My TOP 10 Favorite Oscar Red Carpet Looks

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you all have fun watching the Oscars?<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's kind of a big deal for me and I truly have not missed a show in the past 10 years!<br />Back in the Philippines, this would mean watching the Oscars live at around 9 am on a Monday Morning (yup I skipped school for the day)!<br />I enjoy watching the show itself and of course, love 'drooling' over the different Oscar looks on the red carpet!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And like last year, I rounded up my favorite looks here on my blog.<br />This list is not in any order </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So let's see if we had the same favorites shall we?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jPZuFC24jniXSQ31dTWIafTcmg1gHyKaQG9cLP70UkJU2DKQqmxb31cXx_YMtDEVApScqTBZhQXxarhwOc1fg_bSJ3XFH52fwalb4FwEMernEMMbkeNeOQsOW8RbnoFPXZJs2_LsHi4/s1600/slide_337830_3484543_free.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jPZuFC24jniXSQ31dTWIafTcmg1gHyKaQG9cLP70UkJU2DKQqmxb31cXx_YMtDEVApScqTBZhQXxarhwOc1fg_bSJ3XFH52fwalb4FwEMernEMMbkeNeOQsOW8RbnoFPXZJs2_LsHi4/s1600/slide_337830_3484543_free.jpg" width="472" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/02/oscars-2014-red-carpet-photos_n_4803414.html">1. Lupita Nyong'o in PRADA</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I Love all of Lupita's look this award season actually and this number did not disappoint.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the intro to spring color with this blue, which apparently was the color of her home country Nairobi.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Me2iuXitKbCUiIWYV-LMMcSCaMFkMZI0Y72-iufu-9xopz59L02yl3haKCtQKCh5fz6FBicDDswMSgeWPZW_tsrppKKc2VOVlrIk3GJykpzOD3AQ4h8EM-wr-UQq04wLbaQOBQ9mu5o/s1600/9b01c1da-fd69-45e7-b01c-e9f840345528-745x1020.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Me2iuXitKbCUiIWYV-LMMcSCaMFkMZI0Y72-iufu-9xopz59L02yl3haKCtQKCh5fz6FBicDDswMSgeWPZW_tsrppKKc2VOVlrIk3GJykpzOD3AQ4h8EM-wr-UQq04wLbaQOBQ9mu5o/s1600/9b01c1da-fd69-45e7-b01c-e9f840345528-745x1020.jpeg" width="466" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2014/mar/03/oscars-2014-red-carpet-fashion-in-pictures">2. Penelope Cruz in GIAMBATTISTA VALLI</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't you seeing a trend yet? Hollywood went very simple this year with less bling and pizzaz but more elegance and classic looks. This number is the perfect example of that.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pale pink chiffon with grosgrain ribbon? What can be more simple than that right? But I love how elegant she looks. Just darling.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-zJslCnfKqot3hRk4_q_LDpE8NjntuxIJre_P_zYmYCsZzMEfS7kXEfYSqgeNdeCNYsm05JZbh0exsZYk_b5bH7SLiBJozkSX94433rhnZS0AY8A2zdzu09Rvg8YYOlPHITxJlcK9Wc/s1600/cate-blanchett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-zJslCnfKqot3hRk4_q_LDpE8NjntuxIJre_P_zYmYCsZzMEfS7kXEfYSqgeNdeCNYsm05JZbh0exsZYk_b5bH7SLiBJozkSX94433rhnZS0AY8A2zdzu09Rvg8YYOlPHITxJlcK9Wc/s1600/cate-blanchett.jpg" width="488" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/academy-awards-red-carpet-2014-gallery-1.1708292?pmSlide=1.1708340">3. Cate Blanchett in ARMANI</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I don't think this lady has gone wrong with any of her red carpet looks. The only thing Predictable about her looks is that its gonna be unpredictable! I love the capiz detailing on this one, maybe not the most comfortable dress in the world, but so worth it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohAqegQmiHfklBA5pPdpPHPWr73EiiADuH2U3lwjymAWloIRBhGEZdGxlIVQNj9fDti_k-f56Tp_ehC-nsoAlNqIqYT0XHG6cOsUU8K4ZaRnLuHqFWVphJtKcsPcrUwU2SBDfxySR12s/s1600/amy-adams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohAqegQmiHfklBA5pPdpPHPWr73EiiADuH2U3lwjymAWloIRBhGEZdGxlIVQNj9fDti_k-f56Tp_ehC-nsoAlNqIqYT0XHG6cOsUU8K4ZaRnLuHqFWVphJtKcsPcrUwU2SBDfxySR12s/s1600/amy-adams.jpg" width="476" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/academy-awards-red-carpet-2014-gallery-1.1708292?pmSlide=1.1708309">4. Amy Adams in GUCCI</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Amy shows simplicity can be so smashing! Love the line and form and those pop of pink Tiffany earrings? Perfect!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7qzmBI6jYc8lxC57NFFA8PouQPF2rYQ8QbIiUtaPEjKTc5WiLOyRyrQqOk0s1m7i1WmbFpsFTmgoGWKtSj9koZxsmrhidEs6GhAA5c70TW1QatqJPjeqbaYdqrhZ21myQTflBNg8aJ4/s1600/lara-spencer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7qzmBI6jYc8lxC57NFFA8PouQPF2rYQ8QbIiUtaPEjKTc5WiLOyRyrQqOk0s1m7i1WmbFpsFTmgoGWKtSj9koZxsmrhidEs6GhAA5c70TW1QatqJPjeqbaYdqrhZ21myQTflBNg8aJ4/s1600/lara-spencer.jpg" width="448" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/academy-awards-red-carpet-2014-gallery-1.1708292?pmSlide=1.1708289">5. Lara Spencer in KUFMANFRANCO</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perhaps what I would wear if I can go to the Oscars! Love this dress and all the fabulous ginormous bead work! I'm gonna be watching out for this designer for sure!<br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmT26xQ-MteDOAqdRyvNIh8l_mBl7yRoYpZnzz29YPI22yV7LGfM8LfCa4rzGfRLmYcsCb3Z9DMcrAA1ufpjzx4RIFahEIsdLDORTnM68bqYNB6O0Jv5FIFVc_g9Du8TY5HTk4ScYQKJY/s1600/slide_337830_3484719_free.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmT26xQ-MteDOAqdRyvNIh8l_mBl7yRoYpZnzz29YPI22yV7LGfM8LfCa4rzGfRLmYcsCb3Z9DMcrAA1ufpjzx4RIFahEIsdLDORTnM68bqYNB6O0Jv5FIFVc_g9Du8TY5HTk4ScYQKJY/s1600/slide_337830_3484719_free.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/02/oscars-2014-red-carpet-photos_n_4803414.html">6.Charlize Theron in DIOR</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Charlize was in my list last year in a white Dior gown and this year, she looks just as fabulous in Black.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgH35rEYP0zs8l3OvCzJDZb5IXU8CeqbpAKNppUBKgEKAe7vutPHHKb88SiStrJUfY7T27X4oS_uHqYjRsvgBnkvVF3NMeAPJprphsHR1PWN1U5k-sZRIhDKiBmtSu2495hEvStHfPOA/s1600/jennifer-garner-2014-oscars-academy-awards-2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgH35rEYP0zs8l3OvCzJDZb5IXU8CeqbpAKNppUBKgEKAe7vutPHHKb88SiStrJUfY7T27X4oS_uHqYjRsvgBnkvVF3NMeAPJprphsHR1PWN1U5k-sZRIhDKiBmtSu2495hEvStHfPOA/s1600/jennifer-garner-2014-oscars-academy-awards-2014.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hollywoodlife.com/pics/academy-awards-red-carpet-photos-2014-oscars-pictures/#!12/jennifer-garner-2014-oscars-academy-awards-2014/">7.Jennifer Garner in OSCAR DELA RENTA</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">One of the few shimmery gowns this year (Jessica Biel & Lady Gaga were the other) but I think the best. Who doesn't love a good dose of fringe right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_WPXgZLlmYfxZd_cNNBE5BwdEOIStsfXLYTQoUDLi0uFn9rmGXn1qjkeCFyegvN3lrLfhR_ptWO-ViAWFBeA_vvOwh0eTnemamk15wO9_nccpyKpMFvUTsTG0nbPVu1-_KWQuN8AUsU/s1600/slide_337830_3484457_free.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_WPXgZLlmYfxZd_cNNBE5BwdEOIStsfXLYTQoUDLi0uFn9rmGXn1qjkeCFyegvN3lrLfhR_ptWO-ViAWFBeA_vvOwh0eTnemamk15wO9_nccpyKpMFvUTsTG0nbPVu1-_KWQuN8AUsU/s1600/slide_337830_3484457_free.jpg" width="458" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/02/oscars-2014-red-carpet-photos_n_4803414.html">8. Olivia Wilde in VALENTINO</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I have to include Olivia Wilde for the best red carpet pregnancy look ever! So simple but she carries it perfectly. You have to see her on all angles. She just glows!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2SywNdG6-61EynCsEY5A8CmWap4a7A4XW7W1gkU1i6Oi5H7tmiKGXPtNnkUByuT1e4zmn3e7YxFMVKbwkA0b080fznltAEzWcPL379ZeXAm3-C1dcpxkNlrb-qOVcAzUZZg1pxu5W_k/s1600/83f4af00-a26e-11e3-a16f-a394e4559bf0_Tatums.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2SywNdG6-61EynCsEY5A8CmWap4a7A4XW7W1gkU1i6Oi5H7tmiKGXPtNnkUByuT1e4zmn3e7YxFMVKbwkA0b080fznltAEzWcPL379ZeXAm3-C1dcpxkNlrb-qOVcAzUZZg1pxu5W_k/s1600/83f4af00-a26e-11e3-a16f-a394e4559bf0_Tatums.jpg" width="404" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/oscars-2014-red-carpet-arrivals-1393799536-slideshow/">9. Jenna Dewan-Tatum in REEM ACRA</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nope, it's not her uber gorgeous accessory of a husband, I love anything feathery and transparent I think, and I love that this gown has both.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUksnQfdwjv5G1OZCDKaWuWdPHc-maPN2ZQZyHyfk4RSJNNRUOL_OcwjJFo18uARak4XnW2-NEVeOVpt9bFEipvH-4GgtRztAToHrscG5k7-yiSzaMWaJyqRfQjSzt548tMTglDOIn3Yo/s1600/sandra-bullock-oscars-2014-academy-awards-ftr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUksnQfdwjv5G1OZCDKaWuWdPHc-maPN2ZQZyHyfk4RSJNNRUOL_OcwjJFo18uARak4XnW2-NEVeOVpt9bFEipvH-4GgtRztAToHrscG5k7-yiSzaMWaJyqRfQjSzt548tMTglDOIn3Yo/s1600/sandra-bullock-oscars-2014-academy-awards-ftr.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hollywoodlife.com/pics/academy-awards-red-carpet-photos-2014-oscars-pictures/#!6/sandra-bullock-oscars-2014-academy-awards-ftr/">10. Sandra Bullock in ALEXANDER MCQUEEN</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">This proves draping can be everything in a gown. Fabulous sweeping look!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And of course like last year, I have a few that I didn't really like. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't worry I won't be cruel since one of them is a pregnant lady...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasHIixzBgDNOt7JcqSZQpnVONS4oVO_JpT2dxJhCVYlKpumxGwb9oxaBppdI-E73aHGY0kcgC_aPV33xHetqjN4k28lUWh4h-f4duayYYYRWBPUNgsn0nwYjf8hrgNcUq1U6OychZSys/s1600/d5d1e570-a26b-11e3-9528-9f210e017222_Hemsworth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasHIixzBgDNOt7JcqSZQpnVONS4oVO_JpT2dxJhCVYlKpumxGwb9oxaBppdI-E73aHGY0kcgC_aPV33xHetqjN4k28lUWh4h-f4duayYYYRWBPUNgsn0nwYjf8hrgNcUq1U6OychZSys/s1600/d5d1e570-a26b-11e3-9528-9f210e017222_Hemsworth.jpg" width="272" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/oscars-2014-red-carpet-arrivals-1393799536-slideshow/">Elsa Pataky in Elie Saab</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, despite having dashing hubs Chris  Hemsworth by her side, her gown is is cut  in a way that is so unflattering for a pregnant lady. I'm just so scared that her belly might 'fall out'! Not a flattering cut for sure.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1P6tNo8ErQtMer6l8YAVXFkXN117dU59XmEH-as_iq85k0OZTpsGmdmi52uicHQYGOJq246fArPezrtSELNbOL4kDzV5Q1_i9ptqtOnMwcqoD_YntLYKS1JAjdnqmgJUzNPQ939yZgA/s1600/06a8d300-a269-11e3-a16f-a394e4559bf0_LizaMinelli.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1P6tNo8ErQtMer6l8YAVXFkXN117dU59XmEH-as_iq85k0OZTpsGmdmi52uicHQYGOJq246fArPezrtSELNbOL4kDzV5Q1_i9ptqtOnMwcqoD_YntLYKS1JAjdnqmgJUzNPQ939yZgA/s1600/06a8d300-a269-11e3-a16f-a394e4559bf0_LizaMinelli.jpg" width="252" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/oscars-2014-red-carpet-arrivals-1393799536-slideshow/">Liza Minnelli</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;">A legend that has the right to wear whatever she wants true,  but too 'smurf-like'  & 'Pajama-party-look"for me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI3NcGqmF6mTSGEiq3Zh7uPHyOGX5mKfKMDfIrl7dcmrBthCgN5vdPaW5PYyt58bJr47qY187qB_EJSWmdqu7HfvdnCMy81vDqH6-xcpzre7j7hHnpVJvkPGRFoHdwxKCO17xeNjSkhA/s1600/5d9c5880-a269-11e3-aacd-1ff334314e3f_SallyHawkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI3NcGqmF6mTSGEiq3Zh7uPHyOGX5mKfKMDfIrl7dcmrBthCgN5vdPaW5PYyt58bJr47qY187qB_EJSWmdqu7HfvdnCMy81vDqH6-xcpzre7j7hHnpVJvkPGRFoHdwxKCO17xeNjSkhA/s1600/5d9c5880-a269-11e3-aacd-1ff334314e3f_SallyHawkins.jpg" width="252" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/oscars-2014-red-carpet-arrivals-1393799536-slideshow/">Sally Hawkins in VALENTINO</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;">I think the people over at Valentino should have fit the gown on Sally <i>better.</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTOKPFiBNKQsxlMCUcqX8L_qm7jlEJ9McMJ_7jh6gvHgCgMAFHgC3ywQKAVmBmHmE5NrRk1iQOsWQFFEpznCVv4Yk_PM8Z0LRvo1hgOCo6k31K7k6WgkXkzCzmdo2XA_tTZxL7l19tl0/s1600/68dc9fa0-a266-11e3-938b-0d354453d0c7_JulieDelpy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTOKPFiBNKQsxlMCUcqX8L_qm7jlEJ9McMJ_7jh6gvHgCgMAFHgC3ywQKAVmBmHmE5NrRk1iQOsWQFFEpznCVv4Yk_PM8Z0LRvo1hgOCo6k31K7k6WgkXkzCzmdo2XA_tTZxL7l19tl0/s1600/68dc9fa0-a266-11e3-938b-0d354453d0c7_JulieDelpy.jpg" width="252" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/oscars-2014-red-carpet-arrivals-1393799536-slideshow/">Julie Delpy</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Just feels 'too old' maybe because like the one above, did not have a great fit.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GVAgaXTlpm8gTHXXluXeJY3jPARoJ57ZuMszN-AqTBbGTsDxSem1wefE10JE152ij8ik1h2E9h8x-YXTonvubFNbAtEqvf-ZVhT5tedgoA1H-Q16uU-Iv82OOdqA6q-tzPKHe56N_wk/s1600/86th-academy-awards-arrivals.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSii2VgHjVjQxT9hJWFaAR0Sea47ec1oPRXelsTl2vYNavnmvYiNchPHvtcAM8TtZQ_CbsCFdWLLUj40hcKk8Z7HWMx_YtkvcaWw6JZCeU0L6GMO32Y9nE55JTb3fskIuQEb7Rq57bRLw/s1600/86th-academy-awards-arrivals.jpg" width="277" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GVAgaXTlpm8gTHXXluXeJY3jPARoJ57ZuMszN-AqTBbGTsDxSem1wefE10JE152ij8ik1h2E9h8x-YXTonvubFNbAtEqvf-ZVhT5tedgoA1H-Q16uU-Iv82OOdqA6q-tzPKHe56N_wk/s1600/86th-academy-awards-arrivals.jpg">Pharrell</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">What can you say? Shorts and shins on the Oscar red carpet? Come on! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Kudos to him though for a fantastic performance during the Oscars!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHon6l9LRejwjoY3EfKwaTRlX7pcZzk-6kgYdevA8qWc8X6y1LsWtCezshluoldBHH48VP9fI4QRgPzAI72uNl_5_NAmcPtOQYUsU4qxTthP8kds-gAcAf2xw6dGY0dLNiPrx9pXsLWBc/s1600/julia-roberts-2014-oscars-academy-awards-2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHon6l9LRejwjoY3EfKwaTRlX7pcZzk-6kgYdevA8qWc8X6y1LsWtCezshluoldBHH48VP9fI4QRgPzAI72uNl_5_NAmcPtOQYUsU4qxTthP8kds-gAcAf2xw6dGY0dLNiPrx9pXsLWBc/s1600/julia-roberts-2014-oscars-academy-awards-2014.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/03/02/oscars-2014-red-carpet_n_4875485.html#slide=3485031">Julia Roberts in Givenchy</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Not horrible I know but I guess I just expected more from Julia. This lace foo-foo is just not flattering to her at all and her Bvlgari jewelry wasn't enough to make her look spectacular. :-(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKdIepTOsGXZDR98swhm1PBZ_phSz1Cz4bgjwuCFitiIXgRuO52L0rxnlaGH3VSLSK0uviwX25asXn495NGCWZMg5jMvrU7WMlah2Ii3tsLvvD_YWtHS8GCCumxk8X-cNGqsjpAX1PhM/s1600/slide_339572_3484795_free.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKdIepTOsGXZDR98swhm1PBZ_phSz1Cz4bgjwuCFitiIXgRuO52L0rxnlaGH3VSLSK0uviwX25asXn495NGCWZMg5jMvrU7WMlah2Ii3tsLvvD_YWtHS8GCCumxk8X-cNGqsjpAX1PhM/s1600/slide_339572_3484795_free.jpg" width="276" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/03/02/oscars-2014-red-carpet_n_4875485.html#slide=3485031">Jennifer Lawrence in DIOR</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Surprise, surprise, the darling of the red carpet didn't make it to my list. Why?</div><div style="text-align: center;">She's just getting a bit 'boring' and 'too predictable'. Can the house of Dior please come up with anything more unique for her?  And she should know, red is not her color, she didn't win the first time she wore red for the Oscars and this year was no different. :-(</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, do you agree? Did I miss your faves? Do tell.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: x-large;">Have a Great Week!</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>*VEL* </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Would love to hear your thoughts! 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My TOP 10 Favorite Oscar Red Carpet Looks

Did you all have fun watching the Oscars? It's kind of a big deal for me and I truly have not missed a show in the past 10 years! Back i...

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My Top 10 Favorite Oscar looks 2013

<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>One of the shows I NEVER miss is the Annual Academy Awards.</strong></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Not only because I enjoy watching the show in general or that I'm rooting for a particular actor or movie, but because this is</em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> Biggest night for Movie Stars </span></span><em>and I love seeing all the beautiful gowns and jewelry ( and of course, seeing who will pull off a Cher or  a Bjork outfit ;-).</em></strong><br /><strong><em><br /></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>So last Sunday, the Oscars red carpet didn't disappoint and here are my favorites.</strong></em></div><br /><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>10. Robyn Roberts</strong></em></span><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2k9Sl8uZUpehv8E88rOF0fCqm7VJk0jpFVx61bO6qDTM1S6V0K6hjR9cwIM8gK3taLvTJIgilCfBK8itnCFewYZdciCCHRe3am8yPN-K-yXLfQuazARvJ6hqgKcpnSaJfXmmTtvhkogW/s1600/105814-original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2k9Sl8uZUpehv8E88rOF0fCqm7VJk0jpFVx61bO6qDTM1S6V0K6hjR9cwIM8gK3taLvTJIgilCfBK8itnCFewYZdciCCHRe3am8yPN-K-yXLfQuazARvJ6hqgKcpnSaJfXmmTtvhkogW/s640/105814-original.jpg" width="430" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wonderwall.msn.com/#!wallState=0__%2Fmovies%2Fwhats-buzzing-at-the-2013-academy-awards-23881.gallery%3FphotoId%3D105814">Blue Velvet at it's best</a> - by Marc Bouwer</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Sometimes, simplicity is just the best way to go and I think Robin personified this exceptionally well with this dress, accented only be her beautiful and happy face (post-transplant no less) and those diamond and sapphire earrings.  Perfect.</strong></em></div><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">9. Jane Fonda</span></em></strong><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWylFZDd4mF7oYSNZ1aoBPZJpgI45fb4feCI5uA3t97TiA0pg-5hEHLcqQXDTz37j27VMBG8LLZcmeX-81ej9HFMmFKjw8Cp24caOYyMTPFPfFuODZznnOiwE-UWTuzy5yp1fEiYXmCwL/s1600/jane-fonda-oscars-red-carpet-2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWylFZDd4mF7oYSNZ1aoBPZJpgI45fb4feCI5uA3t97TiA0pg-5hEHLcqQXDTz37j27VMBG8LLZcmeX-81ej9HFMmFKjw8Cp24caOYyMTPFPfFuODZznnOiwE-UWTuzy5yp1fEiYXmCwL/s400/jane-fonda-oscars-red-carpet-2013.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn02.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2013/02/jane-fonda-oscars-red-carpet-2013.jpg">Still glam in yellow - Versace</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>A suprising choice even for me. I love it when women "dress their age" with pizzaz and class. </strong></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>I think this one is a winner for her. Sexy in her 60s without showing too much is the way to go. I also like that she used a bold color instead of boring black, tells me this woman still has a lot of energy and vibrance left in her!</strong></em></div><br /><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">8. Halle Berry</span></em></strong><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOd5W1lGXibPMs1UwG8rOW51Akb26Iq7Ruko1vymajRGWCOtbHWv1s1NZYRiin9yVmWXQO8pcMN4wdhxxQNtznQwg9fOVZFIvQ5OYKLW8RUfKeGSwFQW8VUHckYjr8WVJauuP784lP8aB/s1600/Halle-Berry-oscar-2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOd5W1lGXibPMs1UwG8rOW51Akb26Iq7Ruko1vymajRGWCOtbHWv1s1NZYRiin9yVmWXQO8pcMN4wdhxxQNtznQwg9fOVZFIvQ5OYKLW8RUfKeGSwFQW8VUHckYjr8WVJauuP784lP8aB/s640/Halle-Berry-oscar-2013.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blogs.odiario.com/cenafashion/files/2013/02/Halle-Berry-oscar-2013.jpg">Loveliest pinstripe I've seen yet</a> - Versace</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>What's the red carpet without Halle Berry? </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>This woman can just pull off just about anything!</em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>I admit it wasn't "her best", but a Bond-girl inspired gown?! </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Wow, she just made pin -stripe look so hot.</em></strong></div><br /><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">7. Naomi Watts</span></em></strong><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GPJeU_CXlBjbJje6EGmJNX3VSqlGn1c-7uabecRcBMoKgeAVgCjjwhyphenhyphen1huZrAOEGHGjDfK73MVpYfNtTWLjHeBjdCpR4Lee9DlBaOVnyrsPwZ6R_GwuUyIlhylbZAihNIaCykDDd1eI5/s1600/12160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GPJeU_CXlBjbJje6EGmJNX3VSqlGn1c-7uabecRcBMoKgeAVgCjjwhyphenhyphen1huZrAOEGHGjDfK73MVpYfNtTWLjHeBjdCpR4Lee9DlBaOVnyrsPwZ6R_GwuUyIlhylbZAihNIaCykDDd1eI5/s640/12160.jpg" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/otrc/2010/photos/9005238_600x338.jpg">Metallic done right</a> - Armani Prive</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I</b></i><strong><em> think this one is just so avante-garde-ly gorgeous. </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>It's not my personal style but I have to say Naomi just made you want to try on this cutting-edge gown. It's elegant, glittery and just perfect for her . </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-size: large;">6. Reese Witherspoon</span></em></strong><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UMVaj5JwcgyYdZNAo58VENReYy12rF2jAZEeevUVQLzOtXo4yI-jLMIs8LJmktwwY1U8L2dOCUmE9kD3ZzDp5hHz5trUFkmO4OyfYRJEooZNMuJaJAPNYXZHczVYxUQfvtnnkZIFLVyq/s1600/reg_634_RWitherspoon_mh_022413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UMVaj5JwcgyYdZNAo58VENReYy12rF2jAZEeevUVQLzOtXo4yI-jLMIs8LJmktwwY1U8L2dOCUmE9kD3ZzDp5hHz5trUFkmO4OyfYRJEooZNMuJaJAPNYXZHczVYxUQfvtnnkZIFLVyq/s640/reg_634_RWitherspoon_mh_022413.jpg" width="396" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2013124/reg_634.RWitherspoon.mh.022413.jpg">Color-blocking finesse</a> - Louis Vuitton</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Reese always manages to look sophisticated and elegant in almost all her red carpet moments, particularly the Oscars. This one is no exception. I love the cut and color-blocking of this dress. Her pretty smile & side-swept hair makes the best accessories for this one.</em></strong></div><br /><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">5. Anne Hathaway</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPg0bO74c9brQmxnDm3DymQKluSXE9jYB07WeEwmGWmb3_NvOcRoRBa_XB09Uwc8f-xIujfwMlbIN9OZ51DZl1ioqUz6ly8WBBLQ0CDi8X93yPiOdVuWs0hwO7-izV0V2rIkI4hE-7Zeq/s1600/AnneHathawayPrada.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPg0bO74c9brQmxnDm3DymQKluSXE9jYB07WeEwmGWmb3_NvOcRoRBa_XB09Uwc8f-xIujfwMlbIN9OZ51DZl1ioqUz6ly8WBBLQ0CDi8X93yPiOdVuWs0hwO7-izV0V2rIkI4hE-7Zeq/s640/AnneHathawayPrada.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2013/02/25/anne-hathaway-in-prada-2013-oscars/">Pretty in pink - Prada</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Anne Hathaway got some flack for this gown but I like it. </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Must admit, not her best Oscar look, but the dainty color and daring cut is perfect for someone so young and talented. A winner in my books in every way. </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>And oh, her Tiffany necklace was my favorite jewelry for the night. </em></strong></div><br /><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">5. Jennifer Garner</span></em></strong><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir80jXLaZJBO4_QRcQ8VYFjQA9UwQH_4GzSSZwgkBBTFNrOHx_72p9Z9Sf-v6n6b2SKTCjEwhLdnKU7mAsJugRkA-iFDFM4L0D9mPNKLG4hIK1RQL_1IRX4urjzI6hkKmujP4UssHeSFGR/s1600/jengarner_gucci_oscars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir80jXLaZJBO4_QRcQ8VYFjQA9UwQH_4GzSSZwgkBBTFNrOHx_72p9Z9Sf-v6n6b2SKTCjEwhLdnKU7mAsJugRkA-iFDFM4L0D9mPNKLG4hIK1RQL_1IRX4urjzI6hkKmujP4UssHeSFGR/s640/jengarner_gucci_oscars.jpg" width="452" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://oscars.hellomagazine.com/oscars-2013/201302241312/oscars-2013-red-carpet-gowns/">Violet beauty</a> - Gucci</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>I'm no Jennifer Garner fan but I do admire her red carpet fashion sense and this one clearly shows that. I love the ruffles and softness of this Gucci creation, just beautiful.</em></strong></div><br /><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">4. Amy Adams</span></em></strong><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxTzxrkic7IN7bEolgzH5mNNrXEGb0blnBWkQwZtiubSU1Vqu5ySHanc2dWg-xiaR4koYmr2xpjlh6x3Z0YX8AQp5BKdfG_-56gTq-6VtuFGYBqw4gLOfqm2jvqEplt1_Ahyphenhyphen1cgWIiXTBY/s1600/oscars-2013-amy-adams-jpg_232938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxTzxrkic7IN7bEolgzH5mNNrXEGb0blnBWkQwZtiubSU1Vqu5ySHanc2dWg-xiaR4koYmr2xpjlh6x3Z0YX8AQp5BKdfG_-56gTq-6VtuFGYBqw4gLOfqm2jvqEplt1_Ahyphenhyphen1cgWIiXTBY/s640/oscars-2013-amy-adams-jpg_232938.jpg" width="440" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/oscars-2013-red-carpet-arrivals-slideshow/oscars-2013-red-carpet-arrivals-samantha-barks-photo-243947520.html">The only way to go grey</a> - Oscar Dela Renta</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Oscar at the Oscars, quite redundant no? But hey, this man is a genius.</em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em> Amy pulled off this fluffy number with what may be a drab-of-a- color for a gown,  in a super gorgeous way. Love it. She truly looks like a Best Actress Nominee with this one.</em></strong></div><br /><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><strong><em>3. Charlize Theron</em></strong></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhS5NsxLuPABHFuzABF5Mk8G9VNS8bMXf7OhDVo6a0F_IJBj6e49VcMC6gTij-G8Od6oxxSebLm-7RKedfl69B-qpuBDudFbHxi3XfFta_tw3AImBY2za0lFE5vFEhLxJIWQw9FH10Mu4Z/s1600/charlize-theron-oscars-2013-red-carpet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhS5NsxLuPABHFuzABF5Mk8G9VNS8bMXf7OhDVo6a0F_IJBj6e49VcMC6gTij-G8Od6oxxSebLm-7RKedfl69B-qpuBDudFbHxi3XfFta_tw3AImBY2za0lFE5vFEhLxJIWQw9FH10Mu4Z/s400/charlize-theron-oscars-2013-red-carpet.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/02/24/charlize-theron-oscars-2013-red-carpet/">How to wear white</a> - Dior</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>One of my all-time faves at the red carpet. Her statuesque height and beautiful face just completes any look she carries down this aisle. I love this Dior creation, perfect for her super short hair.</em></strong></div><br /><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">2. Jessica Chastain</span></em></strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszRSmU3JbMncdZdxo-8C5zuwfQpje8jt0s6rMrZJIlwHMRE7FfNNCuPNYSaeAAv1SHYxbB2tmotOZO7rpNlCyINUqXuDQz6YHo39g9smqHa2JJpVHrJnas5VeSST78s2hIxmwjY3IeDFu/s1600/jessica-chastain-oscars-2013-red-carpet-new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszRSmU3JbMncdZdxo-8C5zuwfQpje8jt0s6rMrZJIlwHMRE7FfNNCuPNYSaeAAv1SHYxbB2tmotOZO7rpNlCyINUqXuDQz6YHo39g9smqHa2JJpVHrJnas5VeSST78s2hIxmwjY3IeDFu/s400/jessica-chastain-oscars-2013-red-carpet-new.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn03.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2013/02/jessica-chastain-oscars-2013-red-carpet-new.jpg">Classic elegance in copper</a> - Armani</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Truly, old Hollywood glamour at its best. I love, love this gown. </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>I would wear this in a heart beat! Pink beads overlying copper?! Unique and simply mind-boggling-ly gorgeous. This is Jessica Rabbit in the flesh!</em></strong></div><br /><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">1. Jennifer Lawrence</span></em></strong><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutOskKVMyGGLE_y5NGjcZyztUtRlSS3UB1L6dQACQG9kminw4YAxgJ-syD-Ym7EULl0Mj4ufdaTgmCUbqXHi8a3jV1FdUA9Xboz568aa0acnuN8JylRUEIKwjoaHotzuFXc0Weu3zHXTY/s1600/jennifer-lawrence-oscars-2013-red-carpet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutOskKVMyGGLE_y5NGjcZyztUtRlSS3UB1L6dQACQG9kminw4YAxgJ-syD-Ym7EULl0Mj4ufdaTgmCUbqXHi8a3jV1FdUA9Xboz568aa0acnuN8JylRUEIKwjoaHotzuFXc0Weu3zHXTY/s400/jennifer-lawrence-oscars-2013-red-carpet.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/02/24/jennifer-lawrence-oscars-2013-red-carpet/">A memorable dress for a memorable night</a> - Dior</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>And of course the big winner of the night, from head to toe is this number. </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Red carpet -worthy in every aspect. This Dior dress is truly a winner in every sense, from the color combo to the cut, the fabric - PERFECT. I also adore the way she wore her diamond necklace, a real stunner. Jennifer Lawrence was a winner the moment she showed up in this gown!</em></strong></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Of course there were some misses that hit the red carpet in my books. I think the only reason why I'm mentioning this is because sometimes it's not about the dress at all!</div><br /><strong>My  Not-so-favorites were:</strong><br /><br /><u>1. Kristin Stewart</u><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnJ28oPwylTBBv9-aSREAgOw2cK5BTOD0Bg1zv8vn-RJShR16YWX5AJHjOQmTv4zA_-wUGhzDOWFo_hbSRg0mteXQaDExWaoP7Hl9cvZL4eSoS1QLrHiLTDLVYCgrrvlp45ReSTUfiilr/s1600/kristen-stewart-oscars-2013-red-carpet-on-crutches-new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnJ28oPwylTBBv9-aSREAgOw2cK5BTOD0Bg1zv8vn-RJShR16YWX5AJHjOQmTv4zA_-wUGhzDOWFo_hbSRg0mteXQaDExWaoP7Hl9cvZL4eSoS1QLrHiLTDLVYCgrrvlp45ReSTUfiilr/s400/kristen-stewart-oscars-2013-red-carpet-on-crutches-new.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/02/24/kristen-stewart-oscars-2013-red-carpet-on-crutches/">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, I'm so bad for taking on a girl on crutches! BUT, it's not about the crutches or her limp or the dress-  it was because everytime she was focused on camera at the Oscars she just looked miserable!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I know, I would probably go even if I were on whole body cast too if I were invited, but she's a famous movie star, she could go some other time! Whoever advised her to go was just selfish!</div><br /><u>2. Barbra Streisand</u><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44pDNEsS2r_2Vqz8aeN7mij9R9OMO3w7FoaRVZhms9YDQ1ypE_7VhvMFQb6OwTwyftP74HukcN3oaEslz1D79pRtsgtNhJSJQpwxFnx1jeAB2cFqm6FxyIUe9Ubva2wQ0cirbLcaydQgB/s1600/barbra-streisand-the-way-we-were-at-oscars-2013-video.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44pDNEsS2r_2Vqz8aeN7mij9R9OMO3w7FoaRVZhms9YDQ1ypE_7VhvMFQb6OwTwyftP74HukcN3oaEslz1D79pRtsgtNhJSJQpwxFnx1jeAB2cFqm6FxyIUe9Ubva2wQ0cirbLcaydQgB/s400/barbra-streisand-the-way-we-were-at-oscars-2013-video.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/02/24/barbra-streisand-the-way-we-were-at-oscars-2013-video/">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I love Barbra most definitely. But her look Oscar night was just the opposite of what I was talking about with dressing your age. She DID dress her age, but I think it was just <em>too much her age</em>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you get what I mean? She sang fabulously though, brought me close to tears even. </div><br /><u>3. Adele</u><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOCRv7eeRhKxcMV7_yxwaQveDXOnAfgUOlvL_5Qg3zgCXc1YgYw4Rx_pR3x_8-OebCegiaRFxx7zNgUw5krTjNjLe2ZXihvN9us614HxsQMBrd1un3J_TZ83kEHLbeij148qTbapfuGte/s1600/article-2284031-184150EF000005DC-239_634x902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOCRv7eeRhKxcMV7_yxwaQveDXOnAfgUOlvL_5Qg3zgCXc1YgYw4Rx_pR3x_8-OebCegiaRFxx7zNgUw5krTjNjLe2ZXihvN9us614HxsQMBrd1un3J_TZ83kEHLbeij148qTbapfuGte/s400/article-2284031-184150EF000005DC-239_634x902.jpg" width="280" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=adele+oscars+2013&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=oc0rUYDoM8SD2QXI7oAw&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1403&bih=1239#imgrc=Ah1fQhsfTQ8KTM%3A%3ByVgSWCjTkdJjAM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Frack.1.mshcdn.com%252Fmedia%252FZgkyMDEzLzAyLzI1LzE4L2FkZWxlYXRraW5zLmNlYTA5LmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTg1MHg1OTA-CmUJanBn%252F4ad2cc68%252F5ca%252Fadele-atkins-oscars-2013.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fmashable.com%252F2013%252F02%252F25%252Foscars-winners-2013-best-moments%252F%3B402%3B590">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">She is one of my absolute favorite singers right now, and her SKYFALL song is just phenomenal. But, I'm kinda getting tired with her red carpet looks, all look too similar to me. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I think she should talk to Olivia Spencer or Queen Latifah for some advise on how to do the red carpet differently next time around. :-(</div><br /><u>4. Salma Hayek</u><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbSpN0Y6iuw4bhnXLkc25-aXPUlZqWLLQ64hEaoNzOjkl1Cuhz2R_RVvg_Zui6jr_Jmlppi0wrb-kxG9c8_hy6mX61J7qMlQQuMxBUlayorcNeyfLlZnSpMbmrUNc0OZ-Zhj_4j_hVdXZ/s1600/Salma-Hayek-Oscars-2013-Pictures.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbSpN0Y6iuw4bhnXLkc25-aXPUlZqWLLQ64hEaoNzOjkl1Cuhz2R_RVvg_Zui6jr_Jmlppi0wrb-kxG9c8_hy6mX61J7qMlQQuMxBUlayorcNeyfLlZnSpMbmrUNc0OZ-Zhj_4j_hVdXZ/s400/Salma-Hayek-Oscars-2013-Pictures.jpg" width="260" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=salma+hayek+oscars+2013&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=J80rUZKFEcfX2QWUkYGYDA&ved=0CEEQsAQ&biw=1403&bih=1239#imgrc=P9ivAMhU73i29M%3A%3Bc0tXYrLys_skIM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fmedia2.onsugar.com%252Ffiles%252F2013%252F02%252F08%252F0%252F192%252F1922398%252Fe32c548bdb37dd97_162544225.preview%252Fi%252FSalma-Hayek-Oscars-2013-Pictures.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.popsugar.com%252FSalma-Hayek-Oscars-2013-Pictures-28160036%3B359%3B550">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Yup, I'm following a trend here sort of, I am not loving BLACK this year at the Oscars. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Salma usually looks stunning on the red carpet, but this one just made her look shorter than she already is. Imagine Nicole wearing this, it will look a lot better. Not my fave on her.</div><br /><u>5. Catherine Zeta Jones</u><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4G7gtMlQ1haavAari3NDjFqjZs94NWITpfjTP1IChywsnH5QGi3IV5QZeu749J4SJcrYKfqyvbxmMZIEL-s_sZ1RxPgw2-09IvT37WkYWRmY9BeGMeS0sWDBOCOHBT2Z-aGPPzSCEu9r5/s1600/catherine-zeta-jones-oscars-2013-getty__oPt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4G7gtMlQ1haavAari3NDjFqjZs94NWITpfjTP1IChywsnH5QGi3IV5QZeu749J4SJcrYKfqyvbxmMZIEL-s_sZ1RxPgw2-09IvT37WkYWRmY9BeGMeS0sWDBOCOHBT2Z-aGPPzSCEu9r5/s400/catherine-zeta-jones-oscars-2013-getty__oPt.jpg" width="282" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://perezhilton.com/cocoperez/2013-02-24-oscars-2013-catherine-zeta-jones-red-carpet">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">You know how much I love GOLD, but I think this one is a little too much don't you think? </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's already gold and adding the swirls just made it look a bit over-the-top for me.</div><br /><u>6. Sandra Bullock</u><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBxjD-Zf0_vEgiGJ8_kYaF9HjSUvS_uYh_A3zBvTThuNJEmyWBxEZ6kAQqV3ggeBHIC6nkCzDFkjtTHCTRQQT1Oo4rIm4Lem91kzs25wGb3qjWYkUmH4XVvKXClx3mPlx_QYlfEHPx8dm/s1600/sandra-bullock-oscars-2013-red-carpet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBxjD-Zf0_vEgiGJ8_kYaF9HjSUvS_uYh_A3zBvTThuNJEmyWBxEZ6kAQqV3ggeBHIC6nkCzDFkjtTHCTRQQT1Oo4rIm4Lem91kzs25wGb3qjWYkUmH4XVvKXClx3mPlx_QYlfEHPx8dm/s1600/sandra-bullock-oscars-2013-red-carpet.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/02/24/sandra-bullock-oscars-2013-red-carpet/">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Just don't like this one on Sandra at all. I don't k now if the its the bead overload or the see-through-ness of this one or her hair?!I just think she's done so much better before.</div><br /><br /><u>7. Melissa McCarthy</u><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOgsJC5yNASMSOSheukQ9S8JCciRfx5PnJDX2HpNCpc8xROqL-9EMiDB03TkchNiRZd3M0NqAgcw4pylTSrxBCXoVsExKpaymfJzHdmGw1KPZ74HHzUpUe4Z0mvdLl1Ie1dugri1jP1JRD/s1600/o-MELISSA-MCCARTHY-OSCARS-2013-570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOgsJC5yNASMSOSheukQ9S8JCciRfx5PnJDX2HpNCpc8xROqL-9EMiDB03TkchNiRZd3M0NqAgcw4pylTSrxBCXoVsExKpaymfJzHdmGw1KPZ74HHzUpUe4Z0mvdLl1Ie1dugri1jP1JRD/s320/o-MELISSA-MCCARTHY-OSCARS-2013-570.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/24/melissa-mccarthy-oscars-2013_n_2734445.html">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> How NOT to drape and wear grey at the same time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u>8. Heidi Klum</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><br /></em></strong><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhnrvRaNwn9AcukSE9BzohNVOL1O18st0lrFU8HDPQfIUyUAZLmaRhm9jaeqVU2BOwKgfgrYNVy3SPKW6wOnjfBH78i1Vxo7YqxTUAXD5qBi2FFaijvDgkzJZ0QlMhfniRmpfmPkodi_a/s1600/heidi-klum-elton-john-oscars-party-2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhnrvRaNwn9AcukSE9BzohNVOL1O18st0lrFU8HDPQfIUyUAZLmaRhm9jaeqVU2BOwKgfgrYNVy3SPKW6wOnjfBH78i1Vxo7YqxTUAXD5qBi2FFaijvDgkzJZ0QlMhfniRmpfmPkodi_a/s400/heidi-klum-elton-john-oscars-party-2013.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/02/24/heidi-klum-elton-john-oscars-party-2013/">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>I think it's too much gold and too much skin.<br /><strong><em><br /></em></strong><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><u>9. Amanda Seyfried</u></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-razRSBhaSPYePY0rwtMHva6lVNGAzXFXJYMLzJ9zZ6DXsJ3hhRIZH_33qjDrCV7pjZNd5oUnVY128RMvCFiqmpk60kTtK3xJbxMrTLo_tezhRocig08E1XP0xN1t9lJ9FO79Q3eu2tg/s1600/amanda-seyfried-oscars-2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-razRSBhaSPYePY0rwtMHva6lVNGAzXFXJYMLzJ9zZ6DXsJ3hhRIZH_33qjDrCV7pjZNd5oUnVY128RMvCFiqmpk60kTtK3xJbxMrTLo_tezhRocig08E1XP0xN1t9lJ9FO79Q3eu2tg/s400/amanda-seyfried-oscars-2013.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/02/24/amanda-seyfried-oscars-2013/">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>I think this dress would've looked better in a different color and an on an older woman.<br /><strong><em><br /></em></strong><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><u>10. Helena Bonham Carter</u></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWEiNvENSUKdjWKN7G7FZiekCUH_EVAnn5iGvWRxACCn259PNssz_uZMzSrIsigpgRdJDdqKwNllT21_pL9svdH-mYYkSxvjQab9w2lg2zTNQZuebD4TT9zZP38i1kuQwCPQtClrY6FYl/s1600/helena-bonham-carter-tim-burton-oscars-red-carpet-2013-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWEiNvENSUKdjWKN7G7FZiekCUH_EVAnn5iGvWRxACCn259PNssz_uZMzSrIsigpgRdJDdqKwNllT21_pL9svdH-mYYkSxvjQab9w2lg2zTNQZuebD4TT9zZP38i1kuQwCPQtClrY6FYl/s400/helena-bonham-carter-tim-burton-oscars-red-carpet-2013-01.jpg" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2819094/helena-bonham-carter-tim-burton-oscars-red-carpet-2013-01/">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>A great actress but has not been a great dresser for the past couple of years and this one proves it again.<br /><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>How about you? What were your favorites? Any surprises with my choices? Do you agree? Any objections or violent reactions? </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>I enjoyed the over-all Academy Awards show too. I'm a Musical nut so this one definitely went over well with me. I got only 14/24 right on my choices though. </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Anyway, there's always next year to look forward to!</em></strong></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Have a Wonderful Day!</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><br />

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LOVE My Philippine Accessories!

 I have been C-R-A-Z-Y busy this week, as in CRAZY! Will tell you all about it later on.<br /><br />Ok, a little break from decorating.<br /><br /><br />On our last trip to the Philippines, I had stumbled upon beautiful, native treasures that have upgraded my wardrobe.<br /><br /><br />Take a look at these finds!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJmoyPw3h372ALAcw_lACtvZQ3TiHx0DGUFZkq8oBYdXzByqCHaAJFi_M1QVAPypkg0A6h6gy05F0CB8lKAhiNqCSTmS-FrHVViK7InNIBbi5yAWthm4EPKuJ498h7QEhtYZ3y6K1t5Rp/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJmoyPw3h372ALAcw_lACtvZQ3TiHx0DGUFZkq8oBYdXzByqCHaAJFi_M1QVAPypkg0A6h6gy05F0CB8lKAhiNqCSTmS-FrHVViK7InNIBbi5yAWthm4EPKuJ498h7QEhtYZ3y6K1t5Rp/s400/DSC_0004.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guess what it is..</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgsuSzReR3jmXPnaH0Vm6j_tNRuMJDngQyLG4l0-ElPZ_PilbDur0N6mSOdgO3UW9aZOVDp0FFaTy_Blk6yldm6OzVRjnIXEB59qYBUxqVzxr5mwAks3GS4t-zjzhWyC74qxeq_tHzmrR/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgsuSzReR3jmXPnaH0Vm6j_tNRuMJDngQyLG4l0-ElPZ_PilbDur0N6mSOdgO3UW9aZOVDp0FFaTy_Blk6yldm6OzVRjnIXEB59qYBUxqVzxr5mwAks3GS4t-zjzhWyC74qxeq_tHzmrR/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Any Ideas?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrv7m46TUJIe2Ai0wvusvQLCpGecltMpjMfIXzO6JeAYkBYArsL8pzgro6YpI8cWcJIeLfDULULuqGbzrPBVUmerRU7wRDJZgmJKsmubvPwfR5sM3icRrP9KzpZS6qF2btl4KAF4M6t3Vh/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrv7m46TUJIe2Ai0wvusvQLCpGecltMpjMfIXzO6JeAYkBYArsL8pzgro6YpI8cWcJIeLfDULULuqGbzrPBVUmerRU7wRDJZgmJKsmubvPwfR5sM3icRrP9KzpZS6qF2btl4KAF4M6t3Vh/s640/DSC_0006.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love these so much I bought it in two colors!</td></tr></tbody></table> I bought this at "Resorts World" in a Rustan's subsidiary shop called "Our very Own", a specialty shop which sells high-end native Filipino decor and accessories. These are actually necklace/sun-visor.<br /><br />Yes, you read it right.  A sun-visor, this is what it looks like when worn...<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJmjzEGMyKBnvX_GGJ2RKiqHP09JtoLbffLNHOSjmqoJfV-xWWrYU5gApmXUxHFpDmdQmhxRv3wB3Yx_uF8Mtij0kbvLmCJubUgI3DRy2q832XPKOcoojiHhjaaiKDZX12J48-jZgQZhF/s1600/DSC_0069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJmjzEGMyKBnvX_GGJ2RKiqHP09JtoLbffLNHOSjmqoJfV-xWWrYU5gApmXUxHFpDmdQmhxRv3wB3Yx_uF8Mtij0kbvLmCJubUgI3DRy2q832XPKOcoojiHhjaaiKDZX12J48-jZgQZhF/s400/DSC_0069.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ready to roam</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhah3z1WWOdvKjlNuuQBMhqVcKFVa3UezQJvPFW2KiinI3ZCgmWcj6m_xo52SzK7FvoqGtdrD-1SVJb3dOPVk4OioQ99TH7o0pzHzwqoZq5xKZFkaQ1h7ih8r595Av9soIpKFn6AyRrDn_D/s1600/DSC_0078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhah3z1WWOdvKjlNuuQBMhqVcKFVa3UezQJvPFW2KiinI3ZCgmWcj6m_xo52SzK7FvoqGtdrD-1SVJb3dOPVk4OioQ99TH7o0pzHzwqoZq5xKZFkaQ1h7ih8r595Av9soIpKFn6AyRrDn_D/s400/DSC_0078.JPG" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />The designer, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Dita Sandico Ong</span> is, </b></i>according</span> to  Asiastore.org  "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: x-small;">had the vision to embrace an ecologically-friendly design and production process, transforming the use of banana, abacca and other natural plant fibers into a fashion art form, revolutionizing the Philippine natural fiber industry by providing communities in dying industries with more sustainable income and giving life to struggling cultural heritage.",  </span>astounding talent and woman!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZZj99xnc7ZD5zHoQwPZ0q8VVNTPui6LiuwkLr61gdCumIOvrehpJZaEOKmVSuFw54TxuYfa0qoeq549jnLrnp0dZbdY_SmllbdnXMWEpqRrenMsLLyPXlDaZreuGb1bb-KHSFgVb2UsH/s1600/DSC_0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZZj99xnc7ZD5zHoQwPZ0q8VVNTPui6LiuwkLr61gdCumIOvrehpJZaEOKmVSuFw54TxuYfa0qoeq549jnLrnp0dZbdY_SmllbdnXMWEpqRrenMsLLyPXlDaZreuGb1bb-KHSFgVb2UsH/s640/DSC_0009.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous Bib Necklace!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />This is another find at SM's "KULTURA" store. It absolutely made my humdrum top into something much more interesting, don't you think?!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5TezSB3_3WMXPpActMnoIrWRkOM9hOxbZUEqGViYrCpmRxtJP4EmfRGqNuVsSpCkE_9P8OwJzYh8z3rx4wpGB2ub2AaHjWvg39eJfLqmyf0igqhJQ7DjDzOOeh_nOUNcqe0CdFMAUDCr/s1600/phil+xmas+2011+iphone+229_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5TezSB3_3WMXPpActMnoIrWRkOM9hOxbZUEqGViYrCpmRxtJP4EmfRGqNuVsSpCkE_9P8OwJzYh8z3rx4wpGB2ub2AaHjWvg39eJfLqmyf0igqhJQ7DjDzOOeh_nOUNcqe0CdFMAUDCr/s400/phil+xmas+2011+iphone+229_2.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trying to be a model :-)</td></tr></tbody></table>My third awesome find was something I bought at the "Powerplant Mall". It's from one of the small shops called "Cosmopolitan". I have been looking for a statement belt and I was very fortunate to find this... and ON SALE!<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQ79whUg6uVd7W_gy97mHye1ELBUYHfLDw9Fz7DFlgTXMFc_CmpkWAZMd1fqoJTGp8kAkngfY0m9-wCrGBjS4IRhZd6q-xGGrPtxFb6-S13rRYB3A1aldUkftaR-lLgfTsWIvYMb7GiY2/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQ79whUg6uVd7W_gy97mHye1ELBUYHfLDw9Fz7DFlgTXMFc_CmpkWAZMd1fqoJTGp8kAkngfY0m9-wCrGBjS4IRhZd6q-xGGrPtxFb6-S13rRYB3A1aldUkftaR-lLgfTsWIvYMb7GiY2/s640/DSC_0007.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simply beautiful</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSK3YlNYytfoFvwAr49wfKrg1M7FuG5oQulF4OiZUvk0eUad5DoSFBQMb2IfTZ9CBgeczRY0pSEY_nX0g7slHfjMRw6_49V9AFiKK4q40TJ2CYWx1UYJCJZJqsztqBUbyRnm6_p_2fk7W/s1600/DSC_0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSK3YlNYytfoFvwAr49wfKrg1M7FuG5oQulF4OiZUvk0eUad5DoSFBQMb2IfTZ9CBgeczRY0pSEY_nX0g7slHfjMRw6_49V9AFiKK4q40TJ2CYWx1UYJCJZJqsztqBUbyRnm6_p_2fk7W/s400/DSC_0008.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No pic of me wearing it but it is just stunning!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />I also wanted to get my very own <a href="http://aranaz.wix.com/aranaz#!__philosophy">ARANAZ BAG</a>. And luckily on our last trip,  I finally got one!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2joDDf9d1RRpLPDnjAMV7wRAeVC1iuzekEuVnLPVvQCjeCtBoelEpCeepAPt8wnC_PmDC5a0s9cXN9E0Da1_f_xIngt4BUyx14uOt9UvEAYLO8JsItx5jeZvpfijx2WzUOkt2R3Yc0fW0/s1600/DSC_00041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2joDDf9d1RRpLPDnjAMV7wRAeVC1iuzekEuVnLPVvQCjeCtBoelEpCeepAPt8wnC_PmDC5a0s9cXN9E0Da1_f_xIngt4BUyx14uOt9UvEAYLO8JsItx5jeZvpfijx2WzUOkt2R3Yc0fW0/s640/DSC_00041.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wicker and Leather together?? Why not?!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The company's philosphy is summed up here...<br /><br />" Creative use of materials, fine detailing and exquisite handiwork have since become synonymous with the ARANAZ name. Its mission is to showcase the many possibilities of indigenous materials the Philippines has to offer.  Proud of its rich Filipino heritage, an ARANAZ bag exhibits its thrust to de-ethnicize the ethnic. Known for juxtaposing native materials such as mother of pearl, coconut shell, & wood beads with sparkling crystals, stones, luxurious fabrics and leather; their creations boast of a unique artisan-like feel with pleasantly surprising details that make them ultra special. Imagine the elegance of mother of pearl, the roughness of coconut shell and luxurious crystals all merging under a hand sculpted wooden frame. They seek to interpret global fashion trends with the use of native raw materials and local techniques.  "<br /><br />But other than this, they just make beautiful bags! Here are some more examples<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOixM7QFQii1nb3jI1GAmJVKxjraPF9eNkafI5NW3yGFe0_NSolYS4wqiCqFPzXfn5SRgfuQ7rDtTaHqNOpeeDTRyk04H9_fLs5U8Y045weAnH2UMvaybkE_hwS2Kq3l8N3-fAZLBIrRCQ/s1600/Abanico2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOixM7QFQii1nb3jI1GAmJVKxjraPF9eNkafI5NW3yGFe0_NSolYS4wqiCqFPzXfn5SRgfuQ7rDtTaHqNOpeeDTRyk04H9_fLs5U8Y045weAnH2UMvaybkE_hwS2Kq3l8N3-fAZLBIrRCQ/s400/Abanico2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abanico2</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaRT_2qN7FItpjZJa5pObmU7I1TCRmHbWRWzkpddPdfdw66J5dF3gfgEp-xrfdH9B3XUTSlmm0i5ES-iFzgkbFzVap8LLhaEUk6Yxhx8qh3Lt6WqLehK51JnD6RO8cZ4K4jwHeUm0ov4r/s1600/268813_10150370436357388_58817042387_10231871_1410313_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaRT_2qN7FItpjZJa5pObmU7I1TCRmHbWRWzkpddPdfdw66J5dF3gfgEp-xrfdH9B3XUTSlmm0i5ES-iFzgkbFzVap8LLhaEUk6Yxhx8qh3Lt6WqLehK51JnD6RO8cZ4K4jwHeUm0ov4r/s400/268813_10150370436357388_58817042387_10231871_1410313_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://girlsofnima.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/aranaz-birthday-sale/">Luna Bag</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbtM5zyv610UP4Sw52a9bsMu5e8hDKRTSXdyglW0oCV4ESU0p8olGoSbW5Gf3eOSdkjr4_y9lP615W9OC_rYTzdhAbmqA-ntlyXSLldHqb52GHgXrJl8-JfKDUENq1eac9vNXOM9HkdFf/s1600/img_3425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbtM5zyv610UP4Sw52a9bsMu5e8hDKRTSXdyglW0oCV4ESU0p8olGoSbW5Gf3eOSdkjr4_y9lP615W9OC_rYTzdhAbmqA-ntlyXSLldHqb52GHgXrJl8-JfKDUENq1eac9vNXOM9HkdFf/s400/img_3425.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Diaper Bag By <a href="http://kikiandlalaland.wordpress.com/2011/07/30/aranaz-for-avent/">Aranaz for Avent</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So if you eve get a chance to visit my home country, make sure to check out and shop at these places!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">Have A Wonderful Week!</span></strong></em></div>

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