MY 2 CENTS - THE OSCARS FASHION REVIEW

OK, so I have to write something about Angelina Jolie's (in)famous leg. Who would've known that by showing some leg one would set this whole media circus in motion. It's kind of amazing. It makes me think that the Oscars must have been so uneventful for one pose to take center stage. As you know, I don't watch TV (yeah right), so I didn't throw an Oscar viewing party with pink champagne and macaroons. But I did check the fashion. Of course, it's the Oscars. So on Sunday night, I checked people.com and played who wore what. What designer did Rooney Mara wear? What body part did Angelina show? Was Michelle Williams in vintage? What color was Tina Fey's gown? And they were all so predictable. Glamor, fun and edge were sadly missing from the red carpet.

Who did I like the most? Hmm, that's a tough one. I think Gwyneth Paltrow looked good, but I'm not sure the credit should go to the dress... or the cape. Octavia Spencer was one of the best dressed and Michelle Williams looked adorable, as always.

The one dress that I think took the cake wasn't on the red carpet, but at the Vanity Fair Oscar party: Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein. Yes, Diane is one of my contemporary style icons and she can do no wrong in my eyes. Her dress was just amazing. I loved the sleek line, the shade of red and the lace bralette. Perfection.

As for Angelina's leg, what can I say that hasn't already been said? Probably nothing, so I'll just let it (the leg) be.

Baci, CPS

P.S.: Who is on your best dressed list? 

Bad TV, Bad

 

I don’t have a TV. Well, actually I do have a TV in my apartment, but no cable. Which is a cruel way to try and get over my addiction... Yes, I admit it, I am addicted to TV. I have always been. I remember being a child and my mom telling me that I could only watch 2 shows a day. What do you mean, only two??? Panic!!

I was also always intrigued by shows that were not age appropriate and revolved around drama, big hair and love affairs. Think Dynasty or Dallas. Of course, my mom did not allow my 8 yr-old self to watch them. In time, I developed this obsession for trash TV. It's my guilty pleasure.

So why is it that I don't watch TV? Well, sadly, it's the only way for me to accomplish anything in my life (e.g. I would not be writing this post right now, but I would probably be getting virtually lobotomized watching a Kardashian or Real Housewives marathon! (yes, it's that bad!!!!))...

… this sans-TV phase has lasted for a while or at least until -sneaky me- I got on the internet and started watching all these yummy and dummy shows on Netflix... eheheh... (evil laugh) Mad Men, Ugly Betty, Brothers and Sisters… and Felicity.

Felicity was pretty amazing. I just loved season one and the fashion in it. The huge (chunky!!!) sweaters, the dark lipstick, long skirts and the sense you get that the characters have not yet defined their style. They are not fashion-conscious or self-aware yet. You see that changing as the seasons progress and the characters grow more into their own. 

It made me think about my first year in college, and how I too had not fully developed my own style or sense of self and it reminded me of the awkwardness (and sweetness) of that phase.

P.S.: What shows are you addicted to? And what shows bring back memories of your awkward phase (come on, of course you had one)?

P.P.S.: I also just love the '90s, that must just be why I love this show so much.