Jennifer Hudson in Victoria Beckham – Again!

Mary J Blige Honors Concert jennifer hudson Jennifer Hudson in Victoria Beckham – Again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As untouchable as the Hollywood elite may seem, the truth is that they’re just like us in plenty of ways. Sure, unlike us, most A-listers send assistants to do their grocery shopping and have standing weekly appointments with their acupuncturists. But when it comes to flattering fashion, some of our favorite stylish stars have the exact same habits we have.

For example, we cannot stop reaching for our favorite little black dress from New York & Company. In fact, we just checked – and nearly our entire wardrobe is from that store! It’s affordable – and the silhouettes work for us, plain and simple. And even though we criticize celebs for becoming too predictable (just like us,) it’s easy to reach for the same designer label over and over again when we find something that consistently works. To that end, it looks like Jennifer Hudson has found her own personal New York & Company with Victoria Beckham’s posh label – because she keeps reaching for the celebrity designer’s curve-hugging pieces for big appearances.

At the Second Annual Mary J. Blige Honors Concert in New York City on Sunday, May 1st, Jennifer arrived on the red carpet in yet another Victoria Beckham dress. This time, it was a salmon-hued creation with a sophisticated asymmetrical neckline. And even though we’d love to see Jennifer dress outside the box for once, we have to admit that we are totally digging this chic (yet safe) look. As usual, Jennifer nailed her ensemble – right down to her black booties, so keep reading to discover why we think it’s OK to stay within your comfort zone. After all, we’re guilty of this particular crime against fashion, as well!

Since Jennifer’s outstanding 80-pound weight loss, she’s certainly enjoyed showing off her hard-earned figure. Victoria Beckham’s designs are famous for their slim-fitting, waist-cinching silhouettes, so they’re perfect for the Oscar winner’s new shape. We can forgive Jennifer’s repeat offense, since she looks so amazing – but what you think of this look?

Jennifer Hudson in Victoria Beckham Spring 2011

Newly minted fashionista Jennifer Hudson continued her run of style hits on ABC’s smash hit, Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, April 12th. The live broadcast always features a few inevitable flubs and bloopers – but thankfully, Jennifer’s fierce purple dress wasn’t one of them. Jennifer is clearly proud of her new hard-earned figure, and has been honest with her fans about how difficult her weight struggle has been. Now, with a handsome fiance and adorable son at home, she’s showing off her fit physique to promote her latest studio album, I Remember Me. She’s had some seriously stylish looks along the way, and for her “Dancing” performance, she wowed in one of the season’s hottest hues: royal purple! We dig this look from head to toe, so keep reading for our best tricks to pull off a similar hue.

hudson in beckham Jennifer Hudson in Victoria Beckham Spring 2011

Shades of purple dominated Spring 2011 runways, so we’re not surprised to see so many stylish stars donning different versions of the hue. Depending on your skin tone, purple can be tricky, but Jennifer’s Victoria Beckham design was the perfect shade of vibrant grape – and held up beautifully against those harsh ballroom lights! The satin-crepe material of Jennifer’s Beckham creation was a perfect choice for the occasion, since sequins, sparkle and shine are practically prerequisites for Dancing with the Stars. The material almost looked metallic under the lights, and the reflective quality made Jennifer’s skin look flawless. The next time you’re looking for a fresh way to shine, try a shimmery fabric instead of piling on jewelry. You’ll look modern, fresh and comfortable – just like Jennifer.

As much as we loved the purple color of Jennifer’s dress, we loved the flattering cut even more. It seems that since she’s lost so much weight, Jennifer has really learned how to properly dress her figure. The black belt cinching her waist is the perfect way to accentuate her small frame, and the deep v-neck allows her pretty face to take the spotlight. We loved Jennifer’s matching purple shoes for the stage, but suggest sticking to a simple black peep toe pair for your own wardrobe.

Could Jennifer Hudson be Any Cuter?

She won us over years ago during her American Idol run – even though she didn’t take home the coveted title. We continued to follow her life and career, and have loved Jennifer Hudson more and more with each stylish step. Who could forget her lovable turn as Carrie Bradshaw’s no-nonsense assistant in the first Sex and the City Movie? She was a perfect fit for the role. Fans watched in horror and subsequently rallied in support for Jennifer after tragic crime stuck her family, and have collectively coo’d at adorable 18-month-old son David.

Fans of the singer-turned-Oscar-winning-actress have traveled a bumpy road alongside the star, jam-packed with heavenly highs and devastating lows, so it’s no surprise that we feel equally connected to her triumphant weight loss journey. Most recently, Jennifer has been flaunting that hard-earned body everywhere from her Weight Watchers television spots to the Oprah Winfrey Show, and we admit we’re flipping over her fashion. And at the 4th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, which took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 24th, Jennifer did not disappoint. Below, check out her hot violet frock and fierce suede platforms – and learn how to steal her look!

Jennifer Hudson and her son at the 4th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon Could Jennifer Hudson be Any Cuter?

As usual, Jennifer nailed her look. We love everything about it – the spring color, the perfect fit – even Jennifer’s hair and makeup. The good news is that you don’t need an Oscar trophy on your bookshelf to look equally fabulous. All different shades of purple – from eggplant to lavender – are popping up in stores for Spring 2011. Find the one that best suits your skin tone and you’ll be as fierce as Jennifer all season!

Pair your new favorite purple piece with a great neutral shoe for a modern twist. Instead of opting for basic black or chocolate brown (which also look great with purple,) choose a nude, taupe or gray shoe. Jennifer’s fleshy Jimmy Choos work perfectly against the vibrant violet of her Roland Mouret dress. What do you think of this look? Are you loving it as much as we are? Sound off in the comments, below.

Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

Award shows for us are like Christmas.  Especially the 51st Annual Grammy Awards 2009.  The ladies shone like gems and we’re feelin’ the trend.  Check out the ladies who left us starry-eyed (read: temporarily blind) from their ultra-glittery getups!

carrie underwood Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

From the fab bunch, we have Carrie Underwood leading the way with her golden sparkly dress.

jennifer hudson Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

While we love Jennifer Hudson’s red carpet dress, we also had our eyes set on her stagewear.  She looked amazing!

estelle n kanye Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

British star, Estelle, rocked a sparkly number which complemented Kanye’s… err… blazer.  Okay, now we have a question: could it be Estelle has serious insecurity issues about her hips?  She keeps on wearing dresses with fake hips!  Or was it Kanye’s idea?  We’ll never know.  Note to Yeezy: while we love your boldness, glittery stuff is really girls’ domain.

fantasia barrino Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

Fantasia looked fantastic with her embellished dress.  We’re just not really feelin’ the shoes.

gwyneth paltrow Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

We absolutely love Gwyneth Paltrow’s metallic strapless mini dress!  And for the dress’ sake, we’ll forget her ‘British’ word-drop: “…the utterly brilliant Radiohead”.  Why don’t we just leave the British thing to Madonna for now.

ti tiny Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

To tell you the truth, we’re kinda down and out with celebrities wearing those Herve Leger bandage dress.  But Tiny rocked the metallic version this time.  She grew a sense of style!  We’re not really with TI this time, ‘coz we prefer his undone tuxedo look when he performed with the “Rap Pack” onstage.

paula abdul Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

Paula Abdul tried to get on board the metallic glam trend, but she boarded the fashion trainwreck instead.  Nice try, Paula.

katy perry Grammy Trend Watch: Super Shiny Ladies!

And so did Katy Perry, who puts rhinestones on her ‘fruity’ getup.  Thank God it’s just for show.  She actually looked much better on the red carpet.

Any thoughts on this looming trend, people?