Cuz it's screaming for a grand debut!
Too tame for Tilda...
Too ornate for Gwyneth...
Wouldn't Kerry Washington look great in it, though?
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sick Day Oscar Review
Ugh. Head hurts. Nose stuffed and coughing. Gross. But here's my Tussin soaked thoughts on Oscar fashion
The GOOD
Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab
Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji
Love her or hate her (and God knows folks hate), Gwyn knows how to work a sleek look. This Tom Ford capsule style sheath and cape feels forward in a way that no Marchesa can.
The BAD
The Oscars this year were so neutral that something as simple as body placement wins a normal best on the worst
Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace
The UGLY
Melissa Leo in Reem Acra
Boy this was yuk. When she got up to present I shouted "a shirtdress? Really, girl?" The full view ain't much better. In her defense ML was never known for her style.
The GOOD
Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab
I gasped and grabbed my sister when we saw her in the audience stealing every shot she snuck into. This B always looks good and in my fantasy life we're BFF's throwing back brews in dive bar. Maybe she's not wearing Elie Saab in that fantasy.
Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji
Been killin' it all awards season long. And enough of 'she know how to dress for her shape'. B know how to dress! And I love a lady loyal to a designer.
Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford
The BAD
The Oscars this year were so neutral that something as simple as body placement wins a normal best on the worst
Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace
Weirdo.
The UGLY
Melissa Leo in Reem Acra
Boy this was yuk. When she got up to present I shouted "a shirtdress? Really, girl?" The full view ain't much better. In her defense ML was never known for her style.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Harper's Bazaar Wants to Party Like it's 1999
Cuz their much touted "re-design" resulted in not so fresh looking images like this subscriber only cover featuring 90's golden girl, Gwyneth (How fresh! how NOW!)
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Ugh, Harper's ANOTHER missed opportunity! When will Hearst put real change into a once storied fashion publication. Diana, Polly, Carmel, Alexey, Liz, Kate.. they all made valuable contributions to make the magazine VOGUE's rightful rival.
This is no way to compete. Ugh.
Doin' her best Toni Braxton at The Grammy's
(Ok, it was 2001. So sue me.)
Ugh, Harper's ANOTHER missed opportunity! When will Hearst put real change into a once storied fashion publication. Diana, Polly, Carmel, Alexey, Liz, Kate.. they all made valuable contributions to make the magazine VOGUE's rightful rival.
This is no way to compete. Ugh.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Oscars 2011: My Take
Oscars. Fashion blog. Gay man. Fashion review. Hit it!
The Winners:
1. Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Couture
Cate's a risk taker and has more style than you can shake a pair of chandelier earrings at. The portrait bodice and the stones and the pilgrim style squared off neckline are details no one else would dare. But she pulls them off and she can rock yellow like no other. Go on, now!
2. Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein Collection
I think this picture actually sums it up: in a sea of Marchesa style frills and frippery, Miss Sleek n' Shine looks like a modern day Paco Rabanne. Take note, Reese, this is how you do 60's homages without looking like a Barbie.
The "it's an honor to be nominated":
1. Reese Witherspoon in Armani Prive
Speaking of which, my sister and a lot of the press loved this. I thought she looked like an Austin Powers villainess and way too costumey.
But Mr Taurus had the best line of the nite with "what's with the obvious Sally Beauty Supply fall?"
2. Amy Adams in L'Wren Scott
I liked this cobalt crusted number and the emerald bracelet is a smart, glamorous pop. That necklace, however, should have stayed in the bottom of the ocean where the Titanic lady left it. Too much. A chic set of earrings would have been the right call here.
The losers:
1. Scarlett Johansson in Dolce and Gabbana
Look I understand she's one of the faces of Dolce and Gabbana, but the face is what is in question here
She looks rushed. Like when you go to a friend's birthday party and you can tell the birthday girl planned the dress way in advance but then was running so late that the hair and makeup were slap dashed. Poor thing. Better luck next year.
2. Nicole Kidman in Christian Dior Couture
It pains me to say this cuz Dior and Nicole Kidman are like fashion no brainers, so how did this go so wrong? Could this look more like a cheap 80's chain hotel's plastic sconces masquerading as fancy light fixtures? What happened to the days when Nicole was fashion royalty? She's dropped the ball a lot lately.
The Upset:
1. Sharon Stone in Christian Dior
You just know Joan and everyone is gonna tear her to shreds, but I love this crazy B for all her insanity and diva bravado.
And that ring. What the hell is with that ring?
You just know she dug that into people's hands and backs without care. Ha. Crazy kook, I love ya!
The Winners:
1. Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Couture
Cate's a risk taker and has more style than you can shake a pair of chandelier earrings at. The portrait bodice and the stones and the pilgrim style squared off neckline are details no one else would dare. But she pulls them off and she can rock yellow like no other. Go on, now!
2. Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein Collection
I think this picture actually sums it up: in a sea of Marchesa style frills and frippery, Miss Sleek n' Shine looks like a modern day Paco Rabanne. Take note, Reese, this is how you do 60's homages without looking like a Barbie.
The "it's an honor to be nominated":
1. Reese Witherspoon in Armani Prive
Speaking of which, my sister and a lot of the press loved this. I thought she looked like an Austin Powers villainess and way too costumey.
But Mr Taurus had the best line of the nite with "what's with the obvious Sally Beauty Supply fall?"
2. Amy Adams in L'Wren Scott
I liked this cobalt crusted number and the emerald bracelet is a smart, glamorous pop. That necklace, however, should have stayed in the bottom of the ocean where the Titanic lady left it. Too much. A chic set of earrings would have been the right call here.
The losers:
1. Scarlett Johansson in Dolce and Gabbana
Look I understand she's one of the faces of Dolce and Gabbana, but the face is what is in question here
She looks rushed. Like when you go to a friend's birthday party and you can tell the birthday girl planned the dress way in advance but then was running so late that the hair and makeup were slap dashed. Poor thing. Better luck next year.
2. Nicole Kidman in Christian Dior Couture
It pains me to say this cuz Dior and Nicole Kidman are like fashion no brainers, so how did this go so wrong? Could this look more like a cheap 80's chain hotel's plastic sconces masquerading as fancy light fixtures? What happened to the days when Nicole was fashion royalty? She's dropped the ball a lot lately.
The Upset:
1. Sharon Stone in Christian Dior
You just know Joan and everyone is gonna tear her to shreds, but I love this crazy B for all her insanity and diva bravado.
And that ring. What the hell is with that ring?
You just know she dug that into people's hands and backs without care. Ha. Crazy kook, I love ya!
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