BALMAIN MAKES ITS WAY INTO HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY

BALMAIN is a fashion house created by French designer Pierre Balmain known for sophistication and elegance in 1945. The house at first started off showcasing long bell-shaped skirts with small waists that became popular as Dior's new look. In 1951, he opened branches in the U.S. selling ready to wear clothes. During the 50's he popularized the stole for day and evening wear as well as sheath dresses beneath jackets. Balmain's talent lay in his ability to make grand evening gowns and simple tailored suits using slender and elegant lines.

Passing away in 1982, Balmain's designs, most notably his vintage couture gowns still remain popular amongst the international jet-setters, movie stars, and socially prominent women. After his death, the house was taken over by Erik Mortensen and Oscar de la Renta [1993-2001] who brought classic, luxurious designs. Until 2011, the house was led by Christophe Decarnin who brought a more modern and edgier take. This past April of this year, Olivier Rousteing took over Balmain.

Seeing his designs make an appearance at the MTV Movie Awards this past Sunday made me intrigued to find out who this designer was. Kristen Stewart, Leighton Meester, and Mila Kunis wore his designs that night. What is also popular are the Balmain jackets that are military styled, very Michael Jackson-esque seen on Beyonce and Rihanna. Looking at his beautiful designs that have inspired designers after him, make me one day dream to wear one of the famous designs, I would be completely honored.

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

MTV MOVIE AWARDS 2011 RED CARPET

Last night the MTV MOVIE AWARDS took place at the Gibson Amphitheatre. Blowing up the red carpet in summer fashion were plenty of mini dresses and French designer to look out for: BALMAIN.


LEIGHTON MEESTER literally shined in a silver Balmain mirror mini dress with long sleeves. This reminds me of JLo's Grammy dress from earlier this year.

MILA KUNIS kept it simple in Balmain with an embellished mini-skirt and blousy black top. No wonder Justin Timberlake couldn't keep his hands off her.

KRISTEN STEWART finally puts in some effort into her rocker persona with a Balmain strapless mini decorated with pins, studs, and rhinestones.

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY is seriously on every red carpet nowadays, but brought out her animal side in this Dolce & Gabbana tiger print dress.

EMMA STONE, back to her beautiful red-headedness matches this Bottega Veneta sheer lace dress perfectly.

EMMA WATSON looks so chic in this white silk Marchesa mini with embellished neckline and shoulders. She looks great in this hairstyle and can't wait to see her in the final Harry Potter installment!

SELENA GOMEZ brings the sunshine in this Giambattista Valli printed top and skirt. She's so beautiful and put together all the time!

BLAKE LIVELY keeps it sleek and simple in a blue Michael Kors dress, very contrary to the recent naked pics surfacing on the internet.

REESE WITHERSPOON takes home the Generation Award and dresses to impress in a black and gray leopard print Zac Posen bustier dress. Yes, she doesn't have to take off her clothes to earn attention everybody!!!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

GUYS CHOICE AWARDS 2011

Last night was Spike TV's GUYS CHOICE AWARDS where the hottest guys and girls in Hollywood gathered at to commemorate move stars in all their glory. Here are the complete list of winners...

Guy of the Year: Mark Wahlberg
Brass Balls: Keith Richards
Decade of Hotness: Jennifer Aniston
Funniest M.F.: Jim Carrey
Guy Movie Hall of Fame: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Most Manticipated Movie: Cowboys & Aliens
Guy Movie of the Year: The Fighter
Biggest Ass Kicker: Dwayne Johnson
Most Dangerous Man: Jon Jones
Holy Grail of Hot: Mila Kunis
Unstoppable Jock: Aaron Rodgers
Our New Girlfriend: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Top Fantasy Leaguer: Chris Paul
Comedy MVP: Danny McBride
Hot and Funny: Sofia Vergara
Outstanding Literary Achievement: Keith Richards (Life)
Rookie Of The Year: Blake Griffin


Eva Mendes wore a dusty rose colored Roland Mouret dress and Tabitha Simmons shoes.

Minka Kelly wore a royal blue body hugging Fendi dress.

Mila Kunis shined in a printed Givenchy dress.

Scarlett Johansson rocked it in a one-shoulder Valentino dress.

Rosie Huntington Whiteley worked it in a plunging neckline The Row dress with high slit.

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO JENNIFER ANISTON WHO WAS AWARDED THE "DECADE OF HOTNESS" AWARD! How does she do it at the age of 42 can be a mystery, but she turned heads in a short mini black dress and accepted the award saying that she will "keep downward dogging until the fat lady sings." By the way, who can beat an after-party outside Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles!!!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Mon, 03 January 2011 at 10:50 am

Mila Kunis & Macaulay Culkin Split

Mila Kunis and Macaulay Culkin have split after an eight year relationship.

The 27-year-old Black Swan actress and her 30-year-old former flame split amicably, her rep tells the New York Post, and that the two remain close friends despite the breakup.

A source told the Post that Mila and Macaulay split some time ago but kept the news quiet while Mila was promoting Black Swan. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/01/03/mila-kunis-macaulay-culkin-split/

MAXIM'S HOT 100 - THE TOP TEN

So who's on the coveted MAXIM'S HOT 100 LIST?! This year, I would like to give a shout out to many of my fellow Latinas who compromised most of the list. There were a lot of changes since last year, and basically a whole new TOP 10. SO CHECK OUT WHO MADE THE LIST!!!

10. JENNIFER LAWRENCE: this actress hit it big with her first role in the Oscar nominated movie Winter's Bone which she was also nominated in the Best Actress category. Catch her in another big movie hit The Hunger Games.

9. COBIE SMULDERS: this How I Met Your Mother star was a former model but pursued acting as a career instead. Catch her in the upcoming film The Avengers playing Maria Hill.

8. NATALIE PORTMAN: this was thee year for her...winning almost all major film achievement awards as Best Actress, engaged and now expecting a baby. Her career is full throttle right now.

7. ANNE HATHAWAY: what a crazy road this "Princess" has been on. Starring in big movies, and making her way to hosting the Academy Awards, she's bigger than ever and has no problem being nude.

6. BAR REFAELI: this infamous model is not only known for her romance with Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, but also for her work with children facing life-threatening illnesses as well as promoting a "greener world."

5. MILA KUNIS: who knew this child actress will be bigger than ever today. From her biggest hit to date Black Swan, Mila is on each casting's director wanted list. Catch her in the romantic comedy Friends With Benefits costarring Justin Timberlake.

4. CAMERON DIAZ: she is still America's Favorite Leading Lady, many still love her because of her bubbly personality and her ability to hang with the guys, especially leading man A-ROD.

3. KATY PERRY: from her recent marriage to funny man Russell Brand, Katy carved her own destiny with her innovative style and pushing the envelope hit songs. She's not afraid to cause controversy and turn heads at the same time; she embodies fearlessness.

2. OLIVIA MUNN: she has proven herself in a world of men with her knowledge of technical stuff and video games while still keeping her girly edge. She embodies the best of both worlds.

1. ROSIE HUNTINGTON WHITELEY: known as one of the infamous Victoria's Secret Angels, she caught Michael Bay's attention enough to replace Megan Fox in the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie. Look out for her as one of the breakout stars in 2011.

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

WHICH NUDE LIPSTICK IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

So the rage has been a natural everyday finish in the form of nude lipstick. First my cousin was wearing it, and I personally did not think it would fit right with me because of my ever-changing skin color throughout the year. Then my friend got a lipstick the other day for herself, which seriously made me look into buying my own shade for myself.

At the MAC counter yesterday at Nordstrom in the Galleria, I decided to try on a few shades for myself. I always ended up picking the more sheer, glittery type nude shades until the lady working at MAC suggested a more matte nude lipstick with a matching nude gloss. I instantly fell in love with it! The satin matte lipstick is called Spirit $14.50, which is a muted pink beige brown that can work for many skin tones. The matching lipglass I got with it is called Wildly Lush $18.50, which gives a complimentary vanilla flavor to the lips. I also found out that this lipglass plumps and moisturizes the lips with Vitamin E for extra environmental protection.

If you're fair skinned like Scarlett Johannson...

Use a rosy, pink tinted lipstick nude lipstick. Picks: Smashbox's Flawless $22, Clarin's Rouge Hydra Nude Lipstick 02 Nude Coral $24.

If you have golden skin like Mila Kunis...

Use a light, creamy base nude lipstick. Picks: Creme d'Nude by MAC $14, Lancome Color Fever Shine #204 $25.

If you're olive skinned like Eva Mendes...

You can use practically any nude color! Picks: Revlon's Nude Attitude $6, MAC's Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick in Box Nude $14.50.

If you have dark skin like Gabrielle Union...

Try a rich, gold brown lipstick. Picks: Bobbi Brown's Cocoa $22, Givenchy Rouge Satin Lipstick in Gold Brown #15 $25.


When wearing nude lipstick, remember to choose a color that's 2 shades within your natural lip color or else it wouldn't be considered a nude lipstick look anymore. Make sure there's no dead skin residue on your lips, and apply balm before applying the nude shade since it can become chalky. To finish up the look, apply a neutral gloss over the lipstick for a complete nude lipstick finish.

Don't choose a nude color lighter than your natural skin color, it's only going to make you look washed out and don't use lipliner with the look unless it's the exact same color.

Now that you have all the information you need, try and find a nude lip color suited for your unique self. There is plenty of help at make-up counters to help you decide which look is best for you, so don't be afraid to experiment. Who said nude wasn't for everyone?!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille