On naked ankles, covered arms and knowing what you want.
Good Evening Darlings,So sorry to drop the ball last week. I'm working on a big project at work and honestly if I had updated at all, it probably wouldn't have been much to read.But here we are, darlings. Oscar night. One of my favorite nights of the year - although this year, I'm ashamed to say that I've hardly seen any of the nominated films (I did, however, see The Big Short which was incredible).And you know that this year, I'm trying to be a nicer person and see the positive in things (although the meditation lasted for about the first 5 days of 2016 before I realized I had other things to do first thing in the morning). So you won't see any overly negative or worst dressed lists this year.I mean. Except for this. I'm just going to leave this here:
But this red carpet heralded a great number of showstoppers. I was really blown away by the amount of looks that not only were stunning, but also interesting.Let's start somewhere I usually deign to go - bright colors on the red carpet.
But this red carpet heralded a great number of showstoppers. I was really blown away by the amount of looks that not only were stunning, but also interesting.Let's start somewhere I usually deign to go - bright colors on the red carpet.
Now darlings, this is kind of shocking because as you know, I am not a fan of Gwyneth's and usually I'm not a fan of JLaw's. Except in American Hustle. I freaking loved her in that. I usually find her "I'm just like you" schtick to be grating and her wildly public friendship with Amy Schumer to be obnoxious.Ladies, We get it, you like to talk about farting and sex. To that I say, in the immortal words of Gina from Empire Records,:
But I really thought that this look worked for her tonight. While I'm still shocked that she's up for an award for Joy, which was pretty disappointing as a whole, I think maybe she's now such an old pro at being nominated that she can go a little casual. Tonight she looks a little bit more like: "I'm here to drink champagne" and a little less like "this gown is so big that I'm definitely going to remind people how down to earth and normal I am by tripping on my way up to the stage."The best part of the look, though? the hair. It's just so beautifully simple.I love love love her platinum lob and depending on how much chutzpah I have upon entering the salon next Saturday for the last time in my 20s, I might just say DO THIS (don't worry Mom, I probably won't).But let's talk about something with less caveats. In fact, let's talk about some things with no caveats. Let's talk about my favorite looks of the night. 
You knew I would choose this look, didn't you darlings? It's right in my wheelhouse. It's so perfect, I don't have much to say about it at all - other than of course, how beautiful is this woman and how perfect does she look in this gown?! A glowing golden statue. Even her face is perfectly neutral and just golden enough.And then we've got Amy.
Ok Amy, here's the deal. Your hair is making me crazy. But you are wearing a bedazzled caftan with kimono sleeves to the Oscars. So you know what? All is forgiven and You win and can I please have that dress?But my favorite look of the night?
Dede Gardner is a producer and the president of Plan B entertainment which produced The Big Short (which as you can see above, I loved).I happen to love female producers and cite one in particular as a mentor, idol and friend. They are decisive and strong willed and physical and work so hard to create so much magic behind the scenes. And although I'm sure Dede has plenty of people working for her and that her days of running are behind her - she's still making magic.I love this dress because she is a powerful woman and she dresses the part. This is not a girls dress, this is not an actress's dress - this is a woman's dress. She looks like a modern day Cleopatra, and she should. This is a dress for winning.This whole look screams I know who I am, I know what I want and I know how I'm going to get it - As a producer, as a woman, as a human being. Anyway darlings, that's it for now. Until next award season...just kidding...until Wednesday when we're talking risotto and 30th birthdays.xoxolcf
But I really thought that this look worked for her tonight. While I'm still shocked that she's up for an award for Joy, which was pretty disappointing as a whole, I think maybe she's now such an old pro at being nominated that she can go a little casual. Tonight she looks a little bit more like: "I'm here to drink champagne" and a little less like "this gown is so big that I'm definitely going to remind people how down to earth and normal I am by tripping on my way up to the stage."The best part of the look, though? the hair. It's just so beautifully simple.I love love love her platinum lob and depending on how much chutzpah I have upon entering the salon next Saturday for the last time in my 20s, I might just say DO THIS (don't worry Mom, I probably won't).But let's talk about something with less caveats. In fact, let's talk about some things with no caveats. Let's talk about my favorite looks of the night. You knew I would choose this look, didn't you darlings? It's right in my wheelhouse. It's so perfect, I don't have much to say about it at all - other than of course, how beautiful is this woman and how perfect does she look in this gown?! A glowing golden statue. Even her face is perfectly neutral and just golden enough.And then we've got Amy.Ok Amy, here's the deal. Your hair is making me crazy. But you are wearing a bedazzled caftan with kimono sleeves to the Oscars. So you know what? All is forgiven and You win and can I please have that dress?But my favorite look of the night?Dede Gardner is a producer and the president of Plan B entertainment which produced The Big Short (which as you can see above, I loved).I happen to love female producers and cite one in particular as a mentor, idol and friend. They are decisive and strong willed and physical and work so hard to create so much magic behind the scenes. And although I'm sure Dede has plenty of people working for her and that her days of running are behind her - she's still making magic.I love this dress because she is a powerful woman and she dresses the part. This is not a girls dress, this is not an actress's dress - this is a woman's dress. She looks like a modern day Cleopatra, and she should. This is a dress for winning.This whole look screams I know who I am, I know what I want and I know how I'm going to get it - As a producer, as a woman, as a human being. Anyway darlings, that's it for now. Until next award season...just kidding...until Wednesday when we're talking risotto and 30th birthdays.xoxolcf