My Oscars Red Carpet Wish List, Part I

February 19, 2008

Yay — the Oscars are actually happening! Every day I am thankful I get to dissect what celebrities are wearing, but the Oscars is like being a kid in a candy store. You know who my red-carpet favorites are — Cate Blanchett, Diane Kruger, Keira Knightley — and I love being surprised. Every year I hope for some daring choices, good or bad. Hey, at least people are taking risks right?

Ever since I saw Dolce & Gabbana's paint-splattered ball gown I thought, "Oh my God, somebody has to wear that to the Oscars." I doubt anyone will, but I think Penelope could pull it off. She isn't afraid of drama and color, and with a subdued updo this would be the grandest of looks. And I couldn't stop there — check out my Oscars red-carpet wish list!

To see what I picked out for Kiera Knightley, Halle Berry, and Ellen Page, read more

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(Keira: Nina Ricci, Spring '08; Halle: Christian Lacroix, Spring '08; Ellen: Marc Jacobs, Spring '08)

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18 Comments

aleeex 5 years

keira isn't going to the oscars? oh how disappointing. i love seeing her dresses. nevermind, i'll have to wait for the others. i would LOVE penelope to wear that one, it is lush.

aleeex 5 years

keira isn't going to the oscars?oh how disappointing. i love seeing her dresses.nevermind, i'll have to wait for the others. i would LOVE penelope to wear that one, it is lush.

daBombshell 5 years

love that dress, but i doubt anyone will wear it. everyone is doing the boring goddess thing. i would love to see more edgy, avant garde looks come out.

Wyn 5 years

I can't wait to see what dress Cate is going to wear with her baby bump. Last time, the red dress was stunning.

marimiau 5 years

I prefer the D&G dress version that Carol Trentini wore! It was black, lime green and white...

Fliss1987 5 years

But Keira's not going to be at the Oscars unfortunately :( I hope we see Diane Kruger there but I'm not sure if she'll go either which isn't great!

keepingittpg 5 years

I ADORE the D&G dress. OH MY GOD.

JessNess 5 years

I saw that D&G dress in Allure and fell in LOVE. I actually think that it would be perfect of Charlize Theron. She always looks great in dresses like that. Plus she totally has the height to pull off that print

zboundy 5 years

I love that purple dress, its so chic.

girlfriday 5 years

Great pick fab! That dress would be great for Penelope. I would love love love to see something this fun at the Oscars. And I think the public would love it too. It's been such a long, dreary Winter - at least here in the midwest. We need some color and drama! Re: Keira Knightly, my only hope at this point, is that we don't have to be subjected to more gratuitious shots of her sternum and ribs.

partysugar 5 years

Oh Fab, if I was going to the Oscars or an Oscars after party, you can totally dress me!

vinnie 5 years

penelope would look awesome in this dress, but I think it's too loud for the oscars. the oscars are so stuffy and anyone that would wear this would be ridiculed.

katie_c 5 years

i like the pairings you did. good choices!

quickbird 5 years

RE: Ellen Page. This is all wrong for her, her style is way way too minimalist. It would be much easier for her to incorporate color (something she shies from in fashion) than couture and discomfort and this (while beautiful) frou frou-ness (which i bet she'd hate). No no no. She'd be better suited (and more comfortable and therefore better looking) in something slinky/comfortable and jewel-toned. Low maintenance girls need low maintenance dresses.