WHO WORE WHAT?.....2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Oscar Party Couture:

Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein: Loved the sequined column she changed into for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. It makes sense that she would go for a completely different silhouette if she wanted to do an outfit change. The gown fits her well and is right on-trend when it comes to being an all-over sequin gown.

Fan Bingbing in Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013: Fan Bingbing wore a fuchsia Marchesa gown to the Academy Awards and for the Vanity Fair Party (above) this Oscar de la Renta mitered striped silk satin strapless ball gown with  a high waist/full gathered skirt silhouette. She is such the fashion-plate and well, looks like a DOLL in this. Only Fan Bingbing can pull off this kind of gown with all those stripes.

Ginnifer Goodwin in Monique Lhuillier: I like the neon coloring of the oversized jeweled sequins on this cocktail dress--especially against the black backdrop. It is such a "bling-bling" of a dress but I do love the juxtaposition of the athletic-like racer-back front neckline shape.

Zooey Deschanel in Valentino Resort 2013: What can I say? It's SOOO Zooey Deschanel. Perfect for her. It's very 1960's Valentino Alta Moda in its styling and sensibility--the nude tulle with colored flower applique gives her a delicate lady-like look that works for her--as well as a "mature" Roman Heiress vacationing on the Italian Riviera.

Natalie Portman in Dior: Classic. Chic. Greco-Roman Goddess. Great decision to bring some color in the stunning earrings.

Hillary Swank in Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2013: This gown was very similar to what  Best Supporting Actress Nominee Sally Field wore at the Oscars. The vibrant "Valentino Red" color is great and the sheer/lace fabrication softens Hillary. It's still hard for me to believe that these Design Houses loan out $50,000 dresses just to attend a party!!

Marisa Tomei: You can't go wrong with a delicately beaded jumpsuit. This is elegant, sporty and very LUXE. Good job Marisa!

  Olivia Munn in Atelier Versace Fall 2012: And again...a question? How does Olivia Munn get COUTURE???!!! I just thought that was for the Nicole Kidman's and Jennifer Lawrence's.  On another note: Good for her! The Red Carpet "game" and Who Wears What...has really changed kids. This hand-beaded $75,000+ costing Atelier Versace fits her perfectly and softens her dark features.

And now some "questionable choices":

Emmy Rossum in Catherine Deane: I am sure that many people out there might think this may be a little "Kooky", but...I kind of like this. She looks like a former Russian Ballerina who defected years ago from the Bolshoi...attending a Ball in Paris...in 1925. I have to say: I really like it!

Arianna Huffington in Valentino Resort Spring 2013 Custom: Oh My Greek "sister". I get that black is slimming and the fact that the House of Valentino added lace elbow-length sleeves (very age-appropriate) to the original gown. But...I just wish she would have chosen to wear a column-shape gown as opposed to the gathered shape.

Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Resort: I just think this looks like a nightgown. Nothing else to say. On a good note (I think), the color matches her hair perfectly!

 

Miranda Kerr in Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2012: Speaking of a nightgown...On the runway: Fabulous! It's a beautiful gown. And COUTURE, need I add. On Miranda: awkward. I think the lining should have been a different color then NUDE. Maybe lilac.

 

Faye Dunaway in Tom Ford: Miss Faye Dunaway. We LOVE her. Worship her. A Diva. But...What are those gloves??? They look like the kind one washes dishes with. Someone ill-advised her for sure. The dress  is a cocktail--and black-colored--version of what the beautiful...

Gwyneth Paltrow wore at last year's 2012 Oscars...It's a great dress for Faye Dunaway but, she should have worn stacked HEELS with it (or at least a kitten heel), and have been careful of not having her bra show. Just sayin'

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...