Monday, February 27, 2012

Red Carpet Report • The 2012 Oscars

Last night, February 26, was annual Oscar night. This was the night the most important movie awards are handed to the best actresses, actors and films. My favourite part of the evening is the red carpet, that is the part where I can admire all the gorgeous dresses. Lets check them out!

Emma Stone stood out on the red carpet in a Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer 2012 haute couture gown. The high-necked gown with bow was teamed with Brian Atwood platforms and a Louis Vuitton minaudière. Emma wore her hair in a sleek, side-parted updo. The actress completed her look with Louis Vuitton jewels, which included pink earrings and a diamond bracelet. Michelle Williams surprised in a vibrant shade of coral ruched mousseline gown. The strapless gown with peplum at the waist was accented with a bow appliqué. The actress styled her gown with Louboutin heels, a pink Bottega Veneta clutch and diamond Fred Leighton for Forevermark jewels. 

Emma Stone Actress Emma Stone arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.  Michelle Williams - The 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012: Arrivals Group B

Li Bingbing was a stunner in a winter-white Georges Chakra gown with train. Her strapless structured gown was complemented with gold jewels. The Chinese actress accessorized with white gold Maple Leaf earrings and a white diamond floral cuff. She also carried a mint green croco-clutch by Lana Marks. Cameron Diaz looked gorgeous in a nude silk floor-length gown by Gucci Première. The strapless bodice flowed into a full skirt with plissé layers and beautiful beads, fringes and other embroideries. The actress teamed her gown with satin peep-toes by Salvatore Ferragamo and a fringed clutch. 

Li Bingbing - The 84th Academy Award Arrivals: A  Cameron Diaz - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Angelina Jolie worked her gown with full devotion on the red carpet. The actress donned a custom velvet black gown with thigh-high split by Atelier Versace. The strapless gown was paired with satin, custom-made Ferragamo peep-toes. A bright red lip shade provided the finishing touch for Angie's look. Jessica Chastain wore a black Alexander McQueen gown to the Oscars. The redhead opted for a silk corset gown with gold embroideries and an organza skirt. Jessica wore her hair in a pulled-back style, she (of course) didn't carry a clutch.

Angelina Jolie - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Jessica Chastain - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals


Gwyneth Paltrow was a vision in white, she wore a white Tom Ford gown with cape at the red carpet, from the Fall 2012 collection. The one-shoulder gown was paired with silver jewels, including a wide cuff. Gwyneth's hair was in a low chic ponytail. Princess Charlene of Monaco also attended the Oscars. Charlene wore a white lace mock neck gown by Akris Couture. The sleeveless gown featured a chic keyhole accent on the back and was teamed with a small Akris bag. Her hair was in a voluminous updo. 

Gwyneth Paltrow - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Charlene Wittstock - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Meryl Streep took home Best Actress for her role in Iron Lady. The actress arrived in a liquid gold Lanvin gown. The custom draped gown with a chain belt looked beautiful on Meryl. She carried a Lanvin clutch, her look was completed with dangling gold earrings. George Clooney's beautiful +1, Stacy Keibler, was gorgeous in a shimmering gold Marchesa Fall 2012 gown. The off-the-shoulder column gown featured a gathered detail formed into a rose-like shape on the hip. Stacy finished her look with gold accessories and wavy side-swept curls. 

Meryl Streep - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Stacy Keibler - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Kristen Wigg looked beautiful in a nude layered tulle Pre-Fall 2012 gown by J.Mendel. The Bridesmaids-actress paired her strapless gown with diamond bangles, an emerald ring and a laid-back loose hairstyle. Penelope Ann Miller wore a custom Badgley Mischka halterneck gown. The Artist-actress looked good in the sequined gown, which she paired with strappy sandals, a gold clutch and a wide cuff. Penelope's hair was in a chic updo, she completed her look with bright red lippie. 

Kristen Wiig - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Penelope Ann Miller - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Sarah Hyland wasn't my favourite on the red carpet. The young actress wore a dark lilac Alberta Ferretti gown with asymmetric sleeves and wrappy detailing. The flowy gown just wasn't the gown for Sarah, she didn't accessorize, so I was left with the feeling something was missing. Leslie Mann stunned in a midnight blue Roberto Cavalli gown with criss-cross beading. The actress paired her gown with a Judith Leiber clutch and sapphire jewelry. A ponytail completed her look. 

Sarah Hyland - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Leslie Mann - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Shailene Woodley blended into the crowd in her white, long-sleeved Valentino Spring 2012 Couture gown. Although this look is pretty, it isn't a stunner. Shailene wore her hair in a sleek bun, smokey eyes completed the young actress's look. Milla Jovovich, my God, was a goddess in white. The actress looked gorgeous in an embellished white Elie Saab Fall 2009 Couture gown. Milla teamed her gown with Elie Saab platforms and an Edie Parker box clutch. With her hair in retro waves, she completed her look with deep red lippie. 

Shailene Woodley - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Milla Jovovich - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Rooney Mara donned her signature style last night. The actress wore a white Givenchy Spring 2009 Couture gown with a full skirt. Rooney paired her structured gown with Fred Leighton jewels, red lips and blunt bangs. Sister Kate Mara came out to support sissie Rooney at the red carpet. Kate looked like a lady in a draped sleeve gown by Jack Guisso Couture, from the Spring 2012 collection. The floral appliqué strapless gown was teamed with a thin white belt. Kate pulled her curls back into a soft do. 

Rooney Mara - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Kate Mara - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Penelope Cruz donned a custom blue-and-grey Armani Privé gown. The Spanish beauty's off-the-shoulder gown with fitted bodice cascaded into pleats and a full skirt. Penelope wore her dark hair in a sophisticated updo, she accessorized with Chopard jewels: a collar necklace and knock-out earrings. Tina Fey wore a custom midnight blue Carolina Herrera gown. The strapless gown featured a chic peplum and thin black belt. Tina wore her hair in a voluminous updo and carried a Roger Vivier clutch, Bulgari jewelry finished her look. 

Penelope Cruz - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Tina Fey - The 84th Academy Award Arrivals: C

Octavia Spencer won in an ivory silk gown by Tadashi Shoji. The cap-sleeve draped detail gown was covered in beads and made Octavia shimmer on the red carpet. The actress styled her gown with a Judith Leiber clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Co-star Viola Davis also attended the Oscars. The actress wore a popping emerald green gown by Vera Wang. The corset gown with floral appliqué featured a pleated skirt. Viola accessorized with a wide cuff, a silver box clutch and a cocktail ring. 

Octavia Spencer - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Viola Davis - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Natalie Portman looked great in a red polka dot gown, a vintage Dior, from 1954 to be exact. The strapless gown was styled with a diamond statement necklace and bouncy curls. So retro! Busy Phillips donned a strapless lace dress by Dolce & Gabbana. The dress gathered in the waist and was paired with bright pink Brian Atwood peep-toes. Her hair was swept over the shoulder. Beautiful Irene Neuwirth earrings completed her look. 

Natalie Portman - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Busy Philipps - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Rose Byrne looked stunning in a glamourous black sequined Vivienne Westwood gown. The simple but beautiful one-shoulder gown made Rose's figure perfectly come out. The actress teamed her gown with sky-high Jimmy Choo platforms and Chanel jewels. Ellie Kemper wore a beautiful bronze sequined Armani Privé Fall 2012 gown. The strapless gown with red hue was paired with a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. Ellie wore her hair in blunt bangs, her look was completed with dangling earrings. 

Rose Byrne - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  Ellie Kemper  - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Maria Menounos was pretty in a seafoam green Maria Lucia Hohan Gown. The halter gown with sexy open back also featured draped details from the bodice. The full-skirted gown was paired with diamond jewelry, Maria's hair was in a chic updo. Berenice Bejo didn't wow us on the red carpet. The actress wore mint green Elie Saab Spring 2012 Couture gown. The long-sleeve fully embroidered gown with V-neckline was paired with a custom Swarovski clutch and Chopard jewelry. 

Maria Menounos - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals  

Sandra Bullock opted for a black-and-white silk gown by Marchesa. The gown had gold embroideries around the waist and an elegant draped back. The scoop-neck gown was paired with a sleek ponytail and a metallic clutch. Jennifer Lopez was also spotted at the red carpet. The singer wore a nude silk Zuhair Murad gown with crystal embellishments, a plunging neckline and cut-out sleeves. Yes, there is much going on in this custom gown. Jennifer teamed her gown with a mirrored Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and wore her hair in a topbun. 

  Jennifer Lopez - 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Who is your favourite?
I loved Michelle Williams, Jessica Chastain, Cameron Diaz, Rose Byrne, Milla Jovovich & Li Bingbing!

xoxo


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