The very coveted event of the year – Oscars 2013 – came and went in a heart beat, or so it seemed and now we’re left with the usual red carpet talk, best and worst moments, dresses, winners, parties snap-shots, celebs tweetpics and instagrams… same old same old. Yet we so love this! As promised to you last night on Twitter we are today covering all the delicious moments that happened last night and with them the classic Oscars 2013 Red Carpet – Best & Worst Dressed. But… first thing’s first, so until we put our fashion police hats on, one thing I must confess, is that I loved the 2013 Oscars theme last night: Old musical Hollywood! Though lots of hints were pretty much thrown in our face before the ceremony (Les Miserables anyone? And Catherine Zeta Jones performing live?) I did not expect to be thrown back in time and watch the beautiful Charlize Theron and the hot Channing Tatum dancing like those Hollywood icons of the ’50’s. It continued in the same note, and it was magnificent!
Unlike other times, this year and this carpet event had the shortest list of worst dressed. No surprise there as the stars chose more classic cuts and simple designs (no more over-the-top ruffles, one-shoulder funky designs, risque gowns). Trends we spotted? That is aside from the Side Boob Trend? (check out Anne Hathaway btw). Well… there were lots of Strapless Gowns, Sequins & Pale/Nude Shades. Makeup & Hair were simple, relaxed and understated, I mean there was no obvious trend makeup wise, no bold-lips-are-in or smoky eyes are back. So… let’s begin! Charlize Theron was the most gorgeous ever in her white peplum, long train Dior Haute Couture dress. If anyone could pull off such a short pixie haircut on the red carpet – well… that’s Charlize. With that face, and that statuesque body she just proved us that less is more and simple will make you stand out of the crowd anytime. Naomi Watts looked perfect in her asymmetric cut Armani Prive grey’ish blue sequined gown. It was sexy, fitted, slim, super star-style and red-carpet appropriate! Jessica Chastain pulled off an Old Hollywood look with her nude Armani Prive dress – strapless, fitted, simple, and though she might have risqued being too washed out (nude dress, light red hair, pale skin) she actually made it all work exceptionally with the red lips. It just pulled the whole look together. Amanda Seyfried can wear a garbage bag and still look beautiful so she has made our best dressed list, but not regardless of her gown, cause she did look amazing in that nude, sequined, fitted Alexander McQueen dress. Her hair was pulled back in a relaxed bun and she was wearing simple makeup.
Errr… besides Helena Bonham Carter you mean? That would be Salma Hayek in that horrible Alexander McQueen dress, which in itself was not bad, it made her body look fantastic but the neck detail ruined it. It made her look as if she had no neck, just a huge head attached to a tiny body. Not too flattering hair nor makeup either. Halle Berry… Why?! When I 1st saw her arrive on the red carpet I was so sad… I so love this woman, but when she misses on the red carpet, she misses big time. What the hell was she thinking with that long sleeved grey sequined dress? But wait… then I saw her on the stage and she looked stunning, like a statue. Beautiful, hot, confident… Still not my fave dress for her, but I suppose it’s a matter of taste. Maria Menounos thought she was a Popsicle or going to an 1980’s prom. I mean bright pink and huge hair? Really? Kelly Rowland was a mess, that’s all I’m gonna say. Sometimes less is more. Actually on the red carpet it’s always safer to go for simple, classic with a twist rather than over do it and risque a total red carpet miss and landing on worst dressed lists.
Awesome commentary and finally someone who agrees with me about the Argo win! Yay! Okay so I’m going to say it. I know Helena Bonham Carter always makes worst dressed lists and I get but I kind of love her that the fact that she does whatever she wants…..
haha yeah, all that critique about her, it does not seem to bother her at all, she literally does not give a damn about it. And that’s a big thing in Hollywood – standing up for yourself, what u love etc, regardless of the whole world blasting you. Go Helena! (from this point of view). Thanks Caroline :) xx
charlize is absolutely amazing
i so love her too Ana! she’s stunning ur right :) thanks xx
I just couldn’t get enough of Zoe Saldana’s dress. It is just fabulous! My least fave was Salma Hayek — totally agree with you about the no neck situation hihihi
Love the post and your picks!
XOXO Nensi
Thank you so much hun! glad u liked the post. Zoe was stunning!!!! most of them actually nailed this off, but poor salma lol. Ah well… there’s always next year. xx
Love Charlize Theron! Ultra chic dress! xxx
yes! she was my favorite, sooo beautiful & classy. Thanks :) xx
Jane Fonda’s dress was my favorite, very bold in yellow and stood out from the other colors.
omg that woman looks amazing. She was stunning as always! thanks xx