Oscars 2011- Worst Dressed

These are best of the worst styled actors at the Academy Awards last night. Take note celebs, learn from this and fire your stylist immediately!

Anne Hathaway in vintage Valentino Haute Couture

Damn it Ann. I love you girl, but cookie? That dress has got to go! When wearing any vintage piece make sure that it is a timeless piece, meaning I shouldn't be able to pin point exactly what decade it comes from. That big ol red growth on the back of your hip has me thinking 80s/90s Valentino and it's just not pretty.  Also I love that you are wearing a red lip, but it is the wrong shade. I'll give you a warning for this dress because I adore you so much. Plus this is the least offensive dress the bunch. 

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Florence Welch in Valentino Haute Couture

 I really hate to say this about Florence because I love her but when she wears these off white/beige colors she looks  like a dirty bandaid. The dress she wore during your performance was a beautiful bold color that really brought out her beauty. This is the second or third time i have seen her at an award show in this color and it is just plain ugly. Honey you need an intervention from the beige! 

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Marrisa Tomei in vintage Charles James from Lily et Cie Couture

NO.  Next dress...

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Nicole Kidman in Dior haute couture 

1990 called and said that it was so not cool you decided to re hash that hair and that dress. I can't figure out what is more ugly the dress it self or the hair. I'm going for the dress it is very pageant like and that pop of color with that shoe is just all wrong Mrs. Kidman! Come on! and for the love of Eliza please tell your husband to either grow it out or cut it short that in between girly hair has got to go. 

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Sharon Stone in Dior

You know. I love Sharon Stone, you know why? She's a Hollywood star and shops at Target. That's freaking awesome to me. But Sharon cookie, that dress is all sorts of wrong. Its not the dress itself I don't think, its that feathery/pubic hair thing on your shoulder that is ruining it all and with the southern pageant mom hair on top it just ruins it for me. As Iman would say " This is a fashion emergency! We need an evacuation!" 

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Oscars 2011- Sexy Old Broad Edition

There are just some women in Hollywood that just seem to never age. I don't know what they eat. I'm suspecting Unicorn eggs or something because they always seem to look breathtaking. Lets take a look at some of the most beautiful women in Hollywood over 40.

 Cate Blanchett

 Celine Dion in Armani Prive' 

This woman just had twins a few months and ago and looks like that. This dress fits her so well and the strong shoulder really gives presence to her petite frame. 

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Helen Mirren in Vivienne Westwood

The color and the fit on this dress was beautifully made. It draws in right at the waist to give her beautiful curves. 

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Melissa Leo in Marc Bouwer

I can't stand this heffa...Yeah I said it. I hate her attitude and dropping the F bomb at the Oscars? Really? It probably would have been a funny oopsie if it wasn't so obviously acted out. But despite my feelings about her she nipped and tucked herself into a beautiful body and a lovely dress The lace detailing is peaks just enough and the front slit is beautiful. 

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Halle Berry in Marchesa

I couldn't have this post without mentioning Ms. Berry. I'm not going to put her age out there but if you knew how old she was you would be in awe at this woman's beauty. She looks like a goddess in this Marchesa dress. The color is beautiful against her skin and again the beading was gorgeous. 

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Oscars 2011 Fashions- Best Dressed

So...What did you guys think of the show? I actually don't think it was that bad. Was I falling on the floor in laughter the whole time? No, but that was expected. I might be a tad bit bias because Ann Hathaway is my BFF in my head and James..well its James he could just stand there and be hot (which he kind of did) and it would be totally cool. Anyway, this is not what you've come here for and i'm here to deliver. I'm not going to cover all of the red carpet fashion because frankly who the heck cares about some of these people? So i'm sticking to the relevant actors and possibly some of the actors smoking dates. Now on with the fashion!

 Natalie Portman in Rodarte

Best Actress winner Natalie Portman looks gorgeous in Rodarte. I think the color looks wonderful against her skin and it is a simple classic dress for the actress. Natalie is never one to wear over the top to begin with but I think she looks beautiful in this dress. This is a step up for me from her Golden Globes dress.

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Camila Alves in Kaufman Franco

oh yeah her boyfriend was there too

Camila is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen! She looks so refined in this Kaufman Fanco Gown. The hair, the earrings were not over the top which brought out her natural beauty and weren't meant to over state the dress. Simply Beautiful. 

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Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa

Doesn't she look like a cupcake? THIS is how a teenage girl should dress. Cute and classy not looking like an old hooker. *cough*MileyCyrus*cough* From what I understand. Hailee helped design her dress, adorable. 

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Jennifer Hudson in Altelier Versace

Welp...I am about to break out the thigh master because Jennifer looks stunning. A lot of people are a little afraid to wear red on the red carpet but she looks gorgeous. I saw her coming out the limo and walking this dress flowed so beautifully. My only complaint is the hair. That wig is off. I can't figure out why exactly I think that if she had a sweeping bang it would have looked a lot better. 

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Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein 

A lot of people didn't seem to like this dress but I thought it was beautiful and fit like a glove. If anyone who has made clothes before fit with some fabrics is a pain in the you know what but it is the most important thing in a garment. This fit her like a glove, if I looked like that at 20 I would walk around like that everywhere, Wal-Mart, work, out to walk the dog, etc. I will admit though from the waist up she looks like a Baywatch babe but outside of that, she looks spectacular. 

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Amy Adams in L'Wren Scott

Love the dress and the fit on Amy. My only complaint are her accessories. What is that green THING on her neck? If anyone saw the L'Wren fashion show this dress was presented on the runway with this large black oval jewel that really blended with the undertone of the dress. Where the hell did she get green from? And then found a matching watch somewhere. A watch with THAT dress. *long sigh* Amy cookie why are you posing like that? This is not a church fashion show. You know what? Never mind next look.  

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Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Couture

For some reason this dress didn't photograph as well as I thought it would but live this dress was beautiful! As you can see the lilac color looks beautiful against her skin and the peaking of skin tone though the front of the gown really brought out this dress. Her hair wasn't over the top and she kept her jewelry simple which was perfect because it drew attention to the beauty of this dress. 

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Best Dressed

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Haute Couture 

Fashionistas were twitter buzzing all over this dress, my self included. At first I wasn't sure how I felt about it but as I kept seeing flashes of her on the screen I fell more in love with it. Walking, this dress floats around her like a dream cloud. The beading on this dress is beautiful and probably cost more than my car. I have a hard time even calling it a dress because it really is a piece of art work  when you look at it. If you can find a blown up imag eof this dress just look at the gentle pin pleats at the bust and the beading details at the waist. You will understand why I picked this as best dressed for the night. P.S. Does Cate Blanchett actually age? She always looks like some sort of goddess when I see her. 


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Runner Up

 Michelle Williams in Chanel Haute Couture 

I wish I could blow this picture up a zillion times so you guys could see the detailing in this dress. It looks as though it is a very simple, sleek dress but if you look closely the intricate detailing in this is dress absolutely beautiful. Karl Lagerfield I love you for this one it is simply beautiful and goes so well with her pixie cut which I always love. Who knew Michelle would go from Dawson's Creek to Movie star?

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Editorial Moment: Vogue Italia Feb 2011

I know, I know this was last month but I just love, love, love Vogue editorials! (Except Vogue America. I love you cookies but the covers and editorials have been on an epic failure as of late.) When I look at these editorials I know that the art of photography is not completely lost. Yes I could do without the touch ups but I love that they use actual models as their muse and not some celebrity doing their best model impression.



Some of us readers miss models gracing the cover of magazines and editorials that are solely about the fashion and photography. I sometimes go to the basement of my university's library and just sit for hours looking at Vogue magazine from decades past. Before there was color on every page, before it was fulled with mostly advertisements, and before they reduced the size of the magazine it self. Oh how I wish fashion magazines were less business and more about the art of fashion.( Of course there are some very small fashion publications that still hold that integrity but I have to go on a search for those babies.) I want to walk into my local grocer and run to the magazine section because I want to see what fashion is coming next season and a display of a designers best work. Not a cover with some vacuous celebrity that is popular at the moment, save the fluff for People magazine.

Magazine: Vogue: Italia 

Model: Valerija Kelava

Styled by: Jacob K Styles

Photographer: Paolo Roversi

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Sportmax Ushers In a Collection For The Modern Femme Fatale

Sportmax offers up a beautiful vintage inspired sports wear that channels the glam of the 1930's and 40s. Strong structured tops mixed with soft, flowing pant and skirt fabrics give a sleek, sexy, feel straight out of a femme fatale's wardrobe. Take a look at some of my favorite looks from Sportmax. 

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Jil Sander Gives Us a Charade

I watch a lot of TCM, a lot meaning if they got rid of every channel outside of TCM and Bravo ( because I love messy reality shows) I would be totally OK. With that being said all my watching of TCM has made me out to be quite the historical costuming nerd. When I saw Jil Sander's collection I automatically thought of a 1960s suspense thriller. One specifically was 1963s Charade staring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. It starts off at a Ski resort and ends in Paris and that is sort of what Jil Saunder walked us through when I viewed his collection. Let Google do the walking for you but you can very much tell that he was inspired by this movie. If not this one a definite Hitchcock-esque film.



Don't get me wrong, its not  a bad thing a lot of collections this seasons have been 60s inspired but Jil Sander's take on it the 60s stood out. His color palette was a  mix of a soft colors against a vibrant color palette that was eye catching but not harsh in anyway. The clothes stayed true to a 60s era with shapeless, voluminous dresses that were both shapeless and cinched at the waist. Along with these dresses were close fitting separates that played on the androgynous side. It was almost as though he was dressing both Hepburn and Grant's characters in the movie Charade. The last standout for this collection were the brightly colored hooded tops that definitely gave off a chic and sexy sky resort feel. Jil Sander gave us a Charade, but I enjoyed every bit of.

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Bottega Veneta Channels the 60s for Fall 2011

Break out the flower power because Bottega Veneta was feeling very nostalgic when he created his Fall 2011 collection. These pieces were full on 60s with its shift dresses and sporty separates that almost have you reminiscing of  Chanel before Lagerfield.  Have a look at the beautiful work of Bottega Veneta.

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Versace Delivers Oscar

Donatella Versace brought out beautifully draped gowns that looked Oscar ready two days before the actual Oscars. Soft, flowing, feather like details were the key detail in these gorgeous gowns. 

Award ready dresses weren't the only thing Versace brought to the table. Ushering in sexy, structured militaristic styled  dresses and form fitting, color blocked separates and dresses. Donatella was able to stay with classic Versace along while bringing in her own vision for the company and what a vision it was, the detailing in these gowns are dresses were stunning.

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