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Tonight was the State Dinner to honor French President Francois Hollande. The big news is the fact that he would come sans his partner of course--after the news of his "affair" (how French!). Well, that's old news, it's all about what the U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama wore. The first lady chose a dramatic Carolina Herrera ball gown with a
voluminous skirt and lace applique top. Of note: the blue and black gown is the
first dress with sleeves Obama has worn to a state dinner. 







The dress includes a black hand-sewn beaded embroidery applique
scallop-edged top over a liberty blue silk faille corset, according to a
statement from the Carolina Herrera P.R. people. A wide black velvet belt breaks up the top
from the silk faille inverted pleat skirt. There was some speculation that Mrs. Obama would chose an American designer of French descent (as a style nod to the French President). However, this did not happen--Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan-born American fashion designer popular with the red carpet A-List as well as Ladies-Who-Lunch Upper East Side Manhattan Doyennes.





Gown First Lady Michelle Obama is more known for an off-the-shoulder more fitted/column style gown so this is a bit of a departure for her. I think she looks very elegant, dramatic and very on-trend (ball gowns are BACK!).

She accessorized the simple dress with lots of elaborate rings and a fun and very colorful manicure.

Ciara in Custom Emilio Pucci by Designer Peter Dundas: The pregnant Ciara wore a custom-made gold sequined jacquard gown that featured a plunging neckline, long sleeves and a dramatic train. I loved the gold and metallic elements of this gown on Ciara, especially against her skin. The gown fits her beautifully--as it should since it was made just for her. Good job Ciara!

Zendaya in Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2014 by Designer Fausto Puglisi: Zendaya look gorgeous and very chic in a gown from Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2014 collection designed by Fausto Puglisi. The gown features a black see-thru shirt with patch pockets and a full baby blue and black polka dot skirt with black center front placket and skirt hem band.  The 5'10' tall Zendaya--who will be a judge on an upcoming episode of "Under the Gunn"--the Lifetime show I am a mentor on--looks even better than the model on the right...

Madonna in Ralph Lauren Spring 2014:  Madonna walked the 2014 Grammy Awards red carpet with her son David--in a black double-breasted suit from Ralph Lauren Spring 2014. The ensemble featured a white dress shirt, black tie, elongated jacket with satin notched collar lapels and slightly flared-leg pants. She accessorized it all with a wide-brimmed hat, cane and a grill. Oh and yes, her very dapper son David.



So...what do you guys think? Is it a Yeay or Nay, on Madonna's 2014 Grammy Awards red carpet look?

Sara's hair is a bit messy but I do love the multi-braiding that is happening. She says that she was inspired by "The Hunger Games" in terms of her hairstyle.

The gown featured a crew neckline, drop-shoulder short sleeves and a waist-cinching silver jeweled waistband. Gucci Premiere, by the way, is the "Haute Couture"/made-to-measure arm of the Italian House of Gucci.




One of the Best Dressed at the 2014 Grammy Awards so far, for sure!



What do you guys think?

Katy Perry in Valentino Couture Spring/Summer 2014: Katy is wearing a made-to-measure gown from Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 collection. This collection--and gown--was JUST shown in Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week FOUR DAYS AGO!!! This, in fact, was the first gown in the collection, which was inspired by famous operas.




Musical Couture: This particular gown was a nod to La Traviata; Giuseppe Verdi's score was embroidered in black on the long, full skirt of a parchment-colored tulle dress...











I LOVE this gown and I think Katy looks quite "Princess-like" in it. It's very appropriate she would wear a music-inspired gown...for the Grammys.



Do we like Katy in Valentino Haute Couture?

Heidi Klum in Marchesa Spring 2014: I love Miss Heidi but I have to admit that this is not my favorite look on her.



I am sure this Marchesa Spring 2014 dress up close is gorgeous with all that netting, silk lace, tulle and organza appliques and on the runway, it looked quite interesting but...all of that PLUS the fringe was a but too "Argentinian Flapper Dancer" confusing. But more importantly, what did you guys think? 

Taylor Swift in Julien Macdonald Fall 2013: Taylor wore this Gold Beaded Strapless Micro-Mini Cocktail Dress from Julien Macdonald's latest Fall Collection.



I think this dress was the perfect choice for Taylor. Swift is always one of the best dressed women on the Red Carpet and she rarely makes a misstep (It doesn't hurt that she has a Supermodel Body!). This was no exception and she smartly switched out the heels worn on the Runway for the FANTASTIC Jimmy Choo ‘Madison’ strappy sandals.



I also loved the the Brigette Bardot hair and minimal jewelry. Good Job Taylor!

Katy Perry in Oscar de la Renta Spring 2014: Katy wore this Black Strapless Tulle Ballgown with White Polka Dots and Floral Embroidery.



Perry looks absolutely lovely in this very lady like gown, but always seems to have fun and add a bit of whimsy to everything she wears. She accessorized the look with a Olympia Le-Tan ‘Webster’s New World Dictionary’ box clutch and oversized Flower Ring.



Love the strong Red lips and am happy she didn't wear the veil!!!

Lady Gaga in Versace Spring 2014: Lady Gaga never fails to make an entrance, and she didn't disappoint tonight at the AMA's arriving on a white "War Horse" style horse:




She did, however, disappoint me a bit in the Lavender Silk Chiffon Versace Gown that she wore. I would have loved to have seen something a bit more dramatic to go along with the entrance instead of an off-the-runway style. I'm sure Donatella would have made her anything she wanted. After all she did just write a song about her!!



I would have loved to have seen a over the top Versace chain mail gown or take the Guinevere theme even further.



What do you think?!