Tag: september 2022

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2022 NSAI Awards | Nashville, TN | September 20, 2022

Michael Kors ‘Embellished One Sleeve Cutout Gown’ – $7,990.00

Taylor has worn many sequinned gowns over the years. She has, in fact, even worn many black sequinned garments. In my predictions post for this event, most of my guesses centered on a more ‘business bitch’ bent on what is very much a signature Taylor lewk. Not only to reflect the gravity of the honour she was being bestowed with (Songwriter of the Decade) but also to grasp a sense of familiarity of her recognizable style (sparkles!) just with a more serious edge. 

I love how the midi length here conveys a sense of maturity and composure, without going over-the-top dress-code wise (this isn’t the Oscars) like a full-length gown would. The slit and the cut out keeps things svelte and a little sexy, but the professional length and additional coverage from the asymmetrical long sleeve provide a nice balance that reign the lewk in from going overboard. 

I also appreciate the overall styling here with the low, sleek pony. While a kicky high, voluminous pony would have bumped up the ‘fun’ factor, I think keeping it low and simple and clean complements the overall sharpness and modern tones of the dress. Kohl-rimmed eyes and her signature red lip make this instantly Taylor, but also a little vampy and sexy. 

All in all an excellent outing in my opinion. What did you think? 

Worn with: Rahaminov earrings, Anne Sisteron ring, and Aquazzura sandals

Get the look: La Femme, $448.00

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With Blake Lively (x) | Watch Hill, RI | September 17, 2022

Venroy ‘Oversized Woven Stripe Shirt’ – $170.00
Venroy ‘Stripe Boxer Short’ – $150.00

It warms my heart so much every time we see displays of this friendship. Blake took to Instagram the other day to post intimate photos of her over the course of her latest pregnancy – one including a pic with Tay presumably over the last few months at her Rhode Island home where she wore the most breezy looking matching striped set.

Worn with: Ray Ban sunglasses

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The Making of Midnights | September 16, 2022

Awe Inspired ‘Woman Power Necklace’ – $160.00

According to the brand, a symbol to “channel all the glorious power and strength of the feminine.”

Taylor previously wore this brand’s ‘Le Duo’ necklace during the promotion of RED TV.

100% of the proceeds of this necklace also go to Planned Parenthood.

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Los Angeles Times | September 2022

Vintage Dress – not available for purchase
Âme Jewelry ‘Totem Circle Stud Earrings’ – $3,500.00
De Beers ‘Forevermark Five Diamond Station Ring’ – price available upon request
Bondeye Jewelry ‘Wave White Diamond Ring’ – $950.00

I love this mix of modern and retro plus the very fun interplay of shapes and geometry here between each of her jewelry pieces (a circle, diamonds, and an organic wave) against the more quilted print of her (sadly) vintage dress.

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Toronto International Film Festival | Toronto, Canada | September 9, 2022

Djula ‘You And Me Ring’ – €430.00
Cadar ‘Light Baguette Ring’ – $3,900.00
Cadar ‘Tu Psyche Ring’ – $5,900.00

Taylor’s team is particularly adept, in my opinion, at picking out standout jewelry to complement a look. My favourite here is that cocktail ring by Cadar which, again, mimics the shape of the sequins throughout the gown as well as the circular medallions in the chains around her shoulders.

Worn with: Louis Vuitton gown and Melis Goral earrings

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Toronto International Film Festival | Toronto, Canada | September 9, 2022

Melis Goral ‘Citrine Diamond Earrings’ – $4,650.00

Taylor’s earrings appear to be based off a citrine ring design by Melis Goral jewelry from their ‘Reflections’ collection. I love the way the colour and shape of these earrings mirror those of the chains on her gown. Great tie-in.

As an aside? Her hair and makeup are stunning here.

Worn with: Louis Vuitton gown and Djula + Cadar rings

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Toronto International Film Festival | Toronto, Canada | September 9, 2022

Louis Vuitton custom gown

For Taylor’s appearance at TIFF, I was hedging bets as to whether she would show up in the business babe-adjacent attire that she has favoured when attending promotional events where she wants to underscore her title as director on the project … or leaning into the glam showgirl aesthetic that tentatively appears to be the defining factor of the upcoming Midnights era.

In making her appearance at TIFF in this very glam sequinned custom LV gown: I think we have our answer.

I love how the gold paillettes are very reminiscent and recognizable within Taylor’s style repertoire. The girl has yet to meet a sequin she doesn’t love. But the very elegant way the skirt falls (perfectly hemmed btw to just kiss the floor – so well done) combined with the draping chain details makes this feel like a classed up extension of her MTV VMA appearance that had very similar shoulder details. It’s also a very nice slideshow moment where we now have a Midnights-esque appearance in: Silver, a colour, and now gold.

The RED hair (those bangs! the sleek blowout!) gave me temporary whiplash wondering if this was an appearance from 2012 I had somehow missed also feels like a very prescient tie-in to the fact that the project she is promoting is for that very same re-recorded album.

All in all – well done. She looks great, she looks classy, she looks glam and it somehow hits the mark for both of the albums she’s promoting (RED TV and Midnights). And that is not easy to do!

Worn with: Melis Goral earrings and Djula + Cadar rings