Daily Diva: Actress Eva Mendes attends the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival in Gucci Fall 2011

Retro in Red....

Eva Mendes attended the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival yesterday and she opted for this Gucci Fall 2011 Silk Chiffon retro-inspired dress with Blouson Sleeves and High Neck.

The Tribeca Film Festival Red Carpet has been a bit of a mish-mash with starlets wearing everything from Couture to T-Shirts and Capri Pants!

I see why Eva was drawn to this Gucci dress. The color is fantastic and the retro 60's vibe is fun and flirty. It's sort of "Latina Valley of The Dolls"; all that's missing is pool in Palm Springs or Bel Air and some Martinis. Oh and some pool boys! She made some changes to the dress from the runway, eliminating the neck tie (good choice!) and taking away the black belt. I think the belt would have given the dress a stronger silhouette and helped define her waist.

Still, when you look like Eva (look at that bone structure and EYEBROWS!) you can look fabulous in almost anything and she is definitely "owning" this look.
For this Eva, you are my Diva of the Day!!
What do you guys think??? Would LOVE to know...

Nick Verreos on this Week's "Style Star" on the Style Network--Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian!

Body-licious Style!

The New All-American (Fashion) Girls: Actress Eva Mendes and...

Reality Star Kim Kardashian

This weekend, the new episode of "Style Star" debuted on the Style Network. For this week's episode, the GORGEOUS Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian were our DIVAS. In the past 2 shows, "Style Star" has highlighted Angelina Jolie and Kate Beckinsale, as well as Cameron Diaz and Kristen Stewart, but now we are giving the exotic olive tone lovelies their turn.

Nick Verreos, Style Expert on Style Network's "Style Star"

And as you now may know, yes, I was called upon to give my "Nick Fashion Two Cents"--along with other notable Fashion Experts including Elle Magazine 's Creative Director Joe Zee, "Shear Genius Season 3" Winner Brig Van Osten, and my buddy Marcellas Reynolds, among others.

The episode, titled "The New All-American Girls", follows their "Style Evolution" and how so many women--are inspired by their all-out sexiness and no-holds barred style. Whether it's Mendes' "Sofia Loren Going-on-a-yacht-in-Capri" or Kardashian's sexy Va-Va-Voom Red Carpet looks, they both OWN it and LIVE it!

Click HERE for the show listings and when it is airing! (PS: All WEEK LONG!!!!)

Galas, Gowns and Grown-up Jewelry

Every jewelry hound knows the fall season brings with it all kinds of galas, opening nights and high profile fundraisers - perfect conditions for a good bauble hunt.

I love it when the grown-ups come out to play.

New York City Ballet's Fall Gala:

It's been a while since we've seen Sarah Jessica Parker on a red carpet, and she picked the tony occasion of the New York City Ballet's Fall Gala last night to grace us with a little Halston hotness and some great dress-up jewelry.

I love the necklace layering - not too matchy-matchy and just the right side of gaudy with the metallic sheen of her dress.  What do you think of the choice? Should she lose the longer look?


Los Angeles Philharmonic Opening Gala:

Eva Mendes lit up the left coast last night in a flowing Dior gown and sparkling Neil Lane jewelry that channeled old Hollywood glamour.

This diamond bracelet looks like it was made for her gown. Gorgeous!

Who are your favorite grown-up gamines to gawk at on the red carpet? Charlize Theron is another one on my list - despite her unfortunate gown choice at the Oscars this year.