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Anna Kendrick's 2014 Style Review
I was never really bothered by Anna Kendrick. And then I saw her on So You Think You Can Dance and she was super cool and funny. And then I saw Pitch Perfect. And I was done. But as much as I liked her, I wasn't that mad about how she dressed. Until January 2014. Things really picked up then, culminating in this adorable Kate Spade jumpsuit that she wore this week. And my very favourite outfit she has ever worn as far as I'm concerned — this Hervé Léger by Max Azria with the emerald green accents and accessories. Bliss.
Anna's style revolves around some key designers. She favours Tory Burch for sure, with several of her most recent outfits being from this label. Simple, clean and appropriate for her tiny dimensions.
J. Mendel is another of her favourites, especially for red carpet events of cocktail type. Again, she gets them fitted to her proportions — and considering she is TINY, this is going some. Fit is so important and Anna really has some to understand this and proportion. Brilliant.
Another of her favourite designers is Carolina Herrera, and she has not only embraced the pouf skirt by CH but the black and white trend has made a real impression on her wardrobe of late. Other outfits include Milly and more Tory Burch.
Christian Dior has made it's first forays into Anna's wardrobe this year. I'm not sure it is as successful as the classic American designers, but it is very pretty in a cocktail dress.
And then there is Monique Lhullier — a firm favourite in Anna's repertoire. She has always worn this label and this year has been no exception so far.
I must mention that one of the hightlights of Anna's year so far has been her outerwear. She has taken Miu Miu on board as well as Carolina Herrera. I love these looks and they totally inspire me.
Another highlight of the year was Anna's various outfits for the Grammy Awards. Obviously the yellow Markus Lupfer was the stand-out star. Amazing. And the Azzaro gown was beautiful. I also really enjoyed the gorgeous little floral number from Topshop with the cut outs.
Anna's Oscars dresses (ceremony and Vanity Fair after party) were sensational. The gown for the ceremony was J.Mendel — safe choice — but the after party gown was a phenomenally successful Atelier Versace floor sweeper that was one of the best.
Anna's look at the Sundance Festival was awesome and a red tartan shirt went onto my must-have list for winter immediately. Love this.
And I have to say, a girl that likes a bit of black and navy is one after my own heart. Cute outfits, great attitude always, excellent fit under tricky circumstances, a head of red hair and a fantastic sense of humour. Anna Kendrick just got herself an invitation to guest at my fashion fantasy book club. Good girl.
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