Academy Awards: Best Dressed

I was pleasantly surprised by the Oscars fashion this year, though I was hoping for more off the runway fashions. The color trends remained rather soft with nudes and pastels, it was especially heavy on the lavenders. However, there were also plenty of red dresses (maybe they all knew Valentino was going).

Without further adieu I give you my Top Ten best dressed at the Academy Awards.
1. Mila Kunis in Elie Saab. This dress is absolutely perfect; the color, the draping of the lace and tulle, the sheer quality to the dress.

2. Camila Alves in Kaufman Franco. For someone who wasn't even nominated, this dress was a knockout. For a black dress, it is so well done. Well cut, well tailored. It's so simple but exudes elegance.

3. Jennifer Lawrence in Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein. She does look a little like baywatch meets Stephanie Pratt in this dress but its fantastic. Her body looks incredible. She also wins my most improved since the SAG awards where she wore a bright pink mess.

4. Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana. I love love love this look. Being pale myself, I understand the trouble with finding the right color to wear. Scarlett aced it with this plum colored D&G gown. I must admit that I also love the loose hair and dark makeup, it suits her personality.

5. Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa. For such a young up and comer, Hailee has made great choices for fashion this award season. She even designed this gown with the Marchesa duo Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. It really doesn't get better than that.

6. Natalie Portman in Rodarte. I love that Natalie wore Rodarte, as she is friends with them but they also designed the costumes for Black Swan. This was a nice nod to the designers and her film. The draping is really effortless over her growing baby belly.

7. Michelle Williams in Chanel. Michelle is so graceful and elegant, you can tell just by the way she holds herself. She reminds me of Grace Kelly in this way. She is a perfect person to showcase Chanel at the Oscars. This gown is so detailed and sophisticated. The pearl color doesn't wash her out but actually adds to her pale skin and ultra blond locks.

8. Halle Berry in Marchesa. Thankfully Halle chose to wear clothing to this Awards show. If you haven't been able to tell so far through my blog, I am a huge fan of Marchesa. You can't beat their designs. The dresses are real artwork and they really have to be appreciated as such. I love this nude color on Halle, it adds to her beauty.

9. Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang. Sandra brought all the stops out last year in her Marchesa gown. This year she chose a more toned down dress in terms of design but not in color. This was a great dress to wear because she looked like a returning winner, without stealing the spotlight of those nominated that night.

10. Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Couture. This is another dress that is an art piece. Because this dress is so structured, Cate Blanchett is a great person to wear it. She has wide shoulders and a slim figure which highlights the best features of the dress.

Honorable Mentions in no particular order:
Gwyneth Paltrow

Melania Trump

Reese Witherspoon

Celine Dion

Annette Benning

Best Dressed Men in no particular order:
Robert Downey Jr.

Jeremy Renner

Colin Firth

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Anne Hathaway's Oscar Dresses

The famous actress was the 2011 Academy Awards hostess with actor James Franco. She kept us all entertained with her 8 wardrobe changes during the Oscars. Hathaway was styled by celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and managed to pull off every look with ease; from a heavy stapless gown to a tux. It's hard to decide which look you prefer, but i have to say that the gold fringed Oscar de la Renta dress is my personal favorite, as well as her red Valentino. Which one is yours?

On the red carpet in red Valentino

In a white grecian Givenchy Haute Couture dress

In a Lanvin tux and custom Brian Atwood pumps

In a gold fringed one-shoulder Oscar de la Renta dress

In a Vivienne Westwood Couture strapless dress

In a blue Armani Prive futuristic off the shoulder dress

In a Tom Ford crystal lace dress

In an Atelier Versace gown, which she wore also at the after-parties

At Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing the Atelier Versace gown

xoxo Elina

Musings, STREET STYLE and a possible guest post.

I really cannot think of anything to blog about. Seriously, I'm stuck in a rut. In fact, Laura Whiston of Whisty has just given me a lovely idea. I'm now inviting bloggers to do a "5 things I can't live without at the moment" post on my blog. I'm inviting anyone who wants to take part to choose music, fashion, food, makeup and 1 random item and send them to me at glamglueblog@hotmail.com.

I did do a street style post for the Trinity's newspaper the University Times last week with my friend Anna of StyleGirl last week though. It worked out pretty well, so if any of you would like to check it out over on the UT website, you can click here.

I have a week off this week (how wonderful), so hopefully I'll get my inspiration back while I still have ample time to write things.

Remember, you can find me on:
Facebook here.
Bloglovin' here.

For now I just provide you with some pretty pictures of five things I can't live without at the moment.

Morrissey, as always.

Whittard of Chelsea- Dreamtime instant tea drink.

(my parents brought me this from London- it is absolutely gorgeous, and perfect for drinking before you go to bed.)

MAC Lip Conditioner.

American Apparel Herringbone Long Sleeve Raglan Pullover.

Radox Shower Smoothies.

The 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party is a star-studded event which over the years has become the hottest, most exclusive and fashionable party, where only A-list celebrities are invited. This year it took place at the Sunset Tower Hotel in LA. Take a look at the red carpet fashion and dream!