2011 Oscars: Best Dressed

So with a hectic week of exams and a busy Spring Break schedule (Miami and Orlando!), I fell a little behind with my blogging. This post is over a week late, but I still wanted to share my thoughts on the fashion at the Academy Awards since it is THE red carpet event of the season. 

#1 - Natalie Portman - Rodarte

The soon-to-be mother and well-deserved Best Actress winner looked radiant in this gorgeous, deep purple gown which perfectly complimented her skin tone.

#2 - Anne Hathaway - Atelier Versace

This gown with its fitted and embroidered bodice was my favorite of Anne's many wardrobe changes. I also loved the red strapless Valentino gown she wore on the red carpet. Kudos to her stylist Rachel Zoe.

#3 - Mila Kunis - Elie Saab Haute Couture

Some critics thought the color washed her out, but I disagree. I think the color and gown look lovely on her. 

#4 - Mandy Moore - Monique Lhuiller

Mandy was the epitome of elegance and sophistication in this sparkling nude gown.

#5 - Gwyneth Paltrow - Calvin Klein

Gwyneth looked stunning in this chic metallic gown, complete with effortlessly slick-straight hair.

#5 - Hilary Swank - Gucci Premiere

The two-time Oscar winner exuded glamour in this silver embellished gown. Usually, I'm not a fan of anything with feathers but here it works.

#6 - Hailee Steinfeld - Marchesa

I love it when young stars dress their age, and Hailee's fashion choices have really been a breath of fresh air. She looked incredibly youthful and still ladylike in this custom-made tea-length dress.

#8 - Helen Mirren - Vivienne Westwood

Speaking of dressing well for their age, nobody does it better than Helen Mirren. She always gets its right. Simply classy.

#9 - Jennifer Hudson - Versace

Jennifer wowed everyone in this stunning orange halter gown which showed off her new toned figure.

#10 - Reese Witherspoon - Giorgio Armani Prive

Although not the most innovative design, the simple and classic black and white gown nonetheless looked stunning on the former Oscar winner.  

2011 SAG Awards: Best Dressed

I was really loving the fashion at the SAG Awards. Many of the ladies really stepped up their game and pulled out some real showstoppers. Strapless, floor-length gowns were definitely the trend of the night, as were the colors red, white, and nude. Belted waists were also big. Hair and makeup-wise, we saw a lot of gorgeous tousled waves, smokey eyes, and nude lips. I have to say, I'm absolutely loving these trends!

 #1 - Mila Kunis - Alexander McQueen

Definitely the best look of the night!! Mila looks absolutely amazing and so fierce in this fiery gown accompanied by flawless hair and makeup. By far, my favorite gown of any awards show this year.

 #2 - Julia Stiles - Monique Lhuillier 

Julia looks head-to-toe gorgeous! The ombre gown is killer stunning and her hair, makeup, and accessories are perfect. 

 #3 - Tina Fey - Oscar de la Renta

Definitely the best Tina has ever looked! I absolutely adore the woman, but she usually doesn't have the best sense of style on the red carpet. Imagine how pleasantly surprised I was when I saw her in his stunning gown. So loving this color on her.

 #4 - Hilary Swank - Versace

Hilary looks like a Greek goddess in this gorgeous gown. I love the draping, details, and color. Plus, her hair looks amazing!

 #5 - Heather Morris - Romona Keveza

Heather looks oh so pretty in this flowy and feathery (but not too feathery) gown! I love how soft the whole look is.

 #6 - Lea Michele - Oscar de la Renta

Lea tries again with Oscar de la Renta and this time scores! This gown is so gorgeous and sleek (although I don't know why she insists on showing so much cleavage). She does look like she's trying too hard/constipated though. Smile, girl, you don't want to get Megan Fox-face.

 #7 - Natalie Portman - Azzaro

Much better than her Golden Globes look, this dress perfectly flatters her baby bump. I'm not a huge fan of her hair or her black handbag and shoes, but I'm so relieved there's no giant flower on her chest, I'll let it slide.

 #8 - Rosario Dawson - J. Mendel

What an amazing color on her! This dress is so lovely and I love her choice in accessories!

 #9 - Claire Danes - Louis Vuitton

She looks so sweet and pretty, and I like the risk she took in choosing a dress with a print. 

#10 - Valerie Bertinelli 

Great hair, great makeup, great dress. I honestly can't believe this woman is over 50, she looks fabulous.

2011 Golden Globes: Best Dressed List

The Golden Globes have come and gone. You know my opinion when it comes to who won the awards, but who did I think ruled the red carpet? Like the People’s Choice Awards, I was a bit disappointed, but I do applaud many of the stars for their fashion risks. Did I like many of the fashion risks? No, but a lot of fashion “experts” did, and they ended up on many best dressed lists so good for them. But here’s my list of best dressed ladies, and it’s filled with what many might call “safe” choices, but whatever, it's my list and they look gorgeous to me. I've also included those who almost made the cut, but for one reason or another, just didn't quite do so.

#1 - Dianna Agron

I love everything about this look! Hair, dress, makeup, accessories, even the black nail polish! Dianna looks absolutely gorgeous, channeling old Hollywood in this J.Mendel gown! As one of my friends said, “She's just so perfect!” It’s so true.

#2 - Carrie Underwood

Carrie is always one of my favorites on the red carpet, and she once again looked fabulous in a quartz sequin strapless gown by Badgley Mischka Couture. She absolutely glows and what an amazing smile!

#3 - Sarah Hyland

I’m one of the few who don’t watch Modern Family so I don’t know who she is, but I absolutely adore this Café Au Lait Max Azria gown. It's so elegant, and the color is simply gorgeous on her. I wish I could steal this dress, I love it so much. 

#3 – Mila Kunis

I am in love with the color of this emerald Vera Wang gown! Just stunning! She looks like a grecian goddess!

#4 – Megan Fox

Why does she look so pouty in all her pictures? It’s so unflattering, and she's very pretty. Nevertheless, I can’t deny that I love her pale pink Giorgio Armani Privé gown. If only she would smile and wear some less severe makeup, she'd look amazing.

#5 – Milla Jovovich

Underrated much? I don’t think I’ve seen anyone say anything about this gown, and I have NO idea why. It and Milla look stunning!

#6 – Olivia Wilde

The gown that’s on nearly every Best Dressed list. At first look, I thought it was too much, but I’ve actually come to like it. Plus with a gown by Marchesa, shoes by Christian Louboutin, and jewelry by Tiffany’s, how do you go wrong? Talk about the ultimate combination!

#7 – Helen Mirren

I sure do hope I have Helen's grace and style when I’m her age. She is just fabulous and the dress is beautiful. Flawless.

#9 - Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra looks so classy and elegant in this orange chiffon Emilio Pucci dress. I don’t know too many who could pull of this color, but she does so effortlessly.

#10 - Eva Longoria and Mandy Moore

I thought Eva looked very sophisticated in her black Zac Posen gown. It was very feminine but also strong at the same time. My one negative is that I feel there is a bit too much fabric at the bottom and it looks like its swallowing her. Mandy Moore wore one of my favorite designers, Monique Lhullier, and while her hair and makeup do look wonderful, there was just something off about the gown that kept this look from being higher on the list. I actually think i would've liked it a lot more if it had just been a deeper blue.

Close...But Not Quite (in no particular order)

 Emma Stone

Love the silhouette and simplicity of the gown, but not the color, at least on her skin tone. She still looks gorgeous and sophisticated, nevertheless. 

Scarlett Johansson

This Ellie Saab dress is indeed beautiful (I love the detailed beading), but she’s single now, and I feel like she could have done better. I would have loved to see her wearing something bold and striking.

Sandra Bullock

The Marchesa dress is actually incredibly beautiful, but the hair is just horrible and distracts from its loveliness. Why, Sandra?

Amy Adams

I like the color, hair, and makeup. But there is something about that giant thing growing along her torso that I just don’t care for.

Nicole Kidman

Many thought this gown by Prada was too boring. Maybe a little, yes, but I do think she looks very elegant.

Natalie Portman

She is so pretty, but that big sequin rose plastered on her chest is not.

So that's my list, agree/disagree? Who did you like? Comment and let me know! Coming up: My WORST Dressed List!!