Oscars 2014: Best Dressed

I think we can all agree, Lupita was best dressed, right? She stole the show!

Lupita Nyong'o, in Prada, with Fred Leighton jewels. 

Personally, we feel like she knocked this one out of the park.

Cate Blanchett, in Armani Privé, with Chopard jewels. 

(Like I tweeted, pretty but probably slightly painful!)

Kate Hudson, in Atelier Versace. 

Kate shut it down in this dress! 

Between the plunging neckline and cape-like feature, 

this one was a winner for me. 

Kerry Washington, in Jason Wu, 

with Jennifer Meyer jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes. 

I just adored the lip + dress color combo. 

She looks stunning. 

Jennifer Lawrence, in Dior Haute Couture, 

with Neil Lane jewels and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. 

Next year she should wear flats so she won't fall. Sorry JLaw!

But this look was elegant and flawless.

Julia Roberts, in Givenchy Haute Couture, with Bulgari jewels. 

Julia looked radiant in this number. Very Julia.

Charlize Theron, in Dior Haute Couture, 

with Harry Winston jewels. 

We saw someone tweet, "Charlize isn't human."

We kind of agree. She is just so stunning, 

this photo doesn't do her justice!

Worst Dressed

Liza Minnelli. 

Do you agree with our selections? Anyone we've left out? Thank you for tweeting along with us all night last night throughout the red carpet and ceremony! That's a wrap on another Oscars!!  xo

Photos via Style.com

Red Carpet Report: Oscars 2013

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. We're just in disbelief that awards show season has already come and gone. There were, of course, some questionable looks amongst the stars but overall it was an evening of dazzling couture, fresh-faced makeup, & whimsical hairdos. A sea of pearly pinks, crisp whites, sparkling metallics & couture rouge made this a red carpet for the books.

Halle Berry -- Versace

Charlize Theron -- Dior

Amy Adams -- Oscar de la Renta

Jessica Chastain -- Armani

Jane Fonda -- Versace

Jennifer Garner -- Gucci

Anne Hathaway -- Gucci

Jennifer Aniston -- Valentino

Jennifer Lawrence -- Dior

Stacy Keibler -- Naeem Khan

Kerry Washington -- MiuMiu

Zoe Saldana -- Alexis Mabille

Naomi Watts -- Armani

Amanda Seyfried -- Alexander McQueen

Reese Witherspoon -- Louis Vuitton

Oscar Gold

The stars did not disappoint last night. I was literally sitting on the edge of my couch, getting more and more excited as each dazzler walked down the red carpet. I loved the classic looks that were chosen but had such an appreciation for those who pushed the envelope... 

 My girl crush, Emma Stone, looking divine in Giambattista Valli. I love the tie-neck detail & the color. Not to mention I thought she did such a good job her first time presenting! 

Only Gwyneth Paltrow could pull off this Tom Ford dress/cape combo. I love how sleek the look is & absolutely loved the dress without the cape. So cool to have two separate looks: one for carpet & one for presenting.

 Kristen Wiig in a gorgeous tulle confection by J.Mendel.

 Always on of my favorites, Michelle Williams, in coral Louis Vuitton. I am in love with the current peplum trend & really feel as if this a beautiful silhouette on her.

 Viola Davis in a kelly green Vera Wang creation. I can't say enough good things about the color choice-- no one else could ever have pulled this color off as she did. The pleated bottom is so unexpected & the dress fits her frame perfectly.

 Jennifer Lopez brought all that makes her JLo to the red carpet last night. Can't knock her for staying true to what works for her. This Zuhair Murad gown was made for her!

 Rooney Mara is quickly becoming a red carpet pro! This Givenchy gown is the perfect hybrid of classic & fashion forward.

 Another lady in peplum, Tina Fey, looking sophisticated in Carolina Herrera. She's always either complete miss or hit for me so I have to say that I really enjoy this look on her.

 If you didn't already know: there is a slit in Angelina's dress-- & she wants all of us to be very aware of it. Maybe Brad should have stood on the other side? It's a bit awkward, no? But yes, this Atelier Versace dress is amazing... 

 I just love the idea of mint. I love the idea of sheer sleeves. & you all know that I looove sequins. Bérénice Bejo looks regal in this Elie Saab creation. 

Cameron Diaz in Premiere Gucci. 

 In the words of Rachel Zoe: I.Die. Probably my favorite look of the night & definitely such an insanely awesome look on her. Everything is perfect. Her hair, makeup, & dress choice are impeccable. Another McQueen sensation that has put Jessica Chastain on everyone's fashion radar.

 Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab.

 Best supporting actress Oscar winner, Octavia Spencer looking divine in Tadasha Shoji.

 Sandra Bullock in Marchesa.

 I don't like that I couldn't find a better picture of this dress. The detail on it was so cool. I understand that some people think that it wasn't age appropriate-- & I get that-- however, when you heard her talk about how "her" it was you can't help but like it! :) Shailene Woodley in Valentino Haute Couture.

 Stacy Keibler looks amazing in this liquid gold Marchesa gown.

 Natalie Portman in vintage Dior.

Meryl Streep looking stunning just before accepting her Best Actress Oscar in this beautifully wrapped Lanvin gown.

Sequins, Sparkle, & Stars, O My!

ScarJo in D&G
Vintage glamour: Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang
Reese Witherspoon
Red hot Penelope in Gucci

Oprah, in Zac Posen

Best Actress winner, Natalie Portman in Rodarte

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab

Charming in Chanel, Michelle Williams

Marisa Tomei

Melissa Leo

CK on Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Hudson

Hilary Swank in Gucci

Halle Berry in Marchesa

Hailee Steinfeld in custom Marchesa

Gwyneth in Calvin Klein

um yes hi! i just had twins!

Avant-garde favorite, Cate Blanchett in Givenchy

Host, Anne Hathaway in Valentino, with Mr. Valentino himself as arm candy

Supporing actress nominee, Amy Adams, in L'Wren Scott

Last night's performer looked radiant in this Monique Lhuillier sparkler.

Alas, all good things must come to an end. And while last night's awards show seemed to disappoint a lot of the fashion world, I do believe that there were some beautiful moments throughout last night's 83rd annual Oscar red carpet event.

Prima Ballerinas

In my humble opinion, I feel that Black Swan's Natalie Portman saved the best for Oscar. She glowed in her wine colored Rodarte gown, giving a much deserved nod to the film's costume designers. Her co-star, Mila Kunis, was one of my favorites in a peak-a-boo lavendar Elie Saab laced gown, which created an amazing effect on her slender silhouette. She totally rocked that dress.

The Red Sea

Red tones were all the rage last night as red carpet greats, Sandra, Penelope, & Anne looked unbelievable in the evening's chosen hue. One has to point out newbie & nominee Jennifer Lawrence, who set the tone on last night's carpet as the first to arrive in a curve hugging Calvin Klein sleeveless gown. She looked ravishing in this simple yet elegant number & hit the nail on the head by keeping her jewelry uber-simple.

Is Calvin the New Red Carpet Go-To?

Calvin Klein scored another mention yesterday, as Gwyneth Paltrow couldn't have looked more perfect in her poured on silver CK number. Her sleek hair & art-deco Louis Vuitton jewels were the perfect surprise to complete an already perfect look.

Missed Pitch

I don't necessarily want to categorize the following 2 as flubs, because on another night they may not have been. However, in the midst of the rest of the gals, these were my lesser favorite looks. Reese, a la Elle Woods, with her high (extremely bouncy) pony tail looked great in her classic Armani Privé gown, however, no one can ignore the shocking resemblance it had to Julia Robert's Valentino gown she wore on her winning Oscar night. All the while, I really appreciated the emerald jeweled earrings, but sincerely hope that the wedding dress she chooses is more resonant of her fashion reputation we've all grown to love.

Nicole Kidman just didn't cut it for me, and since this strike 2 (possibly 3) of this year's award season, one has to wonder what is going on? My mother is a huge Nicole fan (rightfully so) and adored the gown, I just felt that the front mimicked oragami (which we've seen done so much better-- uhmm Charlize Theron) and was slightly confusing.

I lied, there was a mishap now that I remember, Marisa Tomei. I didn't get it. At all. It was too much. Too much navy, too much tulle, too much dress. At least her hair and jewelry were simple to offset the large amounts of dress below her waist.

Halle & Hailee

Are the yin & yang of the Oscars. The veteran & past-winner versus the young fledgling starlet. However, both chose dazzling muted toned Marchesa sparklers for the event. Halle redeemed her SAG malfunction in a tan Marchesa ah-mazing-ness. She couldn't have looked better, and no one can wear that color better than she can-- no one. Nominee, Hailee Steinfeld graced the carpet in a one-of-kind creation that she helped design. I have to say, based on her 3 red carpet appearances this season she really knows how to hit a high note without dressing older than she is. She is the epitome of what any 14 year-old should wear to these things ;) Not to mention, she's super adorable.

Honorable Mentions

I couldn't bare to leave out Michelle Williams, Amy Adams, & Hilary Swank who all looked gorgeous in their respective dresses. Michelle too did significantly better this go-round looking so chic in her stunning Chanel gown. Amy Adams, rocked her fully-sequined navy short-sleeved L'Wren Scott dress. While I didn't love the necklace choice with the neckline (a big earring would have been enough) the dress fit her so incredibly well and her hair was perfect: loose & flowy to juxtapose the structure of the dress. Hilary looked divine in her slate grey Gucci gown (new look for Gucci I might add) as you all now know I have an avid adoration for all things sequined & feathered... lurve.

The One Who 'Brought It'

I'm sure that all fashion mavens rejoiced as Cate Blanchett perused the red carpet in a pearl & crystal encrusted Givenchy dream dress. It's one of those dresses, that while you're sitting at home on the couch vegging out gawking at all these beautiful ensembles, you think to yourself, "I want to go somewhere to wear something like that!" Then reality smacks you in the face each commercial break.

We all know the Oscars were wanting to appeal to a younger demographic but I'm just gonna throw out there, if you want to appeal to all demographics, I think Sandra Bullock & Robert Downey Jr. should host next year... just sayin'...