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

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

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

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.

Golden Globes 2012

It's Globes day here at Stately Grand Street Manor and it couldn't have timed any better since I have the day off for MLK.


Let's celebrate diversity by separating the good from the bad:



THE GOOD:


Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann

Oh you glorious, b***h! You never miss a chance to look a piece of architecture, like some grand statue that an aristocrat would add to their solarium. 'Tis far better than the cupcake princesses that dominate the carpet. Kudos, doll! 

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

If you're a scarlet woman, why not embrace it? 

Helen Mirren in Badgley Mischka

Yes it's very frou-frou but she still manages to make it look oh so cool with the clean bodice and sleek hair. The old broad could teach many a child-ling. 

THE BAD: 

Lea Michelle in Marchesa 

Awkward, stiff and not so fun. Oh and the dress is awful too.This was easily the worst of the evening with its messy mix of 80's Bond girl villain and recently let go Ice Capades dancer. 

THE UNFORTUNATE:

Zooey Deschanel in Prada

This is a genius dress with its dot matrix pattern (a trend I jumped on early) and Mod to the future feel. I just wish it had found a different home. Zooey is too twee for this look (ugh, that head cock!) no matter what shag haircut she's working. This is the MISS of the evening. I'm sure people will love it. -Meh-

Wearers O' the Green

It's Saint Patrick's Day and the combination of Irish heritage and showman in me loves any excuse to celebrate while wearing a silly outfit. However, there's a lot of naysayers out there that ballyhoo the color green and it's fashion savoir faire.


Well, naysayers, take a look at this list of clever clovers and tell me it isn't keen being green.




1. Angelina Jolie

Workin' it at this year's Golden Globes like an Adrian clad leading lady. Her face just reads "Bow down to your Queen" and she's earned your serfdom in this emerald Versace Fab-o-Gown. 

2. Heather Duke

This envious little sycophant wore her true colors on her sleeve. Sure when she went popular, she copped Heather Chandler's signature red, but inside she was still one mean green mother. 

3. Hannibal Barca

The Carthaginian general is most remembered for taking elephants over the Alps, but his military brilliance is studied to this day. One of his favorite strategies was using the terrain to cover his troops in the greenery. Wearin' of the green doesn't just mean the shamrock glasses and "kiss me I'm Irish" t-shirts of the great drunken masses. 

4. Green Berets

Speaking of verdant victories, the Green Berets have my vote for sexy soldier. I hope this record covers Gang of Four's "I Love a Man in Uniform"!





5. Liz Taylor

La Liz. She was a fan of Brits with green and Mr Burton (yes, I know he was Welsh) showered her with jewels. The emerald earrings and matching necklace from Bulgari amongst the most famous. Verde, verde nice.




6. The Riddler

Frank Gorshin, my dear, your manic laugh still knocks around in my head and I love your commitment to the character. Now I have a riddle for you: How were you able to leap about in Moschino before Moschino? Jealousy.




7. The Green Power Ranger

The Anti-Cousin Oliver, the addition of the Green Power Ranger grew that ish into a
non-stop monster of a hit with legs like a Fosse chorus girl.