SAG Awards 2013: Greta C's Favourite Femmes

January has been a month brimming with Hollywood glamour and we can't help but swoon over the fashion this award season. That being said, we thought it’d be a crime to dismiss the fashion from Sunday night’s SAG awards.

So, without further ado here’s GC’s top SAG award belles:

Marion Cotillard

We were blown away with Marion Cotillard’s strapless, dual-coloured Dior Haute Couture gown. Adorned with a pair of classic black Dior heels and Chopard jewels, Cotillard looked dazzling. Oh, and we can't forget her new do—the asymmetrical bob gives her the perfect aura of elegance. 

Amanda Seyfried

      

      Navy was definitely a favourite hue on Sunday's red carpet and Amanda Seyfried rocked this trend in a     timeless, yet dramatic Zac Posen gown. Seyfried glamified the gown with a statement art deco Lorraine Schwartz necklace. We also loved how the ‘Les Mis’ star added some retro flavour with side-parted, 1940s-esque hair.  

     Michelle Dockery

      We love how the Downtown Abbey actress chose a daring gown that bared a little cleavage, yet still maintained her ultra sleek and ladylike look. The black satin, vintage Chado Ralph Rucci was the perfect choice for the starlet. We love how she played up her look with 1920s-style waves giving us a taste of a little old-school beauty.

      Jessica Chastain 

      Jessica Chastain was another Hollywood starlet that swooned us with her strapless, ruby red Alexander McQueen gown. With a glimmering Harry Winston necklace, Chastain brought the perfect amount of bling to her already elegant look.  Chastain opted for classic, Hollywood glam-like hair. The effortless, yet enchanting look made her a frontrunner in last night’s red carpet roster.

      There you have it—our favourite SAG darlings. Did you get a chance to catch the awards show? We’d love to hear which starlets were on your best-dressed list.

      Until then!

      Much love,

      Greta C. 

      xx

Greta C. talks Golden Globes!

We’ve had a couple of days to digest the fashion that is the Golden Globes, and though it’s now a happy Hollywood memory, we had a blast in the studio chatting about the night's hottest looks. Here's who we've been swooning over:

                  Marion Cotillard 

We loved how the French actress dazzled in a tangerine Christian Dior couture assymetrical hem, strapless dress. The Christian Dior pointy-toed heels made this monochromatic look feel especially current. With sleek, simple hair it gave the star a balanced, yet glam look. 

Katherine McPhee

We thought McPhee looked striking in a plunging V-neck gown by Oliver Theyskens for Theory. The thigh-high slit added a sultry accent to her already sexy look, which was finished with a pretty updo and swinging earrings— the perfect accessories for her Hollywood-glam style.

Kate Hudson

When does Kate Hudson ever look any less than glamorous? She blew us away in a stunning Alexander McQueen keyhole gown. We love how Hudson keeps it simple, yet sexy with her soft, voluptuous hair—it was the perfect finishing to her dramatic McQueen gown, which deserved to shine on the red carpet. 

 Julianne Moore

We are impartial to minimalist-chic looks and Julianne Moore emulated just this in her stunning black and white colourblock Tom Ford gown. Red carpets tend to be a parade of borrowed clothing.  In custom Tom Ford, Moore looks like she's wearing something all her own.

Jessica Alba

So, aside from the fact that Jessica Alba was probably the most expensive diva that graced the red carpet (she wore a $5.8 million Harry Winston diamond necklace) we thought she looked stunning in her peach Oscar de la Renta gown. Paired with her pretty, retro hairdo, she embodied presenter perfection.

 Isla Fisher

We loved the nude, jewel-encrusted Reem Acra dress that Isla Fisher adorned the red carpet with. There was a perfect balance of bedazzle and glam as Fisher was yet another starlet to sport a retro-chic hairdo. Pure elegance.  

Anne Hathaway

We loved how Anne Hathaway looked in her unfussy, beaded Chanel gown. The actress sported a matching clutch, along with a diamond bracelet and earrings, which made her sparkle all the way to her Golden Globe win.

Salma Hayek

We loved how Salma Hayek glittered wearing Gucci Première —the midnight-blue silk, strapless gown perfectly accentuated the actresses' sultry curves. We mustn’t forget to mention our love for the oversized bow that finished the look with a pinch of European flare.

Jessi Cruickshank

BEST DRESSED OF THE NIGHT goes to none other than eTalk's Jessi Cruickshank wearing Greta Constantine! We might be a little biased, but we thought Jessi radiated nothing but elegance in this white, fitted, knee length silhouette.  

Who were your Golden Globes darlings? We’d love to hear who you thought rocked the red carpet.

Until then!

Much love,

Greta C. 

xx

Greta C. Holiday Series: Gift Giving Etiquette

We’re in full holiday season swing, but let’s face it; some of us are kings and queen of procrastination and love leaving gifting to the very last minute. So, whether or not you’ve purchased your gifts, here are five tips that’ll hopefully serve as inspiration or help you manage those difficult gift-giving scenarios:

1. Gifts don’t have to break your wallet –everyone has their own opinion when it comes to gifting, but it’s important to be practical. If you can’t afford to buy your best friend that vintage Chanel handbag, then DON’T. As much joy it’d probably bring her, think about the sorrow you’ll feel when you look at your MasterCard statement. It really is the thought that counts, which brings me to my next point…
2. Meaningful gifts earn you brownie points—the beauty of meaningful gifts is that it often costs you a fraction of the price of a commercialized gift, and it’ll likely bear you a genuine reaction of joy. Some ideas: mason jars filled with goodies—cookies (layer the ingredients), peppermint hot chocolate, the recipient’s favourite artist/musician/designer in book form. If you are really tight for cash, and you are creative or have a special skill, OFFER IT—lead a yoga demonstration, give a voucher for a homemade pizza lunch, or offer a sewing lesson. NB: Pinterest is a GREAT forum for inspiration.
3. Don’t complain about regifting—it’s hard to know what’s going on behind closed doors, so it’s poor manners to complain about something you suspect is regifted. If it’s really burning you, simply say ‘thank you’ and bitch about it when you get home.  
4. Thank your givers—a couple words go a long way and it is so important to show gratitude for your offerings. Especially when you don’t personally receive them, make sure you pick up the phone (GASP—yes, a phone call is much more personal than a mere text) and thank your giver. You never know how that person may be of help to you in the future.
5. Ask for people’s wish list—the most stressful thing in the world is not knowing what to buy for someone and ultimately giving them a boring gift certificate. So, remove the pressure and simply ask for a wishlist of three to five items. This should give you a good idea of what they’re into and give you some flexibility in what you can find and afford to buy. 

So, there you have it! Five rules of etiquette and tips that will hopefully help you manage those festive frets. Do you have any other great gift giving pointers? We'd love to hear them!

Have a warm and safe holiday season, all!

Love, 

Greta C.