Hello-Hello and Happy Monday!
Some may be starting the week with less rest than normal, we know loads of friends stayed up last evening to watch the goings-on at the Kodak Theatre. As always, hits and misses littered the scene once all was said and done.
We loved the Marchesa gown Best Actress Sandra Bullock wore.
The fabric was exquisite, and Ms. Bullock wore the gown, it did not wear her. We adored her comments on choosing The Dress:
“There are so many gorgeous dresses out there I couldn’t possibly predict the trends,” she said. “My stepdaughter picked out my dress yesterday.”
Cameron Diaz was stunning in Oscar de la Renta, we called it the Fairy Tale Princess dress.
Gabourey Sidibe was radiant in blue Marchesa.
We laughed (and agreed) with the Twitter comment asking how many Muppets had to die to create Zoe Saldana’s Givenchy Couture gown.
The top portion of the dress was simply breathtaking. If only the lower half carried out through the theme.
WWD’s post-mortem had an insightful thought on the styles seen last night:
“Some, though, seemed a bit overwhelmed by their looks. Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham looked less sexy than Helen Mirren in Badgley Mischka.”
Of course, comportment always has a significant influence on any appearance. Below we see the darling bow on the Jenny Packham dress and Ms. Mirren’s oft-discussed tattoo.
We struggled with Sarah Jessica Parker’s look, it seemed to channel the sixties but appeared a beat off, whether it was the hair or eye makeup, we’re not sure. More from Women’s Wear Daily on her gown:
“…donned a Chanel Haute Couture gown “that Mr. Lagerfeld so nicely made for me when I asked him,” was so in love with her dress “that I don’t want to give it back. I also don’t want to sit down, because the back is so beautiful.”
Fitting in one’s seat must have been challenging for some:
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Tighter shots better show the diaphanous fabric used for Amanda Seyfried’s Armani Privé creation, as well as the Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
While some awarded Mariah Carey points for ‘most improved,’ the Valentino didn’t work for us. The diamonds were provided by Chopard.
One report speculated the entertainer may be “in a delicate condition” (our term) and also commented on the struggles this particular ensemble presented:
“Wearing extremely high eight inch heels… and a dress that prevented her from actually walking on her own, Carey was held up by her security guards.”
“I don’t think I can do this,” she whispered.”
Most were not fond of Charlize Theron’s Dior Couture dress,and one report referred to Virginia Madsen’s gown from Kevan Hall as being “Frumpytown”.
Some celebrities took advantage of an opportunity to wear more than one party frock; below we see Faith Hill with husband Tim McGraw at the Oscars in one dress and in another gown at the Vanity Fair party.
Not everyone received the “less is more” memo this year; Hilary Swank’s dress for the after parties was by Valentino.
Also seen at the Vanity Fair party, Mad Men’s Jon Hamm and girlfriend Jennifer Westveldt.
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Co-star Christina Hendricks attended along with Jennifer Hudson.
Others at the annual fundraiser for the AIDS Foundation included the Jonas Brothers….
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Heidi Klum and Rachel Zoe…
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Olympians Apolo Anton Ohno and Johnny Weir….
Refinery 29 has compiled some wonderful montages, including their “Most Divisive” list:
Refinery 29
There are scads of places to look at more fashion coverage, including the Refinery 29 post mentioned above, InStyle, FabSugar and WaPo’s story.
We were puzzled by an unusually cranky-looking George Clooney.
Perhaps he forgot the reminder posted for celebrities as they face the cameras.
Until next time!
ADDITIONAL PHOTO CREDITS:
- John Shearer/Getty
- Jason Merritt/Getty
- Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
- Frederick M. Brown/Getty
- Amy Sancetta/AP
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