The Frightful Fashions Roundup - 27th Jan

This weeks Frightful Fashions Roundup is a little late. You can blame Australia Day celebrations, where someone (ehem, me) had a few too many and was too sleepy (read: hung-over) to do much the next day. Ah well, there is no better way to have a really Aussie celebration that BBQ meat and lots of beer :p

Below you'll see the worst celebrity fashion choices I stumbled across during last week. As always, Copycat Queen V is a place of inspiration and pretty things, but sometimes it's good to get examples of what not to wear. So, all snarky comments are done purely in the spirit of education, as nothing will drive home the point to always look stylish better than a good snark at some frightful fashion :p

Vote for your least favourite look at the bottom!

January Jones

This one is hard to include, simply because January looks so happy. It's hard to criticize when someone is smiling so infectiously, however this outfit overpowers the effect of contagious happiness. It looks like it's something she dug up out of an 80's closet. The effect of the outdated and unflattering jeans is exasperated by the clash of dark/light colours that just doesn't work here. The jeans cut off at a weird length that just looks odd with her boots. Look past the happy face, and you'll see the outfit is a fail.

Bella Thorne - Duff Tank/Leather Pants Outfit

Bella Thorne - photo courtesy of celebmafia.com
Item links below.

 

Here Bella Thorne displays a great casual way to style leather pants for a daytime look. Simplicity is the key to this outfit, with polished hair and clean, pretty makeup keeping the look stylish and chic, whilst still being relaxed.

I don't think anyone would accuse Bella Thorne of being a "duff", so I'm guessing the shirt is a cute tongue-in-cheek nod at her movie The Duff.  The simple tank keeps the look daytime appropriate by not dressing the pants up too much with complicated prints or embellishments.

As for the pants, I chose

The Frightful Fashions Roundup - 18th Jan

Last week I posted the first trial instalment of a new segment for Copycat Queen V, The Frightful Fashions Roundup. The positive responses I received have encouraged me to make this a permanent addition. Yay!

Below you'll see the worst celebrity fashion choices I stumbled across during last week. As always, Copycat Queen V is a place of inspiration and pretty things, but sometimes it's good to get examples of what not to wear. So, all snarky comments are done purely in the spirit of education, as nothing will drive home the point to always look stylish better than a good snark at some frightful fashion :p

Vote for your least favourite look at the bottom!

 

 



Gwyneth Paltrow



This photo of Gwyneth is up first simply because it's everywhere right now. The gorgeous Gwyneth Paltrow so rarely slips up in her fashion choices that this mishap of a jumpsuit has gotten a lot of publicity. Perhaps if

Sarah Hyland (Haley Dunphy) - Boho Kimono/Shorts Outfit

Sarah Hyland photo courtesy of celebmafia.com (item links below)

Sarah Hyland was recently snapped on the Modern Family set in her role of Haley Dunphy, sporting the above boho outfit. As you can tell from the picture above, a lot of components went into copying this look, so get set for a long one :p

The first part of this look I tackled, and by far the hardest, was the kimono/caftan that she's wearing. For the sake of preventing confusion, I'm just going to call it a kimono, though honestly  I can't tell exactly where on the kimono/caftan/scarf realm it falls from this photo.

I found two long lightweight kimonos that I think would work great with this outfit. Personally

The Frightful Fashions Roundup - 11th Jan

Introducing a brand new segment for Copycat Queen V; The Frightful Fashions Roundup. Usually I show you some of the celebs nicest outfits, and how to replicate them. This new weekly (hopefully :p) segment is the opposite. It will show you what to avoid.

Catching the celebs in their fashion fail moments, this is a list of some of the most daggy, mismatched, or just plain ugly outfits from the week.



Reese Witherspoon

Reese is usually spotted in comfortable casual clothes. Not one to get overly dressed up in her day to day life, this outfit takes it too far. I'm all for being comfy at the airport, but please Reese, there's no need to look like a cross between a slouchy soccer mum and a daggy hippy.

Kendall Jenner - Sweater Dress Outfit

Celebrity photo courtesy of justjared.com item links at bottom of page

As Kendall Jenner gains more and more popularity, increasing numbers of photos are circulating showing her spot on fashion sense. Here we see another example of her chic style.

The light colours of this outfit play beautifully off of Kendall's dark hair, and is a great example of thinking outside the LBD mould for chic nightwear. The loose fit of her sweater dress goes perfectly with thigh high boots, stopping the boots from looking too OTT sexy. Both dresses I chose are

Emma Stone - Lanvin Skirt & Sweater Outift

Photo courtesy of whowhatwear.com

This image of Emma Stone has been surfacing on everyone's best dressed lists this week. It's a great example of a put together, ladylike look, that is still young and fresh.

Now, Lanvin is certainly not for a chick on a budget, but I found a great alternative to Emma's skirt. It's the right length, has the warm tones and jacquard print,

Dita Von Teese - Squirrel Skirt Outfit

Photo courtesy of dailymail.co.uk

I always admire it when people are not afraid to step outside of fashion norms, and Dita Von Teese is definitely one of those people. My favourite inspiration for vintage fashion

Lauren Popes's Palazzo Pant/Crop Top Outfit

Photo courtesy of XPOSURE and dailymail.co.uk

Lauren Pope defies the skinny pant and rocks her own brand wide leg palazzo pant, pulling together contrasting styles in this chic outfit. These pants looks super luxe and to keep the look edgy and modern Lauren pairs them with a sheer sparkly crop top, in contrasting black.

The crop top I chose

Ariana Grande's Crop Top/Jeans Outfit

Ariana Grande photo courtesy of Just Jared

Here Ariana Grande shows a fun and simple way to style a crop top. The great thing about the way Ariana has styled this crop top, is that it is able to be worn by curvy girls as well as those with washboard abs.

This look is all about sleek and simple, so start off with some slimming dark indigo skinny jeans with a high waist. The key here is simplicity, so skip

Taylor Swift Mini Skirt/Honey Flats Outfit

Taylor Swift - Photo Source: www.justjared.com

Taylor Swift pulls off the perfect preppy/sophisticated daytime look. This outfit is a great option for a comfy shopping outing.

The skirt that Taylor is wearing has

Atlantic-Pacific Blue/Black Layered Outfit

Atlantic-Pacific - Photo Source: http://www.atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com.au

How, oh how, do I wish it was cold enough to be wearing this outfit right now. But no, I am stuck in sweltering hot Brisbane, steadfastly refusing to leave the one air-conditioned room in my house. Ah well, maybe If I look at pretty layered outfits like this, and keep up a steady flow of ice blocks I can trick my brain into thinking it's cold again lol.

This outifit is a super stylish way to wear a leather skirt. When choosing a skirt for this outfit it's important

Olivia Munn Green Jacket/Stripe Dress Outfit

Olivia Munn: Photo Source - http://forum.purseblog.com/

Olivia Munn shows us how to style a leather moto jacket, without it looking at all moto-ey.

The jacket is the real stand out point of the outfit, and they key is the colour. It's important in order to pull off this look that the jacket you choose is a very intense green. Even more important than the exact shade, the intensity of colour will carry this look,

Emmy Rossum Black/Brown Outfit

Emmy Rossum - Photo Credit: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com 

Emmy Rossum mixes black and brown in this casual but put together outfit, on the way to the set of Shameless, looking decidedly more polished than her character Fiona often does (who I find fascinating, btw :p).

Emmy is wearing

Taylor Swift - Red/Green Casual Outfit

Taylor Swift going to Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2013 rehearsals - Photo Source: http://forum.purseblog.com/

Here, Taylor Swift shows us how to mix red/green and brown/black in a great casual way.

I love how Taylor mixes the red of her handbag with the green jeans, without looking like she walked off of a Christmas card. I think it works because she didn't put the colours into both of the main pieces of this outfit. The jeans are coloured, and also an accessory, her handbag, keeping the rest of her outfit in neutral (although different) tones.

The skinny jeans I chose are

Victoria Grayson - Revenge Season 3 Episode 7

Victoria Grayson - Revenge Season 3 Episode 7

Before getting into this post, I wanna say a quick sorry for the delay. All my final exams have been in the last 7 days, and since I was a little slack with the studying this semester, much cramming ensued :p Now that my excuses are over, onto the post :)

Put your hand up if you majorly envy this woman's wardrobe! Victoria Grayson has to be the master of slim fitting dresses. Here she sports another fabulous one by Ralph Lauren. She keeps all her accessories nude or gold, to really let the dress shine, and make the look cohesive.

The dress I chose

Kate Beckinsale - Rock Star Outfit

Kate Beckinsale - Photo Source: MATRIXPICTURES.CO.UK

Kate Beckinsale shows us how to travel in true celebrity style. Take note celebs, no sweatpants or flip flops in sight! In fact, if it wasn't for the luggage you'd think she was doing a photo shoot.

I love how rock star this outfit looks, without having heaps of bling to make going through the airport harder than it needs to be. There's nothing worse than someone needing to take off bundles of jewellery to get through he metal detectors! This outfit carries super style with minimal accessories.

The faux leather pants

Atlantic-Pacific Grey Skirt Oufit

Atlantic-Pacifc - Photo source: http://www.atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com.au

The monochromatic outfit above is simply sublime. To me it seems reminiscent of a Mad Men outfit, but updated to be very useable now. Atlantic-Pacific is yet another one of those blogs where I stare at the clothes moaning "Why, why can't it be me?". But, a limited budget is no reason not to look fabulous!

My favourite feature of this outfit is, of course, the skirt. Look at those waves! It's truly magnificent. But, for a fashionista on a budget, the original is very out of reach, so the skirt I chose

Dita Von Teese - Melbourne Cup 2013

Dita Von Teese - Photo Source: Getty Images

I have a particular spot spot for Dita Von Teese. She's always so put together and ladylike. She's self-styled and I think she's a true fashion inspiration for all of those who just plain like to look pretty as well as stylish.

Apparently she changed up her outfit for the Melbourne Cup at the last minute, to incorporate colour instead of the black and white ensemble she'd planned on, and it looks fabulous.

The key to this look

Who What Wear - Look of the Day "Under Wraps" Outfit

Who What Wear - Look of the Day 26/10/2013 - Source: whowhatwear.com and Ashley Galloway

Who What Wear is an awesome place to go for fashion inspiration, and their Look of the Day section is consistently fabulous. Now, it's not exactly celebrity fashion, I know, but I figure the website is pretty much a celebrity in it's own right, so I'm keeping it as fair game :p

This outfit was a particular challenge,