The 2018 Oscars literally set the stage for a night of spectacular beauty! When the show opened, onlookers were treated to a glittering archway of magical iridescence reminiscent of walking into the prisms of a well cut diamond. Outside on the evening’s red carpet, both before and after the main event, the gowns were just as dazzling, and just as mesmerizing.
The magnificent set design at the 90th Oscars was reminiscent of exploring the caverns of a jeweled caveMagnificent lighting effects transformed the experience for onlookers
A Spectacle of Whites- 2018 Oscars Trends
Technically, these are “winter whites” done right! After gazing at these pristine whites we can definitively confirm that being void of color doesn’t mean being void of style.
The Oscar for age-defying beauty goes to …. Jane Fonda in 44 Francois PremierChanel did just right by Margot Robbie at last night’s Oscars. The actress perfectly achieved “other-worldly” elegance and sophistication in this simple yet stunning gownMary J. Blige and her perfectly pitched pipes looked stunning in her Versace gownTIMOTHÉE CHALAMET made white tie look cool, hip and youthful and we’re loving itJanet Mock channeled easy breezy California chicLaura Dern and her Calvin Klein by Appointment gown proved that simple can be scorchingTiffany Haddish perfectly honored her Eritrean heritage in this eye-catching off-white traditional dress called a zuriaEmily Blunt was perfectly dreamy in her Schiaparelli gown emitting hints of seafoam green hues
Welcome to the Dark Side- 2018 Oscars Trends
Strong blacks, deep blues, rich greens and sumptuous chocolates made their appearance on the red carpet last night and made sure to rewrite the rules for black tie affairs.
Sofia Vergara looks the best we’ve ever seen her in this stunning gypsy-inspired dress by Ralph & RussoNicole Kidman in Armani Privé stole the show and elevated the bar for red carpet appearancesAva DuVernay in a very demure but sexy navy blue Vera Wang dressVera Wang also proved that she can deliver sultry and sexy too with Taraji P. Hensen’s come-hither boudoir lookOctavia Spencer in Brandon MaxwellLindsey Vonn may have ditched the skis, but definitely brought the killer curves to the 2018 OscarsWhen you look this good you don’t need much folks! Dame Helen Mirren, at 72…not a typo, showed off her hourglass curves in a simple floor-length sheath dress. #BODYGOALS at any ageRita Moreno proved that what’s old is new wearing her original dress from her appearance at the 1962 Oscars dressZendaya sold the Grecian goddess vibe in this mouthwatering chocolatey Giambattista Valli gownChadwick Boseman’s elongated tux jacket with elaborate metallic embellishments solidified his place as KING of the carpet for us… Wakanda Forever!Stunning and stunting… Ciara in Alexandre Vauthier Couture
POP It Like It’s Hot – 2018 Oscars Trends
No outfit is quite complete without putting your own colorful mark on it. These ladies reversed the “accessorize with color” adage and went full-tilt on the color wheel. Bold and bodacious, the red carpet had rival saturation in these eye-popping looks.
It’s always better to be more vampy than trampy and Allison Janney wearing the hell of of her Reem Acra Elvira-inspired dress hit a home runMs. Angela Bassett saved all her sass for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in this colorful and comfortable Teresa Helbig power suitEIZA GONZÁLEZ radiated pure and simple sunshineGreta GerwigAlways a red carpet rogue, singer Janelle Monae made a strong statement in her Christian Siriano lipstick red tux with exaggerated trainNo chance of forgetting Jennifer Garner in this dramatically bold cobalt blue dressA classic wearing a classic! Meryl Streep in Christian DiorNancy O’DellSofia CarsonEmma Stone in Louis Vuitton pantsuit looked strong and sophisticatedRita Ora always delivers from head to toeSarah Paulson, despite her somber expression, was a bright and sunny pop on the red carpetV-I-O-L-A Davis is a legend in her own time and it’s partly because she always delivers unforgettable looks like with this Michael Kors gown
Twinkle Twinkle – 2018 Oscars Trends
Must have sequins and metallic dresses, are a favorite enhancement for an evening of glitz and ritz. On the flip side, all that glimmer can be tricky. In our humble fashion opinion, the rub comes in how you strategically wear the look, which definitely determines whether or not you shine or fizzle!
Mary J. Blige’s post Oscars party glam look was pur fireElizabeth Banks shimmied and shook her way through the night in this retro Ralph & Russo flapper dress(L to R) Patricia Clarkson, Mindy Kaling and Elizabeth BanksWhat a WOMAN! Gal Gadot in GivenchyBow down Bitc#*s! LUPITA NYONG’O gets a standing ovation from us in this VersaceSandra Bullock in Louis VuittonDiane Warren shows just how bad-ass she really is in this rock n’ roll chick pants suitJennifer Lawrence in DiorOlivia Wilde definitely drove them crazy in this slinky numberMolly SimsAlthough it pains us to admit this about our spirit animal Tracee Ellis Ross, we are not a fan of her look from last night. After nailing red carpet after red carpet, this dress, although nice, looks a bit like an afterthought
Whoopsies – 2018 Oscars Trends
And, in a BIG whoopsie moment for us, Whoopie Goldberg wore this… Not so funny, lady! And, she wasn’t alone in the what were they thinking category.
Whoopie Goldberg wore this ill-fitting Christian Siriano frock. Thank goodness the designer had soo many other slam dunks on the night’s red carpetThe “shape” of this dress will hopefully grow on us. Sally Hawkins sporting an unflattering Armani Prive gownSelma Hayek … que pasó? We know it’s Gucci, but it also hideous
This has been a rollercoaster red carpet season which has challenged stylists, starlets and society as a whole to rethink what we consider sexy… and we are all better off for it. Oh what a ride!
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