Red Carpet: Country Strong Premiere

So, looks like a normal white dress, right? Kinda Calvin Klein-ish. Also, kind of reminds us of the white backless column gown Kate Hudson wore at the SAG awards last year. Although this version does not fit Ms. Paltrow anywhere near as beautifully as the dress Kate wore. On the other hand, there's nothing either too exciting or offensive about this dress. Unless boring can be considered offensive.

Tied Up With Emily Blunt

Tie me up. Tie me down. Tie me with way too many ribbons. Emily Blunt, whose style we normally adore, had a bit of a misstep in our opinion as the ribbons and bows on the dress compete with the ribbons and bows on the shoes. We actually think the dress and shoes, separately, could be cute. Together, though, Em looks just a little too precious (and matchy-matchy) for us. Overall, not terrible or anything, but not great either.

Kate Bosworth in Jil Sander

Kate Bosworth recently attended the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards in the Jil Sander t-shirt ball gown, which we looooooooooved at Milan Fashion Week. Not everyone loved this like we did. And, as we sit here today, we're actually a little torn. We still very much like the idea of this very simple dress, turned elegant ball gown. And this may be sacrilegious, but there is something very J Crew about this dress (which is not necessarily a bad thing). We also think Kate looks young, fresh and fashion forward and better than the model as she actually fills the dress out.


But we kinda wish Kate had styled her look just a bit differently from the runway show and jazzed it up just a bit, with a sparkly statement necklace or some giant diamond studs. Of course, maybe that would defeat the purpose of the whole dress as an exercise in simplicity? What do you think readers? Perfect as is, Terrible all around, or Add some sparkle?

One Word Red Carpet Reviews: Spike TV 2010 Video Game Awards

Hello, hello dear hearts and gentle souls! So, what did we think of what our fave (or perhaps our geekiest?) celebs showed up wearing at the Spike TV 2010 Video Game Awards?

The rules are as always: Please use one word or less!

1. NPH. Gangsta.

Carey Mulligan and the Sheik

We hate to continually dote on Ms. Mulligan, but we just can't help ourselves, particularly when she looks sooooo Tippi Hedron. The Sheik may be trying really hard not to grin, but we know Carey must have totally charmed this guy.

Red Carpet: Kate Walsh in a Pantsuit

There is so much wrong with Kate Walsh's pantsuit, seen below at the Trevor LIVE evening in Hollywood, that we're not quite sure where to begin. But for your sake gentle readers, we will, of course, try.

First of all, we hate the tapered ankles, which do a fantastic job of making Miss Kate's hips look three times larger than they actually are. Plus, we have never been a fan of any variation of the harem pant. Second, it certainly looks like somebody forgot to do the flash test. Yep. That's right. Kate's bra cups are showing right through this get-up although we suppose that's better than exposing nipple. And, finally, we're pretty sure those pants are pleated. In a word, no.

In short, we think this entire outfit may be the worst move Kate's made since she left Grey's Anatomy for Private Practice. What say you dear hearts?

Angelina Jolie Circa 1984

So, here's a riddle for you, dear hearts: What do you get when you cross Joan Collins with Tammy Wynette?

Still haven't guessed it darlings? Why the answer is Angelina Jolie, of course. 

Oh, Angie, dear, what were you thinking? Between the strong shoulders in your gown and the giant aquanetted  hair, we're not sure if we've been thrown into a 1984 soap opera or a bad country song. Ange, let's tone down the hair next time, shall we?

Red Carpet: Anne Hathaway does J Lo

Never in a million years would we ever have believed that Anne Hathaway could look as good or better in a dress so typically J Lo. But here we are, dear hearts, looking at what  we think is one of Anne's best looks in awhile (although actually she's been doing must better than usual lately).

The gold lights up her whole face and the mod dress is both super flattering and super fun on Ms. Hathaway. Her entire look is both effortless and put together. And it appears that even Anne, herself, knows she looks pretty great as she's all smiles. Definitely IN.

Red Carpet: Carey Mulligan at the Moet British Independent Film Awards

 
Carey Mulligan showed up in red at the Moet British Independent Film Awards. And, as usual, Ms. Mulligan also showed up looking adorable. We love the color on her and think there's something very Hitchcock-icy-blond about her in this dress, with that hair and those shoes. In other words, there's something fabulously retro about Carey's look...which is why we're just a bit confused by the weird remote control purse she seems to be carrying.

Red Carpet: Marion Cotillard at 10th International Film Festival

Marion Cotillard recently attended the 10th International Film Festival in Marrakech, dressed as an ostrich with a bad perm. Unfortunately, Ms. M also seems to have been attacked by blue amoebas. 

There's nothing more to say really dear readers, except that we weep when one of our former fashion faves descends into the depths of fashion faux pas. Come back to the light Marion. Come back.

Red Carpet: Lea Michele at Billboard's 5th Annual Women in Music Awards

We absolutely hate it that we are so terribly annoyed with Lea Michele these days, but we just can't help it. Her it girl status just drips off of her in a horribly smug way. As for her fashion sense, well, this is a bit Judy Jetson, but, overall, we think she looks cute and we will accept it. Which is more than we can say of Rachel Berry these days. Glee has gone way downhill in our opinion. What say you gentle readers, in or out?

Winona Ryder is the Man in Black

Wow. Winnie must have read our blog about how she's always wearing black poofy dresses. Ms. Ryder, we now apologize to you as we would never, never want to encourage any person to wear this suit. Ever. In a million years. Unless, of course, you're impersonating Johnny Cash. Then, we say go for it.

There is so very much wrong with the look, dear hearts, that it's really hard to know where to begin, but let's just say, we're not big fans of the chunky pendant that seems to be doubling as a bolo tie. Indeed, the fact that Winnie has buttoned her shirt up all the way completes this image. Further, we hate the cut of this jacket, which is not feminine at all, is too long and makes Ms. Ryder's legs look way shorter than they actually are. Just awful.

Again, unless you've shot a man in Reno just to watch him die, please ignore our last post Winnie and bring back the black poofy dress. Please?

Winona Ryder and the Black Poofy Dress

Winona Ryder has been perpetually stuck in a poofy, black dress for months now, and for the life of us, we can't figure out why as the look has been mostly unsuccessful on her.

As you may recall, on September 13, Winnie made her way onto the red carpet in an ill-fitting bodice where the girls made every attempt to escape their corseted cage. Not a good look.



As you can see on the right, however, by  November 11, WR had managed to clean her look up quite a bit. Plus, the added length in the skirt slimmed her down, too, and we began to believe in Wynona's ability to rock a black, poofy dress, until...

Leighton Meester in Menswear

What do we think dear hearts?  Is Leighton pulling this off or not?

We're not actually sure, ourselves.We kinda like the slightly disheveled, long-day-after-work look she's going for here. On the other hand, maybe we're just glad for change, any change, in her style. So, you must help us, is she in or is she out?

Taylor Swift's Makeover

Who would have thought that adding a heavy bang and straightening hair could make a girl who we have always thought looked a bit like an alien look like a knockout model? Plus, Ms. Swift's dress is fierce. This may be the best makeover we've seen in awhile. Well done Taylor.

Dowdy Andie MacDowell

We will be the first to admit that we watched both "The Front" and its sister movie "At Risk" on Lifetime. On a Saturday night. And in those two very fine films, Andie MacDowell played a sexy and deliciously manipulative DA who (spoiler alert!)slept with not one, but two murderers.

Andie is fooling no one here, however. She looks a like a middle-aged Mom who added a sparkly scarf in an attempt to jazz things up and look a little sexy for a night out on the town with her hubby in beautiful downtown Peoria. Oh. And she added her fave red heels for good measure. Of course, she is perfect for the occasion, which is apparently sponsored by over the hill ladies.Sorry Andie. You're out.

One Word Red Carpet Reviews: Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.

Hello, hello again! So, what did we think of what our fashion designers and trend-setting actors decided to wear to the Vogue Fashion Fund Awards this year?

In one word or less, please. Go.

1. Stephen Moyer. Anna Paquin. Richard Chai.  Tool. Bleh. Shirttails?

Heidi Klum in the Infamous Polka Dot Dress

Heidi Klum showed up at the Black Swan Closing Night Gala wearing what else, but Mondo Guerra's much hated polka dot dress, which basically lost him the title of Project Runway champ. Take that Nina and Michael!

And you know what, it's adorable. Absolutely adorable. Of course, Heidi has made a few changes, including getting rid of the sleeves, which was probably the right move for Ms. Klum now that we see the two gowns side by side. Plus, by keeping her hair and makeup simple, Heidi lets those Mondo Polka Dots speak for themselves. So, what do you think gentle readers? Is Heidi in or is she out?

Night of the Living Leighton

Brains. Brains. Leighton Meester as the fashion undead. Seriously, what is with the pale makeup? She looks so lifeless that an otherwise cute dress looks more like the tatters of a newly born zombie.

One Word Red Carpet Reviews: Morning Glory Premiere

 1. Rachel McAdams. Sexy.