Red Carpet Recap: The Oscars 2009

Pale really is the new black! It started at the Golden Globes, which saw no less than thirteen actresses wearing long, light-colored dresses on the red carpet. The 2009 Academy Awards followed a similar color story, with the best example by far being Sarah Jessica Parker in what she described as a "barely mint" gown by Christian Dior Couture. I simultaneously gasped and clutched my pearls when I spotted SJP in this gorgeous confection. Her hair is the perfect shade of chestnut, her rack looks amaaazing, and the light layers of tulle cinched with a swirling, sparkly belted corset are giving me "fierce fairy tale princess." Yes, SJP, this will do.

Taraji P. Henson looked happy and beautiful in an airy, ivory Roberto Cavalli gown. Great hair too...she made me want to start growing mine out!

Evan Rachel Wood also went pale in an Elie Saab Spring 2009 Couture gown that matched her skin color a little too well. She's fading into the background with this one.

Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway chose a glittering Armani Prive Spring 2009 gown that was dripping with paillettes.

Penelope Cruz won for Best Supporting Actress in this vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture gown. I thought she looked fantastic on camera.

Jessica Biel appeared on the carpet in this satin Prada gown with inexplicable billowed material. Just not flattering, darling.

On the other hand, Marisa Tomei's one-shouldered Versace Atelier gown had the most beautiful detailing in the front and fit her like a dream.

Red ruled the red carpet last year, and this year a bunch of starlets chose the classic color. Amy Adams wore this Carolina Herrera strapless gown, but I couldn't cosign either the dress or the Candy Land necklace by Fred Leighton.

Amanda Seyfried chose a Valentino Spring 2009 Couture gown with a huge bow.

Heidi Klum was in red (again), this time by Roland Mouret and accented by the sickest jewelry. Those bangles alone...

Freida Pinto looked beautiful as usual in John Galliano Spring 2009.

Kate Winslet looked nice but kind of tame in a grey YSL Atelier one-shouldered gown. Love the blond highlights though.

Angelina arrived in black (of course) Elie Saab. The green Lorraine Schwartz earrings definitely provided a much needed punch of color.

Natalie Portman stood out in a pink Rodarte chiffon strapless gown...I like.

Alicia Keys wore a similarly colored pink/lilac gown but I was disappointed and distracted by her lacefront.

Beyonce can do no wrong in my eyes but may I just suggest that she stop wearing House of Dereon Couture. As a matter of fact, she should stop making it altogether. The good news is that she looked amazing in terms of her minimal hair, makeup and jewelry.

Meryl Streep walked the carpet in an Alberta Ferretti gown. She's Meryl so she can get away with this.

Tilda Swinton, who's clothing I love to hate, chose a Lanvin Pre-Fall 2009 blouse and evening skirt with gathered detailing. Interesting.

Couture is wasted on this girl. I would say that Miley Cyrus wore a Zuhair Murad Spring 2009 Couture gown, but it seems the gown actually wore her. Not a fan.

Sofia Loren...why?

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Fashion Recap: Fashion Rocks 2008!

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Soooo, did Fashion Rocks rock your world? Personally, I was waiting for a performance on par with Mary J. and Usher, who KILLED it last year, but alas, it wasn't to be. I was entertained for the most part (Thank God for the fast forward button) and it was such fun gawking at all the fashion hits and misses...let's rezshujsh shall we?

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Lil Miss Good Girl Turned Bad opened the show, and although she looked as gorgeous as usual, the performance was kind of a snore. I mean, I've done better vogues drunk in a gay club on a Saturday night.

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Luckily, her origami inspired red carpet look didn't disappoint. I have questions about her hair but let's move on to greener pastures...

CHARLIZE! With every beat of my heart and bat of my falsies, I live and breathe for Ms. Theron. She is always sooo devastatingly chic and glamorous. Shall we count the ways? 1) Chunky statement necklace, 2) Opened-toed booties, 3) Skin-tight leggings, 4) Shiny all over. Check, check, check, and check.

Can we tawk about Beyonce as Etta? Did you love it or hate it? I have a feeling there are strong opinions on either side. I personally thought she looked absolutely fabulous in her perfectly vintage dress and amaaaazing emerald earrings.

Her 70's fish-scaled one-piece on the other hand? Ummm...I really loved the top of it, especially the plunging V and puffed-up shoulders. The bell bottoms were a bit much for me, definitely something only Beyonce could pull that off. In positive news, wasn't it refreshing how natural and toned down her makeup and hair were?

I've decided that Fergie looks like a Muppet. That's all.

LL came out looing all kinds of dapper in his smoking jacket. To complete the look, that mike should really be a cigar, or a Dutch, you know whatever your pleasure. Yep, he'd still get wiped down.

First question: Who da hell is Duffy? Second question: Why does she look 45? Is she 45?

Mary J. looked FAN-tastic during performance! She is good for some leggings and some thigh- highs, isn't she? The cream looked great on her, her hair is the right color, she just betta work.

Her red carpet look? Meh.

You know how Posh Becks is all about "That Extra Half an Inch?" Well for Mimi-la, it's all about that extra half a dress! It worked wonders! She actually looks like a grown up lady for once in life. Shout out to whoever snatched the scissors from her hand when she tried to turn this dress into booty shorts.

Now Tyra, you know I love you, but has Halloween come early for you? Please tone down the scary face, and hair for that matter. The dress is cool but if it was in black, she would totally be giving me Elvira.

PCD. I love them. And yes, I am ashamed. My therapist knows and we are working through it.

Solange the Hedgehog continued her reign of terror as "Celebrity Sister Most Likely to Inspire a 'Why Lord?'" on the red carpet.

However, in happier news, I thoroughly enjoyed her performance. Like she actually worked it. I was proud. And the dress worked for her cuz she's Solange and she's just wierd enough to pull it off. Did you see the shoes she was stomping around in? Fierce.



Worst Dressed: The honors go to your friend and mine, Lil Mama. Would she have it any other way? I can't with her. Seriously, Lil Mama take your top hat and bat wings and fly away home already.

Best Dressed: Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl! She was divine in this colorblocked grecian gown. She looks her age but so sophisticated at the same time. The colors coral and purple are definitely on trend and the hair and makeup are the perfect accent. Good for you, girl!

Until next time, honeybunches, stay fab!

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Fashion Recap: 2007 American Music Awards

This guy would have fit right in.

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I can pretty much sum up American Music Awards fashion in one word: shiny. Believe me, I love sparkle, shimmer, sequin and metallic to an unhealthy extreme but by night's end, I felt as if my corneas had been scorched from all the never-ending shine. From Fergie to Nicole Scherzingleberries to Avril to Rihanna, shimmer reigned supreme. Even the men couldn't be outdone: Will.i.am rocked a metallic blazer, T-Pain's t-shirt was iced out and I noticed more than a few random band members with shiny pinstripes or metallic shirts. Sparkle overload!

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As a result, I don't have the eye strength to do a full fashion recap, so please click yourself over to FabSugar where they have the rundown. Danka.

P.S. I blame Seal. I think he officially killed this trend for me when he wore this monstrocity of a suit during last week's taping of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Really, Seal, what kind of coonery is this?

Emmy Fashion Trends

Portia De Rossi's snake takes the cake

I know that the dozens upon dozens (read: 8) loyal inawordfab readers were just itching for an Emmy Fashion Recap, but as you know my loves, it never came. And for that, Elle is deeply, deeply sorry. For one thing, I have actually been busy at work...unfathomable, right? And number two, I was too lazy to care. Lucky for me, personal friend, senior style editor for In Style Magazine, and all around fab chick Sydne Bolden Long has come to the rescue! Do check out her video below where she goes over all the need-to-know trends and fabulosity from Emmy night. My personal fave? Portia De Rossi's gorgeous blue gown accented with the bejeweled serpent neckline...fabulously fashion forward!

Take it away, Syd!

In Style's Sydne Bolden Long recaps the top dress trends, including color, sparkle and glamour to spare.

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2007 MTV VMAs: Fashion Recap

Lil Mama, don't let me see you in the street

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So...last night's MTV Video Music Awards were kind of a snore but the fashion hits and misses did not disappoint. Let's get to it, shall we?

It's All About the Color

Three colors ruled the red carpet: Hot Pink, Black and Gold

Both Rihanna and Megan Fox sparkled in the hottest of pinks. They looked young and fresh, perfect for the VMA's!

A. Keys and Rosario Dawson went back to black in form-fitting LBD's (lil black dresses). Rosario looked fab and although it was a tad severe, I was a fan of Alicia's look. She definitely pulled it off!

Nelly Furtado and Ashlee Simpson on the other hand, should have went back to bed. Nelly's hair looks overprocessed and as disheveled as her silk pantsuit. And Ashlee love, your look is speaking volumes and it is saying "anorexic cat." Can you try less eyeliner next time, for me?

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Miss Yonce and Eve were both living life like it was golden; Beyonce in a gorgeously draped goddess gown, slit up to there (that looked much better on television) and Eve in a sparkly number that was quite similar to what Beyonce wore to the 2003 VMAs. Eve's stylist should really do her homework.

Nicole Scherzingleberries of PCD got the memo and decided to try to outdo them all by wearing...wait for it...black AND gold. Someone should have told her to focus on wearing one hemline.

And how could I forget J.Hud? She was also rockin the black and gold. Cute dress but her wig is making me itch.

Best Dressed
Once again, Rihanna gets my coveted Best Dressed award! (Note to RiRi: Your biscuit is in the mail). She was simply gorgeous in her Jessica Rabbit-esque gown that fit her to within an inch of its life. The color popped and kept the look young, while her neutral makeup was the perfect accompaniment. Definitely the showstopper of the evening.

Worst Dressed (by far)

Yes, Lil Mama did show up in this coon-tastic mess of an outfit. And yes, I did just say coon-tastic. When asked what the hell she was thinking, she replied, "This is the birth of hip-pop and I'm the baby." I had to keep from reaching out and slapping her through my television. She should have just kept it real and said that she wanted to look like a sparkly Easter egg threw up on her. At least she would have had my respect.