Angelina Jolie is truly boring at the 3rd annual Women in the World Summit

Miley Cyrus- worst dressed

Alright. I'm going out on a limb here but it has to be said. Miley Cyrus was by far the WORST dressed at the Oscar's this week period. Albeit she was only at the Vanity Fair after party HOWEVER she was the worst dressed there and everywhere.

I do give her fashion kudos for making an attempt to dress her age. However, after this outfit I'm given to wondering whether she knows what her age is...... a query which would make some of her other stylistic choices more easily to reconcile. Usually she dresses like she's 35..... at this event she dressed like she was 30-40. Even Glenn Close dressed younger than Miley- and that's something to think about.

I will say I loved the hair, makeup and earrings. Loving seeing her without the extensions and the faux bob was just adorable. The colour and style were just perfect and looked great on her. Loved the red lip, the stand out eyebrows (very Liverpool!) and the smokey eyes. 

However, the dress was just far too dowdy. The colour, the cut, THE SHOULDER PADS, the length- it was just a disaster it was something out of Dynasty- but less classy AND imagine my surprise when I discovered that the individual responsible for providing her with this monstrosity was the King of sensuality.... Cavalli himself. Just a total disaster. However, she has nowhere to go but up.... although I'm not sure if that's anything new. 

 

Vanity Fair: Oscar Post Party

So my Oscar write up simply wouldn't be complete without a discussion of the looks on show at the Vanity Fair after party. There were some fabulous unexpected hits and then the milieu of average dresses.... 

Case in point Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise below. Here Katie is wearing Elie Saab and looks completely boring doing it. I wish her hair, jewellery or makeup had more of a pop because she just looks like she's swimming in a sea of blue. Particularly when standing new to Tom. A bright clutch or a bright belt would have been a necessary addition. I also felt like the top didn't quite fit well enough.... in fact it looks big on her. It could have been great I just wish she's rocked a bright lip, at a minimum. 

So here we have Irina Shayk.... and her boob. Ms. Shayk may have opted for a high cut dress; however, never one to disappoint her fans she made sure to flash a bit of skin by exposing some side boob action. The gown was designed by Abed Mahfouz, a renowned Lebanese fashion designed. I feel slightly bad for Mahfouz, this could have been his big Oscar moment- however, unfortunately the boob managed to overshadow his dress in terms of press attention. 

Alright now we have the sexy as hell Beckhams. Honestly, when I played with Ken and Barbie as a child this is what I was dreaming of. So her dress is of course by her from her latest collection. I am LOVING the belt action and I think the gown was gorgeous. The woman never shies away from colour so it was actually refreshing to see her in this lovely nude shade. She got a lot of flack because she didn't smile HOWEVER the woman never smiles. I think people just need to get over that. The smirk/ non- smile is her trade mark look and it looks fine. I think at this point everyone needs to drop the issue and embrace the smirk. Ms. Beckham also tweeted a picture from behind earlier in the evening and the dress looks amazing from every angle. 

For the Vanity Fair Oscar party Jennifer Lopez slipped into ANOTHER (inappropriate) Zuhair Murad gown. This one was worse then the first, in my opinion. I hated the 'lace' detailing on the back. Thought the front was just overly inappropriate, as it was even lower than the first dress. Which she had worn her hair loose and down to at least make the look somewhat natural. It was just horrible. Although the colour at the front was nice, I will give her that.  

Clare Danes was in probably one of my favourite dresses of the night. She looked absolutely stunning in Valentino. I always love her fashion picks but this was just feminine and whimsical and different and just perfect. I think if you're not nominated yourself  you should have to have fun with fashion in a way that is appropriate for someone who isn't nominated- namely, don't pick the most outrageous dress in the world but pick something that you wouldn't wear as a nominee. I think this is a great example of that. 

Rosie Huntington- Whitely was stunning in Antonio Berardi. She absolutely radiated in red. Although I will say that I would like her to try something less fitted at some point. I would love to see her in a full skirt and a strapless bodice. There's one thing you can't deny though- this woman is a super model. 

Minnie Driver was absolutely stunning. She was my unexpected favourite of the night. Just thought the dress was perfection. Age appropriate, perfect cut, perfect accessories- the earnings, the heels the clutch- just all amazing and I love the makeup- her lips are just perfection.

Cameron Diaz showed up to the after party wearing a dress that I far far preferred to her actual Oscar look. Rocking a bright orange Victoria Beckham frock Cameron looked fun, flirty and young. Exactly how she should look. I thought the dress was perfect and it was so nice to see her wearing two long dresses. I think she will make a classy transformation from bombshell action/ rom com actress to more mature roles.... albeit likely in the same kind of films. I thought this was perfect though, particularly with the short hair. 

Furthermore, love that Camren is showing her love for VB. This is the second time she has chosen to wear a Victoria Beckham dress to the Vanity Fair Oscars Party. The first was below in 2010. Love how different these looks are but how amazing she still looks regardless. 

I think this may be my favourite look of the night. It was fashion forward yet classy, age appropriate and absolutely stunning. It was Lilly Collins in Monique Lhuillier. I just absolutely loved everything about it and loved that it was Lhuillier. Looking at it I was absolutely sure that it was Marchesa but it was so nice to see her picking something slightly different from the usual grouping of young actor design favourites. 

Kate Bosworth looked amazing (although I wasn't completely sure whether it was appropriate for the Oscars after party); however, I loved this dress by Prabal Gurung and how much she let it take centre stage. The makeup and accessories were paired down and she just looked amazing. Have to say I would say she could gain a few pounds but the girl has looked like this for so long that I am almost willing to accept that this is actually her body type, as crazy as that sounds. 

Kate Hudson was looking phenomenal in vintage Versace. Can anyone believe she only gave birth a few months ago?! Perfection!!!!

Now we have Maria Sherapova. Slightly hit and miss here. Love that it's McQueen and I love the dress; however, I think that Maria is a bit too old and, dare I say, of a bit toooo athletic in regards of body type to pull of this ethereal baby doll design. 

Kate Upton continues to bore me. I have to stay I tried to embrace her with an open mind- realising that men and women don't always share the same ideas in regard to female beauty. However, I am going to just go out on a limb and say it- I don't find the woman attractive. Think she has TERRIBLE style and her boring and flabby arms and dull face (it's like a bad copy of Anna Nicole Smith) just bore me to tears. I have no idea who designed this dress but it was such a yawn they've done well not publicising it.  

Four top Oscar Fails

In terms of fashion fails I think this years Oscars was a fairly flop free. There were of course fashion misses HOWEVER non of them were epic. In fact I felt like after viewing the red carpet I was unscathed, un-offended and not overly repulsed. However, of course there were some misses. 

First off Camren Diaz. I felt like the colour was just slightly off, to be more specific I would have liked to have seen a color- rather than this putty tone. Moreover, I would have liked to see some more detail on the top of the dress. We all know that Ms. Diaz may possess a lot of assets (dazzling smile, great muscle tone and always a fabulous tan).... however bosoms is not one of them. I think some light ruching on the bust of mid section would have just made a huge difference. I would have also liked to have seen a different cut on the bust, perhaps more of a sweetheart neckline. Finally, wasn't a huge fan of the sequins and feathering on the bottom. Think it was all a bit dull and uninventive. In essence, considering this is Gucci couture I expected more- and I think we should expect more. 

So then next photos have been included for two reasons. Firstly because I think Diaz's dress looks even worse in action; and secondly, because Jennifer Lopez's Zuhair Murad dress is my second fail. Alright before the lynch mob hits Jennifer is a gorgeous and unbelievably sensual woman with an unbelievable body, particularly when considering that she's had TWINS! However, since her breakup with Marc Anthony I think that her style... which was always verging slightly too close too mutton dressed as lamb is now FULLY into mutton dressed as lamb territory. I am glad she went long (her silver American Music Awards dress was just FAAAAAR too short) BUT think the dress would have been nicer if it had resisted the inclusion of one of the following: the low cut neckline, the low back, the sheer detailing or the exposed upper arms- it was just all too much together. 

For my third worst dressed contender we have Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittenstock  who wore Akris. This look was just ALL wrong; however, it wasn't purely the fault of the designer. Charlene did herself no favours in terms of picking her hairstyle, makeup or jewellery... although obviously the dress itself was HORRIBLE (I would even go as far to say disgusting); however, at least it was in white... which somewhat downplayed the grossness. The hairstyle was just too severe, it aged her beyond belief. The earrings were horrible and it was just all too dull. Moreover, considering her broad shoulders the cut was cut a HUGE HUGE mistake. 

 Finally, we have Natalie Portman.... who may or may not have been wearing a wedding ring down the red carpet. However, what we do know for sure was that she was wearing a vintage Dior couture dress- which was awful. I felt that the red with black polka dots were all just a bit kitsch- it it was Zoey Deschanel I would have totally bought it but on Ms. Portman it just didn't work and frankly even if it was on someone more kitschy I thought it was just a bit boring. I do have to say however that I thought her hair, makeup and jewellery (in particular that AMAZING necklace). 

Angelina Jolie Grand Slam Win

Alright so I think we can all agree that Angelina Jolie was the winner of this week's Oscar style sweepstakes. She was completely radiant and beguiling on the red carpet. Although she was rocking her trademark look- strapless, long and slit to the thigh- she was looking, in my opinion, the best she has in recent memory. 

She seems to be enjoying an unbelievable relationship with Atelier Versace as they are just churning out one amazing dress after another- but this one was my favourite. What made it even better was the shameless leg displaying. She has come into her own and it's so nice to see her Brad looking so comfortable and public in their love AND to see her leading Brad's parents down the carpet holding hands. Heart warming. 

I apologise for not posting these earlier. I have been feeling like death warmed over of late- hopefully not malaria but who knows. But keep your fingers crossed for me!

Twilight Part II Brussels Premiere

Ashley Greene looks pretty adorable, in other news does anyone else think she used the same surgeon for her rhinoplasty as Jessica Biel?

Anonymous premieres in London and Joely Richardson STEALS the show

So 'Anonymous' premiered yesterday at the 55th BFI London Film Festival held at the Empire Cinemas and Joely Richardson stole my heart. The woman is 46 and if just consistently age appropriate and gorgeous. I originally fell in love with her as a child (who didn't!) when she played Anita in 101 Dalmations, she was the perfect counter to the unforgettably evil Cruella Deville- played by Glenn Close. Then of course there was her role in The Patriot in 2000 where she again played the role wife (albeit she was Mel Gibson's sister in law but still she was a mother to his children and he later married her). THEN she played a wife twice more in two of my favorite shows. From 2003- 2010 she played Julia McNamara on Nip/ Tuck which she was simply fabulous on (it is a crime that despite being repeatedly nominated for Golden Globe  and Golden Satellite awards for her performance she failed to win one), then in 2010 she played Queen Catherine Parr on The Tudors in it's final season. 

Anonymous represents in that case the first film I will see in which she is not portraying a wife and mother as she plays Queen Elizabeth the 1st (well the young Queen Elizabeth, her mother Vanessa Redgrave will be portraying the old Queen Elizabeth- so excited about that and loved Vanessa's outfit at the photo call). I cannot wait to see it and am super excited about the fact that she will soon hit our screens again in The Gild With The Dragon Tattoo as Anita Vagner, what an amazing (and well deserved year for Joely!). Enjoy the pictures below of the photo call and red carpet.

Underwhelmed

So Keira Knightley showed up to the premiere of 'A Dangerous Mind' wearing this.... Roksanda Ilic dress which I am just COMPLETELY underwhelmed by. The fit isn't particularly flattering. I don't like the cut at the back and I'm just not a fan of the concept generally. It seems like it's been ages since we saw Keira Knightley on the red carpet and I'm deeply saddened that it's in this.

Christmas has come early! Rosie Huntington Whiteley arrives at the New York premiere of Transformers wearing red AND flashing some thigh

Apparently someone got my memo or there are greater forces at work as the two criticisms I levied at RTH's London premiere were rectified at today's! The dress is red AND her thigh has returned (with some boobs and back for added viewing pleasure!) I could not be more pleased (for her high, her and myself!- I feel like a bit of a fashion oracle at the moment, I won't lie). 

It truly is christmas come early!!!

PLUS to make today extra special it was the Made in Chelsea wrap party at Tuatara on the King's Road AND the Burberry Serpentine party. Basically today was a trifecta of British fashion fun. All that was needed was for our favorite Kate (not Moss although how excited am I for her wedding!- but Middleton) to make another appearance (how yum was her Temperley dress at Wimbledon!). Although that would ruin the creepy mental fashion triptych I am currently envisioning depicting today's exciting events!

Rosie Huntington- Whiteley at the Transformers 3 London Premiere

Rosie Huntington Whiteley continues her tour around the world.... promoting Transfers 3 and (more importantly) flashing different body parts in isolation. Today she mixed it up and flashed some cleavage AND back. The boobs must have been getting jealous because this has been their first real foray out this promotions tour. As for the back... well it's quickly catching up to her leg in regards to its mileage.

I have to say I really like the color (although I am waiting for her to rock red! She looked SO good on the cover of March vogue) but there's just something about it that leaves me disappointed, I just can't quite put my finger on it.

Rosie Huntington- Whiteley Sparkles at the Transformers 3 German Premiere

Well she didn't get her legs out *tear* but she had to change it up eventually (we all know that Angelina Jolie has the market cornered on the repetitive one leg flash show). I guess we can seek solace in the fact that she got her back out. Let's be honest though- the men will be sad. A back is no replacement for a leg.