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Favorite Dresses – 83rd Annual Oscars

I just finished watching the 83rd Annual Oscars ceremony and I think that Anne Hathaway and James Franco did a pretty awesome job. I especially enjoyed the co-hosts in the pre-taped spoof of this year’s top movies. Did you enjoy this start of the 83rd Oscars? How would you rate their performance? I’m also excited that Natalie Portman won the best actress award for her role in Black Swan. Did you see the movie? She had an amazing performance for her portrayal of a tortured ballerina. And bravo to Colin Firth for winning the best actor award for his role in The King’s Speech. I didn’t watch The King’s Speech yet, but it has definitely moved up on the top of my movie list.

Most people watch the Oscars to see which actors, actresses and films will win this prestigious award. I, on the other hand, watch the ceremony for the fashion first and then the awards. Each year, female celebrities opt for glamour, gorgeous full-length gowns, pretty updos and the perfect embellished accessories. When I was younger, I used to be inspired by this show to sketch and create my own ball gown designs. I really enjoy seeing what each actress is wearing, how it was styled and finding out which designer created the dress. So, I wanted to share a quick post about my favorite dresses during this year’s Academy Awards. Here are my top 5 favorite dresses (in no particular order). Did you have any favorite dresses? Let me know. (Photo credit: People.com)

HALLE BERRY in Marchesa

NATALIE PORTMAN in Rodarte

SANDRA BULLOCK in Vera Wang

JENNIFER HUDSON in Atelier Versace

HILARY SWANK in Gucci Première

Fresh Picks to Follow: Jumping for Jumpsuits

This week’s Friday Fresh Picks to Follow is inspired by Katie Holmes. Mrs. Holmes sat front row at MaxMara's Fall 2011 show yesterday during Milan Fashion Week. She looked beautiful in her asymmetrical MaxMara silk chocolate colored jumpsuit.

Versatile, comfortable and easy to accessorize, jumpsuits are a wardrobe staple suitable for a wide area occasions. The process of selecting the right jumpsuit depends on a variety of factors such as your body type, the occasion, your budget and your personal style. Ultimately, the key to selecting a jumpsuit that you will love to wear is listening to your instincts. Do you ladies own a jumpsuit? I wanted to buy a jumpsuit from Bebe a couple of years ago, but I missed out my size. I plan to add one to my wardrobe this year.

Are you ladies jumping for joy over jumpsuits or does this oversized onesie freak you out? Let me know.

1. Tibi - Lace and Silk Corseted Jumpsuit…$470.00

2. Chanel – Wool and Cotton Tweed Jumpsuit…price upon request

3. Thomas Wylde - Printed Stretch-silk Strapless Jumpsuit…$1,700.00

4. Marc by Marc Jacobs - Arielle Printed Silk Jumpsuit…$400.00

5. BCBG - BCBGeneration Contrast Jumpsuit…$118.00

6. Bebe - Silk Drawstring Jumpsuit …$129.00

7. BCBG - Karmen Strapless Silk Georgette Jumpsuit…$398.00

8. Halston Heritage - Silk-Charmeuse Jumpsuit…$355.00

9. Fendi – Silk Jumpsuit…price upon request

10. Bebe - Pleated Front Silk Jumpsuit …$149.00

New York Fashion Week - Fall 2011

Fall 2011 collections of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York started February 10, 2011 and ended on February 17, 2011 with the L.A.M.B. show by musician and designer Gwen Stefani and Ivana Helsinki’s vision for the upcoming winter. This years shows at Lincoln Center saw over 85 onsite shows, with 16 new designers that showed for the first time, as well as 16 associate members presenting in other locations.

I know that NYFW ended last week and I’m a little late reviewing the fashion, but I still wanted post some of my favorites. I’ve looked over a ton of pictures from some amazing desighers and I’m very excited for the Fall 2011. I’ve never been a big fan of the spring and summer fashions. I know that may sound weird considering I live in Florida right now. However, I lived up north for the majority of my life, so I’ve always enjoyed cooler weather. I also think that there are more options for the fall and winter fashions. Well, without further ado, here are my picks of some cozy fall fashions from my favorite designers.

Do you have your favorites from NYFW? Let me know.