Still Here!

I have full-on neglected this poor blog. In my defense, I have been a bit busy - I ended up getting a part time office job, I took on a slew of sewing projects, and I met my wonderful boyfriend of, oh, seven months now! (Excuses, excuses, I know...)However, I've been inspired to get back into the blogging world because of my old schoolmate Jennifer, who has had some fun and success with her own blog, http://www.justagirlintheworld.org
So even though I feel like I have my hands full already, I want to try to keep up here, too. I mean, think of how many fashion disasters and Lady Gaga/Katy Perry/Nicki Minaj ensembles I have missed reporting on all these months??

Cheers!
Red

A Fashionably Late Recap

I waited so patiently for the Oscars to begin a few Sundays ago. I settled onto the couch with my dog and blanket, and watched blissfully uninterrupted...until the last 30 minutes of the show, when our television signal went out. Sigh. I missed the awarding of best actor and best picture, but I did get to see all of the dresses and haute couture, so I can't be too upset.

A friend texted me during the show. "Are you watching the Oscars?"
My reply - "DUH."

I made a selection of the dresses that impressed me the most.

ScarJo. She's practically sewn into the thing, but tastefully so. I love the color, the high neck, and that lace. I want some of it - it looks so soft and drapey.


Jennifer Hudson. I liked her dress because it was not only a flattering style, but it was an unconventional color choice. Sweeping across the waist to one hip distracts from any midriff imperfections, then provides a dramatic burst with the bow and train.


Sandra Bullock. She took the sassiest color ever and did it right. It was a bit of a surprising look for her, but it was elegant and very appropriate for the occasion.


Hailee Steinfeld. I was impressed and pleased with her look. She's barely 14, but managed to look grownup and sophisticated without overdoing it. Her dress is glamorous, yet age-appropriate.




I've been designing and making clothing for friends lately, and as much work as it can be sometimes, I hope it continues. It's worth stabbing my fingers with pins, taking out incorrect seams, and rethreading my machine for the billionth time when they are pleased with one of my original garments!

Photos to come soon.

Until then,

Red

Red Carpet Review

I'm not quite sure what's going on with all the pale pinks and flesh tones that have been popping up on stars at awards ceremonies, but I thought I'd pick out some of my favorite looks from the past month.

The People's Choice Awards are much more casual than most ceremonies - a bit of a nice change from the glitz and perfection of the bigger awards shows in Hollywood.
My picks:
Mila Kunis got rave reviews for her Alexander McQueen dress at the SAG Awards, but I like this look on her more. Cute, fresh, professional, and understated.

Kristen Stewart gets extra points for the way she pulled this off. The shoes, hair, and makeup made it work (oh, and the legs). Plus, I think she might have genuinely smiled for once.

The Golden Globes:
I liked the green of this dress, plus the intricate pin tucks. I think I would have added a necklace though, just something small and delicate, or traded the earrings for a showier sparkle around her neck.

I'll make an exception in the flesh-tone-hating for Carrie Underwood - she dressed with her skin tone and got a very elegant look.

And what's an awards ceremony without Angelina on the red carpet? What I liked most about this dress was the cut. It's very much old-Hollywood, and I'd love to see it in other colors.

The SAG Awards:
This was such an interesting dress - in bright lights it's vaguely metallic and neutral, but with less light it appears very silver. The cut and drape look lovely on her, though.

Two more instances of dressing with their skin tones. I think both of their hair colors help accentuate the looks as well. And it never hurts to show a little leg, either.

I'm looking forward to the Oscars!
Until then,
Red