Oscars 2015: Best & Worst Dressed

Best Dressed

I am very pleased with the Oscars Fashion overall. I actually struggled to narrow down my 5 best dressed, which is a big deal compared to disappoint of the previous awards shows of 2015. My favorite by far though was Emma Stone in Elie Saab.

I mean honestly, isn't she just perfection in this dress? The color pairs so well with her fair skin and red hair. I'm loving the high slit and high neckline combination, too, so that it reveals just enough. Not to mention the gorgeous details of the beading. Absolutely flawless.

Anna Kendrick was stunning in this Thakoon gown. Again, perfect color with her skin tone. I also like that the dress is rather simple with just a great cut-out placement and pretty neckline.

Rosamund Pike nailed it in this Givenchy gown. I am loving that this dress is form fitting with a high slit, but no low neckline, and the detailing of the fabric is just beautiful.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum looked gorgeous in this Zuhair Murad dress. The beading, low neckline, and fit are all just right here.

Another beautiful Zuhair Murad gown to grace the Oscars on Chrissy Teigen. I think this baby blue color is so pretty. I love the intricate beading of the top, the belt, and the flow of the bottom part of this gown.

Worst Dressed

First of all, why does Solange Knowles get to attend the Oscars? But second of all, this Christian Soriano jumpsuit is a complete fail. It looks like she wrapped a blanket around herself a couple of times and tucked it in around her legs. Maybe if it was more form fitting it could have worked, but it absolutely did not work as is.

Chloe Grace Moretz has so much potential to look amazing in a gown, but this Miu Miu gown would make you think otherwise. I'm really not a fan of gowns with prints at these awards shows, but especially not when the print reminds me of my grandma's sheets from the 70's/80's. The gown also poofs out way too high up, making her look shapeless.

Behati Prinsloo looks like she rolled around in red lint while wrapped in velcro in this Armani Prive gown. The peplum this above the waist doesn't make sense; the red seems to be much more patchy on the bottom part of the gown; it shouldn't be see-through at the bottom; and the fishnet/mesh looks like a thin barbed wire fence. Also, terrible choice in hairstyle. Just no.

I read that it took 25 people and 1600 hours to make this Azzedine Alaia dress on Lady Gaga. Well, there are several other more productive things those 25 people could have done with those 1600 hours. The wide sleeves on this gown would not look good on anyone. But most importantly, Lady Gaga looks like she should be in my kitchen washing my dishes for me with those red rubber gloves. So inappropriate for the Oscars.

Keira Knightley seems to know how to disappoint during awards shows. I get that she's pregnant, but there are way prettier was to style a baby bump than this Valentino disasters. The words on this dress just don't belong on this dress. Also, the nude color does not work on Keira's skin tone. This dress has so much potential, but I am so disappointed in the outcome on Keira.

BCBG

Top: BCBG Maxazri (different pattern)(similar colors) | Pants: Bleulab (different color)

Bag: Badgley Mischka (similar) | Booties: BCBG Paris (similar)

Bracelet: Jewelry store in NYC (similar here and here) | Bracelet: Positano, Italy (similar)

I got this BCBG Maxazria top for Christmas and I am so in love with it. I like that the stripes aren't as clean-cut and defined as normal striped tops are. I also think the color combinations work really well together, mixing the green, tans, browns, black, and white. The material is also super comfortable and lightweight, which means I can wear it over multiple seasons.

I paired the top with my Bleulab black coated pants, some BCBG Paris brown suede booties, a simple golden necklace, this gorgeous green and tan handmade beaded bracelet from my trip to Italy, and my brown and gold Badgley Mischka bag. I wanted to bring out all of the different colors from the shirt in the other aspects of my outfit (the white aspect being my super pale skin =P).

Polka Dot Tights

Sweater: Gap (similar) | Skirt: Express (here)

Stockings: Express (similar) | Pumps: Jessica Simpson (here)

Bracelet: French Connection | Bag: Coach (similar)

I am obsessed with these polka dot tights from Express! With the freezing cold temperatures lately, I've found myself in pants every single day and I needed to find a way to be able to wear skirts and/or dresses again. I have a few pairs of plain black or nude stockings, but those get boring real quick. These polka dot tights are a simple way to add a little bit of pattern. I like that the dots are very small, so it adds just enough to the tights without being too much. Surprisingly, these are extremely comfortable too and super soft. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a pair of patterned tights.

Grammy's 2015

This awards season has been one of the worst ones for fashion, in my opinion. I usually struggle limiting my favorites, but it was extremely difficult for me to even find favorites at the Grammy's. However, there were several worst dressed, just as at the Golden Globes. See below for my best and worst dressed.

WORST

One trend that I cannot get on board with is the also nude look. I do like a little peek-a-boo, but I am not into the visible body suit underneath the dress look. Body suits are for gymnastics, not the red carpet

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With a solid nude lining underneath this dress instead of the complete see-through mess that it is, this dress and Katy Perry could have been on the best dressed list.

Wayyyy too much skin and silver. That is all.

I didn't realize bathrobes were considered red carpet fashion, even if they are very shiny.

Charlie XCX and Madonna (below) both look like they accidentally stepped onto the red carpet instead of the circus, where they belonged.

And these two were on their way to the gym, but thought it would be good to make a Grammy's appearance first. Cute, except not at all.

I'm sure you've all seen the memes involving Rhianna's dress, my favorite being the loofah comparison as it is most accurate. Therefore, no need to discuss this any further.

 BEST

Kimberly Perry is only my best dressed list. I am loving the solid black bottom of the dress with the intricate details of the top half. The combination is just stunning.

Chrissy Teigen looks stunning in white, with the modest cutouts and her beachy waves. A+.

I'm not particularly a fan of jumpsuits on the red carpet, but with the slim pickings and the fact that this is actually beautiful, Gwen made it on my best dressed list.

I know that several people disliked Taylor Swift's dress, but I really loved it. The purple shoes were a little bit of a miss, but not enough for me to take her off my best dressed list with everything else looking gorgeous.

Meaghan Trainor looks stunning in this Galia Lahav gown. She absolutely nailed this look. My favorite dress of the night.

Things I'm Currently Really Into

I've really been slacking with taking some updated outfit pictures due to lots of work and really awful weather here in New York. So, in the meantime, I wanted to share with you some things I'm really into right now. This is a collection of items I am really loving for either myself or my home.

Black Pleated Faux Leather Mini Skirts:

Aqua and Blank NYC

I especially love that they still look super cute with stockings/tights. It's hard to pull off, but I really like it.

Valentino Rockstuds in Nude:

here

Fingers crossed for Valentine's Day!

Asymmetrical Skirts:

Helmut Lang

Some about the asymmetrical thing just makes me really happy.

Sweaters (anything to keep me warm in this brrrrr weather):

Derek Heart- Nordstrom

I'm really loving the deep V of this sweater.

Fitbit:

But more importantly, this gorgeous Tory Burch bracelet to go over it

Skinnytaste Cookbook/Recipes:

Her Blog Here

And here are some pictures of a few dishes I've made from the cookbook. Note: Took these quickly with my cell before eating every last bite ;)

White Desks:

Pottery Barn

I am so in love with this desk, but, unfortunately, it's too big for the spot I need it :(

Agate Coasters:

West Elm

I keep going back and forth about these coasters because while they are quite beautiful, we are not really coaster-type people, so I'm sure they'd be functional.