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

oscar options

3 days and counting to the oscars. i'm excited because i really didn't think that damn strike would end in time to get things back on and poppin'. but they got it together. ladies are prepping: banning salt, getting facials (do not do this the day of an event-ever! you don't want any post-facial flare ups as an accessory), and sipping on lemon water. stylists are pulling and many f/w 2008 runway showstoppers will likely be seen on sunday-this is the ultimate red carpet experience and only new or custom will do.

at the new york shows, i saw some looks that would be perfect for sunday's main event and after-parties. over the next 72 hours, i will highlight a few and perfect candidates to shimmy about in them.

of course, i am rooting for mrs. ruby dee in the best supporting actress category. i could see a gold statue looking quite nice with the oscar de la renta below. i'd edit out the necklaces on mrs. dee and maybe shorten the sleeves and length of the jacket a bit to accentuate her small frame, but overall i think this look is age appropriate but still modern and a tad edgy. she's 83 but mama is full of spirit and doesn't need to look like someone's nana/granny/oma at a wedding.

if ruby doesn't snatch the trophy, then i'd be happy seeing my favorite actress and double nominee cate blanchett walk away with it. cate is currently 7 months pregnant. i think this marchesa stunner would work well with the baby bump and look amazing against her ivory skin and powdery blonde hair. yes, i'm cool with red on the red carpet. who cares. for me, it's all about the glide across the stage to deliver your acceptance speech.

more to come.

-mr. wade 2 u