Glamorous reds. Stylish updos. It's Oscar fashion, 2011. February 27, 2011 17:48 6 Comments
Allow me to be trite, dear readers. Please. Because red snatched my heart this year. (I know. So boring, isn't it? Oh. Well.) Favorite gown tonight, by far: Jennifer Hudson's tomato red Versace. Beautiful. Sexy. Love the hair. Love the earrings. Love the bracelet. Absolutely.
Sandra redeemed herself. I know you remember that I didn't like her too young, too hippie bangs from the Golden Globes. (You do remember everything I share. Right? Of course you do. Don't you?) But this strawberry Vera Wang was sexy and beautiful. And her updo was gorgeous and age appropriate. She looked like the enticing woman she is, not the teen-ager she hasn't been for a decade or two or three.
Loved Amy Adams 1940s film noir chanteuse silhouette designed by L'Wren Scott. I'd wear this — if I spent more time lifting weights. And isn't the Cartier necklace so very Helen Grayle?
Cate Blanchett disappointed this year. Normally, she stuns. She does. But this Givenchy Couture looked like someone threw battle armor, throw pillows and blueberry yogurt in the blender and hit puree. Uuuuggggghhhhh.
So, ever-so-appreciated readers, what were your favorites this year? Tell. Do.
Oh. Lest I forget, a most special thank you to His Bertness, who made a delicious, spicy pork roast (recipe from Paul Prudhomme). Yumbunnies. So good. (Yes. We ate in front of the TV tonight. All the better to ogle the fashion.)
Comments
LK on May 20, 2015 12:26
What about Mila Kunis in her lacey Elie Saab? All I could think about while she was up there with Justin Timberlake was “wardrobe malfunction.”
Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman and Helen Mirren looked great as usual.
But thanks for putting Jennifer Hudson first. What a great look.
Marticia on May 20, 2015 12:26
Hudson’ tangerine (so one red carpet site sez) is gorgeous but it’s the PURPLE shoes that really make it for me!
lauren on May 20, 2015 12:26
I loved Amy Adams! I thought she looked great.
Also loved Anne Hathaway’s red gown with the sequins and chiffon. Mmm…
Denise Calhoun on May 20, 2015 12:26
LK: I agree, Halle, Nicole and Helen always look terrific. I did not like Nicole’s gown last night as much as I usually like her choices. His Bertness loved it, though.
Marticia: I wonder if tangerine is a Pantone color name. I noticed it was being described as tangerine on TV last night, but it didn’t look anything like the tangerines in my kitchen. It looked more like the little Campari tomatoes on my kitchen counter. (Maybe it’s our 15-year-old Sony or my 5-year-old Mac.) Her shoes were fab as well. You are so right.
Lauren: Anne made some gorgeous selections. I especially liked the blue off-the-shoulder dress and the black, sparkly long-sleeved gown that she donned near the end of the show.
Roxanne on May 20, 2015 12:26
Helen Mirren, Mila Kunis and Hailee Steinfeld were also great. All three were age-appropriate stunners.
I loved the color and shape of Jennifer Hudson’s dress but something about the bustline just bugged me. I kept watching and waiting for a wardrobe malfunction.
Marticia on May 20, 2015 12:26
I’ve been looking at some other red carpet wrap ups, by “professionals.” None of them agree with Denise on Kate Blancette. I do, especially after seeing a shot of the back of “blender” dress.