Photo Love: Purple, red, and nude/cream fashion love at the Oscars 2011

February 28, 2011
Lights, camera, (fashion) lust!
Hollywood’s elite walk the red carpet in anticipation of the Academy Awards/Oscars 2011.  I noticed a general lighter air to the gowns that were worn and picked a few favorites in the following categories:
Packing the perfect colorful punch with purple…
Mila Kunis in Elie Saab – sensual and elegant (a favorite of the night)!
Scarlett Johansson looking the bombshell as always in Dolce & Gabbana
Natalie Portman with a lovely maternal glow in Rodarte
Reeling in red…
Penelope Cruz in L’Wren Scott one month after giving birth (sigh, I want her trainer and her body)
Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang vs. Anne Hathaway in Valentino – I have to go with Sandra’s more shapely gown and interesting front silhouette

Jennifer Hudson is ravishing in Versace
Light gown lust with nudes and silvers
Michelle Williams’s Chanel gown was a favorite due to its simple and elegant draping
Hailee Steinfeld is age appropriate and adorable in Marchesa (how come a teenager gets to wear Marchesa before I do!)
Celine Dion in Giorgio Armani Prive vs. Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin Klein – similar shapes but the fit is more flattering on Celine’s gown
 
Halle Berry in nude Marchesa vs. Hillary Swank in Gucci couture – strapless gowns with embellished skirts but I prefer Hillary’s gown because of the gradient color and texture from the feathers
Mandy Moore in Monique Lhuillier is simply elegant (and a rare instance where I like tulle, I suspect it’s silk tulle from the easy draping)
Cate Blanchett’s Givenchy gown is a worthy mention – I didn’t love the yellow trim or shoulders, but the detail is spectacular
What were your favorite gowns of the evening?

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  • Katie February 28, 2011 at 08:07

    I loved Mila Kunis!

  • honey my heart February 28, 2011 at 08:30

    i loved mila, mandy, and cate! such amazing dresses that looked perfect on them.

  • The white cabbage February 28, 2011 at 08:38

    I hate purple !

    terrible to see Scarlett with dark bra .

    Lovely and banal outfits …nothing I would die for…

    come for a visit

    ciao ave

  • this free bird February 28, 2011 at 09:36

    Mila, JHud, Hailee and Hillary Swank looked gorgeous!! Paltrow, uh, not so much. She looked kind of washed out and I’ve seen her pull off some other really pretty looks so it was kind of disappointing.

    Thank goodness you made it out of the plane and off the runway. What a gongshow!!

    xo,
    Carrie

  • Angela (the diet book junkie) February 28, 2011 at 12:23

    thanks so much for sharing! i didn’t get to watch the awards (time difference in Australia and all that.) gotta say, i LOVE Hailee Steinfeld. she is adorable and awesome in True Grit. you have to see it just for her!

  • quintessence February 28, 2011 at 13:15

    I think Sandra Bullock deserves a most improved award from her Golden Globe appearance – what a difference!! And despite the yellow beading, I just adored Cate Blanchett – I love how she takes fashion risks – and she is so easy and confident that she always pulls it off with aplomb – loved the hair as well!

  • Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ February 28, 2011 at 14:24

    Cate was my HANDS down fave – LOVED Celine’s dress, Gwenyths and Michelles too!

  • Kim February 28, 2011 at 14:44

    Mila Kunis and Hillary Swank’s gowns were my favorites! Is it wrong that I don’t know who won what, but I know what everyone wore?

  • lauren lanza osias February 28, 2011 at 14:49

    love the oscars. michelle and mila were hands down the best… but i gotta say scarlett looked a hot mess.

    http://laurenlanzaosias.blogspot.com
    it’s the freaking oscars…

  • Twenty.Something February 28, 2011 at 14:55

    Stunning dresses! I couldn’t get over it. Natalie Portman is incredible… she’s literally glowing!!

    Why won’t you shop at Forever21 anymore? Do tell!

  • michelle_ February 28, 2011 at 15:19

    i love hailee’s dress !
    it’s gorgeous and age-suitable 😀

    glisters and blisters

  • Bren Herrera February 28, 2011 at 15:23

    Mila, Halle, and Jennifer Hudson knocked out the box. They were my 3 faves… purple was hot for sure. Scarlett looked fabulous. Not crazy about the hair, though!

    Bren-
    B So Chic!
    http://www.beesochic.blogspot.com

  • very married February 28, 2011 at 15:36

    oh! i love how you organized this. i just went through as I saw things.

    i loved the purples – didn’t love Scarlett’s thought – especially mila kunis.

    I thought a lot of the red dresses were too similar though.

  • Julie and Lauren February 28, 2011 at 15:39

    I agree with your top picks- I personally loved Scar Jo! Although I wasn’t a huge fan of Sandra’s look. Something felt harsh with her dark hair. Check out our round-up and let us know your thoughts.
    Xoxo

    http://bornandbread.blogspot.com

  • Twenty.Something February 28, 2011 at 15:41

    Thanks for forwarding me that article! TOO crazy what some companies do. I appreciate it though and see why you dislike it so much.

  • Rhiannon Nicole February 28, 2011 at 15:49

    Mila. Hands down my fave! Such a babe! That was like a poem too hehe
    And the wordpress thing. Sigh. Something to consider right? 🙂
    I will keep you posted on my progress in that department!! xo

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE February 28, 2011 at 15:55

    Fabulous recap! I can’t believe they didn’t show it there. That’s too bad. My faves…Mila, Michelle, Hailee, Mandy, Cate, ScarJo, Natalie. I liked Hilary’s dress on the red carpet but wasn’t totally wowed by it until she got on stage. Then it really came to life! And Penelope & Javier make me want to have a baby right now if that’s what parenthood does to people. She was positively glowing and HOT!

  • Veronica February 28, 2011 at 16:01

    Cute post! Thanks for sharing!
    I like your blog!
    Follow me? I’ll be very happy if you do it!
    Thank you so much!
    http://www.cipollainspiration.blogspot.com

  • ruthy ann February 28, 2011 at 16:22

    i didn’t get to watch the oscars…so thanks for the recap!!

  • Fashion Meets Food February 28, 2011 at 17:51

    Mila looked stunning!

    xo

  • Renée February 28, 2011 at 18:43

    all these dresses are so pretty!

  • idratherbeshopping February 28, 2011 at 18:54

    mila was my fave! glad i discovered your blog today…love dishing about the oscar fashion 🙂

    xo,
    joAnn

  • tanvii.com February 28, 2011 at 19:12

    So many great looks. Hard to critic now. Gwyneth was my personal fav.

  • Chelsea February 28, 2011 at 19:33

    my fav dress was gweneth paltrows dress. it was so cool.

    Jennifer hudsons boobs looked weird in her dress though….

  • Kimberlee February 28, 2011 at 19:49

    I loved Cate Blanchett and Michelle Williams!

  • Natalia Lynn February 28, 2011 at 19:54

    jennifer hudson is hands down my favorite. The color is stunning with her skin tone, i love it!

  • Kristin February 28, 2011 at 19:58

    So many gorgeous gowns! I really liked Amy Adams’ midnight blue number!

  • nookie February 28, 2011 at 20:17

    Cate and Mila:x

  • Clara February 28, 2011 at 20:23

    great post!
    nice blog;
    xxx

  • Isabel February 28, 2011 at 20:54

    i think celine looked amazing but the choice of necklace really irked me. it looked like the titanic necklace and i didnt like it.

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

  • Alena February 28, 2011 at 21:17

    I loved Mila and Cate. Both stunning with gorgeous dresses. I was not a fan of Scarlett’s hair, but I did like her dress.

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION February 28, 2011 at 21:20

    Mila was my fave followed by Michelle Williams and Gwyenth. SO fab! xo

  • Sabrina O. February 28, 2011 at 21:23

    I love Mila’s dress! Stunning!
    x

  • MizzJ February 28, 2011 at 21:48

    I guess the winter has been less sunny down there, but everyone looks so PASTY!! Mandy Moore looks horrible here. Her skin totally blends with her dress and that hair makes her look so old. Natalie Portman though kicked ass and while pregnant too!

  • Ghenet February 28, 2011 at 23:43

    I liked a lot of the dresses last night, especially Mila Kunis’s. I love the color purple and thought the draping of her dress was really pretty. I also thought Natalie Portman looked gorgeous and was so happy that she won!

  • Toesthattwinkle! February 28, 2011 at 23:45

    I actually did not like Mila Kunis’s dress as I thought it looked like she had lace pasties on! The girls need to be covered!

  • Jess March 1, 2011 at 00:04

    Mila Kunis’ was definitely my favorite! So chic, and I love the feminine detailing.

  • Melissa: Write it in Lipstick March 1, 2011 at 00:26

    I conquer with all of the above. I love Michelle Williams dress

  • drollgirl March 1, 2011 at 00:43

    mila and michelle both looked DIVINE!

  • Bella @Bellgetsreal March 1, 2011 at 00:53

    Mila and jennifer Hudson dress were amazing. I love the orange (my fav color)

  • Chelsea Elizabeth. March 1, 2011 at 01:00

    I had so many favorites! I really loved Mila’s, Hillary’s, Natalies and Mandy’s!

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth
    http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com

  • ruffledrose.com March 1, 2011 at 05:06

    Although I loved the array of colours last night, I was adoring all the texture.

  • keely @ luxe + lillies March 1, 2011 at 05:55

    I thought Mila Kunis looked so beautiful too! The perfect look for her! Even though Cate Blanchett’s dress was a little different, I loved it too! such pretty choices!

  • Jan March 1, 2011 at 15:56

    Wow there really are some gorgeous pieces in between!

    ♥

  • SnOOp March 1, 2011 at 19:03

    what can i say but i LOVE THE OSCARS

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