Megan's Speech...

I love award season for the fashion, period. It is the time of year when movie stars shine and wear couture gowns and sparkle in millions and millions of dollars of jewelry. How can a girl not love this? We would all love to have a fabulous red carpet moment, but since the closest I will ever get is the one outside of Studio 54 in Las Vegas, I thought recapping one of the most fabulous fashion events of the year would make me feel more involved.


I decided to pick my top 5, and only focus on that. Why waste time talking about the bad when I can use that time to elaborate on these fabulous looks?  

      
     1. Mila Kunis in an Elie Saab gown and Niel Lane jewelry.


So I will admit that I have a big girl crush on Mila Kunis. I think she is beautiful and so eccentric looking. When I saw her in this gown I died. Mila normally wears more edgier looks, so I was shocked that she chose a gown with one of this season's biggest trends, lace! The lavender chiffon gown with the tiered lace detailing and groisgrain ribbon waist is perfect. Personally, I think it is the lavender that makes this gown so special and stand out. I was very sad when I heard she was not nominated for Best Supporting Actress, but having her present with Justin Timberlake made up for it. She paired the gown with Neil Lane jewelery and a Bottega Veneta clutch. Her hair looks great with the side part and up off her back so you can see the plunging back. I wish she would have worn nude pumps instead of matching purple shoes, oh well, she is 100% my best dressed! Loves it!

2. Halle Berry in a Marchesa gown and Niel Lane jewelry.

Ok so I am not the biggest Halle Berry fan, I can't tell you why because I do not really have a reason. Maybe it is because there is always so much hype about her and she doesn't even really do anything anymore? What I do know is that I love her in this gown. Sparkles and tulle can go so wrong when put together, but Marchesa nailed it! The beautiful overlay, the intricate bodice, and the train make for the perfect "red carpet look". If you look up "red carpet look" in the dictionary, this picture would be there. This color would be hard to wear on a fair skin woman, but her complexion is exactly what this dress needs. I like the mermaid style to it, and it is very figure flattering. The natural hair and makeup are needed since the dress is so much, and the jewelry was just the perfect amount of extra sparkle.

3. Amy Adams in a L'Wren Scott gown and Cartier jewelry.

I have recently become a big fan of Amy's after watching "The Fighter". I think she is a great actress and seems like such a cool down-to-earth person in interviews. I love how she put together this old Hollywood type of look. She looks so classic and beautiful. I am a sucker for navy and anything that sparkles so this was a hit for me. Her red hair and fair skin really do play into the look, and I love the high neck and cap sleeve. But lets talk about this jewelry! Do I like the jewels with the dress? Absolutely not, she did not need a necklace at all. But they do need to be talked about, so gorgeous! She wore a Cartier platinum and diamond Haute Joaillerie "secret watch" bracelet with a 30.75- carat carved emerald and 575 diamonds. 2-carat stud earrings, and a Cartier platinum and diamond necklace. All worth $1,350,000! I mean seriously, talk about a girl's dream? Let me just sign on the dotted line!

3. Scarlett Johanson in a Dolce & Gabanna gown and Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie jewelry.

Now I know this look is probably the most controversial one on here, people either love it or absolutely hate it. Me? I love it, but I would have tweaked it just a bit. I have always been a fan of Scar Jo mainly because she embraces her curves and is so proud of how she looks. I love the raspberry color and the delicate lace is gorgeous, spot on with the lace trend once again. I can see this being a dress that looks great in person but may not translate in photos. I would have added a nude lining and made it strapless with a sweetheart neckline. Those two adjustments would have made all the difference. The visible bra is just not needed and could have been avoided with a lining. Making it strapless with a great neckline would have made it younger and not so matronly. But overall, I love the idea of this and it looks great on her. And I love her dragon ring and earrings, but her makeup and hair were too much! I think a simple up do would have been just fine.

5. Michelle Williams in a Chanel gown and Harry Winston jewelry.

Last but not least is my beloved Jen Lindley (a little shout out for you Dawson fans). So lets be honest, we all know that simple and classic is not my style at all. I like to mix prints, wear colors, and not match. So I was surprised that I was attracted to this look. She just pulls it off so well! The short hair, makeup (especially the dark brows), and column gown all go together so well. The look is the whole package. The entire gown is beaded which is hard to see in photos, but is so gorgeous and adds something special. She looks sophisticated and timeless which I love. This is a look that was worn thirty years ago, and will be worn thirty years from now.

In conclusion, if anybody would like to design Mila's dress for me, I would be very thankful. But seriously, it was fun going over my favorite looks, I am sure some of you are cringing at my comments, but that is why I love fashion! There is really no right or wrong, and it is just like art; you either understand and love the piece or you don't, and that is okay! I would love to hear your thoughts about the looks and even talk about ones that I did not mention. Now I am off to dream about dancing starlets (and myself) in lavender, lace, and sparkle!