Well kids, that's a wrap! The finest night of red carpet glory has come and gone, and it did not disappoint. From classic silhouettes to daring details, the starlets were in full force and aiming to leave an impression. It was actually very hard for me to choose my favorites as I found there were many more hits than misses. Nonetheless, I've selected several looks that I felt defined this year's Oscars and even managed to pick the one that I thought took the cake!
Best Dressed
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| Charlize Theron in Dior |
We already know the damn woman is perfection, but Charlize's look last night, from head to toe, was absolutely flawless. The intense structural design of this dress was the perfect complement to her statuesque figure, and her makeup was so light and natural, making this feel almost too effortless. And this look with any other hair almost seems impossible. The sporty pixie brings a freshness to this otherwise ultra classic look reminding us, yet again, how naturally stunning Charlize really is.
Simple Stunners
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| Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen |
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| Jessica Chastain in Giorgio Armani |
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| Jennifer Garner in Gucci |
These ladies don't need much when it comes to looking gorgeous. Whether it's Jessica's flawless skin and striking hair, Amanda's engaging eyes, or Jennifer's pure grace, the dresses they wear almost seem to come in second to their natural beauty. This year, their simple, yet stunning choices made a statement while still feeling true to their personal style.
Unexpected
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| Kristen Stewart in Reem Acra |
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| Kerry Washington in Miu Miu |
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| Jane Fonda in Versace |
These ladies surprised me, happily, with something new and unexpected. Kerry and Jane's colors were daring, yet absolutely welcome on this night. And while the Reem Acra that Kristen chose was so intricate and fabulous in its own right, she did not really do it any justice. Would this have been better on another starlet who would have shown this dress the appreciation it deserves? Yes. But I can't not celebrate the beautiful craftsmanship of Reem Acra just because of the body that this dress ended up on.
Architectural
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| Naomi Watts in Giorgio Armani |
Again, we have two ladies who took a risk, choosing two very modern, architectural looks at this traditionally classic affair. The severe lines and cut-out of Naomi's dress are modern and right on trend, while the linear repetition of Halle's dress reminds us of old art deco buildings. Both dresses fit these ladies like a glove, and perfectly accentuated their incredible figures.
Ball Gown
No Oscars are complete without a proper ball gown, and these three ladies nailed it. Fan Bingbing's hot pink Marchesa was a knockout, while Amy Adams was pure romance in this decadent tulle gown by Oscar de la Renta. Jennifer Lawrence's Dior was even more gorgeous than it was full, and the shape was so unique and special, creating an iconic moment for the star. Kind of reminds me of the now iconic pink dress that Gwyneth Paltrow wore when she won.
What was your favorite look? And did you watch the awards, or just tune in for the fashions?
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