WHO WORE WHAT?.....86th Annual Academy Awards: Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive Fall 2013

Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive Fall 2013

I predicted that Academy Award-nominated "Blue Jasmine" actress Cate Blanchett would wear Giorgio Armani and Armani Prive to be more specific. She's his muse and very loyal to his creations. She went one Couture Season back to find this nude-colored hand sequined gown from Armani Prive Fall 2013 collection. It is a STUNNING gown and the beading is INCREDIBLE. Up close, this gown is a work of art and craftsmanship. And it should be since it is Haute Couture.

Cate's hair and makeup looked flawless and I especially love those earrings...

Chopard Earrings

And by the way, if you are keeping count, this is the SECOND gown from that same Armani Prive Fall 2013 collection that Blanchett has worn--she wore a black/nude gown from Armani Prive Fall 2013 for the 2014 Golden Globes:

WHO WORE WHAT?.....86th Annual Academy Awards: Lupita Nyong'o in Custom Prada

Lupita Nyong'o in Custom Prada

THE Fashion Girl of the Moment, "12 Years a Slave" star and Academy Award Best Supporting Actress nominee Lupita Nyong'o looked resplendent and Goddess-like in a Goddess Gown made just for her by the Italian fashion house Prada. The Custom Prada gown in baby blue color (Lupita said the color reminded her of Nairobi so we can call this "Nairobi Blue"). It featured tiny hand-gathers, a plunging deep-v neckline in the front AND in the back as well and a waist-cinching waistband and very full gathered skirt.

I predicted that Lupita might wear a fuller ball gown shape--and this beautiful dress falls under this category. At first sight, I would have bet money that it was from Elie Saab Haute Couture but alas, it was not. This Custom Prada gown also has a definite Madame Grès vibe...

I also love her simple headband and earrings; just gorgeous.

WHO WORE WHAT?.....2014 Grammy Awards: Kacey Musgraves in Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2013

Kacey Musgraves in Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2013: Country music sensation Kacey Musgraves is up for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards 2014.  For the awards tonight, she wore a blush/nude colored made-to-measure gown from Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2014 collection. The gown is made of tulle crinoline, iridescent silk organza and underneath, the "under-dress" is covered in hand-sewn Swarovski crystals. Notice in the runway sample/runway model, the under-dress continues for about a foot beyond the tiered ruffled over-dress...but on Kacey, that was cut-off (left photo). I think the dress is sweet and quite pretty.



What do you guys think?