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Archive for February, 2008

Oscar fashion: Penelope Cruz

February 24th, 2008, 8:52 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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I love how Jon Stewart mentioned how presenter Penelope Cruz can speak four languages — do you think it was mandated? “No, she’s actually really smart, too!”

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Oscar fashion: Kelly Preston

February 24th, 2008, 8:49 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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Like Tilda Swinton, Kelly Preston gets points for stepping outside the standards — in this case, opting for an electric gold instead of navy or black. I could do without the cuff at mid-forearm, though.

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Oscar fashion: Glen Hanserd and Markéta Irglová

February 24th, 2008, 8:36 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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Glen Hanserd: OK, this is way better than the Grammys.

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Oscar fashion: Heidi Klum, Helen Mirren

February 24th, 2008, 8:25 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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I think Heidi Klum looks so surprised because she just realized she’s dressed like a Disney villainness.

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Oscar fashion: Jennifer Hudson

February 24th, 2008, 8:21 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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What a mean thing to do to a full-figured gal.

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Oscar fashion: Marion Cotillard

February 24th, 2008, 8:17 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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I’m not sure why I wanted Marion Cotillard to win best actress — I haven’t even seen “La Vie En Rose” — so I was very happy to see her up on stage for her acceptance speech.

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Oscar fashion: Katherine Heigl

February 24th, 2008, 8:08 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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Presenter Katherine Heigl’s hair was a fresh change from all the standardo updos …

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Oscar fashion: Tilda Swinton

February 24th, 2008, 7:50 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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If I were handing out awards at the Academy Wards, best supporting actress winner Tilda Swinton would also get best dressed woman. Read the rest of this entry »

Oscar fashion: Cate Blanchett

February 24th, 2008, 7:39 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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Cate Blanchett looks great in this photo. But the shiny fabric does her a disservice …

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Oscar fashion: Amy Adams

February 24th, 2008, 7:35 pm by Sam Mittelsteadt

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Movie writer Craig Outhier says that Isla Fisher and Amy Adams are the same woman. Perhaps the folks at the Associated Press thought so, too, since the first round of photos of Adams identified her as Fisher.

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