Oscar Dresses Interpreted Into Rooms

I feel asleep! I cannot believe that I fell asleep during the Oscars. Boo! At least I dvr'd it but it is not the same. Anyway, I saw the red carpet and that is (almost) the most important part. I have my top three dresses and I will liken them to a room....

Mila Kunis can do no wrong these days!!!

1

Stunning

House Beautiful

Red is my least favorite color but it seems to be popping up all over the place this Award season. Jennifer Lawrence looked RED HOT in this Calvin Klein (genius) dress.

2

Sexy.

Elle Decor

She looks like a mix of Barbie and Bewitched so I had to pick the room I did!

3

Classy.

Oberto Gili

Honorable Mention

Ridiculous.

Elle Decor

Happy Birthday Hitchcock

Marion Cotillard in Psycho

Seth Rogen in North by Northwest

Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey, Jr. in To Catch a Thief

Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem in Rear Window

Charlize Theron in Dial M For Murder

Jodie Foster in Birds

Renee Zellwegger in Vertigo

Naomi Watts in Marnie

I meant to post this on Friday in honor of Alfred Hitcock's birthday. Yes, Friday the 13th! And yes, I am that big of a dorky fan. But I forgot so here is is. These images are from a 2008 Vanity Fair shoot with modern day actors/actresses depicting Hitchcock's most famous characters. Brilliant! See the full article here. And if you are a dorky fan like me or just into fashion, get this book...

You can thank me later.

Dorris Day

I saw my first Dorris Day film when I was in high school. It was a lazy Saturday afternoon and I was channel surfing when I became mesmerized by the interior shots of her character's apartment in the film Pillow Talk. I was hooked. Not only was her character an interior designer, but the movie was good! For those of you who don't know [shame on you!], Doris Day was the Julia Roberts/Cameron Diaz/Renee Zellwegger/Kate Hudson of the 50's/60's. Her (along with Rock Hudson) can be credited, perhaps, with creating the romantic comedy genre but if not, they certainly perfected the whole "miscommunication/sexual innuendo" style humor.

Although Dorris Day had many hits like Lover Come Back and Send Me No Flowers, Pillow Talk is by far my favorite of the Dorris Day franchise. As I mentioned before, Dorris Day's character, Jan Morrow, is an interior designer who shares a "partyline" with her playboy neighbor, Brad Allen, played by Rock Hudson. Without giving too much of the plot away, the movie plays out a little something like this...characters meet, something silly ensues, they hate each other, they fight, they exude massive amounts of sexual tension, then said characters realize they are in love, cue the bestselling movie soundtrack and finally roll the credits. Pretty much standard formula for a romantic comedy however this film is wildly entertaining, slightly provocative and despite being shot in 1959, it is still relateable today. Not to mention, it was nominated for several Oscars including Best Art Direction-Set Decoration. Here are a few images to wet your appetite...now go rent it or buy it today!!! Or watch the intro clip here.

~Images: Courtesy of hookedonhouses.net

The Superbowl (for Women)

Since Oscar fashions tend to represent the best of the runways and runways tend to influence interior design I thought I could get away with this post. Clearly metallics, "sparkles" and structure are the big trends and I am curious to see how that will translate to the home. Let's just hope companies won't start bedazzling lamp shades! But if they do, I will probably be blogging about how much I love them! ha! And I must admit that I am such a poser because I call myself a movie buff however, I have not seen one of the films that was nominated for best picture. Not...a...one. Seriously? What have I been doing all winter? Its like a banner year for movie making and I have been staying at home watching The Bachelor. Note to self: Get out more.

Anyway, here are my fashion comments (as if you care).

HITS

Kristen Stewart

This is a current take on a really classic look. I wish she just enjoyed wearing it more...she looked so uncomfortable!

Rachel McAdams

I might be alone on this one but I think this dress is stunning. It looks like a watercolor. I like her hair this color, her makeup was flawless and I covet the earrings!

Miley Cyrus

I cannot believe that she had on one of my favorite dresses.

I have never seen her look this good!

Elizabeth Banks

I especially loved this color! But I wanted to rip that headband off her head. You're not 12.

Sorry girl, your crazy funny though!

Maggie Gyllenhall

I am sure she will get slammed for this choice and I normally don't like prints but there was something about this dress. And it seemed very...her. She looked gorgeous!

(As if I know her.)

ON THE FENCE

Charlize Theron

I know it is high fashion but I can't decide if I like this one or not. It did look like Stewart was behind her wearing lavender gloves and holding up her "girls." I kept waiting for him to step out.

Sandra Bullcok

I was really hoping to love her's. It was her night. I totally lost it when she thanked her mom.

Demi Moore

I liked it but maybe it is because it reminded me of my Peaches 'n Cream Barbie!

MISSES

Sarah Jessica Parker

I didn't like SJP's dress. But it did remind me a bit of this...

Meryl Streep

I think Meryl stole her dress from the set of this movie...

Jennifer Lopez

It looked like a used condom. I am sorry but it did. As did her's...

Amanda Seyfried

Zoe Saldana

I was excited to see her dress because I love her style but this just looks like unraveling brush fringe. I do not likey.

I also have a few general (and rather snarky) comments to make.

1. Who was in charge of the backdrop for these photos? Shag red carpet and yellow roses along the ground? Eek.

2. ABC couldn't get anyone better than Sherrie Shepherd and Cathy Ireland to host the pre-show?Clearly the were scraping the bottom of the barrel. Since I am probably next on the list, give me a call for the 83rd Oscars. I am happy to do it.

3. Gabourey Sidibe IS precious.

4. I know that Dentyne was a sponsor of the Oscars but I cannot stand to watch people talk with gum in their mouth. I bet all of their publicists were dying!

5. Cheers to the John Hughes tribute!But is anyone else concerned with how old the Brat Pack looked? I am. Because that means that I am old. I mean heck, Robert Downey, Jr. was wearing Blue Blockers!

Ok, that is all. I am headed to Blockbuster...

Deja Vu

Sorry, I have had a heck of a week, my brain is overloaded and I am a little burnt out on design (it does happen!). So, I am going to talk about what I just did which was finally getting around to seeing this movie...

I had such high hopes. An amazing concept!

At least it was when it came out the first time...

But what a horrible script! And how much did each of these big whigs get paid for their 15 minute appearance? Kinda makes me sick.

Thank heavens for you...

I know I know, but I just adore him!

(If you haven't seen this movie, you should do so immediately.)

And you Bradley Cooper....

Just please don't get over exposed!

I could have done without this story line...

But I assume it wasn't for my age bracket.

And this one...

Although you are both very charming.

And this one...

However, I do appreciate the eye candy.

I did like this story line...

And of course this one...

But this was my favorite part of the movie....

Have a great weekend!