Red Carpet Recap

Monday, March 8th, 2010

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There’s a reason why I don’t watch TV anymore, but moms was talking to me about the Oscar Red Carpet and I decided to dust off the tube and see what statements were being made by everybody’s favorite people. I soon remembered just why I don’t watch TV anymore; Within 10 minutes (max) of watching the Red Carpet fashion I vowed to myself that I’d never eat again, ever. 

Anyways I woke up this morning and I’m back to myself again, breakfast and all.

So Oscar Red Carpet recap, what can we say, old school Hollywood glam kinda, sorta made an appearance. Almost everyone cleaned up pretty well, some took a little more time in the mirror than others. 

Congrats to all the winners. Special shout out to:

Katheryn Bigelow, director of the Iraq war thriller “The Hurt Locker,” for being the first woman to win an Oscar for best director. Pretty safe look, but when you’re holding two Oscars and just made history, who really cares.

Mo’nique girl, congrats. Best supporting actress for “Precious”, you’ve come a long way baby. Proud of you. Safe fashion look for Mo’nique, though the blue was outstanding on her skin. I have my reservations on flowers in the hair. 

Sandra Bullock,  named best actress for “The Blind Side”. It’s about time isn’t it Sandie? I’ve been watching you for a bit. But no, congrats. Well deserved. Her dress has been done before, but once you can rock it like it’s the first time it’s been worn? Go right ahead.

Now about the fashion. Enjoy the pics now before I need to take ‘em down.

Men

What can I say, it takes a lot of skill to screw up a tux. The secret? Get one that’s tailored to fit you, and seek styling assistance to find the right bow-tie/ slim neck tie (for the younger among you). Take a shower, and a shave and step out the building. End of story.

If you can’t at least decently rock a tux that was tailored to fit you, then there’s probably not much else that you can rock, period. Unfortunately for men, how hot you look in a tux has less to do with what/ who you are wearing and more to do with your level of sex appeal; It’s that simple. 

The usual suspects who can rock a tux were in fine form and fashion. George Clooney, Samuel L. Jackson, even Morgan Freeman, Ryan Renolds looked pretty dapper too. Tyler Perry did look quite slim in his Prada, and so did Gerald Butler. Oh my gaawwwd, the sexiness that is Lenny Kravitz. Can I get an amen. *Amen*

 

 

 

and now for a close up:

 

Noice. 

 

Sleek look. The bow-tie is a bit on the large side, Maybe Lenny can give him some tips, or perhaps Anthony Mackie can. Congrats to him on the ‘Best Picture” Oscar btw. 

 

I see Keanu Reeves and his Matrix steeze was there, nice sleek look. In my opinion he could have eaten something, not much, perhaps half a sandwich would have done it. I understand where he was trying to go with the stubble look, but it was a bit more than 5 0′clock shadow.

 

perhaps he can take a few tips on how to successfully pull this off from Jake Gyllenhaal.

 

 

What do you guys think, No-carb diet or male spanks?

Dapper none the less Mr. Butler. The secret can be all yours. 

 

Groovy baby’. I guess it’s a comedian thing.

But all in all, the men were a pleasure to look at. Oh Zac Efron needs to lay off the Body (at least the Face) Bronzer.

Women

A totally different ball game (or gown.. ha). You could be pretty as peach but the wrong dress you can crash and burn with the quickness.

Most of the women were lovely, some pushed the envelope a little too far and some just enough. Some played it safe, but especially when it’s their first time on the carpet, you can’t blame them.

Some trends that I noticed on the Red Carpet were:

Hair

1. Long flowing wavy hair, draped over one shoulder

ala Cameron Diaz and… Pretty. Glamourous.

 2. Messy buns. 

Only these were teased and hair-sprayed from all the hairline messy, ala Sarah Jessica Parker. What was that?

 

 

 

Too haaaaard, too haaaaard, too haaaaard, too haaaaaard to pull that off I think. Jenny from the block had the same sort of hairline going but 1. she’s has at least 5lbs more meat on her and 2. her Armani Prive gown was an absolute stunner, so what if it looked like bubble wrap. 

Which brings me to:

Gowns:

1. 3D

Perhaps as an ode to Avatar? Yes, there were the usual princess poof dresses, but more than that there were quite a few dresses with lots of structure and craftsmanship emanating from the gowns, costume style. Exciting times for fashion. 

Vera Farmiga in Marquesa, debatable, but I thought the concept and colour was great. This could be one of those situations where the dress may have outworn the wearer… maybe? Anyways next. 

 

 

 

2. Neutrals

Champagnes, rose whites, greys. Elizabeth Banks – gorgeous dress, not normally the colour you’d find on a red carpet but a great look on her none the less.

 

 

 

And how old is Demi Moore? Sure she’s had a few nips and tucks, but even though she looks better than most girls 1/4 her age, she still chose to keep it simple yet sophisticated and let her presence speak through her dress instead of her body. We can all learn a thing or two from this.

 

 

 

Lesson: Just cause you have it doesn’t mean that you need to flaunt it. 

3. Cold Shoulders & Embellishments

Tina Fey in Micheal Kors for example. It was a good look, for her. 

 

 

 

Lots of strapless gowns too, ala Jenny from the block again, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz (loved her in that gown), Cameron Diaz, Amanda Seyfried , Mariska Hargitay, Anika Noni Rose, Zoe Saldana, Gabourey Sidibe (kinda ish)… plenty, plenty, people. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How beautiful is Zoe Kravitz?

Zoe Saldana rocked something different. 

 

Beautiful woman, beautiful gown. I have a feeling this one one of the gowns that people will either love or hate though. It takes some getting used to.

There are a few gowns that were a bit iffy. Among them I’d have to say Charlize Theron and Queen Latifa share a similar issue for me as I’m just not a fan of gowns that crease easily and don’t appear to move. Still Queen Latifa’s gown has less issues than Charlize’s. Diane Kruger also left me with a lingering question mark and Paula Patton, beautiful woman, I just thought the dress was a bit mature for her. 

 

 

 

This is all kinds of inexcusable for Charlize. And with the red lipstick? Dudette, where’s your stylist?

 

Other than all the creases, it’s a good colour choice for the Queen. It’s not soooo bad.

 

Don’t know what it is, but it just reminds me of a sheep.

 

Awesome colour on her skin. Beautiful woman, I just think it may be a bit too mature for her. She’s normally pretty on point and fun with her gown choices.

Okay. That’s enough looking at beautiful people for me in one day.

Back to work I go.

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