Well, the big awards show has come and gone for another
year. I thought it was fine – nothing too special, nothing too upsetting. I
haven’t been to a movie in more than two years (too expensive for us, and we
use our limited date nights exclusively for eating) so I wasn’t rooting for
anything.
Except beautiful dresses.
Top 5
Julianne Moore in custom Chanel (Source: Jim Smeal/BeImages)
I waffled back and forth on this one, but have decided I
love it. In some photos, the fit seemed a little loose around the waist. Then I
remembered than Julianne Moore IS fashion and so I told the voice in my head to
shut up. Lovely.
Beyond fashion: The first “date” T and I went on was to see
The Forgotten, a Julianne Moore film. Maybe that’s why I’m such an admirer.
Emma Stone in Elie Saab Haute Couture (Source: Kevin
Mazur/WireImage)
I don’t think many people could pull off this color, but
think Emma Stone can wear just about whatever she wants. I love the open back
and the sleeves.
Beyond fashion: She brought her mother to the show, and she
seemed delightful.
Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein Collection (Source: Kevin
Mazur/WireImage)
Gah. Does Lupita Nyong’o ever wear anything that isn’t
perfection? She is gorgeous 100% of the time. This dress was different but
classic, and highlighted her beautiful shoulders.
Beyond fashion: She was the first Kenyan to win an Oscar
when she took home the award for Best Supporting Actress last year.
Reese Witherspoon in Tom Ford (Source: Jason Merritt/Getty)
I guess I’m just feeling black and white and this neckline
this year. I’m not a huge fan of hers (just personal preference) and I can
admit that sometimes that probably biases me against her. But I can’t deny it
this year. The cut and tailoring of this dress are immaculate.
Beyond fashion: Reese graduated from Harpeth Hall School.
Zoe Saldana in Atelier Versace (Source: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
This woman just had twins. I mean, not yesterday, but
somewhat recently. I’m sure she’s “bounced back” quicker than many, but her
body is different now – she has curves that I don’t think were there before,
and she’s gorgeous. I think this is wonderful; she looks beautiful, happy and
healthy.
Beyond fashion: Remember when she was in the movie Center
Stage? I could watch that every day. Playing Eva was her first film role.
Bottom 5
Felicity Jones in Alexander McQueen (Source: Kevork
Djansezian/Getty)
This dress is just too much of everything all at once.
Felicity is beautiful, but this dress reminds me of a Barbie wedding dress from
the 80s.
Beyond fashion: She starred in 2011’s Like Crazy, the
dialogue of which was entirely improvised.
Bianca Blanco
I’m having trouble finding the designer of this dress… I
guess no one wants to own up to it. I also couldn’t find the original source
for this photo, which was featured on a number of other blogs.
Beyond fashion: Bianca has a masters degree in social work.
Lorelei Linklater in Gabriela Cadena (Source: people.com)
I’ve read a number of reviews applauding this dress choice
as bold and interesting. I’ve never been a big fan of transparent/mesh dresses, and this looks a little cheap. She also looks terribly
uncomfortable. Maybe that’s just a result of her youth (she’s 20).
Beyond fashion: She’s Richard Linklater’s daughter.
Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad (Source: Jason Merritt/Getty)
I usually love what Chrissy Teigen wears, and I’m likely in
the minority putting her in my bottom five, but I don’t care for this. It feels
too showy, and the dark lip feels too severe.
Beyond fashion: I still love her. And her husband. And her
love of food.
Viola Davis in Zac Posen (Source: Getty Images)
This makes me kind of sad because Viola has a great body.
You’d never know it behind all this fabric. I love a good ball gown, but this
has a lot of excess fabric serving no real purpose. The necklace feels heavy
too. I do think the color is pretty on her though.
Beyond fashion: I heard her speak at a luncheon here in
Cincinnati last year and she was fantastic. She had such a rough upbringing,
but uses her story to inspire other women. I think she would be the type of
friend who is constantly empowering you!
Middle 5
Jennifer Lopez in Elie Saab Haute Couture (Source: Jordan
Strauss/Invision/AP)
I swear, I don’t dislike JLo. I just feel like we see the
same things over and over from her. The same two things, if you know what I
mean. I think it was the 2005 Oscars when she wore that beautiful mint green
asymmetric dress. I miss that JLo.
Beyond fashion: She released a song a few months ago called
Booty. When she does some kind of swan song tour at age 70, is she going to sing Booty?
Scarlett Johannson in Atelier Versace (Source: Kevin
Mazur/WireImage)
Love the hair. Love the dress color. Love the dress cut. Do
not love the giant clump of seaweed creeping around her neck.
Beyond fashion: I read a story (from some Hollywood gossip
site, so take this with a grain of salt) that she pumped for her baby backstage
before presenting. So cool. I’m all about normalizing breastfeeding.
Jessica Chastain in Givenchy (Source: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
This blue looks wonderful on her, but the top is so strange.
It makes her shoulders look very wide.
Beyond fashion: I don’t know much about Jessica Chastain so
I was reading up on her, and read the plot summary of a movie called Mama. It
sounds confusing but really good, so I’m adding it to my queue.
Jennifer Aniston in Atelier Versace (Source: Kevin
Mazur/WireImage)
This is fine, really. Nothing to write home about, but looks
nice on her. When was the last time she wore something that wasn’t black, red
or tan?
Beyond fashion: I so wanted her to be nominated for an Oscar
for Cake. Yes, I know it was like 10 years ago, but I’m still rooting for her. Team Jennifer all the way.
Lady Gaga in Alaia (Source: Getty Images)
Without the goofy red gloves, this wouldn’t be nearly so
strange. It’s kind of a strange shape, but it’s ok.
Beyond fashion: She just became engaged to Taylor Kinney,
which brings me back to fashion. The red gloves seem to be an odd choice for
someone who has a brand new ring on her finger.
And the men. Once again, it’s hard to figure out who any of
them are wearing.
Chris Evans, kudos. This is how you wear a suit.
Ansel Elgort, love the blue.
David Oyelowo, love the red. You pull it off well.
Will.i.am, what is this?
And Jared Leto… oh, Jared Leto. I love you so. You were
perfection last year with the red tie and beautiful angel hair. But this? A
pale blue drop-crotch tuxedo with white nurse shoes? Please don’t do this to me
again.
Couple of the Night
Anna Faris in Zuhair Murad and Chris Pratt (Source: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
The world loves these two, and I am part of this world. She
looks like royalty and he looks as handsome as ever. I just want to be friends
with them.
Awards season is over. Sad face.
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