Red Carpet: Oscars 2012

There were some amazing fashions on the red carpet this year. I had so much fun watching the pre-show carpet and believe it or not, I really liked some looks that were on random people in the background of the red carpet footage too -- they were either guests of the actually famous people or people with headsets working the event. Whodathunk? Obviously I'll never find pictures of them too, so enjoy my favorite celebrity looks from the Oscar carpet!

[ mila jovovich in elie saab / gwyneth paltrow in tom ford / octavia spencer in tadashi shoji / rooney mara in givenchy ]

White was having a moment on the carpet this year. Mila Jovovich was one of the first to arrive on the pre-show and looked so glamorous in this 2009 Elie Saab gown. Gwyneth Paltrow rocked a Tom Ford CAPE! So let's just take a moment to digest that. Amazing. I really loved her ensemble, with and without cape -- but I could have done without the low/loose ponytail. Octavia Spencer looked absolutely beautiful in this beaded Tadashi Shoji gown and it worked every inch of her body just right. Loved it! Lastly, ahh... Rooney Mara in Givenchy couture. She kind of came off like a twat in the red carpet interviews that I saw, but that can't stop me from admiring this structural masterpiece! It's hard to say because there were so many gorgeous gowns, but Rooney's getup might be my overall favorite.

 [ viola davis in vera wang / meryl streep in lanvin / michelle williams in louis vuitton ]

I loved Viola Davis' Vera Wang gown from the waist up -- I just wasn't feeling the chiffon at the bottom. But I couldn't not include her because she looked absolutely stunning -- I especially loved that she wore her hair natural because I seriously LOVE natural hair. I wish I had it. I've discussed this before though so enough about that. Green just pops off her skin in the most gorgeous way. And I wish I had her skin too. DAMN. Can I skin her and wear her??? It rubs the lotion on its skin. It puts the lotion in the basket. Okay, enough serial killer talk. Back to dresses. Meryl Steep looked gorgeous and sexy in this eco-friendly Lanvin gown. Cougar! Michelle Willaims... what to say about Michelle Williams. I love her style. Remember that yellow gown she wore a few years back? Gorgeous. I'm loving this peplum trend, it appear to be quite flattering for all sorts of body types. It's hard to pick between this Louis Vuitton coral dress or the white Givenchy, but I think what Rooney Mara wore edges this one out for the top spot by the tiniest margin.

 [ berenice bejo in elie saab / kristen wiig in j. mendel ]

Berenice Bejo looked gorgeous in this mint green Elie Saab gown. I am generally not a fan of mint green, but I couldn't get over the beading and cut of the dress. Kristen Wiig is muh gurl. I am in l.o.v.e with her and I thought she looked amazing and true to her own style in this J. Mendel gown. Giuliana, on E!, was all butthurt that she didn't put her hair in an updo because apparently that's a MUST of the Oscars... shut up Giuliana! Of course when Angelina Jolie showed up with her hair down and her leg comically posed out the slit of her dress, no one said anything about her hair. Nevertheless, Kristen looked beautiful and was definitely one of my top looks of the night.

[ jessica chastain in alexander mcqueen / nina garcia in jean paul gaultier / tiny fey in carolina herrera ]

It was hard for me to find a picture that did justice to how great both Jessica Chastain and the Alexander McQueen gown she is wearing looked on the red carpet pre-show because pictures that capture the richness of the dress tend to over saturate her hair color. I really loved the gown -- it was interesting and fresh while at the same time feeling really classic. Nina Garcia was one of the hosts of the ABC pre-show and I really liked her simple Jean Paul Gaultier gown, so just I had to feature it! Keep in mind that the picture washes out all the details, it wasn't too simple! Last, but not least, Tiny Fey looked probably the best I've ever seen her look in this custom Carolina Herrera gown. It fit her perfect and worked wonders for her figure. Gotta love that peplum!

Best dressed? Worst dress? Share your thoughts in the comments!

[ images via here, here, and here ]

Red Carpet: Golden Globes 2012

I was so excited to watch the Golden Globes red carpet yesterday and though it was quite underwhelming at times, there were still some really beautiful gowns being waddled around in. I love that E! makes the women climb up and down a staircase to reach Seacrest for an interview. All of the poor women in mermaid/fishtail gowns have the hardest time getting up and down, quite comical. Now I try not to be negative but... let's just say for worst dressed: Zooey Deschanel and her manly sideburns -- I know it was a 60's style look, but I think there is a reason that "vintage" look will never come back. Now that I have that off my chest, time for the favorites!

 [ mila kunis in dior / emma stone in lanvin / rooney mara in nina ricci ]

Some of my ultimate favorite colors on the carpet were deep, dark tones of burgundy (I'm looking at you, Viola Davis) and straight up, no fuss black. Mila Kunis looked gorgeous in a Dior gown, but alas, when doesn't she look amazing? Remember that lilac Elie Saab gown last year at the Oscars? Emma Stone in Lanvin was probably my favorite look of the night (the picture doesn't do it justice -- it was far more beautiful on screen and in motion) and Rooney Mara is a close second with her black Nina Ricci gown.

 [ kristen wiig in bill blass / shailene woodley in marchesa / jessica biel in elie saab / charlize theron in dior ]

A far departure from the color tone of the previous gowns, light neutrals and nudes were also another  trend on the carpet this award show. I love all things Kristen Wiig so this Bill Blass number was a hit with me, perfectly elegant and simple at the same time. Shailene Woodley's Marchesa gown was incredibly detailed and beautiful, once again... the pictures of it online do not do it justice. Even though Jessica Biel looks like she is dressing for her impending nuptuals (and may or may not have a third boob in the middle of her chest), I really liked this lacey number by Elie Saab. Lastly, Charlize Theron will always look gorgeous in my mind. I think she is just one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood and while this Dior gown would normally be a miss for me... on her, it is just stunning!

[ kelly osbourne in zac posen / reese witherspoon in zac posen / sofia vergara in vera wang ] 

 

Lastly, I have got to show actual color some love. Kelly Osbourne looked paradoxically modern and vintage simultaneously in Zac Posen, which I loved, and Reese Witherspoon looked feminine and sexy in Zac Posen as well. Lastly, Sofia Vergara looked beautiful in this navy Vera Wang gown, though I wish she had some Veronica Lake-esque waves in her hair instead of a boring straight do.

All images via [ here ]

Designer Spotlight: Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2011

I know this is the previous season, but it's too beautiful to not focus on. 

After looking at Fall/Winter, I had to go back and look at Spring/Summer.

[ All Images via Elie Saab ]

Designer Spotlight: Elie Saab Haute Couture F/W 2011-2012

Fall/Winter Elie Saab Haute Couture 2011-2012 is amazing.

If you want to see how the dresses move (plus additional dresses I didn't spotlight):

 [ all images via Elie Saab ]

Red Carpet: Oscars 2011

This post is a week late, whoops! I didn't watch the Oscars, but I did scour the web to find pictures of dresses. There were lots of gorgeous dresses, but I am absolutely in love with these gorgeous gowns.

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy (can't believe this made some peoples' worst dressed lists!)

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Haute Couture (So so so so gorgeous!)

Florence Welch in Valentino (Love the lace and vintage feel)

Mandy Moore in Monique Lhuillier (I've also been obsessed with her wedding designs)

 All photos taken from here and here.