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Heidi Klum is a Walking Valentine

G is for Gossip: 02/25/2008 11:13 AM


We think only a supermodel could pull off this Galliano gown.  We know it's a little... much, but we like it.  So there!

Pink and red?  Somehow, Klum makes it work.  And her hair is something straight out of a fairytale.  Heidi even brought along Prince Seal to complete the happily ever after look.

We were a bit worried when her earrings actually touched her collar, but we're over it.

However, after donning this look, the Project Runway judge shouldn't say anything negative about contestant Chris March's whimsical designs.

Heidi's Galliano gown will be auctioned off for the Red Dress Campaign for Heart Truth at MyCokeRewards.com to help build awareness for women's heart disease.  (27 photos in the gallery!)

(All Oscar red carpet photography by Axelle)

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The Rest of the Best (and Worst) of the Dressed

G is for Gossip: 02/25/2008 11:12 AM


Click any image to browse our massive 93-photo gallery of stars at the 80th Annual Academy Awards!


Oscar Winners after the jump!

(All Oscar red carpet photography by Axelle)

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  • Colin Farrell,
  • Diane Lane,
  • Forest Whitaker,
  • Harrison Ford,
  • James McAvoy,
  • Jane Russell,
  • Javier Bardem,
  • John Travolta,
  • Jonah Hill,
  • Josh Brolin,
  • Julie Christie,
  • Keisha Whitaker Casey Affleck,
  • Kelly Preston,
  • Laura Linney,
  • Lisa Rinna,
  • Marlee Matlin,
  • Olivia Thirlby,
  • Oscars,
  • Patrick Dempsey,
  • Rosamund Pike,
  • Ruby Dee,
  • Seth Rogen,
  • Sissy Spacek,
  • Tamika Ray,
  • Terry Moore,
  • Tilda Swinton,
  • Tommy Lee Jones
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BGO Yays and Nays Oscar Fashions

G is for Gossip: 02/25/2008 11:11 AM

We wanted to pick three yays, and three nays, but there was just a bit too much goodness (and a bit too much disaster) to limit ourselves to the eerie number.  And so:

Our four fave looks of the night?  Calista Flockhart, Cameron Diaz, Heidi Klum, Marion Cotillard.  These ladies stood out with their unique styles but managed to look flawless.

The four looks to which we'd give our auf wiedersehen?  Ellen Page, Sarah Larson, Keri Russell, and Julie Christie.

Agree to disagree.  Leave a comment letting us know!


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  • Marion Cotillard,
  • Oscars,
  • Sarah Larson,
  • Worst Dressed
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Daniel Day Lewis Owns a Tux. A, tux.

G is for Gossip: 02/25/2008 9:03 AM


Daniel Day Lewis, we know the whole awards show brouhaha is not your thing.  We know it makes you painfully uncomfortable.  But your repeat, brown-trimmed tux makes us painfully uncomfortable.

We love your work (and were thrilled you took home the Best Lead Actor statue).  But, when you wore this same formal suit to the BAFTA's (photo included in gallery), at least you wore it with suitable footwear.

Take a look.


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George Won't Let Go of Sarah

G is for Gossip: 02/25/2008 8:55 AM


We know, George Clooney.  Your face says it all.  Yeah, your girlfriend Sarah Larson is frickin' hot, but her dress look more like something she stole from Helen Mirren's reject pile and ripped the sleeves off.

We're over it.  Your perpetual "dashing-ness" makes up for most any fashion wrongdoing on her part.  We're also just thrilled to see you so happy and in lurve (and maybe a tad bit jealous).  It was kinda cute you didn't let her leave your side, even if she is draped in an Easter egg.

To check out Gorgeous George and Sexy Sarah, click any image.


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  • George Clooney,
  • Oscars,
  • Sarah Larson
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Ellen Page Blahs Us to Death

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 10:25 PM


We adore Ellen Page's personal style.  We usually see her and think, "She's so... her.  And we lurve it."

Tonight?  Not so much.  Ellen looked like she either:

a) is playing dress up with something her Puritan* grandmother wore to a funeral

or

b) took a maternity prom dress intended for her pregnant Juno character, belted it, and thought, "That'll do."

We are, however, totally willing to take the crystal-covered minaudiere off her hands when she's ready.

*make believe "Puritan grandmother" is meant for comedic effect and not intended to imply that Page actually has a Puritan grandmother nor intended to offend Puritans... or their grandmothers.


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  • Ellen Page,
  • Jean Louis Sherrer,
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Dame Helen Mirren is Crystal-Encrusted

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 10:22 PM


Oh Helen Mirren.  Yes, you're a classy lass, but the sleeves... Is it just us, or do they turn your dress into the reverse version of those two-tone 3/4 sleeve baseball t-shirts.  Unfortunately, this thought popped into our head and we have since been unable to shake it.  However, the bodice on that red dress is absolute perfection on you.  Your crystal-covered clutch?  We WANT it.

We can only hope we look as good as you, you classy hottie you.  This gown looked spectacular when Mirren was moving under lights (then the sleeves turn into magic and totally work).

Click any image below to compare 2008 Oscar's Mirren to 2007 Oscar's Mirren:


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  • Dame Helen Mirren,
  • Oscars
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Jennifer Hudson Comes Back to Earth

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 10:10 PM


Last year's Best Supporting Actress winner, Jennifer Hudson left her spacesuit at home today.  Thank.  God.

Despite wearing white, Miss Hudson looks like she's thinning out (not that she needs to).  Well, it's definitely an improvement over last year's disaster.

Um.  We don't know what else to say.  Wig much?


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  • American Idol,
  • Dreamgirls,
  • Jennifer Hudson,
  • Oscars,
  • Roberto Cavalli,
  • Singer,
  • Wig
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Kristin Chenoweth is Sheathed in Sheer

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 10:00 PM


One of our favorite "Daisy Pushers" glided down the red carpet in this Armani Prive gown.

For us, the dress is just so-so.  It was a bit reminiscent of the nip-baring see-through blunder Uma Thurman wore to the Swarovski Fashion Rocks event in October (included in the gallery for your comparison).  This dress makes Kristin look a little wide in the waist when we all know she is super tiny!

But then, take a look at those eyelashes.  Yowza!  Chenoweth's face is flawless.

Kristin sang the nominated "That's How You Know" from Enchanted.  Despite our being underwhelmed by her gown, we are still enchanted by Kristin.


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  • Pushing Daisies,
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Mixed Feelings for Hilary

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 9:54 PM


Our photogs have told us that Hilary Swank is one of those ladies who looks "hot" from every angle.  We concur!  Yet, Swank's past Oscar frocks have thrilled us more.

We were all for this Atelier Versace dress, but were let down by the strange flower adornments.  The way the gown criss-crosses over her waist and hips is perfection.  The Oprah-cut hair is sleek and formal.  But the gown, somehow, leaves us wanting more from the two-time Best Actress winner.

Agree to disagree by clicking any image.


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  • Atelier Versace,
  • Hilary Swank,
  • Oscars
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Keri Russell is Really... Tiny

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 9:52 PM


Keri Russell, we much prefer what you wore to last night's Independent Spirit Awards.  Don't get us wrong, we are a huge fan of yours.  We would kill for you to make us one of those pies from "Waitress."  But can you please eat a donut?  Or a slice of your pie?  Please?

I don't know.  The gown is just blah.  It's as if Nina Ricci accidentally gave you the muslin copy off the dress form.  We'll say your saving grace is that wonderful diamond necklace and your loosely coifed romantic updo.

Click any image to see super-thin Keri Russell at the Oscars:


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Renee Zellweger Sparkles in Silver

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 9:50 PM


Renee Zellweger's shocking short cut has finally grown out long enough to grow on us.  Furthermore, her Carolina Herrera gown is glamour incarnate!

The color might make her skin look a little drab, but any points lost there she completely makes up for with those shoes!  Renee's crystal-encrusted Loub's are fabulosity!  The bangles?  Fierce!

Browse the whole gallery to see the up-close details on Renee's silver gown.


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  • Carolina Herrera,
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Katherine Heigl Makes Us Swoon

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 9:44 PM


Simple.  Classic.  Stunning.

Katherine Heigl, when ya gonna mess up?  We love how this fits you.  We love your Marilyn hair.  We love your lipstick--matte, so it's not overpowering.  That little shoulder detail takes it away from being boring.

If we were to say anything negative (and we wouldn't), we might say that we've seen "this" on you before.  But, I guess that can be expected when you are known for being classy and stunning.  We don't really want you to be not that.  Now we're confusing ourselves.

Click any image below to see Katherine in Escada:


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Miley Cyrus: Prom Rehearsal?

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 9:42 PM


We aren't entirely sure what Miley Cyrus was doing at the Academy Awards, but we don't send the invitations (we would totally invite us).

Miley walked the AA red carpet in this lovely red Valentino number.  We think it's a nice gown.  Somehow, it was simultaneously veering toward age appropriate and veering toward matronly (maybe it's the gold jewely).  What!?  That doesn't even make sense.  We know.  But that's just how we feel about it, okay?

The cute bow in the back kept things nice and youthful.  We were glad to see the days of Jon Benet Ramsey styling of little girls are long behind us.

What do you think of Miley's Oscar gown?


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Diablo Cody is a Leopard Lady... Again

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 9:03 PM


Screenwriter Diablo Cody (who took home the statue for Best Original Screenplay) walked her gold flats down the red carpet in this flowing leopard print gown.

Cody kept her ears sparkling with skull earrings and wore a massive skull and turquoise ring.  

Diablo certainly has a thing for leopard print.  She wore it to the BAFTA's and brought a catty clutch to the Independent Spirit Awards (these looks included in the gallery).  

Yeah, she can rock the kitty spots, but we'd like to see something new!


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Anne Hathaway Take Our Breath Away

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 8:56 PM


We adore Anne Hathaway and were so pleased to see her strut her stuff on the red carpet looking drop dead gorgeous.  The brunette "Princess" was draped in a rose-shouldered Marchesa gown which we think is a vast improvement over the giant bow Valentino affair she wore in 2007.

We love Anne's big brown eyes and we think she wore the best of the red tonight (and there was a lot of red).

Click any picture to compare the two looks and see how Anne "Got Smart" in 2008.


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Marion Cotillard is a Sexy Silver Snake

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 7:53 PM


Marion Cotillard strolled into the Oscars wearing this gorgeous creation by Jean Paul Gaultier (one of our favorites!), and we think she looked stunning.

Between the "scales" effect and the flaring train, we think she looks a bit like an ethereal mermaid, which makes us like her look even more!  (Hooray Ariel-lovers.)  The hair looks soft and romantic and is the perfect style to compliment the overall look.  Necklaces?  Maybe not, but we're willing to forgive Marion.

Congrats to the Best Actress in a Leading Role!





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Penelope Cruz Can't Top Herself

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 7:43 PM


Penelope Cruz, you embody what we want in beauty.  Your face.  Your hair.  Your long neck.

What we do not want, however, is a tuft of feathers that awkwardly bounces about when we walk.  Said tuft is eye-catching in a way we don't imagine you intended it to be.

But we gotta give you credit, Penelope.  We really couldn't expect you to top what you did on last year's AA runway. In fact, we aren't going to hold this against you, considering last year's dress (and your perpetual beauty) has scored you a surplus of points in our book.

Click any image below to look at a Chanel-clad Cruz at this year's Oscars and reminisce about her flawlessness on last year's red rug.  We've included both styles for your review.


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Cameron Diaz Gets It Right

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 7:34 PM


Hooray, Ms. Diaz!  At this year's Oscars, you seem to have gotten right the look you so wronged at 2007's event.

It's not too cream.  It's not too pink.  It's simple, but not overly.  It's classic, but not boringly.  The purse, we think, is a bit harsh for the look.  But one could also argue it's balancing.  Overly, we think Cam's style is fun and the perfect compliment to her 1,000 watt smile!

Click any image below to compare Cameron's Dior (by John Galliano) dress this year to her bizarre mummyo-esque look of Oscar year past:


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Jennifer Garner Ruffles Our Feathers

G is for Gossip: 02/24/2008 7:28 PM


We got our photos of Jennifer Garner in this tiered black gown and thought, "Ehh..."  Then, we saw it on the television and thought, "Oooooh la la."  Guess it's just one of those gowns that needs to be seen in motion, then it becomes couture indeed.

Jennifer Garner, we think you're charismatic and lovely.  We also think you should donate your sweet, geometric clutch to our cause* at the evening's end.

Get a closer look at Mrs. Affleck's unboring black gown by clicking any pic below:


*our cause of purse envy/handbag lust, accepting donations

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