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2012 Oscar Fashion Favorites

I admit I didn't even watch the 84th Annual Academy Awards last night, but I did check the highlights and red carpet wardrobe! I don't know about you, but I was not all that impressed by the gowns worn to the award show this year. Though, I did have two favorites: Octavia Spencer and Kristen Wiig.

Octavia Spencer image via Pop Sugar (Photo: Getty Images)

Octavia Spencer, winner of Best Supporting Actress for The Help, knows how to play up her shape in figure-flattering gowns. I really enjoyed this white, gorgeously-beaded Tadashi Shoji dress.

Kristen Wiig image via Celebuzz.com (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Oscar nominee and presenter Kristen Wiig was simply stunning in a tiered tulle J. Mendel gown and understated jewelry. Personally, I loved her hair! The soft, undone waves complimented her neutral look.

Now, the dresses to "be seen in" were the ones that the stars wore to one of the many viewing and after-parties! A few of my favorite looks...

Nina Dobrev image via PopSugar.com (Source: WireImage)

At Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, The Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev stunned in a black J. Mendel gown from the Fall '12 runway. Her fishtail braid was also a nice change from the more formal up-dos.

Alessandra Ambrosio & Kourtney Kardashian image via PopSugar.com (Source: Getty)

Sporting their adorable baby bumps, Alessandra Ambrosio in Roberto Cavalli and Kourtney Kardashian in a white Grecian Raoul dress were both glowing!

And over at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a patriotic red, white and blue...

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley image via Fashionologie.com (Source: Getty)

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a tomato-red gown by Antonio Berardi. Red dresses are super-hot this season!

Sofia Vergara image via Fashionologie.com (Source: Getty)

Sofia Vergara looked stunning in a white Roberto Cavalli gown. I love the sheer lace overlay, which gives a sexy hint of leg.

Leslie Mann image via Fashionologie.com (Source: Getty)

Leslie Mann wore a seqiun navy gown also by Roberto Cavalli. Navy is the new black for spring and summer. I love navy dresses, and this is no exception, though I think the dress would have looked better without a ruffled train.

Did you love a look that I did not cover? If so, share it in the comments!

Michelle Obama Wears McQueen at White House State Dinner Honoring Chinese President: Fab Or Not? I think AMAZING!

First Lady In Red...

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, in Alexander McQueen Resort 2011, State Dinner for Chinese Presdient

Last night was the White House State Dinner in Honor of the President of the People's Republic of China. The First Lady, Michelle Obama stunned the audience--and me sitting inn my living room 2700 miles away--by wearing a STUNNING red printed silk organza STATEMENT-making Alexander McQueen Resort 2011 gown. Tell me when was the last time you saw a US First Lady so chic, modern and wearing such a directional gown for a State Dinner...and it wasn't one of the First Lady "usual Fashion Designer subjects" such as Oscar de la Renta (First Lady Laura Bush's Fave).

Making an Entrance: Alexander McQueen Resort 2011

But we have come to know that Michelle Obama is definitely NOT going to follow the First Lady "Fashion Rules" set before her by other First Ladies. And I for one, LOVE that!
The gown--which features an asymmetrical neckline and folded architectural draping--was designed by the House's Creative Director, the late Alexander McQueen's successor (following his tragic and untimely death), Sarah Burton. The choice of color, I'm sure was a nod to China, in that it signifies happiness and prosperity.

Fashion Diva: US First Lady Michelle Obama last night at State Dinner for Chinese President

I think she looked AMAZING--so chic! Move over Carla Bruni, Queen Rania, Sheikha Mozah of Qatar...there's another woman in town! Now, in comparing the top photo, of Mrs. Obama wearing the gown--and the one from the McQueen Look Book, the gown was altered for the First Lady: Originally, it featured puffy sleeves and as we can see, these became wide straps on Mrs. Obama. Also, look closely at the hem--there seems to be an "addition" of about 2 inches:

It looks like a band of satin fabric was added to compensate for the First Lady's statuesque height (see above close-up). It doesn't look as if that same band is in the original gown. First Ladies aren't allowed to "borrow" dresses like many A-List actresses so possibly after the gown was purchased and/or ordered from her favorite boutique (Ikram), it still needed a little extra length. I may be wrong (and I'm sure my readers will let me know!) but if I'm not, it's very interesting...

Michelle Obama Wears Naeem Khan Dress at State Dinner

First lady Michelle Obama channeled her fashion side during the first state dinner of U.S. Pres. Barack Obama. She pulled a strapless, silver-sequined, cream-colored gown by Naeem Khan, an Indian-American designer. The gown was accentuated with beads that form an abstract floral pattern. Michelle completed her fabulous look with a stack of bangle bracelets and dangling earrings.

Photo Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Carrie Underwood's 9 Fashionable Dresses at CMA Awards

Carrie Underwood hosted the 43rd CMA Awards and she managed to wear nine dresses for the whole night excluding her arrival gown. Here are her six best gowns for the night.

Carrie Underwood 9 Dresses at CMA Awards

1. Kelly green Ina Soltani strapless dress with a tiered origami bodice.
2. Ina Soltani dress in bright orange silk chiffon, ruffled one shoulder mini.
3. Georges Chakra's Spring 2009 Couture mini-dress
4. Tracy Reese Black Label floral dress
5. Nicole Miller's gold custom-made mini
6. A strapless peach dress by Randi Rahm

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Christina Hendricks Wore A Carolina Herrera Wedding Gown

"Mad Men" star, Christina Hendricks married "Days of Summer" actor Geoffrey Arend last October 11. Christina Hendricks wore a Carolina Herrera gown for her wedding. She look like a bouncy, happy, and fashionable bride!

View more Christina Hendricks' wedding pictures!

Photos from: skinnyvscurvy.com

Bella's Wedding Dress For The Twilight Series

While the Twilight series' cast is currently filming in Vancouver for New Moon, InStyle released nine wedding dress designs for Bella's upcoming wedding in the fourth book of the series. New York's famous designers like Christian Siriano, Monique Lhuillier, Erin Fetherston, Brian Reyes, Max Azria, Prabal Gurung, Lela Rose, Badgley Mischka, and Zac Posen created their own interpretation of Bella's wedding dress.

See all the looks and decide whose design is the best. As for me, I would go for Monique Lhullier's and Christian Siriano's classic Victorian wedding dresses.

Left: Monique Lhuillier
Right: Christian Siriano

Left: Lela Rose
Right: Max Azria

Left: Badgely Mischka
Right: Erin Fetherston

Left: Zac Posen
Right: Brian Reyes

Prabal Gurung

To view the full details about these gowns, visit Instyle.com gallery.

Amazing and Amusing Looks of Costume Institute Gala 2009

Last Monday, one of the most awaited fashion events of the year took place at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Costume Institute Gala 2009, named as “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion”, was hosted by Kate Moss and Marc Jacobs.

Celebrities, models and fashion designers graced the red carpet of the event wearing their best model-looking dresses. I am not surprised to see fashion perfect gowns as well as weird-looking outfits. In every occasion, one can be either fashionable or out-fashioned. Personally every time I stumbled upon blog posts regarding fashion events, I would go directly to the Best-Dressed and the Worst-Dressed links of the site. For this blog, I would classify them as Amazing and Amusing looks.

Check out the gallery I have prepared for you. I would like to thank the fashion sites who uploaded these photos. Even though we did not attend the party in person, at least we can be amazed and amused with the wild creations and daring outfits of the party’s attendees.

Amazing Looks

Kate Hudson in Stella McCartney gown and Kate Beckinsale in Marchesa Fall 2009 gown.

Claire Danes in Armani Privé and

Milla Jovovich in Marni Fall 2009 dress and Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior.

Bar Refaeli Marchesa dress and Miranda Kerr in Jil Sander Spring 2009.

Anne Hathaway violet Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 and Gisele Bundchen in Versace Spring 2009.

Amusing Looks

Rachel Weisz in strapless pink with yellow hem Vera Wang gown and Mary Kate Olsen in Christian Lacroix Fall 2007 Couture

Claudia Schiffer in Atelier Versace Spring 2009 and Ashely Olsen ice white The Row gown.

Kate Moss in Marc Jacobs and Madonna in Louis Vuitton Fall 2009.

Rihanna in Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2009 and Leighton Meester in Louis Vuitton Fall 2009.

Shalom Harlow Bob Mackie black puffy coat dress and Victoria Beckham in polka dotted custom Marc Jacobs dress.

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Michelle Obama's Inaugural Ceremony Gowns

Every fashionista must be jealous to Michelle Obama. After his husband was elected as the President of USA, she's becoming a bolder fashion icon every single day. For the upcoming inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, 2009, fashion designers created amazing skecthes of a gown for Michelle Obama. Check out the gowns designed by Betsey Johnson, Badgley Mischka, Monique Lhuillier, Isaac Mizrahi, Carolina Herrera, Karl Lagerfeld (for Chanel), Diane Von Furstenberg, Christian Lacroix, Peter Som and a lot more. So step aside and give it up for Michelle Obama.

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