What to Wear to a Formal Event in 2012

A couple of weeks ago I attended a formal wedding.  And like any girl I faced a dilema.  What to wear?  I chose a simple black dress, and blinged myself out with a killer necklace and corresponding bracelet.  Accessories can make a whole outfit.  If you find a stellar statement glitzy show-stopper  I recommend pairing it with a simple, form flattering dress.  A busy dress with lots of sparkle or pattern AND a crazy piece of jewelry could be too much.  Here was my solution:

Necklace by Badgley Mischka.  Check them out http://www.badgleymischka.com/jewelry/.  Or shop for some of their awesome statement jewelry on one of my favorite web sites (Charm & Chain) http://www.charmandchain.com/designers/a-z-designers/badgley-mischka.

Don't take my word for it, Heidi Klum, Jessica Biel, Selma Hayak, Nicole Kidmond, Reese Witherspoon, Gwenyth Paltrow, Natalie Portman.... etc., etc,. Here's How the Celebs have done it on the red carpet in 2012:

Here are a couple of fab statement pieces that are currently available:

This great baroque inspired piece by Lanvin can be found at Nordstrom.com

Here is a super fun neck by Kate Spade for $298.  Find it at Neiman Marcus. http://www.neimanmarcus.com/search.jsp?Ntt=kate+spade&_requestid=50459&N=4294966834

This last one is sure is fun! Dress it up or down.  By Allen Schwartz and sold at Saks Fifth Avenue.

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/Jewelry-and-Accessories/Jewelry/Necklaces-and-Enhancers/shop/_/N-52flr2/Ne-6lvnb5?SECSLOT=LN-Necklaces+%26+Enhancers

Project Runway, Season 10

I have decided after a long break from blogging, that it is time to begin again.  Apparently people have been reading my blog, and I never knew it!  So how to begin again?

I'll ease back into fashion blogging by talking about the current season of Project Runway!  The show is in it's 10th season.  And weather you believe it epitomizes real fashion or is merely a "reality" show entertainment... It is 10 seasons in and going strong.

I used to follow this show religiously.  Especially while I was in fashion school.  The past few years I took a breather from the show (mainly because I know longer invest in cable television).  A close friend of mine tried out to be a model for season 10, and guess what?! She made it, and has gone pretty far in the competition with the designer she was paired with.  So of course, I had to get back into it again.  And I must admit, I LOVE Tim Gunn as much as ever.

As a New Yorker, I particularly loved seeing Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn with the Rockets!  The winning look for the costume challenge showcased the dreamy city in a beautiful way.

Last weeks episode determined which 4 designers would be invited to participate in showing a collection on New York's runway during fashion week.  In the past I have always had SOME idea of who the winner may be... but all 4 designers are very different and I honestly have no clear prediction!

So if you are a crazy new yorker type living in the hipster era with no TV (like me... sigh), Project Runway Season 10 can be viewed on Hulu.com for free!  The only hitch is you have to wait until the next day to watch.  You can also watch episodes on http://www.mylifetime.com where you can also get more info on the designers and the show.

What do you think will happen?