Top Priority: Oscars (Dress Success)

Now, because I've been pretty negative all day, let's talk about the good stuff.  The lovely dresses that made me smile and moved me to tears.


Jennifer Lawrence in Dior
Yeah, you look good.  Yeah, you're wearing the same dress you wear all the time.  Yeah, I'm over it.  Next.

Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen
Yep.  I love this.  She's so beautiful and this year she's kind of bummed me out with some of her choices but this is golden. 

Meryl Streep in Lanvin
You are a goddess.  Totally age appropriate but not boring.  Very chic as always.

Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta
I don't care for her but she looks great.  The dress is kind of boring but I like it.  Very 1920s.

Julie Delpy by Jenny Packham
I just like her, you know? She just seems like a lovely person.  So I may not be evaluating this dress objectively but I like it.

Idina Menzel by Vera Wang
I love this.  It's simple yet elegant.  I like the color and the jewelry.  I know a lot of people are wearing basically this exact dress but there's something about this that's very understated and chic.  Love it.

Jessica Biel by Chanel
Another Oscars surprise was Jessica Biel's dress.  It's been so long since Jessica Biel has done anything that I'm pretty sure her first and last acting job was 7th Heaven, but she now works as Justin Timberlake's beard (which is probably a pretty good gig.)  But last night she surprised me and looked stunning.  It was probably the Chanel that did it.

Kristen Bell by Roberto Cavalli
Kristen Bell is so overrated in my book that it's almost too much for me to handle.  But this dress looks incredible.  Despite the fact that it looks like she's about to get married, she absolutely brought her A game.  Good job, Kristen Bell!

Penelope Cruz by Giambattista Valli Couture
Flawless.  Simple, chic, feminine, gorgeous.

And now, without further adieu, my top three favorite dresses from last night...

3. Kate Hudson in Versace
I never thought I would say this but Kate Hudson looks incredible.  As someone I not only find overrated and annoying but completely talentless, I want to hate her.  But she killed it.  Good job, Kate.

Charlize Theron in Dior
Not only is this one of the most gorgeous dresses at the Oscars, it's probably the sexiest.  And she's so talented.  And beautiful.  A+

Lupita Nyong'o in PradaIt wasn't long ago that no one had an idea who Lupita was.  Now no one will ever forget her.  Not only did she come out of nowhere and blow everyone away with her acting, she has mastered Red Carpet style in one season.  This is one of my favorite dresses of all time.  She looks absolutely gorgeous. 

Top Priority: Golden Globes (Fashion Apathy)

So these are the dresses I don't really care about.  They're not horrible and they're not great, but they deserve to be included.
 
Sofia Vergara in Zac Posen
I don't really like her so I can't love this dress but it's okay.  Zac Posen, you always win my heart.

 
 
Julia Roberts in Dolce & Gabbana
Aside from the fact that she looks like a librarian, it's fine.  She's Julia Roberts, she can kind of do whatever she wants.

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture
Looking a bit like a snowman there JLaw, but I'll let it go because I love your new hair.

 
 
Allison Williams in Alexander McQueen
I love her and I love this dress, I just think she could have gone a little bolder than this.  That being said, this is the least offensive McQueen piece I've ever seen. Good job, Marnie!

 
Emma Thompson in Lanvin
She's old so there's not much she can do but this dress is age-appropriate and conservative.  It's not my favorite but she looks beautiful.

 
Mila Kunis in Gucci
I can't really get mad about this dress because it doesn't evoke enough of a reaction but she's absolutely gorgeous and she could have done a lot better.  Sorry, Gucci.

Reese Witherspoon in Calvin Klein
Most Boring award goes to Reese.  But look at that smile.  I can't stay mad at you Reese!  But seriously this is black tie.

Zosia Mamet in Reem Acra
Whatever.  Just whatever, Zosia.

Emma Watson in Dior
I actually feel bad for saying this is mediocre because I actually rather like it.  It's different, it's fresh, and she looks beautiful.  But it's not stunning and she could have chosen something stunning.

Julianna Margulies in Andrew Gn
I put this one in the middle because I love the top but not the bottom.  The pattern is beautiful and simple and she's gorgeous but the fit the bottom is too flared.

Elisabeth Moss in J. Mendel
Eh. I like her now so I can't be too mean but this is just not right for her.

Uma Thurman in Versace
Uma is a goddess so anything she does is okay, but again, the top is gorgeous and the bottom leaves a lot to be desired.  Plus I don't even know what it's made out of.

 

Olivia Wilde in Gucci
It's not Olivia Wilde's fault she's pregnant so I'll forgive her giant stomach.  She still looks gorgeous and I really so like this dress, I just don't like babies.  Sorry, Liv.

 Better luck at the Oscars, guys!

Obsessed: Jennifer Lawrence for Dior

Preface: JLaw and I have a rocky past.  I hate 'The Hunger Games' books and movies and I didn't really want anything to do with her.  Plus I kind of thought she was not super cute.
But now, after 'Silver Linings Playbook' and lots of adorable interviews where she's silly and ridiculous and embarrassing herself, I'm pretty sold on her.  PLUS this happened (while in Dior):

ANYWAY Dior magazine puts out two issues a year.  Jennifer Lawrence is the star of the Fall/Winter issue of the magazine.

Photographer Mikael Jansson captured 'The Hunger Games' star and Oscar nominee JLaw in menswear and minimal make-up.  And wow, is it working.