 

I wanted to own something that said “risk taker” (oh, and “lover of sequins”).  I don’t wax poetic and get all mushy about getting to write this blog, but starting it represented a a huge risk for me and an opportunity to step out on faith.  Each day is sort of a “If you post it, they will come” moment.  Will you like it? Will you hate it?  Will you READ it? Will you try something different in your own life or wardrobe?  That’s the goal.

So, the pants.  I saw them a while back, as J. Crew sold a ridiculously glamorous pair silver pair for over $600 last year.  I filed them away in my mental “Obsessing Over but Out of the Budget” file until I happened across a look-alike pair in black.  For $40.  Sold!

So (once again) I’m stepping out on faith, my personal sense of style, and the fervent hope that my life will soon include someplace ridiculously glamorous to sashay around in them (or break out in a mean Chinese Typewriter).  And if not, I’ll just wear them while I sit on my sofa and write these posts. 

XOXO, Alexis

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Apr

Cat Scratch Fever

These tees by Forever 21 are a definite “No ma’am.”  Trust us: the world is not ready for your tribal cheetah, jaguar sublimation or galactic tiger to be unleashed.  There are more fashionable ways to let your inner fierce kitty roar without looking like an alley cat.  

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Check out haute mommy Beyonce in these Elson silk crepe tapered pants by A.L.C., worn with a loose-fitting neutral blouse and the to-die-for (and sold out)  Christian Louboutin Unbout Illusion pumps (LOVE the way the PVC and patent leather cap toe create a d’Orsay look).

Images via Forever 21

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Apr

The Look for Less: YSL Tribute Sandals

Haute mommy Christina Milian (The Voice’s social media correspondent) gives us a POP! Of color while out and about in LA in neon pink skinnies and towering heels. 

Love the look of her YSL Tribute stilettos (available at Net-a-Porter) but not the $795 (plus tax and shipping charges, darlings!) pricetag?  Check out a similar pair: “Toleo” by Vince Camuto in snake-embossed beige and “Mojito”  mint green (a very hot color for Spring).  The 4″ heel, 1″ platform is available at Macy’s and Dillard’s online, for $98 (yes, plus tax and shipping.  Macys.com does not have the mint green pair).

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Mar

Congratulations to Brittney Boddie and Yaz, who won SCDD’s MAC giveaway!  Winners, please respond to this entry by posting  a comment with your mailing address no later than Friday, March 23 (your address will not be shared).  You may also email SCDD directly (samechicdifferentday@gmail.com). 

Thanks to everyone  for reading and participating, and stay bold, beautiful and safe!

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Mar

Be Bold, Beautiful and Safe with MAC VIVA GLAM

The latest MAC Cosmetics’ Spring 2012 Viva Glam campaign is underway, supported by Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin. Support the MAC Aids Fund with either Viva Glam Nicki, a limited edition luscious pink (of course!) or Viva Glam Ricky, a limited edition lip conditioner.  All proceeds benefit men, women and children suffering with HIV/AIDS.  Since 1994, celebrity-endorsed Viva Glam campaigns have raised more than $250 million dollars for HIV/AIDS research and programs.  The sale of one lipstick alone can be used to cover a variety of essential needs.

To support this initiative, Same Chic Different Day is giving away two tubes of Viva Glam via drawing!  Wanna win one by this Friday?  There are three ways to win:

1.  Follow/subscribe to the blog via WordPress.

2.  Follow @SameChicSouth via Twitter  (if you’re not already) and tweet “Viva Glam ME!” to SCDD

3. “Like” SameChicDifferentDay.com’s Facebook page and post “Viva Glam ME!”

4.  Comment “Viva Glam ME!” on this post.

*If you already follow the blog or are linked up via Twitter or Facebook, you must comment to win.  One entry per person.  Entries must be submitted by this Friday, March 16 at 5:00 PM CDT.  Many will enter, but only TWO will win.  If supplies of the prize have been depleted, a comparable MAC substitute will be provided.  You must be willing to provide contact information under separate cover for the prize to be shipped to you; please do not post your address or contact information in the comment section. 

XOXO

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27

Feb

TYRA MAIL!!!!!!  ANTM Cycle 19 – the “College Edition” – is hosting casting calls during early March in the surrounding area; if you are currently enrolled or have been accepted to a school beyond high school, this may be your opportunity to SMIZE and strut with the best of them!  According to my source, they want “participants from junior colleges, vocational schools, beauty schools to apply as well.”

Casting will hit the catwalk in Alabama (Mobile, Auburn & Montgomery), Georgia (Atlanta, Savannah, Thomasville & Augusta), Louisiana (Monroe & Lake Charles), Mississippi (Jackson) and Florida (Pensacola, West Palm Beach & Tallahassee) by the end of this week…so get your stilettos, poses and passports in gear and be sure to review the eligibility requirements so you don’t get all the way to the casting call and have your feelings hurt.

For more information and to download the application, click HERE.  And just for kicks, here’s a mashup of fun times from previous episodes.

Image via tyrabanks.com

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27

Feb

This is the Oscars, for Crying Out Loud

There are no E’s for Effort for our Worst Dressed offenders.  Get it together.

Melissa McCarthy paid homage to Bridemaids in a sienna rose jeweled gown by Marina Rinaldi. McCarthy is reportedly starting her own clothing line. I love her; just not in this dress.  Surely there was a more flattering design to be had (i.e. from Tadashi Shoji, perhaps? They have proven they understand and celebrate a fuller silhouette.). 

Another no: Natalie Portman’s vintage scarlet and black polka dot gown by Dior.  I’m not sure polka dots are ever a wise choice for the red carpet.

And a special note for you, Sacha Baron Cohen (and Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj and everyone else who wants to be so “different”): come as YOURSELF.  Costumes and gimmicks at the Oscars? Leave those to the host.  Except for blackface.  That is never appropriate.

No ma’am Melissa Leo: a matronly black and gold sequined combo with an unfortunate ribbon belt?  And what looks the top part of a short-sleeved shirt stuffed into a strapless evening gown? #dobetter

Emma Stone’s fire engine red Giambattista Valli has been seen before, on Nicole Kidman wearing a similar version by Balenciaga in 2007.   And I liked it better on Nicole.

Why take home an Oscar when you can come dressed as one?  Best Actress winner Meryl Streep did, in a golden draped Lanvin. And so did Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson, in a Romona Keveza gold number straight from Caesars Palace. But Stacy Keibler in (Marchesa) did it better, ladies!

Trend that needs to stop?  Split and/or sheer sleeves, as seen on Jennifer Lopez (in Zuhair Murad), Berenice Bejo (in Elie Saab), Sherri Shepherd, the aforementioned Melissa McCarthy, Livia Firth and Amara Miller.  This is not prom season 1974.  Stop trying to make matronly, peek-a-boo and fluttery sleeves happen. And we should not be able to see your lingerie, Sherri.

What else wasn’t cool? Angelina Jolie must be taking lessons from the Lea Michele book of “Look at ME!” posing.  The slit-up-to-HERE black velvet Atelier Versace was lovely, and I get that it’s couture and meant to give leg drama, but it was too much. We don’t all want to see your inner thigh.

Final thoughts? Jane Seymour’s ensemble made me sad, because it reminded me of how beautiful she used to be when she wasn’t trying so hard. She’s a gorgeous woman, but the low cut, red sequined look is just wrong. Bo Derek, on the other hand, is still a “10” (pun intended) in her figure flattering navy gown. And I still am scratching my head over Busy Phillip’s grey lace Dolce & Gabbana.  Scarlett O’Hara did curtains already.

So fab ones, what have we learned? Don’t wear something someone else wore better in recent history.  Stay away from dowdy touches.  Don’t draw unnecessary attention to yourself with outlandish posing. Be sexy AND age appropriate.  And leave the Halloween costume in your closet.  You’ve been warned.

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27

Feb

Best Dressed: 2012 Oscars

Hollywood’s big night seemed to be more about fashion than the actual Oscar giveaway!  If you missed The Dictator -also known as Sacha Baron Cohen – dumping what was (hopefully!) Bisquick on Ryan Seacrest, then YouTube it.  Billy Crystal’s Oscar hijinks, a Cirque du Soliel high wire act and a thoughtful In Memoriam tribute featuring Esperanza Spaulding singing “What a Wonderful World” made for a lovely evening.  But on to the fashion.

Viola Davis,  did not take home the Best Actress  trophy but was stunning in an emerald Vera Wang with beaded bustline and natural hair.  Davis  gets a round of applause for leaving the wigs and hair pieces at home and boldly stepped out wearing her short bronze curls, and was FIERCE.  

I also loved  Gwyneth Paltrow’s look; she absolutely owned the red carpet in a modern Tom Ford white gown with asymmetrical neckline and chic floor length cape (which she removed to present with Robert Downey Jr.), minimalist hair and makeup and a wide cuff. 

And Michelle Williams’ coral Louis Vuitton peplum-waist gown with pleating was simply a breath of fresh air on the red carpet.  Her pink Bottega Veneta clutch was also on trend in terms of the color combination.

Diddy – who was executive producer of Best Documentary winner Undefeated – takes home the crown for the gentlemen; I don’t think he ever misses on the red carpet.  He even brought his own lint roller!

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Who got it wrong on one of fashion’s biggest nights? Stay tuned!

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You may not have made it to the Big Apple for the Fall 2012 collections, but you can watch them online from the comfort of your home (where you’ll definitely have a front row seat!).  Prabal Gurung, Marc Jacobs, Rodarte and more…all in one place? Thank you, New York Magazine!

Want more Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2012 info? Click HERE.

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