Oscars Best Dressed Red Carpet Recap!

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Lupita, Lupita, LUPITA!  The Oscars, and the fashion world has spoken, and the gorgeous new-comer Lupita Nyong'o is the new darling!

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The red carpet fashion this year for the 2014 Academy Awards Oscars show took a similar path that the Grammy's took a month prior:  dark and slightly sombre.  It seems that black, midnight blue, and soft beige were the most popular colors on the red carpet, which were both dazzling, and leaving us thirsty for a bit of color.  But what the gowns lacked in color, they made up for in details like unique silhouettes, fabric treatments, and sparklers.

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But the real stand out was Best Supporting Actress Winner Nupita Nyong'o, who looked absolutely breathtaking in a Nairobi blue Prada gown, and now famous Fred Leighton headband.  Yes folks, that headband now has its own Twitter handle!

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Lupita looked as if she were floating down the carpet on an endlessly delicate, strikingly elegant blue gown that not only complimented her flawless skin (seriously, her stylist can do no wrong with color choice), but was a breath of fresh air amongst the sea of black and white.

But hey, let's not forget Jennifer Lawrence's bold red Dior gown, which, go figure, the lady fell in once again, and the bevy of white tuxedos the men brought to the carpet.  And of course, there's the ever daring fashion statement of Pharell's shorts and suit combo, which I just love.

So take a look at some photos from the red carpet.  Who was your favorite fashion darling?

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Best Hair at the Oscars

Well, we're still here recapping the Academy Awards that happened this past Sunday... what can we say, there was so much fashion to take in, it required a few posts!

Since I blogged yesterday about some of my personal favorite dresses that graced the runway on Hollywood beauties like Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lawrence and Sally Field, we thought it would be great to showcase some of the gorgeous locks we saw bouncing down the same carpet.

Some wore it long, some wore it short, curly, pin straight, and everything in between.  And while there were some styles that just didn't seem to have the uumph and appeal that was probably intended, there were some luscious locks that simply looked radiant (ahem!  Miss Jessica Chastain, above!).

So take a look at some of our fav locks.  Which was your favorite?

Anne Hathaway looks adorable and stunning in her tossled pixie.

Honestly, has anyone ever looked as good in a short cut as miss Halle Berry?

Jennifer Hudson and Catherine Zeta-Jones work long dark lengths.

Reese Witherspoon is the queen of the old Hollywood glam look, with her side part-swept curls.

Sandra Bullock is all smiles with her insanely shiny, pin straight hair.

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Oscars 2012! The Hairstyles on the Red Carpet!

Hollywood’s biggest night came and hit with a fashionable bang that left us drooling…. Over the gorgeous gowns, stunning couples, surprise wins, decadent jewelry, and of course, the hair!

Some of our absolute favorite hairstyle looks for the night were bold, dramatic, unexpected, and infinitely chic.  Thick, heavy bangs, oversized buns (and we’re not talking about JLo’s gorgeous bod) and retro glam ignited the carpet.  And honestly, who could forget Viola Davis’ au-natural and gorgeous short crop?!

If ever there was a woman who could pull off a bun at any given moment, it would be JLo.  She simply looks like a goddess with this elegant, simple, yet chic topknot.

Tina Fey was also not one to shy away from an oversized bun, and we love her for it.  Looking uncharacteristically regal and elegant, she stunned us with her slightly-below-the-crown enlarged crescent bun.

Natalie Portman went for the simple elegance of the old Hollywood retro look, with a soft side swept bang and gentle rolled curl on the ends.  We say, bravo!

The lovely Gweneth Paltrow opted out of the traditional updo, and instead went for a sleek low ponytail to offset her sleek, simple, yet wow-factor gown.  Classic!

How can we not adore the beautiful new Miss Marilyn herself, Michelle Williams.  In a pale blond pixie and peony lips, her look was one of our very favorites of the night.

Rounding out the top of our Hollywood glamour list was Penelope Cruz, who accented her soft pastel gown with equally soft side swept curls, pulled away from her face to showcase that amazing smile.

We are so excited to see Viola Davis take off her wigs (at her husband's encouragement) and rock her natural locks!  There are few things more beautiful than a woman proud to showcase her personal style with freedom and grace!  Bravo!

Lastly, we loved the look of Rooney Mara's blunt cut bangs!  So thick, dark, dramatic and chic!

Here are some of our favorite hairstyle looks for the night!  Who do you think wore it best?

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2012 Oscars! Red Carpet Recap

The fashion that was spotted on the Oscars' red carpet is all everyone is talking about! If you missed out on the renowned award show over the weekend, we've got you covered! Here are some of the most amazing looks of the night that we can't stop ranting about!

George Clooney's stunning girlfriend Stacy Keibler rocked the red carpet in a gorgeously-draped, metallic gold Marchesa gown. We literally let out a scream of joy when seeing her alongside her beau. Aah! Hands down, hottest couple of the night.

Fab-u-lous! That's the first word that came to mind when seeing Jennifer Lopez in this sequined Zuhair Murad dress. Some hated it, but we loved it!

Milla Jovovich showed of her feminine side with a breathtaking white Elie Saab gown embellished with silver paillette details. The strong, single shoulder gave her some edge, but the flattering fit upgraded it all to elegance. Now that's glamour!

Michelle Williams add some color to the style scene in this adorable tangerine Louis Vuitton gown. We love the peplum-tiered skirt, and all of the intricate details. And with her super cute pixie cut, we think only she could pull this one off.

"The Help" star Octavia Spencer looked lovely in her sparkling sequin Tadashi Shoji gown. The first-time Oscar winner surely stood out from the crowd of the many lovely looks.

Gwyneth Paltrow looks flawless in her bright white Tom Ford gown. At first, we were a bit leery about the cape as it seems a bit superhero-ish, but we think it adds a unique touch that is rare among traditional Oscar fashion.

Cameron Diaz kept it simple and chic in this curve-hugging Gucci gown. She's truly glowing, and we love the elegance and simplicity of her look!

Which star do you think had the best red carpet style?

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