Well, you know I had to at least watch the Red Carpet arrivals for the fashion commentary this year. I usually miss it for some reason and some how usually catch up by watching E Television. This year, I watched the whole thing, including Barbara Walter’s Special after…yikes. I have to say, my favorite dresses for the evening was Marion Cotilliard, who won best actress for her role in Edit Piaf. Jean-Paul Gautier designed her dress, you probably know that already, and it fit her perfect. Her hair was perfect for a young woman at a formal event and her makeup was tres chic and had a bit of a Chanel groove. I loved everything about her including her acceptance speech that was so real and geniune. I have always been a fan of Edit Piaf as well, so this was all good…
As far as the men go, it is funny that leading male Oscar winner Daniel Day Lewis was my favorite male look. As a thin man, he, or his stylist, picked an abbreviate cut that was fitted. The chocolate piping was elegant, yet funky and unique…my bff who is a hair stylist,V, mentioned his hair was curled…oh well, he too was fabulous, unique and articulate…thank you SAG for recognizing the truely gifted this year. I must say, the Euro’s rocked it. Ellen Mirrin was fabulous as was Tilda Swinton. Witty, unique and lovely.
As I sat in V’s chair geting my hair cut today, we were of course gossiping about the Oscars. She mentioned she had to watch the view while getting her nails done earlier in the day and they all were going on about no one really knowing the movies that were nominated this year and who had ever even heard of Edit Piaf?…(mouth open) Now, I can understand not watching a movie or two that may be up for an Oscar…but it is so funny how The View is supposed to be a cross section of women in America…I couldn’t disagree more. I usually use this blog for positive fun things…however I am super fed up with what America has to watch and be subjected to anymore. The View is not my voice and I really am ready for something new out there that really represents women today…it’s not on TV.
My other favorite for the evening was Diablo Cody who wrote Juno. I was so thrilled when she one. It was so refreshing to see a creative, lovely and real person in Hollywood…oh, and the indy song writers too…maybe there is hope for us who dance to a different beat? This year’s Oscars gave me hope. RL
photo credit from Reuters.