Oscar History:The Six Biggest Fashion Disasters

The worst red carpet fashion mishaps

 

Bjork (2001)

There’s something to be said for a woman willing to wear a dress shaped like a swan. And while the Icelandic music queen can do no wrong in her artistry, the infamous swan dress cannot be justified. (Unless worn as SNL skit, preferably by Kristen Wiig.)

Celine Dion (1998)
It takes a bold woman to wear a suit (read: Tilda Swinton), but Celine Dion’s backwards suit and fedora was all sorts of wrong on the Oscar red carpet. The good news is that she changed for her Heart Will Go On performance. The bad news is that she chose to wear a backwards suit.

Angelina Jolie (2000)

Evidently, 2000 was not a great year. And while Angelina Jolie earned that Oscar win for her turn in Girl, Interrupted, her homage to Morticia Addams was a bona fide “don’t.” Between the un-styled black hair, the black dress and the intimate moments with her brother (WHY), she almost made it impossible to stage a fashion comeback. Almost.

Diane Keaton (2004)
We love ourselves some Diane Keaton, but even the queen of gentleman-inspired fashion should’ve toned down the suit, tie and pants at 2004’s Oscars. True, she’s earned her right to wearing whatever, but thanks to the gloves, hat and carnation, she looked more like a My Fair Lady extra than an award-winning actress.

Uma Thurman (2004)
Another 2004 mishap, Uma Thurman’s homage to fairytales (maybe?) became a bridesmaids’ worst nightmare. With puffed sleeves, a full skirt, gold and bows, the normally fashionable actress used the Oscars to prove herself capable of dressing badly. Thankfully, she dresses well every other day.

Charlize Theron (2010)
Charlize Theron can usually do anything right, so imagine the shock of seeing the rose embellishment-clad lavender gown on the 2010 Oscar red carpet. Topped by a long flowing train and wrinkled fabric, she channeled prom queen over Oscar winner – only to reclaim her place as a fashion elite for award season 

2012.

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Taylor Swift In Style

Taylor Swift has been opting for more sophisticated designer fare of late, and steadily earning praise on the red carpet as a result. She seems to have graduated from those overly sequined, prom-style dresses to more sleek and refined gowns. Maybe her straightened locks were the catalyst for the transformation because even her street style appears to have blossomed since last year.

The singer’s sequin obsession seemed so evident back in October 2010 that her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York was outfitted in an embellished Jenny Packham. In a slightly odd tribute, Taylor actually wore the same dress and black Christian Louboutins to the unveiling.

By the time Taylor appeared at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City the following October to launch her Wonderstruck fragrance, she was already starting to tone it down. Her black Tracy Reese striped sheer dress included a nude underlay and some subtle sparkle. Vintage House of Lavande jewels and black Miu Miu peep-toes finished off the look.

Reem Acra’s embellished Spring 2012 column gown was Taylor’s pick last November for the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Jimmy Choo heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry along with her now signature straight hair rounded out the look.

Taylor was presented with the Woman of the Year Award in December at the 2011 Billboard Women in Music event in New York City. Her fiery Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 draped dress with matching leather belt was teamed with Lorraine Schwartz gems and nude Prada pumps.

When she visited the Diana Memorial in London this January, Taylor toughened up her ASOS NW3 Annabel Cat Print dress with a Rick Owens leather biker jacket. She also carried a Rugby Ralph Lauren Pony Hair Saddle Bag.

Although Taylor was once again outfitted in sequins for February’s 54th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, her Zuhair Murad Fall 2011 Couture beaded gown had a bit of an edge. Neil Lane jewelry and a bun wrapped up the look.

Three days later, the star grabbed lunch at Toast Cafe in West Hollywood wearing a polka dot Dolce & Gabbana. She accessorized with a pair of Ricky sunglasses and an aqua saddle bag, both by Ralph Lauren.

It was this white J. Mendel Fall 2012 gown with metallic accents Taylor wore to the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas this April that really solidified her style evolution. Lorraine Schwartz gems and Christian Louboutin Summerissima crisscross platform sandals completed the look.

Taylor also made an impression at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards last month. She was a standout in a red Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2012 chiffon gown with lace bodice. Elie Saab was also behind her shoes, while she relied on Neil Lane for her jewelry.

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Leighton Meester Makeup Looks

Embrace some of the most stylish makeup trends our leading Gossip Girl popularizes. The Leighton Meester chic makeup looks below offer you the chance to stay versed with the upcoming tendencies both when it comes of shades and also designs. Pick the right styles that suit your features and would highlight your unique sex-appeal. Follow the example of Leighton Meester and experiment with the various makeup tricks in order to polish your beauty skills.

 Leighton Meester is one of the most popular teen idols a title she managed to achieve with her fabulous red carpet as well as on screen appearances. Her always polished and girly hair styles as well as matching makeup styles serve as the best ingredients to occupy a prominent position on the beauty queen competition.

Indeed those who are fascinated by the versatile and ever surprising looks of our beloved Blair Waldorf should take a closer look at the Leighton Meester chic makeup looks below. Draw some inspiration from the following designs and make sure you choose the best shades and textures that bring out your best asserts and one-of-a-kind features. Wobble between the classy and muted and also wild and more profound shades to find the one that suits your preferences and reveals a bit of your personality.

Peachy Makeup

The rising starlet knows how to emphasize her spotless complexion as well as mesmerizing eye color. In this stylish peachy makeup she combine gold as the best shade that brings out her eyes as well as peachy tones for her cheeks and lips. The secret to pull off her look is to copycat the selection of the various shades and match the proper product textures to your skin type be it oily, dry or normal.

Apply the golden tint to your lids and top the eye makeup with mascara for rich and super-long lashes.Furthermore use the peachy cream or powder blush to define your cheeks with ease. Cover the cheekbones with a muted and girly tone of peachy blush. Finish up the A-list look with peachy lip gloss or lipstick depending on your preferences and beauty skills.

Purple Eye Makeup

No wonder beauty icons as Leighton Meester are also overwhelmed by the latest makeup color trends. Lavender is indeed the real deal when you crave for drama. Instead of choosing a super-dark shade make sure you opt for a tone that complements your complexion color. Fair skin as illustrated above looks fabulous when paired with a similar profound and mysterious eye makeup. Use a black eyeliner to define the shape of your eyes then apply purple to the lids. In order for a wilder and more alternative design make sure you cover with lavender also the lower lashline.

What could vamp up your makeup look more than the blood red lips. The young actress knows how to grab the attention of the cameras with her cutting edge look, therefore she dresses up her lips into this fabulous and hot color. In order to stay chic all throughout the season make sure you try your hand at this provocative and red carpet worth makeup trend. Remember purple is a key tone to use both this and also during the upcoming season.

White Eye Makeup

Enhance your glimpse with a more classy and feminine allure by adopting the white eye makeup trend. Leighton Meester obviously decided to adopt this design as the best option for a red carpet event that screams for class and suave shades and textures. Use the white eye shadow to cover your lids and lower lashline in order to offer the proper definition to your eye shape.

Besides being flirty, this trend will also illuminate your glimpse offering your look a more fairy-like and Hollywood glam inspired allure. Play up your sex-appeal by pairing the stylish white eye shadow with sensuous red lips. Tint this spot with the lipstick shade that best suits your skin tone and lip color. Complete the look with additional blush for a more classy and radiating effect.

Smokey Eyes

Smokey Eyes are uber-popular also among celebs who are eager to bring out their eye color as well as radiating glimpse with the use of deeper and more penetrating shades. Sport a similar piercing eye makeup by using a black eye liner first and foremost to define your eye shape.
Then proceed to the lids and cover the outer corner with black or dark gray eye shadow. This way you'll achieve a less vampy look and can turn the smokey eye design into a more classy and all skin tone flattering accessory. Crown the eye makeup with mascara for show-stopping lashes.

When it comes of the lips and cheeks make sure you use the same shades to highlight both of these spots. In this case Leighton Meester opted for her time-tested peachy pouch. The glossy effect of the lips would complete the overall makeup without stealing the focus from the eyes. If you would like to add your skin a healthier and more radiating effect us a peachy colored blush to define those cheeks. Keep your look neat and use high quality products to ensure the long-lasting effect of your makeup.  

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Trends...Celebs in Chic Two-Piece Ensembles

Matching top and skirt ensembles are all the rage with celebs like Kristen Stewart, Zoe Saldana, Freida Pinto, and more.

Miley Cyrus in Emilio Pucci

At the premiere of Hunger Games, Miley Cyrus showed some skin in a 90s-inspired bra top and skirt look by Emilio Pucci.

 
Rachel McAdams in Peter Som
Rachel McAdams looked lovely in a two-piece dress with a floor-length floral skirt at the Journey 2: The Mysterious Island premiere.

Kristen Stewart in Balmain

Kristen Stewart took a break from her usual minidress at the Snow White and the Hunstman in a strapless two-piece dress by Balmain with all-over ornate beading.
 
Naya River in Razan Alazzouli and H&M
Her blue pencil skirt was from H&M Skirt and her cropped short-sleeve shell was by Razan Alazzouli-she injected a pop of color with yellow pumps by Guiseppe Zanotti.

Zoe Saldana in Jonathan Saunders
She looked chic in an ethnic print two-piece outfit with a crop top and full skirt by Jonathan Saunders


 

Kim Kardashian in Emilio Pucci

Kim Kardashian looked glamorous in a beaded mesh two-piece dress at Cannes.




 Freida Pinto in Salvatore Ferragamo
Freida Pinto looked on-point for summer in a two-piece outfit by Salvatore Ferragamo at the Desert Dancer photo call at Cannes. The geometric print cropped halter with a full skirt was a fresh update on a retro silhouette.

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