best dressed | oscars 2010

I like to be fashionably late. It’s far more chic, non?

I do have a viable excuse for my tardiness; Hell Week has befallen, and fate has determined that I should have a bout of insomnia the evening (or morning?) before opening night. Thus I am wholly determined to make use of this time to blog like a good, responsible blogger would. Until tomorrow morning, hello, caffeine.

I didn’t watch the Oscars 2010. I rarely (read: never) partake in the viewing of such events, for I’d much rather watch something else, and wait for the photographs to flood the internet. Like Fashion Week. (I’m still very bitter about not being able to attend the few shows and presentations and cocktail parties I was invited to… very, very bitter.)

Without further ado, I present to you my favorites of that evening.

{rachel mcadams | elie saab}

Rachel McAdams looked absolutely stunning – breathtaking, even, in this Elie Saab number. The silhouette of the couture gown was nothing new, of course – sweetheart neckline, A-line skirt – two elements that are universally flattering on the feminine physique regardless of shape or size. However, it is the most minute of details and the print that make the dress undeniably unique. The bandage/wrap detailing along the dress add dimension and edge to the languid fluidity of the dress. The watercolor print, reminiscent of a certain Georgia O’Keefe painting I fawned over at the Met, was beautiful. The colors were muted, soft, and neutral. Not overbearingly feminine, nor anything too harsh, and gorgeous in any lighting and angle. It was all quite romantic really, and styled perfectly with the simple updo and almost-natural makeup.

{miley cyrus | jenny packman}

Let me preface this with my disclaimer: I’m no fan of Miley Cyrus. I am, however, quite the hoo-hah rally-er for her red carpet looks (especially after last year’s Oscars where she wore a Zuhair Murhad gown), and for those looks only. She’s got a brilliant stylist – she always looks fresh, sophisticated, and appropriate at such premier events, all of which are difficult to execute successfully, especially on a seventeen year old girl. Yes, she looks mature – but I do adore the more sophisticated looks myself. The slightly messy bouffant is classy, the makeup (all emphasis on the lashes!) is simple, but beautiful, and that dress. A beautiful nude with a frilly corseted bust, satin ribbon, and chiffon gown inspired by lingerie. A few sprinkles of beading/sequins here and there adds a bit of youth to tone down the sexiness. It’s tasteful, it’s classy, it’s sophisticated, it’s sexy. This, my dears, would be my ultimate prom dress.

Miley, darling, do donate that dress to me. I’d look far better in it. Obviously. (;

♥

{ images’ source: t h e f a s h i o n s p o t }

bisous,

La C.