Oscar Fashion 2010

Last night marked the 82nd Academy Awards aka The Granddaddy of the Red Carpet. As usual, there were some hits, some misses, and some fantastic moments on the stage (Alec and Steve were spot on and still kept it classy). Even though I was SHOCKED that Avatar lost to The Hurt Locker for Best Picture, I still thought overall the night was charming. I never found myself too bored or wondering how much longer I had to endure the broadcast.

I especially loved how the nominees for Best Actor and Actress were introduced by their peers with a light anecdote about previous films they have done together. Tim Robbins' introduction of Morgan Freeman was hilarious...as Tim was reminiscing about what an amazing actor Mr. Freeman is and how close they became working on The Shawshank Redemption, he said, "I'll never forget what you told me about friendship at the end of filming that movie. You said, 'Friendship is when one friend will get the other a cup of coffee. Now do you think you could do that for me, Ted? It is Ted, right?' " Who knows if it's a true story but it was pretty damn funny.

Anyway, I digress. Back to the Fashion! Here are The Rock Law of Style's coveted winners and the dreaded "There's Always Next Year" crew.

First up is Best Dressed. And the winner is...

Sandra Bullock

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Sandra looked absolutely stunning in this Marchesa gown and was the epitome of Hollywood glamour. The dress along with the simple yet flawless hair and makeup made her my favorite of the night by far. On top of that, she took home the top prize of Best Actress, which truly made it her evening. She dressed to win, and win she did! Congratulations, Sandy B!

Other nominees for Best Dressed included:

Cameron Diaz in gorgeous Oscar de la Renta and bright red lips. Dressed by Rachel Zoe.

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Demi Moore looked amazing in her Alterier Versace nude gown. I swear the older she gets the better she looks! Also dressed by Rachel Zoe - great job Team Zoe!

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Carey Mulligan was super cute in this quirky yet beautiful Prada number that completely embodies her personality. I love the asymmetrical hem - short in the front and a long train in back.

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Rachel McAdams held her own in this muted print by Elie Saab that proved she is a true star.

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And finally, Vera Farmiga stood out in her berry colored Marchesa gown. The color was incredible and quite refreshing in the rather dull color palette that most others opted for. I know a lot of people weren't crazy about this dress, but I liked the risk. Plus, it is similar to the Marchesa gown I chose from NY Fashion Week as Oscar Worthy...so I'm a bit biased!

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Now on to the, "There's Always Next Year" crew. Sorry, ladies, but someone has to say it!

Worst Dressed - And the winner is...

Faith Hill

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Faith Hill's cheesy lingerie look was such a flop that I couldn't even find who it was by. I guess no designer wanted to fess up to that inappropriate disaster! Next time keep it classy, not trashy, Faith.

Zoe Saldana was another example of a gorgeous woman gone wrong in the dressing room. While the top half of this Givenchy gown is absolutely fabulous, the bottom half just does not belong! High slit, ombre shading, train, and Spanish dancer ruffles with a gold beaded bodice?! Really, Givenchy? Really?

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Charlize Theron turned heads in this Dior gown, but not in a good way. The Madonna-esque swirl cones were just plain unattractive.

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Mariah Carey is no stranger to the worst dressed list, but this look was boring, unflattering, and I'm giving it the generic "Dillard's Prom Dress" stamp. It just does nothing for me - surprising considering it's Valentino.

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As this Awards season comes to a close, I will say that overall we have seen some amazing looks. While not everyone can be a winner on the red carpet, all of these ladies do have an insane amount of talent, and I applaud them for that. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees, and thanks for reading!

Who did you think was the Best Dressed at the Oscars this year? Vote on the right side of this post.

Dress on!

Lisa

Golden Globes Fashion

On Sunday, January 17th, GG was the abbreviation of the day among the blogs and social media outlets. While GG usually refers to the beloved show Gossip Girl, this weekend it was all about the 67th Annual Golden Globes. Of course the awards themselves are the most important aspect of the evening, but we all know that the fashion is the most fun part!

It seemed that there were not a whole lot of risk takers on the red carpet this year, but as always, there were some absolutely beautiful ensembles, and some not so stunning ones. Shades of purple and dusty rose were the color palettes of choice, and simple silhouettes outshone the overdone and elaborate pieces.

My pick for best dressed this year was Sandra Bullock wearing Bottega Veneta. As the winner for Best Actress in a Dramatic Film for The Blind Side, it was definitely her night. The amazing color and perfectly fitted bodice were complimented by her simple dark wavy hair. I loved how the bottom of the dress was sheer, so that her legs could peek through. This saved the fabric and color from being overwhelming. Congrats, Sandra!

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Runners up for Best Dressed go to the gorgeous Olivia Wilde in a beaded Gucci gown, Emily Blunt in Dolce & Gabanna, and Maggie Gyllenhaal in RM by Roland Mouret.

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Now for those who missed the mark at the GGs... With assistance from top stylists, access to any designer gown, and months to prepare, sometimes you have to wonder, "What were they thinking?"

This year's winner for Worst Dressed goes to Diane Kruger in Christian Lacroix Haute Couture. The sleeves are too puffy, the hair is dated, and with the frills and white bow, the dress reminds me of something a little girl should wear to a school recital. This goes to show that even though it sports a designer tag, it doesn't make it a must-have.

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Runners up in this undesirable category are:

Fergie, whose Elie Saab gown looked like a department store prom dress.

Chloe Sevigny in Valentino had the right idea, but ruffles across the neck and down both sides looked silly.

Kate Hudson had a love/hate moment in her structured Marchesa gown. I loved the top half, but again, with large ruffled details down both sides and triple platform shoes it just proved to be too overdone.

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All in all it was a great night to watch and I applaud the attendees for braving the rain and not making a fuss. Congrats to all of the winners, I can't wait for the Oscars!

Cast your vote for who you think was the Best Dressed at the poll on the right side. I promise my feelings won't be hurt if you disagree with me!

Dress on!

Lisa