Questionable Hairstyles- 13th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony

The 13th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony signals another season of red carpet events, gowns and makeup. And also some interesting hairstyles. Zooey Deschanel had a big black bow in her hair, matching the black bow on her pink dress that I guess goes with the doll-like eyelashes. I had to check and verify it was not a Halloween party, because Zooey's look was bordering on a costume.

Marisa Tomei, on the other hand, forgot to do her hair. The dress was in questionable taste, too.

Hilary Swank did the retro thing we've been seeing on some famous heads lately. I'm not sure displaying that much forehead was the best idea ever.

Questionable Hairstyles- 13th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony

The 13th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony signals another season of red carpet events, gowns and makeup. And also some interesting hairstyles. Zooey Deschanel had a big black bow in her hair, matching the black bow on her pink dress that I guess goes with the doll-like eyelashes. I had to check and verify it was not a Halloween party, because Zooey's look was bordering on a costume.

Marisa Tomei, on the other hand, forgot to do her hair. The dress was in questionable taste, too.

Hilary Swank did the retro thing we've been seeing on some famous heads lately. I'm not sure displaying that much forehead was the best idea ever.

Questionable Hairstyles- 13th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony

The 13th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony signals another season of red carpet events, gowns and makeup. And also some interesting hairstyles. Zooey Deschanel had a big black bow in her hair, matching the black bow on her pink dress that I guess goes with the doll-like eyelashes. I had to check and verify it was not a Halloween party, because Zooey's look was bordering on a costume.

Marisa Tomei, on the other hand, forgot to do her hair. The dress was in questionable taste, too.

Hilary Swank did the retro thing we've been seeing on some famous heads lately. I'm not sure displaying that much forehead was the best idea ever.

Oscars 2009 Red Carpet Recap

So what did we have, other than the Tim Gunn alternative on ABC (I will never watch the E! red carpet show ever again)?

Red dresses:



Asymmetric necklines:



Belted dresses:


Godawful dresses:


When it came to hair, the formal updos are back, replacing the messy buns as they ought to for such a glamorous event. Those who opted to let their hair down have done it in long and pretty waves.

My favorite part was the attitude towards makeup. There was no one ruling trend and the stars went for individual looks and let their tastes (or that of their stylist) and their best features make a statement. Queen Latifah was radiant in the nude, natural look while Evan Rachel Wood was all glam. Angelina Jolie was all about her eyes (and earrings) while Tilda Swinton chose a bold red lipstick (I'm not sure that was the best choice ever, but at least she's never boring). Generally speaking, things were quite tasteful on the red carpet last night, and I think we can officially say that the overdone, too dark smoky eye is gone (and not a moment too soon).



All photos: A Socialite's Life

Oscars 2009 Red Carpet Recap

So what did we have, other than the Tim Gunn alternative on ABC (I will never watch the E! red carpet show ever again)?

Red dresses:



Asymmetric necklines:



Belted dresses:


Godawful dresses:


When it came to hair, the formal updos are back, replacing the messy buns as they ought to for such a glamorous event. Those who opted to let their hair down have done it in long and pretty waves.

My favorite part was the attitude towards makeup. There was no one ruling trend and the stars went for individual looks and let their tastes (or that of their stylist) and their best features make a statement. Queen Latifah was radiant in the nude, natural look while Evan Rachel Wood was all glam. Angelina Jolie was all about her eyes (and earrings) while Tilda Swinton chose a bold red lipstick (I'm not sure that was the best choice ever, but at least she's never boring). Generally speaking, things were quite tasteful on the red carpet last night, and I think we can officially say that the overdone, too dark smoky eye is gone (and not a moment too soon).



All photos: A Socialite's Life

Oscars 2009 Red Carpet Recap

So what did we have, other than the Tim Gunn alternative on ABC (I will never watch the E! red carpet show ever again)?

Red dresses:



Asymmetric necklines:



Belted dresses:


Godawful dresses:


When it came to hair, the formal updos are back, replacing the messy buns as they ought to for such a glamorous event. Those who opted to let their hair down have done it in long and pretty waves.

My favorite part was the attitude towards makeup. There was no one ruling trend and the stars went for individual looks and let their tastes (or that of their stylist) and their best features make a statement. Queen Latifah was radiant in the nude, natural look while Evan Rachel Wood was all glam. Angelina Jolie was all about her eyes (and earrings) while Tilda Swinton chose a bold red lipstick (I'm not sure that was the best choice ever, but at least she's never boring). Generally speaking, things were quite tasteful on the red carpet last night, and I think we can officially say that the overdone, too dark smoky eye is gone (and not a moment too soon).



All photos: A Socialite's Life