Watermelon is the color of the moment...

Watermelon....no, not the fruit that is delicious to eat, but the color, is this seasons sweetest shade!  This pretty, punchy hue - a pinkish red with a touch of bright orange, is the color to be seen in this season.

Why I love it - I think Peter Som, who used watermelon in his collection, summed it up best: "it has the graphic impact of a lipstick red, but it's just a bit more feminine".

How to wear it - look for a structured silhouette, like the delightful tulip dress by Acne to emphasizethe color's strength.  Or for a little zing, wear a separate - either a blouse, a sweater, or sandals

Not sure about wearing too much of this color?  That's fine, just add a pop of watermelon with a sandal, belt or purse.  Or, adjust your makeup!  A melon mouth will look divine with a shiny gloss.  Choose a gloss that's a shade lighter than the dress rather than the same color - you don't want to overdo it!

Watermelon also plays well with these colors.....white, khaki, tangerine, & cobalt blue.  Don't be afraid to experiment with any of these colors to put a fabulous look together.

Here's some looks in watermelon....get inspired and give this color a try this season!

Golden Globe Fashion Review 2014

Last night saw the start of award season with the Golden Globe awards, and I was waiting in anticipation to see some great fashions.  It truly didn't disappoint!  In previous years I've been disappointed by some of the predictable fashions and color palettes, but this year I'm happy to say there were a lot more hits than there were misses.

My biggest hits were Cate Blanchett in a stunning black lace Armani dress with low back.  She always gets it right and is one of my favorite fashionistas!  Also rocking it on the red carpet was a lady in red who just wowed in Ralph Lauren, Lapito Nyong'O, star of 12 Years a Slave.  She looked gorgeous and is someone to watch!  Another lady in red was the lovely Emma Watson who wore a jumpsuit!  She looked modern and edgy in this look, way to go Emma!  Jennifer Lawrence looked fantastic in a white with black detail Dior dress. It was modern and age appropriate for this young starlet!  There was some controversy over Julia Roberts black and white Dolce & Gabanna dress (worn with a white shirt) - I loved this look, and good for her for staying true to who she is!  Zoe Saldana looked cool in a custom made Prabal Garang!  Helen Mirren looked classy as always and age appropriate, Michelle Dockery looked elegant and chic too, and Kate Beckinsale was stunning as always (let's hear it for three of my favorite Brits!).

Color blocking was a huge trend last night (and one that I love too) and I loved Amy Adams color block dress and Sandra Bullock's version too.  Julia Bowen surprised me in a great CB dress that made her look super-glam!

There's always a lot of black at these award shows, some of them what I call 'good' black and some I call 'boring' black.  The good black looks last night included Julianna Margulies, Uma Thurman, & Camilla Alves. The boring black included Jessica Chastain & Sofia Vergara.  I love Sofia but she's getting way too predictable, though I give her a thumbs up for adding a pop of color with the blue collar necklace!

My misses?  Quite a few I'm afraid!  Drew Barrymore looked hideous in Monique Lhulier (yes I know she's pregnant, but that's no excuse!).  Melissa McCarthy?  Sorry, she was a hot mess - again!  Reese Witherspoon was boring in a pale blue Calvin Klein sheath dress.  Taylor Swift in black & red Carolina Herrera?  Taylor, you're still in your 20s, it was way too old for you!  One of my big disappointments of the night was Kerry Washington in Balenciaga.  I always have high expectations of her as she's become quite the fashionistas, but she missed the mark for me in this very blah, plain look.  Lena Dunham, what can I say? Really?  She looked hideous and uncomfortable in a yellow Zac Posen dress that did nothing for her skin tone!  My biggest miss of the night goes to Paula Patten is a white dress with a ridiculous oversized ruffle down one side!

Who were your favorites last night, and whose dress did you hate?  Please share your comments with me, I'd love to hear!

So get comfy ladies, and enjoy the fashion pics from last nights GG!







































Here are my two best dressed of the night....Lupita & Cate!  Fabulous!