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Archive for the 'Red carpets and runways' Category

Oscar fashion: Anne Hathaway

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 by Sam Mittelsteadt

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I see the dress, I think Kentucky Derby. Run away from the roses! Removing them would have left a beautiful dress.

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Oscar fashion: Cameron Diaz, Kristin Chenowith

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 by Sam Mittelsteadt

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A lesson in diagonals and gathers:

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Oscar fashion: Renee Zellweger

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 by Sam Mittelsteadt

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Silver really doesn’t flatter Renee Zellweger’s complexion, but the gown is tasteful and pretty … and kind of boring. I never thought I’d say that about something with that much glitter.

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Oscar fashion: Nicole Kidman

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 by Sam Mittelsteadt

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Coco Chanel said that before you leave the house, you should take off one piece of jewelry.

Nicole Kidman proves you might even want to do it twice. And start with the biggest one and work down.

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Oscar fashion: Antonio Sabato Jr., Daniel Day-Lewis

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 by Sam Mittelsteadt

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I have no idea what Antonio Sabato Jr. was doing at the Academy Awards tonight. Or what the deal was with the Johnny Cash-style piping on his jacket. Because other than that it looked pretty flawless.

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Oscar fashion: Viggo Mortensen

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 by Sam Mittelsteadt

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A tux-style overcoat? Seriously? Maybe he’s testing out a costume?

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Oscar fashion: Penelope Cruz

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 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

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 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

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 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

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 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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