Couch Critique: 2014 Oscars

I have been blog MIA for the past few weeks with lots on the go. Of course I took a much needed breath to enjoy the Oscar red carpet and all the fashion confections from the comfort of my couch. I always highlight my FAV's only so if you are looking for 'worst dressed' or a negative critique look elsewhere. My choices keep in mind the overall look, not just the dress. As always styling is what makes the look, it is not just about a fabulous frock. The accessories, makeup and hair are what take the gowns and the ladies in them to the next level.

My Best Dressed Overall: Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace

A current way to do old Hollywood glamour. THIS is what a movie star looks like!

BEST SPARKLE

Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab Couture

Julie Delpy in Jenny Packham

BEST BLACK

Karen O in Camilla Stærk

Julia Roberts in Givenchy

 Anne Hathaway in GUCCI

Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Couture

Olivia Wilde in Valentino

PINK PERFECTION

Camila Alves in Gabriela Cadena

BEST PERFORMANCE

P!NK in Elie Saab Couture

BEST QUOTE

Lupita Nyong’o: 

“No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.”

What looks did you love?

Tori STUNNING ... and other Oscar Fashion

All eyes are on the Academy Awards for the celebration of the best in cinema but the red carpet fashion has become as important as the winners of the actual awards! (more important to me personally)

Honestly the Red carpet was to me this year was in a word; UNDERWHELMING. I saw nothing over the top glam, minimal jewels, half done hair and no real sparkle and shine that we all have come to associate with this gala red carpet event.


However; I must give a standing ovation and a round of applauds to Tori Spelling for expressing her signature style in a Vintage GLAM look. The dress coupled with he hair, red lip, cocktail ring, clutch & shoes were that of a PROfashional! It takes a lot of Maven Moxie to wear vintage to a red (or in her case cream) carpet event. Especially because the press is so generic in their reporting when it comes to fashion in my humble opinion. Tori dresses for FASHION not for trends or what a stylist says. I have re-dubbed her Tori STUNNING XO




Was the dress from my eBoutique Evolution Vintage? YES (http://www.evolution-vintage.com/)

Did Tori "knock it out of the park" regardless where the dress was from? YES YES

So all the bias aside her look was my FAV! Tori, you get the LisaG PROFashional Oscar Award this year!

Honorable Mentions Go To:

Jennifer Hudson in VERSACE
*I loved the color and it is an actual modern twist on a GOWN ~ appropriate for an Oscar red carpet*

Natalie Portman in Rodarte*I loved the colour and the draping of this dress ~ a prefect silhouette for a mom-to-be*

Hailee Steinfeld in custom made Marchesa

*Totally age appropriate and what fun to be able to helps design your Oscar dress with the ladies at Marchesa, it's every girls FASHION DREAM at 14 ... and 21 .... and 32. I also loved he Vintage inspired shape and length for her*

A BIG BRAVO to Rachel Zoe (who styled all of Anne Hathaways looks) - Here are my FAV's

Anne Hathaway in Givenchy Couture

Anne Hathaway in Lanvin tuxedo & Brian Atwood jeweled shoes

Anne Hathaway in Oscar de la Renta

After Party Fabulous:

Kate Beckensale in Julian McDonald

Charlize Theron in VERSACE

There is always next year girls. Talk to your stylists about trying something new or old. Give Vintage a try, an unknown designer or something from a high end designers past collections. Be unexpected and BOLD. Who will be sassy enough to snag the LisaG ProFashional award for 2012's red carpet?