A Style Look: MTV Movie Awards

Glamorous fashions graced the red carpet outside the Gibson Amphitheater at the MTV 2009 Movie Awards. Stars sizzled in this year’s fashion trends that included crystal embellishing, big time ruffles, short hem-lines, and gladiator heels. Check out our top 10 favorite red carpet celebrity looks.

Lauren Conrad in a Moschino red and navy floral print dress paired with Christian Louboutin sandals

Ashley Tisdale in a leather Elise Øverland sheath dress cinched with a belt and paired with gladiator heels

Megan Fox in a black and gold brocade dress by Dolce & Gabanna

Vanessa Hudgens in an orange Max Azria dress paired with Jimmy Choo “Riv” platform sandals

Sienna Miller in a Swarovski encrusted crystal dress from her own label Twenty8Twelve

Leighton Meester in a hot black Emilio De La Morena cut-out dress paired with purple high-heeled booties

Whitney in a white origami draped dress with cowl neckline, paired with studded heels

Audrina Patridge in a one-shoulder dress by stylist/designer Joey Tierney, paired with an Alexander McQueen clutch and Christian Louboutin shoes

Malin Ackerman in a white hot Dolce & Gabanna Suit

Stephanie Pratt in a black Ina Soltani dress

-Jackie Medler

Gypsetters at Nanette Lepore

Julia Chaplin, Author of Gypset Style

Fuse the jet set with the gypsy lifestyle and be part of the gypset! This new way of living combines the sophistication of the jet setter with the free spirit of the gypsy and is collecting followers all around the world. A celebration is in place for this new lifestyle and the Nanette Lepore retail venue on N. Damen was the stylish backdrop to see what a Gypsetter is all about. According to the author of ‘Gypset Style’, Julia Chaplin, gypsetters are artists, surfers, designers and bon vivants who live and work around the world.

In between the sparkling wines and tasty hors d’oeuvres served and photographers snapping shots, Chaplin joined the young and fashionable crowd to mingle and sign books. The laid-back author and her impressive way of dressing was the perfect embodiment of a Gypsetter. Mark our words; the book is only the beginning! A carefree, but sophisticated lifestyle…Gypset is the newest way to go!
- Chloé van der Wel

Photos by Alicia Nieto

Dsquared2 Eyewear Launch

Marcolin USA has taken a new high-end eyewear brand under their already impressive umbrella. With brands like Tom Ford, Mont Blanc, Roberto Cavalli and Ferrari Eyewear represented, it’s now time for the fashion forward Dsquared2 to take over the eyewear market and this had to be celebrated.

The Right Loft, the beautiful loft setting on West Institute, set the tone for the sophistication of the event. Romantic white couches, flat screens showing the latest Dsquared2 runway shows, gin and tequila cocktails, mini wraps and cheesy treats all set the bar high for upcoming eyewear launches.

The Dsquared2 eyewear line is what you would have expected from the Canadian twins. Inspired by 70s and 80s streetwear and hip-hop, the collection uses a lot of square shapes and ranges from classic black to trendy colors. Christine Scott of Marcolin USA told us, “You can’t be shy wearing this brand. It’s all about making fashion statements.”

And she couldn’t be more right. The cutting edge fashion sense of the world famous brand definitely comes through in their eyewear. With bright colors, gold accents and a price range from $300-$400, Dsquared2 isn’t settling for anything less than the best. For more information on the collection, visit www.dsquared2.com
- Chloé van der Wel

Photos by Alicia Nieto