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: 2013 Grammy Awards

In all honesty, this might have been the least inspiring collection of fashions I've seen at a major award show. It was quite disappointing. I struggled to even select a few looks that I liked. I try not to be negative here on my blog but simply put, there was a major lack of gowns that wowed me. I feel like the Grammy Awards are a chance to take risks and do something really fabulous. I didn't see any of that. It was a disaster. But on to the ones who got it right...

Kelly Rowland in Georges Chakra. I thought this black gown had the perfect fusion of sex appeal with a bit of elegance (well, as elegant as you can look in cutouts). It worked wonderfully on her.

Maria Menounos in Gomez-Gracia. I've always thought she was stunning. I thought this look was something different. I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with it (especially the belt) but it was a nice splash of color on the carpet. Love her hair. She wore the dress (not the other way around) so points for her.

Kimbra in Jaime Lee Major. When I think of the Grammys, this is the type of gown I'd expect to see on the red carpet. While it's certainly not for everyone, I think it looked stunning on her. It was one of the few risks that were even taken and subsequently one of the only dresses that managed to capture my attention.

Rihanna in Alaia. Beautiful gown. I also loved her hair and makeup. I think Rihanna is one of the most talented mainstream artists of the times. Really dig her music and what's happening here.



Notable Mentions:

• Mario Lopez's suit. Loved the maroon hue.
• Alexa Chung looked beautiful but I thought her dress wasn't really appropriate for the occasion (much better for something in the daytime).
• The jury is still out on Taylor Swift's J. Mendel gown. The beading going down the front of her chest reminded me of the scoliosis back brace as seen in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. 

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Best Dressed: 2013 Golden Globe Awards

Anne Hathaway in Chanel. At first glance, I wasn't completely dazzled by this gown but its texture and simplicity really grew on me. Anne's flawless complexion accentuated the beauty of the fabric. Classic.

Megan Fox in Dolce & Gabbana. Not only is Megan Fox stunning but she has one of my childhood crushes as a husband. I thought her makeup and skin looked impeccable and this dress was feminine and elegant. She recently had a baby and looks fantastic.

Hayden Panettiere in Roberto Cavalli. I thought this pale pink dress was beautiful. The cut of this dress is perfection. The best she has ever looked. I loved that her hair was styled so effortlessly. Fresh and young.

Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta. I somehow overlooked her when I was watching the red carpet coverage but when I saw the pictures, I loved it. I think the shade of her dress works perfectly with her coloring. The hair and lipstick are dynamite.

Katharine McPhee in Theyskens' Theory. This is a dress that very few women could pull off; and not only pull off but rock. The plunge of this dress and the fabric is very risky. It could have easily came off looking inappropriate or meant for the AVN Awards but Katharine looks gorgeous. I thought it was very memorable. The hair and makeup all work together flawlessly. The best she has ever looked.


Honorable Mentions:

Bradley Cooper (dream babe) and Ben Affleck! These two looked beyond handsome in their tuxedos.














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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: 2012 Grammy Awards

Paris Hilton was my choice for best dressed. I absolutely loved her Basil Soda gown. The colors and cut were gorgeous and it fit her like a dream.

Rihanna looked sexy and modern in Armani.

One of my favorite ladies, Kathy Griffin, looked fresh yet classic.

Kelly Rowland looked stunning in Alberta Ferretti.

Gwyneth Paltrow looked sleek and beautiful in Stella McCartney.
















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Best Dressed: 2012 SAG Awards

Rose Byrne looked unbelievable in a chic Elie Saab jumpsuit. I thought she resembled a young Anna Wintour/Julianne Moore. This is one of my favorite red carpet looks in recent memory. She took a risk and totally nailed it!



Elizabeth Chambers looked effortlessly elegant in a cream gown by Gucci.

Also in white, a newly engaged Katrina Bowden looked beautiful in Amsale.

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Trending: Cannes Film Festival

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Navy and nude were two of the most popular colors trending at the 64th annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France. Neutral shades have been very popular this spring and I expect them to carry through into the fall. Many of the top magazines are reporting that red will be a big color for fall/winter '11 but I expect to see plenty of deep, navy and midnight blues in the mix as well. I think all four women looked beautiful!

Actress Gaia Bermani Amaral attends a Calvin Klein party

Actress Angelina Jolie in Salvatore Ferragamo at the Kung Fu Panda 2 Premiere

Model Karolina Kurkova in Armani Prive at the festival's Opening Cermony

Actress Rachel McAdams in Monique Lhuillier at the Sleeping Beauty premiere



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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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SAG Awards 2011: Best Dressed

Joan Crawford's No Wire Hangers Award
I kind of forgot all about the SAG Awards last night. So, I didn't see any of the gowns on screen. This list is based off the pictures I was able to find! :)

BEST DRESSED:

The Golden Wire Hanger goes to Mila Kunis in Alexander McQueen

January Jones in Carolina Hererra

Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta

Claire Danes in Louis Vuitton

Rosario Dawson in J. Mendel

Notable Mentions:
Eva Longoria- She always looks great on the red carpet but I wasn't feeling the hair.
Kim Kardashian- Not sure why she was there but her hair and makeup looked great. I liked the color of her Marchesa gown but didn't find the cut very flattering. It also seemed a little dated- been done too many times before.

...WHAT THE?!
Christina Hendricks- Joaney, oh, my Joaney. There are no words.
Angie Harmon- Such a stunning beauty but the SAG awards was not your wedding day nor the Oscars. Take it down a few notches. Was she even nominated?



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