my would-be oscar gown.

is it just me, or do you do it aswell? through the years, I developed the strange habit of pulling together an imaginary look for the oscars. here's this year's look- and I bet that after this post, the academy will be really sorry for not having invited me.

this fairy-dusted, gorgeous nude valentino baby is the ultimate perfect oscar dress for me- I'd pick it up in a minute. in fact, I can hardly think of anything else nowadays

I'd go for a natural but striking makeup look: porcelain skin, berry-stained lips, a bit of ivory highlighter, defined brows and some mascara, kinda like oldschool liv tyler. and my signature loose, intentionally tousled waves of course. ok, this picture of liv tyler is misguiding, I know I wouldn't be exactly as breathtaking, but it's a good look for anyone, not just for elves.

for a little pop of color, I'd wear berry-colored pumps and take a tiffany blue clutch with me, and I'd be good to go. very good to go indeed.

what's your oscar look?

cameron diaz is the queen of california.

one of my favorite Oscar looks is presenter Cameron Diaz's. her strapless champagne gown with golden paillette embroidery sprinkled on is fit for a queen- the perfect choice for her sunny, festive cali girl glow. Oscar de la Renta gets it right all the time.

the sheer tomato lip (CHANEL rouge coco in gabrielle, also dabbed on cheeks) and the gentle wash of golden shadow on her lids (CHANEL soft touch eye shadow in sand) is just perfect, though I feel like rimming the eyes all the way around wasn't a great idea- too heavy to combine with with red lips, so it makes her look a bit older. it would be just right if she had it only on the upper lashline.
her beachy waves are channel the old hollywood glamour in a modern way. I like loose, relaxed, kinda tousled hairstyles better with red carpet gowns- it's always refreshing.

miley cyrus' oscar dress doesn't suck as much as she does.

the fact that  Miley "sensation-amongst-nation's-five-year-olds" Cyrus has been invited to Academy Awards two years in a row kills my faith towards the industry, and believe me, I'd love to, but I can't hate her dreamy, sparkly nude-beige Jennifer Packham dress with a corset-style bodice... though Miley kind of ruined it with this strange posture, but maybe I shouldn't blame her- too tight? seems so.

I like the sheer, fresh colour palette in her makeup, and the subtle emphasis on the eyes, though it makes them look even smaller. also, her upper lip is just really weird, and the super-shiny lipgloss makes it look uber-odd, so I think she should have opted for a not-so-shiny lipstick instead, but I like the color- a pretty nude-pink that doesn't wash her face out. messy bouffant updo completes the bedroom/boudoir look nicely, but I still hate Miley with a passion.

sandra bullock('s oscar look) is a winner.

not just an oscar-worthy performace, sandra bullock also has an oscar-worthy look. no place for a razzie here! she looked breathtaking in her customized Marchesa gown: delicious fabric and vintage beading, perfect shape, and still nicely understated. such a timeless, unforgettable dress- we won't hate it next year, or ten years later.
I can't help wondering; is it just me or the sleek veronica lake hair makes you want to go straighten your hair aswell?

one thing that initially didn't really feel like the right choice was the cranberry-pink lipstick, it looked a bit too raw and seemed like a true red or a sheer wine-berry would complete the look better. but during her acceptance speech, I realized the shade looked just perfect on the stage (and more red)- she looked youthful, glowy, elegant and, defined and natural. I guess it's a question of lighting. the lipstick (CHANEL rouge coco lip colour in paris, in case you're wondering) just didn't agree with the lighting of the red carpet, which seems to be more cool-toned than the stage's.