The Great Debate

OK, so the Oscars last week right. Beyonce was there. You know bootylicious, va va voom, vixen Beyonce. OK, now you all heard the story about how Bey's people tried to get her in House of Dereon exclusively for her role in Sex In the City, and how it backfired and the role was given to Jennifer Hudson. Rumor, whatever. Rather that story was true or not, it is a known FACT that Beyonce wears clothing from House of Dereon (the line she and her mother created) whenever it is even remotely appropriate.

Usually, this goes all wrong.

Well...she wore House of Dereon to the Oscars....and I Liked It!

Now, almost everyone I've spoken with hated the gown, but I actually loved it. I think she was missing jewelry, most notably in the form of earrings...but she looked every bit as fabulous, nonetheless.

SEEEEEE!

Oh Drama!

Yes, yes, yes...this past week has been pretty eventful on the style front. There was the Magic Trade Show in Las Vegas last week while simultaneously New Yorkers were stepping out for Fashion Week. Here at home in LA is where all the drama was though.

That's right! Stars, producers, and directors alike all gathered in Hollywood at the Kodak Theatre to celebrate the Academy Awards. This year was especially celebratory being as the writer's strike put a hault on the show last February.

Where there's a ceremony, there's a reason to get all dolled up. Where's there's the Osars, there's a fashion war, bitches!

The regular's, Heidi, Halle, and Angie were in attendance. Miss. Berry didn't do the awards show carpet, but was on stage in this beautiful Marchesa gown to present.

Heidi wore her signature red, this year an unfavoreable creation from designer Roland Mouret...and Angie was her new boring self in a simple black Elie Saab number.

Off white, champaigne, cream...whatever the actual name...these colors seemed to be what most of the night's attendees went with.

Penelope Cruz wore a beautiful Armani Prive gown that looked straight out of a fairy tale. Evan Rachel Wood kept it a bit more classic, channeling old Hollywood glamour with her look. Jessica Biel looked hideous. The hair, the make-up, that gown...hate it.

First time nominee Taraji P. Henson made her Oscar debut in excellent style, going for a sexy strapless Roberto Cavalli gown. It actually looks like the gown Christian Siriano put Heidi Klum in for the Emmy's and cut for that Pussycat doll to wear at the AMA's-minus the color. The last of these pristine princesses, actress Marisa Tomei wore an interesting one shoulder design with some very detailed pleating. I don't hate it, but I don't love it either.

SJP was busting out of her Christian Dior gown...the product of being stuffed into sample size with post baby boobs.

I prefer her more blonde and in clothes that fit. It's a gorgeous gown though...just not for her.

Kate Winslet, Queen Latifah, and Marion Cotillard were both feeling blue, at least that's what their dresses are saying.

They all looked quite fab as well. Loving the jewel tones! Kate looked stunning accepting her award, and the tulle skirt on Marion's Dior dress is serving up the Oscar drama.

While one group of girls definitely favored color-less gowns, there were a few pigmented creations amidst the bunch.

Alicia Keys and Natalie Portman found themselves dressed in similar colors and cuts, and Amy Adams wend all scarlet on us. Umm...2 questions...why does Alicia Keys have on a wig and doesn't Amy kind of remind you of Nicole Kidman/Debra Messing here??

Now for the belle of the ball...

Oscar fashion is all about giving drama! Fashion in general is all about personal identity and self expression...being who you are and comfortable in your skin. This Armani Prive gown fit Anne Hathaway like a glove!

The cut was perfect for her and the detailing is ABSO-freaking-LUTELY AMAZING! The detailing on the boddess and that scaling on the skirt....her stylist deserves a raise. The hair and make-up compliment exactly as they should.

And there you have it.

Seeing Double...

They both wore it pretty well, so I won't plague you with making a value proposition about who looked better (Phillipe).

Popstar Katy Perry across the pond at the Brit Awards earlier this week.

Phillipe, 1/2 of fashion's newest dynamic design duo, The Blonds, at a MAC/Hello Kitty event in NY 2 weeks ago.

Watch and learn.

Don't get caught...

in some 1980's Micheal Jackson bullshit

That's just what happened to hip-hop star "The Voice of a Generation" Kanye West.

He hit the stage at the Grammy's in this sequined blazer, white dress shirt, and too tight black Levi's.

Now, I like 'Ye.

I like that he's into fashion, I like that he believes in himself, hell...I like that he says what's on his mind. That being said, this hurts me just as much as rocking that outfit had to have hurt him.

1. That blazer is wack.

2. That shirt buttoned to the top with no tie...wack!

3. Those tight ass jeans...even wacker!

You know clothes Kanye, so you know this isn't your best look. I mean, this is worse than that YSL suit with the chest hairs homie.

Better luck next time.

(NOTICE MY FAILURE TO EVEN MAKE MENTION OF THE SHAG/MULLET...)

...laughing at, not with

The Grammy's don't mean fashion wins for everyone.

Here are the stars who missed the mark at the music show.

America's Idol Carrie Underwood showed up in this floor length beaded number. It could've been SOOOO much better. Her performance rocked though, so kudos on that. Better luck with the styling next go 'round.


British songstress Estelle channeled fashion's futuristic inspiration. This was to literal for my liking though. The hair, the dress,the make-up, the boots...she looks like the Tinman's little sister.


Keyshia, Keyshia, Keyshia. This mini-dress, sheer nightgown combo is a fashion no no. In better news though...peep the picture of Miss. Cole at the Vanity Fair/Krug event a couple of weeks back. I was sure she had taken a turn for the best, and then this. 1 step forward and 10 back...DAMN!

Newly single Paris Hilton also showed up....looking a mess.

The end.