Red Carpet Recap: 2013 Academy Awards

Happy Monday/ Tuesday!

I just finished doing my homework, but before I call it a night, I shall breeze through my red carpet recap of the biggest night in Hollywood: the 85th Academy Awards! :D

Let's start? ;)

Anne Hathaway -

The Best Supporting Actress winner looked absolutely gorgeous in her light pink duchesse satin backless column gown by Prada and her Tiffany & Co. jewels -- that necklace is what you call a wow necklace, haha! ;)

This whole ensemble is just absolute perfection, right down to the smallest detail!
I'm so happy Anne won! :D

Jennifer Garner -

I have nothing but good words for this woman...
Jennifer Garner looked flawless in her custom Gucci gown and Neil Lane jewels -- so beautiful!
And how awesome was Ben's speech?!

Amy Adams -

Amy Adams always looks picture perfect! She looks good in everything! ;)
Her Oscar de la Renta gown is so breathtaking!

I hope Amy gets her turn to win an Oscar soon!

Salma Hayek -

Salma Hayek looks like a goddess in her velvet Alexander McQueen gown!
The gold embellished collar adds the perfect detail to the dress. :)

Amanda Seyfried -

Amanda looked so so so pretty in her Alexander McQueen gown -- sweet and subtle!

Sally Field -

Sally Field is a classic beauty, so timeless!
This embroidered tulle illusion gown from Valentino's SS13 Haute Couture collection is so beautiful on her! :)

Adele -

Halfway to an EGOT!!! :D
So happy for my favorite singer of all time -- she is now an Oscar winner, wow! :D

And not gonna lie, after the whole Grammys floral ensemble, I am happy to see her back in her signature black dress -- this Jenny Packham creation is pure Adele!

Jennifer Lawrence -

This girl is now officially my idol -- a Best Actress Oscar at the age of 22?! WOW!

I am quite unsure about this Dior Haute Couture dress, but I do love the diamond detail going around her neck. And I am loving her Chopard earrings!!!

With her big win and her graceful rise from falling on the stage steps, does it really matter what Jennifer Lawrence is wearing? ;)

Naomi Watts -

I think she looks really beautiful, but I am kind of iffy about the cutout of this Armani Privé gown...

Jennifer Aniston -

I don't think this Valentino dress is the right gown for Jennifer Aniston -- I think it looks frumpy on her.
And the hair... c'mon Jen, it's the Oscars! :/

Kristen Stewart -

This strapless gown by Reem Acra, the hair, the makeup -- just not working out for me. :/
Why does it look like she didn't even shower for the Oscars???

But, gotta give her kudos for still being there despite being injured! :)

Brandi Glanville -



One word: Ew!
Seriously?!

I also just wanted to include a picture of the cutest expectant parents: Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum -



Awwwwwww! :D

There we have it, my quick recap of the 2013 Academy Awards red carpet!
I know I missed other red carpet ensembles from other celebrities, so tell me...

Whose look did you like the best? Whose look did you not like at all?
What did you think of this year's Academy Awards show?

I hope you are all having a great start to the week!

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Red Carpet Recap: 2013 Grammy Awards

Happy Monday!

Just squeezing in a quick post before I go do my homework... ;)

So, last night was music's biggest night: Grammy Awards.
Let's talk about the red carpet? :D

Rihanna -



I am very, very impressed with Rihanna's red carpet look -- she looked ravishing in this custom red Azzedine Alaia dress!
And I am loving the hair!

Faith Hill -

She is so beautiful!
Faith Hill looked timeless in her knee-length J.Mendel dress -- I love the sheer detail!

Beyoncé -

It may seem a little too casual, especially compared to what the other stars wore, but I actually like Beyoncé's Osman Studio jumpsuit, I think it's sleek and classic.

Carrie Underwood -

I am not really a big fan of Carrie Underwood's black Roberto Cavalli gown, but I am loving her jewelry!
Her Johnathon Arndt necklace is worth $31 million and features 381-carat diamonds! Wow!

Jennifer Lopez -

Jennifer Lopez is a gorgeous woman, but I think the slit on her Anthony Vaccarello gown is just way too high!
I don't know why, but I don't think anyone can do the "one-leg-sticking-out" thing as well as Angelina Jolie did...

Adele -

I love love love Adele, but I am not a fan of this red floral Valentino frock. :/
I am so happy she won another Grammy, though! ;)

Lisa D'Amato -

Worst Dressed, hands down!

Can I also just quickly point out how handsome Justin Timberlake was last night???!!!

I've always had a huge crush on this guy -- even when he sported blonde curly locks and head-to-toe denim, haha! ;)

There we have it, just a quick and short recap of the 2013 Grammy Awards red carpet...

Whose look did you like the best? Whose look did you not like at all?
Who's excited for the Academy Awards? (I am!)

I hope you are all having a great start to the week!

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Red Carpet Recap: 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Happy Monday!

I love Awards Season because it gives me something to look forward to on Sundays (and it also makes me forget that it's almost time to go back to school, haha!). ;)

Anyway, let's start talking about what the stars wore to yesterday's awards show:

Jessica Chastain -



I don't usually go crazy over what Jessica Chastain wears on the red carpet, but I really loved this red Alexander McQueen gown -- it really fits her perfectly and it looks amazing on her!

I also love how she kept things simple by choosing to just sport a gorgeous Harry Winston splash diamond necklace -- it's set in platinum and it's just beautiful! :)

Jennifer Garner -

Her gold Oscar de la Renta gown looks so luxurious and so opulent!
I love Jennifer Garner! :D

Amanda Seyfried -

I love love love the bottom part and the train of Amanda's Zac Posen dress -- it's so fun and so beautiful!
At first, I wasn't sure about her Lorraine Schwartz necklace, but somehow it totally works. :)

Nina Dobrev -

Same as with Jessica Chastain, I'm not usually a fan of Nina Dobrev's red carpet choices, but I really loved this pink short-sleeve crepe gown with lace cutout detail -- you know why?! It's Elie Saab, that's why! ;)

Anne Hathaway -

I love Anne and I am totally keeping my fingers crossed for her -- I hope she wins an Oscar!
However, I am not sure if this Giambattista Valli Couture dress is a winner for me... yeah, no, it's not working for me. :/

But hey, I like her custom vegan Jimmy Choo shoes, Kwiat jewels, and Eddie Parker clutch. ;)

Jennifer Lawrence -

This whole dress fiasco is just so confusing... why aren't the two parts of her Dior Haute Couture dress sewn well together?
It feels like the design of this gown wasn't that well thought-out.

 However, her Chopard jewelry is definitely beautiful.
And kudos to the Best Actress winner -- she still walked the red carpet despite being sick with walking pneumonia!

Kerry Washington -

I am just not feeling the look of this Rodarte dress... and her hair wasn't the best either. :/

Freida Pinto -



This look is just all wrong!!!
Her Roland Mouret gown is ill-fitting, not flattering at all. Her hair and makeup -- not up to par. :/

There we have it, that's the end of my 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet recap!
Because I wanted to keep this short, there are a ton of looks not included on this post, so tell me...

Whose look did you like the best? Whose look did you not like at all?
What do you think of these ladies' red carpet ensembles?

I hope you are all having a great start to the week!

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Red Carpet Recap: 2013 Golden Globe Awards

Happy Monday!!!

Awards Season totally helps in curing Holiday Season withdrawals, don't you think?

Last night's Golden Globe Awards has got to be my most favorite one so far -- Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, it doesn't get better than that. ;)

Anyway, let's get down to business and talk about what the stars wore:

Jennifer Garner -

I put Jennifer Garner first because I really, really love her!
If you could choose a celebrity to be your Mom, who would you choose? I'd choose Jennifer Garner! ;)

The mom of three (Can you believe she has three kids???) looked absolutely beautiful in this Vivienne Westwood Couture burgundy sequin strapless gown -- the color is so gorgeous!

Adele -

Adele looked amazing in her black Burberry dress and her Cartier jewels.
Her hair and makeup = flawless!

Jennifer Lawrence -

When I first saw the Best Actress winner in this dress, I wasn't quite sure if I liked it... but it totally grew on me and it looked amazing as she was walking up the stage. If anyone can pull off this Dior Haute Couture dress, it's Jennifer Lawrence.

Emily Deschanel -

I love how simple and elegant Emily Deschanel looked in her Badgley Mischka jet crepe column gown!
The deco beading detail at the shoulder adds just the right amount of design to the dress.

Kate Hudson -



When does this woman ever not look gorgeous???
She totally rocked her Alexander McQueen dress.

Kristen Bell -

Some fashion critics didn't like this look, but I loved it!
I think the mom-to-be looked great and I love her Jenny Packham dress -- so pretty!

Anne Hathaway -

I was cheering like crazy when Anne Hathaway won!
There's nothing surprising about the Best Supporting Actress winner's beaded Chanel strapless dress (from the SS09 Haute Couture Collection), but it's so Anne -- simple and beautiful!

Amy Adams -

She always looks fantastic, don't you think?
Even though this Marchesa dress is not my absolute favorite, I still think it's gorgeous.

BTW, they're making Enchanted 2 -- I am so so so excited!!!

Taylor Swift -

I'm happy that Taylor decided to stay away from her usual sparkly dresses, but I am not a fan of this look.
I think her Donna Karan Atelier taffeta gown is a wee bit too frumpy and wrinkly. Not to mention, I don't think it fits her too well, it's a little loose.

Rachel Weisz -

She's so pretty, but I'm not sure I can say the same about her Louis Vuitton dress.
I just don't get it... I feel like it's something I would've worn to a birthday party (minus the sheer skirt) when I was in high school. :/

Halle Berry -

Gorgeous woman, not so gorgeous dress.
I am not a fan of Halle Berry's printed Atelier Versace gown... the high slit plus the cutout details plus the busy print were a bit too much to put together in one dress.

There we have it, that's the end of my 2013 Golden Globe Awards red carpet recap!
Because I wanted to keep this short, there are a ton of looks not included on this post, so tell me...

Whose look did you like the best? Whose look did you not like at all?
What were your favorite moments from last night's show?

I hope you are all having a great start to the week!

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2012 Emmy Awards: My Favorites! :)

Happy Monday!

The 2012 Emmy Awards was held yesterday... were you guys able to watch it?
I wasn't able to because I was gone for most of the day and I had a long list of things needed to be done when I got back. :/

But as always, I was very excited to see what the stars wore!
I know I usually do a full-on red carpet post for you guys, but I don't have much time to write one today... however, I just can't resist, so I am sharing my favorites with you guys today! ;)
(Next awards show: a full-on post, I promise, haha!)

Ginnifer Goodwin -



My #1! How gorgeous is she???!!!

This orange floral embroidered gown from Monique Lhuillier is pure perfection!!!
I love how Ginnifer kept everything else simple -- from her Rona Pfeiffer jewels to her Ferragamo clutch.
Plus, just look at how sexy those Christian Louboutin heels are! :)

Leslie Mann -



I love how fun and beautiful this look is!
I also think it's a perfect transition from summer to fall.

The marigold color of her Naeem Khan dress is so gorgeous, I love it!
The intricate beaded top is so pretty and her turquoise Lorraine Schwartz accessories are the perfect accompaniment to the vibrant color of the dress. :)

Emily VanCamp -



Although the color of this J. Mendel gown is not the best, I still really like it a lot!
Emily looks effortlessly beautiful -- very simple and understated.

I think her Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry add to the ethereal and somewhat whimsical vibe of her red carpet look. :)

Zooey Deschanel -



It's not her typical quirky style, but I think Zooey looks beautiful!
I love her custom-made Reem Acra gown and I love her hair! :)

These are the four red carpet looks that really stood out to me...

What about you? Whose look did you like the best?
Whose look did you not like at all?

I wish you all a wonderful last week of September! :)

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2012 Academy Awards

Happy Monday!!!

Last night the web was all abuzz with news about the 84th Annual Academy Awards -- it's THE awards show we all look forward to (I know I do!), so let's get on with the red carpet fashion, shall we?

Milla Jovovich - 

Stunning!

She is a vision in white in this Elie Saab Couture gown.
Her hair and makeup are both flawless. And I am loving her red lips!

Louise Roe - 

The fashion journalist looks polished in her tiered blush Black Halo gown.
Her Jacqueline Nerguizian accessories give the masculine squared shoulder of her dress a feminine touch.
And I love her hair!

Bérénice Bejo - 

Although I am not a big fan of her hairstyle, I do love this pale mint Elie Saab dress.
And her emerald and diamond drop earrings are gorgeous!

Michelle Williams -

I think she looks great!
 I am very happy she chose to wear this coral peplum gown from Louis Vuitton!
I love the added "girlyness" from her bejeweled bow brooch and pink clutch.

She's such a talented actress and I'm sure she will win an Oscar in the coming years, it's only a matter of time. :)

Meryl Streep -

I was seriously cheering like crazy when Colin Firth said Meryl Streep's name!
And how awesome was his introduction?!

17 nominations. 3 Academy Awards.
Does it even matter what she's wearing? ;)

Let's just say that she was dripping in gold on her big night -- gold Lanvin dress, gold earrings, and her gold Oscar trophy!

Melissa McCarthy -

Even though she didn't win, I think her nomination alone is cause for celebration. :)

She looked fantastic in this custom Marina Rinaldi gown -- I am loving the bejeweled collar and waistline!
Underneath her dress, she is wearing Brian Atwood pumps (which featured a special inscription from the shoemaker himself!).

Angelina Jolie - 

Can you believe this woman has 6 kids?!
She's gorgeous and she knows it!

This black velvet Atelier Versace gown is typical Angie, but somehow she makes it look current and different.

And Brad, hang in there, you're bound to win an Oscar someday!

Octavia Spencer -

The Best Supporting Actress winner knows what works for her and she sticks with it!
I think she looked fantastic in this white beaded Tadashi Shoji gown -- the beading and draping are beautiful!
Her diamond chandelier earrings and crystal-studded clutch completed her red carpet look.

Penelope Cruz -

The Spanish beauty channeled classic Hollywood glamour in this periwinkle Armani Privé creation.
I wasn't sure whether I liked this or not, but there is no denying that Penelope Cruz is beautiful -- she makes the look work!

Leslie Mann -

The midnight blue color of Leslie Mann's Roberto Cavalli dress is gorgeous!

She looks great, but I think she could've accessorized a bit more -- a necklace, perhaps?

Emma Stone - 

This fuchsia Giambattista Valli dress is absolutely beautiful, but I'm not sure if it's the best choice for Emma.
I feel like she got lost in it.

And I hope she knows it's inevitable for people to compare it to this dress:

 

Nicole Kidman's red Balenciaga gown she wore to the 2007 Academy Awards.

Stacy Keibler -

I think she always looks great, but this is not her best -- she's looked better.
With that said, I do think her gold Marchesa dress fits her really well -- it's like liquid gold on her (if that makes sense... haha!).

Shailene Woodley -

At first look, I didn't like Shailene's white Valentino Couture dress... but it grew on me, I kinda like it now.
Even though I wish she wore something a bit more youthful, I still think Shailene looks pretty.

Jennifer Lopez -

I love the American Idol judge's glamorous bun and diamond earrings!
However, I am unsure about her Zuhair Murad gown. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either, hmmm...

Rooney Mara -

I'm so happy her Givenchy gown is not black, so I will overlook the hair. ;P

Sandra Bullock -

I love the embellished detail and the cowl back of Sandra Bullock's Marchesa dress, but I can't help but notice that it's a bit loose in the front. :/

Jessica Chastain -

I like that she tried something different with this Alexander McQueen gown, but I'm not sure if it worked out -- instead of noticing her, I ended up noticing the intricate gold embroidery of the dress. :/

Gwyneth Paltrow -

I love her diamond-encrusted cuff!
As for her Tom Ford dress... well, I am not a fan of the cape.

I think it looks better without it:



Natalie Portman -

You know what I noticed about Natalie Portman's red carpet looks?
I always end up not liking the dress, but I always drool over the jewelry!

I am not crazy about her vintage (from the 1954 collection!) Christian Dior Haute Couture gown, but oh man, look at that necklace!

Viola Davis -

I am not a big fan of this green Vera Wang dress - the color and the pleated chiffon train are just borderline Little Mermaid-esque for me... 

Her diamond and emerald jewels are sooooo beautiful, though. ;)

Cameron Diaz -

Cameron Diaz needs her hair back... her current haircut is not doing her any favors. :/
Her nude Gucci gown is kind of blah as well.

Melissa Leo - 

This gold and black Reem Acra dress = not right for the Oscars. :/

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco -

The princess' Akris gown is not the best, but it would've been better if she smiled... maybe?

I was confused as to why they were there in the first place, so I did some research. ;)
From what I understood, they were there because it's been 57 years since Prince Albert's mom, Princess Grace, received her Best Actress Academy Award.

There we have it, another year marked by the end of awards season...

Whose look did you like the best? Whose look did you not like at all?
Were you able to watch the 84th Annual Academy Awards show?

Have a fantastic week, everyone!!! :D

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