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Fashion Forecast: Awards Season

I know that a lot of fashion sites have been making predictions about what the nominated actresses will be wearing this awards season. However with all the drama between actresses, stylists and designers, I personally think it is impossible to make an accurate prediction. So instead I decided to simply show you the gowns that I love and hope to see on the red carpet in the coming weeks. 

 Armani Prive Couture

 Elie Saab Couture

 Chanel Couture

 Versace Couture

 Versace Couture

 Versace Couture

 Zac Posen Pre-Fall

 Naeem Khan Pre-Fall

 Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall

 Jason Wu Spring/Summer

[images via nymag.com]

Look of the Day

Jessica Alba in CHANEL

Best Dressed: Critics Choice Awards

 Diane Kruger in House of Lavande

 Elizabeth Olsen in Emilio Pucci

 Emma Stone in Jason Wu

 Michelle Williams in Chanel

 Kirsten Dunst in Christian Dior

[images via instyle.com]

Trend Forecast: Pastels

My absolute favorite trend for spring is anything and everything pastel. As image after image hit the web during fashion week, I became more and more excited when I realized that pastels were everywhere! From minty shades at DVF and Jenny Packham, to gorgeous lilacs at Versus and Philip Lim there is something out there for everyone.

1. Doo.Ri 2. DVF

3. Tibi 4. Rodarte

5. 3.1 Philip Lim 6. Versus

7. Jenny Packham 8. Chanel

I personally love the look of wearing multiple pastel shades together in one outfit. Check out these street-style interpretations of the trend.

For those of you who are just as in love with this trend as I am, I have provided a bunch of great, well-priced options that are perfect for adding some pastels to your look.

Inspired by: CHANEL

If there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that Chanel will always be chic. The quilted purses and little tweed jackets that Coco Chanel made famous are still a huge part of Karl Lagerfeld’s collections to this day. Personally, I love the way that modern girls manage to work a classic Chanel-esque piece into their wardrobe while still maintaining a certain edge. The best way to achieve this look is by pairing your tweed with something unexpected. A pair of jeans, shorts, leather pants, or a graphic tee manage to create the perfect balance between ladylike and rock-n-roll. Accessorizing with chain necklaces and sturdy heels completes the look.

If you do decide to go all-out with a full tweed suit like Caroline Sieber did below, I suggest keeping the hemline short to help keep the look flirty instead of matronly. 

For those of you who want the Chanel look at a real-girl price, check out some of the great options I found online. Happy shopping!

Inspired by: Chanel by alexander-to-vera featuring michael kors jacket
ASOS boatneck dress, $99
Michael kors jacket, $195
Tall jacket, $130
Zara zipper jacket, $129
Party jacket, $99
Ann Sofie Back short mini skirt, $153
Aso, $99
Aso, $90
Short cotton skirt, $56
Elie tahari shoes, $60
Coach sequin handbag, $228

[images via nymag.com, atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com, elle.com, streetpeeper.com]