Best Dressed: The Oscars

Lupita Nyong'o in Prada.
I thought the color of the gown complemented her complexion perfectly. I loved how whimsical it was. Very classic yet modern. I also adored her acceptance speech and the fact that she uses the same lip balm that I wear and sell (Clarins Hydraquench).

Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace.

This was very reminiscent of Gwyneth Paltrow's Tom Ford gown from a couple years back but I loved it none the less. She looked stunning. I also loved her hair and makeup.

Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen.

While this was a very safe selection in my eyes, it's also incredibly timeless. She looked regal in this gown and her hair and makeup was also on point.

Cate Blanchett in Giorgio Armani.

She seems like she has such a spectacular sense of humor so hopefully she wouldn't be offended if I said this look gave me a little bit of Britney circa 2000 MTV VMAs vibes. Perhaps a little young for her but still gorgeous. I love anything girlie that sparkles so this is a big winner in my eyes.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Reem Acra.

Next in line on the feminine glitz and glam train is Channing Tatum's beautiful wife. Nothing we haven't seen before on the likes of red carpet pros like Penelope Cruz or Eva Longoria but still incredible.

Camila Alves in Gabriela Cadena.

She always looks incredible on the red carpet. I loved this shade of pale pink on her. True elegance and sophistication from the lady with the best date of the night.

Charlize Theron in Dior Couture.
I loved the train on this dress. The neckline and adjoining straps kept me intrigued. Very well-proportioned. Classic with a twist. She wore this perfectly.


And it should also be noted that the gentleman came dressed to the nines...

Acadmey Award Winners Matthew McConaughey in Dolce & Gabbana with Jared Leto in Saint Laurent.

Wooderson's McConaughey's acceptance speech was such perfection that I would be remiss to not share it:

Kevin Spacey in Burberry. Love a man in a blue suit.

& The Brads, both in Tom Ford.

Bradley Cooper & Brad Pitt.


In all honesty, one of the main reasons I look forward to awards season is because of the red carpet fashions. But this year, up until The Oscars that is, I was so uninspired that I didn't even bother to post best dressed lists for The Golden Globes, SAG Awards, etc. The stars must have been holding out for the big night because just about everyone looked phenomenal. While the show itself tends to be boring, I'll give it to this year's producers because it was actually quite entertaining. I think that the winners' speeches and the "approachable" and familiar nominees had something to do with it. The Academy even managed to salute one of my favorite films of all time, The Wizard of Oz. For that, I'll forgive them for all of the Gravity hoopla. Now that's a movie I would never recommend.













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Best Dressed: Oscars 2013

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior. I was really happy for her to win Best Actress. I saw Silver Linings Playbook on my birthday and absolutely loved her performance. I thought she looked like a princess in this gown. The color and train were exquisite. The backwards necklace made this look all the more memorable.

Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta. I normally don't like the way pastels look against fair skin (from my own personal experience) but for whatever reason, this color looked gorgeous. There aren't many times a woman can wear a ball gown but the Oscars is definitely the right place to do it. I love everything from the fabric to the cut. I also think the loose hair makes it less formal and modern. Perfection.

Zoe Saldana in Alexis Mabille. I think she always knocks it out of the park on the red carpet. She's stunningly beautiful and has the type of body that makes anything look amazing. I wasn't in love with the grey and black layered fabric on the train of this dress but it was enough to make it interesting. The cut of the top is to die for.

Naomi Watts in Armani Prive. Initially, I wasn't overly blown away by this look but the gown quickly grew on me. I think it was the hair that threw me off. The cut, material and fabric of the dress are well ahead of its time. It's very difficult to pull something like this off but it worked. Love the makeup.

Queen Latifah in Badgley Mischka. I thought she looked elegant in this dress. Her skin and makeup were also on point. The simplicity of the dress and the stark white color worked very well on her.

Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott. She has been killing it on the red carpet lately. This is a fantastic dress and she looks wonderful in it. For whatever reason, I wouldn't have expected this type of fit or material from her at the Oscars but it works. I love to hear her speak.

Charlize Theron in Dior. While many will say this is far too reminiscent of Anne Hathaway's Chanel look at the Golden Globes, I see enough of a difference. It takes a truly beautiful woman to pull off a hair cut like this and still look ultra-feminine. The skin. The face. The height. Everything.

Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan. I almost missed this one in its entirety. I didn't watch much of the red carpet interviews and I was listening to the actual show more than watching. I caught this look by accident on the web. I don't think it's the best she's ever looked but I love the back of the dress and the fact that the beading is different.

Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive. As a redhead, I'm partial to wearing anything in the gold or bronze family. When you have coloring like Jessica, this is the way to go. I'm not in love with the fit or even the cut but the color and detailing alone are enough. The hair and makeup are also great.



Notable Mentions:

• Reese Witherspoon had an excellent hair day and the color of her dress was dynamite.
• Screenwriters deserve more credit. Where would we be without the script?
• I wish people prepared speeches and didn't mention a gaggle of random names.
• I didn't even notice that George Clooney was actually there.
• Bradley Cooper still makes my heart race.
• Jane Fonda is the coolest.
• I fell asleep and had to rewind the last hour of the show.

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Oscar Fashion Prediction

A fashionable starlet will wear a gown from Zac Posen's SS 2012 RTW collection; if not one of the dresses below, one of his other beautiful designs.

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Best Dressed: Oscars 2011

The Golden Hanger once again goes to actress, Mila Kunis. She looked absolutely stunning in this lavender gown by Elie Saab. I adore the lace detailing, the neckline, the train, the color... There isn't a thing I don't love about this dress! I'm not crazy about Mila's hair but her makeup was nicely done. The simple jewels were also an added touch of elegance.

Cate Blanchett wowed in this unique, Givenchy dress. I think it was somewhat of a risk but it worked. It's quite elegant. Despite being what I would call a modern silhouette, I could see this being worn on the red carpet at any period in time- old Hollywood era, today or the distant future. Very interesting.

I thought Gwyneth Paltrow looked sleek and statuesque in this metallic gown by Calvin Klein. I'm not feeling the broach or the jewels but the dress and simple hair style were pure, modern, elegance. The lining of the dress threw me off a bit as well but with legs like Gwyneth's, who needs it?

I absolutely loved this Marchesa gown on Halle Berry. The bottom is a bit confusing but it somehow comes together nicely on Halle's flawless figure. The top of this gown is perfection! The hair and makeup- gorgeous. Loved it!

Another look that I neglected to mention initially was Celine Dion in Armani Prive. I think this gown looked unbelievable on Celine- can you believe she gave birth to twins just a few short months ago? I love the color, the cut, the sleeves, the fabric- fabulous!

Mandy Moore looked like royalty in this stunning Monique Lhuillier gown. I forgot to add this to my best-dressed list because I didn't see it live, on the red carpet. She looked so gorgeous. This is a dress that I would want to wear. Flawless!

Also in Marchesa, was 14-year-old nominee, Hailee Steinfeld. She designed this tea-length dress herself! Talk about multi-talented. I thought she looked age-appropriate, timeless and so regal. I adored the color on her and the shoes went perfectly with the silhouette and fabric.

Someone who doesn't usually cross my best-dressed radar was Michelle Williams. I thought she looked sophisticated in Chanel. I have yet to see her film, Blue Valentine, but it is definitely on my list. Her makeup looked fresh and pretty and I think her dress' silhouette went wonderfully with her hair.

One of the most beautiful women on the red carpet was Matthew McConaughey's model wife, Camila Alves. She looked other worldly in this stunning design by Kaufman Franco. She's so gorgeous and this dress is to die for. Speechless!


Hilary Swank looked spectacular in this fabulous gown by Gucci. I'm a sucker for anything metallic or feathery. I don't love Hilary's hair & makeup but the look comes together nicely enough. I found her film, Conviction, to be one of the best movies of the year.


Overall, I think these dresses were the best of the best. But I don't think there was an overwhelming amount of fashion on this year's red carpet. There weren't even any notable mentions or true disasters for me to report on. Thus far, I found the show to be rather unremarkable and boring- but I suppose most award shows are these things. Here's to the next one.



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