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My Favorite Red Carpet Looks

 2012's Academy Awards

My Favorite Looks of the Evening

The Academy Awards' red carpet never disappoints fashion lovers such as myself. Stars strut like peacocks in gorgeous couture gowns, dripping with millions of dollars worth of jewels.  For a moment, you dream about what it must feel like to walk in those Jimmy Choos, having all eyes on you. I know I do. How about you?

Here are some pictures of my favorite looks of the evening. I also included the designers  who are responsible for the beautiful dresses and accessories.  Who was your favorite of the night?

·         Milla Jovovich makes a stunning entrance wearing a white beaded one-shoulder Elie Saab Haute Couture Gown, Jacob & Co.  jewelry, and an Edie Parker clutch.

·         Stacy Keiber  was mesmerizing in a metallic gold strapless Marchesa Haute Couture Gown with a gathered rose detail on the hip.  Shoes: Rene Caovilla, Bag: Judith Leiber,  Jewelry: Lorraine Schwartz .

·         Giuliana Rancic looks classy and elegant wearing a Tony Ward Spring 2012 Couture dress Jacob and Co. jewelry. This breast cancer fighter has never looked better.

Lastly, there is one that I still haven't  made up my mind about. Although Angelina Jolie looked amazing there is something "strange" about the poses with her right leg. It throws the whole look off for me.  It seems that I am not the only one who noticed the leg. Her right leg now has its own Twitter account. @AngiesRightLeg 

·         Angelina Jolie wore black velvet Atelier Versace Haute Couture Velvet Gown; with $2.5 million worth of Neil Lane diamonds. Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo Peep-Toe Pumps.

I would love to hear your thoughts.

Grammy Red Carpet Looks...

My favorite part of any awards show is the Red Carpet. 

I enjoy the fashion more than the Movies, TV Shows, or Music that is being recognized. I love to see the gowns, jewelry, hairstyles and of course the celebrities. Shows such as E's Fashion Police recap the most memorable looks of the evening. I can't wait to see what they say about the fashion at the Grammys. What do you think?

Here are some of my favorite looks that walked the Red Carpet at last night's Grammy Awards.

 

Carrie Underwood  (I love the back of that dress), Adele, and Taylor Swift are on My Best Dressed List. 

Iced T and Coco make my list as one
 of the night's Best Dressed Couples

Some of the Worst of the Night!!??   

Out of Nicki Minaj, Fergie, and Robyn? I pick Robyn as Worst Dressed 

Worst Accessory Award goes to Sasha Gradiva 

While Adam Levine looks HOT his date Anne V needed extra bikini 

waxing sessions to wear that dress.Yikes!

Although there wasn't a ton of looks that I loved or didn't at this year's Grammys, I (as well as so many others) will remember it for coinciding with the loss of one of music's greatest voices, Whitney Houston. I grew up listening to Whitney Houston, singing her songs with my friends on the playground, and dancing along with her videos. What a voice!

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