CHANEL AT THE CFDA'S

Posted Nov 19 2010 @ 06:02 PM

"Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively was spotted working the red carpet of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards held at Skylight Soho in NYC on November 15, donning a risque look from the Chanel 2011 Spring/Summer Ready to Wear Collection. Consisting of an embroidered top and a beaded feather skirt, my main complaint is that Blake wore a nude bra with this ensemble!! She obviously didn't realize that this would show through with the camera flashes, but still - black dress, black bra. Am I correct, ladies? For a few looks that are similar to Blake's couture creation, check out the following options from Sue Wong: the Deco Beaded Slip Dress in Black, the Beaded Black/Gold Feather Dress, and the Black Crochet Cocktail Dress. From there, Blake slipped into a pair of marroon velvet heels and wore a bold bangle (try Amrita Singh's Milintica Bracelet in Silver) to complete her look. What are your feelings about Blake's outfit on this oh-so-fashionable occasion, readers - yay or nay? In other Lively news, it seems that BL lost out on the role of Daisy Buchanan opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming remake of The Great Gatsby to Carey Mulligan. Reports claim, "Blake's screen test with Leo didn't go well, like, at all. In a true boo-hoo moment, it appears Blake didn't get a call back and that only Carey and Rebecca Hall did. But, in the end, the part was offered to Mulligan Monday night. Baz Luhrmann picked up the phone, called Carey and said, 'Hello Daisy Buchanan.'" Do you think that Blake would have been a better fit for the role, or are you pleased with Carey's casting?

Blake Lively seen in New York, NY on Nov 15 2010.