RED CARPET REPORT.....86th Annual Academy Awards Red Carpet Predictions: Sandra Bullock

Academy Award-nominated actress Sandra Bullock

"Gravity" actress Sandra Bullock has been looking
quite chic and sexy on the red carpet as of late. I really liked the Lanvin
strapless gown showing A LOT of leg which she wore...

 At the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards and...

 This sexy metallic strapless column gown above from French designer Roland Mouret at the 2014 Directors Guild
Awards.

For the 86th Annual Academy Awards this Sunday, I would LOVE to see Sandra in something like this:

My suggestion for the gorgeous Bullock is a gown from Giambattista
Valli and his Spring 2014 Haute Couture collection....

Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring 2014: This is a gorgeous
strapless ball gown in ivory silk duchesse with hand-sewn royal blue sequin appliqués
--and more importantly, it also has a slit to show Bullock's wonderfully toned
legs; it is entrance-making and on-trend in terms of the fuller ball gown
shape.

I also love the big abstract pewter bracelet--so modern with such a classic pretty gown.

American Music Awards: Zendaya Coleman in Donna Karan Resort 2014

Zendaya Coleman in Donna Karan Resort 2014: Beautiful actress/singer/dancer Zendaya wore this white ensemble featuring an off-the-shoulder asymmetrical top and pants from Donna Karan's Resort 2014 Collection . I loved this look on her; it was modern and easy-breezy chic. I also loved her hair: it looked fabulous!



I might have not have suggested those big silver stacked heels and opted for strappy ones. She's 5' 10" and didn't need those platforms.

American Music Awards : Heidi Klum in Marchesa Spring 2014

Heidi Klum in Marchesa Spring 2014: I love Miss Heidi but I have to admit that this is not my favorite look on her.



I am sure this Marchesa Spring 2014 dress up close is gorgeous with all that netting, silk lace, tulle and organza appliques and on the runway, it looked quite interesting but...all of that PLUS the fringe was a but too "Argentinian Flapper Dancer" confusing. But more importantly, what did you guys think? 

American Music Awards : Taylor Swift in Julien Macdonald

Taylor Swift in Julien Macdonald Fall 2013: Taylor wore this Gold Beaded Strapless Micro-Mini Cocktail Dress from Julien Macdonald's latest Fall Collection.



I think this dress was the perfect choice for Taylor. Swift is always one of the best dressed women on the Red Carpet and she rarely makes a misstep (It doesn't hurt that she has a Supermodel Body!). This was no exception and she smartly switched out the heels worn on the Runway for the FANTASTIC Jimmy Choo ‘Madison’ strappy sandals.



I also loved the the Brigette Bardot hair and minimal jewelry. Good Job Taylor!

American Music Awards : Katy Perry in Oscar de la Renta Spring 2014

Katy Perry in Oscar de la Renta Spring 2014: Katy wore this Black Strapless Tulle Ballgown with White Polka Dots and Floral Embroidery.



Perry looks absolutely lovely in this very lady like gown, but always seems to have fun and add a bit of whimsy to everything she wears. She accessorized the look with a Olympia Le-Tan ‘Webster’s New World Dictionary’ box clutch and oversized Flower Ring.



Love the strong Red lips and am happy she didn't wear the veil!!!

Who Wore What?.....65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Trend Alert! Purple Haze

 Alyson Hannigan in Marchesa and Carrie Underwood in Romona Keveza

Undoubtedly, the HOTTEST color of the night was shades of Purple. Whatever you call it; Grape, Plum, Pomegranate or just plain purple, everyone seemed to be wearing the color on last night's 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet.

The main reason for this trend is really quite simple. Stylist were mainly pulling gowns from designer's Fall 2013 Collections. While several actresses were able to get dresses "hot off the runway" from last week's Spring 2014 Runway Shows, most (especially if you are a planner and pick your dress weeks in advance) wore dresses from the Fall 2013 Collections which were presented last February. In addition to shades of purple, Wine, Burgundy and Raspberry were colors that were added to the spectrum.

 

Melissa Rauch in a Purple Rubin Singer Draped Gown; Mindy Kaling in a Deep Plum Georges Chakra Gown

 Kaley Cuoco in a Burgundy Vera Wang Tulle Ballgown; Heidi Klum in a Pomegranate (deemed by Tim Gunn) Atelier Versace Beaded Gown

  Linda Cardellini in a Raspberry Draped Donna Karan Atelier Gown; Michelle Dockery in a Wine and Tomato Colored Halter Ballgown by Prada

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?