The Academy Awards have come and gone once again, and not only are we left with the best picks in film and actors, we are also left with a whole lot of fashion to critique and judge. The Oscars was one of the toughest award shows to judge this year because everyone looked so fabulous! Here are my picks for the best dressed at the Academy Awards...
Cate Blanchett looks exquisite in this nude coloured Giorgio Armani gown. Many said that the dress is so stunning on her because you can't tell where the dress ends and her own skin begins - the colour is perfect on her. Usually someone with a skin tone as fair as Cate's would get lost in a dress this colour and would be washed out by it, but this is not the case for Ms. Blanchett. The fitted top and flowy skirt look exquisite on her figure. One of my favourite parts of this dress is the sheer sleeves which once again practically blend into her body. Cate's make-up is very light and natural, her hair is a styled beautifully and effortlessly and she accessorized with gorgeous Chopard earrings and a diamond bracelet - simple yet sophisticated.
Olivia Wilde not only looks fabulous in this Valentino dress, she is glowing proudly with 'soon-to-be-mama' joy. Olivia proves that you can still look high-class and trendy with a baby bump. The gown's design is made perfectly for the mom-to-be with a high neckline and a cut out back. The simple yet bold black of the dress looks elegant against Olivia's glowing skin. The 'pop' of white in the back adds the perfect amount of brightness to her look. Ms. Wilde's simple up-do pairs perfectly with her Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings - giving those jewels a perfect opportunity to dazzle and shine.
Emma Watson looks classy and sleek in this metallic Vera Wang top and skirt ensemble. Emma only came to present an award, but she definitely stood out and made a statement on the red carpet. The dress compliments her small figure perfectly. Her simple hair style with a side swept bang is not too much for the look and her natural make-up with a red lip gives the outfit a bit of a colour pop. Emma is wearing Solange hoop earrings and various rings from different designers such as Chanel, Bouchon and Jessica McCormack - giving the classy look a modern edge.
Jennifer Lawrence, the face of Dior, looks stunning in a bright red Dior (duh!) gown. Even though she didn't win an Oscar, Jen still won for one of the best dressed people on the red carpet, standing out in this gorgeous strapless dress. Jennifer looks so classy in the gown, and the addition of her Neil Lane statement necklace gives the perfect amount of elegance and fun to her bold look. Jennifer's natural and light make-up and styled back hair show off her gorgeous face and are an ideal choice for the loud gown.
Kate Hudson wow'd everyone on the red carpet in this striking white Atelier Versace gown. The plunging neckline and long silk skirt train compliment each other and Kate's fair skin tone. Looking at the front of the dress you're in awe at how elegant it is, then Ms. Hudson turns around and the back is as exquisite as the front! The low back shows off just the right amount skin, and that cape - marvellous! Kate pairs her statuesque ensemble with side swept curls, an edgy smoky eye and simple drop diamond earrings.
Lupita Nyong'o is not only an Academy Award winning actress, she's also the newest style icon on the fashion scene. Lupita dazzled in this elegant duck egg blue Prada gown, which was made personally for her. Lupita looks like a modern day Cinderella with this pleated skirt, plunging neckline, simple diamond jewels to accessorize and a diamond tiara-like headband that adds a magical feel to the look. The best supporting actress winner said the colour reminded her of Nairobi, her hometown in Kenya - she wanted a little bit of home with her.
My absolute favourite look of the night, and also the most underrated look was Naomi Watts in this stunning white Calvin Klein dress. Naomi looks like a goddess in this gown. The cut is perfect, the material is angelic - it looks like the dress was made for her. The whole ensemble from her hair and make-up to her accessories flow so well and make her stand out against the crowd. Naomi's spiderweb-like Bulgari necklace is very chic and modern against the classy gown. Her simple hairstyle doesn't busy the clean look and the red lip gives a colour pop to the frosted ensemble.
