Still feeling the effects from the heaps of fancy flavored popcorns and movie-themed martini’s from last nights’ Oscars get together?  We watched every moment and to be quite honest, the Oscars seemed sublimely safe.  The fashion was fairly simple with few take-your-breath away hits, equally few dramatic misses, and was really just chock full of lovely, but eh, looks in my opinion. 

So, here is my recap in order of adoration!

Her dress was equally chic sans cape, with asymmetric interest at the neckline and a hint of architectural volume with the cap sleeves.

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Glenn Close looked stunningly age appropriate in Zac Posen.

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Rooney Mara’s Givenchy Couture gown [custom made by Ricardo Tisci] was fashion forward and a striking choice.  Almost more alluring and more interesting than beautiful?

I have such a crush on the talented, sweet and humble Michelle Williams – she is such a lady!  While her Louis Vuitton dress is unwaveringly lovely, it read red on screen and in print, but she was describing it as coral??  I think I would have love loved this if it were a more noticeably unique hue.  I also thought the tiny bow brooch  detail actually watered down the look, a bit.  I also didn’t prefer her short, almost choker-of-a necklace [even if it cost millions!] 

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While it wasn’t obsess-worthy, Rose Byrne’s Vivienne Westwood sequin gown was young and stylish and quite beautiful for the stunning star.

I am sad to say that Fashion Week seemed to wow more than the Superbowl of Fashion, itself: The Oscars.  What was your take?

The Golden Globes may have been an elegant snoozefest, but from the bits I saw of the Screen Actors Guild Awards, I thought there was more drama and risk taken this time around.  

Here are my winners in order of fabulousness: 

My favorite for the night was my current crush [obsession?], Zoe Saldana who donned a dress fresh off the runway – from last weeks Paris Couture shows.  She selected a Givenchy Haute Couture dress [from the interesting and slightly creepily styled collection] that was simply stunning on her tall, lean figure.  Love love loved!

Alright – call me crazy – but I think Rose Did Right in Elie Saab.  Is this the answer to The Oscars? Certainly not!  But this was a fun awards show and I think the perfect place to take a chance.  While I’m rarely a fan of the blunt bang, and completely prefer her with the loose soft waves of Bridesmaids, I think she is well styled from head-to-toe.  She is darling!!

A bold bit of colour?!  Emily Blunt looked spectacular in her jade Oscar De La Renta Resort 2012 gown [even better on TV].  We all know my obsession with all things green, so perhaps this dress would be less exciting if it weren’t such an electric and welcomed pop of color on the red carpet.

PS:  Cutie John Krasinski wore Prada. 

Glee star Jayma Mays looked dazzlingly sophisticated in Reem Acra.

Oh darling girl.  It breaks my heart to criticize, I normally praise your every move:  so true to yourself, so brilliantly composed, intelligently soft spoken and sweetly modest…And I know many have put you on a best-dressed list for this Valentino ensamb…but I can’t help but weep over the 1990s matching platform sandals that I’m certain I wore to a keg party at the ATO house, complete with a backless shirt, choker and black pants.

Busy.  Dressed for a walk on the beach in SIMONE by Katie Nehra, Busy attended with best friend, Michelle Williams.  Perhaps the they made a pact. 

After being slammed with solid meetings last week and all day Saturday, yesterday was quite lovely.  I spent the day with fabulous industry friends at a dual baby shower and then had a relaxing evening parked in front of the TV.  

I always love the Golden Globes because it is the first real awards show, giving me the opportunity to undeservedly judge celebrities on their hits and misses.  The red carpet this year was, sadly, a bit of a bore.  I am not sure I have a clear favorite and thought most everyone played it perfectly safe.  

Here goes!

Claire Danes looked beautiful in J Mendel and always seems to prefer slim cut dresses that highlight her teeny-tiny waist.

Kate Winslet’s Jenny Packham dress was also simple and understated, but was very elegant and age appropriate.  

I did love Selma Hayek’s Gucci gown – a fabulous shimmering slip of armor.

Elle Macpherson looks seriously insane sporting two trends of the evening:  A nude hue and mermaid silhouette.  Elle is forty-freaking-seven years old.  Geeze.

Ack.  Angelina Jolie.  I’m not obsessed with her look and absolutely can’t stand her condescending glares, but she certainly looked every bit the part of Hollywood royalty.  Her MASSIVE Lorraine Schwartz earrings were the most amazing solitaire studs I’ve ever seen and her bold lips worked well with her Atelier Versace dress.  

Diane Lane’s beautiful Reem Acra dress was stunning on her.  I loved the nude hue paired with the flattering spindles of gold woven throughout.  Her hair and make-up were spot on.

I am always a fan of Calvin Klein Collections’ simplicity and therefore really loved Heidi Klums’ dress.  The necklace was pretty fantastic and paired perfectly with the dress, but  do think her hair was a bit too every-day and didn’t like the matchy-matchy feel of the necklace and the ring.  

Kate Beckinsale looked absolutely STUNNING.  I have such a crush on her.  While the Roberto Cavalli dress was super safe, it did look smashing on her.  Hair, make-up and earrings looked beauteous.

Katharine McPhee also looked beautiful in her flesh-colored Donna Karan dress.

Charlize Theron’s origami Dior Couture gown was a bit more daring, and I totally appreciated it.  I thought the dress looked even more beautiful in person (and by in person, I mean on TV...)  She has laryngitis and sounded adorable and was a serious trooper.  

Jessica Biel.  For some reason, I’m not a huge fan.  This Ellie Saab dress is putting me to sleep.

My love of yellow continues and Paula Patton looked fabulous in her big bird-hued Monique Lhullier gown.

While her hair and make-up were completely underwhelming…I am In Love with Kelly MacDonald’s Lorena Sabu glittery gown!

The ravishing Revenge star, Madaline Stowe looked STUNNING in Vera Wang. 

You could call it daring, and call my bluff, but to me this looked a bit more like an Ed Hardy design rather than the Giles Deacon winner she was hoping for.

Oh my.  Madonna:  Ew.

Meryl Streep is SUCH a fabulous actress, but this gown reminds me of a bad western button down, and her hair was truly fashioned in a banana clip.  I’m not kidding.

Boring.  Too old.  Think how great this would look on someone like Meryl or Helen Mirren…now that would be darling!

I don’t hate it from the waist down, but I can’t get over how ridiculous the top of Nicole Kidman’s Versace gown looks.  

Yes, Piper, the joke is on you.

Michael Kors should have put Mary J Blige in the next size up.  Not flattering.

Sarah Michelle Geller’s dress was certainly not boring…but it was something…

 I actually didn’t mind the dress itself…but it was just not right on Julie Bowen.  The dress seemed much too feminine and almost reminiscent of something Grace Kelly would have worn:

Hopefully the gang can step it up as the season continues!!