Best Dressed: Oscars 2012

 

 photos courtesy of Style Bistro 

The Oscars are my equivalent to the Superbowl, as for most of you readers (although my friends and I opted for pink champagne, cheese + crackers, and other Oscar-viewing hor d'evours instead of greasy super bowl-y nachos). Here, without further ado, are the ladies who brought their sartorial game face for Hollywood's glitziest night:

 Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford:
And the Best Dressed pick goes to... Gwyneth! Finally, a fashion statement. The floor-length cape ensemble was an iconic red carpet moment—thanks Mr. Tom Ford! (cue: "hashtag chic to the next lev! It's almost *too* chic)

Jessica Chastain - custom-made Alexander McQueen bustier gown
How could I not include Sarah Burton's masterpiece? This dress in phenomenal. The minimal makeup lets the drama of the detailed silk and gold embroidery of the baroque style gown do ALL the talking. Fun Fact: the Harry Winston jewelry alone was worth 2 million dollars—what economy crisis?!


Angelina Jolie - Atelier Versace
Holy moly Jolie. Thank Angie's high-thigh slit for the Twitter phenomenon that is @AngiesRightLeg. Sure, even I was surprised of her overly confident (nay, cocky) posing onstage, but the women gave viewers what they wanted—for that, her right leg deserves a nomination. Pose and pop away, Jolie dearest.

Rose Byrne -Vivienne Westwood one-shoulder black sequin gown
I've been paying close attention to this one, and she is becoming more and more relevant with every look she pulls off. First the jumpsuit at the SAG awards, and now this stunning sequined number—loving it.

Mila Jovovich - Elie Saab dress
This was the first look I saw on the red carpet—I was pleased! Also, I had no idea who she was (nor do I currently know). What I do know: this Elie Saab one-shoulder frock and look is simply perfect for the Oscars—a sparkly white beaded gown that brings old-Hollywood to mind, yet remains modern.


Rooney Mara - Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci
The Girl with the Givenchy Dress. Vogue Daily describes her statement making beauty and hairstyle as the "Rooney Mara effect". I call it the "Maria-wishes-she-could-pull-off-an-edgy-blunt-look-as-this effect".  Her trademark bangs + bold red lips are flawless against her milk-white skin and make the Givenchy dress truly a look of her own. 

Cameron Diaz - Gucci Premiere nude dress
The metallic detailing on the nude gown did it for me. Also a plus: she's always pretty and smiling.

Giuliana Ranci - Basil Soda
Giuliana has been donning Basil Soda for a few events now, and looked like a vision on the red carpet. Everything from the beading + rhinestones to the shoulder stitching makes this gown by Lebanese designer, beautiful.

In the Land of Blood & Honey: Paris premiere

 

photos courtesy of zimbio & celebrity-gossip

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie at the premiere of In the Land of Blood & Honey in Paris.

Give me a moment to take it all in. No, really—Jolie slayed in this look. Nailed it: Angeline Jolie wore a breathtaking Ralph & Russo white one-shoulder gown (adorned with an over-sized rose), Lorraine Schwartz earrings, & Jimmy Choo shoes. Her makeup: Once again, she showcased her natural beauty and made her famous red lips the focal point. Brad Pitt played arm-candy in a black Gucci suit. *pinch me*

Best Dressed: SAG Awards 2012

photos via celebrity-gossip

Angelina Jolie - Jenny Packham

Emma Stone - Alexander McQueen 

Emily Blunt - Oscar de la Renta 

Sophia Vergara - Marchesa

Zoe Saldana - Givenchy Haute Couture 

Glenn Close - Zac Posen 

Michelle Williams - Valentino

Fact: I was not thrilled with the 2012 SAG award red carpet dresses. My favorites (notice how short my 'Best Dressed' list is) were all donning different looks. From curve-hugging (Sophia Vergara) to ruffled lace tea-length skirts, (Emma Stone) the red carpet was brimming with black + vibrant colored frocks. Who was your best dressed?

Best Dressed: Golden Globes 2012

photos courtesy of celebrity-gossip , GQ

Angelina Jolie - Atelier Versace 

Brad Pitt - Ferragamo tux

Charlize Theron - Dior

Kate Beckinsale - Roberto Cavalli 

Jessica Chastain - Givenchy

Jessica Alba - Gucci 

Nicole Ricci - Julien Macdonald

Nicole Kidman - Versace

Emma Stone - Lanvin

Rooney Mara - Nina Ricci

Salma Hayek - Gucci

Freida Pinto - Prada

Sofia Vergara - Vera Wang

Leo DiCaprio - Giorgio Armani

Adam Levine (left) - Tom Ford

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Thom Browne 

You know it's a golden Sunday when all kinds of red carpet fashion OMG! moments were involved in my bedroom: Read the Golden Globes fashion-frenzy tweets,  here & tweet me. Let's discuss!

Brad + Angie at New York Film Critics Circle

photos via mydaily.co.uk

Everyone's favorite power couple was red carpet-ready at the New York Film Critics Circle. Clad in head-to-toe Salvatore Ferragamo, Angelina Jolie looked effortless in a creme silk Ferragamo blouse and sleek + polished leather pencil skirt. The look was completed with a stunning emerald necklace which added a splash of bold color. A big congrats to Brad Pitt who won the Desert Palm Achievement Award, wearing a Versace suit. 

Best Dressed of 2011

photos courtesy of elle, vogue, harper's bazaar

Time to seal the year with a quick photo recap of a slew of ladies that made 2011 a fashionable one. I repeated a few people, because well, why not? And yes, I did leave out Kate Middleton out on purpose—the girl (fine, Dutchess) received more exposure than all of these stylish ladies combined. This has nothing to do with me wanting to be in her Princess-shoes, or anything. Nada.