Oscar Dress Predictions

Paris Couture Week has ended, which means it is time to do some predicting on what we might see in a few weeks on the red carpet. Like last year, I have creepily pasted the actresses heads on the models from the runway. So hilarious, but helps you see what it would look like more! Here are some dresses I think would be gorgeous. 

Amy Adams would be a dream in this Monique Lhuiller. She loves a classic shape, but this lace is so soft and pretty and would look great with her red hair. 

Emma will probably be in custom Lanvin, her fave, but if she were to pick off the runway this Valentino would be so pretty on her. The color is perfect! 

Felicity seems to like structure and this white dress with the yellow bustle is so pretty. Yellow was a huge trend, so I think we will see some come Oscar night. This is by the new cool girl designer, Rosie Assouline. Obsessed with her and this dress. 

Julianne loves a Tom Ford, but this Valentino would be fantastic on her. Just the right color bronze and the structured top with the flowing skirt is a great mix. 

Preggie Keira likes a little volume, so this Giambattista Valli would be so sweet on her. This dress screams Keira with the cap sleeve, soft pink, and just a little bling. 

Lupita is going to turn it out and this Oscar de la Renta would be unreal on her. The most gorgeous coral with a pop of yellow. So fun and so her. Obsessed with the shape of this dress. 

Marion is pretty loyal to Dior, but this Giambattista Valli would be perfect. The shape and floral appliqué would be a stand out on the red carpet. 

You are probably confused on this one, but hear me out. Imagine if Ralph Lauren made this in white for Naomi. White! She loves a collar necklace and this is quite a work of art. I love the ornate top and the simple and perfectly cut dress. 

Reese always goes a little sweet when she dresses and this has a bit of a nod to her Southern roots in the lace. You can't go wrong with Oscar on Oscar night either. 

Rosamund is a wild card, which I love. She certainly does not go safe. Though the girl needs some better tailoring and structure in her life. Yellow would be so pretty on her and the lace gives it originality. By Naeem Kahn. 

Sienna is my girl crush, always. She is not going to go all glitz on the carpet and usually dresses more for comfort and ease. This Jenny Packham is a beauty and would be so great on her. Lace would be a huge departure and unexpected. 

Someone needs to wear this Naeem Khan. Dakota is a great candidate. 

And here are some other dresses I love and would be great to see that night...

What do you think? Any favorites? 

xo

Erin 

Paris Couture + Oscars 2014

Paris Couture week for Spring always turns out lots of options for the ladies who will be gracing the red carpet come Oscar night. These shows turn it out with lots of drama, beading, and avant garde lux. This look is not what many of these ladies will go for, but let's play pretend (forget about the upcoming New York shows) and dress them from Paris.  

I weirdly cut out their heads and stuck them on the models. Please excuse my amateur skills...

Amy has been all about showing her boobs lately, I think covering up a little more and wearing something straight up pretty would be a nice change. This color would be gorgeous on her. (Elie Saab)

This shape would be perfect on Cate. I bet she choses something even more gorgeous, but this Giambattista Valli is pretty while still being interesting.  

We know Jen loves her a strapless dress. A ball gown with a slit would be a fresh change and the flowers are fun in such a pretty blue. Also Giambattista Valli. 

Can you tell I loved the Giambattista Valli show? Jennifer Lawrence will 100% wear Dior, but honestly there were not a whole lot of options from that show. I would DIE if she wore this it is kind of amazing. The color, the tank, the structure. It is insane. 

Lupita is more of a minimalist, which clearly has worked for her. But this Zuhair Murad would be a glitzy departure. She has the bod and this would be so gorgeous on her. 

This was my other fave from every show. Also Giambattista Valli. Margot Robbie would KILL it in this dress. 

This dress was made for Meryl and a little more sexy then her usual frocks. Meryl would clearly not show nipple. Armani Prive. 

Sandra is looking H-O-T these days and looks so pretty in white. This Ellie Saab (with some lining obvi) would be gorgeous on her. 

Anne will be there presenting most likely and will not want to steal the thunder from the nominees. (Or would she?) This frothy Chanel number would drape well on her frame and be just enough to shine. I would think that Rachel Zoe would pick something other than trainers as well. 

Matthew McConaughey's better half, Camila, will be looking gorgeous per usual on his arm. How amazing would this Versace be? I kind of dig the hood, but it would get panned and it too much for the Oscars. It could easily be removed and she would look smokin. 

Dame Dench is nominated this year and this Valentino kind of screams her, no? 

I have no idea if Nicole Ritchie is going, probably not. But if she does this Versace would be a-mazing on her. It is tribal, sexy, and dramatic. All kind of her thing. (isn't the way I cut out her face creepy? ha)

Julia was kind of stuffy at the Globes and I kind of think of her as a bit of a hippie now. This Armani is relaxed, but blingy enough that it could walk the carpet. 

It will be fun to see what actually happens on the real night. More shows to go in New York to make some predictions, but I bet we see at least a couple of these on Oscar Sunday. 

xo

Erin 

Paris Couture Fashion Week for Oscars 2013

There is no doubt that I am opinionated about what is worn on the red carpet for awards season. Maybe a little too harsh. My view though is that these girls get to pick from the very best dresses from the world's most talented designers and wasting that opportunity makes me angry. I am sure the stylists that are used are very nice people, but sometimes they get it wrong. Not to say I would do that much better, so I thought I would put myself to the test. The couture shows wrap up this week in Paris and there have been some seriously gorgeous gowns that are perfect contenders for the Oscars. Here are some of my favorite gowns and the girls I would put them in. 

Amanda Seyfried is young and gorgeous and she needs to edge up a bit. This Altier Versace gown is sleek, modern and will help her stand out. 

Anne Hathaway has a pretty good chance of walking away with a little gold man. She needs something stunning so those pictures last a lifetime. This Ellie Saab would be beautiful with her skin and hair.  

I have no idea who would wear this, but I am in love with this Chanel. Would love for someone to go out on a limb and rock it. 

Jessica Chastain has been kind of lame this awards season and she is so gorgeous. This Valentino is structurally interesting and true couture. Maybe they could make it in more of a blue or blush for her. 

Adele always wears black, I think it is time she broke out of that. I thought of her immediately when this Giambattista Valli was shown. The models red hair shows you how amazing Adele would look in it. The cut is also flattering and forgiving for a mew mum. 

Naomi Watts is flawless and classic. This Dior is the same with a bit of a twist. The color is amazing and I think she would seriously take home best dressed if she wore it. In LOVE with it. 

Jennifer Lawrence is a wild card. She is young and has that "I don't really care" attitude that makes her able to pull off almost anything. This Atelier Versace has a print, which I love and I think she could steal the carpet with it. (lose the hat and the bar on the shoulder)

Jennifer Garner will be on the arm of Ben, at least we hope! This red Ellie Saab would be the perfect compliment to her dashing husband. Since she is not nominated she can only go so far, but this lace and the red color are gorgeous. 

Helen Hunt is such a babe now, but she is of a certain age. This Ellie Saab would be beautiful on her and still sexy.  

Photos from Style.com 

What do you think? 

xo

Erin 

Met Ball 2011: Best & Worst Dressed

As if the Royal wedding did not give us enough content to pour over and criticize, the Met Ball was held last night in NYC. This event brings out the best in haute couture and I love to see which ladies take some risks. 

Let's start with the worst dressed, and I have to say they all came in pairs...

Photos: People.com

Sorry, Marchesa, it is time to put down the glue gun. These first two couples look like vintage wedding prints from 1988. And Juliana's Burberry just looks sad.  This dress looks too old and too cheap for such a pretty girl. Let's also pause to point out that Seacrest is perched above her on the step, coincidence? 

Man, I am kind of mean today...

Let's get to the best. I had a hard time narrowing it down as there were so many great looks. Overall, the styling of these were my favorite. 

Photos: People.com

The qualities I like in a lot of these looks is the restraint in the accessories. The dresses are speaking the loudest, not the jewels, shoes, or bags. There is also a great mix of modern style with a touch of throwback from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. 

You are probably wondering why Iman is on here, I mean who else could wear that gold jumpsuit on the planet and look chic? I think it is fantastic. Ashley Olsen also took a risk with those sleeves, and I have to say between the fit of the dress and the absence of jewelry, she can pull it off. 

Kate looks like a glam earth goddess, perfect for her bump. 

Hailee is perfection and she is only a teenager. Her stylist needs to call up Juliana and help that girl out. 

Naomi looks so glamorous and yet, so comfortable. As does Liv (the only one to pull off white) and Gwyneth (who just looks rockin). Love that. 

I heart Zoe's collar necklace, love it with the yellow dress.

Dianna has on a classic look, but the gold cuff and sleek hair are perfect with the dress. Love the red.

The beading and slit of Diana K's dress with the vintage waves and red lip are gorgeous. She just looks like a movie star, as she should.

And what can I say about Gisele other than she knows how to wear couture and still look like she just threw it on after a day at the beach. So dramatic, yet so simple. Her date is not bad looking either.

What do you think?

xo
Erin