Anna Wintour at the Met Gala 2012

Who: Anna Wintour.
Where: The Met Gala of 2012.
What: A gorgeous, white creation from Prada.  Check it out:


What Madame thinks:

Amazing choice, Ms. Wintour! The delicate, white dress is elegantly topped off with a a fluffy white cardigan that looks comfortable and beautiful simultaneously. The golden embroidery on her dress is set off by the creamy color of the fur. And way to go witht hat haircut! The round bob complements her face perfectly. A truly elegant smile to set off a truly elegant outfit. Congratulations, Prada, for creating such a beautiful outfit, and Anna Wintour, for pulling it off so wonderfully.

Beyonce at the Met Gala 2012

Who: Beyonce, new mother and great singer.
Where: The Met Gala of 2012.
What: A black, purple, lacy, feathery dress by Givenchy. Check it out:

Dishing the details of the gala:

Beyonce kept the paparazzi waiting, showing up several hours late. But when she came, the cameras did flash! Beyonce is wearing a new creation from Givenchy, the brand we all know and love. But is Givenchy's new creation for Beyonce as loveable as the brand's former concoctions?

What Madame thinks:
Beyonce is bold with her clothing, a part of her personality that is usually embraced by her fans, one of which happens to be me. But this dress was a little too over-the-top. From the front, it looked like something Beyonce could pull off--but when Madame saw the pictures from the back, it immediately became a huge no-no:


Her whole body can be traced--nothing is left to the imagination in this dress! Way too racy, and definitely an unexpected turn from this star. And where did those feathers come from anyway? True, I love the color--purple sets off black really well--but feathers, against that delicate lace? Another big no-no in this outfit. Sorry, Beyonce, and better luck next time.

A few good qualities:

Beyonce's hair was looking gorgeous in a ponytail, smooth and sleek! Her makeup complemented her featuers well without being overdone. I commend her stylist. But maybe her dress wasn't the wisest choice...

Beautiful in Blue

1.       Deborah Lippmann’s ‘Across the Universe’ Nail Polish

2.       Badgley Mischka Pumps-Wanda Open Toe

3.       kate spade new york Wallet-Signature Spade Lucy

4.       GUESS “Mipolia” Pumps

5.       Crislu Colored Center Stone Sapphire Ring, 8 c.t. t.w.

6.       Aidan Maddox One-Shoulder Sequin Dress with Sash

My top picks for fashionable blue styles. Must-haves if you can get them cheap, but if not, they're worth the hundreds of dollars anyway! Treat yourself to one of them at bergdorfgoodman.com and bloomingdales.com.

Adorable in Purple

1.       Giuseppe Zanotti Wave-Cutout Bootie

2.       Aurelie Bidermann Enameled Swan-Feather Earrings, Purple

3.       Paolo Costagli Sapphire Ombre Ring, Purple

4.       Alice + Olivia Kalyn Sheer-Skirt Dress

5.       Gucci Malika Clutch, Purple Haze

6.       Donna Karan Double-Face Coat

This is my latest monochromatic collage of must-haves. It's a purple frenzy! Check back often for more collages in other colors.

Madame's Designs: One

This is my first post about a series of post I hope to continue called Madame’s Designs. I use a photo-editing program and take several photos of clothes items online, melding the photos together so that it looks like a model wearing a real outfit. Here is my first design, with the shoes, handbag, and jewelry shown separately:

Items used:

-WILDFOX Sweatshirt-Hear t

-Aqua Skirt-Tiered Mini

-Joan & David Flats-Ezza Pailette

-MARC BY MARC JACOBS Wallet-Preppy Leather Large Zip Around

-Aqua Double Row Statement Necklace, 12”

(all pieces off bloomingdales.com)

Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions.

Ring Finger Nail Polish Trend

<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3752084/madames-manolos?claim=d7ga9a93ns8">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>

To kick off the summer, Madame's Manolos is presenting you the new way to paint your nails. The new craze is to paint your ring finger's nail a color that complements the color of all your other nails. Check it out:


(Picture from hubpages.com)

Madame's recommendations are the combinations you want to try before heading to the beach or a party:

-Baby blue and baby pink, like the picture above
-Green for ring finger, yellow for others
-Dark blue for ring finger, purple for others
-Brown for ring finger, pink for others
-Black for ring finger, white for others

Are you going to try this trend? If you do, make sure to send Madame's Manolos your polished pic at madamesmanolos@hotmail.com! If we love the look, we'll do a special feature on your gorgeous nails.

Grand Opening of Madame's Manolos!

Welcome to Madame's Manolos, your number one style, fashion, makeup, shoes, and trend blog. The Madame with the Manolos is yours truly, Trisha Carter.  I hope to be a dedicated blogger and post regularly, but let's see how that goes. Bookmark Madame's Manolos and check back often!