Get The Look: Kim Kardashian Workout Chic

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, MARCH 10, 2011

(Photo by Pacific Coast News)

Kim Kardashian was spotted headed to the International Dance Academy, Hollywood in a form fitting hot pink zip up jacket, low cut black tank, skin tight black pants, pink athletic shoes and black leather cross body bag with chain strap. Make-up kept to a minimum and hair pulled back.  

Sportswear Pants by Athleta

Vangarde or Van-NOT? : J-Lo's Winter White

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Jennifer Lopez seen entering her midtown hotel in NYC wearing a white fur top, bandage white skirt, white gloves and a pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps with bow and stud details.  White in the winter isn't my thing but Ms. Lopez is wearing it well.  Fur top, vintage shaped shades and gloves reference old hollywood glamour while bandage skirt and Louboutin pumps are modern. The mixing and matching of past and present is the latest trend.  Instead of drawing inspiration from one era just pile them on all at once.

I'm rating this look Vangarde.  Agree or Disagree?

A little off topic but...It's pretty cold in the big apple to be coat and tight-less.  Wondering if Ms. Lopez will ever wear a pair of tights again.  She was recently named first global ambassador of Gillette Venus.

Style Light: Kate Moss

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Kate Moss has been spotted around London in a number of well put together outfits.  She headed to dinner wearing a silky bright purple dress with a grey fur coat, clutch and shoes.  Interesting way to pair fall and spring colors. Today she wore a black fur vest over a black jacket with red trimming, black skinny pants, knee high boots, Chanel purse, walker hat and black shades. you can never fail with an all black ensemble.  Another great look was a long camel colored coat worn over black mini dress with black opaque tights, Chanel purse, walker hat and metallic pumps.   Items she seems to love at the moment are the walker hat and Chanel quilted purse.  The key piece in all three looks is outerwear.  Below are a few coats I picked out similar to the ones Kate is pictured in above.

Coats by Opening Ceremony

Angelina in Versace vs. Anne in Armani

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace; Anne Hathaway in Giorgio Armani

Angelina and Anne sported similar looks to the 68th Annual Golden Globes on January 15, 2011.  Both actresses chose long sleeved structured shoulder floor length gowns, even the hair is in sync with one another.  I was having trouble choosing a favorite while viewing the looks separately .  Now that I've placed both looks side by side my eyes are locked in on Ms. Jolie.  What makes Angelina's gown a winner?

#1 Neckline - The boat neckline is much more flattering than the crew neckline on Anne's gown.

#2 Waistline - Placement of the synched waistline creates an illusion of the ideal hour glass figure and long legs.

#3 Train - The sweeping train brushes the floor adding to the gowns elegance.

#4 Color - Emerald green complements the red carpet creating an eye-catching combination.

Vangarde or Van-NOT? : Angela Simmons

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Angela Simmons spotted leaving her hotel in London.  Angela's tourist look, Vangarde or Van-NOT?

Nelle's Picks: 2011 SAG Awards

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 31, 2011

Natalie Portman in Azarro and $2 Million Dollar earrings by Tiffany

Angie Harmon in Monique Lhuillier; Claire Danes in Louis Vuitton

Jennifer Lawrence in Oscar De La Renta; Nicole Kidman in Nina Ricci

Eva Longoria, Hilary Swank in Versace; Amy Adams in Herve Leroux

Celebrity Style : Kelly Rowland

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 28, 2011

Songstress Kelly Rowland is currently having an all black everything moment.  From her day to evening, casual to dressy looks black has been her color of choice.  She chooses totes large bags during the day and down sizes to a clutch in the evening.  If you have issues or get annoyed putting outfits together buy everything in black and see how simple getting dressed becomes.  Black is always in and always chic.

Tip: To create interest wear black pieces that differ in texture like Kelly does in her last two looks.

Vangarde or Van-NOT? : Anne Hathaway

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 28, 2011

Anne Hathaway attended the Sneak "Beak" Screening of 20th Century Fox's "Rio" at 20th Century Fox studio's Zanuck Theater on January 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. She wore a youthful ensemble combining a cropped striped knit sweater with contrasting sleeves, cropped printed pants with cascading sides and a pair of brown leather and wooden heeled wedges.  There's a lot going on but it somehow works, even the cascades down her sides.  If I saw those pants on a rack would I have picked them up? Hmmmm.... most likely not.  Is her outfit Vangarde or Van-NOT?  

Nicki Minaj's HOT PANTS!

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 25, 2011

 Nicki Minaj in London in  a pair of super sexy leggings.

Front Row at Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture S/S 2011

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 25, 2011

 Olivia Wilde and Jodie Foster front row at Giorgio Armani Prive.

GUCCI Dinner at Italian Embassy

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 25, 2011

Jessica Alba, Diane Kruger

 Laetitia Casta, Gemma Arterton

Celebrity Style : CHANEL HAUTE COUTRE S/S 2011

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 25, 2011

  JANELLE MONAE, ALEXA CHUNG

 KRISTEN DUNST, DIANE KRUGER

Vangarde or Van-NOT? : Elle MacPherson

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 19, 2011

 

Elle MacPherson leaving the SECC wearing a fur jacket, light weight tee, leather pants open toe mule booties toting a large black leather bag. Usually I judge but I'm leaving it up to you, Vangarde or Van-NOT????

 (Photos from PacificCoastNews.com)

Style Light: Claudia Schiffer

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 18, 2011

Loving Claudia's vintage flair.  Above are a few of my favorite looks she's worn this month.

Vangarde or Van-NOT?: Tyson Beckford

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 18, 2011

(Photo by Getty Images North America)

On January 18, 2011 Tyson Beckford attended the Dark and Lovely annoucement of Bria Murphy as the new global brand ambassador at the Juliet Supper Club in New York City. Sorry Tyson, you get a Van-NOT!!!! Geek waist up, hood boy waist down.  The ACG boots kill the look, get it together.  Don't want to hear there was snow, sleet and rain in NYC.  If I could wear peep toes in the snow he could've thrown on a good shoe. C'mon on son *in my Ed Lover voice* 

Look of The Day: Jessica Alba

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE,  JANUARY 18, 2010

Jessica Alba on Robertson Blvd.

(Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Vangarde or Van-NOT? : Kylie Minogue

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 17, 2011

Singer Kylie Minogue was spotted leaving her london home in a high collared black coat, color block knee length dress and black leather over the knee boots.  The pops of color peeking through her coat and textured boots add excitement to this outfit.  This look is definitely winter chic, without a doubt VANGARDE. What's you take on Ms. Minogue?

OK Seriously I can't Keep Up

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, NOVEMBER 15, 2010

 

Seriously Riri I've got a 9 to 5 now so your going to have to slow down with the changes.  Rihanna went from shorty doo woop to long tresses in the blink of an eye.  Do you like her new look Yay or Nay?  I want the ethnic printed jacket she wore during her MTV performance.

Oh Na Na What's Her Name...

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Most of the time I am not into the way stars dress off duty however Rihanna seems to be never off duty even when she is.  Here are some of her looks from the beginning of November till now.  Riri has been busy this month attending music awards in London, double dating with Katy Perry, performing with Bon Jovi and in Italy then back to NYC.  To all my friends who hate my "tyrone hat" Riri wears skull hats with her heels too.