oscar options: part II

jennifer hudson, you've got 2 days to get it together before presenting this year's best supporting actress award. please, boo please, let's try and make up for last year's tragedy that was your look. k? love ya like a cousin. *kisses*

i've pulled a few options together from the f/w 08' shows so far and a few spring 08' haute couture pieces for ms. hudson and a few other girls who may be in attendance on sunday.
(before pics from oscars 07')

jennifer lopez- two options from elie saab for the twins

gwyneth paltrow-monique lhuillier

reese weatherspoon-blumarine

penelope cruz- marchesa


beyonce- versace (nothing glittery tina, please. i'm praying for something modern for lady bey for once)



nicole kidman- chanel (only nicole or uma can pull this off; they often teeter between best and worst at these events, so why not)


helen mirren- valentino


naomi watts- valentino too


kirsten dunst- alberta ferretti


emily blunt- giorgio armani prive (looove this girl! my fav newcomer)


celine dion- elie saab


jennifer hudson- let's try something fun and put them curves on full display: bill blass


cameron diaz-marchesa or temperley (cam, puhlease, puhlease, puhlease! i'm fully convinced you could wear the pants and not wind up on the "what the hell was she thinking" list)


anne hathaway-oscar de la renta


jessica biel- marc bouwer


now if i could just collect a check for all this.

-mr. wade 2 u

gucci by giannini and more

yes, there are still fashion shows going on and there will be for about another week or so. after all my ripping and running during new york fashion week, i've taken a back seat and casually peeked at the happenings from london and now milan. however, i'm getting my swagger back and itching to delve back into the fullness of the european showings- praying that i won't be left underwhelmed like the stateside offerings. paris, please restore my hope for f/w 08', thanks. in the meantime...

milan 20.2.08:

gucci- bohemian/70's/rocker. layers, fur, and accessories were abundant. although boho-rock isn't that fresh/new/groundbreaking (hello, anna sui season to season), ms. giannini's take was far from stale with regional ethnic and tribal references, and didn't lack the sophistication -especially in fabrication- expected from a luxury brand. giannini has been pretty successful at gucci despite a difference in aesthetic from tom ford, the brand's reviver (now, he brought sexy back). i'm starting to see why she's winning: covetable accessories + wearable clothing= sellable collection.

alessandro dell'acqua-hmmm, the first half of that bad boy was just that: bad boy. let's just say, ms. klum woulda been givin' someone a quick auf'd after seeing looks 1-21 out of 33, seriously. however, there were a few black numbers that deserve a little shine and a decent display on the feet.

marni- quirkiness at it's best. i always love marni's fresh color combos and accessories (those necklaces!/those shoes!/those bags!), and once again Consuelo Castiglioni delivered. not usually the biggest fan of the clothing for everyday but editorially. however, there's always stunning coats and other standout looks that provide the perfect alternative to shopping at prada.

more on cavalli and moschino later.

-mr.wade 2 u