Ok, I admit it - I left my computer for an hour and put a pause on my live blogging to have a birthday dinner with the family. I see that as a valid excuse.
Again, I THANK THE FASHION GODS for fellow fashionista from our sister paper, the Contra Costa Times, Jessica Yadegaran for being on top of things! She also gave her two cents on some of tonight’s looks.
…back to what I missed. I nearly jumped up and down with glee as I found out that Jennifer Hudson won for best supporting actress in Dreamgirls. I got chills - yes that’s so cliche - but I really did get chills. Hudson is, without a doubt, an American Idol - and she didn’t have to have a million of call-in votes to do so. And on a side note - doesn’t the dress look WAY better without that cropped jacket made of aluminum foil?
Jessica: Jennifer Hudson! Dang, girl’s got it going on! She’s glowing and lost weight from intense workouts, two a day, she says, starting with a 4 a.m. run. Even Simon Cowell is rooting for her, via video message. It’s perhaps the most heartfelt thing he’s ever said: “Jennifer, we are rooting for you and I have a feeling you’re going to win tonight.” n Big no-no: Hudson’s wearing a metallic caplet that looks harkens to a sci-fi film. Or a space age era in the future.
I see we are in agreeance. Let’s put that thing in the recycling bin. Al Gore and his environmentally-friendly Ralph Lauren suit will enjoy that.
EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! THIS JUST IN! HELEN MIRREN WINS FOR “THE QUEEN”
Me: She looked so humble and dignified on the red carpet - even if she did steal a union jack from a random sap in the pit of paparazzi and fans. Her gown was fabulous - age-appropriate, fair-colored, ethereal and it had exquisite detailing. The neckline wasn’t revealing and it wasn’t prude either. Although this may not be appropriate - I thought she was, well, kind of sexy. All hail the queen!
Jessica: Easily one of the sexiest women in Hollywood. Her wavy bob, nude-colored gowns — this time, Christian Lacroix — and that decolletage. Flawless.
I like that word, “Decolletage.”
Ok…let me go back to Dreamgirls. That performance was mind-blowing - and I LOVED how all of them wore red - and they weren’t designed by Beyonce’s mother (thank God). The music nearly bought tears to my eyes. I love all three of these women - and yes, as much schmack I talk about Beyonce - my conformist side says to love her too. She’s bootylicious like the rest of them.
We also got to see those $500,000 Stuart Weitzman diamond studded shoes (click here to remind yourself about those) in action on Anika Noni Rose’s red carpet stroll.
Hmmm…is there anyone I forgot? Actually there’s a lot of people I forgot. There’s too much fashion to count here. It’s oversaturated and I love it, Let’s finish this off with a couple of some other snap shots of celebs - can we can never get enough of that:
Jessica: Jennifer Lopez, who looks less harsh than she usually does at these shindigs. Instead of slicked-back hair, she’s sporting a throwback bob and a lavender empire waist vintage dress with a broad diamond necklace. Hello, gorgeous.
Me: Very Goddessy. I’m not too fond of the necklace thing - is it a part of the gown? The empire waist is very flattering on her. I sometimes see the empire waist as a daring look for some women. In other words, some women should sport it, others should stay away from it. But yes, J. Lo looked marvelous in Marchesa.
Jessica: Here comes best supporting actor nominee Djimon Hounsou, in a black suit and red sunglasses: everyone remember him as the hot mystery dude in Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up” and Janet Jackson’s “Love Will Never Do Without You” videos? I’d almost forgotten.
Me: Oh my - why did Seacrest have to bring up the “Straight Up” video? That video reminds me of the days of doing the running man while wearing my MC Hammer pants and Hypercolor T-shirt. Nonetheless, Djimon’s suit was dapper and it was a great tangent from the black and white, but the detailing made me think of a valet parking attendant.
I bow to the queen - no, I am not talking about Helen Mirren, although I do loved her Christian Lacroix gown, but I am talking about the ravishing Queen Latifah. The strapped black gown with horizontal textures would normally make someone look - please forgive me - wider, but the black sleekness made the Queen sexy, voluptuous and alluring- I think I
have another crush.
It looks like Kirsten Dunst spent too much time adding more feathers onto this dress rather than fixing her hair. She looks like she’s going for the “natural” look - and by natural I mean busted.
Jessica: Rinko Kikuchi, the best supporting actress nominee has a translator, but what doesn’t need translating is her hotness. Her blonde hair is as risqué as her role in Babel, and both put her on the map. Oscar or not, watch out, Hollywood.
Me: This is another fashion redemption from the Golden Globes. Rinko Kikuchi flattered her petite figure with this strapless black number. The dark tones were severely glamorous but the light old Hollywood femininity was defined by detailing.
And then there are all those outfits at the parties - but that’s another story. I guess another Oscar’s bites the dust. No fashions were extremely outlandish, but they were great to look at.
Overall, I am satisfied - with both the style and the results. And one more thing - I LOVE YOU JENNIFER HUDSON!
