Golden Globes Red Carpet Goes Black 2018

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Dior, Gucci, Tom Ford, Valentino, Miu Miu, Zac Posen, Brandon Maxwell, Prabal Gurung, Atelier Versace, Armani Prive, Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein is who they wore. No one asked because for the first time in more than two decades, the red carpet focus was NOT fashion! That's not to say that our A-list faves were not chic or glamorous, they most definitely were, but instead they chose to place humanity over clothes and discuss the validity of their career and not the designer labels on their backs.

Black was the color du jour as celebs - veterans and newbies alike - stood in solidarity over gender inequality and sexual harassment within their industry, politics and beyond. Men and women at the Golden Globes brought overwhelming awareness to the #TimesUp initiative that promotes gender equality and an end to sexual harassment and abuse. Many celebrity women walked the red carpet with the founders of women-based non-profit organizations bringing further awareness of their mission and important work. Many of the men, donned the Times Up logo on a black & white pin on the lapel of their tuxedo.

Last night, Hollywood showed the world that glamour has a strong, powerful voice and they used it to ROAR about significant issues.

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How to Wear a Tuxedo

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How to wear a tuxedo? Classic with a modern fit. That's how I do black tie.

October 10th was National Tuxedo Day and that got me thinking about how much I love wearing tuxedos so when my friends at The Black Tux, a tuxedo rental company, asked about my tuxedo style, I figured I'll share it with you too.

Fit is everything. Whether you're renting or purchasing, a good fit separates the men from the boys. A good fit doesn't mean tight and uncomfortable - you're not wearing skinny jeans! A good fit simply means that you're wearing your appropriate size. Stay away from a "regular" fit and shop for a "tailored" fit. Of course, when you're buying a tuxedo you have more flexibility when it comes to custom tailoring.

Now that we've determined that a tailored fit is the way to go, lets move on to accessorizing your tuxedo. Cufflinks and studs: rock your own. There are many styles available from flashy to conservative so choose a style that best represents your personality. Pocket squares: I prefer solid black or white OR I sometimes sport a pattern in black and white. Colors are okay but when the pocket square color matches the bow tie and cumberbund, that's just tacky! Bow ties: always should be self-tie. If you don't know how to tie a bow tie, learn!

When I wear a tuxedo, I always keep my color palette black and white and the fit is tailored. Simple. Classic. Modern. Timeless. 

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Fashion Moves: So You Think You Can Dance Finale!

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It was a black tie finale at So You Think You Can Dance. The ladies were glam, but the guys really pulled out all the stops, especially Jason and Travis in Dolce & Gabbana and Armani tuxedos. Nigel's Ralph Lauren pants could have fit better but I'll give him a pass since his Tallia Orange blazer was smashing.

Last night, Team Street’s Gaby Diaz was crowned “America’s Favorite Dancer.” The prize package includes $250,000, the cover of Dance Spirit Magazine, and the opportunity to perform in Jennifer Lopez’s exciting new residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. 

Celebrating its momentous 12th season and its exciting new Stage v. Street format, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE’s Top 10 Finalists will make their way across North America performing in 70 cities as part of the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Season 12 Tour. Routing information can be found on Fox.com/Dance

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The GOCA Gala 2014

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How do you take your gala? Shaken, Not Stirred, of course. The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance [GOCA] understands that the key to raising awareness and funds require a balance of entertaining guests while driving the mission home. How do you entertain 550 guests?  

The evening began with a VIP cocktail reception at 6:15. I took this photo soon after and you can already see the large crowd gathering. At about 6:50, Doug Barron, GOCA's director, welcomed guests by opening the huge hangar doors and revealing the abundance of silent auction items. Some items were super fabulous, other... eh. But hey, it's for charity.  

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GOCA Gala emcee, Christine Pullara, host of Atlanta & Company was radiant and sparkly. From her smile, energy and bling, lots of it, which was auctioned off. Christine was gorgeous and totally amazing last night. We make a pretty couple, don't we? Well.. so does she and her husband!

No, Sean O'Keefe was not singing. (Thank goodness!) He was doing something far more important, directing guests to their table for dinner - a delicious meal, served family style, by the Capital Grille.

(I guess I could have turned my camera horizontally for a full view). But this gives a good idea of the overall scope of the room. The Atlantic Aviation Hangar is a 16K square foot space. WOW!

Valet parking was provided but guests arrived in alternate ways to the GOCA Gala, after all, we were at PDK Airport. One of my favorite photos of the night, proud mom Meg Reggie with her pilot son Drew, who drove this plane. 

You can't have a Bond themed gala without martini's. Tito's flowed all night.

And finally, the Joe Gransden Big Band. They were terrific! They began playing around 7PM and entertained the crowd through cocktails, silent auction perusals, casino games, dinner and dancing. They performed a most impressive version of Adele's Skyfall.

There were tender and tearful moments to the evening: Chemo nurses, doctors and survivors were recognized. Business was handled in a respectful yet swift manner. Everyone knew why they were there and understood the significance of the evening. The support was generous and touching. It was a beautiful night all the way around filled with love and good spirit.

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