How bloody boring were the dresses at the 2008 Oscars?
I do love the Oscars. But I must admit I’m usually over the whole thing after all the stars leave the red carpet and go into the theatre. No one I like ever wins and there is always really embarrassing performances. In general I found the dresses this year to be quite boring. There was the occasional gem but they were few and far between. Here is my Oscars bitch for 2008…
Rebecca Miller in Christian Lacroix - I adore this. I love the stripey shoes and the magenta hair. She is also Daniel Day Lewis’ lover. Could any woman be more glorious? I’m questioning Daniel Day Lewis’ shoe choice though. But with those cheekbones who the hell is looking at his feet?
Nicole Kidman in Balenciaga - Not a fan of this one I’m afraid. The necklace is rather spectacular but it blends into her ethereal skin and gets lost.
Anne Hathaway in Marchesa - Yuck. Why do nipple flowers? And why are her teeth so big? Why is she so annoying? Why?
Katherine Heigl in Escada - Of all of the thousands of Grecian one-shouldered dresses at the Oscars this year this one is my favourite. And it has nothing to do with my recent obsession with Grey’s Anatomy. Or my obsession with My Father The Hero. Okay fine! I love Katherine Heigl! Is that a crime?
Hilary Swank in Versace - Quite pleasant but a little tame. I’m rather enamoured of the rippled/pleated hem.
Helen Mirren in Georges Chakra - There was literally an audible gasp to be heard when I first laid eyes on Dame Helen Mirren. She is simply breathtaking. Always.
Ellen Page in Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture - A little safe for an Oscar nominee but her performance in Juno more than makes up for her lack of sartorial experimentation. Plus she is adorable.
Diablo Cody in Christian Dior - Finally someone with a personality! Gold flats, leopard print and a massive tatt. Damn I love this girl. And her screen play rocks.
Amy Adams in Proenza Schouler - There is NOTHING I love more than red heads who get how friggin awesome they look in green. Especially deep green.
So all in all it was rather a bit of a yawn wasn’t it? What did everyone else think? Too many one-shouldered dresses? Too many boobs squished into bandeaux? And when did everyone suddenly get too cool for bling? Where were all the Harry Winstons? And Bvlgaris? Come on people it’s the freaking Oscars! Gimme some damn diamonds!
Love Lady Smaggle
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Comments
omg anne hathaway yes!! she is SOOOOOOO annoying, i’m so glad someone else thinks so!!! she’s so boring and plain and transparent and has stupid moony eyes argh how she grates on me so!
I really liked Penelope Cruz’ couture Chanel gown. I was so disappointed by the bore factor of Nicole Kidman’s dress…and the beautiful necklace didn’t work with it at all.
I wish they’d can all the stylists…bring on the Bjorks.
Selina - Please tell me you hate Kirsten Dunst and Keira Knightly too. Why do they have careers? It’s just irritating.
Natasha - I agree I was quite a fan of ol’ Penny. And totally bing on the Bjorks! If I see any more one-shoulder gowns I’m going to scream.
heh. I just did my oscars fashion post and… we have very different tastes. but thats ok, I always knew that but I still enjoy your blog (I think it’s the canberra connection). We are agreed on one thing, though - WHERE ARE THE DIAMONDS????!!!
Ali - Tis the beauty of blogging darling! And as much as I hate to admit it I think that once you have Canberra in your blood it never really leaves you.
o gawd, i want to smack Anne Hathaway on a bi-weekly basis. I think it’s cos all her features are just way too big, she looks like an alien.
you didn’t like Blanchett’s purple frock? I also quite enjoyed Marion Cotillard. and Tilda Swinton who is like my favourite ever who constantly wears whatev the fuck she wants and doesn’t give a shit what people think. I love her.
Na - I liked Blanchett’s frock but I wasn’t speechless over it like I usually am. Loved her jewellery though. Very cool. Yes Hathaway is frightening. Although I didn’t totally hate her in Prada. I LOVE Emily Blunt and maybe she distracted me.
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