Silver Screen Stunners | Golden Globe Style

We're so inspired by this year's Golden Globe Awards. Beyond this being an incredible year for movies (12 Years a Slave, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Dallas Buyers Club, Blue Jasmine, our list goes on and on!), Tina Fey and Amy Poehler being the best hosts ever, Matthew McConaughey winning (with an "Alright, alright, alright" no less) and the incredible talent, it was also one of our favorite year's for fashion. Every single star showed why they deserve red carpet treatment. We can't wait to see the Best Dressed lists, but for now, we're translating our favorite looks to tabletop.

1. Naomi Watts in Tom Ford. Image by Jeff Vespa. / Robin Wright in Reem Acra. Image by Jason Merritt. / A silver tablescape designed by Diann Valentine. Image by MoHa Photography. // 2. Lupita Nyong'o in Ralph Lauren Collection. Image by Jess Vespa. / Amy Adams in Valentino Haute Couture. Image by Steve Granitz. / Emily Clarke designed tabletop. Image by Sarah Kate Photography. // 3. Zoe Saldana in Prabal Gurung. Image by Steve Granitz. / Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior. Image by Jeff Vespa. / A Todd Fiscus designed tabletop. Image by Roderick Pena Photography.

1. Naomi Watts and Robin Wright prove that age is but a number because they looked hotter than ever. We loved their silver stunners by Tom Ford and Reem Acra, respectively. The simplicity of such a look shines in a way we've seen with a Diann Valentine tabletop. Think Barcelona Silver or Silver Versailles for place settings and Valencia Etched Stemware for toasting a night of stars.
2. Lupita Nyong'o is our favorite newcomer this year. Like everyone else in the world, we are obsessed with this new talent and the beauty she brings to every event. The girl has serious style. On the flip side, we're proud to see Amy Adams finally getting the recognition she deserves. Both leading ladies showed up in crimson hues, and rightfully so. They were simply unforgettable. A tabletop for our ladies in red would no doubt include the Scarlet Filigree Glass Charger like the Emily Clarke designed tabletop above.
3. Who doesn't love Jennifer Lawrence and Zoe Saldana. They are our outspoken and endearing stars and can do no wrong in our book. Jen wore Dior (of course) and Zoe wore an incredible Prabal Gurung number that set her apart as a style star yet again. We'd take these modern looks to tabletop in much the same way as Todd Fiscus for the TwoXTwo Gala - all modern with black and white. 
Who were your favorites this year? 

Outfit to Tabletop: The 65th Emmy Awards

All celebrity images via Style.com //  Tabletop clockwise from top left: Emerald Round Linen from Resource One / Royal Blue Bark Linen / Black + Gold China Collection / Vintage Amber Goblets / Blue + White China / Ivory Petal Taffeta Line from Resource One, exclusively at POSH

If you watched the Emmy's last night, chances are you had a few touching moments (RIP James Gandolfini), a few laughs (Will Ferrell is the best; Merrit Wever won over new fans), and upsets (Bryan Cranston really didn't win? What?!). One thing we can all agree on is that the red carpet did not disappoint. There wasn't anything we didn't love, although we definitely had our favorites. Case in point:

Connie Britton in Naeem Khan - A pretty bird in a deservedly gorgeous gown fitting of her and her Nashville character. We'd take this peacock inspired look to new levels for tabletop with Resource One custom couture linens in jewel tones or a royal blue bark. 

Robin Wright in Ralph Lauren - First of all, every Ralph Lauren dress on the red carpet captured the movie star elegance we have come to expect from one of our favorite designers. Second of all, how happy is everyone for Ms. Wright that she has an amazing show that showcases her incredible talents and beauty? This haute little number she's wearing is just too cool. We'd translate this to an art deco inspired tabletop easily. It's like a modern Gatsby. 

Allison Williams in Ralph Lauren - We love this young star because she has poise and elegance that belies her age. Another gorgeous Ralph Lauren gown in the dazzling blue that is now Pantone's Color of the Year for 2014. Such a timeless look is fitting of a modern day princess and fits a classic blue + white tabletop to a T.

Kerry Washington in Marchesa - Two of our favorites, the inimitable actress who nails Olivia Pope and the designing duo that has captured everyone's hearts, makes for one unforgettable look. The texture of couture with a sweet elegance reminds us of couture Ivory Petal Taffeta linens from Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals.

What were your favorite looks of the night? Anna Gunn and Michelle Dockery also made our list...and just about everyone else!

Color Envy: Going Green for Fall

Marilyn's elegant (and of the moment) style. Image: Source unknown /  The Sevres Collection adds sophisticated style to every place setting.

Fall is all about the classics for us. When hosting our first soirees, we like tried-and-true patterns that mix easily with new chargers and seasonal palettes, which is one of the reasons why the Sevres Collection is at the top of everyone's list for favorite china patterns. 

Yesterday, we touched on tips for planning Fall fetes, including dressing the part (both in our wardrobe and on our table). We love the undeniable style of Marilyn Monroe - she who could turn from girl next door to bombshell. This nostalgic photo of her is a look we'd like to carry out in our hostess duties - easy, sophisticated, and the perfect mix of black and green for Fall. Translated to tabletop, we'd take the same classic style, pop of color, and undeniable glamour by adding the Sevres Collection. Alone or with a fabulous Mottahedeh Charger, Rattan Charger, or Jan Barboglio Charger, this collection is in a class of its own. We love that you can mix it with couture pieces as easily as vintage collections. Make sure this pattern makes it to your tabletop this Fall.
 

Toast: Luhrmann's Jazz Age

What would Daisy do? What wouldn't Daisy do is more like it. Inspired by her devil-may-care attitude. Left, Carey Mulligan channeling her Daisy Buchanan in Dior Haute Couture. Photographed by Mario Testino for Vogue. / Right,  A decadent dinner designed by Jordan Payne Events with Gold Leaf Stemware, Mottahedeh Charger, and Gold Leaf China.

It seems like we've been seeing a version of The Great Gatsby trailer for years now. We know, it takes time to transfer the literary genius of F. Scott Fitzgerald to the creative genuis of Baz Luhrmann. Still, it feels like they've been working on it forever. With May just around the corner, the premiere of what will undoubtedly be Oscar material is almost here. While you're sure to be familiar with the material, let us just wax poetic about the translation. We're talking about the Jazz Age meets 21st-century world director Baz Luhrmann and his wife, costume designer Catherine Martin have created for the Silver Screen. 
 

Director Baz Luhrmann on set with Carey Mulligan.

To get you up to speed, you should know Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, Australia) creates a fusion of old worlds with an appeal to the contemporary age with an outstanding modern soundtrack. For Gatsby, we're talking Lana Del Ray, Jay-Z, Bryan Ferry, Jack White - and that's just for starters.There are chills just thinking about how good it will be! (If you don't believe how enrapturing this is, just rent Romeo + Juliet or listen to the soundtrack.) 

Just as phenomenal is Martin, who is not just Luhrmann's wife but every bit his equal. (Her own list of accomplishments, including Oscars, is just as long as the Mr.'s.) She not only adorned Carey Mulligan with Tiffany & Co. diamonds and Leonardo DiCaprio with custom Brooks Brothers, but she collaborated with Miuccia Prada on 40 cocktail and evening dresses reinterpreted from past Mui Mui and Prada for the film.

Catherine Martin's sketches for The Great Gatsby. Photos via Grazia/Prada.

There aren't enough exclamation points in the world to describe how much we are anticipating this film. To get you in the mood, we're sharing our favorite looks translated to tabletops and links from the cast. Here's to knowing it will hold up to the original. "Can't repeat the past?...Why of course you can!" - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.

"And I like large parties. They're so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy." - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby. Left, Mulligan as Daisy caught on set. Right, A re-imagined Jazz Age. Get the look with Resource One Petal Linens (exclusively at P.O.S.H. Couture Rentals), Gold Radiance Charger, and Simply Ivory China.

 

"All I kept thinking about, over and over, was 'You can't live forever; you can't live forever." - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby. Left, An ice blue setting for the Ice Queen. Get the look with Gold Glass Chargers, Royal Gold Glassware, and Gold Lyons Flatware. Right, Mulligan in Miu Miu dress embroidered with Swaroski Elements and Miu Miu heels. Photographed by Mario Testino for Vogue.

Get your fill of the Jazz Age and The Great Gatsby with these links.
The full trailer and soundtrack (finally!) here.
More on Miuccia Prada's Sketches here.
Read an interview with Tobey Maguire plus a behind the scenes look at the set design in Architectural Digest here.
A full fledged dinner party inspired by the Jazz Age (and featuring P.O.S.H.) here.
More of Carey Mulligan via Vogue here. 
An Afternoon with Leo via Esquire here.


 

Outfit to Tabletop: Pretty Pastels

Spring calls for pretty pinks and feminine hues, but who says your pastels can't be sophisticated? Taking a cue from the wardrobe of the one and only LSD (Lauren Santo Domingo), we jumped on the pink and gold bandwagon that has made it from Vogue events to fabulous Texas weddings. 

Left, Lauren Santo Domingo / POSH rentals include, Pink Scalloped Acrylic Charger, Gold Leaf Dinner and Salad Plate, Gold Leaf Compote, Gold Lyons Flatware, Royal Gold Glassware

 We love how LSD's look can go from a weekend brunch to ladies lunch. Our tablescape transitions just as well with its mix of precious metals and whimsical touches of pink. A seasonal centerpiece of tulips ties in to the acrylic charger while the gold adds a refined elegance that hinders this tablescape from becoming to cheesy. How would you style pink and gold?

If you're thinking about jewel tones

The color palettes we choose for entertaining should be a direct reflection of our personal taste. Maybe that's why the sartorial pairings of our favorite style scribe continuously inspires the way we set our table. By taking fashion in vogue and making it her own, Merritt Beck''s blog, The Style Scribe, presents savvy readers with a personally curated wardrobe that focuses on pairing current trends with a timeless approach to style. Her take on jewel tones easily transitions to tabletop - think rich colors and fun tabletop items. See how Merritt's style influenced our POSH picks below. How would you take this trend from outfit to tabletop?

Rentals: P.O.S.H. COUTURE RENTALS | Image courtesy of Merritt Beck THE STYLE SCRIBE

Get the look: 
P.O.S.H. Tabletop (clockwise from top): Royal Blue Crushed Satin, Grape Lamour, Teal Crushed Satin / Purple Metallic Charger / Royal Blue and Emerald Trumpet glassware, Royal Blue Compote
 

On Trend: Laurel's Picks

It's time to catch up with Laurel for her Fall picks. With a flair for ornamentation and texture, you can bet she has her finger on the pulse of cutting edge trends. She's shown you how to add jewel tones to your tabletop (see here), but now you can see how to add her favorite baroque 'n roll inspired trends. Check back later this week to see her other Fall picks and agenda. Missed Jami's? See it here and here.

 

1. Gold Metallic Brocade adds complexity of the line to your tabletop, perfect for the baroque look recently reintroduced by the runway, found in the inspired Dolce & Gabbana's 2012 looks. (Linen: Resource One, exclusively at POSH Couture Rentals)

2. Bronze Metallic Brocade, Black and Gold China Collection, and Onyx Glassware turn the D&G look from outfit to tabletop.

3. (From left) Baroque interiors full of excessive ornamentation and rich colors; Jessica Chastain wearing Alexander McQueen at the 2012 Oscars; Peter Paul Rubens self-portrait (1623).

 

Outfit to Tabletop: A Touch of Turquoise

Like you, we're obsessed with sea of style out there in the blogoshere. One of our favorites is an L.A. based style blogger originally out of Dallas - Devon Rachel. Her style is classy and transcends the trends. When we saw her Turquoise in Texas post, we knew we wanted to see if we could take one of our favorite colors and transition it from Devon's outfit to two different POSH approved tabletops: one, a fun and funky mixture of print and color, and the other a more traditional streamlined tabletop. We fell in love with both looks. Which would you use?

Devon wears a Parker top with a Lauren Elan 'Olivia' necklace, and Michael Kors purse. (See more of Devon and her outfit here). To transition from the outfit to tabletop, we chose an Ivory Nu Silk linen from Resource One (exclusively available at POSH), and layered the pop of color and print with our Scalloped Acrylic Charger in turquoise and Leopard China. We love how Devon brings in touches of gold with her jewelry, so we brought in our best gold flatware - the Dynasty 24 Karat flatware collection. 

If fun and funky doesn't really fit your vibe, we also transitioned this into a more traditional tabletop. 

Start off again with a neutral palette. We chose the Oatmeal linen and layered it with Natural Metallic Weave lined with Green Tea Sateena runner from Resource One. Begin with a Silver Radiance Charger, then layer with our Barcelona Silver Dinner Plate, Silver Bead Charger, Barcelona Silver Salad Plate, and Silver Radiance B&B. Complete the silver look with our exclusive Silver Goblet.

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blog: www.DevonRachel.com
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