Best Dressed: Oscars 2012

 

 photos courtesy of Style Bistro 

The Oscars are my equivalent to the Superbowl, as for most of you readers (although my friends and I opted for pink champagne, cheese + crackers, and other Oscar-viewing hor d'evours instead of greasy super bowl-y nachos). Here, without further ado, are the ladies who brought their sartorial game face for Hollywood's glitziest night:

 Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford:
And the Best Dressed pick goes to... Gwyneth! Finally, a fashion statement. The floor-length cape ensemble was an iconic red carpet moment—thanks Mr. Tom Ford! (cue: "hashtag chic to the next lev! It's almost *too* chic)

Jessica Chastain - custom-made Alexander McQueen bustier gown
How could I not include Sarah Burton's masterpiece? This dress in phenomenal. The minimal makeup lets the drama of the detailed silk and gold embroidery of the baroque style gown do ALL the talking. Fun Fact: the Harry Winston jewelry alone was worth 2 million dollars—what economy crisis?!


Angelina Jolie - Atelier Versace
Holy moly Jolie. Thank Angie's high-thigh slit for the Twitter phenomenon that is @AngiesRightLeg. Sure, even I was surprised of her overly confident (nay, cocky) posing onstage, but the women gave viewers what they wanted—for that, her right leg deserves a nomination. Pose and pop away, Jolie dearest.

Rose Byrne -Vivienne Westwood one-shoulder black sequin gown
I've been paying close attention to this one, and she is becoming more and more relevant with every look she pulls off. First the jumpsuit at the SAG awards, and now this stunning sequined number—loving it.

Mila Jovovich - Elie Saab dress
This was the first look I saw on the red carpet—I was pleased! Also, I had no idea who she was (nor do I currently know). What I do know: this Elie Saab one-shoulder frock and look is simply perfect for the Oscars—a sparkly white beaded gown that brings old-Hollywood to mind, yet remains modern.


Rooney Mara - Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci
The Girl with the Givenchy Dress. Vogue Daily describes her statement making beauty and hairstyle as the "Rooney Mara effect". I call it the "Maria-wishes-she-could-pull-off-an-edgy-blunt-look-as-this effect".  Her trademark bangs + bold red lips are flawless against her milk-white skin and make the Givenchy dress truly a look of her own. 

Cameron Diaz - Gucci Premiere nude dress
The metallic detailing on the nude gown did it for me. Also a plus: she's always pretty and smiling.

Giuliana Ranci - Basil Soda
Giuliana has been donning Basil Soda for a few events now, and looked like a vision on the red carpet. Everything from the beading + rhinestones to the shoulder stitching makes this gown by Lebanese designer, beautiful.

In the Land of Blood & Honey: Paris premiere

 

photos courtesy of zimbio & celebrity-gossip

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie at the premiere of In the Land of Blood & Honey in Paris.

Give me a moment to take it all in. No, really—Jolie slayed in this look. Nailed it: Angeline Jolie wore a breathtaking Ralph & Russo white one-shoulder gown (adorned with an over-sized rose), Lorraine Schwartz earrings, & Jimmy Choo shoes. Her makeup: Once again, she showcased her natural beauty and made her famous red lips the focal point. Brad Pitt played arm-candy in a black Gucci suit. *pinch me*

18th Annual SAG Awards: Who Wore What? Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham Fall 2011

Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham Fall 2011: Once again Angelina returned to some of her favorite looks for the SAG Awards: Black, Halter Neck and a Blouson Waist.

Hey, when you are Angelina Jolie you can wear just about anything! But I think she is smart to have cultivated a look that is truly hers and gives us just enough fashion to keep us interested while leaving the focus on her stunning face and body....and her best accessory, Brad Pitt!

Also, coming off her knock out Golden Globes look, it would have been silly to try and top that. I love the iridescent shine of this black jersey fabric and the beautiful draping in the top and skirt.

What do you think?! Another Hit for Angie...or was it too simple for you?!

Best Dressed: SAG Awards 2012

photos via celebrity-gossip

Angelina Jolie - Jenny Packham

Emma Stone - Alexander McQueen 

Emily Blunt - Oscar de la Renta 

Sophia Vergara - Marchesa

Zoe Saldana - Givenchy Haute Couture 

Glenn Close - Zac Posen 

Michelle Williams - Valentino

Fact: I was not thrilled with the 2012 SAG award red carpet dresses. My favorites (notice how short my 'Best Dressed' list is) were all donning different looks. From curve-hugging (Sophia Vergara) to ruffled lace tea-length skirts, (Emma Stone) the red carpet was brimming with black + vibrant colored frocks. Who was your best dressed?

69th Annual Golden Globe Awards: Who Wore What? Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace: Another Star who wore a Custom Gown to the Golden Globe Awards was the Drop Dead Gorgeous Angelina Jolie.

When you are Angelina, you can't just wear any ol' Couture Frock off the Runway, huney! No! you have Donatella and her team create a Custom Couture creation just for you!

This Creme with Red Accent Silk Crepe Back Satin Gown fit her to perfection. Trust me, to create darts and tailor Silk Satin that masterfully is no easy feat! And I absolutely LOVE that 1940's draping.

I know this one will be another look that people will Love or Hate, but I am firmly in the LOVE camp. She can often play it safe or subdued on the Red Carpet, but with this look I think she really "brought it" to the Globes!

Everything about her look was beautifully thought out including this soft, modern chignon.

And, of course, the trend of the night...a custom DTM (dyed to match) Satin Clutch! Love that they did it to match the Red detailing of the collar.

Best Dressed: Golden Globes 2012

photos courtesy of celebrity-gossip , GQ

Angelina Jolie - Atelier Versace 

Brad Pitt - Ferragamo tux

Charlize Theron - Dior

Kate Beckinsale - Roberto Cavalli 

Jessica Chastain - Givenchy

Jessica Alba - Gucci 

Nicole Ricci - Julien Macdonald

Nicole Kidman - Versace

Emma Stone - Lanvin

Rooney Mara - Nina Ricci

Salma Hayek - Gucci

Freida Pinto - Prada

Sofia Vergara - Vera Wang

Leo DiCaprio - Giorgio Armani

Adam Levine (left) - Tom Ford

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Thom Browne 

You know it's a golden Sunday when all kinds of red carpet fashion OMG! moments were involved in my bedroom: Read the Golden Globes fashion-frenzy tweets,  here & tweet me. Let's discuss!

Brad + Angie at New York Film Critics Circle

photos via mydaily.co.uk

Everyone's favorite power couple was red carpet-ready at the New York Film Critics Circle. Clad in head-to-toe Salvatore Ferragamo, Angelina Jolie looked effortless in a creme silk Ferragamo blouse and sleek + polished leather pencil skirt. The look was completed with a stunning emerald necklace which added a splash of bold color. A big congrats to Brad Pitt who won the Desert Palm Achievement Award, wearing a Versace suit. 

Red Carpet Report: 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

Desert Fabulous!

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: Angelina in Elie Saab and Brad in Versace

The 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala occurred tonight, Saturday January 7th, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, in Palm Springs, California, naturally. The Awards Gala brought out lots of A-List Hollywood stars (it was sponsored by Cartier and I'm sure they got some nice Goodie Bags, a nice free stay in Palm Springs and lots, lots more...as incentives to show up!).

Blouson and Cane: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie showed up with her handsome husband, Brad Pitt. The 48-year-old actor was being honored at the ceremony with the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his work in both Moneyball and The Tree of Life. His pal and Moneyball co-star, Jonah Hill presented him with the award. Brad was walking with a cane and revealed to reporters that he injured himself when he wiped out on a ski slope while holding one of his twins. Miss Angelina, in case you were wondering wore a beige/putty fan-pleated blouson (she LOVES that silhouette!!) jumpsuit from Lebanese-born and Paris-and-Beirut based fashion designer Elie Saab. Pitt wore a Versace suit...and that cane.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler: Yes, another A-List Hollywood Couple showed up to the 23rd Annual Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala--with his semi-new girlfriend! The 50-year-old actor received the Chairman’s Award for his work in both The Descendants and The Ides of March.

His statuesque (and gorgeous) girlfriend, actress, model and pro-Wrestler(!) Stacy Keibler, wore a black Alexander McQueen sleeveless and plunging-neck dress with shoulder-padded detail. Clooney's tuxedo suit was by Versace--just like Brad Pitt's (did the Versace PR team sponsor these two boys??)

Hot in Black: Actress Charlize Theron wore a HOT, HOT, HOT LBD--Little Black Dress--in the form of this Lanvin Spring 2012 by Alber Elbaz. Interestingly enough it was very close in its shoulder emphasizing design, as Stacy Keibler's (I'm sure Charlize and Stacy were "bumpin" shoulders!). PS: It's ALL about these STRONG SHOULDER dresses ladies!!! The black crepe sheath dress also featured an original cut-out as seen above. Call it, the New SLIT! LOVE. Also: notice her heels: The Stacked PUMP is about to be GONE. It's all about this delicate late 70's Disco Strappy heel...

Diva in Black: Black was a popular color at this 23rd Annual Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala. Actress Glenn Glose wore a black gown with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bust, godet panels at the skirt and elbow-length tight-fitting sleeves. I think she looks elegant and refined. Although I am not a huge fan of the sheer panels. Often these slightly sheer dresses look very different "in person" as opposed to seen in photos because the flash from the photographers cameras can be extremely harsh. I always advice everyone to take a flash photograph BEFORE you leave the house! You'll be surprised what the camera can reveal! We don't want any VPL (visible panty lines)!!

Michelle Williams: The 31-year-old actress received the Desert Palm Achievement Award for her work in the film My Week With Marilyn, which was presented by her co-star Kenneth Branagh. She wore an above-the-knee muted gold satin and sequined cocktail dress from Prada. Again, this dress, also continued the "Shoulder Emphasis" silhouette with its impeccably beaded shoulder-covering torso detail. Oh, and what a surprise: no Super Stacked Heel...instead, a delicate slightly stacked gold strappy shoe. Good job Michelle.