Amanda Seyfried - I rarely like dresses that are described as "interesting" by fashion commentators, but I actually think that this is the best I've seen Amanda Seyfried look...possibly ever. The bodice and the draping at the hip of this Armani Privé are sculptural without being cumbersome. The color of the dress is gorgeous, and the overall look--hair, makeup, jewelry--is young, fresh and modern.
Anna Kendrick: The best supporting actress nominee looks soft and lovely in this pale pink Elie Saab and is almost pulling off the color. I love the neckline and the criss-crossing on the bodice, which is very flattering to her figure. I can understand why she picked this dress, because it's just so pretty, but overall it is a little boring and not enough of a statement for a break-out star on one of the most important nights of her young career.
Carey Mulligan - I'm happy that the best actress nominee (in Prada) finally added a little sparkle to her look. I have felt lukewarm about her fashion choices thus far in the awards season, and when I first saw Carey on the carpet tonight I thought "yay!"...but then I saw the full-length look and I was a little less thrilled. This gown seems to fit her body much better than the gowns she wore to the Globes and the SAGs, but I just wish it went all the way to the floor. This is such an awkward length, and the thick ankle straps on the shoes are not helping matters.
Jennifer Lopez - This is pretty standard J. Lo fare, but I'm loving the hair and makeup. She just looks so fresh and pretty (and happy!). I can already hear the fashion insiders oohing and aahing over this Armani Privé, but honestly I feel like we've seen this look from Jennifer so many times that it leaves me feeling a little underwhelmed. I must say, though, that her body looks amazing in this gown!
Rachel McAdams - Rachel is another one whose fashion choices usually leave me feeling lukewarm, but I think she looks so pretty tonight! What first caught my attention was her hair and makeup--so simple and natural, but so very stunning. I think I actually prefer her with the blond hair...it just makes her skin seem to glow. I'm also loving her earrings, and there's nothing to dislike about her Elie Saab gown.
Sandra Bullock - Saving the best for last. I actually love this look, but doesn't Sandy (in Marchesa) look a little bit like a deer in the headlights tonight? Poor thing. She usually looks so relaxed...I guess she's just nervous (this is potentially one of the biggest nights of her life, after all). Not everyone could pull off this much shine, sparkle, AND lace (especially in combination with such a body-hugging silhouette), but Sandra Bullock has one of the best figures in Hollywood, and I think she looks gorgeous, glamorous, and still somehow understated. When I first saw her, I was disappointed in her hair, but the more I look at her, the more I think the simple hair (and jewelry) is the perfect complement to this dress. I also love the pop of pink on her lips, which is a nice change from the expected red. She looks timeless yet modern. In short, she looks like a winner.I'm also loving Kate Winslet (she's just one of the most gorgeous women on the face of the planet), Nicole Richie, and Cameron Diaz (her dress, but not her hair and makeup). And with that, it's time for the show to begin...with Neil Patrick Harris in a sparkly tuxedo, apparently. Oh boy.
(Photo credits, from top to bottom: Kevin Mazur; Steve Graniz; Steve Granitz; Steve Granitz; Jason Merritt; Kevin Mazur)
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Took a quick look at some of the dresses online; Kate Winslet, my favorite actress, stunning as ever. :) Charlize Theron, WTF? And yes Hilary, you're a girl, we get it. BTW, LB, the blog is getting better every day.
ReplyDeleteThanks, BDW! I have some good posts lined up for this week :)
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