Style-Spotlight

I know Jennifer Hudson’s bolero was different, futuristic, shimmering, poiny and huge, but I think it was perfectly suitable to the diva’s night that was about to unfold.

She was claiming that red carpet and screaming to everyone that she. is. fabulous! Hudson doesn’t have unlimited options with a fuller figure, and this awards season she has stuck to the simple lines that hug her curves - looking fabulous but always safe. So it’s no wonder that she had Oscar de la Renta custom-make the ensemble who added something special. This was Oscars. night. people! Let us have some fun, let her have a lot of fun! We need glamour and Jennifer was the most daring and least boring starlet of the night! With her three costume changes all being so amazing, it’s almost as if winning came second (but only because that was an obvious cinch!)

My one complaint was with the pockets in the gown, because when Jen stood on the red carpet, she awkwardly tucked her hands into them. She looked nervous, which was understandable but didn’t go with the whole point or give her due credit. See a picture below.

More photos:

Photo source: Yahoo! Movies

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I’d love it if someone else could give me their input on Jessica Biel’s gown. She said her Oscar de la Renta gown was “comfortable and chic,” but I don’t know if I’m digging it. Is it wrong to dislike this gown by Oscar? The fabric is super unforgiving and it’s almost slightly lumpy around the waist, even though it looks incredibly light.

Hmmmm. What do you think?

Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty

For all of us who never know where to put their hands or arms when we’re nervous, Jennifer Hudson is showing us her perfect solution. Now, while I’m not sooo crazy about formal dresses with pockets as a general rule, it’s a great option if there’s going to be a lot of posing going on.

I’m going to ignore that mini jacket, since Jennifer was so modest receiving her award. I loved it when she said “I didn’t think I was going to win!” Yay, Jennifer!

Photo Credit: Hahn-Khayat-Douliery/ABACA

Just as my blogging prep was just getting going, we lost Internet connection here at Lipped Media / Style Spotlight HQ. (I sound important there, huh?) Bad cable, bad.

And we’re up! But photos and information roll out and are found at a frustrating speed. Publishers: Red Carpet photos mean nothing without labeling the designers to the gowns! Bloggers don’t have time to research, and my memory is poor.

When absolutely no one published that information, I got very tired and took my bratty and too-focused-for-my-own-good self away to party.

I’m back now to find as I left, the answer published.

And the winning website which answered "Who was Maggie Gylenhaal wearing?" is … People.com! My constant go-to, already! <3

The designer of her gown is Proenza Schouler. More photos below.

Photos source: Yahoo! Movies

Stars are getting pampered and perked for the big Oscar night at salons like Sonya Dakar, which has a special "Oscar Facial" with LED and oxygen treatments.

Hearts on Fire, known for its perfectly cut diamonds, has partnered with Spa on Location to create a mobile spa that makes house calls. The signature treatment: the "Dream Girl" Diamond Massage – with $1 million in loose diamonds.

And no one must forget the manis, pedis and brow waxes (and prolly a few other spots).

Unnecessary. I mean I’m hoping to be able to scrounge together a few for a plain old brow wax and possibly a trim this month. I do my own nails now, too, and I love what I do - but still nothing competes with that pampered feeling! Sigh.

I wish that you girls out there get to pamper yourselves a bit for your own Oscar party. Me? I’m working and studying. Don’t worry, I’ll be having my own fun!

And cheers with the champagne! We regular gals can have some of our own fun!

Source: People

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I love it. Backless gowns are predicted to be a trend for Oscars this year. I like to think we’re all honoring the very sexy Justin. I’ve got one sexy back for him right over here.

Oh - yeah - anyway! This does look very elegant, sexy and beautiful on the ladies. I can’t wait to see all the looks!

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The stars are out and partying these last nights before the big O. night. You can read all about it on People.com here and here. Yawwwn.

Why do I care if I’m not there, too?

Seriously, the Academy Awards appear to me to be arbitrarily picked as THE night in entertainment - royally dissing TV, music, and everything else. The public goes ga ga for it, too, somehow. It’s all fine, because it’s entertainment itself - but when I read articles going on about the tiny details over dinner, dancing, flirting and club-hopping. All eaten up apparently because these people mean something(?).

Awards are good because they mean something about the art, even though civilian art, deeds, intelligence and just plain hard-work should be awarded equally (although the nominee pool would be arguably too large). Anyway, the acclaim really should end with the awards. And the fashion. Let’s not reward an "entertaining" night life, as well.

Just ask Britney. She’s practically one of us regular gals now, anyway.

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Rumor has it that Meryl Streep will not even attend the Oscars due to a scheduled surgery (knee or something, don’t worry). Not only do I think she should go, but I would implore her to fabu up her attire for this year’s Academy Awards.

Generally she might wear something like the suit in the first picture below, Giorgio Armani. Mature (read: old), relaxed, and boring.

To celebrate her fabulous and fun role and her great performance (although she, who basically had a supporting role, imo, doesn’t give as fierce competition as her character’s personality) she should vamp it up a bit. Go a little younger, with fashionista-flair details, such as shoulder adornments done right, a sharp color, metallic or bling and a great stylish skirt - elements found in the last two pictures, Valentino and another Armani, respectively.

Meryl, I hope you stay healthy and pain-free and enjoy Oscar season. You would (or will) lighten up the room Sunday night, because your portrayal and your film were so sharp and fun. It’s one of my favs of last year. You deserve some more fun that night, and to know you still look good - you played the editor of Vogue er Runway(!) for god’s sake!

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Jaime Presley’s gown flatters her pregnant shape so well. She makes the most of pregnancy cleavage, skims over her belly, and chose an understated color that flatters her eyes and her skin tone. Excellent accessorization, too, if I must say so–I love that Jaime’s not wearing a necklace and chose long dangling earrings to highlight her slim neck. I only hope I can look like that when I’m pregnant.

Photo Source: The Superficial

The Screen Actor’s Guild was filled with a lot of beauties (and talented winners), but as you’ll see later, only one really horrid looking woman. Now for the Best Dressed of the SAGs, 2007.

Mariska Hargitay in Carolina Herrara

She hasn’t lost all the pregnancy weight, but we don’t care! She looks as gorgeous as ever, and this includes her hair. (I’m a poet …)

Eva Longoria in Vera Wang

I love the flouncy grey … tulle(?).

And finally my very best dressed, although she looked a lot better in movement (sorry):

Sandra Oh in an unknown gown.

It was perfection.

Photo credit: People