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Oscar Chat 2019

February 25, 2019 By kimwheeler 6 Comments

Good morning pals. I was dead tired putting this together last night, but I thought I’d throw a few of the best pics together and do a little round-up anyway so don’t kill me if I left your favorites out… and there could be typos..

Gaga fixing Rami Malek’s tie on the red carpet.

What did you all think of the show? I thought it was a little odd without a host to be honest. It seemed to be missing some flow and some of the acceptance speeches were droning on while people read the names of every human they’ve ever come in contact with. It was a bit of a mess at the beginning. Then it seemed to gain some rhythm and it always ends well when there are some inspiring acceptance speeches. Olivia Colman proved again she is the most likable and cute actor out there. Rami Malek is darling and I was so happy he won and he brought his film wife who is now his real-life girlfriend. Barbara Streisand had the best intro to a film – Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlannsman saying she loved it for being funny, entertaining and telling the truth, something really needed now. I so want to see it. In my opinion the best parts of the night- The Queen opening with the original band members and Adam Lambert- and Gaga and Bradley Cooper singing their Shadows song..

The internet was freaking out when he left his microphone and went to sit with her on the piano bench. Wowsers they have chemistry. People were asking how does he then go back and sit with his girlfriend? LOL

In the end Green Book won, which had some controversy, but I thought it still a great film and eye-opening about a lot of things people have no clue were happening in America just a few decades ago. Personally though, I thought Bohemian Rhapsody was amazing – the story, the music and I kind of was hoping it won.

Some of the best looks of the night…

Best Actress winner Olivia Colman in custom made Prada. I can’t wait to see her in the new season of The Crown. I thought she was good in The Favorite, but the movie was a dog.
Brie Larson’s look was my favorite. I loved her hair, makeup and her Celine gown! Wow.
Crazy Rich Asians star Michelle Yeoh is 56 and looks better than ever in Elie Saab.
Kiki Layne. Absolute perfection
Gemma Chan in Valentino. This looks so comfy with the pockets!
Amy Adams in Versace. This was a gorgeous dress and the photos don’t show it. I like her natural hair and makeup.
Regina King won Best Supporting Actress. I have not been able to see If Beale Street Could Talk, but I hope it comes back as it wasn’t here long and in just a few theaters. Loved her all white and beautiful earrings.
Charlize’s Dior was a gorgeous blue. A totally different look for her.
Laura Harrier wore this beautiful blue Louis Vuitton.

I thought this dress was beautiful on Kelly Ripa.
Lady Gaga looked great, but I’m used to her being so over the top in cool things that this look seemed almost a bit too safe to me. What did you all think?

Both Melissa McCarthy and Glenn Close were stunning. Melissa must have gotten a new stylist as this looked so great on her. Glen’s dress by Carolina Herrera had 4 millions beads and weighed 42 pounds she said. Note they both have capes here. The cape look is still hot.
Isn’t this fabulous? Glen on the red carpet from the back. I am sad she didn’t win, but I do love Olivia Colman. Has anyone seen Glen’s movie? I have heard The Wife is great.
Emilia Clarke in Balenciaga. Really lovely.
Dame Helen Mirren always looks fab not frumpy.
Marie Kondo in pink which was very big last night and is flattering on so many.
Rachel Weisz’s rubber dress was different.
A beautiful look on Jennifer Hudson who sang a song from the RBG documentary.

Best Actor winner Rami Malek and girlfriend Lucy Boynton. I thought her dress was a bit classic for such a young person. He looked terrific.

Not the best looks these people have ever worn…

Emma Stone. Don’t know why, but I don’t like it and she could look a LOT better.


I’m a floral lover, but this was too much on Maya Rudolf! I’m having flashbacks to Mrs Roper. Her earrings were awesome. She would be fab in a more sleek and modern look with the same earrings.
Linda Cardenelli’s Schiaparelli gown was more showgirl than Oscars.
Sarah Paulson is so pretty, but this gown and her hair did not flatter.
What did you all think of this tulle number on Kacey Musgraves? I was not a fan.


I love Tina Fey, but she could take a few risks. This is not so hip or flattering. I’d love to see her in a long sleeve dress with a cool sheer print and her hair back.

Things are changing though. You can tell people are caring less about being ‘red carpet’ perfect and are dressing to please themselves. This seems a result of the backlash a few years ago when all the carpet was about was the designers and not the work these people did. Now we are seeing more individuality and less styled people.

Some cute couples who did their own THING…

I was happy Mahershala Ali won tonight. I loved him in Green Book. He is a local guy. He and his wife do dress eclectically. She is also an artist.
  • Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa in pink.
  • Pharrell in what looks like Scout uniform with his wife.

Some of the after-party looks are actually better than the awards show…

Gabrielle Union Wade wore this to the after party and I think it looks so elegant and yes the pockets are making me love it even more.
Renee Zelwegger at the same party. Love this dress though she is almost too thin!


Tell me your thoughts on the show. Who did you think looked great or who needed help? Did your favorites win?

Have a good week!

Kim

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Oscar Red Carpet Chat 2018

March 5, 2018 By kimwheeler 10 Comments

The 2018 Academy Awards awards were off to a beautiful start with the prettiest set I’ve ever seen at the awards with the proscenium arch resembling the inside of a geode with differing permutations of color throughout the show. I am always intrigued to see what the design is each year ever since my 7th grade art teacher Mr. Hendricks gave us an assignment to design the set for the Academy Awards. I was really clueless at that age, but it made me think of what goes into it ever since.

Jimmy Kimmel was funny, but there wasn’t enough of his jokes and a bit where he dragged other celebs into another theatre to surprise people was boring and not funny. The rest of the show was okay. To be honest it wasn’t one of the best and a little bland I thought. I wasn’t as thrilled about the nominees like I was last year. I did love Lady Bird and Darkest Hour though and was glad Gary Oldman and Allison Janney won as they were both excellent. Not so sure how excited I am to see The Shape of Water, but I do still want to see Phantom Thread if only for the sets and the acting.

The stars of Black Panther on the Red Carpet.

Highlights-

Eva Marie Saint, the 1955 winner for Best Actress. A recent window, she was sharp, poignant, funny and elegant. I loved her dress- one of the best.

At age 93 she was more chic than most!! What an inspiration to women everywhere. Keep moving she said.

The amazing Mary J Blige, who performed a soul stirring song and was the first person to ever to be nominated for both acting AND original song in the same film. Yay Mary. I want to see that film, Mudbound. I hear she is excellent in it.

I loved this look on her.

Another classic leading lady was there, Rita Moreno..

Rita Moreno wore the same dress last night that she wore in 1962 to receive her Oscar for West Side Story. Looks like she altered the neckline. Pretty, but she could have done with less accessories- maybe no headband? Still guys she is 86!! I could only hope to be drinking champagne backstage and having fun like her at that age. Go Rita.

Some favorites dresses..

Saiorse Ronan in Calvin Klein. Love her simple elegance.

Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot.

Zendaya in a beautiful chiffon gown.

Sacramento girl Great Gerwig in a dress that looked so her.

Allison Janney in a stunning Reem Acra.

Jennifer Lawrence’s disco ball dress was fun.

 

Then… lot of white dresses.

Laura Dern in a Calvin Klein gown looked fabulous.

Margo Robie’s Chanel gown and crystal purse.

Jane Fonda amazing as always. She is 80!

Danai Gurira was in a pale pink Gabriela Hearst gown.

Gina Rodriguez in a dreamy Zuhair Murad gown.

Emily Blunt in a soft and feminine baby blue.

 

Lupita Nyong’o  lovely in gold.

Some ladies just missed the mark I think..

Nicole Kidman. I don’t know, but was this was just a little too Jessica Rabbit to me.

The darling Sally Hawkins is only 41 and this dress is just too matronly for her.

I’m all for pantsuits, but this Louis Vuitton number Emma Stone was wearing just looked unmatched and uninspired.

I love Taraji P. Hensen, but this was bordering on bedroom attire.

Salma Hayak in a custom Gucci that didn’t flatter and the addition of the crystal chains was too much.

Andra Day also just had too much going on with this billowy dress.

Lindsay Vonn was also over accessorized with a busy dress. Love to see her with less eye makeup sometime.

Many men stepped out of the box tonight and showed more style than usual.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman showed some flair with an embellished coat.

Call Me By Your Name stars -Artie Hammer looked great in his velvet Armani as did Timothee Chalamet in all white.

Now tell me please who you thought looked fab and who didn’t…What did you think about the show?? I love rehashing it with you all!

 

Kim

 

Photos via Time, Pinterest, Bazaar.

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