One Glamorous Night - The Oscars

I love the Red Carpet more than I love the actual ceremony these days. Maybe it's because I never go to the movies anymore. Maybe it's because I live vicariously on this one star studded night. Or maybe it's because the gowns worn by this elite few are the most gorgeous things I will ever see through my television screen or in print in next month's fashion mag recaps. Now, there are some ridiculously ugly dresses, did you see that black dress covered in balls that poor woman wore during her acceptance speech? Dear lord. She couldn't find anything better? But for the most part, Tinseltown always comes through! Here are some of my Red Carpet favorites from last night!

I will have to say that I hated most of the hairstyles from last night. How many actress are currently sporting the lob (long bob)? Almost all of them! It seemed most everyone opted to showcase their lob by wearing their hair down. Come on ladies! This is the Oscars. Let's see some updo's a la Julie Roberts in 2000. I nice low pony would be better than the stringy hair that hung in their faces all night. And could Jennifer Lopez wow us all by wearing long sleeves and a high neck to one of these awards? I am so tired of seeing her plunging neckline and heaving breasts during every Red Carpet. We get it. You have a rockin' bod and round boobs. Enough already! At least she had a nice updo. 

What were your thoughts about the fashion last night? Which were favorites? I have to say that my favorite look of the night goes to Julianne Moore. That custom Chanel was perfection! And that little golden man totally compliment her look, no? Til next season....

Photos courtesy of Eonline.

Styling a White Button Down

A white button down has always, in my opinion, been synonymous with a business suit. But it has evolved so much over the years. Sure, you still wear one when you want to look professional, right? However, I love pairing mine with a pair of slouchy boyfriend jeans and either flats or heels. And recently, we've seen it paired under glamorous gowns during award season! 

Julia Robert wore hers with a gorgeous, basic black Dolce & Gabbana gown. A sweeping updo, crystal belt, and famous smile took that button up, well, up a notch!

Olivia Palermo wore a simple, white button up with a girly black cocktail dress for Paris Fashion week. This LBD, covered in sweet rosettes, was the perfect canvas for this trending look!

Jessica Alba wore a silkier version with a gorgeous sequin skirt to the Alma Awards back in September. Those amazing beachy waves keep the look low key, while still looking stunning on the red carpet!

Remember, though, Sharon Stone was the first to introduce this look back in 1998. She paired her husband's button down with a Vera Wang silk skirt and rocked the look with that amazing cropped hair and bold red lip!

So now that you have the low down on the button down, how to you plan to wear yours? My mind is racing with ideas, however ironing it is not high on my priority list! This is one major reason I don't wear mine. But, if it assures a red carpet look on a random Thursday, I'm in!

Photo of Julia Roberts courtesy of Eonline. Photo taken by Jason Merritt/Getty Images.

Photo of Olivia Palermo courtesy of The Zoe Report. Photo taken by Vanessa Jackman. 

Photo of Jessica Alba courtesy of A Woman's Club.   

Photo of Sharon Stone courtesy of InStyle. Photo taken by Kevin Mazur/Jason Nevader/WireImage.