My Oscar favourites for 2012

The Oscar's Hollywood's night of nights kicked off in stunning form as usual and the red carpet was bursting with mouth watering couture gowns worn by the very best in Hollywood. Here's a few of my favourite beauty and style looks.

First star that immediately caught my eye was Rooney Mara with her rock hard, bold, Lego head fringe and chignon.  I love that since creeping toward the spotlight in her first leading role in 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' that her literary character Lisbeth Salander had such a massive influence on her new look. Only Rooney's alabaster skin and ridiculous bone structure could pull off this strong hair style!

Wearing a Givenchy couture gown  which she apparently picked the morning before Rooney worked both glamour and edge which you rarely get to see at the Academy Awards. I think she is definitely one to watch in the style stakes and after seeing her red carpet pictures today I think she is my new style crush.

My next favourite is Michelle Williams. She looked every bit the Hollywood star wearing an adorable cascading coral Louis Vuitton gown. I can't get over the detail on this! We got the train, the peplum skirt, the gorgeous bow detail, the layers! Just perfect. 

Her too cute pixie crop paired with classic/ minimal makeup and accessories, Michelle is closing in on 'signature look' territory. Another stunning red carpet look, she has once again turned it out and we will definitely see her on the best dressed list and many more to come if she keeps this gorgeousness up!

Another one of my favourites was Milla Jovovich. The Supermodel and Actress looked amazing wearing this dreamy sequined, one shouldered gown by Ellie Saab. White was definitely a trend this year and Milla alongside Rooney were my top picks.

She kept it elegant with a side swept natural waves, diamond droplet earrings, diamond bracelet, Edie Parker clutch  and a classic red lip. Not bad for her first Oscar's! The stunner oozed pure elegance and glamour.

My next pick Emma Stone. Who said red heads can't wear red huh?! Emma wore a crimson Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown, paired with Brian Atwood heels, Louis Vuitton clutch and jewels.

This floor length number fit the star like a glove. That voluminous side tie and panelled waist works a treat. Keeping it simple with a side swept do, complementary earrings Emma wowed the crowd on the red carpet this year.

Last but not least Kristen Wiig. She wore a strapless nude number by J. Mendel. Set off by her golden brown waves, Kristen worked this chiffon stunner with Prada shoes, Neil Lane jewellery and a Judith Leiber clutch.

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That's my style picks for the Oscar's! What were your style favourites?

xx

Gemma

Grammy's 2012 - my style favourites

How much I love seeing all the Divas come out in their best every year at the Grammy's! The Grammy's usually doesn't embody a particular running trend that a lot of the major awards shows tend to have; which I think is great as it's one of the few events where the stars can dress in their own style without the typical restrictions 'evening' wear tends to have.

Sooo the nominees are...

Rhianna

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Now I'm still not sold on her new hair, BUT that back and ass action alone got my attention for a clear pick! The Giorgia Armani gown boasted clean lines and a smooth silhouette against her curves which showed off her best assets and damn can she work it!  I loved her chain which highlights her décolletage and draws the eye to that exquisite plunging neck line. HUGE brownie points for that butt cleavage chain! Love it!


Next nominee Taylor Swift

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She looked absolutely stunning in this nude and gold silk mermaid gown by Zuhair Murad. I'm a sucker for mermaid gowns so this was an easy pick for me! I died over the key hole and together with that delicate high neck oooohh just devine! Not to mention the detail in that gold lacing! She wore it beautifully with her statuesque frame, fresh makeup and elegant up do. 

Next up Fergie!

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A fair few media outlets are slamming her for this but I absolutely love this dress! I want it!! Even though I'd have nowhere to wear it! This peek a boo lacey number is by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fergie rocked it with her signature gold hoops and teamed it with a chic ponytail. I actually like the black bra and high waisted briefs peeking through somehow it just works! The super cute raised capped sleeves, petite collar and subtle gradient of orange gave it a girly and elegant touch in contrast with the out there, sexy skin factor! Styled with gold accessories and glowy makeup the Duchess looked amazing on the red carpet.

And last but not definitely not the least, Adele

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Also in Giorgio Armani Adele is positively oozing glamour. She brought old Hollywood to the Grammy's and she looks every bit of a world class superstar! Covered in sparkling embroidery and cinched in at the waist with a panelled belt this gown is working wonders for her. Her hair and make-up is definitely a look I will try! She has kept her skin and lips matte, with perfect contouring of the nose and cheeks and a number of lashes, plus even more layers of demi lashes on the outer corners. 

I have to say overall Adele is my pick!! What does everybody think? Have I missed out on anybody in your opinion?

xx

Gemma

AACTA Awards 2012 Red Carpet looks

Last week I had a nice drool over some of the Red Carpet dresses at the AACTA Awards (formerly ASTRA) The AACTA awards are Australia's calling to the Golden Globe's. So our local A Listers have an excuse to strut their stuff on home soil for once!

Colour pallets this year was quite on par with this year's SAG's which was a delightful gradation of off white's, creams, golds, mochas, nudes and of course black. I especially loved Miranda Kerr's and Rachel Taylor's looks the cream of the crop in my book, both beauties are rocking Aussie Designers. Miranda's oozing her usual sexiness in Collette Dinnigan and Rachel in Dion Lee, thumbs up for supporting Aussie fashion! Special mention goes to the uber chic Cate Blanchett wearing a gold embellished Alexander McQueen- velvet heaven!

How do you rate these looks? Anybody get it oh so wrong in your opinion?