Who Wore What?.....65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Alyson Hannigan in Marchesa

Alyson Hannigan in custom Marchesa

Alyson Hannigan was a sleeper hit for me at last night's Primetime Emmy Awards. While the dress is nothing revolutionary, the color (TREND ALERT!), fit and beautifully draped bodice were perfection. She was wise to have the dress custom made in a beautiful solid color as opposed to the very "fashion-forward" print that was shown by Marchesa for Resort 2014.

Good Job Alyson!

Who Wore What?.....65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Julianne Hough in Jenny Packham

Julianne Hough wore this Jenny Packham Spring 2014 Celedon Green Beaded and Transparent Tulle Gown to last night's 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.



I'll have to say that it was not my favorite gown of the night. While Julianne is gorgeous and has an amazing dancers body, the transparency was a bit much for such a high level awards show. While it gives the dress a bit of an "edge", it would have worked better at a different event.



What do you think of Transparent dresses on the Red Carpet? 

WHO WORE WHAT?.....2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party--Part 2

More Couture Party Girls:

Anne Hathaway in Custom Saint Laurent: Congratulations to Anne Hathaway for winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. I admit, I was not a fan of her dusty rose Prada gown and I don't think this slate-gray blue gown from Saint Laurent is much better. It is very chic for sure and on Catherine Deneuve: I can totally see. But I expect more from Anne. I'd even give it a "good pass" on Natalie Portman--if she was pregnant. Those are my more-than-two cents.

Diane Kruger in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring 2013: I LOVED this little cocktail dress the minute I saw the photos from the Giambattista Valli Couture Spring 2013 runways. It's ALL about that Watteau back. Bring it Miss Kruger. Bring it!

Elizabeth Banks in Alexander McQueen: Beautiful. Love the color, the print of this silk chiffon gown, the fullness of the skirt vs. the teeny-tiny-ness of the strapless bustier. The accentuated fitted waist is also great. Well played Elizabeth.

Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta: What a polar opposite dress from that full beautiful ball gown she wore from Oscar de la Renta. Again, this is from the same designer and it works. The silver head-to-toe sequins are a big trend and the fringe is very in. Her hair looks better here than it did at the Oscars red carpet.

Lily Collins in Zuhair Murad: Gorgeous. The color is spectacular and Lily is vibing FABULOUSNESS. 

Solange Knowles in Emilio Pucci: Solange. You are a Gay Man's Best Friend. At around 2AM. Neon Yellow, a modified 'fro. GURL. You have got some chutzpah and I give you points for that!

 Naomi Watts in Emilio Pucci: Can I say something? I am not so sure about this one. I LOVED what she wore at the Oscars red carpet but this one-shoulder midnight blue-and-gold sequin number is a little too Retro Studio 54 for me. I admire all the sequins but maybe the gold section could have been a bit smaller.

Karolina Kurkova in Atelier Versace Spring 2013: It's Karolina Kurkova. End of subject. Flawless. This column gown is futuristic, modern and very sleek. And on Karolina: Sexy HOT!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive

Jessica Chastain in Custom Armani Prive: Jessica looked St-St-STUNNING! last night in her Custom Armani Gown. The Gold Beaded Strapless Gown fit her to perfection. Nobody can make a Beaded Gown like Armani and he proved again that he is the master of the Red Carpet!

The light chestnut color of the the dress matched her hair to perfection (not an accident, I'm sure!)

And speaking of Hair....and make-up, it was classic "Old Hollywood" Glamour. The Veronica Lake Hairstyle with the Red Lip and lined eye was gorgeous!

What I love about this dress is the crystal beading over the Gold Colored Satin. Giorgio Armani certainly knows how to make a gown SPARKLE!!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen

Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen: Amanda wore a custom Alexander McQueen Gown to last night's Academy Awards. It was a Halter Neck Gown in a Blush Color with Golden Embroidery.



I'm sure that if you were looking at this dress up close and were able to touch and feel the beautiful craftsmanship it would be breathtaking, but on the Red Carpet it did not have much of an impact. It was sort of "blah" and washed her out. I feel that she continually wears these pale colors over and over again.



I would have loved to have seen this gown in a Deep Plum with the same gold embroidery detail. Now that would make a statement!

Amanda was another actress with a case of the "frizzies". I understand not wanting the hair to be "too done" but this takes it to a whole different level! I'm always surprised that they leave the house thinking that this is an Oscar Worthy Hairdo!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Kristen Stewart in Reem Acra

Kristen Stewart in Reem Acra: Kristen Stewart wore this Creme Devore Velvet Strapless Gown with Organza Ruffle Detail. This was a big MISS for me. It's not that it was a bad dress, but it was her overall look that didn't work for me.

She, of course, gets credit for even attending the Oscars since she was on crutches and was most likely in pain; but she looked pale and sickly and it looked as if her stylist just propped her up and put any ol' dress on her. This definitely was NOT her dress.

Probably the worst part of the whole look was her hair. I wondering if someone actually got paid to do that hair? We'll have to ask my Partner in Crime, Tabatha Coffey what she thinks!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Jennifer Hudson in Roberto Cavalli

 Jennifer Hudson in Custom Roberto Cavalli: Jennifer Hudson chose to wear this midnight blue beaded Roberto Cavalli Gown to last night's Oscars. It featured long sleeves and a high slit but still showed off JHud's new trimmed down figure beautifully. It was not one of my favorite gowns of the night, but her stylist said she had 2 Cavalli dresses to choose from and went for the more subdued gown because she wasn't a nominee and was just performing.



I say a Diva should ALWAYS look like a Diva on the Red Carpet! I would have liked to have seen the gown she decided NOT to wear.

Her hair was flawless and those earrings were gorgeous! But....is that her black bra peeking out above?!

Either way, she looked beautiful and she KILLED IT with her performance on stage!

WHO WORE WHAT? 85th Annual Academy Awards: Kerry Washington in Miu Miu

 Kerry Washington in Custom Miu Miu: Kerry's Miu Miu Gown was one of my favorites of the night. Mainly because of the beautiful coral color. While many actresses chose more muted hues or black, Kerry stood out amongst the crowd with this unexpected color.

 The beaded top bustier section had a lovely vintage quality (that Miuccia Prada is known for) and the nude and gold beading set off against the bright colored skirt was beautiful.

She completed the look with a matching Fred Leighton clutch, delicate make-up and very subtle diamonds.



Good Job Kerry!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Charlize Theron in Custom Christian Dior

Charleze Theron in Custom Christian Dior: WORK it huney! Charleze SHUT IT DOWN at today's Academy Awards red carpet. She looked so good. Loved this strapless white peplum'ed bustier with floor-length skirt gown. The train length was just right and the fitted shape: DIVINE.

Pixie Queen: I have a good guess that my TV Guide Network Fashion Wrap DIVA--Miss Tabatha Coffey will say "Yeayyy!" to Charlize's hair. I would too! (PS: Look how long her neck looks: like on of my fashion sketches!)

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Anne Hathaway in Custom Prada

Anne Hathaway in Custom Prada: Yawn. Oh, sorry I spoke with my "Nick Loud Voice". This light pink Duchesse satin gown was a bore to me. Honestly., I expected more. I expected Fierce and Fabulous Valentino, or something!To me, this was a #Fail. It had no real interest as a gown and the darts at the bust fit oddly. This looked like something a second-year Fashion School student can make. Just sayin'...

 Her hair, though, was good.

What did you guys think? Let me know and leave your comments here of course :)

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Halle Berry in Custom Atelier Versace

Halle Berry in Custom Atelier Versace: One word: WOW! Seriously, when she stepped onto the Academy Awards red carpet, I almost threw myself over the TV Guide Network "skyview" balcony where I was working from doing my LIVE red carpet commentating. She looked STUNNING in this black and silver sequined column gown with plunging neckline, padded shoulders and long sleeves. It was made to a 1/4" of her body! I LOVE how the sequined stripes go in different directions and all, accentuating every perfect inch of her body:

You can see the similar aspects and details of her gown from the dresses Donatella Versace recently showed for her Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2013 Collection at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week:

Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2013

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Jennifer Garner in Gucci Premiere

Jennifer Garner in Gucci Premiere: I saw this dress from atop the "balcony" while doing my TV Guide Network 2013 Academy Awards Red Carpet Live Show. She looked fabulous from up there! I loved the maroon/violet color and especially the back detail of cascading silk organza. She not only looks like a Movie Star but the wife of a man who is about to win multiple Academy Awards. Very Regal.

And speaking of regal: THAT necklace. Lord have mercy! That is a necklace worthy of a former Empress of Iran (how "Argo" apropos!).

Gucci Premiere, in case you don't know is the Custum Gucci arm of the Gucci Brand--mainly consisting of Red Carpet gowns created just for celebrities and made almost like the Haute Couture creations of Paris.

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Reese Witherspoon in Custom Louis Vuitton

Reese Withersoon in Custom Lous Vuitton: Reese was pretty much perfect in this strapless "mermaid-Lite" style strapless gown in royal blue and black from Louis Vuitton. Reese loves this shape and we can see why. I think the fit was good and her hair: FLAWLESS. Now, I just want to mention the fact that this Custom Louis Vuitton gown:

Has NOTHING to do with what Marc Jacobs showed in his last Louis Vuitton Collection (above)--full of graphic prints and colors. Not even the shape, silhouette or anything corseted. The gown he showed were shift styles with barely a seam for fit in them--save for the side seams and center back. But somehow, it's still "Louis Vuitton". To me, it looked more like Oscar de la Renta. I guess when you get a Custom Gown from Vuitton, they can do whatever you want...

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott Fall 2013

Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott Fall 2013: This midnight blue sequined gown with gold detail was just shown on the runway. So, yes, it's "fresh off the model" and onto Nicole! I like the shape of the gown and we know she loves designer L'Wren Scott (Mick Jagger's partner-in-life). I think she's looked better--and worn better--at past red carpet events. And that hair: WHAT HAPPENED??? I'd be very curious to read what you guys think of the overall head-to-toe look...Let me know!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2013

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013: When Jennifer walked onto the red carpet, it was like "OK, kids we have a WINNER!". This is the type of gown one wins a Best Actress Oscar in. 

Strapless silk heavy damask with princess seams and a dropped silhouette that then flares into a voluminous ball gown. The back was architectural and great as well. It was designed by Belgian Creative Director/Designer for Dior Raf Simons and this is his second Haute Couture collection for the House. What do you guys think? One of the best of the night?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan in Fall 2013

Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan Fall 2013: Stacy Keibler chose a Silver and Black Metallic Beaded Halter Neck Gown by Naeem Khan.



Stacy is always stunning and statuesque but this dress was one of her best Red Carpet looks yet. The beading had the feel of draped chain mail and the placement and curvature of the beading was genius!



I loved the retro hairstyle which was a BIG trend on the Red Carpet!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....85th Annual Academy Awards: Catherine Zeta-Jones in Zuhair Murad Spring/Summer 2013

Catherine Zeta-Jones in Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013: When you want to make a statement on the Red Carpet the new "go to" designer is Zuhair Murad! Catherine looked H.O.T. Hot! in this Gold embroidered Gown over Silk Chiffon. It fit her in all the right places and let the world and Hollywood know that shes still got it!