Well, the 2008 Oscars have come and gone… but that doesn’t mean that we should stop talking about all the fashion choices from the show! I want to know what you guys think about the red carpet dresses. On the left, we have a photo of Hilary Swank, who wore a one-strap black gown. The gown was embellished with a criss-cross texture, and Hilary chose to wear her hair in a simple up-do. Below, we have a photo of Jennifer Garner. Jennifer also wore a black gown, except hers was strapless and featured ruffles at the bottom. Jennifer also wore her hair up, and she paired the dress with a beautiful diamond necklace. Whose outfit do you like best?
I was browsing the Internet today when I came across this “who-wore-it-better” photograph: a side-by-side comparison of two celebrities– Tom Petty and Mischa Barton– wearing fedora hats. Obviously, this picture was put together as a joke, probably for the purpose of making fun of Mischa’s fashion choices. I have to admit, I found it pretty funny… and in my opinion, Tom Petty definitely wore it better! Anyway, moving on to the real “who-wore-it-better” picture… Amanda Bynes and Paris Hilton were recently spotted wearing the same Alice and Olivia dress. Amanda paired the dress with her long, wavy, blonde hair, cute black heels, and a simple black clutch. Paris chose to wear the dress with opaque black tights and black round-toe pumps. Whose style do you prefer?
Yet another trend for 2008 is the maxi dress. For those of you who don’t already know, the maxi dress is simply a very long dress– it usually extends to the floor. The maxi dress can be worn in many variations of colors and prints. Plus, it’s good for hiding any problem areas! If you’re not quite ready to wear a floor-length dress, you can try a dress that extends to the calf. Look at this Kay Unger chiffon handkerchief dress, for example. It’s cute, colorful, and stylish, but not over-the-top at all.
This trend draws on the desires of little girls everywhere. The ballerina style is light, gentle, and feminine, and includes boatneck tops and floaty dresses and skirts. Take a look at these flirty tops– a sleeveless peasant top by Casting and a silk chiffon ruffle camisole by Penta. This Kay Unger v-neck bubble dress is another example of the trendy ballerina style.
Another trend of 2008 is safari style. Go for bold prints– floral prints, animal prints, and so on. You can also achieve the safari style with wooden jewelry and other organic-looking accessories. This Kay Unger ruched nylon dress features a palm leaf print in shades of green and brown, which fits this trend perfectly.
While browsing the iVillage website today, I came upon a list of the top trends of 2008. First on the list? Vibrant colors. This spring, express yourself in bright oranges, pinks, yellows, greens, blues, violets, and whatever other colors you can think of! For some inspiration, check out this Nicole Miller pink floral slip dress.
A cute little black dress is essential for all seasons; it seems most appropriate, however, for the colder months. Angelina Jolie’s ensemble– a black tank dress with knee-high black boots– is a great style for fall. To emulate her look, try this Kay Unger black silk chiffon ruffle dress with these Natalie black stretch leather long boots. Another celebrity who knows how to wear a black dress is Eva Mendes. She chose to pair a simple, feminine dress with brown pointed-toe pumps to create a cute yet sophisticated look. For a similar style, check out this Kay Unger black paisley tank dress and these Christine & Kelly brown leather pumps.
Well, the 2008 Oscars have come and gone… but that doesn’t mean that we should stop talking about all the fashion choices from the show! I want to know what you guys think about the red carpet dresses. On the left, we have a photo of Hilary Swank, who wore a one-strap black gown. The gown was embellished with a criss-cross texture, and Hilary chose to wear her hair in a simple up-do. Below, we have a photo of Jennifer Garner. Jennifer also wore a black gown, except hers was strapless and featured ruffles at the bottom. Jennifer also wore her hair up, and she paired the dress with a beautiful diamond necklace. Whose outfit do you like best?
