Kim Basinger dapper in drag for 'Grudge Match' premiere

Kim Basinger in a three-piece suit as she attends the 'Grudge Match' screening benefiting the Tribeca Film Insititute at Ziegfeld Theater on December 16, 2013 in New York City. Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/kim-basinger-dapper-drag-for-grudge-match-premiere

Leonardo DiCaprio is the ‘Wolf of Wall Street’

Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates the New York City premiere of 'The Wolf of Wall Street' at the Ziegfeld Theater on December 17, 2013. Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images.  Much morehere…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/leonardo-dicaprio-is-the-wolf-of-wall-street

Mood Indigo: Lapis blue moto jacket

a great alternative to the ubiquitous little black leather moto jacket...

For those who want to indulge their love of cobalt or indigo blue, this little lapis blue moto or biker jacket hits the spot!

 would team with this cobalt blue tee...

this royal blue camisole slip maxi dress ...

 this yellow printed skirt...

 this blue printed skirt...

this tiered red floral skirt...

and this cobalt glitter knit top...

 these lapis blue sneakers...

 these royal blue jelly sandals.jpg

 these patent leather cobalt blue sandals...

and these lapis blue sandals...

and it wouldn't be too shabby with these Chrysocolla beads...

or these cobalt blue / aqua mirror lens sunglasses...

And these oversized cobalt frame sunglasses...

Space Age metallic moto jacket

This little metallic baby seems a little too fitted and hopefully it stretches for those who own it, but this cute little cropped silver or pewter metallic moto or biker jacket could be just the thing you need to jazz up a hip-length t-shirt.  So Space Age right?

a kick ass black and white polka dot jacket

keeping with the black and white theme, I found this gorgeous little polka dot jacket with a bomber jacket look that has a varsity jacket collar.  Really cute!

Legendary actor Peter O'Toole dead at 81

British actor Peter O'Toole, most famous for his title role in film “Lawrence of Arabia,” has died at the age of 81 on December 14, 2013 in London, England.  

                   

 Peter O'Toole participates in a Hand and Footprints Ceremony presented by the TCM Classic Film Festival at Grauman's Chinese Theater on April 30, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images.

 Peter O'Toole in heroic role of British Army officer “T.E. Lawrence” in epic “Lawrence of Arabia” in 1962.

O'Toole cutting quite a dashing figure in role as “General Tanz” in “The Night of the Generals” thanks to another great uniform by Hugo Boss.  Much more here...

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/legendary-actor-peter-o-toole-dead-at-81

Shoes that make me feel like a little girl

T-bar shoes for women that take us back to our childhood and make us feel like a little girl... :-) 

These are genuine leather and pointed for a grown-up, feminine look.  Simply adorable...

Fashion statement: Robert Downey Jr in Lederhosen

Not sure how this got under the radar but here is adorable actor Robert Downey Jr, as he poses with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, in his fitted Lederhosen (traditional Bavarian leather pants) attending the German premiere of his film "Iron Man 3" during their photocall at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof on April 12, 2013 in Munich, Germany. Nicely done Robert!  Photos by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images.

and Robert Downey Jr in a robotic pose or is it an impression of a mannequin?  Much more here...

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/fashion-statement-robert-downey-jr-rocks-lederhosen

Space Age silver metallic sneakers

Sold as River Island Rubber Sole Brogues, these wingtip style silver metallic sneakers are so futuristic.  Something you'd expect inter-galactic travelers to wear - just to be comfortable!  Shine on...

What did that wacky South African signer say?

So-called sign language interpreter Thamsanqa Jantijie, 34, who says he doesn’t remember the event, standing next to US president Barack Obama.  Photo courtesy of NYDailyNews/Matt Dunham.  Videos and more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/what-did-that-wacky-south-african-signer-say

Evangeline and Orlando cozy up for NY Hobbit screening

Evangeline Lilly and Orlando Bloom at New Line Cinema and MGM Pictures 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' screening hosted by Cinema Society and Moncler on December 11, 2013 in New York. Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.  Much more hereincluding Orlando Bloom’s candid interview about his elf role Legolas…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/evangeline-and-orlando-cozy-up-for-ny-hobbit-screening

American Country Awards 2013: Most Glamorous List

Kellie Pickler in peacock blue at the American Country Awards 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on December 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.  Much more here from the red carpet…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/american-country-awards-2013-most-glamorous-list

Thompson and Hanks shine at 'Saving Mr. Banks' premiere

Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson celebrate premiere of Disney's 'Saving Mr. Banks' at Walt Disney Studios on December 9, 2013 in Burbank, California. Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/thompson-and-hanks-shine-at-saving-mr-banks-premiere

Katy Perry wows in Versace at Jingle Bell Ball

Katy Perry in her leopard Versace Dress on Day 1 of the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at 02 Arena on December 7, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/katy-perry-wows-versace-at-jingle-bell-ball

Hollywood legend Eleanor Parker dead at 91

Hollywood star Eleanor Parker has died at the age of 91.  Public domain promotional photo from 1953.  More here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/hollywood-legend-eleanor-parker-dead-at-91

Zebra stripes fur jackets rule!

Keeping it black and white these days – totally drooling over this really cute little cropped zebra faux fur jacket...

White moto vest - what a cool idea!

The alternative to a black moto jacket – a white moto vest with all the bells and whistles would be cute too...  Yes, quite polished, isn't it?

Marlon Brando had the right idea...

and I think this white caged gladiator bootie sandal would team well...

too cool!

Coveting: an oversized moto or biker jacket coat

I love the idea of an oversized moto or biker jacket - or is it a moto or biker coat?  The sleeves on this one are quilted and then cuffed with matching faux leather from the body of the jacket.  Gorgeous and generously sized!  All it needs is a sharp little cap to go with it and it's like... uniforms for the vaffen ess ess, to be phonetic...  Hugo Boss knew how to cut a good uniform!

your standard issue utility jacket, like worn here for graduation as Officer's Candidate...

in better detail here, the Adolf Hitler on the cuff title is for the Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler.

and here's the Panzer jacket...

Colin Firth celebrates UK premiere of ‘Railway Man’

Jeremy Irvine and Colin Firth in a lighter moment at the UK premiere of 'The Railway Man' at Odeon West End on December 4, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/colin-firth-celebrates-uk-premiere-of-railway-man

Katy Perry arrives in Naeem Khan gown at the Ninth Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball

Newly announced UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry arrives in Naeem Khan gown at the Ninth Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani, Wall Street on December 3, 2013 in New York City. Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for UNICEF.  Muchmore here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/unicef-goodwill-ambassador-katy-perry-glows-at-snowflake-ball

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry glows at Snowflake Ball

Katy Perry performs at the Ninth Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani, Wall Street on December 3, 2013 in New York City. Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for UNICEF.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/unicef-goodwill-ambassador-katy-perry-glows-at-snowflake-ball

Keira Knightley recycles wedding dress for SeriousFun

Keira Knightley attends the SeriousFun London Gala 2013 at The Roundhouse on December 3, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images.  More here andslideshow…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/keira-knightley-recycles-wedding-dress-for-seriousfun

Princess Diana fairytale Emanuel gown to be auctioned

The Emanuel dress owned and worn by Princess Diana is to be auctioned on December 3, 2013. Courtesy Kerry Taylor Auction House/Suzanne Plunkett-Getty Images.  More here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/princess-diana-fairytale-emanuel-gown-to-be-auctioned

Michelle Obama and girls welcome White House Christmas tree

Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia Obama and family dogs Bo and Sunny welcome White House Christmas tree at the North Portico of the White House on November 29, 2013 in Washington, DC. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/michelle-obama-and-girls-welcome-white-house-christmas-tree

Duchess Catherine ends November in laser-cut LBD

Duchess Kate and CEO Tim Lawler of SportsAid at the SportsBall annual gala dinner at Victoria Embankment Gardens on November 28, 2013 in London, England. Photo by Lefteris Pitarakis - WPA Pool/Getty Images.  Much more here including Kate’s outfits forNovember 2013…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/duchess-catherine-ends-november-laser-cut-lbd