Oscar Fashion: Best Dressed Round-Up

While watching the Oscar red carpet arrivals, I was underwhelmed and a little disappointed.  There were only two stand-outs to me, and they are my top two for best dressed.  But the longer I watched and once I got to see some of the gowns on stage and not just on the red carpet, I added to my best dressed list.

My top two best dressed are Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein and Jennifer Lawrence in Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein Collection.  They both are perfection from head to toe.

Here are some other well dressed ladies:

Amy Adams in L'Wren Scott. 

 I loved the gown, but the necklace had to grow on me.  I also loved her soft hair.

Cate Blanchett in Givency Couture.  I know some people would disagree on this one.  

This isn't a gown, it is a work of art.  Only Cate could pull it off and I love it on her.  

Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa.  

Isn't this how a 14 year-old at the Oscars should look?  She's adorable.

Michelle Williams in Chanel.  

I loved this on her and think it paired well with her style and her hair.

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Haute Couture.  

I loved the dress and the color, but I did not like the hair.

Reese Witherspoon in Giorgio Armani Prive.  

I loved her hair and accessories almost more than her gown.

Scarlett Johannson in Dolce and Gabbana.  

I liked this one better on stage than on the red carpet.  Also love her haircut and makeup.

And last but certainly not least are two women who I wish I could hate:  Natalie Portman in Rodarte, for making pregnant look so beautiful, and Penelope Cruz in L'Wren Scott, who just had a baby like 3 weeks ago!  I'm more than three months postpartum and I don't look anywhere near that good.  I don't love the dress itself, but she looks amazing.

All photos by AP, Getty Images, and WireImage via JustJared

Oscar Fashion

In anticipation of the Oscars today, I'm reviewing past posts of Oscar fashion.  Remember my favorites from last year?

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And here is my roundup of my favorite Oscar gowns of all time.  Rachel McAdams gown above would be added to this list too.

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So who will be the best dressed this year?  I expect great things from Natalie Portman, Amy Adams, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, and of course, co-host Anne Hathaway.  Check back tomorrow for my best dressed list.

Hey Mr. DJ

One of the most important elements of a wedding (or any "party" for that matter) is good music.  I've been to weddings with bad DJs and bad music and there is really nothing worse.  I'm a DJ girl myself, but whether you have a DJ or a band (or an ipod), a good playlist is a must.  If you are in the LA area, I can't recommend my wedding DJ enough.  Shout out to Danny Farrell of NYC DJ's - holla!

You have to trust your DJ enough to allow him or her to do their job.  Don't micro-manage by giving them a complete playlist.  You need to make two lists.  Make a "do not play" list - mine included songs like the "Electric Slide," "YMCA," "The Macarena," etc. and a couple of popular songs at the time that we weren't fans of.  Also make a short "must play" list for all of those songs you love, that are important to you, that you and your friends have a dance routine to, etc.  These should be the songs that your wedding wouldn't be complete without.  My list included "Country Roads," "Like a Prayer," and old school Notorious B.I.G.

A fun way to get your guests in on the action is to allow them to make requests.  We allowed our guests to make requests but gave our DJ guidelines as well, such as no songs from our "do not play" list even if requested and no country music unless it went with the flow (like old school Garth was ok but please no super popular Rascal Flatts!).  The result was a really fun party with everyone dancing and having a good time.

Want to earn bonus points in the DJ request department?  Give your guests DJ request cards at their place settings or with their favors.  The super cute cards below are made available by The Wedding Chicks for free in a variety of colors!  Get the download here.

What songs are on your "Must Play" or "Do Not Play" Lists?

Wear your Love

What is better than combining your love with your jewelry, literally!?  This ring is so original, cool, and sentimental at the same time.  And it comes in gold or silver.

I love it!

Manuela Dack

On finit la semaine avec une jeune créatrice anglaise dont le nom vous sera peut être encore inconnu : Manuela Dack...décrite selon le Vogue Italien comme la créatrice anglaise la plus prometteuse de sa génération...rien que ça...

Des collections emprunts d'une féminité sans détours, d'inspirations tribale ou vintage et surtout touchées par un délicieux souffle de grâce et de romantisme.



Une pièce phare de cette jeune femme, le Perfecto, la pièce rock et masculine par excellence, et pourtant ... son imagination créative en fait une pièce absolument et irrésistiblement la plus glamour du dressing. Le parant de drapé et de matières soyeuses comme la soie ou la mousseline.





Le slim lui aussi joue dans la cour des précieux, avec du satin brillant de mille feux.



Et puis ces robes...d'inspiration empire...juste superbe...






Le détail est aussi subtilement soigné, par le jeu des transparences , par la présence de discrets petits strass ou encore par ces plastrons en cuir...




Et puisque nous y sommes, autant parler de la collection pour l'hiver prochain, plus sombre mais encore plus glamour...

Wednesday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Tastes Orangey, a gorgeous shop of original paintings and sewn prints by artist Clare Elsaesser. I'm in love with her romantic artwork with such beautiful figures. I'd love to paint our bedroom white and hang a bunch of her paintings (especially these two). She's offering a lucky winner a $100 gift certificate to choose a few favorite pieces from the shop. Which would you choose?

For a chance to win, please visit Tastes Orangey and leave a comment below with your favorite print. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xo

Guest Post: Sophia's Palette

One of the many things I love about vintage Sophia Loren (besides the fact that she's such a babe) is that she's almost always in colourful outfits that perfectly reflect her wonderful character. Her palettes remind me of the work of Gustav Klimt.

Paintings, top to bottom: Houses at Unterach on the Attersee; Ria Munk On Her Deathbed; Fruit Trees; Flower Garden

-- By Miss Moss

DIY Outdoor Chandelier

Spotted over on DIY Weddings, this DIY project is easy, affordable, and eco-friendly!  Plus, it is a great budget-friendly way to add "chandeliers" to your wedding decor.  And you can hang them in your garden after your day has passed.

Go to Michelle Kaufman's blog for full instructions.

Liz Wolfe

Comme l'été s'annonce lumineux en couleurs, je n'ai rien trouver de mieux pour se mettre en condition que ces jolies photos de la photographe canadienne : Liz Wolfe.


Ces délicieux clichés nous plongent dans un univers irréel, sucré et hautement chargé en couleurs. Ses mises en scène sont originales, parfois déjantées, avec un petit parfum d'Alice au Pays des Merveilles...