Oscars 2013 Red Carpet: The Best And Worst Dressed
Every year I keep my eye close to the red carpet arrivals at the Oscars anticipating some of the most beautiful gowns and looks in the world. This year was no exception. Pale shades reigned as did the gold and black combos. Here’s Part 1 of my list of the fabulous and not-so appealing looks for the night.
She was one of the first to arrive and she sure did not disappoint already having topped many’s best dressed list. Best actress nominee Jessica Chastain looked Oscar-worthy in this strapless champagne Armani Privé dress matching the color of her hair and fire red lips and side swept hair. Safe and sober but glamorous nevertheless. She also got to wear 1960 Harry Winston jewels.
Naomi Watts wore one of my favorite dresses of the night, a shimmering metallic sequin, one-shouldered cap-sleeve Armani Privé gown and Neil Lane jewels. Her hair was just the right combo of made-up and messy. best dressed, hands down.
Sizzling! Someone has been putting some extra extra hours at the gym. Renee Zellweger channeled her inner Oscar in this body-sculpting gold Carolina Herrera. The dress fit her like a glove although not many pale actresses can pull of this look, she stunned!
Charlize Theron looked flawless this bleach white peplum Christian Dior Haute Couture dress that managed to look fabulous with her new pixie haircut. Red carpet glamor at it finest hour and one of my favorite looks for the night!
She been disappointing as of lately but Halle Berry makes up for all her recent fashion faux pas in this edgy custom-made long sleeved and striped Versace gown. The only thing I don’t approve of his that hair that looks like she slept on one side of her head.
Who doesn’t love Jennifer Lawrence? First she announces she’s “starving” and then she trips as she accept her Oscar. But she looked graceful and feminine in Dior Haute Couture dress with a voluminous skirt and Chopard jewels. I’m not gonna lie, I’m not into these multi-shaped gowns and I’m not sure going strapless is the best look for her but the entire world seems to have fallen in love with her nevertheless.
Anne Hathaway may have taken the Oscar home for best supporting actress but her choice of this backless pink satin dress by Prada wasn’t a good one at all. First of all it didn’t do any justice for her nipples which seemed to be the most buzzed body part after Angelina Jolie’s leg took center stage last year. It also looked like she was wearing an apron from behind. And her Liza Minelli hairdo just didn’t do it for me though her floral necklace from Tiffany & Co. was fabulous! But doesn’t her dress look like it needs a good iron? I still love her though!
Catherine Zeta Jones donned this fabulous looking gold metallic swirl detail Zuhair Murad strapless gown. The earrings were a total over-kill, way too much going on there and the fact that her retro hair was split in the middle and not on the side, did not do her any justice at all!
Each year an A-lister puts on an big frilly show-stopping Oscar de la Renta and this year it was the beautiful Amy Adams in this lavender beaded bust dress with asymmetric raw edge ruffles. One of my favorite classic red carpet looks for the night.
I can’t begin to tell you how much I dislike this look on Reese Witherspoon who opted for a royal blue strapless gown by Louis Vuitton. I know, I know, she just had a baby I have to be nice but this is not about her weight, this is about styling the right kind of dress on the right body and this look does not work for her one bit. She’s too short for such a long dress, she needs major support in the bodice and you know what royal blue is just not her color. Let alone that cliche hairdo.. One of my worst looks of the night
Look at that gorgeous off-white number by Reem Acra. Isn’t it beautiful? You can’t really tell can you? You know why? Because Kristen Stewart wore it with that face on. The girl is beautiful but she’s has to stop being such a slouch. Don’t tell me she was on crutches, that didn’t stop her from walking the red carpet but it sure stopped her from brushing her hair. You know how many women would kill to be in her shoes( Jimmy Choo) homegirl needs to practice some posture and smile!
Doesn’t she seem so uncomfortable? I know Jennifer Aniston changed things up this time around and I appreciate the effort but she’s not wearing this crimson ball-gownish Valentino, it’s totally wearing her. She further disappointing with that every-day hairstyle. If she was gonna give us something different why not go all the way. Maybe a little less fabric and a little more waist but sadly she lands on my worst dressed list.
I just saw her in that movie The Savages being all vicious but Salma Hayek looked every inch the Hollywood diva in this dress with showstopping heavily embroidered neckline by Alexander McQueen. Not to mention how flawless and original her hair was. Time to give her stylist that raise she deserves!
Also see:
The Best and Worst Dressed on the 2013 Golden Globes Red Carpet
Maya Diab Is Very Serious About Valentine’s Day
Don’t you miss Maya Diab? No matter how you feel about her, girl is one hell of an entertainer. You gotta give her that. She also doesn’t take Valentine’s day lightly- as do many other women. You know… the ones you spot decked out in red clothes on Valentine’s day.
Well, Maya puts all those girls to shame, because well, she went ahead and dyed her hair a fiery red for the occasion. Yes sir she did. And she threw on a mini-dress with a heart-shaped décolleté perfectly framing her cleavage area. I’m telling you she’s NOT kidding around.
Check out the recent shots. Are you feeling the love?
Al Rifai Gets Sexist And Then Apologizes
So you know I’d never miss an opportunity to name and shame sexist ads and well lucky for me (or not) Lebanese brands’ love affair with sexism in advertising doesn’t look like it’s about to die out anytime soon.
On my naughty list this week is Al Rifai and although their little faux pas looks like a misdemeanour compared to Mazda’s blatantly sexist ad last summer, it still didn’t stop them from taking the heat for it. My bros over at Plus 961 and Blog Baladi were quick to point the ads out before they were quickly pulled off. Al Rifai quickly issued an apology and all is good in nut land.
“Al Rifai would like to point out that the Valentine visuals were not, in any way, trying to belittle the role of women in society. These visuals are part of a campaign that highlights the beauty of every nut and not our view on the role of men and women in society. We believe in equality, not only among people, but also among all our nuts ;-). We hope that you will be able to see things from our perspective.
We thank all of you who appreciated the creativity of the campaign, your support proves that it was a successful one, but in order not to offend anyone and to avoid any further misunderstandings, we have decided to remove 2 of the posted visuals. Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day!”
And although I do take offense in male nuts having “the brains” while the female nuts looking all curvaceous and sexy I am impressed with Al Rifai for listening and making prompt amends. However, I still can’t seem to understand how this ad was not meant to “belittle the role of women in our society.” Someone? Anyone? I’ll tell you this though, male or female, those cashews will give you instant curves. (mmm)
Check out the ads that caused the ruckus.
On another note, at first glance did anyone else associate the branding with Micky D’s?
Outfit Du Jour
Fashion Face-Off: Who Wore It Best?
Lebanese songstresses Nancy Ajram and Elissa ran into each other at Elie Saab’s magnificent Spring/Summer 2013 Haute-Couture show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Pavillon Cambon Capucines yesterday. Much to their dismay the two seemed to be wearing almost the same Elie Saab peplum outfit from his Prêt-à-Porter Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. Not to mention their practically identical hairstyles.
What do you say, who wore it best?
Fashion Crime Scenes
I was too distracted by the red carpet at the Golden Globes last week to realize the heinous crime scene committed by Carla Haddad who hosts the Lebanese version of Dancing With The Stars. It seems Nicolas Gebran is Mtv Lebanon’s go-to designer, (think Maya Diab and all her fashion statements), but this time he got it all wrong in a burgundy tulle bodice with a plunging neckline and a floor-sweeping train. If that wasn’t dramatic enough she went ahead and paired it with bold printed leggings that strangely never ended, in fact they wore like a full body suit complete with built-in heels. Carla looked like a toddler in her mom’s dress and she sure got a lot of flak for it.
Carla has a rocking body and she’s probably one of the few that hasn’t resorted to plastic surgery so instead of looking like she’s a contestant at Miss Mermaid Lebanon I suggest she eases up on the over-the-top, unnecessary fashion statements. What do you think of her outfit?