All Glammed Up And No Place To Go

The Style Me Bloggers are back today sharing our glamorous Oscar looks - hair, makeup and gowns.  I have two things to say about this subject:

-I am many things, but nobody has ever called me glamorous.  Cute, maybe - but glamorous, no.  If I was ever invited to the Academy Awards, some poor stylist would have their work cut out for them.

-Up until Wednesday, I didn't realize the Oscar's were this weekend.  I very rarely watch the actual show since I usually haven't seen any of the movies that are nominated.  I do, however, always catch the red carpet to see the gorgeous gowns the stars are wearing.

Every year, my aunt and her friends head to Las Vegas for Oscar weekend. They rent a huge suite, wear over the top dresses from the thrift store, and have a big party.  I asked her to send me a picture from last year, but apparently photos aren't allowed!  Maybe I'll plan something like that one of these days.

In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite Oscar looks from years past.

Vivien Leigh won the Best Actress Oscar in 1939 for Gone With The Wind. Her silk Irene Gibbons floral print gown was soft and flowy, and the exact opposite of the restrictive costumes she had to wear during filming.

Ahhh...Grace Kelly.  She looked beautiful in everything, but I really love this satin Edith Head gown she wore to the Oscars in 1955.

The sixties were all about Elizabeth Taylor, but my favorite look is this yellow, spaghetti strap sheath dress that Julie Andrews wore in 1964.  Her hair, makeup and accessories are perfect. 

I'm passing right through the 70's, because it's my least favorite fashion decade.  How about Cher in Bob Mackie's sheer gown in 1988?  If I had a body like hers, I'd show it off too.  Well, probably not, but it's fun to think about.

Helen Hunt wore this beautiful satin column dress by Tom Ford for Gucci when she won the Oscar in 1998 for As Good As It Gets.  Such a pretty color and I love the wrap.

Julia Roberts looked beautiful in 2001 in this velvet and satin Valentino dress from his vintage collection.

My very favorite Oscar dress was worn last year by Cate Blanchett.  Her Armani Prive nude gown was stunning.  It was sprinkled with swarovski crystal appliques, and she sparkled every time she moved.  The silhouette was perfect for her, and I loved the sheer cap sleeves.

I can't wait to see what the stars wear this Sunday.  Could somebody let me know who wins the awards?

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