50th Annual ACM Awards: Our Picks For Best Dressed

April 19th was a star-studded night in Arlington, TX as country superstars and celebrities gathered for the 50th annual ACM awards. The red-carpet event featured Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan as hosts, and awards were won by Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, and performances from guests such as Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley were unforgettable. However, some of our favorite looks from the glamorous evening belonged to the faces that were seen on the red-carpet, but not necessarily the stage.

Dierks Bentley had a successful night performing "Riser" (possibly his next single) and he also had a beautiful date, wife Cassidy Black. Cassidy rocked strappy, simple black heels which are a huge trend right now. The more simple of the heel, the better for summer. We love the intricate pattern of her dress and the flattering and unique neckline. Dierks and Cassidy win for hottest couple of the night.

Olivia Culpo and Nick Jonas made a stunning pair. We love her entire look for its simplicity, yet Olivia was one of the more stunning appearances. Her look is proof that simplicity can be key with the right accessories, makeup and hair choices. Why was Nick Jonas (formerly from "the Jonas Brothers" and known for his pop vocals) at the ACMs? He contributed to a fun and unique twist as he performed his two hits, "Chains" and "Jealous" along country duo Dan + Shay.

Tracy Ripsin and Troy Aikman were another hot couple seen on the red carpet. We adore everything about Tracy's look, from her  blush-colored gown to her metallic beaded statement necklace to her soft curls and most importantly her radiant smile.

Reese Witherspoon made a guest appearance on the red carpet alongside Hot Pursuit costar Sofia Vergara. Reese also chose to wear trendy, simple and strappy black heels to compliment her bold, glittery gown which we love for its cute skater-girl shape.

Christian Fashion Week 2015

Top Buttons intern Ashley Lumetta and staff member Alexis Gauthier had the pleasure of attending Christian Fashion Week 2015 this past weekend in Tampa, FL.

Our encounter at CFW was one to remember! We love their values that founder and host Jose Gomez presented at the beginning of the show and reminded us all throughout the evening. "Christian Fashion Week wants people to know that we C.A.R.E. about Contextual modesty, Affordable fashion, Responsible usage of natural resources, Ethical labor practices."

On that note, enjoy this recap of some of the runway designs from the show!

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Noka Posh seemed to trademark her collection with  A-line dresses. Some were over-sized while other dresses had a fitted waist-line, as pictured. Her dresses were feminine and versatile. She paired some with pants, others with tights, and still some with bare legs. Noka Posh is gifted in creating long-sleeve dresses in particular, a style that is becoming increasingly popular.

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 The "After I Do" Collection took the models on a chronological journey of what a bride and groom might wear down the aisle and then to events throughout their honeymoon. We really appreciated designer Constance's bright colors and detailed seams.

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Designer Angel Myers (pictured in the bright pink fringe dress) designs with size in mind, and we value that so much! Her attention to body curves in her designs is so flattering for any shape! Again, there are lots of bright colors in this line which is ideal for spring and summer wear. A white dress serves as a nice blank canvas to accessorize with bright jewelry and big hats.

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 Aleksandra Designs presented a lot of business attire, and while most of her line is made for the workplace, there were a plethora of concepts to appreciate about her designs that can inspire fashion ideas for your own style of attire.

Aleksandra is bringing back the mid-waist belt, as seen in three of the outfits pictured. This trend cinches any outfit in to create a slimming waist with a peplum affect.

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Messiah Couture blew us away with their elegant detailing of beads, sequins, and fabrics. What surprised us most is that this collection was the designer's very first debut in the fashion world. These gowns are perfect examples of colors, textures, and shapes for the upcoming prom season.

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Essence Flower's line featured all black-on-black outfits. Each model wrapped tulle around their face, almost like a veil. The outfits were made out of a mixture of leather and tulle with creative one-shoulder or off-the-shoulder necklines. Each outfit was a unique piece of art in an of itself!

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One of the highlight's from the night was Julia Chew's "Firebird" dress. In 2013, Julia Chew was discovered as a designer at Christian Fashion Week. Since then her career in the design industry has launched forward in success.

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So, in response to what we saw at CFW, here's eight fashion take-aways trends from the runway:

1. Long Sleeve A-Line Dresses
2. Bright Colors
3. Big hats
4. The color white as a classy & clean canvas
5. Mid-waist Belts
6. Lots of sequins!
7. Leather and tulle
8. BLACK is ALWAYS in style

All in all, our Top Buttons team members had a FABULOUS time representing on the red carpet, making connections behind the scenes, and marveling at the latest trends in the fashion industry.

Our Favorite CMA Red Carpet Looks

On Wednesday, November 5th, the 48th annual CMA Awards aired on ABC. This event, known as "country music's biggest night" brought in a total of 16.1 million views. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley returned as co-hosts on this popular show. The fashion is always glamorous at these events, and this year did not disappoint. Here are four of our favorite red carpet looks from this eventful night.

1. Host Carrie Underwood looked beautiful as always in a golden ombre Lorena Sarbu gown with intricate crystal embroidery. This high low dress was the perfect way to show off her Jimmy Choo shoes.

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2. New country starlet, Lucy Hale looked classy in this red Romona Keveza silk crepe gown. We love her choice of a bright red lip to complete the look.

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3. Pop sensation Meghan Trainor wore an elegant lacy, blue dress by Monique Lhuillier.

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4. Cassadee Pope wore Aidan Mattox. This chic black top looks absolutely gorgeous with her metallic skirt and statement necklace.

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 Did YOU have any favorite looks from the night? Let us know in the comments below!

(photos 1-3 provided by USA Today, photo 4 provided by E!)

Favorite Looks From The 2014 Annual Lucille Lortel Awards

This past week marked the 29th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards in New York City honoring those who participate in Off-Broadway theater. A number of talented celebrities participated in the event such as the lovely America Ferrera and Carly Rae Jepsen looking absolutely fabulous. The night highlighted many Off-Broadway actors, actresses, design artists, choreographers and producers.

Guest America Ferrera wore a black Givenchy dress while adding a splash of color. This look for the event was fun and the added neon belt made it even better. America has been in numerous hit television series such as Touched by an Angel and Ugly Betty. Another favorite she has been in was the 2005 film Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants.

One of the presenters for the event included singer Carly Rae Jepsen. Carly is known for her hit single 'Call me Maybe' that went viral. She presented awards for Outstanding Achievement while wearing a gray dress with beautiful silver embroidery. We think she looks fabulous in her choice of attire for the event.

Laura Osnes also attended the event looking gorgeous in an elaborate Dennis Basso dress. Laura is a singer and actress who starred as Sandy in the musical Greece.

Along with many other wonderfully dressed celebrities, these three ladies went above and beyond demonstrating beautiful red carpet style!

Our Favorite Dresses from the 2014 MTV Music Awards

This past Sunday night, the MTV Movie Awards premiered on television hosted by Conan O'Brien. The awards ceremony was filled with both unexpected events and performances by artists such as Ellie Goulding, Zedd, Twenty One Pilots, Rihanna and many more. Celebrities arrived ready and dressed to perfection for this fun Los Angeles event.

Leslie Mann was one of the presenters for Best Male Performance at the awards ceremony wearing a black and tan polka dot Juan Carlos Obando halter top dress. Leslie is best known for her role in The Other Woman, 17 Again, and Big Daddy. She flaunted her dress down the red carpet alongside her husband and two daughters. As Mann arrived at the event, she decided to perform a dance down the red carpet demonstrating her excitement.

Actress Amber Stevens looked beautiful in her simple white Vivienne Westwood dress. We think this dress was a perfect choice for this event. Stevens is best known for her role in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and 22 Jump Street.

Top Button's all-time favorite dress that was worn at the event was wore by Actress Nikki DeLoach. She wins our vote for Best Dressed at the MTV Movie Awards in a bright red Novis dress looking elegant and sophisticated in every way.