The Oscars are always so fun! Before I get lost into crazy editing and business stuff today I am going to do a short post of the “best dressed” from the Oscars last night. I had so much fun watching the red carpet with my two pals, Erin and Liz….we are a little harsh in our fashion forward criticism! If only I could dress some of the celebs, don’t get me wrong everyone looked so stunning, but choosing the right hair to go with your dress, and the right shoes, or the right dress, is a bit tricky!
A few trends: red lipstick, the bun, very 1920′s styled gowns, and some art deco looks and soft pastel/neutral colors!
Here are a few of my favorites from the evening!
10. Maggie Gyllenhaal (Dries Van Noten)
To start Maggie’s dress is just beautiful on her, it is not my post favorite because I am not a hug fan of the colors or the print on her dress, but I love the simplicity of it, and it is very flattering on her body type, although I do picture her in a little bit more of a vintage style, or a classic look since she is such a charming actress, and her personality seems to maybe fit more of a Grace Kelly style.
9. Penelope Cruz (Donna Karan)
I think Penelope looks fab in red! It is totally her color, this dress is also beautiful! But not as beautiful as her, which is why she is number 9! The dress, although stunning seems to add to much material to her waist, making her waist seem much larger than it is. The top (I love the neckline) but maybe could be a tad on the softer side (softer as in less dramatic- not so large) I sort of throws off her proportions But none the less she looks stunning!
8. Demi Moore (Versace)
Demi dress is so beautiful! The color looks perfect on her skin tone, I only wish her gown had a gathered sweetheart to bring the eyes all the way down and up her dress, the layered wraping is beautiful and ends with a line going up from her chest but ends, if that line had continued with a sweetheart I think it would be been just perfect. Personally (if you may not know) I am not a huge fan of strapless, I think it cuts your torso in half, shortens your body and on most it is not the most flattering, I did not say all, just most. Other necklines such as a sweetheart are not as harsh and give more of a flowing continuation of our natural body’s which are not jagged and straight but curved.
7. Helen Mirren (Badgley Mischka)
Helen looked stunning in her beautiful gown. Not many can pull off silver/grey colors and she looked amazing and very age appropriate (which is important).
6. Rachel McAdams (Elie Saab)
Loved Rachel’s dress, it is so flowy and romantic!
5. Anna Kendrick (Elie Saab Haute Couture)
Some may not like Anna’s gown but I think it is beautiful! How the fabric just drapes on her so perfectly, it is also very romantic and the color is perfect for her hair and skin tone.
4. Carey Mulligan (Prada)
Loved Carey’s dress!!! So classic. (although maybe a more dainty shoe to pair it with..lol)
3. Myley Cyrus (Jenny Packham)
Myley looked stunning in this gown, I really adore it, but I don’t think it is age appropriate for her, the top does look like lingerie! I think the top being a satin is beautiful but maybe for Myley should be structured just slightly different…the gown is stunning!
2. Cameron Diaz (Oscar de la Renta)
I Love this gown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So classic and beautiful, but it is not my first pick because I don’t feel like Cameron’s large 80′s hair was not a perfect marriage to this classic vintage styled gown. It sort of threw me off, as the night went on and it was more loose it looked better but I think the dress would of been better suited with a 1920′s styled side bun of some type!
1. Sandra Bullock (Marchesa)
My favorite!! Because, it was perfect for Sandra’s body type (not many can wear a gown like this- it just clings to everything) It is very classic, a beautiful timeless color and it is not strapless! Her red lipstick, make-up and long perfectly conditioned and combed hair are the perfect pairing to this long draping intricate piece of art! Beautiful!
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Ok, so I’m not a huge Maggie Gyllenhaal fan, but I LOVED her dress. It was a super bold choice for her… because like you said, I also picture her in something a little more classic. She has a timeless beauty to her which would help me picture her in a dress that is timeless as well, but this dress is fantastic on her! I love the color, the cut, the neckline. Such a good choice! But my favorite, bay far, was Sandra… It was perfect for her. She looked absolutely incredible. Thanks for this blog! I love it!
I turned on the t.v. just in time to see Sandra Bullock presenting an award, I was dumbstruck. She was breathtaking in that dress!!! Gorgeous. plus the hair and makeup was a perfect compliment!
funny story… I had a post on my blog about how much I LOOOVE Elie Saab dresses, they are beautiful, and how if I were a celebrity I would sooo don an Elie dress… Of the ones you listed, my favorites were Demi Moores dress and Anna Kendricks dress.
ps, just curious, what site did you go to to find all these pictures?
Oh my gosh. I want Rachel McAdams dress, it is so so gorgeous. Brittany, couldn’t you see it in a dreamy underwater photo shoot?!
Yeah Rachel McAdams’ dress is my favorite. Its just so cute and flows really well..
wow your hilarious Anthony!!!!!!!! haha!
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