tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31224210894589432772024-03-11T12:31:06.598-04:00Newly DomesticatedAn attempt to master all things domestic: Cooking, Cleaning, Sewing, Gardening, Hostessing and Crafting.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.comBlogger1579125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-3067555236797590872024-03-11T12:30:00.000-04:002024-03-11T12:30:34.601-04:00Fashion Review: 2024 Oscars<p>You didn't imagine it — I missed a few red carpets in the chaos of a busy, busy winter. But I would never skip my beloved Oscars (even if I still haven't seen half the movies, yikes). And if time allows, I might do a best-of awards season wrap-up!</p><p>Depending on your personal fashion taste, there was something for everyone, but it was an especially delicious night for fashion history nerds with lots of great theme-dressing and historical references. There were some big swings (thankfully) and some ho-hum disappointments (to be expected). Let's take a look!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Best Dressed</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivP2TuXGoCxkgo_67Hy1_Ex2PYz3QpRyDB_UA5t3R32j8r99dyfVmmoK3gq7nCA3RpJNOYSTkIu_TLVMQ1HqxDqHfrcEQNlJh9hQ4FKcE-vyqP-bU4rJh1cwLAPXxaNm26QCPWwZH5qEizAA_bmAYqy8cfrzXfHB0iIK4y_f9Ql1hqn2m5Cs43B9bc4arK/s1850/BEST%20Carey%20Mulligan%20Balenciaga.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivP2TuXGoCxkgo_67Hy1_Ex2PYz3QpRyDB_UA5t3R32j8r99dyfVmmoK3gq7nCA3RpJNOYSTkIu_TLVMQ1HqxDqHfrcEQNlJh9hQ4FKcE-vyqP-bU4rJh1cwLAPXxaNm26QCPWwZH5qEizAA_bmAYqy8cfrzXfHB0iIK4y_f9Ql1hqn2m5Cs43B9bc4arK/w242-h400/BEST%20Carey%20Mulligan%20Balenciaga.jpeg" width="242" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Nominated for her role as the glamorous wife of conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein, Carey Mulligan called back to the era of the film with this timelessly elegant Balenciaga, a recreation of a 1951 design. It's a dress fit for Rita Hayworth made modern by simple jewelry and a blunt short bob. The lines are so beautiful — a perfect sweetheart neckline mirrored by a scalloped hem, with tightly pleated layers of tulle fanning out. It looks like she stepped out of a <a href="https://www.holdenluntz.com/artists/horst-p-horst/" target="_blank">Horst P. Horst photo</a>.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsovr9bjfV5-75bQS0-hf44Rzqwi6toRgrKieTGDxrBqHhZpnWqZiDA8oigT4nKCL1bwUP_c9RzN8a0AUq8vQnp6K4s9tJytJ8cA65XEWYSw_QZD-R-EVzaMPwCsZnVFdr1SUZ1MXMjsWaAta9b0GdS_27YuC1He06pQqkf7rsfGkn2zi9SsewVt-0on-B/s1850/BEST%20America%20Ferrera%20Versace.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1176" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsovr9bjfV5-75bQS0-hf44Rzqwi6toRgrKieTGDxrBqHhZpnWqZiDA8oigT4nKCL1bwUP_c9RzN8a0AUq8vQnp6K4s9tJytJ8cA65XEWYSw_QZD-R-EVzaMPwCsZnVFdr1SUZ1MXMjsWaAta9b0GdS_27YuC1He06pQqkf7rsfGkn2zi9SsewVt-0on-B/w254-h400/BEST%20America%20Ferrera%20Versace.jpeg" width="254" /></a></div><div><br /></div>America Ferrera capped an awards show season tour de force with an indulgent Barbie-referential gown of sequined perfection by Atelier Versace. This is a masterwork in construction, and the color is so beautiful on her. Her bob continues to be goals. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPFUbsm4Ly-rwmNQWxDepvG3lA-RlRRZ8wgRM_vSFamoAuQBA2yJHiZde2tarCeqZZ-HEKyPQhUPdLTw2ub8NnPW82Y0BUm9TTiWeVogwuXE4gJJhgLtj6JbuVSbANWQYSGvFw2H0LrPfTXlzH43geUy3JZFQspvH_txley4ekwvYMmX9EVEE_re-vIf5/s3361/BEST%20Emma%20Stone%20LV.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3361" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPFUbsm4Ly-rwmNQWxDepvG3lA-RlRRZ8wgRM_vSFamoAuQBA2yJHiZde2tarCeqZZ-HEKyPQhUPdLTw2ub8NnPW82Y0BUm9TTiWeVogwuXE4gJJhgLtj6JbuVSbANWQYSGvFw2H0LrPfTXlzH43geUy3JZFQspvH_txley4ekwvYMmX9EVEE_re-vIf5/w266-h400/BEST%20Emma%20Stone%20LV.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Emma Stone's Louis Vuitton didn't quite survive the night (I'm sure the design house's workroom was cringing as she declared her dress had split in her acceptance speech), but it shouted loudly what I've known is coming: the return of the peplum! The embroidered mint gown accessorized with a canary diamond was interesting and different without trying too hard. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1voLO-1WdUJ8qr9lbgm60Nj4ojOzX4YrgBZR5GbiWEwkrfHos2Mkpp0TtbbbaiXqGjEQpazTRX36eUcVcETA258OON-2a-LUXfc84w2F47LjjTURWVu0T-i0ktW_cKKS6EOUYSSay_CBAv5TgDVvcDCwjVf03o-ccps9l4duBL6LCdj9jytlvIf21BP0s/s3360/BEST%20Anya%20Dior.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3360" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1voLO-1WdUJ8qr9lbgm60Nj4ojOzX4YrgBZR5GbiWEwkrfHos2Mkpp0TtbbbaiXqGjEQpazTRX36eUcVcETA258OON-2a-LUXfc84w2F47LjjTURWVu0T-i0ktW_cKKS6EOUYSSay_CBAv5TgDVvcDCwjVf03o-ccps9l4duBL6LCdj9jytlvIf21BP0s/w266-h400/BEST%20Anya%20Dior.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My inner fashion history nerd swooned when I realized Anya Taylor-Joy's Dior gown was a modernized take on the designer's famous <a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/83233" target="_blank">Junon dress</a>, held in the collection of the Met Museum's Costume Institute. The jeweled petal motif is elegant and eye-catching, exactly how you want to look as a star on the rise.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWshSQO0zB2_mO0cebDXKrj9xKIRFg8tSOmqybc34ioCvb9e8eqxbfHXljYAPv1IiwHqvCWuO6dApCi3zTY5909CctKQgxDKZflvpQYrrMWZ3BRSJ-T4cKmEgQ73lndsRDtK-WhR5mhkdkCUhAXmd-lbS6JJfqbg5QLVBHY68OAXnj095CxJdphuYiEvEk/s3262/BEST%20Lupita%20Armani%20Prive.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWshSQO0zB2_mO0cebDXKrj9xKIRFg8tSOmqybc34ioCvb9e8eqxbfHXljYAPv1IiwHqvCWuO6dApCi3zTY5909CctKQgxDKZflvpQYrrMWZ3BRSJ-T4cKmEgQ73lndsRDtK-WhR5mhkdkCUhAXmd-lbS6JJfqbg5QLVBHY68OAXnj095CxJdphuYiEvEk/w275-h400/BEST%20Lupita%20Armani%20Prive.webp" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lupita Nyong'o won her Oscar 10 years ago wearing an ice blue gown fit for Cinderella. Last night, she returned to the stage to present an Oscar to Da'Vine Joy Randolph, also wearing Cinderella blue, and this time, she was playing the role of fairy godmother in this absolutely perfect Giorgio Armani gown. Its feathered hips and hem gave beautiful movement, and she looks like she's about to nail the role of Josephine Baker conquering Paris.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDur1F7Nnj8epvqO_uwJ5Ut-iv-6D-v2fwhhMtNV2NezVrmn9f_1iSiR4obva-0Y3HpmZNUlEoqPw_EwoTUrdBBzqWnZaoY4VRBVqcEcPY9vUqUik-UYT1S3-hTneFwwHiPgNS9ss9QLFVDUH96I6ioV3vql13wits4dSddEXi2vAN9foDe8z2d_cPy8L1/s1110/BEST%20Greta%20Lee%20Loewe.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="740" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDur1F7Nnj8epvqO_uwJ5Ut-iv-6D-v2fwhhMtNV2NezVrmn9f_1iSiR4obva-0Y3HpmZNUlEoqPw_EwoTUrdBBzqWnZaoY4VRBVqcEcPY9vUqUik-UYT1S3-hTneFwwHiPgNS9ss9QLFVDUH96I6ioV3vql13wits4dSddEXi2vAN9foDe8z2d_cPy8L1/w266-h400/BEST%20Greta%20Lee%20Loewe.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is SO delightful to see Greta Lee, who has put in years of amazing supporting performances, as a leading actress and fashion star. She had a great and adventurous red carpet run this awards season, and I love this edgy-yet-classic Loewe gown that uses the same stretch of white fabric from the neck to the hips, beautifully draped. Her cheekbones are really the only accessory she needs. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFAiaoxHdP2aX3b7wi5od3pJNVzfIQ6Y4c0gjdRuTE3JcJdiTruoJ7XDXZ-WtFFc__AYTAUu_zsnKnuAuY_NZywrgv-0o8sOrXIq1eCGXKidP7KvRo69Whz-AhCmGw4SHBc97Y_Fu3LsjQQyhvu2OGPfOI8AyI8Tlv0A8rThcOUVOU1qAjEE8Cy4KeQtR/s1110/BEST%20Cynthia%20Erivo%20LV.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="740" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFAiaoxHdP2aX3b7wi5od3pJNVzfIQ6Y4c0gjdRuTE3JcJdiTruoJ7XDXZ-WtFFc__AYTAUu_zsnKnuAuY_NZywrgv-0o8sOrXIq1eCGXKidP7KvRo69Whz-AhCmGw4SHBc97Y_Fu3LsjQQyhvu2OGPfOI8AyI8Tlv0A8rThcOUVOU1qAjEE8Cy4KeQtR/w266-h400/BEST%20Cynthia%20Erivo%20LV.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cynthia Erivo is going to spend the next year reminding us why it's good to be wicked, and if we are kicking off with sculptural ruffled green leather by Louis Vuitton, I'm here for it. It's so singular and I truly cannot imagine anyone else wearing it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiON_gKM9OomA-ML2Qla8uUWNvgi7zcv-2UBa6DnectubgXeNkBMVNVFME73SUJIQVD-OhTIBcUnSw0Hhw3pWI8C_JrPtmUyrSZWiGf27eooM09mxMwZ8HtjKcNaEEdoqfsW2ZODbcNxNKmIwaHPVlpghQMq21AVsKI9VB4Hfj8J5w15zvjj6KT4c7Kyiz5/s3353/GOOD%20Sandra%20Huller%20Schiaparelli.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3353" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiON_gKM9OomA-ML2Qla8uUWNvgi7zcv-2UBa6DnectubgXeNkBMVNVFME73SUJIQVD-OhTIBcUnSw0Hhw3pWI8C_JrPtmUyrSZWiGf27eooM09mxMwZ8HtjKcNaEEdoqfsW2ZODbcNxNKmIwaHPVlpghQMq21AVsKI9VB4Hfj8J5w15zvjj6KT4c7Kyiz5/w268-h400/GOOD%20Sandra%20Huller%20Schiaparelli.webp" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When you are the star of not one, but two, Best Picture nominees and most Americans have never heard of you, it's a good idea to take up some space. In Schiaparelli sleeves wider than bat wings, Sandra Heller called to mind vintage Hollywood, looking ready to deliver Bette Davis famous line, "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night." I hope we get to see much more of her! </div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Good</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqpPQ7-z_AjEHBDZG6jXP9fcyVA-V-MkSF-aTYxF0qiA6ZyRR9AtLtoHGaw3c1E3Dz60UrukNUgvNhKCkR26_GNfX6nJtndjxkh2AyTg-JePt_H-EcbB5b8QXyG_GEt5Sf1nIDIVpDKmfcYkk-doZgnyS5VDxlb798HkKFX-M6_P0x01xZXoNo4_t1RaG/s3228/BEST%20Ariana%20Giambattista%20Valli.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3228" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqpPQ7-z_AjEHBDZG6jXP9fcyVA-V-MkSF-aTYxF0qiA6ZyRR9AtLtoHGaw3c1E3Dz60UrukNUgvNhKCkR26_GNfX6nJtndjxkh2AyTg-JePt_H-EcbB5b8QXyG_GEt5Sf1nIDIVpDKmfcYkk-doZgnyS5VDxlb798HkKFX-M6_P0x01xZXoNo4_t1RaG/w278-h400/BEST%20Ariana%20Giambattista%20Valli.webp" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Things that ran through my head when I looked at Ariana Grande: It's a duvet. It's a <a href="https://christojeanneclaude.net/" target="_blank">Christo art installation</a>. It's a sandworm. But ultimately, it's a really fun take on the Good Witch, and we better get used to a LOT of Good Witch fashion from Ariana in the ramp-up to the release of Wicked. It's custom Giambattista Valli, obviously. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7H0tf7INnqsDaxUPbuBSDeUL19ZX9CGkRUewQvpocCUAoinehXwAopnuUzTp0ynd0aG-kPAF8bPYN3QXWN44qv8LvpGY7p4vkiQbPLvfU4QI7WvvRKkf4BzYCOVnbR2pfsolEBw1a_KlSwqS0y3tq1LnHxrRJBGh4Q0qgxuVkCz_6i1Hom-DJuThodePl/s3870/Good%20Zendaya%20Armani%20Prive.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7H0tf7INnqsDaxUPbuBSDeUL19ZX9CGkRUewQvpocCUAoinehXwAopnuUzTp0ynd0aG-kPAF8bPYN3QXWN44qv8LvpGY7p4vkiQbPLvfU4QI7WvvRKkf4BzYCOVnbR2pfsolEBw1a_KlSwqS0y3tq1LnHxrRJBGh4Q0qgxuVkCz_6i1Hom-DJuThodePl/w266-h400/Good%20Zendaya%20Armani%20Prive.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Zendaya is the reigning queen of surprises on the red carpet. She's never ever boring, but I will say this palm tree-motif Armani struck me as pretty, but not a personal best. It's all good, but I'm not sure it's memorable.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkchISI7ejwUct54u7Wqd6hVTRcxzTyxoALXXTJabXd7INXBjAN3cJjEkhdsTG3S1ySY4OhK6cg1lHxymm6N2G2ydWAOYU5iXRDOwcYFs25hAd4USlJQRjB9-3IlDrLXZ-TctRe97TUdSgpmDu4c5uoHbGvMuZhsI9Rlta2qW-b_gH3AHSfPiey1LumPcX/s3612/GOOD%20Hailee%20Elie%20Saab.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3612" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkchISI7ejwUct54u7Wqd6hVTRcxzTyxoALXXTJabXd7INXBjAN3cJjEkhdsTG3S1ySY4OhK6cg1lHxymm6N2G2ydWAOYU5iXRDOwcYFs25hAd4USlJQRjB9-3IlDrLXZ-TctRe97TUdSgpmDu4c5uoHbGvMuZhsI9Rlta2qW-b_gH3AHSfPiey1LumPcX/w286-h400/GOOD%20Hailee%20Elie%20Saab.webp" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hailee Steinfeld wore a classic Oscar night gown by Elie Saab. She was swathed in mint chiffon with a glamorous neck scarf and bejeweled bodice — perfectly lovely for a night when you aren't meant to be the star, but want to look the part.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeMitgsl_lo7bM7l10wUgenRqzD_Ukd_O9wTTs4kKXOmy5nbZRJIvjpqxtjtUhYKquuTTRgKC-0DN5VOqfJ4OmAG-20F4GisDpb4sE07QMAb4sKVlusr1sKgHtCpju2FA3jEf-5lgBRt7L6VrRCd7wGU9DOANkpgpLJKHwsfqnH9BXbPD3aqdokXedFgV/s1499/GOOD%20LIly%20Gucci.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeMitgsl_lo7bM7l10wUgenRqzD_Ukd_O9wTTs4kKXOmy5nbZRJIvjpqxtjtUhYKquuTTRgKC-0DN5VOqfJ4OmAG-20F4GisDpb4sE07QMAb4sKVlusr1sKgHtCpju2FA3jEf-5lgBRt7L6VrRCd7wGU9DOANkpgpLJKHwsfqnH9BXbPD3aqdokXedFgV/w266-h400/GOOD%20LIly%20Gucci.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I've loved seeing the thoughtful and elegant ways Lily Gladstone has honored her heritage through fashion during her historic awards season. Her Oscar gown was no exception; Gucci partnered with indigenous artist Joe Big Mountain to cover her <a href="https://www.instyle.com/lily-gladstone-dress-oscars-2024-8598184" target="_blank">velvet cape with quillwork</a>, a form of embroidery incorporating the quills of porcupines or birds. Just incredible, and so regal!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpPG8x8uImrstgtBGB3CfMP85Z0k61o-Z8UbhFgB0v94vlhdehAzsI_R55G9XvXxCnnrFGY_8Esi6anxi4JcDwIJmOua5-MmdfK8NZ8VKqESTSB_pT9Y-46DO_qdrj2iiJJz4LJsxw763ZRSrvllPGm2DHCsO0KORyNyTIevM1zYVTbwh-QjtsLS26HTHt/s3870/GOOD%20Charlize%20Dior.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpPG8x8uImrstgtBGB3CfMP85Z0k61o-Z8UbhFgB0v94vlhdehAzsI_R55G9XvXxCnnrFGY_8Esi6anxi4JcDwIJmOua5-MmdfK8NZ8VKqESTSB_pT9Y-46DO_qdrj2iiJJz4LJsxw763ZRSrvllPGm2DHCsO0KORyNyTIevM1zYVTbwh-QjtsLS26HTHt/w266-h400/GOOD%20Charlize%20Dior.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Charlize makes it look so effortless to look this cool. I love the pairing of her diamond chokers and earrings with this loosely twisted Dior gown. It's always tricky when satin inevitably has some wrinkles, but on camera her look was perfect. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ChUzoMZIfxkOBQa8IKDT97KzdybtBR5TcBd9be44DQgkOQRXVchroFl2qcDngl9sScuS3Oik0LinqQKBk8wOUsOnElmlEc_ZJN1a4zUA2qDiNnQO4r9-JNEB0vLoXtj9Hv4qtfTyiN5AuxNB9SK4qRafs7Ft69-A18xTHGOEUFetfepUJiOPtMP8qCHP/s3360/GOOD%20Greta%20Gerwig.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3360" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ChUzoMZIfxkOBQa8IKDT97KzdybtBR5TcBd9be44DQgkOQRXVchroFl2qcDngl9sScuS3Oik0LinqQKBk8wOUsOnElmlEc_ZJN1a4zUA2qDiNnQO4r9-JNEB0vLoXtj9Hv4qtfTyiN5AuxNB9SK4qRafs7Ft69-A18xTHGOEUFetfepUJiOPtMP8qCHP/w266-h400/GOOD%20Greta%20Gerwig.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Greta Gerwig went with a can't-miss sleek and simple silhouette of champagne sequins by Gucci. It reminds me of some of Jodie Foster's best Armani looks in the 90s — it's flattering, sporty and modern.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1EpgWajre2lKQpDsoXV7FZmT0p_isH7W6h1kUIdXzwYHY3PecUGzwteqK6j9fmcQVq0Dl9OUnHXfYbP6qys1Y5Ky7eyOweWsuiKLhiqhYjnsIk5jtB0NXMWzfM8i5rx699e8F0_UCDiRre-FE9mwwD9k7IuKmVT45dxhyphenhyphenap_AOjaqI1ruqxDrkI93fKzj/s3536/GOOD%20Kirsten%20Jessie%20Gucci.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3536" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1EpgWajre2lKQpDsoXV7FZmT0p_isH7W6h1kUIdXzwYHY3PecUGzwteqK6j9fmcQVq0Dl9OUnHXfYbP6qys1Y5Ky7eyOweWsuiKLhiqhYjnsIk5jtB0NXMWzfM8i5rx699e8F0_UCDiRre-FE9mwwD9k7IuKmVT45dxhyphenhyphenap_AOjaqI1ruqxDrkI93fKzj/w254-h400/GOOD%20Kirsten%20Jessie%20Gucci.webp" width="254" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The couple we'd all most want to double-date with — Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemmons! They both are so chic in classic, modern Gucci. White spaghetti straps and red lipstick are all Kirsten needs to look fabulous.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYyRT4G3Q2Kemv6e4DQ7owFpaXWlXkZ7mrT0qq_ZZVlUF0pvmRyVIZNZw8QeknqqYTwxZn4doX9m6AagtNMqi5kDxVrYaprCYxnMSqp3qIK1zSI2mIFojOhNoi9PshDcO3IAoJh4oesGbBaC6IvA3k7c5HB6wOXl_2Cl3JktVNOKWspi1JA4lBPOH_zCH/s2240/GOOD%20Da'Vine%20LV.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="2240" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYyRT4G3Q2Kemv6e4DQ7owFpaXWlXkZ7mrT0qq_ZZVlUF0pvmRyVIZNZw8QeknqqYTwxZn4doX9m6AagtNMqi5kDxVrYaprCYxnMSqp3qIK1zSI2mIFojOhNoi9PshDcO3IAoJh4oesGbBaC6IvA3k7c5HB6wOXl_2Cl3JktVNOKWspi1JA4lBPOH_zCH/w400-h261/GOOD%20Da'Vine%20LV.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Da'Vine Joy Randolph hopped on the statement sleeve trend with voluminous sleeves and a long train by Louis Vuitton. Her Cinderella take ended up being a beautiful complement to the gown worn by her award presenter, Lupita Nyong'o, and she looked luminous.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnweUxPYI2r2MrRty3nL91H4-dWsULYF1czo2KBkkfJ2ERGZdXTPlCmECDKcxIYOR8493heMFhPPknPmP4necJDsaa4HRRmjErE-MrjA-_VVzJCT777NYSIuwmfWQXXsEXuDzoA2dm_TLdC7rfn74Yl_lMqUgOYZoREfXVkKnixKgJ9LTc6o9K__-nGEg/s3870/Meh%20Jennifer%20Lawrence%20Dior.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnweUxPYI2r2MrRty3nL91H4-dWsULYF1czo2KBkkfJ2ERGZdXTPlCmECDKcxIYOR8493heMFhPPknPmP4necJDsaa4HRRmjErE-MrjA-_VVzJCT777NYSIuwmfWQXXsEXuDzoA2dm_TLdC7rfn74Yl_lMqUgOYZoREfXVkKnixKgJ9LTc6o9K__-nGEg/w266-h400/Meh%20Jennifer%20Lawrence%20Dior.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I LOVE polka dots, and I love this overall elegant look on Jennifer Lawrence, but it leaves me wanting more. I want to see polka dots on layers and layers of tulle or chiffon, or varying sizes of dots, or dots with jumbo paillette sequins or op art dots. Just maximalist polka dots.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvf-pVhNCZujlb3LEz7ny2bm-nuNnbeZKGHgRiGVlyKz3Z_FbRvQ1QjfPXnR7GakOIIqUzquR3IHYBVxCBRPdQEGY8AgwUEG-4YfDhzeENDmXNu27IMlxJ-5I17kWXiEaj1nJXVkKRyBVVMjEvnNn8b3MmNczZ6yJKkSLV8Uffq7V24GGBtCF4-HKn8YlE/s3298/Good%20Justine%20Triet.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3298" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvf-pVhNCZujlb3LEz7ny2bm-nuNnbeZKGHgRiGVlyKz3Z_FbRvQ1QjfPXnR7GakOIIqUzquR3IHYBVxCBRPdQEGY8AgwUEG-4YfDhzeENDmXNu27IMlxJ-5I17kWXiEaj1nJXVkKRyBVVMjEvnNn8b3MmNczZ6yJKkSLV8Uffq7V24GGBtCF4-HKn8YlE/w271-h400/Good%20Justine%20Triet.webp" width="271" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No one looked more effortlessly chic than French director Justine Triet in a louche suit of rhinestone pinstripes by Louis Vuitton accented with nothing more than a red lip and classic French tousled waves. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMTkOnqA-xOK2N92Gm8pLFVMutxkxIcYBdyJmepPwW58jBm8RmC_cjxMUSCe3v4bJS2_heSo1NLBlAy9dE4KfhJlRSN6snrOThgRLg26Zy6-yW85mQkd9dF0JdhJB5XMhyZwKKNpzZJbKlekmPb0fY4SU4J6GVrOHFdhprF_yYuaWP_4saVLibL1fSfZL/s3360/GOOD%20Ke%20Huy%20Quan.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3360" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMTkOnqA-xOK2N92Gm8pLFVMutxkxIcYBdyJmepPwW58jBm8RmC_cjxMUSCe3v4bJS2_heSo1NLBlAy9dE4KfhJlRSN6snrOThgRLg26Zy6-yW85mQkd9dF0JdhJB5XMhyZwKKNpzZJbKlekmPb0fY4SU4J6GVrOHFdhprF_yYuaWP_4saVLibL1fSfZL/w266-h400/GOOD%20Ke%20Huy%20Quan.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So many of the men were really adventurous, bringing back '70s silhouettes with slightly flared pants, but I was most impressed by how debonair Ke Huy Quan looked in his plum double-breasted suit and absolutely fabulous tinted sunglasses. He's giving Bond.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Best/Worst</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqunWiqLdXdGUdTMcvy2ZVnGWRUZIkBPmkjvym0G8OGIo506yWABgoKINI-SYZBXlShklmbgttp3NfQ_2qUEvT5s4kkEPS_-721TgD1WgSmFw6HvPU0xTBM-8js8lm7NiM48nDaua5bqfr7zPJrtiJgcFeDbsC5dgF22gkyHQqQyOObBdszQnn8P0Iizlx/s1024/BEST%20WORST%20Emily%20Blunt%20Schiaparelli.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="731" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqunWiqLdXdGUdTMcvy2ZVnGWRUZIkBPmkjvym0G8OGIo506yWABgoKINI-SYZBXlShklmbgttp3NfQ_2qUEvT5s4kkEPS_-721TgD1WgSmFw6HvPU0xTBM-8js8lm7NiM48nDaua5bqfr7zPJrtiJgcFeDbsC5dgF22gkyHQqQyOObBdszQnn8P0Iizlx/w285-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Emily%20Blunt%20Schiaparelli.jpeg" width="285" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Honestly, good for Emily Blunt. She knew she wasn't going to win, but she also knew she'd be on stage and she decided to wear this hilarious Schiaparelli underwear-outline gown with exaggerated, elevated straps. It's aggressively weird and styled completely seriously and I have to imagine it left a lot of people scratching their heads on whether it was "good." </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2Tl_JmDEOhdtw9mb-T9ynfBZtdFUsIAmOTov8LkODOoDy6fEfIXQQ6My2JXmdc5LVc-3lihKdNZAT-UrCZjXDhMRH7kJ_sAWubmz26nM7C7_0gALTt8Q3D84XGBBgpiqQbPlyY5_mGezn1FO19XSR5M4ixc4pD1Mi4dHN1A2wv33yFlPUMhRR0hcnqJK/s3876/BEST%20WORST%20Andrea%20Riseborough%20Loewe.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3876" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2Tl_JmDEOhdtw9mb-T9ynfBZtdFUsIAmOTov8LkODOoDy6fEfIXQQ6My2JXmdc5LVc-3lihKdNZAT-UrCZjXDhMRH7kJ_sAWubmz26nM7C7_0gALTt8Q3D84XGBBgpiqQbPlyY5_mGezn1FO19XSR5M4ixc4pD1Mi4dHN1A2wv33yFlPUMhRR0hcnqJK/w266-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Andrea%20Riseborough%20Loewe.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Andrea Riseborough wore what appears to be a formal gown by Loewe depicting the unraveling of a Stewart tartan. Don't get me wrong, I would love to see this at a holiday revue in Glasgow, but it isn't the most obvious choice for the Oscars. The purse only adds to the feeling she's wandered into the wrong event. It's giving J.Crew holiday.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Meh</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQG9ArRCKm1QeHDRYu5Rnu2dwfpC4oDK7fJZWdYh9l2Cqj37F2igLFgfcwyAmbevfMmjTWsnttAw6N2xMQ1ZKDEQHSVUPhEsKosnPgSGMAsZoreeknfkX_GkjL9xccxLTmRDLnYsxJbAa-H0uBe_eBdFKBWhOQqk2VyY6Yvad9ltN3R7vC5dGjqWIS2QV/s3736/Meh%20Margot%20Versace.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3736" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQG9ArRCKm1QeHDRYu5Rnu2dwfpC4oDK7fJZWdYh9l2Cqj37F2igLFgfcwyAmbevfMmjTWsnttAw6N2xMQ1ZKDEQHSVUPhEsKosnPgSGMAsZoreeknfkX_GkjL9xccxLTmRDLnYsxJbAa-H0uBe_eBdFKBWhOQqk2VyY6Yvad9ltN3R7vC5dGjqWIS2QV/w276-h400/Meh%20Margot%20Versace.webp" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Margot Robbie wore exactly what I would wear if I made the biggest movie of the year, an ode to womanhood that skewers how patriarchy holds us all back, and ended up not only not nominated but watching as Hollywood instead chose to honor a movie about the man who invented the atomic bomb. What was that about the patriarchy holding us back? Anyway — so yeah, I'd also probably wear a kind of boring and vaguely villainous black Versace.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMXseZUY8N_9hJI7WBw4ElVz9mxtDIZDXT5pt7qBA3htd3CRF5Wsn5UODTh63V3IAnoEHcVFsr1IrCiNX9lyN_73Is-xHQIINo0vDHXeVsSfwRiX-_hB_vJqumL-RsFRsMJ77ssv3sSDJUSP-5qNGLRnBEFtB18gE4hkXi4EiJ1qoEQixywTh_xGPH5UY/s3759/Meh%20Florence%20Del%20Core.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3759" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMXseZUY8N_9hJI7WBw4ElVz9mxtDIZDXT5pt7qBA3htd3CRF5Wsn5UODTh63V3IAnoEHcVFsr1IrCiNX9lyN_73Is-xHQIINo0vDHXeVsSfwRiX-_hB_vJqumL-RsFRsMJ77ssv3sSDJUSP-5qNGLRnBEFtB18gE4hkXi4EiJ1qoEQixywTh_xGPH5UY/w275-h400/Meh%20Florence%20Del%20Core.webp" width="275" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Florence wore a futuristic gown by Del Core with some interesting details that feel fit for her role as Princess Irulan in Dune, but may ultimately prove forgettable. It makes sense for her overall vibe as a DGAF baddie, but it has a lot going on. It also features this strange phenomenon of straps that hover above the shoulders, plus a curving peplum at the hips and beading that looks like water droplets. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEbk3TDXrhuUjeX9OEzt08Px7g03ufG4rk_PatqfrIUKns0PEQDJ-UmO1AFOLxN18QYosxCtXcY1o3WZG_w_fc3qM91N7QXwpEVxnrFiHIGp8NgFA1_nKCetj0Zwzn6mY0iJgvNiYBzZeixHrLTTkDFWl8VK5x_tKrgbvL9yl8CQRMbf9GUWzHtDnQc55b/s4050/Meh%20Issa%20Rae%20AMI%20Paris.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4050" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEbk3TDXrhuUjeX9OEzt08Px7g03ufG4rk_PatqfrIUKns0PEQDJ-UmO1AFOLxN18QYosxCtXcY1o3WZG_w_fc3qM91N7QXwpEVxnrFiHIGp8NgFA1_nKCetj0Zwzn6mY0iJgvNiYBzZeixHrLTTkDFWl8VK5x_tKrgbvL9yl8CQRMbf9GUWzHtDnQc55b/w255-h400/Meh%20Issa%20Rae%20AMI%20Paris.webp" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Issa Rae looks predictably great in this sexy black sequined dress by AMI Paris, but it feels like a missed opportunity to really pull out all the stops. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0kJ3BTX_Rxkv9DAdJEmrTl-VK2MuevUfN1Rqn6F2aSZtU6lqoeToE9QMk7RTxcYjVgod5gRzLLoqiySGLmja5yuvB_2jIisqWPdWdFzRW0uuGRtrGUYh8UgHXTFQQ-TblliBt_BEnmPf_VaelbiJ8Nt_Cl2e8QFKmnuXE9XgsMGVSVeN68zSGhAEA4K1/s3869/Meh%20Danielle%20Brooks%20D&G.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3869" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0kJ3BTX_Rxkv9DAdJEmrTl-VK2MuevUfN1Rqn6F2aSZtU6lqoeToE9QMk7RTxcYjVgod5gRzLLoqiySGLmja5yuvB_2jIisqWPdWdFzRW0uuGRtrGUYh8UgHXTFQQ-TblliBt_BEnmPf_VaelbiJ8Nt_Cl2e8QFKmnuXE9XgsMGVSVeN68zSGhAEA4K1/w266-h400/Meh%20Danielle%20Brooks%20D&G.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Danielle Brooks also trotted out a simple black corseted gown by Dolce and Gabbana that just feels a little ho-hum. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJCNe0_nn_gutB25LMMq4okhMPzpFozFSaavagGLOILd1Kg0puGwceVzL7gMZHmMCQ5MeBNF9yJfqL1wZh10j9-MSs9vGqObelNmgvjH98RnIjVPTRVM7pKre43TcQ-3grDwA2WRcGf1R5Cc59EfWYmJGzj00KI-ZYw9WmGudFPm2_C0x5a4koP-Mc-O2/s3000/Meh%20Billie%20Chanel.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJCNe0_nn_gutB25LMMq4okhMPzpFozFSaavagGLOILd1Kg0puGwceVzL7gMZHmMCQ5MeBNF9yJfqL1wZh10j9-MSs9vGqObelNmgvjH98RnIjVPTRVM7pKre43TcQ-3grDwA2WRcGf1R5Cc59EfWYmJGzj00KI-ZYw9WmGudFPm2_C0x5a4koP-Mc-O2/w266-h400/Meh%20Billie%20Chanel.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Billie is giving a secretarial take on Barbie in classic Chanel. It's fine. It's grown-up for her — maybe too much so. </div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Worst</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8hqNQtDDOTPtze0QPcAsQN-EpbnM57Htny6XWIF6O0PT4PiGzrUOHCK4GmXZw_0JHNYq6zZSLMb8XYnfcC9zNggxArEHclwqAA7nYDvNWz67fV4Sfz-rhawwCLx-oIm7lgLzw-nE4m6mTBlM71ym5yIV8jrEqb-KOyPkA4iUjhunmBDt_RU6Znt1wd_S/s3000/WORST%20Diane%20Warren.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8hqNQtDDOTPtze0QPcAsQN-EpbnM57Htny6XWIF6O0PT4PiGzrUOHCK4GmXZw_0JHNYq6zZSLMb8XYnfcC9zNggxArEHclwqAA7nYDvNWz67fV4Sfz-rhawwCLx-oIm7lgLzw-nE4m6mTBlM71ym5yIV8jrEqb-KOyPkA4iUjhunmBDt_RU6Znt1wd_S/w266-h400/WORST%20Diane%20Warren.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Diane Warren has been nominated for 15 Oscars and continues not to win, but she stays winning as a perpetual resident on my worst-dressed list. I almost can't be mad at her commitment to being herself, and that vibe is costumey-Elvis. She was nominated for a song called "The Fire Inside," so naturally she wore a flame-embroidered pantsuit fit for Jerry Lee Lewis, because OF COURSE SHE DID. Can't wait to see her back on the red carpet next year. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtWXUsLlO74lg92hm4m-8PO5kgq4OZfPJk0FRl3ueIA7Jly2skykCzqS6hOGpVY0gps_ZQe-SAloeT-SZANfHpnn3Si3ckAV37y-9Xf6E8B9uF5ITmT_f2lronel1xizMa-ck-UQiHIbQjpeJVRXlyYJXKT4F5qR1Qn8H9F40KO5kYQFWbIRNqZak_3u-/s2328/WORST%20Erika%20Alexander.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2328" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtWXUsLlO74lg92hm4m-8PO5kgq4OZfPJk0FRl3ueIA7Jly2skykCzqS6hOGpVY0gps_ZQe-SAloeT-SZANfHpnn3Si3ckAV37y-9Xf6E8B9uF5ITmT_f2lronel1xizMa-ck-UQiHIbQjpeJVRXlyYJXKT4F5qR1Qn8H9F40KO5kYQFWbIRNqZak_3u-/w258-h400/WORST%20Erika%20Alexander.jpeg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're an elder millennial, you may think of Erika Alexander as cousin Pam on The Cosby Show or Maxine on Living Single, but it's exciting to know she recently starred in "American Fiction." I'm happy to see her thriving, but this red carpet moment was ... a lot of look. It has a real "make it work" energy that implies she had a white dress but felt like she had to make it "couture" and tacked on a child's fairy tutu, added a vintage statement necklace and borrowed Carey's black gloves. It's frenetic, but I'll admit it's eye-catching.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK302UvyF9yTT7D3RKzaM8UaQ4kZVQ-tyxuyqcyrmKVVkOq9N5c9_M3GgURgzvrWcU50nPPdsj4sKAROkYKH4fxaE-KJ8IjAXxE4p_xXdnqEi3S_fFO-gl1NkZQjRkSjBRQ9yxzPOmdBy9dyFh1dWPukJ9f7xdFDnLrp2jbE60PBnDnD43o2pz89bewWah/s2664/WORST%20Riko%20Shibata.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK302UvyF9yTT7D3RKzaM8UaQ4kZVQ-tyxuyqcyrmKVVkOq9N5c9_M3GgURgzvrWcU50nPPdsj4sKAROkYKH4fxaE-KJ8IjAXxE4p_xXdnqEi3S_fFO-gl1NkZQjRkSjBRQ9yxzPOmdBy9dyFh1dWPukJ9f7xdFDnLrp2jbE60PBnDnD43o2pz89bewWah/w336-h400/WORST%20Riko%20Shibata.webp" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicolas Cage's wife Riko Shabata wore some adventurous couture that makes it look like she's being attacked by a smoke monster, or molting, or being hugged by the corpse of Groot. On one hand it's daring, and on the other, it might be dark magic. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdX-lntppmuL8yicWAfdc5-GAgnn9rSSkirccqICOtCWYxYGucdnwfmzofXbeqoFwbIj7ar0Zp1SgNeDYNcifYGrXi4oIFP5sAXAjmI-4W-UGdIeX0n-1FlpO61DACxLY6zqGhBHEOC5g4TKfjhwziamm5PKCOaZjZ9Xw2Zhiv1xpMcdDChHbWu3IRBQT/s2910/WORST%20The%20Rock.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2910" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdX-lntppmuL8yicWAfdc5-GAgnn9rSSkirccqICOtCWYxYGucdnwfmzofXbeqoFwbIj7ar0Zp1SgNeDYNcifYGrXi4oIFP5sAXAjmI-4W-UGdIeX0n-1FlpO61DACxLY6zqGhBHEOC5g4TKfjhwziamm5PKCOaZjZ9Xw2Zhiv1xpMcdDChHbWu3IRBQT/w308-h400/WORST%20The%20Rock.webp" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love how our male stars are being so, so adventurous now but mercury wrinkled satin is not a winning look, Dwayne.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOiy0lWpA5uc89mYBYCP4tAiRhhgo-Ep2w1EWL26P189XlacFWxZUQGLZd1y1ARNBXDKF8ambqyeGcbmJEN7jA5zvX_QYFk828T6CoA0OavkaRWG6xowrfLCbOrC5l7uPXrlZ4m03eCCeywZBhw7EgncvnA12M9iwRufbZbMEGYdpCfhDETpB4bZWCgfT/s900/WORST%20Melissa%20McCarthy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOiy0lWpA5uc89mYBYCP4tAiRhhgo-Ep2w1EWL26P189XlacFWxZUQGLZd1y1ARNBXDKF8ambqyeGcbmJEN7jA5zvX_QYFk828T6CoA0OavkaRWG6xowrfLCbOrC5l7uPXrlZ4m03eCCeywZBhw7EgncvnA12M9iwRufbZbMEGYdpCfhDETpB4bZWCgfT/w266-h400/WORST%20Melissa%20McCarthy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With hair high enough to touch heaven and voluminous sleeves that appear to be attacking her other sleeves, Melissa McCarthy looked like she had just wandered off stage after performing "Love Will Build a Bridge" with the Judds in 1990. Should we be preparing for teased bangs again?</div></div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-36580934499095194002024-01-16T09:19:00.001-05:002024-01-16T09:19:14.786-05:00Fashion Review: Emmy's 2023...in 2024<p>Awards season is in full swing and, as a busy working mom, I am going to need them to slow down a bit! I conspicuously skipped Golden Globes fashion because I genuinely didn't realize they were broadcasting on television again until the show was starting. I didn't realize it was Emmy's time because they were delayed due to the WGA and SAG strikes. Thankfully, I managed to prepare enough to offer some commentary on what was a somewhat blah red carpet. Not much elicited a gasp or an "ooooh" from me, but a few looks felt close to great. Let's dig into it.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;">BEST DRESSED</span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoaN6UrB5XkJhqf4ihzderGj1lDh63Af0Kwz9npEnI1Cto9EbuxaH16EhZ57Cxozhyphenhyphenp_Nxxe1xTmi8hhWK8wP7uvlhidkmuId7bbZyCf-v5jjSP1IH8YnWHIGN0AhGik1eDl_H71o84-MHT66URKXQo3UKL-S9xougvXGGAtghPcoXonS1cKExM3_OaFV/s2409/BEST%20Ayo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2409" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoaN6UrB5XkJhqf4ihzderGj1lDh63Af0Kwz9npEnI1Cto9EbuxaH16EhZ57Cxozhyphenhyphenp_Nxxe1xTmi8hhWK8wP7uvlhidkmuId7bbZyCf-v5jjSP1IH8YnWHIGN0AhGik1eDl_H71o84-MHT66URKXQo3UKL-S9xougvXGGAtghPcoXonS1cKExM3_OaFV/w266-h400/BEST%20Ayo.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Ayo Edebiri of The Bear has been knocking every carpet appearance out of the park this awards season, and this 3D-molded leather Louis Vuitton was the perfect mix of edgy and sweet. I love the demure diamond necklace, the edgy bob and how it matches her energy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8VXTdWp046sy-1eytQJopTnJB8JKFCSTd9rodF8r-uSkWlcVwX_NPetUQEgQZ8B6bjs-NhncNaBfAlBb72NgZe1gc14SGHfrE9UEqfOnVzyAJQ76qaWvoRHEauHxkKuyU9Vuq0TR5Q8H_inGFIGYs5vTPhbwZuyPfii1nF2Rta2w2O16cmakVmSCuedG/s2400/BEST%20Issa%20Rae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8VXTdWp046sy-1eytQJopTnJB8JKFCSTd9rodF8r-uSkWlcVwX_NPetUQEgQZ8B6bjs-NhncNaBfAlBb72NgZe1gc14SGHfrE9UEqfOnVzyAJQ76qaWvoRHEauHxkKuyU9Vuq0TR5Q8H_inGFIGYs5vTPhbwZuyPfii1nF2Rta2w2O16cmakVmSCuedG/w266-h400/BEST%20Issa%20Rae.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We should all have a moment to wear full glam feathers like Cher and I toast Issa Rae for going for it in Pamela Rolland. She clearly knew how to work it up and down the carpet, thank goodness.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClZD9B68XfT7G2XfeBFJ7bCy6-VkPhyFFusKjV0wxMwSJc3JIZG87svVT4s26Jo7VjCIqZPjZYPvNfJbXQeVXQ3VAGtufxoZX2Ci0i2dSfIqCQIbM0PVXcQHR7S-8K7iDRGwyuPSLcbhCAvQWdWzlhMOiJC8r-99EWytTw5r-57YyN2QuPu7UrjFVQ6mF/s3000/BEST%20Claire%20Danes%20Balmain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClZD9B68XfT7G2XfeBFJ7bCy6-VkPhyFFusKjV0wxMwSJc3JIZG87svVT4s26Jo7VjCIqZPjZYPvNfJbXQeVXQ3VAGtufxoZX2Ci0i2dSfIqCQIbM0PVXcQHR7S-8K7iDRGwyuPSLcbhCAvQWdWzlhMOiJC8r-99EWytTw5r-57YyN2QuPu7UrjFVQ6mF/w266-h400/BEST%20Claire%20Danes%20Balmain.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Claire Danes has been an awards show fashion MVP for nearly 30 years and she still comes out swinging every time. I love the chic and deceptively simple cut of this bubblegum pink gown by Balmain. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzE5SaOrq-G5xVgcUcJFhbMwWKw_wYuxWeZF0tjS1A09CqZsnvCYs-1-tIcJATqmNXht4UU8ROAex3mPF4JtuFj4RulullibRiCNjKXVVWxhyphenhyphen92i41VxTJGL0TYOqh5QF2JTcotzningMKSbqE61O_bOdJKoWQ7ElERdiw1ANTABapdPfxMcblXaxywPiv/s2426/GOOD%20Rachel%20Brosnahan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2426" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzE5SaOrq-G5xVgcUcJFhbMwWKw_wYuxWeZF0tjS1A09CqZsnvCYs-1-tIcJATqmNXht4UU8ROAex3mPF4JtuFj4RulullibRiCNjKXVVWxhyphenhyphen92i41VxTJGL0TYOqh5QF2JTcotzningMKSbqE61O_bOdJKoWQ7ElERdiw1ANTABapdPfxMcblXaxywPiv/w264-h400/GOOD%20Rachel%20Brosnahan.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rachel Brosnihan said she felt like a "purple warrior princess" in her custom Versace and I do think that's the perfect description for this plum corseted gown. It's a beautiful color, with great details, at a moment when '90s corsetry is everywhere.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAhFNP3vK99ACDUSzkpWfzG2G7MEVbL_u2RBTJu5XkYTGPDctNjOZwbuMsWL1MUl-BFsevpe684n9N7Q7G-CZ38V0HbHKLnWpnuaVsmYoBm7B016UQpinTYcnGEi56OBftv05jOcvW_PAWOHDXCPB1mQ23sT5d3F7XW3SypPf1HIPGiBzaoN0PPFur5Rn/s2410/GOOD%20Simona%20Tabasco.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2410" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAhFNP3vK99ACDUSzkpWfzG2G7MEVbL_u2RBTJu5XkYTGPDctNjOZwbuMsWL1MUl-BFsevpe684n9N7Q7G-CZ38V0HbHKLnWpnuaVsmYoBm7B016UQpinTYcnGEi56OBftv05jOcvW_PAWOHDXCPB1mQ23sT5d3F7XW3SypPf1HIPGiBzaoN0PPFur5Rn/w265-h400/GOOD%20Simona%20Tabasco.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">God bless The White Lotus's Simona Tabasco for wearing this daring floral wonder by Marni that manages to bring a collage to life. It was a necessary shot in the arm of a night that felt safe or trying too hard to be edgy; it feels so very Italian and that's just what I want to see from her.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLI9T_VBY8rOOWUIu0epRW0YK36Z9_Wz_0KTzNCTSp3NDBvzSJ0yikDc60bYnfGy6m_AnNj5EbrxZugSMSpoUTmTuJqfbjOM5yA1zmcEPzDO66CEnHGTO9aOlEoU0vMD_NSiT1tdcPUsFoiOFBr4G1ep0dx-BtSKyH60kR4rGr2PBicKTUU6jwY0o_-co/s3870/BEST%20Juliette%20Lewis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLI9T_VBY8rOOWUIu0epRW0YK36Z9_Wz_0KTzNCTSp3NDBvzSJ0yikDc60bYnfGy6m_AnNj5EbrxZugSMSpoUTmTuJqfbjOM5yA1zmcEPzDO66CEnHGTO9aOlEoU0vMD_NSiT1tdcPUsFoiOFBr4G1ep0dx-BtSKyH60kR4rGr2PBicKTUU6jwY0o_-co/w266-h400/BEST%20Juliette%20Lewis.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Juliette Lewis looked one shoulder roll away from starring in a Liza Minelli variety special in this slinky, shimmery, beaded red gown with a disco-perfect tie neck by Moschino. I think this is one of the best dresses she's ever worn, and fits like a glove.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLmXkyymCf37JEn8_azdMVIr9gHenJR3aJaoq22uU1sQw6sQnwoWbZhP4yCkPr-7HA9F8P8gfZWSl3ZB4N8hyiIsLGCmvM-4GssRuCdD13rHlENXDEQM4085Wgo_mncy3LPH5Fb7oAEvLm3yPlWT6SxG_MTLAeLQkoB-oLxsS20rJlxm0vv-yf_lkadiQ/s3869/GOOD%20Meghann%20Fahy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3869" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLmXkyymCf37JEn8_azdMVIr9gHenJR3aJaoq22uU1sQw6sQnwoWbZhP4yCkPr-7HA9F8P8gfZWSl3ZB4N8hyiIsLGCmvM-4GssRuCdD13rHlENXDEQM4085Wgo_mncy3LPH5Fb7oAEvLm3yPlWT6SxG_MTLAeLQkoB-oLxsS20rJlxm0vv-yf_lkadiQ/w266-h400/GOOD%20Meghann%20Fahy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Meghann Fahy, of The White Lotus, looks like a valentine in red velvet trimmed in roses by Armani Prive, continuing the velvet trend that's been absolutely everywhere this season. It's giving a little bit of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fzv-uHS2jcuR9WYa2m-7gYDklPsw5kZI51wmJ-FZBCeAx3QerQVcygMa2Z-XfsSiyh17NPGJFE4GWz2nxxcp4t4mZDk3DLbpcYvi8IdD88xyFhuQ0l4XBiGSUL2V4AM2211Rg_kVnsk03YVBMh58XVLKK637DaNM1IeULEy0EWSb71r4WL70YqD6FYJt/s3870/BEST%20Tyler%20James%20Williams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fzv-uHS2jcuR9WYa2m-7gYDklPsw5kZI51wmJ-FZBCeAx3QerQVcygMa2Z-XfsSiyh17NPGJFE4GWz2nxxcp4t4mZDk3DLbpcYvi8IdD88xyFhuQ0l4XBiGSUL2V4AM2211Rg_kVnsk03YVBMh58XVLKK637DaNM1IeULEy0EWSb71r4WL70YqD6FYJt/w266-h400/BEST%20Tyler%20James%20Williams.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Many men opted for a daring side-button jacket, but I think Tyler James Williams' Eddie Murphy-inspired leather suit by Dolce & Gabbana was the best and most successful. He looks damn proud of himself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;">GOOD</span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVef8s8h0sFQdJuXAlSAGAIy1Q7Plkc9zsa4S92ev38og5SDV3Yw2qu3NDJVqh0axMtJcU6CT3vIBymhvz6esKKhsO4cRp1DURRquHpBTMIqtJhVfW3-FMYjeXSFAlKIMvFLeZnNpV2EpFROHnFDmRYKCNdsjv3SGQX5_GRR8uF-f6eAKBoikf51c_exP/s2409/GOOD%20Christina%20Ricci.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2409" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVef8s8h0sFQdJuXAlSAGAIy1Q7Plkc9zsa4S92ev38og5SDV3Yw2qu3NDJVqh0axMtJcU6CT3vIBymhvz6esKKhsO4cRp1DURRquHpBTMIqtJhVfW3-FMYjeXSFAlKIMvFLeZnNpV2EpFROHnFDmRYKCNdsjv3SGQX5_GRR8uF-f6eAKBoikf51c_exP/w266-h400/GOOD%20Christina%20Ricci.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Christina Ricci knows exactly who she is, which is a spooky silent film-era star transported to our times, and I am always so appreciative of her ability to deliver that vibe. I love this simple deep-V velvet gown by Saint Laurent that serves as a vehicle to show off a fabulous emerald tassel necklace. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_w5D3oPL9A0M284soBqK-xkI-L44vyrHmH9HPCSIK2AK_vbs8181u-pFNsSF0BiB5dvvrzmSu8sPY1KYL3uD4BYWDTvqMyT-7wzC2K0E_WUPb5tJuF9kkatY_At6JaCdViGPa0l1IPN6-OPJPkfN1FQ5Nzigm5uV3-1mOI_YQErNGeyh9AdkzgbqaZUh/s2402/Good%20DominiqueFishback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2402" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_w5D3oPL9A0M284soBqK-xkI-L44vyrHmH9HPCSIK2AK_vbs8181u-pFNsSF0BiB5dvvrzmSu8sPY1KYL3uD4BYWDTvqMyT-7wzC2K0E_WUPb5tJuF9kkatY_At6JaCdViGPa0l1IPN6-OPJPkfN1FQ5Nzigm5uV3-1mOI_YQErNGeyh9AdkzgbqaZUh/w266-h400/Good%20DominiqueFishback.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This reads a little bit Cinderella, a little bit Disney on Ice, but I appreciate a pretty, pretty princess moment for Dominique Fishback. It's tempered by a goth makeup look, which is a smart contrast.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Wj6BWRI7H1hLpL91nIfUqeRffJ5PjDXHXSy1Ze_s-N5dOd-_IfSF7BqNli8YsShKFv7WoKLBrSpIfMPQ-hfbDJPxb56bF3aS0MYRs54Atf-vfsJvwcdCQ4cvhsbf1kQb3MrG_bG3oRrvl8btId2j6M64aAkG35OfFxwwu0H3K1poR4t9BssO2T_Y2L0S/s2412/GOOD%20Hannah%20Waddingham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2412" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Wj6BWRI7H1hLpL91nIfUqeRffJ5PjDXHXSy1Ze_s-N5dOd-_IfSF7BqNli8YsShKFv7WoKLBrSpIfMPQ-hfbDJPxb56bF3aS0MYRs54Atf-vfsJvwcdCQ4cvhsbf1kQb3MrG_bG3oRrvl8btId2j6M64aAkG35OfFxwwu0H3K1poR4t9BssO2T_Y2L0S/w265-h400/GOOD%20Hannah%20Waddingham.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hannah Waddingham is fitted within an inch of her life in this frothy seafoam Marchesa. It feels like something I've seen many many times before, but it is absolutely fabulous on her statuesque frame. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwVSuSGcFBor5EenFQAzayAEsdYj7Jk-K6Apu2nj5Fa9pB1XIZyE18_WMN64f7dSWicB4bxWkNSePqbKzP32q7nC-rOO73zNrEwHTJ1vTfqn08Pf6zxori9dLILdylpE5B3ETHWFZbdoofBk_zHOHuWseN7McwfuFaYMYFMVWAcIGWRJI63t4EGDtqA4p/s2409/GOOD%20Jenna%20Ortega.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2409" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwVSuSGcFBor5EenFQAzayAEsdYj7Jk-K6Apu2nj5Fa9pB1XIZyE18_WMN64f7dSWicB4bxWkNSePqbKzP32q7nC-rOO73zNrEwHTJ1vTfqn08Pf6zxori9dLILdylpE5B3ETHWFZbdoofBk_zHOHuWseN7McwfuFaYMYFMVWAcIGWRJI63t4EGDtqA4p/w266-h400/GOOD%20Jenna%20Ortega.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Jenna Ortega could have easily shown up in some kind of Wednesday Addams glam but she smartly gave us a twist with a sweet caged Christian Dior gown dripping with wisteria blooms. It's a classic ingenue move to wear the tea length frou frou nude or pink gown, and this is a great entry into the canon.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNjPt0qJ08uyqnG9PNlmL5e3JmGHMd3HkxpsD81ZzFI129C1vR6WTj8YQABPlSkrfGofoppvUBQ5frtLUMHdade74zUE815C5Ex25CY4EUOM3B8jGhGUAAMq9TSxcOEgCCCwcQznZnE_uEbXZGFJoVIE4-X8wm5DpKCaD43ghygZuyTkbeIMMetHex34E/s3870/Good%20Jennifer%20Coolidge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNjPt0qJ08uyqnG9PNlmL5e3JmGHMd3HkxpsD81ZzFI129C1vR6WTj8YQABPlSkrfGofoppvUBQ5frtLUMHdade74zUE815C5Ex25CY4EUOM3B8jGhGUAAMq9TSxcOEgCCCwcQznZnE_uEbXZGFJoVIE4-X8wm5DpKCaD43ghygZuyTkbeIMMetHex34E/w266-h400/Good%20Jennifer%20Coolidge.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Jennifer Coolidge seemed to pay tribute to her Italian adventure in The White Lotus with her pleated, long-sleeved romantic gown fit for a marchesa strolling the piazza. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_Ikwq7k86LiKC7sfLXSHaEW6GWjQDs8eAY8qJKbxu75FWUI1VZmwLEGgojQe3V-MnYeydrXVbJTmsGCwVKFzqHaXi8XB8r40QudI6OAvSt9fHFLZh2jIJKoKdXjcmMr8HeK7L75Vm6z4QOv0qlhMxjkwFcO34tW1dKfvVCpTDhowttVmWEPng5Khyckv/s3871/GOOD%20Keri%20Russell%20Vaulthier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3871" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_Ikwq7k86LiKC7sfLXSHaEW6GWjQDs8eAY8qJKbxu75FWUI1VZmwLEGgojQe3V-MnYeydrXVbJTmsGCwVKFzqHaXi8XB8r40QudI6OAvSt9fHFLZh2jIJKoKdXjcmMr8HeK7L75Vm6z4QOv0qlhMxjkwFcO34tW1dKfvVCpTDhowttVmWEPng5Khyckv/w266-h400/GOOD%20Keri%20Russell%20Vaulthier.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Keri Russell wore a classic black gown with a fluffy satin cape-train-type-thing by Alexander Vaulthier that is very elegant. The look, overall, is not her most memorable but it is lovely. It feels like it would have been absolutely perfect for opening night at the ballet.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFj5LR0aB5bS-ujiiaFmjfalYC9B62APjeGCK9WqQbevTNenCmvqcroJvHh1COO_5GUXQEtQO0xVedfcE5tE7VEV4mIo0X3ebONm6nbJCHNUstHtaAwfuQqQalSaCHWbUZlMmmX9h8uGuIVNXYjBF5-v5ZTHRImYinJNE6gciPG0GcHntAaH4Tci9xOiAg/s3000/GOOD%20Lizzy%20Caplan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="1999" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFj5LR0aB5bS-ujiiaFmjfalYC9B62APjeGCK9WqQbevTNenCmvqcroJvHh1COO_5GUXQEtQO0xVedfcE5tE7VEV4mIo0X3ebONm6nbJCHNUstHtaAwfuQqQalSaCHWbUZlMmmX9h8uGuIVNXYjBF5-v5ZTHRImYinJNE6gciPG0GcHntAaH4Tci9xOiAg/w266-h400/GOOD%20Lizzy%20Caplan.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lizzy Caplan looked extremely graceful and elegant in her black gown by Yohji Yamamoto. She was attending for "Fleishman is in Trouble" and likely knew she wouldn't be appearing on stage, so this is the exact appropriate amount of glam.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibICjlsIaxmr13H3uiw74x4baK8GImi4gKVfjrPew9uSOBxY47B08dupWqn3fPRbwJqaGjBg6S0XwNtrz0TEc1lWcHYXJE95UVzC5hyErPCCA3ApFP7emyGdBrUvtuy6Efp4f2g5lDwUGgcxPCfMdhut5Fgwn-PKIFzCi2Gd6NEtvE9o-wHLXDxf3Kb8XS/s3683/GOOD%20Natasha%20Lyonne%20Schiaparelli.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3683" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibICjlsIaxmr13H3uiw74x4baK8GImi4gKVfjrPew9uSOBxY47B08dupWqn3fPRbwJqaGjBg6S0XwNtrz0TEc1lWcHYXJE95UVzC5hyErPCCA3ApFP7emyGdBrUvtuy6Efp4f2g5lDwUGgcxPCfMdhut5Fgwn-PKIFzCi2Gd6NEtvE9o-wHLXDxf3Kb8XS/w280-h400/GOOD%20Natasha%20Lyonne%20Schiaparelli.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Natasha Lyonne wore a silver, sleeved gown with built-in breast plates and I am HERE FOR IT. She looks like a disco Joan of Arc, and if you know anything about the surreal house of Schiaparelli, you know it's a perfect spiritual match for her irreverent brand of chic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDpPYxW8cvNfBVZ-kbQBEjrCMpjG7RrU7M4hfNtzAKc-ZcRyfIeTd1kitHFrajZvD9b5Yf6xaLBY6uMB6CCWl7UDlub5iN3E7mYQvzeK5R0AyPNwkxpB9w7fcuzKSA5mmn6zbf8wA6Gukj5U0Ru_DE8nFNHDP7pWXd82_i6eL1Q-rHVgLK5lNuwPbI6AN/s2409/GOOD%20Sarah%20Snook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2409" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDpPYxW8cvNfBVZ-kbQBEjrCMpjG7RrU7M4hfNtzAKc-ZcRyfIeTd1kitHFrajZvD9b5Yf6xaLBY6uMB6CCWl7UDlub5iN3E7mYQvzeK5R0AyPNwkxpB9w7fcuzKSA5mmn6zbf8wA6Gukj5U0Ru_DE8nFNHDP7pWXd82_i6eL1Q-rHVgLK5lNuwPbI6AN/w266-h400/GOOD%20Sarah%20Snook.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This red Vivienne Westwood gown is a career best for Sarah Snook, who took home an Emmy for her work on "Succession." The cascading petals of fabric and corseted bodice are classic Westwood, and extremely flattering.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ohDH37vPtSUWGQh4LQ8sZJ3tCyqP1j7992E-RusXHG84PAc_B7-q-Z0JVu-O5e0IkyUyqHCCWbX2J1ss3B_2ot-nHFKd9ZqAKx_o4KqTRgr7bY3jgDoOq59NF6EVd2L1shbCpFL6iQ5ob99PUa0jBE6lDFGGPrabIm0SCtgK5EIO-H6wSb8x9akRM3UB/s2421/GOOD%20Selena%20Oscar%20de%20la%20Renta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2421" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ohDH37vPtSUWGQh4LQ8sZJ3tCyqP1j7992E-RusXHG84PAc_B7-q-Z0JVu-O5e0IkyUyqHCCWbX2J1ss3B_2ot-nHFKd9ZqAKx_o4KqTRgr7bY3jgDoOq59NF6EVd2L1shbCpFL6iQ5ob99PUa0jBE6lDFGGPrabIm0SCtgK5EIO-H6wSb8x9akRM3UB/w264-h400/GOOD%20Selena%20Oscar%20de%20la%20Renta.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I like this piecey Oscar de la Renta on Selena Gomez even if I don't know that it entirely works. I think a train would go a long way to balancing out the visual lines; you can almost be fooled into thinking it's pants based on the way the bottom hangs. I love that she accessorized with a matching necklace and dark lip. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmoe1HGlbAce5QRrOq5rHLZtQTQ-vJ2jyRYAkun9yU3swHO704puzrSdjRCPrxl-hOrkT7adOgeJPhl5a9u9RaLJUAfXozPlUE8KHzTlQ-7mBIdMOhgayZcv2tE_Pji78n2S6jVshzfqyH14YDe6uoeUPO96KQtnTwz6WrzfgUwDcGvQRDnkd_OtlupBo/s2580/GOOD%20Taraji.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1720" data-original-width="2580" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmoe1HGlbAce5QRrOq5rHLZtQTQ-vJ2jyRYAkun9yU3swHO704puzrSdjRCPrxl-hOrkT7adOgeJPhl5a9u9RaLJUAfXozPlUE8KHzTlQ-7mBIdMOhgayZcv2tE_Pji78n2S6jVshzfqyH14YDe6uoeUPO96KQtnTwz6WrzfgUwDcGvQRDnkd_OtlupBo/w400-h266/GOOD%20Taraji.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's a testament to Taraji P. Henson's regular success on awards show carpets that this perfectly lovely purple gown feels kind of blah to me. It's great! Just kind of been-there, done-that. She even seems kind of bored with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;">BEST WORST</span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpSbCF2oE-6KUeT7B0l1e5M_Wj7-fANGS21LHxA6IlC9S28TWWMPC8NQj_f2VQuP_6f3VbEtR9ntUMGH54onylJCpb-cPyEGdi5FnvwDWC4cVoGzJshW22jro8Hkw_cGW2PQ9ZQ2NgZqfzZcSS0a-bPQpILhcVr9WW4vFul69okeMOK_nV-QQUHKyA44K/s3870/BEST%20WORST%20Aubrey%20Loewe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpSbCF2oE-6KUeT7B0l1e5M_Wj7-fANGS21LHxA6IlC9S28TWWMPC8NQj_f2VQuP_6f3VbEtR9ntUMGH54onylJCpb-cPyEGdi5FnvwDWC4cVoGzJshW22jro8Hkw_cGW2PQ9ZQ2NgZqfzZcSS0a-bPQpILhcVr9WW4vFul69okeMOK_nV-QQUHKyA44K/w266-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Aubrey%20Loewe.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You have to hand it to Aubrey Plaza — it takes serious cojones to turn up in an incomplete gown secured with a giant pin by Loewe that does basically nothing for her but will get us all talking. It took almost zero time for someone to joke on <a href="https://twitter.com/austinblakemays/status/1747055684351336808?s=20" target="_blank">Twitter</a> that it looks like the famous Sex and the City break-up post-it: "I'm sorry. I can't. Don't hate me." I do rather like the idea of sauntering around with a giant weapon front and center, right where the male gaze would land.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdwMplqlhOaEdWI5x3hLCDDkiTZlDBnzYbwEr4cJPMOMp_EMSzteHDaZsoV5FGj3LbUDNm2OvPkBiq9sNmOKUCUjVzC5jEgHfPmXt6LvPtadWT-2_aT4FgLzHfGL9-vkVJhu-cRBSBsRHu1E7Rtwj9GOov660cJ1ihPFTn4mZ_biLbnnwI7Q0p-SpH6jy/s2412/WORST%20suki%20waterhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2412" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdwMplqlhOaEdWI5x3hLCDDkiTZlDBnzYbwEr4cJPMOMp_EMSzteHDaZsoV5FGj3LbUDNm2OvPkBiq9sNmOKUCUjVzC5jEgHfPmXt6LvPtadWT-2_aT4FgLzHfGL9-vkVJhu-cRBSBsRHu1E7Rtwj9GOov660cJ1ihPFTn4mZ_biLbnnwI7Q0p-SpH6jy/w265-h400/WORST%20suki%20waterhouse.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know many people probably loved this and I do give super kudos to Suki Waterhouse for wearing exactly what she wanted to wear to show off her bump, but I look at it and I just see a Lexus Christmas ad. It's remarkable in that she looks great and sexy and sultry, but the dress itself looks, to me, like an uncomfortable wrinkly mish-mash. I do like the idea of dressing her bump like a gift, though. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJ0JWwyMggGNCwhzPPyf4BWBIO2jgwZ6-j2-E1uJQMXLJt99nb1tOQ8TY1E7NyNgyryhzyccqBaYoDfLncBzZ38KwpZU0HDVMQwfRffiGCHUC0gUFGWgZqGkgZPIImnSvmYx82l8hffE5yTrWEN3OIddZGohYilLwoAMeC6sampvvE5ZbVc9XKwIuNCkw/s2402/Best%20Worst%20Donald%20Glover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2402" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJ0JWwyMggGNCwhzPPyf4BWBIO2jgwZ6-j2-E1uJQMXLJt99nb1tOQ8TY1E7NyNgyryhzyccqBaYoDfLncBzZ38KwpZU0HDVMQwfRffiGCHUC0gUFGWgZqGkgZPIImnSvmYx82l8hffE5yTrWEN3OIddZGohYilLwoAMeC6sampvvE5ZbVc9XKwIuNCkw/w266-h400/Best%20Worst%20Donald%20Glover.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On one hand, Donald Glover looks so comfy in his Asian-inspired velvet embroidered jams, but I also am so thrown off by his — are they flats? Are they jazz shoes? Are they the <a href="https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-day-glove-black?collection=womens-flats" target="_blank">Day Glove by Everlane</a>? I feel like this was the moment for a very good boot.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;">Meh</span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHjjVt-UJarQ94zAiaNdDrbAodoq-01HsknJx0j5A4qb5hz8T7hDhRyiM73otk7Efb0MF_4P3EmH0CckT9CPuO-0BZ4pKiEjCAxKa5mwbWeMSVCxsfJF5AcWL9beIPEV5NE0ozAr0r5o7rnALJo629T3hqF1kFkd8qe_COIn4jHZDhHB9-zyJDZFpBtct/s2397/Meh%20Ali%20Wong.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2397" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHjjVt-UJarQ94zAiaNdDrbAodoq-01HsknJx0j5A4qb5hz8T7hDhRyiM73otk7Efb0MF_4P3EmH0CckT9CPuO-0BZ4pKiEjCAxKa5mwbWeMSVCxsfJF5AcWL9beIPEV5NE0ozAr0r5o7rnALJo629T3hqF1kFkd8qe_COIn4jHZDhHB9-zyJDZFpBtct/w268-h400/Meh%20Ali%20Wong.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I can't really muster any emotions for this Louis Vuitton gown on Ali Wong that combines a floral with sequins and sheer tulle. It's fine! It's not totally boring, but not totally gasp-worthy. I'm wondering if a different earring or different hairstyle would make it pop more?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShrGrBxAzdz7G377Gfq1zhH-S_BeALgMu9JwSxt8WUeyLH2ykkmvj-f89vJ0lTvxmazrONNM-I_BfkKEcGr1zXqxw9BbGD47A_UeEN9L8uCIdIm2wcYlwCKXa9XrYdxoFpsEeRT9Q3G6XjqU8bkigBrFCIulqtRJ58b8ZiKcV098Fpkd7F4dyXWVl0Zo6/s3686/Meh%20Camilla%20Morrone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3686" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShrGrBxAzdz7G377Gfq1zhH-S_BeALgMu9JwSxt8WUeyLH2ykkmvj-f89vJ0lTvxmazrONNM-I_BfkKEcGr1zXqxw9BbGD47A_UeEN9L8uCIdIm2wcYlwCKXa9XrYdxoFpsEeRT9Q3G6XjqU8bkigBrFCIulqtRJ58b8ZiKcV098Fpkd7F4dyXWVl0Zo6/w280-h400/Meh%20Camilla%20Morrone.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Camilla Morrone is HOT and she knows it and we know it, and the fit of this red dress is impeccable. However, it's doing all the work by itself; I'd love to see some fun jewels or a red lip or an inspired hairdo or something more to take this from a dress to a look.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2IiAqZWcqjVFADGEmAwHh9pszKd5OeRuDaKCr48a3h0TaAi5Ww8x7Sivkb_7kGOIoMfs9xm1bhbdI3c3uvS9hVCpKoPHdRpKrlx93w5o0JnUBEdBA9YbDVGmRk2bldhm05VSIYSXajDvvfLDgMLdThtoOi9_eW-a_At30fycM53lA4EPKyti3epyOiZF/s4071/Meh%20Jessica%20Chastain%20Gucci.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4071" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2IiAqZWcqjVFADGEmAwHh9pszKd5OeRuDaKCr48a3h0TaAi5Ww8x7Sivkb_7kGOIoMfs9xm1bhbdI3c3uvS9hVCpKoPHdRpKrlx93w5o0JnUBEdBA9YbDVGmRk2bldhm05VSIYSXajDvvfLDgMLdThtoOi9_eW-a_At30fycM53lA4EPKyti3epyOiZF/w254-h400/Meh%20Jessica%20Chastain%20Gucci.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't know how but this acid green, silver-tinged Gucci on Jessica Chastain feels a little boring to me. Only on her, only for this event. It's a testament to her recent fashions that this feels ho-hum when on anyone else it would be a standout!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDU2Jnw5g2NbKuX71n8I8DKAKpVaeoRC5hy6pJFeSrbB8Y6UT1UgFLOumGXfyWJlFbfbobWBkIDPbu5E6BfRXDSTulpzP8WrfeiFpVYSfYTUhQtYOFHQkKgj0qT6QVXlpXaX5L4PoEScb9tNmXhYlhZYqB_CvJa7pHoksNzoGzjLxGyEPT2xCOxA6bVv2e/s3870/Meh%20Juno%20Temple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDU2Jnw5g2NbKuX71n8I8DKAKpVaeoRC5hy6pJFeSrbB8Y6UT1UgFLOumGXfyWJlFbfbobWBkIDPbu5E6BfRXDSTulpzP8WrfeiFpVYSfYTUhQtYOFHQkKgj0qT6QVXlpXaX5L4PoEScb9tNmXhYlhZYqB_CvJa7pHoksNzoGzjLxGyEPT2xCOxA6bVv2e/w266-h400/Meh%20Juno%20Temple.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Juno Temple's silver mesh bodice has some distracting construction/fit issues when you look really up close, and I don't know if I am sold on pairing it with a similar choker. I'd love to see her in something more eye-catching (eye-demanding even!) to befit her rising star. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpx-N2wknQhHm2j6YaHIpJgkIhX6zSkc9Bxew8GmrJWIW7BrHfZrTJoZiAwiFNyN-TQHS_r8q3p8ynrdaHxA3DkMltMozmDatCt5qtYjFvWWmZ9tTSQKeuC74nkL4YSpowj1FRK5JXTr0R2mDmESK5CYVHLnClPnSZeuZIDcd8p39JIdI9z5qyo9_AWzw/s3000/Meh%20Riley%20Chanel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpx-N2wknQhHm2j6YaHIpJgkIhX6zSkc9Bxew8GmrJWIW7BrHfZrTJoZiAwiFNyN-TQHS_r8q3p8ynrdaHxA3DkMltMozmDatCt5qtYjFvWWmZ9tTSQKeuC74nkL4YSpowj1FRK5JXTr0R2mDmESK5CYVHLnClPnSZeuZIDcd8p39JIdI9z5qyo9_AWzw/w266-h400/Meh%20Riley%20Chanel.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Riley Keough's Chanel feels like a lot of ideas, none of them particularly inspiring. I would have liked to see her channel her nominated performance as Daisy Jones with some kind of Stevie Nicks fabulosity, or even the dress Juliette Lewis wore. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;">WORST</span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2tsXMwo8uAMtHWESko5omuhF4rt5NqphRPBKsow53_JESLmQjttO4ZypfUsH1GFaHQh6SrRn1a_yuUYXKHhHL6Usu9LVHtXStbCoR7ClQ5fkU1fmtFCp4c20vfQEpBP4pCVxTEyC27eGuqU5_ZC7okvqghPZ1YhtpQ_jw6DbI_ubE0tBma_IATbTWIAZ/s2387/WORST%20Quinta%20Brunson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2387" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2tsXMwo8uAMtHWESko5omuhF4rt5NqphRPBKsow53_JESLmQjttO4ZypfUsH1GFaHQh6SrRn1a_yuUYXKHhHL6Usu9LVHtXStbCoR7ClQ5fkU1fmtFCp4c20vfQEpBP4pCVxTEyC27eGuqU5_ZC7okvqghPZ1YhtpQ_jw6DbI_ubE0tBma_IATbTWIAZ/w268-h400/WORST%20Quinta%20Brunson.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A tea-length gown is either your best friend or your worst enemy and it all comes down to stature. Unfortunately this Dior on Quinta Brunson has the effect of shortening her by several inches, and is an (intentionally) wrinkly mess. Pairing it with a nude pump makes it feel especially like a hasty off-the-rack purchase at Macy's. She looks like she's on her way to a Girl Scouts father-daughter dance, not to accept an Emmy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7grLtCOa7BndTO-6h1XCGQUxhzbSG0KKebNM3IdqCH7Hn7KgaAksgnSgam16sSDgym7CWLiibK4j_hV2NbtQB_DuO2NNrJK9IMK2-9Xx5XepyFXWWJxw3eBKTVqpEbv6R_IroaHJ1SruQv9dyFmdrycO2p6ZIDwfDSK0vMlaOvfa30U7DwcQ7ZEd63HML/s3677/WORST%20Kathryn%20Hahn%20Dior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3677" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7grLtCOa7BndTO-6h1XCGQUxhzbSG0KKebNM3IdqCH7Hn7KgaAksgnSgam16sSDgym7CWLiibK4j_hV2NbtQB_DuO2NNrJK9IMK2-9Xx5XepyFXWWJxw3eBKTVqpEbv6R_IroaHJ1SruQv9dyFmdrycO2p6ZIDwfDSK0vMlaOvfa30U7DwcQ7ZEd63HML/w281-h400/WORST%20Kathryn%20Hahn%20Dior.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kathryn Hahn's Christian Dior look is like a greatest-hits gone wrong. The sheer blouse with a really distracting "CD" logo at her rib cage and frilly front is already plenty of look, but then it's topped off with a messy tulle tie and a skirt that resembles a beaded lampshade. In theory, all of these elements should work, but it adds up to a mess. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsphOnS8xcmCGBoDN-1Lrzy3prVKcvjTdxhyphenhyphenhjh0d0BPk8AB58Ouqs-XvKPBYHMc79ibjOd1LUhq3iNEQ0nl2uKIU49OX0-7VIbdSQ5VbcxF_og3cqxu0TN_lVVTdU1nO_6NNC2KORlzDOxBMd4IvDw2EaYsuGIk8fXV9SiNa4L7zz_4OGo7gdEhbPth5m/s3870/WORST%20Charlie%20Puth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsphOnS8xcmCGBoDN-1Lrzy3prVKcvjTdxhyphenhyphenhjh0d0BPk8AB58Ouqs-XvKPBYHMc79ibjOd1LUhq3iNEQ0nl2uKIU49OX0-7VIbdSQ5VbcxF_og3cqxu0TN_lVVTdU1nO_6NNC2KORlzDOxBMd4IvDw2EaYsuGIk8fXV9SiNa4L7zz_4OGo7gdEhbPth5m/w266-h400/WORST%20Charlie%20Puth.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Charlie Puth wore, essentially, pleated Hammer pants with a built-in cummerbund waistline topped with a coat that I'm sure a first lady has worn to an inauguration. It manages to be not only unflattering but appear unfinished.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ROh9UxfEGHrws-Ut7p1zLycp5ubRFBnShr4RD16wWj__rGn5gdEk74KOqu8OVrGlLwvcoFCDi3E3SCcKOyYsGDfkVJvqfw7l3rJRUEaa8WPOD-sSQmFSBjwnSy-udAieUcHKnqQCj55emCUyROg_2Juo5aW-Qi_Qg9BIrW21D0759KQlGQVkrCSGsKzU/s3686/WORST%20Sophie%20Thatcher%20YSL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3686" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ROh9UxfEGHrws-Ut7p1zLycp5ubRFBnShr4RD16wWj__rGn5gdEk74KOqu8OVrGlLwvcoFCDi3E3SCcKOyYsGDfkVJvqfw7l3rJRUEaa8WPOD-sSQmFSBjwnSy-udAieUcHKnqQCj55emCUyROg_2Juo5aW-Qi_Qg9BIrW21D0759KQlGQVkrCSGsKzU/w280-h400/WORST%20Sophie%20Thatcher%20YSL.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Actress Sophie Thatcher, of Yellowjackets, wore this impressively shapeless, dour olive sleeping bag by YSL. It is so hard to imagine pulling on this dress, which has all the design of a pillowcase, and thinking it was the one.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcicXKX-35wsLhU8iFIIUN_urZbrh-b2lRe0oSaipTZ4_ce2YUdFCiy54Osw_bRx5HbALq6VvMGRhe4Pz6RMyRmPMAG05D8zZHwpP9jHFjA1gOsrdtExXKMOR-MCdOTq1RDSRgb4xFkU3ix48nkQcRvJ8C3Fj53r7SoeeXgKkyCZ1Xd4-hPPmlPkgniTW7/s3870/WORST%20Emma%20Brooks%20McAllister.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcicXKX-35wsLhU8iFIIUN_urZbrh-b2lRe0oSaipTZ4_ce2YUdFCiy54Osw_bRx5HbALq6VvMGRhe4Pz6RMyRmPMAG05D8zZHwpP9jHFjA1gOsrdtExXKMOR-MCdOTq1RDSRgb4xFkU3ix48nkQcRvJ8C3Fj53r7SoeeXgKkyCZ1Xd4-hPPmlPkgniTW7/w266-h400/WORST%20Emma%20Brooks%20McAllister.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Emma Brooks McAllister is a complete who to me, but I won't soon forget her nude illusion gown. It's like the very best costume at a toga party, or if Mystique from X-Men had a wedding.</div></div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-57387592818936411182023-12-23T14:40:00.004-05:002023-12-23T14:40:42.462-05:00Wrapping Scheme 2023: Old World Glamour<p>Oh hello! It's me in my...*checks notes*...THIRD post in 2023. Bless those of you who actually read this! </p><p>It's time again to celebrate my passion, my art, my muse — gift wrap. </p><p>When I initially embarked on my gift wrapping scheme journey, I was trying to subvert the traditional wrapping. I was zigging where Christmas paper zagged. So, after all these years, it felt like the biggest wild card yet would be leaning into an Old World palette — Christmas, but make it Gilded Age. I was trying to explain to my Mom that it's "Dutch masters meets Henri Bendel's" and she rightfully so was like, "Huh?"</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNLFOnvOx89BOXI_Ks2ak_iEIWJBOKa1wwdDgYfwMalswNPdLchQf-cJOPtRZRU368ER2-QKI3B54VXWrSnwiyi-sSY5SWiV6afxfmMUOhmdkYz0_fJSSXTzD9ZUO0SJ-LAVwbXpZ9HLZ3nq-2trLRqo2UJMDy4Akia-n-79qjv_r-usJt4hra9QYstQu/s2016/IMG_7497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNLFOnvOx89BOXI_Ks2ak_iEIWJBOKa1wwdDgYfwMalswNPdLchQf-cJOPtRZRU368ER2-QKI3B54VXWrSnwiyi-sSY5SWiV6afxfmMUOhmdkYz0_fJSSXTzD9ZUO0SJ-LAVwbXpZ9HLZ3nq-2trLRqo2UJMDy4Akia-n-79qjv_r-usJt4hra9QYstQu/w480-h640/IMG_7497.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoGToM4QD9a401jRcUWbvtORaErL07fztf1a13vw4RMjkEBYq0FlfwlRc20lyldW5ExXCLl70ve9YiGjc9raBD3Q63Z8v8BfMngCCETfgfEL-JeSIqcoUOarZ0Uv-V97Cr1_-EzfzBaGZR53gWcgCIfpWI4eOhGkD2EsOV8vf9JVvAF387BPD549z1JVy/s2016/IMG_7505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoGToM4QD9a401jRcUWbvtORaErL07fztf1a13vw4RMjkEBYq0FlfwlRc20lyldW5ExXCLl70ve9YiGjc9raBD3Q63Z8v8BfMngCCETfgfEL-JeSIqcoUOarZ0Uv-V97Cr1_-EzfzBaGZR53gWcgCIfpWI4eOhGkD2EsOV8vf9JVvAF387BPD549z1JVy/w640-h480/IMG_7505.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It wasn't until I put the packages together that I saw clearly where this inspiration came from: Samantha, an American Girl doll. Samantha was basically my childhood icon and her wardrobe consisted of velvets, burgundy satin, brown checked taffeta and giant bows. So the inspiration may theoretically be "Old World" but it's mostly "Samantha Parkington, Victorian Orphan in New York."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0jaqAEwzExdCwenNs_-kFnjv_wpAYSuBTZD-wmaT79y2yGOEOzm_K83jG8Vduma_wjJdOZJJnCo2jg5zmX9FSOkCk7nGOXgall2w8M30pVq794bCz0vp9XYJ9IMwA_BDQ393PQZvfDn2qkg1DBvhSUK20ubRZeklGmpAG5jezTdfQT8bXm_LlGOf6fdp/s1511/IMG_7500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1511" data-original-width="1510" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0jaqAEwzExdCwenNs_-kFnjv_wpAYSuBTZD-wmaT79y2yGOEOzm_K83jG8Vduma_wjJdOZJJnCo2jg5zmX9FSOkCk7nGOXgall2w8M30pVq794bCz0vp9XYJ9IMwA_BDQ393PQZvfDn2qkg1DBvhSUK20ubRZeklGmpAG5jezTdfQT8bXm_LlGOf6fdp/w640-h640/IMG_7500.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTtaywEQ-nBr1EiExLIYKI5BsefaB6He8Vz7yATxhz94aLGdWfSByedVxsb6d0I00eARfO9SIH6kVem8IRjdYHltTLfK7bBlA6qVgAuzGbpwVcxEJ26T0l6lVqAegLDzIepq4wiXzvf_D5kAyULbZIM0ueonSnXu8Z7qFFxjeDto7x-eeHpm6_XN7rYfdP/s2016/IMG_7508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTtaywEQ-nBr1EiExLIYKI5BsefaB6He8Vz7yATxhz94aLGdWfSByedVxsb6d0I00eARfO9SIH6kVem8IRjdYHltTLfK7bBlA6qVgAuzGbpwVcxEJ26T0l6lVqAegLDzIepq4wiXzvf_D5kAyULbZIM0ueonSnXu8Z7qFFxjeDto7x-eeHpm6_XN7rYfdP/w480-h640/IMG_7508.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted something that looked *rich* and was delighted to find this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/644666884/baroque-still-life-of-fruit-wrapping?click_key=2f46a34b717c31c437c94bc3954e0518c9ab60e3%3A644666884&click_sum=4f47512b&ref=shop_home_active_31" target="_blank">Baroque still life wrapping paper</a> from the Etsy shop SoChroma. The ribbon is from Michael's.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0-cVONRmokRnkJjXmopS_rS_dUm4W-1w2TO4S9ld4J6d6e3gM5eZFqqM2JJdt6-V5vaOw06zIvd-AzSgvF8cpreLV-F7lt3s0HJ_BJin4o-zkfRffPTHZcAKS6ZsuFO8AFCUF3qpiWqgFG4yLods9lBYxJTTP5Wq019kBzuBUho8XSoexAIWxdFAJzb1/s2016/IMG_7509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0-cVONRmokRnkJjXmopS_rS_dUm4W-1w2TO4S9ld4J6d6e3gM5eZFqqM2JJdt6-V5vaOw06zIvd-AzSgvF8cpreLV-F7lt3s0HJ_BJin4o-zkfRffPTHZcAKS6ZsuFO8AFCUF3qpiWqgFG4yLods9lBYxJTTP5Wq019kBzuBUho8XSoexAIWxdFAJzb1/w480-h640/IMG_7509.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I've had a hard time finding burgundy wrap that fit the bill, but this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1309876648/fall-wrapping-paper-burgundy-bliss-gift?click_key=5b930e7bc0df0cf2263bf94e5738da0a044bd385%3A1309876648&click_sum=bd7a25cd&ref=shop_home_active_181" target="_blank">wine-colored print by JunebirdPaperCo</a> on Etsy was exactly what I'd been seeking! This ribbon was from Target.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtq6qF2cZWoGf9nnWgmEXOtb4Qed-i4CEIDaJfcNYWeWP0XHZ11EgddX4tOlYA5oLO3s0hj_a3f9n2_oi8-wzMq89wdVdAZJmWOOV2L2szt0cF1u_Qq1mm-yy1ZSb7Wl5OyF-QG8ZZEZG4toLU2ALkD2UWxAGp9xZv7Xb9bNFSJ7b4Z8i8cM6aQwIR0RH/s2016/IMG_7510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtq6qF2cZWoGf9nnWgmEXOtb4Qed-i4CEIDaJfcNYWeWP0XHZ11EgddX4tOlYA5oLO3s0hj_a3f9n2_oi8-wzMq89wdVdAZJmWOOV2L2szt0cF1u_Qq1mm-yy1ZSb7Wl5OyF-QG8ZZEZG4toLU2ALkD2UWxAGp9xZv7Xb9bNFSJ7b4Z8i8cM6aQwIR0RH/w480-h640/IMG_7510.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>And to pull it all together, I loved this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/869807838/wrapping-paper-chocolate-pinstripe-gift?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=rubystripe+%2B+brown+stripe&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1" target="_blank">brown stripe paper by RubyStripe</a> that reminds me of the classic Henri Bendel's packaging (as modeled <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsqGQ9KjW56/?hl=en" target="_blank">here</a> by Fran Fine), and feels very "quiet luxury." </p><p>Lest you believe what you see on the internet, you should know I had to immediately hide all these presents again because my toddler does not yet respect my process. </p><p>See the whole retrospective of wrapping schemes here:</p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2022/12/wrapping-scheme-regency-inspired-blue.html" target="_blank">Regency</a> in 2023</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2021/12/wrapping-scheme-2021-interstellar.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Interstellar</a> in 2021</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2020/12/gift-wrap-scheme-2020-blue-white.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and White</a> in 2020</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2019/12/christmas-gift-wrapping-scheme-2019.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Rainbow</a> in 2019</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2018.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Pink and Green</a> in 2018</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2017/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2017.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Woodland </a>in 2017</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-wrapping-2016.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and Orange</a> in 2016</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2015/12/christmas-wrapping-2015.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Plaid</a> in 2015</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Icy <a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2014/12/holiday-wrapping-2014.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">purples and blues</a> in 2014</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-2013-christmas-wrapping-scheme.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Celestial</a> in 2013</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-wrapping-2012-green-and-gold.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Green and Gold</a> in 2012 </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-wrapping-2011.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Silver and Gold</a> in 2011</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-wrapping-2010.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and Gold</a> in 2010</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-wrapping.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">The first four years</a>: pink and black; pink and gold; red, white and turquoise; red and purple</li></ul></div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-85598951965116521372023-03-13T08:00:00.001-04:002023-03-13T08:00:00.192-04:00Fashion Review: 2023 Oscars<p>The Oscar film nominees didn't inspire much passion from me this year. In most films I saw, there were spectacular performances but the movies themselves felt uneven and indulgently long. So, what I lack in enthusiasm for the nominees themselves, I'll have to apply to the FASHION! And thankfully, there were some dazzling looks last night.</p><p>The show itself had some beautiful moments (I'm still crying about Ke Huy Quan's journey) but it also had a huge misstep, which was a CHAMPAGNE carpet. Some things about the Oscars need fixing, but none of those things was the red carpet. Can you imagine how dirty and gross this thing got? If there's one organization that needs to be the standard-bearer for red carpets, it's the Academy.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;">BEST-DRESSED</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HG1SlT8Rm2nl_ewtcQOp-OQWDht9PhFzIJvCQsbjxyDKLTfPAYyAvbhAblaNkK1lbEffX-Wk-Qt6b-3dQvZYH-CKrl2nDjI9z09dc7kVXwJOCES9YENTnNuQJDvPakRRfCLA3x2UO240cXyM_kfjHuGnPlZqyPpFnhwCafoDMZC6aLULQkhnNai2aQ/s1200/BEST%20Angela%20Bassett.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HG1SlT8Rm2nl_ewtcQOp-OQWDht9PhFzIJvCQsbjxyDKLTfPAYyAvbhAblaNkK1lbEffX-Wk-Qt6b-3dQvZYH-CKrl2nDjI9z09dc7kVXwJOCES9YENTnNuQJDvPakRRfCLA3x2UO240cXyM_kfjHuGnPlZqyPpFnhwCafoDMZC6aLULQkhnNai2aQ/w266-h400/BEST%20Angela%20Bassett.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Angela Bassett, Oscar winner of my heart, serially robbed Queen of the Screen, at least takes the trophy for Best Dressed in my book. She wore — as she well should — the color of royalty in this exquisitely draped Moschino gown. Her hair was bouncy like Rita Hayworth's, and she had the It accessory of the 2023 awards circuit, the diamond snake necklace. She's glowing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Niei7CnaUdhRQf1UkKEFwib48A4lKcGyXC8gCs-PeTiIQPYcYGh29D9P4P_APkmk_eM1vVA0hWWALcAha1zOY1DLF6WSc2EPksQqyXiemm9Rg5DEOvRM93zcPSeNesVPbWbxcsc4TyJV98yMNVFcsxGAmQffHoPYmGnsBJ3Wo2K66MXTwYQ8D4yYAg/s1496/BEST%20Cara%20Delavigne.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="998" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Niei7CnaUdhRQf1UkKEFwib48A4lKcGyXC8gCs-PeTiIQPYcYGh29D9P4P_APkmk_eM1vVA0hWWALcAha1zOY1DLF6WSc2EPksQqyXiemm9Rg5DEOvRM93zcPSeNesVPbWbxcsc4TyJV98yMNVFcsxGAmQffHoPYmGnsBJ3Wo2K66MXTwYQ8D4yYAg/w266-h400/BEST%20Cara%20Delavigne.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I don't really know how I got in a situation where I'm routinely ranking Cara Delavingne as a best-dressed actress, but here we are. Her Elie Saab gown is over-the-top, but in a way that understands the assignment. Gorgeous shade of scarlet, big Angelina Jolie leg energy, fabulous diamonds and perfect hair all scream OSCARS.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikf92YHJiwe32bxTmwYzHptq0txEhaZJUArmE7DpvVQVim58STafM_9v6Ayzf4Jy21q0O-gsh9sTs7En3J891_B_KEdjseNdtqmTVc-rXbzX8DFc9rYdIpwsS_Oy_s6PFO-AXbGDDtp2Xx2hemwTCGJhkoGbasGG5fbCoCosnLKCOg6CzRvaGtBd3MfA/s3738/BEST%20Lady%20Gaga.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3738" data-original-width="2492" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikf92YHJiwe32bxTmwYzHptq0txEhaZJUArmE7DpvVQVim58STafM_9v6Ayzf4Jy21q0O-gsh9sTs7En3J891_B_KEdjseNdtqmTVc-rXbzX8DFc9rYdIpwsS_Oy_s6PFO-AXbGDDtp2Xx2hemwTCGJhkoGbasGG5fbCoCosnLKCOg6CzRvaGtBd3MfA/w266-h400/BEST%20Lady%20Gaga.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It isn't easy to straddle that line of sexy, classic and edgy, but Lady Gaga did it so well in this Atelier Versace that marries Hitchcockian elegance with sharp angles fit for Morticia Addams. I love that she did the heavy make-up of a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcATvu5f9vE&t=6s" target="_blank">Robert Palmer band member </a>in "Addicted to Love." The sheer back dipped down to her bottom, giving it made-you-look playfulness.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPqXf3ydepaVVAirhBkClQvCUmaHjaNbpPDZvWHAR3u5caFKYzMwIeMWUM1_rcj57SIVo-Nzyq3I83ja5czuc92IeKrwfm3W9hrRd1t9H5L4DCrXmu3gr_1UUSJNXwHxCg1LSKDmi4_8yVs92EfgPSGNMtbF0L96IdYogk1lED-KIR0V23T9ny4TNcw/s3726/BEST%20Salma%20Hayek%20%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3726" data-original-width="2484" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPqXf3ydepaVVAirhBkClQvCUmaHjaNbpPDZvWHAR3u5caFKYzMwIeMWUM1_rcj57SIVo-Nzyq3I83ja5czuc92IeKrwfm3W9hrRd1t9H5L4DCrXmu3gr_1UUSJNXwHxCg1LSKDmi4_8yVs92EfgPSGNMtbF0L96IdYogk1lED-KIR0V23T9ny4TNcw/w266-h400/BEST%20Salma%20Hayek%20%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>By virtue of her marriage to fashion businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek should, theoretically, have the best access to luxury fashion houses of almost any actress. And yet, her fashion outings in recent years have been underwhelming. Not so at the 2023 Oscars, where she strided in like a phoenix rising from the ashes, smoking embers shimmering in her wake. Bronze sequins, fringe and a halter are all she needed to soar to the top.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCc9wZYr36UrIMpugH_1xt_GpEa6XBW37Bj4aeGryYVJgNwagzCjTLEwxZjdcpwHDq__EX6Q3Z0yc1wzrFEosnEor45ZV4-gj9vDhVwdSBCF7LaTHB2QFSYz1r6pO0orha7ep7MDilH9PQvbLtW1p_A1wBLX4Pztsrehq_TsmXYxRaL76iapKDo_qnUA/s1199/BEST%20Stephanie%20Hsu.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="901" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCc9wZYr36UrIMpugH_1xt_GpEa6XBW37Bj4aeGryYVJgNwagzCjTLEwxZjdcpwHDq__EX6Q3Z0yc1wzrFEosnEor45ZV4-gj9vDhVwdSBCF7LaTHB2QFSYz1r6pO0orha7ep7MDilH9PQvbLtW1p_A1wBLX4Pztsrehq_TsmXYxRaL76iapKDo_qnUA/w300-h400/BEST%20Stephanie%20Hsu.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>If you're a total newcomer to Oscars fashion, this is what you wear: billowing highlighter pink satin tucked into a bubble hem with an on-trend corset by Valentino. This color is so dreamy on Stephanie Hsu.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSwutaLYF0lKgVz1H2xvpyld6Cr3MyNVbid2dmxjdzy4URxTWw09bHMqREWW78iWTMLxsDamql3UPOPgZr4H9iacaVGpynsmZocko-u1Dz2RuUDtfp4o9u7s0BT4RYdyebdrqOt_3hfQmWTFMnFvab3rtvANm4q_umxtndl43-yKlQre0JDfL0occpw/s1200/Allison-Williams-oscars-2023-billboard-1240%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSwutaLYF0lKgVz1H2xvpyld6Cr3MyNVbid2dmxjdzy4URxTWw09bHMqREWW78iWTMLxsDamql3UPOPgZr4H9iacaVGpynsmZocko-u1Dz2RuUDtfp4o9u7s0BT4RYdyebdrqOt_3hfQmWTFMnFvab3rtvANm4q_umxtndl43-yKlQre0JDfL0occpw/w266-h400/Allison-Williams-oscars-2023-billboard-1240%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like that Allison Williams' look took some real swings for the fences, and it has the glamour and element of surprise I'm looking for at these events. Her Giambattista Valli outfit has something to see from every angle — the sheer gown would be notable enough for its feather hem, but topping it off with this cherry blossom pink voluminous cape makes it feel like opening night at the opera in the Maria Callas days. I love the drama.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1amy-EahYfA1u0Oy4XJHb04m0sSpt1vMUjHw-doclLWvpqmV4pe_SPI-zISPEnPldbA3gGO1opPBuLkezZNvZzQ6zF5UKY4Ziu7qXURUn_AqN-IPBhdST4OEcHOOefQfozUU44wp374OoYjrZ-8y_zd-t47tKADqUcK1uM1l5rb44_wpTp3HUxiIsg/s3729/BEST%20Nicole%20Kidman%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3729" data-original-width="2487" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1amy-EahYfA1u0Oy4XJHb04m0sSpt1vMUjHw-doclLWvpqmV4pe_SPI-zISPEnPldbA3gGO1opPBuLkezZNvZzQ6zF5UKY4Ziu7qXURUn_AqN-IPBhdST4OEcHOOefQfozUU44wp374OoYjrZ-8y_zd-t47tKADqUcK1uM1l5rb44_wpTp3HUxiIsg/w266-h400/BEST%20Nicole%20Kidman%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Nicole Kidman, out here slinking down carpets for 30+ years like it ain't no thang. She makes it looks exceptionally easy to wear giant flowers, high slits, and one sleeve in this Armani Prive. What I actually like best about this look is her no-fuss hair. She looks very modern.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMn7quvxk6aQTLeF3VWjgtODCRYX552-0LbYFY1BmIuGxqCsRnEAJFGvt9SZ1pVXaGmf3radQW8p7JCsaAPoMBmOzbbK9t1RNsOjkToX9Q_x7tBKrukBPUcAThUVdh9O960RppmjY5oUbTj7nRDq32Slstd3pbTnZra3HXzcpDn7bkWho5i3ZiWXQyg/s2000/BEST%20Jessica%20Chastain%20Gucci.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1334" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMn7quvxk6aQTLeF3VWjgtODCRYX552-0LbYFY1BmIuGxqCsRnEAJFGvt9SZ1pVXaGmf3radQW8p7JCsaAPoMBmOzbbK9t1RNsOjkToX9Q_x7tBKrukBPUcAThUVdh9O960RppmjY5oUbTj7nRDq32Slstd3pbTnZra3HXzcpDn7bkWho5i3ZiWXQyg/w266-h400/BEST%20Jessica%20Chastain%20Gucci.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Jessica Chastain has really figured out the exact right style team, including a fruitful working relationship with Gucci that consistently makes her one of the best dressed. As a presenter and recent winner, she chose wisely with this big-impact silver sequin number trimmed in black that doesn't steal the show, but is definitely a knockout. It's fit for the modern equivalent of an Old Hollywood star.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTR5b9PDR9w3c5_qLtkY-KDD1iubMBnzy9yVyrT_kQGPvWkwscusBi3kDXKtcqS4-RXJ96Uyu1MpssHqP2DeJX3q2zsTxL7Y8kMh35I1l3ARPp78t2mC33mi8BlW3JQcVjyQF0xYRsK6W0EKk08TDPtlBgWCX1f0Fny6CHSTAYaFhwVdwH-jpteCtvA/s3449/BEST%20Kate%20Hudson%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3449" data-original-width="2433" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTR5b9PDR9w3c5_qLtkY-KDD1iubMBnzy9yVyrT_kQGPvWkwscusBi3kDXKtcqS4-RXJ96Uyu1MpssHqP2DeJX3q2zsTxL7Y8kMh35I1l3ARPp78t2mC33mi8BlW3JQcVjyQF0xYRsK6W0EKk08TDPtlBgWCX1f0Fny6CHSTAYaFhwVdwH-jpteCtvA/w283-h400/BEST%20Kate%20Hudson%20copy.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Silver sequins were everywhere! I also love this flutter-sleeve and tulle-trimmed Rodarte version on Kate Hudson. It was SO shimmery on camera, which is really the goal, if we're being honest.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5iAT1KwI55Hbn0mAUl-Ez4R1S3SzpjN3yKTSX23ARo7qfUZIi_pG9ppkZW-BnS2Yy0QW2D7xHTJxF2wJjxq4B2mLccj8vsKHi6gcjk-LchMgXSyLtwJhKo1vcENwc4AEziqRciVxm7CEyiAWRAXuA0Y1_UFk7V63F8TsxWvaljh-lwjTOuS5nGC7Vw/s3870/BEST%20Malala%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5iAT1KwI55Hbn0mAUl-Ez4R1S3SzpjN3yKTSX23ARo7qfUZIi_pG9ppkZW-BnS2Yy0QW2D7xHTJxF2wJjxq4B2mLccj8vsKHi6gcjk-LchMgXSyLtwJhKo1vcENwc4AEziqRciVxm7CEyiAWRAXuA0Y1_UFk7V63F8TsxWvaljh-lwjTOuS5nGC7Vw/w266-h400/BEST%20Malala%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This hooded sequin gown by Ralph Lauren on Malala!!!! She is so fabulously glamorous, and somehow still has her head on her shoulders and clear eyes on her goals. I love her.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55CbJTAi3ePH7kFzJ4qJwCd2o9QAWcOqxLcRuooQgGeGBBXS_A4DP5OsoK1iLWunUdfDRkKQ9MTyGSYDK0w_HLDslZXTOZYRHdAyTf8fxbaUAlAOulFSaX8xVh0dBTULZJrqPizObzmvSHK_4tDj_oFaJ5DvOfc06wmSZogwXKuUGaOsrDSfBCT86Fg/s3426/BEST%20Michelle%20Yeoh.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3426" data-original-width="2284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55CbJTAi3ePH7kFzJ4qJwCd2o9QAWcOqxLcRuooQgGeGBBXS_A4DP5OsoK1iLWunUdfDRkKQ9MTyGSYDK0w_HLDslZXTOZYRHdAyTf8fxbaUAlAOulFSaX8xVh0dBTULZJrqPizObzmvSHK_4tDj_oFaJ5DvOfc06wmSZogwXKuUGaOsrDSfBCT86Fg/w266-h400/BEST%20Michelle%20Yeoh.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Michelle Yeoh went very Oscars classic in this feather-trimmed, ruffled gown fit for an angel by Dior Haute Couture. It's a little bit on the safe side, but I do really love the ethereal way it moves.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;"><b>GOOD</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpiaTV49lcecHHwIu7kMYWNe7LgOd1o1Fc_tUxjPcQJskwOgsSaIyTW8UllpPb848wviPoLholX5JNBhYpDrW1mgU7KaVoes4nPjZtO3vOjdXOwvdBdmDycMdsduFBetdUTerNvLuYtmgo65kon9Ha8x0ZnbfItrKF-NhZxTvP4ieHyTAVKW5_ULAwg/s3744/GOOD%20Emily%20Blunt%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3744" data-original-width="2496" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpiaTV49lcecHHwIu7kMYWNe7LgOd1o1Fc_tUxjPcQJskwOgsSaIyTW8UllpPb848wviPoLholX5JNBhYpDrW1mgU7KaVoes4nPjZtO3vOjdXOwvdBdmDycMdsduFBetdUTerNvLuYtmgo65kon9Ha8x0ZnbfItrKF-NhZxTvP4ieHyTAVKW5_ULAwg/w266-h400/GOOD%20Emily%20Blunt%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">THIS is what a presenter looks like. Emily Blunt looked so chic in this sexy white column gown by Valentino, accented with the longest, swingiest ruby earrings. It's deceptively simple, and instantly timeless.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7C-Yl_jFM94Nmj6Mi1xxyfkND77KSHZiX57GdDscsMFLe0wVVsZ4LGlTMPDm6fmjZWIN8q7mv-Jj-_rvH-uGZqGc1T4_YncJdyB4JTscvGIkjhg8n8fmyvv89sL31PdlJZZniUjHMxCYhiSVaKTRnfSivghNeO7sBlQC3icHaAioCxqjaUM_UySYMkw/s3641/GOOD%20Janelle%20Monae%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3641" data-original-width="2450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7C-Yl_jFM94Nmj6Mi1xxyfkND77KSHZiX57GdDscsMFLe0wVVsZ4LGlTMPDm6fmjZWIN8q7mv-Jj-_rvH-uGZqGc1T4_YncJdyB4JTscvGIkjhg8n8fmyvv89sL31PdlJZZniUjHMxCYhiSVaKTRnfSivghNeO7sBlQC3icHaAioCxqjaUM_UySYMkw/w269-h400/GOOD%20Janelle%20Monae%20copy.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A little risque, and maybe actually slightly risky, Janelle Monae's Vera Wang gown was interesting and eye-popping. It's not one of my favorite looks by her, but it was the right move for a presenter and stood out on a night when a lot of people played it very safe.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCQFM7sU9NA99OSzlvCNswJbaJMreZYKz5DnMM0poKScEXon8IyJvw6hq7pAPSNmmEVbdw7GEn9Wd2b8w5k3b8YsOeiQrUT7xXFZx1EWbK9KgX8LpgM7LdzGFw1Kmffe0brfRRiQ8k2Pv009-Ufd92DG3i1Q2ZwUfmySoXf-eEeKuMNe4zYLdf-O-xg/s3870/GOOD%20Danai%20Gurira%20%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCQFM7sU9NA99OSzlvCNswJbaJMreZYKz5DnMM0poKScEXon8IyJvw6hq7pAPSNmmEVbdw7GEn9Wd2b8w5k3b8YsOeiQrUT7xXFZx1EWbK9KgX8LpgM7LdzGFw1Kmffe0brfRRiQ8k2Pv009-Ufd92DG3i1Q2ZwUfmySoXf-eEeKuMNe4zYLdf-O-xg/w266-h400/GOOD%20Danai%20Gurira%20%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Danai Gurira's feather-trimmed modern Jason Wu gown is lovely but she had the best accessory with her updo, a tribute to African women that also called to mind the classic looks of Nina Simone. She looks incredibly chic.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk44GFFCDCv6Mgot3YV6OMyAxOADawi3O7IJ6WZUZR48lUQwevYiE8OQBShY9k7XnKNu-hLJStuFVC7RsRFW9a81FcZGtw7mqCLuMEDYLCW6SR2xrCIKpryu_VhHrKFvNL5uLDigDkDYC952vOtHzKqpc-sWh6xYnh8eGhTg-Ww7f5ykjXlKhMPUbLvw/s3936/GOOD%20Michelle%20Williams%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3936" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk44GFFCDCv6Mgot3YV6OMyAxOADawi3O7IJ6WZUZR48lUQwevYiE8OQBShY9k7XnKNu-hLJStuFVC7RsRFW9a81FcZGtw7mqCLuMEDYLCW6SR2xrCIKpryu_VhHrKFvNL5uLDigDkDYC952vOtHzKqpc-sWh6xYnh8eGhTg-Ww7f5ykjXlKhMPUbLvw/w263-h400/GOOD%20Michelle%20Williams%20copy.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Michelle Williams is basically a pro at awards show dressing, and this Chanel gown is a nice addition to her future slide show of best looks. I'm not in love with any single aspect of it, but I can appreciate the glamour of shrouding oneself in a cloud of tulle. It's very bridal!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh024Kl1PUo9wNSrAClkqpZerIHb6wAqemc9VYa6gSoRq3UZqr4W616TH2LVpGU93w6m6xEsms90pxymMW_cLs1OOeyiXLEV35jVzc731S18FcRNyKWZoRCTk4M_X1XKg26Chi16wiETGIqBaihunD7FBVaz-qtaNzAGxaKTTDAHBY0bRKOlkuEeURkOA/s3864/GOOD%20Monica%20Barbaro%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="2576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh024Kl1PUo9wNSrAClkqpZerIHb6wAqemc9VYa6gSoRq3UZqr4W616TH2LVpGU93w6m6xEsms90pxymMW_cLs1OOeyiXLEV35jVzc731S18FcRNyKWZoRCTk4M_X1XKg26Chi16wiETGIqBaihunD7FBVaz-qtaNzAGxaKTTDAHBY0bRKOlkuEeURkOA/w266-h400/GOOD%20Monica%20Barbaro%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Monica Barbaro, of Top Gun: Maverick, had one mission for the night: make us take a second look, and have directors thinking of casting her. Mission accomplished! I love the unexpected color combo of deep aubergine and dusty blue, and this Elie Saab silhouette is so graceful. Her makeup was luminous. It's not earth-shattering, but it's not boring, so I'd say she nailed it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVZkhJkV-3ISiM9WWbzDPnBZdOUIw-oo_jqr7s0uLP8V2bbtaB5J_1-V5TZhW23Ew_rDh8Iq2eTfdXpqxYlVv4gOSThqyfKeSj-G3ViquCWuFPF-69FeHANhrrLZ75QHyzUPeyEtcvyzRTzMnZLHWFLPTQIsszfr7HhgZ4j4HyilZKTRog6btUyNhqQ/s3974/GOOD%20Ariana%20DeBose%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3974" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVZkhJkV-3ISiM9WWbzDPnBZdOUIw-oo_jqr7s0uLP8V2bbtaB5J_1-V5TZhW23Ew_rDh8Iq2eTfdXpqxYlVv4gOSThqyfKeSj-G3ViquCWuFPF-69FeHANhrrLZ75QHyzUPeyEtcvyzRTzMnZLHWFLPTQIsszfr7HhgZ4j4HyilZKTRog6btUyNhqQ/w260-h400/GOOD%20Ariana%20DeBose%20copy.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ariana DeBose played it a bit safe with an art deco-inspired Atelier Versace gown with strong shoulders. I like it, but it feels like another iteration of the same Balmain gown I have seen on every Kardashian in the past few years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENSLWZH7SIlpGFjkykYBEelAy0e8pfKt-eq-eb9DZbdYoywyUB8i0WV8xbiYTIq_H9kgunV1te3PfeL9n3kRq-HOXP-QxX-Wkodc4JvksjyElgyjM8KSpYDUCfBvKKo_BbSvDIx2JjioF8j7fd373-MGO-6qcK4JXw57wm2zv2uhdnz-I-nu5YRTQxA/s3870/GOOD%20Sandra%20Oh%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENSLWZH7SIlpGFjkykYBEelAy0e8pfKt-eq-eb9DZbdYoywyUB8i0WV8xbiYTIq_H9kgunV1te3PfeL9n3kRq-HOXP-QxX-Wkodc4JvksjyElgyjM8KSpYDUCfBvKKo_BbSvDIx2JjioF8j7fd373-MGO-6qcK4JXw57wm2zv2uhdnz-I-nu5YRTQxA/w266-h400/GOOD%20Sandra%20Oh%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love Sandra Oh for having fun with color in this billowing saffron Giambattista Valli gown that feels like she's about to lead a cast in a performance of Lysistrata (would watch!!!). She looks like one of the few people having fun with fashion just for the hell of it at this year's Oscars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDICQl2hotsFwPk60w5wlPSBRgtl3F1WpGcRQEzAeOrvXcI8rxSbOWtV6ShtTO-WqFNMij_DoU-K4KyPldptfOUApVal3NnCRdmpTRJE6HJfzO4k3MwbEsm6Hoajc0teRLlD0xgGnpl-bTHiCIkR50kqrr98KoPsYEPNqbugf29NzJhgHStRRJWOP2Ag/s3514/GOOD%20Halle%20Berry%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3514" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDICQl2hotsFwPk60w5wlPSBRgtl3F1WpGcRQEzAeOrvXcI8rxSbOWtV6ShtTO-WqFNMij_DoU-K4KyPldptfOUApVal3NnCRdmpTRJE6HJfzO4k3MwbEsm6Hoajc0teRLlD0xgGnpl-bTHiCIkR50kqrr98KoPsYEPNqbugf29NzJhgHStRRJWOP2Ag/w294-h400/GOOD%20Halle%20Berry%20copy.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of fun with fashion, Halle Berry just has to do her trademark <a href="https://www.essence.com/fashion/halle-berry-oscars-red-carpet-dolce-gabbana/" target="_blank">dress twirl princess moment </a>and I love her for it. She's always loved flowers in fashion, so this white gown trimmed with nude flowers felt very <i>her</i>.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;"><b>BEST/WORST</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSxZ_6VOI9MWX7eGx_HimwZj9iGwK3r2sdSXdj1nEv5jFSgE_UJ-8aOLWKQg6GqUzNrhoEPIDAUgialXjJKjoWZe_7Xcs8BlvG0JL-5C4KwqiYfNnq6JOYoJFiMiM3f4tvOcx-9CL9fodkHWtNUNLAs5W12SajcV4uzOM_cOXyhgYMxulAAGlNIUVww/s3690/BEST%20WORST%20Riz%20Ahmed%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3690" data-original-width="2460" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSxZ_6VOI9MWX7eGx_HimwZj9iGwK3r2sdSXdj1nEv5jFSgE_UJ-8aOLWKQg6GqUzNrhoEPIDAUgialXjJKjoWZe_7Xcs8BlvG0JL-5C4KwqiYfNnq6JOYoJFiMiM3f4tvOcx-9CL9fodkHWtNUNLAs5W12SajcV4uzOM_cOXyhgYMxulAAGlNIUVww/w266-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Riz%20Ahmed%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our Hollywood hotties continue to have fun with fashion, which is delightful, but to mixed results. Two of my absolute faves — Riz Ahmed and Pedro Pascal — really tested me with their exaggerated throwbacks. Riz wore a brown-and-pink '70s-inspired shirt with lapels wide enough for takeoffs and landings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4UCpOLe4ksKcyZPq7tOGLlYYkqoSa9DQkMBfIJiCy0_ef3G8GggwJ3fE7tRPaYRO5f6buijIoLK03spNoF-7qxFXybBcTNzzq7KSNxQ6AWGKSBVuviUEPCcuA1bp1CKshW52obgvUjfqY5Uid8WslyMr0gxryJY6X4t5rRuNJSYYc7CL4xi4_NVIBA/s3501/Meh%20Pedro%20Pascal.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3501" data-original-width="2334" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4UCpOLe4ksKcyZPq7tOGLlYYkqoSa9DQkMBfIJiCy0_ef3G8GggwJ3fE7tRPaYRO5f6buijIoLK03spNoF-7qxFXybBcTNzzq7KSNxQ6AWGKSBVuviUEPCcuA1bp1CKshW52obgvUjfqY5Uid8WslyMr0gxryJY6X4t5rRuNJSYYc7CL4xi4_NVIBA/w266-h400/Meh%20Pedro%20Pascal.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Petro went sans collar or tie in a look I haven't seen since my own prom in 2001, and *checking my notes* nope, I still hate it. But they are both so charming and hot, I have to love them even in these bad looks.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;">MEH</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRISwbHCGSIio_bZ50g4NjjH3igkY4tUom6L76NHB5HkRZ2kwch22SuDLx2g8_JAgFC4oB84Bz2tF9hkiCJq8_DMzN1sLZJNDV0INQkqirP71ViQF7s1qiA_coHoaJWZ87fJz9dnd8wht_hoOLdBlil286tJ5Ss3YOFwVae2lpOTWbBxjQ9ySQ4ERIg/s1199/MEH%20Cate%20Blanchett%20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="824" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRISwbHCGSIio_bZ50g4NjjH3igkY4tUom6L76NHB5HkRZ2kwch22SuDLx2g8_JAgFC4oB84Bz2tF9hkiCJq8_DMzN1sLZJNDV0INQkqirP71ViQF7s1qiA_coHoaJWZ87fJz9dnd8wht_hoOLdBlil286tJ5Ss3YOFwVae2lpOTWbBxjQ9ySQ4ERIg/w275-h400/MEH%20Cate%20Blanchett%20.jpeg" width="275" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Since the early aughts, I've been of the opinion that Cate Blanchett can do no wrong sartorially, but this blue velvet drapey look by Louis Vuitton feels a little like phoning it in. And maybe she was because she felt certain she would not be winning the Oscar, so might as well be a little comfy? The color is amazing for her eyes, but all in all, I'd rate this as forgettable.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdCF6vg-Q9NOjjXWmtUmIdDmpeD5WtqPVoYQo7SwK_gXGkFj7R9Or3tMbAPvf5F0MGkWBlPg4F1aRQAByJY1hWkO7yfuwy4r7f-6FD_ZMBs3hZxvPRTOU9wq6sbharjfEEVEMjRHLbM2kP6zaFPCW4wsTyaiU7bribz07cv019MY5GpezhUlXZ-MDMw/s4096/MEH%20Jamie%20Lee%20Curtis.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="2730" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdCF6vg-Q9NOjjXWmtUmIdDmpeD5WtqPVoYQo7SwK_gXGkFj7R9Or3tMbAPvf5F0MGkWBlPg4F1aRQAByJY1hWkO7yfuwy4r7f-6FD_ZMBs3hZxvPRTOU9wq6sbharjfEEVEMjRHLbM2kP6zaFPCW4wsTyaiU7bribz07cv019MY5GpezhUlXZ-MDMw/w266-h400/MEH%20Jamie%20Lee%20Curtis.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's hard to go wrong with nude sparkles, and for the most part, Jamie Lee Curtis looks fabulous in her Dolce & Gabbana, but the clear embellishments meant to mimic corsetry look like plastic straws glued haphazardly to the front. They appear to serve no real purpose other than decoration, and I find them needlessly distracting.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSO6eEka1_t_AAiuDBUujUXt-iRJ8xbITBXkfqIuLXu5MtXDWacVMXYz4sNMzSnK6Rb8tlzbDDe2tpPjNOOSO7AHq8Aae40raYXN8S8A2OENDLWButVb3PE6LK9HGCi3jpnNjkcUmfYUZ4L4-5rauFo-6-_0Z2UcEhNoQ5oMEIuCgNSsCeaLEKv1tr7Q/s2616/Meh%20Jennifer%20Connolly%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2616" data-original-width="1744" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSO6eEka1_t_AAiuDBUujUXt-iRJ8xbITBXkfqIuLXu5MtXDWacVMXYz4sNMzSnK6Rb8tlzbDDe2tpPjNOOSO7AHq8Aae40raYXN8S8A2OENDLWButVb3PE6LK9HGCi3jpnNjkcUmfYUZ4L4-5rauFo-6-_0Z2UcEhNoQ5oMEIuCgNSsCeaLEKv1tr7Q/w266-h400/Meh%20Jennifer%20Connolly%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Jennifer Connolly has always favored futuristic, simplified silhouettes and her 2023 Oscar look was no exception. Her gown has what appears to be a grid-patterned panel that feels like a crumb catcher. It's like she has a Lite Brite sheet tucked into her gown.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6HOuwxE2XXI9cQP1as6RGBoE32kxNPRCYG_yGd3d68zoEFF3DrpH87lKhnhw527AzfgCkkIYIAloInvb1NKpufyvJ5W7h-Kwh0cxrdreMF6T39dgszYUNSGxYY3XgzennX4NfIBgkTfTgs5dC9RQJVwkKCN8BbWMy6qvUIb5I9o6OvXK9COdXx58Ag/s2658/Meh%20Ana%20de%20Armas%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2658" data-original-width="1772" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6HOuwxE2XXI9cQP1as6RGBoE32kxNPRCYG_yGd3d68zoEFF3DrpH87lKhnhw527AzfgCkkIYIAloInvb1NKpufyvJ5W7h-Kwh0cxrdreMF6T39dgszYUNSGxYY3XgzennX4NfIBgkTfTgs5dC9RQJVwkKCN8BbWMy6qvUIb5I9o6OvXK9COdXx58Ag/w266-h400/Meh%20Ana%20de%20Armas%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I want to root for Ana de Armas, but her nomination for a movie so universally disliked was pretty shocking. Her fashion didn't serve her much better; the top half of her Louis Vuitton almost calls to mind Marilyn Monroe's famous nude sparkle dress, but the layers of fabric petals take it in an entirely different direction. It's all very "And I am also here." </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_q9zty9phG9D9qQQxLLP2G3dr3NUQrGH4f6jPsecdHbpiy85KyjdBIc95TjxtT0PQ3bWL5llejGDWf-r8N_1slyb0BN2ZKVXKc4Mmpq7v6BGRg6nD0jEFVejyGRsINPP7K8fQHbE1UioQcI_6Mne4hNB1QY6zBhG3VitIv7wdIbB0V0ynjwlLGzI3A/s4015/MEH%20Andrea%20Riseborough%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4015" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_q9zty9phG9D9qQQxLLP2G3dr3NUQrGH4f6jPsecdHbpiy85KyjdBIc95TjxtT0PQ3bWL5llejGDWf-r8N_1slyb0BN2ZKVXKc4Mmpq7v6BGRg6nD0jEFVejyGRsINPP7K8fQHbE1UioQcI_6Mne4hNB1QY6zBhG3VitIv7wdIbB0V0ynjwlLGzI3A/w258-h400/MEH%20Andrea%20Riseborough%20copy.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Andrea Riseborough, whose campaign to get nominated is under scrutiny for any potential ethical wrongdoing, also projected "I am also here" energy in this extremely blah pink lace dress that she wore with a leather jacket on the telecast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9jP0xlTphIhYuww76CJY2a4J-jHMoPAzPB6RGJ-uVoW2e3Q_ptDjCBbNLP5w15Wg15eKzYCjeRFOGTojuyeq-hq9GcZUy4E441actyxND979b6mxPSmGlEi2yFSIvYfSIuQHWIQZVQ9Q_JxEBuMTjvh0lG37EkCTHYvY1T2xVi9DupCQDUNBUgpjHQ/s4096/Meh%20Paul%20Mescal.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="2826" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9jP0xlTphIhYuww76CJY2a4J-jHMoPAzPB6RGJ-uVoW2e3Q_ptDjCBbNLP5w15Wg15eKzYCjeRFOGTojuyeq-hq9GcZUy4E441actyxND979b6mxPSmGlEi2yFSIvYfSIuQHWIQZVQ9Q_JxEBuMTjvh0lG37EkCTHYvY1T2xVi9DupCQDUNBUgpjHQ/w276-h400/Meh%20Paul%20Mescal.jpeg" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You know you're getting old when all of the cool kids are saying this is The Look and all you see is a shaggy mullet on a 1970s groomsman. I have no doubt that Paul Mescal is cooler than me, and that incredibly wide-legged trousers with large bow ties and mullets are the vibe. I just can't say I love it. The overall effect makes him look shorter than I'm sure he is.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: helvetica;"><b>WORST</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheI5FLzwm33GVNI_l31s9ezNxjiDCx4YATzz8FFtC9M0b70CGseNORkxsttIkdKhxKDxvZmEscffUq61G64_-YfuhL2r176MOWc4i1V1LBRwS4eGq0WB9fPfCjuOjtsFZo8IlbAHusQ8BZy4CFVpZieHxl7n4zD88yiDa1_z0Z4FGNpRRhwqnssZwolg/s3369/WORST%20Florence%20Pugh.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3369" data-original-width="2339" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheI5FLzwm33GVNI_l31s9ezNxjiDCx4YATzz8FFtC9M0b70CGseNORkxsttIkdKhxKDxvZmEscffUq61G64_-YfuhL2r176MOWc4i1V1LBRwS4eGq0WB9fPfCjuOjtsFZo8IlbAHusQ8BZy4CFVpZieHxl7n4zD88yiDa1_z0Z4FGNpRRhwqnssZwolg/w278-h400/WORST%20Florence%20Pugh.jpeg" width="278" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Florence Pugh has been asserting herself as a fashion risk-taker, with a focus on having elements that feel a bit incongruous. That could certain describe this "dressing up in mommy's closet" look that combines a billowing opera coat quite similar to that of Allison Williams, worn over a black mini with glam rock platform shoes and an "edgy" septum piercing. I like elements, but it just isn't coming together for me.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUu6k7IY_8d9Lg3_cRWfIauW319afKKQ4WcQUEVRaIzYtb3JZyWEs2OnXHqu0C5sIzO8KSWnIMijqljej-QlRpmqtTR24HctBmrFdd4wk9EhHcJxH7d_FmpXyxiU7ZBJ3WcWd2tKEtSKIaglV5dg9m19nGfnqaVL-qfovii5J93BfyVMmsZNAOjpkaBw/s3385/WORST%20Jessie%20Buckley%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3385" data-original-width="2256" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUu6k7IY_8d9Lg3_cRWfIauW319afKKQ4WcQUEVRaIzYtb3JZyWEs2OnXHqu0C5sIzO8KSWnIMijqljej-QlRpmqtTR24HctBmrFdd4wk9EhHcJxH7d_FmpXyxiU7ZBJ3WcWd2tKEtSKIaglV5dg9m19nGfnqaVL-qfovii5J93BfyVMmsZNAOjpkaBw/w266-h400/WORST%20Jessie%20Buckley%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Where would we be without Jessie Buckley, who consistently blesses us with her refusal to play it safe. I actually love how dedicated she is to defying any conventional notions of "good." She gave us a vibe that could best be described as Leeloo from The Fifth Element costumed by Edward Gorey. She looks like she's about to star in a very punk staging of A Doll's House (would watch!!!). </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWicGi0QVSn_oOWBB2bHQfbs_Te3MeugCMErUifj0mkPOQoJEhh0HDwSkeppD9W-2k0sjitnFK5arRlExNIsNwGu6gyd4bUnYWHr0QAIOhNXVADobcR8LRsWvYDf8JrGu-VoOW48vwFjWJC58Z5xac80J8YD2FyPec2FJ24KytWzGdOdPJEaBwKGhgw/s3823/WORST%20Rooney%20Mara%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3823" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWicGi0QVSn_oOWBB2bHQfbs_Te3MeugCMErUifj0mkPOQoJEhh0HDwSkeppD9W-2k0sjitnFK5arRlExNIsNwGu6gyd4bUnYWHr0QAIOhNXVADobcR8LRsWvYDf8JrGu-VoOW48vwFjWJC58Z5xac80J8YD2FyPec2FJ24KytWzGdOdPJEaBwKGhgw/w270-h400/WORST%20Rooney%20Mara%20copy.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At this point I legit love Rooney Mara's commitment to looking like a ghost cursed to haunt awards shows for all her days. Will we ever solve the mystery that keeps her trapped forevermore in dishwater-colored gowns? With its gathered train, this Alexander McQueen gown gives the effect of choosing to wear not the gown you selected, but the dry cleaner's bag it came in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoi65rXM-0GdxcpBoCwUsJV6aISbAQX4l5hppQuUUO_oB9DpwvJtqt3AM4gDN-2kqXiQQ4jSC-e_Wjj0hst65xn5SBVNTUYZewcTgCP0YckTNf6QgofyjHNDGf40l4k-8A3GYCWIDZ_qrdFLN8XKThE-GCZyjsorVmFbGmNZUtkfIiW7EqHN308voHHg/s3870/WORST%20Zoe%20Saldana%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="2580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoi65rXM-0GdxcpBoCwUsJV6aISbAQX4l5hppQuUUO_oB9DpwvJtqt3AM4gDN-2kqXiQQ4jSC-e_Wjj0hst65xn5SBVNTUYZewcTgCP0YckTNf6QgofyjHNDGf40l4k-8A3GYCWIDZ_qrdFLN8XKThE-GCZyjsorVmFbGmNZUtkfIiW7EqHN308voHHg/w266-h400/WORST%20Zoe%20Saldana%20copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Zoe Saldana chose a vintage slip-inspired Fendi gown with some truly bizarre shapes, like panels of satin drifting apart the way Pangea split into the continents we know today. Worst of all, it's super boring and she's too fabulous to look boring.</div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-71092170339423545332023-02-06T09:12:00.001-05:002023-02-06T09:12:50.314-05:00Fashion Review: 2023 Grammys<p>Hooray! I am the proud mother of a baby who sleeps through the night (knock on wood), so I'm easing back into my awards show commentary to the best of my ability. </p><p>What better event to start with than the Grammys, the ultimate event in which no one knows quite what to wear. The ensemble needs to strike the right note of drama without veering into try-hard territory — unless it somehow is too delightful to ignore. Too classy is too boring. Too campy requires the confidence and stature to match. It's a tough line to walk! Here are my takes on who nailed it, shocked, awed, and merely showed up.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>BEST DRESSED</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSu9CJ6e-6YxUkjXBKcWvvG04xEn9xL7nr7o4rjz6H4eoXrk3ftALfVRhiEAUHHs3vOafWSzQOxcFiK8VM-bJT78qFMflw7hvIEP3nfzG-y6h-0jeZcLmfVFNsVeAjU9_Kc13M7ryZb3AdGfi-O_eqCjdCcBFb7HEIBLipNm7RCm6z93Eq2MIY3TGjGQ/s980/BEST%20Cardi%20B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="980" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSu9CJ6e-6YxUkjXBKcWvvG04xEn9xL7nr7o4rjz6H4eoXrk3ftALfVRhiEAUHHs3vOafWSzQOxcFiK8VM-bJT78qFMflw7hvIEP3nfzG-y6h-0jeZcLmfVFNsVeAjU9_Kc13M7ryZb3AdGfi-O_eqCjdCcBFb7HEIBLipNm7RCm6z93Eq2MIY3TGjGQ/w400-h305/BEST%20Cardi%20B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">In the past 20 years, we've had a bit of a red carpet renaissance. There was a time only the very most adventurous of celebs would attempt to sell couture with this level of confidence, but now it's almost a requirement of new pop stars. Some seem more natural than others. Cardi, however, sells this sculptural Guarav Gupta as though she was born in an atelier. The articulated fingers! The peekaboo eye like she's Veronica Lake! The way she leans her hips! A queen. On a night of blue gowns, hers stuck out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPv0Sx0SBYgYEsMpplmDAMTOsjE55YQgNINTbG6S7q0IbFp2KssLRwOmeM-MjNN37iPpJO9N2Xnp976cDo2xXx984lwU-PguPp1D9XsMF-pAwHfXGf-gy-pcLFuRZ5CfKBBcPtUyt8PnCF4DjszF8eCKjqNN2N36XSfKS8HPW_OTy911Dk1fpjbvghjQ/s1052/BEST%20Harry%20Egonlab.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="570" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPv0Sx0SBYgYEsMpplmDAMTOsjE55YQgNINTbG6S7q0IbFp2KssLRwOmeM-MjNN37iPpJO9N2Xnp976cDo2xXx984lwU-PguPp1D9XsMF-pAwHfXGf-gy-pcLFuRZ5CfKBBcPtUyt8PnCF4DjszF8eCKjqNN2N36XSfKS8HPW_OTy911Dk1fpjbvghjQ/w216-h400/BEST%20Harry%20Egonlab.png" width="216" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">At this point, I feel like the only way Harry Styles could shock me would be by wearing a standard tux. He has managed to fully bring back the greatest of the '70s glam era with such confidence and ease that no one can question it. Under no circumstances could I ever endorse this Egonlab deep square-neck Swarovski harlequin suit on literally anyone else, but on Harry, it's divine.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TJcpNHgggOfdevNrUATtk385UbuHCISsiZL6UubtdY5Kej45U1sA_V6i1GnWr5U90VocIM_Jr5rNFwc9eSmkSythJV1krp3Jik3wSyX3JL0-7GjJnxlBbwLOg9TNhVfrNlqpFQFnHGsfiQ392F0gIGgQR2wHt9_lyBk32yKVMjI1X_wSpY2jPvBL2w/s1182/BEST%20Machine%20Gun%20Kelly%20Dolce.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="648" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TJcpNHgggOfdevNrUATtk385UbuHCISsiZL6UubtdY5Kej45U1sA_V6i1GnWr5U90VocIM_Jr5rNFwc9eSmkSythJV1krp3Jik3wSyX3JL0-7GjJnxlBbwLOg9TNhVfrNlqpFQFnHGsfiQ392F0gIGgQR2wHt9_lyBk32yKVMjI1X_wSpY2jPvBL2w/w219-h400/BEST%20Machine%20Gun%20Kelly%20Dolce.png" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Machine Gun Kelly is either giving us Red Carpet Tin Man or Red Carpet Conspiracy Theorist Tin Foil Hat-Wearing Man in this Dolce & Gabbana suit. I'm too much of a magpie not to love something this shiny, and I do like the exaggerated fit that almost makes it look like armor. He gave a surprisingly deep red carpet interview talking about imposter syndrome and the jarring nature of craving external validation, summing it up by saying something like "the real award is being an artist." It was sweet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIGCxu2cxsFa8SITERSpCeogqpDHjR0NNzxyGSDWLOIRahHc0FE4-rsw9DFoUJ3fF35i-mlgMGLx032ERFlhyTlgMhMtQ2elXu5SfJhVkYOQ-o0rm85ZsHEK6Fuvc5dKwzG8CczCfftuklRYhP5vmxkwVWXJmdEEYlkULlDcno6ryUC3-jXjycQpcIQ/s1174/BEST%20Sam%20Smith.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="1174" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIGCxu2cxsFa8SITERSpCeogqpDHjR0NNzxyGSDWLOIRahHc0FE4-rsw9DFoUJ3fF35i-mlgMGLx032ERFlhyTlgMhMtQ2elXu5SfJhVkYOQ-o0rm85ZsHEK6Fuvc5dKwzG8CczCfftuklRYhP5vmxkwVWXJmdEEYlkULlDcno6ryUC3-jXjycQpcIQ/w400-h288/BEST%20Sam%20Smith.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sam Smith and Kim Petras and their cadre of unholy backup dancers brought maximum drama to the red carpet, and I love them for it. Look at how he's basically giving the camera a benediction. I appreciate this level of commitment to camp. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYdYLFnDGyC5G72pW9ZmFHW-h0UosMAiZIVdt9n9WiCM17McUHC8E2OQsfPilblR4Q7PoRbDfa_-3NhdwQi_ttxHj4B6yXutK4rpidhcQj_No7k81fs7aMgdBwKwjf3M4MY-EZSmPmlYlfZQUnAlZbYsXf7u-AKlmz0kGm9cHX6EsSl88WLMd5AMQxQ/s1114/BEST%20Steve%20Lacy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYdYLFnDGyC5G72pW9ZmFHW-h0UosMAiZIVdt9n9WiCM17McUHC8E2OQsfPilblR4Q7PoRbDfa_-3NhdwQi_ttxHj4B6yXutK4rpidhcQj_No7k81fs7aMgdBwKwjf3M4MY-EZSmPmlYlfZQUnAlZbYsXf7u-AKlmz0kGm9cHX6EsSl88WLMd5AMQxQ/w248-h400/BEST%20Steve%20Lacy.png" width="248" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Steve Lacy shows us how you do the classic tux in 2023. His poise and grace in Saint Laurent conjure Prince Rogers Nelson for me (this bone structure!!!) and let's be honest, this is absolutely what a rich Park Avenue grandma would wear to a funeral and he's WORKING IT. I can picture him slipping this entire ensemble out of Lee Radziwill's closet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1nRbw7zNmyt9dxiFV8tpLifeSnugjHQR4blixQgkWowRYjV68lWpaexSiSScRVnY797kr3rn-U3fWJZgwFs1dc6fcxbGe7-4KBIS-nvWsIgjK-_wiW1jiuB7kaOdhUrJ6skIudtolvL19ehBnfCs7tcz0Q6elE7vW76zt0hupRxEmvHLah9h_ttd9A/s1312/BEST%20Kelsea%20Ballerini%20Prabal%20Gurung.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="1312" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1nRbw7zNmyt9dxiFV8tpLifeSnugjHQR4blixQgkWowRYjV68lWpaexSiSScRVnY797kr3rn-U3fWJZgwFs1dc6fcxbGe7-4KBIS-nvWsIgjK-_wiW1jiuB7kaOdhUrJ6skIudtolvL19ehBnfCs7tcz0Q6elE7vW76zt0hupRxEmvHLah9h_ttd9A/w400-h314/BEST%20Kelsea%20Ballerini%20Prabal%20Gurung.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Every songstress deserves her princess of the ball moment, and this Prabal Gurung gown on Kelsea Ballerini is a particularly fun one for the Grammys — it manages to combine an electric yellow with cutouts AND a train AND a cape and not feel like too much. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSUfRgCM3g6MMMpV9VzmgZEQwqgJ1fnu0A3fDpxJwevNiIT2rAps6Iq32wOM0qoq3CsddNkfPZOZ0dFhKPk201MUBg09kXt--4crE2Z8E-qUnqE0kfFxSY7k43CV7ror9-qSVGBh3byjqR2i2R4NQmVBnY--uqXHOBamtHvwXOuadvfOnfwahWTlcfw/s1150/BEST%20Anitta%20%20Atelier%20Versace.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="876" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSUfRgCM3g6MMMpV9VzmgZEQwqgJ1fnu0A3fDpxJwevNiIT2rAps6Iq32wOM0qoq3CsddNkfPZOZ0dFhKPk201MUBg09kXt--4crE2Z8E-qUnqE0kfFxSY7k43CV7ror9-qSVGBh3byjqR2i2R4NQmVBnY--uqXHOBamtHvwXOuadvfOnfwahWTlcfw/w305-h400/BEST%20Anitta%20%20Atelier%20Versace.png" width="305" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Atelier Versace dressed at least a couple attendees in couture fit for The Matrix, and I love that dichotomy of soft and hard. This gown, on Anitta, looks like it was made for Catwoman in the best way.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>BEST WORST</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">For the uninitiated, the best/worst category is for outfits that are dancing right on the line of being absolutely fab or absolutely terrible but were presented with a level of confidence and panache that evoke pure delight.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8uoWfHfKeVVxvYrOI0QugxRdc_PIVMmWNQ4KNDJDmaHnistAdzyvRjrQfThhR_EEHPDUzFZvKBwIVbc1XoIqVEtqC4J0xcG_HmvA-Tznx6xB3P514z39jz2k3p55BITOpohcqi0iCD2wlOgkaoNggjkMym3C7hpwVc7wfH8cSoMZDlYxuDXp0Eu9aA/s1142/BEST%20WORST%20Shania%20Harris%20Reed.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="684" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8uoWfHfKeVVxvYrOI0QugxRdc_PIVMmWNQ4KNDJDmaHnistAdzyvRjrQfThhR_EEHPDUzFZvKBwIVbc1XoIqVEtqC4J0xcG_HmvA-Tznx6xB3P514z39jz2k3p55BITOpohcqi0iCD2wlOgkaoNggjkMym3C7hpwVc7wfH8cSoMZDlYxuDXp0Eu9aA/w240-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Shania%20Harris%20Reed.png" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Shania Twain has been hanging out with Harry Styles and maybe he's got her feeling frisky, because she straight up came to the Grammys in this Harris Reed ensemble like Cruella de Vil if she got a makeover from Jessica Rabbit. I can almost picture her on a Chick-fil-A billboard in this compelling us to "eat mor chikin." But you know what? If you can come out of an absolutely heinous divorce with kooky aunt energy, you should flaunt it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXif4V_w6AXT5GuEG2LBPLtNMF-SgOZeOcXLCE5WhWb6_E214A2xv6OtbdoJUmZ-dC-TouTvgtFHDNYphHS8uoOjm30AVyAUUwEVA-muOeQuBNYGp7_sJFj10t1VQipQa_riv2BWgDPN0jvVCcK8laOxX6dfza01XJOpoSukHa1jyBY0n9Elt5B2WYHg/s1500/jennifer-lopez-grammys-020523-2-752f4fc2ef2f485c828683ac80fd0b32.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXif4V_w6AXT5GuEG2LBPLtNMF-SgOZeOcXLCE5WhWb6_E214A2xv6OtbdoJUmZ-dC-TouTvgtFHDNYphHS8uoOjm30AVyAUUwEVA-muOeQuBNYGp7_sJFj10t1VQipQa_riv2BWgDPN0jvVCcK8laOxX6dfza01XJOpoSukHa1jyBY0n9Elt5B2WYHg/w400-h266/jennifer-lopez-grammys-020523-2-752f4fc2ef2f485c828683ac80fd0b32.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">J.Lo essentially wore 3-4 dresses all hodge-podged together by Gucci, with two (count 'em TWO) diamond snake necklaces, and while I do love her maximalism, I craved maybe just one or even two of these dresses. She is always the Most and I love her for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4NcxS0kvDrhk-dF03uxrGAI2wgAOElF1cMAuwXoIqW4upePmiZwI5xVna0IOJzfpq5vi-3JEOd8ArVFpKwbKsJeZu8g7-kIoUWc15h95VASXXirB23umLgHE0Fz0pMN9yQeR22dQu4cUmpX1TKLbHVxCsjEsS1t47Nf8oyQC3EZYKVdMxOyH0Trbwg/s1088/BEST%20WORST%20Lil%20Uzi%20Vert.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4NcxS0kvDrhk-dF03uxrGAI2wgAOElF1cMAuwXoIqW4upePmiZwI5xVna0IOJzfpq5vi-3JEOd8ArVFpKwbKsJeZu8g7-kIoUWc15h95VASXXirB23umLgHE0Fz0pMN9yQeR22dQu4cUmpX1TKLbHVxCsjEsS1t47Nf8oyQC3EZYKVdMxOyH0Trbwg/w268-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Lil%20Uzi%20Vert.png" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To be clear, I genuinely love the understated black-on-black suit paired with a snake diamond necklace, all allowing Lil Uzi Vert's Rick and Morty hair to do all the talking. I honestly love this look, lol, but I'm sure there are many jokes to be made online about electrocution, etc.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>GOOD</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyW5hzg3X37BqN-Xpw5Hir2ZIQ4LOPiBbKKa5yHiNyI5SsdxI7SRFyLa8x9LqK5zNL8OIdCWH0dX_DDK-L3kwesIu6S3tGSPMdWZnQujWbGmxrxn0QXvT7hO-QEn7dUgURpIsMAtRjhjOMY-chf4iSyMrD61N0YaQq9ILSDkpjuALvlBPJ6edWmr62vw/s1166/GOOD%20Adele.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="672" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyW5hzg3X37BqN-Xpw5Hir2ZIQ4LOPiBbKKa5yHiNyI5SsdxI7SRFyLa8x9LqK5zNL8OIdCWH0dX_DDK-L3kwesIu6S3tGSPMdWZnQujWbGmxrxn0QXvT7hO-QEn7dUgURpIsMAtRjhjOMY-chf4iSyMrD61N0YaQq9ILSDkpjuALvlBPJ6edWmr62vw/w230-h400/GOOD%20Adele.png" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Adele looks like a modern take on The Gilded Age in her merlot velvet Louis Vuitton gown with sleeves that call to mind warped and bent vinyl. It's interesting, but understated, and that's her vibe. Her makeup is, as always, perfection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySziNDKsHWo1KN6hDBoRR_GdvcVIhLwjNIlFjGyx1uxvumOQicWBe39NRFk9iq7py3JXBClZur-IVzpxePhUFOHlYL9br8-JGQd_vcGRmsvJZpNXrmjrsjbAA8owGwiiaC87PtS_OFwLWHK7YsH9PMDCP99oqqo00AspkhCSbVp2nqiiV8OukdRZ9mQ/s1128/GOOD%20Kacey%20Musgraves%20Valentino.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="772" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySziNDKsHWo1KN6hDBoRR_GdvcVIhLwjNIlFjGyx1uxvumOQicWBe39NRFk9iq7py3JXBClZur-IVzpxePhUFOHlYL9br8-JGQd_vcGRmsvJZpNXrmjrsjbAA8owGwiiaC87PtS_OFwLWHK7YsH9PMDCP99oqqo00AspkhCSbVp2nqiiV8OukdRZ9mQ/w274-h400/GOOD%20Kacey%20Musgraves%20Valentino.png" width="274" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I'm giving Kacey Musgraves a B- on this one. She understood the assignment to be fun for the Grammys with her pale pink Valentino bodysuit and ostrich feather cape. But it honestly feels like something I've seen on her before, and borderline ho-hum! I would have liked to see her zig where I expected her to zag.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehDJ0FxOiaKrsgIqcezWRy-px1wjdDlKHEO1XOxobVdveSWmNsCnkRyETMJizIOwbItjxMdoKcOgybro18T9zCHNFaqMGuDfJBQUjivUW8ETOOFWfBi-YMxn1qx8y0Vl9WW_SnLuJAgh-owuaafdI2udOCAkSiUeyyU04n6DunePX0gSDh0HVKTLW5g/s1186/GOOD%20Lizzo%20Dolce%20&%20Gabbana.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="942" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehDJ0FxOiaKrsgIqcezWRy-px1wjdDlKHEO1XOxobVdveSWmNsCnkRyETMJizIOwbItjxMdoKcOgybro18T9zCHNFaqMGuDfJBQUjivUW8ETOOFWfBi-YMxn1qx8y0Vl9WW_SnLuJAgh-owuaafdI2udOCAkSiUeyyU04n6DunePX0gSDh0HVKTLW5g/w318-h400/GOOD%20Lizzo%20Dolce%20&%20Gabbana.png" width="318" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Lizzo certainly delivered the drama in her Dolce & Gabbana papaya floral cape, and this color is fabulous on her. It's correct for the event, but it also weirdly feels like a very very very fancy Snuggie.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHksmZ1DEzOxTkHnvK-RCcfZcR0wNoQdehFWTnTWI8WBN0PrJJUISrrMVzSk2ZN6ibzq8PFsxt3lFciHcf_dZQ7MG4e1bELrjAiYxLhctsgTe5bO6R8FrcI7H5ejw7uxMBjjfKqRrFwJ509KB199Bcs034ufHj51oa06wl0kUws4BqiX1VBE8BKTZ3g/s1206/GOOD%20Doja%20Cat%20Atelier%20Versace.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="1206" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHksmZ1DEzOxTkHnvK-RCcfZcR0wNoQdehFWTnTWI8WBN0PrJJUISrrMVzSk2ZN6ibzq8PFsxt3lFciHcf_dZQ7MG4e1bELrjAiYxLhctsgTe5bO6R8FrcI7H5ejw7uxMBjjfKqRrFwJ509KB199Bcs034ufHj51oa06wl0kUws4BqiX1VBE8BKTZ3g/w400-h334/GOOD%20Doja%20Cat%20Atelier%20Versace.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Doja Cat also wore Matrix couture from Atelier Versace, and I think it's fun to see a classic silhouette rendered in S&M-ready latex or leather. It's traditional with a naughty streak.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcozA-mMGw0GFEwCn1xL7YVNsKxKA3ERHPsxzPQo1JKHKI3mxaIMhNLKFiERXpfZIHSxjxpi-Ertfv6YI-TZKk-oYQZkUl1XCBjDb9dGM3aTV1LqE7UixCK8nTgpPxSRktLGCAl4ToHTKLzZu3DfuZ6gukW1DzmjK99x0qVNbyD03xxYiXxqCTTS-6A/s1004/GOOD%20Pharrell.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1004" data-original-width="650" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcozA-mMGw0GFEwCn1xL7YVNsKxKA3ERHPsxzPQo1JKHKI3mxaIMhNLKFiERXpfZIHSxjxpi-Ertfv6YI-TZKk-oYQZkUl1XCBjDb9dGM3aTV1LqE7UixCK8nTgpPxSRktLGCAl4ToHTKLzZu3DfuZ6gukW1DzmjK99x0qVNbyD03xxYiXxqCTTS-6A/w259-h400/GOOD%20Pharrell.png" width="259" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Pharrell deserves more credit for paving the way for truly iconoclastic fashion at awards shows — in his gigantic Mountie hat, he truly walked so Harry Styles could run. Sunday night was no exception; he was looking a little bit Eddie Murphy 1983 comedy special in his quilted red leather tracksuit and a little bit Peggy Guggenheim in his fur and teeny tiny diamond sunglasses. Somehow it works!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>MEH</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rC3eI0McBFVjZE7p6A4S5XjUccjwA8usjb6kZlfGYldjjQyE30BfyqE2QvGOWMJHbD_oUZ0r_1YjEMghJ0Rnia3gMw_bs_jGwa5HP2tzI51DObKiVU-mZNPHnSWTxZ2Qe-O9qZsSZhTuNKaUIGrDmm98uBIZUoNLcWDU_YPRR-v06QlM9RvcMT0Rmw/s1156/Meh%20Taylor%20Swift%20Roberto%20Cavalli.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1156" data-original-width="758" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rC3eI0McBFVjZE7p6A4S5XjUccjwA8usjb6kZlfGYldjjQyE30BfyqE2QvGOWMJHbD_oUZ0r_1YjEMghJ0Rnia3gMw_bs_jGwa5HP2tzI51DObKiVU-mZNPHnSWTxZ2Qe-O9qZsSZhTuNKaUIGrDmm98uBIZUoNLcWDU_YPRR-v06QlM9RvcMT0Rmw/w263-h400/Meh%20Taylor%20Swift%20Roberto%20Cavalli.png" width="263" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Taylor's midnight blue Roberto Cavalli two-piece gown with gigantic chandelier earrings felt very been there, done that for me. It reminded me of Prom 2001, and not in a fun Y2K-is-back way. It's fine, she looks great, yadda yadda yadda. Not one I'd consider memorable.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYFUZN9M0-xRLRIPIPJgDw9NMT10Dg_-elJKPohzk6U24rsYdjXfvaSYy0UWuoxVLr-v-uDoIrcQwoPJXWxvUQvhhbJGN1ACYvcavxZcU2BWuRyNbB1M4WsD21xqw6h30ej0SqvwvCSv2P8NOdiTv5pKb7H_Fy2Ow7ImRZ5oNMep6HuLd2wYYHthyLQ/s1088/MEH%20Camila%20Cabello%20PatBO.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="648" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYFUZN9M0-xRLRIPIPJgDw9NMT10Dg_-elJKPohzk6U24rsYdjXfvaSYy0UWuoxVLr-v-uDoIrcQwoPJXWxvUQvhhbJGN1ACYvcavxZcU2BWuRyNbB1M4WsD21xqw6h30ej0SqvwvCSv2P8NOdiTv5pKb7H_Fy2Ow7ImRZ5oNMep6HuLd2wYYHthyLQ/w239-h400/MEH%20Camila%20Cabello%20PatBO.png" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm imagining Camila Cabello excitedly describing her outfit to someone, like "It's pasties, but like, classy." For me, there's not enough there to consider this a design, or even a look. It looks like a hasty doily solution to a problem. </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>BEST EARRINGS</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">I don't usually have a category for this, but Queen Latifah's emeralds were so eye-catching and fabulous, it had to be acknowledged. Also, it was a true <i>pleasure</i> to see her in her element rapping "UNITY" again. I love imagining all these CBS stars getting to relive their baddie days on the same network as their crime procedurals, shocking the seniors.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSPAkRrEOfGlxyIGTKkQrF3v2pu7P6IAsz26HLhkMHVaLrBUR8pFdv_JQx64WRCbZ6EhsYD6tIbr0leNpUu9wkIJWF3ZuG5q6tO3phAcijE5ThxHbnqkLVbC-tVyo5RBBy--FwFi-JnEjSxdWEBkNXebMoQAgfnIEtigyvcdhcGpwZoGBdyzlFQNC9w/s1092/BEST%20EARRINGS%20Queen%20Latifah.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="660" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSPAkRrEOfGlxyIGTKkQrF3v2pu7P6IAsz26HLhkMHVaLrBUR8pFdv_JQx64WRCbZ6EhsYD6tIbr0leNpUu9wkIJWF3ZuG5q6tO3phAcijE5ThxHbnqkLVbC-tVyo5RBBy--FwFi-JnEjSxdWEBkNXebMoQAgfnIEtigyvcdhcGpwZoGBdyzlFQNC9w/w241-h400/BEST%20EARRINGS%20Queen%20Latifah.png" width="241" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>WORST</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX56Xg3XLW3D3pgTYsOEyWwHS3RIe9LpCSRPKC1bYaWCxNP1DZ2wOnHI5BQ01xvt8NRu9pnTF7-Fut6pRwEb8Uzy34KkR3GEhclUkLNcsVmceXCES_CnOvolfZPd3NZQJVRJWshjoolurbV9hxwaqnLxV5VDAb0V-448-1_10nJ2AzorDtC0xjMj-0Gg/s1118/WORST%20Miguel.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="704" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX56Xg3XLW3D3pgTYsOEyWwHS3RIe9LpCSRPKC1bYaWCxNP1DZ2wOnHI5BQ01xvt8NRu9pnTF7-Fut6pRwEb8Uzy34KkR3GEhclUkLNcsVmceXCES_CnOvolfZPd3NZQJVRJWshjoolurbV9hxwaqnLxV5VDAb0V-448-1_10nJ2AzorDtC0xjMj-0Gg/w253-h400/WORST%20Miguel.png" width="253" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Miguel looked at Justin Timberlake's iconic Texas tuxedo from 2001 and said, "I can do you one better" with this all-denim look. It's a denim hoodie on a denim duster over a denim baseball cap with denim jeans that have an exposed-zipper fly, and if you told me he was wearing denim underwear, I wouldn't bat an eyelash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEobxROM2JdjbQU__lVH280jj2PjanonxBI9VQ9tNdDMmlWZntTsCkXBZQPDgTapaRGuPGn99ulpf7C7VbfWj1CWxVVk3bup5TKU0rBu2l43BQOTqvODGMhFPX8nPo9UU5mYwIB5O2dZOEzepYATzheummf3HABxALeQR2BNtjgrfmEvbUy1ps3IFiVg/s1070/WORST%20Jack%20Harlow.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="616" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEobxROM2JdjbQU__lVH280jj2PjanonxBI9VQ9tNdDMmlWZntTsCkXBZQPDgTapaRGuPGn99ulpf7C7VbfWj1CWxVVk3bup5TKU0rBu2l43BQOTqvODGMhFPX8nPo9UU5mYwIB5O2dZOEzepYATzheummf3HABxALeQR2BNtjgrfmEvbUy1ps3IFiVg/w230-h400/WORST%20Jack%20Harlow.png" width="230" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Menswear designers are trying so desperately to force brown suits back into the public consciousness, and I won't allow it, not on my watch. Jack Harlow has paired a taupe look that my Nana would have declared "serviceable" with leather driving gloves, as though he's a driver for a Russian mobster who knows at any moment he'll have to toss a body in a river. It's not terrible terrible, but it's definitely not good. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkDA5hyhHjA1DbJI7HlpmSTFnlJ32fd8WYj241BP0kJtOmjdpk8hUNs98BV6t3WUz7j7RMZKXHuUIqy9gJ7bTSa7xMowMYOAdEvWTkm9gx8qocwQxGhsF91AdbLe1wM7meeRLRWQl44bSIKMTUu3EIeofwGh5HNcHhBXwwzkLrOWM4IM6zYRToT83kg/s1072/WORST%20Maren%20Morris%20Off%20White.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="604" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkDA5hyhHjA1DbJI7HlpmSTFnlJ32fd8WYj241BP0kJtOmjdpk8hUNs98BV6t3WUz7j7RMZKXHuUIqy9gJ7bTSa7xMowMYOAdEvWTkm9gx8qocwQxGhsF91AdbLe1wM7meeRLRWQl44bSIKMTUu3EIeofwGh5HNcHhBXwwzkLrOWM4IM6zYRToT83kg/w225-h400/WORST%20Maren%20Morris%20Off%20White.png" width="225" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I am so ready for Maren Morris to get a really fantastic stylist (or a new stylist! Something!). She has all the makings of someone who could and should be at the next level, but I actually think her styling is holding her back from red carpet glory. She alternates between looking like a pretty Nashville princess, a Kardashian wannabe and whatever this is meant to be. I don't think her look is defined, and it comes across as weak attempts to be edgy. This Off-White ensemble is so snoozy, and the only thing making it pop is her lightened eyebrows and wet hair look, which are giving me more Laura Palmer washed up in Twin Peaks than Superstar on the Rise.</p></div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-78879986493375908132022-12-19T09:00:00.003-05:002022-12-19T09:00:00.207-05:00Wrapping Scheme: Regency-Inspired Blue and Green<p>Hoo boy, a lot has happened since the last time I opened a fresh, clean post window here. The short version: we adopted a baby!!!! The long version: I also started a new job in 2021 that kept me very, very busy and let's be real, we're all hanging out on Instagram. </p><p>But for posterity's sake, it's imperative to share my wrapping schemes here until I figure out the next phase of my online life. </p><p>I've toyed for a while with the idea of green and blue. With quite a bit of blue left over from my blue schemes in 2020 and 2016, I decided it was time. Since the pandemic, I've expanded my searches for wrapping paper to Etsy, which is where I've really found some exceptional options and I like that I'm supporting independent stationary/paper designers. I had an idea of Regency-inspired Wedgwood blue and sage green in my head and found perfect options to get started from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RubyStripe" target="_blank">Ruby Stripe</a>, a fantastic Etsy shop. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuPRiqfiiHm__IHZNOQxAEPB15xLsQFpVT81lqb5UVybIAoKcHtOieL2nMsw3j14zSvJRgL9dUjRpazFMMqHT7Yr4TPc0aGCvLc7zPZG_0Q7OatHGekt3T42YPWfEm0ZY3zKgzmPrkH0xqHI0SjEvWqK8b_CIKUqsFJzJCVUQTardsQjTfjpYml_nBA/s1793/IMG_2542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1793" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuPRiqfiiHm__IHZNOQxAEPB15xLsQFpVT81lqb5UVybIAoKcHtOieL2nMsw3j14zSvJRgL9dUjRpazFMMqHT7Yr4TPc0aGCvLc7zPZG_0Q7OatHGekt3T42YPWfEm0ZY3zKgzmPrkH0xqHI0SjEvWqK8b_CIKUqsFJzJCVUQTardsQjTfjpYml_nBA/w400-h323/IMG_2542.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7fLaJ4TQz6s6ksMc--H3nkybPfYU57El21Ycj7a-QfTRyR97VPXF5y9SplDgz_Ml8_5zBU8TVLJ1u1kmfvKWrBNEqcll8KWb7GBnKJ20j9hAa5lzjuyLxpGtI_Ki6irAX-ReAJ8jlcu2YvkCVBBrUa_pxhHXzTo7SdDAc0Sl-yPuUxVeUPMQPA4kfA/s1388/IMG_2550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1388" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7fLaJ4TQz6s6ksMc--H3nkybPfYU57El21Ycj7a-QfTRyR97VPXF5y9SplDgz_Ml8_5zBU8TVLJ1u1kmfvKWrBNEqcll8KWb7GBnKJ20j9hAa5lzjuyLxpGtI_Ki6irAX-ReAJ8jlcu2YvkCVBBrUa_pxhHXzTo7SdDAc0Sl-yPuUxVeUPMQPA4kfA/w400-h370/IMG_2550.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I supplemented with striped paper from <a href="https://www.target.com/p/30-sq-ft-mint-stripe-gift-wrap-sugar-paper-8482-target/-/A-85564897#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">Target</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/joycreativeshop?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Joy Creative</a> and a <a href="https://www.target.com/p/30-sq-ft-mint-stripe-gift-wrap-sugar-paper-8482-target/-/A-85564897#lnk=sametab">beautiful floral </a>I picked up at Penny Post in Old Town Alexandria. In addition to ribbons from my existing stash, I found some <a href="https://www.amazon.com/MEEDEE-Chiffon-Ribbon-Pack-5/dp/B095BFM4Y7/ref=sr_1_11?crid=12T7I15T4LNZX&keywords=dusky+blue+chiffon+ribbon&qid=1671385664&sprefix=dusty+blue+chiffon+ribbon%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-11" target="_blank">beautiful frayed chiffon ribbon</a> on Amazon that really brought it all together. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-59Zsm7JloBWVItbwhZZJCL7dXmRdNZnygjoT9_BxrGRoDmBOy8aCY-RwPIshhS-2nfzJK3yRBcJ4ivhNdOknaMGZyWMiNYj51evVleONYoORn03Rl5xYj-Zz49_ZiMHTdP2n9sU-CjaqVdOJPfAent1v_-pgxe8t2Upd2XrcXrPx4-Tk2coYoLhEw/s2016/IMG_2547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-59Zsm7JloBWVItbwhZZJCL7dXmRdNZnygjoT9_BxrGRoDmBOy8aCY-RwPIshhS-2nfzJK3yRBcJ4ivhNdOknaMGZyWMiNYj51evVleONYoORn03Rl5xYj-Zz49_ZiMHTdP2n9sU-CjaqVdOJPfAent1v_-pgxe8t2Upd2XrcXrPx4-Tk2coYoLhEw/w300-h400/IMG_2547.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found this beautiful sage stripe ribbon from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnastasiaMarieShop?ref=shop_sugg">Anastasia Marie</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3QJatkgEh5AoJ1UY29bzODQxgozPdL_zVkEDaxRiXwwEQAFMxC680-41vFKSOmX46vidY6NvTtOmRFmc7OZuLN4iM9MGYcKTiyvov71_FFQJiIiPqhytMAG_QmtUFkZaHWIyI1Ps4-RoQ9fWoMN8wG3EG0QNQRdWKQ8230UpBoOaFBw5ZKze7uURwA/s2016/IMG_2549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3QJatkgEh5AoJ1UY29bzODQxgozPdL_zVkEDaxRiXwwEQAFMxC680-41vFKSOmX46vidY6NvTtOmRFmc7OZuLN4iM9MGYcKTiyvov71_FFQJiIiPqhytMAG_QmtUFkZaHWIyI1Ps4-RoQ9fWoMN8wG3EG0QNQRdWKQ8230UpBoOaFBw5ZKze7uURwA/w300-h400/IMG_2549.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltDw7kmooaCW4bR6fO7j8d9rMkTfTg7Msi1293S9DHxhErlDaDPcHJ0EDhmofBTiX3Bm5aW7A1c9Cbd9aZNWEeE7XCqIlJyDp37Ro8w9kl5BwgEEhLS3QGXtz9sFn404M728zGpNrtLfIy6lar8twvg0ckFSRX48BFG37bH_RSSzu_2qZDxvqnk2Stw/s2016/IMG_2545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltDw7kmooaCW4bR6fO7j8d9rMkTfTg7Msi1293S9DHxhErlDaDPcHJ0EDhmofBTiX3Bm5aW7A1c9Cbd9aZNWEeE7XCqIlJyDp37Ro8w9kl5BwgEEhLS3QGXtz9sFn404M728zGpNrtLfIy6lar8twvg0ckFSRX48BFG37bH_RSSzu_2qZDxvqnk2Stw/w300-h400/IMG_2545.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>The whole scheme has me ready to take a turn about a garden or play the pianoforte!</p><p>See the whole retrospective of wrapping schemes here:</p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2021/12/wrapping-scheme-2021-interstellar.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Interstellar</a> in 2021</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2020/12/gift-wrap-scheme-2020-blue-white.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and White</a> in 2020</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2019/12/christmas-gift-wrapping-scheme-2019.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Rainbow</a> in 2019</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2018.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Pink and Green</a> in 2018</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2017/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2017.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Woodland </a>in 2017</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-wrapping-2016.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and Orange</a> in 2016</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2015/12/christmas-wrapping-2015.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Plaid</a> in 2015</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Icy <a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2014/12/holiday-wrapping-2014.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">purples and blues</a> in 2014</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-2013-christmas-wrapping-scheme.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Celestial</a> in 2013</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-wrapping-2012-green-and-gold.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Green and Gold</a> in 2012 </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-wrapping-2011.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Silver and Gold</a> in 2011</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-wrapping-2010.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and Gold</a> in 2010</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-wrapping.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">The first four years</a>: pink and black; pink and gold; red, white and turquoise; red and purple</li></ul>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-31500938967809766792022-05-04T13:21:00.003-04:002022-05-04T13:21:33.402-04:00Met Gala 2022: Not-So-Gilded Glamour, or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Kim K<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFn9fpcG0yPkS7aFF-tEvJxhudLZMLArz-OGWcNjl_CaiB0HiX9CVsjA5Y1APIPSFDinlKJkZrpKIObIG8f_zjBO873hgIylq7fSev_aInu00K3zpbHgtbqonZzuis-cTrK6EYUPBPB2q118pSPYWQSrkP7-niR6x1tBz-19mVq2cMosLmz6cQKyMhw/s704/Best%20Blake%20reveal.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="704" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFn9fpcG0yPkS7aFF-tEvJxhudLZMLArz-OGWcNjl_CaiB0HiX9CVsjA5Y1APIPSFDinlKJkZrpKIObIG8f_zjBO873hgIylq7fSev_aInu00K3zpbHgtbqonZzuis-cTrK6EYUPBPB2q118pSPYWQSrkP7-niR6x1tBz-19mVq2cMosLmz6cQKyMhw/w441-h282/Best%20Blake%20reveal.png" width="441" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The clear winner of the 2022 Met Gala by a mile, Blake Lively, triumphantly turning to see how effectively she lapped everyone else. <br /><p>In the past decade, the Met Gala went from an event-of-the-year for those of us with Vogue subscriptions to a cultural firing range that turns everyone into an overnight fashion history scholar. Part of me loves it and part of me finds it a little overwhelming to see all of social media turn into the theme police. </p><p>That's <i>my</i> thing. 😆</p><p>In all seriousness, the Met Gala is an annual fundraiser for the Costume Institute in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and proceeds support preservation efforts, curation, staff and exhibitions. The themes are inspired by the featured exhibitions, and sometimes it feels like that key detail gets a little lost in translation. The exhibition is "<a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2021/in-america" target="_blank">In America: A Lexicon of Fashion</a>" and honestly, it's all over the place, which might explain why the past two galas have felt so frenetic.</p><p>This year's theme was "Gilded Glamour," which could be interpreted as:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Riffs on the Gilded Age in America (bustles, corsets, ruffles, romantic updos, feathers, beads — more is more is more)</li><li>Gilded, like literally gold or metallic</li><li>Glamour, which is wiiiiiide open for interpretation and might explain why so many attendees just wore what they wanted to wear. It happens every single year and always has, and for the most part we give them low scores for lack of class participation. </li></ul><div>I was wanting to see the riffs on the Gilded Age, and would have really liked to see some commentary on our <i>current </i>Gilded Age when a handful of tech billionaires appear to control everything. Maybe that could have been a bitcoin dress, or an outfit revealed via NFT or some other nonsense, but we'll never know because no one seemed to be thinking quite so hard about that parallel. </div><div><br /></div><div>The best Met Gala interpretations are homage, but not pure costume, and should bring delight to the fashion history obsessives who know Charles Worth from Charles James. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted John Singer Sargent-inspired:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnF-PiCKXWyP6KbrdD0GQKXA1ClSir6kfgRkErJHVQFfAEDERHPgpoZQ_whfr1iasgrnT27CJn-AvV-D2ncNtEGpGhKQsdSVAwR3c0M4acGma31K9jHAKByaeipggGoODu_r3IxjrqDZNvwOMKTwj63Nac2d4s9Y9qH_xV_1mrwaWOVlimyi8DEywDHw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnF-PiCKXWyP6KbrdD0GQKXA1ClSir6kfgRkErJHVQFfAEDERHPgpoZQ_whfr1iasgrnT27CJn-AvV-D2ncNtEGpGhKQsdSVAwR3c0M4acGma31K9jHAKByaeipggGoODu_r3IxjrqDZNvwOMKTwj63Nac2d4s9Y9qH_xV_1mrwaWOVlimyi8DEywDHw=w223-h400" width="223" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I got Girl with the Dragon Tattoo:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMlXkjBZw621CHfl5_ttGQpY-dafq0b6Rd7rPigfSCM9tP5l-knimkfhLaxSwWk62GWZdPzg_4dPWbfxaFOuyeGsCPxbxZKZ-SFTBn3qbBOxSsk85J1YQRghW2wtmw_haGdxRmO9hgqMfugx4BlJdivnjB7OPAJxrcNkMIa2HdX8FvWBSTB6RCUIICg/s530/WORST%20Bella%20Hadid.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMlXkjBZw621CHfl5_ttGQpY-dafq0b6Rd7rPigfSCM9tP5l-knimkfhLaxSwWk62GWZdPzg_4dPWbfxaFOuyeGsCPxbxZKZ-SFTBn3qbBOxSsk85J1YQRghW2wtmw_haGdxRmO9hgqMfugx4BlJdivnjB7OPAJxrcNkMIa2HdX8FvWBSTB6RCUIICg/w264-h400/WORST%20Bella%20Hadid.png" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div>Now that I've laid out my preamble, let's dig in. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;">BEST INTERPRETATIONS</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37IVJ9tFntAOa9q1uU7-617UbC1GOly1uGh17z60yj3NyKAjjlqvkyEcgX2g1YRqiD3yQoIZiAaQKTieCG0douvXMBIiNMzaqN6oSA3blez7_u6XJt2vNPXxfqQnVAiUJThSSVVRySCaNxVOGV8EsPrdVYCcUXoIUCHy-5Uqg9m2Z0wLecSjvXIYvAQ/s506/BEST%20Blake%20Lively.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="429" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37IVJ9tFntAOa9q1uU7-617UbC1GOly1uGh17z60yj3NyKAjjlqvkyEcgX2g1YRqiD3yQoIZiAaQKTieCG0douvXMBIiNMzaqN6oSA3blez7_u6XJt2vNPXxfqQnVAiUJThSSVVRySCaNxVOGV8EsPrdVYCcUXoIUCHy-5Uqg9m2Z0wLecSjvXIYvAQ/w339-h400/BEST%20Blake%20Lively.png" width="339" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blake, in every way, understood the assignment because she literally was the team captain and had to deliver. As Gala co-chair, she set the tone with her arrival in a gilded, draped, copper and mint gown dramatically revealed to be concealing a Statue-of-Liberty mint green dress underneath. The Gilded Age was most synonymous with New York high society and she paid tribute to that enduring legacy by collaborating with Versace and Lorraine Schwartz on this custom gown and tiara inspired by the Statue of Liberty, the ceiling of Grand Central Station, and the art deco lines of the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's gilded (check), it's glamour (check), it's not just more is more — it's the most! Nailed it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK22KqN1yC_JGyQAbzdMYK8U8kN-CWfQ5x14iHU-c9TV4zLOpxn_5K-D6z8B6wYmkqu2L7t5zIf3x5RIvQmev2zDhci0CeTNDcMZA1SXO5DTNdiARjIbivdwpb4kBD2jfigDVlg-LbK0G9_K4ho5zAxkqNjdbeSnwOKPQ6iSXmyL1_M7UB8n8HTukqgQ/s481/BEST%20Billie%20Eilish%20Gucci.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="223" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK22KqN1yC_JGyQAbzdMYK8U8kN-CWfQ5x14iHU-c9TV4zLOpxn_5K-D6z8B6wYmkqu2L7t5zIf3x5RIvQmev2zDhci0CeTNDcMZA1SXO5DTNdiARjIbivdwpb4kBD2jfigDVlg-LbK0G9_K4ho5zAxkqNjdbeSnwOKPQ6iSXmyL1_M7UB8n8HTukqgQ/w185-h400/BEST%20Billie%20Eilish%20Gucci.png" width="185" /></a></div><p>Only Billie Eilish really delivered the full <a href="https://www.dia.org/art/collection/object/madame-paul-poirson-60308" target="_blank">Sargent cosplay</a> we may have been craving, looking ready to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Bar_at_the_Folies-Berg%C3%A8re" target="_blank">tend bar at the Folies Bergere</a> in a Manet painting. Her eco-friendly Gucci dress was made entirely from existing materials, giving it a nice contemporary edge. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCF0mmUdLVKMv7Rx6iK1BZgsY9FA-3mrLwzSdrxvLFEhndPIBheKf_CCqCXaby-xKKGUysgpL_h3Q0NHplfsdLAGvYYfG1QwQGcNMhUIchiVoDFjtsCpPIxMxMm_xtrcMaR4J9vYjP-XEHGD5uvN9zoHNASnBw95hBe1KPcgcPRSUQ1kjT04RrTvGSsg/s555/BEST%20SJP%20Christopher%20John%20Rogers.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="473" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCF0mmUdLVKMv7Rx6iK1BZgsY9FA-3mrLwzSdrxvLFEhndPIBheKf_CCqCXaby-xKKGUysgpL_h3Q0NHplfsdLAGvYYfG1QwQGcNMhUIchiVoDFjtsCpPIxMxMm_xtrcMaR4J9vYjP-XEHGD5uvN9zoHNASnBw95hBe1KPcgcPRSUQ1kjT04RrTvGSsg/w341-h400/BEST%20SJP%20Christopher%20John%20Rogers.png" width="341" /></a></div><p>Very few attendees can match Sarah Jessica Parker for demonstrated, documented, thoughtful love of fashion history. Her looks are always intentional. She collaborated with designer Christopher John Rogers to create this <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/sarah-jessica-parker-met-gala-2022" target="_blank">beautiful homage giving due to Elizabeth Hobbes Keckley</a>, a former slave who became the dressmaker to Mary Todd Lincoln. The design is modeled after a black-and-white gingham design of Keckley's — also a fitting nod to quintessential American fashion. Not one to shy away from drama, she topped the look with a custom hat by Phillip Treacy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nBNnGwvkwI68_MrPfIN3Lc03tyawGoVptynl_pOd739goGjyEkfaaljJATJ1wx4ltSzbb72QvN-fOW0Yi6_2V-ggUybKeB2hO76Kcx9-QSDAEWijMbTlf1Pthniwj5kOpX9DrntLWiLXsXDbSjYr3HOfQv65xU9GMz5evpA0moA4MMWJUl7lomipPw/s588/BEST%20Kim%20K.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="343" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nBNnGwvkwI68_MrPfIN3Lc03tyawGoVptynl_pOd739goGjyEkfaaljJATJ1wx4ltSzbb72QvN-fOW0Yi6_2V-ggUybKeB2hO76Kcx9-QSDAEWijMbTlf1Pthniwj5kOpX9DrntLWiLXsXDbSjYr3HOfQv65xU9GMz5evpA0moA4MMWJUl7lomipPw/w234-h400/BEST%20Kim%20K.png" width="234" /></a></div><p>I've never been a Kim fan, and I think she has had an immeasurably bad impact on the psyche of women and girls and their relationships to their bodies. She managed to promote extremely harmful ideas of diet culture while talking about squeezing into Marilyn Monroe's iconic Jean Louis nude wiggle dress worn to sing JFK "Happy Birthday," which took away from the undeniable excitement of seeing our modern sexpot give it new life. </p><p>That said — the moment I saw it, I thought "No it couldn't be!" and "OMG it IS!" I had to acknowledge that it certainly fits the bill of gilded glamour. I also appreciate she took great pains as a steward to protect the dress, only wearing it for a few steps on the red carpet before changing into a replica. It was a great dose of drama, and I'm happy to see her happy after all the toxicity with Kanye lately.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJhVzgIpwHQg93-aZ81aYZzUg-6X-3UOARXoVoIGzhDCJ95nhO6PMX5Hw2SLCcLbQO161iTgxYHbEIs2ojtShoLXXt86Y4CmNT7QEPYo4_h5v1COXfaoVMsFB-fY-1T331ClP_ciUHnudbRPyuxKUcAe5fD2WvfJkazoc-FlmcFFMrctsFV-dcRmioQ/s449/BEST%20Jodie%20Turner%20Smith.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="449" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJhVzgIpwHQg93-aZ81aYZzUg-6X-3UOARXoVoIGzhDCJ95nhO6PMX5Hw2SLCcLbQO161iTgxYHbEIs2ojtShoLXXt86Y4CmNT7QEPYo4_h5v1COXfaoVMsFB-fY-1T331ClP_ciUHnudbRPyuxKUcAe5fD2WvfJkazoc-FlmcFFMrctsFV-dcRmioQ/w400-h311/BEST%20Jodie%20Turner%20Smith.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>You cannot convince me Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson aren't the sexiest couple alive right now. They are just so undeniably hot together, and happy together, and it is evident everywhere they go. She channeled Josephine Baker's Jazz Age in Paris glamour in ballet pink chiffon trimmed in sparkles by Gucci. He served up debonair salt and pepper beard with tails. Hot hot hot!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchf_e5o8eKO1cK9WJD-OFZqxSWHEKAgSnXXMtF_YKqGFRQjl6J35eIvEf4A5ybxnFgldeFPa7NqmtyIYGeoXkmbzTOG-m0qnI254V3QTX7sSC2TrRQaG_xSlkTHl6DrR7GV4woDA-s5C-5cI5I1HD2Q5uyEysnFHzL0zSjBeOwCBNh2zipGSlQK8lag/s513/BEST%20Jessica%20Chastain.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="324" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchf_e5o8eKO1cK9WJD-OFZqxSWHEKAgSnXXMtF_YKqGFRQjl6J35eIvEf4A5ybxnFgldeFPa7NqmtyIYGeoXkmbzTOG-m0qnI254V3QTX7sSC2TrRQaG_xSlkTHl6DrR7GV4woDA-s5C-5cI5I1HD2Q5uyEysnFHzL0zSjBeOwCBNh2zipGSlQK8lag/w253-h400/BEST%20Jessica%20Chastain.png" width="253" /></a></div><p>Jessica Chastain looks equally ready for her close-up and ready to tell your fortune at the carnival in her ruby Gucci ensemble, and I'm here for it. Her glamour was pure 1930s surrealism with a shimmering snake winding its way in and out of her bodice and around her collar. A sequined turban is always a good idea. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvOA77z7EoczO2lsiDX4m_9qc1zUU6T6qn0JZdrtgiC2wwdKHE6jJB4aBkW0_p_Ol5LmViqj2nOYhv2UFKABbNF_DqZ7nXf-6012uMaBiQlnhuEBeJKK32KF1hISnnuFKuuhRsbi_NhHAYdu30JcoiocCeuWQL_Wa2mJI6M9ooJ8MU7CxmA5g34PPyg/s507/BEST%20Megan%20Thee%20Stallion.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvOA77z7EoczO2lsiDX4m_9qc1zUU6T6qn0JZdrtgiC2wwdKHE6jJB4aBkW0_p_Ol5LmViqj2nOYhv2UFKABbNF_DqZ7nXf-6012uMaBiQlnhuEBeJKK32KF1hISnnuFKuuhRsbi_NhHAYdu30JcoiocCeuWQL_Wa2mJI6M9ooJ8MU7CxmA5g34PPyg/w236-h400/BEST%20Megan%20Thee%20Stallion.png" width="236" /></a></div><p>Megan Thee Stallion has rarely missed since she's become a red carpet regular, and the gala was no exception. She's gilded! She looks like Icarus just barely making contact with the sun, but no one is expecting her to tumble back to Earth any time soon. She apparently told designer Jeremy Scott, "I want skin and I want gold ... I really, really, really, really want my moment on the stairs." Mission accomplished.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEior-5ExR08rjjjq1N0FiL1fGp1oHmsCjYJs7nt8EUqco3xooidHMb4jybRT864Q4cawXJ_TV4uNpamPzMnRMaxpBpgdCV0UXR5Ga8dW3C3F7Wq4w8yxUdrmwqHi2kZppNDy0jiDv9Y-oWqmntcBl3szo3Yr9Q9vUjXfOAx2nXzmhpeImwPKvfEOA9q-Q/s427/BEST%20Lizzo%20Thom%20Browne.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="377" data-original-width="427" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEior-5ExR08rjjjq1N0FiL1fGp1oHmsCjYJs7nt8EUqco3xooidHMb4jybRT864Q4cawXJ_TV4uNpamPzMnRMaxpBpgdCV0UXR5Ga8dW3C3F7Wq4w8yxUdrmwqHi2kZppNDy0jiDv9Y-oWqmntcBl3szo3Yr9Q9vUjXfOAx2nXzmhpeImwPKvfEOA9q-Q/w400-h354/BEST%20Lizzo%20Thom%20Browne.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>The best gala moments come with a magic combination of style, artistry, intellectualism and a healthy dose of chutzpah and Lizzo, in a gold-embroidered cape fit for the Metropolitan Opera, delivered. She whipped out her trusty flute and effortlessly played Debussey on the red carpet. That's <i>flaunting</i> Gilded Age knowledge, honey. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJuPSBPOR3zMFotxPBvwkYpHSEEZmDKXPRAEjmDuLCkhpTSJ-BFrvT_npPrpMIXknLiAy2EyQUbKaawpwcsnnnTVbw8tJmSb0ys_kv2Jh6KVeXCsySH8w5nUCKCZLILJ8eS9fshmwzYnJERaLU3x5IQtdtLW5Xq6US4oadxx4rOxyLy7YiwcaPpJEEQ/s567/BEST%20Cynthia%20Erivo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="457" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJuPSBPOR3zMFotxPBvwkYpHSEEZmDKXPRAEjmDuLCkhpTSJ-BFrvT_npPrpMIXknLiAy2EyQUbKaawpwcsnnnTVbw8tJmSb0ys_kv2Jh6KVeXCsySH8w5nUCKCZLILJ8eS9fshmwzYnJERaLU3x5IQtdtLW5Xq6US4oadxx4rOxyLy7YiwcaPpJEEQ/w323-h400/BEST%20Cynthia%20Erivo.png" width="323" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Cynthia Erivo interpreted glamour in her singular style, <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/05/cynthia-erivo-met-gala-2022-getting-ready-diary" target="_blank">wrapping her hair</a> in a tribute to the Black women of the Gilded Age era in Louisiana who were required to cover their hair. She wanted to capture how regal they were despite the hate they faced. There's a lot going on — lace, feathers, jewelry, nails, a little LV suitcase purse — but it all comes together harmoniously. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;">Honorable Mention</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTO5bba5FY_9sX-wkVIxvepsIDDBsN_RofsToowcu5zWLaikqKMQeCqigX-HlR7lN2KbExHTusA2tH8xOmqtZMOx8qaICORuepQrNlNbOs4y433TwrKdC1o1WxT9G9jFSbEigGhQ59fbnAuzbk0PQm3GUkQRK0t24de11g9ha_6jp8rIyk2FIXQdFCA/s534/GOOD%20Michelle%20Yeoh.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="534" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTO5bba5FY_9sX-wkVIxvepsIDDBsN_RofsToowcu5zWLaikqKMQeCqigX-HlR7lN2KbExHTusA2tH8xOmqtZMOx8qaICORuepQrNlNbOs4y433TwrKdC1o1WxT9G9jFSbEigGhQ59fbnAuzbk0PQm3GUkQRK0t24de11g9ha_6jp8rIyk2FIXQdFCA/w400-h270/GOOD%20Michelle%20Yeoh.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Michelle Yeoh looks like a regal queen in this upcycled green Prabal Gurung dress and spectacular Tasaki diamonds. I love the cape/train combo and the color is luminous. It feels like a great gown for just about any red carpet event, if not necessarily nailing the theme.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwqh0zNYVhuQmXsFq222eOEjs2pR9CHsV3IQSY4sK5awBJ6T-klv_2vj_R6khmNWqz9QW2qtmOAhseySfSYtoFGiqdM6-oUET0XqG5r9w5q0ZoWv1vUG-NTsxd5_LhfEU2amV0a5t1TIw2yNkleN-mSkJ3wyXibN1kpjnK8tFCkfWP_CY4PI1Mnkmgg/s512/On%20the%20Nose%20Alicia%20Keys.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="512" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwqh0zNYVhuQmXsFq222eOEjs2pR9CHsV3IQSY4sK5awBJ6T-klv_2vj_R6khmNWqz9QW2qtmOAhseySfSYtoFGiqdM6-oUET0XqG5r9w5q0ZoWv1vUG-NTsxd5_LhfEU2amV0a5t1TIw2yNkleN-mSkJ3wyXibN1kpjnK8tFCkfWP_CY4PI1Mnkmgg/w400-h279/On%20the%20Nose%20Alicia%20Keys.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Alicia Keys somehow did an even more literal interpretation of gilded New York than Blake Lively, and her crystal NY skyline Ralph Lauren gown veered dangerously close to costume. You could imagine her popping out in this during a Miss America competition as Miss New York. I appreciate the effort, and it is pretty, but just a little too on the nose. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrxmAgWl55z6UMTDt8t5oStyhWAEUyIsPtnFv-Cvx16eEQ_zMMecw8dCwig9uSF-JJkHl5UFlIlE4xK23Kh0KfkfPLh1oVHfIBFtZWquAtZiDG1B5beGpMT07Gxp-P2TQLClDwpA9bgDGdX-YVXaBFmZkOxoIU-nRZxMU_qM21tx46-3DlsziSgV_1A/s515/GOOD%20Janelle%20Monae.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="303" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrxmAgWl55z6UMTDt8t5oStyhWAEUyIsPtnFv-Cvx16eEQ_zMMecw8dCwig9uSF-JJkHl5UFlIlE4xK23Kh0KfkfPLh1oVHfIBFtZWquAtZiDG1B5beGpMT07Gxp-P2TQLClDwpA9bgDGdX-YVXaBFmZkOxoIU-nRZxMU_qM21tx46-3DlsziSgV_1A/w235-h400/GOOD%20Janelle%20Monae.png" width="235" /></a></div><p>Janelle Monae is a slam dunk red carpet all-star, and I love how she has such a strong style brand — black and white, futuristic, having fun with shape and form. On any other night, at any other occasion, this would be my best dressed, but on this night, this Ralph Lauren felt like more of the same for her and not particularly the sartorial stretch I crave. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh8wdi99w-zzaHNJrEG6o_fdYULqpqCdVAQ6CCn2uPhPqKXK5_OIy_VznBvboNsz2wGYiZRIqHJJelhd4e_QjnptN7P7E-uqKuK6RTsGcqLwvkfdWO-Lmu3dl5vUF_WR6GUEkJIig9p3dQaWb8yuY3sdcd7YZ8mzmFyNrH4GseWRKZDbu3jJBvthASw/s490/GOOD%20Nicola%20Coughlan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="314" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh8wdi99w-zzaHNJrEG6o_fdYULqpqCdVAQ6CCn2uPhPqKXK5_OIy_VznBvboNsz2wGYiZRIqHJJelhd4e_QjnptN7P7E-uqKuK6RTsGcqLwvkfdWO-Lmu3dl5vUF_WR6GUEkJIig9p3dQaWb8yuY3sdcd7YZ8mzmFyNrH4GseWRKZDbu3jJBvthASw/w256-h400/GOOD%20Nicola%20Coughlan.png" width="256" /></a></div><p>Sweet Nicola Coughlan, of Bridgerton and Derry Girls, got it! I love her puffed sleeve confection of a Richard Quinn gown, spewing a halo of feathers. I just feel like — and bear with me here — it actually still needs more sparkle? Have I lost my mind? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwdMyCAswrokJsaiWbwBCniu98UC5Prcz7zfjC5TLQy4wiYIwfnrl4x_xUu_3ynVekLTxWK61exdxXcGHGLHwwVi1g4n8nFuLwqBIaMBK3IqkDyIfHXF2frYGiK5YxRL6gGzRVb_aXSvig4EIBvqpEf13scIZcYdRU5wypWOFczu5nFSb4fvzRZ4u4Q/s519/GOOD%20Gemma%20chan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="326" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwdMyCAswrokJsaiWbwBCniu98UC5Prcz7zfjC5TLQy4wiYIwfnrl4x_xUu_3ynVekLTxWK61exdxXcGHGLHwwVi1g4n8nFuLwqBIaMBK3IqkDyIfHXF2frYGiK5YxRL6gGzRVb_aXSvig4EIBvqpEf13scIZcYdRU5wypWOFczu5nFSb4fvzRZ4u4Q/w251-h400/GOOD%20Gemma%20chan.png" width="251" /></a></div><p>Gemma Chan looks like she stepped out of an Erte sketch of a <a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/poir/hd_poir.htm" target="_blank">Paul Poiret design</a>, and while I imagine this dress felt decidedly not like "gilded glamour" to most folks, I smiled. It harkens to avant-garde Paris between the wars, when every boundary was pushed and glamour ruled the day, and I appreciated the daring use of panniers (the side hoops at the hips). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qTS22kGCvTGHwJAE0zoGAl7FW4Jxa73DVpvN9PP2w1TnGWrWHC6y1Nxiu859R0FlFzwf2nV17Z6xI7B3rpU0nIrVRhlIf_vc51uQuWBYFky6289q753IISH6b2QHWQutO-rr15D_xHSJMSoMHEb1yZMIJoI0-8tHMpK2WvMF75owMWceCMmZ5YpqmA/s521/GOOD%20Kacey%20Musgraves.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="315" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qTS22kGCvTGHwJAE0zoGAl7FW4Jxa73DVpvN9PP2w1TnGWrWHC6y1Nxiu859R0FlFzwf2nV17Z6xI7B3rpU0nIrVRhlIf_vc51uQuWBYFky6289q753IISH6b2QHWQutO-rr15D_xHSJMSoMHEb1yZMIJoI0-8tHMpK2WvMF75owMWceCMmZ5YpqmA/w241-h400/GOOD%20Kacey%20Musgraves.png" width="241" /></a></div><p>Kacey Musgraves' Prada dress of sequin fireworks is perfectly lovely and fit for a night at the opera, but the main savior of this look is the fan and the updo. Without it, this could be a dress for any event on any night. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvDLwrqj5m8hWXJh-OGUhbew2j_RbG11PUWdiFWIwLcGihEGBJXpnTCXfRNK452sKc8Dgd22puXQCk-AV0Is0qCwnZhMVU6FDf0Gyhj5HMXjMrGmhS00QadzprnnRZytLtImVDxIcEVEKnOMBzjoGCQiwKJTmEegTM2VkPOjzgFp0gV_bNklnDHNT5g/s547/On%20the%20Nose%20Rachel%20Brosnahan%20Altuzarra.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvDLwrqj5m8hWXJh-OGUhbew2j_RbG11PUWdiFWIwLcGihEGBJXpnTCXfRNK452sKc8Dgd22puXQCk-AV0Is0qCwnZhMVU6FDf0Gyhj5HMXjMrGmhS00QadzprnnRZytLtImVDxIcEVEKnOMBzjoGCQiwKJTmEegTM2VkPOjzgFp0gV_bNklnDHNT5g/w400-h320/On%20the%20Nose%20Rachel%20Brosnahan%20Altuzarra.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Rachel Brosnahan and designer Joseph Altuzarra were like, "Gilded? Got it." Gold sequins are a sure bet, and I do love the train of exaggerated paillettes the size of saucers. I just can't shake the feeling this, like Alicia Keys' look, is a little too literal. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPQeyuqRxiL54jS_MfUvw-mR5S_K6mP2sRmB2NPi5BglmYEUFiGrfoGwhBjRyWP9PHcbrUAjTWOyRi5E884kXNMhbTZD1_A4BwFV3TydkXWS_wgud6pucFq4JqQMlYEbuNlJ3xjNvF2eDdUxRh_ukbMUh62JnNt4MtUiFRHFXj7bLFoMXL1Vldab_3IA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPQeyuqRxiL54jS_MfUvw-mR5S_K6mP2sRmB2NPi5BglmYEUFiGrfoGwhBjRyWP9PHcbrUAjTWOyRi5E884kXNMhbTZD1_A4BwFV3TydkXWS_wgud6pucFq4JqQMlYEbuNlJ3xjNvF2eDdUxRh_ukbMUh62JnNt4MtUiFRHFXj7bLFoMXL1Vldab_3IA=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></div><br />I gasped in delight when Austin Butler, on the cusp of serious fame for the upcoming "Elvis" biopic, smoldered up and down the red carpet not with his girlfriend Kaia Gerber, but with Priscilla Presley, looking very fine in basic black. A brilliant choice!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1ef4xktZXNZZPEyyTwN_LyHQWn7xI2KYhTJhH7puv9CcayRfseuxHzHw1TeBjqxwgAjJ7KiC5wunKqkOBM_w8ham4Y2XuDYyW3TrAF7DbLqyOvG7wPtDtt0EuISkExUf7KoowXNqNexOshxOsqR0VuTs-C_KARux0G7BV9QUH84AMivI94XLPW8qkg/s517/GOOD%20Shawn%20Mendes.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="259" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1ef4xktZXNZZPEyyTwN_LyHQWn7xI2KYhTJhH7puv9CcayRfseuxHzHw1TeBjqxwgAjJ7KiC5wunKqkOBM_w8ham4Y2XuDYyW3TrAF7DbLqyOvG7wPtDtt0EuISkExUf7KoowXNqNexOshxOsqR0VuTs-C_KARux0G7BV9QUH84AMivI94XLPW8qkg/w200-h400/GOOD%20Shawn%20Mendes.png" width="200" /></a></div><p>I have this fantasy that Shawn Mendes heard the theme and said to Tommy Hilfiger, "Give me Moby Dick couture. Call me Ishmael. That's the Gilded Age vibe we Canadians go for." Many have compared his look to Prince Charming, and listen with that jawline, he has me fooled.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bDgOJdKuKUHKqaCa0lPfnSoWdLkL7bN7rmVfyfcECoRBIoYvPWrTi_O3BfbFeZ_JI4dGPsmBLKRsgdYOlozxEhmYqXJDhrFCSEMy4TIcD9f1ijn_Z_SIU_64bljmdJZmJEfEhBPqFnoYXWuMy2n90b9VjrbaUTG4m6oiUhE8-1KpOo5PNRjaiX2ydA/s515/BEST%20Sebastian%20Stan%20Valentino.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bDgOJdKuKUHKqaCa0lPfnSoWdLkL7bN7rmVfyfcECoRBIoYvPWrTi_O3BfbFeZ_JI4dGPsmBLKRsgdYOlozxEhmYqXJDhrFCSEMy4TIcD9f1ijn_Z_SIU_64bljmdJZmJEfEhBPqFnoYXWuMy2n90b9VjrbaUTG4m6oiUhE8-1KpOo5PNRjaiX2ydA/w214-h400/BEST%20Sebastian%20Stan%20Valentino.png" width="214" /></a></div><p>I giggled in delighted surprise when I saw Sebastian Stan show up in this Valentino pink oversized lounge look. Is it on theme? Nah not really. Is it a real stretch for him that makes it feel like a sartorial turning point and makes me excited for his future? One hundred percent. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2oPiOZlx5YIiNiyeLmsgFNYG2zr1xUf35b85GNmgOrHgKpUy4HdI9qLtPEp3jKDNfJNLzHMIYG7LjAvkemCUJwKVnvNejnaBiPLQUPqr0mzTQA-p1IzkVgH7_oq6rGWAUmiMVIvjWzC65kfL4IDVyU_5WGmkbkH5mWVdBX6XfiuI0ab1rbeqJ5fouQ/s582/GOOD%20Riz%20Ahmed.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="298" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2oPiOZlx5YIiNiyeLmsgFNYG2zr1xUf35b85GNmgOrHgKpUy4HdI9qLtPEp3jKDNfJNLzHMIYG7LjAvkemCUJwKVnvNejnaBiPLQUPqr0mzTQA-p1IzkVgH7_oq6rGWAUmiMVIvjWzC65kfL4IDVyU_5WGmkbkH5mWVdBX6XfiuI0ab1rbeqJ5fouQ/w205-h400/GOOD%20Riz%20Ahmed.png" width="205" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Riz Ahmed managed to thread the needle of attending the — frankly a bit tone-deaf — "Gilded Age" event while still using the opportunity to make a statement. He wore the uniform of the workers and immigrants who "kept the Gilded Age going," but looks incredibly chic in the process. I appreciate the cerebral take on the theme. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;">Best/Worst</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At the Met Gala, there are the people who nail the theme, the people who ignore the theme and the in-betweens whose theme is "I won't be ignored." You can't deny the charm of someone doing the Most on a night when the biggest sin is to be blandly tasteful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8sV3rQ-qhOtM6iIZ2GJhSQpceZaF8JLDE2Tc_duBZ14bgnB82fe1QTzTp8ZaooRYtle4_RKovwuwOYgRmI1VDY3hr6FNDORSQpNBEgPSTCP49RlA_uZWxElOvOPN8R2qnnGSE4hpVH3o2EuKlrGjX56iFgIBYD-O4xbHFo1HTSX9XGgMwvV9Z_v_CDg/s502/BEST%20WORST%20Bad%20Bunny.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="303" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8sV3rQ-qhOtM6iIZ2GJhSQpceZaF8JLDE2Tc_duBZ14bgnB82fe1QTzTp8ZaooRYtle4_RKovwuwOYgRmI1VDY3hr6FNDORSQpNBEgPSTCP49RlA_uZWxElOvOPN8R2qnnGSE4hpVH3o2EuKlrGjX56iFgIBYD-O4xbHFo1HTSX9XGgMwvV9Z_v_CDg/w241-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Bad%20Bunny.png" width="241" /></a></div><p>Bad Bunny wore a puffed-sleeve Burberry trench dress fit for a Looney Tunes character, and a beaded updo, and it somehow leaves me a little bit speechless, which is — for this one night of the year — a good thing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHeWw_zbM8IvwddxTh7QHSPngX5QzqCdvKz2ZKK6ms0Prsi-Z7NuGtEeVmF4sPFoSe3leimJ2dnX82KipBBEaLoLNpeWDFb-DDn4iSr-EaI1nOgil6QPXv5oAzP36J3U1OHRRIg8eYU7_hDuOYiVrb0ohCQFzac67FLDc-Bjmj6DXApjLHSnRg3sZoA/s524/BEST%20WORST%20Cara%20Delevigne.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="314" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHeWw_zbM8IvwddxTh7QHSPngX5QzqCdvKz2ZKK6ms0Prsi-Z7NuGtEeVmF4sPFoSe3leimJ2dnX82KipBBEaLoLNpeWDFb-DDn4iSr-EaI1nOgil6QPXv5oAzP36J3U1OHRRIg8eYU7_hDuOYiVrb0ohCQFzac67FLDc-Bjmj6DXApjLHSnRg3sZoA/w240-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Cara%20Delevigne.png" width="240" /></a></div><p>Not sure I could have rolled my eyes harder when I saw Cara Delavigne interpreted "gilded glamour" as pasties and Goldfinger body paint.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8TUhns2JLbEssm-RQ0K9Znv1VAfr4BPHulgIt0HxiRTDbZhnNXl_ZKzeJkiOzxEbloHYxa5uPjQFSUpzYuaFMYUAcVk1r97aM9rgfhoWxgC0IKQzOi9cFpfD324hDxFmCf-Vm1oayg_zOlQd2xjWPRJS2oGzhZQYMq24K5WAkuihjtpyq3gXG5_NNw/s521/BEST%20WORST%20Evan%20Mock.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8TUhns2JLbEssm-RQ0K9Znv1VAfr4BPHulgIt0HxiRTDbZhnNXl_ZKzeJkiOzxEbloHYxa5uPjQFSUpzYuaFMYUAcVk1r97aM9rgfhoWxgC0IKQzOi9cFpfD324hDxFmCf-Vm1oayg_zOlQd2xjWPRJS2oGzhZQYMq24K5WAkuihjtpyq3gXG5_NNw/w215-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Evan%20Mock.png" width="215" /></a></div><p>I'm just as baffled as you are that, on Evan Mock, a Shakespearean collar paired with a *checks notes* corset-blazer and low-rise trousers is..........working for me? Maybe it's the signature lavender hair, maybe it's the sk8ter boi thumbs up pose, but I'm charmed by this Head of State effort. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4a6Eeq3utw2L_ysdOWbwzQudfeeVhumOTbgkKc_dJ9o7OOk4t2XeJH-8x7VpFzvL3qNcY9Ce-n1T1zVwVHVbJm86h2dbBGhFDgw-FYI56Z31j9_gc9ozjZb5ZOqrg-4TyO5pn7BhG0XmfsGpR3Yrrix0ysRGEk8aBd280icG6zYz0RsRb8tKY08C4Yw/s518/Best%20Worst%20Kodi%20Smit%20McPhee.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4a6Eeq3utw2L_ysdOWbwzQudfeeVhumOTbgkKc_dJ9o7OOk4t2XeJH-8x7VpFzvL3qNcY9Ce-n1T1zVwVHVbJm86h2dbBGhFDgw-FYI56Z31j9_gc9ozjZb5ZOqrg-4TyO5pn7BhG0XmfsGpR3Yrrix0ysRGEk8aBd280icG6zYz0RsRb8tKY08C4Yw/w185-h400/Best%20Worst%20Kodi%20Smit%20McPhee.png" width="185" /></a></div><p>Kodi Smit-McPhee heard gilded glamour and was like "fully serial killer, got it." </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QXr3MndBuqVC2Caqb7MtGrZhjLtQMHgPtCR7LiP1NMZIqo0eJrVrR_suaPxwa91JOwl2xnUlzfABCzBUA70nAyh_HEnLqBL_2zJQSTbhgZlXggyf_-iuPBqeS4ttQj4XacQpb2vjsqnKuR7kHlG7xc6eoc7Psq2zNPR40CIQedGCNGY9bZHaM1W6Xg/s520/BEST%20WORST%20Louisa%20Jacobson.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="340" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QXr3MndBuqVC2Caqb7MtGrZhjLtQMHgPtCR7LiP1NMZIqo0eJrVrR_suaPxwa91JOwl2xnUlzfABCzBUA70nAyh_HEnLqBL_2zJQSTbhgZlXggyf_-iuPBqeS4ttQj4XacQpb2vjsqnKuR7kHlG7xc6eoc7Psq2zNPR40CIQedGCNGY9bZHaM1W6Xg/w261-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Louisa%20Jacobson.png" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You almost have to laugh at how thoroughly Louisa Jacobson, literal star of HBO's "The Gilded Age" and daughter of Meryl, whiffed an easy A. I guess she probably figured if everyone expected her to arrive in draped and bustled satin, she should veer as far as possible in the other direction but I'm here to tell you — that is the wrong instinct when most people still don't know who you are. The theme was a GIMME for her and she said, "nah, I'm going to see if I can guess all the answers rather than study."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;">MEH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2hWmG283SXN13JcmgBSvHykFplpudC0gD5WQkVndy_sbku1-fDWNzzptgjsGUSEdyDUWq19a_Y5yDtMBbNECVoQnBB8MRcn6mTef-eC5xEGTR3akcRp1IpHiOtJdsMV6ama3cNUwqMHw3zz8iyhtzhOKZ1UkgQ4iXVGVqzx3pGv3oEDMu3jvQ838cA/s521/Meh%20Phoebe%20Bridgers.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="227" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2hWmG283SXN13JcmgBSvHykFplpudC0gD5WQkVndy_sbku1-fDWNzzptgjsGUSEdyDUWq19a_Y5yDtMBbNECVoQnBB8MRcn6mTef-eC5xEGTR3akcRp1IpHiOtJdsMV6ama3cNUwqMHw3zz8iyhtzhOKZ1UkgQ4iXVGVqzx3pGv3oEDMu3jvQ838cA/w174-h400/Meh%20Phoebe%20Bridgers.png" width="174" /></a></div><p>Very lovely gown on Phoebe Bridgers, apparently inspired by <a href="https://www.haring.com/!/art-work/199" target="_blank">Keith Haring's body paint drawings on Grace Jones</a> — a reference absolutely no one would get without explanation. This dress is as tasteful as every Armani dress Jodie Foster has ever worn and at the Met Gala, that's a fail.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtEdG-gbQRufrcv867FwbeLmSNEMsC-d-YymwG_gLnnm1W3JtGsdq8oLs9ID6W7ICM3NLYuq75gjo6QbySZF-VL9YwQ4EfRRdbchyfPZWTsmbK4i-V7nBYYH7fgFdVbLG83YcyQHfE418O_UkDtZhXHXYtWmjHl5DHtV4h43jtjjkTAkMKW-nqKclLA/s511/Meh%20Olivia%20Rodrigo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="239" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtEdG-gbQRufrcv867FwbeLmSNEMsC-d-YymwG_gLnnm1W3JtGsdq8oLs9ID6W7ICM3NLYuq75gjo6QbySZF-VL9YwQ4EfRRdbchyfPZWTsmbK4i-V7nBYYH7fgFdVbLG83YcyQHfE418O_UkDtZhXHXYtWmjHl5DHtV4h43jtjjkTAkMKW-nqKclLA/w188-h400/Meh%20Olivia%20Rodrigo.png" width="188" /></a></div><p>Olivia Rodrigo's big Met Gala outing felt no different from any other fashion moment she's had all year, except she added butterflies to her hair. It would have been so fun for her to truly WOW us the way Billie Eilish did last year in her Marilyn cosplay. I would have loved to see Olivia all ruffled and bustled up, but I do appreciate the neckline is very Gilded-era appropriate.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjd8fgTgZ8XBnktbwtsXlYqngj59LMw-dEyoKOUgw6slRwxJT7TbBLp14TIJ22HX6hTiByn1_h7VXT6PMJXWaUCGUC8HfSkzbqZibHFbrA2dNh5mUZ_3BI2WeJtCfEOuDJ-HY_0YXI4RhX2hmZntVbExvIjT9_LgX_RHNd6nDJwdZo8PqYlSFBs-Seg/s521/Meh%20Hayley%20Bieber.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="339" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjd8fgTgZ8XBnktbwtsXlYqngj59LMw-dEyoKOUgw6slRwxJT7TbBLp14TIJ22HX6hTiByn1_h7VXT6PMJXWaUCGUC8HfSkzbqZibHFbrA2dNh5mUZ_3BI2WeJtCfEOuDJ-HY_0YXI4RhX2hmZntVbExvIjT9_LgX_RHNd6nDJwdZo8PqYlSFBs-Seg/w260-h400/Meh%20Hayley%20Bieber.png" width="260" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The most inspired choice about Hailey Bieber's Yves Saint Laurent is the unconventional black hose with a strappy heal. Wild, I know. A major risk. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyM3uRx-CY67RzerNSryO7snp1VO8k8PNPYG6Ec3U2EYUfDtKZpde2TFOWsES6cnQgOrP09z7JPnpN0NkkoZKnMmOjdZsB3OcgYdGMxIylipe5TRuDsxTGSZSsVP5tiRhZaWjcnFPCmytpfTkaOmGiBpwoNY3x0cMKrCDN-IJJ0rRYCdEi3GwmWATFPw/s526/Meh%20Kaia%20Gerber.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="307" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyM3uRx-CY67RzerNSryO7snp1VO8k8PNPYG6Ec3U2EYUfDtKZpde2TFOWsES6cnQgOrP09z7JPnpN0NkkoZKnMmOjdZsB3OcgYdGMxIylipe5TRuDsxTGSZSsVP5tiRhZaWjcnFPCmytpfTkaOmGiBpwoNY3x0cMKrCDN-IJJ0rRYCdEi3GwmWATFPw/w234-h400/Meh%20Kaia%20Gerber.png" width="234" /></a></div><p>Kaia Gerber gave us disco fairy queen in her — yes, gilded — Alexander McQueen gown. I like this look, and it's technically gilded and glamorous, but felt a bit underwhelming to me. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMD4ORTJnmp-TlNer2oq5K9ucOU8hqzVUmBIGc3XUGrRkal4ThrBhZrKWqljitERVt7cZyoVVnDlH00clB03lFlx8ShFtEsERpOT4xYtk6TEwoHhNGD8dM7XH8DnBEFCu4mlw4OsXX8OaXgiwvLFwdY6MPeR8AlN9I5Z9rxbLSEH4BRrisc9gL7aNsw/s530/Meh%20Julianne%20Moore.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="299" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMD4ORTJnmp-TlNer2oq5K9ucOU8hqzVUmBIGc3XUGrRkal4ThrBhZrKWqljitERVt7cZyoVVnDlH00clB03lFlx8ShFtEsERpOT4xYtk6TEwoHhNGD8dM7XH8DnBEFCu4mlw4OsXX8OaXgiwvLFwdY6MPeR8AlN9I5Z9rxbLSEH4BRrisc9gL7aNsw/w226-h400/Meh%20Julianne%20Moore.png" width="226" /></a></div><p>My queen Julianne Moore went extremely understated, but not on the night I'd want! This Tom Ford is elegant, and was inspired by what Jackie Kennedy would wear to a state dinner, but just lacks a bit of wow factor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPCX1yoN6yZGEtJxsL5pwnluQnmtm6UQFTFKMkiL3SDem4_KrBm5_-E05uJX_vL0Fr8SRkAQ1RgdTCpnXfDVTb6NLoa2MNfO9uswCIHkpkUn6W4sVVREWjoG_XnzPoI9515KhpWXRe4t-9YzYwrEscM5AYgKtb_vm24lvykpKKZ9NhGnFvEaYA_28ig/s533/Meh%20Chloe%20Bailey.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="353" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPCX1yoN6yZGEtJxsL5pwnluQnmtm6UQFTFKMkiL3SDem4_KrBm5_-E05uJX_vL0Fr8SRkAQ1RgdTCpnXfDVTb6NLoa2MNfO9uswCIHkpkUn6W4sVVREWjoG_XnzPoI9515KhpWXRe4t-9YzYwrEscM5AYgKtb_vm24lvykpKKZ9NhGnFvEaYA_28ig/w265-h400/Meh%20Chloe%20Bailey.png" width="265" /></a></div><p>I know I said the theme was gilded, and more is more, but Chloe Bailey really took that to mean "melting Jessica Rabbit being choked by a golden snitch." This Area design is undeniably NOT BORING but vaguely trying too hard? The necklace AND the exaggerated hips/bust is a lot of look. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhORKOcEFvN8ibqW0F-hSQmnQEtNQVxwQDA8G8GW63_gntznMofyQQE02S0nmRYEz2-aOAeJe8kgwzFzG58gJDMH63GLvHWwuaNtEkAdrG1aSKzsIGkKp5sWGREbAuocuMO_e1TsVBPqNKSoGbgQt2UA6e1CgDsznkyqeljgp3cRD4srMDy1LLIM72Q/s524/Meh%20Katy%20Perry.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="313" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhORKOcEFvN8ibqW0F-hSQmnQEtNQVxwQDA8G8GW63_gntznMofyQQE02S0nmRYEz2-aOAeJe8kgwzFzG58gJDMH63GLvHWwuaNtEkAdrG1aSKzsIGkKp5sWGREbAuocuMO_e1TsVBPqNKSoGbgQt2UA6e1CgDsznkyqeljgp3cRD4srMDy1LLIM72Q/w239-h400/Meh%20Katy%20Perry.png" width="239" /></a></div><p>It's honestly profound how much Katy Perry's Oscar de la Renta look was just a big blah nothing. A lot of design elements mishmashed together in the most forgettable way. And if any house should absolutely nail this theme, it's Oscar de la Renta. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJmfmpUBqEe_x1fKBMGPRCVsO5sV_RFg_hSzrc-Qp__nkmVzFJ5uzPlluVK_qN7nMgZPthoOWFXS2OpE786_8pirlf-w91_gNaj9B-sjj8HC7QP63lnU1vnLNE4M5Locr-19pPDuySbOrpsaXkR0aIBCZgen8OmnjWsY8nYb0xteY8xPFly9NGV9Rcw/s522/Meh%20Normani.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="322" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJmfmpUBqEe_x1fKBMGPRCVsO5sV_RFg_hSzrc-Qp__nkmVzFJ5uzPlluVK_qN7nMgZPthoOWFXS2OpE786_8pirlf-w91_gNaj9B-sjj8HC7QP63lnU1vnLNE4M5Locr-19pPDuySbOrpsaXkR0aIBCZgen8OmnjWsY8nYb0xteY8xPFly9NGV9Rcw/w246-h400/Meh%20Normani.png" width="246" /></a></div><p>Is this Christian Siriano look gilded? Technically no. Is it glamour? Yes, I think maybe. Normani gets some points here for effort and an A+ for abs, but I don't expect myself to remember this one years into the future. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4eqSGwq1q7bs44uNcnZY1FTV4nA3cXpSXcm2mZgkHeRhZMPFD7y_9I8SuY2mxWsAgpPpqiKf2DhImpZsLneaDTItLPfWmFNaJRzm3AYSwk-xH2jzlf0InepcYR5VcejFxj1E-m5XcwaYL3TfqpNTxCd5Qs50GJI4XlT154aYwbLVMV4FeVe2vUDzjQ/s506/Meh%20Mindy%20Kaling.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="326" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4eqSGwq1q7bs44uNcnZY1FTV4nA3cXpSXcm2mZgkHeRhZMPFD7y_9I8SuY2mxWsAgpPpqiKf2DhImpZsLneaDTItLPfWmFNaJRzm3AYSwk-xH2jzlf0InepcYR5VcejFxj1E-m5XcwaYL3TfqpNTxCd5Qs50GJI4XlT154aYwbLVMV4FeVe2vUDzjQ/w258-h400/Meh%20Mindy%20Kaling.png" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mindy Kaling did what she usually does, which is wear something very pretty that isn't really on theme, could be worn to any formal event at any time and somehow also isn't my favorite of her looks. There's always next year! This is by Prabal Gurung and she said she was inspired by his idea of redefining what it means to be American, and that's lovely, but I just need a teensy bit more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: helvetica;">WORST-DRESSED</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQN6r0CM_2cnt9TsuskvjB0WlYhqhk_jGkssTy_d1tMBOIJxyIHgIwzsI8Br393rbO--xisbx5iMUn6AGtnl1muoktwWb4GTAJjRAtI91thfAeWe2sGesf-IIn43EC3FBGg6dzZezhyU4V5E_muHo5stwORahEJV0Dh97SgrN--HHDBSXgopDPYnKO0Q/s568/WORST%20Kardashians.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="568" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQN6r0CM_2cnt9TsuskvjB0WlYhqhk_jGkssTy_d1tMBOIJxyIHgIwzsI8Br393rbO--xisbx5iMUn6AGtnl1muoktwWb4GTAJjRAtI91thfAeWe2sGesf-IIn43EC3FBGg6dzZezhyU4V5E_muHo5stwORahEJV0Dh97SgrN--HHDBSXgopDPYnKO0Q/w400-h291/WORST%20Kardashians.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>The greatest Met Gala sins are to be boring or completely ignore the theme in favor of just sexiness and credit goes to the Kardashians/Jenners for nailing both. We have, left to right: Kylie in what can only be a dream wedding gown sketch by a high school basketball player; Khloe in a been-there-one-million-times gold sequin pageant gown; Kourtney in a cropped men's shirt and a giant Ace bandage, with a train of unfinished tailoring by Thom Browne; and Kendall in a costume of Gwyneth Paltrow's much-maligned <a href="https://www.today.com/style/gwyneth-paltrow-i-should-have-worn-bra-2002-oscars-1c8637763" target="_blank">goth Oscars look</a> from 2002. Not a one truly understood the assignment, bless 'em. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ey7wv8hsk_JuReq6-qFB3pFildokwS29jAsD73SOBGPJ8itUYFPsJvwhY0xM-kjgf0o-Y0berkQDP0ezp_AF4C2_7VYlrVWh9_V4skC0Vt5OSOdnok7aKFzhLY8WXNGfxNIvf9i8ufbcP1a4oJG03q-QWNpFhX1LjFxwYxXhy90oCZiAXlqHrKfLBg/s460/WORST%20Gigi%20Hadid.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="460" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ey7wv8hsk_JuReq6-qFB3pFildokwS29jAsD73SOBGPJ8itUYFPsJvwhY0xM-kjgf0o-Y0berkQDP0ezp_AF4C2_7VYlrVWh9_V4skC0Vt5OSOdnok7aKFzhLY8WXNGfxNIvf9i8ufbcP1a4oJG03q-QWNpFhX1LjFxwYxXhy90oCZiAXlqHrKfLBg/w400-h361/WORST%20Gigi%20Hadid.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Now listen — I'm not crazy or blind, this is FASHION and I kind of love it. But it's so wildly disregarding of the theme, in my mind (I guess the corset counts?) that I found myself actually annoyed when I saw it. Furthermore, I love the futuristic evil space queen vibe of the puffer coat, but considering Rihanna literally blew our minds in a couture puffer coat at the recent <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/met-gala-2021-rihanna-red-carpet" target="_blank">September 2021 Met Gala</a>, it felt more copycat than revolutionary.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70yYzF7NU_uHJQhiBzb-SIen_Dj5ZeOPKKjrhyhBbVKbSnEdMpHsGFNmg8IU4uqfL6vcfSRBhTjOQ_ahH40SEMOsoDlCG7_Fe7TG0FggMZGeYk_wh7wFvRAl30MaKtXRXe8Nm4BXrfgPaKo16_77FA-eaVM_vcx1C2b0PCZZEhVAoglJ-eoD3B2sAdw/s453/WORST%20Camila%20Cabello.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="453" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70yYzF7NU_uHJQhiBzb-SIen_Dj5ZeOPKKjrhyhBbVKbSnEdMpHsGFNmg8IU4uqfL6vcfSRBhTjOQ_ahH40SEMOsoDlCG7_Fe7TG0FggMZGeYk_wh7wFvRAl30MaKtXRXe8Nm4BXrfgPaKo16_77FA-eaVM_vcx1C2b0PCZZEhVAoglJ-eoD3B2sAdw/w400-h309/WORST%20Camila%20Cabello.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Camila Cabello somehow managed to come dressed in a look that isn't working really for any theme, and isn't the most flattering cut, either. Her peekaboo drape at the hip is accessorized with a garden of fake flowers that look haphazardly glued on. The top itself is odd and unflattering, and the fabric looks cheap. Prabal Gurung kinda dropped the ball on this one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmC1hlQTXl9BoOkZV-hI_MhlUUsVHq7HvFYaNVvGhDcdE2sHFaJQ1pvTeCcNpGnzF4ZpokedLg_qBZIMmk8cCOHNfHxu1N-_-Ln-kh3EYyTHP7Uz0h6JvKkx073kQd1mTk71iGvJ51ZO6UfnnFDCg7ansBj7IdmtSeujGuzoXfIFD-iW-HC55J0vEGQ/s555/WORST%20Fredrik%20Robertsson.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="337" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmC1hlQTXl9BoOkZV-hI_MhlUUsVHq7HvFYaNVvGhDcdE2sHFaJQ1pvTeCcNpGnzF4ZpokedLg_qBZIMmk8cCOHNfHxu1N-_-Ln-kh3EYyTHP7Uz0h6JvKkx073kQd1mTk71iGvJ51ZO6UfnnFDCg7ansBj7IdmtSeujGuzoXfIFD-iW-HC55J0vEGQ/w242-h400/WORST%20Fredrik%20Robertsson.png" width="242" /></a></div><p>This man is apparently a Swedish creative director named Fredrik Robertsson but everyone took one look and was like, "Wow, Jared Leto really be out here dressed as a gilded glamorous lamplighter fish." Truthfully, I usually love the futuristic delicacy of Iris Van Herpen's designs, but this was so hilariously WTF off-theme you had to laugh. I love imagining him navigating the party with his fish ribs and giant claws. I hope he stuck them into each crudite and ate them off his nails like he was Edward Scissorhands. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ogUEY1-BT-k8YJgqIqo77WhwcuYBxW3CwdR6hsVAtwdTlFDyh8Etw8ke1NlYQkPbSI36Q3E7LTiZt_nzJu1EdAYtmHGGCw3j-aK2ZhxAfRhGKqquyPSCmNVBMe7l73tFJ1QvPOUb69SI-KuTxgKpnbv75Uaf_cYdwc295uUOqZDjvy57hOuy3z68KQ/s529/WORST%20Emily%20Ratajkowski.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="325" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ogUEY1-BT-k8YJgqIqo77WhwcuYBxW3CwdR6hsVAtwdTlFDyh8Etw8ke1NlYQkPbSI36Q3E7LTiZt_nzJu1EdAYtmHGGCw3j-aK2ZhxAfRhGKqquyPSCmNVBMe7l73tFJ1QvPOUb69SI-KuTxgKpnbv75Uaf_cYdwc295uUOqZDjvy57hOuy3z68KQ/w246-h400/WORST%20Emily%20Ratajkowski.png" width="246" /></a></div><p>Emily Ratajkowski appeared to dig into her childhood dress-up and craft boxes and pull out 3-4 ballet costumes, an old tablecloth, a bag of those mini pom-poms and treated the night as her own personal "Make it Work" moment. It's vintage Versace and it misses the mark in every possible way. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUETf1JjJrxAxG-olbr-PlUe4_Xxe2YNRqMZY6JdtqGXMzf4GmhqsZELdlZGoGX-QnwuwFxsG-8NDtrqxSXKSz4SNzESa0xgr0JtemLZ2MS5AJGglPyBl7xSIqKpEg4tsf-Mb_h1p6hnybUdiZuZ-hmhZt46rHKObFWw983bye6TscFJUNc3LvouncQ/s515/WORST%20Maggie%20Rogers.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="230" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUETf1JjJrxAxG-olbr-PlUe4_Xxe2YNRqMZY6JdtqGXMzf4GmhqsZELdlZGoGX-QnwuwFxsG-8NDtrqxSXKSz4SNzESa0xgr0JtemLZ2MS5AJGglPyBl7xSIqKpEg4tsf-Mb_h1p6hnybUdiZuZ-hmhZt46rHKObFWw983bye6TscFJUNc3LvouncQ/w179-h400/WORST%20Maggie%20Rogers.png" width="179" /></a></div><p>I love Maggie Rogers so much but this sheer...bib? Safety vest?... ain't it. And freeing the nipple at the Met Gala isn't really shocking at this point; it just reads lazy. The general yawn of the whole ensemble is a real head-scratcher. Of all the Chanel outfits in the world, this felt like the one?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimerVHEj_a1bLdhA6Kv1BAAd2mWs6C3HLbkiB6kZ6pjQsRqg_uA_9ql45iOBxDQ_egVYcJrlJI5Z4RMuxadrUD1f91Nj0jMOwN7gi6mG4FQ2-xLG3Z1rYPOtYnE7OZLLssaTySDzBP3Ac43mxsOy-I3RkIDQE_SrVngA4NHMFZC5B-3g02Gvwx8sMHPA/s526/WORST%20Emma%20Stone.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="283" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimerVHEj_a1bLdhA6Kv1BAAd2mWs6C3HLbkiB6kZ6pjQsRqg_uA_9ql45iOBxDQ_egVYcJrlJI5Z4RMuxadrUD1f91Nj0jMOwN7gi6mG4FQ2-xLG3Z1rYPOtYnE7OZLLssaTySDzBP3Ac43mxsOy-I3RkIDQE_SrVngA4NHMFZC5B-3g02Gvwx8sMHPA/w215-h400/WORST%20Emma%20Stone.png" width="215" /></a></div><p>Emma Stone looks very lovely in her Singing in the Rain flapper dress and bejeweled Mary Janes, but my friends, this is what phoning it in looks like. Huge disappointment from someone who I would have loved to see serve up a full <a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/12127" target="_blank">Madame X</a> moment on the stairs. The event AND the painting are at the Met for chrissakes! It was right there for the taking and she left it on the table.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHiwU4EibpDx5REqsANdvNGpr75aSvHXul-fpRE-Y1lUN58dPPYcGCnbB2TdjJBCTYOhf4LhfvaD44T9vW0_cXsENKQ_P8loV5YWOApM24oKXFaaJ5VM7vwBqwqTcQj4gf2c9QujpTVDNUVPq_W7MqtVArcPSfk5wzbDSru1ACYd4ZbtVvWa9zvt7LQ/s512/WORST%20David%20Lauren.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="249" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHiwU4EibpDx5REqsANdvNGpr75aSvHXul-fpRE-Y1lUN58dPPYcGCnbB2TdjJBCTYOhf4LhfvaD44T9vW0_cXsENKQ_P8loV5YWOApM24oKXFaaJ5VM7vwBqwqTcQj4gf2c9QujpTVDNUVPq_W7MqtVArcPSfk5wzbDSru1ACYd4ZbtVvWa9zvt7LQ/w195-h400/WORST%20David%20Lauren.png" width="195" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Lauren clan are memes of themselves at this point when it comes to wearing denim to high-fashion events, but David Lauren made me do a sort of hybrid LOL-resigned sigh when I saw his white-tie coat and tails with...ripped jeans and cowboy boots. He looks like one of those paper doll-inspired toys where you slide the outfits to find a match, but someone just gave up looking for bottoms. I can just imagine him getting the invite requesting white tie and thinking, "but...denim...is my brand...how do I...????" </div><p></p>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-80219692821253592342022-04-04T09:48:00.002-04:002022-04-04T09:48:54.546-04:00Fashion Review: Grammys 2022<p>Grammy's AFTER the Oscars? Not a fan. But I do love that the Grammy red carpet always offers an opportunity to take the fashion road less traveled, in ways that both delight and befuddle. It's almost a bigger sin to be conventionally tasteful than it is to be wackadoodle. There's a fine line, though, between wacky fashion that's daring and wacky fashion that's costume. Let's get into it. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Best Dressed</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsGuqWbzq4OOBsTKx5hyO7M6BKar55pQv7sNvgg8SjgePCgQ7Bvmj8sUjPce3B8ASVcyFeshez0Y7JST6s5tCiVLHJ2n9Yjdfdh8nUutUEHt1l2B_-j-xJKeXHDuN-Qw8PX6InMcpQhDg2gElCqVA292wmAxWsMgZLuIhbBgW2nDnCdkelaSomrtCyQ/s616/BEST%20Lil%20Nas%20Balmain.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="334" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsGuqWbzq4OOBsTKx5hyO7M6BKar55pQv7sNvgg8SjgePCgQ7Bvmj8sUjPce3B8ASVcyFeshez0Y7JST6s5tCiVLHJ2n9Yjdfdh8nUutUEHt1l2B_-j-xJKeXHDuN-Qw8PX6InMcpQhDg2gElCqVA292wmAxWsMgZLuIhbBgW2nDnCdkelaSomrtCyQ/w217-h400/BEST%20Lil%20Nas%20Balmain.png" width="217" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The smile really says it all, doesn't it? It's been such a pleasure to see Lil Nas X defy anyone who believed he was going to be a one-hit wonder and simultaneously come into his own as an artist in the most beautiful, honest way. He was performing in Vegas and I love this futuristic Elvis-meets-King of Pop-meets-Dolly Parton's butterflies ensemble by Balmain. It's perfect for the occasion and perfect for him and you can tell he loves it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtluIHnxHXUmeiFPj7uQ9mR8bK03IwyTnWWTpqK77kx2UJMr7MhhzhjTaZv8ZesnDxgXCjlvS5JNGocWqHuE23DucTMKjRJGGtREtx5M6tm68h7COMy9vZ-lF22lCPIwXefolJ5Qi9CU5pi6883NdF-di_5OTFD0H7XdQ2HbcX8zQJdd8AYoa9yGWQw/s579/BEST%20St%20Vincent.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="388" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtluIHnxHXUmeiFPj7uQ9mR8bK03IwyTnWWTpqK77kx2UJMr7MhhzhjTaZv8ZesnDxgXCjlvS5JNGocWqHuE23DucTMKjRJGGtREtx5M6tm68h7COMy9vZ-lF22lCPIwXefolJ5Qi9CU5pi6883NdF-di_5OTFD0H7XdQ2HbcX8zQJdd8AYoa9yGWQw/w268-h400/BEST%20St%20Vincent.png" width="268" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hot pink was the color of the night, and I'm not mad at it. This rose gold-and-hot-pink ruffly confection by Gucci is a spiritual cousin to Jessica Chastain's Oscars gown, and this feels as equally appropriate for a Ginger Rogers/Fred Astaire routine as it does for the Grammys red carpet. St. Vincent has the stature to pull off just about anything.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsADE063IzQ-mP9fL6Yu16-NbF17JCJzejDN6LAM1F_rGTNZz-qs9JcuizzdKI437tCVbHHLpN0_1P_sbZdoLCQXlZDEILGmYlGGyuHXuqNISu-kL8ZeFHT1XvJxiu-0jytZhs47l-F6uVJL5eX5_6wIYrClwRq0AYr5_y7DNUMMS6JvI9Qy1f_8mKg/s446/BEST%20Doja%20Cat%20Versace.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="217" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsADE063IzQ-mP9fL6Yu16-NbF17JCJzejDN6LAM1F_rGTNZz-qs9JcuizzdKI437tCVbHHLpN0_1P_sbZdoLCQXlZDEILGmYlGGyuHXuqNISu-kL8ZeFHT1XvJxiu-0jytZhs47l-F6uVJL5eX5_6wIYrClwRq0AYr5_y7DNUMMS6JvI9Qy1f_8mKg/w195-h400/BEST%20Doja%20Cat%20Versace.png" width="195" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Doja Cat was giving us alien glamour with her 90s-meets-futuristic spiky hair and her barely there seafoam Versace gown. It's quintessentially her, which is to say provocative, irreverent but still pretty.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzCvIyCwdRKAQJ_Js7ts2zVD7kGKpNKu1kluQ6UbrAv1HCh2dr0HEC0J7fZwZFO7DEyHOG7Imiy_YDGRLS5ZJ668Z-mMmREjs5DfHuBgQrT9JtnLHcrQ_fBn4BXgjqm0SofBDxncKwI4_RPVN1VwAj_9DKQC8TDdxNucUHdNOUKHlpVoF1No9nydp0A/s616/BEST%20Dua%20Versace.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="315" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzCvIyCwdRKAQJ_Js7ts2zVD7kGKpNKu1kluQ6UbrAv1HCh2dr0HEC0J7fZwZFO7DEyHOG7Imiy_YDGRLS5ZJ668Z-mMmREjs5DfHuBgQrT9JtnLHcrQ_fBn4BXgjqm0SofBDxncKwI4_RPVN1VwAj_9DKQC8TDdxNucUHdNOUKHlpVoF1No9nydp0A/w205-h400/BEST%20Dua%20Versace.png" width="205" /></a></div><div><br /></div>If you can pull off 1992 bondage Versace originally modeled by Christy Turlington, by God, do it. Dua Lipa debuted platinum locks perfectly paired with an oxblood lip and stack of bangles. It was a great outfit for a presenter, past winner and present pop queen. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOvCB6j1OhRezTbb1dBOoVT0GvFJYsCk6YJQXBsH3elv60myFLUKMnK27PSf-xUJTf71Qes8-n9WzavTBJdpX4hMb3gLsC6k6EZPAS2IC3Bex0fUCwX5lZpbv4ZY6U2ixdVFk17Msovh8t-REWW31RbamgZ6mOmJL6UW44plewxPCWefNICEzjHm4Wg/s582/BEST%20Chrissy%20Teigen.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="462" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOvCB6j1OhRezTbb1dBOoVT0GvFJYsCk6YJQXBsH3elv60myFLUKMnK27PSf-xUJTf71Qes8-n9WzavTBJdpX4hMb3gLsC6k6EZPAS2IC3Bex0fUCwX5lZpbv4ZY6U2ixdVFk17Msovh8t-REWW31RbamgZ6mOmJL6UW44plewxPCWefNICEzjHm4Wg/w318-h400/BEST%20Chrissy%20Teigen.png" width="318" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'm a sucker, and I can't help it. When confronted with voluminous ruffly highlighter-pink petals, I simply cannot resist. Chrissy Teigen looked luminous in this cherry blossom of a dress by Nicole + Felicia Couture.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqp7fD5SnR1-6oBV-7NvZDA81bB2phevKtFEAQ58pnEBHeF3THEtCB9n2IEtcTfZXQzrB_4Xc2Ssl6F7-U3odrC_yqWT88OUiYm0dxcWE4krowseoT8M5NrahoWJoCXYPUNlOTqJLEuHfCHvcOAozgEte4-mpHI68DWHnz8Dblki2pEE2HP5sBJsBx-A/s583/BEST%20Carrie%20Underwood.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="414" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqp7fD5SnR1-6oBV-7NvZDA81bB2phevKtFEAQ58pnEBHeF3THEtCB9n2IEtcTfZXQzrB_4Xc2Ssl6F7-U3odrC_yqWT88OUiYm0dxcWE4krowseoT8M5NrahoWJoCXYPUNlOTqJLEuHfCHvcOAozgEte4-mpHI68DWHnz8Dblki2pEE2HP5sBJsBx-A/w284-h400/BEST%20Carrie%20Underwood.png" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carrie Underwood usually plays it pretty safe with metallic or black dresses, so I thought this pillowy saffron Dolce & Gabbana gown was a nice change of pace and the effect of the color growing richer as the fabric descends is so lovely. It's such a happy color. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0k-08QoBlZ8aEWWIxOPt_Po6UQBKS7s68rXNpvBnQ7huF0KDowNWq9rfMyfzHxELKjR39kenZeR8L5XX3wsuJ3SBzOdGmqcaOS0WCdmlS3wpyfDwOoBquZGo46zxTzHbet5PSGJVQatVlKjTTPg10IWv8fj8sf-h-jPj1ZeaqlvMpFQ5lNTWwL0PNxg/s616/BEST%20Billy%20Porter%20Valentino%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="327" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0k-08QoBlZ8aEWWIxOPt_Po6UQBKS7s68rXNpvBnQ7huF0KDowNWq9rfMyfzHxELKjR39kenZeR8L5XX3wsuJ3SBzOdGmqcaOS0WCdmlS3wpyfDwOoBquZGo46zxTzHbet5PSGJVQatVlKjTTPg10IWv8fj8sf-h-jPj1ZeaqlvMpFQ5lNTWwL0PNxg/w213-h400/BEST%20Billy%20Porter%20Valentino%20.png" width="213" /></a></div><div><br /></div>With Billy Porter, it's never just the mere fabric. It's always a full story that he tells with his movement, his styling, his accessories. I love this ruffled oversized button-down shirt and pants combo by Valentino, but what really makes the entire look sing is the swipe of blue lipstick. It is just the right amount of shock and awe. The silver accessories are also unexpected, but add so much. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsmrsZtcihNgOsQG-jGlQQ02SDVt0_vCCsPMsJ2Yv-J6NqVyatmgMnxsjZNm0tupZPmGwNS8OaLl_CDH-w2j83UZ_bG_DRq5MLBvnv94EeIJ-MVBWBLpL175rbg0JqWxjvLJlavzygpjNTeHChoGuRe1LNI8fvVc2dQdFmmRls-SaBzrsaY1Ag2roNA/s607/BEST%20Lady%20Gaga%20Armani%20Prive.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="348" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsmrsZtcihNgOsQG-jGlQQ02SDVt0_vCCsPMsJ2Yv-J6NqVyatmgMnxsjZNm0tupZPmGwNS8OaLl_CDH-w2j83UZ_bG_DRq5MLBvnv94EeIJ-MVBWBLpL175rbg0JqWxjvLJlavzygpjNTeHChoGuRe1LNI8fvVc2dQdFmmRls-SaBzrsaY1Ag2roNA/w229-h400/BEST%20Lady%20Gaga%20Armani%20Prive.png" width="229" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Lady Gaga does character dressing with the best of them, and as someone who also likes to cosplay my way through life, I appreciate how she matches her fashion to the assignment. In this case, she was going to be paying tribute to Tony Bennett, so she came in Armani Prive fit for Grace Kelly. I like the little swipe of the black neckline that looks like the flourish of a pen. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwttwZ3DrnziDpB7ZVSH9XzTLMh0ASPLhjJLMO7E7gl1HA8IlXnqi9D9zfTsJ1zN5tToW-rG8-P0VlBozjI2Z7nc4tVf5y7nJBlAcXrm1d309hS90I0n-8tqfkZOTeaEIDgg6RoslmoxKunHkeWVHXCAOITQCJDK1vrof6bPe1opGxSJP3FkMtS0s3g/s622/BEST%20Halsey%20Pressiat.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="338" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwttwZ3DrnziDpB7ZVSH9XzTLMh0ASPLhjJLMO7E7gl1HA8IlXnqi9D9zfTsJ1zN5tToW-rG8-P0VlBozjI2Z7nc4tVf5y7nJBlAcXrm1d309hS90I0n-8tqfkZOTeaEIDgg6RoslmoxKunHkeWVHXCAOITQCJDK1vrof6bPe1opGxSJP3FkMtS0s3g/w217-h400/BEST%20Halsey%20Pressiat.png" width="217" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Halsey also served up an Old Hollywood femme fatale vibe in a trendy velvet bustier and long skirt, topped with an incredible hat. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxyhiP77RCIEd-ek61aXZeOCw3k2kh7ErPPml24rdcxwZHQL_1SmbmsBbLIcqwBC3mvmbHJ49ZMB322FWgXPPyE3VXbwGps_nd_mdhVOlAuIjDjLuUBq3TPyY0FWSthpZJ7Ppgk7yK_c0EXmBekvcnvYEbsK3svcNGUJDdHRE95RKJMpDEjaK3Qas8g/s619/BEST%20Chloe%20Bailey%20Valentino.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="346" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxyhiP77RCIEd-ek61aXZeOCw3k2kh7ErPPml24rdcxwZHQL_1SmbmsBbLIcqwBC3mvmbHJ49ZMB322FWgXPPyE3VXbwGps_nd_mdhVOlAuIjDjLuUBq3TPyY0FWSthpZJ7Ppgk7yK_c0EXmBekvcnvYEbsK3svcNGUJDdHRE95RKJMpDEjaK3Qas8g/w224-h400/BEST%20Chloe%20Bailey%20Valentino.png" width="224" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Chloe Bailey redeemed her underwhelming Oscars look with this beautiful disco ball of a gown and cape by Valentino. She looks ready to be the true dancing queen. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KX2Cxz_hk9YT7FIfxn8hIuz2ILTKw_9C_fhw2YCjZrtJlS9lajtRr5Kj8_kEYv8QGXiPFlcYvsKfVWBijTmcDN3kTXEJpkPOCvrApj0oYxy3sPGmzgqUS9dyXD2fYMqQNIVZ4G5j28vqYFzSOwkuGp1LmZdodVQOTGZGPGYXDh5sU9ZcO9y492u3JQ/s605/BEST%20Saweetie%20Valentino.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="336" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KX2Cxz_hk9YT7FIfxn8hIuz2ILTKw_9C_fhw2YCjZrtJlS9lajtRr5Kj8_kEYv8QGXiPFlcYvsKfVWBijTmcDN3kTXEJpkPOCvrApj0oYxy3sPGmzgqUS9dyXD2fYMqQNIVZ4G5j28vqYFzSOwkuGp1LmZdodVQOTGZGPGYXDh5sU9ZcO9y492u3JQ/w223-h400/BEST%20Saweetie%20Valentino.png" width="223" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Saweetie found a way to make the current peek-a-boob trend look classy as evening wear with this hot pink bra top and full skirt by Valentino, accented with long, long gloves. This color is great on her.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKLE-vAAsMa52J-yDgxx-CmhGlbuLuWgXm5AO5rCctFA6wkwpzaAT1AlTAXxoJF9HydmP0vjmmEhOGSTTkOZx8G7IbYICVSXROCl97441Ub_aiUUiBms09LvYQpVbkcg6HXZs8aPQfVtrZbPNRJ3ZfQcS16dHZdjSk-RSao5lr2rfji12J8tSQ0IswA/s612/BEST%20SZA%20Gaulthier.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="349" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKLE-vAAsMa52J-yDgxx-CmhGlbuLuWgXm5AO5rCctFA6wkwpzaAT1AlTAXxoJF9HydmP0vjmmEhOGSTTkOZx8G7IbYICVSXROCl97441Ub_aiUUiBms09LvYQpVbkcg6HXZs8aPQfVtrZbPNRJ3ZfQcS16dHZdjSk-RSao5lr2rfji12J8tSQ0IswA/w228-h400/BEST%20SZA%20Gaulthier.png" width="228" /></a></div><div><br /></div>SZA managed to hobble her way around on crutches while still managing a peachy-nude tulle train. She looks like a goddess of spring in this explosion of florals by Jean Paul Gaulthier.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgui8l5BDdAaYqZrNya3Y7E-1QFQSHr2EjCiXMG1BIWz3s6BHU0Ahtw0V4KMUrPiY36ueHa_vfk-PNeOt4C26ir3_hoFx96LYDw7_hySh-zn2aKnGSeDCa5yz-dvtHJs8bqnUdPgoOUjesKhp88M6hny4wSDbxgQlY_O_XsxuKvetVdCc3QBQSBY0iq9Q/s609/BEST%20Megan%20Thee%20Stallion%20Roberto%20Cavalli.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="308" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgui8l5BDdAaYqZrNya3Y7E-1QFQSHr2EjCiXMG1BIWz3s6BHU0Ahtw0V4KMUrPiY36ueHa_vfk-PNeOt4C26ir3_hoFx96LYDw7_hySh-zn2aKnGSeDCa5yz-dvtHJs8bqnUdPgoOUjesKhp88M6hny4wSDbxgQlY_O_XsxuKvetVdCc3QBQSBY0iq9Q/w203-h400/BEST%20Megan%20Thee%20Stallion%20Roberto%20Cavalli.png" width="203" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Megan Thee Stallion has the energy of a jungle cat, so her Roberto Cavalli tiger-and-leopard gown felt entirely fitting. She is ready to hunt her prey. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlYwU7sh-g3kAhT0TAnoFp1awELc50emCRZUvqd2ra_U3pcqJMcLFRCjGKMmkfAopmcit-pNPMki2PvA-dzi7ByYofUZBr5IjVbM19WMaWTmg7KmtC5U6t3ZiQ2IkwxhyzdVrLNccXJ28byPKNSqmBXi65pJeXRjLkP6yRAjMx1U_7SiVRT2WDN5eKw/s588/BEST%20Olivia%20Rodrigo%20Performance.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="357" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlYwU7sh-g3kAhT0TAnoFp1awELc50emCRZUvqd2ra_U3pcqJMcLFRCjGKMmkfAopmcit-pNPMki2PvA-dzi7ByYofUZBr5IjVbM19WMaWTmg7KmtC5U6t3ZiQ2IkwxhyzdVrLNccXJ28byPKNSqmBXi65pJeXRjLkP6yRAjMx1U_7SiVRT2WDN5eKw/w242-h400/BEST%20Olivia%20Rodrigo%20Performance.png" width="242" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I didn't care for Olivia Rodrigo's red carpet dress, but I loved the vintage-vibe slip dress trimmed with shirred chiffon, fishnets and platform combat boots she wore to perform. You can draw a straight line from Courtney Love's baby doll dresses to this performance, and whether her fans know that history or not, it's nice to see the nod.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf5jiSUER1Slljwkaz-uzAcadxUtNPo1oT3kBj4FgpHrhaSL4YOo7QmZr81dJKVoqHlStdQsFibWRXsYQWlhZV-zlo9qEgjxdM489zBpIq2uPyjF-VZU9dWnYwi0vw5tZvpatu2xQG7pubfkqXE7a6cZjHw3kMFJuGUKlIV-hLQNtPSa7oClIE-eltTg/s579/BEST%20Michelle%20Zaunier.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="389" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf5jiSUER1Slljwkaz-uzAcadxUtNPo1oT3kBj4FgpHrhaSL4YOo7QmZr81dJKVoqHlStdQsFibWRXsYQWlhZV-zlo9qEgjxdM489zBpIq2uPyjF-VZU9dWnYwi0vw5tZvpatu2xQG7pubfkqXE7a6cZjHw3kMFJuGUKlIV-hLQNtPSa7oClIE-eltTg/w269-h400/BEST%20Michelle%20Zaunier.png" width="269" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is really what I'm looking for from my rock stars, and I appreciate Michelle Zauner's haute couture Valentino gown looks like she might be playing a dahlia in a school play. This is the place to do it. She looks like sunshine! </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkx88bFmnqDr0_qlYaTtfnSZRPhedmUKx24MKerJWVaS2p_opxIu7H8ZFfFi_mKYIpgkoB3JaccYfWginWmHaGhM9bbbwPZXL8MjASbIpyppfzwfYiWD63QKUcr6mZPk40yhHRKn5f1Bkh5ZF0FJMPkox9fxaOz9zmwXhvLRvOWMbFlC3P9fhlZ4hItg/s611/BEST%20Jon%20Batiste.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="294" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkx88bFmnqDr0_qlYaTtfnSZRPhedmUKx24MKerJWVaS2p_opxIu7H8ZFfFi_mKYIpgkoB3JaccYfWginWmHaGhM9bbbwPZXL8MjASbIpyppfzwfYiWD63QKUcr6mZPk40yhHRKn5f1Bkh5ZF0FJMPkox9fxaOz9zmwXhvLRvOWMbFlC3P9fhlZ4hItg/w193-h400/BEST%20Jon%20Batiste.png" width="193" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It was really Jon Batiste's night, and he wore progressively more dazzling and spectacular fashions throughout the show. I really like how this diamond-patterned sequined Dolce & Gabbana suit almost looks like a graphic snakeskin print. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspVXYxf0abj9V32KfaB5kyZEg6OsxlDjM5eP46Rn8yAE18UjAQPDNrVRA5bqhNwaRy6nCuDGWy5_4N4zICQlSJWkswRXcC-wuNXKn0Rv6AIYquAGScvanaZKQLWhj8aXN1zk_9nLc-sbfnzFCq5wCu_mJ1DIaUtkiNxlksM7JKiNI3bvxp9qNifWkgA/s618/BEST%20Travis%20Barker%20Givenchy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="343" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspVXYxf0abj9V32KfaB5kyZEg6OsxlDjM5eP46Rn8yAE18UjAQPDNrVRA5bqhNwaRy6nCuDGWy5_4N4zICQlSJWkswRXcC-wuNXKn0Rv6AIYquAGScvanaZKQLWhj8aXN1zk_9nLc-sbfnzFCq5wCu_mJ1DIaUtkiNxlksM7JKiNI3bvxp9qNifWkgA/w223-h400/BEST%20Travis%20Barker%20Givenchy.png" width="223" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">God help me, I love Travis Barker's hot pink Givenchy jacket that truly looks like it's <a href="https://www.cntraveler.com/story/an-audrey-hepburn-and-givenchy-exhibit-is-coming-to-switzerland">the one Audrey Hepburn wears in Breakfast at Tiffany's</a>. The way he's holding the sunglasses just so — I would not be surprised if he can recite Holly Golightly's whole speech about the Mean Reds. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Best/Worst</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're new around here, the Best/Worst category exists for something that is, ostensibly, bad but it is so undeniably ballsy and mirthful, you can't help but giggle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Fo7rbtjlpCEdwJfsCHIohl4E6cz5D7X-M8EwADPvu5dHHdjkeG7ELcg4bR5IJ55HlD1nFIDYm56s6dkaOPa43r58wV8pKM4huvvJdJsZfTfsS4MQD6enBDcizReHHJ2i9-zitmiPWL6_I45VPxy9iYqlRNYlTYliKWSzXTH9EPzMHcEjvwtY-GM5xw/s610/BEST%20WORST%20Bieber%20Balenciaga.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="332" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Fo7rbtjlpCEdwJfsCHIohl4E6cz5D7X-M8EwADPvu5dHHdjkeG7ELcg4bR5IJ55HlD1nFIDYm56s6dkaOPa43r58wV8pKM4huvvJdJsZfTfsS4MQD6enBDcizReHHJ2i9-zitmiPWL6_I45VPxy9iYqlRNYlTYliKWSzXTH9EPzMHcEjvwtY-GM5xw/w217-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Bieber%20Balenciaga.png" width="217" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Justin Bieber wore what must be Shaquille O'Neal's Balenciaga suit with Crocs fit for a Transformer and a hot pink beanie and yet...can I be mad at it when one of my very favorite things in rock history is David Byrne's giant gray suit in <a href="https://putthison.com/making-sense-of-david-byrnes-big-suit-the-tom/" target="_blank">Stop Making Sense</a>? I have no way of knowing if Justin even gets that reference, but like...what if he does??? Strange as it ever was.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKu3lno0yoa1bv0l_ItRFWRhyhYVHaAsr7L5zU7_KLJhDdYZqFQ88Ox2e1A1XACh9fXBpDVqdEORov6sye8eC86ZlT5aEADk8mkfAcD1_j5yttwwbOWRA9c6F_PzacmotAM7bI17pVcSxgCrqH-KhaXV1kdsOitv87K099N_5akk2GSMOjDZFZIkOlxw/s576/BEST%20WORST%20Dillon%20Francis.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="361" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKu3lno0yoa1bv0l_ItRFWRhyhYVHaAsr7L5zU7_KLJhDdYZqFQ88Ox2e1A1XACh9fXBpDVqdEORov6sye8eC86ZlT5aEADk8mkfAcD1_j5yttwwbOWRA9c6F_PzacmotAM7bI17pVcSxgCrqH-KhaXV1kdsOitv87K099N_5akk2GSMOjDZFZIkOlxw/w251-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Dillon%20Francis.png" width="251" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dillon Francis, a producer and DJ, did the absolute least and there's that dark part of me that is delighted by someone bringing their own snacks to the ceremony. Listen, if you're probably not going to win anything or ever be on camera, why NOT chow down on some Little Bites muffins from Walgreens? I'm impressed he even got in and security didn't say, you know, "Dude, this is a private event you're wandering into."</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8PmD3C-Pvz9oFiu5hx09tzAl-0cdNkCKwZpRvJbtkziM4RbyC_N86fLOTA_h74mBX7HRuas1ziVeAQWESfY5Yc6Id1BccJru03HsVvA1kiUj7WVQNRI_92IxwDMxiH82NffAM4FzgbhBLWEb7-QMr_gsG12S7cNxeHDvQa4jVANRt6K3SAVj9XfRUw/s576/BEST%20WORST%20Spice.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="466" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8PmD3C-Pvz9oFiu5hx09tzAl-0cdNkCKwZpRvJbtkziM4RbyC_N86fLOTA_h74mBX7HRuas1ziVeAQWESfY5Yc6Id1BccJru03HsVvA1kiUj7WVQNRI_92IxwDMxiH82NffAM4FzgbhBLWEb7-QMr_gsG12S7cNxeHDvQa4jVANRt6K3SAVj9XfRUw/w324-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Spice.png" width="324" /></a></div><div><br /></div>If you've ever asked yourself, "But what if Ursula the Sea Witch attended the Grammy's," never fear, I now know, thanks to Spice and her glorious green wig and sea of red ruffles that looks not so much attached to the dress as conjured, like angry waves.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2FAjU82qro3KEfQ_NtYX6sZ3r9O0KsNsY8mgU-Uyr0I5Dmq8iTaoLv8_eAF3an5xWHhfqtUfXaZG3gKbNCODf9gd6xizqCLaZVYBzm5JOqS-I4zuu2agk-mTuie6CRHGhwlS2eJoCtY9aC7oYpIFymMkai7y3NIXONSvbqG4uU-8FEfB5WpcwvY8Zw/s576/BEST%20WORST%20Victoria%20Evigan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="432" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2FAjU82qro3KEfQ_NtYX6sZ3r9O0KsNsY8mgU-Uyr0I5Dmq8iTaoLv8_eAF3an5xWHhfqtUfXaZG3gKbNCODf9gd6xizqCLaZVYBzm5JOqS-I4zuu2agk-mTuie6CRHGhwlS2eJoCtY9aC7oYpIFymMkai7y3NIXONSvbqG4uU-8FEfB5WpcwvY8Zw/w300-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Victoria%20Evigan.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I agree wholeheartedly with the message — "Love is the weapon" — if not the medium. This woman, Valerie Evigan, may have unintentionally distracted from her statement with her striped bun and ponytail combo, inflamed sleeves, orange carry-on purse and neon bodice. More is more but is the most the most?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Good</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YSlw1m9Gg56gtuLcVtdj8uYJ5F5mmCwp61NdYY7SQoDivdXf97UE4u2oIpofQExgjyLlE69XVJlOG4RX-IVL5OTKxXRKoAzfsz3FDOf54e8nmNkFBC7JPzQ-mlL4gpx11zZiS7MU9FTfgD24tFO3sScHoFzlpOcX4AXP4zWgHUJHtC17i_MUF3Sprw/s615/GOOD%20Tinashe%20GCDS.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="317" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YSlw1m9Gg56gtuLcVtdj8uYJ5F5mmCwp61NdYY7SQoDivdXf97UE4u2oIpofQExgjyLlE69XVJlOG4RX-IVL5OTKxXRKoAzfsz3FDOf54e8nmNkFBC7JPzQ-mlL4gpx11zZiS7MU9FTfgD24tFO3sScHoFzlpOcX4AXP4zWgHUJHtC17i_MUF3Sprw/w206-h400/GOOD%20Tinashe%20GCDS.png" width="206" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I like the idea of turning a fashion trope on its head with an unconventional fabric, like a vinyl-look take on a pink Material Girl gown. Tinashe, in my opinion, didn't quite nail the styling, but it's a fun gown. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNM4n3d-lmzlakXS_Z02XisOCvw5gt2S-x16JXeDHugkG3SMmQDdr5ulXr8a6z3mEW0z8_23kbi3uCTKTXlP9hjMCUSm0deTxrRXEDrlI_vaZchiOTbb_Nmmo9EUYQW1iA0NSOQGQEOgGzVFqxayRqdMrgPygy07k7Erpnolgp2NPoS-hp6o9BulHIEA/s583/GOOD%20Tiffany%20Haddish.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="422" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNM4n3d-lmzlakXS_Z02XisOCvw5gt2S-x16JXeDHugkG3SMmQDdr5ulXr8a6z3mEW0z8_23kbi3uCTKTXlP9hjMCUSm0deTxrRXEDrlI_vaZchiOTbb_Nmmo9EUYQW1iA0NSOQGQEOgGzVFqxayRqdMrgPygy07k7Erpnolgp2NPoS-hp6o9BulHIEA/w290-h400/GOOD%20Tiffany%20Haddish.png" width="290" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Tiffany Haddish wore one of her personal best gowns in this beautiful silver-and-gold sequined Prada. She's glowing, and I love the fact it looked as good from the front as from the back with the large bow. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswTt0Cb3cPsD1ea3nAlnplSsMEg7DX8wVNjKini2ae9bDvU2NNUEFV79Js5JWtff4VbjRihsschWNcADn-1ClUqaQC0IF444ATA_O48P5a6m7Zz66wp40msqp1_A0hIAO3wjrlQpEfhJ-ZC0HuzCa9hYKcn0KEI01zNNAnYLqGTOBOFCnWnZsaXUWWQ/s619/GOOD%20Snoh%20Allegra.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="338" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswTt0Cb3cPsD1ea3nAlnplSsMEg7DX8wVNjKini2ae9bDvU2NNUEFV79Js5JWtff4VbjRihsschWNcADn-1ClUqaQC0IF444ATA_O48P5a6m7Zz66wp40msqp1_A0hIAO3wjrlQpEfhJ-ZC0HuzCa9hYKcn0KEI01zNNAnYLqGTOBOFCnWnZsaXUWWQ/w219-h400/GOOD%20Snoh%20Allegra.png" width="219" /></a></div><div><br /></div>At this point, I've seen just about every variation on the quicksilver sequined gown, but I love the subtle interest of the cutout sides on Snoh Aalegra's Versace gown. It's sexy, but sly, and well-designed to emphasize all her assets. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlBJ3bxfd6_m0OS7snQHPwR_V333GP1LVMydxS-CeS5-TO0xUrnMBZCAafqqF-qpCCXjnpJUwyBC4adJ48LTQworXYgqdSJo9HuZXcanC6leSQISfhGExIi2f72xhYb3CegV_i894_JnRIvH-5X6PU24j8goLxBn6BiwOmQ34seru3YBld7PcSLK1XA/s620/GOOD%20Emonee%20Larussa.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="348" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlBJ3bxfd6_m0OS7snQHPwR_V333GP1LVMydxS-CeS5-TO0xUrnMBZCAafqqF-qpCCXjnpJUwyBC4adJ48LTQworXYgqdSJo9HuZXcanC6leSQISfhGExIi2f72xhYb3CegV_i894_JnRIvH-5X6PU24j8goLxBn6BiwOmQ34seru3YBld7PcSLK1XA/w225-h400/GOOD%20Emonee%20Larussa.png" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was not familiar with Emonee LaRussa, but she's apparently an acclaimed motion graphics artist. What I like is her adventurous take on accessories — a headband halo straight out of the Renaissance and a giant pearl purse (my dream!). </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRy1YDOs0cVdP5c2tyrqUIjXUH3cAkf1StQFI9-Cr8ebG-yBpNApTlftKtiMPHoOWUif_1fRvK3ekOroKcjZ_ULh_5Rohc8k_0hXBdm1MK05d2J4qPe2B6BJI3e5WwiOP3QDtnJfhzSrnsOBRb6Q8bNcykaANAmTeYPQJ5A5__Y2mCNhVFtCV23fhN0g/s584/GOOD%20Leon%20Bridges.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="393" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRy1YDOs0cVdP5c2tyrqUIjXUH3cAkf1StQFI9-Cr8ebG-yBpNApTlftKtiMPHoOWUif_1fRvK3ekOroKcjZ_ULh_5Rohc8k_0hXBdm1MK05d2J4qPe2B6BJI3e5WwiOP3QDtnJfhzSrnsOBRb6Q8bNcykaANAmTeYPQJ5A5__Y2mCNhVFtCV23fhN0g/w269-h400/GOOD%20Leon%20Bridges.png" width="269" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Leon Bridges managed to combine the best of his home state of Texas and the best of Vegas Elvis in this gold-embellished white suit with matching boots. I don't know if it's 100% working, but I like the gumption.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJZWnZ7M3qmu3lUbfiv9gC9YHhZ1WaVsDvZoGQH8N8FjhGgySdXVlHuWgGByjf8YikApm53pgBdwdeu-p3BKsixCJYsHvXQdec4fchcFoa2ZsOnzDyxeuXJjTTY3zHJsGsETdwEo_WQP6YkdvLuYXagt0Z_XGcK-fM5I9BwQTlVO2VY8hUnhgBwkBVQ/s582/GOOD%20Maren%20Morris.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="378" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJZWnZ7M3qmu3lUbfiv9gC9YHhZ1WaVsDvZoGQH8N8FjhGgySdXVlHuWgGByjf8YikApm53pgBdwdeu-p3BKsixCJYsHvXQdec4fchcFoa2ZsOnzDyxeuXJjTTY3zHJsGsETdwEo_WQP6YkdvLuYXagt0Z_XGcK-fM5I9BwQTlVO2VY8hUnhgBwkBVQ/w260-h400/GOOD%20Maren%20Morris.png" width="260" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This feels a little casual for the Grammy's, but I was happy to see Maren Morris look like herself and not a Khloe Kardashian lookalike. This is a great take on couple dressing, complementary but not overly matchy-matchy. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-hYXWlAQMABuTRGo2zQdgZ52QRU117nbeDIWsOFGf2YGT7BOC8ZYKWb51WARVqWskaOJqgvgAOvMW5PU3VX3e5TZ7Hj4aUZzhkTIuyXpWmPXdKKXQbU9GMJZZtDZSuTeSOQVegCXp7WgpQ1TXNinZt352aah2KKrsRjiAH-lawhV7gKzIo_PWRw_mg/s584/GOOD%20Sean%20Paul.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="398" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-hYXWlAQMABuTRGo2zQdgZ52QRU117nbeDIWsOFGf2YGT7BOC8ZYKWb51WARVqWskaOJqgvgAOvMW5PU3VX3e5TZ7Hj4aUZzhkTIuyXpWmPXdKKXQbU9GMJZZtDZSuTeSOQVegCXp7WgpQ1TXNinZt352aah2KKrsRjiAH-lawhV7gKzIo_PWRw_mg/w273-h400/GOOD%20Sean%20Paul.png" width="273" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Sean Paul understands one of the shortcuts to a successful fashion look is black-and-white, mixed and remixed in complementary ways. I like this chalked coat/printed pant/platform Chucks combo a shocking amount.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqwTGF25OEYFcQLVRMFo5dQMGyRwaKZLLCVAONlFP2pMZzhI62tyZxZ66784IYK1_ou6tGEUi1rNyOCQgbGMkTs0jvJnV45UrmNWUYQ0wPa_ftsKrEzBWujfsztD_Sa8Jcdxj1lcByZPPXikib0REUENtU4eZGGnPY6MP_PmS8kDXhvaDhRZ0gUgLag/s573/GOOD%20Elle%20King.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="395" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqwTGF25OEYFcQLVRMFo5dQMGyRwaKZLLCVAONlFP2pMZzhI62tyZxZ66784IYK1_ou6tGEUi1rNyOCQgbGMkTs0jvJnV45UrmNWUYQ0wPa_ftsKrEzBWujfsztD_Sa8Jcdxj1lcByZPPXikib0REUENtU4eZGGnPY6MP_PmS8kDXhvaDhRZ0gUgLag/w276-h400/GOOD%20Elle%20King.png" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, THAT is a fit. Elle King's bell-bottomed, flouncy-sleeved Christian Siriano suit is a model of good tailoring. It looks rock and roll. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>MEH</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEnZTUdTLTh6nMr3_FxnnI1XtQ67QoIp5EEjIfiLlNCzXpCsBF3DaJVfUhT3UcKIwiPHX012VoeAw7_YDGvJv0-nyYC54zM7Kyx1trZlH_xxL32-EyC3YA0vpZ-ajR_DfywDtmgc1BVwBMipL3GK6JhjJQv2TrvPL6o2mmUuRai8H2VRMpBQD8M9zMQ/s848/Meh%20BTS.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="848" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEnZTUdTLTh6nMr3_FxnnI1XtQ67QoIp5EEjIfiLlNCzXpCsBF3DaJVfUhT3UcKIwiPHX012VoeAw7_YDGvJv0-nyYC54zM7Kyx1trZlH_xxL32-EyC3YA0vpZ-ajR_DfywDtmgc1BVwBMipL3GK6JhjJQv2TrvPL6o2mmUuRai8H2VRMpBQD8M9zMQ/w400-h268/Meh%20BTS.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It can't be easy to pick a color scheme to color coordinate seven outfits around, but BTS consistently baffles me with their choices. This time we got brown and lavender — it feels like ugly brown suits are really having a moment — with Postal Service blue and slick, clean white. I do like that just one of them ever gets a gigantic flower accessory.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZiXRAEtHU4hdJ_wLK2-BLGPnUJITmkpoKh6sy6P69Mf89AhA7-iO0Tqh9tdZpAL0YTpTK4qXz2Qewx8OWge46UxQPRCNeZTuYqGOuMqX44HQqYXOpgZKvVv2AwVlKZej4Dnlcv7bDF1FVbyQufApfSgcsQVt1g4sn8TXTSvTzBcBtAx9JLyXgOWdig/s580/MEH%20%20Olivia%20Rodrigo%20Vivienne%20Westwood.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="396" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZiXRAEtHU4hdJ_wLK2-BLGPnUJITmkpoKh6sy6P69Mf89AhA7-iO0Tqh9tdZpAL0YTpTK4qXz2Qewx8OWge46UxQPRCNeZTuYqGOuMqX44HQqYXOpgZKvVv2AwVlKZej4Dnlcv7bDF1FVbyQufApfSgcsQVt1g4sn8TXTSvTzBcBtAx9JLyXgOWdig/w273-h400/MEH%20%20Olivia%20Rodrigo%20Vivienne%20Westwood.png" width="273" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Maybe I'm an old fuddy duddy but this cartoonishly simulated beaded cleavage on a pink and black Vivienne Westwood gown feels a little too Hot Topic prom to me. I generally haven't been the biggest fan of Olivia Rodrigo's red carpet looks, but I think as she continues to evolve, she'll find her way.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZpj8C0HTm_kI1wKQoCYb5zr8x9SVW1PXMnnBZrGn2Y1lM4axD8s4_7FaJWeXKEs0LGIh8Jq-j-pUyt7mYZwDZJGiMx7muD9nA1TUm96CIkt-s5yV2Qb6Z_73I5QIXZa9uHOWTKqIKfVpataKetK_NgtSPDCuaALKNv_NmL-zIFRx8wc168DijhyXNg/s606/MEH%20Billie%20Rick%20Owens.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="403" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZpj8C0HTm_kI1wKQoCYb5zr8x9SVW1PXMnnBZrGn2Y1lM4axD8s4_7FaJWeXKEs0LGIh8Jq-j-pUyt7mYZwDZJGiMx7muD9nA1TUm96CIkt-s5yV2Qb6Z_73I5QIXZa9uHOWTKqIKfVpataKetK_NgtSPDCuaALKNv_NmL-zIFRx8wc168DijhyXNg/w266-h400/MEH%20Billie%20Rick%20Owens.png" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Billie Eilish wore a Matrix take on a kimono by Rick Owens with combat boots and although I'm envious of her ability to find increasingly adventurous ways to be comfortable, I wasn't super in love with this look. I liked her Taylor Hawkins tribute t-shirt better!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhPI2H2j65ID45SwuKFh9P5Pw7zrPNMWcHamrB5LBiz9KlLAcl5tWbjKlmljt7s3sBtxgrVVA-qKRglHp2G_xeoLMXMI_oPPN38ij9j8FBBtjc9cE01rG1_ZYc9VWzaE7muqx3TZr-WpqDknviBPzmDGRdpTovkPXU0f_onoCnJk74n8ryzfVVlRz2g/s583/Meh%20Cynthia%20Erivo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="387" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhPI2H2j65ID45SwuKFh9P5Pw7zrPNMWcHamrB5LBiz9KlLAcl5tWbjKlmljt7s3sBtxgrVVA-qKRglHp2G_xeoLMXMI_oPPN38ij9j8FBBtjc9cE01rG1_ZYc9VWzaE7muqx3TZr-WpqDknviBPzmDGRdpTovkPXU0f_onoCnJk74n8ryzfVVlRz2g/w265-h400/Meh%20Cynthia%20Erivo.png" width="265" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Cynthia Erivo rarely missteps but I wasn't blown away by this zip-up robe gown over sequins. It might be the world's fanciest choir robe. It's not bad, it's just not my fave.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowA5Y-alHte1G2CQ-BpFMeE9KRrOh8ZioyQJgUhLRpAZlYfjgBQVsUxRFUILiMkr-FeZpZ1QkKm444OeQPrkAtWXthoBKUN0cLpTUq2ET14XMy1swx_xfZiH9ZGK4nxfBUNCByZuIK_7zEIz05n3_dHelpK79zA-FimcgFJmRJiPd8rbyL5cMnsFNgQ/s614/Meh%20Finneas%20Gucci.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="336" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowA5Y-alHte1G2CQ-BpFMeE9KRrOh8ZioyQJgUhLRpAZlYfjgBQVsUxRFUILiMkr-FeZpZ1QkKm444OeQPrkAtWXthoBKUN0cLpTUq2ET14XMy1swx_xfZiH9ZGK4nxfBUNCByZuIK_7zEIz05n3_dHelpK79zA-FimcgFJmRJiPd8rbyL5cMnsFNgQ/w219-h400/Meh%20Finneas%20Gucci.png" width="219" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Remember when some guy from your high school insisted on getting the 1940's-style zoot suit for prom and thought it was the *coolest?* That's what Finneas reminds me of in his formal zoot suit pajamas by Gucci. I like the big fake orchid to lend some visual interest, but without it, this would be a great big blah.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT61_qxbLE03qgs5m8l7kmv8JpmFYKE8Ho1QVL9qJm2QG2qVEmMbtSZ_H6Ppn4B3LSavsehWS8DYUwN8RI395Y5WYySq-LObwPE1YBZocXXINOJhRvHx2NyPZDPTXbL5YOjiZdcsAHDKa1_r0WSyRS6yPtpUDoJDrFwfdFGw7fCrd_hr118kvhhefsdw/s619/Meh%20HER%20Dundas.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="342" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT61_qxbLE03qgs5m8l7kmv8JpmFYKE8Ho1QVL9qJm2QG2qVEmMbtSZ_H6Ppn4B3LSavsehWS8DYUwN8RI395Y5WYySq-LObwPE1YBZocXXINOJhRvHx2NyPZDPTXbL5YOjiZdcsAHDKa1_r0WSyRS6yPtpUDoJDrFwfdFGw7fCrd_hr118kvhhefsdw/w221-h400/Meh%20HER%20Dundas.png" width="221" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>H.E.R loves a Dundas jumpsuit, but I'm distracted by the visible seams in the midsection. I wish it had sequins all over the pants. She looks like she's going to be playing the Sun in a triumphant finale of "Annie." </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdIovaErgC6XjeJ9VFrWTD4E2V1LVA7aNPg8d_VZPdGZI7HP7aGKgA4H0LM5NkXekByT5IGBFx_gu8l8j-K_jrGu2SByXToynPMXMo1415DWben8_oyNxW0xZnzByXFMisd6ygbzuOntFfbge3osUnOfnuGB7OE_UGdNnPEgRFJJWxYC8JSJFHGUQ4w/s582/Meh%20Rachel%20Zegler.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="374" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdIovaErgC6XjeJ9VFrWTD4E2V1LVA7aNPg8d_VZPdGZI7HP7aGKgA4H0LM5NkXekByT5IGBFx_gu8l8j-K_jrGu2SByXToynPMXMo1415DWben8_oyNxW0xZnzByXFMisd6ygbzuOntFfbge3osUnOfnuGB7OE_UGdNnPEgRFJJWxYC8JSJFHGUQ4w/w258-h400/Meh%20Rachel%20Zegler.png" width="258" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Theoretically, you can't go wrong with gray Dior Haute Couture, but the seams on the bustline of Rachel Zegler's dress just aren't terribly flattering. I wish it had more of a sweetheart neckline and the sleeves sat higher on her arms, rather that cut across her bust this way. I do LOVE her makeup and bob, however. This is really a close but no cigar look. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbjNBTmvFgC7nfBXVELdR4foPATFKV819jIM3nJzfj8kqLIbCFG0sV4KHsgpzVCd_-5LadhtvWU1cnbvNXeF-gr4cEp9Sab9ReFE5ps7B_LZHX5EyXvv3BPYkkfEDSAuuCvPEqsXhDOSzzP1jQsHyzrwtRNUmQfjeHuVL5jQ-8QdpE8D9un7Z_sjkdw/s616/Meh%20Jared%20Leto%20Gucci.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="341" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbjNBTmvFgC7nfBXVELdR4foPATFKV819jIM3nJzfj8kqLIbCFG0sV4KHsgpzVCd_-5LadhtvWU1cnbvNXeF-gr4cEp9Sab9ReFE5ps7B_LZHX5EyXvv3BPYkkfEDSAuuCvPEqsXhDOSzzP1jQsHyzrwtRNUmQfjeHuVL5jQ-8QdpE8D9un7Z_sjkdw/w221-h400/Meh%20Jared%20Leto%20Gucci.png" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This Gucci on Jared Leto is a LOT OF LOOK. It's 70% Waylon Jennings, with a little Brian Boitano thrown in with the sequined lace. The mix you never saw coming. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9w24N70HyrDoTgeLD8DY8T3yAjVpqgmhatjCpWLPMkKB7JYKfhnoOysFFuAd-6USYc6-F9zEnoQOjU4LlgMKiQE5d0KuRIz-cpFVk5lDEDCvlLdflxJfFFOOj055ePkOMfY_pBj9LcwY9DxDpNFTK-k3KgXGmnf-L7n-IELMFSaK5vaw4NcfHdTmBvA/s602/Meh%20Jimme%20Allen.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="337" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9w24N70HyrDoTgeLD8DY8T3yAjVpqgmhatjCpWLPMkKB7JYKfhnoOysFFuAd-6USYc6-F9zEnoQOjU4LlgMKiQE5d0KuRIz-cpFVk5lDEDCvlLdflxJfFFOOj055ePkOMfY_pBj9LcwY9DxDpNFTK-k3KgXGmnf-L7n-IELMFSaK5vaw4NcfHdTmBvA/w224-h400/Meh%20Jimme%20Allen.png" width="224" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Jimme Allen is giving me bandleader action hero, equally ready to play a ballroom or slide to home base. His shoes look both mesmerizing and very uncomfortable.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Worst Dressed</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYl5k8VasHtST8F62OS-i8D2tT_utur9QasLX7X7LodCm8ibHcPEsJiP1gVs12YAZQALtxgVPlLgWIUnBv-SSGHGYet3CyG8Mgx3hvEefQ9rHJxGD23DVJQjxoAN-ru51bRHIM5rQpJ9E6qIXXfU_rcNCvIGocNFudRTbEwqYfGuN0K5CuN12Cf6QmLg/s584/WORST%20Yola.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="454" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYl5k8VasHtST8F62OS-i8D2tT_utur9QasLX7X7LodCm8ibHcPEsJiP1gVs12YAZQALtxgVPlLgWIUnBv-SSGHGYet3CyG8Mgx3hvEefQ9rHJxGD23DVJQjxoAN-ru51bRHIM5rQpJ9E6qIXXfU_rcNCvIGocNFudRTbEwqYfGuN0K5CuN12Cf6QmLg/w311-h400/WORST%20Yola.png" width="311" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Yola here is captured mid-morph from beast to woman, and truthfully, I kind of love it. Furry beast arms and chopstick hair, roaring down the red carpet? Why the heck not. Who says we can't have Animorphs couture? </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MqQnhZ9Hlo7XA4bZ7s7R054WozhFZY83ounu4YNUcrOmSx2Ig7rTQEgUcIfjx2lSiMs-r8hjHJABUWa3YRwVB7MC1jKqIjX0lF08AyrQpUFpaXbfFFjhdC9wAZWQ-u-bf6yG0XHc2XMoAokJZ-BDKVf7ErqAySkS5yrSSqKxN5gGglgvdAZC6ErYvQ/s572/WORST%20Tayla%20Parx%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="415" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MqQnhZ9Hlo7XA4bZ7s7R054WozhFZY83ounu4YNUcrOmSx2Ig7rTQEgUcIfjx2lSiMs-r8hjHJABUWa3YRwVB7MC1jKqIjX0lF08AyrQpUFpaXbfFFjhdC9wAZWQ-u-bf6yG0XHc2XMoAokJZ-BDKVf7ErqAySkS5yrSSqKxN5gGglgvdAZC6ErYvQ/w290-h400/WORST%20Tayla%20Parx%20.png" width="290" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There's daring fashion, and then there's fully coming in a Pokemon costume, and that's where we are with singer-songwriter Tayla Parx (writer of "Thank U, Next" and "High Hopes"). She looks like she had to hustle over to the ceremony after finishing a shift as a mascot at Universal Studios.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNf7BWBfERJt01I78fCGlug_WTtROc66bvuEO_aZ96n8EjoGyWtx5OjXsvjlNsOkGnfT-mU-dDFkMy4LWYa3jQNd-_I81xJp3zZmeglZonewpUjyb5oKtt7Gc3Q6i6lZ7G2bgkAaVHVBl-09Sv_sMKAzRMLq7dO1rIL_F8WKhAcXhpyg5UvjawME06aQ/s586/WORST%20Li%20Saumet.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="455" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNf7BWBfERJt01I78fCGlug_WTtROc66bvuEO_aZ96n8EjoGyWtx5OjXsvjlNsOkGnfT-mU-dDFkMy4LWYa3jQNd-_I81xJp3zZmeglZonewpUjyb5oKtt7Gc3Q6i6lZ7G2bgkAaVHVBl-09Sv_sMKAzRMLq7dO1rIL_F8WKhAcXhpyg5UvjawME06aQ/w310-h400/WORST%20Li%20Saumet.png" width="310" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Li Saumet, a Colombian singer, looked like a cartoon come to life and honestly, there's part of me that just loves the complete confusion it must have caused all night. Her mask is like a cotton-candy interpretation of ancient Colombian masks, topping a pink flamingo dress and highlighter yellow sneaks. It's giving me Masked Singer, as though she wandered into the wrong auditorium.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7037S1v9p98I9OWpi86FvZaff9zd5gdM4FH_qkrdTxLMFjlOvC6rC9lgjHNJYBRWu5kSjNJ58N8O8RVRorh0HIUyzvJAG1pPz1dfNRvy4AHfjKKYPwg_7s8SWqQ9rGnENJ_caeje8J_Ho9tQ4nuCwkCEhG9l_oWvNyOSWdAOVopMy8JRpRESyQpS3A/s581/WORST%20Ilsey%20Juber.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="387" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7037S1v9p98I9OWpi86FvZaff9zd5gdM4FH_qkrdTxLMFjlOvC6rC9lgjHNJYBRWu5kSjNJ58N8O8RVRorh0HIUyzvJAG1pPz1dfNRvy4AHfjKKYPwg_7s8SWqQ9rGnENJ_caeje8J_Ho9tQ4nuCwkCEhG9l_oWvNyOSWdAOVopMy8JRpRESyQpS3A/w266-h400/WORST%20Ilsey%20Juber.png" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I know the 90s are back but I don't think anyone really wants this type of puffy shirt and oversized brocade suit look back. Songwriter Ilsey Juber ("Nothing Breaks Like a Heart") looks a little like a down-on-her-luck footman in Amadeus-meets-Elaine Benes in the J. Peterman era. </div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-89693145942363569932022-03-28T09:50:00.003-04:002022-03-28T09:50:53.738-04:00Fashion Review: Oscars 2022<p>I'm cracking up that I've barely touched this "blog" in a year beyond red carpet rundowns, but that's life in the age of Instagram, innit? </p><p>I can't remember an Oscars that felt weirder to me. After no televised Golden Globes, I *forgot* to watch the SAGs and I've watched most of the nominated films from the comfort of my own home. </p><p>Personally, "Belfast" and "Coda" brought me the most joy, "Dune" and "The Power of the Dog" were most visually stunning, and I loved the careful way Spielberg balanced updating the original material of "West Side Story." But that's not what you're here to read about. You're here for FASHION!</p><p>More than ever, it felt like the rulebook of Oscar dressing has been shredded and we are seeing more daring moments than safe. Let's see who stuck the landing. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>BEST DRESSED</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtl455l4nq_0OSbDHJ1qSolHLGKZnD89x73d2HU-VdChW11Slx3PGzSVev9U1s7RaJmQNnkBA5k6fJLm-35I8zwv4fMyrxI9tUclMYsdwJrEl1nPyE6_aqro_VSeCBULn62C9_BLRiUKch8NWd6e_lnJrXus79DgUrDtEc1pjEiP1nVsSwyjjWVyGaQ/s678/BEST%20Ariana%20DeBose.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="678" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtl455l4nq_0OSbDHJ1qSolHLGKZnD89x73d2HU-VdChW11Slx3PGzSVev9U1s7RaJmQNnkBA5k6fJLm-35I8zwv4fMyrxI9tUclMYsdwJrEl1nPyE6_aqro_VSeCBULn62C9_BLRiUKch8NWd6e_lnJrXus79DgUrDtEc1pjEiP1nVsSwyjjWVyGaQ/w400-h276/BEST%20Ariana%20DeBose.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I never thought I'd be this delighted by pants, a bustier and a cape, but Ariana DeBose served this look up and down the red carpet with the confidence of a sure bet. You cannot go wrong in Valentino red. It was modern, sexy and yet classic.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhix3g9vuP4Eay4A5krlE22tr-8RyukcIQjGjl00oHDBo_ZOlufAGJE_02C44UGdD4OCz8EZtjyjwj6Vz8AaR0zeVySv3V6wF7Li2nL9unqo6EtxEaoeffDJMGnE84WuRzazmsHTs0Laa4q8fUcRc41dQGbwN0lQ4-dN1GhfWoPcb4FfuP8utcDTt7U2w/s587/BEST%20Zendaya%20Maison%20Valentino.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="587" data-original-width="393" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhix3g9vuP4Eay4A5krlE22tr-8RyukcIQjGjl00oHDBo_ZOlufAGJE_02C44UGdD4OCz8EZtjyjwj6Vz8AaR0zeVySv3V6wF7Li2nL9unqo6EtxEaoeffDJMGnE84WuRzazmsHTs0Laa4q8fUcRc41dQGbwN0lQ4-dN1GhfWoPcb4FfuP8utcDTt7U2w/w268-h400/BEST%20Zendaya%20Maison%20Valentino.png" width="268" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'd like to think Zendaya and her team were inspired by the iconic <a href="https://fashionista.com/2021/07/sharon-stone-1998-oscars-gap-vera-wang" target="_blank">Sharon Stone button down with a satin skirt combo</a> — no one did high-low better than Sharon in the nineties — but this Maison Valentino version turns the heat up a notch. As always, she gives perfect face, the accessories game is unmatched and she managed to make something as awkward as a tiny satin button down with slits on the side look fantastic.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIt9LP7FqoC0adXbwlz7mVx9dFyqUXHmeSAbQNX8TjiFVRnE1m7eFIWEnrlbdTkVX7WIsLlGTIN6aUC7ePHlv5KynYTkXKIMkEyHDxf9yCeVDcuNlepHmA_YGx37hwc8g7HIz6KpZMbR24UnnjaJioqII3BcgM_EP-ttjV_7Delt4v4TgKTeRmdrQuQ/s532/BEST%20Lupita%20Nyong'o%20Prada.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="328" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIt9LP7FqoC0adXbwlz7mVx9dFyqUXHmeSAbQNX8TjiFVRnE1m7eFIWEnrlbdTkVX7WIsLlGTIN6aUC7ePHlv5KynYTkXKIMkEyHDxf9yCeVDcuNlepHmA_YGx37hwc8g7HIz6KpZMbR24UnnjaJioqII3BcgM_EP-ttjV_7Delt4v4TgKTeRmdrQuQ/w246-h400/BEST%20Lupita%20Nyong'o%20Prada.png" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lupita Nyong'o never, ever misses. This tinsel magic of a dress by Prada befits the glimmery goddess she is.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbZxZEp_L9mTKIuTRaWzwgWemiu0LiY7GDNGHNsCm8occ-mdIr28Sj_hctAdtIKPZfZeOUvnl6GKhUOUlfk5l8A7ejON2Z4eqjbbP8BfRcYXOrmrnpQ4MPlsCQUuQGG4D9-8vMNYEI1TahHGffaowvNAiyBzLLo_te9aCogSwsxwxhIIDtoYDPRKwMg/s583/BEST%20Jessica%20Chastain%20Gucci.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="395" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbZxZEp_L9mTKIuTRaWzwgWemiu0LiY7GDNGHNsCm8occ-mdIr28Sj_hctAdtIKPZfZeOUvnl6GKhUOUlfk5l8A7ejON2Z4eqjbbP8BfRcYXOrmrnpQ4MPlsCQUuQGG4D9-8vMNYEI1TahHGffaowvNAiyBzLLo_te9aCogSwsxwxhIIDtoYDPRKwMg/w271-h400/BEST%20Jessica%20Chastain%20Gucci.png" width="271" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love the Old Hollywood-meets-Vegas vibe of Jessica Chastain's Gucci in an unexpected color combo of copper and lilac. It had several pretty details, from the frothy ties at the shoulder to the fluffy floral ruffles at the bottom of the skirt. She accessorized with beautiful chandelier earrings and a high pony to keep it fun.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDirL6fHkjq58XS1V2mK9uWEk55zknVkXm5Z4pjOP5oGFPrL4XgdazZMHfa182rF5Kq2SSbXH1KDa5zgqcwRFDML-HcgpixkZgpRL9xQSSwwVR0CaRWHCFUr3vUBNt0E9jB7LB0bnAtQlUEB9p72Vza-soQpR295uQd15TDUDKUQpG3n48AVZShkz-Tw/s570/BEST%20Venus%20Elie%20Saab.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="306" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDirL6fHkjq58XS1V2mK9uWEk55zknVkXm5Z4pjOP5oGFPrL4XgdazZMHfa182rF5Kq2SSbXH1KDa5zgqcwRFDML-HcgpixkZgpRL9xQSSwwVR0CaRWHCFUr3vUBNt0E9jB7LB0bnAtQlUEB9p72Vza-soQpR295uQd15TDUDKUQpG3n48AVZShkz-Tw/w215-h400/BEST%20Venus%20Elie%20Saab.png" width="215" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Venus came dressed like her Grecian namesake, looking like Wonder Woman in this sleek and sexy Elie Saab. I loved seeing her dazzle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qlLKo_NgAWtKCa2fE4lt84hF9BaxJ7Amb2TH7uoznOUR84vwgmQf8GFRPmpVgA9v7M6eq_iXuhR6FuGTJonaG0bkuDTC20DBtPg2DHegoWhU-lIM-yGmZ80G6ucsG1YkscipTMhGQf7rJNylrantuHJ6jXJv2hI8uqy6eoFuJ-rBRE5rwbX9fcsoJQ/s503/BEST%20Zoe%20Kravitz.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="328" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qlLKo_NgAWtKCa2fE4lt84hF9BaxJ7Amb2TH7uoznOUR84vwgmQf8GFRPmpVgA9v7M6eq_iXuhR6FuGTJonaG0bkuDTC20DBtPg2DHegoWhU-lIM-yGmZ80G6ucsG1YkscipTMhGQf7rJNylrantuHJ6jXJv2hI8uqy6eoFuJ-rBRE5rwbX9fcsoJQ/w261-h400/BEST%20Zoe%20Kravitz.png" width="261" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Zoe Kravitz went for classically pretty in this dusty pink column by Saint Laurent and a perfect Audrey Hepburn bang-and-bun combo. The winning accessory here is bone structure. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjka3iyPipvTRuWHp8uNJxxT_OK0tnEBntsOLyTI14X1AHRxBLVIwnMIiPrjgmKpQjfyZJACf4ulKb_Vv-ts9jTmwigY1C7Uu1JDfqZ93Q2d0GeQ0JYO_udesHbolDnm0isNExTZwJ_OAE9Ev7T7a5npx_GWQlDfPHKQdqFvPREEMFYyFkHLP_7e7fA/s556/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%2010.56.33%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="404" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjka3iyPipvTRuWHp8uNJxxT_OK0tnEBntsOLyTI14X1AHRxBLVIwnMIiPrjgmKpQjfyZJACf4ulKb_Vv-ts9jTmwigY1C7Uu1JDfqZ93Q2d0GeQ0JYO_udesHbolDnm0isNExTZwJ_OAE9Ev7T7a5npx_GWQlDfPHKQdqFvPREEMFYyFkHLP_7e7fA/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%2010.56.33%20PM.png" width="233" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Truthfully, Nicole always looks good and this very formal...mushroom is not one of my favorites of her many, many spectacular fashion moments. It's fine, and on-trend. This necklace, however, is what dreams are made of. That art nouveau sprinkling of diamonds was so elegant and eye-catching, and I also love that she wore a watch! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8Yv3_Yy9_yTCb2Z4plGm7HS99B_bEzEQ9ZFyjFnx3nuz2W4T9Q0XouSTcql8QyJxw5sgzsWleU_L9A_Kcct4JiiXnGByXHdTkxcc-iWflqUzjaW5M_dTGJ0K3SPORHapvyvMh3w26d9a6KuV1H4WMrPyv7wK0GzT6C474BN71s8SUY_Hym24xWFnKw/s529/BEST%20Kodie%20Smit%20McPhee%20Bottega%20Veneta.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="334" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8Yv3_Yy9_yTCb2Z4plGm7HS99B_bEzEQ9ZFyjFnx3nuz2W4T9Q0XouSTcql8QyJxw5sgzsWleU_L9A_Kcct4JiiXnGByXHdTkxcc-iWflqUzjaW5M_dTGJ0K3SPORHapvyvMh3w26d9a6KuV1H4WMrPyv7wK0GzT6C474BN71s8SUY_Hym24xWFnKw/w253-h400/BEST%20Kodie%20Smit%20McPhee%20Bottega%20Veneta.png" width="253" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Kodi Smit-McPhee has an otherworldly, starman look to him, so it seems only fitting that he wore this impeccably tailored Bottega Veneta suit that gives me serious David Bowie early 70's vibes. The color brings out his eyes and I can't get over the cut of that double-breasted jacket with the loooooooong waist. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNFPsiWungSro77fBcR7pkTLNcaod9uALS0cIcGXy3UtYuj1atSCUXD4FqXXeM7rr-KFIYRnlKmCpJ2dKV2HQ5ynKMLoOYmuss4BBK2aOgyLxIuZO8yr2Y2d4VLj8dOrLcJr84eTzG_bV7rSnqbXzD_LEENFaIJ43VqUI8nybXFhOHRqU8jGaVOXRgg/s585/BEST%20Simu%20Liu.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="385" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNFPsiWungSro77fBcR7pkTLNcaod9uALS0cIcGXy3UtYuj1atSCUXD4FqXXeM7rr-KFIYRnlKmCpJ2dKV2HQ5ynKMLoOYmuss4BBK2aOgyLxIuZO8yr2Y2d4VLj8dOrLcJr84eTzG_bV7rSnqbXzD_LEENFaIJ43VqUI8nybXFhOHRqU8jGaVOXRgg/w264-h400/BEST%20Simu%20Liu.png" width="264" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Simu Liu is so charming, and he looked scrumptious in this red Donatella Versace suit with gold buttons. We've seen men become so adventurous on the red carpet, and this felt especially right.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>BEST/WORST</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrg8Ed_yVtLoV7ObeeiBR0rm4dAzZUS8j3jmLpVA4hwjQ39wNQERdxo4dlVVD8r2jRpN638lQaH34_3etowG52wamrTba6t1xGezW3RmTl_LKlliEFY3851AYFtrTYmkqTC_FdCCPfvYtAFzilsvRsucUBeMmm-icO0AgbCHoCNlwUR45QMHqEh_2pQ/s530/BEST%20WORST%20Timothee%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="277" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrg8Ed_yVtLoV7ObeeiBR0rm4dAzZUS8j3jmLpVA4hwjQ39wNQERdxo4dlVVD8r2jRpN638lQaH34_3etowG52wamrTba6t1xGezW3RmTl_LKlliEFY3851AYFtrTYmkqTC_FdCCPfvYtAFzilsvRsucUBeMmm-icO0AgbCHoCNlwUR45QMHqEh_2pQ/w209-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Timothee%20.png" width="209" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Listen, this was genuinely a delight. I mean...Timothee is not wearing a shirt. To the Oscars. He probably couldn't enter my local grocery store without a shirt, but he was able to attend the Oscars without one. But damn, this boy can show up in a Louis Vuitton lace-trimmed, sequined cropped jacket, no shirt and a diamond necklace, looking like he's about to front an INXS cover band, and STILL look incredible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKndXcPL5_dE126I6zrH-k9eAQmABEgSmSl3mg_HZHYNZDEcIvUtA6dcouYZepQpxN9bgCzzUb25sMmprTaEz25OWPK_8hieamwNEk-pYkrLlglF_85X7JMtyhLyPZTsodeCRYhVsph6f7I1TVKogCrbU6NDXYWpN_UNPYiOnI7D6cZUrEvU57FwYetQ/s517/WORST%20Kristen%20Stewart%20Chanel.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="337" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKndXcPL5_dE126I6zrH-k9eAQmABEgSmSl3mg_HZHYNZDEcIvUtA6dcouYZepQpxN9bgCzzUb25sMmprTaEz25OWPK_8hieamwNEk-pYkrLlglF_85X7JMtyhLyPZTsodeCRYhVsph6f7I1TVKogCrbU6NDXYWpN_UNPYiOnI7D6cZUrEvU57FwYetQ/s320/WORST%20Kristen%20Stewart%20Chanel.png" width="209" /></a></div><div><br /></div>In all honestly, I mostly hated Kristen Stewart's Chanel look, but I know the internet loved its irreverence. My beef with it — aside from the general no-effs-given of it all — is that with little tweaks, it could be so much better. I've SEEN better versions of this. I'm picturing it with an oversized tuxedo blazer and maybe sequined shorts. Maybe pick between the bed head and last night's makeup. She only wore the heels for part of the way and then switched to loafers, and I actually think that could be more fun. It just feels a little anxious to convey "I don't care about these things" and then she said the opposite in every interview. I did, however, love her <a href="https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a39544702/kristen-stewart-dress-oscars-after-party-2022/">after-party look</a>.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueFOdEeKuUtsWZ6ltnU95_ra_5N1HHZDixGYMJqd6AHPub83Em19tMWp61gHzk2afoQOOM53c6ggnnSA0_1gE79RdhdxJPGLi_sj0Mc_IGEP2G2KB5Bit6sUk-vfA9t1zcQT8VZdDPFZce_ww8NnJInVXUHyu2d56gmxNXL_Ri0UlIv3j4IzrEz4ZjA/s533/BEST%20WORST%20Wesley%20Snipes%20Givenchy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="339" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueFOdEeKuUtsWZ6ltnU95_ra_5N1HHZDixGYMJqd6AHPub83Em19tMWp61gHzk2afoQOOM53c6ggnnSA0_1gE79RdhdxJPGLi_sj0Mc_IGEP2G2KB5Bit6sUk-vfA9t1zcQT8VZdDPFZce_ww8NnJInVXUHyu2d56gmxNXL_Ri0UlIv3j4IzrEz4ZjA/w255-h400/BEST%20WORST%20Wesley%20Snipes%20Givenchy.png" width="255" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Wesley Snipes wore a whole lotta look, and I commend him because it's definitely not boring and I do actually love this shade of plum on him. But when you start to unpack what you're seeing, it's a little bit medieval knight, a little bit schoolboy uniform, a little bit court jester. The little flare to the shorts is almost giving me Oompa Loompa. Love him for it!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIupyTbNBv1c5xceq0LNjcf0thZL-7aXCv4nWPrUiMNwj4Ml0hB7cvhyASHILi3BbbD5vqEOxdv65ltBsaaVmhU6ap-bEmtLo783RTRQEdijSROEjml0TTnNqsMFGkVRrdaj6PrLc9HQxk7_8ttUKcjwP2Vydg4BfYpzDNPvxYD-6HjHMMsyCf9ciE6A/s586/BEST%20WORST%20Diane%20WArren.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIupyTbNBv1c5xceq0LNjcf0thZL-7aXCv4nWPrUiMNwj4Ml0hB7cvhyASHILi3BbbD5vqEOxdv65ltBsaaVmhU6ap-bEmtLo783RTRQEdijSROEjml0TTnNqsMFGkVRrdaj6PrLc9HQxk7_8ttUKcjwP2Vydg4BfYpzDNPvxYD-6HjHMMsyCf9ciE6A/s320/BEST%20WORST%20Diane%20WArren.png" width="205" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sure as the sun will rise, Diane Warren will be nominated, will put on her signature wacky suit and booties, and trot down the red carpet only to go home empty-handed. This shade is best described as "green screen." At least she has her boom box purse! </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>GOOD</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQ5TKx9M-GbZKT3NzsMPbMw_JDAGHVd3pDXMxM2O29ABl6HpdERDhGOmkNUd9dVgCSW00Z003Nv9PoAgna4rZyREQogN8TYMAzhWuWIx5OEjS3mQ_PwtHpwzwjjk_iE_qPdOAJW7NoJRUcE0_eXRpM06xbxJUEtV9zizGZNdyYyGd8Hp0q3IqNT08HA/s579/GOOD%20Penelope%20Chanel.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="384" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQ5TKx9M-GbZKT3NzsMPbMw_JDAGHVd3pDXMxM2O29ABl6HpdERDhGOmkNUd9dVgCSW00Z003Nv9PoAgna4rZyREQogN8TYMAzhWuWIx5OEjS3mQ_PwtHpwzwjjk_iE_qPdOAJW7NoJRUcE0_eXRpM06xbxJUEtV9zizGZNdyYyGd8Hp0q3IqNT08HA/w265-h400/GOOD%20Penelope%20Chanel.png" width="265" /></a></p>This Chanel gown on Penelope Cruz was just not quite hitting on all cylinders for me. I really like the bow and the cut of the halter neckline. I'm a little less sold on the Renaissance Festival bodice that feels a little incongruous with the bow, but I think it mostly works and she looked lovely.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Mp_ewv8_T29HWpkVYEuNNKKI3Os_E5-wZXP-qZgzbQia6sz85X5di2pTLuSNigbcHY5iBXTq3liCJlB5qEcXY1aS5ou4KSiOU7wbT3QOL5NmvFkfRsqeSklTEdg3lNmUHgB6uHkK12tT_dsfRwN-WWih_GihcnQUCS2sDRDBEG8YPsmt7e4HLs_QwA/s582/GOOD%20Megan%20thee%20stallion.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="391" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Mp_ewv8_T29HWpkVYEuNNKKI3Os_E5-wZXP-qZgzbQia6sz85X5di2pTLuSNigbcHY5iBXTq3liCJlB5qEcXY1aS5ou4KSiOU7wbT3QOL5NmvFkfRsqeSklTEdg3lNmUHgB6uHkK12tT_dsfRwN-WWih_GihcnQUCS2sDRDBEG8YPsmt7e4HLs_QwA/w269-h400/GOOD%20Megan%20thee%20stallion.png" width="269" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Megan Thee Stallion wore a shimmery blue triumph of masterful pleats by Gaurav Gupta. The shade is on-trend periwinkle, the flounces feel like a teaser to her performance with the Encanto cast, and the bust fit is an engineering marvel. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6IZhzeQhxrwEDsHDZh-1hskdO4yaZ6Z7uwy9Oh-DFvBLm4QhzY7CLMj5cRIV97onchhIwhJJwVe9Ijzbjo8kAU-5uXkogqAYPb4EFvca2LbdhcFjICNHqr7KkouwDXUoSuWmL_Ct9gKMjYrLlhFEROPpbV8NEaSp-5dVCQUUCq-X3hm_7N1-mA8gY4Q/s532/GOOD%20Alaina%20Haim.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="352" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6IZhzeQhxrwEDsHDZh-1hskdO4yaZ6Z7uwy9Oh-DFvBLm4QhzY7CLMj5cRIV97onchhIwhJJwVe9Ijzbjo8kAU-5uXkogqAYPb4EFvca2LbdhcFjICNHqr7KkouwDXUoSuWmL_Ct9gKMjYrLlhFEROPpbV8NEaSp-5dVCQUUCq-X3hm_7N1-mA8gY4Q/w265-h400/GOOD%20Alaina%20Haim.png" width="265" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Alana Haim, of "Licorice Pizza" and of course, Haim, wore an elegant and pretty scale-patterned Louis Vuitton that feels like a perfect fit with her California cool energy. It's not earth-shattering for the Oscars, but it gets the job done.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0ipqq8LI_XnrqAYBj2H0KT2WRLY7HLvfJARQlwGkVjYd7vr9WTObDncwsSuO7CUVzlrhOFnJatbgInOu390xS-4tDAnLvCxkLFluIiHMH1di3ud-tdaXnZUUsYiQ_eR_YHWPuYHjMdklY7mJo9BVNAhnOl6tqv4mO-yMdnNBXIj-cns_HhsgoW1zyQ/s496/GOOD%20Emilia%20Jones%20LV.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="328" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0ipqq8LI_XnrqAYBj2H0KT2WRLY7HLvfJARQlwGkVjYd7vr9WTObDncwsSuO7CUVzlrhOFnJatbgInOu390xS-4tDAnLvCxkLFluIiHMH1di3ud-tdaXnZUUsYiQ_eR_YHWPuYHjMdklY7mJo9BVNAhnOl6tqv4mO-yMdnNBXIj-cns_HhsgoW1zyQ/w265-h400/GOOD%20Emilia%20Jones%20LV.png" width="265" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Emilia Jones, of "Coda," spends the whole film in boxy flannels and jorts so it is the right move to show up to the biggest night in film in a sexy cutout Louis Vuitton gown to put casting directors on notice. Her coral blush and lipstick are particularly perfect with this nude-and-gold look.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIjPEvqYy62DLum5-cg77_XyuduP5RCes_kJ4cPjdEe3Fzqv0klNYnYasL3W5n9aX5Gy7DKLO0XZe8VYe62zWDRo7_Yl5HhEvVWFCP43D0FQ9eXBC0OoYqFHqO3OfYVm59794Ei1R0M7d_QHEmrF4WCUmEZJd9Cp58yjg_fVCNQIXNzYTIkrikEiP3g/s584/GOOD%20Catriona%20Balfe.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="390" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIjPEvqYy62DLum5-cg77_XyuduP5RCes_kJ4cPjdEe3Fzqv0klNYnYasL3W5n9aX5Gy7DKLO0XZe8VYe62zWDRo7_Yl5HhEvVWFCP43D0FQ9eXBC0OoYqFHqO3OfYVm59794Ei1R0M7d_QHEmrF4WCUmEZJd9Cp58yjg_fVCNQIXNzYTIkrikEiP3g/w268-h400/GOOD%20Catriona%20Balfe.png" width="268" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Catriona Balfe managed to carefully walk the line between safe and interesting in her ruffled white satin Louis Vuitton. It definitely seems like we are seeing a big resurgence of 80's ruffles, but this feels just modern enough. The real hero is that diamond bow necklace.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dz66Tmism4MrPnI42XHRCfWKZbgtXMi0Z4O8XKcZn7eNP8dzL2m628_Ne9pW1EgriohetpQOB8CXAAE3oAkdYnf0IIime275YAW8M68FQFvYj42f1weHq1GCP6uemrj_WGMRFW1ixPC-5dz25mDYMCo7s2xMRThFki3nrnnVGKCU8PaxNG8AEJ-W-g/s588/GOOD%20Lily%20James.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="384" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dz66Tmism4MrPnI42XHRCfWKZbgtXMi0Z4O8XKcZn7eNP8dzL2m628_Ne9pW1EgriohetpQOB8CXAAE3oAkdYnf0IIime275YAW8M68FQFvYj42f1weHq1GCP6uemrj_WGMRFW1ixPC-5dz25mDYMCo7s2xMRThFki3nrnnVGKCU8PaxNG8AEJ-W-g/w261-h400/GOOD%20Lily%20James.png" width="261" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Every year someone has to come in full pretty, pretty princess glam and this year it's Lily James in frothy pink tulle and lace by Versace. This is a fantastic fit and her makeup was especially pretty. It seems designed to remind everyone she has played both Cinderella and Pamela Anderson — she contains multitudes.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqTDS1kwAhESBSiz0vxpo6ZEHpa9TzzUFRHjGr26xpzf_fD1nwktFCR5SiIOdnZ-QkbBd5xEr44ZS_snNA1q0GD8crN7VLeHTITKH65vPNaICxpGnWuzKPkxC2tO6_aZsmbNuHQmQ_iZdewwEGSLBt4iiOgLJUyyAs_q0vNYuE0OkXPtRvKszCUvBug/s583/GOOD%20Olivia%20Colman.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="323" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqTDS1kwAhESBSiz0vxpo6ZEHpa9TzzUFRHjGr26xpzf_fD1nwktFCR5SiIOdnZ-QkbBd5xEr44ZS_snNA1q0GD8crN7VLeHTITKH65vPNaICxpGnWuzKPkxC2tO6_aZsmbNuHQmQ_iZdewwEGSLBt4iiOgLJUyyAs_q0vNYuE0OkXPtRvKszCUvBug/w221-h400/GOOD%20Olivia%20Colman.png" width="221" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This pleated silver Dior is a personal best for Olivia Colman. It's definitely very covered up, but it gives just enough dazzle to feel appropriate for the event and she looks lovely.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxizmsDML3UgWpiHOc1W4vC1VP5ZkWTQJDosomdBxWrj41yDPwmY-iHBTzVi1LUmWuWNwsbYPsOnl5BuBcyEIA4rGIOZEHmYQTdbxv1yYeg2EpCOxEqlm413teW4sUATtQnbY6kS02d7XPTmPVDmZBC7Rn142YwI7d-u-nrp8w_QQ8VzbE2ifLbt7YA/s525/GOOD%20Rita%20Moreno%20Carolina%20Herrera.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="322" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxizmsDML3UgWpiHOc1W4vC1VP5ZkWTQJDosomdBxWrj41yDPwmY-iHBTzVi1LUmWuWNwsbYPsOnl5BuBcyEIA4rGIOZEHmYQTdbxv1yYeg2EpCOxEqlm413teW4sUATtQnbY6kS02d7XPTmPVDmZBC7Rn142YwI7d-u-nrp8w_QQ8VzbE2ifLbt7YA/w245-h400/GOOD%20Rita%20Moreno%20Carolina%20Herrera.png" width="245" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>God love Rita Moreno for bringing full 60's kooky glam to the red carpet with her feathered hat. She's giving us an incredible off-the-shoulder moment in Carolina Herrera at 90. NINETY! Please let me be this woman at 90.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNBTEZsq7Wq2f5qAD9PvXWDl4uy4m6Pcxn63TBy4n5tQ47WB7rwj2u6tGEl-T46qxzGciKQAaamFmsz0dxA1F5nD3CHn5mOC1wl_Tdf38XNeqjRycbv9ueU-odGn5Ff9jKsGOWc6L1XX9208BibR1gdzUUg9BoVt_zWkfMNc9v5_xaloGUkmVutJIxQ/s586/GOOD%20Saniyya%20Sidney.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="395" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNBTEZsq7Wq2f5qAD9PvXWDl4uy4m6Pcxn63TBy4n5tQ47WB7rwj2u6tGEl-T46qxzGciKQAaamFmsz0dxA1F5nD3CHn5mOC1wl_Tdf38XNeqjRycbv9ueU-odGn5Ff9jKsGOWc6L1XX9208BibR1gdzUUg9BoVt_zWkfMNc9v5_xaloGUkmVutJIxQ/w270-h400/GOOD%20Saniyya%20Sidney.png" width="270" /></a></div><div><br /></div>One of my favorite Oscars tropes is the young ingenue having her first Cinderella-at-the-Ball fashion moment. Everyone wants to feel like a princess just once, and the stars of "King Richard" both wore lovely pastels perfect for their age. Saniyya Sidney wore Armani Prive...</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUCuHyzRbD0nD3ZtPrEenELRg6Zx0jieJvxj6juWraBscPVarxMYcCdYzi6vgQ6AyMEOmjnnw9T5QP2xcIZBksXudyAJjkDwWb9Ou6Mn-lgs_r5nhEbfNOM2CQOvo-zbglKp8cse2munLQvv6tTYntrsEH0dhaiOlofca5CwI-FGeulXfRo4KyB6qgg/s585/GOOD%20Demi%20Singleton.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="380" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUCuHyzRbD0nD3ZtPrEenELRg6Zx0jieJvxj6juWraBscPVarxMYcCdYzi6vgQ6AyMEOmjnnw9T5QP2xcIZBksXudyAJjkDwWb9Ou6Mn-lgs_r5nhEbfNOM2CQOvo-zbglKp8cse2munLQvv6tTYntrsEH0dhaiOlofca5CwI-FGeulXfRo4KyB6qgg/w260-h400/GOOD%20Demi%20Singleton.png" width="260" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">...while her on-screen sister Demi Singleton wore lavender Miu Miu that was elegant, young and pretty.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>MEH</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxWfPsxZ3sPPegx6BYUh1d0VGRYCOx9movnasMcEb8gcVglP6lY3884EhLqQdW7jfbFu6imNuG54f5uvUf_nKTOSVG19qavFqCPWQxDrfUYpdAoUdNFGIOB-eCau_SPfclPePpBuXcmON6wivKszMo51OrmVLftRB9yYAnAmxQMt-0c_Wdl6nE_s5_1w/s674/GOOD%20Jada%20Smith%20Gaulthier.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="674" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxWfPsxZ3sPPegx6BYUh1d0VGRYCOx9movnasMcEb8gcVglP6lY3884EhLqQdW7jfbFu6imNuG54f5uvUf_nKTOSVG19qavFqCPWQxDrfUYpdAoUdNFGIOB-eCau_SPfclPePpBuXcmON6wivKszMo51OrmVLftRB9yYAnAmxQMt-0c_Wdl6nE_s5_1w/w400-h325/GOOD%20Jada%20Smith%20Gaulthier.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was a much younger woman when I first saw Jada's Jean Paul Gaulthier gown, before the slap heard round the world. My initial reaction was that it's ... a lot. It feels more Wizard of Oz costume to me than fashion, but I can't deny the artistry of all those pintucks and ruffles. It brings drama befitting the drama. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlKyf19ySKq7KQn21_hI_H86uqeY6JgnMKbj3_BdYJRmsitkFwt2zGYI-jRR1J5uLBKAuYwDm_3ULGb0RniXyjnTBq5Drz1hBHs7LFXUwJqMNwtvrDXN6X7VjkOXC-EUT9RsmzIWTtpxFEzL78g1PMo0_LuNi7vhGCjurGxdxhgqffjueOATtPKTJoQ/s527/MEH%20Tracee%20Ellis%20Ross.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="348" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlKyf19ySKq7KQn21_hI_H86uqeY6JgnMKbj3_BdYJRmsitkFwt2zGYI-jRR1J5uLBKAuYwDm_3ULGb0RniXyjnTBq5Drz1hBHs7LFXUwJqMNwtvrDXN6X7VjkOXC-EUT9RsmzIWTtpxFEzL78g1PMo0_LuNi7vhGCjurGxdxhgqffjueOATtPKTJoQ/w264-h400/MEH%20Tracee%20Ellis%20Ross.png" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I LOVE Tracee and I love this Carolina Herrera dress in concept, but this bust situation is no one's friend. Aside from having zero support, the dress has darts in the middle of the cups that is causing the fabric to pucker in very odd ways. That length is hard for anyone to pull off but, here, especially feels like it shortens her body. She has enough charm oozing out of her that she can pull off a sack, but in this case, she deserved better. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2wP2BPL-dR0seVXYoLTiyLuyApwkCm7R7dj46SH9iv43vca3BJ9o5-pXcG4WOJouB9ySbywekGz3jHqp-OZxJhhzdeME-8VDos5uYBTLYfPhEFR7GlviTkyWfgUUxZxpddHQjtTq6bjGhZLgS2oKCnLrQ1GtrxOAlosDAxTemETNc0ut522XMnO2nw/s585/MEH%20Kirsten%20Dunst.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="392" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2wP2BPL-dR0seVXYoLTiyLuyApwkCm7R7dj46SH9iv43vca3BJ9o5-pXcG4WOJouB9ySbywekGz3jHqp-OZxJhhzdeME-8VDos5uYBTLYfPhEFR7GlviTkyWfgUUxZxpddHQjtTq6bjGhZLgS2oKCnLrQ1GtrxOAlosDAxTemETNc0ut522XMnO2nw/w268-h400/MEH%20Kirsten%20Dunst.png" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kirsten Dunst looks perfectly lovely in this been-there-seen-that red ruffled dress. It's vintage Lacroix, which is fun. We have seen some variation of this motif on the red carpet of every Oscars for at least 12 years, and it's always pretty, but I would have liked to see something a little more special for her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pvYVihJMBlAmrHQW8PZ8l9suBbC0LN_-pj_CQYEb3kNATH7LIcxnJxCHuucfjFA79S2L9MHrKenjVmAVGSP9aePQPhW5g92dBE75C5aGv_nIR0tuWHeBDoN6c53_b_Hr5ijDCoXpTavmqcBGgEszHWHNocF_XI1vNvyFoElcWbroWDbBdaQ-o9FQ9A/s574/Meh%20Marlee%20Matlin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="331" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pvYVihJMBlAmrHQW8PZ8l9suBbC0LN_-pj_CQYEb3kNATH7LIcxnJxCHuucfjFA79S2L9MHrKenjVmAVGSP9aePQPhW5g92dBE75C5aGv_nIR0tuWHeBDoN6c53_b_Hr5ijDCoXpTavmqcBGgEszHWHNocF_XI1vNvyFoElcWbroWDbBdaQ-o9FQ9A/w231-h400/Meh%20Marlee%20Matlin.png" width="231" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Marlee Matlin is a babe, and I actually thought this Monique Lhuillier seemed a little mature for her. Don't get me wrong, she looks gorgeous and I love her Old Hollywood waves. The savior to keep this from being too boring is the beautiful blue necklace.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchjfl9frKaqN76mm9WqyqpDpolHn1GEGUtl7_kBYjeGQKLQZTM8ZOtpxAZdW4g3F2mJk_xPeqRqmxbhKytTb7X7DoZQSiXDFejYBXN1cF3pX-HZeR3YvLodhyAl5O1VW-dwuonjFQH9n--8JDpXxSLA1xCNKs_wZZrUBjXewSt2Vh01OrQpCbAvbIzg/s522/MEH%20Billie%20Gucci.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchjfl9frKaqN76mm9WqyqpDpolHn1GEGUtl7_kBYjeGQKLQZTM8ZOtpxAZdW4g3F2mJk_xPeqRqmxbhKytTb7X7DoZQSiXDFejYBXN1cF3pX-HZeR3YvLodhyAl5O1VW-dwuonjFQH9n--8JDpXxSLA1xCNKs_wZZrUBjXewSt2Vh01OrQpCbAvbIzg/w233-h400/MEH%20Billie%20Gucci.png" width="233" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This Gucci Victorian duvet on Billie Eilish was probably very, very comfortable. I hope this is what Ketanji Brown Jackson wears when she takes her seat on the Supreme Court, because these are the most dramatic judge's robes I've ever seen.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmZsQ4geJZOuCxfPpYrHEk6h6nNr8uqhgsq1r1jnVb7NIrqT7c7tD4G0uz3K-PqbSYxykfmVaTmZNeV4RD9XiXzdqVICsRnqbXHpZ54gBd-3KjFBxVBhZUYaSSyhKSxriBEpzfT-F_LhicXhd1rm0UAuO72kudAjRRnn4UKf8nTCMCYAxJrvIPTlyqg/s524/Meh%20David%20Oyewolo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="351" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmZsQ4geJZOuCxfPpYrHEk6h6nNr8uqhgsq1r1jnVb7NIrqT7c7tD4G0uz3K-PqbSYxykfmVaTmZNeV4RD9XiXzdqVICsRnqbXHpZ54gBd-3KjFBxVBhZUYaSSyhKSxriBEpzfT-F_LhicXhd1rm0UAuO72kudAjRRnn4UKf8nTCMCYAxJrvIPTlyqg/w268-h400/Meh%20David%20Oyewolo.png" width="268" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I really found myself adrift trying to decide how to feel about David Oyelowo's busy yellow suit. It's interesting, for sure. Is it good? I don't know. Is it bad? I also don't know. It is meant to look like a field of sunflowers in tribute to Ukraine? Let's hope so.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>WORST DRESSED</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTojEiRAOWxiZvs0I56jHZ_Dgd8edA4np_oUYVycwnlz4TKZbPYj3Q77q9E59QSgEZ2YxBUFUXCyonBFXqpO5eUDUd0pzWKg8d300TNKjablR-xdE3ml1VcnDlQXGk19sQROfMpsqeSwsPrzBIZUWC-4-XOxanyhfTlbCHZapXYZlijoF-RT0aI55zQg/s518/WORST%20Jessie%20Buckley%20Erdem.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="340" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTojEiRAOWxiZvs0I56jHZ_Dgd8edA4np_oUYVycwnlz4TKZbPYj3Q77q9E59QSgEZ2YxBUFUXCyonBFXqpO5eUDUd0pzWKg8d300TNKjablR-xdE3ml1VcnDlQXGk19sQROfMpsqeSwsPrzBIZUWC-4-XOxanyhfTlbCHZapXYZlijoF-RT0aI55zQg/w263-h400/WORST%20Jessie%20Buckley%20Erdem.png" width="263" /></a></p><div><br /></div><div>Not every first-time nominee would have the guts to tell their hairstylist, "I want Robyn's haircut but with more of an uneven edge and I want it to be the exact color of Kraft mac and cheese," and then tell their make-up artist, "I'm going for washed out," and then choose from the rack a wrinkly satin nude gown. It's a real color story and that story is about a person who is very ill after a night out in Stockholm. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZT90_fEl4kP2aKDvoAi8Utf73eHCPIQ-1NcOxxSeWYnWy_wG5nz6oVbkGWLaiQx4oO40y0bTrocp3woozdFQT8nexhSYsb8BVC5VCNG_JrWiYd_sh-5NKiJz6b20MWU8Likj9kWLO2y66SJeHts6kDeFJn-s30UdCj3v-UeNK6QNCLprVQaaMYg8RA/s522/MEH%20Maggie%20Gyllenhaal%20Schiaparelli.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZT90_fEl4kP2aKDvoAi8Utf73eHCPIQ-1NcOxxSeWYnWy_wG5nz6oVbkGWLaiQx4oO40y0bTrocp3woozdFQT8nexhSYsb8BVC5VCNG_JrWiYd_sh-5NKiJz6b20MWU8Likj9kWLO2y66SJeHts6kDeFJn-s30UdCj3v-UeNK6QNCLprVQaaMYg8RA/w269-h400/MEH%20Maggie%20Gyllenhaal%20Schiaparelli.png" width="269" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Maggie Gyllenhaal really tested me with this Schiaparelli couture. I know a lot of folks on Twitter had a field day with the austere straight lines of it, but I'm more distracted by the gold blobs that feel like a Rorschach test. I see: an elephant trunk, crossed fingers, flowers, a cat, a fortune cookie. Like, genuinely, what does it all <i>mean</i>. Are they supposed to be shapes, or amorphous gold thingies? Make it make sense.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbwA8gBQIdMe48rqVozjDY7vM87u779VSpmFKq9lfOfPR0-1NL1I-FSfWrVtJvP4FCT9fgedSmXhiDp2DQbx1tj3YzdluwH6QZCu0zOGs3Bex3NR56YRsAk2Bt8Rc2OshbhVCk3w04VFxuoLnUc2PqJdVEiZgAdvLCtih1O8Dhq8xiIuhLognAhYJgxQ/s567/WORST%20Halle%20and%20Chloe.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="389" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbwA8gBQIdMe48rqVozjDY7vM87u779VSpmFKq9lfOfPR0-1NL1I-FSfWrVtJvP4FCT9fgedSmXhiDp2DQbx1tj3YzdluwH6QZCu0zOGs3Bex3NR56YRsAk2Bt8Rc2OshbhVCk3w04VFxuoLnUc2PqJdVEiZgAdvLCtih1O8Dhq8xiIuhLognAhYJgxQ/w275-h400/WORST%20Halle%20and%20Chloe.png" width="275" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There's fashion, and then there's skin for skin's sake, and Halle and Chloe Bailey have seemingly been out to prove they are Women now for a while. Believe me, we get it. As actual designs, these dresses feel like something sold on the racks of whatever weird "going-out" club clothes store your mall had in the nineties.</div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-31986718419427535092021-12-21T11:47:00.003-05:002022-12-18T12:33:22.145-05:00Wrapping Scheme 2021: Interstellar<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This marks 15 years since I first decided I didn’t want to buy any paper I couldn’t use year-round and thus launched a gift wrap odyssey. In a wildly bold move, Sean </span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">gifted me two rolls for my birthday and said, “I think the theme should be ‘Interstellar.’” I’ll hand it to him — good idea! </span></span></p><p><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: georgia; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I did a moon theme maybe 10 years ago, so this is the remix. The papers are from Mongrel in Richmond, Etsy and World Market. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyajoTdaGkcIUerfWmmUy7lCcH6DozXROcoOF9TBJ5bqnyzwPc81lB8E-rmHvkinwdxBr2Ow0qKBFhJRh8QqPwZQVbURnYs2zJ0_vu1llGeMLvjc4l-zDgNqSbSyMC1WvlhkblR1D5kxWdkeljp5Qx11NL9RUMfSEgZ2_zeChv1jKbcHi7NG1VSYG2Q/s1526/IMG_2627.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyajoTdaGkcIUerfWmmUy7lCcH6DozXROcoOF9TBJ5bqnyzwPc81lB8E-rmHvkinwdxBr2Ow0qKBFhJRh8QqPwZQVbURnYs2zJ0_vu1llGeMLvjc4l-zDgNqSbSyMC1WvlhkblR1D5kxWdkeljp5Qx11NL9RUMfSEgZ2_zeChv1jKbcHi7NG1VSYG2Q/w396-h400/IMG_2627.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Sean chose the star chart and swirly marbled papers from Mongrel, while I found the celestial black and white option from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1041844059/wild-moon-child-boho-new-age-moon?click_key=fee1af2aa2037be6197a1d8d31a06b1478411cea%3A1041844059&click_sum=508a5b34&ga_search_query=wrapping&ref=shop_items_search_2" target="_blank">Once Upon a Witch</a> on Etsy. It was fun to pick up iridescent ribbon to really make it have a futuristic pop.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsw6NcsFqxwGOes1SMhypX0xNYNSqGjPIEXrxvumbuHgKlfd2CMM5WkcVMcV9UgEZdaqYp568lz4yMFeHv7nOOKJZRKlfgPX-37PMN75ktYg7GgfUe2JDga-S3xz-pLk1Cw6wpQC6siEeJ1ATfmg69wsg1QS8q_VdVtTyl-vQy8h06ictg-rPmQjPw4w/s2016/IMG_2776.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsw6NcsFqxwGOes1SMhypX0xNYNSqGjPIEXrxvumbuHgKlfd2CMM5WkcVMcV9UgEZdaqYp568lz4yMFeHv7nOOKJZRKlfgPX-37PMN75ktYg7GgfUe2JDga-S3xz-pLk1Cw6wpQC6siEeJ1ATfmg69wsg1QS8q_VdVtTyl-vQy8h06ictg-rPmQjPw4w/w400-h300/IMG_2776.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rjc5dhu-Ux7jT-oOVOk75OM8LEv6DoSML5-v1TD5BhdasHWM1hRmgSZRLj46tuKMzrBEro92cOPdsyJGJH3DNkSYtEgiECpXJaWKI18QVsKJWPRP3AJh6NsxuTdgLi07iu84QWgI0elXEZByeYJ7eDlHGXAQHg7nIcYiJ7DAQ9PXOqN2HX4-athzTw/s2016/IMG_2775.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiOikOmRc171BLQE_NrgRUT18WBgxfZfeT15YTkDMJd9D5VsymYq8JTqmy1EulSn9R8rwkB1u0ikSqxV6vUnV_at3MX0tprwrsjZztPZEYp6LmP1UIACv860QEPTbqZ22r2hyn8VD4lWTaWJMU5STSCmzahohjOCOKlvPqT2jc2DVMb_sxdHIASDZdg/s2016/IMG_2773.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiOikOmRc171BLQE_NrgRUT18WBgxfZfeT15YTkDMJd9D5VsymYq8JTqmy1EulSn9R8rwkB1u0ikSqxV6vUnV_at3MX0tprwrsjZztPZEYp6LmP1UIACv860QEPTbqZ22r2hyn8VD4lWTaWJMU5STSCmzahohjOCOKlvPqT2jc2DVMb_sxdHIASDZdg/w300-h400/IMG_2773.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnCfT4q3PlW22PDx0CVKwGn7DsOH51dJ8jO6MvaL74Z-UJI_c4lV-1_dKpe9idAWkuj80QEyBN1TQTWNMlxISxTaq5EbsJejJWKeSgpqlkfVixoO_bdzL2JmFTftMHBQpvz4lHMlqJEmG2T9IE5JfIx0vSctG7sPM2G6TLfEE9lVTgGosd795aKG0qPw/s1280/554F9F2B-B5D8-40E3-BE90-52435D0997B7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnCfT4q3PlW22PDx0CVKwGn7DsOH51dJ8jO6MvaL74Z-UJI_c4lV-1_dKpe9idAWkuj80QEyBN1TQTWNMlxISxTaq5EbsJejJWKeSgpqlkfVixoO_bdzL2JmFTftMHBQpvz4lHMlqJEmG2T9IE5JfIx0vSctG7sPM2G6TLfEE9lVTgGosd795aKG0qPw/w400-h400/554F9F2B-B5D8-40E3-BE90-52435D0997B7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Find past schemes here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2020/12/gift-wrap-scheme-2020-blue-white.html">Blue and White</a> in 2020</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2019/12/christmas-gift-wrapping-scheme-2019.html">Rainbow, black & white</a> in 2019</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2018.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Pink and Green</a> in 2018</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2017/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2017.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Woodland </a>in 2017</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-wrapping-2016.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and Orange</a> in 2016</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2015/12/christmas-wrapping-2015.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Plaid</a> in 2015</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Icy <a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2014/12/holiday-wrapping-2014.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">purples and blues</a> in 2014</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-2013-christmas-wrapping-scheme.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Celestial</a> in 2013</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-wrapping-2012-green-and-gold.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Green and Gold</a> in 2012 </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-wrapping-2011.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Silver and Gold</a> in 2011</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-wrapping-2010.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and Gold</a> in 2010</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-wrapping.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">The first four years</a>: pink and black; pink and gold; red, white and turquoise; red and purple</li></ul></div><br /><p><br /></p>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-37047975524036553892021-09-20T10:26:00.001-04:002021-09-20T10:26:20.441-04:00Fashion Review: Emmys 2021<p>The Emmys were shockingly fun — the Golden Globes did one thing worth stealing and it was round table seating with ample liquid courage for the winners — and the red carpet seemed to swing wildly between extremely out-of-the-box and extremely ho-hum fashion. One thing I can say definitively is that over the probably 25-ish years I've paid attention to red carpets, they have become so much more interesting and adventurous. Outfits I would have easily considered "worst" I now admire for their gutsiness, and the biggest sin is playing it safe. </p><p>Let's dig in, shall we?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica;">BEST DRESSED</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIEEz84kgeRzuZRyItTTMoeTt5FYmHNncTSMxg3zbxqwrVOyPLfH9AVNG9h1svWiSxesakljnbXsFyY5yOYG2yI7RkLjywbzHJ2VkN4VVXh8go3C_e9Bmxy48dx4sJ01WXpcxRjbkWOq9/s1920/BEST+Anya+Taylor-Joy+Dior+Haute.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIEEz84kgeRzuZRyItTTMoeTt5FYmHNncTSMxg3zbxqwrVOyPLfH9AVNG9h1svWiSxesakljnbXsFyY5yOYG2yI7RkLjywbzHJ2VkN4VVXh8go3C_e9Bmxy48dx4sJ01WXpcxRjbkWOq9/w266-h400/BEST+Anya+Taylor-Joy+Dior+Haute.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Anya Taylor-Joy feels not of this planet, with her extraordinary lithe body, anime eyes and ballerina neck. Basically, almost anything looks good on her, and this butter yellow dress feels like a Gwyneth Paltrow throwback moment. Just when the Dior Haute Couture outfit and formal updo are leaning a little too late-90s prom, the artfully draped canary wrap saves the ensemble from being too precious. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fwkIcU70UIfd7a_7hzVu_tKglMiqFY9JDb41vKOC0Qt48MJ342_DZJ1HcvliGhoLiq-zK-YxZBzqYT4Qp9YqADGKtNK7MAj_DOzK4HvRCdrx10TRMIPpKKUwXtgXJu2xKeAsps7vOsg4/s1920/BEST+Michaela+Christopher+John+Rogers.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fwkIcU70UIfd7a_7hzVu_tKglMiqFY9JDb41vKOC0Qt48MJ342_DZJ1HcvliGhoLiq-zK-YxZBzqYT4Qp9YqADGKtNK7MAj_DOzK4HvRCdrx10TRMIPpKKUwXtgXJu2xKeAsps7vOsg4/w266-h400/BEST+Michaela+Christopher+John+Rogers.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think Michaela Coel is so striking and chameleonlike, and I hope I get to see her on many red carpets to come. On a night of highlighter looks, I especially loved this column by Christopher John Rogers with absolutely divine accessories. Her modern freshwater pearl earrings were the perfect contrast.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHw9Unhrm4-navTvsxK4I-hjRGxxIFhyphenhyphen7ft4qv7eUc7_aPaTmDdtAKY2shxBL5ZwHKWc66V8okUYGcoDFUfSqPNsPUgwfIXS0aTJkfB5m9bjPjBzpDsaoLRibwVxjbX7pT1O2Ukgruhl1/s1920/BEST+Kaley+Cuoco.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHw9Unhrm4-navTvsxK4I-hjRGxxIFhyphenhyphen7ft4qv7eUc7_aPaTmDdtAKY2shxBL5ZwHKWc66V8okUYGcoDFUfSqPNsPUgwfIXS0aTJkfB5m9bjPjBzpDsaoLRibwVxjbX7pT1O2Ukgruhl1/w266-h400/BEST+Kaley+Cuoco.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Kaley Cuoco also wore neon yellow and it was just different and fun enough to not feel like a face-off with Michaela's look. I like the fluffy sleeves and it's just revealing enough without feeling like too much. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJymDglpiKurbKjYEaPWdt_7HCcJfOBtESPBewmh-Qsz-zHJTq2W5aR4GjD2xmiQptFDgiO6A9weXxByKnumQ56g7yljHfiyrZE4m-c_8e1bPgoIG7cF5SDAVDf9tgWhb05bCbq5pXSkH/s1920/BEST+Yara+Dior.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJymDglpiKurbKjYEaPWdt_7HCcJfOBtESPBewmh-Qsz-zHJTq2W5aR4GjD2xmiQptFDgiO6A9weXxByKnumQ56g7yljHfiyrZE4m-c_8e1bPgoIG7cF5SDAVDf9tgWhb05bCbq5pXSkH/w266-h400/BEST+Yara+Dior.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Unsurprisingly, this "New Look"-style gown by Dior was one of my favorite looks of the night, and maybe ever on Yara Shahidi. She's usually very edgy, and the traditional ladylike vibe was edgy for her because it was so unexpected. I would love a leopard shoe, however; a tan pump feels jarring and not in a daring way. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEwmJaVJJ6X0AHauPyVOGZcbxZ7o-iB-ghIvT0NXPSil_k5I3EhzYdnU1qNza-WjdYXoJrsTy_4jq_D-fMdfAGAIad8MWpIsylFAPES0RBlrXYIuZb7iPFDkz5Ts5sRbfy4Q0FpfzemL8/s847/BEST+Nicole+Byer+Siriano.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="683" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEwmJaVJJ6X0AHauPyVOGZcbxZ7o-iB-ghIvT0NXPSil_k5I3EhzYdnU1qNza-WjdYXoJrsTy_4jq_D-fMdfAGAIad8MWpIsylFAPES0RBlrXYIuZb7iPFDkz5Ts5sRbfy4Q0FpfzemL8/w323-h400/BEST+Nicole+Byer+Siriano.jpeg" width="323" /></a></div><div><br /></div>No one dresses all sizes like Christian Siriano. I love the <i>more is more</i> of this glorious fluffy sheer purple gown on Nicole Byer. She worked it up and down the red carpet and clearly felt like a queen, as she very well should. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuywJA1O1DRNaJB_wAvfI3PskAiE_0_EF4I3ujUiZsRKqZSsWEeIblakfR_BLPmEgKSPDzZE3C3a_d42AiXJlyl9NjjpF6wXQBzQh2oRUj8ZEPAQCEy9XascVGjMCu0lzEaTG15QI3cBm/s1920/BEST+Jean+Smart+Ralph+Lauren.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuywJA1O1DRNaJB_wAvfI3PskAiE_0_EF4I3ujUiZsRKqZSsWEeIblakfR_BLPmEgKSPDzZE3C3a_d42AiXJlyl9NjjpF6wXQBzQh2oRUj8ZEPAQCEy9XascVGjMCu0lzEaTG15QI3cBm/w266-h400/BEST+Jean+Smart+Ralph+Lauren.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It is such a beautiful thing to see someone get their due for decades of absolute masterful work, and if you're Jean Smart and you've led three incredible HBO shows in 2 years, you deserve to look this good when they give you your roses. She looks divine in this sheer, sexy Ralph Lauren with absolutely fabulous earrings. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2MZkWGo4DZgQtARCmLgD48tDZOlrQUcbzU08TK3XJCz2trchkM7zTMlaZJ-ogRajLwmSjg3gGTMT3ZdZgaDnAHZWgM37OGYY0c7DosfKgaEc6fKlnHqF8xphBa33JS1gOtQFHPy9casI/s1919/BEST+Sophia+Bush.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1919" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2MZkWGo4DZgQtARCmLgD48tDZOlrQUcbzU08TK3XJCz2trchkM7zTMlaZJ-ogRajLwmSjg3gGTMT3ZdZgaDnAHZWgM37OGYY0c7DosfKgaEc6fKlnHqF8xphBa33JS1gOtQFHPy9casI/w266-h400/BEST+Sophia+Bush.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Let's be honest; I love the daredevils, but I can't resist the occasional classic, elegant princess look and this petal pink cap-sleeve Markarian gown on Sophia Bush is probably what I'd pick to wear in real life. I loved the contrast with a bold red lip and her hair tucked behind her ears.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDuagkYcXBjmX7CoEnROQeoUhMeLzAw5OTowO8Gbe6jdUY7Lh-XpWJRcVNG9tJrTZGgNpIpDySI7rbUpuV5Z6iywqap9RLpmMOOFlV_WMHxaGAhuGssnKHllmTQKuEkz09qSTC_3-eCY9/s1920/BEST+Taraji+Elie+Saab.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDuagkYcXBjmX7CoEnROQeoUhMeLzAw5OTowO8Gbe6jdUY7Lh-XpWJRcVNG9tJrTZGgNpIpDySI7rbUpuV5Z6iywqap9RLpmMOOFlV_WMHxaGAhuGssnKHllmTQKuEkz09qSTC_3-eCY9/w266-h400/BEST+Taraji+Elie+Saab.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Taraji's face seems to be saying, "Yes, it should be illegal to look this good and also appear to be utterly comfortable." I like the almost paint-splatter effect of the beading on this Elie Saab, and her top-knot kept it modern. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bZff5cwptoQ11paOflcXQ873VK3eR5UHovwqXqKD1OBadzjMceTb9BEiQlQpo0Hw8sDjvhFGQqWt3ax8C-P3ybcvSUUhiT_uASseusW-q-P-qu28EqNjcno-DtWwHR36gKsUFYFNZlT9/s1920/BEST+Sarah+Paulson+Carolina+Herrera.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bZff5cwptoQ11paOflcXQ873VK3eR5UHovwqXqKD1OBadzjMceTb9BEiQlQpo0Hw8sDjvhFGQqWt3ax8C-P3ybcvSUUhiT_uASseusW-q-P-qu28EqNjcno-DtWwHR36gKsUFYFNZlT9/w266-h400/BEST+Sarah+Paulson+Carolina+Herrera.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Sarah Paulson always has so much fun with fashion, and this Carolina Herrera manages to look adventurous, classic, revealing, covered-up and comfortable all at the same time. It's like a go-anywhere, do-anything dress that will do the work, whatever the work might be. Sorta like Sarah!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCYB1-CNnCCGvgThD0BOhmj7-MvBR2iuFKG2XqgMrp3bbp1dDG5EhE9YHgtEZrol-Yv974YdVLvv7uJdpUVwG9fYxy_xJseWo9V0V_dFupD3HtxDwuZo8-RSfu2L0sW5ZQQvh30EgDTSu/s1920/BEST+MJ+Rodriguez.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCYB1-CNnCCGvgThD0BOhmj7-MvBR2iuFKG2XqgMrp3bbp1dDG5EhE9YHgtEZrol-Yv974YdVLvv7uJdpUVwG9fYxy_xJseWo9V0V_dFupD3HtxDwuZo8-RSfu2L0sW5ZQQvh30EgDTSu/w266-h400/BEST+MJ+Rodriguez.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This aquamarine vintage Versace Atelier masterpiece on MJ Rodriguez is simply delicious, and is so beautifully contrasted with her terracotta cheeks and lips. I love the color, the drape and the confidence.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdVC6ezdaYGK2YJ45UcDWYlATU9zYSBiqR0H-TUyhdJn9XtL_rbtNV3-JYzdRyVX30DnpzekY8S0N3uQrun-zaJeyDTCarQ_6k1HdmhErvBqzYLJbs3NHk_1EGoTOvKNFcKAV5brNKDY5/s1920/BEST+Allison+Janney+Azzi+%2526+Osta.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdVC6ezdaYGK2YJ45UcDWYlATU9zYSBiqR0H-TUyhdJn9XtL_rbtNV3-JYzdRyVX30DnpzekY8S0N3uQrun-zaJeyDTCarQ_6k1HdmhErvBqzYLJbs3NHk_1EGoTOvKNFcKAV5brNKDY5/w266-h400/BEST+Allison+Janney+Azzi+%2526+Osta.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Speaking of drape, the swoop of this Azzi & Osta collar on Allison Janney is so elegant. It feels like something Bette Davis would toss over her shoulder in a dramatic exit, and I love the choice of statement earrings to bring the whole look together. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyJ0js_HV7FtcpqDtLggrkFGpqnBSYWgnArQWO2tQXYMuML3nh18o8hTUhSVoJlSo7GgWzylweBK081VJs6EUvwSDgD0UEXLc_rqgLnlY9FE0G8X7ujr73K7ZEYUKFIbYXo19nbTJgMg2/s1920/BEST+Bowen+Yang.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyJ0js_HV7FtcpqDtLggrkFGpqnBSYWgnArQWO2tQXYMuML3nh18o8hTUhSVoJlSo7GgWzylweBK081VJs6EUvwSDgD0UEXLc_rqgLnlY9FE0G8X7ujr73K7ZEYUKFIbYXo19nbTJgMg2/w266-h400/BEST+Bowen+Yang.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love Bowen Yang for wearing these shoes and I love him even more for making it part of his bit as a presenter. I especially love the choice of brooch to connect the two accessories visually.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhAFtNUABWnyXndbUt0U4qN_A67mSe6B-Eu1ziV7bQPq4hOtAxMXgDRiGV1vD-LXEdTAaM6FA2teZbH8iWKrPru-kLwg8bhHOnAd9UQRd0Zta4mDP8Nw205FQOwVCfwpkfilNYfOpIqkl/s1920/BEST+Leslie+Odom.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhAFtNUABWnyXndbUt0U4qN_A67mSe6B-Eu1ziV7bQPq4hOtAxMXgDRiGV1vD-LXEdTAaM6FA2teZbH8iWKrPru-kLwg8bhHOnAd9UQRd0Zta4mDP8Nw205FQOwVCfwpkfilNYfOpIqkl/w266-h400/BEST+Leslie+Odom.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>One of the greatest sartorial blessings has been watching men embrace having fun with fashion and not sweat whether they're dressed in a traditional way. I love this sparkly white suit on Leslie Odom with matching shimmery boots; the fit is great and it's flashy and modern in all the best ways.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nJ_CGPtUcYvvAI29gS07F2O89hyphenhyphen55jqYkmNeQVp3B_is1zyY3LD2UkX2HK_JyIcEbckv97rOG-4UJoufDTbLocT8R6BPeLTKxfKnHWAB9QODqc0RHHUjD4_KRyRMOwFURte9Pd1ct-3J/s1920/BEST+Jason+Sudeikis.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nJ_CGPtUcYvvAI29gS07F2O89hyphenhyphen55jqYkmNeQVp3B_is1zyY3LD2UkX2HK_JyIcEbckv97rOG-4UJoufDTbLocT8R6BPeLTKxfKnHWAB9QODqc0RHHUjD4_KRyRMOwFURte9Pd1ct-3J/w266-h400/BEST+Jason+Sudeikis.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did audibly swoon when I saw this blue velvet Tom Ford suit on Jason Sudeikis; I can't help it, I'm almost middle-aged and this is what I'm into.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica;">BEST WORST</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbdRLnucFV0u4ZXYcavNBQp5KAkrWd4QkdwD5-Umi0j1QVorEpX3yBVcC90U26OKm_EnXWRLA-I9zWlC8ZnfOfRDEoHqHBbLTLD_lo65cRypuINn4_SQnr_bOuBmxQwvnt1GiIKlZdQDC/s1872/BEST+Worst+Emma+Corrin+MIu+Miu.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1872" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbdRLnucFV0u4ZXYcavNBQp5KAkrWd4QkdwD5-Umi0j1QVorEpX3yBVcC90U26OKm_EnXWRLA-I9zWlC8ZnfOfRDEoHqHBbLTLD_lo65cRypuINn4_SQnr_bOuBmxQwvnt1GiIKlZdQDC/w274-h400/BEST+Worst+Emma+Corrin+MIu+Miu.jpeg" width="274" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Emma Corrin, best known for playing Diana on the latest season of "The Crown," has been gradually upping the ante with her daring fashion and here we have landed, with what might be a sexy take by Miu Miu on Handmade's Tale underwear; a goth Band-Aid; or a spooky swim outfit. It's so nuts that she actually looks great and I appreciate her ability to have half of us scratching our heads and half of us applauding.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNTFeitxQ8-TGWO6DDLJtTsRemPYsBwawJZfk7JwvtrT7-UkxqTPGPvfRdSe4uI_Tk5Sh7nenP9UfZXHsn_GSx3Bkepg2xd2P0MFBy80_gpiCOjvyZtPtpx_sAcq_Y2ewfMVlXNJnoZgE/s1920/BEST+WORST+Seth+Rogen.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNTFeitxQ8-TGWO6DDLJtTsRemPYsBwawJZfk7JwvtrT7-UkxqTPGPvfRdSe4uI_Tk5Sh7nenP9UfZXHsn_GSx3Bkepg2xd2P0MFBy80_gpiCOjvyZtPtpx_sAcq_Y2ewfMVlXNJnoZgE/w266-h400/BEST+WORST+Seth+Rogen.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Seth Rogen....looked sexy....dressed as the various options available from an ice cream truck. This creamsicle/Brown Cow ensemble by Briotti shouldn't work and I don't know if it does, but he looked hot? Maybe it's all in the stance.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoaTZvrneaPqU_4xnF3FEaWmd1AxqODiL9FJD5N6U7bZZ5Ts1LZw91HjURXsc0NiTmsprgampnHsHRU-rhRAiMKaMyYWZljOqj05bYarYJDqe1M146H2xWFGgXs245IjXr_ZBl8j31PXO/s1921/BEST+WORST+Dan+Levy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1921" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoaTZvrneaPqU_4xnF3FEaWmd1AxqODiL9FJD5N6U7bZZ5Ts1LZw91HjURXsc0NiTmsprgampnHsHRU-rhRAiMKaMyYWZljOqj05bYarYJDqe1M146H2xWFGgXs245IjXr_ZBl8j31PXO/w266-h400/BEST+WORST+Dan+Levy.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On one hand, Dan Levy is wearing Fashion, and it's very modern, very vibrant. It also is absolutely a dad wearing a robe over his pajamas to grab the paper from the driveway and wave to the neighbor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica;"><b>GOOD</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMuh20r3PEG8jthxTaaqAl5mbYtIezX563WRFtEJivAT94pzNzVTybHKme2LFRR90o1QOywAHh4MGKczTb99qkqrLpaASzHs4vuqNL46itLbxGz5eaY5lJd25dmRIToqEJ_vZG0Ia2MAC/s1984/GOOD+Mandy+Carolina+Herrera.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1984" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMuh20r3PEG8jthxTaaqAl5mbYtIezX563WRFtEJivAT94pzNzVTybHKme2LFRR90o1QOywAHh4MGKczTb99qkqrLpaASzHs4vuqNL46itLbxGz5eaY5lJd25dmRIToqEJ_vZG0Ia2MAC/w258-h400/GOOD+Mandy+Carolina+Herrera.jpeg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mandy Moore brought old Hollywood glamour in this red wiggle dress by Carolina Herrera fit for a fifties debutante, but made modern by her loose face-framing waves and ability to resist overaccessorizing the way I would. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3mzzsUTJ5OPJj_x-P7k5mGMK4sGpAg8dd1-Cq3KfAWcyBS_ntp6Q8LF8xoi7cBHxabCXaEXtcq2PwqjvwLGQi4Zj8WTVmzYN_bBkpoTVB7VVUm9Bm3s-p5ZSI9EZ0Blb7SBZvk-LQ485/s1920/GOOD+Katheryn+Hahn+Lanvin.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3mzzsUTJ5OPJj_x-P7k5mGMK4sGpAg8dd1-Cq3KfAWcyBS_ntp6Q8LF8xoi7cBHxabCXaEXtcq2PwqjvwLGQi4Zj8WTVmzYN_bBkpoTVB7VVUm9Bm3s-p5ZSI9EZ0Blb7SBZvk-LQ485/w266-h400/GOOD+Katheryn+Hahn+Lanvin.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I am very torn on how to feel about the comically large (like, with a big wink) belt buckle because if anyone would literally wink about this belt, it's Kathryn Hahn and the Lanvin look is so overall good, I think this might be working? She's great and looks great.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZenhVKVKRSLHA7kr1rDltgxGD-gfEaL2jNAR8BH_GzYpJ0ptMog7kaGw6p2T2G9l8huF3htgyJ_c4S4s5avjxRujJnhkugD1tQIj84WE8beimuvXu5my8uYp1RMMknmIUMZS2VMGwIZ1Y/s1920/GOOD+Catherine+O%2527hara+Cong+Tri.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZenhVKVKRSLHA7kr1rDltgxGD-gfEaL2jNAR8BH_GzYpJ0ptMog7kaGw6p2T2G9l8huF3htgyJ_c4S4s5avjxRujJnhkugD1tQIj84WE8beimuvXu5my8uYp1RMMknmIUMZS2VMGwIZ1Y/w266-h400/GOOD+Catherine+O%2527hara+Cong+Tri.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is one of my favorite looks on Catherine O'Hara over the past couple years of red carpet appearances. I love this color on her, I love the drama of this Cong Tri pantsuit and she looks confident and comfortable. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqf15wgzobzP059Fi-mx4-UJ4_1j8V9n_Er3qy4GVI9NTe1_QHVRovIMCLufQzOgRgJGUwR0108VWxoterPSlnKyPHWgwJeiPxZidhe_5kuoPCQ9a3Vaqk5DYF20yslQoX5hFlsGDor9DL/s1920/GOOD+Jurnee+Dior.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqf15wgzobzP059Fi-mx4-UJ4_1j8V9n_Er3qy4GVI9NTe1_QHVRovIMCLufQzOgRgJGUwR0108VWxoterPSlnKyPHWgwJeiPxZidhe_5kuoPCQ9a3Vaqk5DYF20yslQoX5hFlsGDor9DL/w266-h400/GOOD+Jurnee+Dior.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I feel like we've seen this specific type of pleating and silhouette from Dior many, many times and although it didn't feel particularly fresh, it did look especially lovely on Jurnee Smollett.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3NOHxaJkryJZukJrcgmRpwJaY-8i3MaMnIhAFAHlDMidelw8_cFPuYpMjDxCMPUHVphKhjczzP9RLB-Hfebum5Lx94wEJrbyPRNg4Ed3XLyydxU4GPUcQzSodb5scbjl-M5WUIP_VlTp/s1920/GOOD+Jennifer+Coolidge+Christian+Siriano.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3NOHxaJkryJZukJrcgmRpwJaY-8i3MaMnIhAFAHlDMidelw8_cFPuYpMjDxCMPUHVphKhjczzP9RLB-Hfebum5Lx94wEJrbyPRNg4Ed3XLyydxU4GPUcQzSodb5scbjl-M5WUIP_VlTp/w266-h400/GOOD+Jennifer+Coolidge+Christian+Siriano.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's Jennifer Coolidge's world, and we're just lucky to live in it. She was serving up Veronica Lake sultry-ness in her black Christian Siriano with a perfect little cape. It's simple but potent.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCpK8L-smDnwUQ3Nk-aW8v1vc6rKntvPIn5kLKhEuzYmUt9Y2_AElyeBs3QUhyNdtVARqYSCBwGmn9Tt40ihMUE9c4p5YZJIZM3gCE7s6kxoc83go219RA0Q61rWziPHyfP7l9iXvXEIt/s1920/GOOD+Billy+Porter.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCpK8L-smDnwUQ3Nk-aW8v1vc6rKntvPIn5kLKhEuzYmUt9Y2_AElyeBs3QUhyNdtVARqYSCBwGmn9Tt40ihMUE9c4p5YZJIZM3gCE7s6kxoc83go219RA0Q61rWziPHyfP7l9iXvXEIt/w266-h400/GOOD+Billy+Porter.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We have to thank Ryan Murphy for casting Billy Porter in "Pose," and gifting us with the past few years of his consistent raising of the bar for fashion. This was actually a semi-muted look from Billy, but no less fabulous or dramatic. He's giving us a one-man Follies in this showgirl-at-the-office outfit. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRoeqaAgqAs-vPWZJmwGtCVQ5j8NBf8wyf_76cFobcOb3ezRCysnequEUQgzQMdwnv7EeFilSW5XWRx1dQjgkn000EF-xFB6qNdaB1hAndnvl5-ft8Ak73kuYYuBWVQA5ySGgL202hAVi/s1920/GOOD+Elizabeth+Olson+The+Row.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRoeqaAgqAs-vPWZJmwGtCVQ5j8NBf8wyf_76cFobcOb3ezRCysnequEUQgzQMdwnv7EeFilSW5XWRx1dQjgkn000EF-xFB6qNdaB1hAndnvl5-ft8Ak73kuYYuBWVQA5ySGgL202hAVi/w266-h400/GOOD+Elizabeth+Olson+The+Row.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Elizabeth Olson wore a very simple and elegant white gown that is, frankly, a little snoozy but is made more sweet knowing it was designed by her sisters for The Row. She looks lovely, and I like her bob. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_no0eOQ1Q2lSYdDlgHMzHrWy1qor10i_6z18LjfH2ovw1hWCbZRKte5P_3BXxmQmIGv1aynlTypIHr8EqC06YR5SYV-JHzFfyq2XFOAJYMVpxJN6ICO0F-KxgeWWUb0v_6NEJ456zplP/s1920/GOOD+Issa+Rae+Aliette.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_no0eOQ1Q2lSYdDlgHMzHrWy1qor10i_6z18LjfH2ovw1hWCbZRKte5P_3BXxmQmIGv1aynlTypIHr8EqC06YR5SYV-JHzFfyq2XFOAJYMVpxJN6ICO0F-KxgeWWUb0v_6NEJ456zplP/w266-h400/GOOD+Issa+Rae+Aliette.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Issa Rae is hot, and that is a fact, and it is well proven by this sparkler by Aliette. I wouldn't say it's super memorable, but she looks great.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKKkRjRtoP0ZsBlPnzNOzTNIn532O-fer1EBDPeFrlMW2-BbI6NaLs2MDY2OaVWzi2frZXLgAvy_Oko81q_4teRkxD2BwEcdSJOR0v4ywTFx63OYkt-5GFESelP07zmOal65h7udaX_yR/s1920/GOOD+Kenan.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKKkRjRtoP0ZsBlPnzNOzTNIn532O-fer1EBDPeFrlMW2-BbI6NaLs2MDY2OaVWzi2frZXLgAvy_Oko81q_4teRkxD2BwEcdSJOR0v4ywTFx63OYkt-5GFESelP07zmOal65h7udaX_yR/w266-h400/GOOD+Kenan.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love this shade of pink on Kenan, and he looks so proud of himself for wearing it! A good choice to pop in the crowd.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica;">MEH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLpWGGWc-9GXmWDhW4v2zau9kCdylPMkHvT5EXCMLTroEVlcKH3T64W98NQ6wXsJqXc76kR-wQF5IwjPhISZNknArP8-UW82AnYP9iO9rFAgQSQgmA_ryL1PwoFgk-y9P3xaPu0X1XU522/s1909/Meh+Gillian+Anderson+Chloe.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1909" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLpWGGWc-9GXmWDhW4v2zau9kCdylPMkHvT5EXCMLTroEVlcKH3T64W98NQ6wXsJqXc76kR-wQF5IwjPhISZNknArP8-UW82AnYP9iO9rFAgQSQgmA_ryL1PwoFgk-y9P3xaPu0X1XU522/w269-h400/Meh+Gillian+Anderson+Chloe.jpeg" width="269" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On one hand, Gillian Anderson's avant-garde Chloe ensemble is certainly interesting, and feels like modern art, with little metal geometric beads dangling from the fringe. On the other hand, it feels a little Dune couture, a little Bene Gesserit chic and a teensy wee bit like Indigenous appropriation? I honestly don't know if I like or hate this.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimst2qhSm3gkXFC2TExA68kn5QMe46SJzZaSnSsJ_uKtcPHkqjT2D6aUcEg92MFDuzI_hijd-yOYZv4RkaTfd1LI0o5Qxqtv0rdewrTZA7cSaa92MKYGadE6zQJjVYVMi0w7Kr4cfnUdvh/s1867/MEH+Emerald+Fennell+Valentino.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1867" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimst2qhSm3gkXFC2TExA68kn5QMe46SJzZaSnSsJ_uKtcPHkqjT2D6aUcEg92MFDuzI_hijd-yOYZv4RkaTfd1LI0o5Qxqtv0rdewrTZA7cSaa92MKYGadE6zQJjVYVMi0w7Kr4cfnUdvh/w274-h400/MEH+Emerald+Fennell+Valentino.jpeg" width="274" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Emerald Fennell also took a big swing in a fun Valentino with hearts and lime chiffon and a matching lime ostrich purse that all feel swiped from an elegant granny's closet. I genuinely think this would work for me much better with a different hairstyle. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsafs1CUJkcCRv3WCj1pEsm77zXjbr9gtcwNyL8zZgoZeAgMSOX4EM5l05gFom7dcHqq7CdBhpyIM5GZPyEdqrc6wrEWxv7sql_XfGCM5_oR-Yw2utc7rLPRvCM0c2epSd9xnWeXJQC1i/s1920/MEH+Angela+Bassett+Greta+Constantine.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsafs1CUJkcCRv3WCj1pEsm77zXjbr9gtcwNyL8zZgoZeAgMSOX4EM5l05gFom7dcHqq7CdBhpyIM5GZPyEdqrc6wrEWxv7sql_XfGCM5_oR-Yw2utc7rLPRvCM0c2epSd9xnWeXJQC1i/w266-h400/MEH+Angela+Bassett+Greta+Constantine.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This Greta Constantine gown on Angela Bassett feels a wee bit underdesigned to me; like there was one big idea — RUFFLE — and they tacked one on and said, "That's it, we won't do better than that." I do kind of like that it follows the curve of the body but I bet it looks very awkward from the side.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHbDsOS7HcpO91UEg-xmirXbq_10I6vb-Igm3HyHuHoBCKy6F-c10PBdF6HPGm-1njZqe-oTwO7yq-5hoU2qpLYE-0xlmb2kH4lvZsJ9yhzLeFpw-McbnsS_st_9sRq2d6lrP65dllXul/s1920/MEH+Beanie+Brandon+Maxwell.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHbDsOS7HcpO91UEg-xmirXbq_10I6vb-Igm3HyHuHoBCKy6F-c10PBdF6HPGm-1njZqe-oTwO7yq-5hoU2qpLYE-0xlmb2kH4lvZsJ9yhzLeFpw-McbnsS_st_9sRq2d6lrP65dllXul/w266-h400/MEH+Beanie+Brandon+Maxwell.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Full disclosure: I LOVE this disco pleated shirtdress by Brandon Maxwell on Beanie Feldstein, but I found it a little underwhelming for the occasion. It feels to me like something to wear on a talk show or to a premiere or an after-party, but not the main event.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lLcx8tarIecaDzhSsEZX-9TYrgD9hCZPbEp9aXrOcGa7joE1_8xfi5eMXlgLQVWQunm8THsWBS7qfhSxOWCgqUlmngMILYudm_qRO12w_xZREASAxGRJPMRmRGCntqXuaDoYX665RaiF/s1920/MEH+Kerry+Etro.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lLcx8tarIecaDzhSsEZX-9TYrgD9hCZPbEp9aXrOcGa7joE1_8xfi5eMXlgLQVWQunm8THsWBS7qfhSxOWCgqUlmngMILYudm_qRO12w_xZREASAxGRJPMRmRGCntqXuaDoYX665RaiF/w266-h400/MEH+Kerry+Etro.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Meh is truly the only word to describe this silver corseted Etro gown on Kerry Washington. I've seen better dresses on her, I've seen better versions of this motif and it just wasn't memorable.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkA2P7Wgw3hUukICSTZDRfYau8NoUUVzQ7Qe6Q-hKRsTUBePK7Avciv5B_2OVGDwzKplKbve7gBuxzyMotOYTd7jhPzh8E2YeWfFTOspxUgUjMOClEeobjwgDhk31ix2xkJWKhkzKB5cj0/s1920/MEH+Mindy+Kaling.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkA2P7Wgw3hUukICSTZDRfYau8NoUUVzQ7Qe6Q-hKRsTUBePK7Avciv5B_2OVGDwzKplKbve7gBuxzyMotOYTd7jhPzh8E2YeWfFTOspxUgUjMOClEeobjwgDhk31ix2xkJWKhkzKB5cj0/w266-h400/MEH+Mindy+Kaling.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This Carolina Herrera dress on Mindy Kaling is very nice; the fit is nice, the bow is fun, black always works, she looked great. But ultimately — kinda boring.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVbw9D_87NH-UC8XBpJETS1YtGOI91FdN2hM9UhErf8LcWOTNLcM9dYzasl-NhAI8qW8Z-rSZr54BqGSHyHuvESOFbxL1EzhCG2Vxpi4rri_4ZMx739iegXmw5CuK5zo3a3O1TYk2i7DE7/s1920/MEH+Ellen+Elie+Saab.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVbw9D_87NH-UC8XBpJETS1YtGOI91FdN2hM9UhErf8LcWOTNLcM9dYzasl-NhAI8qW8Z-rSZr54BqGSHyHuvESOFbxL1EzhCG2Vxpi4rri_4ZMx739iegXmw5CuK5zo3a3O1TYk2i7DE7/w266-h400/MEH+Ellen+Elie+Saab.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Ellen Pompeo really stepped outside her comfort zone in an Elie Saab jumpsuit fit for David Bowie and I want to give her credit for trying. I don't really love it, but I want to give her points for effort.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTaDQY5SbvNuJocYgGDM_sKtjKyvqWug75pMEHOtYgJqX2XyWwMng7U9fihuOyQKUWf8coLeKpQ-BPiJ4_rYoZH9uOI6O7-6N4UBUirWqncf2-LjFs2mHKW886j23-In03JWpBW8v8NNw/s1920/MEH+Kate+Armani.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTaDQY5SbvNuJocYgGDM_sKtjKyvqWug75pMEHOtYgJqX2XyWwMng7U9fihuOyQKUWf8coLeKpQ-BPiJ4_rYoZH9uOI6O7-6N4UBUirWqncf2-LjFs2mHKW886j23-In03JWpBW8v8NNw/w266-h400/MEH+Kate+Armani.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Can't you just picture Mare of Easttown grabbing this dress from Rent the Runway (or more likely, a thrift store) to go to a wedding with the Guy Pearce professor guy and being like, "See I can clean up! Let's go to WaWa for shortis after." I'm just saying, it feels like it might take Kate a minute to get Mare out of her system and this dress, while lovely, is about as basic as it gets.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica;"><b>WORST</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAE4dIPmLdpVv3Y6WLVzX0ivSm3PO4OpFoD8SkEaGV__BjP3MadFFRlDkhvZjBmZzZZrJ8R0zHyE9Iboy3Peraj8u6jUlFR2Fp2QjNohFv-PyWqerkOrOxrJpCVWq87Ptf5OQnudqYczz-/s1920/WORST+Amy+Poehler.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAE4dIPmLdpVv3Y6WLVzX0ivSm3PO4OpFoD8SkEaGV__BjP3MadFFRlDkhvZjBmZzZZrJ8R0zHyE9Iboy3Peraj8u6jUlFR2Fp2QjNohFv-PyWqerkOrOxrJpCVWq87Ptf5OQnudqYczz-/w266-h400/WORST+Amy+Poehler.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It wouldn't be my worst-dressed list without a swing and a miss from my beloved Amy Poehler. I truly believe no one in her circle understands proportion. I totally get the idea of a mix of menswear and traditional womens' wear, showing a little cleavage, but still feeling appropriate. I get it. It just was not executed well. The jacket proportions feel all wrong and the overall look has a stumpifying effect. The belt isn't particularly stylish; it looks like something the limo driver might have loaned her in a pinch. Maybe that's <i>exactly</i> what happened here, and what we're seeing is the solution to a wardrobe malfunction that occurred en route. I'm going to go with that story, and I'm now shipping this imaginary limo driver and Amy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtxs-ey7pQQvIHPB1YFyvpyKiLayu4MbBMI08cHMjQZXoZef6WzT_1tBltmpHKE24FndyzVei4QYke0UFVtEworNQpkTQPRLsjzH4jlBCCt0RfKy7oij7FcJ5N9ayNm6muqFLogFcPn3Q/s1820/MEH+Olivia+Colman+Roksanda.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1820" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtxs-ey7pQQvIHPB1YFyvpyKiLayu4MbBMI08cHMjQZXoZef6WzT_1tBltmpHKE24FndyzVei4QYke0UFVtEworNQpkTQPRLsjzH4jlBCCt0RfKy7oij7FcJ5N9ayNm6muqFLogFcPn3Q/w281-h400/MEH+Olivia+Colman+Roksanda.jpeg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Honestly, major kudos to the sartorial adventures of the cast of The Crown, who really put me through my feelings trying to decide what I think about their fashions. I like the unexpected color combo of peach and navy, but I'm afraid the general shapelessness of this Roksanda cape-dress hybrid removes any joy I may have derived from that pop of color. Olivia Colman's lucite-heel shoes can definitely stay, though. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihn9gzqMejCnKNkfaHsKR3NWVo7A2Q3Ot7IFbdkFDLwfRTSf-o1XIRDr_xK5nTO1Oc3-fjuw6TzOmAzWZjHc2ThPsxF7s6JNFPUPzBey2VhM_ya9axMOJL4-j4IOALJEQ9j3vPqu5mlT9s/s1920/MEH+Aidy+Bryant.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihn9gzqMejCnKNkfaHsKR3NWVo7A2Q3Ot7IFbdkFDLwfRTSf-o1XIRDr_xK5nTO1Oc3-fjuw6TzOmAzWZjHc2ThPsxF7s6JNFPUPzBey2VhM_ya9axMOJL4-j4IOALJEQ9j3vPqu5mlT9s/w266-h400/MEH+Aidy+Bryant.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I LOVE sweet Aidy Bryant, but this twee Simone Rocha look is borderline Hansel and Gretel cosplay. It just looks like exactly what I want to wear to an Oktoberfest party next month. A little too cutesy, in my opinion, for this event.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDQlFMNPYIDkT406ouAU2jLNjXx_DMXFOh39VvkidQ2fT5ao6_jv2JyIh-5DfMOVhdE_FX2HjdgLH7jsatuDqb9JQBlFzFEucB3coR4rju-r8zg9os-gUfcEEhLang1kpIlMKi9FpSwyt/s1920/WORST+Carl+Clemons-Hopkins.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDQlFMNPYIDkT406ouAU2jLNjXx_DMXFOh39VvkidQ2fT5ao6_jv2JyIh-5DfMOVhdE_FX2HjdgLH7jsatuDqb9JQBlFzFEucB3coR4rju-r8zg9os-gUfcEEhLang1kpIlMKi9FpSwyt/w266-h400/WORST+Carl+Clemons-Hopkins.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I could kiss Carl Clemons-Hopkins for their adventurous spirit, especially as a mostly unknown to the TV world, but I could not look at this ensemble and unsee an Esmerelda from Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame costume. The Christian Siriano look is inspired by the nonbinary flag, which I love, but I just feel like a better design was hiding in there.</div></div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-84313171463227791212021-04-26T09:58:00.002-04:002021-04-26T10:24:06.988-04:00Fashion Review: Oscars 2021<p>This year's Oscars culminated a long and tortured awards season that showed us the best and worst distancing and virtual Zooms have to offer. Luckily for the Oscars producers, we've reached a point of relative safety that allowed them to craft an intimate new vision for the show, and although I lament the lack of acting clips, some weird camera angle choices and the genuinely bizarre ordering of awards, I think this was one of my favorite Oscars! I actually loved many of the movies, I appreciated the many ways the nominated films represented the vast human experience, and I loved not having an orchestra cut people off. The speeches were moving and even better, the fashion was breathtaking!</p><p>After a year of fashion restricted to torso-up Zoom cams, it was such a breath of fresh air to see full looks in all their glory. And I spotted very few genuinely bad outfits, even if I wish the color stories were a bit more varied than red and gold. It's fun to see men take a giant leap in formal fashion over the past few years and the ladies also conveyed a sense of the genuine joy of fashion after a year without.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: helvetica;"><b>BEST DRESSED</b></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9-oZAwQz6mni_Wf_7qmg0qPL8SnqNoKtzK47oglWXoTmTohER_1_GIx67D8OdAk6loGi7tPvwhU4JbYgGr5o55cEyhiH6_NbCNyhhrqRmR_uXHf-nUSGiXlRVMI9hqNtbb006AqgJg6S/s1600/BEST+Carey+Valentino.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1095" data-original-width="1600" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9-oZAwQz6mni_Wf_7qmg0qPL8SnqNoKtzK47oglWXoTmTohER_1_GIx67D8OdAk6loGi7tPvwhU4JbYgGr5o55cEyhiH6_NbCNyhhrqRmR_uXHf-nUSGiXlRVMI9hqNtbb006AqgJg6S/w400-h274/BEST+Carey+Valentino.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the neatest tricks of Oscar-dressing is that, if you dare to cosplay as the gold statue, you will indeed make an impact. Carey Mulligan in Valentino Haute Couture made me GASP from the sheer resplendent glory of that swath of shiny gold. Do yourself a favor and look up pictures of the sequin detail; it's true craftsmanship. On the red carpet, the E! hosts said a flash of abs after a pandemic is a statement accessory, and ain't that the truth? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJ_aZgouJ_ulH2s29T8tsva6xsbm2gEsvl5SAVJ0aj7vr1P1BB11h1VShbMSpktEtw6zYZmumVD0lrul4XAHcpPlLNDYPbapsmzWrfecBqHEAcxMUKNeEVkwkuiv54QQPOYvU32e4Gx5g/s2048/BEST+Regine+LV.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJ_aZgouJ_ulH2s29T8tsva6xsbm2gEsvl5SAVJ0aj7vr1P1BB11h1VShbMSpktEtw6zYZmumVD0lrul4XAHcpPlLNDYPbapsmzWrfecBqHEAcxMUKNeEVkwkuiv54QQPOYvU32e4Gx5g/w266-h400/BEST+Regine+LV.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Regina King is a storyteller with ever fiber of her being, and it's such a delight to see how she extends that to her fashion. I love how this ice-blue Louis Vuitton brings drama to a very classic form and color; the crystal outlines on those winged sleeves evoked Tiffany dragonfly lamps. Her crispy bob offsets the neckline and voluminous sleeves perfectly and her jewelry is just right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7dZMHuugRqVZcAccgHB1b8RJ_tmGFrmXQHPaEAJB6IMgK4KTvNLwP82YVjcxmT-NbLDcoYSQvCWvII68KEc-2ys9TQgMvOF1T4S7d_sueaOhDrJhRqRkyC1kC83s_9LlJe-T-REqJBLkq/s2048/BEST+Viola+Davis+Alexander+McQueen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1372" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7dZMHuugRqVZcAccgHB1b8RJ_tmGFrmXQHPaEAJB6IMgK4KTvNLwP82YVjcxmT-NbLDcoYSQvCWvII68KEc-2ys9TQgMvOF1T4S7d_sueaOhDrJhRqRkyC1kC83s_9LlJe-T-REqJBLkq/w268-h400/BEST+Viola+Davis+Alexander+McQueen.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When Viola Davis appeared in this intricate cut-out Alexander McQueen, straddling the line between futurism and romance, I think I actually shouted, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" Too hot to handle, truly. I love that every time I see her, she looks like she's playing a new character on the red carpet. The fit, the detail and the ethereal angelic quality of this dress are such a nice contrast to her character in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBdAhdCLbpT8h0d-2b7P0oT4M4aRGE1ocVdfHP7TchjS9VcgxFsWMqzrpUf5gVcHg0p0mYphnGCQDfj2hViUtab8U6vZOxZK3ZpDvQszbV3tAeI66mHv2qxo8J32aBbav8ceCuz2qkK7F/s2048/BEST+Zendaya+Valentino.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1478" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBdAhdCLbpT8h0d-2b7P0oT4M4aRGE1ocVdfHP7TchjS9VcgxFsWMqzrpUf5gVcHg0p0mYphnGCQDfj2hViUtab8U6vZOxZK3ZpDvQszbV3tAeI66mHv2qxo8J32aBbav8ceCuz2qkK7F/w289-h400/BEST+Zendaya+Valentino.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Zendaya looks simply breathtaking in her canary yellow Valentino that, honestly, I'm not sure another living person could wear this well. The way the fan is hitting her hair? That's Disney princess stuff. The necklace combo of chunky diamonds scattered with yellow diamonds? That's regal business. I'm thoroughly convinced she can wear any color and rock any era of fashion. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZatieQ7KzDlR2iUTvRTVRkX7qVyhXGrWqlXg0UjMi4D676s9VN0bbpXtBNsM8FxdJoiVhj_FijwZuVi6RaXeO-uD95nKp_ZkSA_esWQiCVqNSLv4z6h_kFZYCdMpmIIpMJn_B6PTSJdWH/s2048/BEST+Laura+Dern.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1335" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZatieQ7KzDlR2iUTvRTVRkX7qVyhXGrWqlXg0UjMi4D676s9VN0bbpXtBNsM8FxdJoiVhj_FijwZuVi6RaXeO-uD95nKp_ZkSA_esWQiCVqNSLv4z6h_kFZYCdMpmIIpMJn_B6PTSJdWH/w261-h400/BEST+Laura+Dern.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Laura Dern swanned onto the red carpet in an Oscar de la Renta turtleneck exploding into ostrich feathers as though she was dramatically closing her laptop and saying goodbye to Zoom fashion forever. After a year of using collars, sleeves, and necklaces to shout "FASHION," it feels like an exhale to see the main attraction be below the height of a screen. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1Iv-jwA8avk3wlG3CYbTIQKsl_AeYkWEGIsX_ZXGWPdFJaV7fcHBhUPHcTYXsmQHOqnzT8qnhb5KXX0EZz8Me46ZfGGpflRv96Huq4nCzcqsEgLQEy4gN4AMS4vvzE6ZXXP4Hvi-5Ait/s2048/BEST+Angela+Bassett.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1543" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1Iv-jwA8avk3wlG3CYbTIQKsl_AeYkWEGIsX_ZXGWPdFJaV7fcHBhUPHcTYXsmQHOqnzT8qnhb5KXX0EZz8Me46ZfGGpflRv96Huq4nCzcqsEgLQEy4gN4AMS4vvzE6ZXXP4Hvi-5Ait/w301-h400/BEST+Angela+Bassett.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div>This look on Angela Bassett's face says she knows what we are all thinking, which is that we are honestly blessed to share this timeline with her, to gaze upon her looking like the bow they put on a Lexus at Christmas, a feast for the eyes and spirit. The blue smoky eye is the real killer here. In recent years, she's embraced the statement sleeve, and I like to think it's because it forces people to stand a few feet back and just bask in her aura. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPyLvflWErWLmnugJgd-t_RLSXCEFW7syJw9czzpUnHUXiQYhVHdSUdFQWl2Dky14ZLHnihwWaHt1hQhiDxRJcdpUZRc-M5TS2lBBKUGQrnpINnPDBjpEI9XSQuAagQ6R-sp7SC8Jl_Ip/s2048/BEST+Amanda+Seyfried+Armani.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1585" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPyLvflWErWLmnugJgd-t_RLSXCEFW7syJw9czzpUnHUXiQYhVHdSUdFQWl2Dky14ZLHnihwWaHt1hQhiDxRJcdpUZRc-M5TS2lBBKUGQrnpINnPDBjpEI9XSQuAagQ6R-sp7SC8Jl_Ip/w310-h400/BEST+Amanda+Seyfried+Armani.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><div>Amanda Seyfried wore what I would consider to be the most classically Oscars dress by Armani Prive; it's timelessly beautiful, with elegant pleating and a full, fluffy skirt. I do kind of wish she'd turned up the volume with big glamorous art deco diamond cuffs or a vintage tiara, or something that just felt very silent film era in honor of her character, Marion Davies.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9VmpimId6AmX_uFo9s2CpoyeZEvxsbMwZxEDfhIziGoMRa7OJF7jKugffb_CYFssPJqH6RoqhHThKP5bDJp_7Gv9HcVeoOcRQqsWi6ATBmLoeY5vriVdUEH461GJUvTF6yawT3O8U0HM/s2048/BEST+Leslie+Odom+Jr.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1344" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9VmpimId6AmX_uFo9s2CpoyeZEvxsbMwZxEDfhIziGoMRa7OJF7jKugffb_CYFssPJqH6RoqhHThKP5bDJp_7Gv9HcVeoOcRQqsWi6ATBmLoeY5vriVdUEH461GJUvTF6yawT3O8U0HM/w263-h400/BEST+Leslie+Odom+Jr.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leslie Odom was suited up in the most beautiful burnished gold suit, in a beautiful fit, that seemed like a nod to the shiny suits his character, Sam Cooke, might have worn at his height. It's been really fun to see his style evolution.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtTdlg9jfoeec6jq1ijDl5_jpvtLbexLLh3AmL87cs2AYB8fsV65bDcOcUJYhR7BfCEOWrnK7uN9sPwVdKu7yFvq92-8GsJXdHk25KQ0CID6P-p4JB64j_ng_deSXhozb_3hD6w510TYa/s2048/BEST+Colman+Domingo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1361" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtTdlg9jfoeec6jq1ijDl5_jpvtLbexLLh3AmL87cs2AYB8fsV65bDcOcUJYhR7BfCEOWrnK7uN9sPwVdKu7yFvq92-8GsJXdHk25KQ0CID6P-p4JB64j_ng_deSXhozb_3hD6w510TYa/w266-h400/BEST+Colman+Domingo.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" star Colman Domingo wore perhaps the most daring suit of the night, a shock of hot pink encrusted with rhinestones and a FIT. I think it would have worked without the rhinestones, but honestly, I love seeing men embrace fun in fashion.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOelGcAeW6T0sZONJOMBLOMIMXzlAOGqUvaSP3Iw772mquRyAR1vQsKTaQDU2eNWOKjs-xeeVXrtV-kVTaQn2wqnKN5w5a0v39N_FtZfl-vb_nMevDYMs8sgqpAxH0kfX_A1NmJZPwYzb4/s2048/BEST+Riz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1503" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOelGcAeW6T0sZONJOMBLOMIMXzlAOGqUvaSP3Iw772mquRyAR1vQsKTaQDU2eNWOKjs-xeeVXrtV-kVTaQn2wqnKN5w5a0v39N_FtZfl-vb_nMevDYMs8sgqpAxH0kfX_A1NmJZPwYzb4/w294-h400/BEST+Riz.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This shot doesn't quite capture the sleek cool of Riz Ahmed's mock turtleneck Prada suit with a cummerbund, but you can at least see how cool his shoes look. I just have a mega crush on him and I thought he looked so fine. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Oyye3pP6s6uTtVWr_4XtopuacxN2xmFFpNGR1KvP0Gruw-xqz44I8CtwDO8Zi5bIhM5qqg1klq2SDbCuORobBSxx5XkPj6eVikIn18MbBqoC1ERxIiCoLuo12WaV9IgUgKJKS3ujAAUR/s2048/BEST+Daniel+Kaluuya.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Oyye3pP6s6uTtVWr_4XtopuacxN2xmFFpNGR1KvP0Gruw-xqz44I8CtwDO8Zi5bIhM5qqg1klq2SDbCuORobBSxx5XkPj6eVikIn18MbBqoC1ERxIiCoLuo12WaV9IgUgKJKS3ujAAUR/w266-h400/BEST+Daniel+Kaluuya.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Men are also having so much fun with jewelry, and Daniel Kaluuya had the most beautiful Cartier jewelry to accompany his black suit. He looked like himself, and I appreciate men are feeling more free to express themselves through their red carpet looks.<br /><div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: helvetica;"><b>GOOD</b></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dKmGGi7_BEV-vddemEKyMheAx0D0n7qpoQMwehulCil3vzRMmQJYAg4NOcF44_drgXqOaz4bxkhCEdDHjEyJV4hhFreJSFtmz3zki28KSqZqx4N_zMjMq2hyWpPrhn7zY-UxLPrccJNz/s1600/GOOD+Andra+Day+Vera+Wang.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1095" data-original-width="1600" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dKmGGi7_BEV-vddemEKyMheAx0D0n7qpoQMwehulCil3vzRMmQJYAg4NOcF44_drgXqOaz4bxkhCEdDHjEyJV4hhFreJSFtmz3zki28KSqZqx4N_zMjMq2hyWpPrhn7zY-UxLPrccJNz/w400-h274/GOOD+Andra+Day+Vera+Wang.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Andra Day and her style team also got the "good as gold" memo, and she came dressed to impress in this slinky Vera Wang. Apparently, Wang's team actually worked with a metalsmith to mold and shape this gown, inspired by Billie Holiday's love of feeling sexy. <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/04/inside-the-creation-of-andra-days-golden-oscar-look">Read all about it</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yhWnTa4Ofn2QB73C1ILsPNqRCQjRpEbh3uVMStFfHj9n7Nkczmzg0cBcUY3M0Msu_QM5FTwkVpkFzFBI6GJavP5lhWZyxvH2ehJdICPY3ba3vBHzruON8l1mv22J3vsMwD3tQ4re5aEg/s1600/Meh+Maria+Bakalova.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="1600" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yhWnTa4Ofn2QB73C1ILsPNqRCQjRpEbh3uVMStFfHj9n7Nkczmzg0cBcUY3M0Msu_QM5FTwkVpkFzFBI6GJavP5lhWZyxvH2ehJdICPY3ba3vBHzruON8l1mv22J3vsMwD3tQ4re5aEg/w400-h270/Meh+Maria+Bakalova.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Maria Bakalova's entire journey from acting in her native Bulgaria to Oscar nominee for "Borat 2" feels like a fairy tale, and she perfectly evoked that in her dreamy white Louis Vuitton tulle gown. It's certainly lovely and even if it's not exactly the most memorable look, it was a perfect fit for a magical evening at the start of what's hopefully a long career.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1g_1-VuSohlIW_uu56BmKnKxouVxASTIVFOq83mR8Es8D0yfQivNWH_qiPqiYf04t2Sx_gyrAr-10pvSolmeSCrf6qyEAuL8HiRwLTuYmi2h40z_l8E8CtPCWsO9yO0McKiHua-JfDvz/s2048/GOOD+Mia+Neal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1569" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1g_1-VuSohlIW_uu56BmKnKxouVxASTIVFOq83mR8Es8D0yfQivNWH_qiPqiYf04t2Sx_gyrAr-10pvSolmeSCrf6qyEAuL8HiRwLTuYmi2h40z_l8E8CtPCWsO9yO0McKiHua-JfDvz/w306-h400/GOOD+Mia+Neal.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hair and makeup designer Mia Neal became one of the first Black women to win an Oscar for her category, and she did it in this eye-catching architectural navy gown trimmed with pearls and rhinestones. While I wish the neckline was a little less smothering, it looked beautiful on screen, and looked very regal while she gave one of the best speeches of the night.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAotADptKGBbTLSFGgbkGl9BC5jLd7-oyxPyU37U_3w6UODWsm0a_jxkEnkeivrScfaT35FonZaqF6R0ROw7fjhoc2dhwChounacFUJS2qFrzopQZ9CLQ_CFQpudjRlVNYIGoLVZOEAWv4/s2048/GOOD+Marlee+Matlin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1329" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAotADptKGBbTLSFGgbkGl9BC5jLd7-oyxPyU37U_3w6UODWsm0a_jxkEnkeivrScfaT35FonZaqF6R0ROw7fjhoc2dhwChounacFUJS2qFrzopQZ9CLQ_CFQpudjRlVNYIGoLVZOEAWv4/w260-h400/GOOD+Marlee+Matlin.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the bodice fit and medieval sleeves of this Vivienne Westwood gown on Marlee Matlin, who continues to be a complete smoke show. It was dramatic and interesting, while being totally appropriate for a presenter rather than nominee.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-6RNfwm6WYiO2NGJWLiRi_aR7bhYHf3gsIveU77Ex6tHPN5kJysTXujGOvXzHb7cLAHuGJAe2tgqfJQgzZxv6PQxlrF-zAR8FGw0cx8dLb2Gpc9wysKFJUS8cM9m6DFc9lkkakY6jaCW/s1600/GOOD+Lakeith+Stanfield+Saint+Laurent.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-6RNfwm6WYiO2NGJWLiRi_aR7bhYHf3gsIveU77Ex6tHPN5kJysTXujGOvXzHb7cLAHuGJAe2tgqfJQgzZxv6PQxlrF-zAR8FGw0cx8dLb2Gpc9wysKFJUS8cM9m6DFc9lkkakY6jaCW/w400-h265/GOOD+Lakeith+Stanfield+Saint+Laurent.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I've long thought Lakeith Stanfield is one of the most interesting and dynamic actors working today, and that extends to his red carpet adventures. This seventies-inspired suit by Saint Laurent felt so right for him, the era of his character in "Judas and the Black Messiah" and also quintessentially Saint Laurent. The wide collar, the o-ring belt ... it's all just dripping with swag.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJOa-LEPp_GI7qRbX9MWKVFuUIYCz5Z-vikeFnW5wxv7GXNwMH09DVGUwLwidGXZra-wyDobfdfUoIqBKaKp3QgJThTUxiwSunhxGI2Ql5OV40iiiRflFt7Sp4J8A05JZiZ_FeWSt4bBC/s2048/GOOD+Alan+S.+Kim.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJOa-LEPp_GI7qRbX9MWKVFuUIYCz5Z-vikeFnW5wxv7GXNwMH09DVGUwLwidGXZra-wyDobfdfUoIqBKaKp3QgJThTUxiwSunhxGI2Ql5OV40iiiRflFt7Sp4J8A05JZiZ_FeWSt4bBC/w266-h400/GOOD+Alan+S.+Kim.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In this house we live for an Alan S. Kim fashion moment. This little boo completely stole my heart in "Minari" and his mini Thom Browne schoolboy look is pitch perfect.</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: helvetica;">BEST/WORST</span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQpEvajTbYdXBh9DlxfQMfz2h2a0mS2REpFfcK9l04HmRRulKhYqmxfJbUXKPim1CMiRamcb393MHFuCWXV8MVbH0kt6KdKDTOuEU0P2khc3eYGmN9hefnw7iBtdv4oV4-rBC4FSuj96Z8/s2048/BEST+WORST+Chloe+Zhao.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1329" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQpEvajTbYdXBh9DlxfQMfz2h2a0mS2REpFfcK9l04HmRRulKhYqmxfJbUXKPim1CMiRamcb393MHFuCWXV8MVbH0kt6KdKDTOuEU0P2khc3eYGmN9hefnw7iBtdv4oV4-rBC4FSuj96Z8/w260-h400/BEST+WORST+Chloe+Zhao.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Listen. Is there a world where I would wear a dishwater greige knit dress that looks like it might be cult couture with fresh white sneakers to the Oscars? No, indeed not. But did it feel exactly right on dear Chloe Zhao, the eternally fresh-faced director of "Nomadland," and clearly someone who does not plan to ever employ a "glam squad?" Yes, it felt so right. Congrats to her, and three cheers for comfort. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAM-L5j5mACScW1S1tWa5Z30euBH3xmXH0uttvIJPj9JCqSb5f6EUdCPMfLOHK7H0VQu7xOZadlRS7SY1juvrMo4nPH962emOzJfH7wPGeeUrBQRVkzP6Plq_gVrzg0KBm0qGx_1SllymW/s2048/BEST+WORST+Dana+Murray.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1477" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAM-L5j5mACScW1S1tWa5Z30euBH3xmXH0uttvIJPj9JCqSb5f6EUdCPMfLOHK7H0VQu7xOZadlRS7SY1juvrMo4nPH962emOzJfH7wPGeeUrBQRVkzP6Plq_gVrzg0KBm0qGx_1SllymW/w289-h400/BEST+WORST+Dana+Murray.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love volume, I love checkerboard/gingham-type patterns, I like a little red carpet derring-do, but this little toadstool of a dress felt like a whole lot of ideas. Imagine it in a rich, lustrous emerald satin. That would be delightful. I have to hand it to Dana Murray, producer of Pixar's "Soul," for having the guts to zig when everyone probably expected her to zag.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: helvetica;"><b>MEH</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqZjhyILuxXkynnkV_qBaIACYXLZS0L7rWur2FTLIGAuhCZ2_PtKA66bcrDzneTwLAQ561fE0b6e8zkli7mccYNRioSAyweTDXVmCU7HWXklIbbYZbGxbxQLmOWkfq_A6plZPGtl6R7s7/s2048/Meh+Reese+Witherspoon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1363" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqZjhyILuxXkynnkV_qBaIACYXLZS0L7rWur2FTLIGAuhCZ2_PtKA66bcrDzneTwLAQ561fE0b6e8zkli7mccYNRioSAyweTDXVmCU7HWXklIbbYZbGxbxQLmOWkfq_A6plZPGtl6R7s7/w266-h400/Meh+Reese+Witherspoon.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There's nothing particularly bad about this variegated shades of red Dior gown on Reese, but it's not worthy of her. The fit and length feel off, and I always say this particular ombre color scheme never fails to remind me of menses. If it were slightly longer and pooled a little bit with a train, I think it would balance out the lines better and make her look taller.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvglDtpN3sIYL394th1SMCB8wwa3uqhMHoQUT6cXNj5LRzV6Q4vWyd8IV8Fm2v1J4t2519fOHnX8PqY3n6wTHrFGOdaZ_T775YBAwylj2_iXqoRiv9-3jQ6V_BA4ectI2fjIFfCCfzhx4/s2048/Meh+Vanessa+Kirby.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1393" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvglDtpN3sIYL394th1SMCB8wwa3uqhMHoQUT6cXNj5LRzV6Q4vWyd8IV8Fm2v1J4t2519fOHnX8PqY3n6wTHrFGOdaZ_T775YBAwylj2_iXqoRiv9-3jQ6V_BA4ectI2fjIFfCCfzhx4/w273-h400/Meh+Vanessa+Kirby.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Vanessa Kirby always looks like such a modern baddie, and I love it, especially knowing she came to the fore playing a young Princess Margaret, another famous baddie. I like so much about her Gucci look, including the very edgy hair and lipstick, but the little sliver of peekaboo stomach here actually confused me. At first I thought it was the weirdest sash that happened to be nude fabric and I wondered <i>why</i>. When I realized it was stomach, I felt like it was such a weird shape to cut out. I almost would rather it be more or less, but not this little half-moon. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDn-0P6o_S9YPXIkSnvCouJTr0yXLFNsHdzIHOEoRzExVomc6nC1_X1DW_KMnmQv7mCs1yrXJEdOM3jhRwlxSXV79TdXZyHBfvoKeKTSsF8svTxvjSxD_V8zwiF7muRPvvPBnMvBfgZTIk/s2048/MEH+Margot+Robbie+Chanel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDn-0P6o_S9YPXIkSnvCouJTr0yXLFNsHdzIHOEoRzExVomc6nC1_X1DW_KMnmQv7mCs1yrXJEdOM3jhRwlxSXV79TdXZyHBfvoKeKTSsF8svTxvjSxD_V8zwiF7muRPvvPBnMvBfgZTIk/w285-h400/MEH+Margot+Robbie+Chanel.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br /><div>This Chanel couture gown on Margot Robbie felt perfectly fine, if a little ho-hum. It would make a very lovely, if possibly forgettable, prom dress. It was appropriate and nice and all that stuff. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9l-RKuJUHFfMMQmmVaAdTABZGPsmLcEiP0Zni0E-vvnV9V5mMpCjc5Kt203H2D293u4oKXObjqNPN_Us_feMLF4z58Qj-zbRiK7J-VaLS008We7oUV1eU3lD8Uc02clI0cxM61tipgcU/s2048/Meh+Emerald+Fennell.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9l-RKuJUHFfMMQmmVaAdTABZGPsmLcEiP0Zni0E-vvnV9V5mMpCjc5Kt203H2D293u4oKXObjqNPN_Us_feMLF4z58Qj-zbRiK7J-VaLS008We7oUV1eU3lD8Uc02clI0cxM61tipgcU/w266-h400/Meh+Emerald+Fennell.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pregnant ladies deserve to look like diaphanous garden goddesses, so I completely understand the draw of Emerald Fennell's fun and flirty Gucci. It just felt a teensy weensy bit meh to me for the Oscars, but I would die for it at almost any other event. I think a beautiful updo, or maybe even wavier hair might have elevated the look a bit.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ypyJl2L1x_3KZO-NRu8COq5MUucPPR9Yz19avWpDZtxESAcXqtMtn196hGmMkznH653__N-8apkIPY7ErvyhJ89rwKJ9ZKTnKJsqcJfrilQEaw8YSAgymyavq4Q0MifVwTyphBxIjmMU/s1600/Meh+Halle+Berry.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="1600" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ypyJl2L1x_3KZO-NRu8COq5MUucPPR9Yz19avWpDZtxESAcXqtMtn196hGmMkznH653__N-8apkIPY7ErvyhJ89rwKJ9ZKTnKJsqcJfrilQEaw8YSAgymyavq4Q0MifVwTyphBxIjmMU/w400-h272/Meh+Halle+Berry.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I genuinely love the subtle ombre of Halle Berry's romantic lilac gown, and I actually like the length of her silent film-era bob, but I cannot abide baby bangs and on camera, her makeup look appeared muted. The hair and makeup styling could have been better.</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: helvetica;"><b>WORST DRESSED</b></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsVmis_RPWFKCUcqZgffWeC85MhiRvp3KyF6JCUS1tSUECw01jSuHXovGBl1Io6LFT45Xak6ojtIZ-BchUO3e9aQ1r0lbQ1-9DQ39L9Ni7t_yGH1lhHG4PqCMZQGSMwXZYnC_fFyaK42K/s2048/WORST+Glenn+Close.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1385" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsVmis_RPWFKCUcqZgffWeC85MhiRvp3KyF6JCUS1tSUECw01jSuHXovGBl1Io6LFT45Xak6ojtIZ-BchUO3e9aQ1r0lbQ1-9DQ39L9Ni7t_yGH1lhHG4PqCMZQGSMwXZYnC_fFyaK42K/w270-h400/WORST+Glenn+Close.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Our queen Glenn did not take home the Oscar, but she did take home our hearts for her timeless and expertly delivered performance of "Da Butt" in one of the better bits we've seen in a long time. I wish I could say I loved her outfit here, which has the feeling of something a Crusader would wear if he liked sensible pumps while conquering foreign lands. Instead of a couple disparate looks, I think I'd rather see either a commitment to the top as a gown, or shorten it with a cool sash or add a train or do something a touch more interesting. The glove is strange but maybe fun? I think it's obvious she didn't expect to win and I'm hopeful the next time she's on the carpet, it's a big victory lap.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVP_Yp1WJdqGYKzOHSOdKiozQGF-1Ksumy3TYmNLHwu0c75aWBRjD6oXEZFYETNvb_YAfd7J5HfMRjEAhxmSln74-Y4P8peiT4owrbE6-6WLcf4zRwaDswO8W72nuiC1oKcL8fILf38jb0/s1600/MEH+Dundas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="1600" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVP_Yp1WJdqGYKzOHSOdKiozQGF-1Ksumy3TYmNLHwu0c75aWBRjD6oXEZFYETNvb_YAfd7J5HfMRjEAhxmSln74-Y4P8peiT4owrbE6-6WLcf4zRwaDswO8W72nuiC1oKcL8fILf38jb0/w400-h272/MEH+Dundas.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My sense of good and bad is so warped now that I couldn't decide what I even think about H.E.R. in this lace hooded jumpsuit with a train by Dundas. Is it fantastic? I dunno. Is it some sort of lingerie for the truly demure? It could be. Is it maybe less of a design than a twister of lace H.E.R. is trapped inside? Possibly. It feels very H.E.R. whatever it is. <br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqlO3m4JAGc9oRpkL03TH4lTaYKBuv171TuKUHWoExb-kl-Z-FxWStTffnY9i1HEixn7qMuqzZydQBwAIJpNp1JVXcXC7h7-8oWLpBIu2Y7HwzMLoDCqxi-rvvzapZwdj2DgZIdAiduD0/s2048/WORST+Celeste+Wait.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1380" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqlO3m4JAGc9oRpkL03TH4lTaYKBuv171TuKUHWoExb-kl-Z-FxWStTffnY9i1HEixn7qMuqzZydQBwAIJpNp1JVXcXC7h7-8oWLpBIu2Y7HwzMLoDCqxi-rvvzapZwdj2DgZIdAiduD0/w270-h400/WORST+Celeste+Wait.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Honestly, I'm reaching a bit with this look on singer Celeste Waite, because it's almost so campy it's good. The outfit struck me as something Party City would wear for a sexy Hester Prynne costume, and a ripped-out heart accessory feels appropriate for the harshly judged heroine of "The Scarlet Letter." It is equally likely this is just a straight-up costume as the Queen of Hearts. If this is one of the worst of the night, it was a pretty good night.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHfZpMWGmoH3swbSpuH7SKc9LMINo-QiEMtfiCe_gJJ4cJlXWDTo6W8w-jcyg9f3bOVtMYNwLdWZOcxvzkbtNgFuvcA1K8bySC9Gf6sVO6sYhsdLlLBvzqd9vGhSEYdDy1DtZrKAV6j5c/s2048/WORST+Bianca+Oana.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1452" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHfZpMWGmoH3swbSpuH7SKc9LMINo-QiEMtfiCe_gJJ4cJlXWDTo6W8w-jcyg9f3bOVtMYNwLdWZOcxvzkbtNgFuvcA1K8bySC9Gf6sVO6sYhsdLlLBvzqd9vGhSEYdDy1DtZrKAV6j5c/w284-h400/WORST+Bianca+Oana.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leave it to someone you least suspect to step out in one of the most daring/confounding looks of the night! Romanian film producer Bianca Oana wore this gold-striped....what would you call this? Sleeveless trench vest over...are those gold beribboned floor-length culottes? I genuinely can't tell what I'm looking at, and I think if your outfit requires forensic level examination, it might be too much look. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeoIazKBfqJQ0FX6gM6f0TCe81ZQUqttSnhiexoDZfiaVUDT5CmPx3zlOWd6pgoEDds1vAlrExaOSDUPWsexqEAiQxfN47DVxAWdJB18tTW9Z5rz1X_v-eWCUAat9ExER5d8WCJacwrOOc/s2048/WORST+Sacha+Baron+Cohen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1487" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeoIazKBfqJQ0FX6gM6f0TCe81ZQUqttSnhiexoDZfiaVUDT5CmPx3zlOWd6pgoEDds1vAlrExaOSDUPWsexqEAiQxfN47DVxAWdJB18tTW9Z5rz1X_v-eWCUAat9ExER5d8WCJacwrOOc/w290-h400/WORST+Sacha+Baron+Cohen.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Double nominee Sacha Baron Cohen brought all the glamour of a tenured philosophy professor to the red carpet, wearing a brown jacket and tie with rumpled, pleated cream trousers that look like khakis he pulled from the laundry bin at the last minute. At least Isla looks very hot.</div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-62410288074130716392021-03-15T10:28:00.001-04:002021-03-15T10:28:36.581-04:00Grammys 2021 Fashion Review<p> Ah, Grammy's time again. Your annual reminder that the Grammy voters have their fingers on approximately 40% of the pulse and "new" means "new to them." I tune in for the performances, but rarely agree with the awards. But in the balance, I at least get to see some high-flying fashion antics!! </p><p>As we've discussed many times here, the fashion rules of the Grammy's are: you betta not be boring. Safe is bad. And bad is also bad. But sometimes bad is fun and that's good? I don't know; it all makes sense in my head. </p><p>Let's review:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: helvetica;">BEST-DRESSED</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKO_pAGrc33sOYbvWq5XqHgJq9q-INx1guTwGGBcoELOzK6CDrct3YzzGOGi6iRjqo_FUYph0C0NojOxSob0N_fZ72iP1tHluBbxI6WOJmHZ8wWsS4ZprC4BZm3aR9il-ZkWSk9DyZyAgu/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="916" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKO_pAGrc33sOYbvWq5XqHgJq9q-INx1guTwGGBcoELOzK6CDrct3YzzGOGi6iRjqo_FUYph0C0NojOxSob0N_fZ72iP1tHluBbxI6WOJmHZ8wWsS4ZprC4BZm3aR9il-ZkWSk9DyZyAgu/w400-h304/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fsMe6YXUHVccDjVdUAZWvh7phBxHfslqwoGOhF8SaoFvr0HbLxpntiXm38-XEG3LzorDS7lFvqpJ7b6w82XELnSeb4u_bpRN62ngg_htZ4kDmVCU0ZUzCIAwc5LQ5qeV6aOQV8NfexS1/s681/Dua-Lipa-Grammys-Performance-DaBaby.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="681" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fsMe6YXUHVccDjVdUAZWvh7phBxHfslqwoGOhF8SaoFvr0HbLxpntiXm38-XEG3LzorDS7lFvqpJ7b6w82XELnSeb4u_bpRN62ngg_htZ4kDmVCU0ZUzCIAwc5LQ5qeV6aOQV8NfexS1/w400-h225/Dua-Lipa-Grammys-Performance-DaBaby.jpg" width="400" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fsMe6YXUHVccDjVdUAZWvh7phBxHfslqwoGOhF8SaoFvr0HbLxpntiXm38-XEG3LzorDS7lFvqpJ7b6w82XELnSeb4u_bpRN62ngg_htZ4kDmVCU0ZUzCIAwc5LQ5qeV6aOQV8NfexS1/s681/Dua-Lipa-Grammys-Performance-DaBaby.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQnYMW1eZA63hLdRukY9XEYAtk45J9xvGujtGy0UrT4leOKnv5MTV1WgxKFsve4E_zVUaRkh6xoFm5oT-n_iXgEYDwiiHR3JPDcmmDmt2JqMP5a9tlLaWQR7kUnd5Vs6QycODGC_-LmBl/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1070" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQnYMW1eZA63hLdRukY9XEYAtk45J9xvGujtGy0UrT4leOKnv5MTV1WgxKFsve4E_zVUaRkh6xoFm5oT-n_iXgEYDwiiHR3JPDcmmDmt2JqMP5a9tlLaWQR7kUnd5Vs6QycODGC_-LmBl/w400-h246/image.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dua Lipa's flawless performance helped cement her status as the reigning pop princess, giving us 90's nostalgia repackaged so brilliantly on "Future Nostalgia." After a year of no concerts, she was kind enough to give us three in one, complete with Versace costume changes each more dazzling than the previous. We earned this, y'all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0ZB5VrR4yZ-GZtbpmP7RY2qyU_v7z0fV0x0p0v-HkZGTFiGszwgdVY_KyHVdVtv6B0rtKkzwlfnwl0GO_6y62Hlw5gSWGGxbRz1GLGsBn4q38brVMJPZOCVL6Dleja0B6_PjYd9Kdkuc/s2048/GOOD+Dua+Lipa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0ZB5VrR4yZ-GZtbpmP7RY2qyU_v7z0fV0x0p0v-HkZGTFiGszwgdVY_KyHVdVtv6B0rtKkzwlfnwl0GO_6y62Hlw5gSWGGxbRz1GLGsBn4q38brVMJPZOCVL6Dleja0B6_PjYd9Kdkuc/w266-h400/GOOD+Dua+Lipa.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you've got this body ody ody ody, who can blame you for flaunting it? On the red carpet, Dua wore what amounts to a crystal bathing suit cover up, and I like it, but as a matter of principle, I have long maintained showing the most skin you can isn't actually "fashion." HOWEVER, when I read <a href="https://www.instyle.com/awards-events/red-carpet/grammys/dua-lipa-2021-grammys-sheer-versace-dress" target="_blank">this article</a> about how it's a Versace tribute to late-90's pop divas Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera, well...I had no choice but to bump it up to BEST.</div></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqie-7SRMFxky_VdUeS8k9AapvD9BZwK04bkvNeH591-Je-PYjPc1CnhWli0cNwYJ6qbN9R0Ga8th2jmhrnV3HEvpnZ11voYVWTOYqUqyTzV129iMjOUahMmJYmmzSRQExuiA5vR8sfxR/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="541" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqie-7SRMFxky_VdUeS8k9AapvD9BZwK04bkvNeH591-Je-PYjPc1CnhWli0cNwYJ6qbN9R0Ga8th2jmhrnV3HEvpnZ11voYVWTOYqUqyTzV129iMjOUahMmJYmmzSRQExuiA5vR8sfxR/w358-h400/image.png" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Harry has mastered honoring the elders who paved the way through his artful mix and match approach to style. If his Gucci leather suit is giving us Elvis '68 Comeback Special, his boa is pure Elton John and the moves? Just like Jagger. It's been so exciting to see him come into his own as a true original, while still giving these nods to the greatest of glam rock. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ8DV2N3KlcBUMpxdCy8WNbNFXPZS_Hv4YyPVUIiknkYYU4yQypGICAMkaFwK0jVJZeTZbOy9vwEv80GgAqKxKJgywTo2bTBXf_LZHT4Ap443Wx_vHUVCiAUqcYlNn2IznO2kcNc4JYPG/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="313" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ8DV2N3KlcBUMpxdCy8WNbNFXPZS_Hv4YyPVUIiknkYYU4yQypGICAMkaFwK0jVJZeTZbOy9vwEv80GgAqKxKJgywTo2bTBXf_LZHT4Ap443Wx_vHUVCiAUqcYlNn2IznO2kcNc4JYPG/w210-h400/image.png" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cynthia Erivo looks like an ancient queen in this silver-and-gold Louis Vuitton gown with to-die-for earrings and nails filed to kill. She has fun with fashion and it's all to our benefit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR075R05Ddg34pRa69CLNweV7V-gCcBmckO9Cdj5HXbUtRk-vSSlbCKQyCdTVk82AlwWpZfmsp-neNlBrGGaZVm9bmwGPpeFGO1XyqF6RpseHBt-b5b9t3L6n8l8pa6p1EKJEfGGzDgWLW/s2048/BEST+Noah+Cyrus+Schiaparelli.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR075R05Ddg34pRa69CLNweV7V-gCcBmckO9Cdj5HXbUtRk-vSSlbCKQyCdTVk82AlwWpZfmsp-neNlBrGGaZVm9bmwGPpeFGO1XyqF6RpseHBt-b5b9t3L6n8l8pa6p1EKJEfGGzDgWLW/w266-h400/BEST+Noah+Cyrus+Schiaparelli.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I saw a shot of the small audience, I spied this look quickly and said, "Who is the duvet? Which one is the cloud?" It turned out it was Noah Cyrus, in the greatest toga party costume you've ever seen. It's by Schiaparelli, and if you know anything about the history of the house, it's a perfect example of their long-held commitment to more-is-more surreal drama. It has an air of The Queen Has Arrived, and when you really are trying to make a name for yourself beyond "little sister," that's a smart move.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLDwrBmUwf1fEiPatA0SKRislK1K_Jn3yPjOHxmMkRIwRMsMf2bVEYZiOoiUhdef6L_AI3ncTtxSe9bPfOH2zCsR67gWdIIW6J2Y0qV14EmAL6bn0ZE2ZY5xdu0U7YcJbsSNnRyI5lnAo/s2048/BEST+Taylor+Swift.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1391" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLDwrBmUwf1fEiPatA0SKRislK1K_Jn3yPjOHxmMkRIwRMsMf2bVEYZiOoiUhdef6L_AI3ncTtxSe9bPfOH2zCsR67gWdIIW6J2Y0qV14EmAL6bn0ZE2ZY5xdu0U7YcJbsSNnRyI5lnAo/w271-h400/BEST+Taylor+Swift.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We are in the cottagecore era of Taylor Swift, and I appreciate her commitment to feeding the algorithm. This Oscar de la Renta floral dress is a particularly lovely tight color palette that makes it look like a Dutch floral come to life and have you EVER seen a better shoe pairing, I mean really? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43pYhJBim9jR2scpn93J_4XqO8-BXRKEbGKj-jJYvcullQtA1nDPajWJOpyoZzQLuplVh0PR4SkSWP4s93tkA04m5WX1izgMZ-tCX4Z_tHm-gGawpbDA2GOVMYctcMpGvG-StGe9zdGoc/s2048/BEST+H.E.R.+Dundas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43pYhJBim9jR2scpn93J_4XqO8-BXRKEbGKj-jJYvcullQtA1nDPajWJOpyoZzQLuplVh0PR4SkSWP4s93tkA04m5WX1izgMZ-tCX4Z_tHm-gGawpbDA2GOVMYctcMpGvG-StGe9zdGoc/w266-h400/BEST+H.E.R.+Dundas.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>H.E.R wore head-to-toe purple velvet fit for Prince, and I felt I could just picture him somewhere in Rock and Roll heaven asking his couturier to make one in his size. She definitely looks regal. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfZzSJKItIo09K9nuTeKPW4DP8_6cKKN8zII2nJ0oGjExj0a5jTqJt6JLUfboyqIsGxsJJfLz7W9lOtpk8DqESPpk3KZUMMekosf8BSCPQCSIIt3hEtRt0b19eTzpiCSUIIoCu2gDt-yG/s2048/BEST+Da+Baby.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfZzSJKItIo09K9nuTeKPW4DP8_6cKKN8zII2nJ0oGjExj0a5jTqJt6JLUfboyqIsGxsJJfLz7W9lOtpk8DqESPpk3KZUMMekosf8BSCPQCSIIt3hEtRt0b19eTzpiCSUIIoCu2gDt-yG/w266-h400/BEST+Da+Baby.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNXpBmRCQwhcc7Lw8Vdaxf9QP3QvO8a2zkRzedmuQ2YUmHvKLFI0b2IsTElXps-MI6jgtjDNRA58A7GhIIKa_DY-7BcDmxAxU2Eyi0Topn2ohfneMxwryUUJG6NhD3JWCmbYeDWieFjNC/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1045" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNXpBmRCQwhcc7Lw8Vdaxf9QP3QvO8a2zkRzedmuQ2YUmHvKLFI0b2IsTElXps-MI6jgtjDNRA58A7GhIIKa_DY-7BcDmxAxU2Eyi0Topn2ohfneMxwryUUJG6NhD3JWCmbYeDWieFjNC/w400-h253/image.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Da Baby came out here like the Amadeus of rap, first in a Dolce & Gabbana floral tapestry suit, and then in rhinestone-encrusted Chanel. Da luxury! Da accessories! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgip72ZuB4m9C5akUw4Ttz-pkP96za3LXlsN6Vqp62gKebXUCmahPI-wIvDKVi6ro1UPNulILU75MreWZVW9a8e8xfUYT8aJO4KvjZZ_ykwDD1dypjv6gXoLUWgYKiAya73bhJPkBL-4QGZ/s2048/BEST+Phoebe+Bridgers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1581" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgip72ZuB4m9C5akUw4Ttz-pkP96za3LXlsN6Vqp62gKebXUCmahPI-wIvDKVi6ro1UPNulILU75MreWZVW9a8e8xfUYT8aJO4KvjZZ_ykwDD1dypjv6gXoLUWgYKiAya73bhJPkBL-4QGZ/w309-h400/BEST+Phoebe+Bridgers.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Phoebe Bridgers basically got me through quarantine, and I love her commitment to her goth chic schtick SO SO MUCH, so it's no surprise that I was fully delighted by her couture skeleton suit dress by Thom Browne. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_nsTgG_oLWvC9A3DD_6SXvs1YXsc4dVR2T9TleHKeT_0JRJmNTyyl4nfdDpzqx30DNcHCrwIwOVt8j6z6O75aRQ5hwClua29yqpx3dYwF8KAcsPIrJdgbgXUNNUjA9dx7HZLWeGv27L0/s800/lizzo-grammy-awards-2021-9_thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="558" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_nsTgG_oLWvC9A3DD_6SXvs1YXsc4dVR2T9TleHKeT_0JRJmNTyyl4nfdDpzqx30DNcHCrwIwOVt8j6z6O75aRQ5hwClua29yqpx3dYwF8KAcsPIrJdgbgXUNNUjA9dx7HZLWeGv27L0/w279-h400/lizzo-grammy-awards-2021-9_thumbnail.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Lizzo looked a little bit mermaid, a little bit Diana Ross and very glam in her ruched-and-ruffled metallic confection by Balmain accessorized with jumbo glitter clips straight outta Claire's in 1997. I can picture her playing the Hollywood Bowl in this gown with a full orchestra.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: helvetica;">BEST ACCESSORY</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNN1NIYXGW-H2ZrnL9g2crswc954V1W8djNuUwPY8yBNEYTYonE4sLF5JowMDH27t5gjcIGdypF8Ce9FCrwxG8j6H04JbdpYSD00eUzefQEXpHaOsHqr6MSEhgzIwJ1AbLtaqTcVplsdj-/s2048/BEST+Accessory+Bad+Bunny.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1363" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNN1NIYXGW-H2ZrnL9g2crswc954V1W8djNuUwPY8yBNEYTYonE4sLF5JowMDH27t5gjcIGdypF8Ce9FCrwxG8j6H04JbdpYSD00eUzefQEXpHaOsHqr6MSEhgzIwJ1AbLtaqTcVplsdj-/w266-h400/BEST+Accessory+Bad+Bunny.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I genuinely love that Bad Bunny's signature style is basically Deadmau5 pigtail poms and <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ali+g&safe=strict&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS857US857&sxsrf=ALeKk006Bys0tZNh4VP2BV8l_O-GbBsUMQ:1615781028036&source=lnms&tbm=isch&biw=1392&bih=684" target="_blank">Ali G glasses</a>, but the best accessory of the night has to be his adorable flower. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: helvetica;">COVID CHIC</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdp-Zcd59t56m_EmG7ueoTPOvMi9pkgrIuY7xk-QqtFZKNrXM-wSWthV0LAHch-W6I0GX1XIAdNQHiacKVCMxApfc0Qo96YmF_8prj5QEfo01qwCofRtl7Szwl7Nv8xppt335QmX2zctJT/s2048/COVID+CHIC+Chika+Nike.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1382" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdp-Zcd59t56m_EmG7ueoTPOvMi9pkgrIuY7xk-QqtFZKNrXM-wSWthV0LAHch-W6I0GX1XIAdNQHiacKVCMxApfc0Qo96YmF_8prj5QEfo01qwCofRtl7Szwl7Nv8xppt335QmX2zctJT/w270-h400/COVID+CHIC+Chika+Nike.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div><br /></div>If all of us would have wanted to be wearing Cynthia's dress pre-COVID, we probably actually want Chika's tie-dye Nike ensemble with matching ruffled mask. Catch me in the club in this, late summer 2021. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: helvetica;">BEST/WORST</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ap5LyhO2qu626Fgdg47pUJqWHCRv_rON26H85dCiG7xZwlzfO3vNsyJd-OONmaTVP-a2aYiTBZbgXNf08JMPImzweEA3s1UCYSU-wu1h2Z82kg9R84INyG40E8Ypzm-YClAbDjfHpSYd/s1024/BEST+WORST+BTS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="759" data-original-width="1024" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ap5LyhO2qu626Fgdg47pUJqWHCRv_rON26H85dCiG7xZwlzfO3vNsyJd-OONmaTVP-a2aYiTBZbgXNf08JMPImzweEA3s1UCYSU-wu1h2Z82kg9R84INyG40E8Ypzm-YClAbDjfHpSYd/w400-h296/BEST+WORST+BTS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWkcnblC3n4BR9uB1trbb4vmKoEdYYqMmmjcmP8RC5jwP4moDAl7wMX01ParKmgWoSX4h8D34HT0LWSEi-cIfy9eaqylhyphenhyphenXy8OS0Yd8aFGjkGOfE0sSUrK6RAmNQ3UdodGHd9TMffvgBu/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="152" data-original-width="87" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWkcnblC3n4BR9uB1trbb4vmKoEdYYqMmmjcmP8RC5jwP4moDAl7wMX01ParKmgWoSX4h8D34HT0LWSEi-cIfy9eaqylhyphenhyphenXy8OS0Yd8aFGjkGOfE0sSUrK6RAmNQ3UdodGHd9TMffvgBu/w228-h400/image.png" width="228" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the one hand, who can be mad at a tight palette of poop brown and black by Louis Vuitton? On the other hand, most of the members of BTS look great and then one has what appears to be a tiny mouse hoisting itself up a sweatshirt using the sweatshirt strings as a pulley system? And our friend on the far right has what looks like a big craft flower just plopped on there as an afterthought. Two great little head-scratching moments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: helvetica;">GOOD</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzp9-RvJDG73K8UyuJwjOCeChW-qiFRozecy-zYEh7HKlMy5PC_uZwTUacpa-CPFjJi1IonhwMg0-eZpxrkOYLM7OPYbEIIYHRmdO0MQwTCeP2oUCcMFbfK938rZLDencW4yYCSz4bK_jG/s2048/GOOD+Megan+Thee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1363" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzp9-RvJDG73K8UyuJwjOCeChW-qiFRozecy-zYEh7HKlMy5PC_uZwTUacpa-CPFjJi1IonhwMg0-eZpxrkOYLM7OPYbEIIYHRmdO0MQwTCeP2oUCcMFbfK938rZLDencW4yYCSz4bK_jG/w266-h400/GOOD+Megan+Thee.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So happy for Megan Thee Stallion, who has been one of the most hardworking women in music over the past few years. Her slit-up-to-there TK gown had the cut of Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" gown, but in a bright shade of orange. It's lovely, if not maybe the most original. It also frankly looked hard to walk in, and if you're going to be running up the stairs over and over to collect your awards, you need mobility.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5r1NMHfJTCdJYjYzm8HnSg4H82lUKZV9x_tIQdhWmFr3QrsIWnkNVS8X-036nRNk-bYvTw0QZQuDMq_zi7AOH5jV_xQuGl9ax9esePAzrqybg9iy3SAnjudflwgnTDZ2D9u0_yb02-eU/s2048/GOOD+Billie+Eilish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5r1NMHfJTCdJYjYzm8HnSg4H82lUKZV9x_tIQdhWmFr3QrsIWnkNVS8X-036nRNk-bYvTw0QZQuDMq_zi7AOH5jV_xQuGl9ax9esePAzrqybg9iy3SAnjudflwgnTDZ2D9u0_yb02-eU/w266-h400/GOOD+Billie+Eilish.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a year at home, I think we all can agree Billie Eilish has been onto something with her fashion dedication to stylish comfort. This finely detailed ensemble by <span style="background-color: white;">Gucci<span> </span>is </span>interesting enough to stand out, but I couldn't quite nudge it up to "best." </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhp3M03lcZKoffRsJ9lGQPE9CHiRV4uhcVChZkNrL5y8wQJtCr22yy8X9uX-VVGjZynWim-Y-cYHEnt1cbue90fSpGOpyxw_s2KiO1mqb7K3rNKxDaHDMc0i4l0DlMtmVJDKC8LHtqS4bt/s2048/GOOD+Chloe+LV.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhp3M03lcZKoffRsJ9lGQPE9CHiRV4uhcVChZkNrL5y8wQJtCr22yy8X9uX-VVGjZynWim-Y-cYHEnt1cbue90fSpGOpyxw_s2KiO1mqb7K3rNKxDaHDMc0i4l0DlMtmVJDKC8LHtqS4bt/w266-h400/GOOD+Chloe+LV.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leave it to Chloe and Halle to make matchy dressing for siblings feel cool. I'm giving a slight edge to Chloe's Louis Vuitton tiger-striped ensemble accessorized with sheer elbow-length gloves and opaque thigh-high boots. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-ZLdzp5SVeZjQUM5rk9oxLiBx0n5q97jpYIAgdQpk-plo2RVyWWh67nByYBpF7QnC4Xa6NIwJRtP5AWnwSprhv2CoXGf9FQ5ZiPD1xhgwPLhulcgjVbNg32SDSJw6C84v538qw6M1trq/s2000/GOOD+Halle+LV.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-ZLdzp5SVeZjQUM5rk9oxLiBx0n5q97jpYIAgdQpk-plo2RVyWWh67nByYBpF7QnC4Xa6NIwJRtP5AWnwSprhv2CoXGf9FQ5ZiPD1xhgwPLhulcgjVbNg32SDSJw6C84v538qw6M1trq/w320-h400/GOOD+Halle+LV.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But Halle looks just as sexy/sweet in her own Louis Vuitton dress with a regal train and headwrap. I love the subtle differences between their gown's patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5x0-Ih8R2rn0di2a1BPdsSZD9yLjsJXYnzQCd6F1BvLMseLTnjp7iOhCawBQ70K1SVRZf04PQbPnXopIu2DvDoaE9FGYBQrtg5UDMVYi7opQfTAu6ArW6lJNANfXc8xqDEObzDiv9_a9E/s1600/GOOD+Jhene+Aiko.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1105" data-original-width="1600" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5x0-Ih8R2rn0di2a1BPdsSZD9yLjsJXYnzQCd6F1BvLMseLTnjp7iOhCawBQ70K1SVRZf04PQbPnXopIu2DvDoaE9FGYBQrtg5UDMVYi7opQfTAu6ArW6lJNANfXc8xqDEObzDiv9_a9E/w400-h276/GOOD+Jhene+Aiko.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Your eyes do not deceive you; you have seen every variation of this gown on <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f6368; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Jhené Aiko. It is </span></span>the floofy loofah couture that Giambattista Valli made famous; this version is by Monsoori. So while this style always delivers impact, it is a bit played out. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: helvetica;"><b>MEH</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNDxkErGBTOjfDnIBwPAljUe8pJ0AFkS6fJVh8Sg1JFdEsxeY0Ck2zh8LXuYfmhE-UJSUzwczTr6b76jcg3B0Z_LHKWcnqpbREAmJhtMeQy0-o1ycXCC9381GGfPxXbW8XLYon92-zrzGn/s2048/Meh+Maren+Morris+D%2526G.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1445" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNDxkErGBTOjfDnIBwPAljUe8pJ0AFkS6fJVh8Sg1JFdEsxeY0Ck2zh8LXuYfmhE-UJSUzwczTr6b76jcg3B0Z_LHKWcnqpbREAmJhtMeQy0-o1ycXCC9381GGfPxXbW8XLYon92-zrzGn/w283-h400/Meh+Maren+Morris+D%2526G.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div><br /></div>At first glance, I thought our friend Maren Morris was Khloe Kardashian, and apparently most of the internet did as well. It frankly bums me out. I'd like to move past the homogenous ideal of beauty presented by the Kardashians that leads people to overline their lips and smoky eye themselves to the point of being unrecognizable. Her plunging neckline lavender Dolce & Gabbana is pretty, but it feels sort of sleepy considering the occasion.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3EWglmxheARSztUqbH4DYb2sTSaNpMqvIYjPjy9m0z9A4j5cODWJFX9LfGOntSstLPm8PuZQXWzCT-v2g0IzKUABSYu_09f-5mFuVldC8PK4BOLCooLKTzkRLAZTf_QL3v9r41XP80Wk/s2048/Meh+FInnaes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3EWglmxheARSztUqbH4DYb2sTSaNpMqvIYjPjy9m0z9A4j5cODWJFX9LfGOntSstLPm8PuZQXWzCT-v2g0IzKUABSYu_09f-5mFuVldC8PK4BOLCooLKTzkRLAZTf_QL3v9r41XP80Wk/w266-h400/Meh+FInnaes.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like Finneas' honky tonk pink suit in theory but there are some distracting fit issues going on with the lapels; they look like they needed to come down in the chest maybe a couple inches to prevent that distracting gaping. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: helvetica;">WORST</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnv8ot40Dmvjgfphtdk_88xems2AjxeJjiowAu_eR-vNuVuWrBsVACZPdOrlAKhP6Y4vKuOELWPsXLy_HQuQYojaZVn7C8fhaaJ0HWfbuDDArwAm64fcM4LBUUmvhyphenhyphenDl8byw3__fobTQM9/s2048/WORST+Haim+Prada.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1408" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnv8ot40Dmvjgfphtdk_88xems2AjxeJjiowAu_eR-vNuVuWrBsVACZPdOrlAKhP6Y4vKuOELWPsXLy_HQuQYojaZVn7C8fhaaJ0HWfbuDDArwAm64fcM4LBUUmvhyphenhyphenDl8byw3__fobTQM9/w275-h400/WORST+Haim+Prada.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I LOVE HAIM but this custom Prada situation made me LOL. As a group, they look vaguely like Star Trek fleet members dressed for a formal affair. As individuals, they've all got their own brand of weird going on. Left to right, Alana looks like she's serving up Mrs. Robinson mother-of-the-bride with this peekaboo shoulder; Danielle is wearing what my OB-GYN nurse hands me to put on right before my annual visit; and Esme looks like she stole this from Mary Ann Spier's wardrobe <b>before </b>the Babysitter's Club gave her a makeover (while ripping her sleeves in the process). As a style choice, they all opted to wear a hairstyle I call "The Awkwardest Part of Growing Out Bangs." Bless them. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghexqeOQQTfpI2e0Hci9enzKxhsSQBkie8_raqhQMP2TdpXq7y0htuzZ6pGXTuGeWECVskEzmZZx8ZVYQ8d9fMk7jdn5iPMctiqwgBAzLk9rvZo2IU8RYGIFRhjNhLdofKQpacc3ulPwsI/s2048/WORST+Doja+Cat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghexqeOQQTfpI2e0Hci9enzKxhsSQBkie8_raqhQMP2TdpXq7y0htuzZ6pGXTuGeWECVskEzmZZx8ZVYQ8d9fMk7jdn5iPMctiqwgBAzLk9rvZo2IU8RYGIFRhjNhLdofKQpacc3ulPwsI/w266-h400/WORST+Doja+Cat.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Doja Cat turned up in a fashion look that can only be described as "Black Tie Fast and the Furious Woman Who Waves the Flag at Street Car Race." But the real VIP here is double-sided tape, doing a lot of work to save Doja from herself. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZbdt1u5ZUjzoqn_swbtZ04T8v4pDDxfY7kilY7tsSeC8eilcs8lt5IWOL99hivCrtbvCI_xoXZ6QmK2ByWegE3cliuShZD5_xasRX7OB0yCKbn34j0xyq2d_6UY1v3QQTAP6u0GQH8fGc/s2048/WORST+Jhay+Cortez.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1363" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZbdt1u5ZUjzoqn_swbtZ04T8v4pDDxfY7kilY7tsSeC8eilcs8lt5IWOL99hivCrtbvCI_xoXZ6QmK2ByWegE3cliuShZD5_xasRX7OB0yCKbn34j0xyq2d_6UY1v3QQTAP6u0GQH8fGc/w266-h400/WORST+Jhay+Cortez.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not familiar with Jhay Cortez but I would like to talk to him about my missing package since I assume he does work for UPS. I appreciate that he tried to improve upon the uniform, but I fear pedal pusher-length shorts might not be it. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5H58G8C80U59AVhXKBumcg9AEqccbNK2ZXEIFG_Baqb6SRwt74KfrxzPEA12SNmwd0mVdHAHDjgcPVIY_jiFsI8kcv4EiEfBrT8F8HqHEfb4j69dRve75v48UAZkNh70hR7o9YGsYKNpi/s2048/Meh+Miranda+Lambert.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5H58G8C80U59AVhXKBumcg9AEqccbNK2ZXEIFG_Baqb6SRwt74KfrxzPEA12SNmwd0mVdHAHDjgcPVIY_jiFsI8kcv4EiEfBrT8F8HqHEfb4j69dRve75v48UAZkNh70hR7o9YGsYKNpi/w266-h400/Meh+Miranda+Lambert.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bless Miranda Lambert, but this look just isn't working on a few different levels. It's not a great fit, but even if it were a perfect fit, it's just very unremarkable, which is the greatest sin at the Grammys. That chunky platform shoe is the visual equivalent of an anvil. </div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-19773930459533615192021-03-01T10:43:00.006-05:002021-06-01T02:04:18.747-04:002021 Golden Globes Fashion <p>You'd think a pandemic is when I would really ramp up my former blogging hobby, but like everyone, my main hobby is wondering where time is going? But time does indeed march on, and here we are, back in awards season. It's still weird, and this year's Golden Globes were notably sloppy compared to even your afternoon team Zooms. It had everything: muted speeches, guest appearances by pets and kids, horrible audio and blank, bored faces. But luckily it also had some fashion for our starved eyeballs!</p><p>A few housekeeping rules: In general, I'm not going to get into outfits that got zero screen time or didn't appear on the "red carpet," as it were. It's just too easy for people to trot out a "look" on Instagram, and I have to draw the line somewhere. </p><p>Perhaps appropriately, the fashion was a little underwhelming and maybe that's the right thing to do in a pandemic when you're Zooming from home. But we did see a few envelope-pushers, with varying degrees of sticking the landing. Shall we?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;">Best Dressed</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3aWW3wacV04y9t1W3XY_ZHzGh4YjZgHsDwek9CdfsaanUgk_N0zsvA6N8tQu1ejE9hZlCbu4poT4vrqIcdC2nUfWlVA8SiF_bCNytLF7KC_M_PJNOXWdEJ3mfWcmNdW7Ew21EjaEsg0b/s1350/BEST+Elle+Gucci.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3aWW3wacV04y9t1W3XY_ZHzGh4YjZgHsDwek9CdfsaanUgk_N0zsvA6N8tQu1ejE9hZlCbu4poT4vrqIcdC2nUfWlVA8SiF_bCNytLF7KC_M_PJNOXWdEJ3mfWcmNdW7Ew21EjaEsg0b/w320-h400/BEST+Elle+Gucci.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's true; I'm a hopeless sucker for bias-cut, aquamarine satin on a long-necked beauty with ballerina grace. This Gucci gown on Elle Fanning was Cinderella-meets-Atonement made ever more charming by her actual glee to share a Zoom breakout room with her fellow nominees. The real MVP here is the iridescent shimmer on her cheekbones perfectly matched to the shine of the gown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_YwJyxhNGJiiIqjEmzHZh1565wgB0klJg8aQ_Kt1-znlM_AMOTgQx9TkQLIEUdiNJtiKGOknxrjTTb3NMJmVF6oLZXvb0DnMC1bmJZITF0l-BqeXNL6vqJCP0GWj87uXNx3V8iYf0tmHO/s2000/BEST+Anya+Dior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_YwJyxhNGJiiIqjEmzHZh1565wgB0klJg8aQ_Kt1-znlM_AMOTgQx9TkQLIEUdiNJtiKGOknxrjTTb3NMJmVF6oLZXvb0DnMC1bmJZITF0l-BqeXNL6vqJCP0GWj87uXNx3V8iYf0tmHO/w266-h400/BEST+Anya+Dior.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anya Taylor-Joy had two big projects this year that took her from "that girl from The Witch and Peaky Blinders" to an almost household name. So naturally, she had to seize the moment to dress strategically as the new It Girl and she really rose to the occasion in this classic, rich green lurex gown and cape by Dior, accented with an iconic Veronica Lake side part. The color is divine, and the stance has me begging to see her in a neo noir film. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNojHULg7RkKX6bM-wQcAO8xpSJQyfUWYKbsQJ8PzyBtZ8hjTwSi669RVCU9MadetZ8ceDEjyEgEnjnYZAhV6xLBghn7yGs3nw4AobhPrqd8PnrTH5MRn4JLUMsqTnd8-_8aHUKifWIAx/s1600/BEST+Dan+Levy+Valentino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNojHULg7RkKX6bM-wQcAO8xpSJQyfUWYKbsQJ8PzyBtZ8hjTwSi669RVCU9MadetZ8ceDEjyEgEnjnYZAhV6xLBghn7yGs3nw4AobhPrqd8PnrTH5MRn4JLUMsqTnd8-_8aHUKifWIAx/w400-h266/BEST+Dan+Levy+Valentino.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love that men have embraced having fun with color and no one scored better on this front than Dan Levy in a Valentino suit with a sequined sweater in the perfect monochrome shade of quince. The pewter chunky shoes take it to the next level!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KmYc1axpuOxODdn2G33e2t5UjHHOoF7ywlVHCbYHJo9ZT1hIdw0c8Zcbojh03NniRP_M0ZJW9MQ2lMLb6yAs2PphjJKcNm1s6qMBjow0_rKbPAccMje8yomwz6fGE0DL4aqwrB20s8_2/s1080/BEST+Sarah+Paulson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KmYc1axpuOxODdn2G33e2t5UjHHOoF7ywlVHCbYHJo9ZT1hIdw0c8Zcbojh03NniRP_M0ZJW9MQ2lMLb6yAs2PphjJKcNm1s6qMBjow0_rKbPAccMje8yomwz6fGE0DL4aqwrB20s8_2/w400-h400/BEST+Sarah+Paulson.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Leave it to Sarah Paulson to make a purple cast by Prada into the hottest accessory. Her off-the-shoulder tea-length gown, also by Prada, reminded me of <a href="https://www.screenchic.com/post/story-of-a-dress-all-about-eve" target="_blank">Bette Davis' iconic evening gown</a> in All About Eve, which feels fitting knowing Paulson was nominated for the similar-era "Ratched." The vibe is modernized by a crisp bob, a.k.a my favorite thing.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg74YDlaHC1BRGBGbHJb4E63jPmdGF2xAD08DhDy06n0WTHcD1bsrelCh-MkmDuCfiewwnn-I56gvMJBhQXR8nNBTVsj3pWsHHbv2eeuofhQr2LLafLSEYYOqfCzBUjNdTLIWxQ-Lpwwc_/s2048/BEST+Regina+King+LV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg74YDlaHC1BRGBGbHJb4E63jPmdGF2xAD08DhDy06n0WTHcD1bsrelCh-MkmDuCfiewwnn-I56gvMJBhQXR8nNBTVsj3pWsHHbv2eeuofhQr2LLafLSEYYOqfCzBUjNdTLIWxQ-Lpwwc_/w266-h400/BEST+Regina+King+LV.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We're forever unworthy of our future EGOT Regina, taking us back to the future in Louis Vuitton. The sculpted bodice and geometric sleeves feel futuristic, but the classic mermaid silhouette is as Old Hollywood as it gets. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxsi3_CbhoRzXgtUA5XhjTkmXe9wEWygmqeo5r0gOpMR5eOM39WaiMFMHPDpOyc7fvgakhuzu6hvtyKBxvfqrajXcqQ3tk2WXXTI1ARDeV1iTuMEKVtZbXjZXjZfpnZd47iOTTEI1yFO9/s1292/BEST+Kaley+Cuoco.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxsi3_CbhoRzXgtUA5XhjTkmXe9wEWygmqeo5r0gOpMR5eOM39WaiMFMHPDpOyc7fvgakhuzu6hvtyKBxvfqrajXcqQ3tk2WXXTI1ARDeV1iTuMEKVtZbXjZXjZfpnZd47iOTTEI1yFO9/w334-h400/BEST+Kaley+Cuoco.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's a little predictable to wear a sparkly silver princess ballgown, but I really love the detail of the beadwork on this Oscar de la Renta on Kaley Cuoco. It looks like cascading chandeliers or starbursts, and it's a shame that detail wasn't shown on screen because it really is splendid. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiorldzUsqIeBVSl7g5jVZ_0Lf4hu4xh0qzBaq1topFbiezGER5JsFNVXEJnIDyYZ4tJ1UTbu_80YroODfFgF7m4zGBrf57zjeiJZU7Gcp6VELaPakwHi_5TL0tcp4dVegzoBT05rDBkgPx/s2048/BEST+Cynthia+Valentino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiorldzUsqIeBVSl7g5jVZ_0Lf4hu4xh0qzBaq1topFbiezGER5JsFNVXEJnIDyYZ4tJ1UTbu_80YroODfFgF7m4zGBrf57zjeiJZU7Gcp6VELaPakwHi_5TL0tcp4dVegzoBT05rDBkgPx/w266-h400/BEST+Cynthia+Valentino.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I like that Cynthia Erivo has committed to never, ever boring us on the red carpet. This Valentino is basically UFO cosplay, or a tennis ball costume, but the silhouette is pure Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face and the fabric is some kind of mesh magic neoprene that defies everything we know about gravity. It's eye-popping and yet classic, perfectly tailored and yet the absolute most impossible length to pull off. There was a time I would have <b><i>hated</i></b> this, but at this point, I have to applaud it. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5FqELX3RqRIYIgSenCY38ykXljfZwCDBVGRl2wwoganMAla6L1kn8G2wDG1U8e6ho8q3PY8ItDydUHXQdGA31jbxBQiuuHEGN0S4O_sd6n1NAh8NeQUqappZ36lexC-YRWfZAxiFxCYn/s900/Gillian+anderson+full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="900" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5FqELX3RqRIYIgSenCY38ykXljfZwCDBVGRl2wwoganMAla6L1kn8G2wDG1U8e6ho8q3PY8ItDydUHXQdGA31jbxBQiuuHEGN0S4O_sd6n1NAh8NeQUqappZ36lexC-YRWfZAxiFxCYn/w400-h363/Gillian+anderson+full.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkxtBVsHSdUIQdFFdxNYNIQpUAyc09cCNI7gEsyrzSTsU0zAbx18AMNx-k_3D3KnD2jmZs8rgFSL-pnqw334aM44KHKRtUHhcoZyyUEiFeo0qzKpHbnO9gkEZLr5UKkM5phAaNrfpS3Dk/s330/Gillian+ANderson+skull.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="330" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkxtBVsHSdUIQdFFdxNYNIQpUAyc09cCNI7gEsyrzSTsU0zAbx18AMNx-k_3D3KnD2jmZs8rgFSL-pnqw334aM44KHKRtUHhcoZyyUEiFeo0qzKpHbnO9gkEZLr5UKkM5phAaNrfpS3Dk/w400-h400/Gillian+ANderson+skull.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Gillian Anderson appeared in what I immediately deemed "Deatheater Couture," a Dior skull-emblazoned halter with a taupe skirt fit for a mummy. She is nursing a wounded heart following a breakup with Peter Morgan, creator of "The Crown" who was ALSO on the Zoom, and is there a more Leo move than to show up looking divine in a dress that's basically a threat? We have no choice but to stan.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1SnUjBib1R31UrZfs2ZeVXHh0Q9zn3ntl1KBRvaZPTlMIObhIqrAwNuuQitqTxjN5t72UEGAbGrVxigQQthb5MI_mFJ_4cAYFwfw9r02YKFNrvOFrFBxR8XTcM6tSHPAR_2bIubCUsaK/s1080/BEST+Maria+Bakalova+Armani.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1SnUjBib1R31UrZfs2ZeVXHh0Q9zn3ntl1KBRvaZPTlMIObhIqrAwNuuQitqTxjN5t72UEGAbGrVxigQQthb5MI_mFJ_4cAYFwfw9r02YKFNrvOFrFBxR8XTcM6tSHPAR_2bIubCUsaK/s320/BEST+Maria+Bakalova+Armani.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The ingenue playbook requires an elegant silhouette, a perfect fit with some interesting detail and a knockout color, and Borat's Maria Bakalova scored an A+ in her shimmering tomato red Armani. This gown practically cc's every casting director in Hollywood: Don't sleep on me.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvxgmXgUWwAe_slAyPoudbh_BaRdk2tPMlGvuJ7P_WoXb5iBknGSe4HdyoQ_8XK-Dr3WIhy4X9Dr2iU-qBVSaBJ89kkrM5OVVZsRIMw8xLdDyXr28W2di8JtF9pOu8PuG9-HtYg34QtxW/s840/BEST+Lily+Collins+Saint+Laurent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="554" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvxgmXgUWwAe_slAyPoudbh_BaRdk2tPMlGvuJ7P_WoXb5iBknGSe4HdyoQ_8XK-Dr3WIhy4X9Dr2iU-qBVSaBJ89kkrM5OVVZsRIMw8xLdDyXr28W2di8JtF9pOu8PuG9-HtYg34QtxW/w264-h400/BEST+Lily+Collins+Saint+Laurent.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'm among the many who still has not finished and may never finish Emily in Paris, a boring and mostly bad show. But I will give Lily Collins her due; she's been slaying the red carpet for many years and this 80's vixen here to steal your husband Saint Laurent gown is a whole vibe. Mega kudos to whomever got roped into producing this lookbook image for the Gram. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>Best/Worst</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The best/worst category is reserved for renegades who simply must be saluted for their joi de vivre for fashion or lack thereof. These are the rebels who either come wildly dressed or wildly underdressed and yet we love them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1lgRPXrUgUrX_IofJF0-JSh1NWXgIXcxjqx2o5wb__UlfRZnEJOyaovVG0yMaHMou-gIDcBR4Hs2A30gTbXpdS3tVcbAC2aZruS0yTr39k_r3wB44rR46xUkMXrR61M4KQPCIG5XwNZp/s2000/emma+corrin+miu+miu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1lgRPXrUgUrX_IofJF0-JSh1NWXgIXcxjqx2o5wb__UlfRZnEJOyaovVG0yMaHMou-gIDcBR4Hs2A30gTbXpdS3tVcbAC2aZruS0yTr39k_r3wB44rR46xUkMXrR61M4KQPCIG5XwNZp/w266-h400/emma+corrin+miu+miu.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Cue "Send in the Clowns." Emma Corrin's mega collar by Miu Miu topped puffed sleeves that even Anne of Green Gables would think were a bit much. You'd be forgiven if you thought she'd rushed home straight from her mime school where she's studying Commedia dell'Arte. But it's...working? And honestly, I think collars are coming back in a Big Way. It only makes sense in our Zoom world where fashion is limited to whatever's visible above the clavicle. I look forward to seeing her fashion journey from here!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzpWavfg8ZfP2Q29ZMMwXwJkMoq4dGrYtWiuj6qBYqPXqs-SnsgaI2TV2pQIw3SZyzlfNrTHKff11EzHqP231IRqx6Nz8X7ojSLBwR5Xmf5431m6A47vWfB_yknzLOBIvkXXe5YGMy5fu/s2000/BEST+WORST+Jared+Leto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzpWavfg8ZfP2Q29ZMMwXwJkMoq4dGrYtWiuj6qBYqPXqs-SnsgaI2TV2pQIw3SZyzlfNrTHKff11EzHqP231IRqx6Nz8X7ojSLBwR5Xmf5431m6A47vWfB_yknzLOBIvkXXe5YGMy5fu/w266-h400/BEST+WORST+Jared+Leto.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>God help me, I'm pretty sure I'd join whatever cult Jared Leto is starting in this disco-ready Gucci tan suit, accented with a large orchid pin and the facial hair of The Eagles' <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/glenn-frey-an-oral-history-182045/" target="_blank">Glenn Frey at his hotness peak</a>. Also his ombre hair was...too good. I'm concerned about myself after being INTO this.<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIlmfSTRwaPD_Nd0wiKFvpZLI0iI-_nyOANDxnIH6OOU0Fl5NJfDXiNAD7omL0BJC9itFNJN3GyEvjv-uZJJgSjL8EkaGdXHLQhNLLfYAnNl-vgO1E0mh-pmN66mfBXN0loNmF12mmFZN/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="820" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIlmfSTRwaPD_Nd0wiKFvpZLI0iI-_nyOANDxnIH6OOU0Fl5NJfDXiNAD7omL0BJC9itFNJN3GyEvjv-uZJJgSjL8EkaGdXHLQhNLLfYAnNl-vgO1E0mh-pmN66mfBXN0loNmF12mmFZN/w400-h288/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I am also VERY INTO Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and when he showed up basically in character in a tie-dye sweatshirt from his sister's dance studio, with his character's mustache on full display, I realized with regret that I'm also into Whatever This Is. Pandemic has made us all weird.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;">Good</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvyrLUGt_TQFeZHOGdVvEUsRXs7cC-v9zVaetF1psNYcI70VI1_C1k1ojuYLldKJwqCx-3kAfGCCRz0BLA-j1Y4Z04gOR9oWIHRPfDd1UT6lgNIxfBri5hm3rsPz0mUyyYzTfTjaG2Sqf/s1200/GOOD+Amanda+Seyfrield.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvyrLUGt_TQFeZHOGdVvEUsRXs7cC-v9zVaetF1psNYcI70VI1_C1k1ojuYLldKJwqCx-3kAfGCCRz0BLA-j1Y4Z04gOR9oWIHRPfDd1UT6lgNIxfBri5hm3rsPz0mUyyYzTfTjaG2Sqf/w320-h400/GOOD+Amanda+Seyfrield.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Amanda Seyfried brought classic Hollywood glamour in her Oscar de la Renta gown. I genuinely loved this hair color on her; it felt perfectly complementary to the peachy-rose of her gown and the floral bodice. This feels safe to me and all-around good, but not a career best or breathtaking per se.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOz6vQVwS0Mc274cfmNQOYj7nidTN1Y5AkfuzReeYrvrJVn8Ip3Vmot1EC_aZcNqB-7kZiBpfiOmC3dXxNF__W5R0RKPTmil8Usf3Wh_m2KEAkbQqiRyX_3CM9_52Pg6EJWpvOPUYSABY/s1024/GOOD+Julia+Garner+Prada.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="773" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOz6vQVwS0Mc274cfmNQOYj7nidTN1Y5AkfuzReeYrvrJVn8Ip3Vmot1EC_aZcNqB-7kZiBpfiOmC3dXxNF__W5R0RKPTmil8Usf3Wh_m2KEAkbQqiRyX_3CM9_52Pg6EJWpvOPUYSABY/w303-h400/GOOD+Julia+Garner+Prada.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Julia Garner has the tiny precious features and skin tone of a porcelain doll, and her face is just begging to be cast in some period pieces. So it feels just and right for her to wear a twenties-inspired gown by Prada with a plunging neckline and drop waist that makes us all wonder how Amanda Seyfried was cast as Marion Davies in Mank instead of her. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqP08WbyQ87-Hf3bazhkQ1Lv6ATFQshZSrwSERkLydpia45H7lSZZ6TQLIIZAPa7y5QIBVkIggxYOK2IX3Tja6mEyvy2LH0R70x9Au_R1YQulzgppTafBXS8hI7khNoSu4pevVlx7IXa3S/s2000/GOOD+Nicole+Kidman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1352" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqP08WbyQ87-Hf3bazhkQ1Lv6ATFQshZSrwSERkLydpia45H7lSZZ6TQLIIZAPa7y5QIBVkIggxYOK2IX3Tja6mEyvy2LH0R70x9Au_R1YQulzgppTafBXS8hI7khNoSu4pevVlx7IXa3S/w270-h400/GOOD+Nicole+Kidman.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A ho-hum outfit on Nicole is still a slam dunk. This isn't the most exciting or daring thing she's ever worn (at this point, she's earned her fashion bonafides and could just start wearing sweats with her reputation intact), but the chain detail and simple cut of this halter Louis Vuitton is superb. And I love seeing curly red-haired Nicole again!<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKh5KQGe41Kz6Eynn60MInI8xS2ap6SqnMVOe26859TUDx2wKKw4lc0ErfM9inlZZ24cp9KoyUsXM3cvjFg08_ffsN9P9DK4-H9ahqrQeK-i3zkib49pKPkBaYsi_H6UmMRDfPj8WJHuFD/s2048/GOOD+Gal+Gadot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1435" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKh5KQGe41Kz6Eynn60MInI8xS2ap6SqnMVOe26859TUDx2wKKw4lc0ErfM9inlZZ24cp9KoyUsXM3cvjFg08_ffsN9P9DK4-H9ahqrQeK-i3zkib49pKPkBaYsi_H6UmMRDfPj8WJHuFD/w280-h400/GOOD+Gal+Gadot.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This Givenchy is not my favorite look on Gal Gadot; it's a little shapeless and I am not loving the noncommittal hem, which feels more like an accident than a design point of view. But I appreciate her willingness to share those legs with us, and it does give me <a href="https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/galerie/the-white-dress-how-bianca-jagger-made-it-her-summer-signature" target="_blank">1970's Bianca Jagger vibes</a>, especially with her perfect hair. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_h2HVYW21VQwbDu8mD2JtpPbxYrSYjlst0J6G16kjjYtH90wgAUABMW6nIVtXyPB79kXp6ZB7nW7lY52zUAY6ycLK1pZCv9mnT1LLPzSAbKgeiQKt33-X_tVpy0RfxF2mOGcdkp7Dai-/s2048/GOOD+Jamie+Lee+Curtis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_h2HVYW21VQwbDu8mD2JtpPbxYrSYjlst0J6G16kjjYtH90wgAUABMW6nIVtXyPB79kXp6ZB7nW7lY52zUAY6ycLK1pZCv9mnT1LLPzSAbKgeiQKt33-X_tVpy0RfxF2mOGcdkp7Dai-/w266-h400/GOOD+Jamie+Lee+Curtis.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is just an ode to Jamie Lee Curtis, a walking model for probiotics, a sunshiny presence of realness on our TV screens and unabashed celebrator of cleavage in this Alex Perry. She proclaimed Jodie Foster was her "best friend" and I was immediately jealous it's not me. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42FE86uOreeIYDEGlUm0twWaNKD88jPo_SFXiLqzcVVP1DJn6HtFCWuEGM3kSAV_64S1awL2Ln-5J4BX1z7pGCUWONLeE912fiLO6znkU2qPkWXwKak6rTRmpOnqjtPse8GW1fZfWiLhV/s2048/GOOD+Jane+Fonda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42FE86uOreeIYDEGlUm0twWaNKD88jPo_SFXiLqzcVVP1DJn6HtFCWuEGM3kSAV_64S1awL2Ln-5J4BX1z7pGCUWONLeE912fiLO6znkU2qPkWXwKak6rTRmpOnqjtPse8GW1fZfWiLhV/w266-h400/GOOD+Jane+Fonda.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Jane Fonda debuted enviable silver locks paired with a vintage blush Richard Tyler suit, then took us to church with a moving speech that showed she is better versed on contemporary film and television than anyone at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. We're not worthy!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gcvbT83W1lng-ov0Ow0lLM4NxwrPIbykhxiWW00WpeOUcHKEPrGG2urQYAKu2uaGKf2vfjvTy46rz_Lur7P8nzVAFv5IMfxD-6ht_uHmZZspwmmElghStSV4E4mp8P5EpbM2qncYdOU5/s2048/GOOD+Margot+Chanel.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gcvbT83W1lng-ov0Ow0lLM4NxwrPIbykhxiWW00WpeOUcHKEPrGG2urQYAKu2uaGKf2vfjvTy46rz_Lur7P8nzVAFv5IMfxD-6ht_uHmZZspwmmElghStSV4E4mp8P5EpbM2qncYdOU5/w258-h400/GOOD+Margot+Chanel.jpeg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Put some Doc Martens with this tiny floral print Chanel dress and Margot Robbie would instantly transform into your 90's dream girl. This is The Craft chic and I do feel like it was ripped from Neve Campbell's 1996 closet.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPt_R_09YVpEi29AyaivnqNX6sQneWd4vhoMZo40h0yvSKhd43t-BDMcxoQ8s4CRUmL6RtmcVlOtv3tvASqMWcM3qW5YbuAw8eJzpjJOa3YR8ZmtQPqCOeh0D9rzcwkCZg6Q_udXfPfGnz/s1600/GOOD+Salma+Hayek.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1600" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPt_R_09YVpEi29AyaivnqNX6sQneWd4vhoMZo40h0yvSKhd43t-BDMcxoQ8s4CRUmL6RtmcVlOtv3tvASqMWcM3qW5YbuAw8eJzpjJOa3YR8ZmtQPqCOeh0D9rzcwkCZg6Q_udXfPfGnz/w400-h299/GOOD+Salma+Hayek.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a few years of red carpet missteps, Salma Hayek is finding her way back into my heart. Red is her color, no doubt about it, and this classic silhouette by Alexander McQueen is both Old Hollywood and straight-from-the-disco. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIRj_h4_s6aa_4LE5IoAcHC2Tf1zs1X-Io5lDfmtU1sCAohAq7aCQpKMHXxlomphL_8fdiKQ1UaewXRpxLxPKNdWaC-fcouxlvE8Wr-cYD9BtVnUx1pgn-8VB7iaSGy37aP1R7ukU8ZBl/s2048/BEST+Tiffany+Haddish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1406" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIRj_h4_s6aa_4LE5IoAcHC2Tf1zs1X-Io5lDfmtU1sCAohAq7aCQpKMHXxlomphL_8fdiKQ1UaewXRpxLxPKNdWaC-fcouxlvE8Wr-cYD9BtVnUx1pgn-8VB7iaSGy37aP1R7ukU8ZBl/w275-h400/BEST+Tiffany+Haddish.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love a chainmail look and this is one of the best gowns I've seen on Tiffany Haddish! I think her blonde buzz cut looks so good, her makeup was luminous and this Alberta Ferretti feels futuristic and classic in the best ways. It's a little bit Project Runway hardware store challenge, but I like it!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Gs0WG2xpxw2jmDkhdv6OKw8fxzl0Zaq4E_aUbx0ldgrnBhA-6qk_pVCPdrk3W71ig-YcNhXeELxKmbu1zMc38CdhOWwqdZK2_GtQwczTyZlL0NCMExnLqzkYR-Zknd6Nk6JuYnw0hpix/s2000/GOOD+Awkwafina+Gucci.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Gs0WG2xpxw2jmDkhdv6OKw8fxzl0Zaq4E_aUbx0ldgrnBhA-6qk_pVCPdrk3W71ig-YcNhXeELxKmbu1zMc38CdhOWwqdZK2_GtQwczTyZlL0NCMExnLqzkYR-Zknd6Nk6JuYnw0hpix/w266-h400/GOOD+Awkwafina+Gucci.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div>My knee-jerk reaction to any combo of dark brown and light brown and yellow and pink is disdain because it reminds me so much of the 1970's afghans that were draped across the back of every grandma's couch when I was a kid. BUT I strongly appreciate Awkwafina's sartorial chutzpah, and the sequined pattern paired with a delicate tulle trim on this Gucci suits her. It feels very Sonny and Cher, and I think she and Jared Leto could easily get a reboot greenlit from these outfits alone. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcB8HMrCsOwtiWVOWJqLKk672tLAWSkwPKbf1JtA-srDFmGyjUqw6QAXVvqdI6j9JIcprixT7JEz7xvhPCppSok3b9hIi5ARsw1KYtMeCC1mrGwoWpq5WCDsy9J75Ki3ibXaiPtCHOA9V/s2048/GOOD+Satchel+Lee.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1372" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcB8HMrCsOwtiWVOWJqLKk672tLAWSkwPKbf1JtA-srDFmGyjUqw6QAXVvqdI6j9JIcprixT7JEz7xvhPCppSok3b9hIi5ARsw1KYtMeCC1mrGwoWpq5WCDsy9J75Ki3ibXaiPtCHOA9V/w268-h400/GOOD+Satchel+Lee.jpeg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Spike Lee's kids were the Golden Globes ambassadors this year (ironically in a year their dad was snubbed) and one has to assume they took the opportunity purely for the platform, but Satchel did deliver a great fashion moment with this moody black gown by Gucci. It feels a little medieval with its high neck and tiny beadwork, but clearly modern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;">Meh</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bHzDxGXCqadUfXQOAgHTysEBVne6u_HVAe79_Gcw48_Pxel8YweloIQFuPaoA6VI_Y_URR7yFcFXH9NUXRvi4K4ySZkupKJgaWafM_XXLrrGGtZOQdK6VyRsl_JdTIWsqaED9W3bFVzp/s2048/Meh+Amy+Poehler.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bHzDxGXCqadUfXQOAgHTysEBVne6u_HVAe79_Gcw48_Pxel8YweloIQFuPaoA6VI_Y_URR7yFcFXH9NUXRvi4K4ySZkupKJgaWafM_XXLrrGGtZOQdK6VyRsl_JdTIWsqaED9W3bFVzp/w266-h400/Meh+Amy+Poehler.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think if I went far enough back in my archives, I'd find the "meh" category was invented for Amy Poehler and her fashion misadventures. I almost almost almost like this mod sequin mini by Moschino, but it really does give you Constable Cabaret vibes, if such a thing existed. It's mostly cute, I think. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEircie2Z9aTqMQuTXqUkkVelEIrMV1Yj_aPrrF3dUXbb_cEGzMIbYE1usp0MpJ43CWFEGCVrvRc_h6veIe0Oj6JDDicZplzo_x8uWXZAJ-rPYtpLJaNm-xuHmzrswoJ7v0RSpFXCp-5o39c/s2048/Meh+Audra+Day+Chanel.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1326" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEircie2Z9aTqMQuTXqUkkVelEIrMV1Yj_aPrrF3dUXbb_cEGzMIbYE1usp0MpJ43CWFEGCVrvRc_h6veIe0Oj6JDDicZplzo_x8uWXZAJ-rPYtpLJaNm-xuHmzrswoJ7v0RSpFXCp-5o39c/w259-h400/Meh+Audra+Day+Chanel.jpeg" width="259" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Full disclosure: I almost had Andra Day's Chanel dress in my "good" column! I know! I don't even know what I feel. But there's something distinctly Ariel-Makes-Couture-from-Netting-and-Sailcloth about it that makes me find it hard to love. Maybe it's the drop waist. Maybe it's the fact the intricate detailing is too fine to show up adequately on camera? Maybe it's the dishwater shade of gray? It's the rare situation where I like all the elements, but not the sum of its parts.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6DnjTj4xTdTmPelrV-IabjdxAvhcu5sOn0slzO_WY_c7Uh4Rbu7t672IfoFV6GBsucsoGNAqmnwrRGChbC8zbNp4zDOyBlNQ5r-RGyUrg4jRGQ3JpSQQ_kdDRFwcFBprOXsaoc7iJ4dp/s2048/Meh+Kate+Hudson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6DnjTj4xTdTmPelrV-IabjdxAvhcu5sOn0slzO_WY_c7Uh4Rbu7t672IfoFV6GBsucsoGNAqmnwrRGChbC8zbNp4zDOyBlNQ5r-RGyUrg4jRGQ3JpSQQ_kdDRFwcFBprOXsaoc7iJ4dp/w266-h400/Meh+Kate+Hudson.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think I'm probably supposed to love this Louis Vuitton look on Kate Hudson, but it doesn't really move me one way or the other. It's a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, a lot of yawn. The belt is a lot of look; the sleeves are a bit Dallas; it's all fine. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMFaqG2wSs35DWT4eAC2o5Gdw8auTRtvzBT4tfewXRsaXj5hoxgPHS2uosMXDB2rYuUf1-0vM81Bo3ATUM4t1LgotzuN4XFWO5XMthU-fhR99t7RvAkf5glmGVd461Li3dZz6l03rkWlb/s2000/Meh+Leslie+Odom+Valentino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1226" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMFaqG2wSs35DWT4eAC2o5Gdw8auTRtvzBT4tfewXRsaXj5hoxgPHS2uosMXDB2rYuUf1-0vM81Bo3ATUM4t1LgotzuN4XFWO5XMthU-fhR99t7RvAkf5glmGVd461Li3dZz6l03rkWlb/w245-h400/Meh+Leslie+Odom+Valentino.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really want to encourage our male stars to continue to push the envelope for men's fashion, and I appreciate Leslie Odom's effort here, but I just cannot unsee his turtleneck as a green screen bodysuit. It's like he fully needed to prepare to tear off his suit at any moment to jump into a green screen bit. I like the pairing of two different shades of terracotta tweed by Valentino, but I keep picturing this with a turtleneck in the same green shade Anya wore and now I just want <i>that. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: helvetica;">Worst Dressed</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy50TMgfoWWv4VF-KWeSIeTMBj7WypZA9gFA9W0juaCDPLYMNbA7aEtkmJX-MGyy4LrSWRQ3Dam1R8wg6H_KU32CgFJYd7a0Uj9Gtu4Bof9uVFNbvYrNsesPXSC9oDiNHK-bzjmdcHddBd/s1350/WORST+Jo+Ellen+Pellman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy50TMgfoWWv4VF-KWeSIeTMBj7WypZA9gFA9W0juaCDPLYMNbA7aEtkmJX-MGyy4LrSWRQ3Dam1R8wg6H_KU32CgFJYd7a0Uj9Gtu4Bof9uVFNbvYrNsesPXSC9oDiNHK-bzjmdcHddBd/w320-h400/WORST+Jo+Ellen+Pellman.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Yeah, I didn't know who Jo Ellen Pellman was (she's in The Prom) but this craft project gown by Jonathan Cohen Studio didn't give me high hopes. It's a series of panels knotted together, so that the ties look like leaves, and it really reminds me of those teens who win prizes for making a prom dress out of Duct Tape. Maybe it was an apropos tribute to that? But really, if this was one of the worst of the night, it wasn't a terrible night. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhyKKCPZc_Q35Pb9xWD5LSV7IByQN54JS4JXumD_yUsybOJOJWQp9zvjejUAoBSi4yiZ4RoeZ0cT_uPi0DJo26n_QEj9XlHepUcnWcnDFMzpzITJosNK_N4cW84LM7swIov4Em9Ritmgu/s2048/MEH+Kristin+Wiig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhyKKCPZc_Q35Pb9xWD5LSV7IByQN54JS4JXumD_yUsybOJOJWQp9zvjejUAoBSi4yiZ4RoeZ0cT_uPi0DJo26n_QEj9XlHepUcnWcnDFMzpzITJosNK_N4cW84LM7swIov4Em9Ritmgu/w266-h400/MEH+Kristin+Wiig.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kristin Wiig loves to have fun with fashion, which I appreciate, but I rarely feel like I'm having fun with her. This mint baby doll dress is maybe the closest I've come to liking something, but it does absolutely feel like a sexy version of a dress Shirley Temple would wear while holding up a giant lollipop and tap dancing. Sexy Shirley Temple is...not the vibe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdkupvrPTkLHsAvqnnnNYVMgZWSNH1RkWPQxKBGaaRy3aQhLOY-vC8Dkg1ruwixm1YTt-thXmtaWgs4_-E6tgXL3uqCwAnUbnujFTfbZ9-rlTeEPi5ObGugQoUcqwKBvx9ACtD4tZ68LH/s1024/Bryce+Dallas+Howard+Temperley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="634" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdkupvrPTkLHsAvqnnnNYVMgZWSNH1RkWPQxKBGaaRy3aQhLOY-vC8Dkg1ruwixm1YTt-thXmtaWgs4_-E6tgXL3uqCwAnUbnujFTfbZ9-rlTeEPi5ObGugQoUcqwKBvx9ACtD4tZ68LH/w248-h400/Bryce+Dallas+Howard+Temperley.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's just a lot I can't love about this Temperley dress on Bryce Dallas Howard. Right off the bat, I almost wish her hair was down to soften the look a bit. I felt like the dress didn't move well on screen. I don't love this use of ombre particularly. That's got to be one of the most challenging hemlines, and then the line is disrupted with a heavy shoe. The overall effect distracts from her beauty, rather than amplifies it and I want her to get a great stylist who can achieve that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIoF8Q7g6-K4CXgsMFNA0NosSkuN8Q9I9QQ02JamVaBKtlNc1JazQvGoX09hB0Dq4SAEHTYNA-D91YdpkZcXkegKcni4jokGCiwgcOtkXv4p5Jymq9d5LIJtpls_rszQ7boz78WzjNdqi/s2048/WORST+Tina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIoF8Q7g6-K4CXgsMFNA0NosSkuN8Q9I9QQ02JamVaBKtlNc1JazQvGoX09hB0Dq4SAEHTYNA-D91YdpkZcXkegKcni4jokGCiwgcOtkXv4p5Jymq9d5LIJtpls_rszQ7boz78WzjNdqi/w266-h400/WORST+Tina.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tina has long taken up space in my "meh" and "worst" categories simply for being the most boring, consistently, for two decades. This is a Versace tuxedo dress. We've seen them before. It's fine. It's a thing she wore. As the host of this show. Zzzzzzzzzzzzz. </div></div></div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-25083890735871561632020-12-11T12:30:00.001-05:002020-12-11T12:58:39.518-05:00Gift Wrap Scheme 2020: Blue & White<p>Gosh, y'all. I'm out here, surviving, trying to use up produce, doing my make-up frantically at my desk before Zoom meetings like the rest of you. The holiday season seemed to hit me in the face this year, and I've done more online shopping in the past two weeks than maybe my entire life. </p><p>One of the bright spots of this was the revelation I could maybe, perhaps, finally realize my gift wrap dream: a blue-and-white scheme that was not comprised of Hanukkah or baby shower wrapping paper. I'm a sucker for the timeless combo and go weak in the knees for Wedgwood, Spode, Delft and Meissen. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FDg1gMKlnR9Rk3XxxurMCYy7teWrZ7xU_dKBktBVPRNah-sN9krSsHkQUIEulu9o5Pki-gBVUiZbOV4_k6yHReSzUDUbcgjcLWd5WEWekSwV9xroLLREUM0jHSyrYF3ounC9SCeCFu4Y/s2048/Gift+Pile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FDg1gMKlnR9Rk3XxxurMCYy7teWrZ7xU_dKBktBVPRNah-sN9krSsHkQUIEulu9o5Pki-gBVUiZbOV4_k6yHReSzUDUbcgjcLWd5WEWekSwV9xroLLREUM0jHSyrYF3ounC9SCeCFu4Y/w300-h400/Gift+Pile.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Usually I pick up my papers while I'm out and about Christmas shopping at Target, Paper Source and TJ Maxx. But this year, I'm staying close to home and decided to nab some paper online, hoping to support some small businesses at the same time.</p><p>Cue Carrie Bradshaw voice: "I couldn't help but wonder...could my white whale wrapping paper be lurking right there on the internet?"</p><p>And reader, the lovely designers on Etsy and Society 6 speak my love language, and I think this combo may have exceeded my wildest dreams. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2rJfZ0LRB5CNWV5JLkYuL6WAKehdpWhO5bnqb8LjHMYCex3H_JE74qPv3IzBZyTzjQaD_lZGWDKHVI-gG6NQ9t5e2Z7qwyODNLXpFfzdZQGqRt3kBEY4A_p3gfBRRmm-td4V10SLTL7G/s2048/Wrapping+Rolls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2rJfZ0LRB5CNWV5JLkYuL6WAKehdpWhO5bnqb8LjHMYCex3H_JE74qPv3IzBZyTzjQaD_lZGWDKHVI-gG6NQ9t5e2Z7qwyODNLXpFfzdZQGqRt3kBEY4A_p3gfBRRmm-td4V10SLTL7G/w300-h400/Wrapping+Rolls.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I scooped up the following rolls, supplemented with some sheets of scrapbook paper (that's my favorite hack for small gifts):<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://society6.com/product/delft-blue-holland-pottery_wrapping-paper?sku=s6-6435904p93a241v827">Delft Blue Wrapping Paper</a></li><li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/875784314/wrapping-paper-ginger-jars-blue-white-2?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=ginger+jar+wrapping+paper&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1">Ginger Jar Wrapping Paper</a></li><li><a href="https://society6.com/product/staffordshire-dogs-ginger-jars-no-1_wrapping-paper?sku=s6-9885703p93a241v827">Staffordshire Dogs Wrapping Paper</a></li><li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/679461329/wrapping-paper-blue-pagoda-christmas?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=chinoiserie+wrapping+paper&ref=sr_gallery-1-32&organic_search_click=1">Blue Pagoda Chinoiserie Wrapping Paper</a></li><li>and WILD CARD (not pictured here): <a href="https://society6.com/product/tiki-shibori-blue_wrapping-paper?sku=s6-13374589p93a241v827">Shibori Wrapping Paper</a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GMYegCyDiOlRu8oeijAGxKYwIwZompnfv0SUjBnmSoyUTAq2KiMx2oKNCmoUZ-OhvjahLjAlkafSsBDTLR9bMECgxUAt8HFJN2VGtEXPAZ6NhyKSqpN8LJcFyYfm7UDr0eso_vKq9xo6/s2048/Gift+Pile+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GMYegCyDiOlRu8oeijAGxKYwIwZompnfv0SUjBnmSoyUTAq2KiMx2oKNCmoUZ-OhvjahLjAlkafSsBDTLR9bMECgxUAt8HFJN2VGtEXPAZ6NhyKSqpN8LJcFyYfm7UDr0eso_vKq9xo6/w400-h300/Gift+Pile+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I compiled my wedding registry 10 years ago and was trying to pick china, I really couldn't commit to a pattern and was not hurt one bit when no one bought any of it. They must have sensed it wasn't meant to be. A few years later I decided to embrace my noncommittal attitude and started buying mismatched blue-and-white and it was the best decision. I'm so delighted to recreate my collection in this cheeky paper mix!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0_g0U5l5E1J8YBwcQuVLWabbpGEmy3Po9RUQS4wmA31cCFPYRtHbLgC1X8QaX4SMVEI5rWFd9QvVxwKX-1NGnpE8-HxffwmQyxp69bt1K9zJturM-iWOZY4Ue_0FvBKO2Nh6XK8vnCyh/s2048/Paper+Detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1744" data-original-width="2048" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0_g0U5l5E1J8YBwcQuVLWabbpGEmy3Po9RUQS4wmA31cCFPYRtHbLgC1X8QaX4SMVEI5rWFd9QvVxwKX-1NGnpE8-HxffwmQyxp69bt1K9zJturM-iWOZY4Ue_0FvBKO2Nh6XK8vnCyh/w400-h340/Paper+Detail.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is, also, the very first time I've allowed red and green in my Christmas wrapping scheme! A momentous occasion. I picked up some moss green and red ribbon options, along with some fake greenery to zhush up some of the wrapping.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeDbtT4ogtxgtZEDVqZ6uZA6Pd9vhzO_GmhOI8OOQv0LA5HI7y4KRqP3y3AuogNzWTnJ6JXfVIW1CK-sb1616keq-7M8ZIFHQB4R7t5_CzMvuBUFwKzQrJE05XNwPmkNT07GyrsqItNOd/s2048/Staffordshire+Detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeDbtT4ogtxgtZEDVqZ6uZA6Pd9vhzO_GmhOI8OOQv0LA5HI7y4KRqP3y3AuogNzWTnJ6JXfVIW1CK-sb1616keq-7M8ZIFHQB4R7t5_CzMvuBUFwKzQrJE05XNwPmkNT07GyrsqItNOd/w300-h400/Staffordshire+Detail.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My friend Lauren and I had a nearly 24-hour text discourse the other day about how Staffordshire Dogs suddenly became pop icons (we've decided to give some credit to this <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/gucci-resort-2017-staffordshire-dog">Gucci collection</a>). This is, by far, my favorite of the papers I ordered because it's just so damn funny. Granny chic forever!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfreEjQfMejivu83JKbX52-LAzVKJKJVyVYtJz6hieoSpBpKlPCaBxgPGtwjVxeGkneMl6Cf7jjn3VpoT6NabXGUYYbD-NfAuIFqtIAziQKn-8mM0LWdCnaniGo1M2i1tbiM0jDHb9Q8MK/s2048/Tree+View.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfreEjQfMejivu83JKbX52-LAzVKJKJVyVYtJz6hieoSpBpKlPCaBxgPGtwjVxeGkneMl6Cf7jjn3VpoT6NabXGUYYbD-NfAuIFqtIAziQKn-8mM0LWdCnaniGo1M2i1tbiM0jDHb9Q8MK/w300-h400/Tree+View.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm enjoying gazing at the pile for a couple more days before all these packages get boxed up and FedExed to their destinations. Our cat, Freya, is probably already counting down the hours until she gets the solitude of her Christmas nest back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbIKSmuVoKlx5_Q2RNosouVSmqhJuck-HNJP6PULd32J_l_RXE27v4NdbOKRW1zDbUvddP6GEIl9LGW2e7Yj3fWaM0oDy0EaYbQkrVFqI8DFdOIIsRynNtUn9rdosbNBnea7fvYeqdmFi/s2048/Freya+with+Gifts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbIKSmuVoKlx5_Q2RNosouVSmqhJuck-HNJP6PULd32J_l_RXE27v4NdbOKRW1zDbUvddP6GEIl9LGW2e7Yj3fWaM0oDy0EaYbQkrVFqI8DFdOIIsRynNtUn9rdosbNBnea7fvYeqdmFi/w300-h400/Freya+with+Gifts.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next year will mark 15 years of doing my Christmas wrapping scheme! Hard to believe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you'd like to take a trip down Christmas wrapping memory lane with me, here you go:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2019/12/christmas-gift-wrapping-scheme-2019.html">Rainbow, black & white</a> in 2019</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2018.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Pink and Green</a> in 2018</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2017/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2017.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Woodland </a>in 2017</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-wrapping-2016.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and Orange</a> in 2016</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2015/12/christmas-wrapping-2015.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Plaid</a> in 2015</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Icy <a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2014/12/holiday-wrapping-2014.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">purples and blues</a> in 2014</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-2013-christmas-wrapping-scheme.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Celestial</a> in 2013</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-wrapping-2012-green-and-gold.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Green and Gold</a> in 2012 </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-wrapping-2011.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Silver and Gold</a> in 2011</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-wrapping-2010.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">Blue and Gold</a> in 2010</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-wrapping.html" style="color: #e0a3a3; text-decoration-line: none;">The first four years</a>: pink and black; pink and gold; red, white and turquoise; red and purple</li></ul></div></div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-32980936522577359792020-09-21T18:24:00.000-04:002020-09-21T18:24:03.092-04:00Fashion Review: Emmys 2020 <p> It's a weird, wild world out there, one in which we end up on our couches watching a bunch of celebrities accept awards on their couches. This year's Emmys was one for the history books, filed under "maybe not necessary" but "something to do" and "their shows are basically getting us through life, so thanks?" </p><p>On a fashion front, it was a decidedly mixed bag, with some nominees and presenters still taking the opportunity to serve up some glam and some donning pajamas. Some wore statement T-shirts, reminding us of the struggle for racial equity. Some kept tradition and wore one of the ugliest brown suits imaginable. Let's take an abbreviated look through the lewks, shall we? </p><p>(Note: as a point of order, I am opting NOT to include outfits that did not appear on the program because, without a red carpet, that's just playing dress up with Instagram. Only outfits intended for the actual show are counting in Amberland!)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>BEST DRESSED</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ5bTe5DeVtIXlsLYQNiTP8EqYHQPOzDqcZyebTFzd0iCysj0dDX0FWyzrI8ezXLP4Hc383ftlFAbCrc2taB7UTi03CS3osiL7OAsJlxmOfngyt6fyhQoUP_6BEk9osPOcc9pcoUMUU6zl/s729/BEST+Zendaya+Armani+Prive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ5bTe5DeVtIXlsLYQNiTP8EqYHQPOzDqcZyebTFzd0iCysj0dDX0FWyzrI8ezXLP4Hc383ftlFAbCrc2taB7UTi03CS3osiL7OAsJlxmOfngyt6fyhQoUP_6BEk9osPOcc9pcoUMUU6zl/s320/BEST+Zendaya+Armani+Prive.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZda17l6V0Q73pH2hpNpQgPfbGjsFnsRm0rA2-AzFP3MhdWJA20iK6JCcRcFsU5bQikWvuRRZGkwih7_1GvBNT6bAF9lhUxGP3qbV8mvsrwPaDOyu2Gkf4Mm31f-iChEodt630XarShmf/s700/BEST+Zendaya+Christopher+John+Rogers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="700" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZda17l6V0Q73pH2hpNpQgPfbGjsFnsRm0rA2-AzFP3MhdWJA20iK6JCcRcFsU5bQikWvuRRZGkwih7_1GvBNT6bAF9lhUxGP3qbV8mvsrwPaDOyu2Gkf4Mm31f-iChEodt630XarShmf/w400-h358/BEST+Zendaya+Christopher+John+Rogers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Zendaya is right on the cusp of being a mega star, and some may argue she was already there, but I think it will take Dune to take her to even-our-parents-know-her status. Her performance in Euphoria was the first time I really understood the hype; she's been slaying the red carpet for so long, it was time to see if she had the chops to back it up and she does. I love both of these looks and they both convey different personalities. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Her polka dotted custom Armani Prive gown has the mod, fun whimsy of an ingenue hanging around with Andy Warhol, with the winged eyeliner and messy beehive to match. Her earlier look by Christopher John Rogers has the proportions of a 1920's Poiret design straight out of an Erte illustration but in a color story from the 1980's runways. She has a chameleonlike ability to sell any fashion and it makes her a thrill to watch. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNBk2UTKuag0slMkv5AwSNsL1UuFz7pfTP3kq2LCNtgRpAHt09Mq9Mz-EErMKUPNBAjsIdtgT3DhJzgiokF6bTEdspsRqx4rQIXBIMec-shhWPG5LqMX1W5c_TQH5f60bJqsdu75b_aAP/s874/BEST+Kerry+D%2526G.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNBk2UTKuag0slMkv5AwSNsL1UuFz7pfTP3kq2LCNtgRpAHt09Mq9Mz-EErMKUPNBAjsIdtgT3DhJzgiokF6bTEdspsRqx4rQIXBIMec-shhWPG5LqMX1W5c_TQH5f60bJqsdu75b_aAP/s320/BEST+Kerry+D%2526G.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This might actually be my favorite Kerry Washington ensemble ever. She looks like Diana Ross backstage at the Ed Sullivan Show; I die for a chic bob. Bury me in these emerald earrings. Let me haunt people in this spangled leopard Dolce & Gabbana. I'd buy whatever she's selling here. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuhojCGwRlcyhvUwBh2v9iS2SKcIy62O0WPt-Ami9MyuPalhIsDFgjaFe3h7FiVFPR1FHpl13MJS5pK3dzpJJSTrCPAQxf1u7MWJCX2uy7CiAdb5a64YN36KbIfSbSY-vu7auqStQZqFo/s2000/dan+levy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1477" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuhojCGwRlcyhvUwBh2v9iS2SKcIy62O0WPt-Ami9MyuPalhIsDFgjaFe3h7FiVFPR1FHpl13MJS5pK3dzpJJSTrCPAQxf1u7MWJCX2uy7CiAdb5a64YN36KbIfSbSY-vu7auqStQZqFo/w295-h400/dan+levy.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The ever-stylish Dan Levy served up Spring Awakening-meets-Angus Young chic in his beautifully tailored Thom Browne kilt and jacket. It's the single-striped sock that does it for me. David Rose would be proud.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFaJT-1i7zgLfUv60VHIyNVZMRx0Au97V-_RMLighJOw6hzZFeobzml-KLuMsVkqK9fQjKiRwoKWReBOUI4o3MHaLriEAQAg2yGLv2E3ZHU8tiXNQ19cu3_dKDTLZsdavHBYLSzxycUXP/s419/Screen+Shot+2020-09-21+at+12.05.47+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFaJT-1i7zgLfUv60VHIyNVZMRx0Au97V-_RMLighJOw6hzZFeobzml-KLuMsVkqK9fQjKiRwoKWReBOUI4o3MHaLriEAQAg2yGLv2E3ZHU8tiXNQ19cu3_dKDTLZsdavHBYLSzxycUXP/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-09-21+at+12.05.47+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Nancy Pelosi WISHES she had Billy Porter's Ashi Studio cape of justice suit. It's so elegant, and he looks like he's Zooming in straight from the set of a Nancy Meyers movie, a.k.a living the dream. The best accessory is his strategically placed "VOTE" handbag in the background.<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>PRETTY GOOD</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcP40b8H4g24pZVxNvBAGis7Lf7G2Beif95jkNE9gvVYXdVatb4d3oqT1LisSXuOluSJvvz75cFErG0dJbzcklgxZC5bwFC3tcScDmm4exx8q8GuJjkV4yZiTO0f8-ULBPAqGFQkhTB3L/s876/Pretty+Good+Alexander+Vauthier.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcP40b8H4g24pZVxNvBAGis7Lf7G2Beif95jkNE9gvVYXdVatb4d3oqT1LisSXuOluSJvvz75cFErG0dJbzcklgxZC5bwFC3tcScDmm4exx8q8GuJjkV4yZiTO0f8-ULBPAqGFQkhTB3L/w320-h400/Pretty+Good+Alexander+Vauthier.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Count on Tracee to treat an opportunity to get dressed like an opportunity to get DRESSED. You could see her from space in this flouncy, knife-pleated gold wonder by Alexander Vaulthier that seems perilously close to giving away the goods with that slit. It's definitely more is more and it's not my favorite look on her ever, but it was a mood lifter. I loved her necklace choice and most of all, I loved her hot pink lip. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxnMtO5eP6NQU2GSixtnGcJAFqrhg0h7xEAyon2GkKDvITJbE92U21mVeZADKlBw897fPeP_HAz9nUupVDhTGaH-AIyb3Jv5zzslD5x3Zki-Fq22O0gX4iHAAzzCSHbHLPlOLsmDE4Axr/s827/GOOD+Regina+King+Schiaparelli+suit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxnMtO5eP6NQU2GSixtnGcJAFqrhg0h7xEAyon2GkKDvITJbE92U21mVeZADKlBw897fPeP_HAz9nUupVDhTGaH-AIyb3Jv5zzslD5x3Zki-Fq22O0gX4iHAAzzCSHbHLPlOLsmDE4Axr/s320/GOOD+Regina+King+Schiaparelli+suit.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Regina wore a gorgeous blue sculptural dress for Instagram, but for the real show, she chose to make a statement, pairing a powerful Breonna Taylor "Say Her Name" tee with a Schiaparelli suit in the design house's signature pink. We can always count on Regina to never waste a second of her precious time at the podium, and I appreciate that she does it with her clothing just as much as with her words.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMqrXssOAHde9oyydQa16k8_EM99mcRx_KHrSzE_d9hapvCaC6pC09A7tKjEYNYNS959aa21jRCOOxKOAvVUtdU5ED1W-8C5mmGtEm2xh2BqOV7EIsgLZ9E7CFGIH-sPQpV39GFYFJGIu/s384/Screen+Shot+2020-09-21+at+12.07.58+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMqrXssOAHde9oyydQa16k8_EM99mcRx_KHrSzE_d9hapvCaC6pC09A7tKjEYNYNS959aa21jRCOOxKOAvVUtdU5ED1W-8C5mmGtEm2xh2BqOV7EIsgLZ9E7CFGIH-sPQpV39GFYFJGIu/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-09-21+at+12.07.58+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The incredibly handsome Yahya Abdul-Mateen II looked so stylish in his Louis Vuitton pinstripe suit that I think I said in my head, "DAYUMMMMM" when he popped on screen. Even better was his eloquent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsHC0pYgZc4">speech</a>, taking special time to praise the black women in his life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOU66Vw891aULCK_jLpJHieT6CEUoNz3YWXI4GlDtSh0SXiC66dU0pwJwp4q2mWgLNucOFjfqPs07vDxG43x4A-K0werBi2PwsjYYXbRZJl88EytwwInBGLvUqDaTxVju-oYTUr2svOkJ/s313/Screen+Shot+2020-09-21+at+12.20.12+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOU66Vw891aULCK_jLpJHieT6CEUoNz3YWXI4GlDtSh0SXiC66dU0pwJwp4q2mWgLNucOFjfqPs07vDxG43x4A-K0werBi2PwsjYYXbRZJl88EytwwInBGLvUqDaTxVju-oYTUr2svOkJ/s0/Screen+Shot+2020-09-21+at+12.20.12+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Several stars opted for glam jams, but Laura Linney's VOTE-themed glam jams are my favorite, and there's truly no better accessory than a great blowout.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica;"><b>MEH</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndTV8UvLCiZmNpJlDWUF1Zdqb3zWUwhJAc5MPnMEZ8LKKKgGCiGh6h32OTOFQjRBktzuylWkpimSMPrQG4b_0CtUhlwIBKocdE_4QHp4D3-h3e3qzdbor7AnAac7PAouL256ss0YwE0CU/s700/Meh+Jennifer+Aniston+Dior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndTV8UvLCiZmNpJlDWUF1Zdqb3zWUwhJAc5MPnMEZ8LKKKgGCiGh6h32OTOFQjRBktzuylWkpimSMPrQG4b_0CtUhlwIBKocdE_4QHp4D3-h3e3qzdbor7AnAac7PAouL256ss0YwE0CU/s320/Meh+Jennifer+Aniston+Dior.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Jen did as Jen does, and that means pull a black Dior from the closet that fits like a glove, pop on some diamonds, get some beachy waves and call it a night. It's as reliable and comforting as mac and cheese, and you gotta love her for knowing what works. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSHlqpOUs3vE_pnrdUbjSXHm3mbFgK76L_M4VvX0fN1jTOOlvWImv6DuUnbPpz-lCLreybJyIHowSkzJSumBeP_p2vygl3EwL5lvkEujE7UP-b1KoeWUVbBJ0esw66_DGRC74LeqmfmFl/s989/Meh+Annie+Murphy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSHlqpOUs3vE_pnrdUbjSXHm3mbFgK76L_M4VvX0fN1jTOOlvWImv6DuUnbPpz-lCLreybJyIHowSkzJSumBeP_p2vygl3EwL5lvkEujE7UP-b1KoeWUVbBJ0esw66_DGRC74LeqmfmFl/w283-h400/Meh+Annie+Murphy.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div><br /></div>To be clear, I love this sexy Annie Hall-meets-Madonna Vogue Tour suit and sneakers combo on Annie Murphy. It just didn't feel quite as memorable as I would hope. Time may prove me wrong! Many points for that perfect red lip.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CEpI7s-obIByvbpBMyN-gpRrHwgCu8ObRW6pgFi_bsAOVb8Ano_kRKxXZhbRR_UvhFmaNLkMESwkhNugAAF4PMGILc2LZelT6I0r29dOejyYDzdOQsmjw3J8Hjf3GjLSxPA-wkLoPq_o/s700/Meh+Cynthia+Erivo+Versace.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="700" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CEpI7s-obIByvbpBMyN-gpRrHwgCu8ObRW6pgFi_bsAOVb8Ano_kRKxXZhbRR_UvhFmaNLkMESwkhNugAAF4PMGILc2LZelT6I0r29dOejyYDzdOQsmjw3J8Hjf3GjLSxPA-wkLoPq_o/w400-h278/Meh+Cynthia+Erivo+Versace.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On one hand, I love that Cynthia Erivo isn't afraid of playing with fashion, and this tricky Mardi Gras color combo is working on her. BUT...for some reason I cannot unsee it as a figure skating costume straight out of "Blades of Glory." 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I'm not sure I'm fully on board for the furry top to her Prada gown -- it's vaguely giving me like, cavewoman vibes??? 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It's so mystifying, unexplained, truly iconoclastic and I admire his commitment to just looking like he's down on his luck even while winning an Emmy. This particular version answers the question we never asked: what is the color between brown and gray? It has a built-in kerchief. I'm going to repeat that: a built-in kerchief. 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GTFO of the frame, bub!!!</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Honestly, kudos to all of these stars. I have no idea what I would have worn; depending on my mood it could have been a cardigan and leggings or it could have been a puff of tulle the size of my living room. I'm glad we got to see the gamut.</div>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-74331472285206122762020-06-10T09:00:00.000-04:002020-06-10T09:00:06.430-04:00DIY Verdigris House NumbersHello from the homestead! As COVID has kept us mostly home, we've been tackling lots of home projects and I have to admit: this is maybe one of my favorite DIY's ever.<br />
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I'd never given much thought to our house numbers, which is surprising, because I'm very into house number design! I just hadn't thought much about replacing <i>ours</i> until I had a couple packages delivered to the wrong house in the same week. Suddenly it was obvious; our old brass numbers were aged enough they blended in with our wood mailbox post.<br />
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I had stumbled upon these beautiful verdigris house numbers on <a href="https://www.shopterrain.com/products/verdigris-iron-numeral?color=0&size=One+Size">Terrain</a>, but by the time I saw them, they were out of numbers we'd need. I couldn't get them out of my head, though, and one day while we were out on a walk, I wondered aloud if I could DIY a verdigris patina. It turns out the answer is YES.<br />
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Verdigris is a blue-green patina that occurs on copper due to oxidation -- it's the reason our Lady Liberty is that beautiful green! It's one of my favorite colors, and is a natural complement to our front door color (<a href="https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/hc-143/wythe-blue?color=HC-143">Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue</a>).<br />
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I was happy to find out you can buy online kits to create the patina yourself. I ordered this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BNBKF6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Triangle Coatings Patina Green starter kit</a>, which is plenty for just 8 house numbers. For about $25, I was able to revive my existing numbers to create something totally unique!<br />
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First, I painted a coat of copper paint on each number and let it get mostly dry before spritzing it with the patina liquid, which I put in a spray bottle. The box says the process takes "minutes," and that's technically true, but I found it took hours. In some cases, I had to reapply both materials to get closer to the color I wanted.<br />
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But I got there! I loved this project because it was one of the rare times I saw something, thought "I could do that" and then was able to execute it fairly simply. Very satisfying! And it gives our house a college pottery professor vibe and that's the vibe I'm always trying to project in my life.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-26423245736262068132020-04-20T18:27:00.001-04:002020-04-20T18:27:59.789-04:00New Happy Hour Spot: My PorchIt's wild to think that within about 10 days of my last post, the whole world seemed to change. The threat of a deadly and hyper-contagious virus forced us into our house, where I've been discovering all those lessons learned over the 10 years of becoming "domesticated" are finally coming in handy! I haven't whipped out the sewing machine just yet, but I have made lots of bread, homemade caesar dressing, roasted brussels sprouts with honey sriracha aioli, shepherd's pie, boeuf bourguignon, brioche bread pudding and many, many smoothies.<br />
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With few places to go, absolutely no one to see and essentially no ability to make plans, I've been more anxious than ever to make our home the best place to be. So I really fixated on a wish list item that has been slipping down the priority list for six years, but finally had its moment: my dream <a href="https://www.plowhearth.com/en/Lutyens-Wood-Garden-Bench/p/62A79%20WH">Lutyens-style bench</a> from Plow & Hearth for the porch. I got the greenlight to make the porch my happy hour destination of choice, where I can sip wine and wave to strangers and admire the dogs of the hood, and it's already upped our curb appeal about 1000%. </div>
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I rounded it out with a <a href="https://www.target.com/p/wicker-hourglass-end-table-white-black-opalhouse-8482/-/A-53843838">wicker side table</a> and <a href="https://www.target.com/p/cabana-bolster-outdoor-throw-pillow-blue-threshold-8482/-/A-78138958">cabana bolster pillows</a> from Target and a nice, big geranium that brings me so much joy with its bright pop of red.</div>
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Like, seriously, how did we ever NOT have the bench?<br />
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From the bench, I can admire this favorite spot of the <a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2015/11/diy-curb-appeal-in-weekend.html">landscaping we did a few years ago</a> with my mother-in-law. That combo of golden thread cypress, juniper and loropatelum just makes my heart sing.</div>
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In the other direction, I can gaze upon this collection of succulents that look great today and will likely be scraggly messes come fall because that's what succulents do.<br />
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The porch improvement happened just in time for my first socially distanced visitor! Melissa brought by some paper gold (a.k.a paper towels) and plopped her chair down for a quick visit. It was a delight!<br />
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And maybe because she felt bad and knew I needed something to smile about, Mother Nature allowed this one iris to bloom for the first time in a few years. I imagine that's just the schedule it's on, but I like to think it was for me. </div>
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It's been a loooooong while since I actually updated about things happening around our house (whoops, remember when I painted the kitchen but have never posted final pictures — someday!), but we do have two new fun arrivals I had to share. One is our precious cat Freya, a 1-year-old tabby we adopted in January who is basically our obsession. The other is a new rug for the den!<br />
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I still loved the pattern of our flatweave IKEA rug but it had really seen better days. It had stains of all manner and shape. It was surprisingly hard to clean. And Sean honestly has always been wishing we had a rug with thicker pile in this room.<br />
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So when I did our taxes, I suggested we buy an inexpensive rug with some of our tax return and Sean was on board! I scoured all the usual sites, along with Facebook Marketplace and secondhand stores, and developed a crush on the <a href="https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-tribal-medallion/Orange/200KHMC04A-P.html#pdp-bv-reviews">Edessa Tribal Medallion rug</a> that was on super sale. I had been really attracted to oriental-style rugs with pink, and a few of our art pieces in the living room have pink. But what sold me on this rug was that it has almost all the colors in it, so we have a ton of flexibility to change our decor or put it in a different room. Sean liked it, too, and I congratulated myself on my good taste.<br />
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But I had to laugh when I realized I have seen this rug dozens of times on the Instagram feed of <a href="http://younghouselove.com/">Young House Love</a>. They recommended it in a different color last year and since then, they've shared every picture people have tagged of it, calling it the "magic rug." I swear, I didn't even realize I had bought the magic rug until I'd done it! I think they hypnotized me with their Insta Stories!<br />
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We took the advantage to steam mop the floors with my trusty <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/bissell-reg-powerfresh-reg-lift-off-reg-pet-steam-mop/1045487040?skuId=45487040&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_vacuums_online&product_id=45487040&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&adpos=&creative=356217081061&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&mrkgadid=3140839998&mrkgcl=609&rkg_id=0&utm_campaignid=71700000054078762&utm_adgroupid=58700005143200296&targetid=92700045204731259&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1-3yBRCmARIsAN7B4H0E4l1Fxx7tPwiqVzl_bSLv44uMO1Iy37n0Z_HSTnYQkjHagmQTb-gaAg6LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Bissell PowerFresh Lift-Off steam mop,</a> and then laid out the rug and gave it a pass with the vacuum. It's a big adjustment from the modern pattern of the IKEA rug, but I'm loving it! It's not a crazy tall pile, but it's comfy under foot.<br />
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I mean, it looks so good with my book!<br />
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And it looks so good with my cat! We'll probably keep both of them.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-14715352122541451082020-02-10T08:15:00.000-05:002020-02-10T08:15:54.582-05:00Fashion Review: Oscars 2020And just like that, awards season has drawn to a close! I'm thrilled Parasite took home some very deserved awards, a little disappointed Little Women didn't take home more and surprised 1917 went home with very few (it was quite good). But we're here to talk fashion.<br />
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On the whole, people played it pretty safe — a lot of white, black and nude sparkly gowns that were classic but time will tell if they were memorable. It occurred to me that many of the usual red carpet heavy hitters were absent, and without J.Lo, Gwyneth, Cate or Lupita to jolt us awake, the overall red carpet felt a little lacking. But thankfully, we were blessed with Regina, Janelle and Cynthia to give us looks to drool over. Let's review!<br />
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In a night of many white dresses and sparkly dresses, Cynthia Erivo's Versace gown was a celebration of tailoring, draping and fit. It manages to be both sexy and classy and employs volume in all the right ways. But her accessories were the real winners here — diamond rings on diamond rings, ear cuffs on ear cuffs and a Starry Night-inspired manicure that was a tribute to Harriett Tubman. So good!<br />
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It's Regina King's world and we're just lucky enough to live in it. She exudes confidence and class in this ballet pink Versace with a sprinkling of rhinestones. She just glows! Again, Versace has *fit* on lock.<br />
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Natalie Portman used her red carpet power for good and had her Dior cape embroidered with the names of female directors she felt should have been nominated. Such a smart use of her interview time, and it's done in an extremely elegant way. And truly, three cheers for this perfect blunt bob and color.<br />
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Janelle Monae is giving us Star Wars couture in this sparkly Ralph Lauren and I love it, and I love her. It reminds me of Grace Jones, the only other person to so chicly rock a hooded look. I love how she plays with fashion.<br />
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This is a career best for Mindy. This shade of canary yellow is so gorgeous on her, the pleating of that bodice, the draping of the skirt — it all adds up to an incredibly beautiful look by Dolce & Gabbana. The necklace is also perfection.<br />
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Renee Zellweger knows what works for her, and white gowns on Oscar night work for her. She won her second in this extremely classic, extremely on brand Armani gown. It's a teensy bit on the boring side, but the detail work of the beading is very good; I definitely could have used some fun earrings.<br />
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Brie Larson isn't necessarily breaking new ground in this rose gold Celine caped gown, but it's a solid hit. It shows skin in all the right places and feels just right for a presenter at the Oscars.<br />
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Not going to lie, I wanted some more star power out of Scarlett, but I do like the futuristic-meets-lingerie vibe of this Oscar de la Renta. The bodice was interesting, and her jewelry was on point. I would have loved to see her play with color a little more, though; her dresses for the rest of the awards season were such delicious shades.<br />
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Charlize loves an architecturally draped modern gown in a neutral, so even though this Dior is borderline boring for her, it's undeniably beautiful. She looks like a statue they should put in the Louvre.<br />
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Rebel Wilson's gold sequined Jason Wu gown is so great! The fit and cut are so well done, and I thought on the whole she looked very "Oscars." It's also nice that she got to look so great on the red carpet knowing later she'd be forced back into her Cats costume for a bit.<br />
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Kaitlyn Dever, of Booksmart, has had a lot of fun experimenting with fashion this season and I love this modern take on your classic Rita Hayworth-worthy red gown by Louis Vuitton with modern straight hair. The blue beads on the red gown add so much interest and dimension.<br />
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Molly Sims is routinely one of the best-dressed celebrities at any of these events and I never include her because, like, it's weird for her to routinely be one of the best-dressed when she's not really in the spotlight. But this I could not ignore because this Zuhair Murad was one of my favorite gowns from the most recent couture season and I loved the unique peachy shade. So there you go, Molly, your marriage to the head of Netflix original films landed you on the red carpet and thereby, on my best-dressed list.<br />
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What if you were assigned to write 500 words and you turned in 1,200? That's the vibe Elie Saab brings to designing gowns and even though this gown on Sandra Oh is A LOT, I can't help but love it. It has everything: ruffled tulle rosettes, poofy sleeves, sequins, a metallic belt. Truly, something for everyone. It's teetering right on the edge of Too Much, and somehow, I'm leaning toward Just Enough.<br />
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On the whole, I think Gal Gadot looks lovely in her bad girl-meets-good girl black lace and pink tulle combo by Givenchy. Her face is so breathtakingly beautiful that she can carry most looks. But I will say something is off for me about the bodice and I think it's the placement of the lace in the breast area. I just found it distracting.<br />
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Geena Davis won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and criminally, they gave Eminem time for a full performance of "Lose Yourself" but didn't say anything about her humanitarian work that earned the recognition. At least she looked fantastic. Her haircut is great, and this Romona Keveza black gown has a great mix of textures to make it visually interesting. Plus POCKETS.<br />
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Idina Menzel's hot pink gown gave me the dose of color I needed after so many white, black and neutral dresses. I do feel like something's missing, but it's a good showing nonetheless.<br />
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus is such a knockout and it's kind of insane to think she spent years in saddle shoes and floral oversized dresses as Elaine. She's spent her red carpet career celebrating simple silhouettes with impeccable fits and this Vera Wang was no exception. Her necklace was one of the best of the night.<br />
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Still not quite the perfection I want to see on Salma, but MUCH closer after so many duds. This entire Gucci look would be perfect if she lost the extraneous sleeve. Having that in addition to her very bold jewelry just makes it all a bit much, but I did love the showiness of her headpiece.<br />
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America's Favorite Kooky Wife Rita Wilson looks ready to dance in this fantastic sequined fringed gown by Tom Ford and I could see her jamming to Eminem so all in all, a good night for Rita.<br />
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I'm not in total love with the floral print on Beanie Feldstein's Miu Miu gown — something about it feels slightly juvenile to me — but the general gist and cut are fantastic.<br />
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Maya Rudolph has been trying for a long time to master red carpet style that captures her quirky art curator/modern dance teacher vibe and I think this Valentino is the closest she's come to nailing it. I have to give her major points for even attempting copper sequins, purple eyeshadow and emerald earrings.<br />
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Billie is doing her Billie thing and it's so iconic now that I'm already kind of interested to jump ahead in time and see what her next vibe will be. But for now, we can enjoy luxury Chanel pajamas with Flo Jo nails and acid green hair Billie.<br />
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Diane Warren only wears a variation of this outfit, year after year, and it is comforting in its familiar bonkers-ness.<br />
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The ultimate Knicks fan Spike Lee paid tribute to a Laker with his Kobe-inspired suit and it's so him, I can't imagine him wearing anything else.</div>
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I had really big expectations for Florence Pugh to come out and just slay me. It's her year, and her star is only rising, and I just wanted her to be my best dressed. But this 80's teal tiered satin gown by Louis Vuitton just wasn't it for me. The cut makes her look a little short, and the matchy shoes give me prom vibes. I LOVED her necklace. This isn't terrible, but it just isn't something I could ever love. <br />
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Again, my other favorite Little Woman fired some daring shots that just didn't land for me. Saoirse Ronan did not play it safe, which I deeply appreciate, but I swore to hate baby bangs in all forms back when Courtney Cox debuted hers in Scream 3. These aren't quite that bad but they are just the wrong length for anyone.<br />
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Let's try to wrap our brains around this Gucci gown. The choice to put this burst of volume right at her midsection, but only in the front, and then pair with a periwinkle moire fabric skirt just feels bizarre. It creates a very odd silhouette, the color/fabric combo feels jarring and on the whole, this is just a weird time to get REALLY adventurous. I like some of the elements, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around it.<br />
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I have mad love and respect for Greta Gerwig, but the pairing of this olive green Dior with emerald necklace broke my brain a little bit. My eyes just want a more harmonious color pairing. Olive green is hard in general, but it feels a little dour here.<br />
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Man, Laura Dern. She usually knocks it out of the park, but this dress felt a little big lampshade, a little bit burlesque, a little bit princess and a lot of mixed messages. This Armani just doesn't strike me as particularly lovely or even memorable (in a good way). If anything it reminds me of the profound disappointment of Anne Hathaway's Oscar dress when she won.<br />
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Penelope Cruz loves a black-and-white combo from Chanel and I do, too, except when it's all you wear and it feels a little like someone just slapped some Chanel design motifs together real quick and called it a day. This feels like a cliche of a dress for Penelope Cruz.<br />
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I couldn't really drum up any feelings one way or the other about Margot Robbie's Chanel gown. The armband-sleeves are interesting, but I'm not sure if they're successful. The brooch feels like an afterthought. It's just a little blah.<br />
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Rooney Mara almost belongs in my "on brand" category because nothing is more Rooney Mara than the formula of black + cutouts + red lip + stern bun. I'm shocked Tim Burton hasn't recruited her to join his company of actors because she perpetually seems like she's about to utter Beetlejuice for a third time. This Alexander McQueen gown is interesting, and maybe an eensy bit weird, and maybe would only work on her.<br />
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Kelly Marie Tran's extra-dropped waist gown by Schiaparelli is quite an optical illusion and I'm not sure I like it. Or maybe I do? It's definitely different. The ikat patterned top feels incongruous, but also gives it some interest. Needless to say, I'm solidly on the fence with this one.<br />
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Margaret Qualley has been saddled with some of the most unremarkable looks to come out of the Chanel atelier in a long time, so I was happy to see some improvement with this ostrich feathered one. Still, the bodice gave me pause. It has a very subtle blink-and-you'll-miss-it ruffle that is so unnecessary and borderline confusing. For a moment, I thought the bodice just didn't fit properly. This dress needed some editing.<br />
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Gotta love Kirsten Wiig and her boldness to basically dress as coral under the sea, with side boob and leather gloves, and a train. This Maison Valentino is the most, it's wacky, it's ostensibly not great, but I do love her for it.<br />
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I see a a face, maybe even Baby Yoda, in Olivia Coleman's wackadoodle Stella McCartney gown. If you picture the shoulder loops as ears and the buttons as eyes, there's definitely a creature hidden in this design. I don't think there's any scenario in which sleeve flaps like these are a good idea. Still love her, and loved her earrings.<br />
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The bodice fit of this Chanel gown on Lucy Boynton is criminal. No one's breast area should look like the visualization of a sigh. A Peter Pan color AND checkered puffed sleeves AND a high-waisted tiered skirt? Nope nope nope. On the upside, I love that she is so playful with beauty and accessories, and the pearls along her hair part are a nice touch.<br />
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What if you want the look of maternity wear without the comfort? That's how you'd end up in this Valentino gown that takes a perfectly normal black mermaid gown and then tops it with a one-shouldered blouson top that manages to conceal Catriona Balfe's figure without any of the benefits of having your figure concealed. I cannot even imagine what this silhouette looks like from the side.<br />
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Aurora is a Norwegian singer who seems to be giving Billie Eilish a run for her money when it comes to deliberately bad hair and pajama-fit ensembles with sneakers. She basically looks like a Street Fighter avatar who does double-duty as the Childlike Empress from the Neverending Story.</div>
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-47355472415115706052020-02-09T18:36:00.000-05:002020-02-09T18:36:45.083-05:00What I'd Wear to the Oscars 2020Honestly, it feels like the Oscars move up and up and up and now I'm expecting them to start occurring some time in July at this rate. Needless to say, they snuck up on me a bit and I'm coming in just under the wire with my favorite virtual game: Play Hollywood Stylist! Truly, if they need a designer for a Sims-style game inspired by red carpets, I'm happy to consult.<br />
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Every year, I like to play imaginary Oscars dress-up and imagine what I'd pick if I were tasked with dressing the stars or choosing an outfit for the biggest red carpet of the year. Here are my picks!<br />
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There are plenty of women who get a moment on the red carpet, and hopefully, on the stage who aren't actresses. They're documentarians, producers, composers and animators and they deserve to look fabulous, too! For a long time, they were basically forced to shop off the rack, but I'd like to hope they can get some help calling in favors. If I were going to get some screen time but I don't necessarily work full-time with a trainer, I'd like the forgiving but elegant silhouette of this ostrich feather-trimmed Ralph & Russo gown. It's modern, but also classic Hollywood and I'd feel chic as hell.</div>
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A high neck with a big bow in the back calls for simple jewelry, and nothing is ever more right than a pair of <a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/earrings/drop-earrings/victorian-diamond-silver-gold-drop-stud-earrings-antique/id-j_8745951/">Victorian drop diamonds</a>.<br />
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The presenting slot is often a moment for ingenues, also-rans and up-and-comers to shine, so you have to make the most of your screen time. You need something that moves beautifully across the stage, looks fantastic from the torso up on camera and just conveys "I could be the next big thing." This beautiful rose Elie Saab gown is a little bit Marilyn and a little bit Dynasty and it's not one bit a mistake you'd ever regret. It checks all the boxes!</div>
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I'd like to have a little fun with the look and forgo the usual diamond danglers for these <a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/earrings/chandelier-earrings/2001-carat-pink-sapphire-diamond-earring-oxidized-sterling-silver-14k-gold/id-j_7397842/">pink chandeliers</a> that look almost like stained glass windows. </div>
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Let's say I'm at the top at 50, just rocked the Super Bowl Half-Time Show, I'm in the shape of my life, I'm engaged to a legendary Yankee AND I turned in one of the most charismatic, indelible performances of my career and yet somehow I didn't get nominated? I might want to just remind everyone who the eff I am with an absolutely Oscar-worthy spin on the red carpet in this canary yellow Giambattista Valli gown that essentially forces everyone to watch me from afar. I can only pray J.Lo gifts us with a moment like this, even though we are not worthy.</div>
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Few people have more fun with jewelry than J.Lo, so I picture her with a baller diamond necklace that calls to mind Elizabeth Taylor, like this <a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/necklaces/drop-necklaces/boucheron-diamond-necklace-brooch/id-j_8658471/">Boucheron charmer</a>.</div>
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Florence Pugh has had a spectacular launch to her career, with star-making turns in Midsommar, Little Women and next, Black Widow. She's young and fresh-faced and it's the perfect moment to signal exactly that. What better than bubble gum sequined Valentino that looks simultaneously classic and youthful, and feels like a wink at Gwyneth Paltrow when she won her Oscar?<br />
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Florence seems like she has a great sense of humor and fun, so I think she'd like popping in classic Cartier panther earrings like <a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/earrings/dangle-earrings/cartier-diamond-panthere-tassel-earrings/id-j_8644641/">these</a>.<br />
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Scarlett Johansson is nominated for both Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress and even though that sometimes leads to canceling yourself out, there's no better time to roll the dice and dress like a winner. If I were here, I'd just go ahead and dress like a sun goddess in this Egyptian-inspired Zuhair Murad gown that doesn't even need accessories. Worst-case scenario, I'd look freaking great even if I don't get an Oscar in the end.<br />
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Cynthia Erivo seems to really have fun with fashion, and she looks fantastic in bold colors, so I'd love to see her introduce herself to the non-Broadway fan, non-Harriett-seeing American audience in this regal, bright green Christopher John Rogers gown. That's the kind of gown that makes you a household name.<br />
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Harriett Tubman was famously guided by the north star, and I think it would be lovely for Cynthia to pay tribute to her role with something like these <a href="https://www.chanel.com/us/fine-jewelry/p/J4124/comete-earrings/">Chanel earrings.</a><br />
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Renee Zellweger may very well win the Oscar for her portrayal of Judy Garland, and although Renee typically favors very simple and sleek silhouettes, I liked the idea of this very vintage-looking Valentino that just reminds me of Old Hollywood musicals. I love the pop of red and would love it even with the gloves!<br />
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In the 1960s, Judy loved beautiful cluster earrings like these vintage <a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/earrings/clip-on-earrings/de-rothschild-1960s-verdura-paris-pearl-diamond-coral-earrings/id-j_3162383/">de Rothschild earrings</a> dotted with coral. It would be a nice tribute to Judy to wear something of hers, if Liza or Lorna would let Renee. </div>
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-47754207122586152952020-01-27T08:07:00.000-05:002020-01-27T08:07:17.059-05:00Fashion Review: Grammys 2020Another week, another awards show. I can't remember the season ever feelings as condensed as this one! The Grammy's were necessarily somber, given the tragic and shocking death of Kobe Bryant and his beautiful daughter. But the fashion was, as usual, delightfully bonkers.<br />
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For the Grammy's, I'm not looking for tasteful. I'm looking for over-the-top, on brand, edgy and interesting. What we end up with is usually a wild mix of costume, surprisingly understated and phoning it in. I like that at the Grammy's, more than any other fashion event, people really basically come as they are. Let's review, shall we?<br />
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No one had a better year than my girl Lizzo, and she topped it off by also being one of the best-dressed at the show. She opened the Grammy's in this gorgeous velvet gown dotted with rhinestones by Christian Siriano. She looks like she belongs singing opera at the Met. </div>
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Her red carpet look was just as glamorous, in perfectly fit Atelier Versace. This is the outfit she wears when she comes to steal your man.<br />
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Alicia Keys came out in this skin tight, futuristic Versace gown fit for a fembot and I immediately thought it was one of her all-time best looks.<br />
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Chrissy looks like a delicious orange peel in this orange dress by Yanina Couture, with perfectly sun-kissed skin and a California cool tousled lob.<br />
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Dua Lipa brought the best of '90s glam in a satin two-piece Vivienne Westwood outfit I swear I saw on a red carpet back in 1997. The entire vibe is Posh Spice and if ever there were a time to channel Victoria, this is it.<br />
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Sweet Maggie Rogers selected this 2013 Chanel couture gown that's truly classic for a meaningful reason: 2013 was the summer she spent in Alaska, which inspired her first hit single and basically changed her life. This is simple and pretty and her makeup looks gorgeous.<br />
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Jameela Jamil managed to be completely covered up, but still show a bit of sexy skin with a rock and roll vibe in this Georges Chakras gown. I like the futuristic look of the shiny blue tile modernizing a classic silhouette.<br />
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Rosalia has come to conquer America like a conquistador and what's more fitting for a Spanish girl than red? This fringed leather looks a little like something you'd expect to see on Reba McEntire in 1993 or, heck, Annie Oakley, but it feels right for the event.</div>
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My man Billy Porter is here to save me from red carpet doldrums in a Baja East hat with a RETRACTABLE FRINGE. Whom amongst us hasn't wished we could close the world out with the flick of a switch? This hat accomplished all that, with the added bonus of being just an accessory to a bodysuit fit for ABBA.<br />
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I have hope for little Billie Eilish to actually survive the typically cursed nature of teen stardom. Part of my faith is derived from the fact she is utterly and completely herself and has smartly eschewed any attempt to sexualize her. She basically wears designer Gucci pajamas and it's inspiring.<br />
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I told my husband that Tyler the Creator's aesthetic feels like it was designed by Wes Anderson and here he comes, basically showing up as a Grand Budapest Hotel lobby boy. Spectacular, amazing, fantastic, all the adjectives.<br />
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At first glance, I love the daring combo of orange and black on rapper J.I.D. And then I'm squinting, like....is that a fanny pack SEWN IN AS THE POCKET? Is this brilliant? Is this the future? Is this terrible? Is this another case of men being given better pocket options than women? Would TSA go for this concept?<br />
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Music video director Calmatic turned up in what I'd consider my Sunday cozies: an oversized cardigan, a frowny face T-shirt that decries gentrification and rumpled slacks with squeaky clean white sneaks. On one hand — profoundly underdressed? On the other hand, it feels extremely rock and roll and basically like exactly what Kurt Cobain would have worn. </div>
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Two people came in head-to-toe pearl-encrusted ensembles, which is how I'd like to be buried. Shaun Ross, above, is wearing the pearly winter lewk. Cannot imagine it was comfortable to sit in, but it's a vibe.<br />
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Ariana did the most as only Ariana can in a Barbie-perfect ponytail and the fluffiest gray Giambattista Valli gown. It's lovely, but it was more shocking/exciting when Rihanna did it first in pink Valli. I also am not totally into the matching gray gloves. I kind of wish they were white.<br />
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I love the idea of celebrating and elevating the durag and giving it a train at the Grammy's. Guapdad 4000 looks so proud here!<br />
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This is exactly what I want from my out and proud hip-hop country icon Lil Nas X: highlighter pink leather and a mesh top with gold-capped boots by Versace. I expect nothing less.<br />
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I love this shade of raspberry for a man's suit, and Shawn Mendes looks very heart-throbby here.<br />
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It's hard to really get excited about Camila Cabello's black skirt popped over a sparkly mini get-up by Versace. It's just a little ho-hum considering she's had a pretty big year. I also found her unrecognizable with this hairstyle, which is weird because she just didn't part her bangs.<br />
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Bebe Rexha also was farely muted in this black oversized suit over a chainmail top that almost looked like she had a skin condition. It's fine.<br />
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This gown with that updo on Lana Del Ray just looks so mumsy. She looks like her little girl is getting married today. I'd love to see her turning up in some spectacular vintage that feels more <i>her</i>. Apparently, it was bought last-minute at the mall and, that said, it's pretty good for something bought last-minute at the mall.<br />
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Ella Mai's gown is perfectly fine — so much so, I feel certain we've seen it on bridesmaids, at proms and maybe even on sale racks at Ross. Her hair gave me serious flashbacks to 7th grade prom, when no one knew how to do hair yet so you just pulled two pieces out, curled them under and hoped for the best.<br />
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This is the rare misstep for Priyanka Chopra-Jonas. Not only is it another case of kimono fashion that feels borderline culturally inappropriate, but the actual cut on this Ralph & Russo is really unflattering. The whole effect makes her look wider than I know she is, and kind of slouchy.<br />
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I really miss the Gwen Stefani I fell in love with back in middle school. She is not someone who would look, for all intents and purposes, like a Russian doll suffering from Stockholm Syndrome while wearing Dolce & Gabbana, a brand plagued with controversies for its racial insensitivity. The dress itself is perfectly lovely, but the whole look and vibe makes me sad.<br />
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Hear me out: I could actually be into Esperanza Spalding's jumpsuit if it didn't have a somewhat cheesy "Life Force" message. I think she absolutely is a life force, but this feels like a situation in which actions speak louder than words.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, BTS look very 90's chic. They look absolutely ready to audition for the parts of Chandler, Joey and Ross for a Korean Friends reboot. Never since then have I seen so many combos of neutrals.<br />
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Is this a cool Grammy's outfit, or is it a sexy Phantom of the Opera costume? Alessandra Ambrosio is living the best of both worlds in essentially white bridal shapewear, topped with half of a judge's robe by Balmain. It's sexy, it's prudish, it's puritanical, it's Playboy bunny-esque. An outfit for all people.<br />
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FKA Twigs' outfit has a LOT going on and when I read it was designed by Ed Marler I had to take a beat to remind myself it was not by Ed Hardy. Because frankly, with the almost tattoo vibe of the sheer layer and the lady-of-the-manor dressing robe on top, it could be designed by Ed Hardy.<br />
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What do you wear if you want to be taken seriously for your work but also kind of want to aggressively seduce people? Tove Lo has the solution in this precariously cut vintage Vivienne Westwood suit that feels simultaneously boring and TOO MUCH. I could see how this would almost work with entirely different styling, but here, it just seems like she's a secretary who's decided tonight is the night her boss is going to finally leave his wife. Her hair and make-up seem really underdone to sell this look.<br />
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Imogen Heap manages to somehow look too casual in her modern take on a Wildling costume from Game of Thrones. She's got it all: streaky bird's nest hair, an almost incomprehensible top that seems to be dangling threads all over, pleated leather trousers and booties made for cloven hooves.<br />
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Songwriter Jozzy looks so sweet and fun, but this suit is the color of bile and looks like it could be a wearable science fair presentation on the small intestine.<br />
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I will be having nightmares about the hair curtain situation on Orville Peck. This is like The Ring, but make it fashion. He apparently always wears a face mask, often with fringe, but this one is particularly disconcerting.<br />
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What if you took basically an outfit made for a suffragist, paired it with boxing shoes and then wore it to the Grammy's? Steve Lacy is almost serving up Mrs. Doubtfire in this oversized frock.<br />
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Shania Twain's on-camera mirrored gown was bomb, but she is just drowning in this black tulle frippery. It doesn't feel designed as much as plopped.<br />
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Joy Villa is a broken record who I think may only be invited to the Grammy's so they can say they invited a full spectrum of attendees. Every year, she uses the opportunity to show her love of Trump and the Republican party, and that's fine and all, but is there a way to do it without wearing basically variations on the same dress every year?</div>
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Wouldn't it be kind of fun to travel with your own tent to hide inside, maybe if you're avoiding an ex or need to pick a wedgie? Ricky Rebel, who is an outspoken Pro-Trump artist and always makes it part of his fashion, walked the line between extremely exposed (he wrote "impeach this" on his butt cheeks) and completely concealed in this truly wild ensemble.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-61091727109549448892020-01-20T09:42:00.001-05:002020-01-20T09:42:42.888-05:00Fashion Review: SAG Awards 2020I have a real soft spot for the SAG Awards. They are blessedly brief, the actors seem genuinely thrilled to win an award selected by their fellow actors and the fashion gets KOOKY. So many nobodies get invited, which leads to some interesting fashion victories and misses. The big stars decide to have a little fun or play it extra boring, just because they can, and this is the show in-between the Golden Globes and the Oscars. It's great!<br />
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Zoe Kravitz looked like a Jackie Kennedy for the new millennia and even if this Oscar de la Renta looked nearly exactly like a dress the First Lady would have worn for a state dinner in the East Room, it sang its way right into my Camelot-loving heart. The ballet peachy-pink shade makes her skin glow, and the gloves look so effortless and natural on her, but of course impossibly glamorous. She's killing it lately.<br />
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I'm not sure who Scarlett is working with these days, but her stylist is pulling some excellent looks for her. In the past, I've felt really up and down about her style, but this super chic, pared-down silhouette in a metallic teal by Armani Prive looks really fantastic on her. I love the red-orange lip, as well.<br />
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I always love the pairing of orange and hot pink together, and this voluminous Schiaparelli gown on Cynthia Erivo just sings. I do wish the bust didn't look quite so tight, but otherwise, I thought this was one of the best looks she's worn, and it feels like it matches her personality.<br />
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I love this sprinkling of sparkles on Reese's modern and chic Celine gown. I've been feeling a little bored with her style lately and this was a fun, sexy look.<br />
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Charlize manages to make a two-piece crop evening look by Givenchy seem like something a queen would wear for coronation. You can just see her ballet training in the way she carries herself, and her shoulders look spectacular in this halter top.<br />
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Catherine Zeta Jones should just drop the Zeta and change it to Va Va Va Voom, or a hearty "dayummmm." This silver sequined look by Julien X Gabriela is accessorized perfectly with dark toenails and long danglers on her ears.<br />
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Lupita is just flawless and you can't convince me otherwise. This Louis Vuitton gown is deceptively simple, but has some really interesting elements, from the white knotted bandeau bust to the sequined floral pattern. Her hair looked especially lovely.<br />
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J.Lo almost never does black and simple, and so when she does it, it feels fresh! She looked just sleek and lovely in this Georges Hobeika and was CRIMINALLY ROBBED. Truly, her performance in Hustlers was one of my favorites of the year.<br />
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A pearl-trimmed black-and-white gown by Miu Miu trimmed with fluffy fringe? Lili Reinhart knows the way to MY heart.<br />
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I know I've seen this type of Stella McCartney dress before, and it's not particularly earth-shattering, but gosh it's also classically lovely. Rachel Brosnahan's stylist has got this whole red carpet thing locked down.<br />
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Millie Bobby Brown is almost SIXTEEN and looks honestly maybe 32 here, but regardless, this is a chic-as-hell Louis Vuitton look. It would work equally well for Jane Fonda as it does for her. It's elegant, but also a little different and her makeup was perfection. Squint and you could almost believe this was Natalie Portman.<br />
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Yes, I do see that this vaguely looks like a beaded lampshade, but I don't care! I'm a sucker for black, white and pearls in any combo forever, and even more so, I'm a sucker for Allison Janney. The cut of the Pamela Rolland silhouette is *chef's kiss* perfetto.<br />
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This art deco-meets-victorian woman in mourning plum gown by Temperley is just funky enough to be interesting. Alexis Bledel is doing really great work on Handmaid's Tale, and I'm happy to see how her style has matured and evolved. This is a little daring, but not crazy, and I appreciate that.<br />
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Dan Levy's style is so chic and this Dior look is all about the details — the high cuff on the pant paired with the boots, the always-perfect glasses and the handpainted satin coat with a ROSE all come together so harmoniously.<br />
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On anyone else, I might be wincing, but on the divine Catherine O'Hara, a bronze sequined turtleneck Marc Jacobs sheath feels right and fabulous. I want her work to develop the iconic character of Moira Rose to be celebrated!<br />
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I feel like Madeline Brewer here is really underrated and I'm ready for her to make the jump away from tortured souls on TV to something fun and different. I especially love her in this electric blue Monique Lhuillier, tiered gown that looks like the very best prom dress you could have hoped for in the 1980s. </div>
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Margot Robbie perfectly captured the crazy in-between world of the SAG Awards, where you can get a little funky with it. This plaid, tiered Chanel gown with gold chains is like 90s grunge-turned-prom and I'm weirdly not mad at it! She looks lovely and fun.<br />
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There's a lot that I like about this Vassilis Zoulias gown on Francesca Reale and some elements that I think might be too much, but generally I love it in concept. It's classic and demure and feels age-appropriate. I'd wear it.<br />
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Dakota Fanning looks like a glamorous mermaid (who traded her voice for legs, obviously) in this sparkly sea spray Valentino gown. I really like the modern looseness of her waves and the restraint not to go crazy with accessories. She looks great.<br />
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This red gown on Anna Paquin is a teensy bit ho-hum, but the detailing of the bodice is really lovely. I'd probably like to see a red lip or a funky hairdo to shake it up a bit.<br />
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Laura Dern looks like a power broker with these power shoulders in a deep hunter green by Stella McCartney. It's good, it's simple, it's not one I'll remember but it looks great.</div>
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Michelle Williams' little bump was cozily swathed in black velvet and this gown is elegant in its simplicity. I loved the crystal barrette in her hair and the Veronica Lake wave.<br />
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Renee is back and we're along for the ride. This sapphire satin by Maison Margiela is just interesting enough to not be boring and I do like the high ponytail. It looks like she's an envelope ready to be opened!<br />
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Leslie Bibb should win an award for her performance as the most supportive partner ever, but in the meantime, she can at least rest assured she generally looks hot and chic. I like the interesting silver-on-silver pattern on this modern August Getty gown.<br />
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Annie Murphy, also of Schitt's Creek, seemed to be channeling her character in this Dior Haute Couture boho chic gown. It's the perfect mix of interesting and stylish for the SAG awards.<br />
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This sparkly suit trimmed with a giant bejeweled camellia is the most interesting ensemble Chanel has given Margaret Qualley so far. It's still borderline businesslike — I'd be more likely to wear this to a Women in Hollywood business luncheon than the SAG Awards — but it's a step in the right direction.<br />
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I have a big soft spot for Christina Applegate as star of my secret favorite movie "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" and this black and white floral Monique Lhuillier gown seemed fit for Sue Ellen during the big fashion show finale. Absolutely worthy of raiding the petty cash box.<br />
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Let's be real. If everyone is going to be strangely fixated on how you and your most famous ex are both showing up at all the awards shows, and there's an inkling of a chance you'll be photographed together, you should ideally be wearing bias cut white satin vintage Dior that leaves very little to the imagination. God bless Jennifer Aniston and all she endures for us.<br />
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Kaitlyn Dever looks hot to trot in this raspberry halter gown by Olivier Theyskins that's just a perfect shade. The only thing I didn't love is her hairstyle — I think this would have looked awfully cute with a high (or even low) pony and a sassy earring moment.<br />
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Glenn or Guinevere? Glenn looked ethereal floating across the stage with her Oscar de la Renta cape flowing behind her. This is fun and glamorous but also looks COMFY. </div>
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I am just loving this new age in Hollywood where the men have discovered Fashion and the boys are daring! Noah Schnapp, of Stranger Things, looks handsome and edgy in this Cinderella blue satin suit by Balmain.</div>
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Jennifer Garner is so cute and looks really happy and pretty in this red dress by Dolce & Gabbana. It's a very nice dress, but feels vaguely like it could have come from a prom catalog.<br />
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Pure Gentlemen Prefers Blondes moment here on Sophie Turner. I like this Louis Vuitton, but I just can't seem to love it. Does it need a cool accessory? Is it actually great and I'm just picky? I'm on the fence.<br />
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Camila Mendes looks very pretty and sorry, I just have to yawn real quick. This Ralph & Russo dress is a perfect pick out of the classic nude sparkly-flowy gown playbook and it always works, but it's always a little boring.<br />
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I feel like we've been on such a journey with Elisabeth Moss when it comes to fashion, and she's finally FINALLY having some fun with it. So I don't want to discourage that, even if this Monique Lhuillier feels potentially swiped from the future closet of Peggy Olson. If not at the SAG awards, where?<br />
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Sarah Goldberg also looks like she marched straight out of a 1970s wedding in her floral, vaguely nightgown-ish look, but it actually struck me as really cute and her hair looks perfect. An improvement over her previous outings, for sure.<br />
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Is it a Nickelodeon parachute? It might be. But I'm very nearly on board with this neon orange duvet by Valentino on Kathryn Newton. Her makeup and hair are helping to sell the look.<br />
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What if "The Birds" ended with a wedding and the poor bride was pecked to death and bled out, and then came back from the dead and it still ended with a wedding scene? That's what I assume was the vision board for this Bibhu Mohapatra gown on poor Cara Buono.<br />
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Sweet Maya Hawke is 90s Hollywood royalty and inherited her mom's statuesque frame and good looks, but this is not the greatest showing. Her ho-hum black gown over pants ensemble by Giambattista Valli is accented with a super clunky shoe and a face full of way too much makeup. Her apologetic posture doesn't help, either. I assume she's going to work this whole thing out, but this is at best, boring and at worst, a big disappointment.<br />
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Sweet Robin Weigert looks mostly fabulous but the pattern of this dress looks like hospital waiting room furniture. Like, we've all filled out forms while sitting on a weird two-and-a-half person couch with this pattern, right? It's also made of some of the ugliest shades of tan, taupe and green, or poop, band-aid and puke.<br />
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These boys out here are feeling so daring! So daring, in fact, they are dressing in oversized blazers they stole from their dad's closet and then used a bunch of safety pins to pin back the sleeves. Then they thought the best bottoms to wear would be the leather pants Ross wore on Friends. Bless you, Casey Thomas Brown (of The Kominsky Method). We wish for you the same good eye as Timothee Chalamet.<br />
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Pedro Pascal has a sexy voice and must be riding high from the success of The Mandalorian, but this whole outfit appears designed to make buttons nearly invisible. Is that coat double-breasted, or just off-center? His Mandalorian suit would be better.</div>
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-79865116877981781692020-01-06T16:38:00.002-05:002020-01-06T16:51:57.894-05:00Fashion Review: Golden Globes 2020As with everything else lately (Christmas, apocalyptic news cycles), the Golden Globes were early this year, signaling what is sure to feel like an extra lengthy awards season. It was a weird year that felt oddly out of step — many of the nominees and winners had barely been on my radar, while the entertainment I LOVED was mostly shut out (minus my beloved Succession, my very favorite show on TV).<br />
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Fashion-wise, there were some great looks, a handful of daring looks, but very little I'd consider truly awful. That's good news, I suppose. Let's dig in to the thrills, chills and blahs.<br />
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I had never seen Ana de Armas before Knives Out, when I then learned she's one of the next Bond girls. I imagine this custom Ralph & Russo sparkly night sky dress, paired with an absolutely flawless selection of jewelry and red lip, was a great introduction for anyone who didn't know her name yet. A great first showing!<br />
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Unless you watched "The Politician" or her cute Netflix romantic comedy with Glen Powell, Zoey Deutch (daughter of Lea Thompson) probably is not on your radar. But in this beautiful canary Fendi jumpsuit, she should be. She gives great face, and the necklace is a perfect choice.<br />
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P.S. I thought it was a gown and it's a jumpsuit, which feels very David Bowie-esque and also shocking and also, I like it? What's happening.<br />
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Cate Blanchett looks 100% like a queen from an alien planet who romances Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation in this Mary Katrantzou gown and I'm here for it! First of all, Cate historically looks amazing in butter yellow. Second, she somehow just knows the exact right way to style and carry couture details like a beaded bustier with a necklace-to-nowhere and billowing micropleated wings that look like the filter inside your hair dryer. It looks regal when it should look silly and I love her for it.<br />
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Kirsten Dunst has been in the game for so long and has had some really great red carpet slays over time, but this Rodarte is one of her best! That cotton candy lavender-pink was everywhere at this year's show, and flattered everyone. This has slight Ginger Rogers vibes that make you want to see her twirl and tap and fall in love.<br />
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Dakota Fanning also look sweetly angelic in her lavender-pink princess gown by Dior Haute Couture. This is what you wear to bag a prince, slay a dragon and dance a waltz.<br />
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Billy Porter continues to raise the bar and take typically staid men's fashion to new heights. An Alex Vinash suit with a feathered train? Why the hell not. He had to have handlers carry his train down the red carpet and there's something so delightful about how that upends all of our expectations.<br />
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Sandy B. didn't walk the red carpet, which is a shame because I'd love a closer look at this mustard moire ruffled gown that could be something from Queen Victoria's court if not accessorized brilliantly with dressed-down shaggy hair and gold chain necklaces.<br />
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Twenty-year-old Joey King can't blame us if we think she's still a tween, but she's helped us along by showing up in this very sophisticated Iris Van Herpen gown just on the right side of daring. I personally love Iris Van Herpen's M.C. Escher-esque optical illusions and always wish more people would wear her creations on the red carpet, but I didn't expect it from little Joey King (forever in my mind).<br />
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I will always have a weakness for a fancy tweed suit, but most especially when worn with such irreverent panache as Phoebe Waller-Bridge. This one is by Ralph & Russo and felt like it perfectly suited her personality, in addition to being impeccably tailored.</div>
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This Saint Laurent dress is by far my favorite look Zoe Kravitz has worn, and feels completely <i>her</i>. The graphic polka dot-on-polka dot pattern is just off-kilter enough not to be boring, but still utterly classic. With her chic pixie cut and swipe of red lipstick, she has the gamine quality of 1950's Audrey Hepburn. And the pattern has a great 90's vibe to it, which is still very on-trend.<br />
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Saoirse Ronan wore this sexy, slinky sparkler that gives me serious 90's Jodie Foster and Armani collaboration vibes. I wish the bodice fit just a little better and I will not lie, I liked <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/saoirse-ronan-wears-gucci-2019-golden-globes-1173744">last year's sparkly dress</a> a little more, but her overall look was classic.<br />
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This little scene-stealing nugget Julia Butters (of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) wore a surprisingly chic spin on the fluffy little girl princess dress by Mischka Aoki that she WORKED up and down the carpet. She was having more fun than anybody.<br />
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I don't even know the name of this color...neon lilac? Hot purple pink? I don't need to know the color to know it was made to be worn by Priyanka Chopra-Jonas. It's a classic Marilyn Monroe silhouette by Prada that could be boring in a more neutral shade, but really pops and feels true to the classic Indian color palette.<br />
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I feel like I've been on a real red carpet rollercoaster with Scarlett, but when she feels like turning up the Big Movie Star dial, she really can kill it. This scarlet (ahem) Calvin Klein gown is arguably one of my favorite looks she's ever worn, and her make-up and diamonds were timeless.<br />
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Not going to lie, it's entirely possible Nicole Kidman has worn this exact red Atelier Versace gown before and just pulled it out of the back of the closet leaving none of us the wiser. When you just deliver slam dunk after slam dunk, they start to run together in our collective minds. This isn't earth-shattering, but it's perfectly tailored, expertly accessorized and joins the canon of great <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=nicole+kidman+red+gown&safe=strict&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS857US857&sxsrf=ACYBGNT9mq1URfP4NW_ZeSX3tqzxxuWQyQ:1578334129741&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-iI_pyO_mAhUMyFkKHfGNAAQQ_AUoAXoECA0QAw&biw=1537&bih=760">Nicole Kidman Lady in Red</a> moments.<br />
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I have to imagine this deep aubergine beaded and fringed Michael Kors gown on Rachel Brosnahan was stunning in person. On camera, it feels like the color gets a little lost, but I like that she rolled the dice on an unexpected shade and accented it with a deep red lip.<br />
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This is a classic Naomi Watts look: simple, yet edgy silhouette, lots of shine, gunmetal gray. She knows what works for her, and this Armani Prive was SO SPARKLY on camera that I gasped in my living room. I like that she has a signature style, but she switches it up enough that I never get bored with it.</div>
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I'll give her this: J.Lo is thoroughly unpredictable and chameleon-like. Just when you expect her to show up in some sexy, form-fitting Versace number, she comes in what I believe may actually be an early 90's Holiday Barbie gown by Valentino. If more is more, this is the most and even if I didn't love it, I don't know...do I love it? What I will always love is her chutzpah.<br />
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This girl right here. Only Gwyneth can show up in what might be a couture interpretation of Princess Leia's bikini, with her butt cheeks hanging out, accessorized with a diamond necklace UNDER a high neckline and look effortlessly glam. This Fendi is the color of poo or sea muck and she's somehow glowing? Truly admire how she's always challenging us.<br />
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Cinderella blue is always a winning shade, and this Armani Prive on Renee Zellweger is lovely in its modernity and simplicity ... but perhaps a touch snoozy. Still, it's very much in keeping with her past red carpet runs and a return to form for someone who used to routinely grace Best Dressed lists.<br />
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Reese has decided in recent years to adopt almost a uniform of sorts, frequently choosing simple silhouettes, solid colors (often neutrals), and a little frippery to give it some little something. There were some fun details on this Roland Mouret, including a gold zipper and a bias strap in the back, plus I'm digging her choppy bob. But I do have a hankering to see her play a bit more with textures and silhouettes the way she used to.<br />
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This ruby sparkler by Monique Lhuillier is maybe one of my favorite dresses Busy has ever worn. The shade is so deep, the fit is so good, her hair and stack of bracelets give it a casual air that feels very on brand.<br />
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I loved this deep navy Oscar de la Renta gown on Beanie Feldstein so much! I have one wish and it would be slightly less accessorizing. She wore somewhat kooky flower earrings AND a braided velvet headband AND a really bold winged eye and it just felt like a lot.<br />
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I saw a bit of chatter on Twitter about Charlize Theron's "horrible" lime and mesh gown and really prepared myself for like, a lizard costume, and then saw this and it's perfectly lovely! Is it my favorite Dior gown ever? Nah. Is it interesting enough and not boring? Yah! The necklace was a real winner.<br />
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I'm sure some people hated this graphic geometric Balmain dress on Shailene Woodley, but it has a Bob Mackie for Cher vibe that I can get behind. It's interesting and different and modern, and feels like she may bust out "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" any moment.<br />
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Many people LOVED Cynthia Erivo's custom Thom Browne beaded tuxedo gown and I wish I could explain why I merely liked it. As tuxedo riffs go, this is excellent, but something is missing for me to vault it into my "best." I think it feels a little Sister Act in Vegas?<br />
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This Altuzarra is one of the better overall looks I've ever seen on Kerry Washington, and yet it still isn't a perfect ten. The satin skirt did what satin skirts do, which is wrinkle and look generally messy. But I like the simplicity and the impact of just a sexy chain and a red lip. I cannot WAIT to see her in Little Fires Everywhere.<br />
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The details are great on Christina Applegate's sparkly striped column Pamela Rolland dress that is so classic, and looks like something Liza Minelli would wear in the 70s. Just hand her a bowler hat and a cane and she's ready to do a Fosse number.<br />
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Another classic red gown for a classic gal! Lauren Graham always exudes the same gumption of an Old Hollywood star like Rosalind Russell, so a tailored, red ruffled gown like this Azzi & Osta that looks like something out of a Turner Classic Movie seems just right.<br />
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Listen, this Tom Ford dress is something we've all seen (probably at least three times on Reese) but the subtle details, including the beaded band of white against sumptuous black velvet and Rachel Weisz's fantastic smokey eye and tousled waves, still made this one of the better gowns.<br />
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Is this the best of the night? Far from it. Is that pilgrim belt maybe too much? Definitely. Is this arguably one of the best ensembles Amy has EVER worn and close to a career best? YES! Amy struggles mightily with a tendency toward being adventurous in all the wrong ways, choosing frumpy silhouettes and just generally hiding her fabulousness, but this is a step in the right direction.<br />
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Something just isn't quite right with this floral paisley Dior dress on Anna Paquin. I think the volume on the sleeves is jarring compared to the tricky tea length, and would maybe feel better balanced if the dress itself was more columnar. The shoes also felt oddly clunky, and the whole effect makes her look short. BUT the detailing of the paisley pattern is lovely.<br />
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I WANT to love this Proenza Schouler gown on my queen Greta Gerwig, but as per usual, I am finding this choker choice SO distracting. Remove the choker, and I think this would be one of my best of the night, but with the choker, it gives the illusion that she has incredibly broad shoulders and almost no neck and I just don't believe that's the case. Love her blunt bob. Love the subtle sparkles down the side. Always here for black and white. But the look overall isn't landing for me.<br />
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This goldish-greenish Gucci shift on Gugu Mbatha-Raw is fun and different, but again, what a tricky length! I like it but I don't love it. I also can't decide if the buttons on the sash are giving it sailor uniform vibes.<br />
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A black sleeveless Dior gown on Jennifer Aniston? Groundbreaking.<br />
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Margaret Qualley is poised to become one of the next big things, but her extremely simple, extraordinarily demure Chanel gowns are not memorable. They're lovely! But not a power move if the goal is to get noticed (and if that's not the goal at the start of your career, what you doin, girl?).<br />
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Margot Robbie's custom Chanel multicolored bodice somehow manages to be boring despite being out of the ordinary. It's fine. I could easily be convinced it was half-wedding dress, half-strapless top from Deb.<br />
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You guys, I'm really wrestling with Michelle Williams' creamsicle Louis Vuitton gown paired with this pale blue orchid. On one hand, it makes it interesting, and orange-and-blue are perfect complements. On the other hand, it would still be plenty interesting with just the orange part! If I had a third hand, I might argue the blue orchid would be beautiful as a hair accessory, or maybe just have a satin strap that exact shade of blue? It's breaking my brain.<br />
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Rachel Bilson has grabbed our attention with her surprising-yet-delightful new relationship with Bill Hader. This Brock Collection gown, however, is not really grabbing attention. It's a bit of a yawn, but maybe that's appropriate since she's not nominated for anything.<br />
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Rooney Mara is like this goth princess witch who seduces you with sadness. I liked her Swan Lake-style headpiece but, lawd, this girl just always seems like she's just arrived to haunt you. Her Givenchy gown felt like more of the same.<br />
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I've said it a million times, but Salma Hayek has insane access to the world's greatest design houses and they just never seem to deliver her the incomparable looks she deserves. This looks like a dress Sofia Vergara rejected. It's just very ho-hum and when you consider she's Salma Hayek, legendary bombshell, and is married to the executive whose company owns Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, it's just baffling.<br />
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Through some sort of British actress mind meld, Jodie Comer and Olivia Coleman both chose the remarkably unique silhouette of a mock neck flanked by mutton sleeves that would make Anne of Green Gables jealous. Jodie's satin Mary Kantrantzou gown has a tent-like shape that is less successful where Olivia's Emilia Wickstead works because its narrow column contrasts with the volume at the sleeves. Regardless, this isn't a look I'm dying for in either instance.<br />
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I swear, I truly wrestled with whether this Gucci gown on Sienna Miller was bad or not and then I shook my head and was like, AMBER, it's basically a bathing suit and sarong made of wrinkly satin the color of lemons and limes. Couture by Sprite.<br />
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I saw so many people fawning over Lucy Boynton's steampunk disco Victorian Tin Man ensemble by Louis Vuitton and again, I really pushed myself to like it but it's truly what I think a magpie would design. It has just five too many elements between the silver fabric, high neck, lace trim, belt, balloon hem and disco platforms. Her hair and makeup look great, though.</div>
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Real life Gossip Girl Lainey Lui also tried to pull off an optical illusion on par with Joey King's but this is substantially less successful. The pink dye looks like someone tried desperately to hide a murder, the cape and slits and lines and cutouts and clunky heels are a lot of ideas adding up to visual cacophony. To her credit, however, this is a gown created by an indigenous designer named Lesley Hampton and it's noble to bring attention to her.<br />
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I looooove houndstooth. I love it in wool coats, and wool scarves, and wool skirts. As a floor length gown on Lorene Scafaria? Well, let's just say this looks like if Hot Topic produced a prom line.<br />
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And last but not least, Ray Romano wore a rumpled gray suit/shirt/tie combo that I feel very positive I've seen on a car salesman or bank branch manager. You can't hold my interest, no matter how low rates get, Ray.</div>
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191381685768246005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122421089458943277.post-38766767174216314972019-12-12T13:56:00.000-05:002019-12-12T13:56:03.439-05:00Christmas Gift Wrapping Scheme 2019Excuse me, would you like to join me in my petition to never again allow Thanksgiving to occur less than one month before Christmas? Because if the holidays normally feel like a marathon, this has felt like an Ultramarathon. I don't know about you, but I am behind on basically all of it! I feel like I go into every Christmas Season hoping to get an A+, even though, you know, this isn't graded.<br />
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BUT, I'm happy to reveal I've managed to wrap some presents, and this is my Gift Wrap Scheme for 2019: Rainbow! I was lacking a little in color inspiration this year, so I decided why settle when you can use most of them? I opted to use neutral patterned papers from Paper Source, TJ Maxx and Target paired with a rainbow of ribbons and bows, along with these cute little rainbow tags I spotted at Target.<br />
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It's just a joyful, riotous mix of color and pattern in a year when I think all of us could use a dose of riotous joy. Let's get a closer look at some of the patterns. </div>
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I got this great ink blot-polka dot paper from Paper Source, marble slab paper from Target, a Rifle Paper Design gray floral, a subtle white-on-cream polka dot from Paper Source and a speckled star print from Target. The gray herringbone is left over from previous years' schemes.<br />
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My very favorite is this black and gold Jackson Pollock-inspired print. I want that print in a dress.<br />
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I also love this watercolor-stripe gray paper from TJ Maxx that has a cool ribbed texture and cuts like a dream. Gift wrappers know the true satisfaction of gliding your scissors through quality paper like you're Kristi Yamaguchi at the Olympics.<br />
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I've now been doing a gift wrapping scheme for 13 years. It feels like eternity, especially when you've resorted to using all the colors of the rainbow! I'm actively taking suggestions for color combo ideas for the future, so lay your ideas on me.<br />
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<li><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2018.html">Pink and Green</a> in 2018</li>
<li><a href="https://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2017/12/christmas-wrapping-scheme-2017.html">Woodland </a>in 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-wrapping-2016.html">Blue and Orange</a> in 2016</li>
<li><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2015/12/christmas-wrapping-2015.html">Plaid</a> in 2015</li>
<li>Icy <a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2014/12/holiday-wrapping-2014.html">purples and blues</a> in 2014</li>
<li><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-2013-christmas-wrapping-scheme.html">Celestial</a> in 2013</li>
<li><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-wrapping-2012-green-and-gold.html">Green and Gold</a> in 2012 </li>
<li><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-wrapping-2011.html">Silver and Gold</a> in 2011</li>
<li><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-wrapping-2010.html">Blue and Gold</a> in 2010</li>
<li><a href="http://newlydomesticated.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-wrapping.html">The first four years</a>: pink and black; pink and gold; red, white and turquoise; red and purple</li>
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