The red carpet premiere of Drew Barrymore’s Going the Distance in Los Angeles was a glamorous affair.  The actress scored major points in her strapless Malandrino gown; her shimmering brocade dress boasted a demure frontal slit.  It was paired with a Balmain belt with gold side panels that highlighted the golden sheen in the dress.   A pair of YSL platform shoes in a complementary color completed the trifecta; all three came together to make one stunning look.  The dress had the starring role, it flattered Barrymore’s figure, hair and skintone.  A dress works when the woman looks confident and comfortable in it, and this one accomplished both tasks.

We first fell in love with the ladies of Sex and the City because of their love affair with New York City and high-end fashion.  Their move to the big screen has only intensified that love; they continue their love affair with Louboutin, YSL, Dior, Halston and Chanel in Sex and the City 2.  We’ve only gotten a glimpse of what’s in store from the movie trailer so far, and we are already coveting the wardrobe.  The label breakdown comes from Madison Avenue Spy:

• Opening clip Carrie in limited edition Mykita & Bernhard Willhelm sunglasses ($525 @ Patricia Field.)
• Carrie’s white dress- Halston; necklace- Solange Azagury-Partridge- about $200k.  shoes- Louboutin; clutch- Chanel (Look from movie poster shown on the left).
• Clip in front of Bergdorf Goodman- Samantha’s VBH bag ($1300);  black Ray Bans. Miranda- YSL Tribute heels. Charlotte- all pink Dior (including the bag); except shoes- Louboutin.

 Take another look at the trailer below:

The New Sex in the City Trailer Is a Little Loub Heavy [The Cut] Via [Madison Avenue Spy]

Related: ‘Sex and the City 2′ Trailer Preview: Video

How many of us would earn more after we’ve departed?  Well, Forbes magazine’s annual list of top grossing dead celebrities has named famed fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent, at the top.  He made an estimated $350 million dollars in the past year, most of which came from the sale of his estate at a Christie’s auction in February.  Saint Laurent passed away June 1, 2008 of brain cancer.  He was known for his expert tailoring, and secured his place in fashion history with the creation of the female tuxedo suit.  The late designer’s estate is managed by his long-time partner Pierre Berge.

Michael Jackson ranked third with $90 million, followed by Elvis Presley who came in with $55 million. Yves Saint Laurent is in very good company.

Fashion’s Finest Remember YSL  [Forbes.com] 

Yves Saint Laurent: The Richest Dead Celebrity  [The Fash Pack]

Forbes magazine: Yves Saint Laurent, not Michael Jackson, is top-earning dead celebrity  [Sun-Sentinel.com]