If you’re just tuning in to today’s flurry of blog posts, I’m going through my Oscar and Oscar party looks from 2003 though 2017. Part I: 2003 – 2005 in vintage, plus a compliment from Renee Zellweger. Part II: 2006 – 2009, with a cameo from George Clooney and all kinds of butt adornments. Lo…
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My Oscar Gown Archives, Part II
To celebrate tonight’s Academy Awards — and console myself for not being there this year — I’m reminiscing about my personal Oscar fashion archive. Picking up where I left off in Part I, Part II begins in 2006. Beauty-wise, I skipped the faux-ny tail again and, thankfully, opted for straight hair. I had enough going…
My Oscar Gown Archives, Part I
The Academy Awards are tonight … and I’m not in Los Angeles! It feels strange. Since 2003, MrB and I have gone to the awards ceremony and/or the Vanity Fair Oscar party almost every year. We had a good long run, that’s for sure, and I loved every minute of it. You know how sometimes…
What Wendy Wore: Vintage to Vanity Fair
MrB and I were in Los Angeles for the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday. (Thanks for inviting us, Graydon Carter!) We watched the Oscars as we got dressed, and we were standing in front of the television, ready to walk out, just as Best Picture was announced. I was disappointed that La La Land…
My Best Dressed at the 2017 Oscars Is …
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about tiaras lately, so I loved seeing a major ruby headpiece, designed by Irene Neuwirth, on Best Actress nominee Ruth Negga at the Oscars. Embed from Getty Images Some people say that red doesn’t stand out on a red carpet, but Ruth killed it with not just the…
What Wendy Tried: Oscar de la Renta on Oscar Weekend
I hadn’t visited Decades in Los Angeles — aka vintage-gown heaven — in forever, and I rectified that yesterday. I emailed fabulous sales associate Helena before I went in and told her I only wanted to see over-the-top designs. I believe this one was by Oscar de la Renta. I tried on a lot of…
The Weeks in Review, Including Oscar Coverage
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. Monday, Feb. 22: Fashion repeats itself with trompe l’oiel zippers. Wednesday, Feb. 24: My Chris Benz dress looks much better on Eryn. Thursday, Feb. 25: I found a letter MrB wrote me 18 years ago. Friday, Feb. 26: Maniac Magazine called me an…
One More Oscar Post: Jenny Beavan and a Big Black Dress
The Hollywood Reporter has an interview with Oscar-winning Mad Max: Fury Road costume designer Jenny Beavan. Beavan’s casual outfit — an homage to Mad Max style — raised eyebrows at last Sunday’s ceremony. Embed from Getty Images Beavan seems like she’d be fun to hang out with. I like her attitude. She says, “.. you’ve…
Oscars 2016: My Best Dressed Runners-Up
Before I chose costume designer Sandy Powell as the recipient of my prestigious Best Dressed/Wear What You Want combo award for the 2016 Oscars, these ladies and gents were contenders. Alicia Vikander, who won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, wowed me with her dusty yellow Louis Vuitton mullet dress. (Vuitton also…
My Best Dressed at the 2016 Oscars Is …
I’ve still got David Bowie on the brain! My prestigious Best Dressed/Wear What You Want combo award for the 2016 Oscars goes to Carol and Cinderella costume designer Sandy Powell and her Bowie tribute look. Embed from Getty Images To be eligible for my Best Dressed/Wear What You Want honor, you can’t merely look beautiful….