88th Academy Awards - Fashion Dreams

     

Gucci Fall/Winter 2016, Milan Runway

The Academy Awards equate to Christmas morning for fashion lovers and it is the biggest red carpet of the year. Everyone watching wants to be wowed and left thinking of couture gowns. Personally, I am hoping that this year there are a lot of contenders for best dressed and the we do not see any horrific red carpet gown that are a shoe in for worst dressed.  Having said that, we know there will be fashion standouts, both good and bad, at the 2016 Oscars. In keeping with tradition, the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominees will be the ones to watch, as fashion lovers crave beautiful gowns more than tuxedos, due to their unique ability to move us emotionally.                                                                                                         
Like many of you, I have a wish-list of gowns I would love to see on the red carpet at this year's Oscars. Here are some of the nominees, and what I would style them in, if given the chance.

The Gucci gown (above right), which was shown on the runway during Milan Fashion Week, and would be a fabulous choice for Rooney Mara, who is nominated this year for Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in Carol.  Rooney loves to wear black on the red carpet, and this gown is a MUST for the biggest awards show of the year.  Both edgy and feminine, it is the perfect fit for Rooney and I think she would rock it!  See some of her recent looks below:

Rooney Mara: Recent Red Capet Looks (pic courtesy InStyle)

Nominated for her first Oscar, Brie Larson is up against an amazingly talented group of women with her nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Room.  If you haven't seen this film, check out the trailer here.  I have a strong feeling that her first nomination will garner a win for Brie, as her performance is more than stand-out; It is incredible. 

Brie Larson: Recent Red Carpet Looks  (pic courtesy InStyle)

McQueen, Pre-Fall 2016

     

Marchesa, Pre-Fall 2016 

Larson can wear just about anything, but it would be refreshing to see something really glamorous and unique on her for her first Oscars Red Carpet, especially since she is a favorite to win. Larson needs to go big, with a print or something bold, unique, and modern.  To the left and rightI have found two looks that she could definitely pull off and win on the Red Carpet along with her Oscar win. The Alexander McQueen printed gown, lined properly, would draw attention and would be a very polarizing look.  The Marchesa gown is very feminine, and would need perfect makeup, hair and very little accessorizing.

Finally, we have Cate Blanchett, who is nominated for Best Actress in a motion picture for Carol. Cate knows how to work a red carpet like a queen.  She has been nominated six times for an Oscar and has won twice, so far. Below are some of her most memorable looks.

Cate  Blanchett, Red Carpet Looks, (pics courtesy thegloss.com)

Gigi Hadid in Chanel Haute Couture 2016

My favorite looks on Cate are nudes, blush and light colors, because she always has her hair and makeup on-point, and pulls off the "goddess of the carpet" so well.  For the 2016 Oscars, I would love to put her in something elegant and classy, that is also flattering.  I also love Chanel.  The look to the right, if custom made for Cate and maybe even full length, would make my night.  I can't wait to see what she decides to wear!

There are so many gowns and so many talented women nominated, and I only had time to dream about looks for three! Please follow my blog for updates on best and worst dressed at this year's Oscars, and more.  

Get ready for the 88th Academy Awards.  There will be so much fashion on that carpet, it will be hard to keep up.  I will have a poll for the best-dressed and worst-dressed following the awards.

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To see a complete list of the nominees, go to oscars.go.com.

photo credit:  Instyle Magazine, thegloss.com, Chanel, Gucci, Marchesa, Alexander McQueen, Google Images, Getty Images

Week in Review: Best Dressed Choices

The Cannes Film Festival and the Billboard Music Awards gave us some great red carpet moments this week.  While everyone has an opinion for Best and Worst Dressed this week, there were a few stunners that cannot be overlooked.  

My #3 Film Fashionista Favorite of the week:  

Kesha, 2014 BBMA

Believe it or not, my #3 pick is Kesha.  Or, as her new Twitter handle indicates, KeshaRose.  Her hair, which now has pink running through it, was loosely pinned back, and Kesha hit the red carpet at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards Sunday looking absolutely AMAZING!  

Perhaps she was a bit overdressed for the occasion, but considering she just finished two months of rehab for an eating disorder, she really looked healthy and glamorous in a black, lace-over- gray and tulle gown, which also featured a train. She wore very little makeup, which only added to the allure of the look and pulled it all together.  For me, this is the best Kesha has looked on a red carpet.

Blake Lively, Cannes

My #2 Film Fashionista Favorite of the week:  

Wearing a magnificently GORGEOUS Chanel Couture gown (pictured right), Blake Lively at the Cannes Film Festival is my #2 pick.  The glimmering-white gown, which was partially sheer, dazzled on the red carpet at Cannes.  To top off the look, Lively wore Sophia Webster shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.  The back of the dress was just as beautiful as the front (pictured below). 

Back of Lively's Chanel Gown

As a matter of fact, Lively could do no wrong in Cannes, and she wore many looks at the film festival that are worthy of best dressed lists.  This dress, however, takes the cake.  In a word: fabulous.  I am sure her husband, the very lucky Ryan Reynolds, was proud to be escorting her on the red carpet.

My #1 Film Fashionista of the week:

18-year old fashion model Kendall Jenner, who stole the show on the red carpet when she arrived at the Cannes Film Festival, then

Kendall Jenner, Cannes

went on to the premiere of Grace of Monaco.  Wearing a beautiful black-and-white Chanel gown (pictured left), she was completely captivating as she walked the carpet.  The gown featured a bodice with a unique graphic print, and a feathering with ruffles.  The bottom/skirt portion of the gown hit mid-length, had a modest middle slit up the front and two flattering pockets on the front.

Kendall Jenner, Cannes

Kendall's earrings were dazzling; she wore two Chopard rings and an impressive bracelet.  Strappy black sandals and a silvery clutch topped off the outfit.  

While some found the outfit too simple, I found the look simply stunning.  It was perfect for Kendall, and it photographed so well.  Sometimes, less is more, and in this case it all came together and worked perfectly. 

Please leave your comments below and let me know what you think of these three outfits, and which one if your favorite.  Follow me if you love fashion, fashion in film, movies in general, television and frequent and original updates on all of the above!  

'Chele
The Film Fashionista



Photo credits:  Getty Images, billboard.com 
Fashion & Designer credits: vanityfair.com & eonline.com


 

Pre-MTV Movie Awards Fashion Report

On April 13th at 9:00 PM the MTV Movie Awards will be held, and the nominees have been announced. Take your opportunity to vote in each category prior to the event, which will be hosted by Conan O'Brien. For a full list of nominees and to vote, go to: MTV Movie Awards
and click on VOTE to choose your favorite in each category.

Last year, we saw a lot of golds and metallics, as well as brights in fashion on the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards.  Check out Snooki (below), in Snooki Couture, as she walked the red carpet at last year's event: 

Selena Gomez (right) looked amazing in a beaded, flesh-gold toned dress designed by Julien Macdonald that had a metallic hint to it as she arrived last year.  Her hair and makeup were flawless, and she was on many best-dressed lists.

The stunning Kerry Washington (left) showed up in a surprise wearing a black-and-bright yellow (too bumble bee?) Michael Kors number that wasn't as popular with the fashion lists, but shows off the bright trend many wore last year.  

Speaking of brights, does anyone remember what the brilliant and talented Macklemore wore last year?  He showed up really bright in Logan Neitzel, cape and all.  It was certainly spectacular, and has me wondering what he will wear this year.  

So...what can we expect this year on the Red Carpet at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards? Well, as they say, expect the unexpected. Almost anything goes at this awards show (personally, I am hoping we don't see any cigarette hats - but that's just one Film Fashionistas's opinion).

Hana Mae Lee, 2013 MTV Movie Awards

The dress below, designed by Zuhair Murad, is my idea of what could top the best-dressed list.  Worn by a young or up-and-coming starlet (maybe without the exact gold belt that it was shown with on the runway), this one is breathtaking.  A petite actress such as Emma Watson, Shailene Woodley or Emma Roberts could wear this with ease and it would be divine.

Zuhair Murad Spring/Summer 2014 Couture

Let's hope some of what we see is still a bit outrageous, fun but fashion-forward and easy on the eyes.  I'd love to see a couple of edgy black ensembles, but unique pastels and white dresses, as well.  Below are some of my favorite picks from recent runway shows that I wish could make the MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet.  

 

Tadashi Shoji Spring 2014 Couture
A Lavender Dream!

Elie Saab Spring/Summer 2014 Couture

THIS is the edgy & black dress that will work

for the MTV Movie Awards.

Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2014 Couture

A lovely shade of light blue, on the right woman, this

would really steal the show on the red carpet.

Pictures courtesy of mtv.com, vogue.com, and socialitelife.com

This is an awards show where we do see it all, and in fashion there can be a fine line between 
what is considered high fashion and what is deemed a costume.  I, therefore, vote first and foremost for beautifully designed gowns and exceptionally glamorous looks on the red carpet, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the all-too-strange dresses of meat or hats that look like cigarette butts stay at home. 

Do you have a favorite designer or dress you want to see on the MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet?  Comment below with your thoughts, and follow me if you love fashion and film.

Also, I'd love it if you'd take a second to take the poll at the top of my blog and let me know who you think will win Best On-Screen Film Transformation at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, April 13th at 9:00 PM.













  

BAFTA Awards 2014 - Red Carpet's Best

The 2014 BAFTA Awards, which took place at the Royal Opera House in London, brought out big Hollywood stars.  The awards brought out some really beautiful gowns, as well as quite a few modern looks.  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt both wore fresh looks (left), as she walked the red carpet in a Saint Laurent black suit with a white tuxedo shirt and undone silk tie, and Brad Pitt wore Valentino.

Lupita Nyong'o nominated for 
12 Years a Slave

Lupita Nyong'o was stunning in Dior Haute Couture, the emerald color making her a standout on the red carpet and my choice for best dressed.  The gold-belted gown looked fabulous on her, and those gold wrists cuffs were divine.  She just glowed and exuded sheer beauty and power.

My runner up for best dressed has to go to Amy Adams.  She was perfection in Victoria Beckham.  Her hair and makeup were great with the dress.  American Hustle won BAFTA Awards for Best Original Screenplay, as well as for Best Hair and Makeup.  

Amy Adams, nominated for  
American Hustle

My honorable mention MUST go to the elegant and forever classy Cate Blanchett, who in a floral Alexander McQueen gown stepped onto the red carpet already looking like a winner.  She was wearing Chopard Jewels, and as is always the case, she dazzled.

She won the BAFTA for Best Actress for her role in Blue Jasmine, Woody Allen's movie about an New York socialite who moves into her sister's modest San Francisco apartment to try and put her life back together again after her marriage to a wealthy businessman falls apart.    

Cate Blanchett, BAFTA winner
 for Best Actress, Blue Jasmine

Cate Blanchett's very touching acceptance speech was dedicated to the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away on February 2nd.  In her speech, she said he had been "a monumental presence and was now, so sadly, an absence."  She continued, as if she were speaking to the late Hoffman, saying "your monumental talent, your generosity and your unflinching quest for truth, not just in art but in life, will be missed . . ."  Ms.  Blanchett told the audience that Philip Seymour Hoffman raised the bar continually, and then went on to say, "Phil, buddy, this is for you . . . I hope you're proud."

12 Years a Slave took home the BAFTA Award for Best Film, and Gravity won for best British Film.  You can find a full list of winners on the BBC News Entertainment site here: 

BAFTA Winners

Do you have a favorite look from the BAFTA awards?  Take the poll at the top right of the page.  Results will be posted soon.  Leave your comments and follow me for more fashion news this awards season, movie reviews, reports on fashion in film and more!  

(pictures courtesy of hollywoodlife.com)